A Mommy Story

I’ll be leaving the house at o’dark-thirty tomorrow morning for my flight to BlogHer. So I guess it’s too late to attempt to lose another 10 pounds quickly, isn’t it?

That’s OK, though. I’m ready. Did I lose weight over the past few months? Yes, I did – about 10 pounds. Did I gain some muscle, too? I think so. I’m eating better on a daily basis now, and thanks to Aaron being unemployed, I’m eating far less fast food, too! Exercise, while still not a daily event, is at least a 2-3 times a week activity. Those are all big changes for me. And the results are visible.

No magical transformation to see here, though. I’m still me, just lighter than I was at the last two BlogHers, and a little more confident. But there is a little more muscle tone, and my face is brighter. I’ve got a decent haircut now, thanks to the Aveda Institute, and today I had the chance to relax and de-stress through a facial. (Gift certificates are wonderful things.)

I’m glad I had this event to motivate me. I’m planning to keep up the efforts, even though it’ll no longer be Hot by BlogHer. Not unless I’m starting early for next year.

So if you’re going to BlogHer, look for me. I’ll brave enough to wear sleeveless tops, but best of all, I’m keeping to my word to wear a sundress. (I don’t care that the high is in the mid-60’s for San Francisco. That’s near-perfect for me.) I think I’m going to look pretty damn good in that dress, too. Here’s a hint of what to look for:

Let’s rock this party!