Food has not been good. We went out, again, last night. BUT, after we went out to eat we went to the grocery store and re-stocked with nothin' but the good stuff. Our dishwasher is supposed to be repaired this morning. Life will return to normal when we get back from Dallas on Sunday.

I fear I have gained a touch of weight back as my wedding ring fits me again. It could be water retention from eating out all week, though. My clothes don't feel any tighter. Either way, I am getting my life back under control today. Monday is gym day, with the family in-tow. Maybe I will get the chance to go to the gym this weekend while in Dallas? We'll see how much work the house needs.

I got my first bit of negative feedback from a potential buyer of my house. They didn't like the paint job in the living area. Out of over 20/30 showings, one specifically called out the paint and one cited "cosmetic" issues. All the others say the house is beautiful and shows well. I know that my "decorator" paint job isn't going to appeal to everyone. But would it really turn away someone who really likes the house, except for my taste in paint? I am struggliing with this question.

The house really is beautiful, but you'd have to appreciate my taste in color for it to appeal to you. Should I paint over it in a more neutral color? I think that would make the house look ordinary. Oh, I just don't know. Hubby says I am getting all bent out of shape over one prospect that didn't like my choices. I certainly wouldn't let a paint job prevent me from selecting a home. And I didn't with this house we just moved in to. There are red/green/purple roosters stenciled in the nook for crying out loud. It is hideous. That is so easy and so cheap to change, though. I can live with roosters for a while.

What to do...60% of me wants to paint tomorrow, 40% wants to get the required work done and play the rest of the weekend...Maybe I should post this Q in the forum.

Update: Thanks to all of you who chimed in with your opinion! I think I will paint the kitchen...it won't take too long and I can just see the eyes of every guy who walks in there rolling because of the mauve kitchen.

I have felt really bloated and uncomfortable today. I was also reflecting on my eating the past 9-10 days. Even though I have been eating most of my meals out those days, I made healthy choices and I only ate too much one time. That is soomething to be very happy about. I also didn't find myself feeling deprived because I couldn't order the super-fat foods. I didn't even want them. I probably could have done without the bread and chips and salsa, but overall I did well and I didn't have to think about it. If I just would have kept my portions a little tiny bit more in check, it would have been a huge success.