Sharla - get a hobby!! Find something you're really interested in and do that instead of waiting around for your husband! Like me... my poor BF. He commented last night that now he'd probably get to spend time with me once every couple weeks. *ahem* I guess that was a hint, eh? I wish he shared my passion for riding, but ... he doesn't.

Whereabouts in Kentucky do you live? I just drove up there a couple weekends ago with my daughter so she could meet a friend she'd known for a couple years online. We went to Owensborough (did I spell that right?). Was a fun trip!

Ok, off to get some work done!

Hey all. Just time for a quick post in between meetings. Sharla, I'm with Raven. Get a hobby. Find something you have always wanted to do, and do it. Now is the time. Live! Tracy, what letter? You never email me anymore Raven, email more! I love to hear about you and your wonderful pony!

I am busy at work, but really hope to have my home computer up and running by next weekend. Keep your fingers crossed. I have been working out pretty well, and jsut need to work on my food more. I bought healthy food for hte next two weeks, and it cost a fortune. Ah well. I am off to ride tonight on my beautiful baby. We have a show again in two weeks.

I will try to post more later. If not, have a wonderful weekend all.

Thanks girls, I have hobbies, swimming, scrapbooking....I think I just get tired of seeing so little of the hubby. I know he has good intentions, doing it for us, blah, blah, blah. I know he's doing it for us and our future but I sure would like to enjoy life with him a little bit now. Enough on that!

RavenToy, I happen to live in Western Kentucky. I guess about an hour from Owensboro. I go there sometimes to shop, I live in a VERY small town with a gas station- convience store, post office and about 5 churches!

Off to clean all of the fresh veggies I bought at the grocery today!

Sharla

anyone ever notice how a realy great morning can be SIDELINEd by a sick girl, a broken hose, a dead dove and a POWER outage..huh

ok..roll call..........

RAVEN you horse woning awesome super cool mink oiling boot earing MAMA!! Check you out!! I do not ride hores but when my sister did growning up I still love them. Get your bf just to watch you...he will never look at you or the horse in the same way..the sheer power of their beauty is really splendid..lol ok..i am headed over to your stable now!!

Jolly..ya feeling better. I am sorry abut no e-mail..lol i just been a we bit whiny lately so ...and you too..go on wiht your hot self riding horses too. You and raven..are super awesome. cannot wait till you et your puter up and going girl!1

Hippy..i love what you write..lol i think it is so swesome to miss your hubby...i was like where is mine..but mor like the power is out and i have to deal wiht a dead bir...you..lol//are you spendingless quality time together??maybe that is it..you just want to well..just be wiht him..sigh...love...i think ..you are so great.!! Give him a big smooch when he gets back and tell him you missed him!!

Where are all of the beach beauties this morning? Sleeping in since it's Saturday?

Tracy, I do miss my hubby. We have been married and 13 years and we have a pretty good marriage. We use to spend lots of time together and now we don't so it has been hard for me to adjust. Sometimes I get a little, okay, a whole lot whiny because he isn't home. I miss having the time to do things together and things with Jordan. Jordan is 12, 13 in October, taller than I am, I'm 5'6" and has a bad case of puberty going on! He knows it all, is always right, never wants to take no for an answer and so on. IHe is a good kid but is just getting a little too big for his britches. It's very stressful and I would love for Gary to be here to help out. Okay, enough complaining....all will work out! Have you recieved your book yet? How many kids do you have? How old?

Today Jordan is home with me. I am going to go help my friend clean her cabinets and the kids are going to hang out. We are going to do some meal planning and some scrapbooking.

Jolly and Raven, hope you have a good day!

Talk to you all later,
Sharla

Gooooood Morning!! My god it's a lovely day! And in spite of my adventures yesterday evening, I'm in a fantastic mood. Ok, maybe because of my adventures yesterday evening. Who knows.

Tracy - It sounds like you had some interesting adventures yesterday, yourself. How is your daughter? Poor thing. Throwing up is rotten. Worse when it's in public. I'd love to have been a fly on the wall while you were wrestling the hose.

Sharla - I think it's so cool that you have the kind of relationship where you really want to spend time with your husband. Seems like so many people are just suffering through their relationships rather than enjoying them. I'm blessed to have a wonderful guy in my life, too. I love him to death, and even though we don't really spend enough time together right now, because of kids, horses, work, etc. I just love him to bits, and really appreciate the time we do spend together. Thank goodness he's tolerant of my addiction to horses!! I have a 14 year old daughter and an 11 year old son, so I can sympathize with the adolescent blues. My daughter went through a lot about 2 years ago, and we really had some serious run-ins with each other. But about 6 months or so ago, things seemed to change. She's still a teenager in a lot of ways, but she's more like she was before the hormones starting kicking in. We do a lot together, and I just love the woman she's becoming. My son is juuuuuuusst starting into the teen attitude, I can see it creeping into his tone now and again. In another year, I'll be having to throw him up against the wall once or twice, too. God I'd better start lifting heavy now!!

Jolllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! - Argh!! Woman get that computer at home set up I need to talk to you this weekend!! *fume!* Arashi christened me! I'm just going to copy and paste this from my journal rather than retype it. For those who have read the journal entry (*pokes Tracy*) my apologies.

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They say a horse isn't truly yours until you've fallen off it at least once. Yes, I got tossed. Or more aptly, I tossed myself. My lovely Arashi and I were doing absolutely perfect till something spooked him. Not sure what... but the resulting crowhop and him jetting off like a bat out of **** kind of took my mind off the what and focused more on "omg now what?" I would have been ok if I'd let him run it out. But not having been on horseback for 20 years kind of distorted my judgement, and I tried to rein him in. He wasn't having any of that, so now we are crowhopping while we are running. That's when I decided I'd prefer to be on the ground. I made a fairly good emergency dismount, till I noticed as I was flying off him that fingers on my left hand were tangled in the reins. Oops. Well, nothing broken, but some really impressive bruising! I didn't have the grace to land on my feet, but at least I remembered to roll my shoulders and tuck my head. And as I was laying there, looking up at the sky - my sweet darling posessed horse stared down at me totally confused, I'm sure wondering what the heck I was doing down there when I was supposed to be up on him so we could go have more fun like that.

Yeah.

I love that horse.
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So today, as soon as I get some laundry done (boy it piles up fast when you're at the stables every freaking night!!) and get the dishes caught up, we're off to the stables again. Not sure if I'm riding today, we'll see what kind of mood Arashi is in. For SURE he's getting a full bath today. That ought to wear me out completely!

My legs are sore today from really working at riding with proper form yesterday, and the rest of me feels a little beat up from my tumble. My pointer and middle fingers on my left hand are a little stiff, but not in too bad of shape, considering everything. I caved and ordered pizza last night, but only ate two pieces. I'm trying to keep the water going. I'm maintaining my weight, but not losing. This week I really need to try to drop to my next goal.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!

Good Morning!

Raven, the comments on the teenage issues helped me alot! I got tickled about throwing your son up against the wall! Wasn't real sure about everybody's sense of humor here but I think now I'm comfortable in saying that I tell Jordan all of the time that he will never be big enough to whip my butt that he will respect me if I have to stand in the kitchen chair and knock him over his head with a broom handle! LOL I remember being like that with my mom, I just don't think I was that young. I think kids grow up way too fast these days. Anyway, thanks for telling me that things do get better!

Where is everyone else this morning? I'm down 7 pounds girlies! Didn't even cheat when I helped my friend clean out her cabinets yesterday! She loves candy and honest we threw away a whole trashbag of candy.

Hubby called me yesterday morning just to tell me he loves me! AAWWW....that was so sweet! Made my day!

Talk to you all next time!

Sharla! Con-freaking-grats on the loss!!! That's fantastic!! YGG!! Dang, you're making me .. uhm .. well, jealous is the first word that comes to mind. But if I'm not losing, it's because I'm not trying, and I know that. So lets change that word to inspired, instead, ok? Seven pounds! You know what I tell my kids? Ok, keep in mind that my daughter is over 3" taller than I am and outweighs me by about 20 pounds. I tell them both that they may get bigger than I am. They may get taller than I am. But they will NEVER be meaner than I am. I love my kids more than life itself, you know? But I will NOT let them grow up to be bullies or disrespectful. I want them to grow up appreciative and grateful for the chances they have to be anything they could ever dream of, not believe that life owes them anything. And you know, you're so right. I remember being a pain to my parents, but I don't remember it starting that early. OTOH, maybe my memories are just warped. I'm gonna have to remember your comment about standing on the chair and the broomhandle, though. I like that one!!

It's another beautiful morning here, took the dogs for a nice lazy walk through the woods, enjoyed the feeling of the air - just barely beginning to cool down a little and have that teensy hint of fall in the air. I didn't ride yesterday, Arashi had a scrape from one of the other geldings (who is, thankfully, moving to another facility at the end of the month) across his shoulder. Not deep, not serious, I just wanted to give it a day to scab up and desensitize before I threw a saddle pad across it and it got even more irritated. Plus sweat on a scrape isn't a good feeling, even to a horse, I'm sure. So today we will ride - and tonight, my son will try riding too! Now, he's been on a horse I think twice in his life. Once on one of those little pony rides, and once down in Colorado at his ex-step-mom's sister's ranch. But this would be the first time he is "driving," if you will. I'm SO curious to see how he does! If he's anywhere near as good as his sister, I'm seeing a full equestrian scholarship in his future! Ah well, I'm babbling on! I hope everyone is doing great!!

I finally beat myself into working out. FBWO with the weights, then a mile and a half walk/run to pound the point home. Now I'm going riding?? HA! Yeah. I feel good.

Wednesday I'll work out again. I really will this time, I can feel it. I don't know what I was so afraid of. My first set of squats went so well and I was cackling and laughing and totally befuddled as to why I wasn't doing this. I will pay, I know. If I can move anything at all without wincing for the next 2-3 days, I'll be amazed.

Now, get the food back under control, and I'll be back on track.

Happy MOnday morning Ladies

Kids in school..ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Hubby gone ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ok..sorry was lost in a really good mood..lol

SHARLAAAAAAAAAAAaa aka HIPPY YAHOOOOOOO gir!! 7 pounds you awesome losing super duper gal!! That is so wonderful..you deserve everything...I love it!! Bravo Bravo!!You are it girl...i love that you miss your hubby..it is like you guys are newlyweds everytime you see ach other!!

Raven!! excellente on the workout!! All that and your horse backing rofong and you worked out..YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO to you too!! Truly you have BUNCHES of energy..gimme some!!! I do not let my kids either put down other kids , not show repect for adult or even think about bullying. It all starts with the parents...from day one...SO I am so in agreement wiht you!!


I am sorry you got thrown..but it sounded like you had it all in control.girl..i mean like a pro!1 I was like dang..lol i am so IMPRESSED!!!!!

Jolly??horse, dog report please!! THen workout and life report please

well off to walk..hopefully..have an interview at 2:30 at my kidds school for a two hour a day job..I need the money!!

Chat ya later!!

Tracy

Good morning everyone. I need to do some whining this morning. But first. Sharla, congrats on the loss. What an amazing accomplishment. I agree with Raven, that I am (or at least should be) inspired. You go girl! Raven, congrats on working out and getting back on your horse. It must be great to share this with both of your kids now. Tracy, good luck at the job interview. You are wonderful! And please, don't worry about whiny emails. That's what friends are for.

Speaking of whining . . . I am feeling so lonely, and undesirable, and a loser. I want to have someone in my life. I want someone to share things with. I want strong hugs, kisses that make you dizzy, sleeping curled up with someone, and of course, hot passionate where-the-heck-did-I-throw-my-clothes sex would not be bad. I feel like I am so unwomanly. NObody wants me. I met a guy at a horse show the other weekend. Nice guy. Likes and has horses. Good sense of humor. Only problem is that he is 10 years younger. I spent more time with him, and thought that I could probably forget the age difference, even though every time I think about it, I hear Simon and Garfunkel's "Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson." So I called him. I don't even rate a call back. What do I need to do, start writing convicts????? Am I that awful that . . . Awww, never mind. I will close the pity party for now. But needless to say, my food and exercise are a bit off right now. Oh yeah, I forgot. I got a call from my dad yesterday saying he can't find a place to live (his girlfriend kicked him out) so he will probably end up staying at a boarding house or his truck. Nice.

Anyway. Keep the faith. Have a great day. And talk to you soon.,

WOOHOO! It's Monday, I have 1 week down and 1 week to go on phase 1 of this eating plan! I am amazed at myself! I have been kicking some serious pounds right in the, well, you know!

Yesterday the hubby and I went looking for a new grill. Jordan stayed home so we had a little time to chat. It was a good afternoon. I was in Wal-Mart, I love that place! Clearance isles everywhere! I bought a bunch of beach towels, already preparing for vacation next summer. We went to Florida this year, first time I had ever been there and seen the ocean. We loved it!! Can't wait to go back again. We may try to go to Myrtle Beach next year. Never been there either but I hear it's beautiful!

Raven I hope I have inspired you! I'm so glad to hear you want good kids! I'm the same way and see way too many people not giving a crap about their kids. Where they go, what they do, who they hang out with. I will start putting on my mean face when Jordan decides he wants to look down at me and argue!! I can't believe he's so much taller than I am already! I think he thinks him being taller than me intimidates me....WRONG ANSWER!!

Tracy, what a great mood you are in today!! Have you recieved your book?

Thanks for the congrats girls! Talk toy yo all later!

Where in florida did you go?? My whole family lives in south florida. We go twice a year..we used to go three but that go to be too much.

I got my sbd book yesterday..but have not totally read through it!! I wish they had shopping lists..lol for i did not get anything I should have for the meals..wha..but I did try to find the cauliflower to try the mashed cauliflower recipe.
How did you shop for the first week??

I went to walmart super cent..on sudnay..lo, i love their gorcery store..it is WOW!!

Gld you are doing so well!!

Jolly, we must have posted at about the same time because your post wasn't here when I started posting. Any way thanks for the congrats and second I hate it that you are feeling lonely. There is someone out there for you.....NO CONVICTS NEEDED I'm sure! I don't know anything about you, ever been married? Any of my business? Don't want to give thoughts that aren't needed! LOL I am just sure you don't need to write convicts!! Anyway, my heart goes out to you. Being lonely is a terrible feeling. I hope your day gets better. Hold your head high girl and love yourself!

Tracy, we went to Panama City Beach. We stayed at a resort and I lounged in the sun and drank daiquiri's ! I love those tiki bars! They are great!

The first week I went by the food I could have list. Bought all of the veggies that I would eat and some to try. Bought lean meats, eggs, peanuts, sugar free jello and popsicles. Made a list of what I needed and a separate list of stuff for Gary and Jordan. I don't eat the recipes in there, sound awful to me! I just eat meat, veggies, salads, eggs, canadian bacon and the MOST IMPORTANT sugar free fudgesicles!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait for you to get started...you will love the results!

Talk to you later!