20 kg that is over 44lbs :)

I know it is only 8am, but have already had a neat experience this morning, but must start by telling you a bit about yesterday. (Sometime I am long winded. . .lol) I got off work, walked down to catch a tram, walked to the train, once off the train, I walked to the gym. Got my gear on- realizing that a tank top I got while in Washington last year, was a bit bigger than it used to be on me. Got on the treadmill, and kept thinking about the weight I have lost, and the weight I have yet to lose. Same thing as I continued my workout. Then I met GM outside the gym, he had been taking Ralph on a walk, before they picked me up. When I got in the car, started talking about my thoughts, and decided I wanted to lift the amount of weight I have lost. You know, like on some of the 'reality' weight loss shows. So, GM being the man he is, racked his brain, and this morning when he went to start the car, he got the dog food out of the trunk. The dog food weighed just over 14 kg that is over 30 lbs ( I have lost 20kg that is over 44 lbs). He came in, and put it in my arms. OMG I could not believe I had been carrying around that much weight for who knows how long, it felt great to hand it back to him, but it still brought a tear to my eye. I love that I do not have that weight to carry around anymore! (long winded, but I liked it)
Clothes that fit snugly across my belly, now have plenty of room to move, and my football player shoulders do not seem as wide. Needing a belt, rather than just wearing a belt. It is all good! My watch flops around my wrist, and we are looking at getting a couple links out of my Australian Sunshine ID bracelet. I feel proud of myself today.
I go to see the podiatrist as a follow up on my feet tonight, then it is off to dinner @GM's M&D's house. That will be lovely I am sure, they are lovely people. I lucked out in the in-law department. Tomorrow I go to see a Nurse re: my weight loss, so hopefully that will be a good thing. I hope I have lost some since I went last. It is a slow process, but I am confident with it all. Oh, and still good news on the PCOS front- all clear for almost a week- Yyyiiipppeee!
Gotta run ~Melissa

Father's Day in Australia

Let's see, it is Monday, yesterday was Father's Day here in Australia. So, I called my dad this morning, which is his Sunday, and talked to him for a few minutes. It is really good, because Father's day is on a different day here, I have an excuse to get my dad to talk to me on the phone at least twice a year now. :)
Yesterday we went and saw GM's dad to wish him a Happy Father's Day. Visited for a short time, and then came home, and went next door for scones. . . . Yummy! I had more than one. And loved it. I will be eating less at the end of this week. My Choice.
Actually went to the mall on Saturday, only went to one or two stores, and couldn't find anything I wanted. However, went to Target today, to get GM a movie he wanted, and found a new book, I hear is really good. Don't know if you like the vampire books, but it is by Stephanie Meyer, called Twilight. I will let you know how it is. Oh, and currently I am reading Hannibal, with Clarice Starling. It is the book after Silence of The Lambs. It is really good so far.
Also working on a cross stitch, that may take me forever. But, it is beautiful. It is called Outback Gum. You can see it here. I hope to get it done in the next couple months or so. We will see.
Very happy to hear that Rainbow is an Auntie! I have been emailing back and forth, to find out, that baby Sadie has dropped a bit, and may not make it till October.
Lori had some sad news, it is very odd, the joy of life, and the sorrow of death happen in such close proximity so much, so often. Thank you God for reminding us we are human. And as we know, it is all part of the circle of life. We are lucky to experience it, every emotion from joy to sorrow. Love you Lori!
Okay, starting to get philosophical will jump off the box, and get some sleep.
PS- the feet still hurt a bit in the heel, and am hoping I can get some help with that on Thursday. Also going to dinner at G & R's which will be nice, and have the brother and sister in law over for dinner on Saturday. busy, busy, busy. . . Then Sunday we are going to Shepparton. GM will go to a HAM fest, and I will go to the cannery to stock up on stuff like soup, and diced tomatoes, etc. I cannot wait. Anyway, I will really go for now! See Ya ~Melissa

It's Wednesday!

Back again. . . Well, it has been a rough few days, but am getting through it.

My feet are in agony, because of 9my new orthotics, so I am on a waiting list to see the podiatrist tomorrow.

The draining effect has slowed a bit, so feeling better about that. Not time to party, but looking forward to it. :)

Took pics last night. I do not see a huge difference, but can see a bit.
The one on the bottom is the latest, and the one on the top is the oldest.

Okay, maybe I am delusional and just want to see something. But, my cheeks look a li'l slimmer. . . To me.

Got a shock when I got on the scales, didn't think I had done anything, and had lost 4 kilograms (that is 8.8 pounds approx.) Woooo Hoooo! Hope we continue that way. Originally I was going to the gym after work today, but not with my feet hurting. I do not think I would survive. Maybe I can go tomorrow after I see the podiatrist. Fingers crossed.

On Saturday, it will be 7 years since I met GM in person. Wow, it does not feel that long. And I still remember being told not to go and fall in love. What a goose, I couldn't help myself.

Anyway, things are good, GM seems to have a cold or is getting the flu or something. I am worried about him, but am sure he will be okay. He does not make a good patient though. Not many men do. . . lol Life is good for us, and we are very blessed to have each other, and our Ralphy. Along with all of the other bonuses we have been given.
I'm off for now.
~Melissa

Drained- Literally

Morning! Well, I just had a weekend, and am exhausted at 11 am Monday morning.
I was not able to do much at all yesterday, I even took a 3 hour nap yesterday, but let me start at the beginning. . . kind of. . .
Okay, Friday afternoon, I got the Implanon removed from my arm. Thank you local anaesthetic! I have been off my hormone pills for over a week, and off the Implant for just under two days. Meanwhile, on Saturday, I got blood tests for Anemia, as I am very fatigued, feel like a stuck pig. Saturday, we went out after GM got home from work, and did some running around. Went to work, and brought my crap home (pics of my family, funny pens, and any other personal belongings), went to Bunnings (like Lowe's) and got GM a level for his projects. then came home. Yesterday, I woke up after 9, didn't get out of bed until lunch, and then was back in bed for a nap at 1pm. I slept until 4 pm, and got up to eat dinner, and do lunches. Then it was back to bed. Couldn't go to sleep until after 10pm, as my mind never shuts off on a Sunday. Then up and moving again this morning!
My feet are feeling better, and luckily I did not wear my orthotics over the weekend, and have not been on my feet too much today. I think I over did it when I got the insets though, and am trying to make up for that now. Crossed fingers, they will stay okay.
Thank you GM for taking care of me yesterday, I really appreciate it, and love you bunches!
And thank you Lori, or should I thank the boys? ? ? I get to dissect a frog with a lovely young man, when we are back in Kitsap County! HOW COOL! And GM was very happy that he & Jeff & Tommy get to play hooky!
If I am not feeling better in the next few days, I will have to go see the Dr. I may need an iron injection. You can only eat soo much liver.

Walking Wounded

Heya! Had a busy few days, and today is looking that way too! Work is always work, and yesterday I had no time to blog.

I got off work early, and went to the podiatrist to get my orthotics. When your feet have been molded flat to the floor for over 30 years, and you get these devices that want to give you arches, your feet rebel! Then I don't have a car, so I walked to where I wanted to go, didn't I. I walked to Big W, then to the gym, then to my in-laws house. Overall, not a huge trip, but when your feet don't feel good. . . I am surprised I did not crawl to work today, my feet are that uncomfortable. I have to give it a few days, and the muscles in my feet should not be screaming so loudly. I HOPE!

We had dinner with the in-laws, that was lovely as usual, but got home, made lunches and had no time, before it was bedtime. Just snuggling into bed, and GM starts playing with Ralph. Ralph then jumps on the bed, right on top of my foot. I wanted to cry. . . Luckily I got over it, but I could have been confused with a pheasant last night, I was that fowl. . .lol Bad joke- I liked it.

Today I get off the train in Sunbury, and walk up to the Dr to get my Implanon removed. That will be interesting I think. I just hope I get something to numb it, as I am afraid it will hurt bunches getting this capsule thing taken out of my arm. We will see.

Then I cannot wait to get home, and I think GM is going to cook dinner, or we will have fish & chips. I don't really care, I just want to relax, and not be reminded of my feet right now!

Tomorrow GM goes to work, and I get a little sleep in. Then it's the usual Laundry, cleaning up, trying to make phone calls across the world, I hope to get into my craft room, and clean it up a bit, then we are coming into the city to pick up some of my crap from work. . . Yippeee!

I have added a time gadget, so hopefully that will help. I hope everyone is well, and look forward to reading your blogs soon!
~Melissa