Camera Shopping Part Deux

Well, I’ve diffidently decided that I want a dSLR. Brian and I went to Best Buy last night so I could play with the cameras. And he got to play PS3 for about 45 minutes. I really like the Nikon D80. However, I would love to have a camera with a LCD screen that I can compose pictures on. Of course Nikon just came out with these 2 months ago and it’s oh, like $2,500, not including any lenses. Um, yeah, won’t be happening any time soon.

In other news we’re planning a vacation for a long weekend. Last year my mom got a free hotel package from the man who does their taxes every year. She gave it to us since it’s only good for two people and it’s hard for her to get away with my grandparents needing help. We’re still trying to decide where we want to go. We’re thinking either Las Vegas or somewhere in California. Somewhere WARM that’s for sure. It’s been bitterly cold here this weekend. Yesterday I took off my gloves and in less than 20 seconds they were numb. Anyway, I’m excited to get away for a few days. Brian has never been to Vegas or California. Hopefully I can get my camera before we go so I can get some awesome pictures.

I would love to go to California and lounge on the beach all day, but I need to lose this weight before I would feel relaxed in a bathing suit.

And last, but not least the Packers just lost. I’m actually really bummed even though I thought I wouldn’t care who won. I’m not a Packers or Giants fan, but I would have been happy for Favre to make it too the Super Bowl, he’s had a great year. So, Melissa will be cheering for the Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday.

The Battle of the Bulge

I took care of a patient last week who had survived the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He was a pleasure to take care of. Full of spunk and interesting stories. I love old people. Have I said that before? I really do. They are so full of wisdom and charm. Well, most of them.

An update on my personal Battle of the Bulge. I think I did really well yesterday. I staid on my food plan, even though I was really hungry. The fish I made for lunch was really good though. I ended up still having 20 points to use at Fridays. I have no idea how many points I used, but I’m sure I was in range or very close. I got the Jack Daniels chicken. I was planning on only eating one of the two chicken breasts that it comes with, but they were both paper thin, so I ate them both. They came with a veggie mixture of green beans and broccoli, and I ate maybe 2/3 of the mashed potatoes. I also got a salad. I did have regular ranch dressing on it since their light dressing selection leaves much to be desired.

I also did the first 30 minute section of Denise Austin’s Boot Camp video. It kicked my butt and my legs were sore for the rest of the day. That’s crazy considering it was only 30 minutes and the workout tapes I usually do are an hour. I did pull something in my neck I think, so my neck and shoulder are pretty sore today. Here’s my plan for today.

B-Oatmeal (2)

L-This shrimp and Pirogies thing I make. I’ll have to figure out points for it as I go along. I’ll post that recipe on here sometime.

D- Chicken Spaghetti from Piooner Woman . I’ll have to figure out points for it too. If I have points left over I’ll eat a Weight Watcher ice cream bar.

I’m going to at least do something to work out. We’ll see what video I grab. My other goal today is to try to finish unpacking some more stuff, so I’ll be climbing stairs a lot probably since this place is 3 stories.