Just the usual stuff, NH etc. Woke too early this a.m. bright eyed and bushy tailed. Now I need a nap!
DEB: At curent prices not a good time to be refilling your tank so often!
Here's my MM:
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came his date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the "DASH" between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash
So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile..
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
I am glad that you're part of my dash.
and
IF I KNEW
_If I knew it would be the last time
_That I'd see you fall asleep,
_I would tuck you in more tightly
_and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
_If I knew it would be the last time
_that I see you walk out the door,
_I would give you a hug and kiss
_and call you back for one more.
_If I knew it would be the last time
_I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
_I would video tape each action and word,
_so I could play them back day after day.
_If I knew it would be the last time,
_I could spare an extra minute
_to stop and say "I love you,"
_instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
_If I knew it would be the last time
_I would be there to share your day,
_Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
_so I can let just this one slip away.
_For surely there's always tomorrow
_to make up for an oversight,
_and we always get a second chance
_to make everything just right.
_There will always be another day
_to say "I love you,"
_And certainly there's another chance
_to say our "Anything I can do?"
_But just in case I might be wrong,
_and today is all I get,
_I'd like to say how much I love you
_and I hope we never forget.
_Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
_young or old alike,
_And today may be the last chance
_you get to hold your loved one tight.
_So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
_why not do it today?
_For if tomorrow never comes,
_you'll surely regret the day,
_That you didn't take that extra time
_for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
_and you were too busy to grant someone,
_what turned out to be their one last wish.
_So hold your loved ones close today,
_and whisper in their ear,
_Tell them how much you love them
_and that you'll always hold them dear
_Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
_"Please forgive me," "Thank you,"
_or "It's okay."
_And if tomorrow never comes,
_you'll have no regrets about today.
Evening,
Just got home from the Dr...They can't FIND ANYTHING WRONG with Kate...the Dr gave her an injection in her hip, and we go back in two weeks for another on at another site.
DEB..I use OXYCLEAN for EVERYTHING!!! Mostly in Skeeter's towels that he lays on or that I give him a bath with..I usually put a scoop in every load of our towels and underwear. Use it for some cleaning...It's not good for everything, but pretty darn near everything!
I'll be meeting Susan for dinner one night this week..I'll report on that when it happens...
Hope everyone is having a good start of the week...
Hi
Hello eveyone,
Just wanted to say a quick hello. Also I started doing water aerobics 3 times a week and walking at least two days with my mother-in-law, so hopefully this will help. I have to admit having a little trouble with my water challenge I am working on it though. But the good news is that I will have no trouble with the veggie challenge since I like veggies. Well gotta run chat with you all later.
Tomorrow is the big day for me and I am hoping that I have a very good present from the doctor with good news about healing and getting this sling off. My daughter is coming tomorrow and will stay until Sunday, so, I will be very busy with her. I will pop in to let you fall know about the doctor's visit since you have been having to hear all the whining from me for so long.
Deb: Gee, you are so good to go walking when it is 93 degrees. I hestitated going out when it was 78 this afternoon. I did wait until it was a little cooler and walked almost 2 miles today. It was a rather slow pace, but at least I went. I am going to get in that 3 exercise days this week. Yeah for your 3 year anniversary.
Sef: Does your group do different kinds of stitchery? I would love to be in such a group and bring along my knitting that I would like to get restarted.
Jack-K: Shoe shopping is my very favorite thing. Now when it comes to shopping for jeans and bras, I can skip that. Here lately I have been to some wonderful sales on "day" wear.
Quilter: I am so happy to see that you are doing so well with the weight loss.
Sheanne: Sounds like a good grocery shopping list you had last week.
Fillise: Bed Bath and Beyond is a fun place to shop. At least it made it so your trip was not a complete loss.
Monet: I hope you are already feeling better. That problem doesn't sound good at all. Please tell me more about the flourless chocolate cake. Do you think this is anything we can adapt and legally have?
MICHAEL is working on the computer, he's eating now, so I hopped on while I have a minute, and only a minute do I have. Have to take LAUREN to her bbsitting job, she has to be there in 10 minutes, luckily, it's NOT a far drive. ELI is home making dinner. Doubt I will get back on this evening but definitely tomorrow morning. At this exact moment, I have NO plans whatsoever, so I'll catch up then, or so I hope!!
Hi again everyone. I was out last week visiting with my mother while she was in town. I was down to 193 last week, but I'm up to 194 this week (changed my weigh-in day to Sunday). Not too bad considering that I got no exercise in last week, between the visit & the bad weather.
I'm up for the exercise challenge this week. I've already got a day in. As long as the weather stays good, I'll be taking my two mile walks. Especially now that the weather's good and there are other joggers to look at. Have I mentioned lately how I love the Navy?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YELLOWROSE AND BETH!!! I hope you both have wonderful, wonderful days and that you are both treated like like little princesses.
I have to apologize for skipping out on you all yesterday. After work, I came home and crashed big time. Tried to work on some jewelry, but couldn't concentrate because of a nagging headache. I think it's my "spring is here headache". It's hanging around again this morning. So we'll see what the day brings.
Anyways, fell asleep just after 8 on the couch and went to bed and, thankfully, slept all night. My back is sore from all that basement work on Sunday. Didn't feel like treadmilling today. So I took the morning off.
Yesterday I got a little down, because my TM buddy was having a big pity party and I hated it. Yes, a good friend is there during the bad/down times, but I was getting really, really tired of saying the encouraging thing. I finally just shut up. I called her later to see how she was doing and she seemed fine. She just really hates getting up early and doing the exercise. I LOVE it and am losing patience with her for always seeing the dark side. Anyways, that's how my Monday started and I did not like it one bit. I usually feel so great when I get done TMing, but yesterday I felt exhausted. It wasn't from the exercise. We'll see how tomorrow goes. I think I need to make a distinction between a commitment and a drama/feeling with her.
Well, I have to go get ready for work. Sorry I cannot talk to everyone, but I'm running slow this morning.
Hope everyone is ready to face the daily challenges that may come our way today. Be strong. You can do it.
Had a busy night, walked 3 miles, worked out, fixed lunches, went to tanning bed. Came home and went straight to bed. I was exhausted. I'm always so tired on Monday evenings.
My back seems some better. Didn't bother me too much while exercising. Didn't do crunches or sit ups. Thought that might be too much. Think I'll get the heating pad here today.
Anyone know a good place on the internet to sale a car. I think we are going to try to sell DD's instead of turning it in.
Need to get to a meeting so better post this now.
Teensy, I'm with you on the chips. Sweets don't bother me, just give me a bag of chips or cheetos and I can eat the whole bag.
Monet, Hope you are feeling better. Sure hope that all it is is from carrying that rose food. Take it easy today. Put that candy away where you can't see it. I keep mine in the drawer out of sight.
Sef, Liked the poems, but now I'm depressed.
Bob, I guess it is good news that they can't find anything wrong with Kate. But is sure can be frustrating. Hope she is feeling better.
Sugarless, WTG on al lthat exercise. yes, it will help.
Yellow, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!. Enjoy your day. Sure hope you get that sling off tomorrow. Glad you are out walking. Just being outside will lift your spirits. Enjoy the time with your DD. Let us know about the Dr.
GBMM, Nothing better than a guy in a navy uniform!. Good for you getting out there walking.
Beth: If you are lurking, Have a great birthday.
Kim, Sounds like spring allergies have gotten you. My kids suffer from that so bad. You have already made such a committment to the TM in the am, I wouldn't worry about yur friend. If she doesn't want to do it, you dust go right on. Watch TV or read while you are doing it. It will be easy for you. Hope today is better for you.
Deb, I haven't been on the scale yet. Are we supposed to predict our outcome for tomorrow today?
Spoke with Susan last night and we're having dinner tonight.
She was tired from her trip, but on top of that??? She had been
cleaning her Aunt's house! I swear, I think I'll get that girl to come visit me!
BOB
Got in from my walk a few minutes ago. I really didn't want to go. I woke up tired and that was after going to be at 9pm, much to ELI'S dismay as he wanted me to stay up, but I just couldn't keep my eyes open. You'd think after sleeping all night I'd feel rested, but nope I was exhausted when I got up. BUT, it's an absolutely gorgeous day here, the heat is not an issue at all today, only a high of 81 (better than the 93 we had) and I wasn't going to let this day go by and not get out there. Oh, it took me forever, an hour and 5 minutes to get in my usual 4.5miles, the same 4.5 miles it only took me to do in 53+ minutes yesterday, but I went and that I believe is the most important thing. Now, if I could figure out why I'm so tired...
JEC, CONGRATS on being able to wear the dress to church, it must of felt great! Kudos to you as well on getting on the exercise bandwagon! LOL, if you think your kids bedrooms are bad, come visit MICHAELS, or at least how it was before I got it partially cleaned last week-I'm sure your kids rooms would of looked immaculate compared to what I had to deal with! It gets worse as they get older!
ZANNE, unfortunately, sometimes when I give myself the leway to go off plan I have a hard time jumping back on. Once my body gets a taste of the crap it wants more and I have an internal fight going on inside me. It's worse when I just eat it, without planning it, it takes me too long to get back on track. This time though, it seems to be okay, but then again, this is only the 2nd day-after tomorrow I'll know better, but I'm hopeful. Funny how you can get oranges up there cheaper than down here where we grow them!
TV, glad to see you back!!!
TRANQUIL, looking forward to hearing ALL about your visit with your parents. Hope all is going well and you are enjoying the time you spend with them. Those numbers are definitely going in the right direction!! CONGRATS!
LIN, sorry about the e-mail. I started blocking domains that I get a lot of junk mail from. If you could just list your domain then I'll take it off my list so you can e-mail the picture to me. OR, you can send me a P/M with your e-mail and I can do it that way.
GRIN, you definitely have us pegged, we are a close group but always have open arms for others to join us. Many of us have met in person, spent time at other's homes, talk on the phone, spent weekends together or just e-mail each other all the time-this keeps us close, beyond the board. Tell your Oncologist to get Montignacs book as well, the SB BOOK can be not only confusing at times but contradictory as well. Knowing that they took the info from Montignacs book to make the SB BOOK and doing so, didn't explain things as well, this is why there are some problems with their book.
JACKK, how did DD like her trip to the Bahamas? How's the back? Wonder what the heck you could of done to it-weird! Good for you on staying off the scale-the way I'm feeling I don't think I'll even want to get on it tomorrow either-why torture myself, which will also make me want to dive in to a half gallon of ice cream! DD is doing great with the weight loss. I don't think these companies should put a time and weight loss together, they should know this sets people up for disappointment if it's not reached-everyone is so different I don't know how they can make those predictions. She should be thrilled with whatever she loses, as you well know. Good you are getting a WF, which I personally like better than WO, but where I have to go today to get some more PP, I'm out and that's what I want for lunch today, again! Sorry, don't know of any sites on the web to sell, only know about CARMAX where they will buy your car even if you don't buy theres, so they say. There is Ebay though.
TEENSY, spring? What's that? We moved from Autumn, few days of what we called winter and then right in to summer! Spring? You are doing so wonderful with all the challenges, I salute you! How are you getting in all that fiber? Another great tip was given to us from GATORGAL which I've used many times. On a mandoline she takes a zucchini and does it in strips like spaghetti and puts sauce on that, as you would real spaghetti - delicious! Are you a big Starbucks fan? I may of asked you this already, if so, chalk it up to age on my part!!!! LOL!!
MONET, hope you are feeling better today and aren't over doing it. Take a rest girl! SF candy - have DH hide it and dole it out in small quantities, otherwise you may not only overindulge but you may find yourself not only having pain in the chest, but in the arse as well from possibly spending too much time on the potty if those candies effect you as they say they can!
SEF, I've read both of those MM and love them. Actually, years ago, printed out the dash, not sure why I printed it though. Don't know what you pay for gas, but the average here is $1.699-it's taking like $30 to fill it up. Hope prices go down soon!!!
BOB, I hope you and FILLSE have a great visit. Please give her a big hug for me. Where are you two going to dinner? Anyone have a camera? Of course, DETAILS will be most appreciated!!!!
SUGAR, glad to hear you are doing well. If I can do the water challenge anyone can, I'm the worst when it comes to that, or so I was, some days are still a struggle but I've gotten a lot better. When you understand how water benefits you in so many other ways besides thirst you will drink it. If you don't drink enough water it can be a reason you don't lose weight-that alone should be motivating enough to drink it.
ROSE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope your day is wonderful and I truly hope the Dr. has good news for you. Please let us know what he had to say. How are you planning on spending your special day? What does DH have in store for you? I thought about you yesterday in particular, our last avocado off the tree hit the ground. It's huge!
MOMMA, glad to see your post. Hope you enjoyed your time with your Mom. Looking forward to seeing your posts on the exercise board this week! Keep up the good work!
QUILTER, hope you got rid of that nasty headache. When I get them I have to lie down and if they're bad, I usually pass out. These are hormone headaches usually. Here, ELI thought I was bad going to bed at 9pm, I'll have to tell him you went at 8pm, maybe then he won't be so harsh Sorry to hear about your TM buddy. It's hard to deal with stuff like that sometimes but hopefully your motivation will continue to inspire her to continue, if not, you will be fine on your own. This is one of the reasons I walk alone, I don't want to be dependent on someone else and if that person doesn't want to go than I'm more apt not to go, they find an excuse, I probably would too. Plus, it's hard when you have different paces. If the desire is in you, you'll do it, whether with someone or without. You're doing great!!!
Caught up! YEAH!!! Going to go take a shower and decided which way I want to head to start my day. Have a few errands to run before I get the kids.
If you took last weeks challenge of NOT stepping on the scale until tomorrow's WIW, please post your predictions of how what you think the scale will say tomorrow!!!!
I need some type of poem or soemthing (I guess it dosn't have to rhyme) to put on my wine glass charms.
You know the old saying for the bag or rice: Here's the rice, set it aside, to shower upon the happy bride.
I need something like that to go with the wine glass charms. They mark you glass so you can tell them apart from someone elses. I can't come up with anythign that rhymes with charms or glass or markers. I thought maybe something explaining what they are and thanking people for sharing in their special day.
Have I mentioned lately how I love the Navy? 
Sure hope you get that sling off tomorrow. Glad you are out walking. Just being outside will lift your spirits. Enjoy the time with your DD. Let us know about the Dr.
I was exhausted when I got up. BUT, it's an absolutely gorgeous day here, the heat is not an issue at all today, only a high of 81 (better than the 93 we had) and I wasn't going to let this day go by and not get out there. Oh, it took me forever, an hour and 5 minutes to get in my usual 4.5miles, the same 4.5 miles it only took me to do in 53+ minutes yesterday, but I went and that I believe is the most important thing. Now, if I could figure out why I'm so tired...
