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Hmmm -- have I missed the bread crumbs? Or are we all just having a midwinter blah spell?
Visited with the princesses over the weekend - first time in almost nine months I've been there. Enjoyed it but since coming home I've been a bit off sorts. Also seem to be "enjoying" a cough, sore-ish throat thing that I hope just evaporates. Wandered through Wally World a bit ago and couldn't find a thing in the grocery department that appealed to me. I know I'll eat anyway and would rather it be something that I'm really hungry for. Just couldn't figure out what that might be for today. (Fortunately that included all those candies packaged in red.) |
Anagram hope your not getting that cold thing I had it wasn't friendly. It will be 3 weeks on thurs. and I am just getting over it. Good luck and drink a lot of water and have some chicken noodle soup. Hope you feel better soon.
I had an emotional brownie attack last night. A client I have been working for 5 years has made a choice that I feel is totally wrong and going to change his life something fierce. My heart felt like it was torn out of me at the end of the day we have worked so hard together and he's come so far. So some emotional baking and eatting came down. I just induldged by the fire with my book and brownies in hand. Sad as it was it is over and I am feeling better and more in control this morning. I have preplanned my foods for the day and a workout. That always helps me get back on track journaling for me is like quick fit to get back on track. Thank goodness. I just started to gain control I am not ready to stop having it now. So I am head strong today and motivated once again to get back on track! 28 DAYS TIL HAWAII! NO TIME TO MESS UP WITH BROWNIES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day everyone and less shake it up! Yes Anagram we were having a melt down! But lets pick it up!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Good morning, Queenlies!
Sorry to have been AWOL, but have been still busy. After my announcement last week that I felt reinvigorated, diet-wise, I had a stretch of crummy days. By Friday, I was so fed up and discouraged that I just snapped. I thought "Is there anything that's worked for me?" And I remembered that going low-GI worked like a charm -- less hunger, better energy, no cravings, etc. And I've been on that plan ever since. Seem to have managed to catch a cold anyway -- seems to be almost inevitable after stress-filled meetings and too much work. Ah well. I don't feel totally wretched and maybe it won't last too long. :crossed: Firefly, Hawaii in 28 days sounds woooonderful! Let no brownie stand in your way! Anagram, you're doing so wonderfully well. :hug: Having off-sorts periods is part of the deal, though, I know. And incipient colds don't help a bit. I really believe that colds and viruses often have an emotional component, too, that makes it that much harder to feel "ok." Glad you had some nice time with the princesses -- my princeling and his dad are spending the day today. Me too, not hungry or very interested in food -- boy, that doesn't happen too often, maybe something like appearances of Halley's comet. Frogger, I'm so glad you and tadpole survived the fall intact (if a little on the technicolor side). My sister was the one to fall downstairs carrying my son. No injuries, except to the leather-soled slippers she was wearing, which she cursed and threw in the garbage! This seems like a very good time for you to start looking around and thinking about your career options. Good luck! I must be off to accomplish a thing or two before the boys arrive. Love to all, mentioned or un- Let's take this day and do the best we can with it! |
Hoboy! I think I'm in for it coldwise. Seems to be worsening. Yes, I have been going sort of full tilt and probably an enforced rest wouldn't hurt. To have lunch w/friend today though. But if i'm hacking and sniffing, I won't be any fun for sure.
And Hawaii - what a goal!!! Enjoy your boys, W.N. |
:balloons: Hello!
I hope everyone feels better! It seems that so many people are falling down the stairs lately (not only on this site!) Let's be careful, everyone! :goodvibes |
Anagram becareful with that cold if it gets any worse you should visit the dr. I had to in order to get med's. They say if it gets worse antibotic is the only answer. Good luck and get some soup into yourself and some hot tea.
Arabella thanks for the support. I need all I can get somedays. I am trying my best to make some positive changes. Yesterday was a healthier day for sure. Still have those brownies in the house. They are going to the grandkids today! Those little ones can use a choc. boost mom will love it! 28days to Hawaii boy I gotta be good to make some great changes before I go. My son told me he has avocado trees, tangerines, mangoes and those little bitty oranges? Can't remember the name. So lots of fruit at his house. I will love it and plan to make some mango salsa hot of course. I have had a crazy busy work week. I plan on working reg. hrs. today if its not snowing hard I will go to the gym before coming home. If it snows video workout. I gotta keep it going here!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day everyone eat healthy and move alot! |
Just checkin' in. Having the February meltdown...but am fighting it. Got in a walk yesterday, and am on Day 4 in a mini healthy streak.
Frogger, hope your rainbow is fading...tough on the boring job front. Arabella, take time for you....you are more important than the job. Anagram...a cold! :fr: Yuck. Pamper yourself. I'm using a lot of hand sanitizer at work...nothing worse than a contaminated book! Aria...is your ticker moving down? Good work! Hawaii?!? I am jealous. Motor on Cacmsc. Where's K these days? I guess we are all busy, busy, busy. :wave: to all Queens! :) Gotta :tread: (run...hit the roads) Ceara |
I too have had a few crummy days lately. I weighed last night and I'm now up to 238. I'm not sure what's going on. I think I'm just eating too much again. Will try to control :^:
Other than than that...Sydney fell in the tub night before last. So now we are both black and blue. She stood up after Mommy told her not to and slipped and busted her noggin (actually her left brow bone). Big swollen shiner! She's alright though. Cried for 5 minutes and then was playing with her toys like nothing happend! |
Hallooooo, Royals!
Wasn't the greatest visit with the guys yesterday -- DS was not in his usual easy-going, open mood; I was tired and beleauguered. DGS was absolutely his own charming self, though, so the day had some highlights. And we can't expect every day to be perfect. I think I need some "me" time... I WILL meditate today and I WILL get out for a walk in the sunshine. I have to get back to work -- 2nd "emergency" assignment in as many days. Love to all! |
Hello all!~
Sorry for the long absence .... I finally was offered the position w/in the other division of the same company. AND I ACCEPTED... I begin my new position 02/27.... Interesting how that interview was what I had thought so awful...... At one point, I laughlingly said to someone that perhaps the long time to make a decision was what finally did it .....that perhaps all the other candidates dropped out .... found something else after such a long time.... Either way, I will prove that they wound up with the best anyway. As I might have mentioned, this is a field that I have nearly 8 yrs experience, much less I really do enjoy this facet of the insurance world. so YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be right back... need to move laundry ... |
Hello everyone!
Anagram ~ Hope you feel better! :hug: ceara ~ Thanks for the encouragement! :) frogger ~ Hope your luck gets better this week! Thank God Sydney was not hurt! :goodvibes Kaylets ~ Congratulations on your new job! :encore: |
Finally hie-ing off to the doctor this afternoon. I've been hearing so much about this crud - I'd have been satisfied with second hand information. Keeping me from pool too after I'd just paid for the month.
Congrats, K - yes, they will be getting the best candidate, for sure. Wood Nymph - here's to your "ME" time. It's funny - even now when I have only ME - it seems like I'm not taking 'ME' time but always thinking of what I "must" do. Must be something built-in. All that fruit sounds like a real treat, Firefly. And congrats on 4 day ministreak, ceara. I had one going last week. Alas not this week. Expecting to be snowed in tomorrow - looking forward to it in a way. A strange bird, I am. |
Happy Saturday, Queenlies!
I haven't gotten terribly sick with the cold and today even feel some energy returning. I did shopping and vacuuming yesterday, to keep chores from eating up my whole Saturday, DH has signed up for dinner duty, I have sworn not to work this weekend. All this makes me pretty happy -- I knew yesterday that life would seem much sweeter this morning if the house was relatively clean and tidy. 'Tis so!
Have done yoga (after lounging in bed with newspapers and coffee for hours!), now will meditate and take a walk in and around town. Trying to track down my sister to have lunch. Surprisingly difficult to keep myself from working :rolleyes: but I absolutely won't allow it. If I get any big ideas about new projects, I'll just make a note and then go back to not working. I'm very happy to report that the cold didn't manage to knock diet off-kilter, although scales show a couple pounds up (does that happen to anyone else when they get a cold? Seems to always happen to me. And face looks puffy -- must be puffed up with something, right?). Anagram, there's something so cozy about a good storm, isn't there? As long as I've got books and etc. I love being housebound while nature does its wild thing outside. Re: me time -- I've always got to be in the right frame of mind for it to be good. I know often I've looked forward to DH going on a trip and then just wasn't able to enjoy the time at all. Ah, we're complex beings, are we not. It's supposed to storm here Sunday night into Monday and I'm looking forward to it. Kaylets -- congrats on the new job!!! :carrot: I hope it turns out to be even better than you anticipate. Frogger, hope the technicolor fades soon! Amarantha, how beith thee? I saw somewhere that you were still not feeling up to par. Don't you hate the way these things drag on? Makes life so much harder! Ceara, how are the hounds? Congrats on the mini-streak! Eydie, how's winter going for you? I'm ultra-impressed by your workouts, I must say! Gonna emulate, I am. :yes: Firefly, hot mango salsa sounds fantastic -- got a recipe? WSW, how goes it? Still managing meditations & tai chi? I've been pretty regular with yoga, walks, and gym but haven't managed tai chi and have been slacking on the meditations. Think I'm going to do a brief meditation to start days from now on. So that will give me at least a little and might get me in right frame of mind to do more after. Aria, isn't that bizarre the way the same thing happens to people at the same time, like falling downstairs. Almost like it's the alignment of the planets, or something in the air. Love to all Queenlies mentioned or un-, within palace or AWOL (missing Punkin & Cerise :( ) Onward! |
Looks like we're not going to get as much of the storm as predicted earlier. But still some. And I'll enjoy it anyway. On antibiotics, stronger cough syrup, etc. Feeling slightly better. And happy though I sometimes feel a little guilty about feeling too happy. DH would not want me to be down though. I find my thoughts re him always bittersweet because even though I miss him sorely I always smile when I think of him. 'Twas a month yesterday.
Having a leisurely day for sure. Doing a little this, a little that, as mood strikes - a little tea, a little time on the sofa under a throw - a little read - maybe a little music - my idea of an almost perfect day. Yours sounds great so far, Wood Nymph. May it continue. |
Yes Anagram...drugs are always good in this case! There are some virulent viruses out there!
Nice sunny day in the neighbourhood...snowed at the north end of the county but not too much here. Had a nice walk...a little nippy on the cheeks...face. Am off to church (annual meeting :( ) and then have a meeting here...then..work work (only a little bit) and then I am going to reaquaint myself with free weights. Slowly. Have a great day and get movin'! :tread: :wave: to all :queen: S Ceara |
Sunday, Sunday
Lovelies,
Here we are, mid-Sunday afternoon and all is relatively well. I'm reminded of how effortless the whole food thing is when I keep wheat and sugar out of my diet. I remember coming to this point before and thinking how I'd always assumed that it was deep psychological issues that kept me overeating and how, to my shock and amazement, it seemed to actually be completely controllable with just a shif t in foods. Must always remember this :yes: My SIL has been sick since the fall and went to a naturopath who put her on a wheat, sugar, and dairy-free diet. A friend was planning a birthday party for her and asked me whether I'd rather do apps or attempt a cake. I opted for the cake, because my mom makes THE best cake -- chocolate/raspberry with a sublime texture and taste. Anyway, I'd been thinking that it might be adaptable to a no-sugar no-wheat recipe. Soooo I made it, substituting honey and fruit concentrate jam (I did strawberry because I couldn't find raspberry) for the sugar, soy-based sour cream substitute (I was amazed by how good that was -- will definitely buy again -- and using spelt flour and ground almonds. I used a little stevia to boost the sweetness without using more honey. The icing was unsweetened chocolate melted and mixed with the "sour cream" and fruit concentrate -- it set up to the perfect texture. The texture was lighter than the original recipe, but then I realized that I'd halved the original but forgotten to halve the baking powder and soda. Nevertheless, it was a fabulous success and got rave reviews. I'm thinking (not really seriously, I guess, but thinking a little) about starting a sideline of wheat and sugar-free goodies. I wonder if I could test at the local farmers' market.... Cold here yesterday, but beautiful. I didn't manage lunch with my sister but did catch her for coffee later. And such a lovely walk home! Just getting on for sunset, and I saw the reverse of my moon setting/sun rising scene. The moon was risen, but not too high, a huge pale disc in the sky and the sun setting in on the other side of the sky. I was walking through the old part of my town, the harbour visible at the ends of streets both to the south and west. As I neared the park, heading home, the sun was a huge fireball on the horizon and the crows were gathering in the trees. So much beauty out there! I resolve to be outside more. Anagram, I was thinking that, in some ways, happiness must be easier now that the crisis is past. You were so worried about your darling and knew he was suffering. Now, although you miss him terribly, you know that he's safe and free of pain, with nothing to fear, nothing to worry about. And I can tell that you're still buoyed by the love and life you shared with him -- what a wonderful gift! :hug: Ceara, hope the meetings aren't too onerous or ornery! Free weights are good -- I'd like to get some, for those days that I really don't feel like going to the gym. 6:30 a.m. is not my best time, as far as getting out of the house goes, but it works with DH's schedule. And it's always nice to feel like I've got it done early, too, I guess. I did a neutral henna treatment -- supposedly fantastic for giving body and shine. Now I'm off to the jacuzzi to soak and give self enough of a pedicure so I can go get a professional one later this week without TOO much embarrassment. :rolleyes: Love! |
Arabella I will ck out my recipe for the mango salsa and share it with yah. I am getting so excited 25 more days to go. I haven't seen my son and his wife for a little over a year. We wil have a great time. Lots to do, see and catch up on stuff.
Kaylet congrats to you on that job. Good luck! Frogger you two better becareful yah sure are showing colors. Stay safe! Sometimes the scale isn't so friendly but measuring or seeing with your own eyes how things fit helps more. Ck it out and it might get you more of a jump start than the scale. So folks on the scale get discouraged I have been there before. I will do the scale later on this week. Yesterday my walking buddies and I did a 4 mile walk around the lakes in the state park. It was tough not as easy as regular walking when there is snow and inclines etc. But a great workout and I feel it today. I am feeling better finally that virus with the cold stuff is awful. Started to feel better after a week or so then back down again. What the heck who has time for not feeling well. So I am feeling good again and ready to challenge myself to healthy eating and some exercise. I am going bathing suit shopping on the 25th. I set a date so I could get a grip on things before hand. I think it has helped. Well eat health and stay motivated we can do this. |
Arabella, the cake sounds fabulous!:D I have a list of sugar-free cook books if you're interested.
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Cake does sound scrumptious. But it's Monday - no guilt/fresh start day - so I guess I'd best not be thinking of scrumptious (yum, yum).
Two days of being "snowed in" are enough. Ready to move on. Actually we only got about five inches, could have gone out all day Saturday and driveway/roads were cleared by mid morning Sunday. But decided best course with cough, sore throat, etc. was to veg. Got lots of stuff done despite myself - stuff you'd only do on that kind of day. Feel better rested. Feeling slightly better finally but note that Firefly did too (I'm on day ten) so won't go crazy until I feel LOTS better. As she says too much to do to feel sick. Was going to go down with princesses for a day or two but definitely not up to that yet. Feeling too good to huddle on sofa another day - middle road, middle road. No pool again though - have mostly been doing stretches. Hawaii, bathing suits - aah!!! And was listening to birds sing this a.m. I'm sure we're all looking forward to spring! But what else? Firefly - Hawaii, Kaylets - new job. What's getting the old motivation into gear and moving us onward? I've scheduled a (reward)massage for each of the next three months but that's not enough. Ceara, any good shows coming up for you? wsw, when do you expect your earlier-than-mine spring? Other vacations being planned? Sky's so blue today, snow outside the window to my right is still so pretty, it's Monday. A perfect day for the next day of self improvement......here we go, Monday, here we go (missing you, Kaylets). |
I am up and movtivated this a.m. and off to the gym in 20 min. before work. I have made every excuse possible lately even though I was sick for not getting to the gym. So today is it. I am up early of course went to bed at 8:30. I got 4 miles in around the lakes sunday, plan on going on thurs again. Then today and friday workout in the a.m. maybe I can reach my goal by 3/9 if I keep it up. I am journal writing my intakes and exercise, wt. That helps me to keep and get some control. That cake sounds wonderful. You might surely be a hit at the market. Sounds like we are all venturing out there to look forward to some positive changes in our lifes. Lets go Girls!
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Just checking in...
My Aunt past away from cancer on Sunday morning and we will be attending the funeral tomorrow. My cousin (her son) just past on back in August of a sudden heart attack. I feel very down. Haven't been eating well, although I have the best intentions. I have a lot on my hands right now. Besides my Aunt's passing, I'm trying to figure out WHY we never have enough money, even though with this new job I get paid more...WHY is it that we may owe taxes this year when we have never before (I still say I am not doing something right..and where is that money going to come from if we do indeed owe?) And how can I get rid of my lazy BIL without causing a family meltdown. Maybe it's a cop out, but since he moved in, (and doesn't pay rent) our electric bill has gone up almost $200, water bill sky high, house a mess, and he doesn't pay a dime. I know he bought tires for DH car which was great, because we obviously couldn't afford it, but what about pitching in around the house??? Well, back to work though....I need a good soak in a tub...anyone got any Calgon?? LOL |
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE! :val3: :chockiss:
Frogger ~ I am sorry to hear about your aunt and nephew! Please take it a day at a time and hang in there! |
Frogger - my condolences. I remember the death of your cousin and how that was such a blow to you. Another death so soon makes it more so.
And no wonder you feel down! BIL still there and not doing much to help would wear me down in about 24 hours. And, of course there are additional expenses because he's there. Does he have ANY job yet? Re taxes, you may need to have one less dependent declared on W-4 so enough is deducted. Of course, making more would mean you'd be taxed a bit more in total but if your main concern is that you not owe more at tax time, your safest thing is to have more deducted. Of course, that's a bit less to spend each pay but you'd likely miss it less. (Unfortunately I must pay quarterly deposits and that's really a blow when you see it going out and you have to sign for it.) For many people, managing money is more difficult than making it and there are lots of things out there to read up on that would help - maybe something you could do when job's slow? Happens to be an area I LOVE and I learned a lot of my basic stuff reading articles in mags like Woman's Day, Family Circle, in the old days (and then reading lots of professional articles in stuff dh got and later taking two years of college accounting). But just getting a handle on where it goes is a step up and time worthwhile spent. Feeling only a smidge better today but it's a step in right direction. Think I'll plan at least one errand and see how it goes. Going to DD's for valentine's day is definitely out. I'm getting well rested and gobs of junk stuff done in between - out of sheer boredom. |
Happy Valentine's Day, Queenlies!
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To the sweetest, funniest, most intelligent, resourceful and altogether regal bunch of women I've ever had the pleasure to know! Same old, same old here. Actually had a run in with dark chocolate and some trail mix yesterday, I think as a result of the smidgen of sugar in cough drops. I think I'm okay without them now, so hopefully that won't be repeated. Had my walk, did most of yoga. Just have to finish yoga & meditate. I keep saying that and not doing it. No try, only DO! K. S'pose I should be working. Love to all! |
Oh, Frogger, so sorry for your loss! :hug:
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Sorry for your loss, Frogger. Please take care of yourself.
Queens, I am having massive trouble getting in to 3FC on my home computer. No problem at all where I am working today, but may not be back all that much until this is resolved, if it can be. Happy St. Val's Day! :) |
Ex-husband of neighbor across the street died this morning. He had lived there too for many years before their divorce. Feeling more down tonight, assuming that's why. Food pretty good most of the day until this evening. Tomorrow will just have to be yet another restart.
Weather to be nice - plan to get in a good walk for a change. Still hacking but feeling better (physically, that is). Hearing more birds in morning, feeling springlike at least for a few days. |
Frogger so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times you all had together it seems to help during these difficult times. As far as what you owe in taxes I think the interest rate is really low on the gov't pay back system. One time a few years back we had to pay on State. We were able to set up a payment reasonable to pay on a monthly basis. Did you have your taxes done by a professional? Cause sometimes they come up with things to claim we wouldn't normally think of. I would of had to pay the state but I had bought a car in 2005 and claimed the taxes paid on it. Thank God for that cause it made a big difference. Having folks live with us is never easy. But I think they should have to pay a share of the living cost. As where else could they live for free. It isn't an easy thing. Sometimes just sitting down with them explaining the cost and setting up arrangements is all it may take. Good luck hope some of this is helpful. Lately I think more people are sharing homes due to the high cost of living. Shared expenses could be helpful as long as limits are set.
Worked out on Tues. a.m. ate a good breakfast, lunch pretty low in cals etc. good thing cause dinner cals were up with valentines and all. I didn't feel to badly knowing at least I had burned calories and ate 1/2 the day healthy. Today I plan on a totally healthy day. |
Mornin' all! The sky is gorgeous here, the birds are singing and I'm gonna lift weights...yup...more self torture! It'll be good in the long run.
So now that I'm hyped...just wanted to say :wave: to all and just hang in there... Anagram you're entitled to be blue. Take care of yourself. Aria...good work...I see that ticker... Frogger sorry for your loss. Maybe you need to have a spousal meeting, draw up some guidelines for residence in your home, and then have an all occupant meeting...I mean if you are the $ earner, then the daily housework should be at least partially handled by one who isn't. :) :wave: to all other :queen: s...since I'm hyped I want to roll with the energy! :tread: Ceara |
Had another phone call this a.m. Another friend passed away. So..... two funerals in the next couple of days.
Went out in the nice weather and got in a good walk. Felt much better. Came home to message from dd that she had her eyes examined this morning and they think she has a hole in her retina. Has an appt. with specialist in the morning. So I'm on standby...... |
So sorry to hear of your losses, Frogger and Anagram.
Frogger, i'd forgotten about your BIL living with you. I'd be beside myself in the first 48 hours. Yeah, something HAS to be done! Still doing BFL with Ceara. Any new takers? It's a great very do-able program!;) |
Anagram so sorry too close to your own loss thats rough. Hang in there girl your stronger than you think. Thinking about you!
Well girls I am what you would say motivated this week. The most I have been in months. So far this week I have in 10.75 walking miles. Hopefully another 4 today as the weather is suppose to be beautiful. It helps having my friend as a walking partner. We chat enjoy each others company and ck out nature on the way. Its great. I am going to track myself and see how many miles in a months time. I didn't give in to the munchies last night after girls night out only at a banana. I stayed within my 1500 cals for the day. I was thinking about checking the scale this a.m. but friday is my day. So I will wait at any rate I feel better even though the scale might not show it I know the difference. Hope I stay this motivated for awhile as it will have to show up in the end as a loss. |
Just stopping by to say hello to everyone!
Anagram ~ Sorry to hear about all these reminders of your own loss! ceara ~ Thanks for the encouragement! Have a good day, everyone! |
Fly by: I'm doing okay, a bit draggy with this cold and diet hasn't been perfect. Why is it SO much harder when we don't feel well?
Seems like one of those times -- my neighbour just told me that her husband is in Intensive Care and it sounds as if he may not make it. Funny how easy it is to forget about mortality most of the time and then you have a period where reminders (and the real thing, of course) are staring you in the face from all directions. I've had a couple of deaths of people I know lately, not people I was really close to, but people I cared for. Trying to remember that the message is always to live our lives as best we can. I'm scheduled to take tomorrow off to make a 3-day weekend. Must get work done ahead. Love to all -- take great and gentle care of yourselves, Lovelies! |
anagram-sorry to hear of the loss of your friends! i hope your cold is on its way out. hope everything will be ok with dd's eye appt.
frogger-condolences to you on the loss of your aunt! kaylets-congrats. on your new job! and to all royals, hello. i finally feel like i have a little solid time under my belt with being op consistently again-for the last couple of weeks now. we had a nice, warm day today, which was a pleasure. i am definitely ready for spring, with no threats of ice storms (as there is for monday.) well, while i hadn't been able to get online too much recently (due to ms and some computer "technical difficulties"), i certainly have been thinking about you all. take care. |
Well no loss shown on my scale but I feel more toned up since exercising. So I will just continue on my jouney in hopes to show a loss soon. Hope everyone else is doing well. Thank God its friday its been such a busy week at work. My clients needs were really high this week and it kept me hopping. Lots of loose ends to take care of before my trip I think the pressure is on.
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Brrrr...it is chilly out there. Have had a good run so far...no big o-o-ops and my butt is still firmly planted on the wagon. One day at a time...sometimes one minute at a time.
Gotta work today, so this is brief...we all seem to be rather busy. Good to see you wsw...hope those problems disappear... Hang in there cacmsc. That scale can be stubborn at times....I know it. Feeling better Arabella? How's the new job prep going Kaylets? It must be exciting for you. :wave: Aria, Eydie, Frogger, Empress A and the MIA :queen: s...Wildfire, Punkin, Cerise! Where'd you go?! We still don't know about the Scotsman... Runnin' :tread: |
Happy Weekend, Queenlies!
The cold drags on here, but it has to be on the way out -- almost 2 weeks now (did I hear you had it 3, Firefly?) I've been trying to do SB induction again but the cold has knocked me off-track a bit. Bleh. Tomorrow I'm going to put together my ultimate plan for success. Back to ye olde checklist... which is always pretty effective. Cold and WINDY out there today -- trying to decide whether it would be wiser for me to stay in or dress very warmly and go for a walk. Did meditate a bit this morning (first time since before my trip, I think) and did the first part of my yoga. wsw, nice to see you in the palace again. Two weeks OP is fantastic! :cb: :cb: Me too, ready for spring! We haven't had a bad winter here at all, but I'll be happy to see some warmer weather. Ceara, congrats on the butt plantage! WTG, you. Am in process of getting my own butt planted with a similar firmness. I really need to start seeing a downward trend in my numbers. Not like I haven't been trying -- but I've just got to try HARDER!!! Eydie, I forget what the deal is on BFL. Is it one of those plans that you can sum up in a couple of sentences? If I decide to attempt making wheat/free sugar free goodies and selling, I'll definitely be looking for the names of the cookbooks you mentioned. Anagram, it's amazing what a walk will do for one's state of mind, isn't it? I think if I didn't exercise I'd be a basket case. Actually, scratch that -- I KNOW I would. Ach, maybe I'd best gird loins and head out into the tempest... Yeah, maybe that's a plan -- and then come back and have a jacuzzi and a soak... Love to all -- take care of your own sweet selves! |
Hello all!
sorry for the long abscence....somehow yesterday's post didnt take.... Mostly it was about how I feel like I have been everywhere else but here..... Right now, this is the busiest time at the current job.....in fact, so busy I'd be very overwhelmed if I didnt know I'm on my way to another.... Few butterflies regarding the new job....not about the product but more about meeting new people and "fitting in" ..... My guess is I will be a lone wolf for a while but that's ok too..... There is a gym in that building and I am looking forward to seeing it and trying to work gym time back into my schedule..... DH's job has unexpected job openings....many there are bringing their sons in.... DH got DS an interview and DS was told he was ok to go to next level for a physical and drug test....so DS told DH that " I will give notice at my current job... its not working out there anyway.... I'll just take a break inbtwn"..... DH warned DS that when you list an employer on an application, you need to BE EMPLOYED at that job when the prospective employer calls for references.... DS was not convinced. ..... Finally, DH had to enlist the help of a coworker to convince DS that DH would "pull" DS's application, tell them DS had changed his mind if DS refused to remain at his current job until he was officially offered the new job...... DH got so upset w/ DS, DH had to tell DS to leave the house.... As DH explained to me, he was more upset that DS hasn't changed. About an hour after DS left, DH called DS and explnd to DS that there is really only one thing DH wants DS to think about. That DS's way hasnt worked in the past 5,6,7 yrs.... that its time to do things DH's way if DS really does want to see real changes in his life....... ...... On my own food program, I am drinking more water finally and seeing the afternoon belly bloat much decreased..... Not sure how much cold water I can get in today since the temps are so, so frigid but a pot of peppermint tea awaits now.... Am trying to do 15 minutes at a time today as DH is at work and I really didnt get as much done yesterday as I had hoped.....Trying to keep my momentum going by multitasking....boiling eggs while quick soaking black beans for soup ......using part of the hot water from the tea kettle to make sf jello.... wiping down the shelf in the fridge I put the jello on.....etc, etc..... guess some breakfast is next.... Hope all are well..... :smug: |
So nice to see so many queens in the palace and doing so well on so many fronts. Esp. good to hear from you, wsw! Glad you were able to get back.
I'm finally finishing up (I hope) on my bad cold - it's two weeks and a day and I still have some lingering symptoms but not hacking as much. Hope yours is gone for sure, WN. Ceara, congrats on the firmly planted derriere. Mine own is expanding, I fear. Kaylets, dh is brave to go to bat for ds in his own workplace. Hope it is appreciated. DDs eye problem turned out to be some bizarre scarring from some bizarre fungus. Fortunately not a hole in her retina but strange. DS is here this weekend. Didn't have a lineup of chores for him as I should have, darn. I'll think of a lot of things after he leaves. But his company is always good. Was glad I went to funeral yesterday with neighbor. She needed someone. It wasn't as bad for me as I thought it might have been. But I decided to go just to viewing for friend today and skip funeral tomorrow. Was getting a bit much and his service would have been a lot more similar to dh's and so more trying, I'd think. DS went out for a run today but it was way too cold for me. |
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