My latest obsessions...

Oatmeal! Weird right? I have never been much of an oatmeal person, but I guess I am now. And... its a super food, right Rox? So, I guess its a good food to be obsessed with. I make it at home a lot, I like to mix different fruits in (apple, banana, blueberries, and dried cranberries so far). I've also gotten it at McDonald's a few times, and its pretty good there. I know they sweeten it, but I figure its better than eating an egg McMuffin.

Glee, yes I've jumped on that bandwagon, but it really is a funny and entertaining show. Alex even watches it with me each week. I don't know if he'll ever admit it, but I think he likes it too.

Resistance bands, I've had these for awhile, but have just recently gotten back into using them. We are starting a "Biggest Loser" competition at work, so I'm trying to exercise more. Not necessarily looking to lose weight, just tone up more. haha Plus, with summer coming up that's always good motivation. Now with the Biggest Loser thing at work, monetary motivation is in it now too. Everyone chips in $20 at the beginning, and the winning team will share the jackpot.

Looking at apartments, which is definitely the most frustrating on the list so far. We know we want a bigger place (2 bedroom, in unit washer/ dryer, patio would be nice, parking spot, and allows dogs- since this is something we are seriously considering) all for less than we are paying now for our one bedroom. So, since we know these things are not possible in our current neighborhood, we are looking in other parts of the city. Mainly west of where we are and a little further south. We really like the West Loop, but this can be pricey, River West, Noble Square perhaps... I really like where we are now, convenient to the highway/ LSD, the train, downtown, restaurants, shops, etc. But, that's also why its a bit pricey. I don't want to go any further north because of my commute to work, so we aren't really looking at any of those areas. So we will see! Our lease isn't up until July 1, but the closer we get the more anxious I get not knowing where we will end up.

Next week we are heading home for the first time since mid- January. We're going down to Plainfield to meet Miss Nora! Sooo excited!

Hope everyone has a great week.