The price of our upcoming trip to the US is pretty steep. I can't imagine making such a trip every year. I'm mostly doing so because of my dad's big birthday. The trip was my idea, but I had a much simpler and shorter trip in mind. My husband inevitably inflates it all. He does the same thing going to a grocery store. I used to try to shop without him, when I could, but he would often manage to tag along. He'd even go so far as to get his own cart.

I have decided to get really serious about dropping some pounds before my visit to the US. My husband's nephew shared some photos he took of us and boy did I look different (in a concerning way) than I thought. I tend to see myself in the mirror with overly generous eyes. When I see the photos, reality reigns more. I also plan to quit a particular blouse that doesn't do me any favors, in that respect.

I did a good amount of housework today, and some laundry. Tonight is my usual Thursday online Czech class. After tonight, I only have three more classes to go to finish the first section. I'll likely not sign up for the next, either for a while or possibly ever, depending on decisions we make in the near future.