Life is good! After a quick trip out of town to deal with some personal matters, I'm back and I feel better than ever. Of course, being home means that I'm back to working 7 days/week again, but I'm enjoying the distraction. Keeping busy is enabling me to keep my mind off of the things that bother me most. And when I'm dieting, keeping busy means that I spend less time worrying about what I crave food wise and instead, I just eat what I should. That certainly doesn't stop me from baking treats when I have a few moments of free time though. You see, I start dieting and everyone around me tends to gain weight. I obviously can't eat what I make, but I know that my neighbors, family and friends can so, I give it all away.

I had ordered a new stove which arrived recently....I was pretty excited about it, but I had not anticipated that it wouldn't fit in the spot where my previous stove was. Let's just say that I had to put my carpentry skills to work just to get the darn thing in place. Keeping in mind that I'm NOT a carpenter, I took some initiative instead of asking for help. In order for the stove to fit properly, I had to pull the counter top and cabinets from the wall,shift them over, ensure it was all level again, re-mount them, and re-caulk the counter top.....it was a pretty big undertaking, but I managed to complete it myself :) I was eager to bake something in it so I whipped up a batch of decadent 'peanut butter fudge brownies' and a few other goodies that turned out perfectly. My sister had called and found out I was baking so she came right over. Unlike me, my sister has zero self control....she inhaled several brownies before taking a pan of them home with her. She often asks me how I can keep food like that in my house and not eat it....my answer is simple, I choose not to. Needless to say, I'm thrilled to death with my stove and so is my sister...LOL!

I realize we're already half way through the week, but this past weekend was awesome. I went to an engagement party for some friends of mine...the hosts were amazing, they put on quite a party.
A pic of the Bride, bridesmaid (aka the host) & me

and of course, a pic with my partners in crime.....Macey & Jen

Speaking of engagements, the start of this Spring has been really odd, every time I turn around another 'couple' I know is splitting up, but then again I know several en route to getting married this Summer as well. I swear these things come in waves. The difficult part is that I have so many friends getting married that I have to selectively pick and choose which I'll attend because some are being held on the same day.....and choosing between friends is not an easy task! I'm just hoping I don't hurt anyone's feelings in the process.

I was finally able to get a copy of my pic from the exhibit at ACE Gallery put on by Martin Schoeller. The reviews of his work have been interesting. I was thrilled that he had chosen to use one of my pics.


Aside from that, the UFC is being hosted in Canada this weekend!!! I wish I could have set aside some time to make the trek to see it, but with all of my upcoming travel plans, I really can't take any more time off. Oh well, I'll enjoy it from home on PPV like many other people.

Enjoy the rest of your week!