Losing steam

I feel like a lot of things are happening, and a lot isn't happening, and I don't quite know how to present it in a blog post. But I felt I should try anyway because I am losing steam with the whole blogging/tracking my progress thing.

I think the past few years have taken such a toll that I am now mentally exhausted, albeit very happy with my life. I still have unresolvable money concerns tied up in red tape, and all my effort goes to NOT freaking out about it. But it means my home still isn't furnished and looks like crap, which then means I don't have the energy to keep it all clean, so it's a-clutter with boxes, recycling I haven't put out (no blue box yet), dishes, etc...

I am still at 143 after a brief spike in my weight. I am only doing volleyball these days, but yesterday I decided I wanted a long walk for exercise. The weather was grey and snowy, but perfect for sitting in cafes, and just warm enough for a stroll. So first I went to have a half-wrap and soup at a local healthy food (cheap) eatery, then walked for about an hour to go get cupcakes for a Christmas brunch I'm attending this morning. Of course, I had to test out the goods, so I had a choco-choco cupcake (from Les Glaceurs) and it was very good. I bought two boxes of mini cupcakes to bring with me (20 pcs).

Then I walked around Old Montreal, which was totally deserted, and then along the Canal. I made so many discoveries (including a floating nightclub -- essentially a big box-like boat painted all black with very modern wood trimmings and tons of little portholes-- and on the top was a steaming pool, and in that was a man in a speedo. It was about -5 celcius so I was a little shocked, and partly jealous ha)

Near the end my walk got pretty slippery and cold and windy, but that wind couldn't wipe the smile off my face. I don't know what was with me yesterday, but I always get a little excited in the beginning of winter and around Christmas time even though I'm not a big fan of actual Christmas (I just like the lights, music and spirit).

After weeks of being sick, I was finally able to cap off my Saturday night with two friends at our favourite spot for shisha. It was really nice.

I woke up all cuddly and smooshy, and put on Christmas tunes straight away. I am now going to get ready for the brunch. I'll have to dress warmly since I think I'll walk the 20-30 minutes to my friend's place instead of taking the metro.

Alright, I am off. In sum, I am still on track even though I eat out too much, and am maintaining and possibly still losing weight. Feeling great about my body these days...