I hope everyone had safe and wonderful new year's celebrations. The boy and I had a quiet one together which was just lovely.
The dinner wasn't even too bad, for the most part. I did a BBQ and had seafood and lean lamb with grilled vegies. I even indulged in a little champagne.
Then there was dessert...
I could not figure out for the life of me what to have for dessert. Until I walked past the Baskin Robbins on Chapel St and a not very good idea occurred to me.
They sell ice cream in pints. Any flavour you want.
So, after my delicious, low point dinner, I ate half a pint of Baskin Robbins Honey Butter Baklava ice cream. And it was GOOOOOOOOD. Not the best choice, perhaps, particularly when I'm trying to undo the damage incurred over Christmas, but I enjoyed every bite of it.
The real reason for this post, other than to wish everyone happies, is more contemplative.
It occurred to me, as I was reading your blogs, that this time next year, this blog will be redundant. I mean, other than perhaps talking about maintenance, I won't need this blog. Because I will be done. This time next year, I will be at goal and hopefully will have been for some months. I have less than 10kg (22lbs) to lose.
I will be at goal this time next year.
That is a statement. A promise. A vow.
It will happen.
This time next year, I might be putting in some effort to get back to goal after putting on a little over the silly season, but that will only be a tiny amount of weight and I'll be getting BACK to goal.
It's an awe-inspiring thought.
I'm full of motivation and determination (not that you would have guessed with the Baskin Robbins, but yet...) I can do this. I have been doing this for almost 12 months. Sure, my body throws the odd curve ball, but I can work with that.
I have less than 10kg to lose.
I can do this.
I will do this.
Just watch me.
Addendum: I solved the lingerie problem. As Kimba pointed out in the comments of my last entry, the lingerie in question was put on sale, 25% off. It was a sign. So I treated myself to a bra and a g-string as a 'You go girl, here's to the New Year and losing the rest of your weight' gift.
I had to ask for a smaller size in the g-string when I tried them on. I've never owned, let alone worn, anything so skimpy and dainty in my life. I'm wearing them as I type this.
I feel UNUTTERABLY beautiful. [grin]
*smoochies*
Hippy New Ears!
Redundant? Wha? How will.. I mean,what will... I can't imagine.. but there is...
Joking, What a sobering thought. 10 kilos tree! You are officially a skinny chick. Cause I say so.
25% off is most certainly a sign and I'm stoked you feel utterly faboo luss!
*raises a glass of water*
To us!
I'm wearing them as I type this.
Photos? *hopeful grin*
Happy New Year, Tree.
Mike and I are hoping to pop down to Melbourne for a visit some time soon. Will keep you posted.
Happy New Year! we'll miss you, but I know you'll be at goal loooong before NYE 05. So what's your new goal reward?
That is awe-inspiring! So are new knickers! ;-) Time to get me some of those, soon. :-)
I've been very slack with my blogging lately, as I've focussed more on my life, and the way I want to live. But I can honestly say that reading your site, and those of the rest of these fabulously special women has really made me feel a part of something great! Thanks!
woohoo! I am a bit like Beck - what do we do in a treeless environment? I guess you will just have to get busy on our tagboards to help us get there with you - then we can all go g-string shopping together! Sounds like a plan hey?
Yep, theres nothing more beautiful than a woman sitting at a computer wearing a g-string :P
I've been blogging in my underwear all day too, but because of the heat I feel anything but beautiful.
I too am starting to get the "when this is over.." thing going in my head, and it will seem such a shame to let go of my site, but life is full of phases and I'm sure the next one will be just as exciting and frustrating as this one has been :)
Happy New Year! Heres to finishing what we start! :D
Happy New Year Tree! You ARE unutterably beautiful.
I'm glad you had a good NYE with your boy. And I'm glad you bought the lingerie, I was checking it out the other day and that g-string with the flower at the back is just to die for.
Here's to a great year - I'm looking forward to cheering you on as you get to goal in 2005!
Served up by Kimba at 05:35 on 01|01|05