Friday Fly By, Progress Pix

I can't believe how hard I've been working today.  We're hosting a party for our choir on Sunday and are working hard at getting everything ship shape.  I've cleaned the outside grill (DH took it apart and cleaned the unit, I attacked all the removable pieces and scrubbed through a ton of built up gook.  I've cleaned the oven, cleared out and cleaned the fridge, taken apart and cleaned all the crystals on our chandelier, dealt with the inspector and the realtor about our final list of contingencies on the house we're buying, arranged for the handyman to fix the two holes in the drywall from last weekend's flood, and just finished the second scrub of the kitchen floor before the polish coats go back on.   I'm pooped.  Tonight's 15 mile bike ride will be downright relaxing!

Last night on our way to the gym, we stopped at the bike store and I chose fancy pedals that will attach to my fancy bike shoes so I, too, can ride more efficiently--after I learn to stop without falling off the bike.  DH has the day off (yes, he's been working hard around the house today, too) and took my bike and shoes by so that they're all set for me to try them out on our ride tonight.  I'm excited.  Thank you all so much for your input re bike shoes & pedals.  It really did help me make up my mind to do this.

We almost never go out to eat anymore (except my weekly lunch with BFF right after our WW meeting).  We just might go out tonight though (in the interest of keeping the sparkling kitchen floor, stove and fridge sparkling a bit longer).  There's a cute little place in Old Town (Alexandria)  that makes an awesome caprese salad and that serve a nice Italian pizza--Jay's favorite.  That sounds really good to me.  I'm sure I can probably talk DH into it!

I want to be able to get in my run tomorrow morning, so I'd better get back to slaving away on the house for a couple more hours today.  I hope to be able to spend a little time here tonight and also tomorrow. Welcome to my new readers and followers!  I still get excited when I see that people are actually coming to my page and reading what I write.

About time for some progress pix:

at my highest weight, 218 pounds

at my current weight, 185