Cookies and Cardio: A Love Story

      So for those of you who read faithfully, you know I missed writing last week. And this is because on that Sunday, life hit me like a freaking truck. Much like that scene in Pet Semetary, when that little boy was hit by a truck.  Except, in my case, all that was left was a blood filled stiletto instead of a tiny sneaker. Anyway, dark, but appropriate.  Happy Kalie vs. Depressed Kalie       And frankly, I should have known that it was coming, since my post two weeks ago was about being so happy. My life hasn't changed that much in that time. Things are still good. But like the seasons of life, depression also comes in waves. And I should maybe expect to experience lows after high highs. Yay, Persistent Depressive Disorder!         Anyway, all that being said, once I identified that I was experiencing a depressive slump, I leapt into action. Well...not really leapt, because I was depressed, but like I forced myself out of bed and tried to figure out a way to take care of

    This week has been....well, really great. And surprisingly, the fact that I am at 196.2lbs is the least satisfying part of it all. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled; weighing that much at this point mean's I'm on track to get around 190lbs by the end of August. But literally so many wonderful things are going on!       I got a job that I'm really loving (fingers crossed that it sticks). I'm getting to reconnect with wonderful friends who love me. Things have been going great with family too; I've got a movie date with my dad today to watch the new Annabelle movie! We may even go ride the water taxi tonight, and I'll get to be DD...       My teeth look whiter, I got a hair cut I love, I'm finally understanding how to contour, I'm reading a good book, and my relationship with God has more life than it has in awhile, I taught my dog a new trick, I made these excellent stuffed jalapeños the other day, and I recently got my nails done. So yeah...

     So to start off this blog post, I would like to announce that I have officially made it under 200lbs, weighing in this morning at a stunning and sultry 198lbs! That's right folks! The curse is broken, and we are moving forward with my vision of being a bookish, brunette, Marilyn Monroe meets Christina Hendricks type, with stiletto nails and tattoos; add a little Jesus in there, and you've got my ideal self portrait. To all of those who have been reading faithfully and sending me prayers and encouragement, thank you and please don't stop. My best friend Jocelyn and I, on a Tuesday.      So very recently I was with a friend at the gym and we were talking about things I want to do before December; if we've talked intimately, you know that 2017 has been the year of going to live events. I've been to several plays, and I've got some concerts coming up, though, due to financial circumstances, I didn't get to do my original "one-a-month" goal. A