(The paperwhite bulbs are back in bloom and smell heavenly).

Sam and I celebrated my new weight loss total of 9.8 lbs., by over indulging in good food and drink yesterday. For breakfast we split a breakfast burrito at Nick’s Deli.

We later stopped in the local pub for a beer while we submitted our football pool picks, (my brother won the pool last week, and 250 dollars), did a bunch of Christmas shopping, then went to the place on the Harbor with outdoor seating, so dogs are welcome. Lots of boats were decorated with lights for the holiday parade. There we enjoyed a glass of pinot grigio, a steamed artichoke and some chicken potstickers. No one gave us a second glance since there was a male Scotty named Sam who was actually sitting in a chair at the table with his people, wearing a paper napkin around his neck, and patiently waiting for bites of a hamburger patty.

So, after that day of feasting, today we got up early and walked 4 miles along the coast. Here, Miss Noodles leads the charge.

Today, was more holiday shopping, and and I bought my tree, though it's not getting decorated today.

My present to myself arrived this weekend - a Bose docking station for my iPhone/iPod - that didn't cost me a dime! (I used my American Express Rewards Points). The sound is truly amazing!

Work will be hectic this week, but my house smells like Christmas, and I can listen to good music, so I got that going for me!

How as your weekend?