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New Year January 2025 Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
After 2 weeks of vacation, I am definitely feeling a little “fluffy”. While I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and have no regrets, I ate and drank a lot more than my normal and exercised a lot less. That’s what vacations are for! I can assure you that I will not be doing anything drastic like a cleanse or fast or any kind of diet.
What will I do? I will just return to my normal exercise and eating pattern and give it 2 weeks. Hopefully, that will do the trick! Drastic measures never stick and just mess me up emotionally.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you..
Having lots of time sitting on my butt relaxing in Aruba gave me large amounts of reading time. It took forever for me to switch over to reading on a Kindle but now I am hooked. These are some of the books I read on vacation this month.
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
She is a pretty amazing suspense, mystery writer if that’s your jam. I’ve read so many of her previous books that I knew I would not be disappointed.
the law of innocence
If you have been watching The LIncoln Lawyer on Netflix, like I have, then the book series is right up your alley. I just finished book 6 of 7 in the series, The Law of Innocence. You will recognize many of the storylines and characters from the tv show.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I am looking forward to more travel adventures and lots of family celebrations in 2025. I’m excited for the year ahead! Happy January!
If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
Sounds like your Aruba getaway was a perfect relaxation and recharge endeavor. Great attitude to just resume your normal non-Aruba routine (regarding fitness, food fun). Everything will return to normal and you’ll avoid much unneeded and unnecessary stress.
that’s my plan and sticking to it!
What a fantastic get away for you and your family! I have no doubt you’ll be back on track in no time, if not already!
I hope so!
An Aruba getaway sounds so perfect about now, as I sit here and it feels like 5 degrees outside. You’re so right, you’ll get back to your routine and it’ll all be fine. Enjoy all the best 2025 has to offer!
thanks and yes winter is making a comeback this weekend
I do love getting lost in a good book — especially a twisty suspense. I’ve read The Husband, but will check out the Lincoln Lawyer books.
Happy new year — it does sound like a fun one ahead for your family!
thanks we do have a lot to look forward to and I am excited about it
Ha, “fluffy” is a good way to put it. 2 weeks vacation-2 weeks normal routine… you should be back to your normal self soon. Your vacation sounds amazing, complete with lots of reading time. I haven’t read either of those, but they sound like perfect beach reads.
Thanks great vacation and yes eager to get back on track
Sounds like you had a great vacation! No harm in feeling a little “fluffy” 🙂
Happy New Year Deborah!
Thanks and happy new year to you!
Your vacation looked fabulous and you’ll get back to your normal healthy habits right away.
I’m headed to Japan for the Tokyo Marathon so working on that! Do you have anything fun planned for 2025 so far? Look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
I will definitely be in Chicago to look for wedding dresses with my daughter 🙂 We have a ski trip in early March that I am excited about.
I think I’ve read all the Freida McFadden books. They’re great.
Glad you trip went well.
I’m been eating out too much. Good think for spandex.
But you look great. Don’t worry.
It is a constant work in progress!
I am all about new adventures so I can’t wait to see what you have in store!
If you like suspense, I just read The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica and it was fantastic.
Thanks I will check that out
As they say: “It’s not the weight you put on between Christmas and New Year that matters, it’s the weight you put on between New Year and Christmas.”
It’s constant work in progress for all of us, you will lose the fluffiness in no time, Deborah!
yes, that is something I say to other people lol but it feels particularly annoying at the moment ha