Happy birthday Ceejay. Hope you have a wonderful day.

I'm off to the skin scan. Have no idea where the new office is, so I will have to use the navigation tool in the car. Hope I can remember how to set it.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I have had a good day. Many texts and FB wishes also.

Just a note--This is not the first time that negative Nancy pushed my buttons to the breaking point. Yes I was nice in the e-mail. They have been so good to me. I can't stand the negativity anymore.

I'm ready for the day to end and it's just about here. Need to make my last round for the day and clean off my desk for the next operator. Unfortunately we have an insurance meeting at 7 a.m. at the fire department. I sure did want to sleep in. But it will be worth it. They wanted us to sign up at their web sight and I've done that to earn an extra floating holiday, and they want every one to have a routine physical. I can do that, after all they are paying for it. I'll get to earn another floating holiday when I do but it's got to be done by September 30th.
More later.

Happy Birthday Ceejay!!!


Sorry I haven't been here. I have been really, really tired and when I come home from work every night I have been falling asleep for about an hour or so. That has cut into my personal computer time.

I figured out why I was so sleepy. Most of you know I have a bladder disease that is called IC (Interstitial Cystitis). Sometimes it will just flair up for no reason (or you think it is no reason) and for me when it does, I usually am very, very tired a few days before it happens...well, this morning I woke up with what feels like a UTI (that is what the disease feels like but when you test for a UTI it shows none is there).

Stress can bring on a flare and with my DH's upcoming ablation procedure on Friday I think I might be even more stressed than I realize. I have been through flares before and have meds to numb my bladder that get me through it as I use ice and heat and am very careful with my diet and no acidic food or drinks (I am good about avoiding them but sometimes I just give in and over time that can get me in trouble). Also resting helps.

Annie: It was nice to see you here posting. enjoy these last few days before joining the paid workforce again. I say "paid workforce" because we all work at something, we just might not be getting paid for it.

Laura: Your shopping trip sounded very successful. Whenever I see umbrellas at a low price, I always buy one. I'm always losing one and I have found that they make nice gifts if you need to give someone a gift..it's an appropriate year-round gift and everyone can use another umbrella.

Shad: How did the scan go? Is this something that you do routinely or yearly?

Michelle: I'm so excited for you and how things are going with your journey to your weight loss surgery.

Hi Terra and Happy!

Michelle ~ Yeah I get a headache and or a backache if I stay in bed for too long also, Yes I got my cleaning and walks in on Monday.

Laura ~ Yes I got caught up on my sleep and I have got my walks in Monday and from then until yesterday.

Annie ~ Thanks, Im glad Im not letting my sleep get in the way of my routine.

Shad ~ Hi Shad, How are you doing today?

CJ ~ Hi CJ, How have you been doing? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I hope you had an awesome birthday.

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I woke up around 6 am this morning, Wanting to get up at 5 am but when I woke up at 6 am the alarm was turned off but I know that I turned it on before I went to sleep. Anyway today I went to school for a meeting. I took a nap at 3:30 pm today until 6 pm and then I got up and ate dinner and now Im just on here while watching t.v. I'll go to bed at 10 pm tonight so in about 2 hours. I finally got the bathroom cleaned yesterday though so thats good. I took today off from exercising but I'll start back up tomorrow morning when I go for my morning walk.

I woke up at 6 am, I heard the alarm clock this morning so that was good. Im really for school already, I wait for my bus at 7:20 this morning. Its almost 7:00 am now. I have cooking class today, We're having build your own salads, so Im excited for cooking class today, I LOVE salads. After cooking class Im just gonna read until 3:30 pm which is when I go home, I usually have peer support after cooking class but its been cancelled for today.

Morning all.

Shad - I was going to ask if your insurance treats the skin scan as a preventive service and covers the cost 100%, but your insurance is different over there isn't it?

Ceejay - The extra time off is a nice incentive for getting more involved in your own health - especially of it's something you'd do anyway.

Susie - Sorry the stress brought on the IC flare up. I hope it eases up - you don't need that right now!!

Terra - Today's cooking class sounds good. Let us know what kind of interesting ingredients are added to the salads you make.

Hellos to the rest of the Worldlies!
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Nothing much to report today. Yesterday the village came by to do some tree trimming and as we expected, they determined the Emerald Ash Borer - a beetle type thing- has killed our mature ash tree in the parkway in front of our house. Our tree now bears a splash of orange spray paint, meaning it's marked for removal in the next couple weeks. We're sad to lose this tree. The village has a program to plant new trees. We either wait for a new one for free as the village budget allows or pay up to $300 for one that is slightly larger and that we could get sooner. We'll see what our choices are for the latter - we don't get to plant whatever variety we want.

I did a load of laundry last night and otherwise just relaxed.

Tonight I should spend some time sorting my paperwork & try to purge it - there's a document shredding event this Saturday and it would be good to bring a bag or two of papers so I don't have to shred it myself.

That's it for me. TTFN.

Hi Everyone. It is so blazing HOT in Ohio this week! It feels horible to even be outside for 10 min. Thank goodness for airconditioning!

I had a couple of minutes so I thought I woud stop in and see what all was going on. It's quiet here but it is still early for many of you to post.

If you would, please keep my DH in your thoughts and prayers his abation procedure tomorrow I would appreciate it. I am taking or tablets with us to the hospital since we will be staying there overnight so I should be able to give an update some time tomorow.

It's almost September (can you believe it?!) and we need a new title for our September thread. I thought I would share a suggestion (or two)

The Worldlies Slimin Down in September
The Worldlies shaking of the pounds in September
The Worldlies making strides in September

Laura: Sorry to hear about the tree. We have that happen to trees here in Ohio as well.

I have a bunch of document purging/shreading to do as well. I don't think our community has a document shredding event but would be nice if we did. I think I will talk to my council man about that. We have tire amniesty days and another day where they will allow drop off of old applicences and things so why not a document shredding event?

Terra: I love salads too! What kind of salad did you make today at school?

I should be back to work now. TTYL!

Good morning ladies,

Well, for Annie and Susie, I think it's already afternoon, and no idea what time it is for Shad.

After work yesterday, I went to the gym and then went to a weight loss surgery support group, which was very interesting. There were two women who both had their surgery 2 weeks ago. One was doing very well and had no nausea or trouble eating, the other was still on a liquid diet and was having trouble getting in all the water and protein powder required and she was pretty miserable. The good news is that even for her, this challenging time will pass and within another week or two she should be able to eat soft foods. And even she was still happy she had the surgery. And of course the woman who was doing well was elated. It's interesting how different doctors have different requirements for how long their patients have to stay on liquids. With Kaiser it's roughly 2 days on clear liquids - broth, water, sugar-free popsicles and sugar-free jello, and then to creamier liquids and soups (tomato soup, Trader Joes butternut squash soup, etc.).

Today after work is an appointment with my personal trainer followed by either another support group meeting or a trip to the dog park with Santa (haven't decided yet).

Yesterday I was a bit stressed out because of my upcoming psych evaluation...I've been on anti-depressants off and on since my parents were diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal cancer in 2003. And I've had a few emotional issues. After talking with a good friend who had surgery a few years ago and also to my niece who works with bariatric patients in Southern CA, they both said that the psych eval is mostly to ensure that I understand this is permanent and requires major life changes and that I have a good support system in place. I think I'll be ok with the evaluation, and I know I'll do well with the surgery.

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Shad - How did the skin scan go? Hope it went ok.

Ceejay - I don't like being around negative people either. I hope the insurance meeting this morning went well. I would definitely sign up and have a physical to earn an extra floating holiday.

Susie - Sorry to hear your IC has flared up. I hope you're able to rest some and feel better soon. Sending lots of prayers for your DH's ablation. Keep us posted on his condition. Sometimes the document shredding events are sponsored by banks.

Terra - Hope you have a great time at cooking class. I really like salads too. Don't forget to walk. :walk:

Laura - Sorry about your tree. Those bugs were running rampant in WI when I left, killing lots of trees. I've been to those shredding events...taking big huge garbage bags full of paperwork for shredding. Very helpful to get those shredded.

to Happy and Annie!


I like all of Susie's ideas for the title of the September thread.

Well, I've got to sign off for now.

Much love and many hugs to all,

Laura & Susie ~ I had pepperoni, Cheddar and Mozz. shredded cheese,Radishes,Cucumbers and crouton's on a garden salad with House Italian dressing which I like better then Zesty Italian dressing.

Laura ~ I like all things titles for Sept. but the 2nd one is my favorite.

Michelle ~ Yes I'll be sure to walk,walk,walk.

I've got a lot done today as far a getting ready for the trip tomorrow to Missouri. I broke down and went to the doctor today. Insurance meeting was informative and I'm taking some options that they are offering, health wise.
Unfortunately these allergies has turned into bronchitis. I felt myself wheezing last night and I've been having to prop myself up on pillows to sleep.
Checked on my neighbor last night. She's staying with her sister. This has been an ordeal for her.

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Susie
I can fully understand about the flare up of the IC. My intestinal issues flare up with stress. Any of those titles will be good for September.

Terra
Your salad sounds good. I like salads and should eat more of them.

Laura
It's hard to loose some tree's. Are you going to Jazzerize tomorrow?

Michelle
Are you going to have a relaxing week end? As busy as you have been you need one.

Travel day today. I have my suitcase to pack and a couple of errands to run before I leave. Pharmacy opens at 8 and I need to pick up my blood pressure meds.

Susie
Hope all this went well with your DH's procedure. Sending good vibes.

CJ ~ Thanks, The salad was good. I like Salads too

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I've been up since 4 A.M. and now its 7 A.M. and Im wide awake now. Im about to go on my morning walk. Just got back from my morning walk, Its 7:25 am right now though. I need to do my afternoon and evening work out to my dvd and I also need to do the dishes sometime today as well. Those are all of my plans for today.

Hello000000000000000000 = Robin Williams...

My Godbabe in St. Louis had her baby yesterday weighing in at 8 lbs, 20 ins long. She has beautiful dark hair and her name is Brynne Rose. Can't wait for my next trip out there to see all the babies. That make 5 g-babes for my bff. 3 girls 2 boys. Two families.

CEEG...safe travels and have fun.

SUSIE...hope DHs procedure is going great. I like the 3rd title about strides....

CHELLE..Kaiser's way on eating sounds similar to St. Vincent-Carmel, In. creamy.

SHAD...skin scan, must be looking for the C word.

LAURA...if I couldn't pick the tree I wanted to plant, I would just wait on the free one, no matter how long you have to wait.

HAPPY...welcome home. I saw on FB that you made it safe and sound. Yeah!

TERRA...have fun in cooking class that sounds more like fun than school.

Runny errands today, mopping and vacuuming later. Have to get a few grocery items as SUPPOSEDLY Cs daughters and their boyfriends are coming over on Sunday for dinner. The tend to cancel at the last minute, so I am planning on things that can keep and leftovers, just in case.

Brad Paisley is rocking GMA today. He is so darn cute. What a hottie. Of course I have DirectTV which means if they do not come too an agreement I will not get one of my local channels. bleh

Make it a great Friday/Saturday all.

Love and hugs

PS....I just fixed my dang IPhone. Proud of me....