Happy Lunar New Year, Valentines day,MF B-day to me and weight loss update

So I managed to cross the earth in a new year yet, again I was alone and depressed on my birthday. I mean I think this tops all birthdays for the worst. That includes but is not limited to my fifteenth birthday, where everyone forgot. I thought it was a joke at first but, they literally forgot my birthday. Once realizing the reason for my pouting my aunt and mother ran to the store to buy a cake and some taco preparations. They tried their best to throw something together but, there was know coming out of the depression for me. To make matters worse it was about 8 in the evening by the time they remembered and once they got the cake to the top step it fell down all, however many there are, of them. Needless to say, I called it a night and went to bed. I hoped I'd never spend a birthday like that again. Well, no family calls this time, no emails from my friends I consider dearest. Actually, the people that came through, of course hubby who called and kept me entertained, were the firends I've made here in Korea. People that I've met on few occasions even made a point to wish me well. My Bff here came to my house(she asked for her photos not to be posted here), despite my funky attitude, bought all the preparations for and cooked me an authentic Korean meal, which was slamming might I add. She also toted along a deliscious chocolate and rasberry cake with party hats. I didn't feel like going out so she brought the party to me.

bliss


We ate, laughed, listened to music and drank muscoto. It was really great. I was appreciative too because I was really feeling down. Sunday I sat in the house in my depression, drank cheap Korean Soju, watched movies about people with more depressing scenarios than me, and slept all day between the drunken haze. Monday, I met up with my other friend for lunch. What would a birthday be without lunch. That was my exciting valentine's/Birthday/ Korean Lunar New year weekend. So lame! Not at all what I expected. I will try to get out my funk and make up for it next weekend.
In other news, I have lost weight. Well, maybe I should use past tense after this weekend.lol. Now I'm going to be depressed about the calorie damage. Anyway,I wasn't able to get on the scale due to the holidays but, it's apparent in my face and in the way my clothes fit. I never realized how much I tug on my clothes until,I'm tugging at something that's fitting loose. I think by March I'm going to really seeing the results I've been looking for. Besides this birthday weekend. I didn't allow myself the cheat weekend. I hadn't had any bad days up until this weekend. I think I'm going to stick with that. No cheat weeknds. Maybe just one a month. when I get back I'm be on my hubby too to do this with me. everything is easier with someone. I'm serious though. this is the longest I've ever been dedicated with such slow results. I have a goal to be a dime piece by the summer or pretty darned close. I'm bringing sexy back.
I've posted some pics of my change thus far but, you really got to look for the differences.lol. Slow but suttle changes.
chunky butt photo. This is me when I first came to Korea. I thought I was cute not fat. That's why I was taking this photo. Little did I know.
Not the same pants but you can look at the arms alone and see the difference. Just in general alot smaller but still needs some work. I obviously thought I was too cute here. This is about 3 weeks to a month ago.

bday me. The most recent pic of my face as opposed to the fat kid pic below where I'm happily holding an ice cream. too happy.
fatty

Happy Belated New Years?!!

drunk!!!!!!


So it's halfway through January but, I figured I should blog something. So why not tell you about new years. I had an absolute blast!! I don't have any pictures really because I drank a little too many drinks, and forgot my mission of being the Seoulcialite blogger. I always almost do. Jason is scheduled to come in February and hopefully I can make up photo wise then. Absolutely nothing exciting has went on this month due to my schedule at work. The kids here in Korea are from Christmas until February first, when they go to school for a week. Then they are off again until March. I think it kind of sucks though because they have a short summer vacation. So...yeah, um I'm working while there elementary school teacher is on break. The parents have to still go to work, so their kids come to Englishy school! On top of that, I have been hitting the gym at 5am then going to work for 12 hours.Yeah!! That skinny *itch on the inside wants to come out but, she's going to have to fight hard. It's only the second week of the month and I'm already taking breaks. The goal is to work out 5 days a week but, this week I only went 3. Last week I did go 5. Also, I've been eating very good I think but, not the Atkins thing. Not even close. The problem with the whole count my calories deal is that i'm eating unprocessed foods. So they don't list calories and i'm estimating. Estimating can be a big difference. I feel that if I try long enough something will give. I do the official one month photo shot and weigh in on February first. Wait for it!
Anyways....that was way to the left. New years...yeah so I went out with my coworkers to Gecko's, my favorite American restaurant in Itaewon, and started with a couple of martinis. I fifgured I start light and try some finger foods. After their friends arrived and a few more drinks, we were all friends. So we decided to hit a bar for the countdown. We went to the loft. Now here's why I love Korea...every thursday in Korea it's ladies night in the foreigner district. Ladies pay 5 dollars to get in and drink free all night. New Year's eve was thursday and guess what! they didnt change a thing. So I happily paid my 5 dollars and proceeded to drink free until 4am when free drinks were over.My friend showed up finally and my coworker continued to support my habit.She continued to encourage it as well. You're probably thinking, "Ok. she needs to go home now" but no I didn't. I hit two more clubs then I went home at 7am. My coworkers were still partying but, I needed sleep. Some random bumb, ok not bumb... kind however badly dressed midgit celebrating too I guess, helped me find my phone, which I had manage to lose and to the taxi. Sooooooo drunk, that I haven't drank since but, truly im not drinking for dieting purposes. When Jason comes I'll make a brief exception that sobriety is back on!! It was hard the first two weeks though, I'm not going to lie. I'm not an alcoholic but, I found myself bored as hell. Now I look at it as a challenge.

The Biggest Loser

So one of my most favorite people in the world (Hubby/Jason) told me I should post something but, you know what things have become...normal...everyday life. I was going over some photos from two weekends ago when an Idea came to me. I can post about my weight loss goal. It's one of the biggest things going on in my life right now. After hearing how well Jason's been doing on his diet, I got motivated to lose weight. Im not going to be the fat girlfriend. Anyways, I didn't even realize I was obese until I came across a photo. My face is fat as heck and I'm smiling with an ice cream cone, just like a fatty. I mean before this photo I did notice my clothes were a bit snug but I still thought I looked good. I was thinking I have maybe 10 pounds to lose. Sike your mind!!! Its more like 30. So, I've joined the gym, I've bought the food, and Monday I will make it my official starting point since, I have had a few cheats thus far. I'll consider that my transitional phase. At first I was going to do the Atkins diet but, it's mainly water weight you do so my plan is to borrow a few pointers. I am going to keep my carbs low yes but, I will eat fruits and nuts occassionally. On the Atkins you cannot until the last week. I am going to focus on eating nonprocessed foods. So I will be eating meats, fish, some berries, nuts, and a whole lot of vegetables. It's a little more time consuming but I think it will be worth it in the long run. My first goal is to lose 10 pounds by February 1, 2009. I am going to take photos at the beginning of each month, weigh myself only once a month, and update my progress on my blog. I'm going public people!! I hope it will keep me somewhat motivated. I'm giving myself until May to reach my ultimate goal of being 150 pounds. sounds like alot but, I'm tall and 150 is pretty thin.
Today is Friday. Monday, I begin. Here goes nothing!!!