Hello everyone!
I’m back and ready to talk about something other than my frustrations. YEAH! My weight is slowly falling, which feels nice. I’ve finally come to grips with my fear of going to get my wisdom teeth out. You all keep me going. It’s nice to see everyone succeed, even after a setback. You are all so wonderful!
The not smoking is going pretty well. As it turns out, the Director at my work used to be a Quit Coach and he has been telling me all kinds of good information about quitting. He said that I should remember the “Rule of 3”. That means that 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months are milestones. On Thursday, it will be 3 weeks and I have to admit that it is getting easier. I called the Free and Clear Quit Line and got 2 weeks of free patches to use. I was skeptical of using them, but they really do work! I’m really starting to believe that my quit might be real this time! I even went outside with co-workers the other day for a break and didn’t smoke with them. I wonder how long I have to be quit before I’m unlikely to slip up. Will it ever happen?
Sorry this is so long, I’ve got a lot to say. I feel like I’ve missed out!
Texscrapper – Rock on to making it this whole time! Geez! You’ve got me thinking maybe I can start purging crap outta my house too. It’s so small that it just seems like we are crammed in here!
Redballoon – This clutter thing you started is awesome. Its spreading all over the place. I figure I’ll get it going just in time for Christmas. Then I’ll start all over at the beginning of the year. This is gonna be a great holiday season! I think I feel the need to do these challenges because it seems to be one of the only things that I can control of my life. It gives me a goal and makes me feel like I am trying. The shame of goofing up occasionally is offset by the pride I feel when I succeed for even 10 days in a row. No one is pushing me, well except myself. My friend Lori tells me I am too hard on myself, though so far I’ve gotten healthier. I can’t believe how well you are doing on your challenges! You amaze me! OMG! The list of reasons to not lose weight amazed me. It was like you were reading my mind! Wow.
Quixotica – Your cottage sounds wonderful. I used to have a lady come in and clean my house every two weeks. She did the bathrooms, baseboards, and other things that always seem to get away from me. I think I paid her $50.00… it was SO worth it. I had to give her up when I went to grad school, way too many expenses! I recommend it though! Good luck with that beaver.
Miriam – I need my passport… I’m glad you reminded me. I have a vacation planned, but no passport! AHHH! I better get on that. Thanks for reminding me!
Murdleminal –
Good luck on your challenges! What’s in the stroller that makes it 90 pounds?! I have a stroller for my old dog and its heavy enough at 60 pounds, I can’t imagine 90! The smoking one seems toughest… sure you don’t wanna just quit? I can’t believe the patches helped me, well so far they have.
Arabella – You are always so insightful! Thanks for the message, you were right. It sounds like you have an awesome Saturday setup. I need to get my Fridays more like your Saturdays, it would be nice.
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Apple Blossom – Have fun while your out of town… hope to hear from you when you return!
Modcat – I’m sorry your feeling down. I hope it gets better. I think Arabella is probably right, sit and write!
Ufi – Good luck with your cleaning! I’m going to clean the yard today. Yuk.
DerryDaughter – Hi ya!
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It will get better!
derrydaughter , 11-09-2008 06:34 AM
redballoon , 11-09-2008 06:52 AM
You really shouldn't worry about "keeping up." I rarely do myself. The rest of the people here now are good about holding the fort and no one gets upset (publicly at least 
) when someone disappears for a while, though we may worrry a bit. We all know what things can get like. The good thing about this thread is that you can just come in and call your day on your challenge and go out again. You always have some little thing to say and still feel a part. Then you can come in and chat when you can. Since it's first a challenge thread (and support when you can offer it) then a chat thread, it's actually easier than the others, I think. 
sassybiscuit , 11-09-2008 09:58 AM
) Good for you on the no-drinkies for five days! It's a hard one. I need some of your mojo to make it through dinner tonight without drinking too much. I'm fine at home, fine out to dinner at a restaurant. But the extended cocktail hour at dinner parties is often my downfall. Wish me luck! What would happen if I just didn't start... 
Wow. If I try that you'll hear the shouts of huzzah in Japan. 
I mean, is that amazing, or what?!!?!? 
Utter crazy stuff, I'd say. Well, wish me luck on my long day. 
Glad to hear too that you're facing the wisdom tooth fear. I had three of mine (that's all I had) imbedded (not yet impacted) wisdom teeth out before I first left the States (in case they caused problems later). I was under. The anesthesia caused me the most problems but only for some hours after waking up. My face was badly swollen and painful for a few days but constant aspirin took care of it. If yours are above the gum line it'll be easier. In any case, it probably won't be so bad. Good luck.
But you can just throw me that when you like, there is no commitment! 
) is a huge help. Yes, you can hit your November goal. You're so close, I bet you can reach out and touch it, those numbers on the scale. Fight!!! 
Arabella, if the cocktail hour is a killer, try ordering spicy tomato juice, hot tea in a glass or at least do a one-on, one-off thing by alternating alcohol with non-alcohol. I have found that sitting there nursing a hot oolong tea is oh, so soothing. I actually enjoy it MORE than downing a cold one. Honest. The fact that I order it in a glass makes it seem more like a bar drink and not like I'm sitting in a cafe. It was strange. I never imagined myself ordering hot tea although here hot drinks in a bar are normal with the hot sake and stuff. But, an acupressure guy said, why not? and I did it and it was no problem. Wow. Scary, how we tell ourselves things that aren't even true, like I can't order hot tea in the bar and not have people look at me like I'm nuts. .....hmmm...I guess what I really don't realize is that they're ALREADY looking at me like I'm nuts and adding the tea doesn't really add anything. 
I sipped (and I think I can train myself to sip even more slowly) and when my glass was empty I did not refill it. I wasn't really prepared for anyone offering to refill it but... they didn't. I'll have to be ready for that next time, I think. Maybe take my glass away when I've had my two...
texscrapper , 11-10-2008 07:39 AM
But, you know, the word is relevant. The clutter is like some sort of evil. It builds up like it had a mind of its own. Congrats on your efforts! 
