Blah.... rain :( I'm sick of it.

Frogger - what a bummer about the shoes. Doesn't it make you wonder, just what 'true size' are they comparing to, 'cause it's obviously not the same one as the rest of the world. :lol: Well, have fun shoe shopping ( I always do :devil: ) Is your gown floor-length? I've heard of gals even wearing white tennies, 'cause being comfortable on your big day is uber-important.

Kaylets - thanks for the prayer :lol: So true, so true... How was the test?

Well, to all mentioned and unmentioned... let's make it OUR day!

-W-

Oh, forgot... weighed today. No change up or down.... hmph. *shrug*

MissWashu- I was thinking the same thing. The crafty girls here at work are going to help me make bows to hang and suggested that I buy some of those mule slip on tennies with the thick heel and they would dec them out for me. Wouldn't I be stylin'?!! I could even get those frilly buster brown socks to go with them. LOL! I don't know, if all else fails, I will do the tennies though. I can't stand my feet to hurt. I have really high arches and foot pain is not something I enjoy.

I'm off to Williamsburg this weekend. FI has a fan club 'jam' down there. It may be nice enough that they have the shops open that I can purooze while he's playin'. Last year it was so cold nothing was going on or open and I was tre' bored.

Any of you ladies live near New Orleans? We're honeymoonin there! Finally got all of that taken care of. Got flights and my sister reserved us a suite at the Embassy Suites in the Arts and Warehouse district as a wedding present.

Excellent idea Frogger - when my girlfriend got married we all wore those ballet-type slippers with rubber soles (no slip n' slide dancing!). Besides, most people won't be looking at your shoes! Be comfy!

Terri

Simply Saturday!
 

Hello all!!

Finally crashed!-- Adrenalin turned off yesterday am about 10:30 and I literally had to FORCE myself to stay awake, working and AWAY fromt the cafeteria. I did wind up drinking 3 cups of SF Hot Chocolate as a compromise but I consider that a Victory considering..

I PASSED THE TEST!!! With points to spare!! As DH says, I can now say to the boss " So, How do you like me now!!" My employer advertises that we are paid based on how many of these certification tests we pass. Many folks do not pass the first couple tries. And you need 95 to pass. I had not put a lot of time into studying and expected to immerse myself Thursday night in the material as DH bowls Thursdays. But my mentor at Toastmasters won the contest Wed and advanced to the next level, Thursday ...and then the war news has been keeping me up late and not resting.. I was also very nervous taking the test...

Which proves even more to me, I MUST KNOW THIS STUFF!! ( The basics at least-- it was just the first test!)

What a confidence booster!!! How wonderful to finally have a gauge !!
So how do you like me now!

Now that I can dance!!
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Enough about me!!

Today's thought is:" A young man eagerly described what he dreamed of doing for the poor. Said the Master, "When do you propose to make your dream come true?". The young man answered, "As soon as the opportunity arrives." "Opportunity never arrives , " the Master said. " It's here". --- Anthony De Mello


Kettle's on!

To today's best choices!

Kaylets-CONGRATS. Well today is my 34th birthday, so I am off to go do whatever in the City. Have a good day everyone and I will post tomorrow! :) ~flower

:flow1: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FLOWER!!! :flow1:

:gift: :hat: :cb: :dancer: :balloons: :df:


Congrats, Kaylets, on the test! I hope it shows your boss what he should have known all along!

hi all

kaylets-congrats. on passing with flying colors!
flower-happy birthday!
it's nice here today and i plan to get out and enjoy some of this lovely sunshine. i have been op and exercising regularly. hope everyone has a nice saturday. thinking of you all. take care.

Congrats, Kaylets. Hope they post those scores!

Happy birthday, flower.

Great loss, Punkin. Glad you enjoyed the trip. Must be some meaning in losing that much while you were away from home.

Beautiful day here today as well.

Still Saturday!
 

Happy day Flower!! Have fun for yourself!!

Thanks everyone, it is a wonderful affirmation to know I've still got it!!

So, how do you like me now?? Ooopppps, am I getting annoying!

Hee hee.

Time for a nap- Felt good when I got up this am but about 9:30 I could tell I was still dragging.

Got a great Precious Moment figure cheap this am! Its called the "Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" and its a girl standing on a scale with a box of candy in her hand!! Must have been meant for me!!

Time for my nap!

I'm back!
 

Had a great time at the beach! DH and I walked a total of 16 miles in 2 days---so hopefully that offsets some of the treats we allowed ourselves.

I've missed you much but it was nice being with you all Thursday night.:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FLOWER!:D As I always say, thanks for incarnating!

Punkin, so there's a possibility that you'll be working with him? You mean the same building? Shoulder to shoulder? That's pretty wild if that's the case!

Kaylets, congrats on passing the test!

Anagram, thanks for the lovely story reminding us to sing.:)

Love to all---I'll check in tomorrow when I'm rested and settled back in. Just wanted to say hi!

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Took a 2 hr nap and feel marvelous.

Yes, Punkin, I meant to ask as well -- We need DETAILS!!

Am watching Waterworld and sorting thru magazine baskets, doing 27 fling boogies one magazine at a time!

Still Saturday!
 

Two robins were sitting in a tree.

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They flew down to the ground and found a nice plot of newly plowed
ground that was full of worms. They ate and ate and ate till they could
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"Let's just lay back here and bask in the warm sun," said the second.

"O K," said the first.

So they plopped down, basking in the sun. No sooner had they fallen
asleep, when a big fat tomcat up and gobbled them up.

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hi everyone!

eydie-glad to hear you had such a nice time at the beach!
it has been a rather rough time emotionally for me the last couple of days. i definitely thought about going off program, but made the decision instead to remain op and exercise, which i have to say, felt pretty good. it's supposed to be nice here again today, and i plan to get out and enjoy the lovely sunshine while it lasts. i hope everyone has a good remainder of your weekend. take good care of yourselves.

Scrumptious Sunday!
 

Hello All!!

Kettle is on!! I've opened the curtains and pulled the shades sw you can see the birds flying across the lake. Tonight, as the sun sets, we'll be able to see them return. The air feels soft and light, but its not quite warm enough to sit on the porch w/o sweaters. So, I'll stay inside closer to the music and keep an eye on the kettle. Who's ready for a cup?
Speaking of tea, I'm seeing lots of other posts regarding an English Toffee tea. Anyone try it yet??

Scale shows up 1.5lb this am -- not official but a definite indicator.
Had soups Friday and Saturday, wonder if its too much salt but don't think that's the case. Think its just how things are going.

I have to get back into some sort of activity-- Too much going on to think just good music and quiet time will deal with it all. Another post I saw from "Your Real Age" says if you actively practice a stress reliever practice ( yoga, tai chai, etc) you can reduce your real age by
16 years!. And coincidentally, our PBS channel last weekend was showing a yoga class designed for seniors w/ lmited flexibilty and/or medical problems. This class had each person using a chair in case they felt they needed to grab and balance. Some of these folks had accomplished amazing things and many of them freely admitted yoga was the last thing they thought they'd ever be doing.

Eydie- Tell us about the beach! did you have a big monster storm Thursday evening?? Buckets and buckets of water?

Frogger- What kind of fan club jam was in Williamsburg? I've never been been have seen lots of the pottery from there- In fact, I have to force myself to only look as I already have more than I can use or store!! I admit it, its more than a hobby!

New Orleans! That sounds like fun! Never been but still sounds great!

MissW- Still raining your way? At least its not like Wyoming w/ allt that snow! I know, easy for me to say when the sun is shining!

Punkin- did you do carry on luggage only? We are planning a trip in May and I figured we'd just do carry on as we're only gone a few days. And since its Florida, I think we'll leave the boots home!

How big are these road runners anyway?? 3 ft tall maybe? I have to admit, the only ones I've ever seen are from the cartoon.

WSW- you posted as I was writing-- GOOD FOR YOU!! You're still facing the right direction! Let me pour you a cup of tea !
Its tough when we feel as though everythings out of control. Its hard not to get caught in the undertow. There's always support here for you!

Dollar-- Is there still snow on the roof at your job??

Anagram-- Seen any robins yet?? Not I. That's one thing that still amazes me. The robins are still so chubby when they get to Delaware-- when I lived in CT, they seemed to be 1/2 the size--
Wonder how big they are when they start their trip!!

Ceara- How goes it?

Arrabella- Couldnt tell from your post how familiar you might be w/ the Children of Alcoholics program. My limited experience is only this: there is a definite link to the same behaviors seen in families w/ domestic violence. Often times the "victims" kindness and compassion are manipulated to make the alcoholics behavior " acceptable" . Roles are often reveresed, child is forced to become parent to win " approval " and "affection" and many children are forced to deal w/ adult responsiblities long before they should. The idea of "family loyalty" is twisted far beyond the true meaning and the children are often expected to carry a guilt burden that isn't theirs in the first place.
I often have to remind a very close friend that its not the same family member -- that its the alcohol/drugs talking, stealing, lying. My best to you.

Wildfire--! How goes it??
Scoobysnacks- Time for a check in please!


Today's thought is:


"Hope is one of the ways in which what is merely future and potential is made vividly present and actual to us. Hope is the positive, as anxiety is the negative, mode of awaiting the future." --- Emil Bruner


Need to run to the Empress's favorite store and stock up on flavored water. Maybe we can get that scale to move b/4 tomorrow's weigh in!!

I'll be back!