Yes! Friday....!

So, it has been a whirlwind week at work. Not a bad thing - as I've mentioned many a time, I despise being bored at work, and complacency just brings. me. down....

Today, I actually worked later than usual. I usually go to yoga on Fridays but was so busy I stayed late and opted to work out at the gym. Actually...I played raquetball at lunch which was alot of fun - and the perfect "pick me up" for the mid-day blues! Then I lifted and ran after work, so I'm feeling just as tired as if I'd have taken yoga, which is a nice thing.

My mini-detox diet is over as of tomorrow morning. I didn't do the liquid fast -- just the minimal caffeine (which I reintroduced yesterday anyway!), veggies/fruits and brown rice - no protein. Which, when exercising isn't an easy thing to do! Last night I cheated a bit and had 4 pieces of shrimp with my dinner. But here's the thing: when you eat good all the time, this isn't really a radical change. And I do eat well all the time. The only real thing different I did was change my snacking from say, Cheerios to fruit or veggies. And cutting out the chicken/turkey/beef at my dinner time. But - something about it worked. I lost 5 lbs. since Sunday. Not that I truly needed to lose any - but there's that extra "blah" I was feeling. Of course getting back into my workout routine doesn't hurt any. I'm pretty fortunate to have a fast metabolism and muscle memory...

This writers strike has got to end - and quickly. Last night's "Grey's Anatomy" was awesome! Best one this season...the characters were back to their normal personas, the rants back and forth between the characters was awesome, and seriously -- I can't wait for the next one. "WTF Hollywood" is what I'm thinking. Get it together and let's pay these people!! And, for the record -- as much as Meredith is totally irritating me with her back and forth with Derek, they were both right in their arguements with each other. But seriously, Rose??? Ugh, I don't like her at all. And clearly he's just looking for a warm body. My God Dr. Shepherd, at least mourn the loss of your relationship!!!

(Sorry, I got a little too carried away there for a second...)

And lastly -- to all of you who want to see the Patriots lose tomorrow night.... back off! I've heard more people say they're "bored" with the Patriots always winning. Yeah, well - how would you feel if it was YOUR team that was on top right now? Suck it up and enjoy because this is what football is all about. We will get to tell our grandchildren that not only did we get to see the Celtics win the "Sweet 16" and watch Larry Bird play -- we saw the Red Sox "Reverse the Curse" of the Yankees and win -not one, but two - World Series Championships. And we got to see the making of a dynasty...the greatest team in modern day football.

We are a very fortunate generation my friends....and it's even better if you live in New England!