Okay, so I can't stay away!

I am a little hyped up from a walk and needed to do something so thought I would see if anyone is on. DD and I went for a 45 mintue walk and boy was my knee hurting half way through. She asked me if I was going to make it and we laughed! I said do I have a choice? Not sure how far it was, but it sure was nice outside, and I know I will sleep good tonight. Then I practiced on my keyboard. I HAVE to learn to play it so I can get that piano! Vince bought it for me this past Christmas and our deal is if I can learn to play it I will get a piano. I have ALWAYS wanted an old upright.

Jana and Susan! I am going to have to start thinking in terms of sticks of butter. Jana, that's what I have, a 3 ring binder with a notebook and loose paper. It holds everything in it. I also keep a different food journal that I don't record anything in other than my thoughts and how I am doing.

Marti~Suzanne said the problems may be your cookies, check it out. Of course I don't know how that could mess up if it was fine before, but you never know.

Well, this time ladies I am outta here. I am going to hit the hay in a few since I have to be up at the crack of dawn. Ooooo, I forgot I haven't filled out the 15 papers they sent. Of course half of it you cannot read so I don't know if I am going to be able to or not. They either have a bad printer or were almost out of ink. I can't believe they actually sent the papers out like that without looking at them first. Okay, later ladies.

Hello again....

I'm like Critsti today...can't stay away!! (but that's me all the time isn't it?)

Well, I thought I was going to go for a walk today...but I hit the bottle of wine while we had company and I'm just not in the mood to go walking right now!! I don't think it would be a good idea anyway.

Shanna--I know you'll be coming over Saturday but I will say this. My life sucked horribley (is that spelled correctly?) until I was 28. I was miserable and awful thoughts ran through my brain. BUT......somehow through my misery..James managed to open my eyes to something better. Made me realize that I was worth something and that I have a possibility to a good life. And at 28 my life literally turned around completely. So my good friend...things in life may seem difficult and not going as the way you planned AT THE MOMENT...but give it some time. It WILL get better!! Don't lose faith!! And to me.....being in my 30's has been more memorable and meaningful than my 20's!! I feel like I finally have control over who I am and what I want. (ok....maybe I'm not sure what I really want right now.....but you know what I'm saying) Just come over Saturday and we will do some girl talk!!

Jana--Glad that you enjoyed your lunch with your granddaughter!!! How fun. As for the cigarette....I can go without for some time....(which makes me wonder why I haven't actually QUIT!) but I can see where that would be a problem....kids may drive you to want one!! Quit smoking will be my next tackle to getting healthier.

Cristi--Cookies??? I thought I had that fixed way before they messed with everything. But I should go check on it. So far since I IM you, I haven't had a problem!!

Susan--The weather down here was HOT!! Very nice. I'm not sure what the temp was but I think it was in the 80's somewhere.....

Dinner and company are here so I better get going.....

Have good night and I will check in tomorrow.

Marti

You guys tire me out! I feel like I haven't done anything.
I went to work,,,theater and home...work theatre home....etc etc etc

Im tired and kinda fusterated...work was really stressfull today. A few cranky people will do that to a person.

I don't know what to wear to my audition. jean skirt? or long dress(black/red) with cardigan or brown on brown (funky top) or black funky pants and top?

Well need sleep....
night all
Angie

Good Morning Jaded Ones!!!

Shanna - it took me awhile to get my life lined out, too. I spent way too much time going back and forth with a man who couldn't commit. I did have a pretty good job, but the rest of my life was chaos! I lived in rental places and couldn't have a pet, either. Then God sent Neal to me, and as much as I hate to say a man changed my life, he really did. He gave me respectibility, unconditional love and most of all, loved my kids like they were his own. He let me pick out a house and bought it for me and the kids before we were married even though he didn't move in it until after the wedding. And the first thing I did was get a dog - a blond cocker spaniel. And we completed his life - we were what he had been waiting for, he says. Anyway, I guess I'm trying to say that things will work out, if you just hang in there, okay? In the meantime, come here and vent all you want.

Susan - So how did things go with Levi? I'm sure DD thinks of him as a "boyfriend" whether you do or not! You can go to the Breakfast Club next Sunday if you are ready. It's good that there is such a large crowd so you can just blend in.

Cristi - we have a keyboard and piano here - come on over!! Katie is the pianist in the family - she started playing by ear when we had a piano given to us when she was 4. Hope your therapy helped you today. 1 -1 1/2 hours does seem like a long time... but I'm sure they know what they're doing. Have you got your dates for Evansville narrowed down? No rush, though, but like I said, I am looking forward to it.

Angie - whatever you wear today to the audition will be fine - just wear something you are comfortable in. People expect artists to be a little eccentric, so don't sweat it, okay? Good luck!

Marti - well, you ol' wino!! LOL!! Hope you had fun with your company last night. About the smoking, I couldn't have done it w/o the patch. I bought a box of them and kept them in my underwear drawer for a couple of months. (I knew I was getting close to being ready) So when I was ready, I slapped one of them on, and crushed up my cigs. 17 packs of them... Honestly, if I could quit, ANYBODY can do it. I was really, really addicted and couldn't even start the car w/o first lighting up. And in case you're wondering, I only gained 11 pounds when I quit. The bulk of my weight came on after I quit work and was home all the time. Anyway, when you are ready, you'll do it.

Today I'm having lunch with 2 old friends from grade school. We went to the Catholic school and survived, lol! We're meeting in the same restaurant that has the WW points meals. Yay! I am really looking forward to this. The one friend I see often, but the other I don't.

What are you doing today?
Jana

I went to bed last night and couldnt' sleep...then at about 2 am I was up again, laid there till 5, and was up again at 7....arghhhh

I want the next 2 weeks over with....the play will be done, the house thing will be done either way, and I can relax about the show. Either way again.
I have gained weight in the last 3 weeks...stress related eating? Anyways I need to get to work....I feel blah...no sun shining today...*sigh
Ang

Hi ladies...

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've popped on usually at least once a day, and try to read through it all and keep up, but just haven't been able to get myself to write anything.

Things have been a little rough here lately. My son came home on leave, which was great...but when he got back to his base, he called and said he probably won't be home in September. It looks like he is getting deployed in September.

If you remember, I told you my mom was having to deal with a Medicaid nightmare for my 98 year old grandmother, who was in a nursing home. My mom didn't get some required paperwork turned in on time, and Medicaid stopped paying, hasn't paid since December. Well, Grandma Mary passed away this weekend. I still have plane tickets for May 12th, because I still have to go to Montana and try to sort out the whole paperwork mess.

So, things have been a little stressful lately.

Marti, I live in Northern CA, pretty far from any beaches Went to the Scottish Highland Games this weekend, and it was fun...got really hot, though. We are in the mid-90's, record-breaking or record-tying temps for this time of year.

Love you guys, will try to post more later.

Katiecat

Okay, so my therapy was cancelled, not sure why but will need to reschedule. So I went to Wal-Mart instead. I needed to get some mulch for the tree and some sprinklers since the guy is going to do the grass tomorrow, and it looks like my tree is thirsty. We opted not to put in a sprinkler system, main reason it is a bit costly. Besides I haven't had a sprinkler system in every house I have ever lived in and the grass was fine. My only concern is this is new grass and the back, seed. I think it will do fine though, hoping.

Jana~That is so cool Katie learned to play by ear. I used to know a few songs but that was when I was a teen, many, many years ago. This one book I have it actually says that most people do learn to play by ear, and don't actually learn all the notes-we'll see. Also, that after reading his book he guarantees you will know how to play. I am dying to learn and told Vince and the kids I will be playing by Christmas this year. I just love all the Christmas music. Here's what I have come up with for dates, July 13-14 or the 20-21, and I will leave on the third day so that we have a full day to spend together. Let me know which one is better for you.

Marti~Wine sounds good, I haven't had a drink in a year, a margarita. Not much of a drinker myself but love margaritas and some wines. We had to break down and turn the air on two weeks ago for a few days. Of course last week with all that rain it cooled things off, back to the sweats. Now today it is supposed to get up to 82-nice.

Angie~you need some *you* time girly, to de-stress. You just always have so much going on you make me feel lazy! I have enough on my plate with just keeping house and running little errands. Of course I would like a part-time job to get out of the house. Is the audition today? Well, whatever you wear I am sure will be fine and you will look nice.

Katie~(((((Hugs))))) to you and your family. So sorry to hear abour your grandma. Also, sorry to hear about your son.

Susan~you said you haven't heard form Alex since Thursday, are you still emailing him? Have you guys talked about just being friends or thinking that that's all you both want right now?? Sorry for being nosey, just curious.

Hi to everyone else.

Well, ladies, guess I best get on with the day even though my day started early this morning. I was up so early already straightened the house and did two loads of laundry, guess I could vacuum. I would go for a walk but really hate walking past those construction workers, save that for this evening I think. I am going to practice on the keyboard every day and after that, hmmm...not sure.

Hope everyone has a great day, take care.

Hello All
Well, it's too darn hot here in Portland. At least mid-80s yesterday - had to get a new slip-n-slide for the kids. They will probably use it today as well. I went for a 45 min. walk around the Village today and I was already feeling the heat at 9:30 am. Glad I did it early. I waited too long yesterday and it was just too hot to face pushing the Zoomer up the hills in my neighborhood. So I bagged the walk and worked on the yard while the kids played in the water.

Susan - I know of Portland Christian Center. My son did the Young Champions track camp/vbs at Wilson last year and enjoyed it very much. My DH is a track coach, so we were happy that James had an opportunity to learn some track events at a young age. It does strike me as a very large church, but my impression is that they provide many smaller group opportunities as well. St. Luke isn't nearly as big, but it isn't tiny, either. We were received as members and the kids were baptised in January......
You know, if I recall where West Slope is correctly, you're pretty close on the mileage. I've done volkswalks in the area, so it seems right, but would be worth doublechecking because it could be more. I walk from my house (we're by Marco's) to Hillsdale library and that's just under 2 miles. So there's a frame of reference for you. We got sidetracked and didn't make it to Thinker Toys - ended up going to Target as I had to get a birthday present for MIL as well.

Christi - Way to go on your loss! Keep up the good work!

Marti - Fitday is working for me at the moment 'cause I'm on the computer more often now and it is my home page - so no getting out of it! I like the calorie breakdown. I'm trying to eat at least 15 g of dietary fiber and it just easier to get this off the computer than to try to write it down. I've done pencil and paper tracking, too. I kind of go back and forth depending on how crazy life is. I think Fitday works well if a person has a good knowledge of portions. If you are doing points or something like that, fitday definitely could be too much additional work, IMO. If I could manage to stay on the Zone 100% of the time, I wouldn't need fitday. I use parts of the Zone, but I rely on portion control and calorie tracking to keep me in line the rest of the time. I just won't give up coffee or pasta or beans n'rice, so I try to fit them in without going overboard.

Katiecat - I'm new to the board, so I don't know you yet, but please accept my condolences on the passing of your grandmother. I look forward to getting to know you as time goes on.

In other news....Stepdad needs picking up from the airport and a place to sleep tonight, so I have to clean today. DS is going to birthday party #2 after school today. It's the height of track season, which means I hardly see DH.....I've felt a little overwhelmed the last few days as there's been lots of socializing and DH is working pms and Sat. with track, so he's not around to help. After today, things should slow down a little. I need to work on not overcommitting myself....Oh well

Cheers!
RosieKate

Hello everyone--

I cannot describe to you how my mouth feels right now!! Remember back in September when I had to go to the dentist because my tooth cracked and the whole front of it just broke off? And then after going in to the dentist and having him put a sealant on until I can get it fixed, the back half broke off once I got home....well that was in September...it is now April and I still haven't had the money to go get it fixed and I'm thinking I have an abscess (sp?) that's starting to really bother me!! I don't want to think of food because it just hurts to eat sometimes. AHHHHH!!!! Soon I will be able to go in and get this fixed. James said next week he will know for sure that he is a definate employee through U.P. and we'll figure something out for finances to get it fixed. (whaaaaahhhhh!!!)

Ok....enough of my little whining.

Oh geez.....just when I get the chance to sit and yap someone is here. I best get......

BBL

Ladies--

How are we all doing? I didn't get the chance to do my individuals earlier so here I go......

Jana--I have never tried the patch only because I don't like the marks it leaves on people....(pitiful excuse isn't it) and James says it gives him strange dreams and doesn't sleep well. I don't sleep the greatest as it is so that is another reason. I feel as though with me going to school I feel more stressed. That is the only thing that truly stresses me out in my life right now...school, not that it's hard, just that it has alot of responsiblity to get things done....I don't like bringing home work. I will eventually quit.....I've done it before I WILL do it again.....just like losing weight...I've done it before and I AM going to do it again. BTW...I had only gained 5lbs or so when I quit the last time. So I hope that won't be an issue for me when I do quit.

Angie--Sorry you're feeling blah today. I think the sun should be out all the time (w/the rain) so our moods stay up! I hope things slow down for you long enough for you to get some "ME" time.

Katie--I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother! I send hugs your way!! And I will be thinking of your son too. I know what that must feel like...not with a son, but my baby brother was in Iraq for almost a year and it was hard. So you and your family will be in my thoughts.

Cristi--How fun to have a keyboard!! James bought himself a keyboard years ago after his car accident. He wanted something to do while he was bummed up. He managed to learn how to play Pachalbels "Cannon". And it sound beautiful....so I know you can do it and you'll get your piano!!!

RosieKate--I have not played on a slip-n-slide since I was a kid!! How fun for your kids. My daughter would have a blast. She has this pool that was given to her from my parents on one of her birthdays (about 2 or 3 years ago!!) and I haven't set it up yet!! This year we'll put it up! We weren't able to before because our yard was hilly and there was no flat area for it. It's been pretty hot out lately hasn't it?? Go from one extreme to the next....crazy weather.

Today I've been pretty lazy. Homework...housework...homework then laying on the couch moaning with my face buried in a pillow. Didn't do much of physical activity...which means I have to start over for the challenge!! Gosh darn it!! But when you're face hurts..you just don't want to do much. (which is probably why I drank so much wine yesterday....numb me up a bit)

Alrighty...I need to post in the 21 day challenge and then head to bed. I'm tired. Pain makes you tired sometimes...any of you notice that? You all have a great day and keep your fingers crossed that I do ok on my accounting test tomorrow!!

Night
Marti

ok today was a new day...*sigh and I feel a bit more up. geesh what is up with me anyways?

Cristi, just water the beep out of the grass,,,specially in the morning at evening...
Tanner wanted a keyboard and we got it for him for his 8th birthday...he took lessons but decided he liked the trumpet more...grrr should of told us after the $$ we dished out.

Marti, put the patch on your butt. And do it mid afternoon Friday so you have the weekend to get used to it...

Katie, sorry about your grandma,,,and I hope you get the paperwork all fixed up.

Hi to everyone else!!!!

The show tonight was good. I wasn't cranky,,,always a good thing.
Work was good,,,no cranky people,,,,,always a good thing....lol
Audition is tomorrow,,,going to wear long jean skirt, with a flowered funky top and if the weather holds out,,,flowered sandles,,,if not my patched looking boots,,,retro 70's ish. And a silver flowered necklace.
I ate healthy today...could of used more food,,,(protein) talked to the owner at my gym,,,which is like Curves. He also owns the big boy gym..asked him to let me have a free membership there...he said I could....darn proud of myself for doing that. But Im think that since the camera crew will be with me there. Plus I asked him to coach me along...for free...dang I was on a roll!

Well anyways thats about me in a nut shell...Im back to my happy normal self.

night all
Angie

Hello to all you wonderful ladies.

Wow have I missed alot so I will try and catch up tomorrow.

Just wanted to say Cristi and Susan I got your cards today. Thankyou. Susan I love your pictures.

I haven't had a chance to read anything so I will post individuals tomorrow when I have a chance to.

Little guy came home from the babysitters with lice. Man what a lot of work trying to get everything done, and clean. I do not want anyone else to get it. Ok don't everyone start to itch at once.

Hope everyone has a great hump day.

Kathy

Happy Hump Day!

Angie - glad you are feeling better! Way to go on the free gym membership! So you must have gotten accepted for the show??

Katiecat - aww, I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandma and also about your son being deployed!

Cristi - July 13 and 14 would be fine with me! I'm looking forward to your visit and meeting you and your DD. I may bring my DD with me, too. Keep practising on that keyboard and before you know it, you'll have a piano.

RosieKate - hope you had a nice visit with your stepdad.

Marti - I never wore the patch at night but would put one on when I got up to use the bathroom about 5AM. Hope your tooth isn't hurting as much today. Are you taking any Aleve or anything for the pain? Ouch!! Canon in D was played at Mary's wedding.. how beautiful! Here's wishing you good luck on your accounting test today.

Kathy - I have battled head lice before and it's awful! I felt all ashamed and the pharmacist said to not feel bad - it was running rampant in our area at the time, and lots of school kids were passing it around. Ours came from shared helmets at softball practice. The whole team got it. Of course we treated the whole family twice just to be sure, and I remember spraying the couch with some stuff after I swept it real good. Anyway, good luck with that! Btw, I have your b/d listed as 12/25... isn't this correct? If not, sorry I didn't send a card, too.

Today I am going to clean the house. It is so dusty because I have been running around instead of taking care of it, lol.

My lunch yesterday was so much fun! We laughed til we cried about the old days in elementary school, and the nuns. The other two women had big fancy desserts but I skipped that. Actually, I am a very slow eater, and was still working on my turkey pita and fruit when they got the desserts. It felt good to stay OP.

BBL,
Jana

A very good morning ladies~

I am getting an early start on the day because the grass guy is coming and I have no idea what time, wanted to be ready in case he showed up early. Of course with all the noise at the end of the street, kind of hard to sleep in.

Jana~you sound like me, I too am cleaning house today but started last night, somewhat, with cleaning the kitchen rugs and mopping the floors. Need to do the bathrooms today, dust and vacuum-exciting isn't it! Okay, so the 13th-14th it is! Can't wait! I too look forward to meeting you and yes, bring DD along if you like-I would love to meet her. Glad you had a fun lunch with your friends yesterday.

Marti~I do hope you get to feeling better. I think of all the things to have to deal with as far as pain goes, a toothache is the absolute worst! I can just about deal with anything but when it comes to a toothache or a cold where I can't breath-it is the pits. And Canon in D is a favorite of mine-I love that! I don't know if I will ever be that good but I am going to give it a good try.

Kathy~I am assuming you are talking about the Easter card??! Geez, and I mailed it early hoping you would get it early. Guess next card I better send even earlier. Sorry about the kiddo and the lice. DD got it in pre-school and I was so embarrassed 1. because she had it and 2. because I didn't know what it was. I took her to pre-school and asked them if that is lice and they said yep. It is a big pain in the booty-a lot of work involved and my head is itching!

Angie~my oldest wanted a guitar because his dad played, that was shortlived. It ended up in the closet after about a month never to be seen again. I think Vince thinks the same is going to happen with this keyboard. I think the 70'ish outfit sounds nice. I think of all the clothes from the 70's, denim skirts, boots and peasant shirts are my favs! These boots were made for walkin'...does anyone remember that song?? WTG on getting a free memebrship at the gym!

Rosiekate~hope you had a nice visit with your step-dad.

I just realized Susan hasn't posted. Hope everything is fine with you girly.

Hi to everyone else~

Guess I best be getting to work on cleaning the house. I find myself cleaning more often since we moved. There were a lot of days I didn't even make the bed! Now, the first think I do when I roll out of bed is make it. I am also more organized-just don't go in the garage! I guess it is just different when it is your house and you are not renting. Not that there is anything wrong with renting. Because I was a renter for years, especially when I was single. Funny, I didn't want the responsibility of the upkeep of a house so I rented. Anything went wrong I just called the landlord and it was taken care of. Of course I learned how to fix some things along the way. I was also fortunate to have had some good landlords. Anywho...starting to blab.

Have a wonderful hump day ladies! See ya later

Morning!!!

Just a quick post before I finish getting ready for school.

Angie--You have me wanting to go search my closet for a skirt and some boots!!! Although that would be a waste of my time since I don't own either one!! (I do have boots, but they're only ankle high) I guess I better do some shopping.

Jana--I'm glad that you enjoyed your lunch!! It's fun getting together with friends to just have lunch and do some chitchatting!! Especially old friends that you can reminisce about the good old days in school......(all my "friends" are gone, left the states..or to the hills or who knows where!!)

Kathy--I've been in your shoes with the lice a few times!! I was so irratated!! Only because the woman that babysat Jhanai at the time owns a 2nd hand clothing store for kids, and that's where she got it. I know it's a lot of work to wash all that, but sheesh!! Jhanai got it twice in 5 months!! Poor baby.....having me yank on her long beautiful hair to make sure I got it all!!

Cristi--I clean my new house more often too! Do you think that newness will eventually wear off? Actually, I tend to get more company now and so I just love having the house clean BEFORE they arrive rather than puttin around while they're here.

Ok....I think I caught up!! I'm typing pretty fast so I hope I made sense with everything. You girls all have a great rest of the day and thanks for the fingers crossed on the accounting test!!!

Hello to the rest of the Jaded Ladies!!!!


I'll check in later

Marti