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Hi :)
Does anyone still love me since I've gone MIA?
At the risk of sounding like I'm totally full of it, this last month has been super hectic-- yet fulfilling-- for me. Let's play a little catch up...
Over a long week in Vegas, I took my boyfriend and a friend to Las Vegas for the Electric Daisy Carnival. This was my second EDC experience and it was so fun to see my little EDC virgins have the time of their life! Dancing under the electric sky is indescribable. It is home for me.
The EDC depression is REAL, y'all.
Shortly after we crawled back to San Diego, we were off to spend the 4th of July in Rochester, NY. This was my first time being in NY (and meeting my boyfriend's parents!) and I absolutely loved it. I even flirted with the idea-- could I live here? Could I get a new job? I pretty sure I have multiple people that might murder me if I made that choice. Don't fret-- I'm staying in San Diego.
There was a little secret that @roz, @soraleia, and I had to keep for what seemed like way too long! I was fortunate enough to be able to be a part of Slevin Mors' Slevin Deadly Sins project. It was totally unplanned, I was just there with Roz for some moral support. A model backed out last second and Roz (being the good friend that she is) exclaims, "Hixon is a model!" I'll tell you something you don't really expect.. Fake blood + butcher paper backdrop = ice skating rink. I was thrilled with the finished product. All his shots were gorgeous and the other ladies were just divine. He sent me a small printed canvas of my favorite shot and it's proudly hung in my bedroom <3 Check out their pages for their gorgeous images!
After our little NY getaway, we brought my boyfriend's 10-year-old son home with us for the rest of the summer. It's a new experience always having a kid around. Now I know how much of a pain it is to get a sitter! But he's a wonderful kid and Nick is very happy that he is around. Plus, now I get to go do all the "kid" stuff without carrying the "hey, you're 30!" cloud above my head ;)
Then, I had to travel to Norfolk for another work trip. I love my job but that was travel overload.
I've been really focusing on myself and my weight loss. I was feeling unhappy with my figure and finally had one of those moments you see in weight loss pills commercials.. seeing a picture of yourself and having your gut do a back flip. I haven't been able to do my usual exercise since I am still in my last part of surgery recovery (they frown upon kickboxing after surgery), so I concentrated on my diet. That means no more bottles of wine-- naughty girl.
So, here are some slightly embarrassing before pics, and my current progress:
(L to R)
June 12: 209lbs, upper abs: 36", waist: 35", lower abs: 42"
July 18: 193.7lbs, upper abs: 33", waist: 32.5", lower abs: 40".
15.3lbs lost, about 8".
It's strange to have results. It's almost like I don't believe the scale. That's my little pet critical bug trying to show it's face again. I'm excited to keep going and get back in my real workout routine.
So, there's a ridiculous amount of information for no reason... well, maybe because I've felt just a tad bit guilty. I promise I'll be a good girl!
Can you forgive me?
What about for a new pic from my upcoming set "Pants Are Useless"? Shot by my favorite, @roz.
xox,
Hixon
