Hey guys I got my grades for my classes. I got an A in my Physics Class… which was no problem at all.. and then for my Calculus class…...*mystery music playing*… I got a B. I’m telling you, there had to of been a HUGE curve because I do not feel I deserved a B. I came away from the class not understanding a lot of the material. I hope the teacher I have for Calculus 2 in the Fall will be easier for me to follow.I’m going to attempt to spend the rest of my summer trying to re-teach myself the material. Just kinda look deeply into the books and see if I can understand why I did what I did to a problem. I also have a paper I need to write for a waiver on a class I do not need to take. It’s 2 classes actually. Both are in the Field experience courses where you have to go out and put in so many hours in a school environment. I work at a school, so I should be able to waive the classes. We shall see!

KittieCat – WELCOME

Dogpal – I did better than expected… I still think I didn’t deserve the B. Thank you tho!

Xena – Oh, I am very relieved that those exams are out of the way. I just need to spend what is left of my summer break focusing on me. I too get in those weird moments. I’m having a hard time trying to keep myself OP and am trying to get more than one good diet day in a row too… keep up the good work! It will pay off!

Is it me, or does it seem like the threads are moving slower? Not a bad thing, I can keep up better. I just remember the days where if I missed 1 day I would have to go through a million posts…

Anyways … I’m outta here!

Take care all!
Sue…

It’s amazing what little motivation is needed to get a garage cleaned out. Well I guess I wouldn’t exactly call it little. My neighbor from across the street came over to my house at around hmmm 11p.m. which was no problem for me because we had the front gate opened to get fresh air into the house. It was one of those security doors… anyways… He came over to talk to us about what had happened to his wifes car. He said that he left around 10 am and his wife’s black Honda accord was sitting in front of their house. When he got home around 3pm it was gone! Can you believe that?? In the middle of the day! His wife was home, the neighbors wife was home, *I* was home. I can’t believe it. His next door neighbor, he works for the SWAT team and he had his house broken into a month or two back. My next door neighbor said they saw a black car parked out front and they did not recognize it. The neighbor who had his Honda stolen said that he saw a Black Nissan Ultima driving around the neighborhood. He also said that they pulled up to my next door neighbors house as if they were checking out his cars in the driveway. They own a Civic and a Toyota truck. His truck is all fixed up and has hydraulics. So he just wanted to come around and talk to everyone and tell them what he is noticing. I truly appreciate this. It’s amazing the rash of problems going on in this neighborhood now. We can’t afford to move I am trying to convince James to get a house alarm put in cause I don’t like staying home alone a lot of the times So last night after my neighbor left, we got up and cleaned out the garage in record time! We could only fit one car in it LOL… well lets just say we threw a lot of the big things into my computer room. We’re going to work on getting a shed next so for now, my computer room has turned into a storage room. I don’t go in there much since I have the laptop and have wireless access so it’s okie … for now anyways. But the important thing is, we got both cars in the garage lol… a tight fit, but they are both in.

Okay I have great news for my friends here who have been listening and advising me on my school woes and depression....

I will be able to graduate this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Okay so I won't have the double major as I wanted (Africana Studies, and Psychology) but its a degree dammit!

Psych will be my minor. I've been having wayy too much trouble with this. Both in part because the department sux and b/c of my emotional state. I do have alot of coursework in Psych so I rock anyways

Hi Guys,

Extrinsic Rapture: Congrats. That is so wonderful. You go girl.

SueMarie: I knew you would get great grades. Awesome.

Brandnewme: I just looked at your picture and I wanted to tell you.....WOW what a difference since the last time you posted. You look great. Keep up the good work.

Blessings,
Dogpal

Extrinsic – Congrats! I will be graduating in March! I can feel your excitement!

Dogpal – I was worried there for a bit… but there must have been one heck of a curve. I don’t think I’ll be taking anymore fast track classes

Congrats Sue!!!! I knew your grades would be fine...you worked hard. I am so amazed at all you do and how you keep it all in balance. Your family is so lucky to have you and i am so happy to have met you in person!

YAY!!! I'm down 3.9 this week...bye bye water! I've now lost a total of 59.1 lbs in exactly 6 months...I feel fabulous and am really happy. Jason graduated tonight from WW...I am so proud of him too!

I went back to work today...not too terrible. It was nice to get my routine back.

Does anyone else watch Brat Camp? Is it me or does Jada need to be drop-kicked off a high cliff? I have never before seen a child so unwilling to adapt or acclimate...so ungrateful for everything and so blatantly prideful of her capacity to deceive and manipulate. Ugh.

'Night all...off to snuggle on the couch with my hunny.

SueMarie--gotta love those grading curves! I'm pretty sure that's how I passed a lot of my classes in college...although I bet you're actually that one person who always gets a really good grade and ruins the curve for the rest of us Congrats on doing so well in your courses!!

It certainly has slowed down here a bit (as far as postings). Part may be because our "Old Hens" left us, but I think part is also just because it's summer, so people are busy and on vacations and stuff. I kinda like it--easier to keep up with everyone!

Extrinsic Rapture--congratulations! I remember how happy I was to graduate (even though I didn't have the major I wanted either!). At that point, I didn't care WHAT major I had, I just wanted to be DONE!

Well, I have my TOPS meeting tonight, and I think I'll post a bit of a gain for this week even though my home scale says I stayed the same as last Thursday morning. The reason: last Thursday, I was cleaning and organizing and preparing for my family's weekend visit, and all I ate all day was a few small handfuls of trail mix, whereas today I will be eating and drinking like a normal person, so my weight will probably be higher by 6:30 tonight than it was last week, even though it is the same in the morning (on an empty stomach). Does that make sense? Maybe I'm just trying to justify a gain for myself...

I have been working less lately, and yet feeling even more tired! I must be super-stressed about something, but I'm not sure what it is. I go to bed at a normal time (10-11pm) and get up at 4:30am and feel like I have not slept at all because I have horrible dreams. Examples: 2 nights ago, I had a dream that Jeff (my boyfriend) died and no one else seemed to care, so I was screaming at everyone for being so insensitive--I woke up with a wet pillow from crying in my sleep. Over the weekend, I had a dream that I was being raped Talk about waking up in a panic! I don't know what's going on in that subconscious of mine...

Hello! I am pleased with myself, finally after a couple of weeks of what felt like nothing happening, I got weight today to find another 7lbs off making it a total of 15lbs lost so far. I am out of the 24 Stone range and I have no intention of going back into it! I just updated my website and blog.

Hope everyone is doing well, I have got Tonsillitis at the moment, and although I have been taking penicillin for two days there is no real improvement. So I am off work and thought today I may as well catch up on some work online!

I saw my GP for the tonsillitis and he asked me what my weight was, I said it was around 154kg on Tuesday so was surprised today when it hit 152.2kg on the scales at the chemist. He was pleased I was doing well, it was in fact a new doctor at the practice and for one I felt like a person rather than another fat person. He actually spoke to me! He was concerned I had to wait so long for GTT for the diabetes, but as it’s at the end of the month there is not a lot we can do about that now!

Anyway just wanna wish everyone good luck with there ongoing weight loss!

I am hoping you will let me in to your cozy, friendly support group. I am 54 and have been big since 4th grade except for a few brief moments at the end of one starvation DIET or another. My father owned a german bakery and he was an alcholic so I could stuff my feelings and never have to leave home. I have lost alot of weight over the years and gained it back. But a diabetic diagnosis 3-31-04 kind of got my attention. I follow a diabetic exchange meal plan (really just a very sensible plan for anyone). I lost 50 pounds but haven't lost any more since last October. I exercise for 30 min at least 5 times a week. Pretty good for a previously confirmed couch potatoe. But this is the longest time I have EVER maintained a loss. Usually I lose and gain RIGHT back. Looking forward to spending time here and helping to support all of you on this journey to good Health and loving ourselves. One Meal at a time, One step at a time and One day at a time. Cindi

Welcome FlowerPower

I am sure you'll like this place big congratulations on the current weight loss, well done you!

I’m sore today… I dunno why tho. Must of slept wrong and my cold is still bothering me. My friend had her Baby on July 31st, and I’ve been getting bits and pieces of news on their recovery. She was scheduled for C section on Aug 22nd. I guess he couldn’t wait for the date. She said the doctors had a problem with the umbilical cord. They couldn't draw blood from it due to it had some of the membrane tissue on it and wasn't attached properly. She says that means she could have easily lost baby Michael as a miscarriage or still-born. Not sure what all that means, but I’m glad everything is working out for them and that there were no serious problems. He had jaundice and I guess they kept him under a light. Not sure what that means either hehehe…

I’m waiting for Unlce TOM and Aunt Flo to go home… I havent even gotten near a scale…with the chest cold and the TOM and Flo (the releatives lol) visiting I’m especially cranky this past few days… blech!

JuleeCees – Balance? I wouldn’t exactly say that but I haven’t fallen over into the pits of depression just yet. I’m just glad I’m on my summer break now. I’m already planning a mini vacation I’m taking me to Laughlin! Course I’ll be going to Vegas August 26th for my end of the season Bowling League, so it will be a vacation, but all the competition just stresses me out to. We are currently in Second place I believe tho we lost 2 games last week so that may have changed. If we can do well and win first place I will be happy. It’s a Vegas League and so there is money involved. We get money back for every game we win so that’s motivation… then there are the side bets LOL Singles with best score then Doubles with best score (handicap for both) It’s confusing so I try to stay out of it lol. But this Laughlin trip in September… It will be a nice relaxing, no competition, cruise on the river and sip Champaign… okie maybe no Champaign lol but still relaxing! I’m so glad I was able to meet you as well. You have such a wonderful and peppy personality… we should do this again, cept I’ll come out more your way next time!

Jilly - Yeah, I am usually the one who does that, but not this time!! Boy do I appreciate that curve now!

Mazarin - Hello there

FlowerPower – WELCOME!





Alrighty Guys, I’m gonna go get some house work done…
Take care everyone!
Sue…

I didn't get enough to eat yesterday, again, and I didn't sleep well. I am having permanent butterflies in my stomach. If falling in love makes everyone this sick, why do we do it?

because it's wonderful

OOOOH SHE SAID THE L WORD!!! Ok I'm done being 12 now. Catherine...that's just one phase...trust me..the endorphin rush that also comes with it is a blast! It's uncharted territory...so go with your gut and do the girly things it tells you to do...draw hearts and flowers, watch sappy romance movies, listen to love songs on the radio. But make yourself do the things you also need to do to stay sane and healthy! Congrats on your happiness...although I must say that if you beat me to the altar I'll be a little peeved (not at you...at my wonderful poky boyfriend).

Yeah...we sit around and have talks about a wedding that might happen and the names of children we don't have...so what's the holdup?

Sue...next time around we can meet wherever! Have fun in Laughlin!!!

I'm off to another meeting...I forgot how busy things can get when I am working...argh.

Adios mi amigas...

Words of Inspiration
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Don't Ever

Don't ever be reluctant to show your feelings when you're happy, give in to it.
When you're not, live with it.
Don't ever be afraid to try to make things better you might be surprised at the results.
Don't ever take the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Don't ever feel threatened by the future take life one day at a time.
Don't ever feel guilty about the past what's done is done. Learn from any mistakes you might have made.
Don't ever feel that you are alone there is always somebody there for you to reach out to.
Don't ever forget that you can achieve so many of the things you can imagine.
It's not as hard as it seems.

Don't ever stop loving don't ever stop believing, don't ever stop dreaming your dreams.