Socolova's Journal, 15 August 2014

So, I was attacked by bats this morning.......it's true. I don't know what was happening but as I was walking a group of bats started circling me for the ENTIRE BLOCK that I was on. They just kept swooping around me! I was like OMG, so I started running but then I got scared that I was gonna run into one so I just ducked and walked really slowly. How weird right? Yikes...probably the weirdest thing that's ever happened to me....

I noticed something this morning when I checked my weight. Yo-yo-ing is so normal. One day I'm 168, the next I'm 171, the next I'm 173, then back down to 169....our bodies are so weird right? I haven't had as much water as I normally do the last 2 days because I've been super busy at work so I must remember to continue my hydration plan. It helps me be more weight-consistent as it helps to flush the system, it's the biggest change I've made recently and I believe the most critical for me!

T-Minus 6 HOURS until vacation...gonna be a loooooong day, it's ONLY 9AM!!!! And of course I don't have much to do at work so I'll probably just sit here twiddling my thumbs....dodododododododo....I have every intention of continuing my workouts while up there. I'm a little nervous about the running though in the AM, there have been multiple bear sightings near where we are staying. I'm tough, but I'm NOT bear-tough (or apparently bat-tough). Perhaps a long afternoon walk will have to do!

So, I doubt I'll be online much next week, I'll still log when I can and try to check my notifications. I hope you all have an amazing, bear and bat-free weekend and week next week, I will miss my FS buddies!! Good luck continuing your journeys!!!!! Muahz!!!!!!


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Oh and DairyFarmersWife, good luck with the baby! I hope to hear if he arrives with the tattoos and leathers already on!  
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
Wow what a weird morning for you and yes my weight does the same thing yo yo on a string, have a great vacation 
15 Aug 14 by member: Rockiesfan
Maybe you are the next Bat Woman. You were supposed to rise in that moment but maybe next time. :) Ahhh, sweet vacation countdown and only hours to go. I'm so happy for you, enjoy yourself.  
15 Aug 14 by member: ChicaLean
What am I suppose to do next week without your journal to brighten up day. Enjoy your vacation, the rest of us will continue on while you're away :) 
15 Aug 14 by member: grand89
You too! You'll be gone before I get back! OMG I would LOVE to be BatWoman!!! Could you imagine?? Haha, that made my day Chica! 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
I'll see what I can do to entertain you some time, Grand :) 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
PS your comment rhymed :) hehe 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
I'm leaving a little later than planned. 8/28 is my travel date. When do you return? Yes, being Batwoman would rule! 
15 Aug 14 by member: ChicaLean
I'm back the 24th so I can wish you farewell again! You can be my fierce sidekick if you'd like! We can take over the world! Muwahahahahaha! hehe 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
In all my backcountry experience...the only bears I've ever encountered are what we lovingly refer to as "micro-bears" (aka chipmunks). Those little guys are the ones that will really attack your food stores :-) I think Batwoman would be way cooler than Chimpmunkchica (no play on your sign-in ChicaLean intended). 
15 Aug 14 by member: mgrill
Mgrill, you should join our SuperWoman group too! This is gonna be awesome! LOL...it's funny that you mention chipmunks, there were 2 somehow in our garage the other day and I literally jumped up onto the boat trailer like a total girl...scared me, I didn't know what they were at first! But then, of course, I wanted to catch them and make them pets hehe 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
Bats?? How strange! My weight also yo-yo's all week long. At this point in my weight loss, I expect fluctuations. That's why I've restricted my official weigh-ins to once a week. I've seen my weight jump as much as 4-5 pounds in a single day! The human body is so confusing and complex! We will miss you while you're away! I did think of you when I went to the grocery store this week and saw my first CAN of bean sprouts! I giggled to myself and shook my head. Also, when I used to live in rural Alaska, I would sing while I ran or wear a bell to keep the bears, moose, caribou, and dall sheep, at a distance. If they can hear you coming, they'll usually stay out of your way. (Carrying pepper spray doesn't hurt either.) Have fun and be safe! :)  
15 Aug 14 by member: Sweeet2th
Thanks Sweets!!!! Good idea, I could belt out some tunes as I go, that'd scare anything! :) Bean Sprouts...I went grocery shopping the other day and say fresh ones, and even shook my own head lol 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
SAW* 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
Oh my word...you really are bored today, aren't you? Someone let this girl leave work early! 
15 Aug 14 by member: mgrill
YES PLEASE!!!! 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
I was going to call you Batwoman, I was beaten to the punch. :( Hope you have a great vacation free of bats and bears. Especially bears! 
15 Aug 14 by member: jmb3450
Strangest thing I've ever heard of...bats? Creepy!...Like something out of a horror movie...Dracula's family was hungry! I will miss your posts while you're out on vacation! I hope you have an amazing one! Reading Sweet2th's comment sent my mind to Parent Trap with the girlfriend walking through the woods pounding her sticks together:)! 
15 Aug 14 by member: newkim
Haha, I'm a little nervous :) Thanks everybody though, I'm sure I'll have a wonderful time!! 
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
Last night sitting on the deck there were several bats flying around overhead. It's was unseasonably cool and is again today, I wonder if that's got anything to do with it, although I've seen bats at dusk before. They chase the bugs, pretty interesting to watch them zoom and dart around. 
15 Aug 14 by member: jmb3450

     
 

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