More Vacay News

Today we ate at a diner with dishes like the "Love Me Tender" Salad. Joshua chose that. We laughed just hearing him order it.

I went with the BLT, and sweet potato souflee. Definitely a tasty choice, and it wasn't tons of greasy fried food or a giant burger. And honestly, I didn't even crave a giant burger.

More news on the Challenge. Adam weighed yesterday. He's holding steady at his starting weight. I will weigh tomorrow morning, just for a progress check, though I don't think I'll really count it until we get back and I can weigh on my own scale Tuesday morning.

After lunch at the diner, I went to the Piedmont Fitness Center to work out. Since Michael is a member there, I got to try it out for a day. Certainly no Y, by any means, but not bad - your usual treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines, etc. I worked out for an hour, starting and ending on the treadmill, with 40 minutes of elliptical in between. Their elliptical machine was kinda cool - you can set it on aerobic mode, and it gives you various instructions, helping to change up your typical workout. I liked that setting.

We're on our way to Atlanta tonight to see the Braves - ahhh, Chipper Jones. Unfortunately, I won't be adding another ballpark to my collection. I've been to Turner Field once before, during the NLCS back in 1999 or 2000. Oh well. It's still nice to be able to see the Braves play the Cubs. Works out well. My team vs. Adam's team. We'll see who gets the spoils tonight.

Game time 7:35 pm.

By the way, is anyone else out there totally pissed about this whole Paris Hilton thing?

As soon as the cell closes, Paris starts crying, whining, saying that the cell is too cold. They let this go on for three days and decide to let her out? For a medical condition. Are you freaking kidding me? What did they expect this person who is ONLY FAMOUS FOR BEING RICH to do when she went to jail? Of course she'll whine and complain.

I can't wait to find out how they explain the medical condition.

But you know what? Isn't that the point of jail? You're not supposed to like it. It's supposed to be a deterrent. At least now we don't have to watch the ridiculous news coverage (on respectable networks) with graphics like "Paris Watch: Day 2." I watched with glee this morning as the CNN anchors could barely contain their disdain for both Paris Hilton and the American Justice System. I'm actually sort of surprised people haven't used this as a rallying cry/excuse to riot. Super rich white woman doesn't have to serve any REAL time. But the rest of us would rot in the county lockup for at least 40 days if we had done what she did.

I'm sure she'll be showing off her diamond-encrusted ankle bracelet to all of her friends when she invites them over for her "House Arrest" themed party. We'll be seeing it in the pages of US Magazine next week.

Let's just say a prayer that next time she gets trashed and drives, she doesn't kill someone. Because, I'm pretty sure she'd go to real jail then. And I hope to God they wouldn't let her out of that one.

Yearbook Heaven

Phew. I'm back. It's ironic that I was at a yearbook company workshop, with some of the most "connected" people in the world, and I was sans internet most of the time.

a.) I don't have my own laptop.
b.) When I could borrow a laptop, the wireless was spotty (we were in the Georgia mountains, after all).

It was a great little workshop, but I am glad to be back at the in-laws. I love yearbook camps, but starting at 8 a.m. and going til 11 p.m. each day gets to be a little exhausting. I am, after all, 30 now, and I just can't go, go, go like I used to! (JK)

If you've ever seen that Bizzaro World episode of Seinfeld, you'll know a little bit about what it was like to be at the workshop. I've taught at others before, and even another Jostens workshop, but they all have been in Kansas. I didn't know ANY of these advisers or their schools. But, they all were great, super enthusiastic, and had great ideas for their new books.

Anywho. Just a short update.

We're off to the Mall of Georgia this afternoon. I'm sure I'll be rife with blog material after a trip there. (It even might entice me to actually loosen up and spend $20 on a card reader).

Captain's Log - Star Date 060107

Well, I've spent my first full day in Georgia. One thing is for sure - there is no wind here like we have in Kansas. I went for a two-miler today (and walked an additional 40 minutes) and there was no "breeze" to cool me off like there usually is back home. I did, however, see a real-live woodpecker, and he looked JUST LIKE Woody the Woodpecker. If I hadn't been running, and I'd had my camera, I could have made a great photo. He didn't fly away when I passed by.

(I'm typing this on a PC and I can't figure out how to make bullets. There's no Apple key.)

So, (this one's for you, Amy) Airtran sucks. Adam's checked bag did not make it to Atlanta with the rest of us. Thankfully, it WAS mostly just clothes, but come on, folks. It was a tiny backpack, not that heavy. Could we not have slung it up on the carousel? So, he's spent all day back and forth on the 800 number trying to sort it all out.

I had the middle seat in our row. Next to me sat Smokey McDrunkernervousflyer. Here's the problem with this guy:
a.) He was just about the last guy to board the plane, and he had a GIANT carryon that didn't fit in the overhead.
b.) He smelled like he has been smoking since birth (probably the reason he was the last guy on the plane).
c.) He drank four bloody marys during our hour and 45 minute flight.
d.) Hence, he reeked of alcohol.
e.) He tried to talk to me about my knitting project.
f.) He took up the EN-tire armrest most of the flight.
g.) He was constantly fidgeting with something.

I've been lucky most of my life. Usually my airplane neighbors are okay. This guy took the cake.

One thing about Airtran that did rock the house, though - Satellite Radio. I. HEART. Satellite Radio. Adam and I have decided that as a mutual Chittum Challenge reward if we both meet our goal weight, we will subscribe to SR. I can't wait!

(Here's where I need the bullets again)

Speaking of the Chittum Challenge, we ate a place called Zaxby's today. They are famous for their hot wings, and all manner of deep fried foods. I had a "Ranchero Salad." Yes, I wanted the chicken tenders and fries at first, but the more I thought about it, the salad sounded great. I guess that whole "cognitive approach" must be working, Kat!

Man, I have tons of photos to show, but you'll just have to wait.