DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 4

[dance2874]

Wedding central was a little hectic yesterday and today. My sister bought her dress over 6 mos ago. She looked lovely in it. (insert forboding sad music here...)Went to try it on today to make sure her strapless bra was ok with it and it wont zip all the way up She was of course in tears and we are all going nuts trying to figure out a way to get her to lose 2 inches in her waist by next friday.

She went to GNC in desperation yesterday and they sold her some sort of pills to help with water retention. She also bought one of those sauna belts that make you sweat in your waist and one of those plastic exercise suits (the ones that look like trash bags) Desperate times call for desperate measures people!

She and I went to a specialty bra place today for some heavy duty waist sucker inner thingy. They had several and we had a heck of a time getting them on and off. It was honestly hysterical! Lets just say at one point she was leaning up against the wall, I had my knee pressing into her butt for leverage and was yanking on the thing with both hands trying to hook it closed The good news is that it seemed to give us 2 1/2 inches but she hasnt been able to try it on with the dress yet. (and I am not certain if she could really breathe in it, just a minor detail though ) Her fiance is home and he cant help her try it all on (of course) and I cant get back out to her place tonight. So tomorrow will be the moment of truth. I had the zipper almost up yesterday, but needed about 1 1/2-2 inches to get it all the way up. Pixie dust and happy thoughts welcome!

 

[ThinkTink75]

Random vent here.

I'm soooo grumpy today. And I have been for a couple days. I'm trying to be a "grown up" about it and realize that it's life but I know for a fact that most people are not miserable every single day. I'm just hating school right now. My supervisors just become more and more ridiculous every day. I absolutely cannot wait to get the heck out of there and finish the program. But I will settle for knowing that next semester I will be working out in the real world nowhere near that dreaded clinic. I was thinking about things today and I realized that I'm more concerned with what grade I'm getting and what my supervisor thinks of me than what I'm planning for my therapy sessions. I don't plan things because I think it will help them, I do it because I feel like my supervisor wants me to do it. And all this paperwork is a joke. Every single supervisor has their own special way of writing things like soap notes, etc. So that means that I have to do mine 3 different ways, and technically all are perfectly acceptable. Then I come home to take an online midterm - which I'm not so sure how I did actually. And I go out in the other room to get something eat once I finished and my mom is in a mood as well apparently because she isn't talking.

And tomorrow I get to wake up and do it all over again at camp. On Monday I came in and I was with one camper the entire time I was there, the one with the behavior issues and who requires the most assistance. With no guidance as to what activity I should do. My supervisor and another "teacher" were huddled over another girl at the computer. Mind you this is a girl who likes to look up words in the dictionary for fun. She does not need 2 people hovering over her while I'm pulling a 9 yr old off the bookshelf. It's just ridiculous. Then yesterday I get my alumni magazine where I can see all the girls from my graduating class that are getting married and having babies. Which is a really sore subject for me because I do feel like a loser for not being closer to settling down and in a relationship. Although I think I'd go bonkers if I had a child right now. But that's not the point.

I am so unhappy with everything right now. I just want to stop everything and start over. I would give anything to have a day where I could do whatever I wanted to do without knowing that I really should be doing something for school. I'm at the clinic everyday and at night, I'm either working on lesson plans or doing other assignments. Which usually I finish around 10pm but I'm too wound up so I end up staying up til 12 trying to relax but thinking about all the other things I still have to do. And the weekends are the same. I'm running to the store to pick things up for sessions, writing lesson plans, reading research articles. It never stops.

Okay I'm done. I really feel like my last few posts on this thread have been really depressing and grumpy and I'm sorry for that. I just hate feeling this miserable and I need somewhere to get it out.

Let me just say that all around I know how you feel. You are def not alone.
I graduated December of 2005 from college and the last year and a half was complete hell for me. NYS requirements for teaching are such a huge pain in the *** and because I was going for a 7-12 grade degree it was ten times worse. For one of my exams I had to basically knwo the history of the ENTIRE world. It was horrible. I can remember so vividly feeling exactly as you do. The best thing to do is make time for yourself. Even if it can't be today or tomorrow. I remember once scheduling a pedicure right after I got out of student teaching. It took me from school out until the minute I had to leave to get to the college for the seminar BUT I looked forward to it for not just days but weeks. It gave me something postive to look ahead towards, even though it was just this small little thing. Also remember to just endure. You WILL get through it. You WILL do wonderful and finish school and everything will fall into place it just takes some enduring. (My dad told me that when I had a mental breakdown after my first day of classes my 3rd semester.) Now, I hope my story helped you.
Also, about relationships- every person is at the point they are supposed to be. That part of life will fall into place when it is meant to. Look at me- I also sit and get jealous when I see old college and high school pals who dated a guy for a year, got engaged, and are married. Meanwhile, my DBF and I have been together for about 6 years (we are high school sweethearts) and are not engaged yet. So even though I am personally in a different place I know the pang of jealousy feeling.
Keep your chin up! Everything will work out just as it is supposed to!

 

[S.Poppins]

Thanks for making me feel missed and still welcomed!

I am sorry things have been so tough lately. Just remember this is only a season and it will pass. Your education will be worth it.

 

[ThinkTink75]

Just wanted to post my new commitment on here so that I have said it "out loud" to someone and will feel required to stick to it.
Basically, my whole diet and exercise plan needs an overhaul, and it has been by posting on here that I have noticed! So thanks!
I am going to really commit to the calorie intake equation that was posted for me and the other newbs last week (as soon as I post I am going to double check my daily goal amount and commit it to memory). I am also going to work out at least 3 days a week. I am going to start drinking water not just when I am thirsty but throughout the day- 8 to 10 glasses. I am going to carry a water bottle where ever I go. I am also going to push myself hard the next four weeks before I leave for WDW. I have soccer on Mondays and I am going to go to the gym at least twice other than that. Even though I work 10 hour days in the summer nannying- I can make room. I can go after or before work. See the dbf a little later or a little less. It will be better for both of us in the end anyway. I want to try and lose my first 10-15 before we leave on July 22. I need and want that confidence boost. I also have a goal to complete the loss of all 50 pounds by January. I will be seeing our family that lives in Florida this weekend for my niece's baptism and wont see most of them again until my cousins wedding in January so it is my goal to be ready by then. It will be a tough summer for me. But then when school starts and I am making better money I will join a better gym with classes and be able to pay for what I am eating SO I can chose healthier.
Okay, so thats it. My very new very real plan. Wish me luck and help!

 

[HockeyKat]

You would be surprised at how many people are miserable daily. Work, unfortunately, is usually not too much fun. I came to the realization that I hate what I do about 6 years ago. However, I like my salary and my lifestyle, and I am also somewhat convinced that anything else wouldn't be any better, so I am stuck. It is boring, tedious, sometimes outright awful. Noone listens, noone cares... welcome to corporate America. I learned a long time back to just do what they say and it all works out better that way... I do my minimum and go home and enjoy not being there. At least for now, until they lay me off and offshore my position. And, I know for a fact that at least 4 of my coworkers feel the same way.

Anyhow, on a less serious note... dance, tell her to try hydroxycut hardcore. My friend at work lost 10 lbs quickly before her wedding. Put it all back on, but that isn't what we are discussing.

ThinkTink, I am right there with you... I committed about 3 weeks ago and am really starting to see results. PM if you want to go offline about it, email, IM, anything like that. I could use a diet buddy!

 

[Eventer98]

Wedding central was a little hectic yesterday and today. My sister bought her dress over 6 mos ago. She looked lovely in it. (insert forboding sad music here...)Went to try it on today to make sure her strapless bra was ok with it and it wont zip all the way up She was of course in tears and we are all going nuts trying to figure out a way to get her to lose 2 inches in her waist by next friday.

She went to GNC in desperation yesterday and they sold her some sort of pills to help with water retention. She also bought one of those sauna belts that make you sweat in your waist and one of those plastic exercise suits (the ones that look like trash bags) Desperate times call for desperate measures people!

She and I went to a specialty bra place today for some heavy duty waist sucker inner thingy. They had several and we had a heck of a time getting them on and off. It was honestly hysterical! Lets just say at one point she was leaning up against the wall, I had my knee pressing into her butt for leverage and was yanking on the thing with both hands trying to hook it closed The good news is that it seemed to give us 2 1/2 inches but she hasnt been able to try it on with the dress yet. (and I am not certain if she could really breathe in it, just a minor detail though ) Her fiance is home and he cant help her try it all on (of course) and I cant get back out to her place tonight. So tomorrow will be the moment of truth. I had the zipper almost up yesterday, but needed about 1 1/2-2 inches to get it all the way up. Pixie dust and happy thoughts welcome!

Won't the place where she bought it take it out?? I remember I went in for a "final fitting" and they made a last minute adjustment to the straps!!

How stressful for your sister

 

[pixie dust 112]

Quick check in! We fly down to WDW tomorrow night after my kids finish their last finals!

Eventer~ I'm gonna look for you! Are you and DH going to be wearing the bride and groom Mickey ears? That will narrow it down for me!

 

[Wonders10]

Let me just say that all around I know how you feel. You are def not alone.
I graduated December of 2005 from college and the last year and a half was complete hell for me. NYS requirements for teaching are such a huge pain in the *** and because I was going for a 7-12 grade degree it was ten times worse. For one of my exams I had to basically knwo the history of the ENTIRE world. It was horrible. I can remember so vividly feeling exactly as you do. The best thing to do is make time for yourself. Even if it can't be today or tomorrow. I remember once scheduling a pedicure right after I got out of student teaching. It took me from school out until the minute I had to leave to get to the college for the seminar BUT I looked forward to it for not just days but weeks. It gave me something postive to look ahead towards, even though it was just this small little thing. Also remember to just endure. You WILL get through it. You WILL do wonderful and finish school and everything will fall into place it just takes some enduring. (My dad told me that when I had a mental breakdown after my first day of classes my 3rd semester.) Now, I hope my story helped you.
Also, about relationships- every person is at the point they are supposed to be. That part of life will fall into place when it is meant to. Look at me- I also sit and get jealous when I see old college and high school pals who dated a guy for a year, got engaged, and are married. Meanwhile, my DBF and I have been together for about 6 years (we are high school sweethearts) and are not engaged yet. So even though I am personally in a different place I know the pang of jealousy feeling.
Keep your chin up! Everything will work out just as it is supposed to!

Thanks for making me feel missed and still welcomed!

I am sorry things have been so tough lately. Just remember this is only a season and it will pass. Your education will be worth it.

You would be surprised at how many people are miserable daily. Work, unfortunately, is usually not too much fun. I came to the realization that I hate what I do about 6 years ago. However, I like my salary and my lifestyle, and I am also somewhat convinced that anything else wouldn't be any better, so I am stuck. It is boring, tedious, sometimes outright awful. Noone listens, noone cares... welcome to corporate America. I learned a long time back to just do what they say and it all works out better that way... I do my minimum and go home and enjoy not being there. At least for now, until they lay me off and offshore my position. And, I know for a fact that at least 4 of my coworkers feel the same way.

Thanks everyone. I know I need to just get through. And I know I will. But that doesn't mean I have to like it. If anything it is teaching me not to behave like many of the supervisors I have either witnessed or encountered. And from what I have heard from girls on their externships, it is so much different (and better) "out there". I'm looking forward to that. Getting my bachelors was never this stressful and I never remember being this upset. And actually the first year my master's program wasn't bad either. But now that I'm there everyday and realizing things about the people that run the program, I'm hating it more and more every day. My classmates feel the same way so I know I'm not alone. But it still sucks. I think I'm going to really work myself hard this week and try to get everything done Friday night so I can at least give myself Saturday totally off without thinking about school. And then just have to do a little on Sunday. Hopefully.

HockeyKat - I guess I'm just naive in my thinking that we all don't have to be miserable everyday. Yes you say you hate what you do, but you do have a bright side - you get paid for it and you can escape it when you go home. I unfortunately have to bring my "work" home with me and I pay them a pretty hefty amount. I feel like I'm living and breathing speech pathology 24 hours a day. I know that everyone has things about their jobs or lives that they aren't too crazy about, but usually they have something else that makes them get past that. Right now, I'm feeling like I have nothing to look forward to but yet another horrible and stressful day at school. That's all. It stinks.

 

[HockeyKat]

You have something to look forward to... that it will all be over with in a year or two. I have 20 more years of this!!

I went through a MS program too, and there were times that were virtually unbearable. I was working full time and doing my MS part time, and it was awful. I honestly think sometimes they MAKE it awful on purpose to try and weed people that can't take it out. You are strong and you will make it!!

 

[Wonders10]

You have something to look forward to... that it will all be over with in a year or two. I have 20 more years of this!!

I went through a MS program too, and there were times that were virtually unbearable. I was working full time and doing my MS part time, and it was awful. I honestly think sometimes they MAKE it awful on purpose to try and weed people that can't take it out. You are strong and you will make it!!

Thanks

Actually if everything goes as it should, I will be finished with school in April 08 and graduating in May! Cross your fingers that something unexpected doesn't come up and ruin it.

 

[dance2874]

Won't the place where she bought it take it out?? I remember I went in for a "final fitting" and they made a last minute adjustment to the straps!!

How stressful for your sister

Nope! She bought it at an Alfred Angelo store and it didnt need any alterations, so she never really had any fittings after it came in. They said they dont have time to let it out, nor do they think there is room anyways based on the style.

Anyhow, on a less serious note... dance, tell her to try hydroxycut hardcore. My friend at work lost 10 lbs quickly before her wedding. Put it all back on, but that isn't what we are discussing.

THANKS! Passing it on...she could care less if it even stays off for more than a day at this point, just as long as that zipper goes up next friday!

 

[belle8306]

Random vent here.

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I am sorry you are going through a rough time right now. I remember my student teaching being like that. Teaching during the day, making lesson plans, going to class, writing observations, having someone looking over your shoulder and critiquing you all day and paying them for the experience. If it is anything like student teaching your experience when you are done will be totally different. Your clients will be your own. You can do what you want to do with them. Things will be better!! You can do this. Make one hour for yourself everyday. It could be to watch a favorite show (Gilmore Girls!!!). Or take a bath or go for a walk or come here and talk to your Peeps. Take care of yourself. You are doing a great job. Whenever I got stressed during my student teaching I always thought to myself "Am I going to let this person or this thing stop me from reaching my goal?" and the answer was always no. We are here for you. Feel free to vent anytime you need to. You can PM me if you need to talk more!

Just wanted to post my new commitment on here so that I have said it "out loud" to someone and will feel required to stick to it.
Basically, my whole diet and exercise plan needs an overhaul, and it has been by posting on here that I have noticed! So thanks!
I am going to really commit to the calorie intake equation that was posted for me and the other newbs last week (as soon as I post I am going to double check my daily goal amount and commit it to memory). I am also going to work out at least 3 days a week. I am going to start drinking water not just when I am thirsty but throughout the day- 8 to 10 glasses. I am going to carry a water bottle where ever I go. I am also going to push myself hard the next four weeks before I leave for WDW. I have soccer on Mondays and I am going to go to the gym at least twice other than that. Even though I work 10 hour days in the summer nannying- I can make room. I can go after or before work. See the dbf a little later or a little less. It will be better for both of us in the end anyway. I want to try and lose my first 10-15 before we leave on July 22. I need and want that confidence boost. I also have a goal to complete the loss of all 50 pounds by January. I will be seeing our family that lives in Florida this weekend for my niece's baptism and wont see most of them again until my cousins wedding in January so it is my goal to be ready by then. It will be a tough summer for me. But then when school starts and I am making better money I will join a better gym with classes and be able to pay for what I am eating SO I can chose healthier.
Okay, so thats it. My very new very real plan. Wish me luck and help!

You are awesome! I love your plan and your determination!! You can do it!

She and I went to a specialty bra place today for some heavy duty waist sucker inner thingy. They had several and we had a heck of a time getting them on and off. It was honestly hysterical! Lets just say at one point she was leaning up against the wall, I had my knee pressing into her butt for leverage and was yanking on the thing with both hands trying to hook it closed QUOTE]

This made me think of Gone With The Wind where Scarlett was trying to get her waist to be super small. I will think good thoughts for your sister to fit into her dress.

Quick check in! We fly down to WDW tomorrow night after my kids finish their last finals!

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Have fun!!!!

 

[Eventer98]

Quick check in! We fly down to WDW tomorrow night after my kids finish their last finals!

Eventer~ I'm gonna look for you! Are you and DH going to be wearing the bride and groom Mickey ears? That will narrow it down for me!

How did I forget you were going too?? Nope..no ears for us. I am not a fan. I like to blend in with a crowd..not stand out! We will have a honeymoon button though. What parks are you doing on which days? We'll be at Sun-MGM, Mon-MK, Tues-AK, Wed-Epcot. The other days are half days at the park.

Nope! She bought it at an Alfred Angelo store and it didnt need any alterations, so she never really had any fittings after it came in. They said they dont have time to let it out, nor do they think there is room anyways based on the style.



THANKS! Passing it on...she could care less if it even stays off for more than a day at this point, just as long as that zipper goes up next friday!

What about a tailor? Or an alterations shop? I am sure they could do something with it............

 

[punkin413]

Had a GREAT moment when I was walking into work today... one of the guys that I talk to sometimes in another group was walking in behind me, and he says, "Wow... you have lost a TON of weight." Made my day.

GREAT JOB!!! that's such a good feeling.

I saw something about punkin making a WDW trip possibly, and I've read this page, but that's about it!

i'm still trying! i'm heading over to the peep meet board in a minute to post an update of my efforts.

Danced like a fool at the reception and really didn't eat that much. Nothing like dancing with a very drunk Marine who you are old enough to be his mother! (OK, dirty dancing with this marine, with a pitcher of beer in your hand...yeah, blackmail pics are out there! ) Good thing I have a very undersatnding husband!

i can just picture this in my head. WAY TO GO!!!!

Spongie and I just had the BEST visit with Winkers!

BUT, apparently, my ds7 was the WORST kid out of all of them. He woke up the girls because he was bored And he talked back a lot and was generally VERY naughty!!!!!!!

His bum is sore now.

you crack me up when it comes to your kids! glad you guys had a good time. i'm jealous!

Checking in real quick, just in case anyone remembers me....

nice to "see" you! sorry about your car, but glad everyone's okay!

Random vent here.

i'm sure it will all get better soon! and i totally agree with what hockeykat said about them just putting you through a bunch of crap to weed out the people who can't handle it.

Wedding central was a little hectic yesterday and today. My sister bought her dress over 6 mos ago. She looked lovely in it. (insert forboding sad music here...)Went to try it on today to make sure her strapless bra was ok with it and it wont zip all the way up

that's so awful!!! i think someone mentioned hydroxycut and that sounds like it might help. what about the magic pooh muffin recipe that gets passed around here? that might help a little, too! every little bit helps! i bought my wedding dress in august and got a six 6 (remember this was 5 years ago, before i gained the weight i'm trying to lose!) so it would fit me really snugly and i wouldn't have to wear a bra. my first fitting was in january, right after i had gained my christmas weight, and it wouldn't zip up either. i was horrified. but i had 3 months to lose the weight before our wedding in april and i actually ended up losing too much because i was yanking on the dress all night, trying to make it stay up! anyway, not that that's gonna help your sister......just reminded me. sending skinny thoughts and pixie dust her way......

Just wanted to post my new commitment on here so that I have said it "out loud" to someone and will feel required to stick to it.

sounds like a good plan!!!! great job on being motivated! the one tip i can give you at this point is stock up on the crystal lite packs that you mix in water. it makes the increase of water more enjoyable.

Quick check in! We fly down to WDW tomorrow night after my kids finish their last finals!

have a MAGICAL time!!!!!!!


so i went to six flags with my sister and some of her friends today and let me just say......IT'S NOT DISNEY!!! but i didn't expect it to be anyway. i got at late start and didn't get there til 1:00. so we rode batman when i got there, then ate lunch ($10 for a hamburger.....and NO healthy choices there!!!), then got in line for superman and the heavens decided to open up at that point. so it rained pretty much straight for around 2:30 to about 5:30. yeah....fun. we walked around in the rain for awhile and then rode the carousel and the monster mansion ride (similar to it's a small world but with goofy-looking monsters). when we got off that, the sun was out, so we went and got in line for goliath, the newest coaster there. i was so scared getting on it and HOLY CRAP it was so scary!!!!!! but GREAT!!!!! then we rode superman again and that was it. they closed at 7:00. so i paid $55 (ticket plus parking) to ride 3 roller coasters, a carousel and a kiddie ride. yeah......DEFINITELY NOT DISNEY!!!!!

here's a video i found of goliath (to show DH) if you're interested.....it gives you the sensation of flying because you're not strapped in over your shoulders, just on your waist, and your feet aren't touching the ground. you go over so many stomach-wrenching drops that you just don't know when it's gonna end!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94T5CvV3kOg

in this one you can kinda see how the seats are set up. notice how the guy puts his hands up and then puts them down really quick!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyvm35EqwyI

i'm off to court tomorrow morning for a 2-day hearing, so i probably won't check back in til tomorrow night. have a good night, peeps!

tara - by the way, that copper wasn't after me....just thought i'd let you know i didn't get a ticket!

 

[Eventer98]

tara - by the way, that copper wasn't after me....just thought i'd let you know i didn't get a ticket!

I'm glad!!

Nice videos....I would feel VERY insecure on that coaster. I like to feel like I am all strapped in and safe. That one would scare the crap out of me!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

How did I forget you were going too?? Nope..no ears for us. I am not a fan. I like to blend in with a crowd..not stand out! We will have a honeymoon button though. What parks are you doing on which days? We'll be at Sun-MGM, Mon-MK, Tues-AK, Wed-Epcot. The other days are half days at the park.

We'll do MGM on Thurs (want to avoid Star Wars weekend); MK on Friday, Epcot on Saturday, AK on Sunday and Mk again on Monday for part of the day. We fly back Monday night so will probably have to leave MK by 1:30!

 

[punkin413]

Nice videos....I would feel VERY insecure on that coaster. I like to feel like I am all strapped in and safe. That one would scare the crap out of me!!

you would've freaked on goliath. the thing about it is it feels so unsecure because that little lap deal is all you have. but that's the point because you're supposed to feel like you're flying.

speaking of coasters......here's my favorite of all time. deja vu. if i had tons of money i'd have one of these in my back yard. seriously.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9I6TZUCqZo

 

[Eventer98]

We'll do MGM on Thurs (want to avoid Star Wars weekend); MK on Friday, Epcot on Saturday, AK on Sunday and Mk again on Monday for part of the day. We fly back Monday night so will probably have to leave MK by 1:30!

Well you never know if we will run into eachother at MK! We'll be there at the opening! Have a great trip!!

you would've freaked on goliath. the thing about it is it feels so unsecure because that little lap deal is all you have. but that's the point because you're supposed to feel like you're flying.

speaking of coasters......here's my favorite of all time. deja vu. if i had tons of money i'd have one of these in my back yard. seriously.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9I6TZUCqZo

They had that one at the Six Flags near me but it was called the Boomerang! Makes me sick when you go backwards!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Well you never know if we will run into eachother at MK! We'll be there at the opening! Have a great trip!!

I'd love to be there at opening! Depends whether we can DD(11) out of bed that early. She is a late riser.

Have a terrific honeymoon!

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

Well, I was sure I'd find pictures of the Winkers/Utah/Sponge meet this morning but alas....nada. WINKERS! Wake up and post some pictures!

I have missed everyone. I have had no gain and no loss - kind of stuck...

Hi, Stacey! We've missed you! Bummer about the car but that everybody's OK.

hey stranger! that is sad about your new car but at least everyone is okay ...

Misty...your puppy is so BIG and so beautiful now!

Random vent here.

Just hang in there Shannon. Grad school won't last forever.

I had the zipper almost up yesterday, but needed about 1 1/2-2 inches to get it all the way up. Pixie dust and happy thoughts welcome!

OH, Jen! I thought of Scarlett too when you talked about the bra/corset thingy. Good luck!!!

Just wanted to post my new commitment on here so that I have said it "out loud" to someone and will feel required to stick to it.

Good plan! I think it always helps to state these things for everyone to hear. Even though I've never seen a peep, I've still lost the weight I wanted to lose and stuck to the plan because I knew I had to report back. I'm sure it'll work for you too.

Quick check in! We fly down to WDW tomorrow night after my kids finish their last finals!

HAVE FUN, PIXIE & DDs!!

TARA....HAVE A GREAT HONEYMOON!

EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!