I don't have a clever title but I DO have 2,000 photos! WDW in Oct. update!

[KatMark]

Thanks. How did Mark like Vegas this time?? How is the MGM?? I have heard awesome things about it. The Venetian looks gorgeous! I've only eaten/shopped there, but I loved it. I am dying to stay at the Cosmopolitan next time.

He complained it was warner here than there and half the company got sick with some cold thing. He didn't win any money, but his business trip was good.

I love the MGM because they have an "adults" only pool. It is a very large hotel though. The Venetian is beautiful, but we were hardly in the room and didn't need such a huge suite. I think I want to go next year with him as it's been around 8 years since I've been there.

Congrats on the weight loss!!!!

 

[aprilisis]

He complained it was warner here than there and half the company got sick with some cold thing. He didn't win any money, but his business trip was good.

I love the MGM because they have an "adults" only pool. It is a very large hotel though. The Venetian is beautiful, but we were hardly in the room and didn't need such a huge suite. I think I want to go next year with him as it's been around 8 years since I've been there.

Congrats on the weight loss!!!!

Thanks! I've hit a weight loss plateau. I lost a size & 14 pounds, but it just stopped. I have been working my butt off, too!
The MGM is like a whole city block! That place is enormous.

 

[aprilisis]

I'm leaving in 9 days!!! I haven't posted lately because things have been so busy. I lost 14 pounds & a size, but I hit a plateau. I have been working really hard, too, so I am discouraged.
But I am excited to say that there will be a short trip sometime this fall, too.
My plans are the same as before:
Thursday May 10: arrive at 9am and head to Downtown Disney after checking in. Maybe take a bus to AKL or Polynesian- I am wondering what time the lounges open. I definitely want to make it to the Wave lounge at the Contemporary, though, because they have some good small appetizers.
Friday May 11: Head to Animal Kingdom & have lunch at Tusker House. EPCOT EMH at night.
Saturday May 12: Not sure, but dinner at California Grill.
Sunday May 13: Call Mom. Not sure but dinner at Liberty Tree (CARBS!) and MK EMH at night.
Monday May 14: Not sure but dinner at 50's Prime Time (they have spaghetti & veggie meatballs!) and EMH at DHS at night. Can you say Tower of Terror 50 times in a row?
Tuesday I leave very early.
I'm still waiting on the Magical Express pack. They are cutting it awfully close. I wasn't excited before, but now... I can't wait.
I will hopefully start a TR as soon as I get back. I'm going to go & try to get caught up on some TRs!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I'm leaving in 9 days!!! I haven't posted lately because things have been so busy. I lost 14 pounds & a size, but I hit a plateau. I have been working really hard, too, so I am discouraged.
But I am excited to say that there will be a short trip sometime this fall, too.
My plans are the same as before:
Thursday May 10: arrive at 9am and head to Downtown Disney after checking in. Maybe take a bus to AKL or Polynesian- I am wondering what time the lounges open. I definitely want to make it to the Wave lounge at the Contemporary, though, because they have some good small appetizers.
Friday May 11: Head to Animal Kingdom & have lunch at Tusker House. EPCOT EMH at night.
Saturday May 12: Not sure, but dinner at California Grill.
Sunday May 13: Call Mom. Not sure but dinner at Liberty Tree (CARBS!) and MK EMH at night.
Monday May 14: Not sure but dinner at 50's Prime Time (they have spaghetti & veggie meatballs!) and EMH at DHS at night. Can you say Tower of Terror 50 times in a row?
Tuesday I leave very early.
I'm still waiting on the Magical Express pack. They are cutting it awfully close. I wasn't excited before, but now... I can't wait.
I will hopefully start a TR as soon as I get back. I'm going to go & try to get caught up on some TRs!

I was beginning to worry about you and am so glad that you posted. Apparently, you've been really busy with the weight loss. Good for you! Don't get discouraged, it's normal to hit a plateau.

I'm so excited that you're leaving so very soon and that you have another trip in the works already. Thata girl!

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

its funny you posted...like Lisa I was worried and wondering if all was well...
Glad it was just cause you were busy...

14 lbs is AWESOME!! really!
Keep it up!

Wow, 9 days??? that went by quick...
You must be giddy! All packed???

 

[KatMark]

14 pounds is awesome. They always say after the first 10-15 pounds, it gets harder. Hang in there.

I can't believe you are going back again already. I'm so jealous. Where are you staying?

When in the Fall? We'll be there September 15 - 21.

 

[aprilisis]

I was beginning to worry about you and am so glad that you posted. Apparently, you've been really busy with the weight loss. Good for you! Don't get discouraged, it's normal to hit a plateau.

I'm so excited that you're leaving so very soon and that you have another trip in the works already. Thata girl!

Thanks! It's so tough not to get discouraged. I'm really working SO hard at eating right and working out. In my 20's it was really A LOT easier to lose weight! I've actually been busting my behind doing yardwork, too. Oh! I thought of you this weekend, too. I saw a snake in my yard & it reminded me of your snake story. This snake was pretty small, though, and it left after about 15 minutes.
I still wish that my trip overlapped with yours!!

its funny you posted...like Lisa I was worried and wondering if all was well...
Glad it was just cause you were busy...

14 lbs is AWESOME!! really!
Keep it up!

Wow, 9 days??? that went by quick...
You must be giddy! All packed???

Thanks! Things have been so busy that I haven't packed a thing or even thought about my trip. I'm going to be in a panic next week!
I have to keep eating healthy on this trip. I'm going to get up early & run in the morning, too. I'm not looking forward to it, but I can't gain the weight back!

14 pounds is awesome. They always say after the first 10-15 pounds, it gets harder. Hang in there.

I can't believe you are going back again already. I'm so jealous. Where are you staying?

When in the Fall? We'll be there September 15 - 21.

Thanks!! It is definitely hard. I have been doing at least 45 minute on the treadmill 5 days a week AND eating less & healthier. I feel like I'm busting my behind & nothing is happening.
I'm not sure when in the fall I will go or where I will stay. My friend who lives in PA is going to let me know when she finds a flight deal, then I will have the dates. It will definitely be during the Food & Wine Festival. I'll let you know as soon as I know.

 

[aprilisis]

I just wanted to let you all know that I am reading your TRs. I may not comment because it takes me too long to word things the way I want to sometimes, but I AM reading.
I wanted to ask you guys- have you ever gotten a "gel" manicure or pedicure before? Is it worth it?
I still have not packed. I feel so unprepared! I'm hoping to get a lot done Saturday. I have to cross my fingers that all of my shorts will still stay on. I know they will be a size too big, but I can hopefully still get away with wearing them!

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

Hi April
I loved 'gel' the manicure I got! I've only had one...
it REALLY lasted...I got almost 2 weeks out of it....my friend gets them all the time and she can stretch it out to almost 3 weeks!!
If you get one before your trip, it will last!

Now, the bad part....to remove the 'gel' you have to SOAK your nails in polish remover for several (10?) minutes and use a tool to scrape the polish off...if you go back to the salon, they can easily etake the 'gel' off..vs at home.
I picked mine off!! probably not the best thing to do! lol

I would get them all the time...but I really can't spend $30 every 2 weeks...I wish

That's awesome that you are planning on running during vacation! good for you...I was going to do the 'Walk for Hunger" in Boston this weekend, but time just got away from me and I never got in shape for it

 

[natebenma]

Congrats on your weight loss and wow, I can't believe your trip is practically here already! Hope you get some packing done this weekend and hope your ME stuff has arrived.

Look forward to hearing about your trip.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I just wanted to let you all know that I am reading your TRs. I may not comment because it takes me too long to word things the way I want to sometimes, but I AM reading.
I wanted to ask you guys- have you ever gotten a "gel" manicure or pedicure before? Is it worth it?
I still have not packed. I feel so unprepared! I'm hoping to get a lot done Saturday. I have to cross my fingers that all of my shorts will still stay on. I know they will be a size too big, but I can hopefully still get away with wearing them!

I totally understand not being able to comment on all the TR's. I get that way too. As a matter of fact, I need to be working instead of Dising right now.

You'll get to your packing soon enough. You've still got a few days. I'd say be sure to pack a belt to hold your shorts up.

 

[aprilisis]

Hi April
I loved 'gel' the manicure I got! I've only had one...
it REALLY lasted...I got almost 2 weeks out of it....my friend gets them all the time and she can stretch it out to almost 3 weeks!!
If you get one before your trip, it will last!

Now, the bad part....to remove the 'gel' you have to SOAK your nails in polish remover for several (10?) minutes and use a tool to scrape the polish off...if you go back to the salon, they can easily etake the 'gel' off..vs at home.
I picked mine off!! probably not the best thing to do! lol

I would get them all the time...but I really can't spend $30 every 2 weeks...I wish

That's awesome that you are planning on running during vacation! good for you...I was going to do the 'Walk for Hunger" in Boston this weekend, but time just got away from me and I never got in shape for it

I asked around more about the gel manicure & someone told me that it takes off the top layer of your nails. That completely freaked me out, so I think I may just get a "normal" one. Did it take a layer off of your nails? I can't decide if I want candy apple red nails or a french manicure. I could completely change my mind if I see a color I like more while I'm there, too.
I hope I can exercise while there. I think I might swim one day, run the next, etc. I love to swim!

Congrats on your weight loss and wow, I can't believe your trip is practically here already! Hope you get some packing done this weekend and hope your ME stuff has arrived.

Look forward to hearing about your trip.

Thanks! The ME stuff finally came in on Saturday. I was getting nervous!
I did a TON of running this weekend...and I ate well- did the scale budge??? NO! Ugh. I did finish packing, though!!

I totally understand not being able to comment on all the TR's. I get that way too. As a matter of fact, I need to be working instead of Dising right now.

You'll get to your packing soon enough. You've still got a few days. I'd say be sure to pack a belt to hold your shorts up.

Thanks for understanding!! I am the slowest typist in the world, so everything takes me forever & a day.
I packed mostly everything this weekend. I overpacked as usual- though, not really because I had to pack stuff to wear, stuff to run in, & stuff to sleep in. Plus I pack double t-shirts, socks, & unmentionables ( ) because it is going to be HOT during the day. I found some shorts that fit, too! I have to keep up the healthy eating & exercising while on vacation...BUT I'm having a dole whip and my carb meal at Liberty Tree!!!

 

[KatMark]

Your trip is getting so close.

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

I asked around more about the gel manicure & someone told me that it takes off the top layer of your nails. That completely freaked me out, so I think I may just get a "normal" one. Did it take a layer off of your nails? I can't decide if I want candy apple red nails or a french manicure. I could completely change my mind if I see a color I like more while I'm there, too.
I hope I can exercise while there. I think I might swim one day, run the next, etc. I love to swim!

I think because I 'picked' off the gel that it did take some of my nail layer with it...although, no where near as bad acrylic nails...
French manicure is such a classic look, but some of the colors are really neat....have you seen the Muppets OPI collection...they have a Red thats really pretty..you could do that Red....
Make sure you take a pic to show us what you chose!

 

[natebenma]

Just wanted to say- have a fantastic trip! I'm sure you won't be sad to leave behind this grey, wet weather!

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

Welcome back!

 

[aprilisis]

Just wanted to say- have a fantastic trip! I'm sure you won't be sad to leave behind this grey, wet weather!

I had perfect weather on my trip...it only rained the last night.

Welcome back!

Thanks!!!

 

[aprilisis]

I have to say- my trip was good, but went by waaaaaaaaay too fast. I don't think I am going to do a TR this time. My heart isn't in it. I DID post all of my photos to Flickr, though, and there's a link in my signature. I had one weird incident that threw me off. I was sitting outside the front of Port Orleans, trying to decide whther I should take a taxi or take a bus to MK & walk over to California Grill. While sitting there, some guy walked up, slid my shoe off, touched my foot & asked if I wanted a free foot massage. Luckily for him, I didn't have my normal reaction which would have been to hit him. I said I had to go meet someone & told the guys at the bell desk. They were surprised, but didn't really do anything about it. I got into a taxi & didn't see the guy again- though I was worried that I would run into him. That made me not want to be alone at Disney anymore. So weird.
I'm going again with my friend from PA in October for another short trip.

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

OMG! I'm sorry that happened to you...that is REALLY, REALLY weird...
I hope the bell desk guys did do something... at some point!
if you are up to it, maybe call Disney and report it...they have cameras all over the place and maybe that incident was captured...and they can get a pic of the guy....????
I'm really sorry that happened...I would be freaked out as I can imagine you were..I don't blame you for not wanting to go alone anymore...

 

[natebenma]

Welcome back!

I'm glad you had great weather during your trip.

OK, the foot incident was creepy! ICK! Didn't you deal with weirdos in Vegas, too?

When I get a chance, I'll check out your Flickr photos.