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Monday, September 04, 2006

Back from the Windy City!

Chicago was awesome. I consider Chicago and NYC to be the greatest cities across our land and am definitely going to live in both someday. I got to reunite with my three childhood best friends for the first time since '93, and was honored to be a part of a wedding that beautifully integrated Jewish, Japanese & Hawaiian traditions. I was a little nervous about the wedding party attire only because anytime the outfit (yellow and brown) is the same color as you (yellow and brown)- it's not always a good thing. But I think it turned out okay.

Remember when I said I was still the heaviest of thefriends? Here is a picture of three of us (the fourth, who is not pictured, is a black belt in judo and ripped as hell). There's nothing like losing 55 pounds and still being the heaviest of your friends EVEN THOUGH TWO OF THEM ARE PREGNANT. Niiiice.

Anyway, we're heading out soon since it's Labor Day. A day that honors all those who work. I've told Roy that while I am not 100% certain, I interpret this to mean we honor all full-time workers (and not part-time bartenders), and have therefore demanded that he spend this glorious day driving me around to the great Labor Day outlet mall sales. He's thrilled.

Toodles!

3 comments:

boycheese said...

I enjoy reading your blog and your personal journey. Congrats on your race finish!

Your statement that Chicago is one of the greatest cities across our land is a bit puzzling to me. A little over a year ago I relocated to Chicago from San Diego, and am now realizing that visiting a place and living there are much different.

I have found Chicago to be hospitable on the surface but very intolerant just below. This is just my opinion but after moving around as a child, then living in America's Finest City for 20 years, things like recycling, not being polluted by smokers, walking across the street without being hit by a car, decent weather (the most hard to deal with), and people who really do not have an life experience are things I really miss.

Good luck in your journey!

fumimama said...

cho- kawaii-!
everyone looks the same (*^-^*)
so good to see a picture of you all together...
are the other two really hapai?
mienai-
you all look great!

Anonymous said...

Josie,

Your body type is different from those of your friends'. I think you've reached your ideal weight for your body type. Embrace your body, and be proud of your great achievement.
liverdoctor.com/Section3/14_bodytypes.asp


I've been reading your blog since the beginning. Your achievement is remarkable. Weren't your friends thrilled seeing you in such a great shape?

Cheers,
maria