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Huzzah to all royals, this is a fly-by but wanted to again send good wishes to Arabella's SIL and also mention that sometimes things that seem hopeless can turn around on the waft of a breeze that we never knew was coming, and may it be so or may the outcome be whatever is right and good as universe mandates, it is all ok, although t'is sometimes hard to believe that.
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Fresh Start Tuesday
Thanks to everyone for all the good energy for my SIL. She still hasn't heard but was told yesterday that if she didn't get a call by 2 this afternoon, that she should call the doctor who'll be treating her and make an appointment because they have her information. Thursday's her 54th birthday and she hopes to be getting chemo to celebrate.
It just seems like one of those times. Another friend has had a return of a particularly nasty type of breast cancer, my BIL's sister is having a double mastectomy today (diagnosed 2 weeks ago). Another friend, the last person I would have expected, just did a stint in the psychiatric ward. I'm counting my blessings, every day. 5:15 here. I'm going to get a bit of work done, go for a walk and then drive out to give SIL Reiki. I'm going to see about getting attuned to master level so I can attune her and then she can treat herself. Not that I'll stop but it would be good for her to have that ability and it would be better for me not to have to go out so much. In other news, I'm going to book a consultation with a holistic nutritionist here who does weight loss counseling. If it's not exhorbitant, I think I'll sign up. Kat :woohoo: for you, getting to the gym! Janga, you are so right! Things can do a 180 any time, no matter how impossible that seems. I always say life can turn on a dime. Love to all :queen:lies, mentioned or un. Let's take this day we've been given and make the most of it. |
Hello all!'
Anagram and Empress! Hope you are both feeling well "toot suite"...(spelling!) I should've wished you good health last post but I was going on and on.... Anyway, hope you are on the road to recovery... To everyone! ;):o:) *************** Thought of the day: Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand. - Emily Kimbrough Question of the day: "Is it hard for you to ask for help?" ************** We have a "storm that's going around us" already making the roads intersting with more intersting things happening later during evening rush hour..... So, I am off.... PS, DH has bronchitis and is miserable.......... |
Huzzah to all and this is another fly-by as now that I can get back on 3FC with no computer problems, it seems time is filling up so much with work. Anyhow, have been working three days straight and am tired and now it is nap time, methinks!
Best to all and Wood Nymph, hope SIL gets her birthday wish and yea, life does turn on a dime. We have to believe in life, luck, fata morgana, something ... good vibes to SIL! Wow, I am pooped. See thee all. I have a new Fitness Rx by the couch and am going to read it. I am streakity streak on my a.m. exercise and yoga challenges! |
G'd evening, Royals. I am finally, almost, I think, over whatever the nasty was. Have been pulling life back together. Unfortunately the appetite has returned as well.
Just a flyby really as I'm feeling my eyes closing and want to try to get a good night's sleep. But sending good springlike vibes to all. QOD - yes, I do find it hard to ask for help and to take it even when offered. I much prefer being the HELP-ER. Going through a spell of bad news too Arabella though none of it as close as yours. But somewhat discouraging/depressing to hear of so much in such a close time period. Several deaths, several soon to follow if news is as reported. Hope to be back in a more joyous frame of mind soon. I'm actually doing pretty well at the moment - just sleepy. :val1: :val1: :val1: |
Wood Nymph, You have so much happening all around you ! And you seem to be in the eye in the storm for your friends and family. I am sending good thoughts to you and yours!
Last evening, I recvd that dreaded call, my father died yesterday, probably, midday. My mother had gone to lunch and found him when she came home about 2 pm. The coroner suspects a heart attack as my Dad was in pretty good health over all. He was 83 and I am grateful he didnt suffer. I am still in shock myself, doing the things you think you should do first...... My mother will finalize the arrangements today but she is thinking the Funeral will be the 16th so that everyone can make arrangements to get there. I am thinking I might go early to be with her but we'll see what she thinks about that. I realize I am very lucky to have had both my parents for so long, especailly lucky to have a good relationship with them. I know you're thoughts are with me and I am grateful. |********* My best to everyone! |
Kaylets, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing! Be assured, my thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you peace and comfort, Sweetie! :hug:
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kaylets, i am so very sorry to hear about your dad! i am sending you lots of good thoughts, and hugs. please take good care of yourself!
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Hello all!
Thanks for your kind words ! The Funeral will be Monday, Feb 16 to allow time for people to make travel arrangements. I have just spoken to my mother and told her I am going to find a flight that will get me there Tues or Wed. I know she will need help getting the final details and her house ready for company. ( Even though most of us are planning on staying in the nearby motel.... ) And already, the family stuff has begun but I am moving forward, doing what I think is best. Thanks for listening. I'm going to look at flights now. |
My deepest sympathy, Kaylets! It is a great blessing that your Dad went quickly though the shock is undeniable. And yes, as much support as you can give your Mom - the extra time will be good for you too.
And strengthening vibes too to Wood Nymph. I know I have many times needed the Palatial Support and it is so appreciated. Hang in, Lovely Queens. Your strength is so needed. |
sending comforting vibes and hugs out to you, kaylets, and your family. arabella-thinking of you, your sil, and your other friends and family who are having such a difficult time.
anagram-so glad you are feeling better. also sending you good thoughts regarding those in your life who are going through difficult times now. hello janga, kat, and all our dear royals! there is so much strength, support, and compassion in the palace, and i am always so grateful to be here with all of you. have stayed op and broke most recent plateau. lost 3 lbs. (215 now.) this weekend is supposed to warm up and bring a little reprieve from winter, which i am happy about. well, take care, all. |
Saturday in the Palace
:snowglo: Another frigid but :sunny: day. We've had a lot of that since Christmas. SIL started chemo yesterday. She's learned that it's one of two types of lymphoma, one of which has a more hopeful prognosis and can possibly even be cured. Either one has potential for remission. I know that they didn't catch it early and that that isn't a good thing but she's very determined and will do anything in her power to recover. So we're all more hopeful.
If things are going well today, she'll be able to get a day pass and, in that case, I'll have a little birthday gathering for her this afternoon. (She was 54 on Thursday, the day she got the news) O/w, maybe we'll take a cake over to the hospital or see if she can make it tomorrow instead. In any case, I'm going to bake a gingerbread upside-down cake that I found a recipe for. It's got maple-syrup-steeped pecans and candied ginger on top. :ginger: And then I want to get over to tai chi class this morning. Funny how my big New Year's goal this year was to look after myself and I seem to have come up against the biggest challenge I've ever had to doing that :rolleyes: Kaylets :grouphug: Anagram: "Hang in, Lovely Queens. Your strength is so needed." -- Was that ever the exact thing I needed to hear at the exact right time. I've been feeling pushed to my limits, end of my rope, ready to quit. And that helped so much. I CAN be strong. I CAN continue. And I can do it with style and grace ;) Thanks, Lovey! WSW, three pounds! :woohoo: Yikes, I'm going to have to grab onto your coattails soon. Let's start charging the gates of Onederland! Janga, Kat, Ceara, Andria (think I'm going to have to PM that girl!), Wildfire: :wave: Much love to all :queen:ies, mentioned or not and thanks for all the supportive vibes floating from all wings of the Palace. :love: |
Good Morning all..........
I leave for Florida this coming Tuesday, DH will follow on Sat. I will be there for my mother and hopefully, we can fit in somethings that will give some comfort. Perhaps going to the see the ocean or letting her browse mindlessly in a book store or what have you. I go today to get clothing that fits (!) for both me and DH..... Thanks for listening. Thanks Anagram. I really do appreciate. Thanks all! |
Kaylets, so very sorry to hear the news about your father, sending best vibes I have that ye and family are finding peace in this time.
Wood Nymph, the news re your SIL's prognosis and the plan for going forward for her seems very hopeful in my opinion and much improved from the original thoughts. Huzzah! She sounds like a fighter and I am sure the reiki has contributed. I am just taking a small break from a LONG (hours) walkabout the neighborhood I have embarked upon this morn, then I will trek (in the car) to the town I work in for awhile but after that will take some healing me-me time and think about fitness and weight loss journeys, mostly mine (I'm very self-centered, if ye haven't notice :lol: !!!). |
So happy for the encouraging news re SIL, Wood Nymph. What a nice birthday gift - and hope you can make that lovely sounding cake.
I'm so glad you can take that time with your Mom, Kaylets. I'm sure it will help both of you along the sad road you must take. Three pounds, my heroine! How WONDERFUL! I have made me face an onerous and way overdue chore this a.m. and I'm sure that later I will be the happier for it. Right now I'm just tired ;) However, a little satisfaction is starting to creep in. Other than that I hope to take some time to enjoy our improved weather this weekend. All :queen:s are much in my thoughts. We've got what it takes, Noble Ladies, for all challenges that must be faced. And doing it together makes it less daunting! :belly: Well, talk about a mood brightener - while typing my "dancer" I had a call from a dear nephew to tell me they are expecting a baby - not telling anyone yet but I'm the exception (sweet boy). Now I'm not yet to tell anyone but I figure you're all exceptional too ;) What a sneaky way for a :queen: to behave but I don't think he'll ever find out! Shower thoughts are already creeping in.......................... |
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, Kaylets, but so very glad that he went quickly. Tis truly a blessing, other than the shock and suddeness. He lived a long life, good for him! My condolences to you and your family. :hug:
Arabella, so good to hear that there's some hope in SIL's prognosis. Sometimes just that glimmer can give that something to hold on to and focus upon. That, plus YOU as a SIL! BTW, that cake sounds positively decadent and delicious and dare I ask for a recipe? :yes: Anagram...What wonderful news to brighten your day! How sweet you're the one they've entrusted with the news... I won't let on you've spilled the beans! Nice weather coming our way tomorrow... bet we'll be seeing some crocuses soon! wsw! WOW! 3 lbs! NICE! Plateau busted! :cp: Janga... your walkabout sounds just about like what I'm needing... a good, long walk. Hopefully the (aforementioned) break in the weather 'round these parts will allow me to do just that! :crossed: I just finished a great exercise session... a good hour's worth of cardio/strength work and I worked up a fabulous sweat! I can tell that my workouts at the gym are 'working!' Not so much scale-wise, but definitely in strength, endurance, even size-wise! I'm seeing the changes! :woo: Okay, gotta run, I promised that I would work (in my old capacity) tonight, 3-11 shift. It always seems like such a good idea at the time, and then I spend the day dreading going to work! Think of the overtime, kat! Have a great weekend, all! |
Just back from a nice walk in the lovely weather visited on us here in the Mid Atlantic yesterday and today. Soooo nice to be able to be out and about and smiling rather than gritting teeth against bitter wind. Other than that, all's well.
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Well, despite all, the Sacred Ceremony o' the Golden Scale resulted in a gain of one pound, not the hoped for LOSS or MAINTAIN!
However, Inner Diet Child Maisie has been callin' everyone in the diet neighborhood 'n invitin' 'em to a SECOND Ceremony o' the Golden Scale on Monday mornin'!!! :yikes: Diet Maiden Am told Maisie that we are a one-weigh-in-weekly diet family but Maisie pointed out research that said people at maintenance levels (which is kind of where we are, oddly enough, now how did that happen) often do best on daily weigh-ins and that we've been sneakin' in extra weigh-ins anyhow in order to fool our anti-binge system into not self-sabotaging just because t'is Saturday night, so anyhow, we are discussin' it although DMA ALSO pointed out that Monday is our deadline day and we get up very early to exercise, then work work work all day but Maisie pointed out that we work work work in our home office and can thus take a Sacred Ceremony break if we feel like it AND she correctly pointed out that if our weight is down on that day, we can quite legitimately count it as our official weekly weight 'cause ... why was that, Maisie? Oh, yes, 'cause, well, this is OUR journey and we make the rules and whose to stop us? So maybe we'll do that, but it depends on if Maintenance Angel or Lose a Pound this Week Angel :angel: has an openin' in their schedule 'cause on a Monday we do NOT have the energy to fend of Regain Demon :lil: We are thinkin' o' sendin' Maisie to Victorian Diet Boarding School if this plan proves to be a bad one. *** Am was just readin' support groups around 3FC as she only recently got back on here and she was so surprised to see swear type words in one group and it kind of made her laugh as her software won't even let her post near swear words or words that LOOK like swear words anywhere on the internet or in emails, for some reason and the other day she sent someone an email with a word that carried letters that were LIKE a part of a swear word but NOT a swear word as Diet Maiden Am doth not swear on the internet or much of anywhere else except perhaps privately in her own head now and again :lol: ... the email almost threatened to ONCE AGAIN bring down Diet Maiden Am's mysteriously recalcitrant computer, anyhow it is just interesting what people post in forums sometimes, including Diet Maiden Am who posts strange diet fantasies that probably no one understands, but they are very little old-ladyish in their content and PG at any rate. :lol: It is so fun to be back at 3FC. It's kind of an eclectic place. Hmmm, rambling, anyhow Am's exercise this morning (still streakity streak) was 40 minutes of Leslie Sansone, for a blast from the past as I have not used her for a long time and probably should as she makes me feel cheery and that life is good. It IS good. Cals are good today and am currently having a Special K Protein Water, which is a nifty trick for managing my blood sugar and getting a little tasty treat as well as protein and fiber and keeping me from having a binge, which I am approximately one iota of an inch away from having. The weather here is contributing to my angst as it has been almost a monsoon (we call July's heat, moisture and bad thunderstorms the monsoon season here but t'is too early for that). I am only hoping my patched roof has held, so far it doth not seem to have rained in the house but t'is damp. I worry too much. See ye, queens, sorry again for another me-me postie! |
Hello all,
So nice to come to the a neutral palace. Its gotten very crowded in my kingdom. I am doing well, everything considered. Was very pleased to have to only stop at a couple stores and found nearly everything I need and just what I was hoping to find too. As you might imagine, I've been on the phone for hours. Dh was laughing when we came out of a store and I had 4 voicemails waiting. Dh has been a rock, and I am thrilled that the bronchitis is finally starting to ease up. My mother is doing well and I think is pleased that so many of us can get to Florida and even participate in the funeral. And I realize that I am nearly guilt free, without regrets. It's a wonderful feeling. WoodNymph, I continue to send good thoughts to you and your sil. You are right, this year seems to have come with special challenegs for ALL of us. Anagram, your wisdom is resonating, I am grateful for it. WSW-- congrats on plateau busting.... and you will find the right place, honestly, it will be fine. How do I know? Because I know you will make it that way...... Empress Janga! Not to stress, the gain is only an aberration! And thanks for your kind words! Kat-- Yes, I am so grateful is with a quick passing. Its a gift and I do appreciate, for him especially and for me too. To everyone else, Ceara, Wildfire, any other Royal I can't remember, my best. ************* Thought of the day: "Without forgiveness life is governed by...an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation." - Roberto Assagioli Question of the day: "How many suitcases do you generally take to go on a trip?" ************* |
Hope all goes well on your flights today, Kaylets - and that you are ready and open for all the emotion of your journey. It's so good that you can go this route without regrets to hinder you. I was just reading a little reminder about finding joyful moments even in the midst of very difficult times and I'll bet you'll have those as well. Just the fact that you're getting to leave in lovely weather for February rather than in icy situations is a blessing and gives me joy for you. Just remember while you're gone - the :queen:s have your back.
Let us know, Empress, how the Changing of The Rules works out. That's what I love - flexibility. It takes all of our tricks to make this thing work out! Solid thoughts to you too, Wood Nymph! The vibes seem to be brighter. Made me go to hospital to visit old classmate who is said to be in dire situation. Managed to stay away from that thought there and like to think I brightened a moment. Was a hard one for me to do. It seems like each day there is at least one onerous thing to be accomplished but I'm always happy when I've made me meet the challenge. I'm really getting good at rewarding me (non-foodwise). I'm thinking today's "reward" might be that I go out and cut some forsythia for "forcing". Earlier than I usually do it but if it doesn't work, I can redo it later - or maybe even if it does work. Hi, wsw, kat, andria, ceara and all unmentioned. Not doing bad on water, food, exercise. Not GREAT either, but not bad. So off to cut up a cantelope and fold some laundry before I'm officially awake. :val3: :val3: :val3: |
Hello all!
I am nearly packed-- just have to add the few things I just picked up at the grocery/bigW store..... Dh will be here in about 30 minutes to bring me to the airport. I see all your smiling faces in front of me.... I really can feel your support. Thanks! |
Bon voyage, Kaylets o' the Palace! We'll be here when you get back!
WI today was uneventful... lost the 1.6 that was gained last week. I am a maintaing whiz! Upcoming week will be stellar, I vow. Let's see if I can't bust through 10# after 10 straight weeks of WWing! I know I'm due for a beautiful loss, exercise is becoming very habitual, food, eh, better than before...WAY better come to think of it, but I do have to get a grip on not letting myself get too hungry... that's when I stop tracking and just figure, "wellllll, I've been so goooood all daaayyy, I can have _____ (fill in the blank) Reigning that in right now! I took my step class today, which I LOVE! So much so, that I'm considering passing on a meeting Thursday night just so I don't miss class that night! I am tired now, so it's off to slumberland... just wanted to pop in and say "hey." I hope that I dream of forsythias in bloom.... Nighty night, all... :yawn: |
Hope your flight was a good one, dear K, and wishing the best to you and all your family in this time!
Yea, the weight gain was but a visitor for a day but as always an AWFUL REMINDER o' what can happen when constant vigilance be not practiced in this weight loss/maintenance game we play. Yesterday was a very weird day for Am, who thought it was her day off but ended up having to do more things for work, also went to see accountant and everything was very stressful 'n Am just felt she was ramblin' on verbally like she sometimes does in typing and everyone she met looked at her oddly and she actually felt very off and odd and fell asleep for a long time and after that felt normal (for her). Feeling fine and strong this morning but rib cage hurts again (jogged a little yesterday) so did light weights and going shopping, maybe, or just sleeping again. The relaxed state of the rules is good and the only streakity streak now in effect is daily morning exercise, of which we did a little. Rambling again. :wave: |
The sun is shining brightly in my corner of the palace this a.m. and 'tis said we may set a warmth for the day. So I did go out and cut my forsythia though I do think it is a mite early. However, just seeing them cut and sitting inside makes me "springy".
Finally got some good sleep last night. Have been on a sleepless binge again. I do swear it's full moon. Also did get to gym yesterday. As I said yesterday, not the BEST but not the worst either. My sympathies on the visit to the accountant, Am. I'm preparing for same myself and it seems I can find records all the way back to the 80s but not the most recent piece of paper to come in. Had to call for two this morning. And I'm shredding a bit as I search too. I can do a little here and there much better than face the whole thing at one. I've been prepping for this accountant visit for the last month and I think I'm finally done except for one report I'm still awaiting and the two things I requested today. I realize now how spoiled I was these many years that I had my own live-in accountant. ;) Well, my little six year old friend from next store is coming over for a half hour or so before he boards the school bus so I'd best finish up here and get ready to play some pinball with him. I'm sure that will be his request and I guess it's as good as playing Sorry or Jungle Book. He is a cutie and feels quite at home here. Then a few more pieces of accumulated paperwork and I think I'll call it quits for the day. Going out for dinner with a new friend so cooking not on my agenda. Social life's been a tad busier than usual but that's good too. :val1: :val2: :val1: :val2: :val1: |
Social life is very good, Anagram. I need to do better on that front.
I so want to take an exercise class at a pricey studio that I found, but just can't justify the expense. Hmmm, this is a weird, disjointed me-me postie as usual, or more than usual. I am very tired today but am still streakity streak on my morning exercise, even if today was only a 15 min walk. Food today included a mini binge of protein shakes, could have been worse, high cal day but not so bad. Good night to all, mentioned or un ... |
Friday! Hooray!
Good grief, this week was a long one, for sure! I'm happily home alone enjoying my solitude...ahh, so quiet! DH is working tonight, dd's in NYC with friends, ds is camping this weekend. Just me and the dog, and she's very low maintenance. So. I took myself to the gym earlier and took a Tai Chi class. It was for beginners, but the 4 other ladies were no longer beginners, so the instructor took me under his wing and I had him all to myself for a nice one on one instruction. Very, very nice. I will be back for more. After that, I hit the elliptical, did some weight work and THEN went for a swim. My bod is totally worked over and pleasantly tired right now. I really need to consider going to the gym right after work every day, because those lovely endorphins magically keep my eating on a very nice track, instead of the OMGIMSTARVINGWHATISTHERETOEATLEADMETOIT track I seem to find myself on some days!
I borrowed heavily from Janga's friend Maisie and updated my ticker with my WI from Wednesday, since I really liked that weight much better than Tuesday's weight, seeing as it showed 2 more lbs off! I KNEW something good was coming! So, in the interest of fooling the old anti-binge system into not self-sabotaging just because t'is Saturday night (or Wednesday), AND the fact that this is OUR journey and we make the rules and whose to stop us? I thank you for that, Maisie and Janga! Anagram, your little friend sounds delightful! There is nothing like a child's perspective on the world! I had the most wonderful conversation with my 6 year old grand-nephew (boy, does that sound wierd!) a few days ago... he was telling me all about about learning how to tie his shoes and the hazards of being one of only a few who know how, because the other kids who don't know how yet want you to tie their shoes since it's past the teacher's deadline (Jan 1) for learning how! I was smiling all day long after that chat! All right, I'm outta here... gotta do some grocery shopping now... I :love: online shopping! Have a great weekend, fellow :queen:s! Do something nice for yourselves, you deserve it! :val1::val3::val1::val3::val1::val3::val1: |
i woke up again way too early this morning. ready for a nap by now, but have an appointment a little later this morning, so i guess i'm up for the day. this past week was another insomniac jag. ah well! have stayed op, though, and kept up with exercise, so happy about that.
janga, like kat, i am taking a page from your book and changing up my rules a little, since "it is our journey." the flexibility is making me feel a little less likely to go off the deep end too, so i also thank you for this notion. kat-your enthusiasm is reinvigorating me a bit. congrats on the loss! loved the story of your little grand-nephew. definitely made me smile. anagram-your little neighbor boy feeling at home in your home, not surprising at all! your warmth always shines through, and is so calming and soothing. kaylets-i am sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts, and wishing for you and your family some comfort and peace at this difficult time. kat, i did do something nice for myself on thursday, and was proud of myself for that. i got a manicure and a pedicure that were absolutely divine. i hadn't done that in so long, and i went to a brand new place right near me, and it was so relaxing. they did a wonderful job. what a smart treat i gave myself. arabella-good to know that your sil has a better prognosis than first thought. continuing to send you and sil good vibes. and greetings to all our fair queens, mentioned or -un! take care, all. |
Master cleansing
I'm having a colonoscopy on Tuesday and, since you can only have "clear" foods anyway, I thought I might as well do the lemon juice/maple syrup/cayenne thing. I'm not a big broth/jello/popsicle fan anyway. :p
I'm intending to give my diet some serious thought through these couple of days. Specifically: If I can control my intake now, I should be able to control it all the time. So trying to wrap my head around that concept. Nothing new with SIL. She's still waiting to hear results from her last biopsy, which was supposed to identify exactly which type she had. In one of those weird, small world twists, though, my husband was at a meeting with doctors and one of the doctors that his sister had dealt with said that he'd just seen the first case of Burkitt's Lymphoma that he'd seen since 1982. He said that they were awaiting biopsy results but that he was fairly certain that it was Burkitt's, which is rare and very aggressive. So. I guess we don't know for sure yet but it doesn't look good. The doctor she's been assigned to said that they're leaning towards the other, more hopeful type. However, my sister, who's a nurse, said that's what they would tell a patient while the diagnosis isn't known, to keep her spirits up. Anyway, on we go. I hope she'll be okay but we've just got to support her through whatever happens. WSW, yay for pedicures! What color are your toes? I finally managed to get around to giving myself one (a lavendery pink) but there's no substitute for a really good professional one. :cloud9: Kat, I know that "smiling all day" thing from visits with DGS. They're so precious! Ooooh, not sure I told the palace but if any of you recall the story I had published about his quest for a sibling -- he's actually got one on the way now. His mom's preggers! Janga, I'm glad I'm not the only one that has those "off" days. Some days I feel like I just can't quite communicate with people very effectively. Like I can't get the steps down or something... I tend to assume Mercury retrograde. :lol: Anagram, glad you're sleeping again. I've mostly been doing pretty well but the night of the full moon didn't get nearly enough. Ugh. Accountant, taxes. I hate it so much! I don't officiallly have to file until June but the very thought of it is bothering me. My intention is to try to get it done ahead. Kaylets, hope all is going well. :hug: Re: suitcase question -- I generally try to get away with a single one and as small a one as I can make do with. Although some cramming is required because I always want to take enough clothes in case I change my mind about what I want to wear. Ceara, Wildfire, Andria :wave: Oh :queen:ies, let's take this day and do our level best with it! |
arabella-lots of good thoughts to you, sil, and family!
hope colonoscopy on tuesday goes well, as does the prep. my pedicure and manicure are both mocha. i really like the color. my feet are still smooth and soft like baby's feet. i will definitely go back to that salon again! they kept asking me if i was comfortable; they did hot stone massage on my arms and legs too. they almost couldn't get me out of there when my toes and nails were dry! have been doing some spring cleaning this morning. i am having friends over this evening, so i needed to clean home anyway, but hadn't planned on spring cleaning. it just came over me, so i'm going with it. i recently registered on facebook, which is just so unlike me. i am very private, but a couple of my close friends had been bugging me to do this for a while, and so i finally gave in. i found out they were right---it is fun. i am self-conscious because i don't write as well as i used to before ms, plus the fact that i am so computer-challenged, etc., but i am glad i did it. i'm proud of myself for doing it, in fact! :) i found a friend i went to high school with, and it has been nice being back in touch with her, among other folks. also, a lot of people from where i used to work are on facebook, and that has been like old home week, too. ok, so i am going out for dinner, and plan to eat what i want, but dainty portions. have been op for breakfast and lunch, and should be able to get all my exercising in too before dinner plans. i cleaned out my closets recently and weeded out all my clothes which are too big on me (and have already given them away.) in the past, i would keep some "just in case," but decided if it doesn't fit (either too small or too big), then it goes, and they did. this not only gave me more space in my closets, which is good, but also had some bigger meaning for me regarding living in the here and now, and appreciating the present just for what it is, not what it was like, or what it might be like some day in the distant future. i can't really explain it, but i have known for a while now that i have turned some kind of corner; there's been some kind of shift, and whatever it is, it feels much better. well, i need to get back to my spring (and regular) cleaning, so my little abode is presentable for this evening. hi kaylets, anagram, janga, wildfire, ceara, kat, and andria!! :) take care. thinking of you, dear royals, one and all. |
Well, good luck on the colonoscopy (and prep), Arabella. And let's all hang in for your SIL - too bad the dr. didn't realize one never knows who may be listening and "recognize".
And your dear little DGS will KNOW this baby is all his idea! What fun. Congrats on all that movement, kat. Good for you. Managed a bit more than usual this past week too. wsw, a manicure AND a pedicure. Wow - and cleaning too - spring must be on the way. (Well, I know it is as I have some daffs and tulips trying to push their little stems up.) And now a facebook devotee too. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough to step out of my box................. My little buddy next door came over yesterday to bring me a valentine and a heart shaped chocolate cookie concoction and some fresh strawberries. Also to play cards (WAR) with me for a little bit. He was so cute - I could tell he had his instructions because after a time I felt was shorter than he'd have chosen - he said "well I guess I've been here long enough so I have to go now" and took off. Hearts with you, Kaylets. Unfortunately I have a funeral to go to tomorrow as well. The classmate I visited last week has succumbed. Sigh! But I just finished getting it all together for the accountant. Took me three hours today after all the work I've put in on it before. But it's ready, ready, ready as I can make it. I'm so excited to be done that I've forgotten what else I wanted to do today. It looks so nice outside I'm sure that will get a priority. We had a little snow on the grassy areas last night and some is still there so it's probably not as nice as it looks. I did clean out the vanity in the powder room last night and polished some woodwork so that's my "fun" for yesterday. May go do a little further rearranging on the bathroom closet I did last week. Recycled some electronic stuff yesterday too - that was my "weekly" big goal - well, that and the tax data which was actually a leftover chore from the week before. Hmm - what rules shall I make for myself today? And what fun shall I be about? Must never, never forget the fun - as wsw says, live in the moment. I've sort of turned that corner too realizing that all this extraneous stuff is only holding me back. But today - well, I must give this some serious thought so I don't let the beauty of it all get away from me. So - any Valentine's reports? :val2: :val2: :val2: :val3: :val3: :val3: |
That's done then.
Back from my colonoscopy and it was fine. The only part I really minded was when she put the long needle (what do you call those things?) into my hand for my IV. I didn't remember any of the procedure but for the initial bit. And felt cozy and comfortable through the parts I do remember. AND the best part is that they didn't find a single polyp. So cheers to me for my mostly healthy diet -- all those fruits & veggies, all the fiber, all the water. Yay!
A drop of two measly pounds which will undoubtedly be back in no time. BUT. I'm using that little break from eating to help me address my relationship with food. No reason I can't control what I eat every afternoon. Fruits, veggies, broth, a few nuts, that kind of thing. Anagram, your visits with your little friend sound like so much fun! I'm getting my guy this afternoon. I've actually got the day off work so I'll be able to play with him more than usual. Maybe we'll get some modelling clay or something like that. My DH surprised me on Valentine's Day. When I came downstairs for tea in the morning, there was a gift and a card. He hadn't given me anything for 10 years probably before that. WSW, your mocha polish sounds lovely! I'm going to have to seek out some of that color. Wish I could go to your salon, too -- last two pedicures I've been to haven't been up to snuff. Actually painful, one of them even had me bleeding a bit where they'd cut my cuticles. And at one, they didn't even buff my soles! Shocking. I do a better job myself. I gave away some clothes that were too big yesterday but I'm holding onto things that are just a little too small. Totally get your "living in the present" thing, though. K, dollings, I'm just going to take it easy until time to go pick up my sweetheart from school. Love to all, mentioned or un... |
arabella-glad colonoscopy is out of the way, and that you received good results! ---and definitely cheers to you for your healthy diet. 2 lb loss is always nice too, no matter how or how long it lasts.
anagram- kudos for getting all your tax info completely ready for accountant! i'm very impressed. your little next door neighbor sounds so cute. sorry to hear that classmate you recently visited passed away. cold again here but was grateful to be able to get out the past couple of days. at least, it was sunny and so it looked pretty outside anyway. had fun with friends at dinner on sunday. getting together with other friends for dinner tomorrow night, and another friend is stopping over for tea on thursday. for me, this is a big week! well, dear royals, one and all, i'm thinking of you. take care. |
Today's the day!
Day 1, that is. Good morning, Lovelies! I am back and ready to get at this. I'm back exactly where I was pre-procedure, which is two pounds up from ticker. But I really feel like I'm ready to take a good run at this now. No more afternoon binges! I'm going to make a list of approved afternoon foods. :yes: The plan: * WW * 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. I had an interesting conversation with a friend whose breast cancer has returned. She said she's come to terms with the idea that she might die to the point that she's okay with it either way. Totally accepts whatever is happening. (Because, of course, what's the point of not accepting the current reality?) WSW, that would be a big week for me, too. I had my sister over the other day and a conversation in a cafe with a friend. Now we may go to dinner at our best friend couple's on Saturday. Big week! I kind-of miss my single days, when I actually hung out with people. I just need to get more of that back into my life. K, Wimmins -- Onward! Let's take this day and make it work for us. |
woke up in middle of night, and was awake for a few hours. finally after that, fell asleep for a couple hours and was grateful for that at least. almost thought i should have a middle of the night breakfast, but fortunately nixed that brilliant idea. when i did get up for real, had my regular planned meal, and did so for lunch also. somehow i think when i can't sleep, i should get more food. been there, done that way too many times, and glad i chose not to do this today.
arabella- your recent conversation with your friend who is ill again certainly is poignant. her strength and grace are such a good reminder of how important it is to try and accept whatever is going on in the present, and not wasting precious time fighting what is. as you said, "today is the day." your plan helped remind me to stick to mine too. lost 1 lb (214 now.) we sure are all in this together, and it's so reassuring to be in such esteemed company! hi to all who dwelleth in royal palace. |
Today's the day, too!
I didn't make all my steps yesterday and didn't do tai chi or yoga. Can't let that happen today. :no: On the bright side, I didn't overeat, despite being hungry all day. When traditional binge time hit in the afternoon, I made a bowl of CORE "chocolate pudding" -- oats mixed with cocoa and xylitol (my favorite sweetener), some almond milk, nuked and chilled. It's very satisfying, low cal, high-fiber. Huzzah!
Oh! I just remembered, too, that before I thought of it, I was trying to decide between chocolate cake and gingerbread cake in the freezer. Double huzzah! Now, today, I should be ready to take on the full challenge requirements. Day 1 it is. WSW, you impress me so much with the way you handle those temptations. :cp: :cp: For me, it's so often like either I'm on the wagon and not being beset by :devil: Or -- temptation visits and I cave. :dz: You've made such fabulous progress these past few months. Wow! Time for me to get going, too. Ok, Chicklies, time for me to stop talking and start doing. Let's make this a good one! |
arabelle-double huzzah on choices yesterday!
thanks for the support. :) last night, had dinner with good friends, which was fun. had tea with another friend today, and will have lunch with another friend on saturday. i think my whole "social season" dance card has been filled in this one week alone. able to stay op yesterday and today, and got in all my exercising. i did something very uncharacteristic for me, and bought a red purse today. it's really fun. now hopefully, i will actually be brave enough to use it some time. well, royals, i need to get to bed. take care, all. |
:luck2you::luck2you::luck2you:Huzzah on the step "beyond your box" and the red purse, wsw. Let us know when you do use it - and soon.
My lovely :queen:s - what inspirations you are! I must follow your examples and get back on my journey. Two more deaths this week - not family or really close friends - but people who had an impact on my earlier life or those of my children. But spring is coming - I have a few forsythia buds open on my "forcing" but apparently did not choose wisely on stems I picked. However, early enough I can do more. Off to tai chi shortly. NEED it. More progress on ridding house of never used things. I'm loving Craigslist - everything is free but I'm happy to see people happy to have the items. And I've kept a few things out of the landfills. At least for a while. :luck2you: :luck2you: :luck2you: |
anagram-kudos on ridding house of more never used things. it is always nice to see others happy to receive those things.
sorry to hear there were 2 more recent deaths of folks who had an impact on you or your children. i didn't use red purse today, but will definitely do so soon. it kind of makes me smile when i notice it on closet shelf. i have definitely needed to step out of my box for long time, and am glad that i am taking some baby steps in that direction, anyway. hi arabella, kat, kaylets, wildfire, andria, ceara, and janga! thinking of you all, dear royals. got rid of another fluffy (213 now.) got in my minimum exercising today, and stayed op. had lunch with a friend today, and she came over for tea afterwards. we had a good visit. i hadn't seen this friend in a while, so it was good to have the chance for a leisurely visit with her. well, take care, all. |
Huzzah, Royal! Didn't realize I'd been away so many days from here 'n so much to catch up on in reading but everyone seems to be doin' well here in the palace and that's nice to see.
Ok, this is a long me-me postie, sorry lol ... I'm still in that odd far far away land my brain goes into sometimes. Currently I am obsessed with roof problems and general real world angst so I obsess over fitness (which is a good obsession) and am just working out a lot and focusing on eating patterns (the result of a fun book I bought on the history of dieting). I have gained a little weight (a pound). I've also commenced my hippity hop to Easter (secular) diet 'n fitness challenge ... I'd love to be 120 and ultra fit by then but will take whatever as long as I'm doing well and eating a healthy diet and continuing to exercise. I was going to take a class that was a fusion of Lotte Berke, Pilates, light weights and some other stuff and was all excited about it but could not FIND the building, so I just gave up on it as the drive there is too long anyway! So that's my story 'n I will be back. |
hi janga-so good to see you! :)
have a lot to get done this week-several appointments, get working on tax stuff (which i hate beyond belief), etc. was able to get out to do some errands yesterday, but mostly stayed in to try and stay warm. am op, and already got in most of my exercising for today. now on to dreaded paperwork. bleh!! well, take care, dear royals. |
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