Day 354: Great Expectations

Update: 208lbs

Not to worry... the gain today is from my three course meal last night with my friend Suki who came back from China - she was visiting our other friend. I had received $100 gift certificate from my realtor a while back for an Italian restaurant, so I figured we might as well get our money's worth. It was delicious food (and delicious martinis), but I managed not to eat everything on my plate(s). Neither of us completely finished the buffalo mozzarella appetizer, or the pasta dishes we each picked out (I had a really delicious penne chicken pesto) and I did not even finish my chocolate, flour-less torte. All small victories, but satisfying - I can definitely say that I wasn't deprived.

She told me that I looked 'glowing' - what a great compliment! One of the one's that aren't tied to weight (not outwardly anyway), yet almost more satisfying than a 'you look skinny'. Overall it was a really nice evening of just chatting and eating.

Friday was one of the best days... not only did I have a great dinner with a friend who I hadn't seen in a while, but also I went shopping! I needed new bras and underwear and a pair of jeans. I went in the Gap and bought... my first pair of... size 14 jeans. Eeee!! I can honestly say I don't really remember ever being a fourteen. I am pretty sure the first few pairs of Gap jeans I had ever bought were 16 (when I was 16, I think). They are the tiniest bit tight, but are also stretchy, so think they will fit perfectly within the next 2-15lbs off. It was the greatest thing to be able to ask for a 14, a size that regular stores actually carry. Although, it goes to show you what a crapshoot sizing is because I bought an extra-small tanktop (it was obviously a mislabeled extra-large - their only one). But nonetheless, the 14 is definitely a milestone for me.

Valentine's Day went over really nicely. Only a couple people cancelled on me or ultimately couldn't make it, but we still had a nice group. I met my sister's new boyfriend for the first time and he was wonderfully friendly - so someone I think I could get along with (thank god). I ate popcorn and candy, but again, I did not finish either package or even the chocolates that my sister gave me for valentine's day (I still have some). Somehow I managed to stay the same weight on Friday morning, so I was pretty happy with the evening.

I was supposed to go out tonight, but my friends cancelled on me because the weather tomorrow for them to drive back is supposed to be difficult (freezing rain). I am a little angry and disappointed. I really wanted to go out and have fun (especially considering this is my first weekend of my reading week - I am supposed to spend it doing nothing important). Grr... oh well. I have to clean my condo and maybe watch some movies with my bad self - not a horrible idea either.

Me and Josh (the date guy) have chatted a bit and I told him that I honestly didn't feel a spark, but that I was comfortable with him and wouldn't mind going on a second date. So tomorrow he is calling me to set something up. While we were talking he was saying how he wanted to take me on a real date and make it something I would have wanted on Valentine's day and I groaned inwardly when I read that (we were chatting online), but whatever, I told him the honest truth about my feelings, so it's his fault if he dives in to deep. I am honestly a little excited for it though, I have never been on a date at a restaurant before - it's usually just a casual pub get together that I get myself into. I want to dress up and look fabulous, but there is also this small nagging feeling not to go overboard and lead him on. I will let you know how it all goes... as usual.

Alright, I am off. Have a wonderful (insert adjective here) Saturday!