I remember your difficulties in that arena from your earlier postings. At least I'm assuming it's the same person you mentioned then. It's good to have the yoga teaching to balance out some of the other job. Too bad someone can spoil it so for you as I know you really loved that job. Hang in. And post on.

Day two down for me and I consider it a great victory. Had some bad news at dr. yesterday and it would have been easy to go really crazy last night. I have a rotator cuff tear and will need to have surgery, tentatively scheduled for late November. Not thrilled as I was just getting it together (finally) following foot surgery.

But that's the JOY of being a We know we must do what we must do and I'm back at putting one foot in front of the other and moving on. My brain's not wrapped around it yet but one thing I do know. I must be ready for Christmas before Thanksgiving as I won't be able to drive or do much else in that interim. And then 3 to 4 months of extensive therapy (which is where I ended up with this problem in the first place).

So I think I'm not going to think about it at all today - how's that for putting one foot in front of the other: We've had a few showers but it's to be generally another pretty nice fall day. I'm not sure yet but am thinking of having my hair done and maybe hitting road to see uncle in nursing home. And of course, taking a long circuitous, hopefully fall-colorful route to do it. Have done no tree chasing yet this year as we haven't had enough change yet to make it worthwhile. Maybe now after we've had a few cool nights.

One of the surprises in pre-surgery meeting yesterday is that I will have to forego my green tea for two weeks prior to surgery. Hmmm - regular tea ok.

Well, oatmeal seems to be calling - and will enjoy gree tea while I'm able.

So, it's WHOOPS WEDNESDAY - time to hop back on if FRESH START MONDAY has lost its fizzle.

So good to have you back, Eydie. Looks like I've been hogging the thread the last day or two.

Hope your therapy is going well, wsw. And that Arabella is loving Savannah. and gentleness to kat .

I am NOT this color (blue), but I like the way it looks!

This is a new day for me and my household o' little girls, one canine and two kitties, as our beloved Puppy Girl came through her "procedure" if ye catch the drift with flyin' colors! Huzzah. She's a trooper! I knew it.

This has led me to a new mindset, I think, where I AM goin' to triumph over this blah blah blah mental litany I always have going that things are goin' to heck in a handbasket. They are not. I am also mentally divorcin' myself from people and things that I simply can't deal with and remain positive anymore.

I've been in the process o' doin' this for a long time, think it's time, plus time to start REALLY sis boom 'n bahin' my way to ULTRA GOAL.

I am really looking forward to Christmas or Solstice Time (not sure, just sacred winterness in general) because (though I have said it before) I WILL be at least closer to ULTRA GOAL!

E, I so relate to the toxic people syndrome ye are experiencin' with the "boss" person. Congrats on the job offer and ye are right it is nice to be wanted but money talketh (loudly)!

E, ye are NOT the overweight yoga instructor. Ye are fit and strong and at a good weight even if it's not the exact one ye desire (and again, I totally relate as we do have the right and privilege to work on our bodies as we would a sacred and beautiful garden where we loveth to dwell and want to be just exactly what we desire it to be ... that is a great mindset and should be nurtured). You work out like a fiend as I discern from our "log" in another realm, so I would not be surprised if ye have some muscle weight going for ye, which be good and healthy. Never fear, the goal be near!

THIS YEAR!

Anagram, congratulations on Day Two! Sorry 'bout that rotator cuff surgery looming, those are a bear. But ye, ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER! That be the way!

Sword Bearer, wherever ye may be, huzzah! Hope all's well!

To all, mentioned or un ...

TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS! Not ...

Anagram, you're right--as queens we simply push on! Hmmm, can you explain why you're not to have green tea before surgery?

Amarantha, thanks for the kind words, but nevertheless, I must be accountable for regaining weight. The hard truth is I've been slacking and stress-eating! Wish I could blame it on "glands" or something.

No idea on the green tea. There're treating it as all the other supplements, etc. No fish oil tablets or MSM/glucosamine. I do have to go off medications but that won't be as long as two weeks. Did not have to forego the green tea before March surgery so suspect it's more a "let's not take a chance on anything" attitude which would/might vary from surgeon to surgeon.

Glad the biofeedback sessions were helpful, wsw.

Day 3 down - am going to bed early to be sure

Noting some strange underlining in my morning post. strange - never saw that before. don't think I underlined anything. hmmm.

amarantha-glad puppy girl came through her "procedure" with flying colors.

anagram-day 3! huzzah!

so far after breakfast and lunch, have definitely cut down on portion size and realize this won't feel as hard as i thought it was going to be. so, onward and downward, i say. i can't believe it is already late october. this year has just flown by. i say this every single year, though. time just always passes much too quickly to suit me. well, good afternoon, all. take care.

It's been a real struggle but i think i'm making it day 4. Went out for lunch today and estimated highish on it, I think, but you never know. So I had a slimfast this morning and really light this evening. I have enough left for a snack soon and then maybe an early bedtime again

I see the strange underlining has disappeared. Eerie.

Just came in from a nice twilight walk. pleasant but still a little on the muggy side. Crescent moon smiled at me....

Forgot to mention today was my "official" weigh in. One pound above that sacrosanct low number achieved only so briefly. But I am encouraged. At least I'm in the neighborhood. The breakthrough WILL come.

Anagram, I don't see any underlining! Strange! Anyhow, good morning!

E, accountability noted! Yea, we are accountable, but you do a great job at your fitness, just thought I'd point it out!

But I'm all for accountability and going out for the second half of my walkabout as I want some X minutes in before heading off to work in that other place today. Staying home with Puppy Girl as long as I can. She's doing great but I worry about her.

Made it through Day 5 - stopping streak for weekend. Not going to go crazy (I hope) - just not going to count.

Lovely Fall day out there this morning. After a good rain last night. Will be warm again the next few days so am going to enjoy today all I can. Taking some hazardous household waste for recycling, walking in park, driving halfway to meet Princesses and their entourage for a bite this afternoon. All seem things to look forward to.

First I have to wake up though - had a good night's sleep last night - really needed it.

So - wishing all a Tra La La weekend - Only eleven days left until Halloween. So far not at all tempted by the piles of (not so) goodies in the stores. A big change from years ago and a pleasant side effect of my Palace Association.

Anagram, I forgot yesterday to congratulate you on a good weigh-in! You are doing great!

Strange about the underlining. Wsw, I've never seen words underlined as links to ads in 3FC. There's another forum I know that has links under certain words to more info on the word (such as "running" that takes you to running info). But I've never seen underlining of any kind at 3FC. Very odd.

Anagram, congrats also on your streak.

Beloved Queenlies, I got back from Georgia late last night. This evening I got a call from my sister to tell me that my ex had died. Not my ex-husband, but the love of my life for many years. I hadn't seen him for a very long time and had thought maybe he was dead -- he had a bad alcohol/drug problem -- but the reality of it is hard to take. I've never been as close to any man in my life and I'm very sad.

Just wanted to let you know. I had no connectivity in Savannah and I missed you all. Love to all...

Sorry to hear about the passing of someone you loved and were close to for such a long time, Arabella.