Monday dawns in the Palace
 

Not sure I should be impressed you remember me or embarrassed I have been around so long. lol I would taske off 40, get pg, then the 6 months post partum, gain it all back. No more!


I colored my hair the other day. I am hoping it makes me remember to behave. I know dressing in nicer clothes causes me to behave, maybe next month I will be able to fit somethng other than sweats and t-shirts.

I walked today. It was under the freezing mark but I figured if I had to get bundled up and walk my son to the bus stop, there was no reason not to continue walking. I looked just so purty too. Sweatsuit with oversized t-shirt hanging out of the jacket. A man's OVERsized flannel quilted plaid jacket from Walmart. A lavender tinkerbell hat. Not my best look. I didn't freeze, but the chest pocket full of kleenex's was the best part. I walked to the bus stop, and then my real excersice of 45 minutes. But what do I care. Hubby was still asleep cuddling with the baby. I was not trying to impress anyone. The point was to get out and move my rear end. Oh, and to stay warm. lol

I have 4 LARGE rubbermaid bins of clothes in the 18-20 size. I am soooooo looking forward to fitting them again. I may need to go back to work if hubby can't find a job. And I refuse to buy another working waredrobe when all that stuff is soooo cute. I am tired of oversized t-shirts. I want blouses, scoop necks, tailored stuff. Guess I need to stay on program then!

Hello all.....

Thanks for the compliments on the hair.... its interesting how this group of coworkers is reacting..... they've never seen me b/4 my natural blonde color darkened up on its own. I think for some the change is dramatic but at first its hard to figure what the difference is as the hair color/skin tones are a perfect blend.... A few came to me midday to say " Did you do your hair? I noticed earlier and......".........
I'm thinking it makes me look younger. DH swears the haircolor/style do not look "too young" .... You know what I mean....sometimes its not flattering....

YAY Flower, I walked too. Literally asked and asked again a new coworker/friend. She did have her sneakers with her so I guess I wasnt too pushy. I didnt need as much protection from the cold as you but can VERY much relate to wearing whatever available.
You're a smart girl for picking a time when you were already out there and your littlest one w/ Dad.


I too have been to the Spark world and agree there a pros and cons......

You know what WoodNymph.... the blouse awaits.... just in a smaller size in the future.... It will all work out.... I can relate... its hard to believe that more attention will be paid to something other than our appearance....
I know the performance will be fantastic!!

Ceara, how did your travel across the border go?


WSW? How's it going...

Ok....

I begin Day 13 w/ no sugar....


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Thought of the day ;

Thought of the day :
"Slow down and enjoy life.
It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast;
you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." Eddie Cantor


Question of the day :

"Fruit salad or green beans?"

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Kettle is on!

I had a job interview today. Trying to find something as my hubby is not having luck. The pay is pittaful however. I am not even sure I want them to call and offer me anything. He loved my portfolio and that of course felt great. Didn't think I was 37 either. lol

Gotta find an inside excersice activity. It is too cold out for man, woman or beast. Low tonight is 6. Six is not a temp!!! High 31!

I had fast food for lunch and I got 2 kids burgers, no cheese or mayo. No sides and a small diet coke. Ya know what? I didn't die, I wasn't starving afterwards. I didn't feel like I was gonna die without fries or onion rings.

Good luck on the job, flower, even if you don't want it, we want them to want you! And good for you on skipping the fried stuff (much as I love onion rings).

Gloomy, grumpy here today - though it's not to be cold and at least good for walking. Got a nice walk in last evening, went a slightly different route through the neighborhood as I felt up to a bit more distance. Ran into a woman I know and another came up and joined us. Nice little visit and then the second one joined me in walking a bit which was nice too.

However, not nice neough to nix the gloom I had picked up during the afternoon. I had started doing some outside Christmas decorating - in a good mood. But as I kept at it, I was so aware of it being the first time w/o DH. I noticed I couldn't remember when I took them down last year. Then DD called and said she had taken them down the day I took DH into hospital. But I guess the big thing is that tomorrow is his birthday - so far on "big" days I've come up with something to focus on "instead" and I thought the Thanksgiving get together (when we usually actually celebrated his birthday in recent years) would be enough. But I don't have much of a plan for tomorrow - a few things but not enough. And I've been trying. Anyway, that and the gloomy weather are probably it. Stayed up way too late last night playing Solitaire, paying for it this morning.

Will tackle a nasty piece or two of business and maybe I'll be so relieved when I get it off my desk that I'll be in a better mood. Maybe do some Christmas shopping. Maybe the sun will come out. Maybe I'll do a nice walk earlier than yesterday. Maybe I'll just cry on your shoulder - see, I feel better already ;)

So, off I go. Should get more word today on BILs cancer and what's up there.

Mornin', simulposting ceara. Congrats on new territory! Always a joy (I have a vague memory of that ;) )

Is that Sansone you're thinking of? I don't have any of her tapes but have read a lot of her on some threads, I think.

I am wearing tighter jeans today. Ya know the ones you wish were 1" bigger in the waist but fit everywhere else. Hoping they keep me on track. My others are just too big after an hour.

I think I "may" have a walking dvd here somewhere. Won't do it with witnesses. Hubby has to find work soon. I am exhausted with him home all the time and I am getting nothing done!

I know the weight isn't gonna come off just cause I am ready, but a lb or 2 would be a great inspiration. Congrats to those who are winning their victories!

I am in NV, up by Reno/Carson City area. 1/2 hour in the 'burbs. brrrrrrr cold here right now. We got a sprinkling of snow but it was dry snow and the wind took it away.

Anagram-I am assuming you "lost" your husband. I was widowed in 96. It is hard. I remarried but some days are hard no matter what. I still have nightmares to this day that he is alive and both hubbies ae making me choise. If I am wrong, sorry too.

just a quick post to check in. still feeling pretty drained physically, and haven't been able to get out much on my own steam yet. i finally got out for a ride with friends yesterday, which i enjoyed, and it was nice and warm too! again, i am very behind on catching up on reading your posts, but please know that even when i cannot post, i think of you often and fondly, dear royals. take care.

Hello all.....

Somehow, my security started scanning my system for viruses the same time I get up and I can't get here.
I am going to try something different and hope the virus protect scans at midnight instead.

Anagram, you are always welcome to vent here. You've been so brave and so
strong, its only natural that this time of year, DH's birthday and etc that you'd be thinking of him and remembering.
And remember too, you said you were really tired from your Thanksgiving company.
You always have a safe place to vent here.......

WSW..... glad you had a chance to get out. Hope this cold snap we are expecting by weekend doesnt go as far south as your kingdom....

Flower.... You're right.... it would be too easy if the lbs came off just because mentally we said " Ready!".... just like a few other things in life, this takes time. You'll be ok. Just try and think of things that stretch and bend muscles as you're doing them.... Washing floors, vacuuming, windows, gosh, I even have some walls that could washing ....

Ceara....Yes you're right... remember, our Empress really enjoyed the Leslie Sansone walking tapes... You can stop them if you need, turn them back on when you can start again... sure beats being a mile from the house when nature calls....!

And come to think of it, that would be a good idea for me too when the weather is nasty....

So...
I bid thee all a good night.

I am ending day 14, no sugar....

Scale teased me w/ a lb down....we'll see what the scale wants to do in the am.....

Good morning, Queenlies!
 

Your vibes are right, flower. Sorry you were widowed so young. Must have been particularly hard with young children - mine are old enough that they have been a great support. DH died in January of this year.

Got in a late (dark) afternoon walk yesterday. Though did a good bit of walking in WalMart and Lowe's too. Had intended to sneak in a walk in the park but somehow "forgot" it so forced me out into the early darkness for a relatively short but nonetheless mentally satisfying trek.

wsw, hang in and think of us often. We do the same of you and miss you when you can't post.

Kaylets, thanks. Yes, it is natural, I'm sure. I try not to mention it much but it did help. I've come up with a "plan" for today. We Royals know a plan always helps. And congrats on a whole two weeks w/o sugar. How vexing when our "helpful" machines control our schedules!