Went to the doc today. Wants me off work another week. I have to go into disability pay now at only 60% of my salary . But, hey, it's something at least. Feeling better, little more energy but still very congested and wheezy. While off, I think I'll try to get into some things around that house that I've been putting off, i.e....my closet, some junk drawers...gawd, if anyone every opened my vanity in my bathroom, they would be clobbered by a ton of stuff falling out.
Tomorrow is supposed to be a snowy, icy, crappy day. Hey Francie....here's your snow. Where's Francie anyway???
Asia, Sue & Mindee-hope you all feel better soon.
Sassy-Good luck on the moving and congratulations!!
Susan--OMG 139!!!! You go girl!!
Hugs to everyone else, Cristina, Jules, Kathy, Katy.... I've had a long day, pretty pooped right now. Heading for a hot shower and then settle down to watch 24 tonight. Have a wonderful evening ladies!!
I uploaded the pictures on facebook/myspace of my new color, and I changed my avatar to show it. I am not sure how well you will be able to see it on the avatar, but I put it on there!
SuzieQ~ Great job on hitting 139!!!!!
Tammy~ I hope you start to feel better soon!
I am off to get some things together in regards to some houses that we are interested in. this should be fun, wish me luck!
ok, this picture is way too big but I was just sharing it because I feel I am close to being done w/ trying to lose weight(and some of you ladies might not have myspace). Pic was taken at 145 in late Nov.
I hate the glasses and the constipated look. lol I am joking, I am my own worse enemy. *sigh
anyway, I have to get ready for work, we'll try and be back in a bit for indy's.
I did watch the Bachelor!! Thank goodness Lauren went home, she was annoyiong. Can't believe she was a teacher.
Great picture, Susan! You look fabulous dahling I'm so proud of you for getting to your goal..I'm still plugging away, but I know I will get there someday.
I agree with you on the Bachelor...Lauren was way too pushy. If you're going to boss a guy around, do it right for Pete's sake...at least put your hand on his crotch (jk) Stephanie grossed me out big time... blow your nose, pick it, then go in for a kiss? eww. Then she said she was going to go home and french kiss her puppy... she's probably never going to kiss another man again for the rest of her life. Right now I like Melissa, Jillian and Stephanie.
Mindee - your new hair color looks very pretty. Good luck with the house hunting.
Francie - so glad you finally got snow...and that you didn't get it last week. whew. Hubby was cold enough in D.C. as it was. You still celebrating that anniversary good
Tammy - sorry you have to go on medical, but as you say, it's better than nothing. I'm glad you are feeling better, you've had a rough time. I'm a 24 fan, too, only I watch it on Hulu on Tues or Wed. I can't watch Bachelor online because ABC's player is really bad. I was disappointed in the last few seasons, but this season is perking up and I'm enjoying more than I have in a long while.
Cristina- did your day improve? I hope so...I was dragging a bit yesterday as well, but am feeling better today.
Sassy - Congrats on the house! Houses may be more work, but they are so worth it (imho)
Hi to Jules, Asia, Sue, and Kathy and anyone else reading this.
I blogged a "25 things about me" meme on my blog...there's political reference on it, so I won't cut and paste it here, but if you feel up to it, head on over and read it and let me know what you think in the comments. If you are on Facebook its over there, too, on my profile. In fact, it seems to be ALL OVER Facebook. I now know more than I ever wanted to about some of my friends, lol!
I weighed in this morning at 173...seems to be bouncing around and I don't know why ...my carbs and cals have been really good. I'm just going to really watch it...trying to stick to the first phase of South Beach to try to get the sugar cravings out of my system. Basically it means no fruit or bread for two weeks. It's not so bad as long as I keep LOTS of veggies around.
Just got back from pilates, and yep, it's snowing again. This is Oregon, people, not Minnesota for crying out loud! I rather like the snow, but people here do not know how to drive in it at all. Their brains just switch off or something. However, the family all got off to their respective schools safely, and I am home with no errands to run, so I am not going to complain.
doing my daily pop in....Tommy has lodge tonight, so it will be me and the kids for dinner. not sure what we are going to have, but I am sure that I will figure out something!
Francie~ That is so exciting that it is finally snowing for you!!!!
SuzieQ~ You look great!!! I love taken outdoor pictures, I think they turn out a lot better then indoor ones.
Katy~ I will head over and read your blog here in a second. thanks for the nice comments on the color and the good luck on the house hunting. I have some more research to do tonight after the kids go to bed.
Katy - I think you meant to say Shannon w/ the nose blowing and the dog kissing?
I like Stephanie too but seeing her and Jason kiss was grossing me out for some reason. It is like he was kissing his mother. I felt the same way with Deanna and Jesse kissing. I think the show just doesn't show enough of Stephanie and her fun side. She is all class though!
I liked Megan, sorry to see her go.
Melissa seems nice too but her talk of maybe falling in love w/ Jason(already!) is a little wacky. lol
It was a fun show to watch and Gab was asleep at 7:42pm! Close call.lol
I didn't notice the dusting of snow til Gab and I got to Astoria. I noticed the gravel on the road and was wondering what THAT was for when Gab started singing "it's snowing,it's snowing"...and I looked up the hills of Astoria and sure enough, it had snowed! lol Argh, tired of it all.
anyway, I will try and get over to read the blog!! also was going to say it has taken me 2 years to lose the 67 pounds, it wasn't the fastest record but you're right......just keep plugging along and it will come off.....*rah,*rah... It's a good day to just stay inside, hope you do something relaxing!!
Tammy - sorry about the 60% pay from disability, good news though it will only be for a week. Hope you are able to get back to work after that time. Did you get some rest last night? Hope so.
Mindee- argh. I can't tell the color in the picture, sorry. I'll have to take time and look at the other pictures on myspace.Good luck on searching for houses.
Francie - Enjoy the snow!
to everyone!
I work today and have tomorrow off, thank goodness. I am already getting burned out. lmbo.
Actually I think it is going into Portland every other weekend that is burning me out. It would be nice to just stay home one weekend and rest. *wah.....sheesh, I sound like an old person!!!
I finished See Me Naked and picked up The Reader, so will start that tonight. Salad is made and off to work I go.
Mindee- awww, you snuck in! Let me know what is for dinner! I think I will just make Gab a grill cheese w/ tomato soup.
Ya, I like outdoor pictures too!
Wow Susan, you look so skinny . How tall are you. I was exactly your same weight this morning but I'm a shorty at barely 5'1 1/4". So, of course, I still look a little chubby. You look beautiful!!
Yup Francie, we got our snow. But I'm bummed. Lauren (dd) and I were supposed to go over to Easton (across the Bay) to a bridal show this evening and it's been canceled. Even though the weather on the eastern shore was supposed to have been milder, they are calling for ice tonight. Would have made the trip back tonight a little tough.
Mindeee--I like your hair a little lighter. It brightens up your face. Good luck on the house hunting.
Hugs to everyone else . Since I'm staying home tonight, just heating up some leftover chili for dinner, staying warm and watching Biggest Loser tonight. Finally feeling much much better!!
Honest to goodness I HATE neighbors!!! The kids are watching Cars and since the movie is a little bit loud in some parts, Tommy's subwoofer kicks in. I have the loudness on it because at 54 (the volume level....which ISN'T loud at all) it isn't loud enough for them. In fact, as I type this, they are sitting close to the tv just so that they can hear it! Well, the dipstick next door keeps banging on the wall when it gets to the loud parts! (I have turned off the loudness for now, BUT since it isn't 10pm (which is the rule) I am thinking about turning it back on again!)
As for dinner, I made a homemade cheese pizza for the kids, and I made myself one with cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms! YUMMY!!!! I was going to make it for Tommy's birthday tomorrow, but he complained that he was going to have pizza tomorrow, then on Thursday and then again on Saturday. So, he is on his own for dinner tomorrow!
SuzieQ~ a grilled cheese actually sounds good! I might have one for lunch tomorrow! thanks for the good luck! When we do get out of here, it won't be fast enough for sure! I am trying to drag it out until after Brandon gets his testing done to see about his placement for next year. Although I hate to take him out of school before the end of the year!
Tammy~ Thanks for the nice comments about my hair! I wasn't really sure about the switch in color, but I knew that it was time for a change! thanks for the good luck on the house hunting!
I have been reading but not posting. I lost a big one--my computer is acting weird again.
Congrats on 139 SusieQ!!! I love the hair color Mindee--I think mine has been that shade before. Tammy--sorry you haven't been feeling well--I am finally feeling better physically except for a headache most every day. Katy--your blog is neat--I LOVE the socks!! Francie--it's finally SNOWING!!! Cristina--thanks for the card--you are the best of us for that--I'd like to be better, Sue-I think I saw that your Mom was better and you were worse--hope you are ok, Kathy--where are you--are you snowed in in Canada?? Do we have to come with shovels??Asia--hey there girly!! Sassy--how's the house hunting going? I hope I didn't miss anyone...
work has been sucky lately..but at least I have a job--Teri's boss fired her for a lame reason (I think it was retaliation for going to transfer), she's going to move in with the new boyfriend she's known for a while--since she and Ry have to move--Ry is moving back to Martinsburg-about 10 minutes away from us--he has started looking for a job here--Teri is back working as a waitress in a nightclub--she hates it. Mom goes to the specialist on Thursday and is getting a biopsy Feb 4--the knot is getting bigger and blotchy and starting to hurt more.
well..I am going to hang out with hubby and Dominic!!
Our internet has been out for 4 days now. I was able to get on for 2 minutes yesterday, so I thought the problem was fixed. I am not going to do a big post, because I do not know if this will work. Miss you all, hope this works.
it worked good to see you here Kathy. I hope it is fixed for you now...I'm such and internet junkie, I would definitely panic a little if it went out...and head up to the library for my "hour"
Mindee - oh what a drag...sending you some more "happy house hunting" vibes...
:bighugs: to everyone else ..I am up early today...my busy day! I think I'll skip the water aerobics and try to get a walk in and/or Wii fit. Scale was back down to 171 this morning, so I feel more in control now. I tend to fluctuate anyway, so you'd think I'd be used to it, but it still stresses me out a little. Onward!
I volunteered to round up volunteers for my son's school's multicultural celebration- ahhh what was I thinking? Well, I will be busy, but it will be a good way to get to know other parents at his school. Seems like its harder to do that when the kids get older. So today, I need to send out lots of emails...Leigh also has tap class and it's my knit night. Whew! Hope everyone has a great day!
. But, hey, it's something at least. Feeling better, little more energy but still very congested and wheezy. While off, I think I'll try to get into some things around that house that I've been putting off, i.e....my closet, some junk drawers...gawd, if anyone every opened my vanity in my bathroom, they would be clobbered by a ton of stuff falling out.
Cristina, Jules, Kathy, Katy.... I've had a long day, pretty pooped right now. Heading for a hot shower and then settle down to watch 24 tonight. Have a wonderful evening ladies!!
I'm so proud of you for getting to your goal..I'm still plugging away, but I know I will get there someday.
good 
to everyone!
good to see you here Kathy. I hope it is fixed for you now...I'm such and internet junkie, I would definitely panic a little if it went out...and head up to the library for my "hour" 