Hey ladies, just winding down for the night. We just got back from Rick and Michael's karate class. They had exams for the next belt level tonight. I am crossing my fingers that Michael passed. He did pretty well, but he seems to have a nervous habit of not keeping his hands tightly closed (fists) and he keeps wiggling his fingers . Rick did well except for one mistake with the wrong hand, hopefully he excelled with the other stuff so the sensei can overlook the wrong move And, they are allowed 2 mistakes and can still pass--if they make a 3rd, the automatically fail and have to wait another 3 mos. for the next exam. At the very end, Michael was supposed to be sitting very still with his eyes closed during the closing ceremony. He kept putting his hand up to his mouth and then made a funny sound like "waaa"... I looked sharply at him and saw that his hand was in a fist--turns out his loose tooth fell out during the ceremony and he had to take it out before he swallowed it! So other than that, business as usual.

LadyT, how was the hockey game? I know you canucks are heavy into hockey. Thanks for the compliments on the pictures , you're sweet! Glad you like your new job too.

Angie, I'm glad you argued your case to the vet for your poor cat and got her meds. I hate it when pets have to suffer. Whew, you got a workout in your garden I'm sure you burned lots of calories and earned mucho activity points!

Well, gotta get ready for bed so I can be up and at 'em early tomorrow Have a good one!

The shuttle will be here in 2 hours, but I have everything all ready and the suitcases are downstairs. I can't believe we leave today. I will try to post while we're gone, but it will depend on when I can find a computer to use.
I hope everyone stays well. I'll tell you all about the trip when we return, which is July 10.

I'll miss you.

Cal

Take care, cal! And have a great trip!

Good Morning guys. I am getting my hair colored this morning b4 I have any clients so I guess I get a little pampering myself this time. Well, you know how things work when you make up your mind to do something? Well, I thought last night that I would give myself a break for a few weeks from WW as far as journaling goes and see if that will get me revved up again. Well, this morning I get on the scale and I am 2 lbs down from yesterday. I swear I don't know what to do now.

Noelle how much is the tooth fairy bringing these days? I used to get a quarter.

Cal have a great time.

LT it can get pretty busy around here. It has been really slow b4 though so this is a nice change.

I need to head out. I will check back in later.

Good Morning girls! I am so sore from head to toe this morning. I took Rebel for a walk this morning and it is dark and rainy out. Let me tell you the woodsy part of my walk is creepy on a cold dark day. To make it more creepy I head a banging and Rebel kept stopping to stare into the woods. Of course not one car came by while I was walking either.

Kempy, I dont think you should stop your journaling because you know you will slip and gain and then it will screw with your mind even more. I know this from personal experience because it is how I keep gaining my weight back. Congrats on the scale finally moving. That is great!! I remember the first time I got down to 130. It took a few months to get rid of the last 4 pounds. The scale just didnt want to move for me....but it eventually did.

Cal, HAVE FUN!!!

Red, HI! How are you these days?

Noelle, Nice pics. You are beautiful!! Yeah on the gain not being that bad!!!! YOU ROCK!!!

I hope Rick and Michael pass their exam.

LT, I am glad your job is working out for you.

Cw, I am sorry to hear about your uncle passing away. My thoughts are with you all.

Claire, I hope you and your hubby can work things out soon.

Have a wonderful, exciting, safe trip Cal.... Au revoir and arrivederci We'll miss you.

Hey ladies, what's shakin' today? I did some laundry and am going to the store to buy a new rice cooker before my folks get home on Saturday. The old one seems to have been on its last legs, don't want my mom to think we broke it while she was away I know, super exciting stuff!

Kempy, well thank god for small favors : I guess I am w/Angie as far as journaling goes, I would stick with it if it makes you more conscious of what goes in your mouth (this from someone who rarely makes it through the week with a fully commpleted quick track! ) But congrats on the 2 lbs. Doesn't that make you a little more determined to stay on track and those last pesky pounds off?

Angie, aren't you glad to at least have the dog with you on those scary parts of your walk? I know I am. Even though my dog is a big chicken!

Well, not much happening around here.... be back later.

Hi angie, thanks for the hello! Just up here and have to get working on transcribing a tape so the real work can begin, the writing... Rainy morning here as well. You have me thinking of dark, cold scary woods, Maine woods! Cool. I love them but know how scary they can be. Now you've got me thinking of that movie...Blair Witch Project or something....I grew up with the Pennsylvania woods and that movie was more scary for me because of that. I hear you on the journaling note to Kempy. It's so easy to think you've been doing ok, when you haven't and vice versa. I hate journaling, any sort of records really, because it seems to make me focus on things too much and thus ADD to my eating, but it is necessary. Well, gotta run. I'm not lurking, by the way, I never get in here. When I do just jump in for a peek I always say hi so you can see I'm just never here. Sorry for the lack of attention to you all. Take care all! Hi, Noelle, just saw you posted while I was typing!

I had a great OP day with lots of exercise too (2 1.5 hour walks ). I managed to get through the day without getting into any junk food. I had fresh cherries and pineapple on hand to snack on, plus non-fat yogurt. I actually cooked dinner tonight, and made the WW chicken marasala with fresh steamed asparagus on the side Angie, I know you love it!

I sent Michael w/Rick to tonight's karate class (to get out of my hair and Rick is the new teaching assistant to the Sensei) and because the Tues/Thurs class is so small, the Sensei handed out the new belts, even for the students who tested today--so Michael earned his 4th kyu blue belt and Rick his 3rd kyu brown belt. I am proud of them both. Michael mentioned that "life is good"...with him being on summer vacation, $5 from the tooth fairy (dad's idea, not mine!), a new Nintendo game and the creme de la creme, his blue belt. This kid is riding high!

DRAMA in the house! I'll start with Angie:


Angie- Giiiirrrl, I wish one of my sisters WOULD raise a hand to my mother. Let me tell you something, among us black folks, that is the ultimate sin. You NEVER hit your mother. Even if she's a junkee who stole your television. If anyone hits thier mom in my family they get beat up by the other siblings. And in my immediate family there's 8 of us so you're gonna get one **** of a whoopin'. Then if the cousins get a hold of this info, you should skip town . I know that teens go through their deals, I was one not too long ago but I'm with the others. Stand your ground and let Brit know who's boss. And when it comes to leaving, don't wait for her to do it, put her out! Just enoug to let her know she's not so tough! I tell you, I just about popped my eyeballs out when I read your post. (deep breath) okay I'm back.

Noelle- Don't you just love it when the scale doesn't reflect how bad you've been? In defense of your neice, Graduation ceremonies can be rather long and boring, I probably caught a few z's at mine too And what is up with your sister? Just popping up on you like that. I love the drive by bit that is classic. By the way, your whole family looks alike. And Mike is looking cute as ever. He is so adorable. Hook him up with something good for that tooth!

CW- So sorry about your uncle. My dad tells me that sometimes, if the passing wasn't too painful, we should celebrate our loved ones making the trip to heaven, the most devine place. Hope your family shres laughs of his memory. You said he was happy in life, I'm sure he's happy dancing with the angels. BTW, thank you for the encouraging words about neutering Niko. I'm still getting flack for it but I'm fine with it now. He seems happy and vibrant as ever.

Claire- I'm not married so I feel out of place offering advice on the topic. I'll just say that I'm glad you are making an effort to make things better with counseling and it sucks that you can't get the free counseling becasue they can be rather costly. HAve faith, you're very dedicated so hings will get better.

LAdyT- You'll do fine at your new job. It's always a little nerve wracking the first few days but I have confidence in you.

Red- How's the weather in Tokyo? Did the rain clear up yet? I know your're not in the daily mix with us but it is always nice to see you when you grace us with your presence.

Okay ladies, now for my rant of the week. As of Sunday, I broke up with my now ex-boyfriend. He showed up late one night without calling AGAIN so I just told him that I was done and I don't want to see him anymore. He has since been calling me 8-10 times a day, showing up at my job (which I told him not to do anymore) and just getting on my natural nerves. He told me he wouldn't accept losing me and he won't stop until he gets me back. I'm just wondering why he couldn't just be good to me in the first place rather than go through all of this when I've already reached my limit Men make no sense at all.

Hey everyone, what's everyone up to this Friday? Thought I'd bump us off the 2nd page.

Dips, I'm sorry to hear about you and the xbf, but I guess you're free now to pursue other, more interested, attentive parties . That man didn't know how good he had it when he had it did he? Well, that's his tough luck. You will find the right one, you don't have to settle for Mr. Right now.

Gotta run and get dinner started, have a good evening all

Heh, Angie, no, I definitely hear your pain and know there are some instances you just can't do anything and have to let time takes its course. I wasn't suggesting it would be easy or even possible, just a suggestion...of course, I haven't been following things, so sorry....

Red, I'm not mad at you or anything. I know on the internet it is hard for things to come out as you mean them. I kinow what you are saying and I truly appreciate that you care enough to try and help. You are a great friend to me and I cherish you for that. Thanks.

Hey Good Morning, Girls... I am back! I have so much to tell you about my doctor's appointment for the infamous "butt pill". I just rolled outta bed and I will need to start getting ready for work. It's "Monday" for me.
I now understand why last week was such a horrible eating week... When I was at the doc's I was filling out paperwork and realized my period should be here any day/minute/nano second. My guess it will show up today sometime. But get this...I guess the exercise is paying off...even with all the eating...I lost one whole stinkin pound. That's motivation enough for me.
The doctor gave me a "diet" to abide by for awhile... Just looking at it I know I will be losing weight. I can't have any grains (incluiding pastas, breads, oatmeal, corn...etc) and I need to avoid ALL sugars. bleah. It's only for a bit until I can get my system cleared out and regulated. He is also asking me to fast one day a week. I will explain all of this later. But all in all the visit was amazing! I won't be able to get the "butt pill" for another month. My blood work has to be done on the 21st day of my cycle...then the results take 7-10 days to get after that. I would love to fast forward. I can't wait!
Gotta fly. I only had a few minutes to scan your lives over the past couple of days so I will respond to all of that later today at work.
I know it's too late...but, Cal...have a great vacation!!!!
Later gators!
Claire