Hey guys, it's been fun reading your responses.... see? There are some things we didn't know about each other, huh?

Angie, my sis was just reading Marley and Me....but she gave it back to her friend before I could get my paws on it. She did tell me about the beach incident where he drank a lot of salt water... then threw up and had the runs....

*4 jobs you have had in your lifetime
1. kitchen help at hospital
2. trucking company
3. pediatric medical receptionist
4. Stay at home Mom-the best job in the world!


*4 movies you could watch over and over
1. Titanic
2. Pretty in Pink
3. National Lampoon's European Vacation
4. Wizard of Oz


*4 places you have lived
1. only one place!

*4 TV shows you love to watch
1. House Hunters
2. Dancing with the Stars/Bachelor....more reality
3. American Idol
4. Anything Food Network

*4 places you have been on vacation
1. JAMAICA
2. Orlando Florida
3. San Diego California
4. New York City


*4 websites you visit daily
1. 3FC
2. people
3. local weather
4. local news

*4 of your favorite foods
1. anything italian....pizza, lasanga
2. brownies or cake with ice cream
3. mexican
4. Thanksgiving meal



*4 places you would rather be right now
1. up north with my family
2. Disney with the kids
3. A beach with my family
4. There is no place like home

Hi Girls
That was fun. My head is still spinning after spending the day at preschool But my dd was the special kid of the day so I helped out. My eating was right on track today and so far no snacks tonight. Yeah! I just got in the habbit of eating ice cream or some sort of sweets but I am going to break that nasty habbit.

Cherie, I love that you have one of your Mom's old sweaters. That is just so special.

Noelle I heard spaghetti squash is great. Let me know how you like it. I would like to try it instead of pasta.

Kempy congrats on the weigh in!

Angie that book sounds good.

Welcome surf dreams!

Okay I am going to go catch the rest of AI. Hi to everyone I missed!

Hi everyone. I'm just really busy here and have no time to post. Gotta keep my challenge thread going...I breezed through the posts and enjoyed reading the questionnaire answers. How do you remember movies? I never do, just as bad with books! And TV, well, unless you want to hear some weird meaningless Japanese names, I don't know ANY in the States anymore! As for the others....oh heck, let me answer 'em right now...

*4 jobs you have had in your lifetime

pickup window cashier at Wendy's!
bar manager and bartender
newspaper reporter
jockey agent

*4 movies you could watch over and over
???
But maybe...

The Wizard of Oz
Gone With the Wind
Paper Moon
To Kill a Mockingbird

*4 places you have lived

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (south suburb actually, Mt. Lebanon)
Munich, Germany
Santiniketan, India (north of Calcutta)
Tokyo, Japan

*4 TV shows you love(D) to watch

when I lived in the States in the '70s (ancient history!!)

Saturday Night Live
Monty Python
All in the Family
Mary Tyler Moore Show

*4 places you have been on vacation

Berlin, Germany
southern Italy
London, England
Ireland

*4 websites you visit daily

3fc.com
nytimes.com (to check the news)
ultimatedressage.com (dressage bulletin board)
netkeiba.com (a Japanese racing site)

*4 of your favorite foods

Indian dal curry
watermelon
licorice
cashew nuts

*4 places you would rather be right now

riding in France at a master's stable
in Pittsburgh celebrating the Super Bowl
spending time with my father
in a bar having a good time with friends

Hey guys. I am at home today. I have a headache that just wont quit. It started last night nad still hasn't stopped so I am just going to hang out around here today. I do need to get a few things done though so this might be a blessing. My cat Spart has been all over me lately. I mean he will just not leave me alone. As I am typing this he is hoovering over the keyboard waiting for me to pet him. I love him but come on, give me a break. It is kind of funny is stalker kind of way.

Angie I am always looking for a good book. I will have to check the library for that one.

Red you are such a world traveler. I didn't realize how long you have been out of the states.

Ok, time to take some asprin and try to do a few things. I'll be back in a bit.

Good Morning... I just finished payroll.. (well, ALMOST) and I am about to go to lunch. I'm meeting an old co-worker of mine at a local mexican restaurant.. too bad I can't eat!

Kempy.. I hope your headache goes away soon.. funny about your kitty!

Red... I loved your answers... it sounds like you have led a very exciting life.. getting to see all sorts of stuff I would never dream of having the opportunity to see...

I loved reading all the answers to the poll.. that was really cool.

You know.. since I've had the braces in my mouth ... I have started to feel what real hunger feels like. Amazing. I now can wait until I feel that pang in my stomach before I eat. I'm hoping these habits will stay with me even after I get these braces and QH off. They are beginning to be rather healthy.

OK... back to work.. gotta transmit my payroll then off to lunch.. :-) Talk soon!

Hi girls, just back from my walk again. I've added a little side street in so it takes me about an hour and a half. I go through this new subdivision and check out all the new houses. A couple of years back when they were being built the houses were going from $380K and up, mostly up to $550K. Now they are selling for $680K (the small 3 bedroom ones) to up to $880K...it's freakin' ridiculous. My mom did say to me yesterday that she would sell me the house as long as she could live in it until she died. I think I better get cracking on that because this is the 2nd time she's brought it up--all my other sisters except 1 have their own houses--this would definitely be a great opportunity for me. **Oh yeah, no spaghetti squash yesterday, Rick brought home some take out so we ate that instead. Maybe today though.

Kempy, make believe these are Advil...those always work for me....sometimes I take 3 at a time if the headache is really killer. I hope you're feeling better soon. Maybe Spart knows you're not feeling good so he wants to keep an eye on you animals know these little subtle changes I've heard.

Cherie, enjoy your lunch, maybe some tortilla soup? I loved Shawshank Redemption too!

Red, I would love to visit Europe someday. I guess in your line of work you get to travel to a lot of interesting places. I used to love watching Monty Python and SNL back in the day, that was funny stuff.

Julie, I forgot about the Wizard of Oz. When I turned Michael on to that movie a few years ago he watched it for a week straight I think. That is a classic. Hey, congrats on eating OP, it's hard to stay away from sweets if you have them in the house for the kiddos, so good job!

Angie, I think based on everyone's answers, we could all go on vacation together and get along

So Cal and Dips...still waiting for your answers. Come on out and share!

I gotta run and get some breakfast before it gets to lunch time Have a good one!

Hi Girls,
I just got back from Target. I saw some shorts but I want to see if I can get down a size before I buy. But I just picked up what we needed but I forgot milk so I will be running to the store. I want to pick up some sugar free hot chocolate to drink in the evenings if I feel I need a chocolate snack because of pms.

Kempy I hope your headache goes away soon.

Cherie wearing the braces is turning into to a positive experience. Hope you found something on the menu and enjoyed your time!

Noelle I think with that added side street you will see more of a difference on the scale. An hour and a half is a long walk. Go Girl!!

Red you have been all over the world, that is so neat.

Okay off to the store and post office! Hi everyone I didn't mention.

Hey guys. I feel a little better now. I can still feel a little of the headache but nothing like it was. I guess it is amazing what a little cleaning will do.

Noelle I can't believe houses cost that much over there. We have a few houses being built right now and when I take the girls for a walk we walk through them. I just went in one and I might have Joe walk through b/c I love the floor plan. We are looking at building in a few years so I am keeping my eyes open for things I like.

Cherie I don't think I know what it is like to really be hungry anymore. I try not to let myself get hungry with WW. I am always eat either fruit or veggies and loading up on the water.

Julie I miss Target so much. We have one but it is 20 mins away. When we lived in FL I was about 1 mile away from one so I got spoiled. I hate Wally world so I really don't shop much. I have to plan a day to shop and it is a pain in the butt.

Where is eveyone today?

I am sitting in our office right now and the window looks out into the front where there is a large green space. Well, there a 2 girls form the neighborhood and they are taking pics of each other. It is soooo funny. They have no idea that I can see them. One of them is kind of hugging the tree and has her leg wrapped around it. I guess she is trying to be sexy. Kind of funny if you ask me. I bet her mom would love to see those pics.

Hi girls! Kempy, That is so funny about the girls. I shouldnt laugh because it sounds like something Brit would try. I am glad your headache went away. I hate it when that happens.

Julie, Wow shorts already? The stores are pushing spring this year huh? I wont have to buy many new clothes this summer because I will hopefully be transitioning down still so I have shorts of all sizes.

Noelle, You are working your butt off. I still havent done anymore than 30 minutes a day on my bike with Friday and Saturday off. I am taking the lazy route this time around. As long as it keeps working though I wont complain. Once spring comes I am sure I will go walking quite a bit though. I like to walk.

Cherie, I am glad you are getting used to your braces.

As usual not much going on here today.

Thanks for the welcome girls You are such a great group of girls.

I see your thread (forum?) has been going for a long time and you know each other. A little about me. I am over 50 (can't believe it myself, but what's a girl to do . I've lived in Alaska, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and California. I have two beautiful, smart, well-adjusted daughters. One lives in Denver (she just finished her PhD in Immunology & Virology) and the youngest lives in San Diego (she's working on her PhD in Clinical Psychology). I also have a furry daughter, a kitty named Littles who has a hare lip - but it just makes her cuter to me.

I'm divorced and my significant other lives with me. Hey, melekalikimaka (are you Noelle?) he lived in Kauii (sp?) for 17 years and plans on moving back. That's why I want to learn how to surf!

That 4 things is a HOOT!! I LOVE Alan Rickman - did you see Truly, Madly, Deeply? Cried for hours over that one. I also like Vince Vaughn - awesome in Clay Pigeons.

Forgot about SO many movies - add To Kill A Mockingbird, Shawshank Redemption, Gone with the Wind, Flight of the Phoenix (the original with Jimmy Stewart.

I did really good today. I worked out and I've eaten pretty good. I did splurge with a Corona Lite. I miss beer! Going to San Diego to see my daughter tomorrow. Hopefully, I will be able to post.

Sorry I've been away for awhile. So busy. Also, I haven't been feeling well lately...really tired and have trouble sleeping...don't know why.
Today I had to leave school early because I went to the nurse and had her take my blood pressure...160/100 and my doctor said I needed to rest. She even faxed a note to my principal. I hated to leave because I don't trust my kiddos, but it felt good to rest. BP is closer to normal now, but my pulse is still near 100. Only 4 more weeks until break.

Hello to Surfdreams. A little about me...I'm 47 and live near Phoenix, Arizona. I'm married with one 8 year old daughter. I teach 7th grade Language Arts and Literature. These wonderful ladies have really been a godsend. I've met Noelle and Angie; they are awesome as are all the ladies. Welcome.

I have to think about the 4 things, but I'll post it soon.

Hope everyone is having a great night.

Cal

Hi Ladies, just winding down for the day. I went and got some pampering today, my usual mani and pedicure. I booked a hair appointment for next Tuesday so I'll look all gussied up for Valentines day I am purging my dresser drawers starting with the underwear one. I threw out all the stuff that absolutely doesn't make me feel like a sexy goddess--and that was a good bit of stuff. Funny thing is, I still have like 50 pairs of underwear! Oh well, at least it's a start

Surfdreams, you've lived in almost every state where each of us has lived/been, you fit right in here. And yes, I am Noelle (melekalikimaka, get it? ) So your S.O. wants to move back to Kauai? That's where my hubby was born, but he was raised on Oahu. My father-in-law still lives there and we go to visit once in a while. It's a really nice place to visit, really laid back and still island-like, if that makes sense. So if your sweetie wants to move back there, are you moving as well or do you plan to do the long-distance relationship thing? Sorry if I seem nosy...but I am You don't have to answer that it you don't want too. Your girls sound like they have great futures ahead of them, very smart! Enjoy your visit tomorrow.

Cal, I hope you get can get some rest and relaxtion, I don't wonder why your BP is a bit high, you've got to work with tweenagers! Take care of yourself and I look forward to reading your response to the 4 things.

I loved reading the 4 things, i've added some of the movies you guys have listed to my Netflix queue....can't wait to see Truly, Madly, Deeply....just love Alan Rickman. I'm a sucker for a man with good diction I love those shakespearean trained actors.

Kempy, maybe those girls are nature lovers? Their pics will probably end up on the internet!

Angie, I'm like you with the clothes sizes. Rick is complaining because more and more clothes are coming out of the bags in the closets taking up space all over the floor. At least I'm not out buying more! You are doing great with your weight loss too and if you can take the 'easy' way (if there is such a thing!) than more power to ya. For me, I gotta work it while I can, I don't know how long this motivation will last

Julie, I missed AI last night Did you watch it? Anything good?

Have a good evening all. Gonna go and grab some dinner.

Good Morning everyone!!! :-) TGIF!

Noelle... I LOVE Alan Rickman too... that is so funny all of us have so much in common. And I am laughing about the underwear/sex goddess thing... right now.. I have mainly plain white undies.. but they work well for everyday and working out.. but I do have my matching bras and panties that I wear when I go out or go on vacation. :-) As I lose more weight, I will focus more on being that sex goddess too!

Welcome Surfdream.... I have never surfed.. but it looks like fun.. and if you can move to Hawaii.... WOW.. that would be cool too. I don't think I have introduced myself.. my name is Cherie.. and I am 38, I live here in OK.. but have lived in Arkansas and Texas as well, and would LOVE to live in Colorado. I have two young girls, 6 and 8, and I am a single/divorced/widowed(sorta) mom. The girls dad died 6 months ago.. so it's been a trying time for all of us. I've been dating someone for a while.. but no really commitment there... just taking things day by day.

Kempy.. I am glad you are feeling better.. and that is funny about the girls.. that sounds like something I WOULD HAVE DONE!

Angie... From the sounds of it.. what you are doing is working great... no sense in breaking your back when taking the moderate route is doing just fine!

Cal.. I hope you start feeling better... I'm sure your kids did a fine job with the sub.

Julie.. I LOVE Target too... but I haven't been in there in a while...I have several sizes I want to get down to before I even look at shorts... that is where most of my weight is.. my thighs hips and stomach oh yeah.. in the butt too! I HATE shorts. But maybe this year, I'll be wearing them!

Well.. not much is going on today... just work. Tonight is date night with Alan, and I am just going to meet him at his house and we are going to watch the opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics on his big screen! I can't wait.. I love the winter olympics. Tomorrow the girls and I are going to his house for the day/evening. We are cooking dinner for all of our friends and Hannah is going to deliver her GS cookies that she sold to all of them... Sunday.. not sure what the plan is.. but it's not going to be too hectic. My house has been staying 95% clean so I don't have to spend the weekend doing that or laundry.. so it's going to be a really nice weekend.

I'll check back in later.... :-) Have a great Friday!

Hi Girls....TGIF!

Noelle and Cherie, I had to laugh about the underwear thing too....I have mostly comfy stuff. Although I do have some pretty sets but I just never wear them. We have to unlock the goddess in us and put on those pretty undies and bras!

Cherie your weekend sounds nice. Have fun.

Kempy about those girls, to be young again!

Cal I hope you feel well soon. Take care and get some rest.

Angie is the cold air hitting your area yet?

Surfdreams I never told you about myself, I am Julie, married and a mom to two little ones a son who is six and a girl four. These girls are great here. I can't imagine not being friends with all of them.

I don't know what is going on this weekend. Two of my Netflix came so maybe I will put one of those in tonight. But I will have to stop it for Dancing with the Stars. That show is addicting. I would like to pick up some lobster tails for Valentine's Day. Okay better get going, dd has a field trip and I am going to go along. Have a great day everyone! Check back later.

Hey, all, just a quick post here. It's late and I have to get to work, but am hungover...over only a couple beers, but I slept in...clock was broken...aggghh!!

Just wanted to say that all my traveling was done when I was younger and no I get to go NO where with my work except local places like for the occassional horse race. Back in the economy heyday years, what are called "the bubble years" here I did get to travel on some freelance stuff but that's long over I guess.... I was a kid with wanderlust and would work and save money and then just go...living and traveling so cheaply I would stuff rolls in my pockets from the youth hostel breakfasts so I'd have something to eat during the day. I always had penpals from all over the world and this is, of course, back when the only method of correspondence really was writing letters...There is nothing more I love than being plopped down in the middle of nowhere, knowing nothing, not the language, nothing and trying to get along...it's in the blood.

Well, I better shower, eat and get this butt out of here...