Phase 2.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Phase 2 of my south beach diet experiment. Unless i wake up tomorrow and have magically excreted 3 pounds during my sleep, the diet's boasts of '8-12 lbs in two weeks!' is a lie. I have followed the diet almost to a T-- and I have only lost 6 pounds. Max. Whatever south beach.

I'm really looking forward to some carbs and fruit tomorrow. I almost had a panic attack after I took communion at church today and then realized that it's bread and fruit juice. But I figured I couldn't really get away with spitting the body and blood of Christ into a napkin so I swallowed it and prayed that holy carbohydrates didn't count against me. I guess we'll find out.

Happy Birthday Bethany!

My little baby sister turned 14 on Monday. I still remember the morning she was born... getting up when it was still dark because Mom and Dad were going to the hospital. Staying with friends and having fun until it was time for us to go meet her... the little bundle of red face and brown fuzz. She was such a fun and adorable baby... and she grew up into a fun and adorable teenager! It's ridiculous how fast time goes by. It's like time is sneaking by me whileI look the other way... and I don't realize it until moments like this--

Happy Birthday BJ! I love you.

Though my soul may set in darkness,

it will rise in perfect light.

I have loved the stars too fondly

to be fearful of the night.

-'The Old Astronomer to His Pupil', Sarah Williams