Lots of Stuff Going On

Well..I've come to the conclusion that I'm not very good at the blogging thing. I am finding it hard to blog on a weekly basis because of my busy life right now. Here is a quick update on what has gone on and what is going on since the last time I posted:

First off...I haven't talked about this yet, but Anne and I are getting married on May 16, 2009. These last couple of months have been crazy with the planning process. The wedding and reception spots have already been determined. The cake decorator, photographer, florist, and reception DJ have already been picked. Anne recently found a dress that I am sure she will look beautful in. We decided to buy blank invitation and reception cards (since we got them for a great price) and have them printed at Kinkos. We still have a lot to do, but we can do it! I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to start my life with Anne and little Cameron. May 16th will be here faster than we know it.

With Anne and I getting married, we have decided that I will move in with Anne. So that means I will be selling my house in this terrible housing market. I met with a realtor yesterday and found that most people are buying foreclosed homes in the area which hurts the selling price of my house. Either way, I am going to list it above what I owe and hope that it sells. My plans are to fix a couple of things in the house this month and list it on December 1st. I'll definitely have my fingers crossed.

This past weekend, Anne and I attended a young family retreat in Bradford Woods. This was a retreat sponsored by her church. I really didn't know what to expect before going there since I didn't know anyone. I was excited though. It turned out to be a great time and I know I learned a lot from the guest speaker and parents that attended. I think Anne would agree that it brought us closer as a couple. It actually made me more excited about the wedding because I know Anne, Cameron, and I are going to be a happy family. I left the retreat feeling refreshed, positive, and less stressed - things I have not felt in a long time.

Lastly, I just wanted to talk about the health and fitness kick I've been on for the last two weeks. Not only am I trying to slim down for the wedding, but I decided that my diet and exercise have hit an all time low. For the past year or so I have been eating fast food like crazy and not exercising that much. Yes..I know that is not a good thing. So two weeks ago I decided to make a change to be healthy. I've been doing a lot of cardio (riding the bike 5-10 miles) and weight training at the gym. I've also been eating pretty healthy too. Lets just say I've been eating way too much chicken, salad, and Subway lately. But hey...it's healthy! I've also cut back on the McDonalds breakfast and drinking coke. I pretty much drink water and milk all day. It's only been two weeks but I feel less stressed out, more energetic, and more motivated. Plus I am saving money by not going out to fast food restaurants. I hope to lose the flab by May 16th. Anne and I are competing to see who has the flattest tummy by that time.

So that is what I have been up to lately. Pretty exciting stuff huh? I'll try to keep you all updated on the wedding and exercise stuff.

-Robert