Good morning!
How are you doing? How was your weekend?
My left arm is a little sore, as I type, from holding up my ENGAGEMENT RING ALL WEEKEND! Hah!
Isn’t that a beauty?! Man, The Workout Bud sure did a good job!
I knew it was coming, but I certainly didn’t expect it on Friday night! He had me looking at rings for almost an hour on Tuesday, so I figured he still hadn’t picked one out. Apparently, he was just showing me a bunch, including the one above, to make sure that I actually liked it. Good job, boo.
I’ll share the whole story this week, but I can tell you, it was a good proposal. After it happened, we went over to my parents house to show them and scream with my mom.
Saturday, after 4 1/2 years, our parents met! We had lunch together and celebrated. Everyone is pretty excited. The Bud and I just hung for the afternoon – he played video games like a nerd and I did some planning, watched Scandal, and noshed on the GF brownies The Workout Bud’s mom made for me. And the sugar cookie tea was top. notch.
Sunday, I stared my first day of a liver detox. It is the same detox I did when I first started my elimination diet 2 years ago. The past few weeks have not been so great for my stomach, plus, after dealing with a candida bout or two this year, I wanted to get a clean slate. I debated waiting until after the holidays, but I am pretty positive, there won’t be a ‘good’ week or weekend to do a detox for a while.
Now, last time I did the detox, I was sick for the first two days. But, this time, I feel pretty good. No sickness, just a little tired. Which was perfect, because I spent my Sunday afternoon on the couch, by the tree, watching Scandal and blogging (my bloglovin feed is starting to look prettier) and planning.
Now that there’s a wedding on the way, you can expect to see a couple wedding posts and some of my favorites each Monday. So, be on the lookout. Until then, here’s to another Monday…
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on weighing: without numbers
on increasing blog traffic: 11 tips
on eating during the holidays: a guide
on body love: every body is different
on gym intimidation: a woman’s guide
on easy sessions: they make you better
on flexible dieting: how flexible should you be
on workout wardrobe: budget tips
on my ‘Must try these workouts’ list: one. two. three. four.
on my ‘Holiday treat ideas’ list: one. two. three. four. <– droooooling
on my ‘I love cold weather fashion’ list: one. two. three. four.
on my ‘Future home ideas’ list: one. two. three. four.
the wedding dress I would die for.
Gah, it’s beautiful. And expensive.
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I’ve just got this week of work, and then it’s 2 weeks off for Christmas!! I teach a couple of days and have a hair cut to look forward too at the end of the week!
How was your weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?
– Jen.
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Congratulations! That is so exciting and yes, the ring is gorgeous! Wedding planning is so fun I wish I could do it all over again but marry the same guy of course 🙂
My naturopath recommended that liver detox to me a few months ago but I haven’t found the time to do it. From the reviews everyone says they are so sick the first few days they can’t move and I just don’t have that time… Maybe after the holidays though.
Thanks Giselle!! I can’t wait to start planning! I definitely recommend the detox. My first time was really rough and I was really sick. But I haven’t been sick at all this time – I feel pretty great. This time, I’m eating alot better and already cut out gluten/dairy, whereas last time, I was coming off of lots of stomach meds!
Oh – huge congratulations!!!
Your ring is gorgeous and so unique – love it!!!
Can’t wait to hear all about the story of how it happened.
Thanks, Kim!! I can’t wait to share the story!
i saw and i jumped with joy!!! CONGRATS!! Cannot wait to see all the fun details!
Thanks lady!! Can’t wait to share them!
Hi Jen, thank you for sharing my blog. And congratulations on your engagement.
Thanks, Anthony!
Congratulations Jen!! The ring is beautiful!! Great list of links as always!
Thanks Renee!!