FULL MOON Wednesday
 

Well, its really starting to wane but it sure looks full this am!!

I know some will disagree, but I do think when its full moon, things seem to be more exaggerated. I know, if I believe that, than my life will be a self fullfilling prophecy-- all I can tell you is, it wasnt until I barteneded a few years before I was convinced. Even started taking full moon weekends off.

WSW- Marshall Fields Mints-- I only know Marshall Fields because our family lived in the Midwest-- Is that where you are too?? Or perhaps Marshall Fields is more places than I realize.
Therapy ... means you're on the road to recovery?? Here's to fast and full recovery!

Flower-- Tell us more about the baby.... we need details!! Teeth?
Sitting?? Crawling?? Does the baby sleep thru the night ??

Frogger-- glad the hair color is more what you want-- Have you decided how to wear your hair on the big day? We need details!!

Eydie-Chin up.... This too will pass... Can I refill your cup for you?
Did you hear? Its full moon and Anagram has named this International Bloat Week... Figures, doesn't it??

Empress-- Ditto Eydie's message-- And of course, you're addicted to us-- And we are addicted to you too!! Both you and Eydie-

And Punkin!! Its not the same w/out you although I know you are knocking them dead on your trip.

Arabella, Ceara, Dollar, Wildfire, MissW, and everyone else I missed ( sorry, its early, don't mean to be rude) how goes it ??

And re job talk---special thanks to everyone for listening and all the advice last couple weeks- It means so much to a neutral place to vent-- Its been a big help. Sure beats kicking the wall till my toes are broken!!


Today's thought is:

"Every day is a birthday: every moment of it is new to us: we are born again, renewed for fresh word and endeavor." Isaac Watts


Anagram, if you don't mind, I'm borrowing your phrase today:

Peace be with you!

Full Moon Motivator
 

Ralph Marston is very well known-- I really wanted to share this Motivator today: hope you all enjoy

JUST GET BACK UP

There's a powerful technique for success that's also very simple and accessible to everyone. It's something anyone can do, but something that far too few people actually practice.
It is simply to get back up quickly anytime you fall. Whatever may have happened to stop you or to distract you, just go on past it -- the sooner the better -- and get back in the direction you were headed.

That sounds easy enough, and it is. Yet all too often, precious time and energy are wasted on anger, self pity, resentment, regrets and frustration. None of those things will provide any value to anyone. The thing to do is to just get back up and get going again, quickly and confidently.

And there's a bonus that comes along with practicing such a technique. When you know that you can quickly get back up, you're not afraid to fall. And when you're not afraid to fall, you'll be much more willing to take on the difficult challenges that will create real value for yourself and others. Be willing to just get back up and by so doing you can go wherever you desire.

-- Ralph Marston

Thanks for the encouraging words, Kaylets. I'm determined to move thru this day like a goddess--one of those 'fake it till you make it' things.:)

We're going to the beach tomorrow morning, and will get home Saturday. I'd normally be really excited about it but I have mixed feelings--the war casts a pall over the festivities, shall we say.

Kaylets, about the boss: is it not the most frustrating thing when you call someone on something and they act like they don't have a clue as to what you're talking about? Grrr....

Glad you're addicted, Amarantha. We're flattered!

Where's our Arabella?

Off to work--going in early so I can come home early and pack for the beach!

Have a great day everyone, and if you're up early enough check out the beautiful full moon!

I'm here!
 

Hello, wonderful women!

I've been pretty :( too - no wonder that a number of us are. This is a very sad and difficult time! In my case, it coincided with my concern over the problems that several close family members are having, not to mention my ex-MIL. I was on a downward spiral last week, culminating in several days of out-of-control eating and misery. Don't those two go hand in hand! Why (corollary to what you were saying about being OP, Eydie!) do we keep doing it when it makes us unhappy? Reminded of that saying about insanity defined as doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. I found myself thinking about addiction a lot, even in the midst of chocolate. I remember hearing about one woman talking about crying out of hopelessness and frustration while she was in the middle of a binge. Wouldn't that be the "bottom" that turned you around? Sometimes I felt, towards the end of last week that I was seeking bottom. I never ate to the point of discomfort, but unfortunately I can eat quite a lot before I get to that point :rolleyes:

I've been working my way back up out of the pits, grabbed a fresh start card and a no guilt one, too. And am getting on with it again.

Let's take this day and do our best with it. Love to all!

Aaah, love that - Wonderful Women! that's us.


And that's my route this morning too - working my way out of the pits (though it was not my pittiest(?) pit. I know some of mine is the war concern and the helplessness one feels in the face of all this. Plus some concerns w/dd and family. And the everpresent concern with dh. He is doing better and I am grateful for that but there is ever concern. Two more medical appts this week yet plus (for him) two more dialysis treatments.

We had a loverly outdoor walk in our favorite park yesterday and I'm hoping to do a solo today - so that should be a bright spot. Another is that on Sunday we're taking some of our helpful neighbors to a Spring Brunch in gratitude and also just to celebrate Spring. Several can't make it this time so we'll also plan a later event. (So I guess that's really two events to look forward to.) Not looking forward to the rain we're supposed to have tomorrow but for today I'll ignore that. And will go out and enjoy my one blooming crocus before the rain knockes it out.

I've not been watching quite as well and so have more calorie intake than I should but I can't truly say I've binged either. So that's a plus.

I'm just sorry to hear about all the pain, worry, concern, sadness, and just plain burdens being carried. Good to share and be reminded that we are Wonderful Women (not meant to offend if we have any male posters).

Are we going to try joint meditation tomorrow night? I didn't last night because I thought last Tuesday was a trial and that Thursday is to be our planned event. Still on?

And, yes, peace be with all of us.

And yes, Kaylets, I agree full moon seems to exaggerate things. Good and bad. But I love to see Mr. Moon looking so full and happy.

Remember too that tomorrow will be our first full day of SPRING and therefore should be the International Holiday for Springettes.

The full moon was wonderful last night. It was huge and orange coming up over the horizon about 7 pm last night.

Baby isn't a baby baby anymore-he is now 2. But somedays he behaves like one. I had a pregnacy scare last month and now I know I do want another one sometime in the near future. (next 12 months)

I have some nasty shin pain last night. I will have to give them a day of rest from walking. I might try to fix my indoor bike. The screws from the seat are missing so i have to find replacements.

If I went off plan, a peanut butter brownie from Mrs Fields, or panda express (orange chicken). I am planning to go off plan on Sayurday so i eat really clean til then. :)

I hope everyones saddness lifts soon. Someone told me once, fake it til you make it. Maybe that could help you. ~flower

I'm somewhat better already, flower. I get down but I (fortunately) don't stay down long.

Your motto reminds me of a conversation I overheard in a doctor's office between two women who did not know each other before but quickly seemed to become fast friend.

Younger woman: Tell me, how did you make it through the times you just told me about (including the deaths of two of her children, one when he was in his 40s, the other as a child and lots of other things she had mentioned)?

Older woman: I sang, I couldn't sing much at first but I made myself hum, then sing a little, then sing a lot. I had been to doctor and he said there was nothing he could do for me. So what could I do? So one day, I thought if I could sing, I'd be all right. So I started humming a little bit and eventually I could sing. Each day a little more. I didn't forget my children (& etc) but when I sang, it did not hurt as much.

It was such simple wisdom - she was an elderly lady with a heavy accent and she seemed so joyful. I decided to take her wisdom for my own. (Of course, sometimes I forget.)

Good day all!!

The sun is shinning and the birds are sing it looks great but is a little cool today but that is ok. The scale did not overly please me last night but it was down .2 not much but in the right direction. While I was at my meeting last night this thought occured to me while listening to everyone. It doesn't matter how long it takes to lose our weight the important thing it that we are doing it. We are strong and we are making the efffort and that is what counts. Alot of the women at the meeting will say it is taking so long to lose weight. I just want to shout IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER AS LONG AS YOU ARE DOING IT TIME ISN'T IMPORTANT. We all lose at a different weight so don't compare to each other. Something else I have noticed everytime I set a date for a certain amount of weight off I fall short of that small goal, so I have decided I will not do that anymore I just set myself up for disappointment. So even though I said I would like to be down 92 lbs by the end of this challenge it really doesn't matter what Im down as long as it is down and not up. So to all of you who get discouraged by not reaching a certain weight by a certain time don't set yourself up for disappointment just be proud of what you have accomplished in that time frame because that is all that counts you are trying and this is a very hard journey for us all.

So in conclusion lets all raise our glasses (of water of course) and toast to all of us who have imbarked on this journey and no matter how long it takes every last one of us will cross the finish line as winners.

Have a great day all.

"clink" thanks for the toast dollar

Clink from here too.

Weigh in this a.m. was at 215.6. I finished the Valentine's challenge at 215 and have been back and forth between 213 and 216 ever since. However, I consider this not to have actually gained and that itself is a victory. Here's to more victories and I will for now live vicariously with those of you who actually achieve some scale victories while looking for as many non-scale victories as I can.

hi wonderful women! (i like that title too.)

all your posts are very inspirational for me today. dollar-what you said was very helpful and poignant for me. since i am one of those slow losers, it is not hard for me to become discouraged. what you said made a lot of sense and i plan to try to refocus my attention on my accomplishments and all my positive efforts. they really do make a difference and are important, and i am worth the effort, as are we all. kaylets-i'm originally from the midwest-minneapolis-and that's why i know about marshall fields. we used to go to chicago often when i was growing up. (i live in durham, nc now.) i liked that quote you posted. it resonates with me figuratively, and i have a very literal reminder of it, since i physically tend to fall every now and then due to ms. i am in physical therapy for my back (spinal cord damage) and also for weakness in legs and poor balance due to ms. eydie-i hope you will have a pleasant , relaxing time at the beach, despite this precarious time in the world. arabella-hope things will continue to look up for you. anagram-hope things will continue to improve with your husbands health. flower-your little 2 year old must keep you pretty busy. that's a great age! hi to everyone else also! i hope everyone has a good afternoon/evening.

take care, all. wsw

Wed evening
 

Yes, CLINK and Clink again!!!

SO WELL SAID DOLLAR!! And its soooooo true!! We are doing the best we can !!! Who says its too slow?? The media w/ " 2 week wonder snake oil?" -- Or is it us because we won't go here, do that, try that activity, until the scale shows a certain number??
Anagram's RIGHT! We need to start humming now- if that's all we can do, is just hum than lets hum together--

Thursday evening I will be at a Toastmasters contest at meditation time but for 5 minutes I can close my eyes and think of
supportive and encouraging thoughts --

My mentor won a contest today and the next level is tomorrow. ( No, I am not ready to compete-- have to have 6 speeches under your belt)

Is 7:30 EST best for everyone ?

I have a Non Scale Victory to share- About 3-4 yrs ago, my mother gave me a beautiful crepe blouse as a Christmas gift Its a button down the front blouse and could only be worn no more than an hour or the shirt would pull open across the bust. Frankly, it just didnt fit. But it was so lovely I kept it rather than exchange it. And then the blouse couldnt be worn at all.
This am I was looking for something else in DH's closet and saw the blouse. Since white goes w/ everything, I thought I'd try it on
just to see. And its almost too big!! Next time I wear it w/ pants, I will have to wear a belt to help keep the blouse in place but at least I can get some wear out of it!!
At least, I'm not finding it later when it would be too big!!

So, I have put a fresh kettle on, lit some of your favorite votives and just turned on the music.
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Let me remind you lovelies of how redwoods last so long. They grow deep and far reaching roots. Their roots interwine many times with the neighboring redwoods. This way, when the storms come, the redwoods hold onto each other because they're roots are so tightly bound. Hold onto me so I can hold onto you.

YOU ARE ALL HELPING ME HOLD ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Yeah, baby! :D

Treadmill was delivered tonight and I just did a 40 minute pre-programmed walking routine. Love it! It'll be easy to get my exercise in with my new toy.

The full moon here had a lovely orange ring around it....good thing I'm not superstitious or I'd think it meant trouble coming. Yep, good thing. :yes:

DD seems to be turning a new leaf. Cleaning up, doing homework...all without nagging. :crossed:

I'll join you in your toast, too! Slainte!

I am jealous wildfire! I cleaned 3/4 of the garage so Chris could put my gym together this weekend. I did my part...he had better do his! Gotta get some muscle. I have my recumbant bike too. So I had better petal or walk or lift weights each and every day!

Welcome to the treadmill club, Wildfire! They're great---the perfect no-excuse workout!
Flower, hope you get all set up to be our weight queen. I could use some pointers.

It's almost 4:00 am and we're off to the beach. Reminds me of how my father used to get us all up far before the crack of dawn to 'avoid traffic'!:lol: Should be walking on the beach by 11:00 this morning. At Virginia Beach they have a fabulous 3-mile boardwalk and we'll walk ourselves silly!

Have a great weekend, my doves. I'll miss you like crazy! Oh, and I almost forgot---CLINK! :)

Now I know why I was awake at 4:00 a.m. It was to wave goodbye to Eydie! Have a fun weekend. I agree Va Beach has done a lot with their boardwalk. Seems like you can walk forever there. Have fun!

Wildfire, happy toy time. So glad to hear dd has settled a bit. Hopefully cousin got through a bit. Also sometimes, even the teen can be a bit frightened by what happened. Sometimes they don't really realize what paths they've stepped onto until after a cooling off break like she had w/cousin. Anyway, sounds like you can breathe again. Maybe she can work out some steam on your new toy as well.

This waking up earlier and earlier has got to stop. Lack of sleep is not usually my problem. Biggest problem with it is falling asleep earlier and earlier which then means waking up earlier and earlier, etc. Vicious circle. And when I'm tired I seem to interpret that as hungry. Another vicious circle.

Lots of rain here at the moment and I guess to continue. Dr. visit with dh, lunch out, groceries, maybe a movie (unless we're both too sleepy - he's awake too or was when I left bed).

Ok, my calendar says tomorrow's first day of spring - I jumped the gun the other day based on what a local weatherman had said (duh!). So that means those of us who need it can pick up a brand new Spring Fresh Start Card anytime today so we'll be ready when the sun comes up again tomorrow.

Well, my cuppa is ready and I'm ready for it.

Good morning, wonderful women!

Targetting Thursday!
 

3rd attempt this am!

Been glued to the tv, sorry, will have to be short till later--

Has anyone ever looked at www.onegoddessway.com ???

Kind of fun if you just look around-- they want to sell stuff too its worth a look.


Today's thought is: "Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get...... only what you are expecting to give," -- Audrey Hepburn


Take care all!

Up and running!
 

Wood Nymph - I too found the ACOA reading to be helpful. I did not go to meetings but one of my younger brothers did (and another really SHOULD have).

Glad you're up and 'at 'em again.

I'm going to shut my computer down now and not look for posts until late this afternoon, at least. Talk about being addicted! But sometimes if I wait a whole day there are so many posts I don't quite read them all as well as I'd like.

Eydie-have a wonderful time at the beach. Request a room with no tv! I lived in VA Beach for a year. I was young. But I have gone back every few years since then. I definately am over due for a trip!

Arabella-scales suck. Depending on if my heels are parallel or more together the scale reads 5 pounds differnet. Should buy a better one, but I just try to remember to stand in the same spot ea time! :)

Kaylets-get away from the TV!!! Even the weather channel has been showing the weather from over there. I can not focus on being a better person with all the stuff in the world right now. I have no control over all of it, so I am going to go on with my life and pray that the men and women come home soon and safely and the children don't suffer too much and the moms left behind aren't going crazy with worry and single parenthood.

Anagram-you sound much better today! I should go make myself some tea... I normally drink it just before bed, but it sounds good this morning.

Well...I got the garage done. As much as I promised. :) I have to go bug bomb the shed so I can remove shelves to hose them off. I asked all the daddy long legs to leave. I hate killing them. But there are hundreds and I pay the morgage not them, so I gave them a warning... A few is cool, this many is just so...I think creepy is a good word. Wildfire...wannna come over with your bug wand??? Anyways, the shed will be my craft room. It is a cool shed with wood siding a tile roof and a window with a cement floor. Maybe I will start my business afterall! :) ~have a good one ladies! ~flower

I'm baaaaack!!!!!
 

:wave: Hi everyone! I missed you!!!

What a whirlwind week! I'm so tired that I want to go home and crash... When I landed in Sacramento Tuesday evening, I wanted to drop to my knees and kiss the tarmac - so good to be back on the ground, safe and sound, with no more flying in the near future. All of my flights were uneventful, other than landing in L.A. on Saturday in the middle of their storm that brought 4 inches of rain - ahem, interesting ride... :eek:
The security was a combination of awsome and frightening as ****. I still had 2 planes to catch after the terror level went up and could really tell the difference between flying under a "yellow" vs. an "orange". The guards were wonderful though and very, VERY polite and thorough!

I did have a great time though - even with my Dad (I was worried about it feeling "odd"), and my meeting went very well. Monday I got to go to Mexico - I could've spent a LOT of money! Having to get it home posed a problem though and did curb my spending. I did bring home a few treasures though - a little chiminea and beautiful wrought iron & blown glass candle holder. And of course, those beautiful Mexican blankets too... I bought 3. I had to borrow a bag from my Dad to get it all home! :o Of course "hot" Yuma was raining, windy and storming the whole time and I froze... :lol:

The biggest shock came when I hopped on the scale this morning - I lost 3 pounds on my trip! While with my Dad I had no (and I mean NO) urge to overeat. And still, no feelings of 'I've got to get _____ so I can have it'. Strange - I wondered if it would be a healing thing having such a great, comfortable visit with my Dad (I've always suspected some of my eating to comfort myself came from my relationship with him - or lack thereof). Well, whatever it is, I plan to nurture it, see if the feeling stays. It feels odd to not be constantly be thinking of food....

I came home to a couple surprises - I have a daffodil in bloom in my front yard (my first!) and shock of shocks... it looks like we *might* be hiring "my guy".... yes, believe it or not - he may be working for US soon. Funny... I was my ex's boss before we started dating - history repeating itself?????
Also, my computer was sent to our tech when I left and it's got all kinds of new fangled stuff on it now - of course I can't get online or check mail (I'm on my Mom's computer now), but I've been *told* there's new stuff on my computer....:rolleyes:

Now, after catching up on 5 pages of posts...

Amarantha - Dear Empress, please don't stay gone long! I think the war has a lot of people feeling a bit blue and stressed. I know I feel a bit on edge. I thought about you too this week - there's a cartoon called "Six Chicks" and I think it was Sunday's strip that showed 2 women sitting on a couch sipping tea with about 30 little leprechauns running around and one of the ladies says "I don't know, I think the cat brought them in".... :lol: So, now we know where your little :lucky:'s went!

Ceara - Oooh, take care of yourself! Get yourself to a gyn soon ok?

Wildfire - It sounds like the cousin could be a huge help. I hope it goes well and DD listens to him.

Kaylets - Congrats on the new numbers! :cb: How exciting! Sorry the job didn't pan out - maybe the whole purpose of it was to show yourself that you *can* be looking elsewhere - maybe there's something else wonderful out there.

Flower - I'll send you some virtual lavendar scented epsome salt if you still need it??? Glad you're all moved.

Eydie - You're already gone - hope you enjoyed your trip!

Frogger - What a deal on that veil!!!! Can't wait to see it - and YOU in it. We do expect pictures once the big day is here ya' know.... ;)

Anagram - Trust me.... Girl Scout cookies survive juuuuust fine in the freezer (I can go get my thin mints if you'd like a demonstration???).

I guess that's it for me, for now anyway. Gonna just warm my seat until Monday - I know they don't expect me to do much in this semi-comatose state. :faint:

Hugs to everyone! Happy Spring!!

Terri

Well hello Wonderful Women! It's taken me a few days to catch up on all of the posts, but I did it.
How strange... I too have had a downward spiral emotionally. If ever, I need some good girl friends now. It started last week, and I was able to escape for the weekend to Portland. Thought that I had bounced right back up. Then I came home. Things really aren't that bad, but yesterday the news sent me into anxiety and hopelessness. I've been home for 4 days and can't get myself to set any appointments for work. Scared of people.... of disapointment... I don't know. I'm starting to get angry w/ myself.
I'm glad that ya'll are feeling better.

Re: Fallin' off the wagon: God forbid, I'd be heading up to KFC. Sounds soooooo good. Lucky me, I'm broke. :lol:

Welcome back Punkin! I'll be on a plane to Idaho a week from today. Reassuring that you made it through your ordeal. Any advice on airport security?

Eydie - Have a great weekend at the beach!

:) Frogger - are you just sooo excited yet? Remind me of the date... I don't think I caught it.

Hmmm, Girl Scout Cookies... I had a small victory last week and flat turned them down at the office. They were the peanutbutter ones too... I used to be a Girl Scout. One year I sold over 150 boxes of those scrumptious things :lol: What people will do for a cute little girl in uniform.

Empress we miss you. Nurture yourself, and come back to us soon. {{{Hugs}}}

WSW - You are so brave. Not many people would have the heart to take this long, challenging journey of weight loss while also battling MS. Your spirit is inspiring. Thanks.

Wildfire, Anagram, Kaylets, Flower, Arabella and anyone that I may have missed, I'll check back this afternoon and write more.

I'll be meditating w/ you. 4:30 pm Pacific. :)

Lots of Love
-Washu-

hi everyone!

i will be meditating along with all of you this evening too.
arabella and miss washu-thank you so much for the kind words. i appreciate it more than you could know.
i was op today and stuck with my exercising, which felt good to have accomplished. i am thinking of you all. well, take care.

wsw

Hi, Punkin, welcome back and hope you enjoyed Arizona! Hi, to all also and thanks for kind words ... I am lurking and posting on the journal ... doing a personal mini-challenge in honor of my Easter Bunny Goddess. Not up to much more ... ok, back to lurkdom!!! :grouphug:

Finally Friday!
 

Hello all!

I did think of each one of you last night at 7:30 EST. Interestingly enough, the Toastmasters Speech Contest was being opened w/ a interdenominational "thought" for mutual understanding as the answer to world peace. So I included all of us too.

"Scheduling" 5 minutes to concentrate seems ironic doesn't it??
Makes me realize how overburdened my schedule is, and so much of it with very low priority "stuff".

Am taking a 2 hr certifcation test this am that most employees do not pass the first time-- of course, I would like to pass the first time but unfortunately, have not studied as I thought I would.

Tried to reschedule for next week but everything's full up.

Today's thought is: "There are hazards in anything one does, but there are greater hazards in doing nothing. " -- Shriley Williams

Take care all!!

Friday smile!
 

Woman's Prayer



I pray for Wisdom to understand my man;

Love to forgive him; Patience for his moods;

Because Lord if I pray for Strength,

I'll beat him to death.

Amen!

Hello all!!

Quick update on the goings on w/the wedding. Got my shoes in and they don't fit. They lied!!! I called the company to see how true to size the shoes run and they assured me they run true to size. So of course, I ordered my size. They would be best suited for someone the next size down. They wanted a 15% restocking fee and for me to pay shipping there and back. So I asked about returns. That's a 35% restocking fee plus the shipping for me to ship them back to them. NEVERMIND!!! I'll just sell them on ebay or something. So now I have to go shoe shopping (AGAIN!)

Finally figured out what I'm going to do with my hair. I'll have to post a picture. Simple style, wore it to both proms my junior and senior year. I've just got to find a picture.

Weighed in this morning and still the same. Kinda bummed about that since I've been really good. I haven't had a piece of candy in about a month. I'm dying for a cadberry caramel egg. Oh well, I'll stock up after easter.

Well, have a good day everyone!

:cb: It's Friday!! :cb:

Waaahooooo... a wonderful, rainy Friday. Why am I happy that it's raining? Rain means I don't have to do squat this weekend! :dance: I'm gonna be a total sofa slug...

Miss Washu - Yes, security advice. Always have your photo ID available and wear slip on shoes. I wore lace up boots on the way home and regretted it! You'll also be asked to take off any jacket or coat you're wearing so be prepaired for that too. Oh, and make sure your bag is easy to search through juuuust in case... Lastly, when they ask you what state you're from, don't answer with the name of your town (funny incedent in Yuma - "ma'am Green Bay is a town, what STATE are you from?") :lol:

Amarantha - I thought Arizona was beautiful and loved all the cactus! Too bad it'd die up here - first freeze and it would be a gonner... I got to see a roadrunner too - well, the tail-end of one when it went zipping past the window of my Dad's side yard!

Kaylets - Good luck on your test! I loved the women's prayer :lol:

Frogger - That just plain blows about the shoes! I hope you find another great pair - you gotta have comfy feet!

Looking forward to grocery shopping after work. I have nothing but I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, a 1/2 head of lettuce and Jack Daniel's hard cola in the house!

Toodles for now...

Terri

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!!
:lol: :lol:

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!