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[ImMarcik]

I am so proud of you Marcie. You are doing so good on exercising. I wish I could say the same for me. Plus everyone is telling you how good you look. That is great.

Thank you Selena!! I just got back from the gym and I feel like passing out. It took everything I've got to make myself go tonight. Tax season is starting to get to me. Only 2 months left. I am so glad you've been posting lately, Selena, I miss you when you don't.

We got Erik's blood tests back. They found nothing. Jeff had to call them today. He told them Erik's glands are still swollen under his chin. The nurse that has been there for a long time told Jeff that they had no clue what was wrong with him. Since that gland is still enlarged they have put him on a round of antibotics. I hope he gets better soon because he is starting to act evil.

I hope he starts feeling better soon. Maybe Mac won't stay in the crazy teen years long.

 

[Jsme]

I have been trying to post every night. I really hate that I can no longer get on at work.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow Selena, you have your hands full right now. Hang in there.

Marcie - great job at forcing yourself to go to the gym. My knee is still a little sore, but by next week I think I will be able to go back to the gym. I can't wait to start again!

 

[ImMarcik]

I'm starting to wonder if I'm trying to catch a cold. I don't know why I've been getting good sleep all week and still and too tired to want to work out. Or, tax season is just starting to get to me. I'm tired and moody today. I've gained a few pounds this week but everyone says I look good. Could it be muscle? I don't know but I don't like it. I hope I'm not getting sick because I want to go out this weekend. I just wish tax season would end.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Muscle ways more, so I say that it is muscle!! Have you been eating good? It may be that you aren't eating enough so your body is taking in everything it can get, not an expert just something I have heard!

 

[ImMarcik]

I'm going to pay attention to my eating this weekend and see what's up. I'm also going to drink a few gallons of water today.

 

[Jrsy Boy]

I've gained a few pounds this week but everyone says I look good. Could it be muscle? I don't know but I don't like it.

I don't know who originally said this, but I think it is good advice: "I don't believe in scales, I believe in mirrors."

Muscle ways more, so I say that it is muscle!!

F for spelling, Heidi! Tsk, tsk...

 

[ImMarcik]

I don't know who originally said this, but I think it is good advice: "I don't believe in scales, I believe in mirrors."


F for spelling, Heidi! Tsk, tsk...

I really should have taken my picture or measured. I need to stay off the scale, because it freaked me out.

 

[ImMarcik]

I do have good news. I got my productivity report at work for January and I made the company way more money then the last 2 Januarys. I would really be bummed if it was worse then last year. So, I'm happy with that.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Ooooooppps, Jrsy got me on that one. I meant weighs!!!!

Marcie - I don't ever get on a scale, if I did I would never eat and spend all my time at the gym!! Great job at work, I hope they recognize your hard work.

 

[Jsme]

Hey guys.

I am so glad this week is OVER!!!

I am in a friendship triangle. lol Nah seriously, I am good friends with two girls who are each others BF's. One is 34 and the other is 26. Neither have been married. Neither are currently in a relationship. But the older one is starting to become depressed over the fact her birthday is tomorrow and she has no boyfriend in sight. The other just got out of a bad on again off again 3 year relationship. The older one relies too much on others to make her happy. I am the one they both come to for complaints. I am so in the middle of them. I understand both points of view. BUT I have to say the older one really needs to go for help. She refuses to do so. The younger one is more open minded and since breaking up with the "jerk" she has been on several dates which pisses of the other girl. I love them dearly and do not mind being there for them.While I see the older one's point of view, I agree with the younger one. I am not upset at either but after a week of it I was ready to have a drink when I got home today. lol

Of course there are lots of stories to make it all make senss. Jeff fixed me a drink when I got home, helped me cook and has the hot tub on for us to get in later.

 

[Jsme]

Marcie I would say you have gained muscle. If your clothes are still fitting lose it is muscle. I know how it feels though. Last summer when I was so good with my diet and my exercise it freaked me out to weigh more but it was muscle. Now I am a chubby bottom. lol

Heidi I do hope your poor knee does heal soon. You have had so much trouble with it.

I have been eating much healthier this week. I feel much better about myself and my energy level is better.

Jrsy how are things on your front?

Scales....mmm... I weigh every single day. I do it when I get up in the morning. I have not been able to see any difference this week but I can feel a difference a bit in my clothes. I have lost maybe a pound. I really need to replace my scales. We bought them several years ago because on the Today Show they were talking about them. But they are old now and do not keep my weight well.

I have no real plans for the weekend. I made my grocery list when I got home. I will go grocery shopping tomorrow. I am thinking about cleaning out my cruise closet. My nail tech was wanting some clothes and I have a few things there I just do not like anymore. Otherwise nothing else to do. I will clean house but nothing else. I am so boring.........

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hola everyone. I am home and have been so busy. Gosh, you guys have talked so much and I don't have time to read at least 9 pages. I promise to go back and read it all. Maybe tomorrow. I hope everyone is doing good. I swear I put on a ton. Tight blue jeans etc. Have to really concentrate for Heidi's wedding.

The trip was absolutely the best. It started off with me not liking the resort but ended up with me being in love with the place and wanting to go back. I just couldn't get over that it was so tiny. But found out that it was to our advantage. The beach was beautiful. Did so many water things. Now we are thinking about cancelling our November Cancun trip and go to Cozumel. Time will tell.

Jrsy, your family was not far from my thoughts. Selena, I thought of you when I saw the Freedom. Marcie, I waved to you as I flew over Texas. Did you wave back?

Hugs to all.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Sure, I see how it is. I leave and you all talk up a storm. I come home and everyone conveniently disappears. Me a complex? nah.

 

[ImMarcik]

Sandy, I missed ya. You bet I waved. How was it???

I went out last night and then went to work this morning on 3 hours sleep. So, I just got up from a long nap. I think I've had my share of going out for a while.

 

[Jrsy Boy]

Jrsy, your family was not far from my thoughts.

Thanks for letting us know, Sandy. Haven't heard a peep from my own family in over a week. Welcome back; glad you had a nice trip.

Jrsy how are things on your front?

Not too bad; good days and bad days but no absolutely terrible days yet. Tammy got her hair cut short yesterday in anticipation of losing it. It looks really good. If I can get her to pose for me, I'll get a picture to post.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Just got back from skiing. My dad was teaching Chris how to ski. Chris had a blast, we may get him to be a skier soon because now he wants to buy a pair of ski's!!

I would love to see Tammy's new haircut if she will let you get a picture of her.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I would love to see Tammy's new do as well. I have always felt that when they lose their hair, women have a unique sexiness to them. I think it is because their eyes stand out so pretty! This is the honest truth, you guys were never far from my mind.

Marcie, it was a wonderful trip. I started out not liking the resort and comparing it to last years resort. BIG difference between the two and I finally figured it out and loved this one probably better than the first. This one had the most beautiful beach, fun things to do like sail and snorkel and the prettiest sunsets you have ever seen. Then last years resort was much more plush, huge, and plenty of nighttime entertainment. I think we would have to make reservations with the idea of what we want to do. Veg out on the beach in Cozumel or explore the ruins, Xcaret, Tulum and Xel Ha in Cancun. Cancun's pool was huge and went on for ever so there is always water fun no matter where. Cancun's beach was man made and ok for the most part. Certainly not a beach like what you think of though. If any of you are interested we can get you into any of the Occidental resorts and all you have to pay is the all inclusive fees and of course plane fares. I would have to do more research but it might have to be planned within a sixty day period or it could cost more. If interested, I will do more research on it. I do know that I have to book it for you.

 

[Jsme]

Isn't today Saturday? I know I did not go to work. It has to be Saturday. You guys hardly ever post on Saturday and look a whole page, or almost!

Sandy I am glad you had a great time. You were in Cancun or Cozumel? Last year where did you stay? Island & resort? If you will give me the island and resorts for last years and this years stay I will look around the sites.

You know we were suppoe to go to Cancun when that huge hurricane hit, what 3 years ago? But of course it was blown away. We still would like to visit sometime soon.

Now Cozumel, mmm, I feel like I have been there dozens of times. We have been there on 4 or 5 cruises now. We seem to do the same thing ever time to where I am tired of the place. I bet it would be different to stay on the island though.

Heidi, I do not know how to ski and I grew up within an hours drive to the slopes. My mom never allowed me to go skiing. I always wanted to but not now. I am too old. I would really hate to break something. http://www.blowingrock.com/members.list.php?memcategoriesid=17
That is where I would have gone.
Good for Chris learning.

Marcie you worked today. Do you work a lot of Saturdays during tax season? For some reason I do not remember from the past years. I know you are tired.

It was a lovely day here. In the 60's and very sunny, making it feel much warmer than it was.

We made some guacamole for an appetizer. Made a couple of glasses of a wonderful new Cab I found today. Grilled steaks. Then I made a chocolate fondue for dessert. I had strawberries and bananas but no one wanted the bananas. lol We also had purchased a dessert wine for the fondue.

Since we are not able to go out for our anniversary or Valentine's this week we decided to celebrate both a bit early and do this cooking tonight. It was so much fun.

I have some Mahi Mahi in a milk bath dethawing for dinner tomorrow. I have a great recipe for the stuff. You saute onions. Once done mix it with mayo and parmeasm cheese. You mix that up and put it on top of the fish and cook it in the oven. We had it in the Keys a few summers ago. Our friends made it for us. I thought it sound nasty but it was awesome. The mixture makes a nice creamy type crusted topping. Very good!!

 

[ImMarcik]

I want to see Tammy's picture too, I bet it looks cute!! Keep coming with the updates.

Sandy, I would love to go to Cancun sometime but right now I don't have anyone to go with.

Heidi, that is great about Chris skiing!!

Selena, yes I work EVERY Saturday from January through April 15th. It's mandatory but we do get paid overtime for it.

I took about a 3 hour nap and I'm still exhausted. Aerial has a friend spending the night and we ordered pizza and rented movies, I will probably go to bed really early.

Last night I only spent $3 all night and I drank more then I have in a very long time. All my friends kept buying me a variety of shots for my birthday. Tony showed up at the club, he left today for Delaware so I got to tell him bye, and I took pictures with him. One of my friends even surprised me by telling the dj it was my birthday party so they announced it while I was on the dance floor. Good times but I don't want to look at alcohol now.