In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate... Vol. 6: Goddesses just want to have fun

[Dizneydawn]

I do a roll look and go at a stop sign and I get a ticket while that trooper did a U turn DID NOT STOP AT THE SAME STOP SIGN AND SPEED THROUGH THE VILLAGE TO GIVE ME A TICKET!...... I THINK YOU HIT A SENSITIVE AREA HERE FOR ME DAWN
Sorry Steph but I loved the rant!

I totally get wanting to enjoy your summer by the new pool BTW. Working noights with Tupp always allowed me the days to sped with the kids in the summer by the lake, river or pool. Let us know what you decide.

I love junk. LOVE it. I'd marry it if I could.[/B][/COLOR]

What kind of Junk? I am picturing you all gussyed up but I need some detail on what would be wearing the tux!

We got a major reality check at work today. My co-worker lost his wife to lung cancer, after a very long and painful decline. Losing a pound or two does not seem that important in comparison -- and makes me ever more thankful for the life I am currently living. Hug your family today....seriously.
I really appreciate you telling that story. to you and their family.
Hope you're all having a good day!

http://www.amazon.com/Cookn-with-Ta..._1_9?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1241661421&sr=8-9

It comes with a cookbook of recipes (on the software, not a hard-copy cookbook), and the ability to add/save/create your own recipes as well as determine nutritional breakdowns. Other functions that I don't use - like list makers, etc.

Thank you so much! I will put it into use this week for sure!

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Sadly, I have not been out on my bike yet. The cycling gods are simply conspiring against me. My mom found out yesterday that she has a pretty bad case of glaucoma brewing in her eyes and has to have some procedures done in the next week or two (including blasting a hole in her iris with a laser - ewww). The doctors are confident that this should take care of it and with drops she should be fine long term (thank God).

We are still working out the schedule for everything, but since dad hasn't been cleared to drive from his surgery, it is up to Donna and I to coordinate our schedules to get them both to where they need to go. By the time, we get that all straight, it is going on 8:00 and it is too dark to ride outside. The good thing is that I am getting my miles in at the gym so I am not losing ground. They are heading to camp on Friday and the weather looks good for both Friday and Saturday so I should be able to get out then.

So, that is the fun we are dealing with in Albany. Oh and the Dalei Lama was in town today. I didn't actually see him in person, but we were in the same building so that was cool (yes, I know I am a loser... )

Have fun at your workout tomorrow morning. My butt kicking is tomorrow night.

I do not think you are a loser at all. That closeness to a person of importance would give me some goosebumps too. Heck...I got excited talking to Marie Osmond at Morracco a few years ago in Epcot!

Your parents are so blessed to have two kids close and two kids good enough to take care of them.

The hogs are fine. Nothing exciting yet. They eat and poop. Eat and poop. Getting bigger. They like carrots alot. Celery, not so much. Marshmellows, YEAH BABY!
Sounds like taking care of babies to me! You have to post a pic of the marshmallow feeding! That I would put on my fridge for sure!

Dawn - where'd you go?

I had a two day garage sale that was a decent success. About $650 or so. There was a city wide sale about 20 minutes away that took a lot of traffic but I have people every year that loook forward to the big Tupp discounts. I do not know what people do with all the Tupp they buy. Maybe shallack there homes?


E - you are a machine on posting TR's. Love them and so happy fo ryour kids to get to go. I would have been sweating about the passports too!
On other news...Treyner's team played against the state's number one prep school and beat them in a shoot out yesterday! Yes, $40,000 a year can but you your own private training facility and many other things, but not a win always! The Vermont parents we werenext to were not happy. Something about flying in to see theri kids and them losing. What made me sad, was that their kids did a great job and played a good game. I did not hear one parent complementing their kids or consoling them with any acolades. I wa shappy for us, but sad for them.

We play one more game then off to regionals. If we win that then we will be in Maryland in July. I would love that simply since it would be my first New England/East Coast trip at all. We shall see.

Hope everyone is well. Busy day here again. Will pop in later to say hi!

 

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Thanks to everybody for the birthday wishes!

I had an exciting weekend (Mojitos were involved both Saturday and Sunday, lol). I was a little buzzed at some point and thought I left a few drunken posts, but I don't see them here. Oh my, forgive me please. It's my future cousin in law's fault.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ha! Amiee - wonder where you posted at? Interesting.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

My workout on Saturday was awesome. Jesse had me do a metabolic circuit where I did weighted squats, military presses, bent over rows and chest presses in succession. First 10 reps, then 9 reps, then 8, etc all the way down to one. It was exhausting, but felt good. He tells me that this type of circuit would give my metabolism a boost for the next 48 hours. Not sure if it worked yet or not, but it was a good round of weight lifting.

That sounds awesome Paula! Totally writing that one down!

Nancy - hope Becca feels better soon...

Thanks. She took some advil and went back to bed. When we returned from biking she was up. Feeling better, but still ick. Fever was gone - don't know if that was a result of the advil or if it broke - time will tell. But since our "suspected" case of Swine Flu turned out to be a "positive" I'm making sure she lies low - we don't need to cause any more hysteria than our town has already suffered.

Heck...I got excited talking to Marie Osmond at Morracco a few years ago in Epcot!

I woulda been excited too!


I had a two day garage sale that was a decent success. About $650 or so.

sweet!
We play one more game then off to regionals. If we win that then we will be in Maryland in July. I would love that simply since it would be my first New England/East Coast trip at all. We shall see.

Best of luck to Treynor & his team

I had an exciting weekend (Mojitos were involved both Saturday and Sunday, lol). I was a little buzzed at some point and thought I left a few drunken posts, but I don't see them here. Oh my, forgive me please. It's my future cousin in law's fault.

PUI - posting under the influence.

I've had that happen too. I think I must type my drunken ramblings then hit "preview post" and think that I've actually posted it




Had a fabulous bike ride today. So far, feeling good. I have a great attitude today. Finally


Hi to everyone! Roddy - where are you man?

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi to everyone! Roddy - where are you man? [/B][/COLOR]

I know Roddy - where did you go??? Who are Amy and I supposed to talk to about Star Trek????

Nancy - just one word about the cirucuit. The weights were a little lighter than my usual ones in order to keep up the pace. I was sweating my butt off during that ordeal, but it was all good in the end. Have fun with it...

 

[zigzagzerr]

We play one more game then off to regionals. If we win that then we will be in Maryland in July. I would love that simply since it would be my first New England/East Coast trip at all. We shall see.

Be sure to wave at us if you're in the area!


Well, Friday was a very hard day here. I had mentioned that my coworker's wife passed away -- Friday was the funeral and we all attended. It was awful to see all the family this woman left behind - 2 kids, 9 grandkids. And to have died at the age of only 53. When I saw my coworker walking behind the casket at the end of the service, trying to smile and wave at us, and just barely holding it together, I thought we all were going to lose it. Fortunately, I am a mom, and always have enough kleenex in my purse to cover everybody. It was just a very "down" day for everybody, but I'm glad we were able to show our support.

Saturday I went to see my daughter play softball. I have to say, she is completely awesome. She switched over to catcher this year, and she really seems to have found her niche. Some great hits, too. And in fact, the coach presented her with the game ball -- you should've seen the smile on her face!

Unfortunately for me, I was so glad to be out there in the bleachers, enjoying the game and some sunshine for a change that I didn't think about how long I was out there. Good thing I was wearing long shorts, because I now have the goofiest looking bright red knees!!!!! I could hardly bend them on Sunday (which was my excuse for not exercising this weekend -- pretty good, huh?).

Hope you all had a lovely mothers' day -- I enjoyed kicking back and NOT cooking dinner. Shrimp and scallops, super yummy!

Ready to be back on the plan this week. See ya!!!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Lisa Z - it is definitely hard to go to funerals like that. I think dying of old age is such a gift - sad but not the same when you lose someone before their time, or after a hard battle. Sadly, I go to more of the latter than the former.

Lisa V - Love what you wrote about Mother's Day. I have some issues/rants with the day itself and how it's celebrated or expected to be celebrated. But that's for another time.

I'm glad everyone got to see their moms or kids.

My BFF Jackie and my godson, her son, had their birthday yesterday. He's 16. I feel quite old at that knowledge! (He was born on his mom's birthday.)

Jodi is doing well, teary but well. Greg got her a beautiful bracelet from Tiffany's that says "It's a girl!" on a charm. Apparently Genevieve has something on order for me, too!

Gen is stable. Her parents feel helpless and worried. I wish I could say something that would reassure them but there is literally nothing to say.

I went and weighed in and went to the gym. I'm just still beat. Not sleeping well. Hopefully that will change this week, or I'm going to have to take something to get some rest.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - just one word about the cirucuit. The weights were a little lighter than my usual ones in order to keep up the pace. I was sweating my butt off during that ordeal, but it was all good in the end. Have fun with it...

I was thinking that I should have asked that. Thanks!

It was just a very "down" day for everybody, but I'm glad we were able to show our support.

I totally agree with Liz. Those kinds of funerals are really tough. I'm sure it meant alot that you were there.

Red knees Sorry they were painful! Oy! the sports injuries we endure around here

Jodi is doing well, teary but well.

When Seth was born, he had to stay in the hospital a few extra days under the lights (jaundice). It was really hard. Between the whole hormone change & the fact that I left the hospital without my baby I was a weepy mess. And that doesn't even come CLOSE to comparing to what Jodi, Greg & Gen are going thru. My heart goes out to them. It's so hard. But at the same time, it's amazing what miracles modern medicine can be a part of.

Greg got her a beautiful bracelet from Tiffany's that says "It's a girl!" on a charm. Apparently Genevieve has something on order for me, too!

What a great idea! Glad he thought of it

Gen is stable. Her parents feel helpless and worried. I wish I could say something that would reassure them but there is literally nothing to say.

Stable is a good thing though, yes? Clearly not the ideal, but under the circumstances? And prayer. Never underestimate the power of prayer

I went and weighed in and went to the gym. I'm just still beat. Not sleeping well. Hopefully that will change this week, or I'm going to have to take something to get some rest.

Definitely. Do what you need to do, but make sure you take care of yourself!

And how's Emily? Has she been able to see the baby yet? At least pictures? Do they let other kids in the NICU at all?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

No kids in NICU. So yesterday at this very annoying dinner with my parents and his, Emily stands up on her seat and makes an announcement. Tells the room about Genevieve, ending it with "But I haven't been able to see her yet. I will when she comes home and then I'll babysit her, too! And she's smaller than me and smaller than Owen." (Owen is my cousin's youngest.)

Emily asks about seeing her all the time.


Some of it for Jodi is hormones, some fear. The statistics aren't good, even though Gen is good. She teared up at the idea of her not making it home. It's just rough, I think. I'm afraid to tell her the tears and worry never stop.

But, yes, I do need to do something to take care of myself. I hope the tracking and exercise help the sleep and stress. If not, I'll take the next steps.

OH! And prayer is everything! For sure!

 

[adsrtw]

Ha! Amiee - wonder where you posted at? Interesting.

I don't know, but it's funny!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hey everyone...

Liz - so happy to hear that everything is status quo on your end. At this point, status quo is a good thing I think. Sending hugs and prayers to Greg, Jody and Gen. Also sending hugs and prayers to you. I am thrilled, thrilled, thrilled that you are starting to get back to your schedule. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself... promise?

I am wiped out tonight. Had JC tonight and gained a pound thanks to the fact that I ate out just about every meal from Thursday night to last night's dinner. Ugh... Made it to the gym for a good cardio workout and the grocery store and then got my veggies all prepped for the week so I have no excuses for lunches this week. Now I am trying to work out this panel discussion I am moderating next week and I have no energy to do anything. Guess that will have to wait until tomorrow.

Have a great night everyone. This gal is off to bed....

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Woot Woot - waking up the thread.

Liz - thanks for the update about everything.

LisaZ

 

[goofyfan-12]

Lyz - I don't want to wake up yet.... five more minutes please....... lol

The morning has been uneventful so far. Need to eat breakfast soon. My desk is starting to look appetizing at this point.

Have a great day everyone.

Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Wow, this is a very sleepy thread!

I slept last night. No idea why, but I did!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Wow, this is a very sleepy thread!

I slept last night. No idea why, but I did!

Could it be because you were tired?

Glad you got some rest. You need it.

It has been quiet around here lately. Hope everyone is doing fun things and all is well.

Stacey - I believe you owe us some sort of trip report from your recent trip to Disney.... Just sayin

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Could it be because you were tired?

I've been tired for...two weeks now! Yep! I honestly think it was the chocolate strawberry I ate before bed. My GF just sent me an article about eating carbs with some fat before bed to help you sleep, and I did that last night!


Tonight is a kick-off meeting for a walk in Sept for the neonatal unit. The honeymoon has ended, officially. Gen is still okay, but her parents are not. At all. It's hard to watch.

 

[Ronda93]

Yesterday was a lousy, rotten day. So sncked. We put down our 15 year old cat. What I thought was him slowing due to age and kidney problems was a tumor growning in his gut. He began acting oddly Saturday. I found him resting in strange places, but he was turning up in all his favorite spots, too. Sunday evening he seemed weak and really didn't want to move around. We headed to the vet ER and he was very anemic. He had a couple episodes of bloody diahrrhea while there. A transfusion didn't bring his blood count back up and ultrasound showed a large mass around his intestines.

He was becoming weaker. We considered trying another transfusion to get him into good enough shape to have surgery, but the bleeding was too great. He was an awesome cat. When the alarm went off this morning and he didn't come up to see me it hurt so much.

These things should never be easy, but why must they be SO hard? Dammit!

Ronda

 

[Dizneydawn]

Before I get caught up - I want to post my food so far today. I need to do this and I am going to try and do it as I eat for the day. Maybe that will help my accountability. I am willing to try anything.

Breakfast:

1 1/2 cups of Fiber One Frosted Shreaded Wheat (9:00 Breakfast and I was up at 6 a.m. I need to eat sooner in my day)

1/2 cup of 2% milk
1/4 cup of fresh raspberries

Total calories = 376 (1200 -1550)
Total Carbs = 83 (165 - 240)
Total Fat = 4 (45-55)
Total Protein = 12 (60 - 136)

Okay - off to catch up and then bust on the house again. So much tedious finishing up to do for the grad party...and I need to mail out invites by Sat.

Great news! Treyner was awarded a local scholarship but we will find out until next Monday night what the amount is.

Getting his financial aid packet and really going over the numbers yesterday was a huge reality check so any amount will be beyond helpful.

We knew there was no scholarship for the first year at this school. Depending how he does will determine his scholarship for his last 3 years. We knew that full rides were offered at lesser skilled soccer schools and that one year of financial hardship will lead into either a full ride at the same college or Treyner can move schools in a heartbeat his sophmore year and go to school for free barring any injury. There are at least 3 other NAIA schools that have graphic art/design for a major that want him now. So in all, one year of hge money is not bad. He is luckier than most kids. It still was a shock looking at that bill though. And this is only the beginning of the kids and college.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I've been tired for...two weeks now! Yep! I honestly think it was the chocolate strawberry I ate before bed.

If it works, don't question it! Glad you got some rest. Now - did you pass the chocolate strawberries tip on to Jodi? I'm sure she's beyond exhausted at this point.

Tonight is a kick-off meeting for a walk in Sept for the neonatal unit. The honeymoon has ended, officially. Gen is still okay, but her parents are not. At all. It's hard to watch.

Helplessness. It's the worst feeling in the world. Are they getting involved with the walk? Is Jodi the kind of person who will benefit from having something else positive to focus her energy on?

These things should never be easy, but why must they be SO hard? Dammit!

Ronda, I'm so sorry. You're right. It's not easy. at all. But you really did do the right thing for him.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Be sure to wave at us if you're in the area!

I will let you know when and where if we go!
Well, Friday was a very hard day here. I had mentioned that my coworker's wife passed away -- Friday was the funeral and we all attended. It was awful to see all the family this woman left behind - 2 kids, 9 grandkids. And to have died at the age of only 53. When I saw my coworker walking behind the casket at the end of the service, trying to smile and wave at us, and just barely holding it together, I thought we all were going to lose it. Fortunately, I am a mom, and always have enough kleenex in my purse to cover everybody. It was just a very "down" day for everybody, but I'm glad we were able to show our support.
I am a mom and never have a pen or kleenex. You are a super mom!
Saturday I went to see my daughter play softball. I have to say, she is completely awesome. She switched over to catcher this year, and she really seems to have found her niche. Some great hits, too. And in fact, the coach presented her with the game ball -- you should've seen the smile on her face!
How awesome is that!

Ready to be back on the plan this week. See ya!!!!

Me too.

Jodi is doing well, teary but well. Greg got her a beautiful bracelet from Tiffany's that says "It's a girl!" on a charm. Apparently Genevieve has something on order for me, too!

Gen is stable. Her parents feel helpless and worried. I wish I could say something that would reassure them but there is literally nothing to say.

I went and weighed in and went to the gym. I'm just still beat. Not sleeping well. Hopefully that will change this week, or I'm going to have to take something to get some rest.

Liz - my whole family is thinking of you daily and their family. Glad you have gotten some sleep. I think as a parent it is the worst when you are helpless. Having faith in great medical staff and God and all that is right in the world still leaves a certain piece inside that says you should be able to do something.

Are they in a support group through the hopital at all? Sometimes talking to others that are experiencing what you are experiencing helps because the knee jerk reaction sometimes is, "You don't know how I feel," to people trying to console from the outside.

When Baylor was burned I was hyper sensitive. Never felt anything like it. Guilt beyond reason and a funk that truthfully I am still trying to get through. Like Nancy, my situation was hard but nada compared to what they are dealing with. Or you for that matter.

Just thinking out loud. Hope any of the rambles help.

Yesterday was a lousy, rotten day. So sncked. We put down our 15 year old cat. What I thought was him slowing due to age and kidney problems was a tumor growning in his gut. He began acting oddly Saturday. I found him resting in strange places, but he was turning up in all his favorite spots, too. Sunday evening he seemed weak and really didn't want to move around. We headed to the vet ER and he was very anemic. He had a couple episodes of bloody diahrrhea while there. A transfusion didn't bring his blood count back up and ultrasound showed a large mass around his intestines.

He was becoming weaker. We considered trying another transfusion to get him into good enough shape to have surgery, but the bleeding was too great. He was an awesome cat. When the alarm went off this morning and he didn't come up to see me it hurt so much.

These things should never be easy, but why must they be SO hard? Dammit!

Ronda

I am so very sorry that you had this to go through. Hope your good memeories of your cat will soon overshadow the painful last days.