I'm a year older since we last spoke..

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I use that title because it seems like that long since we've commiserated here and because I've had a birthday. My birthday was Monday, May 2nd. I just turned *cough cough.* I'm sorry, did you not catch that? I'm now *cough hack cough.* Still didn't get it? Well, I'm sorry but I'm not going to spend all day repeating myself, no matter how much I love you all.

I had a pretty quiet day Monday. Of course, I talked to a few family members on the phone that day with their well wishes, and then because I was bored I ended up texting a guy in Charleston that I haven't spoken to in forever. We ended up on the phone, and I went to bed way too late. Sounds like an exciting day, right? Well, that's how people my age roll. Okay, I really need to stop making myself sound like I'm ancient here. I'm not THAT old. I just feel like it some days.

Anyway, I got a hell of a birthday present though. Our awesome Navy SEALS made it so that my birthday was the first day the planet was a much safer place without bin Laden wasting valuable oxygen. How about them apples?! That was a hell of a gift, I thought. But then, our military rocks!

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I know there has always been much debate about who is better - SEALs or Delta. Personally, I think they both rock, and the Special Forces we have in the Air Force are pretty damn awesome as well. Most people don't even know they exist, but they do. They are all unsung heroes who are called away with no notice to go God knows where and do so many things to keep us all safe. There are no words to express how grateful I am for everything these soldiers do. I'm just glad they are on our side!

I've been back to my healthy eating thang this past week. I managed to drop 7 pounds so far. It's amazing what simply getting up off of your ass will accomplish. I also ordered myself some Zumba tapes, mainly due to my blogging friends telling me how great it is. Wait, did I just say tapes? Ummm, CD's! Let's just show your age some more today, Krissy.

Anyway, I'm going to Zumba my way to a much slimmer me to share with you all. I have motivation for the weight loss too since I have a friend getting married next month, and Sister #3 and I booked ourselves a cruise to Key West and the Bahamas in December. I know December isn't exactly the most ideal time, but I'm going on a freaking cruise! For the first time EVER!  I really wish it was right after I finish school, but that's okay. I have no idea what to do about summer clothes in December since I'm hoping to be a lot smaller by then. My goal is to loose 50 pounds before the trip. I'm hoping to lose more than that, but I didn't want to set my goal too high. I think 50 pounds in 7 months is totally doable, and surpass-able.

I'm excited about the whole thing though. I've never really taken a true vacay in my adult life. Every time I've taken that much time off, it's usually to go see family and/or friends. I plan to be about THIS intoxicated..

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.. for the majority of the trip. I am loving the idea that I can go to a club to party, or a casino to gamble, or have fun in the sun, and I can STILL just walk back to my bed. I won't have to worry about designated drivers or any of that mess. As long as I don't fall overboard, I'm pretty care free, right?

Okay, I guess I better go try to finish up my homework for the week so I can go catch up on what you all are up to. I will try to be much better about entertaining you all here. I can't believe I've been such a slacker lately. Graduation is coming soon, folks! Or at least, I keep trying to convince myself of that.