where have i been?

i wish i could say that i have been "tied up" like that wonderful little box man shown wrapped in electrical wire... but alas, i cant say that.  while my girlfriend and i have played with rope some, i've taken a step back from the scene and decided to just work on relationships that are real and in the present as well as nurture the friendships that i've already developed.  i had such bad experiences in the scene when it comes to personal relationships that if i didnt pull away i was going to lose myself in the process.  sure there are days where i want to go to the parties, experience these things again... and i will, in my time, when im ready.  right now, im not really ready.  right now i am focusing on myself, my family, my kids, my career and fortunately, my health....

well, while im not quite this hot, things are looking up.  i've lost 21lbs so far in 50 days, and i can say, this girl is getting skinny.  dropped a pants size, and im sure a ton of inches.  still have 15lbs to go, but i'll get there.  all i know is i used to be tired after walking up a flight of stairs, now i can run up 4 flights and am only breathing heavy after that.  my tush is firmed up and a little more perky and my medium fitted tee shirts are a bit baggy.  yea, i got bit by the workout bug.  i typically work out 6 days a week (wednesdays are a rest day) and will rest more if its a week we hike.  yes... you read that right... hiking.  im addicted, and in a good way....

yep, thats the girlfriend and i on our last hike.  we did about 8 miles at calvert cliffs state park.  next hike is "Little Devil's Stairs" in the Shenandoah mountains.  its in 2 weeks and i am super excited, nervous at the same time.  its the first "strenuous" hike we've done thus far and i am a little apprehensive.  so, to train, im doing stairs and a ton of leg work.  hope this helps me get to the top!  :)

well, thats been my life for the last few months.  hopefully something more entertaining and fun will await my next blog... :)