Just a hi and hurrah to Wildfire 'n Eydie. Wildfire, I am SO envious of the sun being gone from the yard at 9:30 a.m. ... I could only do a half hour of the "penance" today as I waited until 8 a.m. so the back neighbors could sleep if they wanted ... but it's like Death Valley out there at 8 a.m. right now. As I posted in my journal (where I recorded a bunch o' stuff today), penance is one thing, heatstroke another! :lol: Thy flowers sound so lovely.

E, I am so sorry thy father needs yet more surgery, that's so unfair when he's been through so much. Sendin' healin' vibes in his direction. You have every right to be depressed between worrying about him and worrying about work, so don't beat thyself up over the odd bit o' negativity or so ... I am the :queen: of negativity lately, so you are probably eons more positive than I am ... oddly the "penance" has cheered me up. Brain fried most likely! :)

It feels good to have thee postin' again and we all love ya, too!!! :wave:

BTW, I had a half of a white flour tortilla yesterday and it made me sick ... but as thy long ago advice went, I am not countin' it against me in the march o' the days, some I'm on Day 127. I REALLY wanted a "mall cookie" but my friend wouldn't let me have one!!!

Have decided against deviating from my plan to do South Beach ... was thinkin' about it, but staying with what works (my modified Sugar Busters) and will be addressing eating less calories and 2 percent milk (instead of skim) on the journal. Will be logging food daily there, too.

Maisie is no more in my life (details in journal), I will be continuing the "penance" daily for exercise until my muscles stop considering it a workout, but still seeing the trainer for ways to get more formal exercise in.

Now I really must eat brunch and work.

Amarantha, I bought some WestSoy unsweetened chocolate soymilk yesterday. Thought it might be nice in a smoothie with some peanut butter maybe. :)

Forgot to mention in my earlier post that I'm enjoying my new book "Body For Life For Women". The food plan is quite different that the original BFL, I'm happy to say--more real food! I'm going to try out the workout plan because I need something new and challenging. On my last day of doing upper body stuff I lifted for a full hour--I don't think I've ever done that. Today is lower body stuff and abs and I wish I could say I'm looking forward to it and I am in a way, but it's a tough workout. I realize now that I'm doing something new how my body had gotten used to my old routine and wasn't getting much out of it anymore. Anyway, I'm really excited about it and reccommend it. As a matter of fact, if anyone wants to do the Challenge with me, that would be that would be very cool! ;)
At this point, I'm just checking it out and haven't officially started the 12-week program. Maybe tomorrow?

P.S. I'm changin' my Solstice goal to 140 due to reality! :)

Just buzzin' in to say hi after a marvy weekend w/Crown Prince. Also stopped briefly to see the Princesses. What more can I ask?

Eydie, so sorry about additional surgery. Know what you mean about looking so small. I see that now in DH - not that he's really small yet but he's a lot smaller than previously.

Back anon. Going to be disciplined and finish unpacking, etc. tonight instead of collapsing and letting all for the morning.

Fresh Start Monday. And I feel like I'm ready. I have finished taking the prednisone and am happy to report that, as of a Friday weighin, I have gained no weight from it AT ALL. This is MAJOR and much better than I had anticipated. Almost like a loss as I had been hoping to hold it to a 10 lb or so gain. So NONE is a better place than I had hoped to be.

So for now, the goals will be those old standbys: enough water, good food choices, some daily exercise, as peaceful a soul as I can manage, and a firm commitment to myself and the Court to put one foot in front of the other and continue the Journey.

Empress, what is this "hogging the thread" stuff? Nay, thou art our cheerleader and reserving our Court space. Sometimes, it be Kaylets, on whose daily posts we depend. Sometimes other Queens hold down the fort while some of us are flitting. Sometimes we all flutter in of a day (and that is so good). But please never feel that you are taking undue forum time and space. 'Tis here for all Queens when they are in such frame of mind (or in need of the venting room). I sometimes runneth off at the Royal Mouth but it is the choice of the other Royals to read or not. Place me sturdily in the realm of those who vote for as much posting as you feel you're into doing.

Welcome to our newest Royal - We are mostly all solstice aware on this thread and same plays well into our calendar of challenges. I be neither V. nor V. but we all sort of do our own thing together with respect and openmindedness and a willingness to learn more ways to meander on our journey. Hope you like the Palace.

A Jolly Victoria Day to the Royals in our Northern Realm. And :queen: Wildfire, rest easy in your new place of contentment. Your shade garden sounds like a place of real delight.

Still playing catchup on posts but for now, off to start this sure-to-be great day.

Thanks, :queen: Anagramatic!!!! Dunno, I just always feel I overpost and often I just talk about myself (which is somewhat dull as I don't have a life beyond work and yard work, since I took on the penance)!!!! :) And I've also overposted about my accident, which I ought to be over by now (or so folks say) but find I'm not ... I have to share that I'm having some major emotional problems related to that, though the legal consequences have abated (hopefully).

Hmmm. :) Be assured in return that I personally have never noticed thee runnin' off at the royal mouth!!!!

And seconding that Jolly Victoria Day to all royals in the frozen north. Well, I know it's not freezin' up there, but it is hotter 'n blazes here so relatively speakin' ... anyhow, I digress ...

Eydie, hast thou embarked on BFL for Women today? Inquiring minds ...

How be thy dad today?

Kaylets, I miss the QOD.

Gotta go do the yard penance thing now before the sun comes up any higher ... then meeting with trainer at gym ... then going to do four hours of running around in the town I cover in mountains, then come home and work until past deadline, then ...

Good Morning Royals!!

I'm erked already today and it's only 8:30am. My coworker that I had previously mentioned has become quite annoying. I literally had to tell him to leave my cube this morning (there was no asking about it) because I am not in the mood for his ramblings. I told him I had had enough and to get out. I know, I'm SO rude. But I don't feel the least bit guilty!!!

Trying to take control of my eating/non excersising lifestyle. Starting with a cut down on soda (i drink diet). I have been drinking way too much soda and way to little water. I have started fresh today. My first goal for today is all water no other beverages. My second goal for today is to eat better. (WHICH MEANS NO SNACKING and NO crap for lunch!!!!) Breakfast I had a lowfat yogurt. I'll find a place at lunch with a yummy salad and for dinner I have homemade chicken noodle soup in the crock. (Yes we still eat soup in the summer). Third goal for today is to take a walk when I get home. By soltice, I want to have lost at least 5lbs. I think that is a realistic goal.

Guess that's it for now....Still reading to catch up.

Have a lovely day all!!

While rudeness is not normally a queenly virtue, WISDOM is and methinks, it was eminently WISE of you to tell the sod that thou be tired of it all in a manner which required forcefulness to make a point.

Hi, Froggie!!! :wave: Forgive me as I'm elderly 'n the brain be fadin' but was that the coworker that involved thee with the fiancee and whether you should tell her that he was, uh, not the most faithful o' fellows and makin' advances in thy direction? Or another coworker? :)

If it be the former, then you have NOT been rude at all, you have been, as Anagramatic saith, quite WISE!!! Good job!! :cheer: You do not need this sturm 'n drang in your life and you had to tell him so, as he wasn't respondin' to gentle hints!!!

I gotta go work as have lots of stuff before deadline. Did the "penance" for one hour this a.m., then worked out with trainer (she finds my penance amusing ... I get such a kick outta this kid) and then did all the other stuff I guess I delineated up above ... hmmm, forgot that I already posted.

I am tired from all this ... but ya know, I'm really one kick-a** tough ol' bird!

My yard sure looks better.

Ok, bye!

Hello all!

I was here yesterday and got stuck as soon as I hit enter.....

and that was just the beginning a very long, glum Monday....

Realized I had been not been taking my magnesium and Black Cohosh....

A true Full Moon Monday.... and then.... last night about 10pm ds called.... I thought to wish dh a belated birthday.... but not one mention of the missed birthday....
Instead... long discussion about why DS should or should not move back here.
To my relief, DH stood firm and actually told DS that it would not be good for DH if DS moved back. DS tried a number of old songs that used to work but DH reminded DS that these songs had been played b/4....

DH told DS that the discussion would have to continue but the soonest would be this coming weekend.

DH says he is willing to assist DS in finding a place -- ( Y, boarding house) but it will not be here. DH slept well and feels a real sense of "doing the right thing'...... and if you're wondering how old DS is --- in July, 25.......

let me post b/4 I get hung again...

Thoughts and questions for a Monday! ( or Tuesday !!!)

Thoughts and questions of the day........

Think about these and smile ..


1. SAVE THE WHALES. COLLECT THE WHOLE SET.
2. A DAY WITHOUT SUNSHINE IS LIKE, NIGHT.
3. ON THE OTHER HAND, YOU HAVE DIFFERENT FINGERS.
4. I JUST GOT LOST IN THOUGHT. IT WASN'T FAMILIAR TERRITORY.
5. 42.7 PERCENT OF ALL STATISTICS ARE MADE UP ON THE SPOT.
6. 99 PERCENT OF LAWYERS GIVE THE REST A BAD NAME.
7. I FEEL LIKE I'M DIAGONALLY PARKED IN A PARALLEL UNIVERSE.
8. HONK IF YOU LOVE PEACE AND QUIET.
9. REMEMBER, HALF THE PEOPLE YOU KNOW ARE BELOW AVERAGE.
10. HE WHO LAUGHS LAST, THINKS SLOWEST.
11. DEPRESSION IS MERELY ANGER WITHOUT ENTHUSIASM.
12. THE EARLY BIRD MAY GET THE WORM, BUT THE SECOND MOUSE GETS
THE CHEESE.
13. I DRIVE WAY TOO FAST TO WORRY ABOUT CHOLESTEROL.
14. SUPPORT BACTERIA. THEY'RE THE ONLY CULTURE SOME PEOPLE
HAVE.
15. MONDAY IS AN AWFUL WAY TO SPEND 1/7 OF YOUR WEEK.
16. A CLEAR CONSCIENCE IS USUALLY THE SIGN OF A BAD MEMORY.
17. CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, EXCEPT FROM VENDING MACHINES.
18. GET A NEW CAR FOR YOUR SPOUSE. IT'LL BE A GREAT TRADE!
19. PLAN TO BE SPONTANEOUS TOMORROW.
20. ALWAYS TRY TO BE MODEST, AND BE PROUD OF IT!
21. IF YOU THINK NOBODY CARES, TRY MISSING A COUPLE OF PAYMENTS.
22. HOW MANY OF YOU BELIEVE IN PSYCHO-KINESIS? RAISE MY HAND.
23. OK, SO WHAT'S THE SPEED OF DARK?
24. HOW DO YOU TELL WHEN YOU'RE OUT OF INVISIBLE INK?
25. IF EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE GOING WELL, YOU HAVE OBVIOUSLY
OVERLOOKED SOMETHING.
26. WHEN EVERYTHING IS COMING YOUR WAY, YOU'RE IN THE WRONG
LANE.
27. HARD WORK PAYS OFF IN THE FUTURE. LAZINESS PAYS OFF NOW.
28. EVERYONE HAS A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY. SOME JUST DO NOT
HAVE FILM.
29. IF BARBIE IS SO POPULAR, WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BUY HER FRIENDS?
30. HOW MUCH DEEPER WOULD THE OCEAN BE WITHOUT SPONGES?
31. EAGLES MAY SOAR, BUT WEASELS DO NOT GET SUCKED INTO JET
ENGINES.
32. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET SCARED HALF TO DEATH TWICE?
33. I USED TO HAVE AN OPEN MIND BUT MY BRAINS KEPT FALLING OUT.
34. I COULDN'T REPAIR YOUR BRAKES, SO I MADE YOUR HORN LOUDER.
35. WHY DO PSYCHICS HAVE TO ASK YOU FOR YOUR NAME?
36. INSIDE EVERY OLDER PERSON IS A YOUNGER PERSON WONDERING
WHAT HAPPENED
37. JUST REMEMBER - IF THE WORLD DID NOT SUCK, WE WOULD ALL FALL
OFF.
38. LIGHT TRAVELS FASTER THAN SOUND, WHICH IS WHY SOME PEOPLE
APPEAR BRIGHT UNTIL YOU HEAR THEM SPEAK.

So glad DH stood firm, Kaylets. So hard to do sometimes. But this way is so better for his health - and yours. Sorry yesterday was such a bummer.

Rainy cool day here. Not up so early today because I didn't go to bed until almost 3 a.m. Durn Solitaire. Why do I do that? Of yeah, stress busting.

Other than that, pretty good yesterday on food and went to tai chi exercise class. DH and I have a runaround afternoon scheduled today.

Amarantha-Yes, tis true that coworker is one in the same. Can you believe this guy???? This morning too he comes over and was asking if I wanted to go upstairs to the cafe and eat. I told him no thankyou and went about my business. 10 minutes later, he's still standing around the cubes waiting. I asked if he needed something and he says he was waiting on me. So again I reiterated my no thankyou and told him I was busy. So he waits somemore. Had to be rude this time and tell him I told you I was busy now move on. There are some crazy arse people in this world!!! He's starting to freak me out.

Other than that it's miserable rain around here...More later.

Yo!
 

Kaylets, I had trouble postin' here this a.m. also ... parts of threads were disappearin' before my eyes and when I posted replies, nothing happened. Let's see if this works.

Sorry ds is givin' you guys the old songs ... thy dh's response to help but not let him move back seems a good one to me ... caring but tough love all the same.

Froggie, sorry to give advice (my besettin' sin, no, there are worse ones, but ...) BUT YOU NEED TO GO TO YOUR BOSS OR PERSONNEL OFFICE AT THIS POINT AND TELL 'EM YOU CONSIDER ANY FURTHER ENCROACHMENTS BY THIS PERSON TO BE SEXUAL HARRASSMENT BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE (sexual harrassment does not have to be physical nor does it have to even contain a mention of the word "sex") ... this man has crossed the line and you, yourself, just typed the tellin' phrase ... "He's starting to freak me out."

Frogger, you can't let anyone do this to you (sorry again, only my humble opinion and we know how humble I am). If your company will not discipline him and put an end to it, then IMHO you should not be workin' for that company. You DESERVE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT ... even if you are not physically afraid of this person, these situations can escalate and turn ugly and leave you emotionally battered ... don't go there, sweetie, you need to address it now with the company ... you've done all you can with the coworker ... he's not playin' with a full deck now and you need to deal with it ...

Again, apologies for the advice (I need to mind me own biz). I hate to see this happen to people and it happens all too often and YOU DO NOT DESERVE IT!!!

I did 30 minutes o' the "penance" in the back lot today ... no formal workout planned (penance useful for character, not to mention the yard, but I'm pooped)!!!

My journal in the land far far away will contain my menus if anyone wants to talk about food. I like Vegan's veggie thread also!!!

Avanti!

Anagramatic, I am finding the meaning o' life in Solitaire these days ... turn over a card and everything changes ... for better or worse, we are the product o' the cards we play.

Or is that just that I've been doin' penance in the hot sun for six days straight? Not sure.

I keep hopin' a tall, blonde 'n handsome law enforcement officer will spot me out there in the prison yard, fall instantly in love and come out 'n rescue me from the chain gang, then we will take a plane to Bermuda, get married in a flowery bower, spend six months in a luxury resort town and then move to the outback somewhere and establish a sheep ranch, where my skills in weed clearing will be of some use and he will decide to become a chef, open a restaurant that will make us rich and on the side do all the cookin' for the gang o' sheep wranglers plus the household and he will also do all the dishes, clean the house and fix the Porsche that we will have because, hey, we're rich.

Maybe tomorrow.