Hi Girls.

Hope everyone is having a happy Monday (although, as we discussed before, that is a complete oxymoron). I just had a lovely lunch at a friend's house with another girl, and the three of us talked up a storm. It's really nice to do a girlfriend thing every now and then.

Jess, I have a question for you. Why is Aaron waiting until you are seeing someone else to be his best self? My feeling is that this is what he knows you want, so he's giving it to you. But why isn't he like that all of the time? Is that who he truly is? If he's pretending to be something he's not to get you back, is he going to get stressed under the strain of it all and end up resenting you, and will the two of you end up breaking it off later, rather than now? I'm not saying you should take work boy over Aaron, by any means, because you and A. have a lot of love between you, as well as history. I'm just saying that maybe you need to examine why people act the way they do. Another thing...work boy is on his best behavior now because it's a new relationship...is he going to show his true colors down the road, and might that be something very different from the friend you had and the new interest you have now? You don't have easy decisions to make here, and I hate to tell you this, but you will be a little hurt no matter what you choose. You are such a kind and sensitive person that you will hurt along with whichever boy gets hurt. So make that even more of a reason to completely examine the situation, and make your best choices. Whatever you decide, make it right for YOU. We are here for you if you need a sounding board, support, or shoulders to cry on!

PJ, I have all the WW materials as well, and I have been doing it at home for the past six months. I've had some success, but am now finding it hard to get my motivation together. I would say, try it at home and see how you do. If it works, then go with it for as long as it does work. If it doesn't, you know where to go. This group is a great support system for the at-home WW. I'm glad to see you back with us!

Lori, your butterfly cake sounds beautiful! Glad you had a nice time at your friend's wedding. I'm willing to bet that you're a bit weddinged out right now. :) Post pictures of all your fancy-dancy bridesmaid dresses.

Laura, your butterfly cake sounds so pretty as well. I hope you get a chance to come chat with us today...tell work that your 3fc friends are just way more important and to suck it up and deal. :)

Jen, tell Emma happy birthday! I bet she was an adorable Minnie Mouse! I don't have nearly as creative of cake ideas as Laura and Lori, but if I need a pretty cake, I make a confetti-angelfood cake ( straight from the mix, and it's low in fat) in a tube pan. When it cools, I mix powdered sugar, a tiny dash of lemon juice, and some water to make a glaze and tint it pink with a drop or two of red food coloring.. I then just drizzle it over the top, letting the cake mostly show through. I have very pretty pink flower candle-holders that I use with this, and it's just a very feminine thing. but Emma would probably appreciate a butterfly much more. Whatever you do will be beautiful, with your kitchen talents, I have no doubt.

Cat, I gotta agree with Kirsty on this one...the bubonic plague is probably hiding in that bowl, waiting to rear its ugly head in your sinuses....no more candy corn for you, Missy!!! If you really want some, go to the store and buy an individual package. That way you'll have the nutrition info to figure your points, and you had to make a big old haul to get it, so you'll enjoy it more. You CAN resist. Step AWAY from the candy corn, and no one will get hurt. :)

Kier, does tarot really work? I've always wondered...can those "psychics" really do it over the phone or internet? I just don't get it...maybe my mind isn't open enough. But then I see Miss Cleo getting arrested for fraud, and I can't believe anyone anymore. How does it work, if you don't mind sharing a trade secret with us.

Kirsty, I'm so proud of you for signing up for swimming lessons. You are going to have a great time. What's nice about a class like that is that you HAVE to go work out, because someone is expecting you. Makes you not want to let others down, you know? You're going to be a regular dolphin in no time, and we'll all be calling you Flipper! :)

Oh KT, we were posting at the same time. I am a house party girl as well. I don't like sitting in clubs where the music is so loud that you can't talk, there's a total meat market situation all around you, and you're paying $5 for a beer. I would much rather sit on a comfy sofa with a beer I brought in my hand and chat, while good music is playing at a reasonable level. Glad you had a nice family dinner...those are fun!

OK - I had some sudden training and had to leave my responses half done so I figured I'd come back to finish:
Jayne - Good advice - I hate that whole grass is greener complex. sometimes, you find out too late - my new motto is - actions speak louder than words - with my ex - he would say one thing and do the opposite - it got to me.
Jess - see above. Whenever my ex and I fought we'd have the "honeymoon" phase and everything would be great, then he's go back to being himself and I would go back to being miserable. Just my 2 cents - make sure you're comfortable with your decision whatever it is.
Kier - I have a good friend who reads cards for $$ she's quite accurrate too - I just do it for fun
OK - I think I got to everyone now - I better get some work done sorry if I missed anyone.
KT

Thanks for the butterfly cake ideas. I was thinking that would be good, but then I found a really easy looking Cow Cake. Since I am not a cake decorator, I need easy. I will attach a picture. Emma like to say what the animals say... she will say "Cow Says Moo, Mama." Too cute, so this may be a good idea!

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I will never ever ever weigh myself at work again EVER!
ok so I went to the health centre today b/c I was nosey
now I know I pigged out this weekend
and i drank etc
but i got on the scale at the health center and I about cried
it said 217 if i had been by myself I would have cried
I know i'm carrying around some water weight but not 12 pounds and what the **** is wrong with the scale at work to say i'm 205 when i'm not depression anyone
I feel like I'm losing the battle big time so ofcourse i promptly went to wendys for a biggie fries and grilled chicken sandwich
Hey J glad you had a fun girls day hon you deserve it!
KT i know what you mean i'm beginning to prefer a quieter more relaxed setting for going out too
Jess honey just do whats right for you
JenL can't wait to see the minnie pics
Lori and Laura your cakes sound adorable
oh and for the record miss cleo was just an actress and not even a JAmaican one and she represented a disreputable phone line
but I wont get on my soap box
Love
Kier

Jen - that cake is too cute - I hope it works out.
Kier - never weigh yourself at work. Just pretend it didn't happen.
KT

the 217 is the hospital weigh in and I'm no longer ever looking at the office scale again
I'm ReCOMMITTTTTING!