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Well, floors went well but having a leak around the one toidy -sigh. And it's freezy, weezy tonight so I'm praying no frozen pipes. And will be same tomorrow night when I'll be in P'ville. Princess Twelve is in "Wizard of Oz" and I don't dare miss it ;)
7# lb down is a BIG psych jolt - glad the cleanse is going well. My exercise has been up and down lots of stairs doing lots of chores. That's it. I've been eating LOTS of healthy stuff but that's also the problem - LOTS. Sort of feeling at loose ends tonight so I think I'll just head up to bed - maybe do a little drawer sort or something if I don't feel sleepy. Having a rough time w/sleep here too, wsw. Hope your night's are going better. "See" you Sunday! :belly: |
anagram-have a good time in princessville! hope you find no frozen pipe problem upon return. the leak is no fun---it's always something, isn't it?!
i was actually sleeping last night, but my fire alarm went off ( must have been from the cold temps. or low battery.) anyway, good news, no fire, but by the time i checked around my place, and turned off fire alarm, was wide awake. it's just getting colder and colder here, and keep hoping heater holds out. finally lost another lb. 219 now. really hoping tonight will be the night to sleep well. hope so, anyway. have a couple of things going on tomorrow, which i can't cancel, including one repairman coming tomorrow morning. i scheduled another thing for the afternoon, so hoping repairman actually comes on time. well, stay warm, everyone. take care. |
Hail, :queen:s! Saturday greetings from the frozen tundra of NJ! :brr: Good grief, it's cold! It's just not usually this cold 'round this neck of the woods! Speaking of the cold... I just finished following online all the stories of Thursday's plane crash in the Hudson River, and can't imagine the horror/jubilation roller coaster ride that must have been! Amazing story.
I'm doing well, broke my fast yesterday... I lasted 6 days. Not going to beat myself up for "not finishing." (I had intended to go 7-10 days) That would have been my old way of thinking. I am happy with what I accomplished, and am looking forward to getting back to eating only that which is fresh and unprocessed as much as possible. It was a good experience, I was just really getting bored with not eating and KNOW that can only lead to extreme eating for me... so I'll take it for what it was. Will post 'official' weight on Tuesday, my WI day. My company's version of "the Biggest Loser" starts Feb 12. I'm kind of glad it's later than originally planned; gives me a chance to lose a little more. I just don't want my team to view their coach in horror, thinking, SHE'S going to be our coach? :yikes: By then I should have a weight loss of at least 30# under my belt, and perhaps some credibility! I'm really looking forward to it though... lots of great lectures, speakers, and info to be shared. That's it for me... how are all of YOU? OH, wsw... Fire alarm in middle of night? NOT conducive to good sleep! Hoping you were able to catch up last night! :cp: on the lb off! :dance: Anagram! I am following your lead in "doing a little drawer sort" when I can't sleep/am bored/need to avoid kitchen...thanks for the idea! Have fun in Emerald City Arabella... hoping that all of your knots have been 'untied' by now... Sending peaceful, happy vibes your way! ceara... So? Was virtuosity and coldness simultaneously achieved? I toy with walking under the frigid conditions... I'm not afraid of the cold so much... but I AM afraid of slipping/falling! :faint: Janga... it's always been grand to follow along with your adventures, I'm glad you're back! Could you tell us frozen queens a tale of Arizona warmth, please, so that we may sweat vicariously for a moment or two? Kaylets... "How may times have you been to Disneyworld?" Twice to Disneyworld, twice to Disneyland... once with/once without kids @ both places... definitely better with kids... and WAY better off-season! Andria! Come back, we miss you! Wildfire... you too! CJZee, ANewLifeForMe... still with us? Howzit going? Okay, I have lingered here much longer than intended, but I wanted to check in to see how everyone's doing... remember: EVERY DAY is a fresh start... no matter what you did yesterday, you'll always have TODAY to do it better! |
I am still here!! :) It's been a nutty week. I've glanced at postings without having time to really sit down and compose anything. I haven't exercised as much as I would have liked this week. I was extremely tired for some reason. I am thinking the extreme cold temps might have kicked my butt a bit. No excuses though. Gotta get back at it! Besides, it's 16 degrees (F) right now, so it's a heat wave!!! :) :) :)
I have not fallen off the healthy eating wagon, though, so that is good. I braved the snow today to go to Gordon's Foods to stock up on their frozen veggies. They are really good, and cheap, to boot! Gotta love that. :carrot: I have found that one of my downfalls is when I let the, "good foods" in the house run too low/out, so I'm trying ot make it to the grocery store more often for the fresh stuff and/or good frozen veggies. Anyway, I am glad to hear it sounds like everyone is doing at least ok! Happy Saturday! Stay warm and safe out there!!! |
kat- "EVERY DAY is a fresh start... no matter what you did yesterday, you'll always have TODAY to do it better!" -----i just love that notion! it feels so reassuring to be reminded of this. :) 6 days on fast is great!
wish i could set weight goals, but my body just kind of does what it does even when i'm being stellar. i wish it was more predictable, but i am going to take your lead, kat, regarding new way of thinking, and being happy with what i've accomplished. did sleep ok last night, and was thrilled about that. i actually slept until my alarm went off, and was very pleasantly surprised. repairman came on time this morning too, and so all other appointments were able to be kept. it is so cold, but at least it was sunny today, or would have felt even more arctic, and this was bad enough. i have long underwear on, and 2 sweatshirts, and am almost comfortable indoors. i was so bundled up when i was out today, i was surprised i could even fit in the car. lol! my left shoulder has been hurting a lot again the past couple of weeks+. this cold weather isn't helping it much either. this week, need to see if i can get another cortisone shot soon. this past year, it has been getting worse (between the arthritis and rotator cuff problems), and i'm not feeling like being a martyr, so will bite bullet and call ortho this week. well, i need to get offline and have dinner. hope everyone has a pleasant evening, and remainder of the weekend. take care, lovely queens. |
hi anewlife4me-i too have to make sure i have enough of the good healthy stuff around, or else it's too easy for me to use the excuse that i probably should just eat out and then go to grocery store, which usually doesn't turn out well for me in the end. nice to see you in the palace!
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Hello all, and thanks for continuing to think of me katrinabgood! I'm sitting here in Key West with a sweater and socks on (we have no heat!). It's not too bad out, maybe in the low 60's but without heat it's chilly (really).
I like reading your happy posts. I've been searching around for how to eat in a way that will work for me. A few times this week I've gotten the footlong veggie patty Subway sandwich with lots of extra vegetables and no dressing. I've eaten 1/2 for brunch, and 1/2 later in the afternoon which is a challenging time for me. Then a Greek salad for dinner. That has kept me full which I am understanding is a big deal for me. |
What's going on
Hello Lovelies!
My SIL discovered a mass in her abdomen the other day and has been rushed through procedures so they can try and diagnose ASAP. They're fairly certain that it's an advanced stage of something called retroperitoneal sarcoma and have told her it doesn't look good, that she should think about calling her kids and getting them to come home. We're all in shock. She seems to find me helpful and I've been spending time with her, giving her Reiki treatments. We're supposed to get the biopsy results tomorrow. I had one stress-induced binge before we got the news but have been fine, OP-wise, since. I've got to look after myself. Anyway, if I don't get a chance to get back in I'm thinking lots of good things at you all. Love! |
Arabella, I am so sorry to hear such devastating news. I'm sure your help is comforting in the midst of such turmoil. I just don't know what to say that could ever help, but I love that you know you need to take care of yourself! :hug: Take care.
CJZee... Well, I know it's all relative, and that 60 degrees really IS cold for Key West...ahhhh, to be in Key West...palm trees...sand...sun...ocean...margaritas..... Oh! Where was I? Right! Cold weather! Yes. Um, yeah...hang in there! :lol: ANYWAY, it sounds like you're on the right track: finding stuff that keeps you full and is good for you! WW's current "Momentum" push is all about tracking your hunger signals and feeding yourself with good-for-you 'filling' foods... You are using all those veggies to fill up with, so keep up the good work! wsw... Well, I'm glad that you got some sleep finally! I hope that you are keeping warm... and NOT weighing yourself with all your layers on! ;) NewLife... we're having a heat wave too, it's goin' all the way up to 30 today! :woohoo: Keeping your veggies stocked up is great, but facing the snow to do so? :cheer3: You know what they say: If you fail to plan, plan to fail... Time's up for me, I need to get moving... Hi to everyone else! Keep warm! |
arabella-i am sorry to hear your sil received such frightening news. i am thinking of you, and sending you a big hug. it's not surprising at all that your sil would find your presence comforting and helpful . please take good care of yourself!!
cjzee-being cold is just no fun no matter what the actual temp. is, so i sure understand. making sure i feel full enough makes a big difference for me too. kat-thanks, i sure am glad to have gotten some sleep finally. slept ok last night too! yea! when i got out of bed this morning with all my layers, i was not exactly looking lithe and sylphlike. if someone had pushed me with just a finger, i probably would have toppled over. however, i'm glad i wore all that stuff or i would have been too cold last night. weighed myself this morning-and lost a pound (218.) have decided to note when i lose weight even if it's not a regular weigh-in day for me, just to keep me honest. well, need to have dinner, and will eat what i had planned (and not all that i would like to eat now instead.) thinking fondly of all who dwelleth in the royal palace---take care, all. |
Arabella, sending the best healing vibes I possess to SIL and best to you and the family.
Diet Maiden Am hath not left this forum again, just been on a kind o' pilgrimage to do a streakity streak of every morning exercise sessions of whatever BEFORE the day gets in the way and entices me to abandon exercise, so I am counting and logging my official workouts (both in the morning and if I do more later, which really I haven't been). Exercise minutes for 2009 so far: 1970 and I am getting much fitter without skipping days, but will have to level off the length of the official sessions for a few days as it has turned into quite a marathon, being mostly jogging/walking, jogging, walking, misc. aerobics, weights, and some yoga. It is all good. Maintenance Angel visited DMA at the Official Ceremony o' the Golden Scale o' Dietary Justice this. Her relative, the Can't We Just Lose One Pound This Week Angel was supposed to come but MA turned up instead, which is fine. My weight is very stable it seems. Cjzee, I live in Arizona and it is in the 70s but I am still chilly, which is good because I need to have a new AC installed in the kitchen in a month or so and am just praying for the heat to hold off a little bit longer to help in the finances. It is cold at night, although not so cold as those in the midwest and Canada are feeling, I guess. It is nice to meet you. To all, mentioned or un, take care. Sorry for the flybye, I need to rest up for dreaded deadline day tomorrow, then we have a very special day here in the U.S. that maketh me joyful. |
Hello all!
Someday, I will learn to copy my posts before I hit submit and then realize the post didnt stick.... So, here we go... WoodNymph....My very best to your Sil and you too... I will keep both of you and your families in my thoughts. You are a good sister in law! Anagram....I have no idea how I would handle steroids and a food plan. Actually, I do know. I woudn't do well. You're doing great! Kat, yes, you're right, its just like the Artic....I have penguins skating on the ice in the yard! And yes WSW, I had to pull my big shawl scarf off so I could drive correctly. I nearly did the Isadora Duncan!:D:D Ceara....My sister just got herself a Wheaten Terrier. I have only seen pics and she's so cute! Welcome and hello all new Royals!!! Empress, the folks at the lab who all quit..... I'm wondering if where they found employment still has openings..... Its all about the networking when you know you're going to be in the job hunt soon! :D I'm off to change the Royal bedsheets and end this Full Moon Frigid Weekend the way Mark Twain liked to do so much of his writing, etc. Under covers, with nourishment and drink close at hand. I will have the remote too... ****** ALLL ABBBOOOARRRRDDDDDDD!!!!!!!! |
Hi again,
Arabella- my thoughts are with you and your family. I know there's not much that can be said that's all that comforting at a time like this. Just know that lots of us are sending supportive vibes your way. Hang in there! For the rest of you lovely ladies... here's to the start of another week of taking good care of ourselves and supporting each other! I love this website, particularly the 100lb club. Everyone is amazing. Ok... I'm off to prep. for the week so I don't fall off the wagon! :sumo: |
Fresh Start Monday!
Good morning, :queen:lies!
I have to say, it's impossible at this moment to believe my SIL is dying any time soon. She certainly seemed like she could be on Friday. I've set the intention that she can draw energy through me any time she needs it (you just channel Reiki, so you don't get depleted). On Saturday when I went out there she still looked like she could be close to the end. When I was treating her, she looked like a corpse to me (I would tell no one but you that.). But immediately after the treatment, the glow was back to her skin, the sparkle in her eye. She seemed like her old self. And I went out and treated her yesterday and she seemed, afterwards, at her absolute best. Anyway, seeing her like that it's impossible to think she's close to death so I refuse to believe it. Denial, placebo effect, whatever. This is obviously helping her. She had been sick for a couple of years. Two years ago they discovered she had a mass and they were going to do a biopsy. But her surgeon was diagnosed with Hep C and she fell through the cracks and decided not to push it herself. She'd had a mass in her abdomen 25 years ago that they said was benign. And she assumed it was the same thing, I guess. Finally, by last summer, she seemed to be herself again. We were all tearfully toasting her good health, so grateful she was well. And she looked fabulous. Her husband had given her a trip to Cuba as a gift in 2005 and she hadn't been well enough and they'd finally booked it for a few weeks from now, so she'd be there for her 54th birthday. So this has all seemed especially unreasonable and especially unfair. Anyway, she's gone through really profound stuff during the treatments, whether real or not. She shudders and shakes (I was almost frightened at first). The first time, she seemed to be suffering. Afterwards she said that she felt the presence of both her parents and felt she was letting go anger towards her father that she'd been holding. She said yesterday she felt the presence of her brother who passed away in 2007. She also had issues with him but the experience was good. Plus she's feeling waves of energy, seeing colors, etc. We're supposed to hear the results of the biopsy today. As for moi meme, I'm -- YAY! -- down two of the festive fluffies as of this a.m. Just got back from gym and a walk around the harbour. All is well. Well, of course now that I've blabbed for so long, I've got no time for personals. One of these days, though. Love to all! |
Sending good vibes to you and your SIL Arabella. I'm sure you are helping with the Reiki and with your positivity. You're a really good person!
January is always a tough month. DH's uncle has just refused any further pallative care, so that will be just days. And we lost one of our b-i-t-c-h-es (as in female dog...geesh the programme edited that!) to a freak accident on Sunday....I think I hate January. Wsw! Way to go! Those :dance: are just flying away from you to live somewhere else. Don't send them here please. Good coping ANewLife4Me...prepping for the week is great. I think I will do some of that. I do do large batches of stuff and freeze in single servings for "emergency" quick meals for last minute shifts etc....but I should have a supply of fresh veggies cut and ready for the teeth so to speak! CJZee it is great to see you here! Like your outfit! And feeling full is good...water helps with that besides just being good for you. Kat..I think I walked that day...yes it is slippy and slidy at times, but I use different muscles as I catch my balance! Also, walking in snow mobile type boots equates to slogging with snow shoes...a totally different set of butt muscles used....:lol: I do like the pristineness of the snow though. OK :queen: s I need to get my but in gear. Was at a show this past week-end, and worked yesterday am so no walks yet. Off I go :brr: Have a great day and remember a fresh slate each day. |
Sorry to hear news of your SIL and what she (and your family) are going through, Arabella. Good for you - being able to stay on track with all that going on.
And you, too, ceara. I agree January is a tough month (first week or two are always rough for me since DH's passing). My uncle had Wheatons for a while and they stayed cute even when "grownup". I keep seeing my neighborhood Bouvier now that I know that's what he is. I'm sure he was around before and I just didn't notice. ;) wsw, Am, y'all are inspirations. Key West was delightful when I was there in January one year. But I'm here in the Mid Atlantic Arctic - though it's true we're relatively balmy now compared to the weekend. They keep promising us a slightly better weather day but it seems not to show up. However, I keep in mind an image of my bro who's an outside mailman in Fairbanks and whose back porch had been reading -40 to -50 for a while. Brrrrr!!! My Mint Moroccan Green Tea is calling and I'm drooping after a sleepless night again. Cannot seem to get me all together in any one day any more. Food good today and hit the gym and not feeling bad considering but, dang, I'd like to get sleep, food, exercise and water all going in the right direction at the same time. However, it does seem to be a peaceful day and that counts for a lot. Did enjoy the Princesses (and the musical) over the weekend, too. But always glad to get back to my less chaotic casa. :belly: |
Sending what vibes I can in thy SIL's direction, dear Wood Nymph. I think your Reiki would indeed be helping her a great deal.
Congratulations on your two pound loss and on hanging tough! Kaylets, :laugh: the ex-Janus employees aren't really seeking employment as they made very high salaries doing diet research in the obscure East Dietshire countryside, where there is no economy crisis. They are spending their days playing golf and writing their diet theories for the benefit of posterity. :) Sword Bearer, I am so sorry for the loss to thy canine friend and also to hear the news of thy DH's uncle. I have been taking almost two days off, basically did deadline stuff yesterday then watched the inauguration, about which I am very excited, so must away tomorrow and wanted to say hi to all, mentioned or un ... not much to say diet and fitness wise as I am soldierin' on. Huzzah! |
Good Morning, faire :queen:s! :wave:
I've already been to the gym this AM... hit a 6:00 "Power" class. I recently started taking them again, I love how good I feel when I'm done... strong! Usually don't go at this time, but I'm having a MUCH NEEDED cut/color done after work and NOTHING can get in the way of that. NOTHING, I say! Oh my...the roots! :yikes: My hair's just too long to 'fluff' up and hide the grayness any more. I'd love to stay and play, but I need to hit the shower and head off to work. Hopefully can get a longer post in later. Have a great day, all! |
A fresh "do" will certainly add to your empowerment Kat!
Things are motoring on here...very quiet. I never realized how much she talked.... I have a dental appointment at 9 so must be off...cycle out the dogs and get into the shower. Have a great day all :queen:'S :wave: |
Huzzah to all and especially to Arabella and her family and hope against hope that things are possibly improving with thy SIL, Wood Nymph.
Emergency oral surgery took over the latter part of this most tiring week, feel ok but zapped and due to losing a productive day things got behind and ended up spending an office day with some negativity going on but much better today and finished until Monday, awaiting the verdict of my Sunday Golden Scale Ceremony, but have had a slightly more than moderate calorie week despite not feeling well. It is quite warm here and I need to get self and finances in order soon to think about replacing or fixing my kitchen A/C. Sorry about the me-me postie. I do seem very me-me these days, but that is changing as I feel better. |
I need a fresh start!
I've been bouncing up and down. Only down to ticker one day and then up and bouncing higher. Exercise has been good but I'm having trouble with food. :devil: Yeah, I guess that's why I'm here.
SIL still hasn't gotten a firm diagnosis, although they're fairly sure it's non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Apparently there are about 35 or more varieties of it and they don't know which one it is. Supposedly she'll find out this week. I've been going out every second day and sending distant healing on the days I don't go out. We took dinner out there one night and went out yesterday went out in the afternoon. It's about 35 minutes away so this is all fairly time-consuming. Nevertheless, I've got to rededicate to tracking everything and to taking care of myself. Not to mention my house. So I'm here to recommit. I'm going to pick some non-food go-to activities for stress relief, etc. Amarantha, OW! Emergency oral surgery doesn't sound like any fun at all. Hope the royal mouth is feeling better. Ceara, sorry for the loss of your b-i-t-c-h. A freak accident? I won't ask for details but those things are hard to wrap your head around. Sorry about DH's uncle, too. I guess I don't know that much about palliative care but I guess I should find out. Kat, how did your hair turn out? I haven't coloured mine since August and it's getting beyond the fluffable stage too. My gray is mostly in a streak on the top towards the back so it's kind of hideable. And DH says he likes it. So I'm toying with the idea of going back to natural (pre-accidental bleach catastrope). But I'm probably just delaying the inevitable. Anagram, we're having an old-fashioned winter here. Cold, cold, cold. Windchill was -40 one night. I'm ready for a reprieve. What musical did you see with the Ps? Kaylets, I think the idea of just crawling into bed and staying there for the duration sounds eminently sensible. I woke up at 4:30 and decided to get up but now I'm thinking I could go back to bed. :yawn: Anewlife4me: "prep for the week so I don't fall off the wagon" -- I think you might have something there. I haven't been prepared enough and I have been falling off the wagon with big thumps. K, :queen:lies, I got up so I could get some work done so mayhap I shouldst do that. Love to all, mentioned or un- |
Huzzah, Arabella, I am bouncing also, gained a pound, which is a pain since I've been maintaining so well for quite a long time, bah, humbug. :)
Best vibes to your SIL and the hope that the diagnosis may be one that is better than feared, as truly that does happen. The jaw and mouth pain are healing very rapidly and I am feeling well but did pop a rib today reaching for groceries. No worries as I've done it before (same rib) and I can still exercise and do yoga and my job as long as I'm careful, it's just sore. Re yoga, I am embarking on the Jade Quest to be more consistent in daily yoga, requiring only 5 minutes per day of self in addition to my streakity streak of morning exercise each day that I'm trying to do in the interest of consistency also. The story behind the Jade Quest is that a strange blonde woman appeared in East Dietshire this morn, carrying a green yoga mat and wearing a white yoga outfit and she silently began performing yoga in the town square and then in her high pitched ethereal voice announced to the East Dietshirers that she would lead a magickal five minutes of yoga each day, at whatever time she happened to appear and all could be made stronger, better people if they took up their mats and joined in. Well, ok, that didn't really happen, but I do have a green yoga mat so I am calling my new streakity streak the Jade Yoga Quest. And so it goes, hello to all, mentioned or un ... |
janga-glad mouth and jaw are healing rapidly, and hope your popped rib will also heal quickly.
kaylets-it has remained pretty cold here too. i agree, mark twain had the right idea-- getting under the covers with nourishment. that sure sounds good to me. i couldn't get out until yesterday because i had to wait for the ice to melt. it was good to be out among 'em, even though cold. kat-hope your recent cut/color turned out well. anewlife4me-prepping for the week sure is a good idea, and will take your lead, and do same. arabella-sending you and sil lots of positive energy and good thoughts. take good care of yourself. ceara-so sorry to hear about recent loss of your dog. also sorry to hear about dh's uncle. i agree about jan. being a tough month. several anniversaries of losses in my family, which always make me glad when january is over with. anagram-glad you enjoyed your recent trip to princessville. and hello to all our royals, mentioned or -un. just wanted to check in and say hi. still hanging in there with food plan. cold weather not helping ms technical difficulties, so not able to get in as much exercise as would like, but doing as much as i can. well, time for me to get under some covers with a nice cup of peppermint tea, and watch a movie. take care, all. |
Fresh Start Monday: Day 1
Note: Apologies for dual post
Good morning, Lovelies! I've been doing well, then not so well, etc. + so on. And I've got to say, I'm feeling a lot better on the days where I'm in control. Quel concept. :faint: So I'm starting a 21-day challenge, just on the two threads I post to. Today is Day 1. (Tomorrow will be Day 1 too, if I don't make it today, but I intend to make it :yes: ) The plan: * Track every bite * Stay within points * Get at least 10,000 steps * Tai chi, qi qong or yoga, at least a bit * Drink the water. They think that my SIL has non-Hodgkins lymphoma now and expect to identify the particular strain this week. We're all coping the best we can but the message (from doctors etc.) seems to be that her days are likely numbered. I'm just going to support her throughout and do whatever I can to help. She does find Reiki helps a lot so I'll keep that up. Amarantha, me too -- even 5 minutes of yoga can make a big difference. I always do it and then think, wow, that's better. WSW, the more I hear about this idea of taking to one's bed, the more I like it. I don't have a TV in my room but I can watch movies on my laptop... K, Wimmins -- Onward! Let's take this day and make it work for us. |
arabella-i'm sure that you are a great comfort to your sil with reiki, and just her knowing how much you care about her.
your plan for taking even better care of yourself sounds smart, and reminds me i need to get back to more basics too. i'm recommitting to listening to my meditation tapes more consistently, which i think would help me sleep better. got out today to do some of my necessary errands. didn't complete the whole list though because so cold, but can finish the rest tomorrow. got a lot of necessary paperwork done today, which was good. ok, royals, have a good evening. take care, all. |
hello dear queens! definitely did not eat as daintily as i could have today, but was able to get in more exercise than in past few days, though. also got all my errands completed on my list. heard from an old friend today, and we got a chance to catch up, which was nice. tomorrow, i'm back to daintier portions. well, take care, all. nighty-night. :)
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Sending vibes in thy SIL's direction, Wood Nymph.
Re the Jade Quest it is still in effect and yea the five-minute sessions are helping me, although I did a longer session of yoga/weights fusion on Monday that covered me in the weights and yoga department. I did my own workout but I also have the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga DVD and just love the fusion yoga it features as a change to my very traditional practice. I even made them play my BL DVD to calm and cheer me during the oral surgery procedure last week, which by the way has healed quite nicely. I did, however, pop a rib two days ago so am more or less still in pain, although I can exercise ok as long as I am careful. It is better tonight. |
Flying bye again....
Hope the rib pops in and stays there Jangaa! Hang in there Arabella....I'm sure you are doing a world of good for your SIL. Wsw...you are doing so well in your quest for losses....the queen of consistency! 'K...typical Wednesday...programme, then I have training and then my regular piddly shift...so lots of road travel. And we are in the midst of a huge snow storm! I'll be back! :wave: |
I'm sure your SIL benefits immensely from your help, Arabella - and I know you'll never regret giving it.
Glad the jaw has healed, Janga. Hope the rib follows suit. wsw, you are amazing in your dainty portions - I must, must learn from you. ceara, road travel is NOT your friend, I assume. We're having ice on top of snow here at the moment and I may stay snowed in (by choice) for a long time. Well, actually have a test scheduled tomorrow a.m. but may postpone due to a nasty GI bug I've been fighting all week. Said bug has Demon Scale looking good at the moment but we all know how long that will last! :belly: |
Rib is better, though sore and thanks be to those who vouchsafed good wishes on that head!
Computer had issues yesterday and traced it to another site I visit regularly and now can't get on at all as either it is blocking my computer or my computer is blocking it and it keeps bringing system down, so will have to be staying away from there. Reloaded all my software as well. Have taken the step that I am not going to remain vegetarian for this go round. I had started up again with that and it has not been working well, went food shopping today and organized food and did not do any work on the actual work front, same tomorrow, will work the weekend. Lost two pounds. Sword Bearer, hope thy travel was blessed by the snowplow and all was pleasant. Wsw, my portions are never dainty! :) That sounds so pleasant! Anagram, hope the bug leaves ye soon. I just love your little dancing person, btw. To all, mentioned or un ... |
Well, Mr. Bug has proved more persistent than I hoped but seem to be mending a tad. Some hunger has returned ;) But not get-up-and-go.
congrats on the 2-lb loss, Empress! I've been jumping on scale every day (though nauseous) just to see the low numbers - I know it's just temporary but still they're nice. well, back to tax return prep. Bleah! |
Hope ye feel better soon, Anagram!
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One of these days, I'm going to have time to sit and actually read and respond around here. Sooo busy between work and helping with baby and trying to find time for hubby, too...I seem to get lost in the shuffle.
Good news is, I'm down 7 lbs since New Year's. I'm not counting or tracking, I'm just doing. Making better choices, stopping at "sufficient" rather than "stuffed". Very much looking forward to some warmer weather when baby and I can go sidewalk cruising in the evenings to give her Mom a break, baby some fresh air, and me some exercise. Yes, it's 49 days until Spring and yes, I AM counting that!! Arabella, my thoughts go out to your SIL and the family. I'll be lurking as time permits! |
Hello all....
I was trying to figure out how to explain how I just haven't gotten here and feeling guilty..... and then saw your note Wildfire and realize, its not just me...... Its crazy for alot of us.... But... Time to take back my time..... The news has been so disturbing lately ....that terribly sad and shocking story about the family in CA and then that just as horrible story about the 93 yr old man in Michigan. I have come to the conclusion that we have to start thinking for ourselves .....or at least, let me talk about myself. I used to think it was very important to "be informed"..... well, that's a subjective point isn't it?? Seems like "being informed" was relying on "Experts Opinion, Forecast, Project, ...etc"...... I feel as though I was 'lulled" into the idea that although I was "informed" the 'experts' had everything in hand and all these things were far too complicated for the likes of me anyway....... Now, I realize, I was misled. Especially with the press I see about my own employer.... Far, far too much of what really happened is 'slanted" for headlines and drama "news' magazines. Even some members of congress seem to be intentionally focused in incorrect info for media coveage. Meanwhile, the bigshot who cooked up the entire ugly mess is nearly ignored by the media and still hasn't been extradited back to the US. And to make it even uglier, his entire division is getting $240 Million in Retenion Bonus. Isnt that mind boggling ??? But I do go on!!! My whole point is....if it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck..... ITS NOT A SWAN!!!! ******** I am not saying things are just fine... what I'm saying is this: I need to start thinking for myself. Kat probably is more familiar than I am in this story but I will give it a go to prove my point..... A 7 yr old boy in NJ was asked by his mom if he would donate his coat for a coat drive. The little boy decided yes he would and he would also try to gather 1000 coats to donate in 2009. A local pizza shop heard about the little boy's plan and decided they would give a free pizza fro every coat donated on a certain day. This 7 yr old boy inspired over 500 people to donate coats... in less than 2 weeks, he had over 700 coats. This little boy just knew what he wanted to do and did it. It turned into an amazing success because people in the community backed him. I believe everyone wants to do something but don't realize they have the ability to make a real difference. And my queens, we are doing it.... we are listening, sharing, affirming, supporting..... What we are doing is important, is valuable, It's just what we need ********** ok. let me get off my soapbox. Hope everyone is staying warm. :hug::hug: |
Great to "see" you, Wildfire! Am feeling those dear little cuddles that are so inspiring you. Seven pounds, WOW! And yes, it's the "just do it" that works, isn't it? As I read of plans, gyms, etc. I keep thinking "well, I'd still have to be the one to DO it so why don't I just DO it?". That's still my question, I guess.
And good to have you back in house too, Kaylets. I agree on the "experts" thing. The amazing lack of "common sense" has been appalling. I guess "entitlement" overrides all. I feel I trusted many "bigger wigs" and now to see they still don't "get it" or feel any need to change is appalling. (I like to think they weren't raised that way but mebbe.........) A little contrarian streak is not always a bad thing ;) I too think the Palace philosophies help me in many ways - though I be not a raving success in the weight category. Did see dr. this week who noted that wt was same as 3 months ago which he said was good considering holidays and prednisone. Sigh............. Headache this morning. Unusual for me lately. I think it's a hangover still from the "bug who refuses to go". I was counting on being up and about today (I had felt pretty good by last evening finally and did get some decent sleep too). Now I'm counting on it for tomorrow when weather is supposed to be warmer. So planning no out and about today again. Yikes! Have managed some things while "buggy" but the clean out spell has come to a screaming halt and may take some to get restarted. However, here we are halfway through winter already with more daylight and the onset of the :val1: season. So :val3: Royal Ones. :hug: to Royal Arabella. Thanks, Empress, for the good wishes. Hi, there, wsw, ceara, kat, all others posting or lurking. And on to a merrrier day.................. :belly: |
anagram-sorry to hear you are still feeling bad. hope that nasty bug leaves you a.s.a.p! glad you at least slept ok last night. staying the same for past 3 months while on prednisone for part of that time is quite an accomplishment. every time i have been on it, i think i always gained some weight.
hi kaylets-nice to see you! it is scary to think what is going on now and what arrogance, lack of any common sense, and disregard for others, etc. caused this. as your story showed, though, there are still a lot of smart, kind, caring folks around, and we can all make a positive difference. this is what gives me hope. i am so grateful for all of you, dear royals. you always make me smile, and feel better, and that is a huge gift which i deeply cherish. janga-congrats on those 2 pounds down! woo-hoo! glad your rib is getting better, at least, and hope it will heal as quickly as possible. ceara-hope things are warming up in your neck of the woods. i hope your recent snowstorm didn't cause too much trouble or inconvenience, anyway. i am sooooo ready for spring. hi wildfire-good to see you! congrats on 7 lbs. down since new year's! i too am counting days til spring. arabella-sending you loads of hugs and good thoughts! hi kat, andria, anewlife4me, cjzee, and all our lovely royal court! thinking of you. have remained pretty consistent with staying op and exercise, and hanging in there with dainty portions. :) a friend is coming over in a little while. he is taking me to do some errands, including picking up a print i had framed. i am going to place it over my desk. it is an ocean scene, with some beautiful vibrant colors. i hope i still like it when i see it framed. afterwards, i am having dinner with him and his wife at their home, which will be nice. they are excited to show me some recent remodeling of their kitchen which has just been completed. ok, need to get offline, and get ready. take care, all. |
Thanks for the huzzah re my rib situation, Wsw! It is quite better today. I am being careful, although still on my daily exercise streak plus the Jade Yoga Quest (at least 5 minutes per day as led by the Imaginary Jade Quest, a mysterious blonde stranger who wandered into East Dietshire a while back and began to lead short yoga sets in the middle of Diet Town Square, using of course, her jade green mat, hence the name of the quest :carrot: ).
Kaylets, t'is nice to see thee, I have missed thee muchly these times away from the palace. My strange weird computer went down at the beginning of this week or so and I had to reinstall a lot of software and hence NOW I can't get onto another land far far away (the sparkly spark one) as my computer seems to be blocking it, JUST as previously I could not get on 3FC for a long, long time ... same computer, same security system, etc. ... but I am always around and thinking of all my online friends and missing them. I also lost a lot of emails in this most recent crash and can't email anyone whose address I had not remembered. I REALLY want to get a more modern computer but keep this one for work, however, they tell me times are bad. I say pooh on that. I want one of those little itty bitty portables and if I get it, I will put all my diet and fitness software on and carry it around just for that purpose, although, yea, I will use it in the field for work communication. But maybe not until I buy an air conditioner for the kitchen as it is already getting hot here, at least it was today in the Arizona sun. *** Thinking of ye, Arabella, and sending what vibes I can to SIL. |
janga, i am glad your rib is better, and that you are being careful while it is healing. hope your computer doesn't do any more wierd things. i too have to start thinking about getting a new a/c. well, it's still cold here, but as soon as it warms up, i will need to get a new one. i need to be ready to strike at the first sign of warm weather, so i am checking out prices/companies so i will be ready to have that taken care of at the first sign of spring. once it warms up here, it can start to get hot pretty quickly. i put off taking care of this because it is such a big expense for me, plus it got cold here much earlier than usual, which gave me a little reprieve.
my (best) friend hung my new print last night. it looks great over my desk! i picked a really nice frame for it too. the view of the ocean, the foliage, and architecture in the scene all make me smile. i keep noticing different aspects of the print each time i gaze at it. yesterday, my friend also took me to look at a couple independent living dwellings. they were better than the ones i had found to check out--they scared/creeped me out much less, anyway, than anything else i had seen up to this point, partly because they are nicer, newer places, and also because my friend helped make the experience as palatable as possible with his kindness, sensitivity to how hard this is for me, and with his great sense of humor! after our errands, he brought me back to his house, and his wife made a delicious dinner and we had a pleasant visit. they are a terrific couple, and really bring out the best in each other, which is always a joy to see. well, i woke up in the middle of the nigt (ugh!) and thought i would not fight it, so i came out here to get on the computer. glad i thought to pop in at the palace. well, royal ones, hope you all have a good remainder of your weekend. take care. maybe i can get a little sleep for a while. think i will give it another shot , anyhow. |
Hello Lovelies!
No news on SIL front yet, as to the particular strain of lymphoma. It's been over two weeks, which seems to me a shockingly long time to leave someone after telling them, more or less, that they were on their last legs. I've been treating her with Reiki pretty much every day and it seems to help. But it may be that's all it can do, at this point, help her get through whatever it is that she's got to get through. Which is no small blessing in itself, I guess.
She's gotten worse. On Thursday she couldn't evacuate at all, all day long. And you just can't stay in that situation. She probably should have gone to the hospital but I know she's afraid she'll go in and not come out again. Anyway, she's been promised that they'll have the results tomorrow and then they'll start "whatever course of action is appropriate." In other news, I've actually managed three in-control days. I didn't actually track everything, though, so I can't count them as part of the 21-dayer (which I'm beginning again today -- see earlier thread for details). Weight's still up -- we took dinner out to Nancy's last night and it was a little later and more carb-heavy than usual. Tomorrow should show an improvement. :yes: Janga, hope you get your little portable! Glad to hear the rib's better -- that sounded disconcerting. WSW, I hope you find a lovely independent living place! I think if you find the right one, it makes all the difference. Nice to have your own place but have built-in community and amenities, too. I always think I'd like it. Not to mention not having to deal with all the cr@p that you seem to have to deal with at your condo. (Isn't part of the point of a condo cr@p-free living?) Anagram, you should be proud of coming through the last three months at the same weight. I'm not so thrilled to be (as of today) up 7 pounds from the lowest I've been. And while a couple of the fluffies are likely to be fleeting, the bulk of them have, I'm afraid, solidified :rolleyes: Hope your bug is gone, gone, gone! Kaylets, I could not agree with you more! People want to do good but they are overwhelmed and discouraged and feel powerless. We just need to start every day knowing that our every interaction has an effect and then go out there and be kind to one another. :love: Wildfire, how sweet, how sweet, your little bundle! What wonderful times you'll have. :) And seven pounds off is a sweet little bundle to be gone, too! I love your approach, sounds like the best way to do it. Sounds like the fabled "CLICK!" Ceara, what is with this winter :dz: It's so.... wintery. We're having a few non-extreme days here at least, for which the gods be thankit. :snowglo: Kat, anewlife, Andria: :wave: K, Dollings, let's take this day we've been given and make it work for us! |
Put me down on the "where does the time go?" list... I know I sat down several times to post, only to be swept away before inspiration as to what to write struck. One good reason I've had less time to post is that I've been spending more time at the gym! :woohoo: Also, we've been 'given back' the 2.5 work hours/week that were taken away a few weeks ago. In a very short time, apparently, the powers that be realized that it might be somewhat counter-productive to cut the hours of those who help to facilitate the money rolling in! So there's that... and speaking of financial woes:
Kaylets, don't even get me started on the the economic mess this country is in and why... my blood boils just thinking about it! *I just deleted a whole :censored: rant on the subject of arrogance, entitlement, greed, etc, etc, that had me sitting here typing for the last 10 minutes!* Then along comes a story like that very one about the little boy with the coats that restores my faith in humanity! :yes: ...which leads me to agree, once again, with Arabella: We just need to start every day knowing that our every interaction has an effect and then go out there and be kind to one another. :yes: I couldn't agree more! I'm sending peaceful, positive thoughts your way for SIL. :goodvibes: wsw... :crossed: Here's hoping that you find the perfect place for you. I'm so glad that you have such good friends that help you and that you can count on! Anagram... I totally concur w/arabella... coming through a stint of Prednisone AND the holidays with no weight gain?? You are definitely doing something right! Be very proud of yourself! :cp: Janga... you are an inspiration, with your daily exercise streak... I'm trying hard to do the same, but have managed three days a week thus far. Would also like to emulate "5 min yoga/day" :yoga: philosopy. You're a great role model! Hoping that rib feels better... Wildfire... THANK YOU for that reminder: 49 days til Spring! And now it's only 47 days! I'm so ready. Think of all the lovely walks with :bb: in the stroller ahead of you... awww! Hi to everyone else... Can you believe that it's February already? :val1: Here's to as near a perfect week as you can get it! |
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