Disney Dream - June 12, 2011

[DMMom]

Well, I finally decided it was time to start a diet to get in shape before this cruise. I had high hopes last time, but never had the motivation. A friend and DH are doing it with me, so it may be easier. For any with success stories or who are doing the same, I'd love to hear any advice.
I'm just trying to limit calories and exercise more. The dieting is actually easier for me than exercise. Can't seem to find the extra hours in the day.
Maybe if I get in shape I can make a goal of the 5K.

Hot here. Heat index over 100 and lots of thunderstorms the last couple nights. Not getting a restful night sleep.

abitagirl916, we used Shirley on the last cruise for 3 different baskets (anniversary, first cruise for kids, and birthday.) They were all so unique and adorable.

 

[Principessa]

Thanks for the welcome! I am really excited to be cruising again. We loved our 7 day eastern. I hope 5 days will seem long enough. I'm also excited to be going on the new ship. I like new! 40% larger must be ....larger!

Welcome Alphabet15! My sister lives in the Ft Worth area. I hear it's hot down there! Makes our 85 and muggy up here seem very pleasant.

The whole Shirley basket thing sounds good. The only problem is I want to send myself a basket.

DMMom - good luck on the diet. I am going to try the exercise more approach. Maybe that will lead to dieting as well! DH ran the 5K on our first cruise. He seemed to enjoy it. It was pretty hot the day we were at CC.

I'm going to read some more previous posts and see if shore excursions in Nassau have been discussed. I like a lazy beach day when possible!

 

[Crystal_27]

We have our reservation in hand and are very excited about cruising with Disney June 12. This will be our second cruise, first with DCL. I (Becky) and DH (Todd) will be traveling with our 2 DS, David (11) and Ryan (8). We will be in room 9546. I'm coming over from cruise critics as this is where the action seems to be!

Welcome Becky and family! I will get you added to the first page.

Well, I finally decided it was time to start a diet to get in shape before this cruise. I had high hopes last time, but never had the motivation. A friend and DH are doing it with me, so it may be easier. For any with success stories or who are doing the same, I'd love to hear any advice.
I'm just trying to limit calories and exercise more. The dieting is actually easier for me than exercise.

In January, DH and I actually undertook the diet/exercise thing. DH (typical of men) lost about 30 pounds without much effort, whereas I have had to bust my behind to lose 10. We also took some breaks here and there, so it hasn't been a constant stream of dieting (although we've tried to stay pretty consistent with the exercising). After hitting a wall for quite a while, I've actually lost 10 pounds. Unfortunately, though, I thought that 10 pounds would get me where I wanted to be in terms of my body, but it hasn't, so I'm trying to now lose an additional 10. However, I'm smaller now than I've been in about 12 years, and I really do feel better. I'm really starting to see that my body has slimmed down and my clothes are very loose. I eat cereal for breakfast and lunch, and then a regular meal for dinner and hit the treadmill or the bike for at least 25 minutes 5 times a week. Its tough but it does work. I wish you the best of luck...you can do it!

 

[newgeneb]

Just got back on my LOW Carb eating plan I lost 43 lbs last year but gained back 20lbs having to much fun I will lose the 20 before this cruise or not goPray for me Welcome Aboard to all newbes

 

[alphabet15]

Welcome Alphabet15! My sister lives in the Ft Worth area. I hear it's hot down there! Makes our 85 and muggy up here seem very pleasant.

It is unbearable. We start school week after next and I'm trying to figure out ways to get out of recess duty . I keep repeating to myself that there is a season for everything and that this too shall pass.

 

[goofygal1975]

Hey everyone! I haven't got any emails that there were new posts here so I forgot to keep up...LOL

Ds just started school today. And I can finally say.....I have a job!!!! It's part time, but it is the first time I've worked in 3 years. I had my training class today, on my bday of all days...LOL SO it has been a pretty busy day today!! I've been so busy taking care of my dad first, and then my mom. Now that mom is doing better I can work part time. Not sure when I'll actually start working, but hopefully soon.

(the job is with Comfort Keepers....basically I'll be taking care of the elderly or others who need extra help at home....bathing, shopping, light cleaning, cooking and dr appointments, grocery shopping....pretty much what I've been doing with dad before he passed, and then with mom for the past 3 years).

I'll be happy to have the extra money to help pay off the cruise!! And for some extras as well!

 

[abitagirl916]

Hey everyone! I haven't got any emails that there were new posts here so I forgot to keep up...LOL

Ds just started school today. And I can finally say.....I have a job!!!! It's part time, but it is the first time I've worked in 3 years. I had my training class today, on my bday of all days...LOL SO it has been a pretty busy day today!! I've been so busy taking care of my dad first, and then my mom. Now that mom is doing better I can work part time. Not sure when I'll actually start working, but hopefully soon.

(the job is with Comfort Keepers....basically I'll be taking care of the elderly or others who need extra help at home....bathing, shopping, light cleaning, cooking and dr appointments, grocery shopping....pretty much what I've been doing with dad before he passed, and then with mom for the past 3 years).

I'll be happy to have the extra money to help pay off the cruise!! And for some extras as well!

Good luck on your new job, and ! Hope your day was a great one!

 

[triplefigs]

Hey everyone! I haven't got any emails that there were new posts here so I forgot to keep up...LOL

Ds just started school today. And I can finally say.....I have a job!!!! It's part time, but it is the first time I've worked in 3 years. I had my training class today, on my bday of all days...LOL SO it has been a pretty busy day today!! I've been so busy taking care of my dad first, and then my mom. Now that mom is doing better I can work part time. Not sure when I'll actually start working, but hopefully soon.

(the job is with Comfort Keepers....basically I'll be taking care of the elderly or others who need extra help at home....bathing, shopping, light cleaning, cooking and dr appointments, grocery shopping....pretty much what I've been doing with dad before he passed, and then with mom for the past 3 years).

I'll be happy to have the extra money to help pay off the cruise!! And for some extras as well!

Happy b'day and congrats on the job!

 

[abitagirl916]

Only 10 months from today or 304 days until our "Dream" cruise!!!! If I'm this excited now, imagine how excited I will be by the time of the actual cruise!

 

[mks001]

This will be our first cruise - and we are soooo excited!!
Scott, Yvette and Matthew (8) 9136

Is it too early to start packing???

 

[Crystal_27]

Ds just started school today. And I can finally say.....I have a job!!!!

Congratulations to you! Best of luck on your first day.

This will be our first cruise - and we are soooo excited!!
Scott, Yvette and Matthew (8) 9136

Is it too early to start packing???

Welcome to the party! I will get you guys added to the first page.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. We are going to be super busy. On Saturday, I have a work picnic that we have to attend, and then we're going out clubbin' with our friends. Its been several months since DH and I have been out, so we are very much looking forward to it. Then, on Sunday, our friend Herb is one of the final 3 on The Next Food Network Star, so we'll be attending the finale party. It will be a late night, but I can't wait!! To anyone who watches the show, please cross your fingers for Herb to win it all! Take care everyone!

 

[triplefigs]

Congratulations to you! Best of luck on your first day.



Welcome to the party! I will get you guys added to the first page.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. We are going to be super busy. On Saturday, I have a work picnic that we have to attend, and then we're going out clubbin' with our friends. Its been several months since DH and I have been out, so we are very much looking forward to it. Then, on Sunday, our friend Herb is one of the final 3 on The Next Food Network Star, so we'll be attending the finale party. It will be a late night, but I can't wait!! To anyone who watches the show, please cross your fingers for Herb to win it all! Take care everyone!

Have a fun weekend. I see you live in Atlanta. We live in Alpharetta. Does your friend Herb have a restaurant locally? Good luck to him!

DH is taking the boys to the Falcons preseason game tonight. DD and I are going to go see Ramona and Beezus. She went to Justin Bieber on Mon, so it's been a good 1st week of 4th grade for my trio. I am still slowly getting better from my surgery. I'm at the half way point and will be out of work 4 more weeks. Don't miss working the night shift, but I do miss all the babies in the NICU. Have a great weekend!

 

[abitagirl916]

This will be our first cruise - and we are soooo excited!!
Scott, Yvette and Matthew (8) 9136

Is it too early to start packing???

Scott, Yvette & Matthew! You are going to love cruising with DCL. Even though I have only taken one DCL cruise, I think they are the best. Of course, that's why I'm taking another! It will be especially nice being on a new ship. While I'm not packing yet, I have started to make sure that I have certain things I don't want to cruise without. I even just purchased a new garment bag (one with wheels). My daughter & I are very excited!

Congratulations to you! Best of luck on your first day.

Welcome to the party! I will get you guys added to the first page.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. We are going to be super busy. On Saturday, I have a work picnic that we have to attend, and then we're going out clubbin' with our friends. Its been several months since DH and I have been out, so we are very much looking forward to it. Then, on Sunday, our friend Herb is one of the final 3 on The Next Food Network Star, so we'll be attending the finale party. It will be a late night, but I can't wait!! To anyone who watches the show, please cross your fingers for Herb to win it all! Take care everyone!

Good luck to your friend Herb.

Have a great weekend, everyone!!!

 

[newgeneb]

This will be our first cruise - and we are soooo excited!!
Scott, Yvette and Matthew (8) 9136

Is it too early to start packing???

Hi and Welcome Aboard My wife keeps a Disney travel bag packed at all timesThis will be our #10 Disney Cruise Disney is the Best

 

[newgeneb]

Hey everyone! I haven't got any emails that there were new posts here so I forgot to keep up...LOL

Ds just started school today. And I can finally say.....I have a job!!!! It's part time, but it is the first time I've worked in 3 years. I had my training class today, on my bday of all days...LOL SO it has been a pretty busy day today!! I've been so busy taking care of my dad first, and then my mom. Now that mom is doing better I can work part time. Not sure when I'll actually start working, but hopefully soon.

(the job is with Comfort Keepers....basically I'll be taking care of the elderly or others who need extra help at home....bathing, shopping, light cleaning, cooking and dr appointments, grocery shopping....pretty much what I've been doing with dad before he passed, and then with mom for the past 3 years).

I'll be happy to have the extra money to help pay off the cruise!! And for some extras as well!

Happy Birthday

 

[A-Team]

So excited we found this site!! We are traveling on this cruise and it's our first cruise.

Please add us to the list.

Travelers-
Rocco
Julie
Emily (16)
Joseph (14)
Marissa (13)

We are celebrating -
17 year wedding anniversary
Our first cruise

Can't wait...will check back often.
Julie

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Hello Fellow Cruisers!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Teresa (DMMom) and to Heather (goofygal1975) Sorry I am late in the greetings! Life is getting crazier with band and football and school on the horizon!

WELCOME to our new friends! I can't wait to get to know you all better!! I think we are going to have to come up with name tags for our meet and greets! I KNOW I won't be able to keep everyone straight. I am actually REALLY bad at remembering names! Maybe we can come up with something that would fit in the pocket of the lanyard? Then the KTTW would be behind it? Just a thought!!

We are off to pick up Colton from band camp and watch them perform. Connor is getting a ride home from football, since we can't be in two places at once! Then we are off to see the new St Jude's Dream Home and have dinner.

Wishing you all a Disney Dream!

 

[Stitchnut]

Just checking in after a long absence. Our summer has been super busy. We just returned from a VERY HOT trip to Washington, DC for our son's birthday trip. It was our first time in D.C. and it's an amazing city. The history and power can be felt everywhere.
It's been fun waiting for our Dream Cruise and it's nice to see how excited we all are. This will be a fun time being with all the dis'ers. I can't wait to start seeing reviews come in.

Welcome and Congrats to all the new people who have joined in our wait.

I probably will be checking in once the kids go back to school at the end of Aug.

 

[DMMom]

Less than 10 months

 

[DMMom]

Ds just started school today. And I can finally say.....I have a job!!!! It's part time, but it is the first time I've worked in 3 years. I had my training class today, on my bday of all days...LOL SO it has been a pretty busy day today!!

Happy Birthday!! Mine was the day before.

Then, on Sunday, our friend Herb is one of the final 3 on The Next Food Network Star, so we'll be attending the finale party. It will be a late night, but I can't wait!! To anyone who watches the show, please cross your fingers for Herb to win it all! Take care everyone!

Good luck to Herb. He has done really well so far. I like Food Network and he would be a great addition.

Have a Dream-y weekend.