I know, Michelle, but I think I have been looking for something to motivate me. I won't beat myself up if I don't get there, but I am looking forward to it and would love to have the full enjoyment of not only seeing old friends, but of being pleased with myself for how I know I can look in my slimmer clothes. Plus, it'll be in August, nice months in the northwest for hiking, and I'd like to get out and do some without the burden of extra weight slowing me down.

Working on a design project this afternoon, one with a lot of elements to collect and then organize. It's the kind of job that makes you suddenly feel real tired - and take a power nap that helps sort out the design. I think I'm getting close to what I want it to look like.

My next door neighbor has hired a crew to come work on her yard today. Digging out gardens, mulching, raking, planting - I will start burning a few calories by heading into my yard to work on similar projects in the next couple of weeks. Weeding is on the top of the list.

SRS