Hello!

Happy birthday (belatedly) to Wabby!

Sugar P, I did not get an email from you! Wah!

I've been faithfully journalling my foods and counting points for almost two weeks. Today, I was 177! pounds. I'm sure I'll be 185 tomorrow morning.

I'm watching Mission: Organization. Those people would FREAK if they saw my house ( even though it's much better now than it used to be.)

I'd better go. I have homework to do.

You're right, Cherry! I'll send it right away. Nothing really important, just whining.

I'm posting to whine some more. Now along with the excema on my hands, I have it on my *feet*. One foot to be exact. Yucky thingies that aren't going away. Got a doctor's appointment tomorrow. Usually he knows nothing, but he's all I got. He'll probably refer me to a dermatologist and I'll have to wait 6 weeks for an appt. Oh well. Think I'll go bathe in cortisone. Is your rash gone now, Peachy?

I used to volunteer and I loved it. Once at a museum and once teaching ESL. People let you do all kinds of interesting stuff if they don't have to pay you for it.

Go for the dog show, Kiwi! Dd will probably love the freedom and you'll be able to forget about your bursitis. My dad had that and it was awful. I hate going to the doc, too, but sometimes they do actually know something. I always get my diagonosis from the internet and then tell them what's wrong with me and what they should prescribe to relieve it. They are usually so grateful.

Oh! Did I mention that I had my hair coloured? I look 10 years younger - NOT. Sort of a coppery-brown colour that the hairdresser thrust upon me. I guess it's ok. I always thought I had mouse brown hair but she informs me it's dark blonde. I think I'll do it myself next time. Or just go grey and blend into the wallpaper. Oh, I'm so booooooooring.

Way to go on 177, Cherry! The points must be working. I had guacamole for lunch. 256 points for me. Is vegetable fat as bad for you as animal fat? I mean, I know it makes you fatter, but does it clog your arteries? Or do avocados have bad fat, like coconuts? I'm so confused!

I'm here to clear up the confusion. Sugar, the fat in avocados is the good kind of fat. Except for the fact that it will make you fat if you eat too much of it. Kiwi, go to the dog show. DD will love the lack of parental supervision. Now, who else is confused? I'm sure I've got an answer for you.

I've been continuing on my Birthday eating marathon. A couple of friends took me out for lunch on saturday to celebrate. We had the yummiest somethin' or other Verde burritos and margaritas in huge glasses. Then we went shopping in the artsy fartsy area of town. Fun.

Sugar, if you have dark blond hair, I think you should color it golden blond. Think of all the attention you'd get. I think blonds really do have more fun. Sorry you have the skin thing going on. DS has the same problem any time he uses auto body paint, or thinners or the latex gloves he uses to avoid getting the paint or thinners on him. It can really be miserable.

One of the guys that works for us has asked if we would sponsor his son's baseball team. He wants a donation of $50, which I know isn't that much, but the way in which he asked has really got me bugged. He pretty much demanded it, and said "well it's only 50 bucks." This has really got me bugged. Why, if you own a business do ppl think you're just rolling in dough, when the reality is that you just have a bunch more worries than someone employed by someone else? I'm going to make the donation, but I'm not doing it with a smile.

Cherry! you're doing so well! I'm thinking seriously of going back to weight watchers. It's the only program I've ever been successful with. Why do I resist it?

I want Lush to post a list.

my shoulder is bad that is why i'm off the computer i refuse to go to the dr what will he say? immobilize it and don't do the things that hurt it is it my imaginayion thay this flares up right before t.o.m. every month?
dd was GREAT in play it was godspell she played a floozie `177 rocks, cherry
happy bday wabby
this joblessness will not last, kiwi, you should take advanyage of him being home for spring break and go away
sugar, i just watched my big fat greek wedding.......they say windex for skin
peaches, my original fee exceeded a days pay i think it was 50 for criminas check and 70 for the rest........i only get a hundred
bagzie. isn't it sad when the play's over?
bye

Lush, you won't know until you go to the Dr. Maybe they will give you anti-inflammatories and you will feel good as new. I'm having serious list withdrawal here. We need to get you back in posting form.

Sugar, I was reading about facial scrubs and masks recently and I came across this whole thing on a homemade aspirin mask that is the biggest thing online apparently -- and it is supposedly good for eczema! I will look for the link and post it later.

Your hair sounds nice. I think you should send us some pictures!

Thanks for all the encouragement, folks. I know you're right; I should go to the dog show and a have a little change of scenery. I kind of hate to wait until we hear whether DH will be starting a job right off -- but the people who are considering hiring him keep putting off making a decision! It's driving me crazy.

Congrats on DD's excellent performance, Lush! I know it must have been fun.

Here's my list for Wabbit:
Emptied the dishwasher
Tossed towels in the dryer
Took out chicken to thaw
Pulled down the Christmas cards
Got back on the computer

I don't make lists before I do things. If I do, I spend all my time preparing the list and no time doing anything. I can find an amazing array of things to do with a list other than the chores on it. So this kind of list is much better for me. I feel so accomplished...

Later, cowies
Kiwi

lushieeeeeeeeeee===welcome back!!!! you had better get that fixed for golf season!!!!!!!!!!!!! we are all ga ga up here since our Man Mike Weir won the master's tournament on the weekend!!!!! anyone besides me watch it???? right now i am watching the Maple Leafs play the Flyers------------lushers i am still in withdrawel from the musical========what songs did dd sing?????WHAT FUN!!!! i want a picture!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, you guys! You always give the best advice. Appt is at 12:15. I am armed and ready.

You asked for it...back by popular demand...for one day only....
a list.
1. shift wash
2. get deposits together.
3. write out checks
4. check bank balances
5. vac laundry room floor

well, that's enough. bye

Sugar P, good luck, dearie! I'll be thinking of you.....

Lushie, thanks for the list. Guess I'd better make out my tax day list too ---- ick!

Hi Bagzie! are your golf courses thawed out yet? How is that greenhouse coming along? any new sprouts?

Do you think Kiwi is off gallavanting w/ the dog ppl?

Hi Peaches & Cherry! how're you skinny gals doing? I'm back to making an effort to lose. I won't even go into what I weigh at this point - can't dwell on that or I'd get depressed, and that won't help.

Anyone else getting the pop up ad for the - ahem - ladies personal arrousal lotion??? Geez.

I'm not....I'm just getting diet pills. Is that a hint?

Sugar P- I totally spaced... didn't realize it was today! I'm a little late, but I hope you had good luck!

I've worked out every day this month so far. Woo hoo!

Just finished my taxes. Blech. Our withholdings aren't right.

Well... I'd better get to it... whatever I'm planning to do today.