In Search of my Body...Not The One I ate...#3 "Crowning Goddesses As We Go"

[lisaviolet]

So last night I mentioned I was going to go shopping early. I read all the ads. Made a list and prioritized it. I didn't really want much Christmas stuff, more like "deeply discounted" purchases. This morning, my alarm went off at 4. Snooze. 4:10. Snooze. 4:30. Screw it. I don't care. Off.

I woke up for good at 8 am. I showered and headed out.

I didn't get my morning buys at Walmart. And the nasty sales woman, I could have clocked her. Everything on sale was not where it normally is. Like I wanted a Eureka wand vac, $9. (I have issues with my rugs in the kitchen. They are dark and you can see every crumb and I don't want to haul out the vacuum for that.) Any way, I asked about them and she got all attitude on me, "Oh those sold out in 15 minutes." Well, apparently I'm an idiot and thanks for pointing it out.

Anywhoo, I shopped. I like shopping. I love spending money. Christmas is a good reason to do that. I should be a shopper for a living. I'm really getting off track here.

I so loved reading all this. Really enjoyed it.

You could be a shopper as a job Lyz. I used to do some mystery shopping. But it was fast food. And got tired of it.

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I forgot to say that I saw Milk yesterday. Wow. Sean Penn was amazing. And I loved how real life it was. With gay sex - guy to guy interaction. As in not all gay men are all over the place with sex. But they're men. And men are men. So gay men - well there is an endless buffet. If you think of a heterosexual man and their ways - well double it. Sometimes I wonder why straight men aren't actually jealous of gay men. Just to cut the crap and get what they want. Over and over. I'm so laughing here folks. Please don't take anything I'm saying as anything. The film is not about gay sex. I just find it so fascinating - male/female stuff. I read this book last year. This woman (she was a lesbian but that's kind of irrelevant) dressed up as a man for a year. Which is mean on so many levels. But what she learned about men - and some women - was so flippin' fascinating.

Anyway, I left the film thinking that quite possibly we've become so lazy in this world. I don't know. There just seemed like back then there were so many endless selfless fighters - and this has nothing to do with gay rights. I'm talking about all issues/issues you or I think have meaning. I mean everyone is so much more complacent. To fight anything. A lot of people sacrificed their private lives to keep the fight. I'm just a ramblin'. EDIT: Actually what I liked about the film was that Harvey Milk wasn't entirely selfless and wasn't made out to be a saint. He was just a man. Just an imperfect human like the rest of us. But he was a fighter. And I was questioning whether I would ever have that in me. To sacrifice to fight. That made me a little sad.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Well get this. I'm in the shower - I have no idea why I'm telling you I was in the shower...

I ALWAYS have those "a-ha" moments in the shower too!

I agree though - don't let that reservation go cheap! Make sure you get it's full value.

Too many of us, meaning people in general terms, are too all or nothing with goals.

I agree 100%. And I think that so often we set goals that are unrealistic, or just so big and "far away" that they are overwhelming. I've learned that I need small steps, little bits at a time....and not to beat myself up when I stumble (and yes, sometimes fail). Get back on that horse and try again.

With weight especially for me. I didn't GAIN all the excess in a day, or a week, or a month even. Why should I expect it to come OFF overnight? It's not easy. And if someone told you it would be easy - well, they lied to you!

So last night I mentioned I was going to go shopping early. I read all the ads. Made a list and prioritized it. I didn't really want much Christmas stuff, more like "deeply discounted" purchases. This morning, my alarm went off at 4. Snooze. 4:10. Snooze. 4:30. Screw it. I don't care. Off.

Good God. There is nothing in this world that would get me out to the shopping malls for 4:00am. Nothing. Ever.

Now...that said. I was in the Epcot parking lot shortly after 4:00am...twice...once for a 1/2 marathon, and once for a full marathon. Not quite sure exactly what that says about me....


I didn't get my morning buys at Walmart. And the nasty sales woman, I could have clocked her.

I'd be nasty too, if I had to have my a$$ at work for 4:00am I'm glad though that you didn't *itch-slap her. That would not have really been in the holiday spirit, you know

back to my lists....crossing things off, gettin' it done. I *was* ahead of schedule today...until DH and I took a detour on my errands and went to the new Tractor Supply store that just opened near us. AND GUESS WHAT I FOUND???? Magic jeans. Not kidding. They had Erika's magic jeans, in my size. Of course, I bought them!

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, I am so fried. I pushed hard today on that run and I feel it! Plus, the last two days took a lot out of me. But I am feeling ready for the Half. It is 6 weeks away, so that means I have 4 more long runs before I begin to taper. I think I can handle it. But boy, do these long ones take a toll on me.

My real victory today wasn't the 11 miles, though. It was my pace. I did the whole thing at about a 10:40 pace, which is really good for me.

Someone is renting a one bedroom BW view NYE one bedroom for regular rates. Crazy I say. Generous yes. But crazy. I won't "give it away".

Absolutely, Lisa. You can and should get top dollar for that reservation. And I am SO sorry that you can't go. I know that must be a tough pill to swallow.


This made my day, month and year. Not joking. That's really really beautiful Erika. You should be so proud of the children that you are raising. Boy, that says a lot.

Thanks! I am proud of them and I genuinely think that they are pretty cool people to hang with.

EriKa - the quilt! Dolphins and all! What a wonderful, treasured gift!

HA! I should have known you would have noticed the dolphins and made the connection. And yeah, it is such a gift. And I totally cried when she gave it to me. She is something, that kid.

Sorry the Wal-Mart woman was so witchy. UGH. But just think, at least YOU don't have to do that job. I would be totally witchy all the time if that was me.

Oh, and I got the mail today. Thanks. Made my day.

There just seemed like back then there were so many endless selfless fighters - I'm talking about all issues/issues you or I think have meaning.

I LOVED this. And I definitely agree. Earlier this year (last year?) I was on a kick reading everything I could get my hands on about the suffragettes in this country. OMG, what those women went through and how they fought tirelessly. Talk about inspiring. And you just don't see much of that anymore.

AND GUESS WHAT I FOUND???? Magic jeans. Not kidding. They had Erika's magic jeans, in my size. Of course, I bought them!

HA! Love that these jeans work for you! I just love them! Hey...we have our own "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants!"

Ok, believe it or not, I have to get some work done. I got a nasty gram from a client today that wanted something done by NOON. Today. I was like, you have got to be kidding! And told him I would get it done by midnight, but not noon.

So I will pop in and out and b*tch and vent about this guy---what a piece of work!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Adios, my amigos!



I'm all packed, ready to go first thing in the a.m. Have a GREAT week...and I'll catch you all next weekend.....

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy! Have a wonderful time! We will miss you! And since you won't be posting, the very least you can do is have a margarita for me...one a day, please!

 

[amykab]

Hey Ladies...

Just got home from seeing Twilight again...

I did some shopping this morning, Finished getting Delena's stuff except for her play kitchen. Got 2GB memory cards (8 dollars each) to load up pictures for the grandparents for their digi frames we got them last year. Got myself a panini maker for 24.00. Target had some good movies on sale. juno for 5.98 and office space for 3.98.

tried to take some pics of DD today for xmas cards. I will probably post some on Sunday to get your thoughts.

Nancy, SAFE travels, have fun and drink a ton for me!! I SO SO weak when it comes to beer. I can say no thanks a million times over to chocolate, desserts,candy whatever, but put a good microbrew within reach and I am all over it.

Erika, thanks for the extra mile!! And totally stellar pace!! I am all set for the race except for fine tuning my playlist. little concerned about the weather. it may rain and will most definitely be humid. I got more body glide today. Is it really only 6 weeks until Disney??

Lisa,Kat,Lyz,Aimee,Val,Liz,Dawn,Sarah

we're heading out early in the AM...Shuttle is supposed to land around lunchtime.

Cheers,
Amy

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy! Have a wonderful time! We will miss you! And since you won't be posting, the very least you can do is have a margarita for me...one a day, please!

eh - that's the least I could do!


Have fun at Disney....I think our trips overlap....

 

[3DisneyKids]

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning!

Who else is putting up their tree today? I love getting the tree. We cut our own and see Santa and have hot cider. We will put it up today and get the lights on, but tomorrow is when we will decorate it.

Have a great day!

 

[lisaviolet]

Nancy - oh boy I missed your departure. Hope you have a lot of fun.

Erika - yeah that's actually it. I edited my orginal post. I woke up thinking more thoughts about the film. He wasn't all selfless. Harvey Milk wasn't a saint. And thank God they didn't make him out to be that. He was just human and imperfect like the rest of us. And I think that's what hit me so hard. He was just an ordinary man fighting for what he thought was unjust. And I was sad thinking that I'm not sure I have that in me. To give up things to fight. It's like that scene in The Way we Were. It makes me ball. Not because of the love story. But when Hubbell leaves her because of the constant need to fight for something. It's like Katie needed to fight for something noble. And he just wanted to live his life. And I understood both. I wanted to be Katie. But somehow I understood Hubbell. I don't know. And that made me sad.

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, have a great time!!

E, what a gift in that quilt.

Paula, sorry for the burns. Glad everything came out good though!

I am not sure if I posted or not but everything went well. The mousse cake was a bit too rich but the pumpkin cheesecake was wonderful.


4AM for shopping?? Yeah right. The only time I get up at 4AM is to drive to WDW. And I feel for that witch at Wal-Mart... D had to be at work at 4:30 yesterday. It did NOT improve his demeanor.


Not sure about when we will put up the tree, if at all. New kitten + tree might be a BAD idea. I am still not sure what I am doing for the holidays. I may decide this year to go see my family, although it will have to be alone.


Okay, I was totally bad Wed night - Fri night. Today is a new day. I sent all the leftovers with D to give to his employees and/or throw out. All that is left in the fridge is turkey and the stock that results from boiling the turkey carcass all day.

I am even considering going to the gym today. Btw, that kickboxing class left me so sore that it took until yesterday to be able to get up without a lot of pain.

 

[3DisneyKids]

7 miles (3.5 mile run followed by 3.5 mile bike). That is 18 miles in 2 days. Goddess crown, please.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I ALWAYS have those "a-ha" moments in the shower too!

I do too!

With weight especially for me. I didn't GAIN all the excess in a day, or a week, or a month even. Why should I expect it to come OFF overnight? It's not easy.

Except alot of times, you don't really notice the weight coming. It's all the sudden there.

I'd be nasty too, if I had to have my a$$ at work for 4:00am I'm glad though that you didn't *itch-slap her. That would not have really been in the holiday spirit, you know

Point taken. By all of you. Nancy, EriKa and Kat.

But I am feeling ready for the Half. It is 6 weeks away, so that means I have 4 more long runs before I begin to taper. I think I can handle it. But boy, do these long ones take a toll on me.

EriKa - I guess I've not paid enough attention to the half plans. What are they? You going by yourself? Where are you staying? What is the date?

Ok, believe it or not, I have to get some work done. I got a nasty gram from a client today that wanted something done by NOON. Today. I was like, you have got to be kidding! And told him I would get it done by midnight, but not noon.

So I will pop in and out and b*tch and vent about this guy---what a piece of work!

How rude! He wanted you to work over the holiday weekend? What a tool.

Adios, my amigos!



I'm all packed, ready to go first thing in the a.m. Have a GREAT week...and I'll catch you all next weekend.....

Nancy - I missed you leaving. Have an awesome time!!!! Lay around and relax. Oh and get lots of exercise, lol.

tried to take some pics of DD today for xmas cards. I will probably post some on Sunday to get your thoughts.

oh do!

we're heading out early in the AM...Shuttle is supposed to land around lunchtime.

Have fun? errr, Break a Leg? Ummm, Run your A$$ Off! Yeah, that's the one.

Who else is putting up their tree today? I love getting the tree. We cut our own and see Santa and have hot cider. We will put it up today and get the lights on, but tomorrow is when we will decorate it.

Have a great day!

I just got the Thanksgiving decorations put away!

Not sure about when we will put up the tree, if at all. New kitten + tree might be a BAD idea. I am still not sure what I am doing for the holidays. I may decide this year to go see my family, although it will have to be alone.

My brother's new kitten DID just trash their tree.

I am even considering going to the gym today. Btw, that kickboxing class left me so sore that it took until yesterday to be able to get up without a lot of pain.

I did workout today! Treadmill and weight resistance.

7 miles (3.5 mile run followed by 3.5 mile bike). That is 18 miles in 2 days. Goddess crown, please.

Totally! You exhaust me.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Turning in for the night, but just needed to jump on and say....

GO AMY, GO!​

You are going to ROCK this Half! We are right there with you! You CAN do it. Run, walk, or crawl...doesn't matter, right? You are toeing up at the starting line, and that is what counts!

And we will wait for the race report!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Have to admit, I have been lurking and reading more than posting this weekend... (sorry - way too much to do before the trip...)

but, I had to jump in and wish Amy luck tomorrow....

We will be with you in spirit tomorrow... you are going to kick some serious butt during this race and I am envious of your ability to accomplish a half marathon. Thanks for continuing to inspire me.

Run Amy Run....

Paula

 

[lisaviolet]

Turning in for the night, but just needed to jump on and say....

GO AMY, GO!​

You are going to ROCK this Half! We are right there with you! You CAN do it. Run, walk, or crawl...doesn't matter, right? You are toeing up at the starting line, and that is what counts!

And we will wait for the race report!

Hey Amy! I'm sure you won't get this - it's late. But thinking about you.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hola Ladies. Uhmmm - I'm waking up the board.

AMY! Thinking of you. Hope all goes well!

Paula - I understand the too busy to post.

Ok, so off to church and who knows what else the day holds.

Hi to all you gal pals!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

So last night I mentioned I was going to go shopping early. I read all the ads. Made a list and prioritized it. I didn't really want much Christmas stuff, more like "deeply discounted" purchases. This morning, my alarm went off at 4. Snooze. 4:10. Snooze. 4:30. Screw it. I don't care. Off.

I woke up for good at 8 am. I showered and headed out.

I didn't get my morning buys at Walmart. And the nasty sales woman, I could have clocked her. Everything on sale was not where it normally is. Like I wanted a Eureka wand vac, $9. (I have issues with my rugs in the kitchen. They are dark and you can see every crumb and I don't want to haul out the vacuum for that.) Any way, I asked about them and she got all attitude on me, "Oh those sold out in 15 minutes." Well, apparently I'm an idiot and thanks for pointing it out.

Anywhoo, I shopped. I like shopping. I love spending money. Christmas is a good reason to do that. I should be a shopper for a living. I'm really getting off track here.

AHHH walmart stories! Our Wal-mart opened at 4am and within the first 20 minutes of its opening the power went out a transformer or something blew! they made everyone leave the store ... Black friday + no power = VERY UNHAPPY PEOPLE The state police were called in do to the fact that people weren't leaving the store and people were trying to leave the store with items NOT PURCHASED! Once power was returned they opened the doors and it was a mob scene and people were pushing and shoving and Wal-mart then told everyone that they needed to return outside while they restocked the shelves. They cleared all the carts and put everything AWAY! Everyone had to start from scratch! I didn't leave the house! Very smart on my part! ( I think) I don't do black friday.... Never since I worked retail It doesn't impress me! Actually walmart showed that they had all these top movies on sale for 5 bucks and when you went you were told well they are selected movies and come on those are NEW movies so no those aren't that price.

I am going to start decorating for christmas today! I have a village set that I will put out and I did go to wal-mart last night after work and bought some icicle twinkling lights for the outside of the house!

Ok need to go make a coffee cake? WHY? I don't know! It just sounds good! plus Sam has a friend over and I like to play susie homemaker when she is around! She appreciates my cooking! HA! Well at least the friend does!

Oh Amy I know I missed you but Good luck today!
E~ Goddess crown!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I expect everyone to be posting pics of their holiday decorations over the next few days/weeks....mkay?

 

[goofyfan-12]

I expect everyone to be posting pics of their holiday decorations over the next few days/weeks....mkay?

Can I post mine when we get back after we actually decorate???? We did buy our Christmas tree yesterday and are storing it in a neighbor's garage until we get back....

Ugh... so much to do and so little time... does running up and down the stairs continuously while packing count as exercise????

Amy - hope the race went well today!!!! I am so proud of you!!!!

Paula