Well no loss shown on my scale but I feel more toned up since exercising. So I will just continue on my jouney in hopes to show a loss soon. Hope everyone else is doing well. Thank God its friday its been such a busy week at work. My clients needs were really high this week and it kept me hopping. Lots of loose ends to take care of before my trip I think the pressure is on.

Hello all!


sorry for the long abscence....somehow yesterday's post didnt take....

Mostly it was about how I feel like I have been everywhere else but here.....

Right now, this is the busiest time at the current job.....in fact, so busy I'd be very overwhelmed if I didnt know I'm on my way to another....
Few butterflies regarding the new job....not about the product but more about meeting new people and "fitting in" ..... My guess is I will be a lone wolf for a while but that's ok too..... There is a gym in that building and I am looking forward to seeing it and trying to work gym time back into my schedule.....

DH's job has unexpected job openings....many there are bringing their sons in....
DH got DS an interview and DS was told he was ok to go to next level for a physical and drug test....so DS told DH that " I will give notice at my current job... its not working out there anyway.... I'll just take a break inbtwn".....
DH warned DS that when you list an employer on an application, you need to BE EMPLOYED at that job when the prospective employer calls for references....
DS was not convinced. ..... Finally, DH had to enlist the help of a coworker to convince DS that DH would "pull" DS's application, tell them DS had changed his mind if DS refused to remain at his current job until he was officially offered the new job...... DH got so upset w/ DS, DH had to tell DS to leave the house.... As DH explained to me, he was more upset that DS hasn't changed. About an hour after DS left, DH called DS and explnd to DS that there is really only one thing DH wants DS to think about. That DS's way hasnt worked in the past 5,6,7 yrs.... that its time to do things DH's way if DS really does want to see real changes in his life.......

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On my own food program, I am drinking more water finally and seeing the afternoon belly bloat much decreased..... Not sure how much cold water I can get in today since the temps are so, so frigid but a pot of peppermint tea awaits now....

Am trying to do 15 minutes at a time today as DH is at work and I really didnt get as much done yesterday as I had hoped.....Trying to keep my momentum going by multitasking....boiling eggs while quick soaking black beans for soup ......using part of the hot water from the tea kettle to make sf jello....
wiping down the shelf in the fridge I put the jello on.....etc, etc.....

guess some breakfast is next....

Hope all are well.....

So nice to see so many queens in the palace and doing so well on so many fronts. Esp. good to hear from you, wsw! Glad you were able to get back.

I'm finally finishing up (I hope) on my bad cold - it's two weeks and a day and I still have some lingering symptoms but not hacking as much. Hope yours is gone for sure, WN.

Ceara, congrats on the firmly planted derriere. Mine own is expanding, I fear.

Kaylets, dh is brave to go to bat for ds in his own workplace. Hope it is appreciated.

DDs eye problem turned out to be some bizarre scarring from some bizarre fungus. Fortunately not a hole in her retina but strange. DS is here this weekend. Didn't have a lineup of chores for him as I should have, darn. I'll think of a lot of things after he leaves. But his company is always good.

Was glad I went to funeral yesterday with neighbor. She needed someone. It wasn't as bad for me as I thought it might have been. But I decided to go just to viewing for friend today and skip funeral tomorrow. Was getting a bit much and his service would have been a lot more similar to dh's and so more trying, I'd think.

DS went out for a run today but it was way too cold for me.

Hello all!

Q Anagram.... you are a good friend to your neighbor ....... I know your presence was appreciated....
I too, think its too cold to do much outside....I wasnt out but btwn car and store and the tip of my nose is flaking .....legs are itchy and flaky too....
using lots of lotion going in and coming out of the shower......

As for DS,.... I can only hope.... as usual, my real concern is how this will effect DH...... and yes, this could be a real issue at the job.....

Glad to hear your cold is subsiding.....seems like everyone around me has the same....

WSW--- holy mackeral..... I hear that your way had frigid temps and snow and then nearly 70 degree temp the two days later..... Makes the snow removal easier when its in big puddles but holy mackeral!

casmc---getting ready for time away always makes me stressed too....its tough trying to squeeze a couple of days into one..... Our clients seem very stressed the past few weeks too... Seems as though everyone is trying to file their taxes as soon as possible.... everyone is feeling the pinch....

Wood Nymph.... how goes the job? have they decided to fill the empty slots?
These coorporate changes are excruiating..... sometimes I felt like the Academy Award winners had nothing on me and the "face" I was putting on....


Ceara--let me plop myself right next to you on the wagon....maybe under your gaze I will make better choices!!

Eydie-- How goes it on the mountain? And how is Dad too?

Empress--Computer problems stink.... I hope you can sort them out ....

aria--- how goes it? Hope all is well your way...


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Here's a thought for today....

"When you walk your talk, people listen."
German proverb

Question of the day :

"What is your favorite expression?"

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Well the sun is shining and we are going up to 30's today. So I think a walk around the lakes may be a possibility todya. I am also off of work today for the holiday so that makes for a nice relaxed day. I didn't do to good on the intake front this weekend but will try to get back on track today for sure. When yah have company the foods get shifted a bit and when there offered its hard to say no. It was so cold this weekend I think part of eating was just for comfort. My cold or virus is going away after being on my second dose of antibotic. Not nice stuff at all. Starts off with a chest cold and congestion and runs into a final sinus infection. Oh boy its almost over 4 weeks of this stuff is not fun. I have been quilting a bit maybe I can finish this twin size quilt before my trip in 16 days. I should of never done such little squares what was I thinking! Each row has 15 3" squares X ? how big a twin size bed is. Oh but it does look cute. The next one will be made a bit different I already have the fabric and my ideas in mind. Well have a good one girls and keep up all your good efforts they have to pay off eventually I figure. Thats my thought for the week keep moving forward!

Oh, Firefly! four weeks! I'm so tired of it after TWO. Still sniffling and finishing up first course of antibiotics but hoping this will be it soon. It's sunny this morning here too and 'm hoping for a good walk a bit later as well. Forgot to mention I had a "reward" massage on Friday - not as good as the last one but not bad either. But I need to move a bit more and I need to "get back to nature". Birdies were tweeting away again this morning. Only a month until OFFICIAL spring.

Anagram that cold or virus is not nice at all. I still am on an antibotic second course one more pill to go. I feel much better but still not 100% by any means. Only 16 more days until my trip to see the kids in Hawaii no time for feeling sick. I have a job that is demanding and need to have a lot done before I go away. So needless to say I need my energy! I am taking the bull by the horns today and going to get a lot done including a list of work things to be done while I am gone. Things that have deadlines etc. Maybe I will feel better when its done or worse! At any rate I intend on having a great week with workouts, healthy eating and working towards my goal. I adventured to tanning this week as everyone said you need to do that. So its interesting and something I have never done but before I reach the tropical island I will at least have a tan. I am 5' 7'' and can't hide my legs to well.
Hope your feeling better soon. Drink alot of water with lemon!

Fly by postie right now....

No improvement on the scale, in the mood or in the finances. Must sit down and do a budget!! The only ray of light I did have this weekend was that I finally switched to a well known tax software, and WHAT A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!! I KNEW I was doing something wrong. (I forgot about our interest on our home equity AND our interest on our mortgage AND our real estate taxes.) The former program I was using didn't "remind" me of these things. Turns out we will not have to owe afterwall. In fact, we will get enough back to get my new stove! It will be so nice to not have to beat up the stove to get the burners to work!

Back later...

Frogger so glad it all worked out. I almost forgot to put in the taxes paid on my new car. It made the difference in the state by them oweing me a little to me not oweing. I loved it. This is the second year we haven't gone to a tax man a friend and I did it together on the computer. It worked out fine but takes some brainstorming to ensure we are adding everything in. Make sure you keep all your things for next year. I found out that if you have spent a high amt. of sales taxes by buying appliances, adding on or home improvements thats all taxable but you have to add it all up. So this year I am trying to keep better records. Good luck and yes budgets do seem to make a difference. I started one on the computer but didn't keep it up.
On the health end I worked out yesterday doing some wt. resistance and the treadmill for 1.5 miles. It felt good and released some built up stress from my day. Between Feb. being a short month and me trying to go on vacation for almost 3 weeks its just plum crazy! I have my exercise fit into my schedule for the week and this is always a plus. Have a great day!

Good luck on getting it altogether for the trip, Firefly.

I had a decent day yesterday (I think maybe the 2nd in a row) and also did get in a brisk (it wasn't that warm yet) walk in a park.

I'm already planning to get an extension - too much other paper work to get done first. I'll probably get a tax program as well, as dh had done that in recent years. Also have had lots of tax help/advice offered to me but would just use that if I can't figure something out myself.

Another thing to check out, Frogger, is that there are some new tax credits available this year for SOME energy saving home improvements and appliances. I don't remember if stoves are one of the appliances but worth checking on if you're planning to get one. (I could use a new one too - mine is 36 years old but it is stainless steel so looks real trendy - I don't plan to use it much anymore so don't know if/when I'll get to that.) Credits are even nicer than deductions!

Those birdies are out there chirping again! Gotta love it.

Fly-by woe-is-me postie: Feeling down today -- my brother's moving far north and west to look for a job. Pure desperation -- can't find one here and is broke. There seem to be lots of jobs where he's going, but it's sad that he has to go so far. I hope it goes well for him!

Also, my neighbor died. I'll bake something and take it over and make a donation to the museum as requested.

Aaand... just feeling overtaxed. No help in sight on the job front and I'm stretched to the limits helping my mom, brother, son & grandson. Will soldier on, but just feel like curling up in the fetal position and making it all go away.

Eh. I started to type this and deleted, thinking I should just wait until I feel more upbeat. But feels healthier to share, even if it's not cheery. Believe me, I know that my situation is not bad, really, and others are dealing with much harder things. It's just one of those days... And typical doldrums time, too, I guess.

Doing well OP, in any case. Love to all.

Hello all.....

2 more days.... am finally making a little headway in emptying drawers.... even wiped two or three out .... got right down to the bare metal.....

Finally got quiet enough this afternoon on the phones today that I was able to do some work which has been pending ..... Supervisor said "Don't worry" and I am taking her word at that....

Also feeling serious homesickness for some of the current cowokers ( some of them I worked w/ during my previous tenure).... but when I mentioned that to one, he just dropped his jaw and then quickly said " you'll get over it quick enough..."....
But then the phones were nonstop and reminded me why I am leaving in the first place.....
At one point though WoodNymph, I could relate to the fetal position.... under a blanket for sure....

Frogger, heard nearly exact same story today from someone when similiar discussion happened near my desk as computer folks were downloading an upgrade .... ( yes, everyone thought it was funny that I am the last in the room to have it done and I will be gone as of Friday)...... anyway, the point was that although the individual likes to do her own on paper, she did find the programs useful as an addition error was found when she compared her figures to the tax software.....

Firefly.... please don't feel like you need to send that cold weather this way....


Anagram... yes, birdies chirping my way too... even tracked down by the chirp a chickadee in the Lowe's store when I kept my girlfriend company as she paid on her bill.....

Hello to all Royals.... I need to get dinner rolling...