August 21, 2003

Wow, all I can say is that I’ve been swamped during the past few weeks both personally and professionally. Luckily, personally it has been fun stuff but professionally, it hasn’t been fun. Needless to say, the scale hasn’t budged but you’re not going to hear me complain. Chris and I went hiking on the South Manitou Island and we had an excellent time. All I can say is that I’m in love with the guy. Yup, I’m in love and enjoying every minute of it. It was such a romantic trip. He didn’t do anything special except be himself but I enjoyed every moment with him. At one point we had hiked about 10 miles to the dunes on West Lake Michigan and we just looked out at the beauty and enjoyed each others company and created memories together because the view was just breath taking. So we hiked practically the whole island. We probably put about 50 miles on our bodies in the three days that we were there. It’s amazing because I did hurt from the hike but you know, I did hike 50 miles but my pack was 50 pounds and it’s amazing to add and subtract 50 pounds from your body. I now know what 50 pounds feels like and you know what? I never want to be there again. At least with the back pack, I can take it off quickly  instead of it taking 2 years!

Okay, so things are going great with Pilot Chris…no worries and I am enjoying every second with him. I’ve met his parents multiple times and hung with his friends. He’s really intergrating me into his life. Unfortunately, I don’t have so many friends or I would love to have them meet him. Luckily, he’ll meet Teresa soon. The cool thing about him is that he isn’t like any other guy I have dated, which is a good thing. I don’t think we have stopped running since starting to date each other. We’re always on the go. In early October we are going to KY to do the extreme Mammoth Cave tour…6.5 miles of hiking in a cave. I have to say, it’s awesome to date such an active guy. It’s funny I go from couch potato extreme to a guy that doesn’t know what a couch is.

One thing that I’ve noticed about summer is that I’m eating too much to lose. I’m maintaining my weight but I would like to lose the remaining amount of my weight before the end of the year. I’ve just noticed that I’m just eating a lot this summer. Okay, not a lot but enough to maintain my current weight. I’ll be interested in the new program. I’m not too sure about this target point thing but it sure will be interesting. It seems like WW is having us eat more…but I’ll see on Saturday when I have the new program present to me. I’ll give it a try…what do I have to lose? Nothing but weight…

The new Jeep is working out. Though, I had to put it in the shop last Friday because I had a leaking sensor. They fixed it, so hopefully everything will be okay. I’m putting cruise control on it on Monday because I can’t live without it. It’s the only option that the jeep did not have but I just discovered recently cannot live without it, yes, I’m lazy, I need the cruise control. Funny thing about Jeeps, it’s the number 3 domestic vehicle that gets stolen each year. Huh? Why are Jeeps that popular to steal? I still haven’t taken off my hard top and I doubt if I will (well, only to take off the soft-top) but I’m kind of afraid to. I first want to get a kill switch or an alarm system before I sport around in the Jeep without a top.

Well, I hope you all are doing well out there. I’ll try to update some more this month. I just didn’t plan on being swamped at work, running up to my folks cabin 2x a week, and then hanging out with Chris all weekend (but I don’t mind that at all or hanging out with the folks). Things are going to calm down but I want to know, where the hell did my summer go??? Take care all-Kellie

August 6, 2003

Wow, I’m down 3.25 pounds for the week…not bad, er? I’m back on track and working my way back down. I’m ready for life to settle down for a bit. It’s about time. Funny thing is that summer is almost over. Can you believe that it is August? I went shopping tonight. I bought a Columbia Rain Jacket, a formal dress for my reunion, a top from Ann Taylor (yes!!! I finally got to shop there), a few things from Sears from Land’s End (which were on sale for $5) and a few things from Marshall Fields. Everything was on sale. I love bargains. I’m finding that I’m fitting into mostly 14 or big 12s. I don’t mind that a bit, I’ve come a long ways.

Things are still busy at work. Last week I worked 50 hours. Next week I’m taking off Monday and Tuesday so that I can go camping with Pilot Chris on the South Manitou Island. He’s bringing his digital camera so I’ll be able to post some pics. Things are doing nicely with him and I couldn’t be happier. I’m taking things day by day with him. I’m not jumping to conclusions, I’m just enjoying the moment. It’s nice that way, no rushing, no pressure, just pure enjoyment of another’s company.

I’m at a quandary with a reunion dress. I got the invite in the mail on Monday. The reunion is going to occur September 20 from 6 – 10 pm. Chris is going with me. You know, it feels kind of awesome to go back and to almost look the same. No one will ever know that I gained 100 pounds in college unless I want them to. A few people know but not too many of them. It will be just my satisfaction. Sorry for the short post but Chris is coming over tonight after work so we have to pack my gear for Saturday. I will try to update soon. Take care all-Kellie