Getting Ready

First off let me start with, Yea, it's Friday. I made it through another week. I am still packing and sorting like a crazy lady. Worst of all, I am running out of boxes or maybe that is best of all. I have decided once I run out of boxes I will just leave the rest for the movers to pack. Mr C will be back from Portland tomorrow just in time for the special Young Kehillah event at the E Family's house. I am going to miss our Young Tequila, Oops! I mean Young Kehillah events of babysitting and booze. (We get the Sangria, the Sssitters get the kids. Fun times for all!) I am still debating whether to go to the Chai Tea, an annual event for girls only, on Sunday since I won't have Miss B with me.

Last night my friend, Scrappy Girl, and I went for haircuts and facials. OMG, the facial was WONDERFUL. I almost fell asleep. I MUST find an Aveda Salon in Portland for more facials. It was so relaxing. If you live in the OK area I highly recommend getting one at Reed Johnson Salon. Just thinking about the soft brushes used in my favorite part of the facial makes me relax. I also got what we at Computer Co are fondly calling a Portland Cut. This is a haircut that is a little shorter than you would normally go for so you have time to really scout out a great place to get your hair done. (Mr C is convinced I have gone GI Jane on him since I won't email him a pic of the new cut ;) I guess you guys will have to wait also since I know he just might think he could be slick and check out the blog for a pic. Not happening.

***Lesson Learned: After getting a wonderful facial and having great herbal/natural/flowery moisturizers on your face and arms, DON'T go outside for a length of time (at least not in OK). I have counted 14 mosquito bites on my arms, neck and one on my cheek! Yikes! Those mosquitoes love me.

Busy at Work

Sorry everyone but I am BUSY today. I'm getting a haircut & facial tonight so I will try to squeeze in a post either late tonight or early tomorrow.

Wednesday Weigh-In

I just realized I have to let you guys know EVERY Wednesday my OSB progress. Maybe this will make me think even more seriously about it. My goal is to lose about 20 lbs. and I have been packing and working out on the Wii Fit most days this last week (4 days out of 7 for at least 30 minutes but no more than 45). When I weighed in I was surprised and HAPPY to see I have lost 2 lbs. already. I would say I am on a roll but food references sound oxy-moron-ish when talking about losing weight. I will just keep at I am off to great start for now. If anyone wants a little Kally support give me a holla and I will give you props.

****Remember if you haven't suggested a read to me already please do. I need something good to read for the trip.*****

Pick My Next Read

Help. I have finished People of the Book and I need a new read. I haven't posted my review for the last book since I am still trying to get my shhhtuff together. You know how it is. I really need a new read especially since I will be on the Oregon Trail for 4 days. (In the case you don't know...Computer Co is having movers take our things to OR but most employees will be shipped via the Trail. This will be 4 RVs with hired drivers trucking us to OR. Pretty crazy.) Please leave me a suggestion of what book I should bring along with me.

Thanks!

Moving Woes

I am so boring today. I have absolutely nothing to post. All I have going on is packing, work and taking care of Miss B. She is a little sick. :(

Last night I realized the movers are coming to pack the rest of my house, including furniture, on Friday 29th and we are not leaving until Wednesday Sept. 3rd. This means I will have 4 days and nights without furniture to sleep. Unfortunately, I already packed the air mattress. Any takers for housing the Kally Family? Just kidding. We might get a hotel room or just sleep on the floor? What have you done when faced with this situation?

OSB!

Have you noticed my new button on the side? Here is the explanation: So I am jumping on the wagon....the OSB wagon. I'm hoping to lose a few extra lbs that have jumped on me. -I swear, I should have stuck those doughnuts straight on my bum since they made their way there over time. This way I could see I really wouldn't like them, you know like trying on a dress before making the purchase. The OSB plan & group of girls seems to be a great way to try to lose those pesky pounds with a wonderful support group behind me.(Really what support group is better than the blogging community?) Oh, and while you are behind me try not to stare to hard at the giant doughnut bum I have.

***If you feel like jumping on the wagon click on the button to check out the site.***

Play dates: Past, Present and Future

Since we are fast approaching the move date, Sept 3rd, Miss B has been having play dates out the wazoo! I notice with each play date I seem to lose status in the Kally house. Let me explain:

Play dates Past: Miss B had a play date/sleepover with Branson Princess. Mr C and I drove them around to various places to play and eat. They decided they were "the Queens". Miss B informed us of our place in the Queens' house.
Mr C: the Chauffeur
Hair & Make-up Maven (Branson Princess's Mom): the Entertainment (This is fitting since she always has me cracking up.)
Me, Kally: ...the Maid (gotta love my girl)

Play dates Present: Miss B had her friend, Xmen Lover, over for a sleepover. (Don't ask, I barely know why but the girl loves Xmen.) You name it, they did it. Wii, DS, staying up late, eating ice cream and more. I took them to see Kit Kittredge/American Girl in the theater and upon returning home, I quickly learned my new place.

I was in the kitchen puttering around when I hear Miss B tell Xmen Lover to find out what I had in the Soup Kitchen. What the Heck!? So now I am servin' it up in a Soup Kitchen? ....Apparently.

Play dates Future: Miss B is going to the City to spend some last minute time with the MIL and her cousin J Girl. I am sort of afraid to find out where those two little girls are going to put me now. On the streets? I feel so loved.

Spending Freeze

Here Ye, Here Ye: I have instituted a spending freeze upon my household (mainly myself) to keep from making unnecessary purchases thus causing me, Kally, even more work/packing to deal with. This has become incredibly hard as I browse your blogs and see the gorgeous pics of purchases from Talbots, the Loft, J.Crew and more....Oh no! Not to forget my favorite store, Target. As I type these store names I keep telling myself that once I reach my destination, Portland, I will get to shop, Shop, SHOP!

Ikea and Target and Marshalls galore. Malls, the Saturday Market and I promise not to miss each and every corner store.
Going to the Pearl, Trendy-third and Hawthorne too. So many shops and stops and so much to do.
Getting manis, pedis and highlights for the fall. Finding cute boutiques in the Northwest District and making one more trip to the mall.
Hitting Spendy-first for a quick bite to eat. Then going to a movie or a pub for a treat.
And at the end of the day the last thing I will do.....is to look at my purchases and take a few pics so I can share them with you.

Love to all!