2Cute, Men what can we say? and boys grow up to be men!!! Just hang in there and take it easy and stand up for yourself, and most importiantlyTake CARE of yourself

Sorry I didn't post any yesterday, I did check in a couple of times, but it was a busy day. Went to work about 9:00 and then DH & I left to get some breakfast, and then went to Home Depot and loaded the back of the Excursion with weed & seed/potting soil/ pots/ and flowers. (note: we fill up the Excursion which holds a lot more than the Mustang!)

About an hour after I got back to the office my mom called and said she and my sister were on their way by to get me to go to lunch with them. I tried to explain that I had just gotten back from breakfast and needed to get some work done, but to no avail. They got me back about 30 minutes before time for us to leave. Needless to say I didn't get much work done.

When we got home we worked in the yard until we got everything done, then went to the grocery store, then to visit my SIL then home to eat supper, then it was time for bed.

Today we went to Church and then I've been taking my nap.

Thin enjoyed your posts, sounds like you not only enjoy your work, but do a very good job of it. It must have been an honor to reppresent your employer(?) with their client.


Terri, I'm glad I'm not the only one into computer games. I am almost addicted to computer jigsaws. I bought the offline version of the Kinkaed puzzles, and just this last weekend bought on called Puzzle Master4. On WWW.IWON.COM there is a Universal JIgsaw of the Day. My very favorite game site www.prizegames.com shut down around the first of February and I really miss it. It had two game I was also addicted to. They were Marbles and CoinsAway. Most games are around on several sites, but I can't find these anywhere. I find several named Marbles, but it not the same game.

Mary Where we went for our anniversary they had several of the largest fish tanks I've ever seen, and some of the biggest oddest(translated ugliest) fish I've ever seen.

Well, it's time go get ready for church, so have a great night. If we don't go out to eat, I'll be in the chat room at 7:30. I've never found anyone else there on any Sunday night I've stopped in, but I'll keep trying.

House of Sand and Fog was very good. Just like the book but very powerful performances.

Men are just stupid. DH is doing some of that crap with my foot. Apparently he thinks he doesn't need to help clean house. He'll have to rethink that stupid theory. Don't be hurt, 2Cute, they were being thoughtless and they just don't get it. Even if you try to explain your feelings, they'll apologize but do it again.

Okay, I need to do some work that I brought home on Friday. Should have done it this morning.

2 Cute: That was GOOD! I'm sorry that your menfolk were so insensitive. They'll come to their senses-eventually.

Thin: How's your headache? Maybe you should go get yourself checked out, just to be safe.

Terri: I like to go to zone.com to play Hexic. That thing is ADDICTIVE! How is your foot doing?

Mary: I hope your fishies do well in their new home

2 Cute, Terri, Thin: Feel better soon!

Barb g.: Sounds like you've had a nice relaxing day.

See you all soon!

Gee.. I have been posting a lot lately... but then again I was not well enough to do anything but read / post / sleep. LOL

And for my dilemma earlier... thanks for the sympothy and support.
Even though I was angry and hurt... I also know that men are truly CLUELESS. I don't think my son for a minute thought about how that hurt me. He really is a great son... and if he knew it hurt me... he would be the first to apolgize. I don't know how I raised such a "male" son. LOL
I am over it now... and put it in proper perspective... but I also am more aware than ever... it is MY RESPONSIBILTY to not let others take advantage of me.

I am glad to report I feel even better tonight.
I still have a stuffed up nose and a cough ... but nothing like before.
I plan to go to bed in a few minutes and get a good nights rest.... and hopefully tomorrow will be a new day.

No replys tonight... just peeking in. I will check in again tomorrow.
Good night.

Hi everyone! No time to really post right now, off to WI (not Wisconsin) at WW. But I had to come by early for just this one thing:

Barbg:
Happy Birthday, to you!
Happy Birthday, to you!
Happy Birthday, dear Barb!
Happy Birthday, to you! and many, many more!

Hope you have a wonderful birthday, Barb.

I'll see the rest of you later.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB !!!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Barb.g
Happy Birthday to youuuuuu !!!



Wish I had time to visit.. but not this morning.
Just had to wish Barb a belated birthday wish.

Happy Birthday Barb

Ok ladies....

I could give you the rundown on the cause of my INCREDIBLE STRESS over the past week, but I doubt any of you have that kind of time. What I will tell you is how BAD my food was yesterday. I went on a binge the likes of which I haven't seen since before I had the surgery. I ate all day. I ate until it hurt. I ate until I was sick. And as soon as the pain or the queasiness passed, I ate some more until I was sick or hurting again. I cannot even grasp what was going on in my head. I can't believe I did that to myself. WHY??? I was sooo out of control. I ate about a zillion of Reeses mini peanutbutter cups. I just couldn't stop eating. I ate anything and everything.
I'm back on the wagon today. My food has been good so far. I did NOT spend my entire savings, fly half way around the planet, have major surgery, and come this far to fail now. If I blow it this time, I feel like there's no hope. This is it for me. I HAVE to do it. I really hope I don't see another episode like yesterday. That was just awful.

Sorry, no replies today. I still have an awful lot going on at the moment. I'll pop in later tomorrow.
Later taters,
Jen

Hi everybody! I'm back. WI (not Wisconsin) was nothing spectacular. I stayed the same. That's not a sad smilie as much as it's a disgusted one. But, you can't expect a different conclusion when you've done all the same things, now can ya??? Need to change some things.

2cute: I'm so sorry your son (and hubby, for that matter) were so insensitive to your situation. But men just really have NO clue. When they're sick they don't expect to be asked to lift a finger when they're sick. (he!!, what am I talking about, they NEVER expect to be asked to lift a finger ) But past all of that (you know me, always thinking outside of the box ) I guess I'm more surprised at your DIL even THINKING about allowing you to sit with the babies when you're so contagious!!! I mean, does she really think she wants to deal with two babies that become infected just because her husband had to play golf??? I'm thinking NOT!! * By the way, that study was slightly off, I have more of the "prone to be attracted to a man with scissors jammed in his temple and a bat shoved up his *** while he is on fire" days than just when I'm PMSing. Must be the having to live with 3 grown males that does it to me. At least you had a couple of daughters to comiserate with. I feel like such an outsider sometimes.

Mary: I just know the new ring is lovely. Come to think of it, my honey never got down on one knee either. We were sitting in the front seat (yes, I said FRONT seat ) of his car, overlooking the lake that is on campus of the University he was attending. We were on our way to the theatre. Ahhhh, those were the days......OMG, do I digress! Sorry.

Jen: So sorry about your binge, honey. That's not good. What happened? We're here for you. Did the other guys from your DH's unit come home this past week or something that set you off? Since you've had the surgery, doesn't bingeing make you deathly sick? I suppose I'm asking for TMI, but I'd have to say that puking would definitely keep me away from stuff I shouldn't have. Well, at least I think it would, cuz I HATE puking!

Barbg: Hope your birthday is going well and you're doing something fun (No, another trip to Home Depot is NOT fun!!! ) *I do really enjoy my work. I started doing this kind of work so I didn't have to go back into the work force and get a "real" job. The business is really growing in leaps and bounds. I've doubled my income two years in a row now. As far as John trusting me to handle this meeting, yes, I was a bit honored. Even though I've been doing this job for him for almost 2 years, it's one thing to do the work and quite another to have someone trust you enough to represent the company for them. (Funny, on the side, I found out that John is 53/I'm 50, and he has two kids: 22 and 24/and so do I). Now he's talking about having to go to Florida and meet with people there and how he should send me. YIKES! I don't fit in airline seats. Oh well. That probably won't happen.

Terri: "Even if you try to explain your feelings, they'll apologize but do it again." AMEN, sister!!! It just never sinks in, does it??? * House of Sand and Fog is one we haven't seen. They're bringing a bunch back around for a second time, probably because of the Academy Awards coming soon. The theatre I work at brought back stuff like Mystic River and Cold Mountain. I didn't see either of those.

Joanne: Doctors and I don't get along. They want me to lose weight, I don't seem to do it. I got the notice to schedule my yearly GYN appointment the other day. Do you know how much I want to do THAT one???

It's Monday.
Hmmmm, a new week.
No gain this morning.
Plenty of extra time to play.
Maybe it really IS time to shake some things up.
Let's go back to Curves!!!
Ok, lets!

I'm outta here. I'll be back later to report in that I really DID go. See ya.

BTW, I posted a new article on our Article Thread about Attitude. Take a look.

Oh Jen... {{{ HUGS }}} Although I have not had one of those type binges in a longggggg time... I remember it well. STAND STRONG and get back on the wagon. Yes... you fell flat on your face... but stand back up... wipe the crumbs off your face and get on the bike you bought and ride out your anxiety.

Even God cannot undo what has been done. But you can start anew... TODAY.
We can all relate to you ... and we can all learn from your experience....
Don't take the first bite. We never know when we won't be able to control it.

Thin... I don't think DIL knew anything about it. She was having a baby shower for a friend and she just knew he took the baby for an outing during the shower. That is my thought .. I might be wrong... but I don't think so. She gets angry too because of his complusion for golf. I don't think he intended on telling her. Just my opinion... not fact.

okay.. I am going. I hadn't checked in today and just wanted to say hi.
I actually showered and got dressed with makeup today. That alone makes you feel better Up until last night ... I did not feel up to even that. I will be happy when I am 100% well again. I am hoping before my next doctor visit.

Oh, how I hear THAT! That is an issue I struggle with all the time. I'm getting better though. I don't feel that at home as much as I do at work. But I have started to speak up for myself...and it is AMAZING how good I feel afterwards! Strong and in control. Not *****y, which is what I always thought I'd be thought of if I spoke my mind.

It's time to realize that we count! We, who are always concerned for other's feelings, need to consider our own, and let the world know that we have them. As mothers, wives, sweethearts, daughters...heck, WOMEN, we need and deserve to to taken care of too!! And if we have to do it ourselves, then so be it!!

I'm glad that you're feeling better, 2cute!
Thin, Well? Did you go? Good girl.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARBG!!!
Jen, put your seat belt on and strap yourself to that wagon! Or at least the bike! Past is past...moving forward now!
Homebound...okay, I confess...Alchemy is my game! Very addictive!
Terri...How's the foot? You're a good woman, continuing your exercise despite your injury...my hero!
Mary...how are the fishies? Have you seen "Finding Nemo?" Watch it and you'll see them in a whole new way!

Okay, I'm bent over...could somebody give ME a good swift kick in the A$$? I used the pms/period excuse for about a week and a half...time to get back in gear.
Why is it so hard to LOSE the weight and so @#%$^% easy to pack it back on? hmmm?
Why, I ask you...WHY??????

With that in mind...I have to make dinner for the boy. I hope he's not too hungry!

See you all later...

Hi Gals!
Whew, what a busy day! I am getting ready to head home, but wanted to stop in for a minute.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB.g!!!!


I will try to stop back later with more to say and replies. However, I have told myself that I HAVE to exercise before I get on the computer. So, hopefully you will see me later!


Barb

I'm baaacccckkkkk! I DID IT!!!!

I went to Curves and did my workout for the first time in several months. I just knew after this weekend that I needed to mix things up a little bit. Now to just keep with it. I've got to dump some of this weight. I'm tired of not being able to go places or travel for fear of not fitting in the seats. I'm ready to renew my faith in WW and to GET MOVING!!!

Are ya with me????
Come on, girls, we can do this!

Hi ladies!

Happy Birthday, Barb.G!

How is everyone tonight? I had a fairly good day. I've kept my food within my plan and drank lots of water. I kept my walking to trips to the ladies room and to get something for lunch. The maintenance guys built a block so that I can put my feet up since I have to sit so much now. What sweet guys! They are probably idiots at home.

I did do my general conditioning stuff this morning. Most of it anyway.

Kat - Now, you've worked too hard at phase 1 of SBD to blow it all on PMS. Be strong!

Thin and Barb - Did you exercise? Inquiring minds want to know.

2Cuter - That is great that you are feeling better. A good hot shower can do wonders. But don't get carried away doing stuff. So that makes me be nosy - what where you doing that you didn't have time to post??? You better be resting and letting your body heal itself.

Jen - Sorry to see that you have such a tough day. This isn't just about eating less so that we lose weight. We got fat because of how we handled something in our lives and used food to medicate. Something wasn't right in our lives that kept us from eating properly or exercising. This is a lifelong journey and if we're going to be successful, we have to change how we react. You had a really bad food day. You stopped at ONE day not a whole string of them. Give yourself credit for that. But next time, jump on your bike or take a walk instead of eating when the stress hits - anything but food. Its incredibly hard but its something we HAVE to learn if we're going to get healthy and stay that way. Hope that isn't too preachy or "know-it-all". But we need to face the truth and we need people to help us see it. Have a great day tomorrow - just make it great!

Okay, I'm going to go browse around. Oh, thanks for the game ideas!

Thin we posted at the same time.