50...2...4...

...followers!  Thanks Pie!

...pounds gained since last "official" weigh in.  I'm not worried.  I've been eating according to plan and it's TOM.  I've never really tracked my weight during this time, so I don't know if 2 lbs up is normal for me or not.  But, I'm sure it will go back down when it's time.  In the mean time, I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing--eating right, drinking water, even walking a bit (as much as I can while my ankle is still healing).

...days until we leave for Portland, Oregon.  I'm counting today (since it's still morning) and the day of departure (since our flight leaves in the PM).  I'm so excited.  It's my first trip to the Pacific Northwest.  Portland has a reputation for being one of the greenest cities in the States.  And, you guys know how I've really started embracing the whole local & organic life-style lately.  Portland reportedly has some great gardens and a world class zoo.  Restaurants featuring locally harvested, organic products are abundant.  Oregon wine country is famous for it's organic wine offerings.  And, our hotel (LEED certified Gold Standard) was mentioned in this month's Natural Home magazine!  Oh, did I mention that I might get to have coffee with our very own celebrity?--S.O.B. Tina!!!!

Cheers!