Hey, guys. Man, it's been a day. But amusing. Some guy came in and went on and on and on about coins...it was funny because I knew he was coming and I ducked out in the bathroom and let everyone else suffer,lol. Then we had a customer come to the new girl and she took awhile doing the transaction and the customer was really rude and went on about how it was taking so long,etc..and then the new girl thanked her for being so patient.LOL. I about fell out. It was funny, had to be there. Alright, I gotta run..check back in later.

Howdy all.. I didn't get to come on yesterday. I had to go to Wal Mart and get new tires on the car and an oil change. It took forever and when I got home I was exhausted. So hit the chair for a nap. We're having really wonderful weather here the past couple of days and I'm sure enjoying it. Waiting for DH to get home for lunch. I think I'll boil some eggs today and maybe make egg salad for the rest of the week. DH loves it and I'll have some to. Got some nice salmon thawing out for tonight and think I'll make a salad with it. Maybe some green beans. Not much else going on here. Be back later...

Hi everyone,
I didn't weight today. Had to get up early because the DISH guy was slated to come at 8 am. and fix the dish so I can watch again my French channel. Anyway, he never showed up, which hacks me off. I'm hoping he will arrive sometime this afternoon. IT rained cats and dogs, so should be interesting to see if he ever comes.
Also, the AC in the house has something wrong with it. The contractor called an AC tech. but it is questionable if they will show up today. If not, it will be rather warm (read: HOT) sleeping tonight. PRobably something that happened when the builders were here doing something. Everything else that has messed up has been that. Nothing major, except for the plumbing.

Here's a funny YouTube video about the latest diet. It certainly applies to me. I thought it was funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFWV...elated&search=

The back part of our house--bedrooms, etc. are all done except for a little plumbing work (rotorooting out the new shower drain) and we are very happy about that. The family room is totally gutted and they are starting to put up drywall. The foyer is also gutted. So, it won't be too long until everything is done. Probably by the time we get back from our vacation.
Tech, I hape you have a great time alone with your DH.

Monet: My minis are hot pink and I can hardly wait to see them explode. I hope they don't peek and flop while I'm in NJ.

Just wanted to get on and say hi/bye in case I don't get back on before I leave tomorrow. Hope you all have a great weekend!!

Hi all.....very eventful morning here. DH woke me at 3:30 saying her needed to go to the hospital. I had gone to bed at 1. I knew it was something cause the man hates the hospital and I usually have to drag him in. He has gallstones! First me in the hospiltal last week, now him. When it rains it pours at my house!

LADY: Ouch! I hope he feels better soon. How are YOU feeling? Better I hope!

TECH: If you see this, have a great time! Have a great time even if you DON'T see this...

Hey, all. Today and the rest of the week are going to be long days at work. Oh,well. I'm still hanging around at 170 because I was an oinker over the weekend. Oh how I want to get these 10 regained pounds off. 10 pounds really makes a difference at this point. I've been doing good at resisting the Relay for Life candy bars that we sell here at the bank. They are soooo good, but sooo bad for me,lol. And they are literally right in front of me. But nope, not going to eat one. I just need to have this willpower on the weekends,lol. I've made a goal for myself. To get back to 159(my low last year) by July 21st. I think I can do it. The only bad thing this week is that I've been having to come in so early for meetings and working late so no time for exercise unless I get up at 4-4:30. Which really cuts down on my sleep...so I haven't exercised at all this week! Feeling very guilty about that. There's no way I can fit a workout in tomorrow, I have to leave the house at 6:45 and won't be home until after 7 PM. Ugh. Maybe I can squeeze a 30 minute in on Friday and then get 1-2 on the weekend. Better than nothing at all. I hate these hours that they have changed me to. It really sucks. Could be worse though. For the most part I really do enjoy my job and I'm getting along better with the people here. Maybe my "new" has wore off,lol. Anyway, here's my menu for the day. Oh yea, I'm making red beans with sausage and brown rice(crockpot). That's alot of starch at one meal but I did lighten it up by using Healthy Choice sausage, so it'll at least be lowfat.

BF- on the way to work...Atkins bar
Snack- yogurt
Lunch- made a big salad with leftover chicken, tomatoes, onion, cukes, some cheese, lite italian dressing
Supper- red beans w/sausage and brown rice

Well, here I am in front of the computer and Derek's on his way to NJ without me. Shelley had something last night that looked like pinkeye and I told Derek last night that if she does have pinkeye that I won't be able to go with him because I'm not going to leave and have my mom take her to the doctor, etc. That would be too much. So, he then told me that he was talking to his co-workers and heard that his supervisor is going to be staying at the same hotel and taking the guys out to dinner every night and Derek's thinking that I'd, literally, be in the hotel room by my self from morning till night and he would feel bad (I, for one, really wouldn't mind...just give me the credit card and I'll just take my good book to the restaurant and eat alone and enjoy peace and quiet and the remote to myself), so we decided that it wouldn't be a great idea for me to tag along. Besides, it's been raining buckets and is supposed to be cloudy most of the week in NJ, so it's not like I can really sit by the pool and sunbathe, anyhow. Also, Derek thought that maybe if his boss found out that I was there, he may not like it, so he's going to toss the idea of bringing family along on a business trip and see how they react and then I can tag along on the next trip.

So, anyhow...here I sit. At least all my laundry is done and my house is realtively clean. I'll go sit and readon the front porch.

TECH: I am so sorry! I would be bitterly disappointed to miss a vacation too! Can the kids go stay with grandma one night and just give you a break for a bubble bath, and some introvert time?

Hello; Just popping in for a minute. I've got to get ready to go have a permanet in my hair. Yippee.... I look so shaggy right now. I've got a busy week this week. Last night we had salmon and green beans for dinner. Breakfast this morning was an egg salad sand. I'll be glad when we can grocery shop again (Thursday afternoon) I want some salad stuff and theres none in the house. Tonight I'm thawing chicken breasts out. Don't know what we're having with it.

Techwife- So sorry you missed your vacation. How is Shelley's eye?

Heartmom- How did you make the red beans and rice? That sounds so good.

Monet- Congrads on the 7 lbs. You're doing so good and such an inspiration.

Lady- I feel for your DH. Hope he's better today. I know thats painful.

Gator- My gosh did you get the AC fixed? We live in a mobile home and I would cook like a side of beef without one.

Well I'm off to get beautiful...... LOL

Just checking in. TECH- That sucks. I would be dissapointed, too. TONI- I put dry red beans(kidney) in the crockpot with link sausage, an onion, celery, a couple bay leaves, jalapenos, and season it with garlic, pepper, a little thyme, and if I wasn't out of it I would have added Tony's salt free cajun spice blend. Well, not much going on today. Kinda slow which makes for a very long day. Oh yea, I was hungry earlier and ate a small granny apple with a TBSP of Smucker's PB. Check back later..