US meets UK

It’s true, I’m back on US soil!  It’s taken a bit of time for me to adjust to not on the time, but simply being back in America.  It’s easy to forget after while just how different the US and the UK can be.  For example, since being home I spent almost 2 hours grocery shopping just to fill a tiny basket (the store was so big!) and the other day I turned down the left side of a median in to a shopping plaza….way to go.

I also have some fantastic news to share with you (I mean, aside from the fact I can go to Bee Meetups now).

1. Mr.D had his interview at the London Embassy and currently has a K! visa in his passport! Woo Hooo!!!  He’ll be flying over on July 4th and we can legally stay together. Legally stay together for 90 days that is, because that’s how long Fiance Visas are good for, then we apply for the next step of immigration.  I’m having Mr.D write up his experience to share with you all since I flew home 2 days before his interview.

2. I LOST 30 pounds! Yes, 30 pounds. I searched the internet to give you a visual representation of 30 pounds, this fish? 30 pounds.  I LOST THAT FISH.

(source)

How did this happen? I read this book, and pretty much follow what it says.  I’ve also been spending time with Jillian, and I just asked Amazon to introduce me to her new friends. I basically eat way, way, WAY healthier than I used to.  Previously, you could have classified me as a cheese and breadatarian.  When I say “cheese and breadatarian” I mean, a block of cheese and a loaf of bread.  Now, I avoid cheese and eat a (once) daily serving of a whole grain.  I’ve learned that starchy foods really puff me up, not to mention that once I get the taste for bread I just want more (as in…the whole loaf).

Remember my motivations for losing weight? The wedding was an important factor, but what really got me off my tush was the thought of an audition upon my return to the US.  I flew in Monday evening, auditioned Wednesday and now am dancing with the company as an apprentice.  I’m dancing 3 hours 3-5 days a week – I’m sure those last 20 pounds will melt off now!

Now that I’m back on the same side fo the ocean to our wedding location it seems like it’s that time to get cracking on all the DIY projects I’ve been putting off.  Hello to bottle cutting, tissue paper pomanders, designing programs, place cards, etc.

Even though I miss Mr.D and England, it’s good to be back hive!

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