Having a great time. Yesterday I had another good food day. My goal is to maintain my weight while away. If I lose I lose but as long as I don’t gain I will be happy. This way I don’t stress, can enjoy a treat here and there and just live my conference life.
This is a big hotel and conference center so we walk a lot just going from workshop to workshop. A friend and I also did another fitness center trip yesterday. 35 brisk minutes on the treadmill. I also do some tai chi in the room every day.
Seeing more friends has been great. I always love seeing them when we’re reunited. This year their genuine pleasure for me surrounds me in warmth. I also appreciate their honest interest in how I feel and the fact that they understand the effort that has gone into this journey.
Last night was the big anniversary ball for which friends and I portrayed heroines from historical novels by legendary authors.
I blogged about the gown I was loaned that didn’t quite zip a couple of months ago. Well the last ten pounds did the trick and it closed all of the way for last night. My lungs had to adjust before I could take a full breath but I was okay in a few minutes.
Add a hoop skirt and full long, flowing wig and I did indeed feel like a Southern belle.
Tonight I have another show and costume. It’s a Victorian dress that Heather Graham loaned me from her vast collection of costumes. It too fits!
Here’s a photo from last night. I have others but they’re on my camera and I forgot my cord.
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You look smashing!
Fab costume! You look wonderful! Glad you’re having a great time at RT. Maybe I’ll make it next year. ; )
Fantastic costume! Yes, you look quite the Southern Belle! I’m glad you are having fun. I look forward to more pictures.
I LOVE THIS!!!: “This year their genuine pleasure for me surrounds me in warmth.”
Absolutely gorgeous. And great it’s a “loaner”.. my practical self said.. “Gee, that won’t be good to wear later on the walkways at DRC,” ha ha ha.. So gorgeous! And I love your practical approach to a healthy but fun conference.. AND your commitment to the walking/exercise. I need a little MORE of that! Have a blast Mary, can’t wait to see/ hear /read more about the conference! xxoo
You’ll get there, Chrissy. You’re making great progress and, in a few months, you’ll be dancing as well as walking! I can’t wait and am so happy for you! xoxox