.+*Weekly Chat Dec 14-Dec 20*+.
 

Morning ladies!

I have a million and one things to do this week. It's getting closer and closer to Christmas, and I still have 4 presents to finish knitting (and wrapping) and this week is the final week of my course block, so I have a final project to finish up and an exam to take and papers to finish, I need to pack for my ski trip and find all of our ski stuff for my brothers because apparently they're incompetent teenagers, and I have to go food shopping for the trip! Ahhhh!

At least today I'm down on the scale. Which is cool because it's the first time in weeks that Sunday dinner has not given me water retention from how much sodium my step dad packs into his cooking.

I am way up on the scale but that's a pretty normal monday for me. I got my xmas tree up yesterday; it's a 7-footer and I'm having a party on Thursday to have some friends come help decorate it. Handbell concert tonight, and my bf comes home from Peru today!!

Good Morning!

I've been bad all weekend... well, all week really. I ate whatever I wanted to because I had that "well, I'm starting a new life style change so I'm gonna have whatever I want to because I'm only going to get it sporadically later." Horrible train of thought but it happened....

So anyway I had the GENIUS idea of making cookies for people at work. As you know I work in a middle school and people always gift each other and I always feel awkward because I don't get other people in the office things. There's just too many people. So I decided I was going to bake chocolate choc. chip sugar cookies. 8 batches worth.... which yields about 4.5 dozen per batch.

I never want to see another freakin cookie in my life. And I still have 4 batches left to BAKE. I spent a lot of time doing that Saturday, Sunday was my mom's bday/parents bday lunch (Dad's bday is today). Then I had to go over to my BFFs house and make pasta salad because office staff was in charge of providing food for the staff meeting today.

So I didn't exercise (sorry Stella -- back on track this week!!!).... I ate like crap. AND.... I didn't PLAN out for my week to start South Beach today (I know... more excuses). So today I'm going to do some meal planning at work.

Also this morning has been chock full of crazies. Anyone else have a case of the Mondays?

Hope everyone is well. Let's kick some booty and take names this week!

Forest - I saw this thing on TV the other week and this family has a tradition of having their friends come to help decorate their tree. Each friend brings an ornament over. I thought that was pretty cool. I don't know if they give them back or if they keep them, but it was a cool idea.

How excited are you that the BF comes home today?!?!?!?!?

Oh my gosh - I totally zoned out about the date and didn't realize that Christmas is only 11 freaking days away. For some reason, I had it in my mind that it was still the beginning of December... I go home to MI for a week in 9 days and I still haven't arranged for someone to take care of the kittens or even started to think about getting Christmas presents for people!

I even went to the mall this weekend to try on some new clothes and see what sizes I could fit it, and at first, I didn't realize why it seemed like half of the city was there...

What the heck is wrong with me?!

Feral - Its okay. I'm considering re-starting Week 2 just because I wasn't happy with my breathing. I'll think on this and get back to you tonight.

So I skipped this girl's party on Saturday night and now she's being a huge b*tch. I'm kind of like, really? This is the level of maturity we're at? It was kind of wrong of me not to go, but I didn't feel like it and I stare at these people all day at work, and I really didn't feel well, but whatev.

I'm going to weigh tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I kept within calories yesterday, but I didn't count. I'm going to work out tonight, probably with the Wii Fit, then I'll weigh tomorrow. My big problem with the weekend is I don't drink enough water.

Smisen - LOL!!!! Talk about being in your own world!!! You can't pay me to go to the mall this time of the year. Although I am lucky because working for the school system I get 2 FULL weeks off this year. Any shopping I do have to finish up can be done during the day when most people are working.

Stella - Let me know. Even if you move on to week 3 it doesn't really matter. The holidays are so hectic. Arrrrghhhh! Out of curiosity why was it wrong for you not to go to the coworkers party? If you didn't feel like doing you didn't feel like going. I always tell myself I'd rather not go and be a party pooper vs. staying at home if I don't feel like it. Don't let her bully you!

I'm so thankful I dont' work retail anymore!!!

Hello Everyone!,
I thought this would be a good place to introduce myself to all of you amazing ladies. I have been lerking around for a while following your successes and challenges while I sat on my *** and ate crap. Its finally time for me to lose what I need to in order for me to feel great about myself. I am currently a time stressed college student, and am finally ready to take this journey. I look forward to supporting everyone as you all reach your goals.

Pumpkin - Welcome! We're here to help you!

Stella - I'm with Feral, if you didn't want to go you didn't have to.

I just spent the better part of the morning helping my aunt figure out Facebook arg! I need to finish my paper :C I just popped in to say that since the sun finally popped out today I took my progress picture for my progress thread :) I didn't think there would be a change, but once I put it in with the progress collage I saw some changes! Yay :D

Welcome Pumpkin! Don't worry, there are a bunch of us with the crazy college schedule!

Keep checking in here. These girls are the best!!!! :)

Feral- I am soooo stoked he's on his way, and hopefully he'll even be here in time for my handbell concert tonight. (In honor of my concert, and because muppets never get old, this awesome video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysIzP...layer_embedded). I also ate like crap this weekend, but it's ok bc my bf thinks I'm too skinny anyway :)

Pumpkin- Welcome!

Mary- I'm going to go check out those pics now :)

Stella- Yeah, you should not have to feel bad about missing a party bc you weren't feeling well.

Smisen- the holiday snuck up on me too, and I still have some major shopping to do. I am going to have to go to the mall the night of Tues the 22nd, just bc that's the only time I have, and it is going to suck.

Platform You are so ambitious knitting your Christmas presents! Go you! I am working on a top (so pretty) right now ... my fiance said, "Why are you knitting a short-sleeve top you'll freeze!" My response, "By the time I get it done it will be warm ..." lol

Forestroad I hate it when the fiance is out of town ... I know you must be excited! :)

Pumpkin Welcome :)

Wow, this is already a crazy week! My step-dad and step brother are moving out. That means my mom, my sister and I need to clean this place up, try to rent it out, and find a new place to live. And fast, we can't afford the mortage here. Thank god my mom's not upset about it though, which is good, she's more like "screw him, i dont care if he leaves." But, we still are going to have so much to do this next month or two.

Also, christmas is so soon! I'm completely broke, so for my mom, dad, and grandma's presents, I'm making them scrapbooks :) Cheap and a good way to fill my time since I don't have a job and only have class 2 nights a week! I guess I'm going to have to beg for money just to get my sister something though...

Forest - Muppets!! And lol you are too funny, I HOPE my abs are rockin' by the time I get to goal!

Ash - LOL!! I'm just making some small stuff like hats and neck cowls. The only "big" thing I did was a cropped vest with a cool cable for my 12 year old cousin. I just have 2 hats (with stranded color work ARGH!!) and 2 cowls to finish. What kind of top are you working on?

Iwannalose - Sorry to hear that the home situation isn't going well :C My family's almost come to that point several times as well. My stepfamily is crazy. I hope things get better!

UGH...

Feral I have also eaten soooooooo bad... and I just ate a donut and pizza... I'm not sure what is up with me but whatever it is it isnt good... and i saw your cookie pictures on facebook and I was super jealous :)

My christmas shopping is over... however I have spent the past three days shopping for myself :) haha

Forest I know you are sooo excited he is finally home