Buggin'

So as everyone knows, who reads this blog, Ken and I have been on a healthy lifestyle craze. We are both dropping weight with diet and exercise aided by the Bodybugg device. This nifty gadget gets worn on the back side of the upper right arm -- mostly hidden by clothes. It is quite a tricky little do dad. Basically, there are sensors on the back of it that somehow track your every calorie burned, step walked and bouts of sustained physical activity.

All this information gets uploaded into the computer as well as my entering into the same computer program every calorie I take in. Basically, it gives me concrete numbers to work with so I know exactly what I am taking in versus burning. Simple, really, burn more than you eat and the weight falls off.

Well, last night was the first night of Hanukkah, and Ken decided to enable my complete obsession with all things Bodybugg! There is a digital readout accessory that wears like a watch -- and it shows me up to the minute details such as my calories burned, or steps taken, etc. It is wicked cool! It is really the only thing I wanted for any of the holidays, so I am taken care of good! Yay!!!!

Now, nothing says I will not be continuously uploading information so I can have it charted for posterity, but I can now obsess as much as my little heart desires!

Oh, by the weigh (pun intended) as of this morning, according to my scale, I am down 49.5 pounds!

PS: Holiday Q&A returns!!!
Q: Were you ever in a Holiday play, and if so, what part did you play?
A: I was in a pageant of some kind when I was a wee one and I played one of several Little Drummer Girls. I even found the coffee can drums when we were cleaning out my Mom's place. The only reason I remember this, though is that we have pictures, which I also found. As soon as I remember where I put them, I will upload to share. How about you? Any plays or costumes?

Here it comes...

This week has been active and busy as we start to prep for the onslaught of holidays that are heading our way. My Dad will be with us for Thanksgiving this year. It is his first time with me for the holiday, as Turkey day was always my Mom's holiday with me. I think I am nervous. First of all, he has never stayed with me before and is actually staying with me and Ken. Secondly, he has never had my cooking before. While I know I am a good cook, it is still a little unnerving. Finally, my Mom's birthday falls on Thanksgiving this year. She would have been 65 and I am already feeling a little blue about not getting to celebrate her very favorite days on the same day with her. You know? I do not want my sadness to overshadow my joy for sharing the holiday with my Dad, but at the same time, I do not want the joy of sharing it with my Dad to take away from the memories I celebrate with and of my Mom. I hope this makes sense. I mean, I know the logic of it all, but...

PS: Let's give this Q and A thing another go

Q: What is the farthest you have traveled to celebrate the holidays?

A: For me, personally, I have not ever had to travel very far. In College I had to drive from Fresno (Central CA) to Los Angeles and in my adult life, it has been pretty much the same. From Vegas to LA is only about 4.5 hours, and that is as far as I have had to go. Unlike my husband, who has had to do tons of traveling for the holidays. Hopefully, he will share some of his adventures with you all.