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Marti - this photo is for you. :D The Lone Temptation is the 2nd from the left. He has a microphone in front of his face, but this was the best shot we got of the whole group. As you can tell, we had really good seats.
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Popped into say hi, but gotta go answer the phone!! I'll be back tonight!!
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WOW I GOT ON! Ok I am seriously making this quick because we keep loosing power -- the storms here are wicked, it blows over & then BAM we get another. The lightening is pretty intense so I want to be off the comp before the next rounds hits so I don't fry myself! :yikes:
Jane... LOL crack walnuts with my thighs probably not, but my dh said he has to be more careful as I can probably kick his booty now ;) I am pretty happy with the results so I keep it going (how pathetic am I that I miss it on the weekends although I do different stuff then?) Trixie... Just call me Robin :) Journals are wonderful stress relievers! I have one and have kept one (ok several) for as long as I remember. I always feel better after I get it on paper. Nope she only knows 2 phrases in Korean, one is Goodbye and the other I won't repeat :p I imagine she will be picking it up rather quickly though. I got a Korean translator on my computer so I can tease her with new words :) Ok my weather bug is flashing red again so I am outta here. Hi to all I missed & have a great day! |
Thanks for all the well wishes--I think it's stress related and I have an appointment on Friday with the doctor.
Hi all--not much going on here.. Jane--I like the picture--looks like a fun time!! I thought it was me not being able to get on..hope everyone is okay..unfortunately I do all the "weird" stuff at work and it is hard to share... Robin--we had some bad storms the other day--if you have them today in MI, I will probably be seeing them in a day or two... Angelia--lime, frozen & salt....the bake sale is next Monday. Lots of people committed to both buying and selling and we already got our first $ donation!! The coworker that is out on medical is much loved by all!! Sue--I have to go with the maintaining is better than a gain...Good luck with your showing.. Shel--I do the Denise Austin "hold it in" thing too.... Trixie--good luck with the job!! Alex--hi! how's it going? Where's Marti!! Michelle ma belle--hope everything is okay!! Connie-how are you feeling today!! Hope all is well!! Hi to anyone I may have missed. Hope everyone has a great evening!! |
Well, we left for the showing and when we got home we got called for another one tomorrow. I got feed back on the one last week...they had loved our house, but they decided on a home closer to Indy, where they work. We didn't expect to sell it to the first looker anyway..but hope it doesn't take long. There is an open house this week-end.
Went to lunch with my mom, aunt and DH. (more like lunch/dinner) I was pretty good, eating a very small steak, salad and baked potato. I hadn't had steak for so long and was really pleased with the small one...I am finding that I don't need huge portions. Restaurants are doing us all a disservice with the portion sizes they serve. I am learning to eat only half, or order the smallest sizes. Cracker Barrel will allow anyone to order from the kids menu and I take advantage of that too. We do eat out often, and especially in the winter in Vegas, so I have to learn to do the right thing when we go out. It is slowly sinking in. :) Went over to the house and the fireplace is in. That was exciting! In the master bedroom which is the back side of the fireplace..there is going to be a shelf built in for the t.v. and that was cut out. Looks cool. No exercise today other than up and down a ladder cleaning lights and fans this morning. I need to do better. I sure won't lose weight this way! :( Jules, Robin, Hope the storms aren't too bad. We were supposed to get some today, but didn't. It was way too hot and humid though! See you all tomorrow. |
Hiya ladies,
Robin - we had storms around us today, but fortunately, none right here. I think it's great that you miss your stair climbing on the weekends. You're an inspiration, Robin. Julie - it was a fun time! Neal and I need to do that sort of thing more often, especially since he's retired. Good luck at the doc's Friday. Glad you're feeling better. Sue - oh, I agree that the restaurants serve too big portions. I've been known to either give 1/2 my portion to Neal, or if it's something he doesn't want, I'll pour salt all over 1/2 so I can't eat it. Don't want to be tempted with a doggie bag. You won't have much to do to the house for the open house, will you, other than maybe dust? Hello to anyone reading this. :wave: Well, I've got that Mind/body/spirit meeting at church tomorrow, and some errands to run before that, so I'll check in when I get home. We just watched a movie called Finding Forrester, and it was really good. Neal and Katie had seen it before, but I hadn't. Sean Connery is in it. :) See you tomorrow! |
Good evening, ladies :wave:
Sorry I've been MIA. I come on most nights after work and read, but just haven't been up to posting...just really down, and didn't want to depress everyone else. My arm hurts, I'm worried about my job, things are getting really stressful and bad there, and gripe gripe gripe moan complain. Anyway.......... Today was not so good. They had our monthly birthday potluck for our team at work today, and the theme was "breakfast". Yikes. Bet you can see where this is going. I tried to plan ahead, and brought half a seedless watermelon, hollowed out and filled with watermelon and canteloupe chunks, strawberries, pineapple -- good, huh? Really pretty, and when it's gone you can just throw away the bowl. It's my summertime party/potluck staple. But people brought breakfast food, and I don't have to tell you what that all entails. And I ate a little bit of everything, and a lot of somethings I shouldn't have. *sigh* I tried to fill up on the fruit, but the other stuff was just...there. All day long. And so was I. Haven't done very well this week, and have missed my last 2 WW meetings, I know I'm up a few pounds and really disheartened. I need to read some encouraging motivational stuff and get back on track. HELP!!!! OK... Jane, love the pic of the concert :) Bet that was a blast -- I love old school Motown. The next concert we have tickets for is Mock Rock at the end of July. Last year the tribute bands were The Eagles, The Stones (both pretty good) and Led Zepagain and Which One's Pink? (Pink Floyd tribute). The last two were AWESOME!!!! We've seen Led Zepagain since, and they will be back in our town in September. But Mock Rock this year will have tribute bands for Aerosmith, Van Halen, and the Beatles! Yay! I know the Beatles band, Rain, is supposed to be fabulous. When we go out, if my meal is too big, I ask for a take home box right away, and pack up half of it for lunch the next day. Sue, your new house sounds so exciting. My house is 50 years old, and I keep waiting to see what falls apart next! Today it was over 100 and our AC decided to go out...it's working now, but we are thinking it might be the compressor and we will have to replace it. I wish I had the nerve to ask to order from the kid's menu when we go out. I will do it if I go through the drive thru somewhere because I figure they can't argue with me, LOL. Jules, if you are sick due to stress, then I totally empathize :hug: Hope the bake sale is a huge success and that they make a lot to help out your coworker. Robin, where in MI are you? Tim's mom is in Bay City, and I was wondering if it was storming in her area, too. 18 flights of stairs??? I'm tired after 2. Hi Trixie, nice to meet you! Good luck on your job prospects. I agree with you about the "fat as protection" concept. That and "fat as excuse" for why I don't do a lot of things I'd like to do...because I'm fat, so I couldn't possibly accomplish them, etc. Michelle -- thinking about you and hoping things are going better with your mom. It's so hard when they get to an age when we don't know what we can do to help them anymore. I worry about mine all the time, and she lives states and states away. Angie, blueberry bliss tea sounds good. I've been on a chai spice tea kick, with honey and nonfat half and half. I don't know that I'd want a job where they told me before I even started that I'd need a "thick skin" either...sounds like a recipe for trouble. Sounds like you are doing well w/your eating, water, exercise -- you go girl! And send some of those good positive motivational vibes my way, please. Sassy, I've heard good things about the WATP videos. I have several videos and DVD's...I just need to get off my butt and DO them. Marti, hi there! When will you be in SF? OK, that's all I can type. Sorry for all my b****in' and complaining. G'night, Mary Kate |
:) Evening Everyone...
I tried to get on here this morning but it was a bust. The pages just wouldn't load for me and I lost patience! Then, I tried it at work and same thing.....but now, all is good. Katie--Oh goodness, I am sorry to hear that you've been feeling down. Always know we are here for you if you need a cyber hug!:hug: And feel free to gripe all you want! Your breakfast item sounded so good. My DD would have gone crazy on it! She's a big fruit fan. We'll be in SF on the 3rd. Hoping to hit all the spots we wanted to last time. It's going to be fun. Jane--You really did have great seats didn't you? Wow, great shot. Glad you got to see them and have so much fun. I'm looking forward to hearing how the meeting at church goes. Give us an update tomorrow. Sue--You're probably losing weight w/o even realizing it. When we were remodeling and getting this house ready to be move in ready, I was doing all kinds of up and down motions and cleaning. I lost weight doing it too. Maybe that's what I need to do....get a physical job where I'm constantly moving! Jules--I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, but I am sorry to hear that it was stress related. I think we've all been dealing w/some kind of stress lately. I know work can drive me up the wall sometimes. But this week has been good. Tomorrow is our department meeting. They plan on having pizza. Now what good will that do for my thighs?:dizzy: Robin--Your dedication and motivation has me wanting to do the stairs!! Ok...maybe not the stairs, that is one of my most unfavorite exercise, but you have me wanting to move more! 18 flights of stairs is shocking to me! I'm huffing and puffing w/only 2 flights of stairs! Trixie--Writing a book sounds like a great idea. I have friends who have done that. And my DD who just turned 12 today, loves to write short stories. I think it's a great outlet plus it gets the creative juices flowing! Maybe I'll try writing a short story myself. Sound kind of fun! Angie--Looking forward to pictures! What you've been doing sounds pretty! Now about that one job offer...boy does that sound like it has "STRESS" written all over it! And you don't need that. Doesn't sound like a job a person would enjoy. So go find that perfect job....maybe in a craft store making crafty stuff! Actually, what would be your dream job?? Sassy-- :hug: How are you doing? I hope everything is getting better for you at work. I find it interesting to read how different people have different types of jobs, but we all suffer from stressful situations! As long as we're able to let it out, we should be able to start healing. Michelle--How are you?? How are things going w/your mom? It's been awhile since you've posted, when you get a chance let us know how things are doing! As for the digital....I'll post a photo as soon as I figure out how to use it and when James decides to let me play w/it!:D Alex--You found a perfect house it seems! Love the place. When do we get to see the inside!!:D How exciting for both boys to have their own room! Are they looking forward to moving? Hello to anyone I may have missed!! I tried to get you all..... Well I think I'm going to go hit the hay. Been going to work 2hrs earlier so I've been getting up earlier. Midnight just seems so late now!! (this coming from the gal who just a couple months ago was posting at 5:00am!!) I will catch w/you all in the morning! |
Morning!
Have to do a quickie post as I have a meeting in 15 minutes (but you know this is more important LOL) Actually guys the stairs are not that bad after you committ to them and keep doing it. It is CRUCHES I hate with a passion :D The storms here were pretty bad (we missed most the sever stuff). There were a couple tornados, lots of flooding, trees down & lots of folks without power until late today. We just got nailed with heavy rain, thunder & lightening and a tornado watch until 11pm. (oh we are in South Lansing right by Holt) Have a fabulous day & I will be back on in a bit :hug: :hug: |
I wanted to pop in quickly and say hello!
Be careful to the ones who have storms and falling trees!! I will be thinking of you all!:hug: Robin--I like crunches, just need to do them. I think if I were to start doing them again, my belly would have a fit! But I think it's time to get myself together and just do it. Well Spent a relaxing morning on the couch. Trying to unwind and relax BEFORE going to work. And now since I've been getting up earlier, I thinking of getting my butt outdoors for morning walks. That's totally doable. Wish I had a walking buddy but I got my MP3 and I can sing down the street to myself. Neighbors have already witnessed my mowing/dancing/singing abilities!:D I have Jhanai this weekend so I will see if she'll want to walk w/me. She loves to go for walks. We're also going to the coast Saturday so we'll be doing a lot of walking there. Good for the old bones! ok...need to pretty up a bit and go to work. Hugs to all!:hug: |
Hiya ladies,
MaryKate - so glad to see you here. You have been missed, sweetie. Please come in and vent anytime - that's what friends are for. :hug: I'm so sorry that you're still in so much pain, and hope it eases up before long. The Mock Rock concert sounds great! We saw the Tribute to 1964 group, that look, mimic and sound like the Beatles, and it's easy to get caught up in it, as though it's really them. They even wore the dark suits, white shirts, and narrow ties like the Beatles did back then. Awesome. As for the weight, you'll get serious again when you're ready. Actually, it sounds like you're doing well most of the time now. Remember - persistance, not perfection, ok? Marti - I can just see you now, bee-boppin' with your MP3 player, giving the neighbors something to talk about again, lol. They already know how talented you are! Are you and Jhanai going to the coast for the scenery, or is there a festival or something going on? Angie - did you fall in? :D Sue - how'd the viewing go? A big hello to the others. :wave: I went to the Mind/Body/Spirit meeting, and really like it a lot. It's a small group, and I felt very comfortable. We discussed what our goals were, shared some of our stories, had enjoyable fellowship, all in the name of spiritualness. I told them that my main reason for being there is for my health, and that if I lose weight in the bargain, that would be a plus. I gave them the addy here, and invited them to join us. So Faye, Dixie, Caroline, Judy, Debbie and Linda, if you're reading this, you found us, and just jump in. I didn't get my errands done, because I wanted to get home to check on Neal. He's been spreading rock for a driveway, and I'm afraid he'll get overheated in these temps. He's fine, but I guess I had to see that for myself. Have a good day, ladies, and I'll try to check in later. :) |
Sue--good luck on the open house!!
jane--sounds like your meeting went well. Marti--I have been doing crunches on my exercise ball--the first couple of days I could really feel it!! MaryKate--I hope the bake sale is a huge success the lady we are doing for has a huge heart and is so sweet to everyone. Robin--hope you can get back here later!! Angelia, Sassy, Alex, Michelle & Trixie--Hi to all of you wherever you are!! |
Good evening Ladies,
Katie,,,sorry to hear about work,,,and the eating is probably stress from work and of course it being in your face is not good. Just remember guilt and stress are big factors in non weight loss. So let it go...move on. The watermelon bowl with more fruit in it sounds yhummy. I think when I can find time Im going to do that for the girls at work. We normally have a potluck per season,,,so with summer here now. Robin,,,what a great way to work out. You started slow and moved forward with it. Good job. I know Susan did that too,,,she used to climb these stairs in a tower, It was like a lighthouse. I visited with her and was all dizzy from the height and the going in circles. But again she did fantastic. Im thinking I need to color my hair too,,,I keep finding long strands of white..*sigh Maybe Ill go and cut my hair short and color it like Tanner's . His is a light pink and all shades of blue and green. Intersting boy he is. Jules, hope you are feeling better,,,let us know what the Doc says tomorrow. Alex,,,Im excited for you and your house. Are you going to be painting and stuff? Sue...Its only another 2 months and a bit before you move in! I kinda wish I was you...except for all the work in moving...lol Jane,,,send some heat here,,its been cold and raining,,,storms and all. It was way more hotter last month then right now. Trixie,,,getting down all your thoughts is a great way of getting it off your chest. I don't know of anyone who could disagree. I think you have nice hair...nice and long. Hows the babysitting? Well Ive been playing telephone tag with that horrid job,,but will be saying no thanks. I said no thanks early today over another job, had the interview this morning and walked away going,,,NO WAY. The lady seemed kinda cranky.. First question was,,,how many days of work have you missed in the last year. She was ticked that she had to interview me. The guy wasn't there. So after that question I interviewed her. Asked her all the questions I would want to know,,,so in away I gave her all the answers she might later think about. But I did decline.. Had another interview an hour later and want it but at the same time don't cause they said it was only temporary...a maternity leave which is 1 year here. But they are moving to a larger place far out in the outskirts of the city,,,no transit. So some people will be loosing their jobs if they don't drive or have their own transporation. Sounds like an intersting job but,,,not sure. Have 3 more resumes out there so possibly could get a call from another...just checked and did get a call! Took Brandon to get a tattoo,,,nice celtic shamrocks on his wrists...I would of got the same if the guy wasn't so tired. His boss/owner of the shop died 3 weeks ago and he is working alone. Felt bad for the guy. Got a call from my PI boss,,,he asked me to do a case,,,find a missing person. So I have to find time for that,,,waiting right now for the email to give me a pic and all the info. Sad thing,,,guy is old and mentally unstable. Doesn't take his meds and then disappears. So I have to check shelters and the streets for him. not a good thing,,,not too safe after hours. So will have to figure out another way of doing this in time. Ya life has taken a busy path for me lately. I have been eating and drinking my water,,,,feeling really good. Going for walks when its not raining. Today was an exception thou,,,didn't eat dinner till 7:45 should say didn't eat anything today till then. Had tea and water....the girl who hates tea drank so much of it today,,,gurgle. better run...have a great night ladies |
Have a super weekend all -- I know my messages have been short and I am sorry! We are gearing up for Orientation next week and we are running around :frypan: :crazy: :yikes: (these are me LOL) and can't even think straight with all the changes going on here. I am soooo ready for my vacation to start on the 30th!!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Good morning ladies!:wave:
Jules - so what have you been up to? Aren't you scheduled for the doc today? Angie - yay for you being specific in what you want in a job. What about the last call you had? Any good? Be careful with the PI work - last time you were in some dangerous neighborhoods and about scared me to death for your safety. :dizzy: Robin - we understand about short posts, :yes: since we all have busy lives away from the computer, too. Keep your eyes on that vacation countdown clock, lol. Yikes, we had some really bad storms here yesterday, and Neal and I were in town when they started. The winds were so bad, big trees were being bent sideways, so we found a safe place to park and sat it out. Once we did start home again, we were amazed at the flash flooding on some of the country roads, and had to change our route. I'm going to have Madison with me today. It's her turn to be Grandma's Girl for the day, lol. Not sure what we'll do, but whatever it is, it will be fun. Have a good day, ladies. :hug: |
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