OK, Crime girl, here are you!

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1. What time is it : just after 2 p.m.

2. Name as it appears on birth certificate (no last name please): Barbara Jeanne

3. Nicknames: usual for Barbara, Barbie, Babs, Babsi, Bobbie, Baybay (initials are BB)

4. What is your relationship status? between boyfriends, looking for next infatuation, obsession, anything to keep me from doing serious thinking!

5. Do you have any kids? not of my own flesh, but I think all the guys at work could count

6: Piercings? If so, where?: just the ears, one hole each

7. Eye color: dark brown

8. Place of birth: Pittsburgh, PA!

9. Favorite foods: cashew nuts, cheese, bagels and butter, licorice, garlic bread -- probably a ton more, just can't think of them

10. Ever been to Africa: no, never been south of the equator either. want to go to Africa, maybe Kenya

11. Ever been toilet papering: as in Devil's Night? no, but I've soaped a lot of windows

12. Love someone so much it made you cry: of course, all the time

13. Been in a car accident: just little bumps

14. Croutons or bacon bits: croutons 'cause I'm a veggie

15. Favorite day of the week: can't say because of work schedule. Now, maybe Wednesday.

16. Favorite restaurants: Indian cuisine

17. Favorite flower: red roses

18. Favorite sport to watch: probably American football

19. Favorite drink: as in alcohol? beer nonalk? mineral water

20. Favorite Ice Cream: vanilla soft cones or half vanilla, half chocolate or coffee regular ice cream

21. Disney or Warner Brothers: Warner

22. Favorite fast food restaurant: I guess something with burritos though there's none here

23. What color is your bedroom carpet: it's a green and brown, black, Persian but my bedroom is my living room too

24. How many times did you fail your driver's test: none, I did it in the snow and the cop asked me like two questions.

25. From whom did you get your last e-mail: if not 3FC then from the guy I was out boozing with last night. They always write after they awaken in shock and/or pain!

26. Which store would you choose to Max out your credit card: any tack shop (horse stuff)

27. What do you do most often when you are bored: eat!

28. Bedtime: 9 p.m.! usually up at 4:30 a.m.

29. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire: Crime girl!!

30. Who has influenced your life the most?: I suppose father

31. Who was your first love?: including puppy love? father and brother probably, every man who came to the door really, uncle, neighbor guys, too many to count, never just one at a time!! God, does that sound like I was a budding slut or what?!?!

32. Favorite TV shows: can't say, am cut off from TV here, probably would have been something like X-files or so.

33. Last person you went to dinner with: Dinner, as in not fluid meal? Gosh, can't remember dinner with anyone, ok, maybe a horse trainer's daughter, Natsuki

34. Ford or Chevy? Chevy, only because that's what we had as a kid for years and years, a '64 blue Impala sedan.

35. What are you listening to right now? nothing, one of my cats snorting as he eats

36. Favorite color: hard to say, maybe purple

37. How many tattoos do you have? Is so, where are they?: no tattoos, don't like them.

39. Which came first...God or Evolution? something had to kickstart evolution I'd say, so I'll say God, as in a higher power, an ultimate power.

Ok, try to get something written here before I crash. I'm giving up sugar for Lent and today was Day 1. I'm not religious but I just thought it would be a good excuse. So far today I got through it and I will not eat sugar, that's just that. All or nothing is easy with me. I want sugar though badly. Again a day without exercise. I don't know. Still don't feel like getting to the gym. Well, that's not really true. I was just too hungover. I did walk for nearly an hour to the library and around but then took the bus home. At least it was something. Like I said, I'm still on my "do whatever you want" plan. The no-sugar thing (I tell myself) is not about dieting and that's for sure because I usually make up for not eating sugar by eating other stuff, it's about something I just chose to do.

shanberg -- Finally I get around to a reply. I'm really glad to have you around here. Glad you joined! I love it when people write long, long posts. I see you said you walk on your treadmill. How much walking do you try to do? I see you've lost a lot of weight already. That is great! Is this just from counting calories? I really hate doing that too but I think it's the thing I have to do. Either that, or plan my meals and really stick to the plan. That may be better. If I just eat the same things each day for a while I can get used to the routine. My life is so busy I really need routine in other areas so I tend to be a creature of habit (sounds like something from a dark lagoon!) and do the same things, eat the same things etc. etc. I guess I should try to use that to my advantage. I think your 10-lb goal is a good one. It's always better to go slowly. That way it tends to stay off. As for your problems controlling your ordering, have you tried ordering but immediately asking them to pack half to go. That way you won't feel deprived and you may be able to stretch eating the other part till later in the day. Oh, you said it doesn't keep. Any chance you could freeze it or just eat it at your next meal. It should keep that long, right? I eat from boredom too and though I wouldn't say I'm a stress eater, I eat from anxiety or feeling jittery. It can even be about something good! I have to learn to calm down inside. I never look nervous outside and few people realize how fragile I am inside. I guess I also have a problem eating on the run. Should probably plan for this too. As for my work environment I think I'm getting a hold on it. This is part of finding myself again. As I said before I really take on the ills of people around me and allow myself to be influenced by the environment in a big way. I am going to just try to decide what is me and stick to that. I suppose you can be anyway you want really. I tend to be a bit of an actress I guess too. Shan, I do all sorts of language-related things here, mostly editing, proofreading, interpreting, writing. I have only been in Chickamauga, Georgia. It was beautiful. I remember the beautiful smells in the air there. It was summer and I was a kid traveling with my family. Closest I've come recently is Charleston, SC some years ago to visit my sister, who's now in Philly. Have you traveled out of Georgia at all, Shannon? By the way, purple is the Imperial color and is a very elegant color in Japan. When you want something to look classy or mark it as an auspicious occasion you would use purple, a deep purple.

Crime girl -- as for that travel question. I guess I would say to Italy to stay with my friend there or to France, Portugal or Germany to ride dressage, or just a month with my father back in Pittsburgh. My horse's name is Heidi but I didn't name her. I want to have another name for her for official purposes but I guess she's always going to be Heidi. That's OK for a barn name but I find it kind of embarrassing for a horse, more like a dog's name. My horoscope today, "expressing myself in nonverbal ways!" Hmm. very mysterious sounding. I wonder if I did that. Maybe it was the loud rock bar I dragged that guy to last night. It was already Wednesday by then! Really, thanks for getting up just to write that for me! Wow. You are so busy now too. Really, hang in there. Think of the day when it'll be behind you. Think of then and try to relax a bit inside. That's what I do when I'm bogged down with a deadline hanging over me and little done on a story. I just think, by whatever time the deadline is, it'll be behind me. And then I just do the work. Somehow helps to take the panic out of things. AS for the 10 million dollars thing, that is a hard one. Let me think some more on that, ok?

Stormy -- I've been a vegetarian for a long time, most of my life but there were periods when I ate some meat, especially as a kid because I was forced to and later as a teen. But I never really ate much. For a while I was vegan but that's hard to do. Even now it's hard but at least I can go to an Indian or Italian restaurant and get vegetarian. But if I had to forego cheese and eggs or milk it would just be too hard. I'm afraid working out is nonexistent these days. I will get back into it though. I feel the urge coming on. Well, you really sound busy. I hope you're doing OK. Good for you for working out. Don't know how you fit it all in!

NBK -- hope you're having a great time on your trip. Thanks for your suggestions for drinking places and for changing the atmosphere. I'm kind of thinking though that a lot of it is me. I don't really WANT to be drinking with these people. They'Re not my type really and just because I work with them doesn't mean I should be out drinking with them. I think this is where the problem arose. We were at first discussing problems at work and that I can do, but nowadays it's starting to be a habit and it's just not worth it I think. So, I'm just going to chill a while. I'm glad you like me helping the "garbage" man. Yeah, he's annoying doing that with the bag but really we have to be kind to people. He could very well have some problems and this is the only work he can do. We don't really know people, do we? We don't know much at all about them and think appearances tell us a lot. They really don't I think. Just look at me. I look perfectly sane, but. . .little do they know!! Anyhow, NBK, can't wait to hear all about your vacation. We miss you! Take care.

grasshopper -- how do you feel about your Golden Kite?!

Here it is folks-
1. What time is it : 7:53 am

2. Name as it appears on birth certificate (no last name please):
Meri Rae
3. Nicknames:
little grasshopper, half pint, scary rae
4. What is your relationship status?
living with BF
5. Do you have any kids?
no
6: Piercings? If so, where?: ears

7. Eye color: green if I eat well, brown otherwise

8. Place of birth: Wilmington, NC

9. Favorite foods: chocolate, good steak, brownies (are they chocolate?)

10. Ever been to Africa: no

11. Ever been toilet papering: yes, sort of

12. Love someone so much it made you cry: yes

13. Been in a car accident: yes

14. Croutons or bacon bits: croutons

15. Favorite day of the week: saturday

16. Favorite restaurants: neo china, qudoba

17. Favorite flower: gerber daisy - all of them actually!

18. Favorite sport to watch: cycling or martial arts

19. Favorite drink: red wine

20. Favorite Ice Cream: godiva chocolate

21. Disney or Warner Brothers: warner bros

22. Favorite fast food restaurant: qudoba (burrito place)

23. What color is your bedroom carpet: tan

24. How many times did you fail your driver's test: 0

25. From whom did you get your last e-mail: coolsavings - wish they'd stop emailing me!

26. Which store would you choose to Max out your credit card: amazon (great idea cg!)

27. What do you do most often when you are bored: eat. read, play with dogs, bug bf

28. Bedtime: 10

29. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire:
Shannon
30. Who has influenced your life the most?: Dr. folland

31. Who was your first love?: Paul - junior high - high school boyfriend. Boy did he turn out to be a loser!!!! Thank God for small miracles!

32. Favorite TV shows: West wing and gilmore girls!

33. Last person you went to dinner with: Greg BF

34. Ford or Chevy? Neither - subaru

35. What are you listening to right now? my computer hum

36. Favorite color: baby blue

37. How many tattoos do you have? Is so, where are they?: none

39. Which came first...God or Evolution? God

Have fun!
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Red - you are so sweet and SO funny!!! And now I have a few words to say...hold the music please, this will only take an hour or so

I'd like to thank my BF for hiding my food. You know, I DIDN'T ASK YOU TO HIDE THE COOKIES!!!! And it's not a good idea to hide ice cream anywhere OTHER that the freezer! I'd like to think my mother for thinking my 25 pounds of weight loss was a mere hair cut! You motivated me to lose 25 more and get my hair cut again and see if you can tell the difference And thank you guys!!! I wouldn't be able to stick with this program if I didn't have you guys to wine to and to listen to and to know I'm not alone and I'm not that wierd - cause you guys are wierd! just kidding!! Seriously you're helping me and my health more than you can imagine!!

Red - thanks!! That was perfect!!! I will print it out and keep it always. Do I have to wear it on my shirt all the time or only when I'm around the emp-chan??

Hi all....computer at home has a SERIOUS virus, so I only am online while at work, at which time I can't really post.

Things are really back and forth right now, but I'm giving up pop for lent, so we'll see how that goes. Not exercising as much as I should, but I'm trying to get back on track.

I'll check in as I can, everyone say a prayer for my poor computer.

Welcome Shanberg!

Kelly

What time is it : 7:57AM

2. Name as it appears on birth certificate (no last name please): Tori Lee

3. Nicknames: T, BoBo

4. What is your relationship status? married

5. Do you have any kids? nope unless you count three cats

6: Piercings? If so, where?: yes-ears and belly button

7. Eye color: brown

8. Place of birth: Galliano, LA

9. Favorite foods: chocolate, Turtle pie, chicken fet. alfredo, garlic bread, quesidillas

10. Ever been to Africa: nope, but I have it on my list to visit

11. Ever been toilet papering: ummmm.no

12. Love someone so much it made you cry: yes

13. Been in a car accident: yes

14. Croutons or bacon bits: neither-I do not eat salad and there is no reason to eat these by themselves

15. Favorite day of the week: Saturday

16. Favorite restaurants: Carrabas, Cozymels

17. Favorite flower: tulips

18. Favorite sport to watch: hockey

19. Favorite drink: Porte wine

20. Favorite Ice Cream: chocolate

21. Disney or Warner Brothers: Warner

22. Favorite fast food restaurant: Popyes

23. What color is your bedroom carpet: cream

24. How many times did you fail your driver's test: none

25. From whom did you get your last e-mail: Northwest airlines

26. Which store would you choose to Max out your credit card: no clue-I can't think of these things b/c I get too tempted. Since we are on such a tight budget I can't shop

27. What do you do most often when you are bored: get on the computer

28. Bedtime: 12-12:30 AM

29. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire: Red

30. Who has influenced your life the most?:my mom

31. Who was your first love?:Ryan

32. Favorite TV shows: Bachelor/Bachelorhette, Desparate Housewives

33. Last person you went to dinner with: several girlfriends from school

34. Ford or Chevy? Chevy

35. What are you listening to right now? the news

36. Favorite color: purple

37. How many tattoos do you have? Is so, where are they?: none

39. Which came first...God or Evolution? God

KJK, glad you checked in. Please come here more often.

Red, our challenge is almost over. Feb 14th is just around the corner. Should we start a new one next week? Maybe until Easter Sunday?

CG- school is tough but you can do it. I always want to give up but I just keep pushing. I look at all the money and time that has gone into it.

LGH-how is work going for you? Diet? Exercise? Life in general? Did you post your haircut pic?

Shan-I missed it. How much weight have you lost so far? I read Red congratulating you but I did not see it. I like your ten pound goal. It really keeps it reasonable.

Day One of the weight loss challenge with the bf- wish me luck!
I took today off from work to clear some "To Do" things off my schedule so I should feel less pressure tonight. YA HOO!
I love the answers to the questionnaires- it is cool to find out some things I didn't know about you guys and the things we have in common!

Red-Great idea for lent. Very admirable of you! Do you mean sugar in any food you eat or drink or refined sugar like candy? Good luck- we are cheering for you!
Heidi is a pretty name- very strong yet still feminine- I like it!
I will try to heed your advice and look at the finish line. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the drama sometimes.

Stormy- Thanks for the advice as well. I never asked you before- how much longer do you have in your program? How long is it in all? A doctrate in our department takes 4-5 years- are you going to be working on yours that long? If so- you are a better person than me.

Little-Your acceptance speech cracked me up- losing 25 pounds and getting a haircut for mom- that is too funny! Surely she sees the weight loss, right? At least she noticed that you are looking better and feeling better!
You actually are a fan of the Gilmore Girls and West Wing?? Those are my absolute favorites! We cut off cable for the sake of school but we still have someone taping Gilmore Girls for us because I just need that fix! The West Wing I have let go of until reruns once I move and get settled after school. I miss it but not as much as I would GG. Do you watch One Tree Hill too?

kjk- I am so sorry your computer is sick. That stinks! Are you trying to debug it? I think I would freak if that happened to me- I spend about half the day on and off my computer! Hope it gets better soon! Try to at least pop on and say hi- we miss you. We know you can't respond to all the posts and that is OK- just your hello and how you are doing is fine with us.

Red' Horoscope for the day-
Your mind and soul are clear today. It is time for rearrangement and change in your life. Shake out all the bad things to make room for the new. You will end your day with a buoyant spirit and a fresh outlook on life.

Okay folks- time to go get something done and mark some of these things off my To Do list. I never answered my own question on what I would do with 10 million so: I would give a big chunk to Cancer patients who are struggling with the disease- a chunk to Habitat to Humanity- another part to research for cancer. I think I would try to fund the Homeless shelter in my town and the battered woman's shelter. If I had enough I would start a funding project for women who want to leave their spouses due to abuse and can't because of money difficulties- especially with kids involved.

I am out of here- have a wonderful day everyone!!

Hi guys!

Red - I hope you saw my post! We posted at the same time so I missed yours until just now. Good luck with sugar - the first three days are the hardest. Veggies taste SO sweet to me now!!! Greg thinks I'm crazy but they do!

Crime girl - I love both shows!!! I had to give them up in school to so it's nice to be able to watch them again. West wing is wierd this year. Lots more drama but quirky stuff. Gilmore girls was great last night. One of those that is hard to watch because of the funny stuff you know is about to happen....is it going to be funny or painful emotionally???? I loved it though. Won't kill it in case you haven't seen it yet.

Well guys - I walked 12K steps yesterday. Not quite Amish level walking yet. They walk 17K steps a day. I don't think I'd make a good Amish person - 12 killed me Going to try again today. Just trying to park way away from stuff - like the next parking lot, atleast - and walk to and from. Red - you inspired me I'm going to walk to my gym today and then do weights and walk home.

Stormy - you asked about weight loss -it's the same. I'd hit 135 but went right back to 137. I seem to be stuck here for a while. I feel good though and I know I haven't been as hard core as I could be but I am not frustrated or giving up (yet) so that's a real change over past attempts to lose weight. I'm ALMOST comfortable in my skin even though I want to lose more weight. I'm working on loving myself nomatter my size and standing tall and enjoying life and food again....not punishing myself for being sick or not being able to eat certain foods......instead rewarding with yummy foods that are okay - like a GOOD salmon. I'm taking extra time to cook foods well instead of cooking them the fastest way possible and it's paying off. I'm not killing anyone over the cookies yet. I do think about getting a new box constantly. But BF is on his diet and he's seeing my cookies as cheating right now and he isn't cheating so he thinks I should be as strong as him. dang him!

By for now guys!!

Hello, all. Sorry I haven't posted already. Our computer person has been working on my pc, so I haven't had access nor privacy!

Stormy - I have lost 35 pounds. I lost the first 25 with weight watchers. I stopped doing this because I became obssessed with food! You have to count your points and log them in. I stopped worrying about my weight for a while, then decided to lose again. I have been yo-yoing the last 10 pounds for about six months. I finally got to 260 and am hoping to drop below that this week!

Crime Girl - I definately know where Blue Ridge is. Your family lives across the way, so to speak! Your dad got a golden hammer! That is great! I can't remember if that is the ultimate honor or close to the top. I do know that it is very sacred to the organization! I am glad he could find something to do in his retirement that he enjoys! I bet it gives him a great sense of pride and acheivement, too!

Good luck with your bet with your BF! I think you will lose a lot of weight with your competition! I am very competitive, so I would definately work to win, not to mention the money!!!

Redballoon - Thanks for the compliments! I'd love to say I drip sweetness all the time, but, trust me, I can be mean when I want to!!! I get really mouthy when I am angry!

I lost most of my weight doing Weight Watchers. But that is expensive and time-consuming! Plus, I ended up being obssessed with food! When I would eat, what I would eat...it was a nightmare. I started counting calories recently. I did a bunch of research about losing weight and decided this was the best way for me. It is working really good!

I walk for at least 45 mins on my treadmill at least 5 times a week. Sometimes I manage to walk every day. I love it. It is in my living room and I watch tv and walk.

I have been on vacation and gone out of state, but never outside the USA. I would love to go some place one time and spend a month just touring and being a tourist, but I don't see that happening anytime soon!

When you are at work and everyone's bad mood is zeroing in on you, make sure you take a moment of zen..think about something pleasant, that you like-a place or painting. Take five deep, long, steady breaths and try to relax your body starting from you toes and working your way up to your head. The more you concentrate on that, the easier it should be to ignore the vibes flowing your way (at least, that is what works for me!).

Little Grasshopper - Congratuations on denying the cookies victory! YEA! I don't know about you, but the little victories motivate me more than the big ones. Not sure why. I guess because the little ones are the hardest to accomplish-they are so small, what does it hurt to eat it.... You did great! Hang in there!

Did your mom really say that about your hair??? I know when I tried to get contacts, everyone kept asking me if I had my hair done...but I hadn't! I just wasn't wearing my glasses! They all knew something was different about my face, but couldn't put their finger on it! I had a great time making up all these outrageous stories as to why I looked different!

KJK - Thanks for the welcome! Hate it about your computer! That's the one thing I hate about them the most-when something goes wrong or breaks, it is usually the one thing that puts it totally out of commission!!

Good luck with Lent. I am Baptist, so I don't really do Lent. I'd have to give up Mexican food if I did and I'd probably expire from withdrawls!!!

Okay, I went and ate Mexican last night. I thought I'd try a different strategy with my ordering. I ate VERY light all day. Oatmeal, a sandwhich, and a banana smoothie. That was all. I figured if I ate light and then ordered a full order, I'd be okay...WRONG! I still couldn't eat it all and felt miserable after I ate what I did! I managed to leave some on the plate this time, though!! So, now I realize no matter what I might think, a full order it TOO much! I NEVER in my life thought I'd ever say that!!!! I will now work twice as hard to only order a half order! Once I do, I'll know for sure that I can order half and still be satisfied!!!

Shannon - you're too funny with the mexican food! I can just see you ordering the full order determined you're going to eat it and be okay! I live 1 mile exaclty from a great mexican place we usually eat there once a week. Kills me because I can't do most of what they have. No beans, dairy, corn or spicy veggies allowed. I usually end up cheating and having steak ranchero with hot sauce and quacomole salad - I take my own cheese, rice cheese and I have a blast. Bf goes on the south beach diet and now he won't eat out anywhere for valentines day OR my BD because he doesn't want to cheat! Man I was mad!!!! As often as I have to take my own food or order wierd stuff on the menue to keep from cheating because I can't have ANY thing the serve.....and he's scared because he can't have carbs???? I reminded him and he's fine now....better understands my struggles though

The sugar rice cookie thing is kicking my but today!! killing me really. I'm convinced I will die soon if I don't get a cookie of ice cream or something sweet! I wish I could seem some weight loss to reward me for all of this deprivation.....I don't see it coming thouhg....ho hum....oh well I'll drink water instead. Talk to you guys soon.

1. What time is it : 3:14 pm

2. Name as it appears on birth certificate (no last name please): Shannon Diane

3. Nicknames: none

4. What is your relationship status? single

5. Do you have any kids? not yet, but plan to have some even if I have to high-jack sperm!

6: Piercings? If so, where?: yes, I have 7 in my ears and I used to have my tongue pierced.

7. Eye color: blue

8. Place of birth: GAinesville, GA

9. Favorite foods: Anything Mexican, chicken

10. Ever been to Africa: no

11. Ever been toilet papering: yes

12. Love someone so much it made you cry: no

13. Been in a car accident: yes

14. Croutons or bacon bits: both

15. Favorite day of the week:Saturday

16. Favorite restaurants: Johnny's NY Pizza, El Sombrero

17. Favorite flower: Tulip

18. Favorite sport to watch: gymnastics

19. Favorite drink: cherry vanilla dr. pepper, Bacardi O3, Mich Ultra

20. Favorite Ice Cream: mint chocolate chip (does Dairy Queen Blizzards count?)

21. Disney or Warner Brothers: Warner Brothers

22. Favorite fast food restaurant: Zaxby's

23. What color is your bedroom carpet: beige

24. How many times did you fail your driver's test: once (i didn't study, thought I knew it all!)

25. From whom did you get your last e-mail: BudNet

26. Which store would you choose to Max out your credit card: Amazon.com or Best Buy.

27. What do you do most often when you are bored: eat...sleep

28. Bedtime: 10 pm

29. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire:
everyone...since I am new, I can't wait to read everything.
30. Who has influenced your life the most?: God, my parents, Nefratiti

31. Who was your first love?:Rudy

32. Favorite TV shows: CSI, Survivor, Project Runway, Navy NCIS, The Amazing Race, Lost, Starget SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Monk, Charmed (yeah, I watch waay too much tv!) cancelled shows..Buffy, Angel

33. Last person you went to dinner with: my mom

34. Ford or Chevy? Chevy

35. What are you listening to right now? Launch Cast

36. Favorite color: purple

37. How many tattoos do you have? Is so, where are they?: none, but when I lose my weight and reach goal, I am getting a dragon on my shoulder.

39. Which came first...God or Evolution? God

Little Grasshopper - U can't eat Mexican!!! I eat it at least once a week, sometimes twice. It is my biggest downfall! Its a curse and a blessing all rolled into one giant burrito!!

I hate to ask you to repeat your story, but could you maybe give me the short version of what you have that makes you unable to eat certain things? It must be so hard to plan meals with a lot of restrictions! I know sometimes I am so tired by the time I get home I just want to crash, so I will just have a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich.

Glad you set your BF straight!! Holidays and birthdays are really the best reasons (if I had to choose some) for cheating!! You can always make up for it later on! Plus, like you said, you have made plenty of sacrifices for him, it won't hurt him to do some for you!!

Keep fighting the good fight against the cookies and ice cream! I'm rooting for ya!!

Tootles!

Morning all. No time to write but just wanted to say hi. Crime girl, thanks as always for the horoscope. I would love to shake out "everything bad" but I think that would mean my whole life. Funny, I had a dream last night I had to empty out all my lockers at work and quick try to save some files because they were getting a new computer system. I was pissed I had no time to do all this and said "they hadn't told me" but then I corrected myself and said, "no, that's not true. I knew. It's my fault." As I was going through the stuff in my locker, trying to find boxes and so I found old clothes I could wear now and some interesting stuff. I wish I could do this in my room. I never have the time and when there is a little time I don't want to do it. There is so much stuff and I don't know where to start really. Maybe instead of thinking of everything as wrong I should think of it as right and then just polish it. That may help take the pressure off and the whole overwhelmed feeling. I tend to freeze up when I don't know what to do instead of getting out and trying different things. Ok, really gotta run now. Later.

Shannon - I have fibromyalgia and a head injury from a serious car accident when I was 15 years old. I manage both very well as long as I eat on a doctor prescribed diet that doesn't allow any food I'm sensitive too. That cuts out anything white, most grains, except rice, and spicy foods. There are a lot of foods I can eat though and I'm learning how to enjoy whole foods again. I'd become a fast food line junky. I could eat an entire week from either a vending machine or a fast food place. I was SO UNHEALTHY but my conditions added to it had me sick I was too sick to realize I was sick. Did that make sense? Anyway, I'm much better now but this is a HARD diet to follow. A side effect of it is that I lose weight. I needed to do that anyway so it's been very good for me. Now I just need to start exercising again. If I stop I can't just jump right back into it or I start a pain cycle. So easy does it for now

Red - I like your dream a lot. I hope you have a great day and enjoy the small things. It's the little things that matter so much.

Stormy - I have not posted the picture yet. I haven't even taken it yet. I thought I had film and I don't. going to see if a friend can take it if I stop by his office tomorrow. He has a digital and I could just post it there. It's actually starting to feel "longer" to me. I guess I'm getting use to it. Oh and I wanted to get a belly button piercing. I was a martial arts instructor at the time and when I told my sensei - he told the other black belts and they spent the night hitting me right were the ring would be!! I decided I'd better not get one Maybe when I lose all my weight I'll do it now. Yogi's don't hit Neither do pilates instructors hahahahaha!!!