me again.....

I was grounded to the couch after I got off of here last night......Tommy grounded me to the couch and told me that I wasn't allowed to get up off of there. I feel better today, but not 100% but I will get there eventually.

Cristina~ Yup, that is a different color for me. Usually I get the #52 dye, but they only had the #72 so I was debating if I wanted to get it or not, but for that price I couldn't pass it up. I will try and get a picture later on tonight or tomorrow.

Jules~ I hope things start to go on a better path for you and your family!

Sue~ I hope you feel better soon!

Sassy~ I must have missed the official post where you said that you guys got the house, so Congrats to you on that one!!!!!

SuzieQ~ The kids want to see the movie "Hotel for Dogs" as well. If you go see it, let me know how it is! Tommy wants to see "Bedtime Stories" so if you see that one, let me know how that one is as well.

Brandon will be going back to school tomorrow.....he was home last Thursday and Friday....so he has had plenty of time to rest and relax.

Hey ladies. Sorry I havnt been on I have had some "potty problems" I think they might be getting better soon. Diet and my workouts are doing good. I just havnt been feeling that great. Anyways I have to go!! Sorry just a quick drop in

Hello...

Susan...I too used to be good at the card sending, not so much anymore. I can't keep track of everything now...too many BD's, etc. Did you and the Gabster make it to the movies? I've not been in such a long time. I was just thinking about Gaby's skin thing, wondering if it is something similar to what Cambrie has...something to do with the pigment, blah, blah...can't remember it. Funny thing is it started after she was over here over the summer in the pool. Don't know if it is just a coincidence or not...but I think it is just something in her system. She got rid of it but had white sploches on her...now it's back. She has to have lotion/oinment too. But yes, she is a very active child. Is today your day off? Hope you have a great day.

Mindee...I'll have to check your pix.

Asia...feel better.

Nothing going on today...it's cold...I was up early, and I am grouchy...that's about it, lol.

Happy Monday!

well, I am feeling better, but I am still not 100%! I am hoping to be better by Thursday or I will not be going to the hockey game with my hubby for his birthday. although, I am leaning more towards going anyways since it will be a night out away!

I am going to take some pictures of the new hair color here in a little bit. I haven't been up to it the past couple of days, so I will get to that here in a little bit, I promise! (so look out!)

Asia~ I hope you feel better soon!

Monday, Monday.....

I just remembered Bachelor is on tonight! hee haw. :carrot:

Asia - Feel better, come back and chat at us when you can.

Mindee- Would like to see the new hair color! I think I am finally over the paprika shade that was put in 2 years ago, took forever, huh? lol Now Rach wants blue in her hair after the purple job she did. Hope you are feeling better today!

Cristina - I still laugh at the address book you sent me years ago. I can't get my act together enough to actually write addresses down and the book is somewhere in my mess. Thanks for believing in me though. lol
You still do a wonderful job at remembering all of us w/ cards, it is appreciated :hug:
Gaby has scars where the spots were, little white areas now. I put the medicine on her in the mornings. I hope it isn't the pool, she loves to swim.

It is my day off and we didn't make the movie, the earliest showing is 3:15 and swimming is at 4:30 so figured I couldn't do both.....even though I fancy myself at times as wonder woman. *snicker*......Gab and I woke up late and went to Starbucks. Bought a dvd player because mine broke after I rented Igor, Enchanted and the new Beethoven movie....so we will watch those tonight after swimming. Not all of them...just 1 probably because G HAS to be to bed by 8pm!!!
We headed to the animal shelter after Starbucks but they were closed, just wanted to look at the dogs and kitties. Went to the park and the and hand store....picked up a few $1 shirts to wear under my scrub top.

Weigh was good, at 139.6! I feel anal counting in ounces but seems to be slow going. lol Anyway, ok with that and figure one of these weeks I will actually be at goal.

I guess that is it, going to fix an early dinner and read for a bit before swimming.

:wave: to everyone!

Hello All!!

Went to the doc today. Wants me off work another week. I have to go into disability pay now at only 60% of my salary :mad:. But, hey, it's something at least. Feeling better, little more energy but still very congested and wheezy. While off, I think I'll try to get into some things around that house that I've been putting off, i.e....my closet, some junk drawers...gawd, if anyone every opened my vanity in my bathroom, they would be clobbered by a ton of stuff falling out.:o

Tomorrow is supposed to be a snowy, icy, crappy day. Hey Francie....here's your snow. Where's Francie anyway???

Asia, Sue & Mindee-hope you all feel better soon.

Sassy-Good luck on the moving and congratulations!!

Susan--OMG 139!!!! You go girl!!:carrot:

Hugs to everyone else, :hug: Cristina, Jules, Kathy, Katy.... I've had a long day, pretty pooped right now. Heading for a hot shower and then settle down to watch 24 tonight. Have a wonderful evening ladies!!

Just stopping by to say hi!! Hope all is well!!

popping back in.....

I uploaded the pictures on facebook/myspace of my new color, and I changed my avatar to show it. I am not sure how well you will be able to see it on the avatar, but I put it on there!

SuzieQ~ Great job on hitting 139!!!!!

Tammy~ I hope you start to feel better soon!

I am off to get some things together in regards to some houses that we are interested in. this should be fun, wish me luck!

Its Snowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ok, this picture is way too big but I was just sharing it because I feel I am close to being done w/ trying to lose weight(and some of you ladies might not have myspace). Pic was taken at 145 in late Nov.

I hate the glasses and the constipated look. lol I am joking, I am my own worse enemy. *sigh

anyway, I have to get ready for work, we'll try and be back in a bit for indy's.

I did watch the Bachelor!! Thank goodness Lauren went home, she was annoyiong. Can't believe she was a teacher.

Great picture, Susan! You look fabulous dahling :D I'm so proud of you for getting to your goal..I'm still plugging away, but I know I will get there someday.
I agree with you on the Bachelor...Lauren was way too pushy. If you're going to boss a guy around, do it right for Pete's sake...at least put your hand on his crotch :o (jk) Stephanie grossed me out big time... blow your nose, pick it, then go in for a kiss? eww. Then she said she was going to go home and french kiss her puppy... she's probably never going to kiss another man again for the rest of her life. Right now I like Melissa, Jillian and Stephanie.

Mindee - your new hair color looks very pretty. Good luck with the house hunting.

Francie - so glad you finally got snow...and that you didn't get it last week. whew. Hubby was cold enough in D.C. as it was. You still celebrating that anniversary ;) good :D

Tammy - sorry you have to go on medical, but as you say, it's better than nothing. I'm glad you are feeling better, you've had a rough time. I'm a 24 fan, too, only I watch it on Hulu on Tues or Wed. I can't watch Bachelor online because ABC's player is really bad. I was disappointed in the last few seasons, but this season is perking up and I'm enjoying more than I have in a long while.

Cristina- did your day improve? I hope so...I was dragging a bit yesterday as well, but am feeling better today.

Sassy - Congrats on the house! Houses may be more work, but they are so worth it (imho)

Hi to Jules, Asia, Sue, and Kathy and anyone else reading this.

I blogged a "25 things about me" meme on my blog...there's political reference on it, so I won't cut and paste it here, but if you feel up to it, head on over and read it and let me know what you think in the comments. If you are on Facebook its over there, too, on my profile. In fact, it seems to be ALL OVER Facebook. I now know more than I ever wanted to about some of my friends, lol!

I weighed in this morning at 173...seems to be bouncing around and I don't know why ...my carbs and cals have been really good. I'm just going to really watch it...trying to stick to the first phase of South Beach to try to get the sugar cravings out of my system. Basically it means no fruit or bread for two weeks. It's not so bad as long as I keep LOTS of veggies around.

Just got back from pilates, and yep, it's snowing again. This is Oregon, people, not Minnesota for crying out loud! I rather like the snow, but people here do not know how to drive in it at all. Their brains just switch off or something. However, the family all got off to their respective schools safely, and I am home with no errands to run, so I am not going to complain.

Have great day everyone!

doing my daily pop in....Tommy has lodge tonight, so it will be me and the kids for dinner. not sure what we are going to have, but I am sure that I will figure out something!

Francie~ That is so exciting that it is finally snowing for you!!!!

SuzieQ~ You look great!!! I love taken outdoor pictures, I think they turn out a lot better then indoor ones.

Katy~ I will head over and read your blog here in a second. thanks for the nice comments on the color and the good luck on the house hunting. I have some more research to do tonight after the kids go to bed.

Katy - I think you meant to say Shannon w/ the nose blowing and the dog kissing?
I like Stephanie too but seeing her and Jason kiss was grossing me out for some reason. It is like he was kissing his mother. I felt the same way with Deanna and Jesse kissing. I think the show just doesn't show enough of Stephanie and her fun side. She is all class though!
I liked Megan, sorry to see her go.
Melissa seems nice too but her talk of maybe falling in love w/ Jason(already!) is a little wacky. lol

It was a fun show to watch and Gab was asleep at 7:42pm! Close call.lol

I didn't notice the dusting of snow til Gab and I got to Astoria. I noticed the gravel on the road and was wondering what THAT was for when Gab started singing "it's snowing,it's snowing"...and I looked up the hills of Astoria and sure enough, it had snowed! lol Argh, tired of it all.

anyway, I will try and get over to read the blog!! also was going to say it has taken me 2 years to lose the 67 pounds, it wasn't the fastest record but you're right......just keep plugging along and it will come off.....*rah,*rah... It's a good day to just stay inside, hope you do something relaxing!!

Tammy - sorry about the 60% pay from disability, good news though it will only be for a week. Hope you are able to get back to work after that time. Did you get some rest last night? Hope so.

Mindee- argh. I can't tell the color in the picture, sorry. I'll have to take time and look at the other pictures on myspace.Good luck on searching for houses.

Francie - Enjoy the snow!

:wave: to everyone!

I work today and have tomorrow off, thank goodness. I am already getting burned out. lmbo.
Actually I think it is going into Portland every other weekend that is burning me out. It would be nice to just stay home one weekend and rest. *wah.....sheesh, I sound like an old person!!!

I finished See Me Naked and picked up The Reader, so will start that tonight. Salad is made and off to work I go. :carrot::carrot:

Mindee- awww, you snuck in! Let me know what is for dinner! I think I will just make Gab a grill cheese w/ tomato soup.
Ya, I like outdoor pictures too!

hiya

24 was really good! Just watched it on hulu, then thought I'd pop back in for a bit

Susan- you're right, I meant Shannon. The Reader is a very good book..but I think I've already mentioned that here.

Ciao!

Wow Susan, you look so skinny :carrot::carrot:. How tall are you. I was exactly your same weight this morning but I'm a shorty at barely 5'1 1/4". So, of course, I still look a little chubby. You look beautiful!!

Yup Francie, we got our snow. But I'm bummed. Lauren (dd) and I were supposed to go over to Easton (across the Bay) to a bridal show this evening and it's been canceled. Even though the weather on the eastern shore was supposed to have been milder, they are calling for ice tonight. Would have made the trip back tonight a little tough.

Mindeee--I like your hair a little lighter. It brightens up your face. Good luck on the house hunting.

Hugs to everyone else :hug:. Since I'm staying home tonight, just heating up some leftover chili for dinner, staying warm and watching Biggest Loser tonight. Finally feeling much much better!! :D

Honest to goodness I HATE neighbors!!! The kids are watching Cars and since the movie is a little bit loud in some parts, Tommy's subwoofer kicks in. I have the loudness on it because at 54 (the volume level....which ISN'T loud at all) it isn't loud enough for them. In fact, as I type this, they are sitting close to the tv just so that they can hear it! Well, the dipstick next door keeps banging on the wall when it gets to the loud parts! (I have turned off the loudness for now, BUT since it isn't 10pm (which is the rule) I am thinking about turning it back on again!)

As for dinner, I made a homemade cheese pizza for the kids, and I made myself one with cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms! YUMMY!!!! I was going to make it for Tommy's birthday tomorrow, but he complained that he was going to have pizza tomorrow, then on Thursday and then again on Saturday. So, he is on his own for dinner tomorrow!

SuzieQ~ a grilled cheese actually sounds good! I might have one for lunch tomorrow! thanks for the good luck! When we do get out of here, it won't be fast enough for sure! I am trying to drag it out until after Brandon gets his testing done to see about his placement for next year. Although I hate to take him out of school before the end of the year!

Tammy~ Thanks for the nice comments about my hair! I wasn't really sure about the switch in color, but I knew that it was time for a change! thanks for the good luck on the house hunting!

gotta run.....dinner is done!

I have been reading but not posting. I lost a big one--my computer is acting weird again.

Congrats on 139 SusieQ!!! I love the hair color Mindee--I think mine has been that shade before. Tammy--sorry you haven't been feeling well--I am finally feeling better physically except for a headache most every day. Katy--your blog is neat--I LOVE the socks!! Francie--it's finally SNOWING!!! Cristina--thanks for the card--you are the best of us for that--I'd like to be better, Sue-I think I saw that your Mom was better and you were worse--hope you are ok, Kathy--where are you--are you snowed in in Canada?? Do we have to come with shovels??Asia--hey there girly!! Sassy--how's the house hunting going? I hope I didn't miss anyone...

work has been sucky lately..but at least I have a job--Teri's boss fired her for a lame reason (I think it was retaliation for going to transfer), she's going to move in with the new boyfriend she's known for a while--since she and Ry have to move--Ry is moving back to Martinsburg-about 10 minutes away from us--he has started looking for a job here--Teri is back working as a waitress in a nightclub--she hates it. Mom goes to the specialist on Thursday and is getting a biopsy Feb 4--the knot is getting bigger and blotchy and starting to hurt more.

well..I am going to hang out with hubby and Dominic!!

Hi everyone,

Our internet has been out for 4 days now. I was able to get on for 2 minutes yesterday, so I thought the problem was fixed. I am not going to do a big post, because I do not know if this will work. Miss you all, hope this works.

it worked :) good to see you here Kathy. I hope it is fixed for you now...I'm such and internet junkie, I would definitely panic a little if it went out...and head up to the library for my "hour"

Mindee - oh what a drag...sending you some more "happy house hunting" vibes...

:bighugs: to everyone else ..I am up early today...my busy day! I think I'll skip the water aerobics and try to get a walk in and/or Wii fit. Scale was back down to 171 this morning, so I feel more in control now. I tend to fluctuate anyway, so you'd think I'd be used to it, but it still stresses me out a little. Onward!

I volunteered to round up volunteers for my son's school's multicultural celebration- ahhh what was I thinking? Well, I will be busy, but it will be a good way to get to know other parents at his school. Seems like its harder to do that when the kids get older. So today, I need to send out lots of emails...Leigh also has tap class and it's my knit night. Whew! Hope everyone has a great day!

Good morning..I have tried to read, but might be behind. I am still a sickie, and everytime one thing gets well another hits. Don't know how long this is going to go on, but I feel so lousy. I spent two days mostly in bed but hope to get up and around more today. Need some strength.
Happy hump day ladies!

Good Morning , so we all made it this far in the week?? Yay to us!

Cristina - where are you though?? Always look for a post from you!:)

Tammy- I am 5'4, thank goodness for some height. haha. I know I am sounding like an old record but I think I am really 130 (*eyes roll*) w/ all my extra flab in my mid section and other misc areas. Anyway, I like to think that anyway. lol. Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Sue - Now you feel better too! :hug::hug:

Kathy - It worked, now you have to come back and chat more! :D

Jules- I think any job these days is a good thing! I won't complain too much either because there are some things about it that I don't like...but it pays the bills and I will get my medical soon, so that is worth some peace of mind.
Ry isn't coming back to the NW? I hope you enjoyed your evening w/ DH and Dominic!

Katy - Your son is in middle school now? You sound really neat w/ all your activities, I am jealous. Does L like tap?? I was thinking of that for Gab, anything to get her away from the tv and out moving her body. Yay for the 171! I am always behind you ladies in the reading dept...lol. You probably did talk about The Reader waaaaay back when,,,,,lol

Mindee- I wouldn't like the idea of changing schools either in the middle of the year either. Though the school district is thinking of adding the K grades and moving the 3rd graders to another school. If that is the case G would only have next year at her present school.......sooooooo, her father and I were thinking of putting her in a private school that the R's went to when we lived here back in the 90's. Anyway, it was just a thought, I don't think I would be ready to afford that til next Fall and I would have to be able to afford it on my own because he is always shifting around in his employment.
hmmm, I could eat pizza everyday if I could! :)

:wave: Hello to Francie, Sassy, and Asia!!

anyway, straightened out my garbage pick up days this morning!! Let someone else figure out world peace, you HAVE to have garbage picked up. Sooooo. My garbage is every other Thursday and my recycling is the Thursday that the garbage isn't picked up.....sooooo EVERY Thursday there is something picked up?!:dizzy::dizzy: Duh. I I have only been there 5 months and I still can't figure the dang schedule out. I know I have to pay 5.80 for a special pick up tomorrow cause we are full....and,ya....we have a lot of garbage.......mainly because I hate to seperate my garbage.

whatEVER... I think I will go window shop now down the coast and enjoy the sun for a bit. :cool:

wishing you all a good Wednesday!

I am feeling better, but the kids still have their coughs. we are supposed to go to the Wings game tomorrow....but now that might not be happening because of money issues. I told him to take our friend and go to the game. but he told me "if I can't go with you, then I am not going to go at all" but he said that right after he told me that he was not wasting $160 tickets that we were given.

thanks for the nice comments and words of encouragement. I just got done eating some chicken fried rice from dinner on Monday.....so I am going to find something else to finish off my lunch.

Mindee--hope you get to go to the game--you guys have been through alot lately--it will do you two good to go do something out.

Susieq-Ry is staying close to family, he says he wants to see if Obama can get the economy at least stabilized before he goes that far away again. He loved the PNW and does want to go back at some point.

Sue-hope you get to feeling better...

Katy--I moss being active with the kids school activities--I volunteered alot and even hubby went on class trips when the kids were in elementary school.

Kathy--my computer has been randomly kicking us off..it bites...

well hi to everyone else...styaed home due to the ice--Teri went out to exchange a pair of shoes...she got two lefts...she says the back roads and parking lots aren't too good. SHe is going to stop by the bank and pay on some furniture and then come back here.

Jules - Is it winter weather where you live?? I am so tired of the cold weather! Hope Teri is safe out on the roads driving. I was just curious about Ry, I am glad you liked the PNW, it really is pretty, especially when it is warmer. lol

Mindee- It would be great if you and Tommy could go use the tickets, $160 is a lot of money. :hug::hug: hope you are feeling better.

Katy - Read your interesting 25 list, now we need a 26,27,28! I enjoyed reading it, you have a very entertaining way of writing and interesting background.Cute how you and DH met :)

I need to go get my Gaby, day went by waaaaaaay too fast. Swimming again tonight, G is adorable in her flippers,,,,,course I am her mother. lol

k- chat at you tomorrow.

SusieQ--Ry loved the scenery and the people. He is reaaly laid back and it was a good fit for him. He loved doing all the hiking and outdoor stuff. Francie and I finally got our snow, unfortunately it was followed by an ice storm.

Hi everyone
Internet is still out. Had to phone the internet company today, and they are sending out someone out within the next 48 hours to fix it. (I am at my moms house right now). Well it is dart night, so I am off to get my butt kicked by my DS.

SusieQ what a beautiful picture. You look like you are 130lbs.

Mindee I like your hair. Color looks good. Hope you go to the hockey game.

Jules - I am sorry about the weather. I hate ice storms. We have warmed up to -1C or 32F and it is suppose to snow, which could mean freezing rain. Good luck to Teri if she moves in with her boyfriend.

Sue - Sending big get well vibes to you. I hope you get better soon.

Katy I can't wait to get my computer fixed so I can read your blog. WTG on 171. I can't wait to get there.

Cristina - Thank you and big hugs to you. I stuck it out on the treadmill for 75 minutes because of you. Thank you. 5 miles in 75 minutes.

Francie, Tammy and Asia a big hello to you. Tammy I am sending you get well vibes also.

Gotta run

I am back!!

Well, we have a solution to the hockey game debacle. Our friend, that works here at the complex, is going to go with Tommy to the game. He is going through a lot right now, so they are going to do a guys night and go to the game. I am 100% okay with the decision because the kids are still sick, and our neighbor who was going to watch them doesn't need to be around the kids. Her dad was diagnosed with cancer recently so he is going through radiation, I think, so she doesn't need to be around them and then if she were to get sick and then be around her dad. Plus, I talked to her today and she said that her dad's doctor actually mentioned the same thing today.....so it all works out in the end!

Right now, him and a buddy of his went out to the bar for his birthday. He wasn't going to go but his buddy basically said it was his treat and so he went off to have some fun. This should be interesting because it will be the first time that he has had a drink since he got his gall bladder taken out!

So, I am putzing around online, watching the Duggars wedding, and listening to some music. (How is that for multi-tasking!)

Freezing the Weight Off!!!! HA HA!
 

Hi All! :wave:

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Well we got snow!!! I think total maybe 5 inches? I'm not completely sure. We also got freezing rain so leaving work yesterday morning, when I came outside, DH (he picks me up @ work) was helping a bunch of my coworkers scrape their cars and push them out of their parking spots. So I called my BF had her come down with her keys so we could start on her car. (she gets off an hour after me) So she started her car and put some de-icer on her windows and went back upstairs while the rest of us worked on hers and other peoples cars. Even though our car was completely cleaned off because DH parks in a garage at his work, we didn't want to leave our friends hanging. I told one of my other friends, "You know you have a good friend when they help you scrape off your car and push you out in the dead of winter!!" :lol:

But I am sure it burned some calories too! :lifter:

Anyways. I did add my current weight and my goal weight (I'm doing my goal weight in stages so its not so overwhelming) I didn't feel right putting my starting weight because I am not exactly sure if that is what it was or not, I just guessed. (I thought I was 35 pounds heavier than I actually am) But I have lost weight because I couldn't get into a pair of jeans that I had and now I can and they aren't tight or anything. ;) So I just left the starting weight with ???.

I have been doing pretty well. Except for lastnight @ work they had pizza for us because of the bad weather. I only ate a couple slices and I did have 1 can of reg. mt. dew. I was SO sleepy because I only had 3 hrs of sleep yesterday. So my bf got me a mt. dew to perk me up. Well you wanna know what? That mt. dew didn't taste good at all! :p I know, shocking!!! I used to LOVE mt. dew! Now it doesn't taste so good! I have tried the diet and I do have some, its not too bad, but not my fav. for sure. I will stick with the Coke Zero and my coffee w/ Sweet N' Low! ;)

DH is trying too. Not as hard as I am, but got to give him credit for trying! I know it took me FOREVER to get with the program! We have to both start exercising more, but we are doing pretty well on the eating part. ;) DH bought a pedometer and he walks about 5 miles a day at work! :faint: I know that isn't the same as just walking a straight 5 miles, but thats not bad. Better than me sitting on my bum @ work. Which I want to start doing the 5 minute walk @ work on my lunch, that Sue was so kind to pm to me. (Thanks again Sue!!)

Anywho, we're going to meet with our new landlord's wife, as he will be working, this morning. We're going to do a final walk through of the house and make if "official". ;) I am SO excited ya'all! :carrot:

I was supposed to have began going through stuff but I just was not motivated enough lastnight. So I just was a bum. Figured I have until Sunday Night to get stuff done. ;)

Suzy Q -- Great Pic and :congrat: for being so close to your goal weight! I KNOW that will be me eventually!! :carrot:

Thank You all for your well wishes for the house!!! :D Also want to say if it wasn't for you all, I would have given up a long time ago on the weightloss and I'm glad that I have found this wonderful site with all of you wonderful and very supportive group of people! I know I still have a long way to go yet, but I just feel like I am finally moving in the right direction! So Thank You!!! :grouphug:

Also, if your out there reading this and think that you can't lose weight and be healthy, just remember, you have a whole bunch of wonderful, supportive people here to keep you going! :bravo: They have NEVER given up on me and I am so grateful! :D So "DON'T QUIT!!!!" :hug:

Anyways............thats about it for me!!!

Keep Warm (if its cold where you are) and Safe!

:hug:

Good Morning -

Sassy - Cute penguin pic! Still excited about the move for you and DH! I hated sitting at a desk, I like the constant moving around, I feel better, not so lardie. I am glad the mt.dew didn't taste good to you, soda is evil :devil: lol


Mindee- Glad the tickets didn't go to waste, sorry about your neighbors husband, that is sad. Do you remember back in Oct when I started working at the motel, the lady who was training me was sick? She had to leave for medical treatment for her cancer, anyway, she passed away this last Saturday, very sad, she was only 37.

ok, I know that is depressing somewhat, just made me realize how precious life is......or at least reminded me.

argh......I am not awake. lol

kathy - :bravo: to 5 miles!!! That is really inspiring, you and Cristina both. Hope you get that internet connection fixed soon!

Jules - I love, love the Seattle area, it is so pretty up there with all the water. Me and my water, huh?? lol Hope Ry makes it back here.......just thinking if he is here his mom will follow for a visit! :D

Cristina - hmmm, and where are you?? Just never the same when I can't read a post from you! :hug: to you and hope all is well.

I need to go get ready for work. Took Gabster early to school so she could play, made her happy........and a happy 6 year old makes for a happy mother. She swam great last night and I saw a flyer for the swim team you have to be at least 6 years old and be able to swim the length of the pool. I'll have to throw her in the deep end to see if she can do that. lol - jk.

Ate oatmeal and a banana for breakfast, need to pick up more yogurt. I went in yesterday to hand in my car insurance info to HR and they said you can join the cardio gym for a month free..... but you have to sign up this month to get that so I did((after that t is $25 a month)). I have my orientation on the equipment Monday morning before work! So, lets see if I actually do it. lol

k- :wave: to everyone! Chat more later.

I have to vent.

The fertility place doesnt accept our insurance!!!! So we'd have to pay for everything ourselves, then wait until our insurance can reemburse us. Thats so not gonna happen. I should've just went to the stupid Army docs. At least I know they take my insurance. We gotta call our stupid insurance people today..and probably will cancel my appt next week. :cry: I think I'll have to get another referral for the Army docs.

Then on a totally different subject. My cousin let me know how she's so disappointed in me, just because I cant make it to my grandma's bday party in New Mexico. I mean, we cant afford it!!!!! That is just too much money for 2 plane tickets, and a hotel, plus a rental car. All that would've been like a thousand + dollars!!! We're still recovering from our cross country trip.
And Fonzo doesnt have enough leave time saved up. She made me feel like total sh*t!!!!!!!! Then to make matters worse, she said our other cousin would be flying back with them to Wisconsin. Now wtf..why doesnt anyone ever visit me!?!!? What is wrong w/them!??!?!? I want a new family. I want my mommy!!!!!!!! :cry:

doing my daily pop in!!!

Tommy is excited for the game tonight....our friend is ready for the game. I just talked to him and his "wife" is harassing him and a whole bunch of BS....so he is in need of a night out. Things have been rough for him, and he is getting his balls back and taking back what is his basically.

I put some vick's on Brandon's feet last night and by golly it worked! So, when he got up this morning, he told me that he didn't need it on his feet. So, I put some on Logan and Marissa's feet because they have been coughing. And it is working on them as well!

Oh yeah, I finally remembered to weigh in this morning, and I am down to 227.4! two weeks ago, I was back to 230 and last week I was 229, so I am going in the right direction!

Sassy~ Great job on the helping your friends out! And great job on the pizza and mountain dew! I got some sour cream and onion pringles when we went shopping recently. I completely forgot about them until this past Tuesday. I was just eating some a little bit ago, and they were tasting so gross to me! I agree and second what you stated about this site and the lovely people on it!

SuzieQ~ I do remember you telling us about that girl at your work. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. great job on the signing up for the gym!!!!

Francie~ That really bites a big one that your doctor doesn't take your insurance! Can you look and see if there is another one locally that does accept your insurance? Your family sounds like mine! Mine is the same way......it will get better!

Hello All!!

Katy--I read your blog and OMG....what beautiful knitting. You are so talented. I spent quite a bit of time looking at each piece. I'm so wowed!! You need to go into business. I'll take one of each :D

Francie--I'm so sorry hun that you are down. I went through 9 yrs of fertility treatments before having my son. It's such a roller coaster of emotions. Make your appt with the military docs and see what they say. I know that it's got to be hard being away from your family. My sis traveled with her military dh for nearly 20 yrs and she could never understand why we all couldn't just drop everything and visit her. It did cause some arguements at times. Now, she lives in Charlotte and visits about 1-2 times a yr. Don't worry about that family of yours. I'll adopt ya sweetie. I hate not having anyone home now. I talk to my 22 yr daughter nearly everyday but it's not the same as having her here.

Sassy--You sound so upbeat!! :carrot: Congrats on your postivie attitude on your move and your diet.

Jules--Did you get much snow? We got tons of ice. It's finally thawing a little. My poor pups couldn't find a place to poo. We had to shovel a place in the grass.

Hugs to everyone else :hug: I've really had a busy day. Trying to get back to normal, energy wise. I still sound very hoarse. Gave both pups a bath, changed the sheets on my bed, ran to the bank and Hallmark store while my cleaning gal was here and now I'm totally pooped. Never realized how much energy you need just for daily activities when you've been laying around for weeks. Just gonna do a little more each day. Plan to go out to dinner with friends tomorrow. Shop a little over the weekend, get back into walking the dogs etc. Hopefully be back to work by Tues. :D Believe me, I'm not used to being this inactive. Watching Oprah and trying to listen to all this menopause/hormone stuff. Not having any of those problems yet but after listening to some of it.....I think I'll pass on that part of my life :D

just thought I would stop back in to see how every one is doing.....

I am watching the Wings game, re-writing some letters that I wrote before Christmas so that we can get them out in the mail tomorrow because they have Brandon's school pictures from last year and from this past fall! OOPS!

Tammy~ It is good to hear from you! How are you feeling?

Mom went to the specialist today and he thinks she has an infected cyst. It will be removed and biopsied on Wednesday morning.

Mindee--a guy at work said to put vicks on your feet but i didn't think it would work...who knew...too bad you couldn't go with Tommy but it sounds like you are being productive.

Tammy--Teri had pnemonia in elementary school and it took her forever to get her energy bck--she wanted to sleep all the time. Hope you get well soon. We stayed home due to the ice. Did you get the really strong winds at the end. The branches of our trees were really swaying and the ice was flying.

Francie--hugs tp you. Keep trying with the fertility docs,,,you will find one. Sorry about you family being meanies.

SusieQ--Ry says I would fall in love with the PNW and never go home. He says he'd stay if i was there. woo hoo on the gym!! I have been terrible with food this week.

Sassy--that was sweet of you and hubby to help everyone. I didn't think i would ever give up coke or switch to diet but i have. It was hard for me. woo hoo to you on the pants!!

Kathy==i am kinda worried about teri moving in with the new guy....she doesn't pick very good ones..or hasn't in the past.

Cristina--where's our exercise queen

Hi to Sue, Katy and Asia--gotta go put this sleeping boy to bed--this one handed typung is killing me....

The new word for the day, actually for about a week now is duck. Hiding under the bed is the newest activity-- too fun.

Good Friday Morning All!!!!
 

Oh my, so much has gone on here I will never catch up.

I am feeling better today but still have a cough and stuffy head. Just not as worn out as I have been. I actually threw some clothes in the washer.

I don't plan to do anything too taxing, just get myself up to speed. :) I have not eaten much all week since I have no taste buds...but the scales didn't move much. That is not fair.
We got about 10 inches of snow and had our builder come scoop off the drive-way. DH was afraid mom or I would need to get out to the Dr. and not be able to get out. It is still quite the mess out there and I am glad I haven't had to go anywhere. Sunday was my last day out running around. I did go outdoors yesterday to fill the birdfeeders and 'bout froze my tootsies off. (But the birds thank me)

I will catch up..just want to wish you all a nice week-end.

Sue--the birds thank hubby too...Hubby says when things get tough the birds will bring him bread like Elijah in the Bible. I went out the day with all the ice-there was one feeder I couldn't fill cause it was iced shut. We have a flock of doves...they remind me of my Nanny who fed the birds too..her fave was the doves. Glad you are feeling better.

Sassy--sounds like you are going to get the house. That's great news--now maybe Mindee will find one too and you both can get away from the crummy neighbors you have. So sad about your hubby's friend. Have fun babysitting. Teri and her friend Geneva met me and hubby for lunch yesterday. Geneva brought her 6 week old little baby girl Mela. She has Geneva's big blue eyes and is a little tiny thing. Hubby was afraid to hold her and Dominic wanted him until I held her and then he got a little jealous and wanted me.

Well, baby is sleeping, scrubbed my kitchen floor, haven't made it to the grocery store and I definitley didn't make it to WW this morning. I need to get myself motivated.

Good Morning -

Francie - :hug::hug: I am so sorry for the frustration on the insurance! I pray there is answer somewhere for you and Fonzo.

Jules- :hug::hug::hug: to your mother! Dominic sounds like a real cutie, I hide under beds too. haha

Sue- I bet you miss Vegas and the warm weather?? :hug::hug: hope you feel better! Maybe a pot of homemade chicken soup to help you along? Sounds good to me.:)

Kathy - How is your week going?

Mindee- How did Tommy's night out go?

Sassy - Have fun tonight w/ the little one!


:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug: to every one!

I am running behind, better get to work. Nothing new here - same ole , same ole. Have to decided if I am making a trip into town. It is really tiring to me, I would love a weekend at home w/ no travel and no work.*wah *wah....what a baby.
Have my salad made and looking forward to a fast 8 hours at work! Lets get it over with.....one good thing is I get to munch on ice from the ice machine. Simple pleasures, huh?:D