I know, I know. I haven't been here in over a week.

We've had to deal with 2 deaths, 1 funeral and 1 friend's dad in the hospital for congestive heart failure. Throw in an estranged cousin wanted in Nevada that decided to pay a visit, while she was tweaking and apparently armed with knives (according to the police report)... It's been pretty tough at the house. Then last night, we broke the news to our favorite niece, Kaitlyn, that we had put down our beloved boy corgi, Harley, a little while ago. So that brought up the sadness all over again.

I find myself having to chant... "just keep swimming... just keep swimming..."

On a good note, I've finally felt well enough (both emotionally and physically) to work out. Got back into hula as of last night. I had been gone for almost a year, so I thought... "Last time I had a waistline, it was here. So why not?" I sweated like a pig, shook my hips and rocked it for a good 1.5 hours! The ladies who teach were so happy to see me and stoked that I had brought Kaitlyn to join the class with me. Even she was pooped after 1 hour, but she was determined to keep up... bless her heart!

It's official. I'm back, baby!

Daily Food Log

• breakfast: fat-free strawberry yogurt, Fiber One bar (so delish), water
• a.m. snack: almonds, stick of cheese
• lunch: 2 carne asada tacos w/o shell, chips, salsa and pinto beans