Morning all. I'm currently in agony because my roommate has been filibustering the bathroom for an hour. I really wish he'd wait until AFTER I have my morning pee! :P

I walked about 5 miles yesterday exploring and I'm really feeling it today. My average to and from work walk is relatively flat, but I walked up a few hills and didn't get winded at all! Just kept to the pace of my music and was good to go. Not looking forward to work today though- sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who has their act together, which is bad because I'm only an intern! I guess now I know I can't deal with the laid-backness of the nonprofit world. I'm just too much of a Type A person!

Has anyone ever tried hemp milk? I got some for my cereal and yucko. :(

Ugh. I am SO TIRED.

I slept just fine last night though, just trying to play catch up from the night before. I didn't get back into town until 9:50 last night. Then I had to eat dinner and go to bed. Yawners.

Betty, I've found that I like running indoors but not outdoors. I prefer a track with some cushion so my knees aren't as irritated, but a treadmill is ok I guess. Outdoors I can't run as far and feel like I can't breathe. Maybe it's the fact that I'm allergic to everything. But start slow. I started with 1/4 mile and worked my way up to 6. You can do it!

Pacer, cool! Terre Haute is one of my stores that I'm in charge of. I used to be in charge of Evansville, too. Whoopee! Not bad areas though. Just far away from here. Seem like very nice people.

Sary, I've got a shoulder thing going on from kickboxing a year and a half ago. Turns out it's just rotator cuff tendonitis and bursitis, but from guarding it for that long, all my muscles are shot, and the rotator cuff muscles don't hold the ball at the top of my arm in the shoulder anymore. I'm in PT to avoid injections and to strengthen those muscles so my arm doesn't fall off, and I can play sports and do things again. It was to the point where I couldn't lift my purse with that arm, and I'm definitely getting stronger week by week.

Did not wear the new jeans yesterday. It was a dressy thing so I wore a different size 6 pair of capris that were sitting in my closet. Very exciting. Oh, and at the buffet I had a salad with FF dressing, two different veggies, and a small serving of rice pilaf. And 4 glasses of water. Not bad, seeing all the sweets around!

Well, I need to get ready for work. You girls have a great day!

Lisa

Happy Friday the 13th everyone! Hoping to have a slower day today and catch up on some nagging things on my desk. You know those little things that just get pushed aside and before you know the little things have turned into a huge overwheming pile? Can't seem to convince the boss that I need a part timer to help with the small stuff.

Femme I loved to hear your story, it brought so many memories of growing up and spending my summers on Lake Michigan. Mom and Dad had a sailboat up there for years! Your dingy story made me smile, I remember the days of sailing up Lake Michigan and anchoring in various bays and paddling to shore. Or better yet the time my cousin and I took the dingy out and "some creature from the lagoon stole one of the oars right out of my hand". We spent forever going in circles trying to get back. Boy was dad mad! Dad passed away right before I graduated and I hadn't been sailing for years until my brother moved back to Michigan 2 years ago and bought a sailboat. We took my kids out to give them their first taste and now they want to know when we are going back. My brother tried to teach them the basics but they preferred to just sit back and enjoy.

Today would be a lovely day for a sail, lets all go! Ladies have a wonderful day and I will check back later!

Cottage you can come too. My friend and I are going together a little girls nite out. I am getting it cut. Right now it is so long it is past my shoulders I can wear it in a pony tail and it still sits at my shoulders. I think I am getting chopped to just under my ears. If I don't chicken out.

TGIF!! :carrot::carrot:

LC: Thanks for waking us up! Could you pass me some of that bacon -- I forgot to eat again.

Schatzi: You sure are a ball of fire! I'm glad your first week back at work went well, even if you are dragging after it!

Ruth: Hope you're having a good meeting!

femme: What a great memory for you! We were a sailing family as well, my dad sold the boat last year because we hadn't been out in a while and I almost cried.

Cottage: How wonderful your vacation is almost here, I know you've been looking forward to it for a while! Enjoy your selfish time!

Kiko: WTG! A 7 lb loss is awesome! And so what if you have to be in front of everyone in a bathing suit? Just think of next year when you go to the same party and look all hot!!

Kara: How great that you WANT to go running! What a great night for pizza night - sounds like your kids are really making smart choices.

indigal: I'll have to check out that pic you're talking about. Would you mind skipping over here and weeding my rose beds. I absolutely HATE doing it!

charolastra: I can honestly say that I have never heard of hemp milk. It doesn't sound too yummy. Great job with the hill-y walk yesterday!

Lisa: Great job avoiding those sweets at the meeting! And I know you feel wonderful fitting into all of those smaller size clothes!

ME: I finally talked Jason into letting me paint the living room this weekend, so I'll be busy doing that tomorrow and Sunday. He wanted to wait until later, but I gently reminded him that there might not be a later before my parents get here to visit. He agreed and I had to assure him that I won't hold it against him if he doesn't help. MEN! :mad:

I start with my trainer on Monday and I'm really looking forward to it. I plan on walking 3 miles (my usual) today, Sat and Sun. My first session she's going to have me jog 3/4 of a mile and walk the rest, so I hope this gets me ready for it!

Well, I need to go to the bank and deposit the paycheck! Hope all you chickies have a great day!

~Kim

Pacer: It seems we were simul-posting! I love reading all these great sailing stories! If I didn't live in the desert, I might try convincing Jason that we need a sail boat! I know how hard fighting for new staff can be. Keep your chin up!

I saw it. I get up in the morning and make a bee-line for the computer with my glass of water! I usually catch all of you as you're going to bed.

Kara

Quickie post but had to comment on:
femmecreole, I almost choked on my SF jell-o laughing at your story!!
littlechick, I use evite website for online invitation--it's really easy to use.

Off to work and try to ignore the ongoing puppy saga. :(

Jess

I'm being chatty today...(the client who keeps me busiest is on a book signing trip today, so I'm not that busy..yehaa!)

I was reading the paper a few mintues ago and in the cooking section was a big article on smoked paprika and how to use it in recipes..they all sounded great, but some like smoked paprika butter were no-no's..but they do have a meat rub that sounds really good. Just need to substitute with brown sugar with something else like brown sugar splenda:

Smoked paprika dry rub

Makes about 3/4 cup

1/4 cup smoked paprika

3 tablespoons coarse salt

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

3 tablespoon light brown sugar (of course substitute an alternative!)

1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves

1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves


Combine all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

What's smoked paprika? Do you buy that itself or is it a way to prepare paprika?

Kara

Hi all - this has to be quick today....Weezle - isn't it amazing how something fairly minor can build into something so painful? I'm glad to know the PT is working for you. I'm feeling very optimistic - although getting up an hour early for my appointments is no fun.

I didn't get to the gym yesterday because I remembered my dh and I had our dance lessons. There was a move we were really struggling with and the instructor had to come over and spend a whole song working on it with us (when she's usually walking around helping multiple people). I felt bad but I think we finally got it. There's hope for clutzes like me, yet!

Tonight we need to pack as we're off to LA for the weekend. We're off to see a concert there. We're not be LA fans but this is an annual thing we do so its a quick trip - fly in Sat morning and leave Sun morning. Its at the Hollywood Bowl which allows us to bring our own food and drinks in so I just have to decide what to bring that will be fun, yummy and on plan. The scale's still not budging much but I do feel like maybe my clothes are a bit looser so I'm staying positive. I just don't want to go overboard over the weekend.

Everyone have a great day! I'll try to stop in again perhaps tonight or first thing tomorrow - otherwise I'll be back on Sunday.

Have a fun trip, Sary!

Tom says to say good night because it's time for bed. See you all in the morning!!!

Kara

Kara, You can buy paprika smoked. We've been using a stash than our friend brought us back from Hungary and are almost out--BOO! It's got an interesting flavor.

Happy Friday! :dancer: Even if it is the 13th nothing is going to ruin my day today. I've got my McDonald's coffee and turkey bacon and I am a happy camper. I a delighted it's the weekend and it's supposed to be decent weather wise. I am attending an afternoon tea with my neighbor and dinner with friends tomorrow night. been trying to find a SB friendly dessert to bring that doesn't have any berries. Any suggestions?

LC-thanks for getting us and chatting this sunny am. Enjoy your pampering tonight. I've got myself an appoint for manicure, pedicure and eyebrow waxing myself tonight. Love my "me" time.

Schatzi-I hope next week is better for you....

Ruth-I hope you had a good workout. I just can't get myself to a gym just yet. Though reading everyone's post it certainly getting me movitated to do some exercise.

Femme-Great story! We live close to the Potomac and love to see the sailing school out in the water. It too reminds me of my childhood.

Cottage-I hope your day gets better. The OBX is one of my favorite places to vacation, though it's been a few years since I have been there. Enjoy! :swim:

Kiki-Congratulations on your 7lbs lost. That is awesome and you should be very proud of yourself. We are! :cp: Happy grocery shopping!

Kara-I love pizza day and before we went on SB we did it quite often. Now we use WW dough from Trader Joe's and make it at home. It's an easy meal and quite yummy.

Kitty-thanks for the visual....it certainly make you think before putting anything one's mough.

Charolastra00-How lucky are you for being in Cambridge. I grew up in western MA and I just love that whole area. Enjoy your walks!

Lisa, Stambler, Kid and everyone else...have a great day on the beach! :hug:

Cheers!

Sheila

Jessie and Sary-we were posting at the same time. Have a great day on the beach!!!!