Monday, August 15, 2011

Catching Up

I'm back from Chicago, and I had an absolutely amazing time. I took so many pictures, and I can't wait to share. I just don't have the energy to sit and do it right now. Here's a sneak peak of what's to come in my recap this week:

 


We did tons of walking and I ran twice (which I can't wait to tell you about), and between that and eating fairly healthy most of the time, I'm sure I didn't gain any weight. My flight landed in Tampa at 6:20, so I didn't get to go to Weight Watchers today. I'm planning on hitting the grindstone hard this week to hopefully see a 2-3 (or 4) pound loss for next week's weigh in. That should get me off on the right foot to keep going strong into the fall.

Teacher In Service starts for me today. It's a rough realization to think summer is over and won't come around for another 8 months. I didn't get as much done as I wanted, but I'm trying to put into perspective that my job doesn't have to consume my life and I can fit so much {other} stuff into my life even during the school year. For now I just have to make sure I stay on track with my training with school starting back. I'm throwing around the idea of going to the gym before work...we'll see.

And most importantly for today: thanks to those girls that participated in my snail mail swap. I can't wait to see everything that you sent and received. I didn't end up getting a partner because there was an odd number, so I'm going to live vicariously through you. If you haven't linked up before, just click to add your link to your post where you have your pictures up! If you didn't get your mail yet, just link up later in the week when you do get it!

I'll be back with more of my regular posts tomorrow!

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11 comments:

Cait said...

ahhh how fun :) i can't believe we were in Chi the same time -- too bad we didn't meet up! looks like you had a blast xo

Megan said...

Hello! Found you through sweet Kayla @ Keeping Up With Kayla! I love your blog! Super cute!

Kayla said...

Awwww :)

Hey girlie.. I posted on my page about the swap!

THANK you for hosting. It was SO much fun!

MJ @ Teaching in Heels said...

Can't wait to see the recap. Have a good first day back teacher! :)

Ashleigh said...

Aww, I'm glad you had fun in Chicago! Isn't Millenium Park beautiful?! I'm madly in love with the bean :)

Emily said...

That's a great picture. Whatever that is behind you (for concerts?) is such a cool design.
Good for you for being able to still eat good and workout while you were there. you are dedicated!! :)

Emily w/Amazing Grapes

Sarah Burton said...

Thanks for hosting! It was a lot of fun!

http://somethingforsarah.blogspot.com

Sarah

Amber said...

I can't wait to hear more about your trip! :) I posted about what I rec'd in the swap.. but I don't see where to link up...? :(

Liesl said...

Looks like you had a great time in Chicago and I hope your start back to teaching goes just as well! Lovely blog!

Liesl :)

Sandy a la Mode said...

i heart chicago! can't wait to see your recap post!!

Brunette & Blessed said...

Thanks so much for hosting this was really fun!