Kaylet my dear I wouldn't think of sharing todays weather in the 30's to 40 but maybe I will share this weekends cold! Good weather for making soup. I think I may do that for card night with a crusty bread and salad. Something on the healthy side for all. I am feeling sore from my tues. workout but that is a good thing. I am going again on fri. at least will fit in two. And saturday use my video at home. I am getting excited about my trip. I am off to tan before work this a.m. and then a blood test. I am being good instead of stopping for a nice bagel with cc. I am having a breakfast Kashi bar and a boiled egg. Making up for a sub. I had last night. Oh so naughty! But once in awhile it happens as long as its not too often.
Kaylet sounds like your spring cleaning? I need to do some of that this weekend and find my summer stuff. So I can pack for the trip and see if I need to buy something other than my bathing suit. Gotta go try them on soon. Work has been off the wall. My trying to prepare for others to handle my caseload when I am gone. Wow! Plus trying to keep up with things in a short month and trying to type up and write reports. I will be ready for the funny farm soon! Have a great day girls and its nice to see so many on.

Hello all,

Last day on for the job in this division. Evidently somewhere in the transition, my automatic deposit paycheck became a paper check....in fact, two of them from what they told me..... and different amts....
Luckily, some of the people I called seem very good....they called me back very quickly, and then called again for followup....
So....
seems like the I am now in that place of " Check is in the mail".....

Not sure how long I have to wait.... Its definitely not a month that waiting is a good thing....

but....
as WoodNymph said.... things could be worse....

I'll be in touch later.... I have a "Good bye, good luck supper" tonight....don't expect it to run much past 7....

and then I can come and share....

I've played hookie from work for 2 days. (I'm back today). I'm tired of being talked 'at' and talked 'to' like a 3 year old. (The cube mate). She's a source of endless to do lists for me. Now, I'm a Virgo, I'm in love with lists and to do's. But actuall to do's, things I may forget to do or want to make it a point to do. NOT THINGS I DO ON A DAILY BASIS BECAUSE THAT'S MY JOB to do listings. Which I get from her on a daily basis. And when I say yes, I've done this or yes, I know, or thank you for reminding me, but I've already taken care of these, she takes it as me being <<what word am I looking for here>> insabordinate maybe? And I get a sarcastic, I'm only telling you so that we don't forget. Um, who was the to do list for anyway. I have no problem doing my job....
Oi Vey.....

So as you can read, I'm having a bit of a struggle. Perhaps I'm not a good fit afterall. Maybe they were looking for someone passive do what you're told even if you already know you need to do it kinda gal. I'm a take charge do it because it needs to be done before you are told kinda worker. Maybe I'm just tired of working here in DC. The commute is killing me....

And I've offically gained back almost all of the 13lbs I lost while sick....

Frogger boy your job sounds like some stuff that happens in my office. I think there is a bit of that almost anywhere. But when your area is so close it surely must make it tough. I have had my own run in's at work in the past. Thank goodness its gotten better. Some of its due to me taking the bull by the horns sort of speak. I came right out and said do you have a problem with me? Because I am doing my best to do my job and I think its done pretty well. But once in awhile I have to defend what or where I have been. My boss says I get defensive. Darn right when I am doing what I am suppose to be doing. So once her and I had a nice long chat and now seem to understand one another she leaves me alone to do my job. She even tells me I am doing a good job. Now how we got to that point did take awhile. But I can tell you it feels much better airing things out. Because it will wear you thin. Good luck and don't feel alone. Maybe another job since you only have a small amt. of time invested isn't a bad idea to look for. Something closer to home? You have to feel comfortable your there so many hours.
On a good note the scale has moved thank goodness for small favors. I have been trying my best working out more and healthy eating more often than not. Its only a lb. but I will take it and run! Yesterday I really pushed myself at the gym that is only 2 workouts this week but good ones. It is snowing now but if it doesn't get to bad I am off to the gym and then tanning.
I only have 12 days left to reach my mini goal 3.5lbs. more. Now that will be tough for me to reach but the closer I get the better happier I will be. I see the difference and feel better.
Arabella having a loved one move away is never easy. I handle it everytime the kids move. This last time to Hawaii was a tough one. Now that was so far I didn't think I would ever get to go see them and now I only have 12 days until I go. I am getting very excited to say the least. It has been a little over a year since they have been home. Where did you say your brother was moving?

G'd afternoon, Royals. All sorts of good (and bad )things going on in the palace. Lots of good vibes on the new job, Kaylets. And maybe the two hookie days were just what you needed, Frogger. At least makes it a little more tolerable maybe.

Hooray for Hawaii - visits are the best (maybe the only good) part of kids moving far away. And you're working or it.

I understand that sadness, WN. Many years ago, my sister moved to Alaska - when it was a brand new state! I thought we'd never see her again - and for a long time, it WAS tough. But we did, more as the years wore on. Now have a bro there too and we see him at least once (usually twice) a year. Now that Mom's gone, it's a little less as he makes one trip a year elsewhere. That sister is now in Texas most of the year and I have a brother in Arkansas. But now with email and country wide phone plans it's easier to keep in touch. But you will miss that physical closeness, for sure.

Cold here today but was in the 50s yesterday. Walked in cemetery, put springlike flowers in place of Christmasy ones. Have overall been eating more healthily but had two VERY, VERY BAD EVENINGS OF GLUTTONY. A lot to do with the Valentine candy both children felt I needed this year. And maybe they were right, maybe I did need it. This whole time has been tough but I think this past week has almost been the toughest. Like I'm beginning to realize this is not just a bad dream.

Took off Thursday and went to hug my princesses who are having their own bad time about losing their Grandfather. Came home Friday and was glad to be back. It's like a love-hate thing. I want to be away from home but then need to run right back and I'm in that trend towards fetal positioning too. Doing ok today - lots of chores, etc. done. Debating which direction to go next. Nap sounds good!

And Fresh Start Monday looms! Everything's always well as long as I have SFMs to look forward to.

Forgot to mention that (before I had those two disastrous evenings) the scale had moved downward a bit over a pound. Won't be able to weigh for a good while again as it will probably be an "UP" and that would be discouraging.

Hello all....

Yes, the check was in the mailbox Saturday...... Visualize me floating back from the mailbox....its a shame how wound up I got about it but there you have it....

Woke up w/ nervous, knotted stomach today too.... combination of new job jitters as well as "houseguest"...... We are still in deep, deep freeze temps and houseguest is working many all night shifts.... very awkward to enforce the rule of not being allowed in the palace when the royals are not home......
This morning DH needed to get a point across paper cup of 2 day old soda but was being told very familiar tune of " this is nothing to worry about....its still fresh " ....Finally I spoke up about my disbelief that someone would risk a warm place to sleep and the possiblity of a good paying job over a flat soda..... When DH approached again about the soda, suddenly it was decided that it should be thrown away......
Amazing....

Anagram.... a friend of mine says that Chocolate is better than prozac and I believe her..... I too, this weekend fell hard off the wagon so lets polish up the fresh start cards.....

I need to get ready... just wanted to say hello to all and ask for your support and good vibes today....

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Question of the day :

" Have you ever read a book more than once?"

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Kettle is on!

Arabella burr you made me cold thinking about your walk. I didn't exercise to beable to count it was too cold for outside and just never got to the gym. But I ate healthy this weekend and that is a good thing. The cottage sounds lovely you should do it for yourself. Sometimes doing for yourself is more than needed its a must. Let us know how you do with your search.
10 DAYS til my trip! Wow it is coming fast! I got my hair done this weekend highlighted and a new style. It wasn't cheap but looks good. Then I went bathing suit shopping two times. I finally got a suit its surely a bit different from ones I have had. A little colorful on top tropical I guess you'd say. Boy having a tan and shopping made a difference. I have to say I feel pretty good with myself right now. It seems like all my efforts are starting to pay off. I am going to the gym after work tonight no matter how late I work. It is a must to keep things moving in the right direction.
Kaylet living with others is never easy. Good luck stand your ground. Their lucky to have someone willing to let them stay.
Frogger hope your job is moving in the right direction for you. I know that when work is tough because of others and not the work load itself its tough. Been there done that. Thank goodness mine has gotten better and hopefully yours will too.
Girls choc. sometimes is a good fit. I recently started to take a light cal. low fat yogurt and put in like 10 little choc. chips. It gave me a lift and wasn't totally bad ck it out. Its great with cherry flavored it is more like a treat. We all need a bit of choc. from time to time and they say its good for us. Good luck hope we all have a great week.

Arabella-That's not a bad idea actually, asking myself what I should do. I'll try it tonight...

Hello all.....

So far, all typical first day stuff....most of the computer systems not set up although the supervisors had "ticket confirmations" that it was....

some terrific things happened.... the gym is very very nice.... tvs! ( isnt that funny that I am bragging about the tv in the gym) and bumped into someone from the inbtwn job.... she had many problems there and is now at my current employer and now is a supervisor which goes to show....

AND this morning, for the first time in a long, long, time I am WITHOUT that tense, knotted stomach feeling.....


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Thought of the day:

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Question of the day:

"What is the question?"


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Must be gone.... downside is that traffic is AWFUL

Kaylet so glad to hear things are going well. No one should have the tension that some people create in a worksite. Its usually very unfair to say the least! So things are looking up and spring begins in 20 days not such a bad time! I like having a t.v. when I am on the treadmill. It helps me to lose track of time and thats a plus. Have fun!
I worked out yesterday at the gym did the treadmill for 3 miles and did the stairs several times at work, walked to the other site. Trying to think the healthy way and put a few extra steps in my day. I am counting down my days til my trip its coming fast. I still would like to shake off a few lbs. but even one or two would be nice. I am trying my best to eat healthy. More seafood, veggies and fruits in my intake.
Have a great day everyone!

So glad yesterday went well, Kaylets! May that continue. I take it you can't use public transit in this new job - hate traffic, too - but there may be plusses in that eventually too.

Good luck on that double countdown, Firefly. You're so motivated.

Got to the pool yesterday, had a good workout but feeling sore today. Don't know if it's the long overdue workout (which was pretty gentle) or if it's the weather change again. A coating of snow this morning which should be gone by the time I get it together. Debating pool again but I think it's losing out to other things I need to do. Maybe a walk would be better. Coin toss?

Wildfire - where be thou?