Happy happy day all!

Hope you don't mind my getting us started. I am just about to go to bed and I know that tomorrow is going to be a busy day and might not get to check in. I've done really well and been eating on plan mostly (I did have a drink last night!) and found a World Market right by me so I have had OP snacks to counteract those darn tempting ones at the conference.

My colleague found out she had cancer last year (they caught it and she's healthy) and since then, has lost 40 lbs. She's my inspiration. She looks so good now and so happy. So, when I saw her exiting the hotel on her way to the gym tonight (I was on my way back from a walk with another colleague), I decided to hit the gym as well.

I've got two more conference days then Friday afternoon I get to meet a friend (who I met online actually and also has dropped a ton of weight) and have some fun. Well deserved after all this work!

Whatcha up to today?

Jenne, I hope you are zzzing away for a while yet. Sleep is a good thing.

We have ice pellets rattling away outside this morning. Darn it because today was my sort of free day and I was planning some road running for licence and health card renewals and to track down some fabric to finish a quilt. I guess it will be a snuggle in at home day instead which will please the dogs mightily. Poor Disney came in with ice pellets all over her coat and needs some love and affection to recover. As a Katrina survivor, she does not like being wet and miserable.

So Thursday will be a day of clearing up odds and sods of deskwork and maybe some sewing - or dreaming. I have orders for three baby quilts so will crank up my creativity.

Happy Thursday/Thirstday and drink your water.

Ruth, thanks for the reminder about the water. I have some in the fridge at work ready to go for the day.

Jenne, sounds like you are doing great. Are you in San Francisco? I love it there. Also, I just love hotel gyms.

Today is another day of work. My son has a mime performance this morning at school which he is not enthusiastic about. There is a very active parent body at my son's school who are heavily involved in the arts, and they raise a lot of money to bring in visiting artists; however, the activities they do are not always what all the kids want! Last year they had a visiting artist from Mark Morris and the children had to learn ballet and have a ballet recital. The boys were NOT happy.

So today, just work and then it is a day I leave early, so I'm taking my son to get a haircut and then some errands after school. We're away this weekend so I want to get everything done tonight, as I'm supposed to have a girl's night out on Friday. Hope everyone has an amazing day.

Jenn - you're the social butterfly! I'm so impressed on well you're doing, while jetting all over the place. You've got to feel great about yourself!

Ruth - LOL...someone is telling you to slow down a bit....a day stuck inside should do it!

Matilda - the ballet - eh...but the mime?....How cool!! Have fun at your GNO!

I will soon be getting the kids ready (I hate days I have to pack 3 lunches, but at least dinner is leftovers!), then doing a core workout, then off to work. Tonight is a church ladies group night...I'm looking forward to that.

I SO NEED to get my mind in a better set about eating. I think with all the bad things in life (I need to read Beck....), my mind is weak. SIgh. The joys.

jenne, I am in awe of how diligent are you with staying OP and exercising while you are traveling. You are really motivated this time around, and you are MY inspiration!

Ruth, I have a cozy image in my mind of you, contently quilting away while the ice storm is happening outside, with the furbabies curled up at your feet. I hope you don't lose power! And I'm with Disney, I wouldn't want to be cold and wet, either! Stay safe today!

Matilda, I can't blame your DS for his lack of enthusiasm. I'm intimidated by mimes, they really freak me out! I DO enjoy watching little ones doing ballet, though, although it's not usually a boy's thing. Seems to me the school needs to get their act together and find something that's appealing to all.

Twynne, it sounds like we're struggling together on this eating thing. I've been doing pretty well staying OP, but there's been a devil on my shoulder trying to tempt me something awful! I managed to choke down my lunch salad yesterday, but it sure wasn't what I REALLY wanted to eat.

We got some heavy rain overnight, and I can't tell if it's still coming down or not. I have a few things to do to keep me busy at the farm, and today's my Friday.
It looks like it'll be a busy weekend, with the kids moving in. There goes the end of my quiet, peaceful mornings.

Snow and ice and cold, oh my! I am so happy I don't need to drive any further than the local pharmacy today. It sure is pretty though, especially when it isn't our 10th big storm

Good Morning!

Jenne, I'm with everyone else. You are doing great!

Ruth, Disney had never seen ICE before!

Mathilda, Auston attends a small, county school with limited funding. Beyond color pages, there is no art. He would fuss about ballet.

Twynn, Maybe when the sun comes out, we'll get better about eating?

Cottage, I have a devil on my shoulder, too. I didn't eat the pizza everyone else in the office ate yesterday, but I sure wanted it!

Cyndi, Will you have visiting therapists today or are you on your own yet?

Today is the day we are supposed to see sun. Woohoo! But, we are having our high right now. It will be in the 30s by noon. brrrr!

When we had hail last weekend, lightning struck the Children's Center. Monday, we knew we lost our phone system and one computer. Yesterday we figured out we lost all the microphones in the interview room. Thankfully, the local advertising agency was able to prop us up. The electrician should be coming today.

Chel - I assume we will have a nurse here today. Can't imagine they would let us go longer than 24 hours without a check-in. Therapists probably won't start until Monday. Also have the medical supply people coming to replace a piece of equipment that was broken. Good thing I'm handy, a screwdriver wedged in the pole save the night. Wish I could have figured out a way to use duct tape

Cyndi -- Your middle name is Macgyver.

Good morning!

Jenn - That post just reminds me of how tough KC was for you!

Ruth - I didn't realize Disney was a Katrina survivor. I'd love to hear the story of how you got her sometime.

Matilda - I don't remember where you are going.

Twynn - It really is all about getting our heads in the right place, isn't it. So easy in theory; so hard in practice.

Linda - Happy Friday! Hope the transition to a full-nest goes smoothly.

Cyndi - Glad to hear you don't have to drive anywhere. I've been thinking about you and DW.

Chelby - Enjoy the sun. We had a temp drop here too. I think it feels worse because we had such unseasonably mild weather.

We got a bit of snow overnight. Maybe just enough to keep some of the crowds away from yoga today! I got started on the scrapbook yesterday with printing and sorting photos. Most are from my teen's senior events and college. So few of DS1; I feel bad. I started watching Downton Abbey yesterday, with season 1. I was curious about all the hype. Anyone a fan?

good morning,

Jenn - hope you can get some good sleep soon.

Ruth - enjoy your dreaming or quilting

Matilda - I don't my grandson who is 41/2 would be very happy taking ballet.

Tywnn - getting three lunches ready is a chore, I do hope they all are the same.

Cyndi - glad you don't have to drive anywhere. Stay cozy.

Chelby - sounds like fun days at work. Hope you see the sun.

Karen - I watched season 1 of Downton Abbey and now am watching season 2, I really enjoyed it and got my daughter to watch it too.

Well, I will finally take down all the Christmas decorations today. Some weaving on the agenda and housework always.
take care
Sophie

Good Morning

It's clear and freezing cold here! Chores are done and we're off to the pool for exercise. Sis leaves tomorrow morning so we'll drive back over today.

Cyndi, glad you are getting to stay close to home. I hope all is going well.

Good morning,

Took me twice as long to get to work this morning, driving 30 mph for 35 miles takes forever- but the roads were that bad. Welcome Winter....

Jenne- You will be my inspiration for when I go to Palm Springs at the beginning of February for a conference. Last time that is where I derailed on the last day, they had great op food the whole conference except for the last day and I let it spiral out of control.

Ruth- I should have stayed home too and would have if it wasn't for the fact that half my staff have mandatory training so if I was making them drive in I felt I needed to be in office.

Cottage- Are they early risers? Maybe they are not and you can still have a bit of quiet time for yourself.

Matilda- They probably thought a mime would be great for the boys lol

Twynn- Have fun at church tonight

Chelby- They had pizza in the office yesterday and will have it again today for the training- it smelled so good but I did not have any, just eat my lunch I brought.

Cyndi- I would imagine that everyone who is supposed to be checking in would be there- those traveling nurses should have cars prepared for your winter weather.

Hello to Karen, Sophie and Debbie

Back to work I go, Day 12 of Phase 1. Have a great and safe day today

Howdy!

The smell from the bakery at work is killing me today!

I tried to be much heavier on veggies yesterday and did not eat any meats that aren't on the list I think I was pretty successful. Will keep it up from now on.

We are having a housewarming party next Saturday (the 21st)...thinking there will be about 60-70 people! Getting pretty stressed, but also excited. Tonight we are going to a neighborhood wine shop that has a HUGE cheese counter to try out some cheeses to serve with an orange kumquat marmelade, fresh fruit and baguette. We're serving some really fun stuff, so that should make for a great party! I'm excited just to taste some delicious stuff tonight. Wishing I liked olives, I could probable make dinner out of the tasting then!

Jenne-you sound so happy! I love it.
Ruth-a snuggle at home day sounds MUCH better, to me at least!
Matilda-I would have loved the activities at your son's school...but I can understand why they wouldn't be his first choices!
Twynne-have you read Beck before? Do you recommend it? I've been meaning to read it. Chin up!
Cottage-I asked before, and I'm sure you answered but I missed it...do your kids have kiddos that will be moving in too? Pets?
Cyndi-hoping for an incredibly relaxing day for you and Julie.
Chelby-sounds like chaos at work!
Karen-never heard of it! What's it about?
Sophie-good luck with the Christmas decor!
Hi, Debbie!

Back to work...it won't take care of itself, I suppose...

__ <---- Wagon

<--- Me (not laughing, just tumbling on the ground as the Wagon leaves me behind)

TOM has gotten the best of me. I made it through last night, but with the snow and such this morning (not hitting I-55 until 9am my !,) my eating schedule went completely out of whack, so I ate things I probably shouldn't eat at lunch, and now I've raided the vending machine at work for my first "package" of sugar since Jan 3. I believe it's a combination of TOM, no decent breakfast, and the fact that I knew I would be off-plan tonight for my niece's 21st birthday so "logically" it's ok for me to be awful all day.

Someone smack me please.

So here I am, bloated, broken out, hair awry from snow-attire, little makeup due to lack of time, feeling guilty because I just ate an entire package of Skittles (at least it wasn't King Sized, right?) and honestly I could totally use a nap, but instead, am heading from work to Sherman to my in-laws for our niece's dinner (white pasta and sandwiches on Italian bread, and probably cake) and then out to bars in Springfield until our sweet little 21 year old passes out, then back to Sherman to drop her gently into her bed, and then home to my bed and my poor puppy who will have her legs crossed in the house (she'd better keep them crossed, anyway!)

Cheers. Tomorrow is a new day....... let's hope I make it.

Hope everyone is keeping warm! Have a WONDERFUL afternoon!

Lisa