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Sounds like a loverly walk, ceara. We had only a brief squall with the big flakes. Did look pretty. Have put in a decent week. Maybe next week will be the GOOD ONE.
To be a bit nicer here today then turn nasty cold again. But still pretty much snowless. Flirting with lots of records weatherwise. Planning a quiet weekend for a change. Must learn how to do little without feeling "lazy". Today seems like a good day to "practice" that. ;) |
Victory! I can fit into my FAVORITE khaki shorts I haven't been able to wear in over 2 years! Of course it is too cold to wear them right now. lol
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YES! WTG Flower! What a great victory for you! Watch out for frost-bitten knees...LOL.
Will be back later...want to do a short walk before church...our team is singing this am and I need to clear the fog... |
Hurrah on the shorts victory!!!!! You'll be all ready for your FL lifestyle.
So - better week than I've had in a long time, healthwise. In the lower range of my "fighting" weight. You know, just above onederland. That last pound or two has been a battle for several years now (except for one brief excursion to scout that place that lasted maybe one day). My goal is to make it to onederland before my foot surgery on March 7th. Should certainly be doable. I'm not asking for onederland on the doctor's scale - just on my home (naked) scale. Yesterday I was 1.8 above, today who knows? I'm a human yoyo. Lazy day yesterday was so nice I'm going to try it again today ;) |
Good morning Queenlies!
I'm back and getting settled in at home again after a somewhat gruelling trip to Boston. Started with a flight that was 20 minutes late, followed by Customs closing 15 minutes early. Which resulted in me missing my flight to Boston Sunday night and ending up staying in the airport hotel. Couldn't sleep because I was booked for an early morning flight. Which, when I got to the airport at 6:30 they promptly cancelled. I spent the morning in the Halifax airport, had to fly to Toronto and spend the afternoon there. Then, when I finally landed in Boston, 24 hours later than scheduled, we had to sit on the tarmac for an hour because there was some other plane parked at the assigned gate. Ugh.
The bright spot in all that was that I missed the full-day presentations that are so incredibly boring. Bad part was that by the time I got to the hotel, my closest friends in the company had already left the party. I went and hung out for an hour or so, met my assistant ed. in the flesh for the first time and went back upstairs to collapse. Tuesday was better, although I find the meetings stressful and was still exhausted. The party was fun that night after the initial stressful cocktail hour -- most of the people there work in the same office, so it's kind of like a huge party where you only know a couple of people. Then there was dinner and "Editorial Idol" and a couple of drinks later with friends. 8:30 Wednesday morning I was whisked back to the airport for my blessedly uneventful trip home. After I checked my suitcase at Logan I started to stroll a bit and ran smack-dab into a mini-spa, surely put in my path by the Universe! Could I refuse? Should I? Heck no! I went in and had a pedicure and then looked at a wonderful kinetic sculpture before I headed to Security in parka and flipflops (with bright red toenails). Even though uneventful, the trip home took 10.5 hours. As I write this, I think, oh, huh -- no wonder I'm still tired. Had a ton of work to get done Thursday and Friday, so no real recovery time. I was invited to a party Friday night and another last night and had not the slightest inclination to go to either. Stayed home and watched "The Devil Wears Prada" and am finishing up "Six Feet Under." I had DGS yesterday afternoon but I'm determinedly taking today as an all-me, all-the-time day. I'm starting a mostly caffeine-free, booze-free plan. I really overindulge in coffee and I think it affects my health in a number of ways. Eh, speaking of stress -- when I washed my hair yesterday I had a lot of hair loss. Bet that's the aftereffects of my trip. Never saw it demonstrated that way before, but I bet... Another good reason to try to combat stress... Sunny but cold here again today -- I'm going to have my oatmeal and then head out for a walk, maybe followed by a little romp on my new mini-tramp and then some yoga. This afternoon? R + R is the order of the day. :cloud9: Anagram, 1.8 away from Onederland! Oh, how wonderful! Shall virtually enjoy your company in the Palace of Rest and Rejuvenation today. :) Ceara, we had what looked like a snowstorm Friday night. I really love storms, whether snow or thunder and lightning. Petered out, I guess but it was pretty wild at times. I wouldn't mind getting one good storm in -- then I'll be ready for spring. WSW, I'm so glad you got in a visit with your dear friend! Kaylets, I love that daffodil story. It's so important to acknowledge and take advantage of the riches life has to offer, just waiting for us to appreciate them. Flower, kudos on those shorts! And on your husband getting the job -- wow, big doings in Flower Land. K, off for brekkies now. Love to all! |
Arabella, you definately need to recharge your batteries, I am exhausted reading your update!
Anagram-I understand where you are coming from, I am just hovering over the 180's, I want to be there so bad. You can do it. Drink lots of water, you will make it. Good luck with your surgery too. Ceara-have fun singing! Hope your walk cleared your head. I miss my walks, too cold to take the baby outside. Waving to everyone else, too lazy to turn the thread back a page. lol I decided to see what else fits in my storage bins of clothes. 95% of it fits! Even the famous clothes, the ones I bought and they were too tight and I never got to wear them and the tags are still on. Those fit too. The 5% of stuff is tight sundresses that we snug and sexy way back when, not going there yet, maybe once I am down in Florida and a few cotton bottoms. I have 2 denim shorts both in same size. One is roomy, the other I can't zip at all. So come shorts weather, one will need a belt the other hopes to fit by then. 2-3 pairs of pants need another 5 pounds, but then all will be good. I was wondering what I would wear if I got a job, now there is no problem. It fits! No more carrying around a second waredrobe, this will be my waredrobe! I can get rid of all my fat clothes now! None of it will go to Florida with me! My realtor came by last night. We are having a open house Sat 11-3. Fingers crossed! |
flower-that is terrific that you can fit in to all those smaller clothes!
arabella-your trip sounds so exhausting. how frustrating to have to deal with so many air travel problems. enjoy the rest of your very well-deserved r & r today! and hello to all our royals! have been back on track pretty well with food and exercise the past few days, and that has felt good. i have also been in a de-cluttering and organizing kind of mood of late, and also re-arranged some of my nick-nacks a bit. it's an easy way for me to "re-decorate" a little without actually having to move any furniture around, and some of the pieces almost feel like "new" to me because they had previously been in the back of a cabinet or breakfront. i must be getting ready for spring to appear, and this is my unconscious way of "spring cleaning." well, hope everyone has a pleasant remainder of their weekend. |
wsw- I LOVE rearranging knick knacks too. I miss mine already as they are all packed away awaiting a new home.
I went shopping today for 2 things: a swim suit and jeans. My boys were so antsy so I didn't try anything on. A huge miss on the swim suit. I can return it but I think I will keep it for inspiration. Maybe a goal of MAy 1st to look good in it? I can squeeze into it now, but it isn't pretty. lol The jeans, I thought wouldn't fit, but would soon, but imagine my surprise that they fit perfect! Those are a 18 petite. Sizes sure can be screwy. |
I hope you are getting your rest, Wood Nymph. I know your history of illness following stress and our palace needs you well and strong - story of your life, no? EVERYBODY needs you well and strong. The visual of your red toes in flipflops was great! Glad the spa popped up just when you needed it.
My close encounter with onederland didn't last. But it's been popping up more and more - so one of these days. BIL's bout with cancer not going well at moment and is a source of stress. One feels so helpless. They live a good distance from med facility and she works opposite distance in other direction. Expect to be even more involved, at least until chemo/radiation are done. Will be out of commission from my surgery when he goes for his but I'm sure they'll need help/support for a good while so I'll try to work it out on both ends. Sis has been losing weight slowly for a long time and I'm hoping she's able to at least maintain through this trial. Poor BIL keeps trying not to lose more. Flower - so exciting to have a whole "new" wardrobe. And to be having an open house (stressful things, I assume but exciting). Good karma coming from your direction. I've been working on some reorganization too, wsw. But mostly of necessity. I think I'll take some more stuff to a charity today. Did part of family room (McGee's) closet yesterday. Still ok enough on food - could be better. Having less tea, more water. Loved the tea but think maybe getting too much acid/caffeine. Was on one of those "am I under the weather?" weeks last week. Slight symptoms, nothing major, fortunately. But once I feel a bit better (now) I can see how I was. So cold, thinking of ceara who must be cold too. And Kaylets who shares my weather usually. Did walk in mall Sunday - satisfactorily but not a major effort. Tai chi yesterday - I'm planning to start back at pool in February. Probably should have for January but as long as it was nice enough to walk outside, that's the way I wanted to go. |
Well, I've had an awful time the past 2 days...flat on my back yesterday, slept the whole am, but worked in the pm...the ergonomic assessment person was coming to view that desk set-up in my branch and I felt I'd better be there! Actually she had some good suggestions and my elbow feels way better today already. I need to just be aware of what I am doing and how I am doing it. I usually am, but since that programme update was so mouse oriented, I've just had a lot of trouble keeping my head above the water so to speak.
Today's plan is to walk...since I haven't since Saturday, and at lunch DH and I are meeting family for the Soup kitchen for Heart and Stroke. So a busy day shaping up. Flower look at your ticker! You are streakin' girl! Good for you!:cp: Anagram, it is chilly here but I am persevering. I tell myself I will walk for 20 minutes and usually once I get out there it isn't as bad as I anticipated, so I keep going longer. Funny how one can psyche oneself out! Wsw, it is nice when we get back on an even keel, isn't it? Arabella....glad to see you back! I am working myself up to nail polish on the fingers...I chip it so easily and since I'm a perfectionist in some things, it becomes a source of anxiety and time consuming for repairs. Maybe I'll just go naked. OK...breakfast calls! :wave: Have a great day ladies! |
Good day yesterday....finally. Not that I've been terribly off track, but I feel like I accomplished stuff yesterday and that is always a good thing!
So off to do that same thing today! Two weeks until Valentines Day. I shall put in my jewelry order now! No candy. No chocolate. I will remain strong...pant pant. |
On the verge of a new decade! I am still amazed at this!
Tis Friday...the brekkie with a friend, shopping etc to do. But first...I am going for a walk! Avanti and yo-ho-ho! |
Happy Friday, Queenlies!
Still tired and sinusy (probably related) but okay otherwise. Exercise has been very good, diet a little iffier. Will have to actually apply myself to start the loss again. Which I WILL do! :yes: But it's much harder when I'm tired. Ah well, will continue on and will eventually be up to snuff again.
DH got home Wednesday evening with stuff from his mom's apartment. It' looked like a junk shop, but is gradually getting better. There are a few nice things that I'll enjoy having but they're not fitting into what we've already got without a bit of a struggle. Ceara, hope you're feeling better! Good for you verging on a new decade :cp: :cp: I know what you mean about accomplishing things. I decided to haul out the vacuum yesterday just to get the cat foofs off the carpet and even that little improvement felt good. And every bag I unpack or item I find a spot for makes me feel that much more on top of things. Anagram, yes, I really enjoyed traipsing through the airport in parka and newly-pedicured, red-toenailed feet in flip-flops. Not sure what I associated it with but it was fun -- maybe it made me feel like a model? A free spirit? Seemed much different from the usual trudge in winter footwear. :) So sorry things aren't going well for your BIL! :hug: Flower, you're going fantastic! :cb: :cb: Are you getting excited about your new life? WSW, don't you love it when you hit a spot where it seems to come naturally to putter away at the house and look after yourself? Send me any spare mojo, wouldja? :lol: Kaylets, how goeth it? K, must be off. I'm going to try to just do what I have to today and take the weekend off. Love to all! |
My computers are falling apart. Hopefully it will let me type this. Hi everyone!
I had an open house yesterday. I have an offer. It isn't official til they turn in their earnest money. Then I still need to wait if they get financing and approval to live in this community but I am one step closer than I was 24 hours ago! I "may" be moving in 30 days! Beach, here I come! I stressed eat yesterday. I peaked at the scale this morning and I broke into the 180's. Hopefully I will find it official when I WI tomorrow. Back on program today, I only dipped into my flex points, no real dmg done, but I felt like crud this morning, not worth it. Hope you find something fun today and not just watching the game. I am gonna do a DVD excersice tape and then curl up with a good romance novel. lol I cleaned and scrubbed and packed for days, I want something to relax with! |
Congrats on the house "bite" Flower! That is great! How is the hunt going on at the other end?
It is really cold here...I really have to bundle up to walk just to meet my self-imposed 20 minutes a day! But, once I get out there I often do more! So, am off....hope all are well....are you surviving Arabella? Hopefully whatever bug was after you did not catch you! Anagram, how's the cold there? Wsw, how are you doing in the south? And where is Kaylets these days? |
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