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A new week/Another Fresh Start!
Good Morning, friends!
Kind of a drizzly, grayish day here... Hurricane Bill is not going to hit us after all, but he's going to make his presence known from afar. I do enjoy the occasional dreary summer day, I can get stuff done inside the house without longing to be outdoors. I'm supposed to attend a 'luau' later today, at a co-worker's home... actually at the beach in front of her home. All beaches have been closed to swimmers all weekend due to the above mentioned Bill, so we'll see. I had an interesting day yesterday with my mom... we went to an 'Antiques Roadshow' type event. You know, where you bring your old stuff and have it evaluated/appraised? She's always said that if they ever come to the area, she's got a bunch of stuff that belonged to her grandparents that she'd love to have looked at...so now, here's her chance! Off we went, armed with a beautifully framed, OLD picture of what we've always just called, "the Lady," also, a set of cloisonne vases, a centennial platter, and a book, personalised by the author, circa 1918. We were #33 in a large roomful of people, got there just as they were calling for "number 4." So we spent the afternoon just checking out everyone else's junk, er, family heirlooms! The dealer, when we finally got to him, was very impressed with "the lady," remarked about the wonderful condition she was in, and said that based on the way it's framed, it was probably painted in the late 1800s, and is worth anywhere from $2000-$2500! The vases and the platter not nearly as valuable, maybe worth about $500 total, and he said we should bring the book to a book dealer to determine it's true worth. Afterwards, we took a ride down to our favorite beach to check out the surf, see what all the fuss was about. The waves were pretty large, there was no one in the water, but plenty of people on the beach! Got a good, long walk in and headed off to dinner... steamers, seared tuna steak, veggies, salad; I was a good girl! ...except, maybe, for the two beers... :o All in all, a really nice day! I attended a good WW meeting yesterday AM... the leader addressed the issue of getting back on track after, maybe, just coasting through the summer, which I have certainly done! She said to pick JUST ONE THING that would help to jumpstart the MOMENTUM we need to get back in line, whether it's getting enough water in, increasing activity, etc. Focus on doing that one thing so well that the other pieces will naturally fall into place. Makes sense... start slowly, build momentum, okay, I can do this! She also used a phrase that I'm finding very thought provoking: "Manage your thoughts." At first I didn't really pay attention to the words, so intent was I on planning how I would get myself back in line, and then she said it again, so I paid more attention, "Manage your thoughts." In other words, don't let your own personal mind games get the best of you and sabotage your situation... something I'm very adept at! "I've been going to WW for six weeks now and have ONLY lost 2 lousy pounds!!" became: "I've been out to eat quite a bit this summer, but I have attended meetings regularly and have maintained my weight loss!" Manage your thoughts: "I had those cookies at work, I have NO self control!" vs. " I enjoyed the heck out of those cookies, I counted the points, and I'm moving forward!" I have such a L O N G way to go... vs. I have come a L O N G way from 30 lbs ago. Not only CAN I do this, I AM doing this! I like it! So I will challenge all Royal Folk to join me and "Manage Your Thoughts." wsw... Hang in there, girl! Tighten your seatbelt on that wagon and just hold on! One of the tactics our fearless (WW) leader gives about plateau-ing is to do just what you said: change it up! Vary your food choices, go higher one day, lower the next (within your range) try something different each day, exercise-wise. You are on the right track... your body is just catching up and readjusting itself to all the good work you have ALREADY done! Anagram, I was thinking of you yesterday... I overheard a couple discussing "Elderhostel" and some of the neat trips they had been on! I went to the website and signed up to receive some more information... I'm looking forward to learning more about the program! Greetings to everyone else... Kinda slow around here lately. I hope you're all out there, grabbing all you can from the rest of the summer... it sure seems to have flown by! Much as I love the summer, I do look forward to the change of season... makes each day of the waning season that much more precious! Have a happy day, and MANAGE YOUR THOUGHTS! |
Kat, what a blessing to finally come on and read your post - it said a LOT of what I need to hear (what I love about the palace). I've not been checking in and just realized this a.m. that it's because I've been doing so badly. I had restarted a week or so ago and made it maybe four days and have been wallowing in my BAD THOUGHTS. So - HERE I GO AGAIN.
I have not yet read the other posts I've missed but was so excited/motivated about what you said above that I had to get right back to you. thanks. The horrible humidity we've been having has decreased and it's lovely today on the PoPaC. I've got no pressing things today so should be able to fight off my funk a little better. It's a time of year when I'm oft down and I'm telling myself my usual "look nothing's worse than two weeks ago so cut it out" but I'm also allowing for the rythym or whatever that causes this funk each year. A niece in law lost her baby yesterday at 8 months. So sad. (but my funk preceded that news). Well off to read back posts. My one thing for now will be to up the WATER. AND TO POST. Hope the Elderhostel material inspires you - even if you don't get to go anywhere for a while. |
kat-like anagram, i needed to hear what you said, also. "manage your thoughts" is what i am going to be telling myself for the rest of the day, in fact. it is sooooo easy for me to dwell on whatever i am not doing as well as i would like, instead of noting my successes. thank you for your wise words!
that is very cool about the antique info. you and your mom got yesterday. the whole day sounded lovely, in fact. congrats on the 2 lbs you lost and kept off in past weeks; going to ww meetings; and the 30 lbs down!! woo-hoo!!! you sure are doing this!!:) anagram-so sorry about the baby your niece in law lost! sorry too to hear of funk you are experiencing. i hope it lifts as quickly as is possible. enjoy your time today on your patio of peace and contentment, and that lessening humidity. ok, so i am going to "manage my thoughts" better for the remainder of my day. i have not given in to ditching my food plan (which i have changed up a tad) though i am still plateauing. i will continue my day with more positive self talk, some pleasant errands, good music, and calling a couple good friends later. oh, and i plan to watch an old movie this evening too. not a bad way at all to spend a sunday afternon. thinking of all you lovely royals. take care. |
plateau broke today! :) every ounce sure is a struggle, but glad i hung tough to see scale finally move downward, even though ever so slightly. ever so slightly definitely counts, i say! (186 now.) stopped to have some tea at starbuck's near me, after a very long day, and realized there was more room in my armchair than there used to be. sometimes these changes strike me when i least expect them. that was one of those nice moments. granted, it was a big (comfy) chair, but i definitely fit better in it.
did some major de-cluttering the past couple of days, and took a big load for donation. i read some more in a book "enough already" (peter walsh, who wrote "does all this clutter make my butt look fat." ) i didn't read that book, but love the title. so much of it resonates with me, including idea that if something no longer fits your vision for your life, let it go. as i am continuing to get my condo in shape to sell it at some point, and i go through more stuff, it is interesting to see how what used to fit my vision previously, may or may not at this time. i am usually pretty good about weeding stuff out, but am doing it in a more thoughtful way now, which feels better. i am, albeit very slowly, becoming more respectful of my past, but not hanging on to it as tightly as i once may have. alright, it is past my bedtime, and i have a very busy day again tomorrow, so will get offline and start to wind down for the evening. thinking of you, royal ones. |
Hello my friends,
I was here last night but see my post didnt take. I dunno. I havent been here in so long only to stop by with ugly news..... DH went to a pulmonologist today as a CAT scan of his lungs taken last week is showing a mass. Pulmonologist is very sure its cancer. More tests including a biopsy are being scheduled to find out what kind of cancer, etc, etc. DH called DD as he wanted her to hear it from him first; she was told they see a spot, more tests are being done. Other family members are being told in small bits. This will be interesting. |
Oh, Kaylets... I don't know what to say other than I'm sending positive, hopeful thoughts your way. Fingers are crossed for your DH. Take care. You know the castle is always here for you when you need a hug or need to vent. :hug: Please keep us posted.
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Kaylets, Thinking of you and your DH and sending good thoughts. Stay strong.
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kaylets- as kat and eydie said, i too am sending you and dh good, soothing, positive thoughts. i am so sorry you and dh are going through all this. please take sweet and gentle care of yourself.
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Me too, Kaylets -- sending positive thoughts and energy! :hug:
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Lots of Hugs, dear Royal Kaylets and prayers for you and DH as you face this challenge together.
And congrats on that marvelous 186, wsw. You are truly a :queen: |
thanks, anagram! :)
kaylets-continuing to send good, positive thoughts to you and dh. hang in there. you have all of us in the royal palace watching your back. 185 now. have lost 50 lbs so far in past 9 months. i have gone down 5 sizes (from a 26w to a 16w) in that time. i hadn't even let myself think of a possible goal weight in so long, because it just felt like a moot point. now, i feel more confident in thinking about a goal weight (probably around 50 more pounds or so: around 135-ish.) this would mean i am around midway through my weight loss journey. granted, that is an awful lot that i still need to lose, but it is not feeling as scary or overwhelming as it did before. i really am beginning to believe i can make this happen. no matter what happens in the future, though, i am very grateful for my success so far, and feel very good about hanging in there with all my hard work to have come this far. oh, and in addition to that red purse i got quite a while back now (and am still enjoying tremendously, by the way!), i got a red cardigan sweater for the fall. (it's a bluish red, which is a good color for me.) to celebrate my official 50 lb. weight loss, i got that sweater plus a pair of earrings (not red-lol!), both of which will remind me of my accomplishment. hi arabella, kat, and all our lovely royals! i am thinking of you one and all. take care. |
Good Morning my friends..... Seems like I'm still on fast forward but moving in reverse..............and it seems as though I am having site issues reminding me of the issues the Empress would experience here......( or maybe in my case, it's operator errro)...........
DH went for a PET Scan and the doctor called with the results. For those not familiar, the PET Scan shows where any cancer is throughout the body. The scan shows DH only has the one place; the same mass in his lung that the other scans showed. As I said to DM ( Dear Mom), it's so ironic that within 4 days we mentally moved from dreading the word to cancer to cheering that its only in his lung. Thanks all of you for your kind thoughts and prayers. DH told his children and we are seeing the reality sink in.... Many family members have been told as well. As you might imagine, reactions are across the spectrum. And, what I forget to imagine that some people's true colors surface immeadiately too. But, for me, the priority is clear and luckily, the bs and disrespect are recognized and disregarded; in the truest sense, I don't have time for it--- Very, very telling. Anyway, thank you my queens, I do not know my schedule so please be patient with me. |
:hug::hug: dear kaylets- lots of :hug::hug: and strength being sent your way!!
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Ahh, Kaylets... you've got the right attitude... I love the readjustment in your thinking, ironic or not, and I especially love this line: the bs and disrespect are recognized and disregarded. Words to live by! Continued good wishes and hopeful thoughts... hang in there, kiddo.
This last week has been somewhat eventful 'round here... there are some family issues (alcoholism) that most of my family members (siblings, parents) have been very comfortable tip-toeing around, never acknowledging the 800lb gorilla in the room. It's been this way for years, myself included. (tip toe-er, not drinker) For a long time, I've watched the toll it's taken, but having grown up in that environment, I know to keep my mouth shut and just accept. The thing is, I DON'T accept that behavior anymore, and I'm tired of being the jerk because I don't. (I am WAY over-simplfying for brevity's sake) I finally broke my 'silence' and spoke my mind. Drama ensued. As a result, I've been told by my sister that she won't feel comfortable having me on her team any longer, (for the Avon walk for breast cancer in NYC next month.) I'm mad. I'm sad. But I think mostly I'm... relieved? Relieved in the sense that it's out in the open now. However she wants to spin this, it all comes down to the fact that she drinks too much and is jeopardizing her health because of it. If nothing else, I've held up a mirror for her to look into and since she doesn't want to see what's in there, it's just easier to be mad at me. And that's okay... for now. I'm pretty sure that I planted at least a seed or two of self awareness... hopefully, each time she goes to fill up that wine glass again, she'll get a pang of, "hmmm... I wonder if she's right..." The two of us not on speaking terms kind of sets the family axle off-kilter, so it also forces them to acknowledge the problem... which is a good thing. I remain passive/aggressively hopeful. :^: So there's that... I'm claiming it as the reason I've been two fistedly throwing away all my positive self talk of a week ago. (Yeah, yeah...excuses, excuses, but that's where I'm at.) EXACTLY why I was in serious need of some quality time here at the Palace! I needed a Royal Guide to lead me back down the Path of Righteousness! And do you know what? I came here tonight, and there was my guide: wsw sharing her wonderful story of success! It was just what I needed to hear/read! As a result, I shall straighten up my tiara, polish my dainty fingernails, put on a pretty blouse that did not fit a year ago, and congratulate myself for coming this far! Realize that Life will throw some curveballs. I can't always catch them, but I can duck! And I will keep moving forward... one dainty step at a time, pausing, of course, to smell the flowers that surround the PoPaC, and knowing that I have all the support I need within myself, but also here, among friends. Thank you, :queen:s, for being here. :hug: |
Kaylets, sounds like you've galvanized us all to be strong and weed out what's simply not needed. When I had my cancer mis-diagnosis 7 years ago I was astounded by the inappropriate things that people said.
Yes, cheering with you that it's only one spot that'll be healed and the rest of his body is in glorious perfect health. Let's hold that thought!!!! Katrina, what a brave thing to do. You're right, everytime your sis fills her wineglass she'll wonder. Maybe you've set the first spark of healing for her? |
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