What did you cook, zadie? I'd like to start having more vegan food.
Congrats on the loss of 1/2 pound, Empress! And I'm thrilled that your hiatus was short--the queendom isn't the same when you're not around. And speaking of that, it's been a few days since we've heard from Cerise?
Sorry I'm going to have to cut this short. I've been really busy with family stuff. My stepmom had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago and is staying in rehab for a while, so I've been going to see her and my father who's by himself for now. He's at the age where we worry about him being alone. Soon I hope to write much fuller posts and respond to each of you dear ones individually! And I want to start posting my menus on the food thread again!
BTW, it's my anniversary today--well, Garry's too! 18 years!!!
You're right, Am. How could I have forgotten that? I'm heading over to the food thread---how about meeting me there? I'd love to hear the food details of your diet!
Fly-by, my dearies! I'm sunk into the dreaded EOM again (will it never end!). I'm going to be away for the end of July/first of August, so I hope to have most of my work done ahead of time next month.
Good news: I actually completed the 5k on Saturday. Came in dead last (of the runners) although I could have caught the woman in front of me. Most of the participants were actual runners, though, and my hopes were just to be able to go the distance. And -- at a faster than walking pace. When we started out I was almost crying thinking about doing poorly, but I'm glad to say I just kept on going and made it, and didn't burst into tears at the end. I'm going to try to do the route once in a while and try to improve on my time. Next year...
Love to all, and I expect I'll see you again the end of the week!
Sorry I 've been AOL but its just been crazy. Its really been an eye opener as to how much I got done the first 2 hrs of the day ... The other thing I really should consider is getting up a little earlier... After all, my favorite time of year is just around the corner! When we move the clocks back!!!
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Thought of the day:
"Its fun to do the impossible." ---Walt Disney
Question of the day :
"If you were to name the best "I told you so" you ever got to deliver, what was it?"
--From IF (2) by Evelyn McFarlane & James Saywel
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Scale stayed the same this week...I am either not eating enough or .....
So.. the smart thing would be to journal ... I am so horrible at it...
Also took a really good look at my hips and other muscles not directly worked when I climb the stairs...
A big YIKES!
Arabella! So IMPRESSED!
I know you are proudest of the fact that you finished ..... and of course you will get better .... because now you KNOW you can ....
Big hugs to all... I have to run and grab some baby carrots for " Holiday snack day" tomorrow and grab a birthday card too....
Glad all's ok, Kaylets and it's just "busyness" keeping you from the court.
Hope stepmom's soon done with the rehab, Eydie. Am sure Dad and she appreciate all your help.
And I think, Wood Nymph, that Demon Scale is in cahoots with a calendar and has put your EOMS too close together. Congratulations on your 5K. Brave lady.
Stressful day here today and I'm really tired. Just spent about an hour on the patio enjoying this lovely evening and feel somewhat renewed. Think I'll go steal a few more moments there.
Yo! Flybye as well as I've been traveling. My new job is already beginning to cut into my leisure time and it's not even officially started (but it is)!
CONGRATULATIONS, Arabella!!! I'm in awe of anyone who dares to run a 5K. I'd like to do it but have no guts! Have covered local marathons as a nonsports reporter (e.g., just covered them from an event standpoint) and would just love to be a participant. I did do a two-mile fund-raiser walk-with-your-dog thing once back east. Old Dog was Young Dog back then. We finished last because she tried to chase all the rabbits, dogs, children, butterflies (even though she was on a leash).
K, so glad you're ok and back. Congrats on a maintain for the week ... a maintain is good!!!
Huzzah to all s, mentioned and unmentioned! I'm going to the journal thread and type in my menu for today! Yowza!
Morning got to me again! I was thinking that I really need to see what this is trying to teach me... Organization is certainly looking more and more appealing...
So...
Thought of the day :
"Live as if you were living a second time,
and as though you had acted wrongly the first time."
--Victor E. Frankl, Austrian psychiatrist, 1905-1997)
Question of the day :
"If you could personally see one natural phenomenon that you have never seen, what would it be?"
Whew! My job change/ new schedule is a big eyeopener about how much an we rely on any routine. I've been leaving the house at 6 to do Overtime and altho I'm getting up at the same time, I've had to streamline things to make sure lunches are packed and I'm dressed.....
A real reminder that even though I've been eating "healthier " for awhile now, that I need to learn more ways of food prep timesavers...I like to freeze extra portions, I need to chop veggies for a few days ahead too...
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Thought of the day :
"Happiness is not having what you want, but
wanting what you have."
Question of the day :
"If you could set the national speed limit for all highways, what would it be?"
--From IF (2) by Evelyn McFarlane & James Saywel
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To everyone... thanks for keeping my chair warm and the kettle boiling...
In fact... anyone have some fav cold tea recipes??
Girlfriend tells me she puts tea bags in her coffemaker to make a big pot of tea... and then chills it... anyone else??
kaylets-love the quotes and appreciate your doing this for us, as always.
hi amarantha! i have been thinking about you. sometimes when i get stuck on how far i still have to go, i am inspired by you, and remember that i can keep going.
have remained op and kept up with exercise, even when i didn't want to, so pleased about that. can't believe it is already july. time passes so quickly that it almost scares me sometimes. have been working on list of some things i want to do and accomplish. not sure why i have been in such a pensive mood of late, but it seems to be yielding some good results, including my "wish list," adding to my already very long "gratitude list," etc. ---and speaking of gratitude, i am so glad you wonderful royals are here. hope everyone has a good evening. thinking of you all. take care.
Hey, remember a month or so back, I mentioned that I was toying with the idea of getting a tattoo? Well, I got it Tuesday evening!!! Eye of Horus--and the great part is Garry designed it. He was also there during the 'ordeal' and took pictures, if anyone wants to see the gory details----by the way, it's on my ankle.
anagram-thanks for reminder of coming in to finish line of sprint on the 4th.
eydie-so neat that you got tatoo!
i didn't do well at dinner tonight portion-wise (so will consider myself at day one again tomorrow for the 21 day challenge), but am still using food journal and exercising. on whole, this sprint has been pretty positive for me. plan to be more diligent tomorrow portion-wise, and continue on with rest of my recomitment plan. hope the start of the holiday weekend is good for one and all. take care.
I'm heading over to the food thread---how about meeting me there? I'd love to hear the food details of your diet! 
K, so glad you're ok and back. Congrats on a maintain for the week ... a maintain is good!!! 
