Ubee Got a dress from Target yesterday I stopped by a couple of other stores before I went to Target just to see if I could find anything else. I found a super cute dress for $5 at Ross but my bottom belly stuck out the sides a little too much and it made my shape look weird, otherwise I would have gotten a steal. I got the little skater style dress that I was looking at in burgundy, they were out of the black in my size but I'm still happy either way.

Betsy Still feel like caca over here but I'm pulling through...I think more than anything it's killing me not going to the gym LOL....Man, who woulda thought that I'd EVER say that!?!?

Fi Wish I could be there to help you with the kitties while you're having the depression pain...I hope the # gets lower for you soon <3.

Shine I did get the red dress ....I'll put it on when I get home from work and share a photo with you guys

NatashaWelcome back!! Hope you stay awhile!! The more the merrier here!


Things are slowing down at work for the day so I had the time to post ...Still not feeling well but I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for Tuesday if things don't get better. I was hoping that they could get me in earlier, but I'll just keep doing what I can to ease the pain until they see me. I really hope it's nothing serious.

I got the red dress for the wedding...It looks very nice on and is just screaming to have some heels worn with them...I can't invision flats on with this dress...So I guess I'm going to have to venture into my closet and see if I can find some heels that fit otherwise I'm going to go thrifting and find a pair hopefully. I have a couple different pairs in mind to try that I already own just not sure how they fit now that I've lost weight.

DH and I have been invited to a party on Saturday so we'll be going for a little bit. I guess I may as well try to enjoy my time away from the gym but all I really want to do is be in bed the whole weekend . We also have to go to his sister's baby shower on Sunday so I will have a full weekend of stuff to do...this just had to happen at the worst possible time lol...But I'm going to stay positive and hope that everything turns out ok. DH and I are also going to go thrifting to find him a nice shirt to wear to the wedding next weekend.

I hope everyone else is doing ok today...It's Friday so I'm ready for the weekend...It keeps looking like it's going to rain here, I wish it would just down pour already haha!! Anyway, if I don't post again until Sunday I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Natasha— Welcome back!

Ubee— My "magic" muesli protects me against the depression caused by insufficient carbs in my diet. I still eat it every night, without fail. But it cannot protect against any other cause of depression. In this case, as you know, the cause is months & months of relentless stress.

Sam— I'm glad you went for the burgundy dress. I was rooting for that one all along. I think that it will go good with your coloring.

Still at -3 today. I had a few hours free of it in the morning. Bob and I used them to get caught up on the health issues of the kitties, make plans for going to the farm in the fall, and generally get back in synch with each other. Then the depression hit, and I had to stop talking. I'm still in it now. I'm posting because it's boring to be lying on the couch, depressed and nonfunctional, full of dark thoughts and painful feelings. Anyway...

Fiona ~ Im glad to hear that I'm a inspiration to you. Thats great that you do leg lifts every night and your gonna start walking once it cools down.

Ubee ~ Yeah the 3rd was a busy day. Nope I didnt buy an pre-made foods, I have to cook all of my fend for yourself meals well all of them except for my ham and cheese subs that I cut into 6 inch subs.

Betsy ~ Hi, Yes Im doing well, I hope you doing well also.

Natasha ~ Welcome Back, We're glad you came back even though I know gaining weight again sucks.

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I slept in until 6 am again this morning but tomorrow I'll be sure to get up at 5 am so Im ready to go for my morning walk at 7. Im currently doing laundry and I FINALLY folded and put my clothes way, Y*E*A* ME!!!!!!!! LOL. Anyway Scott and I are going to the mall this morning until about 2 this afternoon. So thats where I'll be for the first half of the day and then we'll come here and I'll make me some Shrimp Alfredo with penne pasta for dinner. I'll be sure to do my 2 mile walk tonight. While I folded and put my clothes away I also cleaned my room as well. Well Im running out of things to say so I'll post this message now. Hope everyone has an terrific day

Natasha - hi there : )

FionaW - so sorry that you're battling depression, it's terribly hard to shake off!

Terra - You always have the nicest sounding food - I'm drooling over here!

Sam - yay, you got the red dress! I bet you're going to get heaps of compliments in it! Looking f'ward to seeing the picture!

Ubee - have you got that special plate yet? I want a description pls. : )

Today I did something I haven't done in years so I'm feeling dead chuffed w/ myself! I actually managed to hike down to the river bank & back up again, lol. This is such an achievement for me! (& the temperature today was stinking hot too, lol, I nearly melted!)

Shine ~ Thanks for commenting on my food choices

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My boyfriend woke me up at mid-night and I havent been able to fall back asleep yet but I was planning on getting up at 5 am anyway so I guess it doesnt matter if I dont go back to sleep or not before then. Today I'm gonna go for my morning walk at 7 am and then at noon I'll do my 2 mile walk and then at 6 or 6:30 pm I'll do my 2 mile walk again. I'm gonna dry my clothes again this morning before I take them out of the dryer and fold them before I have my boyfriend bring my clothes up from the laundry room downstairs and thats all I'll do today.

I'm doing a bit better. Last night when I listened to my favorite deejay's rock-n-roll show I felt free from depression and did my leg exercises with enthusiasm. Today I'm back in the doldrums, but it's only a level of -1, and I was able to make a collage just now. I'll post the link to the collage later on, when I have enough energy to upload it to Flickr. Right now I'm wiped. Need to lie down.

Good Day!
Fi glad you got a break from your pain and that it is less now. What have the kitties been up to? Do they act differently when you are in pain?
Terra I've got to know, did you get today's clothes folded and put away?
Shinesgirl good for you!!! I'm glad you are proud of yourself you should be! I have been using my small plain white luncheon plates. I have been treating myself more with $pecial on plan foods so I feel pampered.
Sam I really hope you feel better. Hope you still managed to enjoy yourself. Try to take your picture with your heels.
Having my first harder day for this week. I am determined to stay strong.
Have a peaceful day!

Ubee— The kitties are continuing to view the whole house as a jungle gym plus treasure hunt for "toys." Their athletic prowess increases by the day! They don't act much different when I am in pain—well, Oscar does come running to hop up on me and purr when I moan aloud—but mostly they are a huge comfort, just to take naps with. When I'm hurting, what I most need is a medication-induced nap, and as I'm sure you know, nothing beats taking a nap with kitties. Right now Oscar & Nénu are the perfect size to curl my body around. =happy sigh=

As promised, here is my new collage: please read what's written below it, because it's meant to be an illustration of those lines of poetry. I think about Rilke's "Eighth Elegy" a lot, when I'm looking at animals and trying to imagine what they're thinking.

I hope everyone is enjoying the week-end! My "exercise" was walking around shopping, lol...I went to a craft store & I really liked seeing all the Fall items for sale!

Good Day!
Fi love how the kitties are perfect for curling up around. Thanks for sharing your collage and the poem. Something to really think about.
Shinesgirl it sounds as though you are enjoying all the different things that count as exercise. Do you make crafts? If so what kind?
Yesterday was not filled with wise food choices towards the end of the day. I am now in the danger zone of "My diet will restart on Monday..."
Have a peaceful day!

Hi everyone, quick check in while I'm soaking in the tub...

Sorry I haven't posted a pic of the dress yet! I still haven't wandered into my dreadful closet yet...

Well didn't have a loss this week...I gained .6 lbs...it isn't much an I'm sure its from the lack of working out so I'm not going to be too hard on myself. I'm just going to have to push harder when I'm finally able to get back in the gym. My pain isn't as bad as it was and the swelling is going down but I still plan to go to the doctor on Tuesday to make sure it isn't anything really serious and hopefully can get some medicine to knock whatever this thing is out once and for all...

DH and I went to a party on Saturday...it was ok but I'm sure everyone thought it was odd because I hung out with all the guys the whole time. I don't do well with the hens cackling away...I like girl talk but besides the kids I was the youngest person there so it was a little hard for me to get into much conversation with anyone...DH and the guys jammed out in one of our friend's rooms so I just stood there and watched them play for most of the night...This get together made me really realize how anti-social I really am. My friend Wendy who was one of the hosts of the party said she can't imagine me to be unapproachable but I really feel like I am sometimes...ah well at least she was nice lol...I also got quite a few compliments from friends who haven't seen me in a good while telling me how great I look...That was a definite boost in my confidence and made me want to strive even harder to lose this weight...

Today DH and I had to go to his sister's baby shower...It was pretty much all family there but it was ok...neither one of is care for our families that much but it was tolerable.

Next week is the wedding and we went to Goodwill to try to find a nice shirt for DH...but couldn't find one that wasn't really worn and one that fit. His neck has gotten thicker even though he's lost weight, it's weird. I may just have to buy a new one at walmart.

Tomorrow I have to attend a work dinner...I'm not looking forward to it but I already looked at the menu of the place online and they have a nice looking steak salad that I think I'm going to get...I wonder if I could just get a side of oil and vinegar as the dressing? I don't know which dressing to choose that wouldn't absolutely defeat the purpose of eating a salad...maybe I'll just eat it without dressing completely...any suggestions?

Anyway...I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend...I'll talk with you soon!

Ubee - I was right along w/ you on eating badly this wk-end! Luckily I pulled myself back together by today, lol. No gain, whew!!!

Sam - Did you decide on the shoes yet?

FionaW - Hope you are feeling much better today! I like seeing yr collages!

Back from the weekend. The missus and I got in a nice bike ride on Sat, and a nice walk on Sun. Sounds like everyone was busy, busy, busy.

I've got some Archer Farms(Target) Autumn Blend brewing. Mmmm.

Have a great day!

Dean

Good Morning! I love Mondays!
Dean sounds like a nice weekend. Do the doggies go with you?
Shinesgirl glad you are back in the saddle. I was able to stop myself. Weekends are difficult but I am learning how to deal with them.
Sam your steak salad sounds so good that I am going to make a steak fajita salad for supper tonight. I am so with you on feeling anti social. With me it comes and goes and of course depends on the situation. Thank goodness tomorrow is Tuesday and you can go to the doctor!
Fi I have decided to take another lesson from you and I hope it sticks. I know you keep your menu simple and that is what works for me. I will make the exception on weekends but during the week I don't need to be a spoiled princess. I am one of those who decides to have eggs for breakfast well I may as well add some cheese, bacon, onions, peppers, mushrooms... Before I know it my plate weighs 5 pounds. I am a card carrying member of the empty plate club so you know how it ends.
Have a peaceful day!

Doggies didn't go with us... Still awfully hot here, and its a bit too much for tiny pups... Still working towards a basket, if it doesn't terrify them too much.

They get walks around the neighborhood, and we've fenced the yard for them to frolic in, so they DO get their exercise, too.

Dean