So This Is Fall?

This is Jelly sitting by the living room's sliding glass door waiting for it to be opened. I'm sitting on the bed with this door wide open but she isn't used to going in and out this door. The weather is so beautiful I just had to open the bedroom door and let in the cool air as I read a book. Added bonus: our fountain plays the sweet melody of trickling water. Life doesn't get much better than this. Oh and Jelly figured out the door situation as I typed this.

So cool!

I just set up mobile blogging and I'm testing it out. This way I can use my phone to upload pictures and blogs while on the go! This will be really handy for vacation time. Plus, I love sharing pictures of random nothingness.



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4 Week Update

It's been 4 weeks today since I started the South Beach Diet. I've lost 8 pounds, one inch in my waist and dropped a pant size. I would still like to lose 2 more pounds, but those seem to want to come off more slowly. I think I need to up my bike riding, I just have to find the time for that. Since last year I've lost 21 pounds total. I hope I never see that weight again, unless I'm pregnant. Now that I've lost a pant size, I need new clothes! Baggy jeans aren't very flattering. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this diet. I haven't been hungry, I haven't felt overly deprived, and I've seen results. What more could you ask for!?!?

The Sore Kayaker

Jordan and I went kayaking this morning in New Smyrna Beach! We went for a kayak tour that taught us how to kayak. We got to see a manatee, lots of seagulls, and Jordan saw a dolphin. It was really hot out, but it was nice being on the water and floating around. My arms are going to be really sore tomorrow, but it was actually much easier than canoeing. We got some pictures, but they are on a water camera that we have to get developed. The same water camera we took to the Bahamas 2 years ago.... It'll be fun to see those pictures once we finally get them developed!

Tomorrow we're going to see Mamaw and have lunch with her. She fell and fractured her wrist and hurt her leg 2 weeks ago. She's having a harder time getting around and for some reason the doctor wants her to have a CT scan done of her abdomen. I just want to make sure to spend some time with her so she knows how much she means to all of us.

SHARK!

While googling information on kayaking, I found this picture. I really didn't need this in the back of my mind as I try to enjoy a peaceful day on the water. The same website also felt the need to remind me New Smyrna Beach is the shark bite capital of the world. Thanks a friggin' lot!