Spring is coming

It was a glorious day today of 72 degrees today. I got that fever today. Truly a splendid day for just getting out and enjoying it. Even if it was just to sit out on the porch or take a stroll down the road. After the last couple of days we had of cold weather, it was a pleasant surprise. The hubby and I decided to grab a bite at Panera and utilize their outside tables. The wind was blowing, the sun out and the temperature was heavenly. Didn't last too long however, because the temperature dropped fast. Back down to the 40's by 5 pm. Hubby and I headed out again for our trip to the gym. I have to say, it really is a boost to have a workout partner. I am so very proud of him. He has lost a significant amount of weight and size since he's started the gym. Almost puts me to shame, LOL. It's so much easier for men. I had to sit it out for the week of the surgery. Not to take anything away from him because he really works hard at accomplishing his goal and it's a huge encouragement for me. I can report that my clothes are fitting a little better. I figure by spring I should be very close to where I want to be. I have gotten used to eating small portions and now it's to the point where I actually get full faster and off smaller amounts. It's a lifestyle. Not a diet. This has to continue with me for the rest of my life if I want to maintain. I have some ways to go but I know I am on the right track and I have my partner to push me along the way.

My birthday gift

January 31st was the day I turned a year older. So I waited "patiently" for my gift from my husband. I knew we were going on a road trip but wasn't quite sure where to. I asked questions and the only thing I got out of him until our destination was that it was to New York. Still I had no clue. Four and a half hours later we arrived to a location that I could only describe as a parking lot. I wasn't paying too much attention to my surroundings as he handed me a card. I smiled and opened it. It was awfully thick when I felt it only to reveal a wad of cash waiting for me to spend it at Woodbury Commons Outlets. I was speechless and smiling ear to ear. My husband is the kind of person who listens and takes notes. He has heard me mention on a few occasions me wanting to go on a shopping spree. Shoes, clothes, you name it. Just shop. So he granted my wish and I was extremely surprised and happy. After showing me what I will be spending my next few days doing, we headed back to the hotel to chill out and prepare for the next day's excursion. Friday I wake up all excited to go spend and discover that it is hailing outside. You should have saw the look on my face. I was disappointed but my hubby told me that it wasn't going to stop us from going and that's what we did. We went, hail and all, and I shopped. Until our feet got wet and cold. We had no umbrella and we were getting soaked towards the later hours. I managed to spend all but $300. That concluded the adventure for Friday and we resumed on Saturday.

Saturday was a better day weather wise because it was dry but now it was cold and windy. I would take that any day over the previous one. Knocked the rest of the money out in less than 2 hours and headed back to do inventory check on all my possessions. It was a girls' dream. That is, those that are into fashion and great buys. For example, I got a pair of $319 True Religion jeans for $89. Talk about a steal. I got a couple of them just because. Also, the hubby picked a great time to take me because a lot of stores were having sales. To name a few stores that I ventured to, French Connection, Michael Kors, UGG, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Juicy Couture, A/X, Nike, Kenneth Cole and a few others. I scored in all the stores I went to and I am anxiously looking forward to taking a trip there in the summer. This was by far an exceptional gift from my hubby, as they all are, that I will always remember.