This morning was my "official" weigh in - huzzah. I was .6 down from the lowest I'd seen in recent years and that "lowest" was never on an "official" day. I know as soon as I eat a meal out, I will go up a few pounds (salt) but it was still gratifying to see (finally) a newish low. The last time I was any lower was two years ago and for the most brief of moments. It is of course my goal to get below the two year ago number but for now I'm just thrilled to see (however briefly) today's number. Still have three weeks to lose the two additional pounds for my goal and while that's doable for some, I'm really going to have to go for just 'as close as I can get'. Still my goal though and maybe I'll be able to tighten up a bit more to get a bit closer.
I must report, sadly, that I was unQueenly last night. Food not bad but definitely too much wine. Stayed too late. And then woke up too early. Nevertheless don't feel as badly as I deserve and managed a reasonable day's work today.
Anagram, WTG on the loss You rule! And are rockin' towards your goal.
WSW, hope your massage was wonderful!
K, going to become couch potato now... Love to all!
massage yesterday was divine. monster heat still prevails. we did finally get some much needed rain last night, but didn't do much to cool things down. thunder woke me up in middle of night, and knew i wasn't getting back to sleep anytime soon, so i watched an old movie instead. hopefully tonight will be a good night to catch up on some sleep, finally. op today. back to my old tried and true smaller, healthier portions game plan. well, take care, all.
Gray, gloomy but hotter this a.m. and heat to return with a vengeance today and the next few. Ugh!
Bad girl moi stayed up way too late but was seized with a happy frame of mind. Woke up this morning still in that euphoric state. Am having a ball here all by myself!
Visit from in-laws (bil/sis) was nice but was not a contributing factor to great mood. Whatever it is, I'll take it - it's been a long time.
Debating between tai chi and pool today since said visit kept me from pool yesterday. Tai chi instructor getting married and will miss all of September. There'll be a sub for one class but the other class will be stopped for the month. I don't think I'll want to go with the sub though she seems nice. I do have a tape which I don't usually remember to use. But today the pool just might fit my mood and schedule better.
Oh, these BIG decisions
Have a great one, Regal Personages. Hope your heat abates soon, wsw, but the forecasts don't seem to see that yet, do they?
Yoohoo, Kaylets, flower, kat.. Wonder if Wildfire saw the Irishman again? And today is Punkin's day - FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been to the gym and did a set of tai chi. I'm not feeling too perky, though. I just realized that the bread I ate yesterday was wheat rather than the spelt I thought it was so no wonder. Ah well, I'll get it out of my system and get straightened around. I want to putter the house into shape today and maybe do the shopping. Then, of course, there's work Yup, holiday would be good.
WSW, your movie watching sounds fun. Sometimes being awake when the rest of the world is asleep feels like a nice little break from the same-old.
Anagram, how lovely it is when drifting grace just settles around us. And we can always keep a bit of it going, I think. We've got rain here today too. Tempted to hop back into bed with my novel
I will finish reading these later...on the fly...caught up on one page...comment below....
Pattern on tongue doesn't indicate chowness....all my bouvs have it. It is just good pigmentation.
Some of these girls are so itchy...it drives me nuts listening to them scratch! I just gave some benedryl to one...and I've flea dusted carpets. And vaccuumed. And changed the bag and vaccuumed dust into it too...little buggers will live in there....but after all this I still haven't found one! Just really suspicious.....
No wonder I'm nuts.
Off for brekkie and then workin' with my friend....another long day.
Moon sure is pretty these days...as it gets bigger!
Thanks, Ceara! I didn't think the pigmentation was only with chows either but some people kept insisting. I'm pretty sure from my research now that she's a yellow lab, maybe a mixed breed version of that. She's sure a darling, if messy and obnoxious somewhat. I love her patterned tongue.
Anagram, congratulations on the loss! Huzzah!
Hope ye feel perkier soon, Wood Nymph!
Wsw!!!
Kat!!!
I am a little unperky myself as my race yet again did not happen tonight (should be there even as we type). It is just too hot and humid and I do not feel well and I've had several work related crisis situations, in fact been on phone re work the whole day (my day off for peace), told someone off re part of the work situation, received apology, all is peace but I feel again unsettled and feel that with recent cardio scare (all better) it would not be in my best interest to drive to an unfamiliar location (even if fairly close), run dehydrated (which I am) and stressed (which I am) and with these little blotchy feelings that are precursors of possible too much heat and be with a crowd, then drive home again tonight and risk being overtired and possibly not driving well, so I bagged the idea and shall plan again ... but it is frustrating that work stopped me from doing a 5k this month TWICE!
Happy hot, humid yukky Saturday. I'm off to Princessville for an overnighter. Will probably come back my usual worn out draggy self (though last time ended up much less so - will cross fingers).
Sense of happiness persisting. Wow!
Sorry you had to miss your race, Empress. Frustrating, for sure, but sounds like it was a very good decision healthwise.
Hang in, Loyal Royals, and have the very best weekend you dare!
The pattern will move around likely too...the spots on my guys tongues migrates down and new ones appear above...wonders of nature. Sorry about thy race A....but you can only do what you can do! Health and comfort in that clime is more important.
'K...another fly postie...I need to work this day...2nd Saturday in a row so far, and I have stuff to do...like find lunch, clothes, shower etc...just the little things.
Guess we'll be moving towards the equinox soon -- should we have a new thread?
Humid here today too -- rained and rained yesterday But not too hot, not really unpleasant. And it's Saturday
I'm feeling perkier than I was. I think, mostly, I feel badly for having had too much to drink. I could hear that I was speaking very deliberately, that kind of thing. Plus I didn't get a chance to talk to my good friend until late in the evening and I don't even remember much of the conversation. I'm sure I didn't say or do anything untoward but I really don't like feeling like I'm not in perfect control of myself.
Anyway, I think I may just not drink at all for a while and then maybe have the occasional glass. I'm definitely disenchanted with the whole thing and feel like I'm ready to take on social events sober. Much better than too un-sober
Ceara, do you mind working weekends? I used to kind-of like having days off through the week sometimes -- things are quieter.
Anagram, ahhhh... I love hearing about the joy you're experiencing. I wonder if, on some level, you've worked through something that needed working through? Do you feel like life has changed? Whatever, though, it's wonderful and lifts my spirits too! Have fun in PVille!
Amarantha, too bad about the 5k! But some day, all the bits and pieces will work together and you'll be able to do it and it will be FABULOUS!!!
K, Dollings. Must be off. A shower is definitely in order and then brekkies and shopping and etc. Love to all, mentioned or un-
Feelin' a little better this afternoon, worked in the morning. Thanks for all the encouragement, Queens.
Ceara, I have noticed the pattern changing already. I just love it.
Doin' ok on food and trying to jog a little in spurts. The pup is taking a lot of time and effort. I hope this pays off in a calorie burn as she is exhausting to run after ... she is into everything, then she sleeps and then wakes up again full of energy. She has lost all her balls and toys except for a tiger and a big chew bone.
I am reading a very good book and will get back to it after I do some more jog spurts.
Finally back in town and able to let a hand go from the roller coaster.....
Learned lots of great things at the conference, loved Minneapolis, ( not so much when it started raining), and realized, yes, it can be LESS work and stress if you just stay home.
Eating was mostly just awful. I had an intense sugar hangover for almost 3 full days combined with jet lag.
But, now, its been long enough that the "normal' schedule has me feeling more chipper and rested.
Hope all is well, I am behind on posts.
I did catch one phrase I did like "Loyal Royals"..... lots of good things in that phrase.
so....
Here we go Monday, here we go!
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Thought of the day:
"When you reach the top, that's when the climb begins"
Michael Caine
Question of the day:
"How often do you change the sheets on the bed you sleep in?"
Welcome home, Kaylets! Yes, while we need the "excitement" of change, there's a lot that's comforting in our regular routines. Missed you.
Had my "excitement" again in P-ville this weekend. And exciting it was - 25 plus kiddies on a 20 foot water slide in the backyard - fortunately I was on "inside" duty as the Heat Index outside was 107. Phew but didn't stop the kidlets. I did some first aid and tender wiping of bruises and mud and not much of that. Mostly directing kiddies to bathroom. But certainly not my "normal".
So this morning the princesses return to school. That meant I left way early yesterday and got things going well on my "normal". This morning is still cool and I enjoyed the patio despite any price I'll pay later with the allergies.
It's Fresh Start Monday and I'm READY. Not tackling anything big but have a long list of "littles". Joy persists - yes, Wood Nymph, it is a result of many months of "working it out". One little workout after another. And a result, too, of thinking out the upcoming birthday and being determined to make the next decade the best it can be. So still lots of "working out" to do. Also at a stage where many small niggling bits of paperwork are done. Always more, of course, but some bothersome ones off the agenda for now.
Am heading up tomorrow to do some caretaking with BIL - may need to go twice this week. Can't do that all the time but can this week if necessary, so will.
Sun shining on carpet near computer shows I need to add vacuuming to list of "littles". Didn't I just do that sometime?
So it's MONDAY and I'm up and off but like a turtle so I can enjoy the sort-of lack of stress today.
QOD - once a week or so - I note the "or so" is more often since I no longer share a bed. But I just love "clean sheet night" so if I had someone to do it for me it would be more frequent.
Good morning, good morning! It's Fresh Start Monday
And I've got 3/5 pounds down to goal. With stellar behaviour and a lot of luck, I might just see my goal happen I really don't want to have to go back to WW, mostly just because it's expensive and time-consuming. But I guess I will if I have to.
Spent 6.5 hours painting the house yesterday. Ugh. I tried to talk DH into hiring someone but he doesn't want to put out the $$. Ah well, it will look so nice when it's finished. Soft gray with very pale gray (almost white) trim and navy accents. We did part of the back and it looks very fresh and pretty, I think. Next year: landscaping.
Amarantha, I bet you get lots of exercise chasing that frisky pup!
Kaylets, we did miss you! I'd forgotten you were away and was starting to wonder where you were. QOD: once a week or so, although I've been known to wash every few days so I'd have them fresh from the line. They smell so good!
Anagram, glad you had fun in PVille. "Sun shining on carpet near computer shows I need to add vacuuming to list of "littles". Didn't I just do that sometime?"
I had the same thought about unloading the dishwasher this a.m. Trying to be zen about it. My friend that just had the birthday called yesterday and said she was coming to town today. I did issue an open invitation but would have welcomed more advance notice so I could get the house in order. But worked on attitude and what's done will be done and what's not won't and it will all be fine.
Forgot to respond to your query re new thread. I'm ready whenever to start thinking of the journey of Returning to the Main Palace for the Fall Festivities.
A touch of Fall in air this morning as I did my runarounds. I've been anxious to put a fall wreath on door too. Sick of summer clothes, old Fall stuff strting to look good to me. Don't want to rush it though.
I'm glad you're working to goal. Also glad I saw good number last week. This a.m. I weighed in - knew I should not. Wow - five pounds on again over the good number. I know it's from eating over the weekend and is not five pounds of fat so I'm ok with it. Just knew I should not have stepped on scale. Didn't ruin my good mood though. (I should have added to the list of resons that I'm still on prednisone so not hurting. That's always a big part.)
So, a bite of lunch and then I'm off on this afternoon's "runarounds" which shall include my tai chi class.
Huzzah, huzzah to all Queenlies
And then woke up too early. Nevertheless don't feel as badly as I deserve and managed a reasonable day's work today. 
You rule! And are rockin' towards your goal. 
Happy Friday, Queenies!
Yup, holiday would be good. 
Saturday in the Summer Palace
But not too hot, not really unpleasant. And it's Saturday 
I love hearing about the joy you're experiencing. I wonder if, on some level, you've worked through something that needed working through? Do you feel like life has changed? Whatever, though, it's wonderful and lifts my spirits too! Have fun in PVille! 
