A Bit of Everything, Wrapped Into One

Eventually I'll have to make a suitable icon for it, however... While this is late, it should be noted!

I have finished the Itoshiki Nozomu cosplay!

I also have a spare Hakama, which is striped, to wear. I'll probably look for more fabric, again, for a second kimono. Then, maybe, I'll think about sewing up a Haori. Who knows, I might get all formal with this.

Nah...

I'm going to go and buy a Kaku-obi, which is one that's stiffer and easier to tie up and stay still. In fact, I know exactly where I should buy it, having purchased tabi and the striped hakama from there.

Go ahead and enjoy looking at all the pictures.

I'm more proud of the fact that I sewed the kimono, which I purposefully shortened for convenience (as it's going to be under my hakama when worn,) without any help. Though it reminded my of my hatred for collars. Curse you, collars! 

Suicide kit is on the way to being finished, as well. I just need to spiffy up the outside, manage the inside, and make Itoshiki's version of a Death Note.

Other news, I'm going to start jogging and biking again, once the snow melts. I was supposed to start on Sunday, but then BAM! Rain and snowy mix, then we got snow twice in a row, and it's still not safe enough to go around with a bike, or running outside. So I'm going to try to start again this coming Monday.



I've also finished watching through Junjou Romantica, MoonPhase, and am keeping tabs on the xxxHOLiC and Tsubasa OVA's that are coming out now. Also, speaking of Tsubasa and xxxHOLiC- OMG! I've been able to follow most of the twists in the series, and maybe I had an inkling, but I didn't that that was whom Fei Wong was trying to bring back. As I said, inkling, perhaps, but not able to tell that well. I want more. D:

Holy fuck, I'm tired. Mostly my hands, however. Usually, on Sunday, I stick with simply inside things to do. This time? Oh, how I was wrong.

Then again, it's my fault for doing so on a whim.

First it was yard work. Now, to get an idea, the front yard is larger than the house, ja? Tack on two very old, large, oak trees that have so many fucking leaves. Add in the weeds that Long Island that love to grow around everywhere. Now realize that I have to deal with it all on my own, no help, and only a rake and gloves to deal with it all. I'm still not done raking. Between the rain and work, I haven't had the chance to get more than the strip of grass outside the property finished.

I got about half the leaves raked, most of the weeks pulled (from the roots, the best I could,) and taking down a dead cherry tree that's been up.

I did all that for two hours.

Once going inside, I gathered up all my other clothes. After taking a shower, as we have no washing machine, I hand washed all my darks, then colors, followed by the whites, and ending with the towels. It's a surprise I can even type, with how tired my arms and hands are.

Now to wake up at 6AM, bike, walk, and get back home to continue all that yard work... If it doesn't rain again.

Did I mention that I haven't even gotten to bagging those leaves?

You know how attempts to lose weight fail most of the time, when you have no local support? That's not why I never was able to succeed in my attempts, so much as it was that I couldn't find the right plan. However, my mother, who's five inches shorter than me, and easily 50 pounds heavier, is finally giving in to the way of healthy living.

It took a while. She can't help but eat what's bad for her. Despite having prior heart problems, and all this other crap, she had the habit of eating red meat, raw, eating a lot of chocolate, and just eating a lot in general. Now, don't get me wrong, I do eat a lot of something when it's in front of me, but that's mostly because I end up skipping over meals. Not an excuse, but explanation as to the cause.

Now, we're on something called Provida's 6-week body makeover. Not a diet, and not generic. You go over very basic questions, including habits over the past, and any current physical conditions. With that, you get to learn of your eating plan, which is adjusted to speed up your metabolism, and deal with the nutrients that require focusing on. I'm basically a B, which is typically for those who aren't completely round, but killed their metabolism from eating disorders, and skipping meals. That, and with the tips on what to increase from low blood pressure, I have a good idea on what to eat.

Is it crazy that I'm uber excited over this? Because of the eating plan, I was able to get a rice cooker, which is also a steamer. I'm allowed to have poultry and fish, which is basically what I always eat, rice if it's steamed, and as many greens as I want. Then, in terms of fruit, I simply have to mix it up a bit.

Shopping included us raiding the spice aisle, cleaning out the fresh produce section, and getting egg whites. Oh! There are these egg noodles, made of the whites, which are also allowed. We have flounder, tuna, something that I think was cod, and chicken. Fresh herbs and spices, along with Bok Choi, green onions, broccoli, asparagus, bell peppers galore... I'm salivating over the ideas.

Other than the eating plan, there's a simple diet, made to deal with certain parts of your body, in the way you want. Whether it's sculpting, leaning, or building the muscle area, they have an exercise for it, along with the recommended schedule. It's so easy.

So, as you can see, I'm beyond excited. On the 25th, I'll take a 'current progress' picture, along with others in my cosplays. Partially for Anime Boston's events, and to let people see how I'm doing. Tomorrow would be the 'beginning' picture.

I really have a good feeling over this.

You know a weight loss plan will work if you're excited and more than willing to go all the way for the diet. Wish me luck!