Hi everyone reading this....it's Saturday morning here, about 10:30, and I'm listening to some Pearl Jam on my laptop...just ate a breakfast consisting of Quaker Oats, rice cakes and confiture (jam...apricot today). I'm sitting in bed, lights still down....of course my goal was to sleep in BUT I woke up at 9:30 after going to bed around 1:30....I babysat last night. I worked 13 hour days this week...Thursday and Friday actually. So, I've been tired needless to say. And unfortunately didn't have much motivation this week to 'blog' or journal. But thank goodness for the weekend! My plan today is to clean my studio and go for a good jog + some Pilates or something like that. I REALLY need to buckle down on this weight loss mission by at least starting my consistent workouts, and less sweets. I got 3 workouts in this week, so that's good. At least I'm STARTING to get into the right frame of mind. I seem to be better on the weekends (which you would think would be the opposite), but when I'm not working I get to do the things I WANT to do, keep myself busy in my own way and I've been eating less on the weekends. Hey, at least I'm acknowledging my weaknesses, right?
Tonight is CABARET in Paris! It will be a good time...I think Kirsty is coming over here later today to hang out and get ready together, and then we'll head into the city early enough to maybe get a drink or dinner before the theater. And then maybe we'll go out after too....we'll see! I'm just excited to get dressed up my own way (I seem to be trying to dress like the Europeans, and sometimes it's just not me...I want to do my own thing). Haha. I'm sure those of you that have been to Europe recently will know what I mean...I can pull off the cute scarves around my neck and the fun sweaters, but the skinny jeans and flat shoes, you've got to be kidding me. I think I'd just really like a fun pair of boots though...they are really in fashion now and everyone has them. Anyways
This week was busy....but the same as always. I had class, and they all went well. The kids were good one minute, misbehaving the next. I had good driving days and bad driving days. I laughed at times and was frustrated at times. I had 2 afternoons off work, but did not go into the city.......which is why I'm happy for the weekend. But right now my main concern is getting a workout in. I need to start taking better care of myself, which will make me feel better about lots of aspects in my life right now...meaning, when I'm healthy and in shape, I feel less stress and can enjoy other things better.
Tomorrow is Sunday and I'm sure I will sleep in hopefully most of the morning. The family is leaving town today to see Virginie's brother in Lille, and they will return tomorrow afternoon...which means I can sleep in without interruption. I will probably go up to the house to get ahead on some ironing for the kids. Tomorrow will be a relaxing day. I might go into the city to meet KRISTY (the original American au pair) for a coffee. She got another job with a different family in Paris. I've also been spending some time with Ashley (the new American au pair that replaced Ashley). She lives right up the street and our kids are friends so we did lunch together twice this week, and walk to class together, etc. She is really nice and has lots of enthusiasm, etc. So anyways, its nice to have someone in the neighborhood. She already had a few friends in the city and is dating one of the guys, so she's not always around Bougival, but it's fine.
I found out I am getting 4 days off in the first of April to go to Ireland with my dad and Carolyn! I'm thrilled! They will be here for about 10 days and then we'll go to Ireland...it's cool I get this time off work to travel a little. I can't wait to see Dublin and the countryside. I have my Italy trip coming up too so I'm sure tomorrow I will do some more research for it!
Okay, off to start my day.......
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How was the play? I hope it was AMAZING! I loved your comments about European fashion --- somehow the women look great, but it doesn't feel quite right on you. Show them your funky California style. :) I hope I get to talk to you before you head down to Italy. We might go to Lewiston tomorrow to see Colin and his wife and our godson but if we don't, I will try to call you.
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