Random thoughts.

I just got home from work and had seen that one of my best friends updated her blog which reminded me to update mine even though nothing significant has happened. I was telling Josh we need children for this reason.
 Anyway, I've been feeling really really good lately. I started a weight loss program called medifast..you eat 5 of their meals per day and a "lean and green" of your choice per day. Lean being something like chicken and a green vegetable. I LOVE IT! I have lost 9 pounds already and I've only been on it 8 days! Not only doing I have a ton more energy but I'm much happier as is anyone who looses weight. I've struggled with my weight my whole life...being up and down and finally I am on something that is actually teaching me what I need to do to loose weight and it really is to eat. Eating 30 minutes after you wake up starts your metabolism..(I never ate breakfast) and then eating smaller portioned meals every two to three hours while your awake keeps your metabolism going. I'm also much more conconcious about what I used to put in my mouth without even thinking; like most of us do. Weekends are definitely the hardest because it's the most social time to go out and eat with friends. I can still do it but the weekend is a much less structured time then durning the week. It is kinda pricy but for the results you get and the life changing habits you form it is worth every penny. And I count all my penny's so it has to be good stuff. :)

I'm so excited for the holidays...it does'nt feel like it though this year. It does'nt really feel like anyone is in the holiday spirit quite yet which is dissappointing but I did have a guest at my table today tell me to have a good thanksgiving and although a small gesture really made me feel good. It is time to start saying Happy Holidays, Happy thanksgiving, and smiling more. I always try to be nice to everyone but I am going to try to be that much happier and nicer to people this holiday season there is much to be thankful for and although times may be hard for alot of people right now it can get alittle better with everyone showing alittle kindness this holiday season.
Josh and I are going out of town for Thanksgiving and then before we know it off to Florida for Christmas and New years..it is his families year to have us and it will be my first year away from mine for christmas. It's exciting to leave for two weeks and have our little get away but I will be missing my family alot. While we are there we will hopefully be going to Disneyworld. Josh has told me we must but its so expensive to go and I can think of alot of other things to do in Florida with that money. Anyway, when we get back we will be looking for a new apartment which I am SOOO Happy about! I have for the most part enjoyed living where we are at and the rent has been also very nice but its time to move up and out of renton. We hope to move closer to Josh's work so North Seattle area close to Greenlake. I love greenlake it is sooo pretty and I would love running there. Ballard is also a nice area. Anyway I have already made this much longer than I had planned but know that the Ryen's are well. We are happy to alive and healthy and thankful for all of our family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!