okay CC1 has been unhappy with my lack of introspective thinking...here goes!! I don't know where my days go. I look up and Sue Simmons is coming on to reveal the latest news and tragedies from the NY Metro area...I sit , waiting to hear if a train is late, a bridge has exploded, another suburban housewife arrested for child endangerment. I get on the treadmill and watch Gilmore Girls or the latest Jason Aldean video (check him out--so cute!) I make my Joy Bauer approved dinner (don't want to brag but I am down 8.6 lbs) and try to get John to eat--lie --it is not cauliflower 'mashed potatoes' but am quickly found out. After a rousing two hours of the Biggest Loser (weight-not life) and a detailed inspection of Michelle Obamas ball gown (how great did she look?) it is off to my new melatonin supplement and a good six hours of sleep.

Note: did anyone see Kid Rock--aka Bob Ritchie. He is my favorite! A patriot! And has the answers on how to get Detroit moving again...I love guys like that. Lots of ideas on how to make things better, young, has fun and makes tons of money. (okay he could have used more restraint at the tatoo parlor, but he is a country/rock/cross over star!!)

Have a good day! CC2

Occupation: Professional Dieter

Did I not mention that? I don't get paid for being a Professional Dieter, but it sure feels like a job. I've been doing it most of my life, I dread Mondays, I spend more time dieting than I do with my family and friends. And once in a while I work really hard and get a promotion to Director of Operations! I usually blow my new salary on fancy new single digit sized clothes. Then I get a little cocky and stop paying attention. Suddenly I find myself doing the "Jean Dance". You know the dance - where you jiggle and jump to get your Jeans over your nice big fat... Suddenly your new title has been taken away and your back to punching a time clock (scale) every day. And we start all over again! BUT - this is 2009 - the year when I haven't put unrealistic time constraints into my life. I have set a goal of One Year - not 2 months. And if I slip down a rung I won't have to beat myself up. I will just keep going forward with no pressure at all. What a relief! As "you know who" said - it is time to put myself back on my priority list. It makes so much sense. Did I mention that I have lost 5 pounds this year, but whose counting? Actually I am.

Resolutions one oh one

I keep Procrastinating on getting my '09 resolutions on paper - or blog as it is. Yes, I Absolutely watched Oprah's Best Life Week! And I LOVED her comment about the sizes in her closet. 8-10-12 and Elastic! Can so relate to that and I don't think I'm alone. Always love Dr. Oz and Susie and yes I did take notes for my resolutions. This is what I came up with - it's not about instant changes its more about putting myself back on my priority list. Yes - Oprah got that one exactly right! So here we go...I will lose 25 lbs this year. It is so doable and I think this weight will be easier to maintain and I will be comfortable with myself. I will save 25. weekly in a seperate account for ME and perhaps use it for a little nip and snip or a great trip with my husband. I will get all my Dr Appointments scheduled! I will get a better handle on my finances! That's it - not too scary - just enough to keep me busy and out of Marshalls. CC Two and I have had a Stellar week at CC and Friends. We pretty much sold everything and will be busy doing paperwork (CC Two) and Listing more amazing items (me). Look for some awesome Burberry and yes the much anticipated Vera Wang Bridal! Oh! Remind me to bring up the townhouses I looked at over the weekend and my list of pros and cons.

Procrastination Nation!

Yes - procrastination is truly my special talent! Today is the day to start painting my daughter's room - well get it ready to paint anyway. It's almost 2pm - I'll get to it soon. I also want to make lists of my "to do's!" At least I have the paint and all the tools and the tape and the ladder. A good start anyway! Now I have to clean up her room (she just went back to College after winter break). Maybe I'll find some awesome treasures to sell on our eBay Store CC and Friends. Shhhhh..... The most important announcement is that I have lost 2lbs!!!! In the good old days before I quit smoking and when I was in my 30's I could lose 2lbs by lunch! Now it takes 2 weeks! Who stole my metabolism? I am very excited about some new items CC Two dropped off on her way to the gym! (Yes I know I think I need to do that too - the gym thing) Some really funky and brand new Coach Shoes and an awesome UGG Handbag. We're also starting our Bridal Blowout Week! Amazing Vera Wang Bridesmaid Dresses! And a Fabulous Talbot's Suit that is perfect for the Mom of the Bride or Groom! Visit our eBay Store CC and Friends to see Everything we have! Does anyone else struggle with this Procrastination business? I'd LOVE to have some suggestions

CC and Friends Clean Up Their Act! - Its about time!

OK its 2009 - Its time to Clean up My Act!!! I'm 52 and tired and excited and depressed and overwhelmed and optomistic and frankly too FAT! As my daughter always says I'm never tired - I'm Exhausted! I'm never hungry - I'm Starving! I have a knack for putting an exclamation ! onto everything in my life. My best friend and I started this awesome eBay site called CC and Friends where we sell gorgeous! luxury items that our power shopping friends hand over so they can pocket some cash to go power shopping AGAIN! (see what I mean about the !!?) We decided that while were at it we might as well start documenting some of our life and eBay adventures. The site has really taken off and we LOVE selling these awesome items like Burberry, Coach, Louis Vuitton, DVF. We also have decided that this is the year we are going to get it together and follow OUR BEST LIFE!! I'm tired of looking in the mirror and jumping in shock at who that person is in the mirror! Because as we all know - none of us have aged at all! I'm still 28 or so - aren't you? The other CC is going to chime in too...and were going to have fun talking about ourselves AND our eBay items - those coming up and those that got away....