Today has been interesting, if not anything else. Somehow, my life manages to be both utterly boring and exciting at the same time. I woke up this morning and went to the ReCenter with my dad to work out a little bit (I gained a pound from yesterday's cupcakes...more on that later). I haven't really worked out since last Saturday, so I was in for a little shock. I did a lot of cardio (that was mostly what I did, anyway) and some arms and abs. I'm dreading Monday's practice, to say the least.

Last night, I went with Hayden's family to see his uncle in a play called Glengarry Glen Ross. I enjoyed the play, and it was great to meet his family (I hadn't met his grandparents or uncle) and it also gave me an excuse to bake. I made devil's food cupcakes with a buttercream frosting (the cakes homemade, the icing not...I messed up the frosting at the last minute) to bring with me to the theater. Hayden's grandmother and stepmom loved them, and I'm not sure what his grandfather or dad thought but I'm sure I'll find out tomorrow. Of course, I ate way too many (it always happens) and added to pizza for dinner, that's not such a great combination. Nevertheless, I hit the gym this morning and hopefully will lose a little bit of weight today.

In shopping news, I can't look at many things because I'm depressed about my weight. So...I don't have anything new for today. I'm hoping to go to Georgetown a little later to get Charlotte's Christmas present (shh...) so that should be fun. That's all I have for today...hopefully more action will go down tomorrow.

Breakfast: 1 small apple (50 cal)
Morning snack: Small americano (5 cal)
Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwich with provolone (420 cal) and ketchup (20 cal)
Afternoon snack: 1 large orange (80 cal), 1 oz salted peanuts (160 cal)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I know that no one reads this but, hey, just in case.

I have absolutely no idea what to expect for the rest of today. I just had breakfast, even though I woke up at 8:30. I'm just chilling and watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Yes, it is completely lame, but I'm not in the mood to do homework and I have nothing else to do.

In other news, the stovetop burners are broken. Considering that it's Thanksgiving, I figure we're pretty much screwed. My dad's trying to fix it, but I still think we're screwed. My mother refuses to use the microwave since it's about twenty years old, so we might end up going the Christmas Story route and eating take-out Chinese. Which reminds me...2008 has been an unlucky year for my family. First, my grandpa died. Then, my mom got cancer. Then, our pipes broke. And now, our Thanksgiving is ruined. I'm just looking forward to 2009. Hopefully it will be a better year.

On a lighter note...
CHRISTMAS IS STILL COMING! 97.1 WASHFM has started playing Christmas/holiday music. It's so exciting I can barely contain myself. I still haven't started picking out gifts for everyone! I don't think my mom's planning on going shopping tomorrow (Black Friday) so I have time to figure out what I want to get everyone. I really have no idea what to get people! I don't have much else to write, so I'll be out for now.

NEWSFLASH...my mom decided that we're going out to eat, but my grandma is being insanely stubborn and refuses to go. Updates later.

Today has been mostly stress-free, surprisingly. Hayden was at his house and ready to go by the time we got there, and we got to the restaurant at 1:00 sharp. I was still nervous about how he'd react to my family. We are, shall we say...boisterous. My uncle, aunt, and cousins never shut up. They're not shy, that's for sure. Hayden sat there and hardly said anything. I'm sure they think he's mute. Or normal, either one. I ate too much and I won't even attempt putting it here. The good news is that I have no appetite for anything else. Just tea for me until I go to sleep later.

Friday was a lot of fun. I miss just talking with my girls. We played charades and drank mocktails. Good times.

I am so excited for Christmas! I could care less about Thanksgiving. The only thing that's good about it is seeing family and not having school. I've never been a huge fan of the food (even when I ate meat) and my mother is making rice (not breadcrumb) stuffing this year. Basically, my meal will consist of pie. Which is, of course, very nutritious. *Cough.*

My favorite thing about Christmas is the presents. Not getting them, exactly, but giving them. I haven't chosen what I'm getting for everyone yet, which makes things more stressful, but all that much more exciting. On the other hand, I majorly want this sweater:

I'm not exactly sure why, but I think it's adorable. Anyway, I'm not asking for any sort of clothing that requires more than a T-shirt size because I'd like to lose more weight. But for anyone who cares, I'd really like this T-shirt:

Not that it, ahem, matters or anything.

As usual, I should be doing homework. I just got back from the doctor's office (and a trip to Einstein's...) and I just want to veg right now. Of course, that biology science fair proposal will not write itself...ugh. I still feel disgusting, but somehow better. I can actually talk now! Hayden called me last night, and we actually had a conversation. I feel like I haven't had a real phone conversation with him in the longest time. NME has an entire issue dedicated to The Strokes, and I have no place to buy it. Tear... The new Gossip Girl episode (which I watched yesterday in all my sick glory) was filled with drama as usual...I can't believe Jenny. What a bitch! She finally washed all of that black makeup off her eyes. Good idea, writers.

Apparently Coldplay is splitting up as of next year? I can't say I'm completely depressed. Everything they do sounds like they're trying to be Radiohead...even if I did/do dance to "Viva La Vida" every time it's played.

By the way, I am so pumped for the Obama administration! His daughters are so cute...they were in town yesterday looking at schools. Not to mention Michelle Obama has an amazing fashion sense and will win the hearts of all Americans. Obviously.


Why does American Apparel do this to me? I want one in every color. Damn.

Breakfast: sun-dried tomato bagel (270 cal) with veggie schmear (60 cal)
breakfast total: 330 cal
Lunch: 1 bowl Progresso Vegetable & Noodle soup (140 cal), peppermint tea (0 cal)

I feel absolutely disgusting. Thank god I didn't go to school today. All I've done today is drown myself in chamomile tea and finish the next assignment for Lord of the Flies. I should finish my science fair proposal or even read a book, but right now I'm too lazy.

The sun is out today for the first time in weeks! Too bad it's freezing and the wind is blowing like none other. It's blowing the door so hard I'm afraid it will blow open. And besides, it's not like I could enjoy the weather, considering that I'm stuck inside with a raging cold. Charlotte's birthday dinner is on Friday, and I absolutely cannot wait. (Even though I haven't bought her present yet, shh...) Last night's practice was tough, considering I hadn't been in the water since the Thursday before. My legs are so completely sore. It will be even worse on Thursday, assuming I'm not going to practice tonight (which is a safe assumption). I want to go shopping for clothing but I still want to wait until I reach my goal weight, which I am guessing will be around the end of December. How convenient! Until then I will just have to drool over websites.

It doesn't feel like a Tuesday to me, which I suppose is a good thing. I'm not a fan of Tuesdays. I feel like this week will go by very fast. Here's to hoping!

Today's been a slow day. I didn't go to practice because I was feeling sick. Basically, I stayed home in my pajamas all day long and did homework...which is the only productive thing that came out of today, really. But now I smell like vinegar because I just ate a salad. Sigh.

I'm excited for the SNL episode tonight. It's been reruns every week for a while, so I'm happy to have a new episode...finally. I'm completely sick of the Twilight hype already. I want to strangle the people that wear the t-shirts or hoodies every day. This is worse than Harry Potter, in my opinion...

My love for Gossip Girl is getting quite out of control, but I can't wait for the new episode on Monday. Jenny is such a bitch! In better news, I'm taking a trip to New York in the middle of January, which I am insanely excited for. I don't have much to comment on at the moment so I'll just be out for now.