Cross the X and on to the Next

Haha, I love this phrase. Lindsay and I have been saying this a lot over the past week and I think it's hilarious. I think it's better when you actually use your hands and make an X when saying this phrase. (LK, picture this in our movie.)

This phrase is how I felt about this week. My work out buddy was gone all week which really didn't motivate me to go to the gym at all. I managed to do P90X one day and I ran one morning at the gym too, but I like the routine of getting up each morning, hitting the gym and crossing it off the list.

So I skipped WW this am too. I went out last night and had a few drinks/apps and I just wasn't feeling the weigh in. I plan on getting back on track with the gym tomorrow and eating well/not drinking a lot next week and hopefully having a successful weigh in next Friday.

So...Cross the X (this week) and on to the next!!

Yesterday I wasn't available to blog because I had a meeting at Land of Nod in Northbrook. We have been challenged by our New Development team at Legacy to look for new clients and when we set up a meeting we are incented with dinero. I asked about 12 of my friends last year to pass along an email to their Mar/Comm department in an effort to set up a meeting. Unfortunately, companies have cut back on their marketing dollars and have been doing everything in house. A lot of major companies are not interested in working with an agency which is a bummer, but understandable.
I did get in touch with one contact that helped me to set up a meeting for yesterday. It went well, so hopefully we will form a good working relationship and get some new business in the next year or two.

So...I skipped the gym this am and so antsy for this week to get over that I am skipping tonight too. I should be able to get to the gym tomorrow or Sunday since I have very limited plans this weekend.

Tonight, I plan on making dinner at home and catching up on The Office, RH of BV Reunion and Jersey Shore! I sure missed a dramatic night of TV last night. Thank God for DVR!!! Can you imagine still setting up the timer on your VHS player to tape shows? Haha. You would pray that you had enough space on your VHS tape to tape everything. A friend of mine in high school used to tape Young and the Restless every day and watch it when they got home. Awesome. I love Y & R - guilty pleasure.

Tomorrow my plan is to hit the gym, maybe stop over to hang with Lexi Bug for a bit and then help clear out the Nice. Plans for tomorrow night are still TBD, but I think we may be heading out with a few friends for a chill night.

On Sunday, I will be heading to a bridal fair at the Hyatt Lodge in Oakbrook with my client, Moira. I plan on spending a few hours at the fair to check out some vendors for Moira and Joe's big day. Moira really wants a photobooth so hopefully we find a good company for this. If anything, I'm sure they will have some champagne to enjoy while browsing!

My meal plan for the day:
Breakfast - whole wheat english muffin with laughing cow spread and soy sausage
Lunch - Half pita with veggie burger patty - T Joes style and soup with 20 or so oyster crackers
Dinner - TBD

I really want to make Buffalo Mac and Cheese tonight. I saw this recipe in a magazine a few months ago and ripped it out so I could make it. I had the recipe floating in my purse for months. It finally made it to my recipe binder and I set it out for dinner tonight.

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (12.6 oz.) KRAFT HOMESTYLE Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Classic Cheddar Cheese Sauce
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 Tbsp. Frank's Buffalo Sauce for Buffalo wings
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped green onions

Directions:
Heat oven to 425ºF.
Prep dinner in large saucepan as directed on package except do not top with Bread Crumb Topping.
Toss chicken with pepper sauce. Stir into Dinner; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and crumb topping.
Bake 5 to 10 min. until cheese is melted. Top with onions.

Um, how great does this look??? I love Buffalo sauce in anything, so I will love this dish!

Have a great weekend all!
PK