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January 6th

The day started off with an e-mail from the company President letting us know that we were delayed 2 hours.  Good job, TML President.  You did better than Loudoun, Prince William, or Fairfax County Schools.

That also meant that I had time for breakfast and exercise since I was already up!

Then I enjoyed my hour plus drive to work.  No, I'm not being sarcastic.  I knew it was gonna be long, so I brought coffee (100 calories) and Justin Timberlake.  We had an enjoyable morning singing his best hits and watching the snow fall over the Battlefield.
I agree John Steinbeck.  But I'm still gonna go to California this month.
You know, where it's warm.
And what does HR Lady wear on a day with inclement weather?  Behold, what I like to call "Snowday Chic."
I feel like Johnny Weir would be proud.
Breakfast
  • Mini omelette with cheese (100)
  • Grapes (60)
  • Green tea with honey (30)
  • 2 glasses of water
Lunch
  • Chicken Eugene (310)
  • Brown Rice (160)
  • Half an apple (50)
  • Green tea, no sweetener
  • 2 glasses of water
Dinner

  • Seven layer dip (six layer dip?) with fat free refried beans, light sour cream, 2% cheese, green onions, cilantro, and tomatoes (260)
  • 20 tortilla chips (240)
  • Pumpkin square for dessert (65)
  • 2 glasses of water

Exercise

  • 30 minutes on the bike
  • 150 crunches (regular, reverse, bicycle)
Total: 1115 vs. 1400 calories

In conclusion, we would give today a Kate, but I want your opinion on this crazy dress that Princess Mary wore.  It looks so...Disney?  Is she pranking us?  Anyway, good for her.  I like it.


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