EasySpirit, I love your idea with the timer and getting things done. I do something very similar, setting the timer for 15 minutes, seeing how much I can get done, and then giving myself a bread (read a chapter in a book, usually),then jump back in. However...I'm great with it for keeping house sorts of things, but I continually put off exercise, makng healthier foods (so they are there to 'grab'), etc. Argh. I had to laugh at your description of how you got your name. When I first joined a message board like this one (but about homesteading) I was at work on my lunch break. I was a children's specialist in a library at the time, and I was dressed as the Cat in the Hat for a Dr. Seuss party we were having that afternoon, and so I became catinhat, lol.

My chicken did not look good at all today. I think she could just be dehydrated, but it is very difficult to get water into a chicken who does not want water.

Sugar-wise, today was...less awful, I guess. Still not good. This evening I made a pot of curry we can have tomorrow, which will hopefully keep me out of junk food, and I made a batch of homemade granola I can have in the morning with blueberries and some of the yogurt I made earlier this week. I am trying....but I've gained in the past 4 mos, and I'm just feeling frustrated about it. I drank more water today than I generally do, so that's a good thing!

I hope everyone is doing well.

LisaLuvsHearts, I hope your interview goes well. Is it with Hallmark? I worked in one of their stores when I was in college - it was kind of fun! Wherever it is, I hope you get it if you want it!

Very busy, productive day today.....

Lisa, I hope the phone interview went well!! looked at the clock at the time and sent you good thoughts Have you tried your new exercise dvd yet? (not nagging, just friend encouragement )

purplecow, congrats on being down some, but very sorry to hear of your doggie not being good! any improvement?

catinhat, I loved reading about your garden, girl it sounds BIG to me I guess I should be very grateful I don't have any critters that bother our stuff. You are VERY dedicated to hold a hen and syringe-feed her! I hope she is better.

EasySpirit ( I always do picture sneakers when I see your name ) how are you doing?? I was happy to try to help about moving the posts I can do stuff like that but I can't answer my cell phone I hope sugar is not being the boss of you!

Kathleen how are you healing? and how is your son?? thinking about him!

and HI to everyone else

we had 3 inches of snow last night it all did melt by 2 pm today, but now it is gray, drizzling, temp dropping, ugh.

But I only have 3 more days of the winter job

I have been doing some kind of workout almost every day, yay for that, however my eating would make even the most learned psychiatrist scratch their head..I skip meals, or try to have the skinniest version of something, then four hours later I'm into the bag of chocolate chips (that's supposed to be hidden from ME) oh well I actually think I'd rather keep up with the workouts to be a strong chubby person

Thank you for your kind words, VermontMom - my hen is holding on, bless her heart. I got four baby chicks for my daughter yesterday - her reward for some awesome things she's done lately - and picked up a little medicated feed. I'm giving that to my hen now (with the yogurt and vitamins and all). She is still wobbly, and has this vacant stare - both could be dehydration, but it is hard to get water in a chicken.

I mentioned a while back that my boss might get fired....he had his meeting w/supervisors today. He went in 'confident' that it would all be fine. It wasn't. They asked him to resign. He assures me it's going to be fine, my job is not in danger, but...I'm thinking on things. I know I'm new here, but I could use a big squeezy hug or three. It's been a tough day, mostly from biting my tongue.

On a more positive note, the earth is waking here! It seems to have happened overnight that the grass is greening. My apricot trees are in bloom, the bees are full of nectar, and really, with all that, I can't bring myself to have a bad day.

I hope your day was wonderful, and I wish everyone well!

purplecow: I am so sorry that I overlooked your post from 4/2. I went back and reread it after I saw Holly's (Vermont Mom's) reply to you. I am a serious dog lover, so I am hoping that your pup is okay. Congrats on losing some weight! 😊 That is awesome!!! Every little bit helps! I hope things are going well with the break-up with your boyfriend. That must be a difficult situation if you've been together a long time. Good for you for knowing what's best for you! Hope you are hanging in there!

catinhat: So sorry you have to worry about losing your job. Sending you 3 BIG hugs!!! I also hope your hen will be okay! My daughter would LOVE to get 4 baby chicks for good behavior! So sweet of you! 😊 Please keep us posted about your job. Oh, and I love hearing your stories about the farm!

Lisa: How did the interview go?!? I hope everything went well! You remain in my prayers.

Holly: I am healing really well. Feels too good to be true. Barely any pain. Thank God! I needed a break. My son is on a rollercoaster ride and I hope it ends well. Things are very tense at home as we try to balance the need for privacy and "rights" of a 20-yr-old with responsibilities, rules, and courtesies of living in our home. He is on a waiting list for intensive outpatient therapy. Hoping that will help matters. I am also determined to get the 4 of us (hubby, me, son, & 16-yr-old daughter) family counseling. We desperately need it and I have been requesting it for literally years. I am determined to get it done this time, so that we can stay together as a family. Hubby and daughter want my son thrown out of the house for breaking certain rules, but I am battling to keep our family together. As a result, I am often caught right in the middle of everything. You'd think I'd be used to it by now.

My hubby and I have tickets to a concert on the evening of the 27th. We just found out that it's bike night. I am SOOOO hoping that all of the bikers will be as nice as YOU!!! We will probably stick out like sore thumbs!

Way to go on working out every day! I have also been much more consistent with exercise lately, although alI I am able to do right now (post-op) is walk on the treadmill. My eating has TONS of room for improvement.

Hey all!

Catinhat, I am sooo glad for you that Mother Earth is waking up (woken up!) for you!!! the thought of apricot trees in bloom and bees buzzing around is a dreamy blissful image to me and I'm glad the hen is better. Oh yes and three big hugs I hope your job is secure.

purplecow, I am sorry I skimmed over the part about the boyfriend, I hope things work out best for YOU. and sending doggie love

Kathleen, OH how wonderful that you are healing so well!!! but sad to hear about tense times in your family. Why people fight the idea of counseling is beyond me I can only guess its because people are afraid of change, or shifting of secure habits..I hope you can convince them. I hope you have a great time at the upcoming concert, and ooo, bike night! I have observed that if one is interested and complimentary on someone's bike, comment on the paint job or accessories, it's like complimenting someone's baby

I went on youtube to choose a workout, and picked a Bob Harper "beginner" one...holy moly that dude works you but I stuck to it and did all 40 minutes.

Lisa we are hoping the phone interview went well!

my dog was so happy at seeing me come home tonight, he jumped up and I wasnt prepared, and one of his claws came so close to my left eye, that he tore out one of my fake eyelashes yes I was scared at first to look in a mirror but I can't even see a scratch, I guess the eyelash was ready to come off soon anyway can't stay mad long at my Eddie boy.

the past couple days have been bi-polar ,weather-wise!! mild...rain...turning to snow...melting...rain, more snow, more melt, ugh. It really is typical for April in Vt. but I ...want...mild...and ... SUN

Lisa: I am so happy to hear that you got the job with Hallmark!!! When do you start? And you said you won't be working in the stores. So where will you be stocking displays, etc.? I hope you love it!

LisaLuvsHearts, congrats! That's the best part! It's really fun - I hope you like it! I hope you feel better soon!

I'm tired tonight too....g'night, all!

Hello I just joined and read all theses post.. made me feel happy I found this website and hope to find support and also give it the best I can !