I'll be honest: I really didn't feel like posting today. I really didn't feel like doing much of anything today, actually. I would have been perfectly content to camp out on the sofa with a fuzzy blanket and a stack of movies. But wallowing won't do me, or anyone else, any good. So I got up this morning determined not to let my blue mood get the best of me.
Walker and I took Diva to breakfast at the VFW, then we headed out to do some overdue errands. On our way to Sam's Club, we passed a pet store with a large sign on the lawn, "Kitties Here Today!". Of course we stopped. I told Diva, "We aren't bringing anyone home with us. We'll just go in, cuddle some kitties, and go." Um, okay. Sure. Unfortunately, the rescue group that was supposed to bring the kitties hadn't shown up. Why the pet store didn't take the sign down, who knows. So after we did our errands I decided to stop at the animal shelter. Just to visit. They aren't convenient, by the way. We had to drive over to the next town, then outside of town to the country. But I really wanted to play with the kitties. And they were closed. So we went home, skunked.
Today marked one week on Spark People. I'm happy to report, I'm down 3.8 pounds. I don't know the number I'm shooting for, I just want to be able to wear my stinkin' cute daisy capris come spring. They're one size smaller than I'm wearing now, so the goal is attainable, unless spring happens to come next week. With the weather we're having, I would not be surprised.
Anyway, one of the goals I signed up for was to tell someone about my goals. I thought that meant one person, but it turns out I have to tell one person every day for a week. If you care to comment on this post, I'm going to count you as a person told.
I decided to post a weekly update on my Spark success, and I plan to do this on Sunday night / Monday morning. I'm guessing these posts will be pretty darn boring, so feel free to skip them, LOL. I just need the accountability. I figure if I have to tell the world I screwed up royally, maybe I will work harder not to screw up.
I was surprised to see you, when I looked tonight. Thank you for your kind note. I felt I knew your little furbaby up close and personal. I was just looking out for her and you. I've been there. I understand. I'm glad it resulted in being together in the end. If you want to WALLOW it's perfectly ok. I sought solace in the local pet store, too... when I lost my best buddy. I almost came home with another cat, at least a half a dozen times. But I held them tight and let them go and waited. I wasn't ready. Cuddling a kitty that isn't yours, helps eases the pain, a little. Seems like God wasn't cooperating with you to make that a reality today. Obstacles at every door. Twenty three years is a long relationship to lose. You NEVER forget. There is always a VOID. Sounds like SPARK PEOPLE is doing you a world of good. Maybe it'll take your mind off things. COUNT me IN, as a person told. HANG IN THERE. Your goals are DO-ABLE. If Mother Nature throws in a snowstorm or two, so spring doesn't look sprung, now. LOL GOOD LUCK! Take care.
ReplyDeleteAfter I had to say goodbye to my sweet Sedona (canine furkid), I didn't think I could love another dog. Two weeks later, Raven came into our family. Now I can't imagine NOT having a dog.
ReplyDeleteMy kitty is 14 now. She's still doing well.. just losing weight as she ages, but still feisty and spry. I will miss her when it's time to say goodbye.
Hey Girl, I am a told person.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find the perfect kitty. :)
Congrats on any weight loss. I need to lose but right now I just concentrate on not moving my knee a little far one way or the other. Our humane society is close now but they are building a new facility. way out. I got Spunky from the humane society and it was something I will never be sorry for. We love our pets to pieces.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!! You go girl, great job on the weightloss. You'll be wearin' those capris before ya know it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless ya and have an awesome week sweetie!!! :o)
It takes allot to lost weight, but it's harder to keep it off as soon has we all reach that goal. and if your looking for a pet, get a pet to walk with, going for a walk or two is good for all people splashily if we have some one to go for that walk with. Good for the heart is good for the soul Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss! What is the SPARK program like? I need to go down a size or two myself!!! Keep looking for another fur kid, it will do you a world of good and help fill that void. You'll be in love before you know it!
ReplyDeleteCount me as 1. Well done on the loss so far
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