Weekly Cackle - December 10th - 16th
 

Good Morning,

Can't play as usual but wanted to come in here and start this thread up.
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Any exciting plans for the week ahead???

Love you girls :hug:


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Good morning ... sorta ...

It's nearing a time of year that is difficult for many of us. Almost every night, I'm having those dreams ... I'm in highschool without a time table -or- I'm on a trip with no itineray -or- I have to leave but can't find the things I need to take with me.

It's definitely time to take some control.
Although I usually manage quite well with a half dose of my meds 5 or 6 days a week, I'm going to max dose everyday. I'm getting much better at sharing my anxiety with DH who is more than willing to share my load. I must eat clean and get outside each day.

It really is a very short portion of the year. A small blip in life in general.
Stern measures, careful planning ... it doesn't have to be the black hole of the holidays ... right?

Happy Monday! :wave:

Susan - I have those dreams... often I am doing a play or performance of some kind, and have no costume, don't know my lines, never had a rehearsal, etc. Aren't they awful to wake up from? I always know it is about feeling out of control, too, and this IS a bad time of year... :hug: Hope you feel better.

Well, hubby and I went off to his work Christmas party this weekend, and it really was very nice to a) get away for a change of scene, and b) dress up and feel great! It was so strange - I took my camera, and it was the camera that then 'went round the room'... later - I didn't recognize myself (well, not right away) as I looked at a photo with me in it... bizarre. GOOD, but bizarre. ;)

We also got a bit of skiing in on Sunday morning, and not only is that my first skiing of the season, but also the first time since starting to lose weight - what a different feeling! A different center of gravity, different use of my leg muscles... and VERY different getting on the ski lift! :lol:

Hope everyone has a good day planned, and Life doesn't throw you any curve balls today! :grouphug:

Chat soon -
Heather :D

Where ya'll hiding today? Out Christmas shopping? ;)
Missing you gals!
Heather :D

Hi Chicks.
 

Good morning!

I haven't had that dream for a couple of nights. In fact, I've slept quite well.

We're running into the money thing too. No more shopping until DH gets paid on Friday. That's OK. These evening shifts are sapping my energy this week. I think I'll stay in my pyjamas until I have to get ready for work. Not blah staying in pyjamas ... just casual relaxing staying in pyjamas ;)

:wave:

Will play later :(


Love you all :hug:

Hi ladies!:wave:

Not to much new here. I still have to get started on the baking that we send out every year. This year I'm going to add antipasto in the packages so my mom and I are going to get together Saturday night to make and preserve that. I ended up having a 5!?! hour nap this morning so not much got done today so far. Yesterday was interesting in the fact that when I was coming home the snow was drifting across our road and since I had to go out again to pick C up from her basketball practice I was hesitant about driving into our driveway. Well I pulled up across the driveway and my drivers front tire slipped off the road and into the ditch and there was no way I was getting out. I called BCAA to pull me out, but it was a two hour wait. Thankfully my sister was able to pick C up and bring her home. I did manage to spend two plus hours shoveling so I got my exercise! (Hubby caught the snowblower on a cord and the auger ripped out, so until he can get that fixed its the old fashioned way for us!)

Anyway I better go C is waiting impatiently to go to judo practice. Just wanted to pop in and say HI!

Take care everyone,
K

:wave:

Leaving early from work b/c of the snow storm on its way. Schools are closing.

TTYL :hug:

Morning all -

I've been at the lab this morning for the barrage of tests for my physical; had to do that blood glucose test, and all I could think, looking at that glucose drink, was: "Holy cow - how many calories in THIS?!" :lol:

Nothing else of news - just tired and out of whack today - chat soon -
Heather :D

Hi everybody,

Long time, no post. I finally got into the decorating spirit when I found out my friend from out of town is visiting this weekend and that my mom is coming here for Xmas. It took about 3 days and I actually did more than usual. It is so nice after it's done. I also got the carpets and my furniture cleaned. That is really great.

That's about all I've been up to lately. The retail job never called. Oh well, after my mom goes home I'll really begin to bug some place to hire me while I wait for the financial company to make a decision.

I really must begin to take my weight and health seriously. I know, I know, new years resolutions are coming, but it's not really about that. I feel like I'm ready to start exercising, but the food issues I'm not so sure about. One thing at a time. One of these usually leads to another for me on the up side. Maybe if I do some movement I won't feel the need to keep stuffing myself so much. Of course these are just thoughts right now.

I'm thinking about you all! I promise I will try to check in more.

Morning! :wave:

Hope, great to see you hon!! :hug: Sounds like you ARE ready to :kickbutt:!! You go, girl!

Nothing new here - nasty sore throat - but better to get it now than next week... lots of snow to go and clear, and not much else on my to-do list - hurrah!

Have a great day all!!
Heather :D

Hi Girlies..... :wave:

I'll post more tomorrow :D Have a good evening and T.G.I.F. WHOOT

Blue Christmas.........
 

Hi ladies,

Sassy: So sorry about your FIL. I hope it's not as serious as you fear. Sounds like a visit may do him good. So I guess you got off for Xmas after all?

I can't figure out why all you lovely ladies keep getting the snow I so desire? I want tons of it! A blizzard would suit me fine. It rarely snows at all here now and I love snow. Now that I'm not working it would be even better because I could just watch it all day long, curl up with the cat, and make a pot of soup. But alas... we keep getting 70 degree days in December.

My friend is coming to town tomorrow for a couple of days. I guess we'll do some shopping and probably eating as usual. What are y'all doing this weekend?

Morning my lovelies! :wave:

Sassy - hope your FIL feels better soon, now that at least they know his leg is broken; praying it won't be the 'worst case scenario.' Also, sorry to hear your mum isn't coming for Christmas after all :(

Hope - sorry you're not having snow - but I'm not sharing!! :lol: Ask me again in February - I'm SURE I'll be sick to death of it by then!! Have a GREAT weekend with your friend :)

Leenie - if you're too busy to play - you're working TOO HARD!! Miss you :hug:

I still have a nasty sore throat, and it makes it hard to sleep, so I am tired and cranky (not a good mix!), but today I shall get over myself! I am having a few girls round for a 'Girls Night In Christmas Party Sleepover'!!! So, looking forward to being sociable, though we are expecting 25cm of snow, so hope we don't all end up snowed in! :lol: I've warned everyone about my throat, and am dosing myself with vitamin C and echinaecha (not sure if my spelling is right on that!)

Tomorrow, going to the cinema early evening to see 'Enchanted' with a couple of good friends, so my weekend is shaping up nicely :) Now, if I could just feel better!

What's everyone else up to??

Heather :D

Good Morning,

Sassy thats something else about your FIL, geeze I pray his leg heals. I'm glad your going there for Christmas, we do the same with our inlaws. My MIL had her leg amputated about 8 years ago and my FIL has Alzheimer's (sp?) so its hard for them to get out and about. I usually cook a lasagna (which is easy to put together) and bring it there for dinner. :hug: Hang in there hon.

Heather, I bet you look stunning at that party and it is a mind blowing thing when you first realize WOW is that ME? I remember when I lost 150 lbs and I was walking by a store window... I looked at myself and thought who's that? my brain did not know it was me....its so strange...but GOOD !!! :hug: Feel better and enjoy the girls.

Hope I would love to dump all the winter snow right on yah :snowball: lolol I am sick of it already and winter isn't even here yet???? :shrug:

Buddly wouldn't you love to dump all your snow on Hope too :p lolol haaaaaaaaa... how are you doing girlie?

Susan I'm glad the dreams stopped, it stinks waking up with your heart racing. This is a tough time of the year for lots of us, especially us SAD chicks.... hang in there.

Cathy, good to see ya chickie..hows every little thing :hug:

Joanne love....how are you doing? is DS home?

Judomom...hope your okay love, we miss you.

Today is Karate :drool: , cleaning, stores, my niece is coming over for a few hours etc...etc....etc... Tonight we are expecting 60 mph with either snow or rain..they are not sure. OY.

Well girlies...off to the showers to get ready for the day.

Love yah's :hug:

Leenie

Hi everyone!!

you sure are right Leenie, I'd gladly send some snow to you Hope!!! We have so much already and they are calling for more. Thank goodness hubby is home today and was able to fix the snowblower and clear the pathways and driveway. He also managed to clear the back porch so we can open the back door. We are suppose to be going to my mom's this evening to make the antipasta and the girls want to watch the Christmas specials on TV, but I'm feeling headachey, so I'm hoping my mom will be tired from working from 6 - 2 today. I think she has monday off and hubby will be leaving for the week with work, or at least that was the plan when he left the office on Friday.

Heather enjoy your "sleep over" with the girls, it sounds like a lot of fun.

Sassy I hope your father in law starts to get better. Enjoy your dinner and time with them.

Well everyone have a great weekend and take care,
K

Hi Chicks!
 

Hi Girls,

Its an ice storm we're having and its very windy... bet folks are taking a beating on their faces if their outside today OUCH.....

Nothing much is new from yesterday, we're stuck in b/c of the ice/snow/rain so its gonna be a lazy day LOL.

How are you guys doing?

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Morning all - we're snowed in here too - glad I have lots of healthy food in the freezer! :lol3:

We had fun last night, but had to cut it all short due to the weather, or else everyone would have stayed here with me until Monday! :)

Still feel horrid, but planning to snuggle in today, wrap some presents, maybe watch the new Harry Potter film...

Have a super day all!
Heather :D