Getting ready for a crazy week

The visiting dogs have gone home. So B is once again “top dog” around here.

I’m watching the Oscars right now. Who knew Hugh Jackman could sing & dance like that? I’m impressed in spite of the low expectations I had for him as host. Sometimes I don’t know why I watch this show. Well, yes I do…hubby likes to watch it. I, on the other hand, get a bit annoyed at the self-congratulatory, overblown crap, all these actors LOVE to talk about how brave and honest each other are. They're actors, for God's sake. It’s not like they are risking their lives in combat or curing cancer or doing any of hundreds of truly selfless occupations. These people get paid huge salaries to pretend they are someone other than who they are. Please! It’s called “make believe!” I have a hard time thinking of this as “brave” or even “honest.” I enjoy movies as much as the next person, but I think the importance of what these narcissistic people do is totally over-inflated, especially in their own minds.

I’ve tried to stay OP all weekend but I’ve not been very motivated. I did have a good walk with the dogs yesterday. Today B & I went to the park for 30 minutes. Food has been okay, nothing too bad nor too good.

The next 2 weeks will probably be a bit difficult to stay OP. Tomorrow is my birthday. Tuesday is Mardi Gras and I always go to Pioneer Square in Seattle with a girlfriend to party. Wednesday night hubby & I are going to see Itzhak Perlman at the Seattle Symphony. Thursday night I have to pack & take B to the sitter, because on Friday hubby & I are going to Palm Springs for 8 days for some sun and fun. And, damn it, I also have a full week of work this week, too. Don’t you just hate it when work interferes with your personal life???

I do intend to try my best these next two weeks. I’ve already talked to hubby about Palm Springs, and how we need to try to maintain some sanity with eating. I’ll also be able to work out every day while we’re there. My biggest issue will probably be overconsumption of alcohol...not in the sense that I get sloshed, but in the caloric sense. I will have my laptop with me, so I’ll be able to keep in touch with everyone. I hope this will keep me accountable to stay within some guidelines or boundaries.

I’ve already chosen my birthday dinner…hubby makes several wonderful pasta dishes, but one is his signature dish. It’s made with Italian sausage and red peppers and tomatoes, and Dreamfields pasta, of course. I’ll also have a glass or two of wine with dinner and won’t overdo it.

Well, I hope everyone is having a good evening. Sorry about the rant about the Oscars...