Time Management

The older I get, the worse I am at properly managing my time. There never seems to be enough time in the day to fit that nap in that I crave - when I was in High School, I always had time for a nap when I got home. Now, I run in the door at 6 pm or later, and I'm ready for bed by 8 - but force myself to stay up until 10 so I can get some stuff done around the house, and feel like a contributing member of the household. I know I'm not the only one in the house who feels like that - but darn! I wish I had more time to just relax!

I was planning to go for a walk tonight, and burn off some excess calories, but I have a meeting after work that begins at 7:30. It's my own fault, yet another one of my "extracurricular" activities. Now, I have to rush home, eat dinner, change clothes, and go to my meeting. Then, the meeting won't be over until 9 or 9:30 - I will have to rush home, get a shower, prepare for tomorrow and hopefully get into bed by Midnight. I just hope I have enough time. I cannot procrastinate between now and 7:30. I must leave work promptly at 5, hope and pray that some impatient driver hasn't caused yet another accident during my 40 mile commute, and prepare dinner, eat and clean up all before 7. Then change clothes, and relax for 10 minutes before running out the door! Whew. I am winded just thinking about it.

Good news? I lost 0.8 pounds last week. I was elated to have lost because I have been loosing at least a pound every week - so I figured it is bound to catch up with me, and one of these weeks I'm going to stay exactly the same in my weight. The even better news is, that I am wearing one of my smaller sized skirts today and a lady who works in my building, but not with me, commented that she thought I looked different. I proudly told her that I had been watching what I'm eating and trying to shed some weight for summer. It was nice to be recognized!

I'm off to work my butt off until 5, then home to run around like a chicken with my head cut off!
-BB

Menu Planning...

Adventurous is going to describe my Menu. That's right, I know it is Wednesday and planning your Menu and Grocery list in the middle of the week is a little strange, but I got paid today - hence the reason for a menu, I can now afford to go to the grocery store! :)

Wednesday
Kashi Pancakes
Turkey Sausage

Thursday
Hot Dogs
French Fries

Friday
Dinner Out

Saturday
Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage and English Muffins for Breakfast

Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos
Southwest Style Corn

Sunday
Wild Blueberry Muffins for breakfast

Pasta with Spaghetti Sauce, and Turkey Sausage
Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

Monday
Dinner Out

Tuesday
Marinated Grilled Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

Wednesday
Dinner Out

Thursday
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
Rice

This is the plan for the next week, then I'm beach bound, yet again, for three glorious days!

If you want any recipes, e-mail me at miss.beach.bound@gmail.com and I will gladly e-mail them to you. I have them all saved on my computer for easy access. I'm one of those people who has to cook with the laptop on the counter, away from the liquids, of course!

It's supposed to rain here for the next 4 days! :(

-BB