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Oh NO! So very sorry to hear about this! Hope you are taking good care and on the mend. Just had time to visit thread tonight. Santa baby should be bringing you something extra special this year! x o ;]

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I opted for a softer, more gentler theme for 2020 given the rather harsh, almost cruel year. Christmas tree fashion show continues... Jake, don't forget to share your bachelor's pad festive decorations. You, too, Silly Kitty, Cheeseburgh, wishmesmaller and others! Fun. Green Tealael, do you decorate for Happy Hanukkah? Do share! Tree's not necessary... let' s just spread the cheer! Hugs.

SOOOO Scrupulous! So glad you dressed up for yourself... and, for us! ;]

How COOL that you were neighbors and didn't even know it! What a small world, right!? Okay, then. I am flying over to borrow this beautiful blouse. As you know, I love eyelet and black! You'd be right...time for size 4 slacks. These are my size 4 faded jeans for lunch today with a good friend. Finally cooler to wear denim for our Florida winters. Yay!

Had leftover roast beef and made pepper steak today for quickie meals over our work weekend... A few project submittal deadlines before Thanksgiving! I did manage to get the Christmas tree and a few festive decorations up earlier this week. Fun!

I have those days, too, when I am not very hungry AND occasionally where I feel like a bottomless pit! Haha. I think that's just the ebb and flow for most people whether WLS or regular folks. I enjoy cottage cheese and fruit, egg salad lettuce wrap or banana wheels with fresh ground peanut or almond butter on those type days. Maybe the dense chicken and veggie roughage were just too heavy leaving you an exhausted tummy. Good you ate though. ;]

Thought this purple cauliflower made such a nice colorful salad with roasted almonds, dates, kale, parmesan and a sprinkle of lemon + olive oil. Ate it for lunch and dinner. Added a shrimp cocktail for the dinner meal.

THIS IS AMAZING!!!! Love it. Love it. Love it. Wow. So creative...

ms.sss, how does it get so golden brown on bottom? Usually all the juices settle at the bottom with my meatloaf. Do you bake it, then flip and put it in the broiler? What cut of ground meat works best?

This is the prettiest meatloaf I've ever seen! Leave it to our resident chef. Bet it tasted heavenly. Now I need to make one... Looks great for leftovers, too.

What a beautiful tree! The rug is really cool. Will you serve dinner at the family gathering? I was actually putting up my small pencil tree today because it is less work! Or so I thought... Haha. Let's all share our Christmas trees all dressed up since most of us are not. This was our miniature tree a few years ago.

Made hubby some authentic Cuban sandwiches this past weekend. While I've not wanted to reintroduce bread back into my meal plans post WLS (breads, flour based desserts and pastas were my culprits pre WLS) - I used the same yummy ingredients of thinly sliced lean low salt ham, pork (left over from pork roast), fresh dills, Swiss cheese, mustard - And, substituted bread for leftover protein pancakes (egg and cottage cheese) grilled + pressed with iron skillet. The primitive way instead of a sandwiche press! Haha.

That looks delicious CB. Did you make it in the instant pot, stove or crock pot? What cut of beef? I love mashed potatoes and gravy. Hot roast beef sandwiches were all the rage in central Pennsylvania!

I'm very much like you in regards to weight fluctuation and maintenance. I celebrate 2 years out next month. I can settle at 113 up to 118 pounds depending upon bowel movements, water intake, exercise and just daily normal movement or lack thereof. I've noticed if I eat out even ordering healthy choices, and asking they leave of excess salt, fat or sugar - you know there is still hidden ingredients that will show up on the scale. I also note if I do not drink 80 oz. or over per day or forget a vitamin - I'll fluctuate. I do not count calories, but keep a daily log of three meals a day. I don't snack. I weigh every morning to monitor not out of obsession, but to remain vigilant of any drastic changes or upward spikes. I enlist intermittent fasting, and always feel great after doing so. It is interesting to read here that after 2 - 3 years out can become problematic? Oh boy. I think I'd prefer the honeymoon last forever. Haha!

Thank you, ms.sss for your congratulations! The shower is a combo of porcelain vertical wavy embossed tiles. Corners are in appointed circular tiles to mimic soap bubbles in clear, frosted and solid white glass finishes. The stove/hood back wall is easy to clean glass panel with painted white back. The kitchen backsplash is solid white marble cut into what I call "sugar cubes". They were staggered as per my design - as if someone were on the other side pushing them out! Haha. The tile installer had a good time installing them! ;] Yay! And, look at all your extra belt!!! Wasn't that a great feeling with ample room side to side post WLS!? You go girl... with that adorable little figure and waistline. I do remember feeling very conscious about my bulk, and the person seated next to me. I had to uncomfortably fold my arms across my chest the entire flight to keep from spilling over. AND, my front rolls were so prominent - the folding table would never drop completely down. It would rest on my stomach. Embarrassing! I was unable to implement the table test because they had absolutely no beverage or snack service because of Eff covid. Hang in there... You'll be flying those friendly skies before you know it. Maybe us skinny mini's should treat ourselves to a really fantastic getaway together when normalcy returns. Where should we go? Maybe meet Arabesque in Brisbane? What fun!

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's that handsome gentleman tried and true? The mirror replies, why that is Jake who has transformed through dedication, determination and destined to change the course of his life. A very impressive reflection, indeed!

TADA! Italian sausage soup with said biscotti for dinner! 😊

Oh boy... Can't keep up with all these fantastic meals! Stormy Sunday yesterday perfect for cooking - So, here's some rosemary parmesan cornbread biscotti to go with Italian sausage soup for dinner tonight. I always like the soup to cure overnight before serving. I'll post dinner tonight, later...😏

Happy Monday everyone! Our American Society of Interior Designers - design awards for excellence were held virtually this past Friday evening (a first!) as covid rages on in Philadelphia. ;[ We decided to dress up even though none would see us. This new dress for the event in May, then, October both cancelled had never been worn since shut down in March after picking up from seamstress. Thought you might enjoy Compact Living for 1,000 square feet and under category - my project that took 1st place that evening. A few before and after photos for bachelorette client condo renovation who is an international pilot based here, but originally from Spain. Her grandfather was a matador. Acquired and placed this colorful painting in his honor - And, as my design inspiration for her residence... Fun!

So excited to report that on my recent flights north for business - NO MORE SELT BELT EXTENDERS! I had not flown since summer of 2018 before WLS. No longer needed that essential fashion accessory like before. Yay! Happy Halloween, too! Just couldn't resist this cartoon in honor of all whom have benefited by plastics. Another, yay! Clothes fit so much better and tailored.

Everything is looking yummy on thread! Happy Halloween weekend... MIA - returned from business trip... Back to cooking at home. Ugh. Roasted cod with orange essence, caramelized onions, fennel and olives. Not a fish lover, so I ate a chicken thigh.

Green Tealaeh we are twins! Saturday's gel manicure in lavender (to blend with that leather jacket you like) for a business trip north. I'll be off the grid for a spell - BUT here was dinner tonight. Used a filet mignon from the freezer, sautéed up some shallots, sliced left over baked potato + baby peas for dinner. Mr. Sophie finished my plate. ;]

Very simple lunch today, but really satisfying. Homemade tuna salad on crackers. Another very interested party here... Bobby loves blueberries, too! Haha.

ABSOLUTELY! Brighter days and new adventures await! x o ;]