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Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!!!!
Thank you cristi for the two cards, that was really sweet
Thanks marti for the wonderful card, almost made me cry!!!!!! I appreciate the wonderful words.
WEll, I guess my birthday went ok, I would have just loved to forget about it though.
My BF got me flowers, a cake(can't even remember the last time I had a cake for my birthday) icecream, two bottles of the sparkling wine I like. He took me out to dinner, (which was yummy, so was the drinks I order, I love them, they are called Chi Chi's, I think that is why he brought me to the restaurant because he knows I love them.)
He also got me a card and a battery charger and a starter digital camera to see if I like them. It was nice, but is was hard to not show my disappointment and I feel so bad about that. It is not that i am ungrateful, but he had asked me what i wanted for my birthday and basically I told him I wanted a ring, a commitment or something romantic. I should have known that I wasn't going to get what I really wanted. So, not only do I feel really really sad and disappointed, but I feel bad that he thinks I don't like his gift . I do like the camera, but I have been waiting for something else. I just wish I could have hid it a bit better. He just doesn't seem to believe me when I say I like the camera, which I do. Ohwell, enough of that . All and all the day was ok, even though I had to sleep half of it, since I got off work at 5:30 in the morning. I was sad that I recieved no cards from any of my family, my parents will be coming on sunday since gas is so expensive and they come into town for church anyway. Still, I guess when you get older people don't care as much about your birthday because you are not young and cute anymore.
I look forward to seeing my parents on sunday and will spend today and tomorrow trying to make my boyfriend feel better about his gift and be more grateful and push the other stuff I feel to the back burner.
Hope every one has a nice weekend. Chow for now

I am so envious of people with large flower gardens,,,I love working in dirt I guess....It snowed today...arghhh I want to at least do some bedding plants in the pots and such around the house.
My house I want has been offered another offer,,,if we don't sell today we lose that house....fingers crossed,,,we have had 2 people in already and another coming soon today.
Taking Tan to Shrek soon,,,,we watched it again this morning while I cleaned my room and bathroom...I hear something new each time.
I went to Hallmark and bought afew cards today,,,came close to breaking down when trying to find the *right * card for Andrea.

Susan I really hope you get that job....sending good vibes your way.
later gators,
Angie

Hello ladies,

Cristi - glad you had fun with your son today. Your house sounds decorated really cute! I am a picture taker, too. We'll have fun in July, lol.

Susan - there you are! I so hope you get the promotion! You deserve it.

Rita - glad to see you popping in. and that you're enjoying your Saturday.

Sue - it's nice to step back and look at the results when you've spent so much energy on the flower beds, isn't it?

Shanna - I hope you understand why I didn't get card sent. This past week has been **** for me. Have fun with your parents tomorrow.

Angie - snow?? snow?? I could use some of that here in Southern Indiana today, lol. Actually, although it is about 90 degrees, there has been a steady breeze all day.

Thank goodness today is almost over. I don't know when I've seen so many people at a funeral... not the viewing, but the actual funeral. I told Jennifer that you guys were all thinking of her, and she liked the idea that people from all over were pulling for her.

I did so well at the dinner! It was provided by the church ladies, and you can imagine all the home cooking available. Tons of it!! But I had estimated my points ahead of time, and stuck to a small portion of lean roast, green beans , carrots, fresh fruit and a slice of bread. No fried chicken, noodles, augratin potatoes, etc. I like losing weight more than I wanted that stuff. And I pray to God I stay in that frame of mind, lol.

Chat at ya later,
Jana

Evening ladies---

Jana--You are so cute! I love the photos. I love it when you all post! It's like we had a little reunion and all got together and I left able to remember faces!! (I know that sounds corny, but that's me....corny!) You are doing a fabulous job with the weightloss and I am so proud of you!!

Cristi--I love postcards!! I had friends who were taking off for vacation and always asked for a postcard....never told them to send it to me, just bring one back!! So now, I'm going to go search for a "Cottage Grove" postcard and send it to you!!

Susan--My fingers are crossed for the job! What great wages!! I hope you get it! And congrats on the weightloss for you too!!

Rita--Great idea for celebrating Susan's promotion! I would love to have a drink in her honor and celebrate. (hear that susan...better let us know) About the scale...I hate to get on them too. I watch what I eat, but I still hate to get on it.

Sue--Sounds like you have some very warm weather going on. We had rain off and on today. Wish it would stay dry. Don't necessarily need the sun out constantly, but the the rain can stay away til October!

Shanna--Oh my friend......I know how much you were looking for that special gift from BF. (more in e-mail) A camera sounds great fun!! Now I'm expecting more scrapbook time with you!!

Angie--I hope you get the house you're wanting. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!! If you don't get it, just remember what we all said to Cristi when she was hunting houses.....if you don't get it,,,,that just means there is a better one out there waiting for you. (hey, that sounds like I'm talking about a man and not a house!! :D )

Did a weigh in this morning and that thing didn't budge. I should be grateful that it's not going up, but I'm just sooooooooo disappointed in how I've let it go up to begin with!! Especially when I started posting here last July, I was 10lbs. lighter!! OMG!!! I guess sitting on my butt in classes hasn't really helped any! Or the lack of activity (compared to how active I used to be!!)

I've got to start something drastic soon!! (ok, maybe not drastic but something)

Better go help with dinner.....

Take care
Marti

Hi,
Sneaking on the puter..

Have to look for rock-n-roll history stuff for Rachel.
The last time we did this we got spyware crap on there.
Now my boss gets lovely babes pop up in hardly nothing.
He isn't complaining though....lol

I think they are good wages Marti.....would be nice to have a cute place with some yard and a normal life again.

Got a pretty picture in email today from a lovely babe...lol....

Best get....

Walking up to Freddies for some snacks,,,,,,try and catch up tomorrow.

Susan

Just a quick note -

I added a "before" photo to the album I did yesterday. It shows me in all my glory on DS's birthday last Fall. I pull ears for however many years old a family member is on their birthday, and that's what I was doing in the pic.

Can you tell any difference between then and now?

Jana

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

Morning everyone.....I can't be the first to post can? Well I suppose I am. Both James and Jhanai are sleeping in....I was getting fussy around 7:00 but didn't actually get out of bed until 8:00.

Yesterday James & I took Jhanai to the mall. We stopped at Copelands, an atheletic store, and checked out all the workout contraptions. We can't buy anything until our shed is finished and we clean out the extra room we have. And now my grandpa took off for Salem for a few days then is heading up to Seattle Washington another few days. Which is good for him!! He needs to get out and stay busy....although I worry about him driving so far! (Seattle Washington??) My aunt it in Salem, and my Uncle is in Seattle.

I only have 2 weeks of school, then I have three days of finals......then I have to start hunting really good for a job. I was thinking how I wouldn't mind working nights, but then I would miss all of Jhanai's singing programs and I would absolutely hate that!! But I got to get something and if it's nights I suppose it's just going to have to be. As it is, the jobs I already put in for, are evening shifts.

I want to start something different in my routine. I'm lacking motivation again....I'm not sure what it is....I've felt very depressed at times and just sat around with tears....well I tell you, that's not going to help get this fat off!! I received some photos of my reception from a friend, and I asked James.....when did I get fatter than you??? I'm probably only 25-30 lbs smaller than he, but I look wider!! This upsets me...because he used to be over 60lbs. heavier. (he's lost weight since Sony.......why didn't that happen to me?)
I can't keep blaming Sony...but right now, it's the easiest thing to do. Pretty pathetic I know but that's where my mind is set right now. HO HUM....I better quit whining and moaning...I don't want to bore you all to tears. Plus I need to get Jhanai up.....get our day started.

Talk to you all later tonight,

Marti

Jana--

Of coarse you can tell....you have done such an amazing job!! I'm so proud of what you've accomplished so far!! You're doing great!! Thank you for sharing your photos!!

Keep up the great work....I know you can do it!! (and hopefully some of that motivation you have will rub off on me!)

Hello friends
Hope Sunday is treating you well. I woke up feeling more rested and energetic than I have all week. This is a good thing. The bad thing is I noticed all the housekeeping that hasn't happened all week 'cause I wasn't feeling great. I'm thinking I have allergies. I never had hayfever when I was young, but as I have (ahem) matured, I find I get hit hard with a reaction in May, just when things start blooming. Then I'm fine for the rest of the season. Wierd. I want to get over it as David and I have some getaway plans for the annual birthday/anniversary. We are going to Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport ( on the central Oregon coast) It's a bed and breakfast where each room has been decorated like a different author. No tv or phones and a fabulous attic library overlooking the ocean. A book lovers getaway. We booked the Jane Austen room. I don't want to be a bleary-eyed, sniveling mess!

I weigh in tomorrow and am crossing my fingers. I started planning ahead about what I'm going to eat (as opposed to writing it down afteward). I've noticed alot less snacking - so send me some good weigh-in vibes!

Jana - Your pictures are impressive - you are looking great! Keep up the good work. I admire how you are staying OP even though life is pretty difficult right now. Life's curveballs have always thrown me off my plans in the past, so I know it can be very hard to think about eating well when so much else is on your mind. Kudos to you for holding it all together!

Marti - I sympathize with the issue of living with a husband who seems to lose weight effortlessly. D's been coaching track and 20 lbs have just melted off his body. I asked him if he was training with the kids and he said that he doesn't have time. He just hasn't had time to eat a lot of junk because he's always on the go. So he said his big dieting wisdom to pass on to me was to "stay busy" I think I kicked him in the shins ;) Like I sit around all day eating bon bons!

Susan - hey - thanks again for the pictures - you have a beautiful family! good luck on the job application - sounds like you are perfect for the
job!
Angie - how'd it go with your house - keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Christi - The colors in your house sound great. I also like to put color on my walls. I have peach beige ( according to Miller paint) in our livingroom/office/mainhall. The bedrooms are a blues, kind of a french blue - so not a pastel, bathroom is an apple green ( my mom HATES it hee hee) and our kitchen is a textured pink. Sounds kind of wild but its a soft look that looks better than it sounds. I've been considering some more painting this summer to freshen things up. Might carry the peach into the kitchen then. I think one the photos in my album is of my daughter and I in the kitchen so you could see what it looks like. Oh, I shouldn't get started on this subject - I love decorating!

Shanna - Happy Birthday - very late (sorry!) Enjoy that camera. I love playing with photos on the computer - do you do any Photoshop with your photos?

Rita and Sue - hope you are having a great weekend and I'll try to check in a little more often next week!


Onward!
RosieKate

After many, many days of the scale not moving I finally lost ONE pound. Oh well, at least it wasn't a gain, but with the effort I have put in I thought it would be more. I am at a loss as to what else I can do diet wise. I know I could get more exercise, but I think I have been eating as close to OP as I have ever done. I have walked at least 2.7 miles a day and then a few days 5 miles. Well, tomorrow starts another week. Hope everyone has a good Mon. and smiles to all...

suetalks

Taking a break from accounting......yep...doing homework this late!! (I had to spend quality time with Jhanai rather than doing homework!)

Sue--Scales can be so unforgiving! You have been doing great with walking and staying OP, and that one pound is still a good loss. Others will join. You may be toning muscles right now, so why not try to measure yourself. I think you're doing great!!

RosieKate--I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. Allergies are no fun. I didn't have them as a kid, but I have them now. Not as bad as it has been, but it really kicks me in the butt.

I better get back to work. I'm giving myself an hour then I'm going to bed. You all have a great morning!!

Marti