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

[SeptemberGirl]

Paula - I TOTALLY get that on many levels. Of course you will hang in there, but it still sucks, the possibility. And you know a person of your skills is just such an asset in any economy.

Kat - I love it when you get back on. Now YOU are going to loop me!!!

Lisa - I seriously would love you to email me your workout. For real. I need to focus on exercise. I am not getting my head on lately.

Erika! OMG, the party! This brought tears to my eyes! Oh, how wonderful. Totally awesome. J is so in running for Husband of the Year.



I went to the art gallery last night - nice stuff, nice food, surly teenage wine pourers - and next door to this fab store called Red Ginger Home. They have all this really wonderful stuff, perfect Christmas present shopping. The couple who owns it had signature cocktails, gourmet homemade treats, and very sweet chatty male servers. It was so nice. Four of us shopped around for our hard-to buy people and I got my MIL, BIL/SIL and my mom done! For my mom they had these red martini glasses with jingle bells on the bottom. The red top just sits on this flat bottomed jingle bells, so they tinkle charmingly when you drink. And then I begged off and went to bed early!

Back to posting exercise for sure. I did okay this week. I count my weeks Wed to Wed though, so we will see how I end it up!


Lisa - I will definitely let you know what we are reading next! I hope we pick it today. More on book club later.

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa - sorry about the vanity train running you over...I completly understand...it sucks...my hair is falling out in chunks right now from meds and stress...and coloring it di dnot help it out at all...but how do you justify looking like a skunk ya know? I bet it is worse for you than it is in reality...my hair looks thicker than most eoples still...but I notice the difference.

I know Dawn. I was in an absolutely foul mood last night and boy did it show on the DIS. It took all my energy not to edit, edit, edit. See Lyz I'm trying not to edit out. But better on this thread than other lovely consequences.

Sorry about your hair Dawn. But some good news. I just read an article that said that when women's hair thins it's actually better if it is falling out. I was like what? How could that be....(And of course falling out is very stressful)

They said that falling out can absolutely be reversed. Because just like you said from medication or from a physical ailment. Intense thinning without hair coming out is worse because it can't be reversed. That's female pattern balding. And the strands are coming in differently. Nothing is coming out. And no solution by transplants/extensions or Rogaine.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Everyone...

I'll get through it. I am lucky in that I have a supportive family who won't let me fail. Whatever happens, I'll figure out how to respond. I really think my company will find a place for me, just a question of where. If they don't, I am resourceful and will find someway to earn a living.





Paula

Hey Paula. Loved hearing all this - your words above. And with skills like you - for sure.

Last night I was a tad selfish with my response to you. Because I went on and on about us. And it bothered me when I got up. Your words just triggered something in me. I come on here day after day. Month after month. And yet I don't ever share - maybe once in AIM - how stressful it is here with jobs/money/businesses. Such a big part of my life right now. And it just flowed from your words. I tend to keep that bottled. Because if I give too much energy to it - it makes me feel ill. And that's not productive.

I really hope it all works out for you. It's been so clear that you love your industry. Despite those frantic phone calls to you. That always makes me smile. Your love for your work.

All the best,

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - sent the routine through your DIS email link.

Thanks for sending me the book choice. Yeah. Now I'll actually have to follow through. Hopefully, I can get it through our inter-library system.

 

[lisaviolet]

Erika - I don't feel silly doing the intervals. But I do have people staring big time when I choose kick boxing as a cardio interval. Especially since our room/gym isn't huge. And it looks like I'm kicking them. I perceive they think I'm one strange cookie. That's the part where I go "hmmm push through Lisa - yes people are staring - but they'll stare even more when it works!!!

A couple of years ago this women came up to me in our workout room after my intervals and said,
So did you like your trainer? - How long did you get him/her for? I was so consfused. I don't have a trainer. Never hired a trainer. Is she confusing me with someone.

And then I went "oh the intervals". She actually thought they had to have come from a trainer.

Strange wonderful stuff with working out.

A guy says to me outside elevator one day last year - unfortunately gay (no date coming from this) - and practically yells Oh you look great - so good. I guess my face said, "what the he!l". He smiles and says upstairs - the workout room. He'd probably fall over if he saw me now.

That's nice.

 

[amykab]

Hey all,

Just checking in quick. I am thawing out in the warm FL sun!!

got in 4 miles this morning. I really wish I had 2 weeks until the 1/2 so I could have done one more long run, but I've done all I can and it is time to taper. I am totally stressing about what I should wear for the race. I finally got all of my WISH shirts, so I'll wear one of them, I am just trying to decide on running tights, shorts or skirt. It will probably be below 50 degrees at the start. I will probably do the tights. It's probably better for me to be a hot towards the end then have leg cramps at the start.

I feel like such a slug after being off on my eating and exercise for a week. Ugh. I felt better after my run today though.

I have a girl date to go see twilight today. So excited. I've heard some negative things about it, but I never go into a movie that has been made from a book expecting too much. It's rarely as good as the book.

I have made no attempt to catch up yet. I will later tonight.

to all!

 

[Dizneydawn]

I know Dawn. I was in an absolutely foul mood last night and boy did it show on the DIS. It took all my energy not to edit, edit, edit. See Lyz I'm trying not to edit out. But better on this thread than other lovely consequences.

Sorry about your hair Dawn. But some good news. I just read an article that said that when women's hair thins it's actually better if it is falling out. I was like what? How could that be....(And of course falling out is very stressful)

They said that falling out can absolutely be reversed. Because just like you said from medication or from a physical ailment. Intense thinning without hair coming out is worse because it can't be reversed. That's female pattern balding. And the strands are coming in differently. Nothing is coming out. And no solution by transplants/extensions or Rogaine.

are ya single cause you just turned me on!!!

Okay...that helps a lot...seriously...so I am understanding that if you actually can see the hair it is not a gradual loss which would be female pattern baldness...right?

And I wanted to tell you that I understand in replying to people that sometimes it gets you at an inner level that suprises oneself...your reply about money and making the bes of the trip in spite of the circumstances is my trip right now...

The reality is that although money is tight...my family is needing the togetherness this vacation will bring more than anything..we too our cutting back many frivolus extras and foccusing on what we want on a large scale...not time fillers...it is a great wayto show the world that you can make lemonade out of lemons...and a day being broke at Disney beats a day being broke at home...and you deserve some happiness...

I think that this thread unites all of us and even if one person has anissue or success..it can help all of us open up to our realities...and that is what I am gratefull for today more than anything...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Erika - Happy Birthday (ummm....did we *know* it was your birthday, 'cause I totally missed that and feel like a shmuck.)

Awesome 'bout the surprise party. Hubby did that for me when I turned 30 - he's also ummm....anti-social - so yeah - knock me over with a feather! Every once and a while they just shock the heck out of us!

Paula - the whole job scene is quite frightening sometimes. But you are a fabulously brilliant woman that anyone would be foolish to lose. I just know that things will work out for you.

Amy - Twilight? I have a house full of teenagers who are so completely ANTI-Twilight... ..but several of the freshman girls in drama club caught my ire when the went to see a midnight showing of the movie Friday night after the play....THEN had to do 2 performances yesterday. (did I mention that I LOVE the kids from drama....except the FRESHMAN GIRLS. OMG they are just trouble waiting to happen )


Dawn - totally can relate to the family needing "together" time - kinda sort things out, reconnect, re-prioritize....


Lisa- I'm an interval fan too. Keeps the heart rate pumpin' thru the whole workout!

SO....now I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. You guys are all awesome and amazing...and I feel so fortunate to be part of this wonderful community!

I *finally* feel like ME again. I'm BACK. I'm exercising the way I love to working my body to the best of it's ability....and eating RIGHT. and feeling GOOD. and (dare I say)....losing some of the weight that I had put on.

My ONLY regret right now is that this re-awakening didn't happen 2 months ago. We are headed into Thanksgiving week (which translates to 12 hour + days baking pies, etc M-W before the "big T-day" ), followed immediately by my anniversary trip. PLEASE. If I am "off track" when I return I beg of you all to remind me of how WONDERFUL and in control and yes, SATISFIED I am feeling at this very moment.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Erika - Happy Birthday (ummm....did we *know* it was your birthday, 'cause I totally missed that and feel like a shmuck.)

Awesome 'bout the surprise party. Hubby did that for me when I turned 30 - he's also ummm....anti-social - so yeah - knock me over with a feather! Every once and a while they just shock the heck out of us!

Nancy - you didn't miss a thing. Her birthday isn't till Thursday. Which was why, I bet, it also shocked you. Yaaay J. Wow. You really are in a good spot. That is so awesome. EriKa, so happy for you.

I *finally* feel like ME again. I'm BACK. I'm exercising the way I love to working my body to the best of it's ability....and eating RIGHT. and feeling GOOD. and (dare I say)....losing some of the weight that I had put on.

My ONLY regret right now is that this re-awakening didn't happen 2 months ago. We are headed into Thanksgiving week (which translates to 12 hour + days baking pies, etc M-W before the "big T-day" ), followed immediately by my anniversary trip. PLEASE. If I am "off track" when I return I beg of you all to remind me of how WONDERFUL and in control and yes, SATISFIED I am feeling at this very moment.

Nancy - I will remind you. And Kat is on the ball too. It's so great!!!

And Kat - it never fails to shock the heck out of me when you post your food for the day. Stewing chicken? What the heck? I wish I could be like that.

Paula and Lisa - big hugs for all the struggling. Struggling sucks. When it's something that you have little to no control over it just monopolizes so much energy.

Liz - sounds like another good weekend for the Socialite! I want to know the book selection also.

Amy - glad you're back home in the warmth. And to regular posting.

Dawn - don't know when your life will be normal. You seem to always be in flux.

Steph & Munky - where the heck are ya? You guys are turning into Stacy and only popping in randomly.

Christmas is full on here in my little part of the world. Downtown open house was this weekend and it was lovely. Mad danced with her dance class outside on the sidewalk today. Fun.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Quick fly by from me. GREAT day with the family today. The kind of day that restores your faith in people and family and life and all of that.

All 5 of us spent the day in the yard (at 26*) getting ready for the first big snow tomorrow. We were all raking and picking up sticks and all having leaf fights and loads of fun getting our chores done. The girls were hilarious burying themselves up in leaves, etc. Just wholesome family fun.

And then, all of the men in the neighborhood (which is just 4, because remember the 5th house is vacant because they moved to Florida)--they all went over to the neighbor's house who moved and did their fall clean-up yard work. Raked the leaves, trimmed hedges, picked up down limbs, all of that sort of thing. And this really touched me. They are getting no credit for this. The folks who moved will never know or see what these guys did for them. They just did it because it was the nice and decent thing to do.

So today just made me glad that I live where I do, grateful for my friends, amazed by my husband, and in love with my kids. Word.

And oh--as for food...yesterday was great going INTO the party. I had reserved enough calories for the night out. Not knowing, of course, what the night actually entailed. So I ended up way over for yesterday. But I am SO not beating myself up over that. I ran 9 miles in the day and then partied with my friends, husband, and parents. It was perfect. Today, it is just past 4 and I am only up to 450 calories, so it will be good. I will end the day around my target of 1200 b/c I will have wine, etc. Tomorrow I will start posting food with calories AND points.

And Nancy--Lyz is right, my b'day is on Thanksgiving. And I have been dreading it. But now, I have a totally different outlook and I am ready. It is going to be an awesome year for me!

Lisa--sorry about your stresses! But loving your workouts and the fact that you come here and let it all out. So good!

Amy--welcome back! Hope your trip was great!

Steph--get back here and no claiming thread bankruptcy.

Liz--glad you are loving your week-end. And yeah, I want to know the book, too!

 

[3DisneyKids]

PLEASE. If I am "off track" when I return I beg of you all to remind me of how WONDERFUL and in control and yes, SATISFIED I am feeling at this very moment.

I am on it!

 

[lisaviolet]

got in 4 miles this morning. I really wish I had 2 weeks until the 1/2 so I could have done one more long run, but I've done all I can and it is time to taper. I am totally stressing about what I should wear for the race. I finally got all of my WISH shirts, so I'll wear one of them, I am just trying to decide on running tights, shorts or skirt. It will probably be below 50 degrees at the start. I will probably do the tights. It's probably better for me to be a hot towards the end then have leg cramps at the start.

Is the race tomorrow Amy? No, you're tapering. Later this week? Next weekend? Hmmm. Back to the drawing board. Okay, you know the temperature for the start. So tomorrow? Yes, Sherlock it's probably tomorrow. Yes, I'm that boring trying to investigate it all. . It's football - football and more football. Every Sunday. Every Monday. Some Thursdays. And I'm in 440 sq. feet. So football it is.

are ya single cause you just turned me on!!!

Okay...that helps a lot...seriously...so I am understanding that if you actually can see the hair it is not a gradual loss which would be female pattern baldness...right?

And I wanted to tell you that I understand in replying to people that sometimes it gets you at an inner level that suprises oneself...your reply about money and making the bes of the trip in spite of the circumstances is my trip right now...

The reality is that although money is tight...my family is needing the togetherness this vacation will bring more than anything..we too our cutting back many frivolus extras and foccusing on what we want on a large scale...not time fillers...it is a great wayto show the world that you can make lemonade out of lemons...and a day being broke at Disney beats a day being broke at home...and you deserve some happiness...

I think that this thread unites all of us and even if one person has anissue or success..it can help all of us open up to our realities...and that is what I am gratefull for today more than anything...

Thanks Dawn. You're right.

Loved your first line.

The hair. Gosh if I wasn't losing my mind I could actually remember where I read it or saw it Dawn. My goodness it's only in the last 24 - 48 hours! Lord.

Apparently, when hair thins from female pattern baldness - no hair actually leaves the head (besides normal hair brush stuff). One isn't really "losing" hair. It just appears so. What is happening is that hair coming in differently. Not in so many areas and with totally different consistency. And that most of us think we're losing hair off the head and we're not.

And when you are actually seeing hair loss in your hands, in the shower etc. It's a condition that can be treated and reversed. It's usually do to meds or an underlying medical condition. And because you've had to deal with so much medically - well you guessed why - all connected. And that it's better to have this then the first paragraph.

I *finally* feel like ME again. I'm BACK. I'm exercising the way I love to working my body to the best of it's ability....and eating RIGHT. and feeling GOOD. and (dare I say)....losing some of the weight that I had put on.

That's lovely Nancy. Really nice to hear.

Nancy - you didn't miss a thing. Her birthday isn't till Thursday.

Christmas is full on here in my little part of the world. Downtown open house was this weekend and it was lovely. Mad danced with her dance class outside on the sidewalk today. Fun.

Aaaah Lyz. Of course you know the date of the big day. That's you.

I loved hearing about your downtown open house. Sounds fun. Do have pictures of your downtown. What is the name of your town?

Quick fly by from me. GREAT day with the family today. The kind of day that restores your faith in people and family and life and all of that.

So today just made me glad that I live where I do, grateful for my friends, amazed by my husband, and in love with my kids. Word.

.

Gosh. All these lovely thoughts and thankfulness are turning a crappy weekend into a nice one for me! Yeah to happy days for everyone.

I am on it!

Me too Nancy. Me too. What day do you leave Nancy?

 

[HockeyKat]

Hey all...ok, I can't respond to anyone cause I am having a hard time focusing on words cause I drank so much!

And why did I drink so much? Well, as I posted earlier today, J and I had a date night planned. Only it wasn't a date night. It was a SURPRISE party. For me, for my birthday. It was totally fun. I have never had a surprise party before.

J and Karen have been working on it for a month. The fact that J did this is flat out overwhelming. He is anti-social, you know. But he called all of these people, booked our local bar, everything. And he was downright charming all night. And the WHOLE bar sang happy birthday to me. With a cake. It was so wonderful. About 30 people made it...including my parents. Plus people from both of the mom's groups that I am in plus my tennis team.

I will post more tomorrow. Time to pass out.

That is SOOO awesome!!!

Hi Everyone...

Thanks for the kind words about the work situation. The whole thing came out of left field because I really thought I was safe. I'll get through it. I am lucky in that I have a supportive family who won't let me fail. Whatever happens, I'll figure out how to respond. I really think my company will find a place for me, just a question of where. If they don't, I am resourceful and will find someway to earn a living. I have been lucky, this is the first time that my job has been up in the air in the 15 years I have been working. It was bound to happen sometime... I am feeling a little better about the whole thing as it is not personal, it is business.

Eating wise, I am getting better - not great, but better. I am not going to let stress control me... Nope, not doing it... Besides, I have great folks like you all out there to help me get through this...

BTW - Kat, I never responded to your post about losing 6+ pounds... holy crap girl... that is awesome!!!! I am so proud of you for not just getting back on the wagon, but forcefully taking your place in the driver's seat... way to go...

Have a great night everyone... I'll check in tomorrow...

Paula

Thanks Paula! I hope everything works out for you... I am sure it will.

Paula - I TOTALLY get that on many levels. Of course you will hang in there, but it still sucks, the possibility. And you know a person of your skills is just such an asset in any economy.

Kat - I love it when you get back on. Now YOU are going to loop me!!!

Lisa - I seriously would love you to email me your workout. For real. I need to focus on exercise. I am not getting my head on lately.

Erika! OMG, the party! This brought tears to my eyes! Oh, how wonderful. Totally awesome. J is so in running for Husband of the Year.



I went to the art gallery last night - nice stuff, nice food, surly teenage wine pourers - and next door to this fab store called Red Ginger Home. They have all this really wonderful stuff, perfect Christmas present shopping. The couple who owns it had signature cocktails, gourmet homemade treats, and very sweet chatty male servers. It was so nice. Four of us shopped around for our hard-to buy people and I got my MIL, BIL/SIL and my mom done! For my mom they had these red martini glasses with jingle bells on the bottom. The red top just sits on this flat bottomed jingle bells, so they tinkle charmingly when you drink. And then I begged off and went to bed early!

Back to posting exercise for sure. I did okay this week. I count my weeks Wed to Wed though, so we will see how I end it up!


Lisa - I will definitely let you know what we are reading next! I hope we pick it today. More on book club later.

Not going to loop you, but would like to eventually catch up. I would love to be back in the 160s.

Total socialite, you are.

I count my weeks Sun to Sun and I did manage 3 exercise days. I went yesterday on purpose because of the challenge, so at least it did help there.

Erika - Happy Birthday (ummm....did we *know* it was your birthday, 'cause I totally missed that and feel like a shmuck.)

Awesome 'bout the surprise party. Hubby did that for me when I turned 30 - he's also ummm....anti-social - so yeah - knock me over with a feather! Every once and a while they just shock the heck out of us!

Paula - the whole job scene is quite frightening sometimes. But you are a fabulously brilliant woman that anyone would be foolish to lose. I just know that things will work out for you.

Amy - Twilight? I have a house full of teenagers who are so completely ANTI-Twilight... ..but several of the freshman girls in drama club caught my ire when the went to see a midnight showing of the movie Friday night after the play....THEN had to do 2 performances yesterday. (did I mention that I LOVE the kids from drama....except the FRESHMAN GIRLS. OMG they are just trouble waiting to happen )


Dawn - totally can relate to the family needing "together" time - kinda sort things out, reconnect, re-prioritize....


Lisa- I'm an interval fan too. Keeps the heart rate pumpin' thru the whole workout!

SO....now I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. You guys are all awesome and amazing...and I feel so fortunate to be part of this wonderful community!

I *finally* feel like ME again. I'm BACK. I'm exercising the way I love to working my body to the best of it's ability....and eating RIGHT. and feeling GOOD. and (dare I say)....losing some of the weight that I had put on.

My ONLY regret right now is that this re-awakening didn't happen 2 months ago. We are headed into Thanksgiving week (which translates to 12 hour + days baking pies, etc M-W before the "big T-day" ), followed immediately by my anniversary trip. PLEASE. If I am "off track" when I return I beg of you all to remind me of how WONDERFUL and in control and yes, SATISFIED I am feeling at this very moment.

I am so with you here Nancy. I am waiting for the holidays to derail me but I wish they weren't coming up, because I am so in the "zone" right now.

Nancy - you didn't miss a thing. Her birthday isn't till Thursday. Which was why, I bet, it also shocked you. Yaaay J. Wow. You really are in a good spot. That is so awesome. EriKa, so happy for you.



Nancy - I will remind you. And Kat is on the ball too. It's so great!!!

And Kat - it never fails to shock the heck out of me when you post your food for the day. Stewing chicken? What the heck? I wish I could be like that.

Paula and Lisa - big hugs for all the struggling. Struggling sucks. When it's something that you have little to no control over it just monopolizes so much energy.

Liz - sounds like another good weekend for the Socialite! I want to know the book selection also.

Amy - glad you're back home in the warmth. And to regular posting.

Dawn - don't know when your life will be normal. You seem to always be in flux.

Steph & Munky - where the heck are ya? You guys are turning into Stacy and only popping in randomly.

Christmas is full on here in my little part of the world. Downtown open house was this weekend and it was lovely. Mad danced with her dance class outside on the sidewalk today. Fun.

My food shocks you? That I am domestic enough to cook, you mean?


The hockey game today was a total bust. When we were down 4-0 in the 2nd period, we decided to leave. I had a 22 oz yuengling and a 22 oz Bass, so that counts as 500 in beer... had an homeade egg mcmuffin (150) and 2 kashi waffles (160) for bfast, so at about 800 so far... I may go a bit over today but am going to try and shoot for 1300-1500. And have had 64 oz of water so far so at least getting that in too...

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Thanks For the Sympathy For work guys, the next month or two is going to suck!

Dawn - We are about 4 hours from Bruce's folks, it's a BORING drive until you get up in the mountains, then it's beautiful (but crappy in the winter) - i'm sorry about Baylors night terrors, i actually have the reverse problem, when i'm ON pain meds (the worst is darvocet) i have night terrors something awful, but when the drugs start to wear off it gets better, however i can imagine it may work differently in the event of something traumatic....

Kat - wow good job! 6.2 lbs is awesome!!!

Lisa - I really have to agree with everyone, you do always know what to say, and how to make ppl feel better

E - i'm so glad you guys are having date nights, Bruce and I try to plan them when he has a night off... you need time to reconnect... and 9 miles, holy crap, let me bow before the goddes.... And thats awesome about the suprise party, i'm so happy for you! (happy birthday a little early!)

Paula - So sorry to hear about the job thing, that's so scary, i hope everything works out great and even if your job doesn't stay the same, i'm sure you will still be in a positive place...

Nancy - I'm glad to hear you are feeling great!

Steph & Munky - where the heck are ya? You guys are turning into Stacy and only popping in randomly.

Ooo.. ouch....

Weekend was decent, my mother and sister came out early yesterday morning and we went shopping at the outlet malls. I even did pretty good on food, we went out to eat at the food court and i got a 6 inch chicken sub (no mayo, cheese, or anything bad) on wheat instead of burger and fries, so i was please with myself. Until this morning, when bruce was watching TV and had made Pretzeldogs (EW, what was i thinking) so being a fatty mc fatfat I munched on one, and then picked some of the pretzel off of another, and then looked at the package, and not only ew, but 300 calories per each,

I actually got on the treadmill and got in a decent workout. Bruce bought me an early christmas gift (a stereo/cd thing that my ipod hooks up to) to put in the basement so i don't have to monkey with headphones etc when i hop on. (which is good, because to date the pupster has killed 4 sets of headphones).

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[amykab]

Hey Ladies...

Saw Twilight. Loved it. My infatuation with Robert Pattinson has reached a whole new level. *swoon* Of course there were a couple of little scenes left out that I would have loved to have seen (nothing important to the plot), but overall I loved it and will probably see it at least 2 or 3 more times. ( and Nancy, teenagers who don't like twilight??? that's just wrong!!!)

I am trying to catch up...

Paula, so sorry about the job situation. I know how that feels.

Kat, WTG on the loss!!

Erika, goddess crown for you for 9 miles in the cold. I don't know how you do it. AND you signed up for a snowshoe race!!! Awesome!

Liz, I will be interested to hear what you think of Twilight!

Lisa, the 1/2 is next Sunday 11/30. So I've been looking at the long range forecast. I am tapering. I will have an easy run tuesday and thursday (5K turkey trot). I know I can finish, I am just uncertain of whether i will be able to do it in the time I would like to.

Dawn, so scary about the woman in the grocery store. I think I would totally freak out!

Nancy, have fun on your trip!

Lyz, Stacey,Sarah,Steph

I am off to watch 24!!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hey Paula. Loved hearing all this - your words above. And with skills like you - for sure.

Last night I was a tad selfish with my response to you. Because I went on and on about us. And it bothered me when I got up. Your words just triggered something in me. I come on here day after day. Month after month. And yet I don't ever share - maybe once in AIM - how stressful it is here with jobs/money/businesses. Such a big part of my life right now. And it just flowed from your words. I tend to keep that bottled. Because if I give too much energy to it - it makes me feel ill. And that's not productive.

I really hope it all works out for you. It's been so clear that you love your industry. Despite those frantic phone calls to you. That always makes me smile. Your love for your work.

All the best,

Lisa

Lisa - I never took a word of what you said as selfish... I am over the moon thrilled that you feel comfortable enough to start letting your thoughts escape from that bottle that we all tend to overstuff. Feel free to empty away. I don't post my thoughts looking for reaction. I post more as a way to get them out of my head and work through them. If I need advice, I ask so don't ever feel that you have to respond directly. This board is all about sharing in the hopes of helping someone else, so I say mission accomplished and congratulations!!! That is one less thought in your bottle. Keep it going. Besides, it was nice to hear a bit more about you and your day to day life. Love that...

Erika - HAPPY day after your surprise BIRTHDAY party!!!! What a fun treat.... And your Sunday family day sounded like pure heaven. What a great weekend!!! Glad you had such a great time.

Stacey - sorry work is kicking your butt right now... my sister is a 401k and pension plan consultant and I know what her life is like during open enrollments. Hang in there, I am pulling for you...

Lyz - football rocks... had no idea your were a Buckeye fan... I prefer the NFL to college, but in a pinch, a college game beats nothing...

Liz - sounds like you had a productive weekend... the shop sounds very interesting... may have to schedule a road trip...

Steph - miss you... hope all is well

Nancy - good luck this week with all of the baking... The holidays must be crazy for you, but think of your Cancun trip as your reward for a hard week's work... can't wait to hear the stories of that trip...

Dawn - how is Baylor doing? Hopefully the night terrors are starting to fade...

Amy - glad to hear you made it back to Florida safely... it certainly is warmer there than in the northeast these days... can't wait to experience that warm weather.... are you coming over to meet up with us? (Please say yes...)

Kat - sorry to here that the Canes didn't do well today... if it helps, their farm team here in Albany isn't doing much better... they just won their first home game last week...

OK - I think that is everyone... aplogies if I missed anyone... I have been knitting up a storm to keep from a continual snack fest. I have e-mailed my boss at my company and we are meeting tomorrow to discuss what the big boss at the state said to me. I suspect that my company boss has no idea what is going on... I'll keep you all posted, but I have my strategy ready to fend off the worst.

Talk to you all tomorrow,
Paula

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ooo.. ouch....

Sorry Stacy. I didn't mean this to be nasty. I tend to be blunt. I know you are busy with work and open season and school.

Lyz - football rocks... had no idea your were a Buckeye fan... I prefer the NFL to college, but in a pinch, a college game beats nothing...

Paula, football is probably my favorite sport to watch. Def a Buckeye fan. It's part of the Ohio culture. Totally crazy! Like Madelines kindergarden class had a party friday, just for the game.

 

[HockeyKat]

Stacey (there is an 'e' right?), glad to see you here more often! I know how life can just overwhelm... I was pretty much MIA for a while there, working through my own crap.

Paula, I didn't realize you even knew who the 'Canes were!! I think the Rats weren't doing very well because all of their players were here in Raleigh, since most of the 'Canes have been injured. The team isn't doing awful, just the game today sucked. At least we didn't pay for the tickets!!

I have managed to only add 200 more calories in popcorn to my total, so 1000. I might eat something else but I am trying to resist.

Amy, glad you made it home safely.

Lisa, your workout schedule is just as crazy as E and Nancy!


I am out of CSIs for now. Meh. Bored.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Before I go any further....today's points were 28. Had a couple of cookies tonight (oatmeal w/butterscotch chips) - warm, from the oven. Totally satisfied my need for a sweet *fix*, then felt icky When I am "on" my body actually rejects the sweets.....

I am on it!

Thanks! I knew I could count on you!

Yes, I'm that boring trying to investigate it all. .




What day do you leave Nancy?

Saturday after Thanksgiving! the 29th I think...

I am so with you here Nancy. I am waiting for the holidays to derail me but I wish they weren't coming up, because I am so in the "zone" right now.

Doesn't it feel great to be in the "zone"??? This morning I got on the scale - DH asked me what it said. My answer was "it says I've been working hard this week and eating carefully". I thought that was a good answer!

Truth is - he really doesn't care if I weigh 140lbs or 240lbs. as long as I am happy....

I actually got on the treadmill and got in a decent workout. Bruce bought me an early christmas gift (a stereo/cd thing that my ipod hooks up to) to put in the basement so i don't have to monkey with headphones etc when i hop on. (which is good, because to date the pupster has killed 4 sets of headphones).

Awesome gift! Enjoy it!

Saw Twilight. Loved it. My infatuation with Robert Pattinson has reached a whole new level. *swoon* Of course there were a couple of little scenes left out that I would have loved to have seen (nothing important to the plot), but overall I loved it and will probably see it at least 2 or 3 more times. ( and Nancy, teenagers who don't like twilight??? that's just wrong!!!)

My boys (15 & 17) think the whole vampire thing is just stupid....and my daughter (13)....well...I dunno there are plenty of girls her age that have enjoyed the books - she's just not interested

Nancy - good luck this week with all of the baking... The holidays must be crazy for you, but think of your Cancun trip as your reward for a hard week's work... can't wait to hear the stories of that trip...

and pictures. I'm going to take actual pictures. Then....figure out how to POST THEM (well, after I get someone to assist me with getting them off the camera!!! )

I have been knitting up a storm to keep from a continual snack fest.

Oooh...what are you knitting? I'm currently working on felted mittens

'nite all..gotta get a good nights sleep....before the dough-rollin' marathon begins (yes....everything from scratch. EVERYTHING. We even cook our own pumpkins for the pumpkin pie.... )

 

[goofyfan-12]

Stacey (there is an 'e' right?), glad to see you here more often! I know how life can just overwhelm... I was pretty much MIA for a while there, working through my own crap.

Paula, I didn't realize you even knew who the 'Canes were!! I think the Rats weren't doing very well because all of their players were here in Raleigh, since most of the 'Canes have been injured. The team isn't doing awful, just the game today sucked. At least we didn't pay for the tickets!!

I have managed to only add 200 more calories in popcorn to my total, so 1000. I might eat something else but I am trying to resist.

Amy, glad you made it home safely.

Lisa, your workout schedule is just as crazy as E and Nancy!


I am out of CSIs for now. Meh. Bored.

Kat - I used to have season tix for the Rats when they were the Devils' farm team. I don't get to as many games as I would like anymore, but I read the headlines...

Oooh...what are you knitting? I'm currently working on felted mittens

I am currently working on a baby's blanket as well as felted purses for my sister and my mom... I am getting up the courage to start my first sweater... I have only been knitting for a few years and most of my projects are scarfs, blankets and purses. I took a class earlier in the year to learn how to knit socks. I have a sock... still need to finish the second one...

Have fun with the mittens... We should talk patterns at some point... Now that it is cold out, I tend to knit more...

Paula