I've Found All I've Waited For, And I Could Not Ask For More.

Gosh, I didn’t realize how long it had been since my last post. Sorry to all my faithful readers out there! I’ve been meaning to blog all week, but have been wiped out by the time I got home. I’ll try to keep it short – so as not to bore you. ;)

Where to start?

Last Friday, Jeff and I went out to an Irish pub called Lis Doon Varna for his friend’s going away party.

Yet another one is leaving. He is going to Alaska. It is only a matter of time before Jeff gets orders. So many people around him have been given them. When is it his turn?

I really don’t want to leave Arizona, but when the time comes, we will have no choice. I’m definitely looking forward to some good travels, though. It’d be nice if he got orders out of the country. We are in for one hell of an adventure together. :)

The pub was fun. They had a live band. They were really good. I drank Diet Pepsi and hot tea all night. I’m such a badass. I met some new people. They were all really nice.

Anthony, the guy we are renting from, is on TDY in Las Vegas for three weeks. He showed up last Friday and stayed until Monday. It was a sucky weekend for him to show up since it was Valentine’s weekend, but oh well. I’m not a huge Valentine’s Day fan, but it was our first one together. Plus, the next day was the anniversary of our meeting.

We left the pub a little early because everyone else was going to another bar. Jeff didn’t feel like it, so we went home. Thank the Lord. Nothing like sitting in a bar completely sober surrounded by drunken morons.

Anthony complimented me on my weight loss. That was sweet. No one else, besides Jeff, has noticed.

On Saturday, I woke up early and took Toby for a walk. Jeff took me out to lunch at TGI Friday’s. That was where our first actual date was. We weren’t impressed, but we got a free piece of red velvet cake in honor of V-Day. Yum!

Jeff went out to a club on Saturday night with his friends. I went over to Nicole’s house and watched a movie. I passed out at like 11:00. I was so tired.

On Sunday, I took Toby for another walk. Jeff, Anthony, and I went out for lunch at a Chinese restaurant. So good! Anthony went out again. Jeff and I just stayed home and hung out, which was nice.

On Monday, we got up early and went for a walk together. I made homemade chicken noodle soup and a loaf of bread for supper. I deep-cleaned while it simmered.

I had an appointment at LA Fitness to tour the gym and talk about a membership. The gym was really nice. They offer a ton of classes, have all the equipment that you could think of, a swimming pool, sauna, everything. Plus, I got a free session with a personal trainer. So, I signed up. The registration fee was more than I was expecting, but in the words of one Ms. Sally Field, “I’ve got this one body and this one life.” So, damn it all, I’m worth a few dollars a month!

After work on Tuesday, I went straight to the gym. I worked out with Natasha, the personal trainer, for an hour. I love her, but she kicked my butt! I am still sore today. As of yesterday, it was a huge struggle for me to dress, undress, and feed myself.

After the workout, we discussed nutrition. I got some good advice from her, but I don’t care how much she preaches, I’m not limiting my carbs or giving up soda. That is not negotiable.

I worked out on Wednesday, too, avoiding weights. I did two miles on the elliptical machine, one on the “dreadmill”, and a little over six on the bike. My plan is to go three days a week. I will work my arms one day, my legs another, and either my abs or whatever I feel like the final day. That way, my muscles will be given the proper 48 to 72-hour healing time, so that my workouts are actually effective. I’m not going for buff. I just want to tone up a bit and, of course, lose a little weight. More importantly, I want to feel good, healthy, and energized!

I’m already feeling better.

On Friday, after work, I took the cycle fit class. What a workout! I was the only beginner there, but I had fun. My legs feel great today.

Jeff and I didn’t see each other at all this week. He didn’t have to go in until 11:30 all week and worked 12-hour shifts. So, he was asleep when I got up, and I was passed out when he got home. We were missing each other all week.

This morning, Jeff and I went for a walk. Then, I got ready for Nicole to pick me up. We went to see “He’s Just Not That into You.” I loved it! I am going to buy it as soon as it comes out on DVD. It was nice to get out of the house for a few hours.

One of her friends is going to babysit her kids one of these nights so that the four of us can go out together. I look forward to that!

Jeff took me out for dinner at Arriba's Mexican Grill tonight. I had the BEST chicken enchiladas ever! Even Jeff was impressed with them. Sure, they weren’t diet friendly, but one meal won’t kill me. Then, for dessert, we shared sopapillos. If you’ve never tried it, it is deep-fried bread. They are square and hollow. You tear open a corner, squeeze honey inside, and enjoy. Yum!

I’m not sure what we are going to do tomorrow. Probably just relax. We are talking about going to Jerome next weekend and California one of these days.

I honestly don’t know how life could get any better. I don’t remember a time when I was this happy. Finally. :]