poor neglected blog

Poor thing. I've been totally ignoring this little guy. There has just been SO much going on in my life.

Of course, the kitties. Gotta love 'em. But gotta spend time with 'em too. They're sweet, fun, adorable, and they just LOVE attention!!

I started dieting (AGAIN) a few weeks ago. The first two weeks were calorie counting. Then last week I started back on the South Beach diet, which has worked for me in the past. But it takes a lot more prep time for eating.

I just had some girls over a week and a half ago. They were here for scrapbooking! We met for dinner Friday night, came here, and scrapped until everyone either hit the road or hit their bed. Saturday again - we scrapped until the wee hours. I had a blast!! And I love seeing my scrappin' buddies!!!

Last week I made a change in my work life - I dropped to 30-32 hours a week. Why?! Well, first and foremost, I need to take control of my life. And that means time for me to get healthy in mind and body. I also really really detest what I do - it was good right out of college, but bit by bit over the years I have liked it less and less. Accounting/finance just doesn't work with me and my personality. So fewer hours doing that boring stuff makes Marcia a happier person.

Today I finally made it to an athletic club to start working out again. This has been on my to-do list for a while now. I like the club, and it wasn't very busy even tho I was there at prime time. They have a bunch of very neat classes - I think they'll provide incentive for me to continue to go. Also cool - a friend/co-worker goes to the same club, so she and I can try to work out together sometimes.

Next weekend is CKU Albums in Chicago. WOOHOO!!! This is the big scrapbook school that is WAY awesome! And I'll get to see some friends from my last CKU in Provo again - I can't wait!!! But I've had stuff to do to prepare, and so that's taken a bit of time.

In mid-April there's an annual scrapbook convention here in Milwaukee that is pretty awesome. So Friday night we girls will go out, and then Saturday I'll be taking classes and checking out the vendors.

Our upcoming cruise in May - very sadly neglected. Normally, by now, I would have every excursion planned and all private guides hired. Not this time. I have done very little on this one.

There are other major changes upcoming in Marcia's life. ;D Guess you'll just have to stay tuned to find out what!!!!