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Hello all.......
Gray here too but the sun makes cameo appearances when you least expect it. I put in 8 hrs and spent most of it working on spreadsheets... note to self... Next time try to break that "close work" into smaller time chunks. Coming home I was bleary eyed... Bandage came off and DH began to feel more pain....proably becuase the tape was helping support the muscle. So he's taking the pain pills.... which make him groggy..... Otherwise... all seems well... no redness,etc,etc... nothing seems amiss and I am looking for every tiny indicator of infection...... I am not losing but not gaining either.... Did convince a coworker to give the birthday cake she didnt want to take home to another coworker w/ a AAAA type metabolism and a ravenous teenager too.... I told the coworker "PLEASE don't make me be alone in this room w/ that cake!"....Besides, it wouldve been very stale by Monday anyway... that was a close call.... Triple layer fudge w/ choc icing....YIKES>.... *********** Music is always such a treat isnt it?? Time to let the doggie out..... :^: |
Aah, rainy again this morning. Last two days have been slightly improved, foodwise. Hoping for another. Paperwork, paperwork - mostly sorting, filing, some discarding. How do I always manage to have so much? I've been keeping up lately - this was mostly stuff I've "saved" for some reason. Spent last evening reading a lot that I saved for that reason. Mostly worthwhile stuff too - I'm surprised to say.
Hope you enjoyed your evening outing, wsw. I agree evening things are often out of my realm. Very tired last two evenings but had enjoyed outing the night before that. Must carefully rearrange my day earlier to have enough "get up and go" left to go. I'm sure your friend appreciated your company and that does make it worth the effort. How'd the grooming seminar go, ceara? You seem to enjoy your girls so much and they certainly add so much activity to your life. Glad your patient's doing well, Kaylets. DS had similar the other year - rather messy, I hear, though I didn't do any caretaking on it. Yes, music is such a treat and I'm trying to add more to my daily life - a habit I'd lost somewhere along the way. Comes sort of under the "more fun" category which seems to always fall a little short. All my family, except DDIL, are at Disney World at the moment - the two guys on business, the girls tagging along. I'm getting some cute pics from DDs cell phone and some sweet princess messages from Daddy's laptop. This technology is wonderful. |
was glad i attended party last night. my friend really did seem happy that i was there. it did indeed make the effort worth it. have had to lay low all day today, but that's ok, since i was smart enough not to have planned anything that absolutely had to be done today. it was also nice to see several folks last night i had not seen in a quite a while, and enjoyed catching up. oh, was proud of myself too, for not overindulging in food dept., and there were some marvelous dishes. also was able to stay away from the birthday cake. i think the only thing that saved me on that one was that by then i was so tired, i had to completely concentrate my energy on making conversation and that distratcted me nicely. i agree, anagram, this computer technology is amazing! enjoy those pix ,texts, and emails from princesses and rest of family. i know how much i enjoy receiving those from my close friends who are far away. well, have a good remainder of your weekend, royals.
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Good morning all! Wsw, I'm glad the b-day party went well. It is always nice to get out with people you enjoy being with.
The day dawns gloomy here....raining all nigh, not freezing but still wet! I've got a long week shaping up...so gonna boogey. The grooming seminar went well thanks Anagram...I still have to bathe the one who is entered this weekend... |
Hello all....
3rd week weighin showing exactly same weight......that's good and bad news.... I know I am not moving enough.... its the extra work hours of sitting and then coming home and more sitting because I'm tired.....Yes, that's a good resolution for me too..... Thanks Royals for making me realize.... PACING MYSELF.... We have very dramatic change in temps by this evening..... I even filled up the car gas tank last night so I wouldn't be forced to do it in the cold this evening..... DH 's staying home today too. He made a terrifc vegetable soup w/ tvp that really hit the spot last night. I am off, looking to beat the traffic. Also want to bring some different music to work today too..... Trying to make the most of the moment.... See you all here tonight.... ;) ;) |
Getting cold here too (Kaylets and I are all but neighbors). But must be more dry as I'm not as achy. Have strung together a couple of better days.
Princesses are home now and I'm heading there today. A musical program at school which had been cancelled before the holidays is being performed tonight and I will be making a command appearance. Only concern is how badly food choices go awry there. Must find a way. DD is a 6, I think, maybe an 8. Anyone see Bob Green on Oprah yesterday? I saw intro. So many things our :queen:s already practice. My biggest problem is still evenings (though improving). But also reminded me of how many lifestyle changes I HAVE made. And that I HAVE maintained 40 lb loss for four years now. I'm up and down the last few pounds that would make it 50 and I keep reminding me that if I could lose 40 once I could do it again and that's all I'd need ;) More would be better but I'd be satisfied at that. right now, I'd be satisfied with 5 or 10 - at least for a while. Back Thursday or so. |
Saying hi to all the royalty! Being mom and dad and packer and maid is very tiring. lol I miss my hubby. But I am trying to remember it won't be forever. Also using this time to stay on track. Lost 6 lbs since the 1st. My internet surfing time is very limited these days, but I haven't forgotton you and hope you will be all here when I can check in regularly.
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Hey Flower! When is the actual get outta town date? Just hang in there. You are a jack of all trades it seems!
Went for a walk today...nice to see the sun. Have done the Costco thing, made and eaten lunch. Now off to groom! Have a great day :queen:s! |
No definate date yet. House hasn't sold yet. I have it
listed for a bargain, just need someone who wants a large house. Hubby has a ticket for home 3-5 if nothing happens by then. |
Good morning, Queenlies!
Sorry for not being around much. I'm insanely busy, one emergency project after another, and trying to prepare for the trip to Boston on Sunday. What am I going to wear, what do I need to remember to take, scheduling transportation, checking about various reservations. Etc. I sort-of wondered why it always seems like such a big deal, but when I think about it there's a lot to be done for this kind of trip, even if it's only for 3 or 4 days.
I have managed to get going again with daily cardio and yoga + circuit training 3x a week. Drinking the water, eating well. I know I've got to track to start the scale moving downward again, though. Tracked yesterday, will track today. I think I can, I think I can. Meditation and fun are a stumbling block as always. :shrug: Flower, you must feel like your life just got hit by a hurricane. I can't imagine doing all that and having that kind of change out of the blue. Remember to breathe! Anagram, that's wonderful that you lost 40+ and have kept them off! This past year it would have been so easy for you to lose focus and regain. You are a true and valiant Royal! Kaylets, we had the same change yesterday. Much colder than it's been so far this year. -19, with a windchill of -32. (-26 F) We've been spoiled up to now -- and I hope that we get spoiled again! It's supposed to be more temperate tomorrow although still well below freezing. Ceara, WSW, :wave: I started this hours ago and had better just post before something happens! If I don't get back in before I get back from Boston, see you next week! |
Hello all!
Looks like everyone's kingdom is topsy turvy.... Is this the new challenge?? Learning to deal w/ constant change??? I am finding this a hard lesson me! But, Still trying. I need to hit the shower... its one place at least I havent figured out how to eat ! To all...... Breathe in...... Breathe out.... Breathe in.... Breathe out..... Repeat Repeat Repeat! Kaye |
Insanity everywhere and not even full moon!!!
Yes, Wood Nymph, I couldn't believe how much I had to do to go away for just two days and that didn't involve a job and responsibility. Have fun!Flower, they plate is FULL! Hope all works out for you. And congrats on that loss! Huzzah! I enjoyed my outing to Princessville and this time the food issue seemed to work out better. Was at tai chi this a.m. but feeling lazy, lazy, lazy this afternoon. Not quite the weekend yet but my head doesn't seem to know that. Need to find something I WANT to do. That FUN thing is most elusive, isn't it? BIL started radiation Wed, chemo yesterday. A long, tough road ahead for him and DSis. So, counting my blessings......and sending good vibes to all Royals. How's thy patient, Kaylets? Back to work yet? |
arabella-hope your trip goes well!
anagram-that is so impressive to have kept 40 lbs off for 4 years! sending good thoughts for your bil and dsis during his rough road ahead. kaylets-i sure needed to be reminded to breathe. dealing with constant change definitely is a challenge for me. flower-congrats on the weight loss, and especially impressive while dealing with all you are juggling on the homefront. hi ceara! how goes it? had ice storm here on fri and freezing rain again today and tonight. i hate that stuff! where i live, it is very shady plus drainage issues, so once it ices up, it stays icy here far too long to suit me. ah well. have maintained weight loss, but scale hasn't moved down recently enough to suit me. i got a little lax the past few days, so need to lower cals. i fell last weekend, and banged my side and ankle, but lucky not to have hurt myself worse. sore though, and wasn't able to do all my regular exercises. back on schedule today with that. well, hope everyone has a good evening. thinking of you all. take care. |
Comme ci, comme ca! I had a long weekend...in that it was very busy and was completely bushed by dinner lat night, with 2 more things to attend. I was in a foul humour, but the music rehearsal helped...I tell you. I hate being pressured into things and that is how I feel these days!
Anyway, I have a new champion...she is champion in three registries...AKC, CKC and UKC....my first one of those! And I have lots to do to catch up! We've been having freezing rain and then the snow on top here lately too wsw...it makes things very treacherous. Glad you are OK after your fall! Gotta run! |
ceara-pretty cool having a new little champion in 3 registries! :)
my friend who has moved to nairobi for 2 years was in town (for a brother's wedding) and it has been wonderful to see him! i saw him today to say goodbye, and it felt almost as hard saying goodbye this time as it did a few months ago, when he moved there. i was just feeling sad about this, in fact, when he called me a few minutes ago on skype, so i could see his picture and it made me smile! i guess we were on the same wavelength. it's kind of nice to be reminded that good friends who really know us well do understand us, and are often on the ''same wavelength." i didn't do as well as i would have liked with my food plan today-portions too large, but tomorrow will be better! good night, all. |
Hello alll.....
Winter ice/snow weekend had me lazy too..... went out early Sat to warm up hte car...it was snowing, cold and windy.... took me only 5 seconds or so to say "NOT THIS SATURDAY"..... DH seemed glad that I was staying home so we stayed in, watched the first movie of Lord of the Rings and took it slow. Dh had the stitches removed Friday and all looks good. He did seem to have a reactin to a new statin drug so he has stopped taking it to see what happens. ( His nose swelled up, got very red and even blistered some..... Ceara-- congrats and congrats and congrats!!! WSW--you are so lucky to have such good friends! Don't forget, gold is where you find it! Wood Nymph-- Try to pace yourself..... sometimes the Emergency is right here where we sit! Anagram--- I don't blame you with the dark cold weather we've been having....sometimes its very hard to find anything that seems like fun...... Spring is on its way..... we all will be rewarded soon! Heres' an oldie but a goodie!: The Daffodil Principle Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over." I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead "I will come next Tuesday", I promised a little reluctantly on her third call. Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and reluctantly I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn's house I was welcomed by the joyful sounds of happy children. I delightedly hugged and greeted my grandchildren. "Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! The road is invisible in these clouds and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and these children that I want to see badly enough to drive another inch!" My daughter smiled calmly and said, "We drive in this all the time, Mother." "Well, you won't get me back on the road until it clears, and then I'm heading for home!" I assured her. "But first we're going to see the daffodils. It's just a few blocks," Carolyn said. "I'll drive. I'm used to this." "Carolyn," I said sternly, "Please turn around." "It's all right, Mother, I promise. You will never forgive yourself if you miss this experience." After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand lettered sign with an arrow that read, "Daffodil Garden." We got out of the car, each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, as we turned a corner, I looked up and gasped. Before me lay the most glorious sight. It looked as though someone had taken a great vat of gold and poured it over the mountain peak and its surrounding slopes. The flowers were planted in majestic, swirling patterns, great ribbons and swaths of deep orange, creamy white, lemon yellow, salmon pink, and saffron and butter yellow. Each different colored variety was planted in large groups so that it swirled and flowed like its own river with its own unique hue. There were five acres of flowers. "Who did this?" I asked Carolyn. "Just one woman," Carolyn answered. "She lives on the property. That's her home." Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house, small and modestly sitting in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house. On the patio, we saw a poster. "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking", was the headline. The first answer was a simple one. "50,000 bulbs," it read. The second answer was, "One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet, and one brain." The third answer was, "Began in 1958." For me, that moment was a life-changing experience. I thought of this woman whom I had never met, who, more than forty years before, had begun, one bulb at a time, to bring her vision of beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop. Planting one bulb at a time, year after year, this unknown woman had forever changed the world in which she lived. One day at a time, she had created something of extraordinary magnificence, beauty, and inspiration. The principle her daffodil garden taught is one of the greatest principles of celebration. That is, learning to move toward our goals and desires one step at a time--often just one baby-step at time--and learning to love the doing, learning to use the accumulation of time. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort, we too will find we can accomplish magnificent things. We can change the world . "It makes me sad in a way," I admitted to Carolyn. "What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal thirty-five or forty years ago and had worked away at it 'one bulb at a time' through all those years? Just think what I might have been able to achieve!" My daughter summed up the message of the day in her usual direct way. "Start tomorrow," she said. She was right. It's so pointless to think of the lost hours of yesterdays. The way to make learning a lesson of celebration instead of a cause for regret is to only ask, "How can I put this to use today?" Use the Daffodil Principle. Stop waiting..... Until your car or home is paid off Until you get a new car or home Until your kids leave the house Until you go back to school Until you finish school Until you clean the house Until you organize the garage Until you clean off your desk Until you lose 10 lbs. Until you gain 10 lbs. Until you get married Until you get a divorce Until you have kids Until the kids go to school Until you retire Until summer Until spring Until winter Until fall Until you die... There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So work like you don't need money. Love like you've never been hurt, and, Dance like no one's watching. If you want to brighten someone's day, pass this on to someone special. I just did! Wishing you a beautiful, daffodil day! Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin. ***************** |
Hi everyone! Just a quick drive by post as Jack is whining for his mama. I have tossed all 24 and 22 size clothes! (okay, the clothes I donated) Woo Hoo I even tossed all stretched out panties and ill fitting bras. I might, just might be in my 18's by the time I see hubby again. Oh, btw, he found a job in Florida! Yippy! Now I just got to sell this house. I am back on WW. Now that the house is caught up on cleaning, I feel like I can accomplish that.
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:dust: for Flower! You are doing great. Isn't it fun when you can clean out some of those things...the underwear I've been doing right along, but I just started on some of the clothes...giving them to friends etc. I just gave away a jacket that I really loved, but then I went into the resale shop yesterday to look for a vase and instead and found a different jacket that I really love. Fickle aren't I?
Wsw, you are lucky to have friend like that...I have so few that I would consider that way... Kaylets...I love that daffodil story. Thanks for putting it where I'd see it again. It is great. Am going to copy and send off to a few people. OK...puppies are whining for attention. Adults are whining for breakfast. My tummy is grumbling. Gotta Go! :wave: |
Well, whew! Been having trouble getting in. Food been ok, going out for a brrrry walk shortly.
Whole lot of whining going on ;) Congrats, ceara, on the triple play there. You must be floating! And, flower, hubby found a job and you're down two sizes. Hog heaven! A whole new life ahead - good for you. And, wsw, so glad you got to see your friend again. That (and the visual communications) should see you through. Hopefully. Glad too that dh's surgery is going well, Kaylets. Your Saturday sounds delightful. Hey, I like that jacket karma, ceara! And missing our Wood Nymph. |
Ok, it is supposed to get cold here later in the day so I need to walk early!
Arabella is having a great time in Boston...surely! Had a beautiful walk yesterday. There were great, big fluffy snowflakes falling, no wind, so they just drifted down...just like being in a greeting card or a movie! Gorgeous...and peaceful. Well gotta boogey...don't have the work stuff this am, but I have the "me" stuff! :wave: |
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? |
Hubby will look for a rental as soon as we know everything is going to work out. If everything seems to be going in the correct direction, he will go serious hunting this weekend with his mom. I don't want to buy for awhile. Think I have too much gypsy in my soul to stay put too long.
The scale was okay to me today. -1. But I am retaining water big time, can't budge my rings, next weeks WI should be better. I need to walk, but I have been doing DVD's at home. Too cold to take baby Jack out with me. The dvd's bore the crud out of me though. lol |
Hello all....
Bitter, bitter cold here.... So cold I am even wearing a sweater to bed.... YIKES!! Hope everyone is doing well.... Its been nonstop for me.....DH's blood sugar'#'s are very unstable, going up to nearly 400... should be closer to 100.... he saw a new doctor ( previous retired to adminstative position).... This new doctor has an entirely different view.... 1st off the list... SPLENDA.... Intersting isnt it??? Sorry to be so short... I'm think of you often... Congrats Flower on the offer..Woodnymph, Anagram, WSW, Ceara.... Hope you are warm and cozy! :hug: |
kaylets-hope dh's blood sugar levels stabilize quickly. very cold here too, as most places now. i too wore lots to bed last night-2 sweatshirts, socks, etc. i looked like i was about to take off for a hike in antarctica.
and hello to all our lovely royals! have been hanging in there op and with exercise. this cold weather is reeking havoc on my ms "technical difficulties." well, just wanted to check in and let you know i am still here, and thinking of you all. take care. |
Here we go Wednesday...Here we go!
Snowing here... car is warming as I type.... Take care all.... Bundling... bundling..... Here we go Wednesday..... Thought of the day : "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Question of the day: "What do you wear to sleep in?" PS--DH has been on "atkins" diet for 2.5 days..... he hasnt weighed himself but the Blood sugar numbers are much, much lower...... Looks like he is no longer "vegatarian'......( too many carbs) Here we go Wednesday!:carrot: :carrot: |
Flower...you are in a new decade! Congrats!
Kaylets...hope DH blood sugars lower...that can play such havoc with all systems in the body! I like the quote of the day! I used to wear exclusively nightgowns...often flannel. But I tried some sleep shirt and flannel pants combos that I got at Costco before Christmas...and they are really comfy! I like the pants 'cause I can hop outta bed, put on my snowmobile boots and a big parka and get the heathens out before they make an accident. Although they are holding better now. Sometimes I have my polar fleece housecoat on before the parka....quite a scary sight first thing in the am I'm sure! Only in the country! 'k...it is quite cold here too...but I'm off for a walk...hopefully a long one today. This is my only opportunity for that all week I think...maybe Saturday will be the next. Anyway...gotta go! |
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