Hey girls just probally logging off for the night. To many good shows on, AI and the Simple Life and Wife Swap. I don't know how much I will get to see of any of them. Haha, the kids hog the tv. I know I should be excercising instead of watching tv but I am kind of run down yet and tired from taking care of dd and this you know what of a pms. So everyone have a wonderful evening and maybe I will pop in before bed to see if Cal, Cherie, or Kempy have been here, miss you sweethearts!! Btw this is my 1000th post :), I guess I talk to much, huh guys?LOL

Good night Julie...Sleep tight...Dont let the bed bugs bite. :lol:

Hi Ladies,

Kind of a tough week for me. I'm still trying to get the stress under control. Yesterday I went to a meeting with th Social Studies teacher, the assistant principal, and our CPT (facilitator) to talk about how we can get the kids to write better essays and also to have Lang Arts and Soc St coordinate so the kids do only 1 paper for both classes instead of doing 2 papers at nearly the same time. We came up with some great ideas and Sandy (the CPT) is going to help me write the lessons. She said that my health is their primary concern and they feel I am too stressed to handle everything. It was a good meeting and I'm extremely excited about the help and support, but during the meeting I felt that it was so much more than I could handle; even something good was so overwhelming that I could feel myself starting to cry.
I have learned that when I went to the hospital a couple of weeks ago that I had had an anxiety attack. I've never had anything like that before in my life. I know the symptoms now and sometimes I can feel it coming on so I just try to do my best to relax, even at school. This morning, for instance, I couldn't hardly talk because my whole face was numb. Angie and Julie you will know what I mean; this morning my face felt like I'd been out in subzero weather. It was difficult to talk because it was hard to move my mouth. It lasted about an hour or so and I was so frustrated because I just don't know what is making me so anxious. I am so frustrated now; my face is still numb, my blood pressure is going up again (although it is not as high as it was), I feel so irritable, I can't stay home because I become even more stressed wondering what is going on in my classroom.
I'm so glad you guys are here. I don't know what I'd do without you.
I have been watching what I eat (although for dinner I had a pb&j sandwich). I have cut out sweets almost completely (I had one cookie about 3 weeks ago); I haven't had a soda in over a month (only lemonade and water); my doctor wants me to eat 6 small meals a day and some healthy snacks. I've been trying that and I'm down 7 pounds in the last 21/2 weeks. I haven't even tried the walking yet because I have to talk to my doctor first.
Sorry to ramble on. I just felt the need to get a few things off my chest.
Have a great evening ladies. I love you all so much.

Cal

Good Morning Girls

First of all Cal, I totally understand about anxiety attacks. I have suffered from them since I was about 14 years old. They are terrible and you cannot really no what one is until you have one. I am here for you, pm me if you ever need to talk. When you feel one coming on don't think the worst, I know it is hard but practice deep breathing in your nose and out your mouth. Always remeber you have control over the anxiety and it does not control you, even though it feels that way. They will always end. Think to yourself you are strong, nothing can hurt you and it will pass. Hope this helped. I just hate to see people suffering with this. It is really not understood in society but it is getting better. They do not mean your crazy just your body sometimes handles stress in a different way. Hang in there. Things will get better I promise. And way to go on the weight loss! That is just wonderful, you are trying so hard, keep up the good work hon. Watch the numbness in your face, that does not sounds good. Does your doc know about that?

Well it is freezing this morning whats new :lol:, I felt so bad taking dd out to bring ds to school. But she was just an angel, she hardly ever gives me problems. I just gave her some cranberry juice and a cookie(I know a cookie for breakfast? She is sick though, I had to give in) :^:. How is everyone doing today? They say the flu season may peaking here. I hope eveyone stays well and gets well. I just have a nagging headache. Nothing my Midol or Tylenol can not handle. Well gotta run girls. Hi Angie, Noelle, and Cherie....its almost FRIDAY, woohoo!!

Good Morning. School has been cancelled all over the state here today. We are supposed to get about 20 inches of snow today. :yikes: It wasnt supposed to start until tonight but we already have a ton of it on the ground. It sucks too because with the warmth we were seeing grass. :lol: Not anymore.

Cal, Get better hon. Way to go on the weightloss. I havent lost anything in fact I am certain I am still going up.

Hey girls, it's almost Friday! :dance: We are going to see the Moscow State Circus on Saturday afternoon. I'm excited about it because we haven't had a good circus come to town since 1994 when an elephant went on a rampage and killed it's trainer, then the police had to chase after it down the road and kill it. It was horrible, poor Tyke. I'm certain it made national news when it happened. We haven't had animal acts here in ages. This circus is mostly about clowns and acrobats and other fun stuff, minus the animals. So anyway, that's what I'm looking forward to.


:grouphug: Cal, I'm so glad to hear from you. You sound like you're under a lot of stress. Julie gives some great advice about handling the anxiety attacks. I'm so glad your principal and other teachers are so supportive of you and are making accommodations so everyone is taken care of. Teachers are awesome people and they deserve so much more than they get credit for. You guys shape the minds of our future. Hey, GREAT job on the loss! Woo-Hoo!!! I knew you had it in you. Way to go lady!

Angie/Julie, sorry you guys are having to deal with snow still. Keep warm and snuggle up to your loved ones. We're waiting on another storm system as well, it should arrive by Saturday. In the meantime, all is sunny and beautiful.

Hey, I wonder what happened w/Kempy? I wonder if she partied too hard during Mardi Gras :lol:. Seriously though, I hope nothing's wrong. Kempy...come out come out wherever you are.

Cherie, girl how are you doing?

Well, gotta run and get some work done, then I can try and sneak away early (again).

Oh, almost forgot. I watched the movie The Notebook last night. It started slow but it was a good story. It was a love story and it made me bawl my eyes out at the end. It was so sad. I need to go and rent a comedy to make me laugh.

Hi girls time for a quick break, kids are playing and not fighting :lol:. Anywho, just had a healthy low carb protein packed lunch. I sliced a huge cucumber and topped it with a can of tuna and salt and pepper, did not even need mayo. The cucumber was so sweet. It was the first thing I ate today and so I straved at 1:30. Didn't have time this morning with getting ds off to school and taking care of my baby dd. I can tell she is a woman even though she is sick she still does what she has to do. I love them both so much even though they are complete opposite kids. Okay enough love talk :lol:. Don't know what is for supper tonight?? But I have to tell you this awesome recipe I made the other day and you could modify it by using lowfat cheese and lowfat sourcream.

I made this up :): Three colored mexican lasanga!!
1 of each orange, red, green pepper sliced thin
1 onion chopped anyway you want it
1 can fat free refried beans
2-4 chicken breast cooked
4 tortillas, wheat, corn, flour, or low carb anything you want
2 cups or 1 bag cheese, any flavor-pepper jack or plain cheddar
1 jar or enchilada sauce, you can use half a jar

Cooked chicken breast set aside, lightly cook peppers onions just until tender,
take a pie plate or 8X8 pan and spray it with cooking spray, lay down a tortilla spread with refried beans, chicken, pepper and onion mixture, cheese and top with another tortilla and repeat layers until you have a plain tortilla on top, then pour enchilada sauce over the top of the layers top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Cut into pie wedges or squares. Garnish with salsa, sour cream, chopped green onions, black olives and crunchy ice berg lettuce. It was an awesome dish. I just love trying new things to come up with. Thought you girls might like this, Yummy!!!!!

Noelle how fun this weekend. Have a great time!! You know I really hope everything is okay with Kempy. I am a worrier....

Angie forgot to say 20 inches of snow!!!! Yikes, I hope your snowblower is working!! Wow that is alot. We can see little parts of grass right now. I feel lucky.

Here are a few yucky pics of my backyard right now. This sucks because this wasnt even supposed to start until tonight. Looks like we are gonna get hit hard.

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Hello Lovely Ladies!

I've missed you all. January was alot of travel for work so I apologize for not getting back to you all sooner. :o You make my days brighter :sunny:

Angie Congrats on the bakery!!!!!! So exciting! I am sorry about the snow - I know that feeling being in Buffalo and all. I actually like - I just don't want to be driving when it is really coming down. A little crazy??? :dizzy: I hope you and your family are safe and warm and feeling better.

Cal I just want to give you a great big hug :grouphug: I empathize as I have had panic attacks before. Talking to a therpist helped and it happens when alot of thing converge all at once. Chin up - you will get through this - you are a strong :strong: woman. You are a mother and teacher after all! ;)

Noelle the Moscow Circus sounds like fun! They do mean Moscow, Russia and not someplace like Moscow, Idaho, do they? I refused to see the notebook because I cried just reading the book I could not imagine myself in the movie theater. The comedies I like are Best in Show, Bull Durham, Broadcast News, When Harry met Sally, Woman of the Year (oldie but goodie) and a Fish called Wanda! My sister swears by Dodgeball. :rofl:

Kempy how is the business going? Congrats on the weightloss even when Mardi Gras is in full swing - good for you! I'd be downing Margaritas, Hurricaines and Crawfish and not moving my behind....at all.

Julie how are you? I will have to try the mexican lasagne without the chicken - I went Vegetarian after Christmas :fr: but I have stuck to it and love it so far. I hope you stay warm and healthy!

Cherie that is a great plan - 5K runs? Never saw myself as much of a runner but tell me if you like it after your first race. I think that is so cool! I hope you are staying out of the way of sniffles and everything that seems to be going around schools.

I joined Curves a few weeks ago and I have been going 3 times a week and 3 other times a week I am mixing it up between yoga, exercise dvd, walking, weights or other misc. fitness stuff. I have also gone Vegetarian and am phasing white flour out completely (I find I get awfully smelly :o after I eat something with enriched flour). Trying to lose weight before I get pregnant :eek: :eek: :eek: and am talking to the doctor - so who knows? :shrug:

Sorry to be away so long but I hope all of you are well and happy.

Quote:
Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes. -Henry J. Kaiser

:spin: Summer :spin:

Peek-A-Boo. I See You!!!

Look what the cat dragged in!!!!! :) :) :) :)

Hey girls...where y'all at??? I'm up to my eyeballs in paperwork and just stopped for a breather. I can't wait for this day to be over!!!

Hey Summer and Angie(Dips)!!!! Welcome back :wave: It's amazing that you guys decided to pop in and on the same day too. So how the heck have you both been? Summer you sound busy w/work and just on the right track for baby-making :lol: :devil: How are you liking Curves? Is it working for you? I guess anything that makes you active is a good thing. I'm liking your motivation vibes. As for the Moscow Circus, I believe the performers are from Moscow, Russia but they have a troupe in the US based in Sarasota, FL or so I've read. I'm looking forward to it.

Dips, so are you back in NY? What kind of work did you find? I was just telling the others a while back that I swear I saw a girl on a TV commercial for Monster.com that I thought was you... was it? The gist of it was that she was just out of the military and looking for a career in broadcasting or something like that--who knows though, my memory isn't the greatest. It's so great to see you around! Are ya married yet? ;)

Angie, I hope you're not totally snowed in. Any new finds on ebay?

Kempy, where the heck are ya girl?

Julie, your mex lasagne sounds yummy, I'll have to try it one day. How's little DD doing today?

Cherie, hope you're doing OK as well. Maybe you're out training for your 5K?

Cal, it's Friday :cb: Need I say more? Have a relaxing weekend.

Gotta get some work done...

Hi girls

Wow, what a last couple of days, Thursday dd was still sick and still is and then Thursday I was up all night with ds and up all night again with him last night. Poor baby, he has a about 102-103 temperature. And vomiting, plus stupid cold symptoms now. I called the doc yesterday and the nurse said as long as he is peeing and getting some liquids in just watch for dehydration, she said we could come in and get an influenza test but there is nothing you can do for that anyway, just ride it out with pain relievers and such. So i have been giving him baths often and tylenol. I a totally wiped out this weekend from the past week and TOM is due tomorrow, YUCK!! Sorry for rambling on, I don't want to sound so down. Anyway eating has not been the greatest for me, just something quick to grab between things, last night frozen pizza and today hot dogs for lunch. I know total perservatives and fattening but I just can not help it right now. At least I am eating less intake anyway :lol:.

Noelle how was the show? I bet you are totally glad it is the weekend. Get some relaxion in girl.

Dips long time no see? How ya been? Whats new? Did you get married? Come on and update us!!

Angie are you making out okay with all the snow you got the other day? I hope everyone is feeling better at your house....the pharmacist said yesterday there is so much going around right now. Did you get anymore equipment yet? Hope everything is going well with that. Have you heard from Kempy? Did I miss something, was she going on vacation?

Miss ya Kempy!!

Cherie are you still out there? Hope everything is going well for you too. Miss you.

Cal are you feeling better? Any leads on a new position yet?

Summer so glad you are back. So you went "Veggie" now. I really hope it works for you. I bet you feel good from all the vitamins now in the veggies you are getting. Let us know how it works for you. I love your quotes, pop in more when you get a chance.

Well girls back to work, got my dusting done, did some other minor cleaning and got to pop in here which was a nice break. Thank God dh is home today. Check back later.

For all of you with kiddos or who like Charlie Brown there is a Valentine special on tonight. Just thought I would add that!!