Girls Only~ OLD THREAD, new one linked in first post

[sahbushka]

Jane I am so excited that you will be there! That is a dream come true! I have had a tough day diet wise and somehow now I feel a bit back on an even keel...I think I will go drink some water! HOpe you feel better soon and my fingers are crossed for your dh for his job! My dh has his 3 month review tomorrow...it is the end of his probationary period so we will find out if he gets to keep his job and get a pay raise...things look good but I will be a happier camper once the review is behind us!@

Take care ladies,

SarahMay

AmySue - thanks again for doing the hoodie for me! It is good I had to buy one because I don't have many coats right now that still fit! I will be buying a new winter coat either next year or when they go on sale this year! The one in my closet is a 3x and I am down to at least an xl now.

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

Yay!!!!!!!!

I'll be seeing him on Sat.

 

[Queenbillabong]

In the vein of being responsible and worrying about what could happen with budget cuts and potential layoffs, I have been fighting it, but Dave and I talked tonight and I'm coming 'cause I can't imagine missing the chance to hang with all of you. Dave is applying for a job that is open on my campus which would be more money, more stability and quite frankly more personally fulfilling to him, so keep your fingers crossed. If he gets it, we might have to postpone/reschedule our WDW trip, but that would be a small price to pay.

Also, I'm a little nervous about making the drive (So-Cal traffic initimidates me) but with Beth as my cheerleader and co-pilot, I will be a brave Diva.

Yay for making the right decision You and Beth will have an awesome roadtrip. Good luck to Dave on the job he's applying for - it sounds like a great change for him

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I'm so glad you are coming Jane! WooHoo!

Stacerita! Great job on the weight loss! I did WW back in 2008 and lost 75 pounds. I promptly put it back on with the stress of Nathan's diagnosis. (Bad Heather!) I will be joining you gals again after this baby is born though. I have GOT to get myself under control.

Yay Cristabel for joining!

OK, I have to share. Nathan did some imaginative play tonight! He put his 'babies' (stuffed animals that cry and you give a bottle to) in the highchair, and fed them bottles. He then wheeled them around in his shopping cart, and talked to them the whole time. We have been trying for months to get Nathan to 'play', and one of the early skills is pretend feeding and eating. He's catching on! I almost cried watching him! Autism has taught me how to appreciate the little things my children do.

 

[disney-inspired]

Ok, I am having troubles quoting and I can't remember everything I just read. UGH!.

Cristabel - I did catch that you are starting Weight Watchers, good for you. I have been on it since 1/3/10 and so far I am down 15.2 pounds. Let me know where you are doing your meetings, and if you are also doing e-tools. I am on the message boards there with my same screen name. We can help motivate each other more.

Hope everyone else is doing fine. Can't wait till the end of the month!!

That is great Stacie!

I'm doing my meetings at the one on Placentia close to my school. My screen name is thisbaldyrocks I'll try to find you on there.

In the vein of being responsible and worrying about what could happen with budget cuts and potential layoffs, I have been fighting it, but Dave and I talked tonight and I'm coming 'cause I can't imagine missing the chance to hang with all of you. Dave is applying for a job that is open on my campus which would be more money, more stability and quite frankly more personally fulfilling to him, so keep your fingers crossed. If he gets it, we might have to postpone/reschedule our WDW trip, but that would be a small price to pay.

Also, I'm a little nervous about making the drive (So-Cal traffic initimidates me) but with Beth as my cheerleader and co-pilot, I will be a brave Diva.

Yay!

 

[disney-inspired]

I just have to post this because in 24 short days we will be together again! I'm so excited!

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Whew. Another diva back on track and coming. Yea, Jane!

Stacerita, congrats! And Cristabel. You guys still wanna do the candy buffet?

OK, I have to share. Nathan did some imaginative play tonight! He put his 'babies' (stuffed animals that cry and you give a bottle to) in the highchair, and fed them bottles. He then wheeled them around in his shopping cart, and talked to them the whole time. We have been trying for months to get Nathan to 'play', and one of the early skills is pretend feeding and eating. He's catching on! I almost cried watching him! Autism has taught me how to appreciate the little things my children do.

So touching... Good for him.

I am so so behind in everything! I am leaving for WDW next Thurs. and haven't made one...not one PS! Mr. CA will be joinning me for the weekend and Valentine's Day and I don't have a dinner reservation! We might be eating corn dogs for our Valentine's dinner celebration. I'm going to try to work on this tonight. Can anyone think of a good place to eat that isn't so popular that I needed the PS months ago???
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The experts have given you good advice. We ate at the Moroccan place that Cheryl mentioned and it was delicious. And because a lot of tourists don't understand that food, they say it is easier to get a res there.

But talk to the CM on the phone and try for your first choice, second choice - with the economy, you never know.

Oh, the embarrassing moment of the night was when my Victoria (waitress) had to help me use the restroom in my dress. She held it over her head for me. Oh well, lets just say I got GREAT service!

This is one of the funniest things I've read here.

Ok girls--I have not worked on my t-shirts and I have not worked on my pillowcase. I am JUST. NOT. FEELING. IT

Oh and for enquiring minds (and you know you want to know) I did not see the lizard in the driveway--but it was dark and I didn't look THAT closely. So I am hoping that he survived Bella and scampered away somewhere--but will look more closely in the morning.

So don't sweat it- the point is to have fun. I decided I was going to enjoy it more by just watching.

I'm happy to hear the lizard is okay. Did you read my response to you earlier today?

OK, ladies...hypothetical question for y'all.

If you had a DH who loved to apply for jobs on the Internet and if this certain DH was invited to go to WDW with his family as part of the interview process for a WDW hotel/park maintanence managerial job (which is no doubt the inside track for DL imagineering) for two days in February, would you go? Expenses would only be paid from a location in the US, as potential employer assumes that this particular DH and family lives in the US. And at this point you have no desire to actually live in Orlando. And job is like 35 percent pay cut on current job. And, and, and...

Without going into any specifics and with complete discretion (ie, no facebooking your opinions where my family can read, please ), curious to hear your thoughts. Sounds a little insane, right? Even for the adventurous, spontaneous type...

Now back to your regularly scheduled program on DL planning.

Jen, so I gather you mean that he is actually considering cutting his Swiss stay short, as you talk about a pay cut, and the fact that the interview would be now. If you really don't want to live in Orlando, then I wouldn't. But if you're just thinking of this as a tax-deductible vacation (for your part of the expenses), then great.

Are you doing the cruise and WDW?
We did the cruise last Sept for the second time and it is soooooo much fun!
At first when I read you "had to show off your new ticker", I was like, she lost ANOTHER 5 pounds in just a week?!?!? DANG GIRL!!! But vacation banners are just as exciting!

Congrats to you and Jane.

I thought the same thing... thx for straightening that out.

Mel, what book are you reading?

 

[BillyFan]

I'll be seeing him on Sat.

Blow a kiss to my boyfriend for me!

I'm so glad you are coming Jane! WooHoo!

Stacerita! Great job on the weight loss! I did WW back in 2008 and lost 75 pounds. I promptly put it back on with the stress of Nathan's diagnosis. (Bad Heather!) I will be joining you gals again after this baby is born though. I have GOT to get myself under control.

Yay Cristabel for joining!

OK, I have to share. Nathan did some imaginative play tonight! He put his 'babies' (stuffed animals that cry and you give a bottle to) in the highchair, and fed them bottles. He then wheeled them around in his shopping cart, and talked to them the whole time. We have been trying for months to get Nathan to 'play', and one of the early skills is pretend feeding and eating. He's catching on! I almost cried watching him! Autism has taught me how to appreciate the little things my children do.

That's fantastic, Heather!

 

[grizbuzz]

Yes, yes, YES--I would go. To me it's an opportunity that I couldn't pass up!

Sarah and Jane: clearly I was looking for that kind of encouragement coming to the Disney fanatics to ask the question. Thanks!

I say be adventurous while you can! The only thing that would keep from doing it is that little teeny-tiny minor detail of the 35% pay cut - LOL.
(But maybe the cost of living is 35% less in the States. I really have no idea what the cost of living is in Switzerland, but I would crunch the numbers to get a comparison.)

I need to see a copy of your hubby's resume as an example of how to do my hubby's resume. Maybe it would help in the job search.

Congrats!!!

Yes, I do need to figure out and package my DH's job application skills. First, I'll be using these skills for myself and then I can share with others!

They told DH that pay is across the board something like 27% lower in Florida, so I assume that cost of living is lower.

I would think it was the Universe's way of telling me that I NEEDED to go to WDW.

Maybe the cost of living isn't 35% less in the States, but it is in FLORIDA?

Oh, and if I happened to be a DVC member I would probably try and turn the two-day adventure into more days.

I did check DVC availability. Nothing open until Wednesday - and then only at Saratoga. On Friday and Saturday, I could get rooms at Animal Kingdom.

Definitely the universe's way of playing with my mind.

Jenn, do you mean should you go with him for the interview?
Or do you mean should he go, period?
If you mean you, of course you should go. If it's just him and he's serious about the job, I would say no. I'll tell you why. My DD worked for Disney for two years in many different capacities and while she wouldn't trade that time for anything, it was difficult. They are hard to work for. It's their way or the highway and there is a TON of office politics going on all the time. That factored in with the pay cut and having to live in FL (the humidity alone would do me in), I'd have to take a pass. Unless of course, you really, really want to get the hell out of Dodge (Switzerland) and start life anew (again). But, I am sure you know in your heart what is best for your family. Good luck deciding.

My question is for both going on the interview and for pursuing the job. Let me be clear that I do NOT want to dodge Switzerland and I wouldn't pull the kids of school, regardless of how good the offer, until the kids finished with the year. It's kind of rough right now with winter at all, but heck, that's part of the adventure. Max said the other day, "Mom, this isn't vacation." I told him, "No, it's life sweetie." I would hate to teach him the lesson that you just leave and go to Disney World when all gets tough (now who would do that? Ok, maybe for a vacation, but not forever!). And there's still so much I want to do in Europe: springtime in Paris, Italian riviera, learn German, etc...

I guess there is a part of me that does wonder if it could be good to work for Disney (DH...since, I don't have a job offer). I mean, if he wanted to pursue a career at Disney in engineering, facilities management for rides at WDW wouldn't be a bad place to start. Only if he truly wanted to build a career there, would it make any sense at all. And heck, we could take a lot of Disney vacations with that 35% pay cut. Please Linda, keep sharing doses of reality of what it is REALLY like working there.

And in terms of just enjoying a trip to WDW. Well, it will cost us no less than $600 a pop to get to NYC and the flight is 15+ hours and it we're just getting settled back into life after our California disruption over Christmas holidays. But still, there is a part of me that is SO curious as to what they would do for our family. Just give us a room? Or something special? If DH can get them to support us coming over from Switzerland (and pay flights), I think I could be persuaded.

Good evening!
Jenn, Gee, I'm not sure 35% pay cut would be worth it, unless you are already swimming in money, and he would like to do something like that. Sometimes, that is what really counts.

I've lost my job this year and taking another 35% salary reduction for the family isn't something that would work. We'd have to put together a lot more puzzle pieces to even consider it. That's why part of me doesn't even want to go to the interview, because once we start working on puzzles, watch out! I know what happened last time he "just went for an interview"

Jen, so I gather you mean that he is actually considering cutting his Swiss stay short, as you talk about a pay cut, and the fact that the interview would be now. If you really don't want to live in Orlando, then I wouldn't. But if you're just thinking of this as a tax-deductible vacation (for your part of the expenses), then great.

I don't know if he is actually considering. I think there is a part of him that thinks it would be so cool to be an engineer for Disney. Would it be a good lifetime career for an engineer? Could he move into systems design and make rides? Or is that just...well...a fantasy.


So I'll let you know what we end up doing. It's a crazy ride we're on here, so who knows what will happen.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts.

Oh, and SO GLAD Jane is coming to DL!!!

And CONGRATS to STACIE on WW and the weight loss. I don't think I've seen you on the WISH thread. Still scared of us, eh? Yes, it's very scary over there.

 

[kelmac284]

Good morning and Happy Tuesday everyone!

Yay for Jane coming!! I am so glad! So does that mean that pretty much everyone that was "supposed" to come is now back on to come? I know some of the ones that orig were supposed to cancelled awhile back but the ones that just recently cancelled or were thinking they might have to are all back on right?

YAY for that!!

Heather I hope your little guy had a great birthday and awesome on the little milestones! They are so fun at those ages!!

Way to go stacie and Cristabel on your WW! I am still just hanging at my stupid weight gain. I have gained back 10 of the 30 lbs I lost in 08/09 (which is 10 more than I weighed on the trip last year) and even though I have cut back on my food I just haven't been able to consistently workout. I DID workout yesterday though and plan to again today but I am just HANGING at this stupid weight. I had managed to get as low as like 158 I think a few weeks ago but went right back to like 162 where I was for quite a bit and now I am at like 164.5. BLEH! Everyday I keep checking and the scale has not budged. It better not get any higher than that though! I already am having a hard time fitting into my pants! So maddening cuz when I was at 155 I only had like 10 more lbs to lose to get to my orig goal and then I was going to "try and get a little lower but if I didn't I would be ok with 145 but NOW I have slipped backwards and have to lose 20 to get to my first goal. BLEH!

Anyway yesterday was fairly kickback. Just had work which was a little stressful. Mom is super busy right now and she was acting a little nuts. I kind of hate being around her when she is like that cuz she was in a bad mood. We didn't get ANYTHING accomplished towards the trip although we did talk to barb but that was it.

Then I just came home and last night we watched Heroes. I can't believe next week is the season finale already. Fringe's finale is this Thurs. What is with all the finales so soon? WEIRD! I don't like what the networks are doing starting the shows so late then having those long breaks and then when they finally DO come back on they end early. Is it just me or does anyone remember the days when shows started in Sept and went till may? Sheesh! But I am SOOO excited to see Lost tonight!!!! And Survivor starts next week and I heard Amazing Race is coming back on and then in March V and Flash Forward will be back so LOTS of good tv coming back! YAY! Ok yes I have no life I admit it

After I workout today I HAVE to finish up the corp taxes. I did the 1099's but I have some other stuff I have to finish for the CPA to do the taxes for the company and then I am HOPING to run out to either walmart or target to get the girls valentines stuff.

Friday night we have another girl scout meeting and I haven't heard whether or not we are having awana tomorow night but since it is Tues I doubt it.

That's bout it for me.

Hope everyone has a GREAT day and ttyl!

 

[mommaU4]

Good morning ladies!!

I am so tired this morning. Stayed up way to late. Now I'm paying for it.

Is the DIS acting screwy for anyone else?? It keeps jumping all over the place on me and not taking me to the pages I click on. Weird.

Anyway, have a great day everyone!!

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi girls! Just remembering what happened yesterday...

Stacie, congrats with WW! My Mom started in the beginning of January too. She loves doing it online and says it really motivates her.

Cristabel, congrats with starting WW!

Jane, you're coming?!! YAY!!!

Heather, super YAY for Nathan! What a wonderful thing for him. You must be so proud!

We're SO CLOSE to our trip girls! I'm so excited!

Yesterday my Mom and I went to Wal Mart and got our black shirts. We need to get the other colors soon.

Today, boss is out of the office. I want to kick back, but I have a lot of work. Pooie. I'll be checking in laters though. MUAH!

 

[BillyFan]

Good morning!

Jen, good luck with your decision. So many factors to consider.....

I'm off to the kitchen in a bit to prepare meals for my dinner delivery clients. And then I need to go shopping at Whole Foods and Trader Joes for my Wednesday client.
Oh, and I'm still coughing.

 

[wendypooh22]

But, I can say that if your name is Wendy, you are currently on the bad monkey list

I am hoping that there is more than one Wendy and you weren't talking about me
Jane - I PM'd my list to you yesterday morning.. I know I was super late, but I don't want to be on the bad monkey list

 

[wendylady36]

Morning girls!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and Monday. I've been super busy, but have been following the thread. I second everyones replies (I'm a cheat, I know).

Hugs to everyone.

Jane - I haven't submitted anything, because I still don't know if I'll be making the trip. I probably wont know until mid-late next week...I hope that's OK with my possible roomies.

 

[wendylady36]

I am hoping that there is more than one Wendy and you weren't talking about me
Jane - I PM'd my list to you yesterday morning.. I know I was super late, but I don't want to be on the bad monkey list

I'm the bad Wendy monkey.

You're the good Wendy monkey.

 

[Califgirl]

Okay, I admit I'm a little late to the planning for this trip, but I'm confused on the shirt thing. Everyone is talking about iron on's and shirt colors ... So I see from the front page that every day has a different shirt color, does every day also have a different iron on? Is there a link to them that I haven't found? Some people are talking about front & back, hoodies, tie-dye ..I'm just a little confused... which is often my natural state. But just so I don't stick out in a purple or bright pink shirt, can someone go over the shirt logistics for me? Is there somewhere we order tie-dyed shirts, or are you counting on my creativity?
I've figured most everything else out about this trip, but the dress codes is tripping me up -
Chris

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Okay, I admit I'm a little late to the planning for this trip, but I'm confused on the shirt thing. Everyone is talking about iron on's and shirt colors ... So I see from the front page that every day has a different shirt color, does every day also have a different iron on? Is there a link to them that I haven't found? Some people are talking about front & back, hoodies, tie-dye ..I'm just a little confused... which is often my natural state. But just so I don't stick out in a purple or bright pink shirt, can someone go over the shirt logistics for me? Is there somewhere we order tie-dyed shirts, or are you counting on my creativity?
I've figured most everything else out about this trip, but the dress codes is tripping me up -
Chris

The dress code comment cracked me up!

Only the black shirt with the pirate princess design (on the front page) has the iron on. AmySue has offered to help with those if you need help. Some are making hoodies also in case it's cold. They are putting the big design on the back with the little one over the left chest. You can put the design (large one or small one) on the shirt where ever you want.

The tie dye day is tye dye of any kind. Some are even using the more modern shirts as tye dye.
Some are using shirts like this for their tye dye.

The other color days are any shirt in any shade of that color.

I hope that helps!

 

[stacielee]

In the vein of being responsible and worrying about what could happen with budget cuts and potential layoffs, I have been fighting it, but Dave and I talked tonight and I'm coming 'cause I can't imagine missing the chance to hang with all of you. Dave is applying for a job that is open on my campus which would be more money, more stability and quite frankly more personally fulfilling to him, so keep your fingers crossed. If he gets it, we might have to postpone/reschedule our WDW trip, but that would be a small price to pay.

Also, I'm a little nervous about making the drive (So-Cal traffic initimidates me) but with Beth as my cheerleader and co-pilot, I will be a brave Diva.

Anyhow, thanks to everyone for your fun facts--I have learned so much about everyone and can't wait for all of you to join in the fun. I am still waiting for 3-4 of you to give me your facts, but since I accidentally left my flash drive at work I don't have the list in front of me right now. But, I can say that if your name is Wendy, you are currently on the bad monkey list

I'm fighting a headache right now, so I am off to bed, but I'll talk to you all tomorrow!

YAY! I'm so glad you're coming!! It is tough being responsible, isn't it?? That reminded me, I saw a shirt in DL last weekend that so goes with this trip:

I'm so glad you are coming Jane! WooHoo!

Stacerita! Great job on the weight loss! I did WW back in 2008 and lost 75 pounds. I promptly put it back on with the stress of Nathan's diagnosis. (Bad Heather!) I will be joining you gals again after this baby is born though. I have GOT to get myself under control.

Yay Cristabel for joining!

OK, I have to share. Nathan did some imaginative play tonight! He put his 'babies' (stuffed animals that cry and you give a bottle to) in the highchair, and fed them bottles. He then wheeled them around in his shopping cart, and talked to them the whole time. We have been trying for months to get Nathan to 'play', and one of the early skills is pretend feeding and eating. He's catching on! I almost cried watching him! Autism has taught me how to appreciate the little things my children do.

So cute!

And YAY for Cristabel and Stacie! I did WW after DS was born and got down to about 120! Too thin for me now, I'd be happy with 140!!

Hi girls! Just remembering what happened yesterday...

Stacie, congrats with WW! My Mom started in the beginning of January too. She loves doing it online and says it really motivates her.

Cristabel, congrats with starting WW!

Jane, you're coming?!! YAY!!!

Heather, super YAY for Nathan! What a wonderful thing for him. You must be so proud!

We're SO CLOSE to our trip girls! I'm so excited!

Yesterday my Mom and I went to Wal Mart and got our black shirts. We need to get the other colors soon.

Today, boss is out of the office. I want to kick back, but I have a lot of work. Pooie. I'll be checking in laters though. MUAH!

I got my shirts from Walmart in the mail last week, they are SO soft and stretchy, I love them!! And hopefully the tie dye works!!

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

Blow a kiss to my boyfriend for me!



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OK, I will !!!