Good morning to all, I hope you all have had a great weekend. Mine was pretty good. Bill took me to get my hair cut Sat and that was great. I wanted to get it cut before I have to go back into the hospital.
He took me to Michaels so I could get a frame to put my first "keeper" pen and ink drawing. It is a picture of my cat Simon and it is now hanging on my wall. It's not perfect but I like it. I do miss my art classes but hopefully I can go back next month.She is holding my spot.
Had another piano lesson. I liked the other teacher better but I will stay with this lady for awhile and give it a good try. The other method is quicker and faster to play . But I have plenty of time. I only want to take one lesson a month and she is pushing for twice a month. I told her I would do 2 next month but after that I may go to the original 1 time. I do like her coming to my house.
We also went to the movies yesterday.Had to go to the Muvico up the road as there are no stairs. We saw "Hero" Jet Li's new movie with sub titles. Bill hated it but I liked it. The special effects were cool. Bill thought it was boring. It is a strange movie.
I am doing my food chart but weight came up some.Hopefully it is fluid and I can get it off before Thursday. We did eat at Olive Garden and most restaurant food seems to be on salty side. My pool has been so nice and I can't go in. Oh well.Hopefully I can get back to sorta normal next month.
Ok Just dropping by to say hello. Have a good day

Hi Everyone,
I was so frustrated yesterday, for many reasons, but the one that I'll mention first was because I could get the website to come up, but then I couldn't get to the formum; the boards just wouldn't open up!

I really needed to be here too. My stress level was full tilt and I gave in to some comfort food.

Eleni: Doesn't it feel good to have a fresh new haircut? When do you go back to the hospital? I really envy your art ability. I have none at all! But I like to look at other peoples work. Just because you can't do something, doesn't mean that you can't appreciate it!

Wendy: How are you doing with your water goal today. I drink nothing but water now. I gave up soda 3 years ago, and then as of Jan. I gave up iced tea, for medical reasons really, but it's not so bad now, and I actually thirst for water. I'm sorry to hear that some things are overwhelming you right now. If I can help in any way, please know that I will, and I promise to always listen!

For the rest of you that I'm not addressing personally, it's only because I forgot what I read in the other posts!

I hope you all have a great day. I'm going to try to get my stress level under control.

The stress I'm dealing with is about the difficulty I'm having with an Accounting Class I'm taking. I'm just not getting it, and I have to decide by next week if I'm going to drop it or keep trying it.

If I don't get a C or better, I have money I have to pay back to my employeer, if I drop the class I have to pay back the cost of my books to my employer (that's $176.00!). The class was $318.00 and if I get a D, I have to pay back half the class would be $159.00 and also my book fees. So, you can see, this is a very expensive decision!

I'm really stressing about it. I have to decide by Sept. 28. That will give me two days of class lecture to make up my mind.

Why did I even start this in the first place? Because I wanted a degree, and I thought I would just start with a Business Degree, because I could apply it to so many job positions. But I really don't think I want a Business Degree, I think I want a Communications degree or a Human Rescources degree. I can't get those at my local community college. Ok..I'm starting to stress again!

My goal for the rest of the week is to not eat just to relieve stress.

Eleni,

Sounds like your spirits are up. That is great you are starting to get out of the house. A new haircut does make us feel like a new person. Glad you enjoyed the movie. You have a wonderful partner there and I know you know it. Take care and don't overdo.

Susie,

Yes decisions are hard no matter what they are if they impact your life like this one does. I have decisions to make as well and I think we just have to set our mind to say I am going to do this and do it and not look back. Whatever choice we make will be the right one for us. No one can say it is a good or bad choice because all that matters is if we are happy with that choice in the end. Sounds like no matter what you do unless you pass the class you will have to pay money. So if this isn't what you really want to do I would say quit now before it costs you a lot more money down the road. Then you can start in the path that you really want to go in. If you do what makes you happy then life will be smoother.

Wanda,

I am proud of you for going on the retreat. Sounds like you had a great time and congrats on the loss while there. Keep it up. I know being a KOPS isn't easy even though I am not there but I will join you as well someday.

As for me I will be able to get here daily now during lunch. I am not going to workout during lunch anymore. I can't I am gone for too long and I was told today that basically if I don't get my act together and start doing my job like I should then I have to leave. I don't blame him he was right. I haven't really been here since I got back too much on my mind. From now on I am going to leave home at home and work at work. I have to keep this job. I know I am hanging on by a thread but I can do it. It means too much to me. So today wasn't a good day for me.
I am going to start leaving at 4:30 like I used to do and workout after work. Then I don't have to rush and I can enjoy it more and be here at work where I am needed during the day. I will still have time to get Jesse by 5:30 every night if I leave at 4:30. So that is the new plan.
Well gotta go my lunch is over. Talk to you tomorrow. I look forward to catching up with you all and staying in touch.

Penny how are you guys doing? Did you get any damage from the storm?

Linlin PM me girl I have been wondering about you.

Sherri

Afternoon Ladies.....

I tried to post three times today and never got to....grr.

Eleni,
congrats on the cut!!! Do you have a digital camera? I would like to see the pic you did I am glad you are liking your piano class How is Bill doing? Is his appt scheduled???

Susie,
I am so sorry you are having such a ruff day! Hang in there There is no one that can help you with your class??? Let us know what you decide to do! I know you will make the best decision for you!

Sherri,
I am not sure if you plate could get any fuller Girly you have always got so much going on!!! How is the metal monster treating you??? We had no damage from the storm..... It ended up passing too far to the east of us....

Wendy,
How are you doing??

Christie, Nita, LaDean, Summer... and all the rest of you lovely ladies have a wonderful night Hugs