A month feels like forever!

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It's been a long time since my last post.  Since then the Oregon rain has stopped, I've earned my first official tan (though still white compared to most people), we've gone camping and purchased bicycles.

I'm still on Weight Watchers, though I have not been giving it my all... honestly, I haven't even been giving it my anything.  Babe is not on WW any longer, and I think that makes it harder for me.  I'll update my weigh in's and off scale successes soon.

For Memorial Day weekend we went camping with friends.  It was a great time and a great way to start the beginning of summer.  Since then, I've spent a good amount of time outdoors and Babe and I have even purchased bicycles.  I love mine.  I'm still getting used to riding a bicycle again, I think it's been 20 years or so since I was last on one, and boy does my rear end hurt!  I'm so glad that I purchased a stability ball last week to use as a seat here at home, it's the only way I've been able to comfortably able to sit down since yesterday, after my first bike ride.

On the DYI side, I've made my own laundry detergent, oil face cleanser, swiffer dusters refills and sugar free strawberry jam.  I also plan on making myself a robe soon.  It's been a busy couple of weeks, and I hope it stays like this all summer long.  I need these good, warm memories to last through the dreary winter weather.

Who knew this Cuban would need to move 3000+ miles away from Miami to enjoy summar and the sun?

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