Vienna's Viennese Journal

[Kissa]

Take care of yourself.

You have to get better for your birthday...something to look forward to.

[Vienna]

Thanks Kissa! I am happy that I got sick now and not on my b-day!

This morning I was pretty emotional- DH was going to work and I felt so abandoned.. It was silly but I know it is the illness talking. I also think I am getting TOM soon so hormones + flu = emotional, greasy haired wreck

I miss wearing my heels and a bra

I went to the drug store and stocked up on tea, sugar free cough drops, and a sugar free chocolate bar I ate half and then threw the rest away So that equaled about 15 carbs...

I'm starting my 3 day egg fast on Monday. I really want to drop a couple of pounds before my b-day and I think this will be the best solution.

My SIL is coming tomorrow to Vienna with a friend- I hope I'm feeling better. I'm going to take them to that bar that I went to on my anniversary.

Well, better get back to feeling sorry for myself. Will take a bath soon and wash my hair-- That should make me feel better!

[Vienna]

HEHEHEHEHE... This is my 666th post... Just feeling a little evil today!

[Vienna]

OK-- I am going to whine.. I am feeling awful- I just took my temperature and it is 38.5 in F that is 101.3.. I am a big baby.. I'm feeling sorry for myself..

[Vienna]

OK- I woke up feeling a lot better. Yesterday afternoon was awful. I was bundled up on the sofa a total wreck. I was watching the Cosby show and bawling my eyes out! It was the fever. I finally called the DH to come and give me drugs- I couldn't take it anymore. He brought a couple of things and by the evening I was doing much better. He bought me a bath bomb from Lush and a magazine He is so sweet. I took a long bath and then went to bed.

My SIL is coming today so I need to straighten up the place a bit- she isn't staying with us but she will probably come over for drinks.

I weighed myself this morning 123.2 so I am happy about that.. Can't wait to start the egg fast though- really want to kick these 3 stubborn pounds. Well, I better lie down for a little while. Don't want to get too cocky

[Vienna]

Feeling a 100% better now but the poor DH is sick now. He went to work - he is so stubborn.. But I don't think he will stay long.

Today is my first day of the egg fast. This is going to be tough!! I brought 3 eggs to work which I think I will make fried eggs with. I really hope I can make it through the 3 days...

Yesterday was nice and quiet- DH slept all afternoon and that gave me a chance to cook and study. I made lasagna again- for after my egg fast- and for the DH I made spinach and feta pastries.

I don't want to be at work- aaarrgghh.. Oh well, its Monday and I can get through this!!

[Vienna]

I didn't do too well on the egg fast- only day 2 and I had a protein bar.. I just can't hack this... Oh well- I will try again tomorrow! I just hate feeling deprived!! For the rest of the day I will eat clean!

[Vienna]

Well the egg fast was a complete disaster. Why did I do it? I know myself- and if I feel deprived then I go overboard with eating- I'm not doing that anymore!! I brought lasagna to work today- can't wait to eat that!!

Last night I met my students at TGIFridays and I had the Jack Daniels burger- So good!!!

On Saturday the DH and I are going to Hungary so I can get a manicure, my hair done, maybe a massage--- hmmm.. we'll see! I can't wait!

I'm meeting my friend for drinks tomorrow night- it will be fun as usual!

The DH is still sick- he went to the doctor today to get a note- company policy

I think he will be feeling better soon. His fever is down which is the good news!

Better get back to work!

[Vienna]

well, we were supposed to go away for three nights week after next- it was a special deal at a spa type place but I just looked it up and it is family oriented- I was also warned by my students last night that if you don't have kids when you go to the place you won't want kids after sooo, I looked around all afternoon on the internet (can you tell I'm busy at work) and found a castle type place!! Yippe

I'm not anti kid at all- I just wanted a romantic weekend away.

It is in a small old town 2 hours from here and the price is great for 3 nights- it includes breakfast all mornings and one candle light dinner

I just have to convince the DH now. I think he'll be up for it though! OOOHOOHOHO!! I am excited! Keep my fingers crossed!

[Kissa]

Sounds like you have hit gold with away days!

Glad you are feeling better and though the egg fast wasn't a success at least it reminded you what a great WOE Atkins is.

You know if you don't make your birthday goal it isn't that big a deal. You know it will happen soon enough.

[Vienna]

Thanks Kissa! You are right about Atkins- I absolutely love it!

Dh is still sick- I think my patience is wearing thin- poor guy- not with him but just having to do everything around the apartment. I hope he's feeling better by Saturday!

We have Italian architects visiting the office today- I think it is going to be a little noisy!

Tonight I'm meeting my friend- I enjoy our bi-weekly drinking nights- It's a great way to catch up!

Better run! People are showing up!

[Vienna]

It's my birthday!!

Had a good night last night- dinner at a friend's place and then to salsa club- feeling pretty tired now-- too many mojitos

Today I am having my fun day with eating- I'm eating everything that I haven't eaten in the past 6 months. Now I'm feeling a little

too much sugar and carbs... But tomorrow I'll be back on plan and ready to lose these 16 pounds!

[Vienna]

Some bday pics from last night- my friends made me wear the bday hat!

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First time I have ever worn a tube top

[Kissa]

Lovely photos, glad you enjoyed your day.

[SweetE]

[Vienna]

Thanks Kissa!!

Thanks SweetE!

Boy did I pig out yesterday. I ate everything I possibly could. I'm glad I did that because I got the cravings out of the way. Now I am ready to get back on track. I've planned my dinners for the week:

Mon- Chicken Paprikash
Tue- Zucchinin latkes
Wedn- Pork tenderloin in a red wine cream sauce
Thur- hot plate with beef

Yesterday was nice- we went to my favourite bar overlooking the cathedral- I had champagne and orange juice then we went for a late lunch to a typical Viennese restaurant. After that we went home and I took a long bath and then did my spa night. It was great!

[Vienna]

Boy was it hard to wake up this morning... I felt so tired- but I perservered and worked out. I even cleaned the bathroom!

Tonight I am making zucchini latkes for the first time- I hope they are good The paprikash was OK but I've had better so I will have to tweak the recipe a bit. I think my body is still reeling from the fun day of eating. I am craving a lot but I am staying strong.

I can't wait to go away this weekend!! It is going to be so nice to get out of the city and to take a nice drive. Apparently the castle is in the foothills of the alps and situated on a midevil town!! Oh I cannot wait!!

On Friday we are meeting friends for drinks but before that I want to go to a photo exhibition- I just need to convince the DH but I don't think it will be hard because Pamela Anderson is in some of the photos

Better get back to work!

Oh and for lunch I am having a sausage filled with cheese- I love them!!

[Vienna]

So not in the mood to be at work right now! Wish I was shopping!!
Tomorrow is Valentine's day.. I'm surprising DH with a supersized valentine's card, some champagne, and a romantic dinner at home- he'll be happiest about me now spending a lot of money!

[Vienna]

Happy Valentine's Day I vacuumed this morning so I don't have to do it tonight and I wrote Happy Valentine's Day on the bathroom mirror for the DH in red lipstick. For our romantic dinner I am making roasted eggplant topped with a meat sauce and cheese.. And some baby mozzarella with pesto. For dessert strawberries. I just sent him an ecard to tell him the time. I can't wait!! I'm going to leave work early so that I can prepare!

[Vienna]

I'm going home soon to set everything up for Valentine's day! Can't wait!

[Kissa]

Have a good one!

[Vienna]

Thanks Kissa!

It was a great night- DH bought me a beautiful mixed bouquet of flowers and some roses too. He also got me something from Lush which I love.. It was a really nice night. Tonight we are preparing for our weekend away. Have to clean the bunny cage and do laundry- a friend is coming by on Sunday to feed bunny. On Friday we are going to the photo exhibition, then dinner and then meeting friends for drinks- we'lll try and leave at a decent time because I want to leave for the trip by noon on Saturday..


And the big news is: I AM AT 121.2!! A TWO POUND WhOOSH!!

Finally! I was so discouraged! Also, my previous skinny jeans are now baggy so I will have to get a pair as goal pants. I'm currently at size 6 (36 Europe) and I want to reach size 4 (34).

So that is my update for now!!

[Vienna]

Well, I am about to go and make my sausage for lunch I am so encouraged now that I have finally broken this stall! I am going to eat clean!! I can't wait for our trip on Saturday!! I am going to be good and not cheat!!

[Vienna]

Well last night the Opera Ball took place here in town- special guest Paris Hilton. The Opera Bar is amazing. It takes place in the opera and thousands of the elite attend. At 10:25 p.m. a couple hundred debutantes and their escorts take to the floor and do the walz- that signals the opening of the dance floor. It is simply amazing to see all these girls in white dresses dancing in sync. Before that though, there is usually a performance by an opera singer and it is lovely. This year Anna Nebtrebko came onto the dance floor in horse and carriage. I love to watch it on TV- I dream of one day actually going. Just to see the dresses and the flowers- it is a dream.

My fil was a cavalier (escort) twice when he was younger- I think that is amazing!! I'm trying to convince DH to take me to any ball this season- there are practically hundreds of them. The old cafes stay open all night so that the people after the ball can come and eat goulasch.. One night I would love to go and see all the people exhausted, wearing tiaras and eating goulasch

Sometimes this city can drive me mental but things like this always make me fall in love allover again- sigh.

On another note- tonight the DH and I are going to the photo exhibition, then for dinner, and then meeting a couple for drinks. We won't be out late cause we have a lot to do tomorrow morning to get ready for our mini trip!

I am so excited to go away for the weekend!! It looks so amazing!

[Vienna]

Here are some pictures from the ball I talked about before:
(I wasn't there!)

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[Vienna]

Well- I'm just getting packed for our mini break!!

I got on the scale this morning at it said 120.3!! I can't believe it! I'm almost into the teens!! So I have lost about 25 pounds!! I can't believe it! I have also lost 12 cm on my waist!

CRAZYYYYY!!!

I'll post pics of our trip when we get back!!!

Have a great weekend!