Hey!

Thought I'd check in before the weekend. I also have a busy one although I'd much rather think I could spend it relaxing by the pool. Bright, the weather is just darn right HOT here. We are already in the mid to upper 90's. Don't know what I'm gonna do when SUMMER gets here. My grass is already brown from lack of rain. Looks like it's gonna be a scorcher this year.

I'm already running late today so I guess I'd better get moving. Have a great TGIF and weekend all.

LJ

Soooooo.... Huntress, it's you who've been hanging on to the warm, dry weather. Send it eastward already, would ya? If it doesn't stop raining here soon, I'll be gathering two of each animal and building the ark!

We actually had an hour or two last night that I was able to pull some weeds (yippee ) and Rich mowed the lawn. After that, it was more clouds and rain. And more of the same this weekend.

Cafe, yes, it's been a month since I started Curves. I don't believe it either. And the best part - I still love it!! Go figure.

Interesting actually. I'm feeling just a little dread about weighing in. Just like I used to with Weight Watchers. Liked being part of the group. Liked the meetings. Liked being "on program". But hated being "checked up on".

Hmm.......

OK, it's May 30 and I have yet to get organized on "Jello's Big Month of June Plan". (Some title, eh? ) Who was it that was talking about journaling? Cafe, was that you? Yeah, that's a big downfall for me too. So I was thinking maybe I should try making menus instead. Write it all down first and then do it.

Again I say .... Hmmmmm.........

Well, I don't know about this position, while I was waiting for the interview, this guy got on to the lady that later interviewed me. He kept saying to her "Now what did I tell you to do before you left.... What was the last thing I said to you." Now mind you he didn't know why I was there, for all he knew I could have been a customer or someone Important LOL. Something about that make me uneasy....... other than that the job, in it's self, sounds fine, nice office. Talk about getting caught, when I got back into the office at 9:30 my boss asked, out of the blue, if I had been to an interview. I felt like a deer caught in headlights and would have ran if I'd known which direction to go. I asked him why he would ask that and he said something about the way I acted yesterday when I told him I would be late coming in. Never, ever, have been able to lie my whole life without blowing it.......... He just kept asking and finally I just said "don't ask me anything and I won't lie to you" Then he said, We'll get this mess cleaned up around here, just don't leave me. So there's where I am. Boss is kind of tip toeing around me this morning, probably have a chat with me today when the opportunity comes up. Just going to tell him why I went, and let it go at that until or if I have a decision to make. She said that they would probably make a decision the last part of next week. I'm not really going to worry about it, because I don't really even know if I want it. What makes me feel bad is that my boss found out. I really don't think he will hold it against me or anything, it just makes me feel wierd that he knows.

Well sorry, didn't mean to write a book. Have a good Friday and a great weekend.

Hi!
I have to agree, looonng 4 day week. I'm in for a long weekend too, but not in a good relaxing way.
This evening we have a pizza party for the soccer team and tomorrow is opening day for baseball with port-a-pit chicken. Food everywhere
Today, I need to mow after the morning dew dries...but before the afternoon rain arrives.

In other news...I got locked out of the house. The screen door BROKE, the handle wouldn't turn. I sure hope my weekend goes better.

SEMO, I think it's a good thing your boss knows. If he has any kind of brain at all he'll make things better for you. So it's win-win. Win if you get new job, Win if your boss has a brain.

Hey to everyone else Glad to see eveyone pop'n in.
I'm out to check the grass...

Hey, Gang!

SEMO - Tiger said the same thing I wanted to say! It's a good thing that your boss knows. Be honest when you have your chat with him - ESPECIALLY about the second hand smoke!! No one is young enough to take chances with their health. Listen to me - I live in the frozen north and people can and do take their smoke breaks outside in the worst possible weather. If he really wants to keep you happy, he needs to know what your concerns are! He's the manager - part of his job is to manage your stress level for greater productivity by making decisions that benefit the whole team! You have nothing to lose, as long as you maintain a positive attitude and explain that you LIKE them but didn't know how to go about changing the things you didn't like about your job without making the environment uncomfortable.

Bright - I didn't do the journaling, either! I think I've made okay choices - except that chocolate has snuck in yesterday because of my monthly visitor - Aunt Flo. But if I'm not accountable - how can I be honest with myself? I know it's important. Maybe I need some kind of new little notebook. Maybe something as simple as an index card in my purse. Somehow it has to be something that feels very "small" like no big deal, if that makes sense.

Huntress - I don't especially look forward to the super-hot weather. Thank goodness for air conditioning! Sometimes I turn it on even on days when it's not QUITE sweltering, but because I won't take care of certain chores if I have to sweat too much doing them? I don't know if that makes sense - but I swear I feel grateful every time I turn it on.

Jello - Sorry about your water-logging. You know, if you do better without being measured all the time...? Maybe you could just do it quarterly instead of monthly? Bottom line - if it tweaks your issues and makes you binge - it's not good. On the other hand, if not being accountable means you make no progress - also not good. I struggle with this too. I'm trying a new tactic with journaling - NO SHAME, NO BLAME, just write it down, good or bad, and set it aside until it is time to look for trends at a later date. But I have to find a way to make it easy, too.

Tiger - Sounds like a fun weekend ahead! I have 3 food-related events this weekend, too. I hadn't thought about it like that - but maybe I need to think ahead a little instead of having the Carpe Diem mentality that usually gets me in trouble... Hmm.

OK, things are heating up here - I've got things to do NOW!

~Adios, have a good weekend if I'm not back before.

Sorry I haven't posted all week, but it being a short week I was in the same boat as the rest of you.

You all sound great, and once again I am drowning in work. I spent two days trying to find a Japanese interpreter for my boss. It is for a last minute meeting with a Japanese client. Finally found several.

By the way Jello: If you ever need one, I have names of interpreters who live in PA around your area...it'll save you time.

Semo: You know what you described while you were waiting in the office for your interview is like a sign that this new job may not be for you. That type of behavior from anyone is unacceptable! I hope you make the right choice and tell your boss your helath concerns about the smoke. Also the insurance for the business would be less if they declared it a "Smoke Free Environment". It's good to have the boss a little worried, and if he doesn't want you to leave he has to show you the money and change the rules regarding smoking on the premises, it would benefit everyone. And really does he think people will quit over cigaretts. Not in this economy!

Huntress: It's hot as **** here today but of course the weekend is going to be rainy and cold.

Bright: Great reading your posts, glad the sun helped!

Tiffany: Sorry about your e-mail account; how weird is that? Some people have no lives...Jeez-Louise they couldn't get their jollys any other way...talk about lack of imagination. And you are right , the stuff you had in the e-mail account is like have your wallet stolen with pictures and documents you can't replace. I hope the creep gets his/hers!!

Tiger: Sometimes seeing the doctor is good, just to be reminded that our health is involved with our weight. I know I tend to forget that sometimes and then I go and have my blood pressure checked and realize I'm not kidding anyone but myself. Good luck.

Quilter: Are those last few pounds gone now and are you at goal? Hope so...you deserve for all your hard work.

Cafe: Frozen north...h-m-m I bet you live in Alaska!

Anyway ladies in a few minutes I will be married for 10 whole years...who knew? Bob and I are going to Cape May for a few days to relax and do the romantic weekend thing at a bed and breakfast. Poor Bob hasn't had a day off in 2 weeks at the hospital but I do love that overtime pay! Seriously we both need the time away, after the week at work I had...and once again they laid off 18 people yesterday. We have renamed Thursdays around here "Death Squad Thursdays" until further notice.

Love and Smoochies to all my gals!!

Just checking in. Have a great weekend everyone.

DNW - Happy Anniversary! Could you please send me some of that rain? My plants are dying of thirst.

Hope you all have a nice weekend. I've already been up during the night cleaning the carpet. Tons of things to do, better get going.

LJ

Huntress, you crack me up cleaning the carpet in the night. I will sometimes do the same thing lately - wake up in the middle of the night anxious to live my darn life already since so much time seems to belong to other people. Sometimes I'll go take a shower and blow dry my hair in the night so I don't waste time lying awake?

DNW - Sounds like you've been busy! Naw, I live in the upper midwest, not Alaska.

My weekend was a little too full, but I think when I'm not tired anymore I will think it was more fun. Man, that sounds crappy. Maybe I'm getting too old for that much fun?

~Cafe - tired and questioning the value of too much entertainment pursued only because of social obligations.

HEY! WHERE IS EVERYONE? It's slower than snail snot around here. What, you gals all have jobs or something?

I picked up a new notebook to start a fresh food journal.
Speaking of fresh, should we have a new June thread?

And, this is terrible, I'm back up to 199. There is no where to go but down!
I walked for 2 hours yesterday at the park. I kept circling the play area with the dog while the kids played. My kids still thought we didnt' stay long enough! Well, the dog and I were both tired!

Cafe, I hear ya on the social obligations. Coming up two weekends in a row we have family from out of state coming. I get to look forward to driving 2 hours with the kids to meet up with them. Then there's the food. But, I can't skip out. They are coming from Texas and Arizona.

Hey Huntress, How's the carpet? Do you rent a cleaner or own one? I've been wanting to buy one, but I'm scared to make the wrong choice. Kinda like picking a diet.

DNW, how was the romantic get-a-way? I'll be married 13 years the 16th. Doesn't seem possible. DH probably thinks the same thing.

Semo, whats going on with the job front?

Jello, Bright, Tiff? Where are you guys?
Come out and Play!

Wow! The lights are all on but nobody is home! Typical, LOL.

OK, just for kicks and because I've never done it before - I'll start the new thread this time (ohboy!!) I'm going to get Tiffany to post more by calling it by the old, old name.

Tig, come and meet me there if you're still online!!