Hi girls. I had a therapy session this morning and they replaced some exercises with others --harder ones! In fact, the therapist says maybe next Monday may be my last session until I see the doc again. I'm glad though, it really eats up a lot of my time. My computer at home took a nosedive so I'm trying to reformat the hard drive, so no online stuff for me at home for a while.
Kempy, those are GREAT pictures--I love that purple/pink sunset...that place must set the stage for some steamy romantic encounters eh? Did you guys make Echo's cake or did you buy it from a doggie bakery? We have some specialty dog shops here that bake dog treats and sell clothes and stuff, it's crazy. I wouldn't have my jaw fixed (or broken) if it wasn't bothering me either...
Cherie, I know those darn braces hurt like heck right now but it will be worth it in the long run. Once all the bands get put on you'll probably be uncomfortable for a few days, but believe me, that pain goes away fast and you can go back to eating like normal. I used to work for a periodontal and implant specialist for about 5 years, implants are great for keeping your dental bone healthy too. I know Michael will probably need braces later on because Rick's side of the family has a small arch and an overbite. I had a tiny bit of a buck tooth problem going on when I was around 11 but I got braces right away so that wasn't an issue thank Gawd!
Julie, hope your son feels better real quick. Are you watching the new season of AI? I've been watching on and off but it's not really grabbing me yet. I'll probably get into it once they're in Hollywood.
Angie, any word on Daisy? I hope the vet gave you some positive news. I'm thinking about you.
Hi Dips, Cal, Red and everyone. I have to get moving on some work here. Chat with y'all later.
Oh yeah, I wanted to throw this out at ya for suggestions or comments...
My 11th wedding anniversary is coming up next month and Rick and I were talking about what we should get each other. At first he mentioned a gym membership , which would be VERY practical, but I don't know how often I'd use it if he didn't come along.... then he said "How about getting matching tattoos?". Now we both already have at least one tattoo. Mine is pretty well concealed since it's on my left shoulder/back area. I was more keen to the tattoo idea but I wanted to ask if any of you have any tattoos and what they are or what the significance was? I would NOT get his name inked onto my body nor would I want him to do my name on his (i've heard that's bad luck ). Anyone have any ideas?
Good Morning everyone.... TGIT... :-) I can almost smell the weekend. Thanks everyone for the concern about my mouth.. I know it will get better and I know it will be worth it. I just don't think I'll be talking as much (not that I really talked much anyway) anymore, at least until I get used to it. The friction on my tongue is really sore so it will just take some time.
On the up side... my eating had drastically decreased. I had soup for lunch and dinner last night.. and that is what is planned for today, along with my oatmeal I am eating now for breakfast. My scale is moving down just a smidgen... so with that, and me getting my butt back on the treadmill (2x down this week, gonna lick a third one this afternoon) I should start seeing some really good health benefits. :-)
Noelle.. I hope you knee is getting better! As for the anniversary present... I won't be any help where the tattoos are concerned. I don't have one and neither does Alan. My ex had one on the back of his shoulder... but he had that before we met, so I kinda forgot about it most of the time. I would take the gym membership.. ONLY if he would go with you.. it's so difficult going alone.
Angie... I hope Pepper has a much better life now. Poor baby... and that sounds about right for the weight of her... they are tiny, YAPPING little dogs! My stepdad is a chiropractor, and he used to tuck Toto up under his arm every morning and take her to his office. She would greet all his patients, and everyone loved her. Good Luck on getting a better deal on the 5th wheel.. I know you guys want one really bad!
OK.. well, I am here at work.. gonna get busy for the day. This afternoon I have a dentist appointment to have my teeth cleaned/checked... then I am going home to do my treadmill stuff and vaccuum. :-)
Hey guys. I stayed home today so I can work on my taxes. And look were I am.
Julie how is the dog doing?
Noelle the sunset is great but the camp is too muc of a family thing to feel romantic. Once we build our own I think it will be different. Right now there is a HUGE room that sleeps 8 so no lovin' goin' on. As far as the cake goes we were bad and bought it from the grocery store. She loved it though. She didn't eat the icing flower though which I thought was pretty funny. It is amazing who picky she is for a dog.
Angie I hope you guys get the 5th wheel. I would still love to own an RV. I just love to see new stuff. When we go on the cruise we have to drive to Tampa which is a good 10 hours from here. We are going with our neighbors so it should be fun. We are going to make a stop in Disney though so that will make me feel better. I havn't been since i was 12. I thought i was too cool to be there too. What a stupid kid I was.
Cherie I love soup. I made some WW hot & sour soup the other night and I am still eating on it. Joe doens't really care for it so it is all mine! Can you eat smoothies? That might help with the variety.
Where is everyone, Red, Dips, Cal?
I guess I really need to work on the things that I am supposed to be doing. I'll be back later.
Oh yeah, Noelle. Joe and I both have tatts. I have 2 though. The last one we were supposed to get together but I had a little to much to drink and did it without him. He pisks on me about it still. I have a sun and the eye of Ra. I hate to say it but I love the sun so that is why I have those. I say, if you are going to USE the gym get that but if you are like me and know that you will not go then don't waste the money. I still want Joe and I to have matching tatts.
Noelle I don't have a tattoo and my dh does not have one either. I think it is a cool idea if you guys want to go for it. I would get a gym membership if my dh would go with me but time is kind of working against us lately. It would be nice to use here in the winter. Maybe when both kids are in school full time next year. That reminds me I asked dh what he wanted to do for our anniversary in the beginning of April, he was like duh....I don't know? After nine years of marriage he better come up with something! I watched AI last night and you are right it is just not that great yet. I guess I like it when they get to Hollywood and get the goofy aauditions out of the way.
Cherie, I remeber when I had the flu about 7 years ago my mom had made me a huge pot of soup and I ate it for several days I dropped a few pounds. And after eating that for awhile it seemed like my stomach got smaller and I could not eat as much pasta and stuff at one time. SO I think I should get back into making soup. I use to make a big pot on Sundays and take it to work for the week. MMMM....Chicken Vegetable with Noodles, Beef and Barley and Hamburger Soup. Good Luck at the dentist this afternoon!
Kempy the dog is doing well. She did great for her spaying. Her incision looks great. I thought I had her potty trained but she was in the living room with me the other night and about 2 feet away from me she pottied! SHe had just went out to pee minutes before. Taxes not fun! Hope it goes smoothly.
Angie I hope the 5th wheel works out, I know you guys love those. I would like to take a road trip someday. No hotels would be kind of nice.
Hi Red, Cal and Dips. Dryer just went off so I guess that is my calling. Dd wants McDonalds for lunch and I think I will have some leftover chili. I want to call about getting my haircut too. I have a gift certificate from my birthday yet. I don't know if I want to use it yet though because I wanted to get some highlights closer to Spring.
Have a GREAT day! Check back later
Hey people. Thanks for asking about me. I speed read the posts these days but just am too busy and my other thread, which I organize and have to keep rolling, takes up so much of my time I have no time to spend here. Sorry. Also, I am simply not able to get a concerted weight-loss effort going now and I must say I am a bit overwhelmed by all your constant success!
OMG You guys don't know how much I need you... I feel on the verge of a freakin' nervous breakdown. I hate being self-employed, at least in this line of work. My desk is piled high with paperwork and I know it's my fault for not coming in everyday but some things are just stressing me out. I actually feel like an anxiety attack coming on. I have to remind myself *breathe in, breathe out* It was getting so bad that I actually got online and was looking at Catholic schools in the Las Vegas area--I just want to sell this business and move! I don't think Vegas would be such a great choice as far as environment but it was the first thing that came to mind since we go there so often anyway... I guess I am calmer now, but I still wanna burn this place down
Angie, thanks!!! That really helped, I was just talking to Rick on the phone while he was ordering his lunch--a big old FAT Hawaiian plate with laulau, kalua pig and lomi salmon--there's like over 3000 cals in the laulau and kalua pig. I was feeling jealous and contemplating going to get me something 'good' but BAD to eat and you just made me think twice Thanks, I think I'll take a break from this madness and go home and have something totally legal and yummy.
Hi to everyone else, don't work to hard or you'll get crazy like me...I'll be back later and hopefully a little more sane.
Noelle I know we are so far away from each other but here is a great BIG hug !!!! You know my uncle owns an auto body shop and it is so so stressful. He has alot of responsibility and people are always screwing with him. Being self employed is tough work! Keep your chin up honey. Remember you are only one person and only can do so much. I hope you are feeling better!
Red come back when you get the time.
Well time to get ready for bed. I will confess I had an oatmeal bar tonight. Oatmeal=fiber? Better than some other things I could have had. But I had a grilled chicken breast on a salad so that evened it out. I watched Dancing with the Stars tonight. I just love that show. Anyone else watching?
Okay time to Go. Good Night Everyone.
Tomorrow is Friday!
Good Morning Everyone! TGIF! I have never been so glad to see Friday.. (Well, I probably have, but this is going to be a good one I hope.)
My dentist appointment isn't until this afternoon. I leave work yesterday, drive to the office and they can't find me.. they look me up and it seems the person who books (who is conviently gone at that moment) booked me for a different day and different time than what she told me over the phone. Totally sucks... so I go back to work. Today, my appointment is at 3:00... so another short day for me.
The morning didn't start out so easy... I had to keep getting on the girls to hurry and get ready... Hannah was moaning and groaning about her foot.. she hurt it playing yesterday, and the dog was just being a pain in the butt... I couldn't get her to come in .. so I left her outside in the yard. First time I've ever done that.. but maybe she will learn when I open the door, to come in. It looks like it may rain, so I am hoping it will hold off til after lunch, cause I'll go home then and let her back in. I just wasn't in the mood this morning to play chase the dog.
Last night, I did pretty well.. I got three miles in on the treadmill... I caught up on Lost, Boston Legal and the Biggest Loser... and I came in WAY under my calories... like 300 under.. I really need to figure out something else to eat, cause I don't want to send my body into startvation mode... I may just try to find some good protein drinks and add that to my food. I'm still having a hard time eating, and it's just not fun anymore... but I am slowing down, and taking my time, and I'm making healthy choices. So... I guess there is a good side.
Red.. it's good to see you... I understand about not finding the motivation... I am barely hanging on by a thread.. and have yet to see any results... I hope you have a great weekend...
Noelle (((((HUGS))))) sorry things are so stressful. When my ex and I got married, he and his mom had a roofing company. I started working there.. and then about a year later, she got ill with cancer, so it was up to he and I to keep things going... and I can relate.. things are stressful, especially when you are working with other people to do they job for you. I hope things get better ....
Angie... any word yet on the 5th wheel?
Julie... are the kids getting better? Beef barley soup... got a recipe???
Kempy... how are you? Is Mardi Gras coming up soon?
Dips... nice to see you back! Good luck with the new semester! how is that puppy doing????
OK... time to work. I have lots to do before I can get out of here this afternoon.... I'll talk to you guys soon!
Hi Girls Coffee....Coffee anyone????
Ugh I got about a total of 2 hours of sleep last night. Dd came down with a cough so I steamed her up in the shower and on top of that the dog threw up about 5-6 times last night! We have no idea what is wrong with her so my husband called the vet and took her in this morning, I couldn't because dd has a fever! Does it ever end? When my husband gets home I am calling to see if I can get a haircut late this afternoon. I am stressed and kind of need to do something for me. I hate saying that because that sounds selfish but you know I never take time for myself so I am going to do it, that is if dd is okay. Sorry for ranting but we all need it once in awhile.
Good News about the puppers no belly obstruction, probally something she ate outside. So she is on an anitbiotic and will get better soon! The weather is going to be around 52 degrees today, how wonderful is that?
Hi Dips thanks for stopping by!
Cherie I just can't stand those mornings. Not a good way to start out the day. But as you said it is Friday. Do you have any plans for the weekend? I will try and find my recipe for the beef barley soup. It is great.
Okay time for lunch. Have a great afternoon everyone!
Hi Angie, Cal, Kempy, Noelle, and Red!
I'm glad though, it really eats up a lot of my time. My computer at home took a nosedive so I'm trying to reformat the hard drive, so no online stuff for me at home for a while. 
Did you guys make Echo's cake or did you buy it from a doggie bakery? 
We have some specialty dog shops here that bake dog treats and sell clothes and stuff, it's crazy. I wouldn't have my jaw fixed (or broken) if it wasn't bothering me either... 
, which would be VERY practical, but I don't know how often I'd use it if he didn't come along.... then he said "How about getting matching tattoos?". Now we both already have at least one tattoo. Mine is pretty well concealed since it's on my left shoulder/back area. I was more keen to the tattoo idea but I wanted to ask if any of you have any tattoos and what they are or what the significance was? I would NOT get his name inked onto my body nor would I want him to do my name on his (i've heard that's bad luck 
Hi Girls
