June 2009 Chick Chat - Come Chat With Us
 

Good Morning,

June, can you believe it.. .finally summer (almost ;) )

Hope everyone is doing well. Nothing is happening this side of the Mississippi which is good, I like it when things are calm and quiet.

Still having problems sleeping at night, my hips and knees keep waking me (I have arthritis since I was 12).... I'm not crazy about taking pills unless I reallllllly have to but I think that time is coming near lol.

Other than that, things are really good, no complaints from this peanut gallery.

How are you girls? Hope peace finds you all today.

Leenie

Morning! :wave:

Hi Leenie - I hear you on the pills, but sometimes it's silly to suffer... you know what I mean! ;)

I'm tired, folks - but June 1st - wow! Where is it all going?? I feel like life is zipping by these days... but that's likely due to the 'holding pattern' I am currently still in.

Still not entirely well, but sleep and fluid and good, healthy food helps... huh, just as it would if I WAS entirely well! Funny that! :lol3: Haven't run in two weeks with being sick, and am missing it desperately. Getting on that treadmill tonight, even if I have to walk!

How are the rest of our chicks??

Heather :D

Good for you Heather, walking is excellent. I used to power walk 5 miles a day... when I was young of course lolol.

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Yey its already June, my birth month. Hi to all.

Hola All.

Yikes June already? :faint:

Leenie -- Sorry to hear you have been in pain. :hug: I can sympathize, I have arthritis in my Spine. Not fun.

Heather -- I have been walking too, just around the parking lot at work on my lunch, but its moving......:running:

Hi Sophia! When is your bday?

:hug:

hi everyone,

taking a break from the aftermath (what else can it be called?) of estate/will *crap*... heartwrenching, but it is keeping me somewhat occupied. I do a bit, then clean.. my windows are sparkling, in & out... fridge cleaned out, carpet cleaned (we bought a steam cleaner a few months ago)... there were a lot of spills from people here during that first week and after the service.... finally was able to dig outside (it's been cold & miserable).. and planted flower seeds & put in a few more perennials... I'm slowly putting in perennials (over the past few years).

A good friend just called & we are heading out for a walk shortly. I am tentatively going back to work June 15... only 2 weeks of work and then July & Aug off.. If I don't go back now, I will have to in mid-Aug or I will never be ready for school starting..I'd rather go now than have to in Aug.

I take the dog in to the vet tomorrow for a dressing change and to find out the results of the tumour they removed last week, along with a toe on his front paw. Hopefully, it won't be more bad news.. I don't think I can take a whole lot more.

It's sunny .. the sky is blue and it's almost warm ;)

Debbie - I think about you every day. And I'll have all my fingers and toes crossed for you at the vet tomorrow.

Hang in there chick - we love you :hug:
Heather

Ditto on Heather's post Debbie. I've been thinking about you a lot. Best wishes to your pooch! :crossed: Give us an update after the visit tomorrow.

Debbie - great big :hug: Sometimes when God taketh away he leaves a VERY clean house. I hope that doesn't come out as crass - it certainly isn't meant that way. Its a saying passed through my mom from my grandmother on to me, and I pass it on to you in the spirit of love and understanding for the loss you must feel. I am glad you will have July and August off from work, and that the sky is blue :)

Tonight, here in the pac NW, the skies opened up it was almost like a monsoon. Call me crazy, but after a week of heat it was the most beautiful thing I could imagine.

I only have this week and next to get through before my summer begins. I honestly feel like I'm dialing it in at this point, but I just hope that my profs understand and support me. I don't have to be great, I just have to be done. Sometime between now and Friday I have to miraculously create 9 more pages of content for my term paper. I picked my topic REALLY early, and its turning out to be a total bust :( Its ok, though, as they say... B's get degrees.

Leenie - I'm sending mental pain blockers your way tonight in the hope you get some sleep.

Oh, and HI! Sophia!

G'night all, and Happy June.

Amarie

Well I have missed my med for like three of four days and today I flipped out and just snapped...I hate when i get to that point. Every month around TOM I am soo forgetful with my meds. I am stressed. We are leaving for the beach in like 3 days. I had asked my sis in law to go that way I have someone to walk with at night and then someone to sit with the kids some to give me and him time out. Well she has a baby and then we said her boyfriend (which we are good friends with also) could go. Well his mom said she wouldnt watch his son and now he has to go...Now its starting to stress me out. because now we are over our limit with people so I feel bad about that. Its just a big mess and his mom is being a jerk about it...she gets paid to watch him the whole week and will still get paid but is making him take him along on someone elses vaca. If he doesnt she will kick him out....such a long story..

Anyways I want to just say never mind I dont want anyone to go...Its soooo stressing....UGHHH....

Ok well I have tons of errands to run so I am going to go!!!

Hi everybody, :wave:

I was off today and it just flew by. I ran some errands, met a friend for lunch and played pool tonight. We lost miserably. I feel like I didn't get anything done. I always feel that way if I don't get the house clean. Why is that? Probably just a woman thing. :rolleyes:

Momof4, I'll say it again, I don't know how you do it. You are amazing with all those kids. I hope you really enjoy your vacation. You deserve it.

Amarie, it's almost over! :carrot: Hang in there. I'm so impressed with you going back to school. We had major storms here tonight too. It was great! They really cooled things down.

Good night all.

Thanks hope there are somedays I dont know how I do it...I am so tired...which I know is from missing meds. I have so much to pack I want to go get a stacker and get myself awake but they are bad and I havent taken any in a year or so....Still havent figured out the plan for taking extra people...BLAHHHHH ok well gonna try and go get stuff packed!!! TONS OF FUN!!! I also have to cook some meals ahead of time so thats less cooking I am doing down there!!! Ok lata everyone have a good day!!

hi.. update from vet... it was cancer.. subungual squamish cell carcinoma.. how's that for a mouthful.. however, diagnosis (from the vet pathologist) is "minimally invasive & almost certainly cured by this amputation". Coda (our dog) has the dressing off now, but still has the plastic cone around his head.. the stitches come out next Friday... he's getting around pretty well.

Take care everyone.. i'm going away for the weekend with my hobby group.. am going to try to think about other things for a few days.

Well its 4 am and NO I am not just an early riser...I havent been to bed yet. I had a baby up until like 2:30 and she just wanted to play, sing laugh....I think she drank some mt dew or something...then my husband and I just sat and talked about all different stuff. He just left for work soooo I am gonna try to go sleep hopefully since everyone was up late they will sleep in but they are all super excited about the beach so who knows!! Ok leaving for the beach tomorrow late night!!! YAAAAA

Sorry to hear it Debbie, but that's a good prognosis! You take a few days and rest and heal. :hug:

Mom - have fun at the beach!

Hi all,

Debbie, I hope you have a great getaway this weekend. I'm glad to hear your doggie is doing well. Hopefully you can relax, rest, and have some fun with your friends.

I had dinner with a good friend tonight at her house. We grilled out a london broil and talked and watched a movie. It was so relaxing. I really needed that. I had the day off and got some much needed cleaning in. I also did my elipticle today which I'm proud of. I haven't been perfect about my diet or exercise but it is a far cry from what I was doing.

Have a great weekend girls, check back with y'all tomorrow.

OK, I'm checking back and nobody has been here. :dunno:

I had to close at work tonight and I thought it would never end. Sigh. It was just one of those days I just didn't want to be there, ya know what I mean?
I got a workout in today before I went so go me! :cheer:

I bought some tomato plants tonight so I hope they do well. It's the only thing I plant garden wise. You just can't get the same taste out of store bought tomatoes.

Have a great Sunday peeps!

Hi everyone

Hey there Hope! Congrats on the workouts.
I worked three days last week and of course those were the really nice hot days (29*C-84*F(?))at work the air conditioner isn't working right so it was really hot with the heat from the grill and fryers and no breeze. Glad the nice weather is carrying on tho. Hubby is out cutting the "grass" right now. I have to go out in a bit and make some new strawberry beds.

Take care everyone and enjoy your Sunday!
K

Hey Everybody. :wave:

Well I have been bummed lately, dunno why. Been taking my meds as usual, been walking :running: every night at work. Guess I should start walking at home, but by the time I get home after working 12.5 hours, I am tired. :tired:

Anyways, BIG :hug: to everybody who needs it!

I am new to this thread and forum. I just posted my bio and wanted to say hi to everyone and that I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better. I have looked at several other forums and while I will likely post elsewhere, for now this seems to be the best place for me, as my mental and physical health are inextricably linked. I am struggling a lot with my mental health right now and my body is recovering from surgery so my physical health isn't the best either. but i have faith that given time, dedication, patience and support...things will start to look up soon.

i hope everyone had a good and relaxing weekend.:)

:welcome:lovingme4me!! Looking forward to getting to know you better. This is a great little corner.

Hey there Sassy. Good for you for walking at work. I would guess you should be tired after all those hours at work. Hope you feel better soon.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Take care everyone,
K

:welcome2: lovingme4me.

Hi Buddly. :wave: Thanks. I walked 2 laps tonight at lunch! :carrot:

:hug:

Good Morning,

:welcome: Lovingme4me, we are so glad your here. You sound so positive, thats awesome.

Sassy YEAH YOU !!!!

Gee Hope with her tomatoes and Buddly with her strawberries, boy I'm jealous. Our yard is not garden friendly, between my DH's projects outside and our dogs, a garden is just not going to happen this year.. but thats ok, Mom said she would give me some of her tomatoes this year :drool:

Have a great day chickies :hug:

Hiya all,

Still hangin in... hope everyone has a really great week.

Amarie

hi everyone.. had a nice weekend away.. good to get these "firsts" over with. Big headache.. going on 3rd day now.. I used to get them a lot.. probably just everything that's been happening.

Welcome LovingMe4me.. you couldnt' have picked a more friendly and supportive group than this.

:welcome2: Lovingme4me! Look forward to getting to know you. I will try to read your bio when I have more time. Yeah, the mental and the physical definitely go hand in hand. Sounds like you have a great positive attitude to see you through...

Leenie, :lol: My dogs would soo eat my tomato plants given half a chance. They eat rocks, mulch, and any available bush or tree. Luckily our back yard is fenced in and my tomatoes are planted on the outside of the fence on the side of the house.

Sassy, way to go on the walking at work!! That's impressive. Sorry you are feeling a little down lately.

Buddly, good to see you again. I wish I raised as much of a garden as you do. I miss all the fresh goodies.

Amarie, is this your last week before summer or are you not taking it off? Can't remember.

Judo, glad you had a good weekend and hope you get rid of your headache soon.

Heather, how was your weekend? Are you taking the summer off? I can't remember your plans either.

I was off today but I've been going all day. I mowed the yard when I got up b/c we are supposed to have storms the next few days. :rain: I took a shower and met dh for lunch. Then I met a friend and we took a walk in her neighborhood. I left there, went to the store, cooked dinner and did laundry and dishes. Here I am. :whoo: I should sleep well.

Catch y'all tomorrow. Hugs to those who need them. :hug:

Hola.

Leenie -- Thanks. I try. I know it may not be a lot, but its getting up and moving every night I work. Don't feel bad I bought stuff to plant, only we haven't planted it yet. Think its too late now, right?

Amarie -- Hi :wave: glad your hanging in there!

Judo -- hope your headache goes away!

Hope -- thanks. I do it every single night, unless its raining or storming. Wow I should say you should sleep well after that! lol.

:hug:

jellybellyjen
 

Hi,

I'm new to this site:D,I'm having a really hard time losing my weight this go around:(!!! instead of going down I'm climbing up:mad:I was on Jenny Craig did really well but can't afford anymore:( that's when my number's started going up I'm 165.2 my goal is 140 maybe 130 depends what I look like when I get there:dizzy: I haven't worked out like I was I have gotten so lazy:?:I need friends like you all to help me again:p.My husband doesn't understand why I'm so upset about the weight the more i try to explain the madder he get's:mad:My husband LOVES me just the way I am(THOSE ARE HIS WORDS;)) I want to get in on the next challenge that anyone has:smug:I really think it would help me alot:carrot:Thanks for listening to me:hug:Talk to you all soon:D

Hola.

Hello and :welcome3: Jen! So sorry your struggling, but you have come to the right place! These are kind and wonderful people. :hug:

Thanks lovingme4me. My DH calculated roughly how far it was I walked and it was about 1/2 mile! I know that I should do more, but not bad for my lunch! I figure at least any kind of movement or exercise is better than sitting and doing nothing, like I used too. So sorry about your loss. That is always really tough to deal with. :hug:

Big :hug: to all!

Lovingme4me, :hug: sorry to hear about your loss. Way to go on tracking your eating and learning from it. Journaling can be very eye opening. I'm guilty of not doing it very often.

:welcome2: JellybellyJen, you may want to try one of the Biggest Loser challenges whenever they start up again or check out the chicks up for a challenge threads.

Gotta run ladies.

Hi Ladies :hug:

Good Morning and Happy Hump Day :s:

:welcome: New Friends


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Good morning everyone:wave:

Its another beautiful day here. Unfortunately there isn't any breeze so the bugs are rather nasty. Its suppose to get up to 26*C (79*F) looking forward to that as I lucked out when I called in to work and they said I don't have to come in today. Should run into town and visit my mom. She has been suffering with her gallbladder for the last week. She finally got in for an ultrasound yesterday and they want to remove it, but didn't have enough staff to do it last night, so we don't know when she'll get in. At least she was able to eat a sandwich last night, she went three days with nothing as even water caused her pain.

lovingme4me, so sorry for your loss. Congrats on the journaling tho, I've tried and haven't had much success.

I should get going.
Hope everyone is doing great and have a wonderful day!

Take care all:grouphug:
K

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE :welcome:S MAKES ME FEEL WANTED HERE:DI HAVE THE BIGGEST LOSER VIDEO 30 DAY SHRED:lifter: HAVEN'T GOT PASSED 20 DAYS WITH IT:wl: EVEN THOUGH SESSION 1 DID GET EASIER AS I KEPT GOING EVERYDAY:trampo: HOWEVER THAT IS 1 OF MY GOALS TO GET BACK INTO THAT AND TO FINISH THE 1ST SESSION FOR 30 DAYS:crossed: WHEN I WAS DOING IT I FELT GREAT PLUS COULD TELL MY RESULTS FROM IT AS WELL I ALSO GO TO CURVES:lifter: HAVEN'T BEEN THERE IN MONTHS :(HOWEVER WHEN I WAS GOING EVERYDAY PLUS DOING DVD I WAS FEELING PRETTY SEXY:belly: THEN I GOT SO LAZY ALL THE SUDDEN:blah: AND TRUST YOU ME I'M FEEL IN MYSELF TURN BACK TO MUSH:cry: I'M STARTING TODAY JOGGING WITH MY HUSBAND:running: (I'M NOT A GOOD RUNNER) BUT I'M GOING TO GIVE IT A TRY TO SEE HOW I LIKE IT PLUS A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THIS SITE LOVE IT:val1: SO I HOPE I LOVE IT AS WELL :val1:TO MAKE IT IN MY WORKOUT SCHEDULE A LOT :woohoo:ALL OF YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE ADVICE:D HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE A GREAT REST OF THE WEEK:carrot:WILL CHECK IN LATER :hug:S TO YOU ALL

Hi all - sorting through some bits of my life - hope everyone is holding up and smiling today :)

:welcome: to our newest members here!!

Deb - how you doing, chickie?? :hug: Sassy? Thinking of you!

Hope - it was a stressful weekend, thus been MIA since!

Bud - good luck with your mom.

Leenie - you know I love ya!!

Chat soon, chicks -
Heather :D

HI chickies!

Hope everyone is doing a-ok. I'm still trying to escape my gloom.

Hi To All!!!
 

LOVINGME4ME THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT:D I HEARD WW IS GOOD :yes: TO BE HONEST I WANT TO TRY AND DO IT ON MY OWN:carrot: I HAVE RECENTLY GOT THE BIGGEST LOSER CAL BOOK PLUS COOKBOOK ;)SO I'M GOING TO TRY TO COUNT CALS ON MY OWN :dizzy:AND FOR MY HUSBAND TO MAKE NEW HEALTHY MEALS :bravo:(HE DOES ALL THE COOKING):dancer:HOWEVER JENNY CRAIG DID TEACH ME SOME THINGS :yes:THAT I DO PLAN TO FOLLOW ON MY JOURNEY:smug: I'M REALLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FRIEND :cry:THAT'S REALLY SAD :(HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON :crossed:!!! THANKS FOR GIVING ME THE TIP TO WRIGHT ALL FOOD DOWN:write: I'M GOING TO START THAT ON MONDAY:D THIS WKD IS MY LIITTLE SIS GRADUATION PARTY:woohoo::woohoo: SO NEEDLESS TO SAY I'M GOING TO BE PARTYING :drinkup:

TALK TO YOU ALL SOON HAVE A GREAT WKD:wave:

Heya jellybean - Congrats to your sis on her accomplisment. I'm about to head off to a friends' graduation party myself!

Last night I went on a cleaning spree. This morning I did laundry - even got to some old beach towels that had been in the bottom of my hamper for a while. When I took them out of the dryer, the lint catcher (and the dryer door!) were COVERED with my Miss Cleo's hair. It made me cry a bit - I miss her so, but I REALLY believe she is happier now, so they are ALMOST tears of joy. Almost.

Hugs to everyone :grouphug:

Hola.

Well another fun filled week at work. YAY. lol. I am soooooo tired. :tired: I didn't sleep well. :yawn:

The cookout went well. (had it on Friday) The weather held out. It was cloudy at first then the sun broke through. :)

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