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Valerie - I think you should put a pic of YOU in your avatar! Join the club....
Garnet - I'm an avid fan of the Zombie, so YEAH! And it would have been killer to get to see him live. And especially alongside Lacuna Coil! Love them so much! Congrats on choosing a salad at a FAST FOOD RESTAURANT! I had a similar experience, and it feels damn good! Keep it up! Good to hear that your Mom hasn't had to battle the cancer again! That's fantastic. It's so devastating.
Julee - So glad to hear all went well! Good luck with the rest of the show!!!
NuthinFancy - Hello and Glad you decided to come out of "lurk mode", and join us!!! Hope to get to know you better in the coming weeks! Looks like you've gotten a good start on your journey already.
Ammi - When are you planning on going to the doctor?
Sharon - Frankly, I don't know if I have any more ROOM for clothes! LOL!!! I'll have to see...
Jill - Wooo! Enjoy your LAST day at work!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHERINE!!!!!!
Crock - Good luck on finishing that movie!! I'll bet it'll be a HIT!
Nancy - I hear ya about being glad it's a Friday. I'm ready for the weekend so much, even if it means I have to work. Yeah, I hope to meet my goal tonight! I was lazy over Spring Break, so I was wondering if I'd make it or not!
Christine - Ooooh! I love shopping up in Grand Rapids. Have you ever been to the Frederick Meijer Gardens in G.R.? My mom and I went there last April, and it SNOWED! UGH! But we walked through the butterfly room, and it was all so beautiful!
Maria - Congrats on your loss! Especially since you are feeling so crummy!
Amy - Nothing like a good song to lift you out of a mood. I could surely use that right about now! Ugh, sorry you had to bust a$$ to get to work, when you didn't even have to!
Lilion - Haha, that was GREAT! Printed that one out!
I'm in a VERY foul mood right now...don't wanna complain, so I'm not going to get into it...but I'm definately NOT a happy camper!
I really wish I had friends. Man, I hate being stuck at home on a Friday night.
Well, ladies, I tried on my size 20's for the concert next week...they aren't tight, but they aren't loose. They are comfortable to wear, and I still have a week. I'm going to bust my butt tonight, and the rest of the week, and maybe I can lose a few pounds before then...it would make me really happy to break this plateau I seem to be at, and hit the 2's finally! Alright, off to dance & kickbox!
I got in 55 minutes of exercise today and boy am I some kind of funky. I'll hit the showers in a sec. My goal for the rest of the month is to exercise all of the days I'm supposed to. Normally Sunday is my rest day but I have lots to do tomorrow so I'll make Saturday my rest day instead. So my goal is to exercise Sunday through Friday and finish the month off with a bang.
Amy- we have a absent policy that if you are off 15 absents you can get fired. And I get to keep track of everyones hours and absents. Lucky me.
We also have a crummy union I don't belong to it because I work in the office. But everyone complains about it.
We have to remember why unions came about, the bad working conditions , low pay and other stuff. So unions have there place in our history but now things have really changed, Im not pro union. But things have to move forward I know the union members I work with would really like to see it go but no one is willing to do anything about it.
good luck with everyones weight loss this weekend I know this is my hardest time of the week.
This was posted on board #865, and wanted to make sure everyone saw Sherry's post.
Catherine - Have a happy birthday You said you had your gift from your hubby, but you didn't mention what it was. Is it a secret
Sharon - I hope you got the bathroom and the rest of the house ship shape in time for your parents arrival.
Don't forget when you send those jeans, just put a cover note with them and send them as small packet rate. It's much cheaper.
Jill - you're not that excited finishing that job then Seriously I am glad that you are happy to be finishing there and starting the new job. I hope you will be really happy there and that you also enjoy not having the 'reason' for not being 100% OP.
You have a wondeful way with with words and all I want to say is Ditto about Catherine.
Tracey - I would love to hear you talk, the New York accent is one that I LOVE!
I have a friend who lives in Manhatten, in an appt building, she is moving to Colorado in April and is looking forward to the open spaces.
Nancy - I love to read your posts they are always so colourful and interesting. Thank you, I hope that the doctors can give me an idea about why my weight loss has gone so hay wire. I worried that the doctor would think I am looking for an excuse for being fat. I'm not. I know why I am fat, I just don't know why my efforts to do something about it aren't working.
Sounds like a good idea that you do something to treat yourself while your BF is busy on the weekend. Have you decided yet what you will do?
Crock - that is great that you are nearly done with that family movie, you have put a lot of hard work into it.
I know what you mean about feeling more full when you eat oatmeal, I tend to eat them myself instead of something like cornflakes because they do keep me fuller for longer.
Brenda - did you make the invitations for your SIL's wedding, or did you spend ages actually writing them? Either way I am sure she appreciates your help.
Christine - I am so sorry to hear that you are feeling so unwell, and that you dislocated your knee. Life sometimes seems to never get easier does it. I hope you will be feeling better soon. Take it easy this weekend, get lots of sleep and hopefully by Monday you will be able to run your errands then.
Maria Lucia - I like to knit when I am dieting because it takes my mind off food. BUT right now I spend so much time sleeping or on here that I don't have time for it. I have been in the middle of knitting Daren a jumper for the last 2 winters lol.
Good luck on the possible 2 lbs lost, I hope when you do get to officially WI that you will see that loss and some!
Valerie - that's cute how you take both doggies with you on the road, it's much better than missing them by leaving them behind with neighbours or in a kennel or something. Are you happy being on the road so often, is it something you hope to do for a long time to come, or would you like to be able to stay home more often?
Yep, I hope the doctors will sort something out for me soon. My biggest worry is that they will find nothing wrong, I don't know what I am doing so wrong that I am not losing weight this time around. If I don't know, and if it's not my thyroid or my meds or whatever, what do I do??? I go for the blood tests on Monday, so 10 days from then I will finally have my answers (hopefully).
Amy - lol glad you like some of my terminology, I hope you remember to use 'blow it' when the situation arises lol. I am actually a mixed bag of sayings because I was brought up in Australia but have lived in the UK now for 19 years so I have some sayings from here too. All I need now is to spend some time in the US to get some sayings and mannerisims from there
If I ever have opportunity to start my own business and employed people to post here for me, you are so right about the bonus fees for using smilies being high for both you and Sharon Mind you, have you ever seen one of Shadie's posts, now there are some colourful smiley filled posts!!
I am really sorry to hear that you are feeling so unwell still. That really really SUCKS that you forced yourself to go into work, and that you had to go home making it seem like you have had two absences from work. No wonder you are so frustrated. You would have been so much better off not forcing yourself to go in, plus it would have only counted as one absence from work. It's a shame that there was no way your boss could work it so it wasn't noted that you went to work. Though I guess if you had to go to work at least you deserved to get paid for it. I hope you will have a restful weekend and will be feeling much better on Monday.
Sherry - oooh that must be a thankless job, being the one in charge of tracking the amount of absences an employee takes. It's rough that if they have 15 absences they will get fired. Does one Absence count as one day, or one period of time. Over here I think companies must be so much better because you can be off work for as long as you have a sick note from a doctor and at the end of your sickness you start back at work. A friend of a friend was off for 18 months (she had a breakdown) and when she was up to working again she went back to her job and is still there now.
Kayley - I saw the doctor on Thursday and will have the blood work done at the hospital on Monday (if I can drag myself out of bed lol). After that it's 10 days before I have to see the doctor again for the results.
Hey, I know it's not the same as RLF but you have a whole heap of friends here. If you want to have a good moan coz you are in a foul mood, go for it. We are all here for you. Hope you feel happier by the time you are reading this!
Great news about those size 20 pants, I bet by the time you wear them for the concert they will feel that bit looser for you. I also hope that you shift some lbs soon and finally get to celebrate being in 2 town
OK well it's time for the Games again, so I am going to switch off this PC and pay attention to the TV. Take care all and bye for now
Ammi: For my 40th birthday I want my parents and my Aunts and Uncles on my Dad's side to come and be with me at my home. I would love it if we all went fishing or somehting outdoors like that. I love to fish. I am very close to my Dad's side of the family they are the world to me. My Dad is American Indian and so I love the stories that my Aunts, Uncles and My Dad tell about the olden days. MY Grandma passed away a couple of years ago at age 102 and she saw it all from no such thing as cars to cars and tv's etc. The kind of Indian we are were nomads that traveld and lived off the land. The stories they tell are wonderful. If they can just make it up here it would be nice. It isn't until June though.
Princesspuffypants: Have a blast on your trip!
JIllybean: Good luck on your new job
Teahoney: lol. OK I am a native CA. so, no car is almost unheard of. I don't know anything about New York but I think it is wonderful all the walking you are doing. I have never been in a cab or a bus except for a school bus!
Nancy: I hope you find something lovely to pamper yourself with this weekend when you have the time.
Christine: I sure hope you feel better soon.
MariaLucia: Congrats on your 20 pound loss
Val: Don't be afraid to hit any age. As long as you stay active, you stay young! My Dad is going to be 71 and I swear you couldn't tell by how he looks or acts! He rides his horses, works hard on the ranch, every October he rides his horses up into the mountains and hunts just like he has always done! Just stay active.
Amy: Thanks for the ww info. I know that lots of chickies here are on ww but I honestly haven't paid much attention because I didn't think it would be something I may do. Now, I am really considering it.
Kayley: I can see you wearing your pants and they are too big! You go girl.
My Dear, Dear Friend Catherine: You are such a blessing. You are so wonderful that words cannot express! I hope that you had the very best birthday ever! Happy 44th Birthday!
Everyone else: Blessings and have a great weekend
Dogpal
Ammi - Why do you think I'm always in here?!?! LOL...some place where I can whine or talk or whatever it is I wanna do. But I can't help but want to GET OUT, you know? I wanna go out, and have fun! I'm 19 years old, and I don't do anything! LOL. My friend Ashley is going out tonight, but alas, she's 21, and is going to the bar, and I wouldn't even be allowed to go in! I hope all goes well with your blood work, and that they figure out something!!!
Dogpal - Here's to hoping!!! You're getting close to that -30 mark! Woot!
I've worked out, taken a bubble bath, and I'm making dinner. In a little bit better mood, but still could be better. I think after dinner, I'm going to go and read in my room for a while, because I need to UNWIND.
Just a quick post because I need to get some dinner and watch Dr. Who at 9, but I had a kind of NSV today at the gym. I was out of my regular pants, so I wore these other ones I have that don't go all the way down to the ankles. Now I am fairly sensitive about my calves because of the amount they swell - to me they look quite distorted. So I was looking at them in the mirror, when all of a sudden I had a strange experience. I could actually see where my body should be - kind of the outline of my actual muscles underneath the fat. It really struck me because it has been so hard to imagine that. Part of my mind had come to believe that over the years my internals have become like the "I can't eat another mint" guy from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (his rib cage was the size of his outside dimentions). It was pretty cool.
The one thing I have decided so far about tomorrow is that I am going to sleep in! I have been kind of tired lately and can tell my body needs some rest time. After that, who knows! Hope everyone has a great night.
Nancy - Wow, that's great! You're doing so good going to the gym all the time! Over 1,000 minutes of exercise this month! That's really amazing! Hope you get your much deserved rest!
Well, I'm heading off to lay in bed, and read for a while. I think I'm going to try and sleep BEFORE midnight tonight. I wanna get up and get some good cardio in before work tomorrow. Hope you all have a good night!
Annie - sounds like a fabulous way to celebrate your 40th. It must be brilliant to have a family with such stories to tell. I have another online friend who has an Indian background, she loves finding out about her heritage too.
You said your special day isn't til June, well guess what? June isn't that far away, so you better get ready for the celebrations
Kayley - I was only talking to my hubby tonight at how weird it is that over there people can't drink til they are 21, yet here it is 18. Don't they have clubs over there that cater to the younger client. Here they have teenage night club nights where under 18 year olds can go, dance, but not drink. If they did something like that over there but for 18s to 20 it would be a good idea.
At 19 I hadn't long moved from Australia to the UK, I met my now ex, and at 21 I was married, at 23 I had Beth. I often wonder if I did the right thing settling down so young, but I had travelled, I wasn't into going out, and I thought my ex was god's gift to women and was amazed I had him LOL. Even when my marriage was going down the dunny I was still happy because I had Beth. Why I am going on about all that I don't know lol, I guess you got me thinking whether or not I regretted not living it up at your age. I don't, so phew.
Glad you are in a slightly better mood, what book are you going to read? I am in the process of reading Robbie Williams biography. I recently finished Sharon Osborne's biography and what an eye opener that was.
Nancy - that sounds like a pretty fantastic non scale victory, it's things like that which help keep the motivation strong.
Are you loving watching Dr Who, that first episode was actually lame compared to the rest of them, and there is a FANTASTIC finale to the series. People who used to tease others who admitted to being Dr Who fans are eating their words now, there is no stigma these days for loving the new series, and therefore liking the old ones is something of a cult status thing. Have you figured out yet what Bad Wolf is??
I hope you enjoy your lie in tomorrow. I think I will be having one despite planning to get up early to get some washing done. It's 3 am and I am still up watching the gymnastics
Ok is anybody watching American Idol still? Poor little Kevin went out tonight, or Wednesday over there. It wasn't a surprise really, but it was sad all the same. I still can't decide who I want to win. I like Chris, and Mandesa, but I also like a couple of the others. It's too difficult to chose. I DO hope that Pickler doesn't win, she is too much like Carrie Underwood. I think Bo Bice was robbed when she won, and I think if Pickler wins this year then whoever she beats will be robbed. Is she really as dim as she seems lol??? Oh and by the way, I am not ashamed to admit it, I think Barry Manilow is great I am not quite a fanilow, but I woudln't say no to going to see him in Vegas that's for sure
Well time to concentrate on the TV again. I doubt I will be back on here tonight, or this morning as the case may be. So take care all, and bye for now.
Ok is anybody watching American Idol still? Poor little Kevin went out tonight, or Wednesday over there. It wasn't a surprise really, but it was sad all the same. I still can't decide who I want to win. I like Chris, and Mandesa, but I also like a couple of the others. It's too difficult to chose. I DO hope that Pickler doesn't win, she is too much like Carrie Underwood. I think Bo Bice was robbed when she won, and I think if Pickler wins this year then whoever she beats will be robbed. Is she really as dim as she seems lol??? Oh and by the way, I am not ashamed to admit it, I think Barry Manilow is great I am not quite a fanilow, but I woudln't say no to going to see him in Vegas that's for sure
Good lord, I hope that dimwit (real or an act) Kellie DOES NOT win. I am enjoying Taylor, Katherine, Mandisa and Chris. Bucky has also grown on me a little, but for some reason, I can't get into the show this year like I did last season's competition. Of all the seasons, Season 4 was my favorite so far.
nancy - thanks for the smack, I deserved it. I try to be upbeat on the message boards but that one slipped out.
I dont mind my life so much most of the time. I have plenty to read and the internet and now the gym and my son lives next door with his wife so I get to see him. Giving up the food addiction is hard because it was so much a part of my life. No other sins left you see except gluttony. I have quartered myself off from the rest of my old sins. Trying to get somewhat of a normal look at things again.
Overall it is a good life, I have had much worse.
I hope you come up with something really great for your "me" time this weekend! do it up right!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHERINE!!
I want to be in that 2% too! I hope your BF's family gets a grip and stops their griping!
Lilion - thanks.
Christine - honey, I hope you feel better...seems like you have just had one thing after another.
MariaLucia - I have hobbies like you mentioned, I am just not "into" them at the moment. I have all the supplies I could ever need for most hobbies well not mosaic but the ones I do, I have covered. I just have not felt creative all year. I have just been totally overtaken with this health kick lifestyle change.
All I am interested in are exercise videos, exercise and diet books and the gym. Oh and food. If I could kick that last one i wouldnt need the other ones so much. ha ha ha
As it is I finally got a ride to the gym today and worked out for an hour but i weighed myself and I have lost another 5 pounds since my last weigh in, hurray!
So we go eat mexican food tonight. I did great on the meal, I had fish, but I also had two sopapillas with honey and walked down to the tollhouse shop to see what all it had and brought home 7 cookies. I got 2 for my brother and 1 for my mother (she is also dieting so I did not want to tempt her too much) and I have eaten one chocolate chip tollhouse with pecans...that leaves me with 3 more to go. (update - all the coookies are now gone, I ate them)
I dont know if I should eat them all right now which is what I want to do. or have one a day for three days. okay, who am I kidding, I will eat them all right now probably. Then I just have one really high calorie day and can go back on program after the last crumb....This is the first time I have blown it on sweets on this diet...usually it is peanut butter or cheese.
But I have lost 35 pounds since new years...as long as I dont find some of those pounds again tonight that is! I knew better than to go into that darn tollhouse store! Why do I do these things???
Yes, I am typing with my mouthfull. It is a sickness!
Valerie - dont be too proud of me, read above....
Amy - my son was going to go to the gym with me but he took sick and did not even get to go to school today. My dad took me. He did not go with mom and brother into town today so he was here and I got him to take me. I had a great one hour workout. All cardio. Did 30 on the treadmill 15 on the elliptical and 15 on the bicycle. I thought about swimming but decided against it. Maybe I will get to go again tomorrow. If not I will do videos for pennance. well looks like videos for tomorrow. parents are taking brother down to nasa for something. My son and his wife are going to my ex's for a surprise 50th birthday party for him. Should be a good surprise since his birthday isnt until april 7th.
So it is a Nat quote, well it is a killer quote I wonder what movie it is from? Aha Lilion has the answer, A Christmas Carol...who woulda thunk it.
Please get well too many of us are sick right now damnit...you all need to get well this weekend...major effort people!!
Lilion I love it! I am printing it out it is so cool! Thank you for sharing!
Oh Kayley - I know what you mean about friends...and date nights.
Dogpal - it sounds like your family on your dad's side would be fascinating to know. I like learning about native cultures. I hope you get your wish for your birthday. My son's birthday is in June, the 23rd.
Ammi - I like Barry Manilow too...I like all kinds of music and sometimes he just fits my mood just right.
Lilion--As a fellow reader I am quite embarassed to say I do NOT know my Dickens ! But at least now I know who to attribute the quote to. Jacob Marley, not Bob, right ? Oh, and that thing you posted about God and Satan was pretty funny! I especially liked the end part about Satan creating HMOs!
Kayley--I hope you are feeling better soon . I sure know how that goes with the "not having many friends" bit. It sucks . Being alone can really bite the big one sometimes, but look at it this way--at least you are not like so many people out there that just jump into living w/someone because they dont want to be alone, thereby sabotaging the relationship before it has a chance. At least when you DO get married you will have had your "single" time and will be in the relationship because you WANT to be, not because you dont want to be alone. My sister was like that for a lot of years and it just caused her heartache. She envies me that I just have myself to take care of and I'm taking my time giving up my single-hood. Although I'm glad to have Nat, I wouldnt want us to be living together right now. on the size 20s, BTW!!
teahoney--Good job on the excercise, girl! Yeah! Whoo hoo!! You are kicking butt!
Sherry--I do not envy you that job at all ! On the union thing--I really dont know what place unions really can play in today's workforce. Like you say, I know why they were started, but with all the labor laws in force employers have to treat thier employees fairly and equitably by law. They dont need a union to force them to, the law is enough! We tried to get our union out last year but, even though everyone complains about it, the majority voted to keep it! So we really wasted our time. Plus, we had a crappy lawyer throwing gas on the flames and it was just a huge mess. Politics, politics, politics--that's all I can see that today's unions are about.
Ammi--I dont think the Americans would have much to add to your vernacular; we are pretty unoriginal . Australia and the UK, huh? That is very cool. Two places I have always wanted to visit. Yes, I really need a new job. This one is terrible in the way they treat us and I hate what I do . But, alas, I must stick it out for a little while longer. I am feeling a little better, thanks for all your well-wishes . I hope you enjoy watching the Games! As for American Idol, I dont have any TV channels (I just watch VHS and DVDs) so I wouldnt know, sorry! As for Barry Manilow, I dont know much about him. But I love Neil Diamond and I know people always make fun of him, too, so I'm right there w/ya!
Dogpal--I dont get much out of the WW meetings themselves; I just went while they had free registration (regularly $15) and paid the $11 for the meeting and got all the start-up materials. They also have online subscriptions and something called eTools, both are way cheaper than going to meetings every week at $11 a pop! Plus, (I found this out after I had missed a couple meetings) you have to PAY for missed meetings ! So, say you dont go one week. The next week you go back they would charge you $22; $11 for the current week and $11 for the week you missed. Someone on another thread said if you miss a few meetings it is just cheaper to wait for your membership to lapse (it lapses after 4 weeks) and just pay the $15 registration fee to re-sign back up. Kinda crazy, huh ?
Nancy--HOORAY on the NSV! I have swelling in my legs and ankles, too, and have always been self-concious. Hearing about this makes me feel like there is hope for me, too! Enjoy sleeping in tomorrow, you deserve it!
As for me, I took another one of my famous 2 hr naps (like I've done for the past 2 days!! ) and woke up around 6:40 feeling a little better. Dont get me wrong, I like relaxing, but I am so stir-crazy from being in this house for the last 3 days ! I decided I was going to go grocery shopping no matter what !! I am all out of freshies and have been eating cereal and string cheese for the past 2 days. I like cereal, but come ON!
I went to Wal-Mart which was, surprisingly, super-busy. I guess folks are trying to avoid braving it on a Saturday. I got all my shopping done, came home, ate dinner, re-organized my freezer and cupboards a little bit, and put all my groceries away. After that I was starting to feel like crap again so I thought I'd get on here and whine you all a bit before Nat gets here .
I ended up spending $90 on groceries which I thought was a lot, but then I remembered that I have cut down going out to eat to 1x/wk, so I guess it all evens out in the end.
Nat didnt end up leaving KC till like 9 so he wont be here till after midnight. *Sigh* oh well. I've waited 4 weeks to see him, I can wait a little longer.
I'm just so BORED sitting in this house and have no interest in reading my book, or scrapbooking, or anything! Even as stir-crazy as I am, I just feel like sitting on the couch in my jammies, to be quite frank. Its times like these I wish I had cable, but these times come so few and far between that I cant justify paying for cable again. Its been a year, I think, since I had cable...? I guess I'll just watch "Legally Blonde 2" on DVD...AGAIN...*sigh*.
300+ And Ready To Try Again...#867
Join the club....
Glad you decided to come out of "lurk mode", and join us!!! Hope to get to know you better in the coming weeks! 
You said you had your gift from your hubby, but you didn't mention what it was. Is it a secret 
Seriously I am glad that you are happy to be finishing there and starting the new job. I hope you will be really happy there and that you also enjoy not having the 'reason' for not being 100% OP.
the stories that my Aunts, Uncles and My Dad tell about the olden days. MY Grandma passed away a couple of years ago at age 102 and she saw it all from no such thing as cars to cars and tv's etc. The kind of Indian we are were nomads that traveld and lived off the land. The stories they tell are wonderful. If they can just make it up here it would be nice. It isn't until June though.
trip!
cab or a bus except for a school bus!
to pamper yourself with this weekend when you have the time.
active, you stay young! My Dad is going to be 71 and I swear you couldn't tell by how he looks or acts! He rides his horses, works hard on the ranch, every October he rides his horses up into the mountains and hunts just like he has always done! Just stay active.
Now, I am really considering it.
are too big! You go girl.
I hope all goes well with your blood work, and that they figure out something!!!
Here's to hoping!!! You're getting close to that -30 mark! Woot! 
! But at least now I know who to attribute the quote to. Jacob Marley, not Bob, right 
? Oh, and that thing you posted about God and Satan was pretty funny! I especially liked the end part about Satan creating HMOs! 
on the size 20s, BTW!!
You are kicking butt!
! On the union thing--I really dont know what place unions really can play in today's workforce. Like you say, I know why they were started, but with all the labor laws in force employers have to treat thier employees fairly and equitably by law. They dont need a union to force them to, the law is enough! We tried to get our union out last year but, even though everyone complains about it, the majority voted to keep it! So we really wasted our time. Plus, we had a crappy lawyer throwing gas on the flames and it was just a huge mess. Politics, politics, politics--that's all I can see that today's unions are about. 
. But, alas, I must stick it out for a little while longer. I am feeling a little better, thanks for all your well-wishes 
As for Barry Manilow, I dont know much about him. But I love Neil Diamond and I know people always make fun of him, too, so I'm right there w/ya! 
! So, say you dont go one week. The next week you go back they would charge you $22; $11 for the current week and $11 for the week you missed. Someone on another thread said if you miss a few meetings it is just cheaper to wait for your membership to lapse (it lapses after 4 weeks) and just pay the $15 registration fee to re-sign back up. Kinda crazy, huh 
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!! I am all out of freshies and have been eating cereal and string cheese for the past 2 days. I like cereal, but come ON! 
