Neurotica: We must have posted at the same time! Good morning.

blessings,
Dogpal

Just popping in to say that I'm having my own drowning -- in grading!! Exam week is no fun.

And to the new people -- WELCOME! And the returnees -- WELCOME! Though you both seem to want to be forgiven, so, okay! Let's move on.

Sharon (neurotica) -- I cracked up with the "fast bus to fat town..." line. Yeah, and the not caring -- that was me!

Lori -- You must still be in shock. I'm sorry for your loss. I'll hug everyone...

The grading beckons, so I must go...

I figured I would take a few minutes out of cleaning to check on you all....my son will be out of school after today so I wanted to go ahead and get all my cleaning out of the way.

Lori--I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. That is so sad especially before the holidays. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Welcome back Tashabella!!

Neurotica--Congrats on meeting your Thanksgiving goal early!!! WAY TO GO!!!

Dear Lori, I'm so sad that you've lost your friend Dan. My heart goes out to you and Deb and all of Dan's loved ones. How sudden and how painful. I'm so sorry it happened at this time of year when people's hearts should be joyful, and not filled with loss. I hope you all have a chance to celebrate his life, as well as mourn his passing.

Katie I love New Hampshire! I drive truck and have been up your way a number of times. There and Vermont just can't be beat for beautiful country and nice people. I'm glad you're here and look forward to chatting with you!

Andrea, what a GREAT idea about the Waldorf salad - maybe make it with some CarbControl yogurt? Yum. I'll have to check out your thread. I've never made it because I feel the same as you about mayo, especially with fruit!

Ammi, Glad to see it looks like you're finally getting a little strength and appetite back! Wonderful that your Honey is taking good care of you. I hope you're back to your healthy self soon!

Jilly, you made me laugh: "none of this pitiful, "GOD, why can't I lose 5 pounds so I can fit in my size 2 jeans" crap" There's one woman at Curves who's very nice & friendly so I really shouldn't say it, but she's just such an ultra-perky, skinny, bouncy, tiny, chipper, little 35yo cheerleader with a serious BaZoomba job, that it seems silly to see her in there with the rest of us. Oddly, I like her in spite of myself, but c'mon - she can't possibly "get it" ...and the way she works out, she'll never have to, so good for her!!! But I sure wouldn't ever want to talk to her about weight loss - she hasn't got an ounce of fat to lose... silicone maybe, but not fat. (Oooo, valerie - that was catty - i'm ashamed of you!)

Catherine, Wow. Just... wow. Thanks for sharing your story, your strength and spirit with us. Can I put in a request for a swimmer smiley???

Dogpal, good luck with the unpacking! Kind of unnerving to know that you'll be moving AGAIN soon and can't really settle in to the current place, but at least the next place will be your own!

Shopaholic, If you're done with that "attitude adjustment" please hang on to it - I may need to borrow it. WELCOME BACK, although I've just been here a month or 2 myself. And what IS the 2 x 2 ??? This is new to me and sounds interesting.

Tashabella, Glad you've rejoined us! WELCOME BACK!! Congrats on the 11 pounds down, too!!! Great that the meds are working like "magic." I wish they all did. I look forward to your posts.

Sharon (voodoo) - I totally agree with Sharon (N) that it's "impossible to measure a person's pain and then compare it." You went thru a **** of your own. And here you are Victorious! A valuable, beautiful, worthy person who should never allow herself to be treated that way again! Here we all are investing in all our futures to become the women we know we deserve to be and live the long, healthy lives that we deserve to live! And know how hard my own battle was, and I admire everyone who strives to overcome the past and move towards a brighter future. That certainly includes you!

Alison, I hope your arm is better today and you get some more flexability in it.

Sharon (Neurotica) Glad to see you posting. It must be hard to keep up if you have your own list. CONGRATS!! on getting back on the wagon. You've made such great progress, you're an inspiration in your own right. I admire you also for looking forward, and putting the past, both long ago and recent, in it's proper place. for moving ON!

Wyllenn, hang in there!!! I always hated exam weeks. I used to just tell myself to keep breathing, and I'd survive... just keep breathing... of course, I was on the TAKING end of exams, and you're on the weary GRADING end, but it still can't be fun! ... I see you've bumped up your TM time, too! GREAT!

Ladies, I'm off to transport a couple horses... but not if this snow doesn't quit! I wish you all sunshine and burnt calories!

Hello Guys,
I haven't been here for a few days, I just wanted to step in and see what everyone is up too. Is everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving ready? I am not ready yet, but slowly getting there. My weigh in was yesterday and even though I am not sure if my scale is working it said 295 which means I am up a pound. Hopefully I will be better next week. I am still getting used to working 7 days a week so I think once I get my plan down every day on when I am eating I will do better..
Hope everyone is doing good!
Angelia

Ammi-Everyone says that I write funny things. I always thought of myself as the straight man type of comedian. I can be very quiet in social situations and then say something absurd right out of the blue. Himself assures me that he did not know about the mirrors. That doesn’t mean that he is upset about them either. It will either make me come to grip with body image issues, or it will result in me sleeping in the closet. As for my injuries, had I not been hurt, I would have been in the Oklahoma City federal building the day it was blown up. God had something else in mind for me.

Tasha-you are always welcome back here. Thanks for the kind words. You guys keep this up, and they are going to make me check my head on the plane because it won’t fit in the overhead.

Dogpal-she has days where all she does is cry, and others where she stops around spouting angry stuff under her breath. She’s even fallen off the wagon a couple of times. It has been sad to watch her basically self destruct. I can’t help but feel guilty about it, but she is an adult, and I’ve taken care of her and her two boys for 15 years. I think it is okay for me to have a life. I try to maintain my bubble of calm and just let her rage. I haven’t felt scared of her or anything, but it doesn’t make for the nicest home environment. I tell myself that it is just for a few more months. Austin gets worried that she will flip out and hurt me. I don’t think so. She’s more likely to hurt herself.

I woke up with the feeling in my calve-muscles like they'd actually been USED!!!!! (I only biked 2.2 miles -_- and did a few dance stretches.) No way! I immediately sat for a moment to wake up, then picked up the arm weights and worked with them for a moment...I guess I need to reweigh myself... last time I checked I gained 7 pounds being depressed... God, I'll hate to find out how much it really is. Oh! and I'm buying a pedometer for myself.
Take Care today, I WILL be exercising.

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to tell you all I so appreciate your kind words and thoughts and prayers. Deb's been doing the funeral home thing today and gathering photos and such - here are Deb and Dan this summer at my 50th birthday party -

Take Care Everyone~~

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