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01-13-2010, 04:40 PM
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Wonderful that you CAN mix it up - Some sense of control, I'd guess.
Yes, A, I do think there's some connection re aches/pains and wt fluctuations. Not sure exactly how it works but it's there. And some days I am SO tempted not to weigh but I think at this point I need to do it every day - in cold weather I am SO tempted to eat lots and lots. Was 200.4 today.
Sounds like you should be able to handle all the parties well. Enjoy the good company. New exercise sounds invigorating to say the least.
Lunched w/bro this afternoon - he's planning to retire soon and eventually move far, far away. While I've known this plan for a LONG, LONG time, now that's it's almost here I want him to stay close. Yet don't want to rain on his parade (and have no right to). I was almost 17 when he was born and he was always sort of a "son" to me.
Gonna go putz around a bit and try to whittle away some little naggy things on list. Just might go to another movie tomorrow. Or for a walk - we're supposed to be in the mid 40s tomorrow afternoon. Yippee!!!!
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01-13-2010, 04:46 PM
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Having trouble with a post that's not showing up. Got a notice it's a dupe when I tried again but it's still not there. Hmm.
Re THE OFFICE, not much darkness - some characters overplayed of course but I love John Krasinski.
Okay, gooing to try to post this and see what happens and then try again to post the other one.
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01-13-2010, 04:47 PM
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Okay, looks like both came through and in proper sequence. Gotta love computers.
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01-14-2010, 08:15 AM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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And we've gotten to Thursday
I comported myself as planned yesterday, insofar as possible. I did have three of the tiny treats at the neighbourhood ladies' tea. They were good but I honestly had them so as not to offend. Maybe I need to get over that. That's the only gathering i don't feel comfortable refusing in, though, so I'm good to go for another year.
And then writer's group party was cancelled for weather AGAIN so I just had a quiet dinner with DH, practiced a bit for choir. We're doing the Karl Jenkins Requiem for Easter. Some of the pieces are quite modern and somewhat hair-raising -- 'twill be interesting to see what the audience thinks of it.
Anagram, my co-hot pink hottie, I know what you mean about letting your brother go but minding. I've never been good with getting separated from my nearest and dearest. On some level, it just doesn't seem right to me. But, yes, we have to be supportive and can't fling ourselves down and hang onto their ankles. Wouldn't be royal.
Kaylets, WSW, Katrinabgood, Janga, Ceara (and any others escaping feeble brain ATM)
K, Lovelies, let's take this day we've been given and make the most of it!
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01-15-2010, 09:09 PM
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Hello, hello, hello,
I LOVE that song.... It's a new dawn, its a new day.....
Perfect.
DH is doing very well considering. Last big scan shows the tumor in his lung and lymph nodes have shrunk, considerably. More than 1/2 the original size.
He is now only on chemo for 2 more weeks and then a month after the last chemo, more big scans to see what they see.
I am convinced that this is not just the treatment but the support from family and friends. And all the prayers. I am beginning to see so many miracles. Its amazing what you see when you begin to see them.
So , now that things are a little calmer, my job got so very, very busy I am literally some days, beside myself. I realized just Wed that I am ready. Of course, as par for the course, my timing is everything!!!
As for treating myself royally, I take a weaving class tomorrow to learn how to set up and use my new loom!!! Its small enough to be held on your lap and can be taken traveling, etc. I am so looking forward to becoming proficient. It's a life long goal.
I hope everyone is doing well. Please tell me WSW, have you found a better condo??
Let me take a peek and see if I can catch up on posts.
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01-17-2010, 11:14 AM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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The Sunday Palace
Clear, sunny and cold here.
DH and I bundled up and went for our long Sunday walk though and it was not too bad. Nice to get the fresh -- VERY fresh -- air. I'm sure a little oxygen will do us good.
We were out to dinner at our best friend couple's last night and had a nice time. We'd only gotten together in larger groups in the past few months so it was nice to have just the four of us there.
I did some long, long overdue dusting, organizing and polishing yesterday and intend to do a bit more today. Took down a vast assortment of cards (some dating back to midsummer) from the mantle and rearranged remaining objets.
We've had our breakfast and now I'm intending to slump with laptop and coffee for an hour or so before I get more productive. Although I might decide to actually get a little writing done. I'm afraid I'm going to need more weekend.
Kaylets! So happy to see you in the palace. I'm so glad that your DH is doing better and things (other than work) are calming down.
I've been reading about turmeric as a cancer preventative/cure (among other things, including RA). Here's an article from the BBC. And here's an article from Dr. Duke that goes into uses and dosage. Seems to be good for an amazing number of things although they need more human research. I can tell you I've started taking it.
Hope all other lies be happy and healthy this day. Let's make it a good one!
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01-17-2010, 11:21 AM
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Oh, I love this thread. I am not sure how I missed it up until now.
I am organizing EVERY LAST BLESSED THING in this friggin' house. Last year my resolution was to be drama-free (as much as possible) and simplify. This year, I will continue with my pledge to both.
This being said, I have been going through my house the last three days randomly cleaning things out as the mood strikes. Guess what? My house is a complete disaster on the surface! OMG! But the cupboards, closets and drawers are looking really nice. I even took some things to put onto consignment. I have taken several trips to donation center and all and all I am feeling more open to the future already.
We are always told "if you haven't worn it in a year, get rid of it." So, I AM! But I am also extending that philosophy to everything in my home. Blankets are going out. Notebooks, old books, odds and ends I think I will always "use someday" are going.
It's funny. There are so many items I used to have such an attachment to--now I couldn't care less about them. Will I regret it? I don't know. This is who I AM RIGHT NOW though. And I am going to honor that and see where it takes me.
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01-18-2010, 10:08 AM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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Fresh Start Monday...
Goal today is to get stuff done putter-style and get some rest. I overdid it a little yesterday, I'm guessing, and then didn't sleep very well. So. Knowing what I do about the dangers of fatigue, I'm going to play it by ear and have a break when I need one. Vowing here and now to plan my food and NOT eat anywhere but at the table when by myself.
I may walk downtown with DH after lunch and go to the office for the afternoon. Or I may just decide to work from home this aft and go for a walk just for the fun of it.
Thighs Be Gone, welcome to the thread! Glad you found your way to us.
K, lies, let's make this a good one!
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01-18-2010, 11:03 AM
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Welcome, thighs be gone. Looks like you're already an inspiration to the s - that's quite a weight loss and your devotion to decluttering and simplifying fits right in.
Kaylets, so good to hear things are "holding steady" on the home/medical front. Glad to hear you're "gifting" yourself with the weaving lessons. Hope it helps you handle the work crazies.
Arabella, I'll be checking out the turmeric articles, for sure. Nice to have choices re the home/office thing, no? I find I get more done sometimes when I'm "puttering" than when I have a "list". Had one of those days Saturday.
that was after a couple of funky "JANUARY" days when I overdid everything bad and underdid everything I SHOULD have been doing. So I'm back at 201.4 today (and at one point I think it was up to 203+). Did get a full night's sleep last night and am determined to do that more often.
Heading to Princessville Wednesday for a few days so do have to be a tad more organized today and tomorrow.
Oh, I had a slight NSV yesterday. While towelling off, I noticed a slight "shadow" I had not seen before. I checked and rechecked and again today. Yes, there is the slightest bit more "curve" on one side of the waist. I take all small victories.
And so, off to tai chi.
And a list of other errands afterwards.
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01-19-2010, 04:52 AM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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Good morning!
Still dark out but morning, nevertheless. I had a funky day myself yesterday but am rested today and ready to hit it again. Thinking about how best to approach this day and make it work for me.
I'm going to head out for a walk around the harbour before too long, come back for Tabata and yoga. Then I'm going to do a bit of work at home and do a little shopping before I go to the office. Just being able to mix things up is enlivening.
Anagram, yay for curves! I think it's normal to struggle around these milestones for a bit. If we didn't have some mental/emotional issues around weight -- well, we wouldn't be here, would we. Nevertheless, you've stuck with it instead of letting it all go to hang and you'll soon be well into the safe interior of Onederland. Have a lovely visit to Princessville!
K, lies if I'm to do all these things I'd best hit it. Let's make this a good one!
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01-19-2010, 08:51 PM
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200.8 today = won't be weighing again until I return.
Been warmish here for January but weather to turn a bit again soon. Had a nice little walk today but not as nice a view as walking around the harbor.
To P'ville in the a.m. ........ almost all ready.
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01-21-2010, 09:08 AM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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Our weather's been milder than usual for January, too, often just hovering around the freezing mark.
The harbour walk is nice. But I learned something interesting yesterday. I walked with DH in the early morning and he was bending my ear about an article he's working on and I just wanted to be quiet, look at things, be aware of the beauty. He was making my brain work! So I think I may not opt for going with him very often -- I treasure my seeing/feeling time and thinking intrudes.
Okey-doke -- I'm picking DGS up this aft so I'd better make hay now. Let's make this a good one!
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01-24-2010, 06:41 AM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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Four bags of shoes, clothes, toiletries later
My plan went a bit awry yesterday -- but only my activity plan. I was going to walk but heard in the morning that there was a group set up outside the local Wal-Mart accepting donations of clothes and etc. for Haitian relief. So my closets got weeded out a bit, always a good thing. And I hope they'll do some good.
The day before, I had a nail polish binge, which I'm thinking is a good binge option of a Friday afternoon. I had a lot of "points" to spend at the drug store and, in addition to sensible items, I bought a crazy bouquet of nail polish: CORAL (which I could find nowhere last year), SPARKLY MIDNIGHT BLUE, BURNISHED BROWN, STORMY PURPLE, DEEPEST DARKEST RED (color: Vixen) and IRIDESCENT GOLD.
So thanks be to ly Anagram and WSW for the inspiration. It doth occur to me that I also need GREEN and SILVER.
I've got a long-overdue interview for the ghost story book this afternoon. We're meeting at the offices (how professional!)
Diet and exercise going well, although I think I'm going to have to cut back on carbs to see a loss. I did figure out my gain this week: I'd severely oversalted a batch of veggie chili and had that for dinner on Thursday. I forgot until I went to have it again for lunch Friday. Then I remembered but ate it anyway. Now to cut back on salt, carbs and net a loss.
Let's get out there and have a good one, Queenies!
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01-26-2010, 01:37 PM
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HRH Arabella, Woods Nymph
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Tuesday already?
And yet, longing for the weekend. I think I'll try to get a week off ASAP. Gosh, a month would be nice, though.
Okay, will not get carried away. But... I don't feeeeeel like working today. Had an escape to Sound Yoga at noon and it was very salubrious but now I'm in the office with my long to-do list. I keep thinking of going home to work but I know I'd slack off. Oh wait -- guess I AM slacking off anyway. Just not as effectively. Ah well. Keeps the Sound Yoga fees paid.
I'm two days into South Beach induction and the weight's subsiding a bit already. Shall keep on going, maybe pausing Friday night for a non-SB glass of wine.
We've got a windy, rainy, spring-like (well, what passes for spring here) day today.
Now where beith all the ies?
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01-26-2010, 03:10 PM
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Well, this royal was in P'ville. But I have been back home since Sunday - just took me a while
200.6 yesterday and again today. But 203 something when I hit the dr's office this afternoon. So after I reach my goal of being in the 1s all the time on my scale I must go for the 1s all the time on my dr's scale.
DDs surgery went okay and I wasn't totally exhausted (only almost). Feeling like an afternoon of laziness too - just a few things I MUST do - rest will wait.
Love the colorful polishes, Arabella. Sounds like you're ready for summer and sandals. Did my fingernails today, too, but only in the slightly iridescent pale pink I favor. Nails are SO bad.
Good for you on the Haitan relief effort. I've been putting off an after Christmas sort through on mine - maybe tomorrow.
Going to go do another load of laundry, put out trash and that will be about it, methinks.
Lazy, lazy, lazy but that's okay. Did a good bit earlier and as it's clouding over, seems like a good day to be lazy for a few hours.
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