Back for a second,

Jules - I am sorry for your families loss, many hugs to you all. I am glad Ry arrived safe to the NW, he will love the coast!! I hope he likes it so much he will stay and you will have to move out here too and,and....and....be my walking buddy.
IF I walked.....haha.
Anyway , keeping you guys in my thoughts. Croing fingers for RY and his being able to quit smoking!!

Cristina - Trust me I am SOOOO tired of this weight loss. This week I am enjoying my Veggie of the Day theme. (next week is 101 ways to cook chicken tenderloin and WAIT....that ain't JUST tuna in a can! Argh)

Today I had a yummy lunch of steamed zucchini and yellow squash, seasoned and chicken tenderloin w/ some cottage cheese. I bought some graham crackers for a snack tonight, something new. I am really wanting to lose weight without exercising . lol mmm, ya - blended margarita's , can do that like every 6 weeks, couldn't do it every month.
anyway congrats on your exercising!! and sorry about your doggie getting violated. lol

Francie - You BEHAVE!! lol You're having way to much fun up north!

k- going to take care of my baby Gaby, she seems ok except for the cough, It is about 80, so not too bad but it is suppose to be close to 100 tomorrow.

Hi to Mindee, Katy, Sassy and Sue!!

Cristina!! Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!

Okay...so I left the Biggest Loser Challenge..and made some new self discoveries about myself. This is what I wrote in the group:

I just bought this!!!

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/p...=1210920728031

Hi Cristina - a belated Happy Birthday! Sorry it's late, but I hope you had a good one..sounds like it!

Jules - Sorry you have to go through so much right now. Glad Ry made it out here in one piece...and that he's quitting smoking; that's really great news. Feel better soon!

Susan- 158 is gonna happen, you know it! Me, I gained a pound this week - bleh. I am shoveling lots of compost and hanging lots of laundry this week, so hopefully that will burn some calories.

Sassy- I don't mind reading about your job...it gives you safe place to vent which you really can't do at work, and you and your hub can only vent so much with each other, right? Sounds like you are handling your situation just fine. If you do have to keep the meeting with your boss, maybe it could be to "touch base" with all the changes? Never hurts to schmooze the boss.

Francie - that top is great! Very sexy...make sure you send lots of pictures of yourself to Fonzo How's the hangover today?


Mindee - TGIF! How's your family...Logan behaving himself? Tell him Auntie Kate told him to stop playing with his poo....

Sue - how are you this fine Friday? As Susan mentioned earlier,we are going to have a scorcher here in PDX. I watered the veggies really good yesterday, and I'll get my garden work done in the morning. Then its fun in the sun,people!

I posted a picture on my blog of "the pile". It's a good workout, For sure. Hopefully I will burn off the pound I gained this week. I drank too much alcohol this week...so I know that's why it happened, but I know I can get back on track. I just bought some cute bermudas at Costco a few days ago and I bought a smaller size! Yahoo! So I know I can hang in there...

As for spinning, I really liked it but I need to borrow or rent a wheel to get more practice, so I'm kind of stuck on that front for awhile. It was so much fun and I can see doing it more in my future. Last night I went to a local knitting guild meeting of for the first time and had lots of fun. Knitters are an entertaining bunch, that's for sure.

Well - have to go get the kids up for school, have a good Friday everyone!

Just a quick Hi...have a few errands to run and then will be back to do individuals.

FRANCIE...love the shirt! And I think what you said was perfect...I think that is how I am feeling right now too!

Okay, I am outta here...later gators!

Katy~The hangover is pretty much gone. I really over did it though. No more drinking like that ever again, lol. I forgot to tell you..I wanna knit!! But I have no skills whats so ever!! I'm talentless in the crafty department, lol.

Cristina~You must be one super busy chickie!!! Dont forget to slow down and smell the roses.

Sassy~ I hope your hubby is okay. Please keep us posted!!!





Last night was a major night for me. I dunno what happened really. I was watching Ugly Betty & Grey's Anatomy..and some of the stuff they were saying really got to me. I wrote a long blog just saying everything that I had been holding in for so long..and emailed it to Fonzo. I think the last part really got to him..because he's gonna buy a phone card for the ship and call me more often. Plus, I had a small panic attack last night. It sucked, but oh well. I hate to admit this..but I havent been doing so well because of the lack of communication between us. He did spoil me way too much last deployment by calling me all the time. I know I shouldn't be complaining because other wives dont get to hear from their hubbies at all. I feel bad for feeling this way.

Anyways...New Kids on the Block preformed on the Today show today, lol. They sounded a little crappy..but lately everyone who has been preforming on that show have been sounding like crap. They still looked good (well, except for Danny & Jonathan) and I'm still gonna buy their new album!!

Well..I'm gonna go eat some breakfast and watch the cast of Indiana Jones on Good Morning America (thank god for dvr, lol. I gotta have my New Kids & Shia Labeouf, lol)

HaPpY fRiDay!!!!!

Thank goodness it is Friday! And it is a beautiful day here in Portland, with a high in the 90's. Gaby is cute because she says she needs suntan lotion and sunglasses, so I guess that is on my to do list before I pick her up from school.

Sassy - Saying prayers for your husband! You are never a downer and I hope you know you can vent here anytime!! That is what the boards are for

Francie - Love the top! Looks like Carly in the picture from American Idol. Thanks for sharing what you wrote in the BL group! It is so true! and nothing wrong in letting your husband knowing what you need

Katy - I always loved working in the yard when I had a yard.lol In my first marriage I mowed like 2 acres, took me all day with a walk behind mower. I will have to go look at a list for alcohol and the calories that are in wine. I use to never drink and now I am drinking almost every week. Not good!

Cristina - What are you doing today?? Come back and chat!

to Mindee (did you get lost at the zoo?? did the kiddies tie you up??lol - miss you) Sue and grandma Jules!!

I weighed in this morning and was 158.4, so I cheated and changed the ticker instead of waiting. Figure it will boost my spirits and I AM almost there and...so, ya....I changed it. lol Feels good too!
I had a can of sliced peaches for breakfast w/ cottage cheese and I think salad w/ fish later on. Lots and lots of ice water because it is going to be soooooo hot today.
Planning on taking Gab to the park and later to open swim and I will just sit there and veg while reading. She is still coughing but that is all, no fever now.
I think I will go pick up a nice and easy and try and cover this old paprika color that I put in 2 years ago, taking forever to grow out! And isn't it weird I have no grey hair??

I am like forever young. lol....

lol..........k- adios amigo's!!

What do you think of this poem?? I read it at my fathers funeral and wanted to do a memory thing in the newspaper for his 2 yr passing next May 21st, I wanted a poem and I love this one. It kind of has a Native American feel to it, which he would have liked.
Anyway, just curious for feedback. I think I will go with it though along w/ his picture.

Oh wow That is beautiful

This is what I picked to be on the prayer cards for my mom's funeral..



To those I love and those who love me:

When I am gone release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be thankful for the many beautiful years I
gave you with my love. You can only guess how
much you gave me in happiness. I thank you each for the love you have shown, but now
its time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
Its only for a time that we must part,
so bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away for life goes on,
so if you need me, call and I will come.
Even though you cannot see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

I'm baaaaacck!

SASSY...ditto what Susan said. We are here for you anytime you want or need to vent about whatever. It's better to get it out rather than hold it in. Hoping your hubby is okay, don't be so hard on yourself missy.

FRANCIE...I think that is good that you are not holding things in...always good sharing with the hubby. Hugs to you too! I like that poem, that one I think says it all. We always read stuff like that and while it makes sense I think it is just human nature for people to grieve...we have to cry! Okay, so I know I do. When DH#1 was killed though I looked at his body as just a shell because I knew his soul/spirit had moved on...it helps but it doesn't, if that makes sense. Hugs to you in the loss of your mom, I can only imagine how hard that is. Back to what you posted earlier...I do plan on losing another 20 pounds and then will decide if I want to go down further...doubtful but we'll see if I ever get there. But I hear ya about eating a cheesburger if you want to, or pizza, or cheesecake, lol...I believe that has and is my problem with not losing as fast as I would like to. I am only human and can't live on rabbit food the rest of my life, lol. I need my meat and taters, lol, and dessert! At least I know that when I reach a point I want to be at I can maintain, lol.

SUSAN...same to you what I said to Francie. My parents are about a 8 hour drive away and that's hard for me because they are getting up there in age and I feel that I need to be closer to them, especially my dad...he's had some health problems lately. I am hoping for a trip there next month. Anyway, I do like your poem as well. Lots of hugs to you as May 21 approaches. WTG on the 158! I knew you would do it!

KATY...nothing says I Love You Mom/wife like a pile of poo, lol. I think your yard already looks very nice...so green! I love the blue house on the corner, lol. And the camisole will look GREAT on you...love it! Geez, you are a crafty lady...so jealous! WTG on the smaller size bermudas! You'll get that pound off in no time flat!

MINDEE...are we going to have to come and get you guys out of the zoo? Hoping all is well with you guys.

JULES...thinking of you and yours today.

SUE...hiya! Hoping all is well with you.

Hi to anyone reading this...feel free to join us.

Did half my walk this morning before heading out. Not sure if I will do the other 1 1/2 miles or not...my body is sore for sure. I upped the weights yesterday and I am feeling it today, ouch! I am not sure why I didn't up them sooner...just got used to it and was aiming to do more rather than add more weight. I will be doing the 3 mile WATP later for sure though.

Today I took the recycling stuff to the drop-off, went to Barnes & Noble, kids gave me a gift card that's been burning a hole in my pocket...so ya, more books to sit on the shelf waiting to be read. I couldn't find what I really wanted though and was a little disappointed...will just have to get them online later on. Had to go get a shower curtain liner from Bed, Bath & Beyond, Josh's bank, grab some lunch and home! Jeez, reading that tires me out...but speaking of Josh, the turds, ugh! He got married!!! I think I forgot to mention that. Charlotte went to Hawaii for a few days and they did it on the beach, awww. I would be mad at him...because I wasn't there to see it, but they are still having the wedding in July so all is okay with the momma, lol.

Okay, I think I have rambled on...take care ladies.

Cristina~I always share things with him..just lately its been kinda hard. Its hard to tell someone how you're feeling over a email. I mean last year, I sent him nothing but depressing emails. And now I'm trying not to do that anymore. But what I told him wasnt really depressing, lol. And it did feel good to finally get it out. After my mom died, I'd ge really angry when people would call her "the body." I just felt like no matter what, she still has a name. She's not the body. Her soul might be gone, but she still had a name. She was still my mom no matter what, even though I knew in my heart that her soul was all around me....I still would like to lose a few pounds..but I cant help it if I give in to temptation. Its hot here and I want my freakin ice cream. And I wanna eat it w/o feeling bad about it, lol. I still bought all my healthy foods though. I do really like Lean Cuisine, and I enjoy eating salads too. Sometimes I think that if I eat healthy foods too much, then I give in to temptation way too easily. I want it to be balanced or something. LoL!! Its weird. What books did you buy?? I just ordered a book from Amazon that should be coming on monday.