Sun 30 Nov

Choir rehearsal is at 1 pm today so we should be able to catch the whole Packer game by 3:30 pm. I'll likely throw the turkey in the soup pot to cook while I watch. Got a good start on decorating the tree yesterday, so I probably only need one more burst of energy to finish that. Yum! Fresh turkey soup and fruit salad. Good post-Packer win fare for a cool night. Food: 8:35 am Almond croissant, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm Steel cut oatmeal w/flaxseed meal, protein powder, 1/2 c Door Co cherries, .75 oz walnuts, soy milk, small slice Almond Kringle 7:50 pm Bowl turkey soup w/dumplings, 1 c fruit salad Exercise: 6:55-7:45 am Brutal ballet DVD 7:45-8:20 am Salsa DVD 3:30-6:30 pm Walking during Packer game

Sat 28 Nov

Today is an unstructured day and I'm feeling a little wrong-footed as I'm not sure what to best do with it. I did email David about the pastry pick-up, but whereas he responded with what he was making, he did not get back to me about the pickup time and location. I went to Target at the usual time, but after waiting 15 min, I tried to call him and got his message. I returned home and he called to say he got his messages late and would not be at Target, but would be having Hailey drop off pastries at the Strongs Ave market at 8:30. I drove there around 8:35 and it doesn't open til 9. I did return a little after 9 and was rewarded by some very delicious apricot snails, with a couple of almond croissants in reserve for tomorrow. Got a start on tree trimming, probably more than halfway. Will do more later. Food: 7:15 am 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, small slice almond kringle, coffee 8:50 am Apricot snail pastry, coffee 12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, 88 g chocolate chip brioche roll, 38 g raspberries 3:15 pm 2 Lindt truffles Exercise: 11:40-12:20 pm Jessica Smith Flat Abs Walk YouTube 3:50-4:50 pm Richard Simmons DVD

Fri 28 Nov

Black Friday is here. I expect we'll go out and check things out this morning, but I don't have any agenda and haven't even looked at local ads. We usually go to Target, Plover Shopko, Younkers, and sometimes Kohl's and follow it up with a nice lunch somewhere. There are always a few things worth picking up. We bit on updating our living room TV to a Samsung flat screen Smart TV. We're getting a 40" TV which we calculated will be almost the same physical size as the current 32" Sony TV, just more screen and less trim around the outside. We can probably use the same stand - it just won't match the TV. We can then move the Blu-Ray player upstairs and also hook the roof antenna up in the living room so I won't have to watch Packer games in the basement. We're ordering it through Costco who will mail it to our house so we don't have to figure out how to load it into our vehicle, though of course we'll have to wait for it. Hopefully Packer season won't be over by the time we get it hooked up. Thanksgiving dinner tastes good second time around as well. 7:00 am 1/2 piece plum kuchen, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 pm 1/4 lb burger, bun, sauteed mushrooms, slice Swiss cheese, 1 tbl ketchup 12:30 pm Slice Costco pumpkin cake roll 2:00 pm 2 Lindt truffles 5:45 pm 3 oz light meat turkey, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 tbl gravy, 1/2 c bourbon sweet potatoes, 2 tbl cranberry sauce Exercise: 3:45-4:25 pm Jessica Smith Indoor Jogging YouTube 4:25-4:55 pm Jessica Smith Latin Dance YouTube

Thurs 27 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving! Wish we could all be together today, but looking forward to doing so at Christmas. For now, sending long-distance love and hugs will have to suffice. Veggies are sautéing for the stuffing, cranberry pudding pie and cranberry sauce have been made, turkey is still brining until ready for the oven in about half an hour, sweet potatoes are baked and cooled in preparation for assembling the casserole. Michael, Leone and Mick should be coming between noon and 1 pm. Sitting down to a little breakfast, and maybe will even sneak in a little exercise while the turkey roasts. Another yummy Thanksgiving is in the record books. Dad is almost done cleaning up the kitchen. Most of the leftovers are already in the fridge. We are grateful. Food: 7:00 am Gibassier, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:45 pm Turkey, gravy, stuffing, bourbon sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, asparagus, coffee, sparkling apple pomegranate juice, cranberry pudding pie, 3 oz cranberry ginger shandy 9:30 pm 1.5 oz white meat turkey Exercise: 8:40-9:20 am Leslie Sansone Fast 4 Mile Walk YouTube 2:35-3:20 pm Walk with Dad in the briskness 4:30-5:00 pm Jessica Smith Cardio Ball Blast YouTube

Wed 26 Nov

Last work day of the week - okay by me. The time is flying by again. I cannot quite comprehend that tomorrow is Thanksgiving already. Food: 6:55 am Morning bun, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 9:30 am Sm molasses cookie 11:50 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, Fit & Active pumpkin yogurt, 101 g raspberries 1:30 pm Slice Costco pumpkin cake roll 6:30 pm 3/4 c whole wheat spaghetti, 1/2 c caramelized onion and garlic sauce, 1/8 c onion, 1/4 c green pepper, 3 oz ground beef, 1/2 c cranberry waldorf Exercise: 4:50-5:40 am Kristi Yamaguchi workout DVD 5:40-5:55 am Jogging 5:20-6:00 pm Jessica Smith Belly, Buns & Thighs YouTube

Tues 25 Nov

My bro would have been 63 today. Happy Birthday, Mark! Hope I can get out of the driveway today. Can't tell for sure how much snow came down, but there looks to be about 6-7" on the little shelf in the crook of the fence. I can never tell after the fact what the wind may have done one way or the other. There's only about 3-4" on the railings of the deck outside the dining room window. It seemed like about 3" that I cleaned off the car on the way home from work yesterday, and it kept snowing to some degree most of the evening. Nice Dad is heading out to try the snowblower on the plow buildup. Food: 6:50 am Chocolate croissant, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am Peach soy shake, 1/2 pc plum apple kuchen, Fit & Active pumpkin yogurt, 101 g raspberries 2::30 pm 2 Lindt truffles 5:00 pm 10 g mini marshmallows 5:15 pm 6 oz Leinie's cranberry ginger shandy 6:15 pm 225 g pasty, cranberry waldorf Exercise: 4:50-5:20 am Cardio Salsa DVD 5:20-5:50 am Cardio Dance DVD 5:30-6:00 pm Jessica Smith Latin Dance YouTube

Mon 24 Nov

Short work weeks are always something to look forward to, even at the expense of poor grammar. Hopefully it will be a fairly quiet week as well. No outside activities scheduled, so maybe I'll even get to fold my laundry tonight. Got three loads washed and dried yesterday, but none of it is folded yet. Got to plan out the meal for Thanksgiving and make sure I have everything I need. I'd also like to do a good kitchen cleaning in preparation so there's more room to work and to store things when done. Food: 6:55 am Gibassier, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:55 am Blueberry soy shake, slice Polish apple cake, Light & Fit pumpkin yogurt, 100 g raspberries 12:30 pm 1/4 c sea salt caramel corn 2:45 pm Fiber One gingerbread bar 6:00 pm 1 c whole grain spaghetti, 1/2 c caramelized onion & garlic sauce, 4 oz ground beef, 1/8 c onions, 1/3 c green pepper, 1 tbl grated parmesan, 2/3 c cranberry waldorf Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video 6:45-7:15 pm Jessica Smith Sunset Barefoot Walk YouTube

Sun 23 Nov

Yum, I'm savoring the first bite of the chocolate orange brioche and it's gooooood. Had a really nice time in Madison with you yesterday. So glad you're close enough to get together at least once a month. Hope you have an awesome Friendsgiving dinner today. Met Michael and Taylor for lunch at Rock & Roll Cafe. Was not as impressed with their breakfast as with their fish fry. Food: 8:10 am Chocolate orange brioche roll, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am 2/3 machaca omelette, 1/2 wedge cantaloupe, 1/2 wedge honeydew, slice apple, slice orange, 2 corn tortillas, coffee 3:45 pm 1 Lindt truffle 6:45 pm Grilled cheese sandwich, 1 c roasted red pepper tomato soup Exercise: 6:55-7:30 am Jessica Smith Cardio Ballet YouTube 7:30-8:00 am Jessica Smith Power Interval Walk YouTube 2:30-3:00 pm Run in place during end of Packer game 3:15-3:35 pm Walk to Aunt Leone's and back

Sat 22 Nov

Met the Scottish baker at the Target parking lot this morning for fresh bakery. Yummies in the house for the week. Food: 8:30 am Gibassier, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 21 Nov

Dad was having some stomach issues in the wee hours this morning; hope he's better now. Whatever afflicted me on Sunday didn't seem to last, so maybe he had a touch of the same thing. Full weeks of work seem so rude after a very short week, but next week will be short again with Thanksgiving so I guess I can deal with it. Today is likely to be the last Friday I go out to breakfast with my client. She is getting knee surgery next week and will be recuperating in the nursing home for a while, then I will be switching my caseload so she will no longer be my client. Damn, my cold is worse again. Food: 6:55 am Half slice of Polish apple cake, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 8:15 am 2 scrambled eggs w/veggie mix, 1 slice mozzarella, wedge cantaloupe, wedge honeydew, 2 slices grilled homemade toast w/butter, 1 pkg orange marmalade 11:40 am Fit & Active pumpkin pie yogurt, 1 slice struan toast w/butter, 101 g raspberries 2:30 pm 100 cal dark chocolate acai pack 5:30 pm Sm bowl chicken dumpling soup, 2 pc fried perch w/tartar sauce, seasoned potato wedges, 1/4 c coleslaw, 1/2 slice buttered marble rye bread, 12 oz O'So Memory Lane 6:10 pm 1/2 slice apple/carrot/pecan cake w/mascarpone frosting Exercise: 4:50-5:35 am Erin O'Brien's Strong Body, Fit Body DVD 5:35-5:50 am Jessica Smith Power Walk Quickie YouTube 4:15-4:45 pm Jessica Smith Dance Party YouTube

Thurs 20 Nov

Frustration is ebbing a little with my boss/coworkers for their resentment of seniority, the only remaining privilege which is to choose our nasty on-call weeks first. I plan to have a little chat with my boss today to remind her that I put in many years at the low end of the seniority pile when it meant even more. May not do any good, but I will likely feel better. This morning is the annual Gilfry Thanksgiving brunch. I made cranberry waldorf. Food: 7:00 am Small Costco cinnamon pull-apart, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 9:30 am Thanksgiving brunch: scrambled eggs w/veggies, cheesy potatoes, fruit salad, cranberry waldorf, green bean casserole, 3 little meatballs, pumpkin fluff w/4 vanilla wafers, sm chocolate muffin 10:30 am Small blueberry danish pastry 12:30 pm Slice Polish apple cake 5:45 pm Wild caught marinated salmon filet 6 oz, 1/2 c heirloom wild rice blend, 1 c snap peas, 8 oz Surly Coffee Bender Exercise: 4:55-5:45 am Leslie Sansone Fast 4 Mile YouTube

Wed 19 Nov

The Rockman class was great last night. Excellent pumpkin soup w/a slice of caramelized bacon, a beet/apple/cheese tart, roast pork loin, grilled zucchini, and a potato/lentil salad. Dessert was an outstanding apple/carrot cake w/mascarpone frosting and an apple cider caramel filling/drizzle. Wow. Food: 7:00 am Small Costco cinnamon pull-apart, 1/2 grapefruit, 98 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 5:00-5:30 am Jessica Smith Resistance Band Total Body YouTube 5:30-6:00 am Jessica Smith Latin Dance YouTube

Tues 18 Nov

Tonight we have our first Rockman's cooking class of this season. We have really enjoyed these classes. Dad gets a chance to work in the kitchen without being right on top of me and suffering my tyranny. I learn valuable tips and techniques, and we enjoy a nice meal with wine at the end of the evening. Food: 6:50 am Small Costco cinnamon pull-apart, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, slice Omega 3 multigrain bread w/butter, 27 g cheddar cheese, 99 g raspberries, Nestle fat free cocoa Exercise: 4:50-5:45 am DWTS DVD

Mon 17 Nov

Great trip to Minneapolis, but had a bout of upset stomach yesterday on the way home. A touch of griping in the guts. Didn't spoil the fun of listening to the Packer game on the radio, though. Didn't make it back in time for choir, so was able to just relax in the evening. Food: 7:00 am Small Costco cinnamon pull-apart roll, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:55 am Chobani pumpkin Greek yogurt, 2 slices cinnamon struan toast w/butter, 100 g raspberries Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video

Thurs 13 Nov

So far, nice trip. The room at the Hyatt is spacious and comfortable. Yesterday we had a very good lunch at the Finnish Bistro, found our hotel and had a brief rest, did IKEA when almost no one else was there, stopped at Target to get me a cheap replacement watch as they did not have the right battery size. My watch had just stopped around 1:45 today. Dinner at the Red Stag was delicious. Hoping for another satisfying day today. Planning to spend most of it taking our time in the big mall. We usually only do an afternoon there, and it is pretty constant walking to see what we want. Today we will have time to dawdle, maybe lunch at Tiger Sushi, coffee in the afternoon, and find a nice place for dinner. Breakfast was really good. Half an English with an egg, a little cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms, a small bowl of oatmeal w/golden raisins, craisins, and granola and skim milk, fresh grapefruit sections, fresh mixed fruit, OJ and coffee. Returned to the room for a half hour Jessica Smith cardio boot camp boogie. Soon ready to go "do the mall"!

Wed 12 Nov

Here we go, extended Minneapolis visit. We will spend time on Saturday with Kurt & Barb, but otherwise we will do some shopping at the Mall, IKEA, other malls, bakery in Hastings for struan bread, and just relax. We are staying at the Hyatt Place near the Mall. They appear to have a very nice breakfast with egg white sandwiches, etc. Today we eat lunch at the Finnish Bistro, and possibly dinner at the Red Stag Supper Club. Food: 6:20 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 5:00-6:00 am Leslie Sansone Fast 4 Miles walk YouTube

Tues 11 Nov

More snow falling, not sure how much we're supposed to get here. Sounds like there will definitely be snow down in Minneapolis for our visit. I was blessed with a completely quiet week on the pager, not a peep. I feel badly for TJ who had it last week and had several calls come in just before midnight. I have had weeks like that and it is quite stressful, disturbing your sleep. I actually got good rest this week since it did not wake me and I went to bed on time every night except Packer night which was about 45 min late. Last night I hit the hay early to make up for it. Food: 6:55 am Chocolate chip muffin, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 11:25 am Fit & Active pumpkin yogurt, 2 slices struan toast w/butter, 102 g raspberries 2:45 pm 1 Snickers mini, .75 oz Reese's PB cup 5:15 pm 3 oz leftover ham, 1/2 c leftover bourbon mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 c squash, apple crisp Exercise: 4:50-5:50 am Dance DVD 6:25-7:00 pm Jessica Smith Interval Walk/Jog YouTube

Mon 10 Nov

That was a fun Packer game to watch, though I admit I went to bed a few plays after halftime. Nice to watch Aaron and Jordy and crew having so much fun. Clay Matthews looked like a kid running around having a ball. And the pager has not disturbed me all week, so I only have one more evening to wear it before I can turn it over to the next person. I have another week in mid-December, but it was supposed to be New Year's and I traded. Now we are considering going to De Pere for the New Year's Eve dinner and overnight. I like the fact that the Scottish baker's chocolate raspberry muffins don't look or feel like dessert for breakfast. The tastes of chocolate and fresh raspberries are there, but there is the appearance of whole grain and a heartiness that makes you feel slightly less guilty. Stressful day at work, ate too much chocolate. Broke out my daughter-knit hat this evening for a walk in the wintry mist. Food: 7:05 am Chocolate raspberry muffin, 1/2 grapefruit, 98 g blackberries, coffee 11:40 am Fit & Active pumpkin pie yogurt, 2 slices cinnamon raisin struan toast, butter, 100 g raspberries 2:30 pm 2 Milky Way Midnight minis, 1 Snickers mini, 1 Milky Way fun size 5:45 pm 1/2 c sloppy joe, bun, large pear, 8 oz skim milk Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video 6:25-6:55 pm Walk with Dad

Sun 9 Nov

Hear tell there's a real winter snowstorm on the way - 6-12 inches possible. We'll see. Should be down and cleared off the roads before we drive to Minneapolis. Food: 7:35 am Dresden slice pastry, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 12:00 pm 2 eggs, ham, chopped red pepper, kale, shredded cheddar, 2 slices cinnamon raisin struan toast, butter, Ghirardelli brownie 1:45 pm Teavana tea 6:35 pm 3 oz Costco rotisserie chicken breast, 1/2 c bourbon mashed pecan sweet potatoes, 96 g raspberries, 20 cal hot cocoa Exercise: 6:30-6:45 am Jessica Smith Cardio Ballet Intermediate YouTube 6:45-7:25 am Jessica Smith Latin Dance Walk YouTube

Sat 8 Nov

We are now able to arrange via email to pick up fresh pastries from Bakery on the Lake, our favorite Scotch baker on Lake Emily, on Saturday mornings en route to markets in Rapids and Wausau. We rendezvous at the Target parking lot. This morning, he was making gibassier (my favorites!) but he called to say he must have forgotten the yeast because they did not rise and were little inedible bullets. I "settled" for chocolate croissants, Dresden slices, and chocolate/raspberry and pumpkin muffins to be eaten over the course of the short week before we go to Minneapolis. Food: 7:15 am 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 8:15 am Large chocolate croissant (still warm!), coffee 1:50 pm Slice multigrain omega 3 toast, 1 tbl peanut butter, Fit & Active pumpkin pie yogurt Exercise: 4:25-5:10 pm Jessica Smith Indoor Jogging YouTube

Fri 7 Nov

Took a long time to get to sleep last night due to a stabbing, recurrent pain in my left big toe. I assume it's the old arthritis that just picked tonight to flare up, but I couldn't find a way to lay my foot to make it stop. Eventually it either slowed down or I developed a tolerance, and then I think I slept like the dead. I sure could use a couple more hours, though. Food: 6:55 am Happy Farms light spreadable cheese wedge, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 8:00 am Fiber One Gingerbread bar 9:30 am Milky Way Midnight mini, Kit Kat fun size 11:45 am Fit & Active Pumpkin Pie yogurt, slice multigrain Omega 3 toast, 1/4 tbl butter, 1 tbl raspberry jam, large pear 12:30 pm Ghirardelli dark chocolate brownie 4:30 pm 14 g cashews Exercise: 4:55-5:35 am Jessica Smith Stride & Strength YouTube 5:35-6:00 am Jessica Smith Dance Walk YouTube

Thurs 6 Nov

Opened a new box of TJ's cereal today and it appears something had gotten in to it. The box top was a little caved in, though not completely loosened, the inner bag was crushed down on top of the cereal and had a 2" somewhat ragged slit in it. Not using that box. Food: 6:50 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee 12:30 pm Light & Fit pumpkin pie yogurt, slice multigrain Omega 3 toast, 1/4 tbl butter, 1 tbl raspberry jam, large pear 5:15 pm Leftover beef liver w/caramelized onions & balsamic vinegar, 1/2 c couscous w/roasted garlic & olive oil, 3/4 c roasted butternut squash Exercise: 4:50-5:50 am Leslie Sansone 4 Fast Miles YouTube

Wed 5 Nov

Still feeling the effects of the cold, but at least was able to sleep and breathe last night without medication. That's always a step in the right direction. Finished my newest Outlander novel last night - very satisfying ending. She could conceivably stop the series here with a "happily ever after" sort of feel, but I suspect she has a few more in her. Time to switch reading gears again. Well, I saved a lot of calorie consumption. I ate one small sliver of the Costco pumpkin pie and stored the remainder out on the ledge, covered tightly with foil and the lid. The pie was crawling with ants when I went to get another piece tonight. Food: 6:50 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee 10:30 am Cup echinacea tea 12:30 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice multigrain omega 3 toast, 1 tbl peanut butter, 98 g raspberries 12:55 pm Fun size M&M Peanut 6:00 pm Applebee's chicken w/portabella mushrooms and zucchini Exercise: 4:50-5:40 am Jessica Smith Belly, Buns & Thighs YouTube 4:50-5:10 pm Dance to Bob Marley

Tues 4 Nov

Last chance to vote today if you haven't already done so. Hopefully intelligence will prevail in Wisconsin this day, though I don't hold my breath. I was given 6 pkgs of fresh beef liver from some people who got a whole cow but were less than enamored with liver. I cooked up the first pound tonight with caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar and cloves and it was AMAZING! And BTW, Naughty Girl pairs very well with liver. Food: 6:55 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 104 g blackberries, coffee 11:50 am Blueberry soy shake, slice multigrain omega 3 bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, 98 g raspberries 12:30 pm .6 oz Reese's peanut butter cup 3:00 pm 2 Milky Way miniatures 5:35 pm 1/4 lb beef liver with caramelized onion, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 3/4 c cooked broccoli, 3 oz Naughty Girl wine Exercise: 4:50-5:35 am DWTS DVD 5:35-5:50 am Jessica Smith Power Walk Quickie YouTube 6:00-6:30 pm Walk with Dad

Mon 3 Nov

Tomorrow starts a week of on-call again (as the moon approaches the full). I don't know why I always get a cold or other malaise just before I go on call. At least if I don't get a lot of calls, I stay at home and rest more. Food: 6:55 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:50 am Peach soy shake, slice multigrain bread, 1 tbl raspberry jam, 1 tsp butter, 3 cheese fries 12:30 pm Kit Kat fun size 3:15 pm Almond Joy fun size, 3 Musketeers mini 6:30 pm Sm pc smoked salmon quiche, 1/2 c mashed acorn squash, 1/2 c applesauce Exercise: 4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video 4:50-5:50 pm Richard Simmons DVD

Sun 2 Nov

God bless 12-hour Sudafed! It was so nice to be able to breathe freely all night long. I could feel the medication at work so I'm reasonably sure I wouldn't have been breathing clearly without it. I feel so much better rested. Yesterday was a very nice day. We had a relaxed breakfast at home, then drove to Green Bay and had lunch in De Pere at the little bakery because Cafe Chanson no longer is open for lunch on Saturday. We made dinner reservations there for 5 pm, then went to Costco and took our time shopping. We were able to return the unopened bag of 150 candy bars, thus removing that temptation from the house. We still had 2 1/2 hours to kill, so we drove to a winery nearby that had been closed when we tried it previously. We did a nice wine tasting and then walked for about half an hour on a rural bike path that ran right in front of the winery. With driving time, this was just right to get us back to Cafe Chanson in time for a lovely dinner. We were able to be home around 7:30 with time to change the laundry load and the clocks and get some good reading and rest for my cold. Food: 7:45 am Krispie roll, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am White chocolate lace cookie, sm pc pumpkin cake, sugar cookie 12:30 pm 2 scramble eggs, 1 slice multigrain toast, 1/4 tbl butter, 103 g raspberries 6:45 pm 3 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potato, 1/2 c mashed acorn squash, 1/16 Costco pumpkin pie Exercise: 5:50-6:35 am Jessica Smith Cardio Ballet YouTube 6:35-7:25 am Jessica Smith Indoor Jogging YouTube 2:40-3:40 pm Walk with Dad

Sat 1 Nov

Didn't get as many Trick or Treaters as expected yesterday, only about 148. I missed a bunch early on because our new porch light won't come on until it gets dark outside. I saw several batches of people pass right by the door until I figured out that I had to go outside (in the cold) and stand on the step for them to know we were participating. Even then, people sometimes went on the other side of the street because they would scout out the porch lights from a distance and not even come our way. We have a whole Costco bag of 150 candy bars unopened, so we're going to ask if we can return it if we go to Green Bay Costco today. Otherwise I'll take it in to work and have the receptionists stock their staff candy dish for awhile. I only ate 1 small Kit Kat all day yesterday! My cold is definitely worse, though I don't yet need an exorcist. I'm just hoping it stays out of my throat until after tomorrow because Deb asked me to cantor with Chuck. I could also use the practice at choir on the Bach Magnificat. Food: 7:35 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee