Just starting us up as I have to do a pre-Gail Fly Lady and be on the road by 7 to take Hersh for more bloodwork.
The Fair is over and life will settle back to relative normal this week. I have to get back OP because I got on the scale this morning and it seems to be broken and weighing heavy! I'll dig out my diuretic to as the ankles are puffy - but won't take it until I'm back from town!)
What's happening with you? Have you time for a quick coffee?
So, Ruth, you say the fair is over, but you didn't say how it went Did you get your golf cart? How were all the entries?
I went to my handspinners guild meeting yesterday and one of the gals was telling us to hurry and decide what entries we want to give her to take to the Georgia State Fair in the fall. I've decided to enter some of my skeins. She said there's something like 30+ categories with 6 different divisions in each category. I'm qualified only for "apprentice" since I've never entered anything previously. Sounds like fun, so I'm going to do it.
Still dying from the heat here. Hopefully dh can get someone out soon to take a looksee. He's been all over the unit trying to figure out why it's leaking water into our living room instead of out the condensation pipe, but can't.
DD got all but a few little things moved out yesterday. So, our nest is officially empty. She and the BF are settling quite nicely into their house. Buffy the Mouse Slayer was wigged out by her new surroundings and has taken up residence in the bedroom closet. Bun-Bun got a little dehydrated from stress but he's drinking and eating normally again.
That's all the news that's fit to print from here. Gotta go make lunch and get my scrubs on.
Well, I'm gonna say a quick hello early b/c I'm not sure I'll get the chance later on today b/c it's my first day back to work after a week and a half of vacation. I'm afraid of what I'll see piled on the desk at work.
Anyway, it was some lovely time off. Went camping with the in-laws' trailer. It was the first vacation my husband and I have had alone since our honeymoon 4 years ago, and it was SO nice. I wore SHORTS in PUBLIC. Can't remember the last time I did that.
You quilters out there would have LOVED the quilt show I saw two Sundays ago. It was a $5 fee to get through the door, but it was definitely worth it. Some of the most gorgeous quilts I've ever seen.
Did not really get the chance to stay much on plan; though, I did not abandon the tenets of South Beach completely. Whenever we cooked at the camper, everything was OP, but the restaurants around there have a heavy Amish influence, and well...they certainly don't cook low fat... My husband is now addicted to their peanut butter (ingredients: peanuts, corn syrup, brown sugar, marshmallow cream...not exactly natural).
Weighed yesterday morning, and I was only up one pound, though, so I'm not feeling too discouraged. Went grocery shopping yesterday to refill the fridge with all OP stuff and stuck to it all day. Hopping right back on the wagon, ladies!
Traffic was light today! I got to work 30 minutes early. The scales are up allittle today. I seem to be fluctuating between 218-220.5.
I surprised myself saturday by joggin the whole 4.5 miles! sunday was I rest day. the jogging thing seems to be working out for me. my proplem is sticking to things. See how i am doing in three months.
Was a busy day yesterday. Two girls I work with at Job #2 and I made 330 cookies and 4 batches of Chex Mix for our Courier guys who are getting laid off from the hospital. Apparently their boss dumped tons of oil into the Memorial dumpsters, got caught on tape doing so, and then lied about it when confronted, so we no longer have our Courier guys after this Friday. It's really sad, but I can't say I blame them.
Incidentally, stayed OP the whole time I was there. Ate some nuts, and then for dinner had green beans, salad, and cottage cheese. Not one cookie or chex!
One of the girls likes to do people's nails, so it's kind of hard for me to type today. I'm one of those people who chews off the nails, so she put these fake ones on me and painted them. They look REALLY nice, and they're not too long or anything. It's just taking me a minute to get used to them, especially typing. Will be a fun day at work today!!!
Well, considering taking a nap before getting ready for work. REALLY sleepy today. You all have a great day! Here starts Week 1 of no assistant/day off. Have fun!
Morning ladies. Busy busy busy this am. DD has physical therapy this am and I have not been to see my father in the nursing home in over 10 days. Bad daughter.
Have a sitter coming this afternoon. Dentist appt, need an outfit for DH's reunion this weekend, need a 2yo bday present, dry cleaning, etc etc etc. Sometimes when that much piles up, its just easier to get a sitter and run like mad.
Was not OP yesterday, I was not bad...dinner was fab. But not a OP day. Don't wanna know what the scale would have to say about my weekend. I refuse to weigh in until later in the week. Not sure if I will make my goal though after all that progress. So close, why do we do this to ourselves?
Morning, everyone! It is actually cold outside. OK, it is 65 but that is cold for Dallas. It's finally the day for my physical. Yeah!!! Now I just have to wait until 2 PM to see what the doc has to say. Of course the bloodwork was done on 7/6th so my cholesterol might even be lower now. I know my weight is. I'm down to 179 this morning. Of course, she'll weigh me with clothes in the afternoon so I know I will be in the 180's but it still should be a lot better than when she last weighed me. I think I was in the 210's then.
Morning ladies.
Well, I have been pretty much OP and feeling great about it. I have been drinking green tea as well which is disgusting, but I just think of it as a spiritual practice then I can just about get it down.
I just had a mammouth 'one click' session on Amazon. I am now broke.
Barb Good luck at the doctor's today! Ain't this weather grand????
Jen Hope your "power" errand running goes well today. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you are by yourself. What does your daughter do physical therapy for? (Tell me if I am being too nosy.....)
Cac 4.5 miles of jogging? That is fantastic!
Ruth You will have no problem getting back OP. You can do it!!
Weezle I am impressed that you didn't eat cookies or Chex Mix. Doesn't it feel so good when you are in control??
Morning Mama and Clovey- have a great Monday!!
DD and I are heading to school here in a bit so I can get some more work done in my classroom. This is the stuff I like- bulletin boards and such. Of course, keeping her occupied so I can get stuff done isn't always the easiest task! I will be stopping at my mom's for my official Monday weigh in. Please let me still be in the 150s!!!!!
Well I am packing up today. To go to my parents for the week with my DD's and 1 dog. Its about a 4 41/2 hour drive so I don't think I will get my water in today. Don't want to stop that many times with everybody to get in and out of the car. Like Barb said it is cool here this AM which is great. Its been so hot a change its nice.
Got on the scale this am have lost a total of 8lbs. Which is great but mid week last week it was 9. Maybe its water oh well. Going to work very hard to stay on program at my folks house. I already gave my mom a list of thing to get for me to snack on so that should be helpful.
I hope everyone has a great week. Will try to check in but I never know what I will be doing there. Talk to yall soon.
Clovey - How are you making your green tea (by the cup, hot or cold?) I have a box of it but have never tried it before. The only tea I've ever drunk has been ice tea, so don't know what to do.
Going to be busy today. Have to do some uncluttering or decluttering, whatever, its a mess around here and I need some freedom from this. Weight loss is not going good. Not gaining but not losing either. Sort of disgusted today and need to find a new program or something.
Sorry to be so negative. If I had a TOM I'd blame it on that! LOL
Gotta go.
Hope everyone has a fantastic week.
ahhhh Jen --- SESAME STREET!!! I haven't thought about that program since I was like 4!
Me Want Cookie!
Ha ha!
Well morning ladies. Things here on the homefront are finally slow. I have time to play around online and have some fun. The entire department is off on travel, and so when the cat's away...
Wasn't horribly off plan this weekend. I did go tot he gym Thursday and Sunday -- and kicked total tushy! I have both a softball and kickball game today, but I forgot a change of clothes! So either I am going home and coming back or just heading straight for the gym.
Forgot to weigh-in this morning and didn't all weekend. I feel like I've gained, but I am mega bloated so I don't want to upset myself, you know?
Hey all. My mom just called me.....let me know that 2 of the kids my brother went to school with were in a bad car accident Saturday night. Coming home from a friend's house (no alcohol was involved) Zack lost control of the car and hit a tree, at which point it fell on top of the car. The people who owned the property said they heard a crash, but looked out the window and didn't see anything. So they were trapped in the car from 11pm until 6am. Zack was killed, but the Geist boy is in critical condition at St. John's....had 6 hours of surgery yesterday. They were a few years younger than my brother, only about 16 years old, but it's hitting him hard. If you all could say some extra prayers (I feel like I've been asking a lot of you, prayer-wise, lately) for the Geist family and Zack's family, and for all their friends, I'd really appreciate it. Sigh...Happy Monday huh?
After I found all that out, I ended up spilling Taco Soup all over the floor and slamming one of my new fingernails in the fridge. Didn't come off, but hurt like a SOB. It's gonna be one of those days.
Oh Weezle I"m so sorry....They're in my prayers...Did everyone have a nice weekend? Mine was alright. My neck feels almost 100% better...It's rather gloomy out...cloudy and rainy....I hope the suns shining where everyone else is....I"m SUPER nervous...Today's the big day I take the aptitude tests for this company I applied to...I have to remember to breathe....i really want this job...Cross your fingers ladies! Please...Well I need to get going...have to get ready.....aaaaaaaaaah......
Marvellous Monday Chat - July 26
I'll dig out my diuretic to as the ankles are puffy - but won't take it until I'm back from town!) 
Can't remember the last time I did that.
