weekend wrap up

Well, not really a wrap up per se, but I realized I don't feel blogging (no sir, no blogging today...) and I took that to mean that I should blog anyway because I need to keep the creative juices flowing and so hey, I'm making a list. Five (5) things.

1. Speaking of creative, I've got a little creative writing exercise that I need to do and I have a self-imposed deadline of Wednesday evening. I need your help, if you are willing to give help. Yes, this is vague, however, if you've ever been someone I've called upon as part of my very own advisory council, then feel free to volunteer. Also, if you believe you could provide helpful feedback about things one should know when they first meet the one and only Lesleygirl, then you should also feel free to volunteer.

2. I know I haven't done any "after" pictures yet but I took this one to the right about a week ago. It's blurry and, I cannot understate this, but I was (and still am) very, very swollen, but I was feeling pretty good about myself that day and thought this picture showed off my cute little hourglass figure pretty well. Trust me, I look much cuter in person. This is one of those pictures I look at and think "ummm, who is that? Oh yeah, I know: ME!!!" Better pictures will be taken very, very soon.

3. The aforementioned swelling has been quite a crazy thing to deal with. At its worst, I had about 20 - 25 lbs of extra water bloat. No, I am not making that up. These days, I estimate it's between 5 - 10 lbs on a given day. Today is a puffy day. I have no idea why, but tomorrow I will fill up on water and coffee and some hot lemonade-ish concoction, as those all seem to help flush things out.

4. I am really, really hoping that this week I will be cleared by my surgeon to go back to the gym. The lack of cardio is making me feel a wee bit crazy. And besides, I purchased the skirt you see to the right there for my triumphant return to Zumba. Yes, I'm sticking with the whole workout skirt thing. Originally, I did it because I wanted to wear compression shorts yet keep my thighs covered, plus, before I discovered my true love, Zumba, I had kicked around the idea of joining a roller derby team, partially because I like the idea of kicking some ass while wearing a skirt. And now, it's become my thing. I mean, just because you're working out like a beast doesn't mean you can't also look cute. So l really can't wait to wear this skirt!!!

btw, the skirt is from Sparkle Skirts and I cannot even tell you how much I love their stuff. If you order one, tell them Lesley from New Jersey sent you.

5. I'm quite tired of the whole "KEEP CALM AND (whatever)" meme. Can we be done with that one now? I especially feel this way because as someone who's Irish and Italian and from New York and from New Jersey, I can't keep calm! Keeping calm is so overrated, anyway. Sometimes you need to stir the pot. I'm quite good at stirring the pot, and yet I feel no need to start an internet meme about it or print it on shirts. Funny how that is.


Good night, my lovelies. I've got a big, big week ahead so please send me some good thoughts, if you have good thoughts to spare. xxoo