Hi Ladies:
How is everyone? I sure have missed you all! Don't know what has gotten into me. I have read all your posts, but just don't feel like posting. Guess that I am in a funk. Now, when I saw my old buddy Mrs. Julie posted......then I said.........well, now I just have to get on this band wagon! Missed you Jules!!! Glad to see you back. (((JULIE))) I quit smoking in January too Julie. On the lst of January as a matter of fact. My last cigarette was at 8:30 a.m. on that day. I tell you, I know exactly how you feel. Cravings are better, but they are still there. And yes, I sure did gain weight too. 25 pounds to be exact. And guess what? I don't care!!!! LOL Seriously though, I rather be heavier than smoking. I can breathe better now. When Rick died, that is all I did was smoke and smoke and smoke. But, it is so good to see you back Julie. I agree with Sharon, it would be great that if we all could catch up on the ICQ again. CJ, Sandi, Gail, Jules, Judy, Sharon....we had fun. Just trying to stay on the darn thing without getting booted off!
JUDY - I hope that you and Cal are doing well. Thanks for taking out sometime and writing me an e-mail. I pray for you and your family. We all love you Judy. (((((JUDY)))))
JO - Glad that you had a good trip. You are doing so well in the weight loss department. You go girl! I am so very proud of you.
SANDI - Can't believe that you started a new thread! Way to go. And what is those foot prints that I see on your post? LOL How in the world did you do that? Everyone, Sandi and her husband Spence are coming to Detroit to see me and the girls next weekend. Can't wait to see you and Spence again Sandi. Love you!
GAIL - I am planning a trip to see my niece Mary in Olympia. Can't seem to find the right price on an airline ticket yet, but as soon as I get one I am going to Seattle! I heard that it's nice over there! I was hoping that maybe you and I could hook up. I would love to meet you! It would be nice. Mary tells me that it is so beautiful over there in Washington.
CJ - Loved the picture of your new house! It really looks so wonderful!
I haven't been on the Thin Group for such a long time, everything looks so different. Have to get back into the swing of things. I really would love to get some of this weight off that I did gain. I have been working alot. Double shifts, 16 hour days, or 12 hour shifts. Very exhausting. I guess that I am drowning my sorrows so to speak. The girls have their busy lives, and don't feel like coming home alone. I guess that I have to start something new. But it is very difficult for me. I just so use to Rick. Just hanging around with Rick. The man of my life of 21 years just vanished. It is a hard adjustment. Girls, I am going back to school. In fact, I just registered at the local community college for computer classes I am starting in the fall. I am burnt out as a nurse. I have to force myself upon the dreadful job. I am really looking forward to going back to school. I am looking into becoming what is called a Network Specialist. Working with computers. The pay is great. In fact, more than I make shoveling, you know what, cleaning up throw up, taking abuse from patients and their families. The nursing shortage is big time now. Don't receive any respect from doctors or families. Like the hospital is a hotel. But whatever......never too old to go back to school. Something to look forward too. In fact, I have three days off and I am enjoying it. After I am typing this, I am going to rent a machine to clean my carpet. LOL Now that is really exciting eh?? I love you all!
SHARON - I miss you girlfriend. Thanks for your e-mail. I love your e-mails!
You are doing so well too on the weight loss Sharon. I am so proud of you! I owe you an e-mail. I will answer you soon! Love you Sharon!
Well......I will try to check in more. I need some pushing girls to loose some weight! Bug me!!!!!!!!!! At least I would like to loose 1/2 of what I gained. I feel it in my stomach!
UGH!!!!
I Love you all. Hello to everyone that I missed! Sam, Trish, Ginabob, May Kay, Zoe, Carolyn, everyone.....
Love, Chrissy
P.S. I hope that this goes through.....spent alot of time doing this!!!