pjlla
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Pam, Sorry to hear about DD. She must be really stressed, it does not even sound like her usual self. I am sure she realizes all the help and support you provide but just too stressed out right now. Hope she gets a break soon or gets used to all she's got going on. Hope you enjoyed the Kindergarden class.
Actually, I am hoping that the T.giving break cuts her some slack and allows her some rest and relaxation. Then it will be a big push before Christmas. She has a "We The People" competition 12/6 and another one 1/9... once those are done things will lighten up a bit. She doesn't have that class next semester, so that will definitely take some of the homework off her shoulders. But if the team does well at local competition, they will go to Nationals in late February, which will probably mean some after-school/before-school meetings. And, of course, swim season will be in high gear by then.
QOTD: With unlimited funds, I would take a long vacation (assuming I can take the time off work. I would go back to Europe and see all my old friends and visit some old favorite places and some new places. Greece, Israel, Turkey, Dubai are some places I would like to go one day. I would like to have a travel companion other than my family for once! (They have to pay their own way
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I'll come with you!!
Well, my landlord and the plumber are installing the new hot water heater now. I'm actually impressed that it only took him one day to do it. I'm so used to my old horrible landlord in Germany.
Went to Yankee Candle today and bought a travel tin that I read about on the Budget Board. I plan to take use it in our hotel room next week. It's a tiny little air freshner that you just slide open and shut. I got the "Clean Cotton" fragrance, hoping it will just be a very light scent and not too perfumy.
I can't believe we are leaving for NYC next Weds !!!![]()
I am not a big YC fan, but I do like the Clean Cotton fragrance.... nice and light and fairly natural. It should be fine.
Ooh, unlimited funds! I like the sound of that! Not to be greedy, but like Lisah I would do an ABD trip! I don't even know which one, but I'm just going to say the Egyptian one they cancelled -- assuming it's back on and safeIf not, I think I'd do one of the Italian itineraries. Now that would be magical
Maria![]()
Ooo....oooo... CAN I COME???
Well, I tracked most of what I ate today. It was not pretty. I exercised, so that's a positive.
I have no idea what I ate for dinner. My father made it when I wasn't home and it likely included a more than necessary amount of whole eggs and an abundance of GF breadcrumbs.
I am exhausted for some reason. I napped for about 2 hours today. I'm not sure why I'm so tired. I have a few plans for tomorrow, which will hopefully keep me busy enough that I won't end up taking a nap.
Lisa: Thanks for the support with my mom!It's been another rough night with her. I am hoping one of tomorrow's errands helps resolve an issue or two. (Of course, they are her's, not mine, but guess who is trying to calm things down?
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It occurred to me that since I started the WISH BL Challenges, I have gained 40 lbs.I feel like I am completely stuck. I checked with the pharmacist today and it is not my meds. Actually, some of them cause weight loss. I will be bringing plenty of water with me tomorrow and am optimistic that that will help. I figure I'll "start at the very beginning, for that's a very good place to start."
I want to be in charge of preparing every dinner, but that just leads to complaints. My mom doesn't like the way I grocery shop, my father is sick of chicken, and neither of them like how many dishes they need to wash after I cook/fry/bake, etc. anything. (Because goodness knows I can't wash the dishes myself.) I can't menu plan; that gets rejected. I went grocery shopping about 2 months ago to 2 grocery stores, Ocean State Job Lot, and CVS and spent $130. I came home with meat for about 10 meals, plus deli meat, some GF stuff for me, and other odds and ends. I don't understand how that means I don't grocery shop well.
Anyway, enough venting. I think I'll go write a grocery list.
Hope everyone has a great rest of the night and a great day tomorrow!![]()

Sorry I've been out of touch for the past few days - just busy with "life".
Didn't have the best week weight-wise - I was PMS'ing, and was craving salty foods. Normally, I just have a little bloating - don't normally crave things, but I couldn't get enough of the salty stuff. Popcorn, pistachio nuts, Special K chips, etc. Needless to say, the scale was up a few pounds.
Yesterday, though, I did the coolest thing. My sister, a friend, and I went on a Pizza Walking Tour. It was a three-hour walking tour through Little Italy, Chinatown, and Greenwich Village. We learned all about the history of pizza - how it came to NYC from Italy, the history of the old coal-fired stoves, etc. Along the way, we stopped at three different pizza places and sampled slices. We also stopped at a small cheese shop and got to sample fresh mozzarella cheese that was made just minutes earlier.
It was great - if anybody is looking for something different to do in NYC, I totally recommend it. The tickets were $35 and well worth it. We even got a "pizza goody bag" to bring home. We also lucked out with the weather - we are having some unseasonably warm weather and yesterday was perfect walking weather.![]()
Back on track today.
- Laura
That sounds so neat! And nice of the weather to cooperate! I would like to spend some time looking around HERE for neat things like that. We don't have a lot of free weekends as a family, but when we do, we struggle to find something new to do.
Good Wednesday morning everyone.
Had a great day yesterday. Got a text that ds2 was coming home to pick up a package that had arrived at the house. So I made meatloaf and mashed potatoes for dinner (his favorite). We had a nice evening
You're such a good momma! That is my DS's favorite homemade meal as well!
I finished my grades yesterdayso I am pretty excited
And you're a good teacher too!Question of the Day
Share your favorite go to breakfast and lunch
Will be back later. Off to get dressed.
Have a happy and healthy day.
I presume you mean HEALTHY breakfast and lunch!

Breakfast..... steel cut oats topped with 1 tb. of brown sugar and a splash of almond milk.... sometimes with a bit of fruit. That is a splurge that I usually have only once as week. On a more daily basis I really enjoy egg white omelets with veggie fillings like sauteed spinach and onions or broccoli and roasted red peppers. Sometimes with a bit of light cheddar, sometimes not.
Lunch is all over the board for me..... salads, hummus and veggies, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, turkey wrap with lots of veggies and sprouts on flaxseed and oat bran pita.
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Good morning everyone!
Had myself a big ol cheeseburger last night at Texas Roadhouse. We went to visit my aunt and uncle at a rest home in nh after work/school and got lost on the way, and when we got there they were eating in the dining room, so we were there a lot longer than we thought we would and I had not planned or brought any snacks, so when we got back toward home around 8 we stopped for supper, and we were starving. So I ate too many peanuts, half a roll, almost the whole cheeseburger, but I did get a cup of chili instead of fries, and a big glass of sangria. I blame my sister for that, she's a bad influence,but it was delicious. So I've only got one more off day on the pjlla plan before Thanksgiving. Funny thing, I stepped on the scale and was down half a pound. I thought I'd be way up with the late dinner and sodium. So today is a fresh day, healthy lunch packed, healthy breakfast eaten, and we have the football banquet tonight, and I will plan and follow through and just eat what I have left for points.
YEAH for half a pound!!
Pamela -The muppet move would have been fun, but it's michael's birthday and we're having the family over that day. I met so many nice people at the christmas train dis meet, even if no other bl folks go, it would be a lot of fun, I'm sure.
I won't go it there aren't other WISH folks going.... I'm too weird about meeting new folks.
Hello to everyone else!! Have a great day!!![]()
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Morning friends! I sitting in my Kindergarten classroom and gotta fly out to get the kiddos in about 2 minutes, so I'll be quick!
Got up at 4:30 am to get DD to her swim practice car pool. Came home and did a solid 20 minute workout of calesthenics and free weights while watching the conclusion of last night's BL show (fell asleep before the end). Hit the shower, got DS up and of course, flew through the rest of my morning! If I can get in a 20 minute walk at some point today (either at lunchtime or after school) I'll consider it a good day, exercise wise!
I had a brand new blouse I bought last spring to wear today, so I feel kind of pretty!

I am looking forward to a good day with the kids! ................P