If blogging makes one lose weight, I would have been slim by now. But it doesn't.

 

I just read earlier today that female abdominal fat is caused primarily of three factors: pre-menopause, metabolism, and stress.

 

I'm not premenopausal and neither do I think I have a metabolic problem. I didn't think I was stressed until I read the symptoms listed.

 

Prior to that info, I enrolled in three non-credit courses in the the adult continuing education offered by our school district. One night a week, I go dancing; I might as well learn a social skill while exercising. Digital photography was also offered. I've been waiting for the opportunity for a while. The last one is tai chi, which I heard, helps one to relax. I registered tonight.

 

How stressed am I? Is $5 a big deal?

 

Aside from the course fee, there was a $5 material fee. I was ready to give my five bucks but I registered for my sister-in-law as well and I was informed that payment ought to be per head. The material fee is just a course outline to guide us when we want to practise on our own time. I've enrolled in the course three years ago, that's how I know.

 

I argued that we are within one household. My sister-in-law and I were allowed to share, but I perceive, reluctantly.

 

I was thinking $5 is no big deal considering my husband and I collectively spent more than a hundred in five different courses. I was looking forward to these classes weeks ago but after that incident, I lost my enthusiasm.

 

I felt butterflies in my stomach when my husband and I couldn't find the other campus Monday night. We've been lost before but he bought an expensive toy for that, yet he refuses to use the GPS for short drives.

 

Tonight, it was the parking spot.

 

The classes will start next week. I've passed the hurdles this week. If I don't lose weight, at least, my routine goes beyond the office and the chores at home for the next 10 weeks. I am camera neophyte, no expectations but looking forward to surprises on that one.

 

Actually, writing relieves the stress. If only every post makes one drop a pound...