So, I'm here running totally late because I spent the last hour writing a response to everyone on here!
It's so great to be a part of this -- you guys all rock and you deserve every minute spent on that.
The GOOD part is that there's nothing much to note about yesterday. I didn't eat horribly. I
did end up going outside for my walk because it had warmed up by lunchtime. And I decided to take a relaxing evening to myself since DW went into work.
Today, I'll try and get things wrapped up before I leave for vacation. As far as I can see, the likeliness that I'll get everything done is nil - and I'm actually okay with that. If they wanted it done on time, they should have given me more than 5 days so NOW they'll have to wait for me to finish it when I get back. Nyah on them.
GG:
"Try not to worry so much about being a perfectionist". *rolls eyes* Did I also mention that I'm a worry wart? Especially when I'm stressed out? (Best thing I can do in that kind of mood is simply to stick my headphones on and keep to myself. :P) I've already earned this nickname "Eeyore" with some people -- which is ok, because he's my favourite Pooh character anyway.
Like you, I'd rather get out into the big blue room even if it IS a little chilly. But those days should be fewer and fewer as we approach the lovely spring up here in the Great White North.
Melinda:
First off, I'm going to put something new on my "40 before 40" list. And that's "visit Kalamazoo". Not because I know why I'd want to - just because it's probably the coolest named place.
And to think I might be in Windsor, ON (across the boarder from Detroit) this summer...might be a day trip if I can get my documentation in place to cross the boarder.
"Come here you unproductive thyroid, mama's got somethin' to give ya" - My wife went through some 'fun' with an over productive thyroid about 6 years ago. Tried to regulate with drugs with no luck, so eventually they did some kind of process which kills off a part of the thyroid so it produces less hormone. Unfortunately, medical science being what it is, they overshot slightly and now she isn't producing enough hormone (just minor) and is on very small supplements. Ah, it's wonderful to be housed in such complex machines.
"I always smile inspite of everything when I read your posts!" Aw. Way to make me blush! I'm glad to hear someone reads, let along enjoys, my posts. I'll try and keep up the posts so I can keep all my adoring fans happy.
I *so* hear you with the whole 'gotta get everything done before I go on vacation'. Mostly in my case, it's not because the other people won't do the work, it's more the fact that they don't have the time to do it on top of their own workload AND don't have the skills to do it anyway. Kinda frustrating because these *blankity blank* project managers don't seem to care about people's personal lives (even though we have a core 'corporate value' which says they respect the work-life balance -- just talk, imo...but I digress). Well, he'll have a big surprise on his hands if he calls me in the next couple weeks....the surprise is that I don't care about his project!
It'll all be fine. It's just the "worry wart, the sky is falling, it's the end of the world as we know it" talking this morning. :P
Sheila:
Hey there. Don't beat yourself up over one cookie, focus on the fact that you STOPPED after the first one. That's willpower, baby. For me, if you talk about "one" and "cookie", you MUST be talking about "one bag" or "one dozen". Never, "one cookie" :P Give yourself credit!
And don't worry. Your hubby's project will finish up and then you'll get to see a little more of him. I know my wife hates it when I'm working nutty at work because while I rarely have to put in the extra hours (though it does happen), I'm usually really stressed and that doesn't make me a plesant person to be around. And then we go through the "hi/bye" season in the fall. My wife works in retail (PleaseMum - Kids clothing store - for those Cannuks out there) and that means long hours before Christmas, usually nights. So we see each other for a couple hours in the morning and then a couple hours before bed. It sucks, but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. (JUst don't eat it. :P)
And I don't think I'll ever eat M&M's again. Pfft. Who am I kidding?
Christina S:
If you feel like you're "forcing food down", maybe you should try eating several small meals instead of the "traditional 3 square meals". Take a container of grapes, some nuts, whatever with you to snack on in the conference room, at your desk. That and a big bottle of water and you should be set for the day!
Texas Tina:
Hey there chickie - good to meet you too.
"Don't give up on yourself." Of course I will. Several time a day. But then I pick up the pieces and carry on because there's nothing else to do.
But as you say, just keep trying and keep on keeping on. And something I frequently tell people: How do you know what it means to be happy if you're not sad once and a while? Ponder that one for the day.
And as for the "ice cream episode", I couldn't think of anything that was much more appropriate. Sometimes you just gotta throw the diet out of the window and do what's right. Sitting down with a big bowl of gooey, chocolate ice cream (or whatever you had
) with a disappointed child is just right. Like you said, she'll bounce back after she gets over the disappointment...and maybe convince herself that there's always next year OR to try something new. Just know that *I* believe that you did good in that choice, mom.
Michelle The Goddess:
Woo Hoo! A big congrats to George for a big accomplishment! Maybe this really is the right thing for him and will set him on the right path for the rest of his life. I'm sure that I can speak for everyone here when I say that when you see George next, let him all know WE'RE all proud of him!
The Other Michelle:
Another new face! Nice to see so many new people here. Welcome to our collective challenge.
Oversleeps & Bad Breakfasts happen. It's a fact and I know it. There's no way I'd be able to get out the door on time without my DW kicking me in the butt and taking such good care of me. Just don't stress about those days and have a healthy snack later and super good lunch/dinner to make up for it. And if you had an alarm clock that you just hit the snooze button...here's a nasty tip: put it out of arm's reach and turn up the radio.
Tam, a fellow Cannuck:
"The sun has finally made an arrival on the frozen prarie." Something I've learned over here on the east coast....just because the sun is out, doesn't mean it's warm! *shiver* The Sun's been beautiful, even the temperatures kinda mild, but the WIND has been CRAZY and that's been making it bitter for the last couple days. Wind sounds like it's died down, so maybe we're in for a nice weekend.
I've often thought about trying a Triathalon but there's no "Triathalon for Beginners" around here and even the 'easy' one that's held in the summer sounds a little to challenging. I'm going to try and walk/jog a 5 mile roadrace this summer though. I've done it twice in my leaner, fitter days but I'm sure I can do it again.
Oh...if you ever want an amusing read, pick up a copy of "When Big Boys Tri". He's self published, so you can only order it from his website, but it's a great & simple read and, in my opinion, quite motivational.
http://www.whenbigboystri.com/whenbigboystri.htm
Hanna:
Glad you & the family had a great time at Disneyland, despite the fact that you lost your hat. Don't worry too much about it because even if you don't get it back...you can always get a new one.
And don't worry about the desert - you were out on a 'special occasion' and that should be allowed. It's just not allowed if your special occasions happen every day! :P
I don't MEAN to be cranky, but it does come naturally when I'm stressed. I'm either cranky/grumpy or a fatalist Eeyore. I guess I just don't handle the stress well because it means I am not performing to my level of expected perfection.
I'll get over it - hopefully with a little rest from my vacation.
Salsa is interesting, but complex in my head all at the same time. Fortunately for me, I do have rhythm. Or so my friends tell me. My problem is that I get so focused on the steps that I loose the rhythm. That's why you count.
I'm sure I'll have MUCH more fun when I can focus more on the dance and the dance partner, and less on where my feet are. And that's just practise, I guess.
Lauren:
Hey there chickie. You get things all right with you and we'll all be here when you get back. Promise. :P
Anyway, time to make the doughnuts. Hope everyone has a great day.
Stay Focused, Stay Strong, and Stay on Program!
:Lawrence
30 Somethings Chat - Fab Friday March 30
Yeehaw. Yuppers, it's Melinda. I was up until 7:30 pm yesterday!!!! WHOOOOOOHOOOOOO! How thrilling! Ok all: You are hearing it here first! Since I always get up really early on the weekends (just like during the week) and have energy for about the first few hours, there is NO REASON that I can't skip the Today Show for one weekend and get my dimply behind to the gym! Right? Can I get a "YEEHAW DO IT GIRL?" (I really have no idea where this obsession with Yeehaw came from...but it seems to be my motivational chant these days). Anyway, I really need to hit some squats and leg curls 'cause my booty is getting sooooo big it needs to catch a cab to catch up to the rest of my body when I'm walking. When that happens, you know it's time. Baby got back was fine in my 20s....but at 37....not so much!
Yeah, Kalamazoo definitely isn't the mecca of Western Michigan, but we do have a Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Steak N Shake AND a Checker's...so I guess we rate as big enough! 
I always tell people that this is the birthplace of Derek Jeter the baseball star, and Tim Allen the comedian went to college here. Regardless, just to say you went, you saw, you conquered and that "Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo," it'd be worth it! So I'd welcome you with open arms! Ya know, when I was first diagnosed w/hypo, I wished it was hyperthyroidism. But as you mentioned, even that isn't a treat-because eventually it can wind up hypo anyway. So is your wife regulated and feeling overall good now? 
'cause we can get through this together little muffin!!! 
Regardless, what you did eat was healthy and good (oatmeal, chx, broc)! So kudos on that. Setting the alarm might help too. The thing to remember is that most of the time when you switch over to eating several small meals, your body's metabolism reacts by speeding up to process the intake. However, with thyroid issues, the body does not react that way. I'm not sure how long it will be until you feel better...they say it takes up to 3+ months before you really feel decent and can take up to a year or longer on meds before you're like your old self again. I also have heard the horror stories of people that never get back on track again and have to learn to accept feeling "ok." Let's just believe that WE WILL FEEL GREAT AGAIN, and sooner rather than later! K? 
I am so sorry about the old doggie that died. I'm sure as a professional you always handle things wonderfully and are a great support to the family who's lost a loved pet, but I'm sure it also upsets you (because you are so caring). So here 
Please take care of yourself and get totally rested and better this weekend so you can knock 'um dead on Monday! 
I am a founding member our chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) a professional business fraternity. After I graduated, I became a Professional Member and another advisor. This was a business meeting. 
Hee!
....Can we give a big 3FC 
That broccoli dude is adorable! Where the heck did you find him (never mind, I just scrolled through and there he was...but I don't remember seeing him before)? Glad to hear there weren't any reports of a carrot-colored hair woman showing up @ Revlon to put the smack down on the chemists! I always have to leave mine on for about 30 minutes to do full gray coloring. Sometimes there are a few moments of panic when I look in the mirror and my hair looks midnight black, but as they say-the color of the lather is not necessarily the color your hair will be. I do dark auburn too!
Oh yeah, you're right...Molly is the other Ohio lady! How in the world did I forget that? Can I say: My thyroid made me forget? Will anyone buy that for a dollar? 
Keep me posted on how you're feelin'! So, since you just started on the meds recently, are you slated for a blood draw about mid-late May to see where the levels are again? Ya know, come to think of it, when my dose was doubled (from 50mcgs to 100mcgs) last week-I had a pretty sizable jump in energy for a couple of days...and now I'm pooped again-so maybe it is normal and we'll both regulate soon! 
mama's still got somethin' left over for him! 
