You can expect to see me report a large gain next week.  That’s my prediction anyway.  I’m hopeful (I do have 20 of my flex points left), but things never seem to work out that well when I go out of town.  In the past, I’ve used it as an excuse to get WAY off plan.  I’m going to try my best this weekend, but who knows what’ll I’ll end up doing!

I’m going to Nebraska with my parents to see some relatives I haven’t seen in a really long time.  To tell you how small the town is that we’re going to, we’re actually meeting my aunt and uncle in another city for lunch and then to go to the movies.  We’re going to Famous Dave’s.  It’s their anniversary.  They get to pick.  But come on!  Not very point-friendly.  I did just check and their menu items are actually in my WW online tracker, so I will at least be able to estimate my meal there.  Thank God!  It will give me an idea of what I should order.  I can’t recommend the WW online tools highly enough.

I have a nervous stomach.  I always have.  When I get nervous, my stomach rebels and it’s not pleasant.  Since I haven’t seen my aunt and uncle in a few years, it’s safe to say that I’m going to be nervous.  The car ride (about four hours) isn’t going to help matters, because I always have stomach issues on road trips.  So I’m nervous about seeing the relatives, have to ride in a car for four hours, and then have to eat barbecue.  Lord help me.

On Sunday, we’re meeting my first cousins on my dad’s side.  I’m excited and nervous all at once.  I haven’t seen them in at least 10 years, probably more like 16 years.  My brother and I always had fond memories of them.  They’re a bit older than we are, but they were always so nice to us.  I remember them taking us to the park once when we were visiting my grandparents.  For this reunion, we’ll be having lovely greasy pizza.

Wish me luck!