Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Doreen,

I just want to say I am really touched by your optimism and ability to get your work situation in perspective with the really big important things in life! I needed to hear that, as I struggle with work issues, too.

I hope your Christmas was wonderful

Sundie

 

[septbride2002]

I'm late buy Merry Christmas my dear friend! We will tackle the weight together - See you in just 12 days!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the holidays. Did the kids get off to Florida OK?

So, you're part of the "picked up pounds" club, are you? Well, it looks like you can join me and Amanda. I, for one, have to do some serious work here. Or maybe I just need to make a serious recommitment to the healthy lifestyle that I know really works! At any rate, glad you're getting ready to walk the healthy road again, Doe-Doe. I really need some company.

Guess what? DH and I are going to join the National Body Challenge. The sign up (you can do it online also) is January 15-16 at K of P. Interested?
It lasts 8 weeks, just enough time to get us firmly back on the right track, don't you think? I know that this might be too much for you to think about--after all you've got a BIG weekend coming up in just 11 days--but if you're up for it, let me know. The more the merrier. Michelle's thinking about it, too. Go to www.discovery.com for more info. Anyone else? Amanda? MeMe? Beth? Tracy? Terry?

Take care, WISH-sis.

Love,
Erin

 

[Princess Michelle]

Doe, I'm glad you had a nice Christmas! I hope your children have a safe trip down here and a fun time!

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, the Discovery Health National Body Challenge might be just the thing to jumpstart my fitness / health goals for 2005! Thanks so much for mentioning it! I can do the half on Jan. 9th and have a few days to recuperate before starting fresh on Jan. 15. I'll be joining you!! Maybe we can weigh out together on March 12th in KofP? Sounds like a good excuse for cheesecake!

I've solved my van problems - I'm picking up my new Subaru Forester on Thursday afternoon!

Life is good, as usual! Healthy living??? Well, I'm taking my pills every day! I'm also trying to drink most of my water. I'm going to take it easy until after the half and then I'll start anew on Jan. 15th, with a freshly stocked kitchen and new resolve.

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, WISH-sis! Are you at home or at work today? Wherever you are, here's a for your Tuesday. What plans do you and DH have for the week? Uhh, let me rephrase that: what plans do you and DH have for the week that you'd like to tell us about ?

Where are the kids now? Have they arrived? Are they going to have fun in the parks for a few days? Sea World? Universal? Details, girl, details!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

For the inquiring minds , the kids leave for WDW this evening at 6 PM. There will be 5 motorcoaches driving through the night and arriving tomorrow around noon at their hotel (off property). After freshening up, they will head to DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney. Thursday finds them at Epcot for the day and the chorus will be part of the Candlelight Processional Mass Choir for one of the evening performances. Friday (New Year's Eve) they will be at the MK for the whole day and the marching band will march the parade route right before the 7PM SpectroMagic parade. Saturday is spent at MGM, with a bit of time at Downtown Disney, where the orchestra will play on the main stage. Sunday, they scatter to whatever park their chaperone & group decide on. Sunday night they board the busses to head home and arrive Monday afternoon.

My kids will be taking their cell phones so I'll be in contact with them whenever they want to chat or gloat that they're in WDW & I'm not! How did we ever survive before cell phones???

DH and I will have plenty to keep us occupied while the kids are away. Both of their rooms will be thoroughly cleaned (yes, I told them and they had the chance to clean before their trip). We may have DS' room painted by a friend who is a laid off painter. DH and I both work & he will be bringing work home over the weekend. Thursday we pick up my new car and Saturday we'll spend some time with family - it isn't New Year's Day without the traditional meal of pork & sauerkraut for good luck! Those are the only plans I can share.....

I'm going to register for the Discovery Health Channel's National Body Challenge. I'm excited about this. I often do better with a fixed timeframe, like the 8 weeks that this challenge lasts. It starts on January 15th, a few days after the half marathon - great timing! I think I'll use The Firm as a big part of my exercise goals in January, once the half is over.

I've taken my pills and am drinking my water. I had a bagel for breakfast and will try to eat pretty healthy stuff for the rest of the day. No time for exercise though - will be starting on the kids' rooms tonight after they leave.

 

[lulu201]

Thanks for the scoop! My curiousity (nosiness? ) is satisfied.

Here's another thought: what about a 10K a Month Club? Sometimes we could do it on our own from home or at a club on a treadie (I'm going to do 6.2 on the treadie on 1/1), sometimes we could meet up and walk an AVA event or a year 'round event, sometimes it could be a charity walk (independent or together). We could keep track and reward ourselves at the end of the year. Maybe with cheesecake?

I think I'm going to make this a goal of mine. Does it sound like fun to you or too much? Inquiring minds want to know. . .

E.

 

[DoeWDW]

Love your idea, Erin!! Now you've got me thinking! You're just full of great ideas for the new year and I'm feeling more excited and motivated with each one. I DO NOT want to be this heavy next year at this time!!!!

Count me in on the 10K a month club!! I'll check the AVA website for some possibilities. DH still wants to do the New Hope year round walk.....

 

[lulu201]

Well, you sure have your January 10K covered with the Half! Now only 11 more to go!

Your walking WISH-sis,
Erin

 

[Princess Michelle]

Doe, I'm glad to see that you're joining in on the NBC too!

Have a great time while the kiddos are gone!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! Guess what? You pick up your new car tomorrow! How exciting is that?

OK, so now that I know all the kids' trip plans, I want you to tell me all about yours. After all, you're leaving in about a week for WDW yourself! Have you worked out an itinerary of marathon events? I want to know this scoop, too!
I'll be missing you something fierce, but you know that I am so very happy for you and so excited that you're going to be taking on this challenge for yourself.

Treat yourself in a healthy way: drink lots of water!

With a hug,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, I've been so busy with getting ready for Christmas and getting the kids ready for their trip that I truly haven't even thought about my trip yet. We arrive Thursday, have dinner with Amanda & Brian Friday, I do the half on Sunday, and we leave on Monday. That's the extent of my planning so far! I'm sure that I'll be doing more planning early next week.

Last evening we dropped the kids off at school for their trip. Of course my daughter was packing until the very last second. DH & I came home and he was so mopey - he missed the kids already. He asked if I was sad and I said "no, because I'm the one that helped them pack!" Chalk it up to the perils of motherhood - we left each other on friendly terms but there were some tense moments as I searched for my daughter's band shoes and band uniform t-shirt 10 minutes before we were supposed to leave. Did all the nagging I had done for the past 3 days not sink in????? Arrgggg!

Today I drove my son's car into work. The van is safely parked in the garage so nothing can happen to it before we trade it tomorrow afternoon.

I do have lots to get done at work today, so I won't be lingering over journals. I promise I'll catch up with everyone over the weekend though. Tonight I'll be cleaning the kids' rooms and catching up on a mountain of laundry.

 

[septbride2002]

Wow! You've been busy! Congrats on the new car - how fun! I love that new car smell *sigh*. The kids sound like they have a crazy weekend ahead of them. I use to love band trips when I was in high school. We use to go to Virginia Beach and we were ususally stuck on a band bus for 23 to 25 hours. I use to love it - I can't imagine why though

I'm going to look into this national body challenge today and get back to you and Erin.

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Doreen,

Congrats on getting some quality time with DH. A New Car!! I am sure you will feel much more comfortable behind the wheel. I worried about you get stranded in the van. I'm so excited for you!

Good for you joining the NBC! I need to look up the details, but I will probably join you guys.

I can't believe how close the marathon is. You will be walking with the rest of the wish in just days. Wow

Have a great day at work!
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm all registered for the National Body Challenge!! Putting in my starting weight was a real eye-popping experience!! I've got some work to do but the weekly goals are achievable! Onward and downward!

 

[geetey]

Another lover of new car smell... *sigh* Nothing quite like it.

I couldn't help but LOL at your dh missing the kids. I understand your point very well. The perils of packing will definitely make the silence a little more blissful for you, even if just for a short while.

I *really* need to go and check out that National Body Challenge stuff! Everyone has piqued my interest! I want to play with the virtual model!

 

[sharoncity]

In the house, all alone with DH????? I have TOTALLY forgotten what that feels like! I am certainly not wishing my kids gone or anything, but what a very strange feeling that must be!! :jumping4:

Enjoy your week "off". A new car - how exciting!! And I would truly be just as excited about getting a few rooms in my house thoroughly cleaned out and painted - what a feeling of accomplishment that gives you.

I am right there with you for the National Body Challenge. I signed up yesterday! I am hoping that it really kicks my butt into gear and gets me going on the right track!

Have a great New Years Doe! I hope 2005 brings great things for you!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

Morning Doe! How is it going this morning? Are you sleeping in today?

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Me?? Sleep in??? NEVER! Actually I was up at the usual 5:30 AM. I've just been busy working out plans to meet a friend tomorrow and haven't gotten to my journal until now.

I'm at work and of course there's lots to do. I leave at 1:45 to head home and meet DH so we can pick up my Forester. I cleaned out the van before I left for work this morning - it's amazing what I found lurking in the nooks & crannies! Most of it belongs to my DD, who leaves a trail wherever she goes! Anyone need any jewelry, hair scrunchies, pens or some yarn???

I heard from DS when they arrived at the hotel yesterday afternoon. I heard from DD last evening as they were headed to the pizza party. Both were having fun but were looking forward to getting a good night's sleep. Today they spend the day at Epcot and they'll watch the chorus perform with the mass choir at the Candlelight Processional this evening. They'll have mostly sunny skies with a high of 74 and a low of 59 tonight. Sounds heavenly to me!! I'm not really missing them or worrying about them, knowing that they each are carrying their cell phones and are very familiar with Disney World.

Yesterday I think I earned only 1 smilie - for taking my pills.

Today:
1. Devotions - need to read & meditate & pray.
2. Pills - took my meds but still need to take my vitamin.
3. Water - on my first mug.
4. Healthy eating - B = blueberry yogurt with pecans. L will be a low-carb Subway wrap. D?? who knows but I'll try to make it healthy.
5. Exercise - a 15 minute walk at lunch (to get to the Subway )

I'm also giving up the Coke a day habit I've been picking up. No more Coke! If I need caffeine, I'll brew a cup of caffeinated tea and use Splenda to sweeten it.