In Search of my Body...Not The One I Ate.. #4 "Inspiring Others... 1 Tiara at a Time"

[goofyfan-12]

Just listened to the song "Bad Day"...'cause my day....has just beaten me down.

Started out great. Most of my day was great.

But then...the clutch seems to have "blown" in the Honda....the car my son drives. So..down a car - not a huge problem - just inconvenient. And $$$.

Then...my niece is flying in from California. We're supposed to be picking her up at the airport...plane is an hour late, so she's not landing until after 11:00...ok....I'm tired, it's past my bed time...but whatever. Can't control that.

Now? Yeah. I just hit the jackpot. 2. Yep 2 black pens were in my sons pants. Went thru the laundry. Washer, dryer....ink everywhere. On everything. I have one of those *large* front-loaders...so my loads of laundry are huge.

I'm so ticked....

On the up-side....

27 points. GOOD points. No alcohol....no soda either

Exercise...30 minutes on the bike & 45 minutes upper body strength work. For a total of 555/1500.

Nancy - sending you hugs to help ease the pain of your bad day...
kudos on the workout!!!!

and to cheer you up this is my desk at work - yeah, it is the one under the stairs...

of course this is my job site so life isn't so bad...

(note - this is an old photo and all of this work is now done and the scaffolding, cranes, etc are all gone)

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - loved your post. Just loved it.

And newbies - yes it's true. Was having an excellent morning - especially taking moments to come on here. But I feel like I'm falling apart tonight. I think I have a lot of feelings and I'm trying to ignore them. Good strategy. Works wonders. Eating consciously is nada too. Oh - no worries this too shall pass. My sister just gabbed for hours. You know the kind of conversation when you wonder outloud if there are two people having the conversation. Love her deeply, not her fault, but I think I needed some quiet time tonight cause I'm still processing stuff. Babbling folks. Babbling right now. Came on here because Erika said something to the effect that we must not stay away when we're not doing well. Came on to say "I'm not" and Liz - your post syncronicity.

Speaking of which - what is with Sting's brown hair? Did anyone see that?

Amy - loved the pic. Can't wait to hear about the race. Can't wait.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - sending you hugs to help ease the pain of your bad day...
kudos on the workout though

Thanks Paula

There really is good news in all of this....I haven't reached for food....so I'll take that little success in all of this mess.

 

[lisaviolet]

WTH?

Did a page of posts just come while I was typing? My head hurts.

Nancy - we sound like twins on our day. Good to bad I mean.

And this is what I love about this thread. You go off for what 24 hours/36 hours and get many "welcome backs". I love that!

Only this thread being off for one day could get that! We are firecrackers.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Came on here because Erika said something to the effect that we must not stay away when we're not doing well. Came on to say "I'm not" and Liz - your post syncronicity.

Sorry you're not in a good place tonight....so much going on in your life...

Did you see the picture of Paula's building? Nice work Paula. I'm giving you ALL the credit for that piece of beauty!

 

[amykab]

So, I just looked up the results for the 1/2. Ex-Coirker who was also running beat me by alot (which isn't that surprising since I walked the last 5 miles), but still.... Grrr.. And she must have passed me at some point since she started in the third wave and I was in the 2nd....

I'm off to sign up to torture myself again in 6 weeks for the gasparilla half....MUST BEAT HER TIME!!

 

[lisaviolet]

Thanks Paula

There really is good news in all of this....I haven't reached for food....so I'll take that little success in all of this mess.

Good for you Nancy. Good for you. Hopefully, tomorrow is a better day.

 

[lisaviolet]

Did you see the picture of Paula's building?

Yes, I did. Are you asking if I want to eat it?

 

[lisaviolet]

So, I just looked up the results for the 1/2. Ex-Coirker who was also running beat me by alot (which isn't that surprising since I walked the last 5 miles), but still.... Grrr.. And she must have passed me at some point since she started in the third wave and I was in the 2nd....

I'm off to sign up to torture myself again in 6 weeks for the gasparilla half....MUST BEAT HER TIME!!

Oh Amy.

Race report. Race report. Lisa Monster is wanting a race report. No pressure of course.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Sorry you're not in a good place tonight....so much going on in your life...

Did you see the picture of Paula's building? Nice work Paula. I'm giving you ALL the credit for that piece of beauty!

I'll take some of the credit, but there were many hands involved to pull that project off...

Yes, I did. Are you asking if I want to eat it?

Keep in mind, this is the building that has the critters... are you sure you want to eat it???

 

[3DisneyKids]

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

They just opened registration for Goofy 2010. Just sayin'....

Seriously, I was all set to register both of us but was caught short by the price tag of this race. $285!!! Times two. That is A LOT. And I don't understand...the full is $125 and the Half is $120. The Goofy shouldn't be MORE than those two combined. (Yes, I know you get the extra medal, etc.)

But the Goofy filled up FAST last year. Like in February.

I will commit right now...but who is with me?

 

[amykab]

Erika,on saturday night there was no way in Hell I was doing the goofy...Now, though, I am all in. I must do it. I saw Roxy from the warriors last night with her goofy bling and I must have it....I can crawl, walk, run jog, wog, 39.3 miles!!

 

[amykab]

Ok, must admit to being totally drunk right now. Had no desire to drink Saturday, had a couple beers yesterday on our beer laps at epcot, but tonight is my true celebration of finishing the 1/2...

 

[amykab]

Oh Amy.

Race report. Race report. Lisa Monster is wanting a race report. No pressure of course.

You'll get a report soon. I promise. I've got ALOT to say..I'll just say that I am still bawling over this race today. Not in a bad way really. These long distances just mess with your head I think.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, must admit to being totally drunk right now. Had no desire to drink Saturday, had a couple beers yesterday on our beer laps at epcot, but tonight is my true celebration of finishing the 1/2...

DRINK ON, Amy! You have earned it!

I was the same way after my half. We had a family celebration planned...and I was so not into it. Had maybe one and a half drinks (and those only out of obligation). And you know, I wasn't really happy or proud of myself until a couple of days after. So... ...but that is my pattern, too!

So glad you met Roxy! I am dying to hear your report about everyone.

 

[lisaviolet]

Ok, must admit to being totally drunk right now. H

Totally jealous. Maybe I should creep over to my parent's cold cellar and see what's there.

These long distances just mess with your head I think.

Oh God. Can you imagine my head?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Erika! Love the Quotes. All of them.[/COLOR]

Go back. You must have quoted me when I was editing. I added.

Nancy--sorry about the bad day! At least you aren't driving to the airport! Oh! And hairspray...it gets out ink stains. Spray it on the spots and watch them dissolve. I have also had really good luck with OxyClean...just soak it overnight.

Paula! Under the stairs! Yikes! Yeah, I am gonna call boss man.

 

[lisaviolet]

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

They just opened registration for Goofy 2010. Just sayin'....

Of course - you're just sayin'

Tenacious girl, you!

 

[lisaviolet]

Keep in mind, this is the building that has the critters... are you sure you want to eat it???

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm off to sign up to torture myself again in 6 weeks for the gasparilla half....MUST BEAT HER TIME!!

Oh, no. Amy's not competitive at ALL. Don't know where you got THAT idea

Yes, I did. Are you asking if I want to eat it?

Well....the thought DID cross my mind.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

They just opened registration for Goofy 2010. Just sayin'....

I will commit right now...but who is with me?

I honestly don't know. I *want* to..but training thru Thanksgiving/Christmas, with my work schedule? I've done that before...and I don't think I can do it again. Let me think on it a little...

I'll take some of the credit, but there were many hands involved to pull that project off...

Oh those *other* people? They don't count

Ok, must admit to being totally drunk right now. .

I was SO waiting for you to carry on where I left off....thank you.

And yes. These races TOTALLY get under your skin. And in your head. And mess with you big time.

Dang it. I want a Goofy. I've wanted a Goofy since they invented it. Probably said this already - but we did the 1/2...got the Donald and while happy...was totally envious of the Mickey. Did the full the next year...got my Mickey. Had a matching set, all was well. Finished. UNTIL. They came up with GOOFY. (ran both those races when they were still running the 1/2 and the full simultaneously...then somebody got the bright idea to run them on different days.) Dang it. Now I gotta do BOTH? AGAIN? On the SAME WEEKEND?

I dunno. The Princess 1/2....for the Tiara medal. That I think I can do. But Goofy? (don't tell Erika this....but I just might check out Ebay )