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Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Tangible Benefits

Today was my first trip since I have become more serious about losing weight.  ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Tangible Benefits"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Into the Wind

I seem to be running a day behind; but the good news is that I met several big deadlines- so hopefully I can get my feet underneath me. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Into the Wind"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 14, Day 34– New Favorite Snack

Technically, it is March 15, but I stayed up a big chunk of the night working on a project for work, so I am counting this as "on-time". 🙂

For Christmas, my husband gave me this fun care-package of healthy snacks and now I have a new favorite that I can get enough of... ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 14, Day 34– New Favorite Snack"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 13, Day 33– Fun with Pressure Cooking

Short post tonight, trying to balance all of my responsibilities...

I've been cooking quite a bit with my new electric pressure cooker. It's been a lot of fun and most of the meals have come out really well (and good.) (A little grammar joke) ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 13, Day 33– Fun with Pressure Cooking"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 12, Day 32– Domestic Bliss

I just completed a long day of chores and errands around the house, and although I do feel tired, it's not the same stressful, agitated feeling as if I had spent the same length of time doing my professional work. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 12, Day 32– Domestic Bliss"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 11, Day 31 – Weight Blog

I've been on a roll with my weight loss, and this is suppose to be a weblog, so I thought I would be brave and log my weight. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 11, Day 31 – Weight Blog"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 11, Day 31 – Speak Light

For awhile now I have been trying to work on controlling my tongue at work. It so easy to get sucked into gossip and bitching. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 11, Day 31 – Speak Light"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 9, Day 29 – Deliver Us

I have finally reached the final post in my series on the the Lord's Prayer. Before delving into the heavy topic of evil, here's the whole thing from the beginning from the New American Standard Bible and Bible Gateway website: ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 9, Day 29 – Deliver Us"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 8, Day 28 – J.R.R. Tolkien passage

Fourteen hour workday doesn't leave much left over  for blogging. 🙂

I'm going to have to resort to  short cut and include one of my favorite passages from a book. I'm sure you'll recognize it...

“The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 7, Day 27 – Vegas, Baby

I don't have a good topic tonight, so I am going to combine tasks.

My hubby and I have been considering a Vegas run, so I am going to log my ideas about possible hotels and just update it here.

  • Rio     (The only show we're interested in so far is Penn & Teller. So staying at the Rio would make that easier. However, it's off the strip and out of the way.)
  • Bellagio     (I thought I wanted to stay here. It always looks so amazing, but when I looked at the photos, it looked untouchable, grown-up and stuff. It reminds me of last year when I was bummed that I wasn't going to be able to stay at the Swan and Dove for a conference at Disney World, only to have way more fun at my way less stuffy Orleans. Hubby and I want more fun, less stuffy.)
  • Marriott Cosmopolitan - use points for half.  Looks interesting
  • Paris     (This one is still in the running...) More to come...centrally located. some reviews were positive many said there were lots of fees and rude service...paris...go figure.

New York, New York

To research

  • Caesars-seems like its worth keeping on the list, but many  reviews said old and smokey.
  • MGM Grand
  • Venetian
  • Monte Carlo (I think this one had good rates and was interesting)
  • Mirage this one is still in the running. mixed reviews. good location.
  • Mandalay Bay
  • Treasure Island
  • Palazzo this one sounds interesting...big rooms...sound a little fancy, Italy, but comfortable