Hello lovelies! What a difference a day (or two) makes! That, and the love and support of good friends! Today makes Day 2 of my mini challenge--two perfect days! I had a good session of gardening yesterday, with my Sirius tuned to the E Street Station... This Jersey Girl sang and weeded and dead-headed along with a Bruce Springsteen concert for about 3 hours. Sure made my day! Afterwards, Molly and I took a good long walk. As I walked, I wondered why I ever stop, damn it feels good!
Tonight I convinced honey to go to the gym with me for a swim. We were there for an hour, tops. I did laps for about 35 minutes, some squats and lunges for about 10 more minutes and was outta there. He suggested meeting there tomorrow after work! Coulda knocked me over with a feather, but also proves how "just doing it" feels so good, it makes you want more!!
Kaylets, You gave me such an image of wallowing in the deep, indigo blue... and then I pictured swimming up through the blues,lighter and lighter,to the top...where it's sunny and sparkling turquoise! I must remember that image next time I'm swirling in indigo!
Congrats on a good interview, Andria! Enjoy Dallas!
Arabella...I don't remember what weight I started at here... will have to look into that. Sadly enough, I KNOW it was less than I am now! You are definitely in the ball park of passing previous low point! Hang on, girl!
wsw, Anagram, ceara...
Time to put the bod to bed... Nighty night, all!
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Just a quickie as supper is nearly ready and I really need a shower b/4 dinner...
Not such a bad day so far.... Far to hot and muggy to take the bikes out but we do have a plan for early Thurs am as we are both not working Thur and Fri....
Morning went very well, my double veggie burger breakfast kept me full till lunch.... but then about 2, I found myself at the vending machine.
But... I did make myself enjoy evey bite. And starngely, that seemed to be enough. Too bad it was more stress relief.
Why is it always so hard to just take a couple days off.? But, I will bit the bulllet and will go in early tomorrow and all the important things will get done.
Kat.... Yes, blue is a wonderful color. My favorite. I just decided to start decorating in it again. I don't care the fashion. As long as I like it should be enough!
Funny you mentioned going higher and higher almost like swimming.... I'm thinking swimming well would be lovely too.... We'll see how I can figure out to make that doable with the budget.
WSW....Are you still mopping water? I hope not....
Silver... Did they tell you when to expect an answer about the job interview?
Anagram.... I am seeing you in Quebec.....Making them wonder which Royal in among their midstl!
Woodnymph.... Don't let that scale get you down... its a trickster....
So many things to answer. Arabella, love the butterfly being more than halfway too. And blue is my fave color too. Glad to hear youre spiffying - that's always a good sign. When we're down, who cares about spiffy?
kat, I'd say send the whoosh fairie my way but I've really not been doing much to deserve a whoosh - glad you earned one though.
Enjoy Dallas, Andria, and all of hubby's vacation. Hoping this is THE job.
Well, I'm all but ready to go. Driving to son's tomorrow, flying out Thursday. Will be flying in the day Arabella's leaving. Enjoy Colorado. And early good wishes for the Ireland trip, kat. I agree with all that's been said re cycles and menopause. I'd like to think I'm just in a bad cycle but I think it's more like a rut. And don't forget to factor in that you're still grieving your Dad, kat. That takes longer that most of us would like to admit.
When DD got here Friday, she and dh were their best selves again. For two whole days. Then whatever it is that affflicts him, afflicted him again. He's a whole different person then and I can see why it stresses her. So anyway I didn't go into my practiced speech because it wouldn't have made sense under the circumstances. Will just keep watching.
Yesterday in the midst of all sorts of things, I broke a tooth. Fortunately my dear dentist was able to see my yesterday. Recommended a crown ($850). Not the news one wants on the eve of a vacation. Also fortunately, she was able to switch some things around to accommodate my leaving tomorrow so I had a temp crown put on today. Fingers crossed. But all left me a little more behind in prep so it's been another busy two days.
So yes, it's been hectic. Happy but hectic. I'm looking forward to doing very little while away. Famous last words again.
At any rate, I'll be gone from the Palace for at least a week and a half but will be thinking Royal Thoughts and sending hugs to all who might feel the need.
Day 1 again...But in a good way! I completed 3 excellent days OP, and will start another round... I took 2 aqua classes last night, then did laps for about 15 minutes, waiting for hubs to show up after he played a round of golf. Going back again tonight!
...could a habit be forming?
Enjoy your trip, Anagram! We'll keep your chamber at the ready for your return!
hi all. greetings from your soggy friend in plumbing and condo. management company ****! it has been one week now, and still nothing has been done repair-wise. yesterday morning, plumber came out to get water sample to take to city water co. to find out if the water coming up from my carpet is city water or storm water. they have no idea how long it will take to even get the results. manager at management co. doesn't return my calls either. she is just as rude and obnoxious as is plumber. finally got hold of her yesterday and was told even if this is a community problem and would be covered by homeowner's association for plumbing repair, any carpet damage or bookcase damage near water would be "your responsibility for your insurance company and your repair concern." no idea when any repair work will even start. wet area now getting larger too. i just put down towels every morning and evening and sop up as much water as i can in meantime. i am so frustrated and stressed. plus it is a pain in the neck having my books covering up both of my couches and ottoman in my living room, so i have been living with the "just moved in" look for a week now too. this queen is stressed down to her little royal toes. just trying to maintain weight now, and not worrying about trying to lose. was just grateful in fact to have maintained this past week. sorry for no personal posts. will come back later to do just that. in meantime, take care, all.
Sorry, Lovies, but I'm all droopy. Work has been horrid, demoralizing and stressful. Yesterday I let it get to me and basically ate all day. I won't do that today, already have in most of my steps but I've got shiploads of work to do as well as stuff to get ready for the trip.
WSW, my sweet (if soggy) friend, I hope that situation gets better soon -- what a mess! It's very hard to keep one's royal spirit afloat when the Palace is in disarray and nothing much you can do about it.
Andria : for the job!
Kaylets, have a wonderful long weekend!
Ceara, yay! You found us!
Kat, glad to see you've got your Kat spirit back!
Anagram, hope you're enjoying your trip!
I will try to get to the bottom of this mood thing and swim my way back up. Let's take this day and do our level best with it!
All right... raising chin... straightening tiara...
Just a quick note as am on the way to breakfast and then the aquarium.....
Couldnt make it to Billy Joel last night. I was so sick to my stomach I just couldnt imagine how I could do the show. I was sound asleep at 5 pm.
Feel far, far beter today. So the aquarium is on!
WSW-- How awful to still have water coming in and no one wants to take resposibility! Am I right that the management company told you its a problem other condo owners are also having? Are you friendly enough with any to confirm that??
If its true, perhaps group pressure can get some results.
This may sound harsh but you may want to consider letting the management company know that Action News may have to be contacted.
Kat-- swimming sounds so nice! I envy you!
Woodnymph--- Oh how I can relate! I have had so many days like that....
if you don't believe me, just take a look at me.....
Anagram....Have fun!
Ceara...how are you?
Silver? You too? hows it going?
PS.... went riding yesteday with dh.... about 3 miles i'd guess....
when last we left our soggy queen, she had called the plumber at the end of the day on wed., and was told he got back the water sample results and it is not city water, "so very likely it is storm water. won't know for sure til come out thurs." did the queen hear correctly---the plumber would actually come out to the soggy royal dwelling on thurs between 11am and 1pm? surprisingly, the plumbers did show up yesterday morning around 11am and actually started to do something. rick, the owner of the plumbing company came out and brought 3 other of his plumbers with him. they moved the bookcase closest to the wet carpet, pulled up the carpet, actually looked underneath it, checked walls, whole condo, etc. and put fans under carpet to start drying it out. he said the floor was really wet. gee, no kidding! he did aplogize to me, though, which was pleasantly surprising, for hanging me up all day last thurs. and not sending someone out til the end of that day, for it taking so long to get some action (permission from the condo. management co. to begin the process, not getting someone out here to test the water until tues as the first step in their process, etc.) he seemed sincere anyway. he said the carpet was very damp too under the bookcase also. i wanted to just bang my head against the wall and say, what do you think i have been saying since last wed. night, but instead, i maintained my royal composure since i desperately needed him to actually find the problem and begin working on whatever it is, plus he was trying to be nice. the 3 other fellows were outside checking around, and then he joined them for a while. when he came back in, he said they have found the problem. hot-diggity!! rick said there are 2 storm drains outside my living room wall where my computer desk is located, which are completely clogged and forcing storm water to come in under my unit, since it has no place else to go. additionally, there is a main drainage pipe on a side wall of my building, which is also completely clogged, and when they sent a video camera inside that to see where the pipe goes, it comes out under my unit also right around where all the bulk of the water was coming up through my carpet. all 3 (drains and pipe) were the culprits. he said he got permission from the condo management co. to begin work on the (unclogging )repairs. he told me to leave the fan going under the carpet all day yesterday and overnight until he comes back this morning, which i have done. they are due back here sometime between 11am and 1pm again today. ok, so at that point yesterday, i was feeling very relieved because they would not have to be jackhammering through the concrete in my floor to reach a main water pipe, which they had thought was the case previously (had the result of the water test shown it was city water. ) (the main pipe for this building is under the cement slab under my condo. unit near where the water was coming up.) my bookcase is now in the middle of my living room wedged in between the couches and ottoman which are covered with all my books, as they have been since last thurs. now i can't get to my washer and dryer because the fans are under the carpet drying it out right in front of the washer/dryer closet. the warehouse effect is now complete. still, i am so glad they found the problem, and hoping that is really the case so that there is no further damage. anyhoo- i went out for a while yesterday afternoon after the plumbers had left, and when i came home and strolled in to my facility, there was brown water oozing up through the laminate slats in my bathroom floor. it looked like some primordial ooze from a bad scary movie. that was enough to just throw this queen over the edge. (the floor was by no means drenched, though, just many, many droplets of brown gunky water all over my bathroom floor.) i called the plumber and casually asked him about this. he said "oh that's not surprising. the air that is being forced under the carpet by the fans is causing more water to come to the surfac. it's not sewage water, if that's what you're worried about. just put down some paper towels, and it should be fine." putting down paper towels seems to be a cure-all, as he had kept telling me to put down paper towels to sop up water from the carpet for the past week. at this point, the fair queen straightens her tiara, wipes up the gunk on bathroom floor, shakes her head, walks back in to the living room, alias the warehouse with fans going under the mildewed, stained carpet,and walks sideways to be able to get to her desk, sits down and places dainty royal hands over face and sighs. this has been the plumbing nightmare from ****. hopefully, though, the plumbers will actually come back today, and get the work done, so there will be no more water. after everything settles down, i will get my carpet cleaned (which the condo management from **** said is not their responsibility. ugh!) oh, and the primordial brown ooze coming up from the bathroom floor is definitely not as bad as it was last night (though not stopped completely), so it may be that things are beginning to dry out. dare i hope? oh, and kaylets, you had asked if there was any damage to any other units, and no there wasn't--just my lucky condo. alright,it is now almost 1pm, and the plumbers have not arrived yet, but i am trying to think good, positive thoughts, which at this point, with very little sleep in the past week and a half since this has been going on, is quite a feat, i must say. --- and thus ends the most recent installment of the plumbing perils of pauline.
hi arabella- it is so impressive that your butterfly on your tracker is more than halfway along! you always inspire me.
kaylets- hope you and dh are having fun with your new bikes.
ceara- hope the show goes well, and that you have fun.
anagram- hope you are having a lovely time on your quebec trip. what a pain to have broken your tooth before you left. good that dentist was able to see you, though, in timely fashion.
kat- that is so neat that you are going to ireland next month. i may just sneak in to your luggage. well, i guess these days one can't sneak, it would cost too much (lol), but if i could, i would. when you included in your mini challenge to be kind to yourself, it reminded me how important that is, and how it is often still hard for me to do regularly, but very worth working towards.
andria- kudos on that interview. hope you are enjoying your vacation in dallas.
well, plumber was a no-show today. i called, and he "said" he will be back tomorrow morning, and "just keeping paper towels down in bathroom, and keep fan going to dry carpet." i ate more tonight for dinner than i needed to, and know exactly why. i am absolutely on my last nerve. theoretically, if they come out tomorrow, and clean out drains, water coming in here should stop. i won't hold my breath. this has been a very long week and a half (and counting). geez, i have had it.
tomorrow, soggy condo. or not, plumbing repair or not----it is dainty portions for this bedraggled queen. hope all have a pleasant evening and weekend. thanks also for listening to all my talk of plumbing woes. did not mean to go on about it so much---it is/has been overwhelming me, and i really appreciate all your listening and encouragement. you are the best, ladies!!! nighty-night.
I got the job!!! I got the job!!! I got the job!!!
I was supposed to be meeting with them Monday for a second interview, but I guess they decided that wouldn't be necessary. Wheeee! What a huge weight off my shoulders.
Things are improving in other areas as well. My stomach and gut still aren't up to par, but they are so much better than this time last week. I'm able to eat a lot more foods, but I have to watch the portions carefully. Not like that is going to kill me.
DH is still on vacation, so I can't spend too much more time here, but I absolutely can't leave without sending wsw a huge I have to admit that I wouldn't be able to maintain my cool much longer if I were in your shoes. Heck, I'd shred the condo management company if I were allowed in too close. And they are too responsible! If that main drainage pipe is on your building, and they are in charge of maintaining that sort of thing, how could they not be responsible! Aaargh! Keep your head up the best you can, and get those plumbers to help you put everything back when they are all done. The boogers deserve to do that much for you in return for how long they have put you out.
Ok, I have to scatterzoom out of here now before family come looking for me.
Oh my... your tiara must be somewhat askew by now, wsw, what with all your plumbing woes. The things that try a 's patience! Sounds like you've been a real champ about it all... I can't say I'd be as regal about it. And just why isn't the condo mgmt NOT responsible for cleaning carpeting? Shouldn't they keep the drains clog free?? Here's a hoping that all will be resolved SOON!
Ceara, how went the show? Were the curlers going into YOUR hair or a dog's?
Kaylets... so sorry you had to miss BJ. I saw him perform years ago, and it was quite a show! Glad you're feeling better now!
Arabella... How well I know the feeling of fighting a crappy day with food. (how VERY well!) I hope today was better!
Anagram and Andria are off galivanting this week, having fun, I'm sure.
I am so bleary eyed right now, but I wanted to get a quickie in before I hit the rack.
Hey! The weekend's here! Let's make it a good one... plumbing woes notwithstanding...
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And in a much better mood -- coincidence? I've got to get my work life sorted out so it's not sucking the life right out of me. And I know I can do it, it just takes doing.
And trying to make sure things were ready for the trip seems to be stressful for me -- it seems like adding anything at all to the work stress makes it almost unbearable. I'm such a sensitive petal.
Of course what I should be doing is working harder on keeping my stress level down. Will do.
We've had hot sunny weather the last week + -- would be perfect weather for a cottage on the shore. Which I AM going to do next year. My neighbour has a house close to the shore that she may lend me for a weekend in August, though, so that should be nice.
212.6 this morning -- I had wheat yesterday (although, now I'm thinking of it, I didn't actually overeat) and last night was Friday night. So I'll be back to ticker (and under) soon. I'm getting myself determined to make the best choices possible on this vacation and not let it all go to heck in a handbasket.
A couple of days ago I did something I've been intending to do for ages -- I got a copy of a children's story I wrote years ago and some illustrations my son did for it and sent them to a local publisher. I don't know if they'll want to publish it or not but I thought, when I was looking at it again, that it was worthwhile and that ... I think someone will want to publish it.
Andria That's fantastic! Aw, how sweet! Now you get some time to relax and prepare, right? And no more interviews
WSW, darling, even with tiara askew you obviously kept your Royal sense of humour. Your PP of P story was quite entertaining. Nevertheless, I hope that's one chapter that is closed ASAP.
Ceara, hope the show was worth the drive! Did the pup have to wear curlers the whole way?
Kat, I'm going to see about channeling some of your gardening mojo this weekend. I got the beds along the front walk more or less respectable the other evening. I've got plants that absolutely have to go in before I leave here.
Kaylets, is the aquarium near you? I'd love to take DGS to one. I kept thinking how much I wished he and DS were with us when we went to the one in Atlanta.
Well, my plan for today and henceforth is to ENJOY my day(s). Life is beautiful!
Aquarium was a big hit with all age groups! We made great time getting there, arrived at opening, let the younger ones lead the way, ate lunch b.4 the crowds gathered and left b/4 the worst of Friday "to the shore" traffic began. One "new teen" actually made a special point of saying "Thank you" both to DH and then to myself which is always gratifying when you're not so sure how aware they are of prices and who "hosted" the event. The 4D Planet Earth event was fun too. Special suprises that even made me laugh.
Today, DH and I are taking the bikes with us ( we are still too new at this to bike anywhere on the main roads.... I have a goal though!) to breakfast and then go to a local state park to get a bike ride in.
WSW-- So sorry to the hear that the plumbing saga continues.... red tape is so frustarting.... Have you thought abbout taking any photos?? I recommend you do.
Also, I know management companies often don't use logic when they follow the "inside--owner/outside--mgt co" rule....Is there a Condo board in addition to your condo mgt company??? If so, you might want to think about confirming the mgt's answer with the condo board asap and go from there.
Also, whoever the condo mgt contracted to do blding maintenance and landscaping should be billed for the carpet cleaning anyway.
Another thought---keep a really close eye on that carpet, area around it, etc...I don't know about you, but I wouldnt know unless someone else showed me what the beginning of of mold, rot, etc looked like. I'm not trying to scare you but you don't want to find out the hard way.
My dad was President of his condo board for a number of years. I realize each condo has its own rules but I am hoping to ask him what would've been the story if someone had water issue like yours. I remember on one occaision, the mgt comapny's contract was not renewed).
Another thing WSW, is to think of who you know who is in the legal profession. A phone call usually isn't enough (but sometimes IS) but it is amazing how letterhead impresses.
I tip my crown to how composed and regal you are throughout.... OF COURSE, you need to vent..... I'd be emptying the fridge too!
All will work out in the end, just you wait and see! I know you'll make sure of it!
I am going to run the vacuum around fast before we go so I don't have to do it when we get back later....
Enjoy Dallas!
Also fortunately, she was able to switch some things around to accommodate my leaving tomorrow so I had a temp crown put on today. Fingers crossed. But all left me a little more behind in prep so it's been another busy two days.
: for the job!
I have to admit that I wouldn't be able to maintain my cool much longer if I were in your shoes. Heck, I'd shred the condo management company if I were allowed in too close. And they are too responsible! If that main drainage pipe is on your building, and they are in charge of maintaining that sort of thing, how could they not be responsible! Aaargh! Keep your head up the best you can, and get those plumbers to help you put everything back when they are all done. The boogers deserve to do that much for you in return for how long they have put you out. 
Let's make it a good one... plumbing woes notwithstanding...
Saturday in the Palace
That's fantastic! Aw, how sweet! Now you get some time to relax and prepare, right? And no more interviews 
