@Bumbinella - I was thinking about you on Saturday and hoping your birthday celebration worked out well. We used a similar open house tactic when we lived in a small apartment in Tokyo. Those were long get-togethers spanning afternoon and evening but the flow of people worked well. Somehow everyone still ended up in the very tiny kitchen but we think that’s the sign of a good party!? Hope you had fun!! 🎂🍾

@Pupowl - You picked the perfect birthday card for @izzyred9400, our Shape Shifter Dancing Queen!

Happy birthday!! 🎂 Enjoy your trip to Greece! I didn’t realize you had lived there before but that must make it easier to get around to special places that are ‘off the beaten path’ and less touristy. I’m not familiar with the Easter traditions there but it sounds as though they’ll be some dancing!

My close friend is from Poland, which has some beautiful egg decorating techniques and other fun traditions. Unsuspecting tourists might be surprised by the Śmigus-Dyngus Monday following Easter though — People throw water at each other!! I think the loose translation is ‘Wet Monday’ but I’m sure other Shape Shifters know more about it than I do. Here’s a link to some of the pretty eggs and other traditions:

https://keytopoland.com/post/9-polish-easter-traditions

Have a great day, everyone!

steps
4/7 11,459
4/8 13,303
4/9 15,446
4/10 13,552

My steps are lower because we travelled to see family this past weekend for some celebrations. We took a couple of nice walks on new trails, but mostly sat around a lot catching up. I've had way too much Easter chocolate lately and my weight is up because of it. It's such a trigger food for me. I tried not to buy too much this year, so most of it is gone now. But my family were very generous with giving Easter chocolate to my kids and that made me feel very anxious. I think next year I'll chat with them ahead of time about doing something different. However, I'm feeling like I can move past it and get back to being more conscious about my nutrition. Yesterday was our first full day back and my nutrition and exercise were back on track and I'm feeling much better from that!

@SavageMrsMoose
That looks so much nicer than the wind and rain we have here at the moment! Also really love your outfit. Have fun!

@SavageMrsMoose - Beautiful pictures and perfect outfit— I love it!

It’s so fun to see pictures of weddings, families, trips, local scenery, and everyday life. I aspire to get better about sharing photos and I appreciate it when you all do. 🙏🏼

@Armygirlarmyof1 @LaurieWrobo
sending positive thoughts to both of you. I hope everything turns out well.

Does anyone have any must do suggestions or restaurants in the Orlando area? People had some great ones for New York
Right now we are planning to go to the Kennedy Space station, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and maybe legoland. Planning to stay away from Disney and Universal this time.
Eating at Medieval Times one night and of course Olive Garden (it’s definitely a Canadian thing to go when in the US)

@SavageMrsMoose @Casandraw and @izzyred9400 Enjoy your trips ladies!!! Love the outfit Izzy!...you're rockin it! I guess I'm geographically challenged, so where are the Canary Islands exactly? Casandra, the one I was going to suggest you already have planned...Medieval Times...we expect a picture of you with a big turkey leg!! Have fun y'all!
Jessica

Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW (Previous Weight): 235.4
CW (Current Weight): 237.2 + 1.8

Steps
04/06: 9,266
04/07: 6,046
04/08: 8,764
04/09: 15,762
04/10: 12,456
04/11: 9,161
04/12: 8,729

So sorry still have to catch up on everyone's posts ~ between work and running back and forth to hospital for sick family member past week, it caught up to me. I've been eating out randomly, not logging, reading or meeting most goals past couple of days. Haven't had the energy. Hoping to be back on track by the weekend though. Be well all.