Oh yes wait a minute Mr Postman

I've never been so happy to see the postman show up at my house.  Usually I get giddy because I am waiting for a package from Sephora but not this time.   Two great things (although for varying reasons) were delivered today.

1 - I got a letter telling me that I was approved for a federal extension for unemployment benefits.  I've been stressing out about it for the past two weeks.  While it isn't as much as I was making while employed, it definitely helps me in paying some of the large bills I have which are mainly my student loans.  I started applying for lower paying jobs which I am overqualified for and I may have to tweak my resume so that it doesn't show that I have as much experience as I do.   Stressing about money sucks but at least now I don't have to stress so much.

2 - In September I had set a goal that I would get another Do Life shirt if I reached a 75 pound loss.  I ordered it a while back anticipating losing that weight by mid October but I've had a few setbacks.   But I got it today and this morning when I got on the scale, I think I may be reaching my 75 pound weight loss on my official weigh in on Monday.   Perfect timing!   The first shirt I ordered was a 2XL and this time I ordered an XL in Violet although it looks blue in the picture.  I tried it on and it fits. Yes, it's a bit tight but I will be able to wear it soon.  This definitely motivates me to be extra good this weekend.

Speaking of this weekend, I am going to another fitbloggin' meetup.  A couple of the bloggers I met at the Breakfast Summit back in September are meeting up to go on a trail walk by the Napa River trail & also a potluck.  I'm really looking forward to it.  It's going to be a pizza potluck & we are all going to bring different toppings.  Should be fun!