Hello all!

Q Anagram.... you are a good friend to your neighbor ....... I know your presence was appreciated....
I too, think its too cold to do much outside....I wasnt out but btwn car and store and the tip of my nose is flaking .....legs are itchy and flaky too....
using lots of lotion going in and coming out of the shower......

As for DS,.... I can only hope.... as usual, my real concern is how this will effect DH...... and yes, this could be a real issue at the job.....

Glad to hear your cold is subsiding.....seems like everyone around me has the same....

WSW--- holy mackeral..... I hear that your way had frigid temps and snow and then nearly 70 degree temp the two days later..... Makes the snow removal easier when its in big puddles but holy mackeral!

casmc---getting ready for time away always makes me stressed too....its tough trying to squeeze a couple of days into one..... Our clients seem very stressed the past few weeks too... Seems as though everyone is trying to file their taxes as soon as possible.... everyone is feeling the pinch....

Wood Nymph.... how goes the job? have they decided to fill the empty slots?
These coorporate changes are excruiating..... sometimes I felt like the Academy Award winners had nothing on me and the "face" I was putting on....


Ceara--let me plop myself right next to you on the wagon....maybe under your gaze I will make better choices!!

Eydie-- How goes it on the mountain? And how is Dad too?

Empress--Computer problems stink.... I hope you can sort them out ....

aria--- how goes it? Hope all is well your way...


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Here's a thought for today....

"When you walk your talk, people listen."
German proverb

Question of the day :

"What is your favorite expression?"

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Well the sun is shining and we are going up to 30's today. So I think a walk around the lakes may be a possibility todya. I am also off of work today for the holiday so that makes for a nice relaxed day. I didn't do to good on the intake front this weekend but will try to get back on track today for sure. When yah have company the foods get shifted a bit and when there offered its hard to say no. It was so cold this weekend I think part of eating was just for comfort. My cold or virus is going away after being on my second dose of antibotic. Not nice stuff at all. Starts off with a chest cold and congestion and runs into a final sinus infection. Oh boy its almost over 4 weeks of this stuff is not fun. I have been quilting a bit maybe I can finish this twin size quilt before my trip in 16 days. I should of never done such little squares what was I thinking! Each row has 15 3" squares X ? how big a twin size bed is. Oh but it does look cute. The next one will be made a bit different I already have the fabric and my ideas in mind. Well have a good one girls and keep up all your good efforts they have to pay off eventually I figure. Thats my thought for the week keep moving forward!

Oh, Firefly! four weeks! I'm so tired of it after TWO. Still sniffling and finishing up first course of antibiotics but hoping this will be it soon. It's sunny this morning here too and 'm hoping for a good walk a bit later as well. Forgot to mention I had a "reward" massage on Friday - not as good as the last one but not bad either. But I need to move a bit more and I need to "get back to nature". Birdies were tweeting away again this morning. Only a month until OFFICIAL spring.

Anagram that cold or virus is not nice at all. I still am on an antibotic second course one more pill to go. I feel much better but still not 100% by any means. Only 16 more days until my trip to see the kids in Hawaii no time for feeling sick. I have a job that is demanding and need to have a lot done before I go away. So needless to say I need my energy! I am taking the bull by the horns today and going to get a lot done including a list of work things to be done while I am gone. Things that have deadlines etc. Maybe I will feel better when its done or worse! At any rate I intend on having a great week with workouts, healthy eating and working towards my goal. I adventured to tanning this week as everyone said you need to do that. So its interesting and something I have never done but before I reach the tropical island I will at least have a tan. I am 5' 7'' and can't hide my legs to well.
Hope your feeling better soon. Drink alot of water with lemon!

Fly by postie right now....

No improvement on the scale, in the mood or in the finances. Must sit down and do a budget!! The only ray of light I did have this weekend was that I finally switched to a well known tax software, and WHAT A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!! I KNEW I was doing something wrong. :dizzy: (I forgot about our interest on our home equity AND our interest on our mortgage AND our real estate taxes.) The former program I was using didn't "remind" me of these things. Turns out we will not have to owe afterwall. In fact, we will get enough back to get my new stove! :carrot: It will be so nice to not have to beat up the stove to get the burners to work!

Back later...

Frogger so glad it all worked out. I almost forgot to put in the taxes paid on my new car. It made the difference in the state by them oweing me a little to me not oweing. I loved it. This is the second year we haven't gone to a tax man a friend and I did it together on the computer. It worked out fine but takes some brainstorming to ensure we are adding everything in. Make sure you keep all your things for next year. I found out that if you have spent a high amt. of sales taxes by buying appliances, adding on or home improvements thats all taxable but you have to add it all up. So this year I am trying to keep better records. Good luck and yes budgets do seem to make a difference. I started one on the computer but didn't keep it up.
On the health end I worked out yesterday doing some wt. resistance and the treadmill for 1.5 miles. It felt good and released some built up stress from my day. Between Feb. being a short month and me trying to go on vacation for almost 3 weeks its just plum crazy! I have my exercise fit into my schedule for the week and this is always a plus. Have a great day!

Good luck on getting it altogether for the trip, Firefly.

I had a decent day yesterday (I think maybe the 2nd in a row) and also did get in a brisk (it wasn't that warm yet) walk in a park.

I'm already planning to get an extension - too much other paper work to get done first. I'll probably get a tax program as well, as dh had done that in recent years. Also have had lots of tax help/advice offered to me but would just use that if I can't figure something out myself.

Another thing to check out, Frogger, is that there are some new tax credits available this year for SOME energy saving home improvements and appliances. I don't remember if stoves are one of the appliances but worth checking on if you're planning to get one. (I could use a new one too - mine is 36 years old but it is stainless steel so looks real trendy - I don't plan to use it much anymore so don't know if/when I'll get to that.) Credits are even nicer than deductions!

Those birdies are out there chirping again! Gotta love it.

Fly-by woe-is-me postie: Feeling down today -- my brother's moving far north and west to look for a job. Pure desperation -- can't find one here and is broke. There seem to be lots of jobs where he's going, but it's sad that he has to go so far. I hope it goes well for him!

Also, my neighbor died. I'll bake something and take it over and make a donation to the museum as requested.

Aaand... just feeling overtaxed. No help in sight on the job front and I'm stretched to the limits helping my mom, brother, son & grandson. Will soldier on, but just feel like curling up in the fetal position and making it all go away.

Eh. I started to type this and deleted, thinking I should just wait until I feel more upbeat. But feels healthier to share, even if it's not cheery. Believe me, I know that my situation is not bad, really, and others are dealing with much harder things. It's just one of those days... And typical doldrums time, too, I guess.

Doing well OP, in any case. Love to all.

Hello all.....

2 more days.... am finally making a little headway in emptying drawers.... even wiped two or three out .... got right down to the bare metal.....

Finally got quiet enough this afternoon on the phones today that I was able to do some work which has been pending ..... Supervisor said "Don't worry" and I am taking her word at that....

Also feeling serious homesickness for some of the current cowokers ( some of them I worked w/ during my previous tenure).... but when I mentioned that to one, he just dropped his jaw and then quickly said " you'll get over it quick enough..."....
But then the phones were nonstop and reminded me why I am leaving in the first place.....
At one point though WoodNymph, I could relate to the fetal position.... under a blanket for sure....

Frogger, heard nearly exact same story today from someone when similiar discussion happened near my desk as computer folks were downloading an upgrade .... ( yes, everyone thought it was funny that I am the last in the room to have it done and I will be gone as of Friday)...... anyway, the point was that although the individual likes to do her own on paper, she did find the programs useful as an addition error was found when she compared her figures to the tax software.....

Firefly.... please don't feel like you need to send that cold weather this way....
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Anagram... yes, birdies chirping my way too... even tracked down by the chirp a chickadee in the Lowe's store when I kept my girlfriend company as she paid on her bill.....

Hello to all Royals.... I need to get dinner rolling...

Kaylet my dear I wouldn't think of sharing todays weather in the 30's to 40 but maybe I will share this weekends cold! Good weather for making soup. I think I may do that for card night with a crusty bread and salad. Something on the healthy side for all. I am feeling sore from my tues. workout but that is a good thing. I am going again on fri. at least will fit in two. And saturday use my video at home. I am getting excited about my trip. I am off to tan before work this a.m. and then a blood test. I am being good instead of stopping for a nice bagel with cc. I am having a breakfast Kashi bar and a boiled egg. Making up for a sub. I had last night. Oh so naughty! But once in awhile it happens as long as its not too often.
Kaylet sounds like your spring cleaning? I need to do some of that this weekend and find my summer stuff. So I can pack for the trip and see if I need to buy something other than my bathing suit. Gotta go try them on soon. Work has been off the wall. My trying to prepare for others to handle my caseload when I am gone. Wow! Plus trying to keep up with things in a short month and trying to type up and write reports. I will be ready for the funny farm soon! Have a great day girls and its nice to see so many on.

Good morning, Lovelies!
 

Hello all,

Last day on for the job in this division. Evidently somewhere in the transition, my automatic deposit paycheck became a paper check....in fact, two of them from what they told me..... and different amts....
Luckily, some of the people I called seem very good....they called me back very quickly, and then called again for followup....
So....
seems like the I am now in that place of " Check is in the mail".....

Not sure how long I have to wait.... Its definitely not a month that waiting is a good thing....

but....
as WoodNymph said.... things could be worse....

I'll be in touch later.... I have a "Good bye, good luck supper" tonight....don't expect it to run much past 7....

and then I can come and share....

I've played hookie from work for 2 days. (I'm back today). I'm tired of being talked 'at' and talked 'to' like a 3 year old. (The cube mate). She's a source of endless to do lists for me. Now, I'm a Virgo, I'm in love with lists and to do's. But actuall to do's, things I may forget to do or want to make it a point to do. NOT THINGS I DO ON A DAILY BASIS BECAUSE THAT'S MY JOB to do listings. :nono: Which I get from her on a daily basis. And when I say yes, I've done this or yes, I know, or thank you for reminding me, but I've already taken care of these, she takes it as me being <<what word am I looking for here>> insabordinate maybe? And I get a sarcastic, I'm only telling you so that we don't forget. Um, who was the to do list for anyway. I have no problem doing my job....
Oi Vey.....

So as you can read, I'm having a bit of a struggle. Perhaps I'm not a good fit afterall. Maybe they were looking for someone passive do what you're told even if you already know you need to do it kinda gal. I'm a take charge do it because it needs to be done before you are told kinda worker. Maybe I'm just tired of working here in DC. The commute is killing me....

And I've offically gained back almost all of the 13lbs I lost while sick....

Frogger boy your job sounds like some stuff that happens in my office. I think there is a bit of that almost anywhere. But when your area is so close it surely must make it tough. I have had my own run in's at work in the past. Thank goodness its gotten better. Some of its due to me taking the bull by the horns sort of speak. I came right out and said do you have a problem with me? Because I am doing my best to do my job and I think its done pretty well. But once in awhile I have to defend what or where I have been. My boss says I get defensive. Darn right when I am doing what I am suppose to be doing. So once her and I had a nice long chat and now seem to understand one another she leaves me alone to do my job. She even tells me I am doing a good job. Now how we got to that point did take awhile. But I can tell you it feels much better airing things out. Because it will wear you thin. Good luck and don't feel alone. Maybe another job since you only have a small amt. of time invested isn't a bad idea to look for. Something closer to home? You have to feel comfortable your there so many hours.
On a good note the scale has moved thank goodness for small favors. I have been trying my best working out more and healthy eating more often than not. Its only a lb. but I will take it and run! Yesterday I really pushed myself at the gym that is only 2 workouts this week but good ones. It is snowing now but if it doesn't get to bad I am off to the gym and then tanning.
I only have 12 days left to reach my mini goal 3.5lbs. more. Now that will be tough for me to reach but the closer I get the better happier I will be. I see the difference and feel better.
Arabella having a loved one move away is never easy. I handle it everytime the kids move. This last time to Hawaii was a tough one. Now that was so far I didn't think I would ever get to go see them and now I only have 12 days until I go. I am getting very excited to say the least. It has been a little over a year since they have been home. Where did you say your brother was moving?

G'd afternoon, Royals. All sorts of good (and bad ;) )things going on in the palace. Lots of good vibes on the new job, Kaylets. And maybe the two hookie days were just what you needed, Frogger. At least makes it a little more tolerable maybe.

Hooray for Hawaii - visits are the best (maybe the only good) part of kids moving far away. And you're working or it.

I understand that sadness, WN. Many years ago, my sister moved to Alaska - when it was a brand new state! I thought we'd never see her again - and for a long time, it WAS tough. But we did, more as the years wore on. Now have a bro there too and we see him at least once (usually twice) a year. Now that Mom's gone, it's a little less as he makes one trip a year elsewhere. That sister is now in Texas most of the year and I have a brother in Arkansas. But now with email and country wide phone plans it's easier to keep in touch. But you will miss that physical closeness, for sure.

Cold here today but was in the 50s yesterday. Walked in cemetery, put springlike flowers in place of Christmasy ones. Have overall been eating more healthily but had two VERY, VERY BAD EVENINGS OF GLUTTONY. A lot to do with the Valentine candy both children felt I needed this year. And maybe they were right, maybe I did need it. This whole time has been tough but I think this past week has almost been the toughest. Like I'm beginning to realize this is not just a bad dream.

Took off Thursday and went to hug my princesses who are having their own bad time about losing their Grandfather. Came home Friday and was glad to be back. It's like a love-hate thing. I want to be away from home but then need to run right back and I'm in that trend towards fetal positioning too. Doing ok today - lots of chores, etc. done. Debating which direction to go next. Nap sounds good!

And Fresh Start Monday looms! Everything's always well as long as I have SFMs to look forward to.

Forgot to mention that (before I had those two disastrous evenings) the scale had moved downward a bit over a pound. Won't be able to weigh for a good while again as it will probably be an "UP" and that would be discouraging.

Sunday evening
 

Hello all....

Yes, the check was in the mailbox Saturday...... Visualize me floating back from the mailbox....its a shame how wound up I got about it but there you have it....

Woke up w/ nervous, knotted stomach today too.... combination of new job jitters as well as "houseguest"...... We are still in deep, deep freeze temps and houseguest is working many all night shifts.... very awkward to enforce the rule of not being allowed in the palace when the royals are not home......
This morning DH needed to get a point across paper cup of 2 day old soda but was being told very familiar tune of " this is nothing to worry about....its still fresh " ....Finally I spoke up about my disbelief that someone would risk a warm place to sleep and the possiblity of a good paying job over a flat soda..... When DH approached again about the soda, suddenly it was decided that it should be thrown away......
Amazing....

Anagram.... a friend of mine says that Chocolate is better than prozac and I believe her..... I too, this weekend fell hard off the wagon so lets polish up the fresh start cards.....

I need to get ready... just wanted to say hello to all and ask for your support and good vibes today....

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Thought of the day ;

"The universe gets bigger with every book."
John Richardson


Question of the day :

" Have you ever read a book more than once?"

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Kettle is on!

Arabella burr you made me cold thinking about your walk. I didn't exercise to beable to count it was too cold for outside and just never got to the gym. But I ate healthy this weekend and that is a good thing. The cottage sounds lovely you should do it for yourself. Sometimes doing for yourself is more than needed its a must. Let us know how you do with your search.
10 DAYS til my trip! Wow it is coming fast! I got my hair done this weekend highlighted and a new style. It wasn't cheap but looks good. Then I went bathing suit shopping two times. I finally got a suit its surely a bit different from ones I have had. A little colorful on top tropical I guess you'd say. Boy having a tan and shopping made a difference. I have to say I feel pretty good with myself right now. It seems like all my efforts are starting to pay off. I am going to the gym after work tonight no matter how late I work. It is a must to keep things moving in the right direction.
Kaylet living with others is never easy. Good luck stand your ground. Their lucky to have someone willing to let them stay.
Frogger hope your job is moving in the right direction for you. I know that when work is tough because of others and not the work load itself its tough. Been there done that. Thank goodness mine has gotten better and hopefully yours will too.
Girls choc. sometimes is a good fit. I recently started to take a light cal. low fat yogurt and put in like 10 little choc. chips. It gave me a lift and wasn't totally bad ck it out. Its great with cherry flavored it is more like a treat. We all need a bit of choc. from time to time and they say its good for us. Good luck hope we all have a great week.

Arabella-That's not a bad idea actually, asking myself what I should do. I'll try it tonight...

Hello all.....

So far, all typical first day stuff....most of the computer systems not set up although the supervisors had "ticket confirmations" that it was....

some terrific things happened.... the gym is very very nice.... tvs! ( isnt that funny that I am bragging about the tv in the gym) and bumped into someone from the inbtwn job.... she had many problems there and is now at my current employer and now is a supervisor which goes to show....

AND this morning, for the first time in a long, long, time I am WITHOUT that tense, knotted stomach feeling.....


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Thought of the day:

"The older I get, the more beautiful life becomes"


Question of the day:

"What is the question?"


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Must be gone.... downside is that traffic is AWFUL

Kaylet so glad to hear things are going well. No one should have the tension that some people create in a worksite. Its usually very unfair to say the least! So things are looking up and spring begins in 20 days not such a bad time! I like having a t.v. when I am on the treadmill. It helps me to lose track of time and thats a plus. Have fun!
I worked out yesterday at the gym did the treadmill for 3 miles and did the stairs several times at work, walked to the other site. Trying to think the healthy way and put a few extra steps in my day. I am counting down my days til my trip its coming fast. I still would like to shake off a few lbs. but even one or two would be nice. I am trying my best to eat healthy. More seafood, veggies and fruits in my intake.
Have a great day everyone!

So glad yesterday went well, Kaylets! May that continue. I take it you can't use public transit in this new job - hate traffic, too - but there may be plusses in that eventually too.

Good luck on that double countdown, Firefly. You're so motivated.

Got to the pool yesterday, had a good workout but feeling sore today. Don't know if it's the long overdue workout (which was pretty gentle) or if it's the weather change again. A coating of snow this morning which should be gone by the time I get it together. Debating pool again but I think it's losing out to other things I need to do. Maybe a walk would be better. Coin toss?

Wildfire - where be thou?

Pool lost. I was working on that plan, then started sneezing and thought "no, this cold CANNOT get started up again", then came down wi/some stomach cramps. So hope I'm not working on the other thing going around. Sigh.....Spring, hurry up!!!

anagram-take it easy! hope the stomach distress is already a thing of the past.

and to all royal ones, hello. have this stupid cold which everyone else has, so have been in bed a lot, and not journaling my food as diligently as i need to. have to do better with that, because when i stop journaling, i tend into get into trouble. well, just wanted to stop in briefly to say hi. thinking of you all. take care.

Sorry to hear you have that "cold" thing, wsw. Seems to be a particularly nasty one this year. Rest well.

Hello all....

Just a really fast note this morning.....


Well, the houseguest thought we wouldnt notice the computer history deleted nor that the stove had been used... ( eggshells on the floor and wet fry pan were my first clues)....Two items not to be used ( if you remember the stove burining a pot while asleep sitting upright not but 10 ft away)....

Yes, food had been left and the microwave was available too.....
anyway.....

As of 6 am, the houseguest is out until DH returns home.... and this is a week of very long hours for DH so the houseguest might be a bit inconvenienced.....

Job still looking good.....

Found out my "boombox" WILL pick up my favorite station ( some steel girdered buildings have bad radio reception) so now I have a back up to the Ipod.....
Did some research yesterday, a real favorite of mine....

Today the big boss comes back from vacation so we'll see how the tone of the office changes....

Stomach virus seems to be hitting the old office as well as the new.... I told the boss I showed up when it had ended .... The NJ highschool where nearly 1200 kids got so sick is now back up and running..... From what every one says, its awful for about 24 hrs and then you feel much, much better....

But the cold thing does seem to drag on and on..... and then just when you think you have to get better now, it becomes bronchitis or worse.....

Pass the vitamins please.....

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Thought and question of the day :
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> "The past does not equal the future.
> Because you may have failed a moment ago,
> all day today,
> or for the last six months,
> or for the last sixteen years,
> or for the last fifty years of your life
> doesn't mean anything.
> All that matters is
> what are you going to do now?"
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:hug: Lots of love to all!

So sorry your feeling not so good. This has been a tough winter with colds, flu and virus. Boy once it has you its hard to get rid of it all. Rest, drink lots and feel better soon.
I am hopefully going to get in a workout today. Depends on my schedule for work and I can't remember it right now. Other than an 8:30 appt. which hopefully my client hasn't forgotten. Oh well we shall see.
I had kind of a wierd eating day yesterday. Just mixed up not my normal but not really too bad. I even ate cereal as a snack.
What the heck!
Anyways I can't wait til spring and to get rid of this cold front we are in. It was so cold with the wind yesterday that it makes you just wiped out. I had to go out of the office in the afternoon. It was so fridgid cold I came back had a bit over an hour to work and did nothing. Just sat around chatting with the girls. Hopefully today I can accomplish a few reports that need to be done before my trip. The new sec. hasn't had a chance to learn them yet and has enough from others on her plate. My boss wasn't so nice to her yesterday. I felt bad for her why do people think that they can be so rude to someone? Oh well I bet she doesn't stay long and I don't blame her if she doesn't. No one should have to put up with that nonsense.
Hopefully today is a better one in the office.

LOL-ing fly-by. I've got to work before I linger but couldn't resist all the "Canada" questions, Ceara. :) In fact, Canada is, of course, much like our neighbor to the south. If you get way off in the woods there might be bear and etc. but also there cities and towns that are not blanketed with snow year-round and we do not, for the most part, live in igloos.

On the other hand, my brother is indeed in the northern hinterlands, where there might be the odd bear or moose rambling the streets occasionally. Did anyone ever watch "Northern Exposure"? It's probably a bit like that.

I did live in Newfoundland for a year. There, now, there are few towns. St. John's is a fantastic place, but perched in the middle of wilderness like other places in the province. The year before I moved there, they'd had a moose shamble up to the electronic doors of the biggest supermarket in a major shopping area. The doors, of course, opened and the moose strolled into the produce area and began some of the best grazing ever!

Oh, more news -- my brother's got a job and is staying in a hostel for the mo. so is OKAY!!!

By all means, Kaylet -- send DS to Northern Alberta!!! There are jobs jobs jobs and sometimes they'll pay people's way out (one-way, too :lol: ). I'm so happy to hear your job's working out as advertised! :carrot:

Ok, did Wildfire have another visit lined up that I didn't remember? Where is that girl?

Anagram, hope tummy trouble was false alarm. :crossed:

Wsw, nice to see you! Yes, that stupid cold really hangs on. Mine's still not completely cleared up, but just minor symptoms now.

K -- really must work, but shall return! Actually, that was a fairly lingering fly-by after all, wasn't it :rolleyes: Love to all -- let's make it a good one!

:balloons: Hello everyone!
Just stopped by to wish you all a healthy and happy month of March!

Tummy trouble was false alarm but cold symptoms come and go still.

Nice out this afternoon so I did a very nice walk around the neighborhood. Have been getting so frustrated re paperwork and long menus to get to a person to ask questions and then being referred elsewhere. I'm getting tired of telling strangers my husband has died. It tends to bring down my otherwise improving days. But sooner or later, it will be all done (I hope).

In addition to the walk, I'm so far having a decent food day. TaDa! Less than three weeks until spring - less than three weeks of this challenge - I'd better get it in gear. The best I can say is I'd be worse if I weren't still checking in and getting inspiration here.

Managed a streak of ONE DAY - Can only go up.

Good morning and a healthy day to all :queen:s.

:cp: Good job, Anagram!

hello all!

I too, am trying for at least one good day in a row....
Found out my access card was updated to get into the Office Gym so took all my stuff w/ me Friday but got to the office too late Friday to use the machines in the gym...
I drove in in workout clothes, only had time to put on the office clothes:dizzy: --
lesson learned, leave earlier... better traffic flow (Yes, the love affair w/ me and the bus had to end... which it wasnt so but it would mean a transfer downtown and adding nearly another 45 minutes....
I can work out in that same time frame .... and get to meetings or whathaveyou that I couldnt do b/4... In fact, am making a point eveyday to see what else is on the same route to take advantage. For instance, Thursday, I stopped and paid a bill in cash and it instantly posted to my account... Tuesday, I went to the Goodwill at lunch to see if I could take advantage of $2 Tuesday.... Tried nearly a dozent things on, nothing fit or looked right when I had it on....

So far, VERY good at the new job... and I mean that in a very serious way.....
The biggest thing so far is most of the stomach churning of feeling like there was no way I could catch up is gone.....I have started real work as of Tuesday and except for their internal reports, I have already seen or done very similiar. So its a wonderful feeling to know the question I might have is coming from "last time I did something like this, the state regulation said...." rather than " I hate to ask but could you show me how what a license is again..."....

The gym is cleaned daily just like it was an office, which means the showers too.... there's only two showers (in the ladies lockerroom) but I figure as long as I don't show up covered in mud, if need be I can always wash up in the sink.... And .... if truth be told, the first couple of weeks I am only going to be doing short sprints and its been that long and I am needing to start from square one....
So, for awhile, I'll be in the showers longer than on the machines....

BUT>..... the point is ... I WILL BE DOING THEM....

and as petty as this sounds, guess what! There's a tv in the gym just like a real gym.... I am impressed considering this is the Company gym.....

So far, I got lucky and saw someone I know who is manager of our "sister unit"... I had no idea her connection till just a couple days ago. I think it made things a little easier landing .....I probably could've used her help getting the position but at least this way, she can let them know how wise they were to choose me.

How is everyone?

We could use a check in and see how everyone is.....

Let me go start some wash and put on a kettle....

And maybe look for Project Runway

Hello all....

Was just rereadiing my post from yesterday and saw a typo in the sentence about my love affair w/the bus... it should read "wish it wasnt so" instead of 'which".... sorry for the confusion....

So... I did very well food wise yesterday even though I was off schedule, ate 2 meals on my own, etc.... I remained flexible and didn't deal w/ stress by eating....
One thing about the houseguest sleeping in the living room recliner is that it kept me from "parking" in the living room myself .... Although I did spend time online, it was broken up w/ lots of trips up and down the stairs.....

Also got a black bean soup in the crockpot... in fact, it was in there all night... time to turn off the heat.

Very very windy here making it biting cold.

Dh and I are going to deliver some "test reports" to a place in PA about 1.5 hrs away.... He is being paid to drop them off only. That's why I am going along for the ride.

and then we'll see .....

anyone for Peppermint Decaf Tea??

Ceara! So glad to hear the robin's are sure spring is coming even though the weather screams winter....

Wonder if these incredible winds have anything to do w/ the Robins....
I know when they arrive here, they seem very very chubby to me compared to what I remember from Connecticut. My guess is they become more "fit" by flying the extra couple hundred miles or so.


Have to nail myself down to my vitamin/black cohosh routine. Somehow I am forgetting at night and then regret it in the early, early morning hours. And somehow yesterday, I didnt take any at all.... right this minute, I am "flashing" and feeling some other symptons too.

so, onward we go, progress not perfection.....

any one for more tea?