Girls Only Trip ~ OLD Thread, see link in first post for new one

[disney-super-mom]

Useless thoughts floating around my head the last few minutes:

Boy, the squirrels are sure fat this time of year!

Boy, I'm sure fat this time of year.

That song "Fireflies" has got to be one of the dumbest songs I've ever heard."

Chicken thighs are just gross - blech! And my husband loves them....yuck....I always knew we were opposites.

A new word combo I heard from my husband the other night: "manitude adjustment"

Boy this place is dusty.

Hmmmmm, I think I like our color combo chosen for our basement makeover. The samples on the walls look GOOOOOOOOOOD.

I wonder what shape I can make this lollipop stick using just my mouth?

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Welcome, Cathy and Vanessa!

To the early AP shoppers, I now won't be able to make it Saturday. But being a Vinylmation collector nut, it's killing me that I'll miss the Vinylmation gift given to the first 1000 people. If this is something special, and if anyone isn't a Vinylmation collector, or is bringing family so will get more than one, I would love to trade something for it. You can PM me or email or respond here. A big thank you!

 

[DangerMouse]

Useless thoughts floating around my head the last few minutes:

Boy, the squirrels are sure fat this time of year!

Boy, I'm sure fat this time of year.

That song "Fireflies" has got to be one of the dumbest songs I've ever heard."

Chicken thighs are just gross - blech! And my husband loves them....yuck....I always knew we were opposites.

A new word combo I heard from my husband the other night: "manitude adjustment"

Boy this place is dusty.

Hmmmmm, I think I like our color combo chosen for our basement makeover. The samples on the walls look GOOOOOOOOOOD.

I wonder what shape I can make this lollipop stick using just my mouth?

I love the way your mind works, Capri! I can totally relate to your second comment. . .

My kids love that song "Fireflies" and make me turn it up when it comes on the radio.

Can you use "manitude adjustment" in a sentence? Would love to hear in what context Justin used it.

Welcome GoofyCathy!

 

[4fosterkids]

http://www.kcra.com/news/21799191/detail.html

So my entire office is on lockdown. ( Link above )My company takes up an entire block and we're unable to leave the building. Helicopters are circling telling people to remain indoors and lock their doors and windows. I live less than a minute from work. Chris is going to leave to get Ayden from school soon and go hang out at my moms for awhile until this area is clear. I hope it's over by the time I get off work. I have Ayden's conference today.

Yikes I hope this is over quick!!!

Holy Cow...how scary. Those are things you see on the news and think "that wouldn't happen here!" lol

Things to look forward to in 2010 (can everyone think of one?):

12 weeks from today I will be partying with the Divas in Disneyland!

Sarah

woohoo....right around the corner

Thanks for the hugs ladies. I needed them .



I got your email Stacie & I'm going to look into those listings .

Thanks for the encouragement.




Well, it's sort of hard to find a job from jail .



Well said Cheryl (BTW- Love that movie).


I'm starting to feel a little better & know I'll get through this. For those who don't know, I've pretty much been DONE with my DH for a few years (yes, I had a moment of weakness & that's where Laila came from ). We haven't even lived together since 2006. But when I lost my job, I was sort of relying on his money so my kids didn't have to change there lifestyle too much.

I just have a lot to process in my mind. Including what direction I want to go with my DH. He's really selfish & if I say I want nothing to do with him, then he starts spending little to no time with the kids. Sometimes I think it would be better just to cut it off completely, but then the kids would suffer.

I'm just so confuzeled about my life .

P.S. I could seriously write a book about my life with my DH. If anyone ever has a few hours, I can dish all the drama!!!

Katie...you always have such a good and funny outlook. Sorry things are filled with drama. I know I'd buy your bestseller

My DH and I are both 35....

As you'll soon read...I have my hands full...I used to work full time for a veterinarian as an assistant but you'll see why Im home on a more full time basis....

My oldest will 15 on the 21st of this month (Luke, aka Luke Skywalker and no his name is NOT lucas like everyone asks) I brought him home from the hospital in a stocking Luke is super challenging, but in a great way. The Dr.s think he has aspergers which im not convinced of yet, and hes taking medications for turettes...its pretty mild though, no verbal outbursts, just some neck twitching, but the older he gets the more he is able to keep it under control. Hes honor roll in school and SUPER smart, sometimes it scares me! also has a case of add/adhd so on meds for that too, and ive recently found out that the kids get the add/adhd gene from me..sorry kids!

Jake is 12 but thinks he is a big bad man! all attitude! working on getting better grades, but for some reason 7th grade has been harder for him than the previous 6. He is typical jock boy, played his second season of football this year, hes a center and loves the sport. Also does BMX, but on a more of a part-time scedule right now because of the weather and the track is outdoors (brrr)

My youngest and only daughter is Katelyn (7) She is so typical girl...loves the color pink and loves to bake, loves hannah montana, loves boys and all that stuff, also diagnosed with add/adhd, on meds which help alot with her concentration at school. Katelyn also has had 3 open heart surgeries in her short life, but as of now, all problems have been corrected until she is 17, then she will have to have a valve replaced. The Dr's have never said she couldnt enjoy life like any other kid so we have NEVER held her back!
ok Ive written enough, im getting tired of sitting AND ive got a load of laundry that keeps screaming at me to fold it...grrrr always ruining my fun time! lol

Welcome.....I see your life is slow and boring like all of ours! LOL Imagine if we all put down our family highlights....wow, that would be fascinating!
I'm 46, married, 4 kids, 3 boys and a princess, 3 still at home and our oldest got married in May
I work 2 jobs and keep busy with all the family stuff around the clock. Our 3rd son has special needs, he's 16 now and has a severe epilepsy syndrome and a metabolic disorder.

Never a dull moment. But I love my life

 

[MommyWithDreams]

Oh. Then why did you think it was a diva? Do you post on other threads? Someone said exactly what I was going to - fugetaboutit!



!)

Because of the things said...it was all things about this board. I rarely post on other threads. I posted on the other one about Dawn and maybe one other.

Anyway, I wasn't trying to accuse anyone

 

[disney-super-mom]

Can you use "manitude adjustment" in a sentence? Would love to hear in what context Justin used it.

Sure.

Justin says to me, "Hey, I noticed you've had a downer attitude lately. What you need is a manitude adjustment, baby." That was supposed to turn me on and get me in the mood.

We call it "watching TV"......I guess he calls it a "manitude adjustment".


I really don't know where he comes up with this stuff. Between "butt cheek shuffle" (which is his code phrase for diarrhea) and "manitude adjustment" (well, you know what that code phrase is for), I'm wondering who he's hanging out with.....or maybe he's just creative.

 

[kelmac284]

LOL Capri. I like that. Sounds like something Shane would say!

 

[sahbushka]

 

[Stacerita]

Sure.

Justin says to me, "Hey, I noticed you've had a downer attitude lately. What you need is a manitude adjustment, baby." That was supposed to turn me on and get me in the mood.

We call it "watching TV"......I guess he calls it a "manitude adjustment".


I really don't know where he comes up with this stuff. Between "butt cheek shuffle" (which is his code phrase for diarrhea) and "manitude adjustment" (well, you know what that code phrase is for), I'm wondering who he's hanging out with.....or maybe he's just creative.

You totally just made my day!!!

 

[grumpyvet]

I was pretty sure I'd never figure out how to post pictures here but Beth helped me with it. Now I can do it but I have to go back and read my notes every time. If I can learn any one can !!!

I fear that you are seriously underestimating my handicap. I have learned how to multiquote, but you may notice how empty and echoing my signature is? There is a reason, and I am calling it DNA.

Callie--my sciatica derives from the piriformis muscle group in the "rear"--it gets like a hard knot and is very painful--the sciatic nerve runs right under it. The best I can describe it is that on each side it's "in the middle" of the butt. My massage therapist suggested sitting on a tennis ball to massage it out--just in case you're having that issue too.

Seriously Cheryl, I just want to run and get a tennis ball to try it out. (Oh, and I had a good giggle picturing you or anyone for that matter rolling about on a tennis ball!!)

When I did my self eval, my boss told me I was way to hard on myself.
:

I am confused, aren't you supposed to do those self evauations in the shower?

I just got done reading about all you ladies and your girls only trip and I have to say im so jealous! what could be funner than doing DL with a bunch of girls who share the same passion as you?!?! I wish I could go this year but we already have a trip scheduled and my husband would throw a fit if I went twice in one month lol
Is it too early to sign up for the next trip? there probably isnt one planned yet,BUT when you all plan one, I would love to go!

Hello Cathy, didn't mean to ignore you. Wish you could come in 2010, but 2011 will be here faster than we would ever think!! And, boy your life sounds busy...I only have one child DD9, far too many pets, am 48 and work 35 hours/week as a veterinarian. Oh, and I may be the threads resident smarta**.

Well ladies I have some more BS in my life .

I won't go into details, but lets just say my DH lost his job yesterday and then I got a collect call in the middle of the night from jail.

I've been sitting here most of the morning wondering where I can cut back more money each month . I haven't even took a shower yet, because I'm just at a loss on where to go from here.

I hate being a downer, but I'm seriously just getting sick of all the bad news. I've been trying SO hard to remain positive & believing things will get better soon, but it's all starting to wear me down.

I just wanted to vent a little, so please continue with the regular conversation .

I am so sorry Katie....you are always the most steadfast optimistic person. If you think that that is a vent, I would be afraid of what you would think of my DAILY spewings!!! Take a little comfort in the fact that we all "got your back".

Ok ladies--I'm going to get a little maudlin.

As some of you may remember, my all time favorite movie is "Steel Magnolias." I just loved the interaction of the women and their friendships through good times and bad. And with the Divas I always felt like we were the women in Steel Magnolias--even if we had little spats between each other (which have been very few) we always had each other's backs. And now, unfortunately, we've experienced tragedies too--job losses, illnesses, deaths--and yes, our beloved Dawn leaving us.

When I said I loved you all this morning I meant it--even if I don't see or talk to you all often I know that if I needed something my Divas would be there for me. I've been thinking a lot about Dawn and the other challenges the Divas have had to face recently and realized that we really have emulated the movie--and that at the end of the movie--even though there was a bittersweet feeling because of loss--the women who were friends went on with their lives and welcomed new faces (i.e., the baby) into their circle.

We will all get through this challenging time--and come out stronger and wiser and closer. And I can't wait to welcome new Divas to the group too--just think--a year ago none of us had met Dawnie in person! What an impact she made in just a few short months--not only on the group but on me personally (and I know on others of you too).

So chin up Divas--2010 has got to be a better year. And together I believe we can face any challenge!

After reading this, I had to call Cheryl, because it made me cry. GROUP HUG!!!!

Amy Sue!!

 

[QueenDoOver]

Okay, let me preface this by saying I had intended to multi quote back but since I was behind 8 pages, will have to make do with this response.

Welcome to Vanessa and Cathy, who clearly have already demonstrated that they are excellent diva candidates. Only time will tell...

Cathy, I read when you were planning on going on your trip with your Mom, and some of the special things you were planning. Did you do a bit of a trip report? I would love to read about it. What a special trip to take.

Can I just say I love you all in a quick drive-by hi?

Yes, and back at you. I continue to find you gals such a souce of inspiration and support.

Oh, and top of it the baby & I are both sick. She has a fever and congestion & I have a runny nose plus a raw, sore throat & can't talk. I drank some orange juice this morning and it burned the HECK out of my throat. No more acid based foods until I'm better .

Katie, everything is harder to take when you are sick. Hang in there and rest up.

Ok ladies--I'm going to get a little maudlin.

As some of you may remember, my all time favorite movie is "Steel Magnolias." I just loved the interaction of the women and their friendships through good times and bad. And with the Divas I always felt like we were the women in Steel Magnolias--even if we had little spats between each other (which have been very few) we always had each other's backs. And now, unfortunately, we've experienced tragedies too--job losses, illnesses, deaths--and yes, our beloved Dawn leaving us.

When I said I loved you all this morning I meant it--even if I don't see or talk to you all often I know that if I needed something my Divas would be there for me. I've been thinking a lot about Dawn and the other challenges the Divas have had to face recently and realized that we really have emulated the movie--and that at the end of the movie--even though there was a bittersweet feeling because of loss--the women who were friends went on with their lives and welcomed new faces (i.e., the baby) into their circle.

We will all get through this challenging time--and come out stronger and wiser and closer. And I can't wait to welcome new Divas to the group too--just think--a year ago none of us had met Dawnie in person! What an impact she made in just a few short months--not only on the group but on me personally (and I know on others of you too).

So chin up Divas--2010 has got to be a better year. And together I believe we can face any challenge!

Very well said Cheryl. What are you, an attorney? (I looked at that again, and it looked strange!) What I mean, is...so expressive in your communication.



And um, that's it for now. But Ihave to say, I am so darn excited to be coming to the slumber party meet and greet. I have not heard from Amy yet, but regardless, I think I will just get the rental car for the entire trip because I have been wanting to toodle around and go see Hoover Dam and maybe the Grand Canyon too. So, that's settled then. I still need a roomy, or a bathtub or someplace to crash, just for Thursday night, if anyone can squeeze me in. Just PM me.

TTFN

PS I am MAKING my Xmas card for the exchange and I am really excited at how it is turning out. I will post a picture of it after everyone gets theres.

 

[kelmac284]

Hey Amy I tell you what if YOU can tell me how to multi quote I will walk you through posting pics! Deal? I still can't figure that out for nuttin! Maybe I have a multi quote deficient brain and you have a picture posting deficient brain. Man that was hard to type. Or maybe we are just getting old and old timers is setting in. I don't know it's one of those! If you see me walking down main street with my pj bottoms on would you help me out and tell me? THANKS!

 

[stacielee]

If you see me walking down main street with my pj bottoms on would you help me out and tell me? THANKS!

I would just assume you were on the way to our slumber party!!!

I got my cards sent out today... well, all except the 3 international cards, they got left on the kitchen counter!! Tomorrow, I promise!!

 

[grumpyvet]

http://www.kcra.com/news/21799191/detail.html

So my entire office is on lockdown. ( Link above )My company takes up an entire block and we're unable to leave the building. Helicopters are circling telling people to remain indoors and lock their doors and windows. I live less than a minute from work. Chris is going to leave to get Ayden from school soon and go hang out at my moms for awhile until this area is clear. I hope it's over by the time I get off work. I have Ayden's conference today.

Yikes I hope this is over quick!!!

Pretty freaky. When I was in college about a hundred years ago I lived in a rather, er, low rent district (2 doors down from a crack house), and would regularly have the huge searchlights from the helicoptors lighting up my back yard. Oh,those were the days!!

Things to look forward to in 2010 (can everyone think of one?):
Sarah

There are lots of things. I look forward to my surgicated knee finally being 100% (getting there), I look forward to my 49th birthday (but you guys ALL know that one....it is 339 days away if you want to mark your calendars).I look forward to continued kinship/friendship/ and love with all of you here.

I have that SAME DNA!

Fantastic, I always wanted a sister!!

Ok, watch your mailbox sometime between now and Christmas... and remember, it's NOT a bribe!!

I am only a little shamefaced that I hinted a wee bit to get this treat!! Thank you in advance. I know I will be overjoyed!!!!

To the early AP shoppers, I now won't be able to make it Saturday. But being a Vinylmation collector nut, it's killing me that I'll miss the Vinylmation gift given to the first 1000 people. If this is something special, and if anyone isn't a Vinylmation collector, or is bringing family so will get more than one, I would love to trade something for it. You can PM me or email or respond here. A big thank you!

Hey---I may be going if I can get my butt and the kid's butt out of bed at o'dark o'clock. So, if we get there early enough....we'll talk.

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Justin says to me, "Hey, I noticed you've had a downer attitude lately. What you need is a manitude adjustment, baby." That was supposed to turn me on and get me in the mood.
.

HOw you didn't just castrate him then and there with a blunt instrument...say the table lamp, I don't know!!!

But that is likely just the grumpy veterinarian in me speaking.

Hey everyone.

Had a migraine complete with the vomits all day that is suddenly much better, hurrah!!
Amy

 

[goofycathy]

Hello and thank you all for welcoming me I wish I could figure out some of this stuff here but im kinda computer-impaired, lol I have no idea how to post pictures so they arent HUGE or else I would love to do a trip report...
Again, thank you all for making me feel speee-shill (in church ladys voice lol)

 

[kelmac284]

Oh NOT good Amy. Speaking as someone who takes daily meds for migraines! ((hugs)) glad you are feeling better. I HATE those days!

And hey I STILL leave in one of those neighborhoods with the helicopters. When we moved here 40 years ago it was a nice little farming community but unfortunately over the years, as does happen, the little two lane road on the other side of my house has turned into practically a freeway and the little row of 1950's starter homes have turned into druggie houses. In fact the one RIGHT next to ours (the ONLY thing between us and that now HIGHWAY) is a halfway house! Then we have the neighbors on the other side that stay up till 2 a.m. EVERY night drinking and being LOUD and on the OTHER side we have the howling houd dog that sounds like a beached whale! Gotta love it in river city! Now I know why my parents don't want us to move out. They will NEVER sell this joint LOL.

We get the copters and the search lights about every few weeks and the louds speakers saying "stay in your house" Gotta love it! Any of you gals in the northwest want neighbors? Callie?

 

[goofycathy]

Pretty freaky. When I was in college about a hundred years ago I lived in a rather, er, low rent district (2 doors down from a crack house), and would regularly have the huge searchlights from the helicoptors lighting up my back yard. Oh,those were the days!!



There are lots of things. I look forward to my surgicated knee finally being 100% (getting there), I look forward to my 49th birthday (but you guys ALL know that one....it is 339 days away if you want to mark your calendars).I look forward to continued kinship/friendship/ and love with all of you here.





Fantastic, I always wanted a sister!!



I am only a little shamefaced that I hinted a wee bit to get this treat!! Thank you in advance. I know I will be overjoyed!!!!



Hey---I may be going if I can get my butt and the kid's butt out of bed at o'dark o'clock. So, if we get there early enough....we'll talk.


HOw you didn't just castrate him then and there with a blunt instrument...say the table lamp, I don't know!!!

But that is likely just the grumpy veterinarian in me speaking.

Hey everyone.

Had a migraine complete with the vomits all day that is suddenly much better, hurrah!!
Amy

I dont know how to pull out just one quote so I did the whole thing....

BUT....
I worked for a multi-doctor hospital for years...with the stuff you awesome doctors do and deal with on an everyday basis...YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE GRUMPY!!! You guys definately arent appreciated like you should be!

 

[grumpyvet]

I dont know how to pull out just one quote so I did the whole thing....

BUT....
I worked for a multi-doctor hospital for years...with the stuff you awesome doctors do and deal with on an everyday basis...YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE GRUMPY!!! You guys definately arent appreciated like you should be!

Cathy, sadly the only way to pull out a bit, is to delete the rest. Or...at least...that is how I do it, but you have seen my posts about my DNA problem, haven't you?

Oh, and thank you for your kind words about my profession. I am always a bit amused when people are impressed with what I do. Sure, I went to school for a long time, but really, I am just doing hopefully what I am good at, and certainly what I enjoy.

Oh, and being called DOCTOR ain't bad either!! No, seriously, I only use that when I think I am about to do battle with redtape. Then I am all doctor, no Amy!!!

 

[grumpyvet]

Oh, and Kelly...I keep failing to respond to your posts....love the sound of you neighborhood. I hope no one is on another board somewhere talking about their neighbors who have done nothing with the front yard, and have this giant dog who is luckily inside when he starts howling REALLY loud in the middle of the night sometimes.

'cause, that would be my house!!!

Teehee,

Amy

 

[disney-inspired]

I'm up next for an intro,
I'm Cristabel; 21, full-time student at Cal State Fullerton, no kids (NO WAY JOSE!). I don't have a bf either but that's okay because I have a dog I'm currently living at the dorms on campus which is 10 - 15 minutes away from Disneyland .

Amy, good to see you on the thread and I'm glad the migraine is gone. I've only had one serious migraine and I couldn't even move because then everything would start spinning. Nothing cures ya like a good puke

Have wonderful afternoon, I'm off to Disneyland because I'm feeling a bit down about missing my family. I spent a whole week at home for Thanksgiving and now I miss everyone. I can't wait for winter break!