In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 7! Princesses? Nope, just us Goddesses!

[lisaviolet]

Here. Much to say. Oh so much to say.

to all. Even Eirka.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Lisa! You're back!!!

Ok, so I don't need my tattoo to be cute. I need it to be beautiful and meaningful and deep...you know, all the things I think I am. If it was music-centered and quote Austen, it would BE me.

 

[adsrtw]

YES!

Well, first off, there's no such thing as a private conversation, right? Not with us!

So, tattoo. Yes, I am thinking of getting one. To represent the things I am working on now and want to remember. Namely, to embrace change in all forms, to be true to myself, to remember the people I love are with me always. And, big one, freedom from fear - of change, communication, being myself.

Image ideas are welcome, body placement is not determined.

Right now I'm thinking about a tree with roots for the people I love, branches for the avenues of life, leaves in all for stages representing change and death and rebirth and growth, and either a dove or just dove wings at the top to represent the connection to soul, God, and freedom from fear.

As E pointed out, that could be a bit complex, and it has to look cute, too! But I have an artist friend, and I have lots of time to work on it and think about it!

Oh my gosh Liz! I adore mine. Your idea sounds wonderful.

 

[3DisneyKids]

So, our trip is one month from today. And it is during free dining. And I hadn't made any ADRs until just now.

Guess what?

GOT EVERYTHING. (And then some. Am currently double booked in a couple of palces, but will be canceling once the rest of our plans are solidified.) Since I know Lyz will want the list:

Portobello (if we remain at SSR. If we are at AKV, then we will eat at the new Sanaa)
Raglan Road
The Plaza
Wolfgang Puck's (downstairs)
Mama Melrose's
1900 Park Fare
Rose & Crown
Boma
Paradiso 37 (not taking reservations, so we will have to try and walk up, otherwise I have an ADR at Cap'n Jack's)

Feel free to comment...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

What do you guys eat at Raglan Road? Shrimp? On HUGE forks?

 

[cathie1327]

Hey everyone!!!!

Sorry about the lack of update yesterday. I was eeeeexhausted when we got back to the hotel. Yesterday made me realize two things for sure. 1)I really need to lose weight before I come back here, for a multitude of reasons. 2)jokes about in laws are delerioualy funny for a REASON....nuff said

With that out of the way here is my update.....yesterday we slept in (oh thank the lord!) Then went down to get some mickey waffles!!!! Ther it was off to dtd for some shopping...this is where I have my grumpy moment. I was looking forward to yesterday as a half day off for REST...they drug me all over shopping then it was straight to the magic kingdom at 4 for mnsshp. Sigh. It gets really frustrating that I'm the only one who knows my way around so I can't just stay behind sometimes

That being said, mnsshp was a BLAST! We didn't get back to the hotel until well after one in the morning.

Today we went to animal kingdom and went to yak and yeti for the first time....I loved it! For lunch I had the honey glazed chicken and for dessert the wonton skewers...oh my they were good. Everyone loved their meal there. I think that's going to be a must do restaraunt for us!

At planet hollywood now waiting on dessert. I'm not a huge fan of this place but the rents wanted to come here so here we are. They are loving wdw, btw his mom is on brain overload, i think lol

I feel like I have been making good food choices for the most part...but I just feel like all the walking is helping. My clothes I bought for this trip that I had tried on 3 weeks ago then just packed away for the trip...well they are fitting loose happy day!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Oooh, tell us what you made today!

Yes, the talking. OMG. Did you feel sorry for me? I bet that was a trip, huh? My friend Jackie thinks it's cute, when she sees Em, bc her kids are 12 and 16. She forgets!

Today was an odd day for me at work - mostly made jam. Strawberry, Peach-Raspberry & plain old Peach. And lots of peach pies. Tis peach season for us here....gotta do something with 'em while we have them.

Tomorrow is a big pie & cookie day. Much more the norm for me.

OH - and my little friend was there again today. 4 hours of constant chatter. That little brain of his is always going and he has not learned the art of "inner dialogue"

As for the teens? Sometimes it's like pulling teeth to get them to talk

Hi all...

The suckfest at work continues, but this guy is off until Tuesday so at least I get a break. It will settle down eventually.

Thank God for his long weekend Hang in there.

I'm sorry. WHAT???????? This was obviously a private conversation, but I'm inserting myself. You are thinking of getting a tattoo? Tell me more! ASAP!

oy. I think you all know where I stand when it comes to tattoos....I stand far, far away from the needle OMG they scare the begeezus outta me. I've seen some beautiful artwork and then there are those that leave me wondering what the he!! they were thinking. just promise you'll make it pretty, not tacky, ok?



Hope everyone is doing well....I'll catch up more thoroughly tomorrow

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa--Um, no complaining about your love life. You were in NYC and didn't even ASK for my brother's phone number. You know, the one who is the exact same age as you, has never been married, and oh yeah, works for ABC which is owned by DISNEY.

Look at the smarta$$ go. Look at her. Just look at her.

Are you positive he's not gay and you don't know it? Well I don't know why I put the wink.

You forgot the Academy Awards Erika. Really Erika - sell him correctly.

Since he's the product of your mother - you know that almost kills me. He is, isn't he? Are some of your siblings just from your father? Anyway that also means he comes from your genes too. I don't know Erika - does he actually answer questions when friggin' asked.

Erika - did you come to Toronto? Where? What does Jeff most love about Taiwan and Korea? Dislike?

Busy here today. Love it.



Love you!!! You totally got my back, doncha!!!!


]

Of course I have your back. Even more when my piece of cake arrives.

And thanks for having mine with Ms. Maine. After I reacted to her "don't complain about your love life - you didn't ask for his number" with Jesus!!!!! (sorry) I thought at least Cutie understands that I'm not quite the personality to ask for a number.

I'm not even the personality to answer the phone. I'm like 12. One two - twelve.

It's a picture of a pig and we need to decorate it unconventionally.

Drama here, drama there, procrastination here, fanfic there.[/B][/COLOR]

On the first - is it wrong that I'm excited too?

And the second - OMG - you are so flippin' funny.

OMG, sitting here with ice packs on BOTH shins. The pain!!! Seriously, worst shin splints I have ever had. And I thought I was done! A week and a half and they are back. WTH?!?!

HELP!

Oh gosh. I'm so sorry Erika. So incredibly frustrating.

Oh Dawn Thats terrible!



I love your recap Liz! And, I love you!



That sounds painful, although call me stupid but im not really sure what shin splints are?

Im not feeling any better today, I actually came home from work which I NEVER do - I think the last time I was off sick was when I was in the hospital 5 years ago! Im just trying to drink plenty of water and hope it passes.

Hope everyone is having a great day

Kelly. Hope you're feeling better.

I just hate living in MN. Too cold and no ocean!

Dawn - are you considering moving? You should be if you hate it.

Does Dan enjoy Minnesota? The kids? How do they feel?

I've tried to explain that she should at least go through the queues. Wish me luck.

Ronda

This made me laugh Ronda.

So how did it go?

 

[lisaviolet]

Hey gang -

Didn't want to spoil Amiee's pictures with tales of my foul mood, so I am doing this on a separate post. Had a horrible day at work today. Spent most of it fighting with one of my coworkers over something really stupid. This is the guy that they brought in to help train me for my new role. He is temporary and won't be here for the duration of the project. Basically, it comes down we have different styles of managing a job and we are clashing. We have been pretty successful in keeping this from our client and the contractors, but that is starting to change. I so need to stop that as I don't want to lose any credibility with the contractors and especially the client. Tomorrow, I will talk to him about it and find a resolution that we can both live with. The whole thing makes me upset and to top things off, it somewhat wrecked my workout w/ Jesse tonight. I wasn't on my game and it showed. The workout kind of sucked and I just accepted it. That just irked me more. Ugh...

to you Paula.

Aren't you the smart
I don't give a f*ck about your story. Stop being a victim and get your f'ing a$$ on the treadmill!"

But the gist is she does care about the story. And she will ask. I just think she's smart enough to know that all of us have to begin by doing. Pointe Finale.

Good morning! I LOVE school for children!

OMG.

I KNOW!!!!!

OMG the sequel.

Liz/Nancy--so laughing right now. Kel is that kid, too. Nonstop. OMG. She actually said the other day, "Riley and Cammie need alone time, I don't...." HI LAR IOUS.

It's a hat trick folks.

OMG, I just got off the phone with Lyz and feel like I have to disinfect myself from here! She sounds awful.

Get well wishes being sent your way, Cutie (as I duck from Lisa....)

You better duck cause I used to pitch.

Ok, so I don't need my tattoo to be cute. I need it to be beautiful and meaningful and deep...you know, all the things I think I am. If it was music-centered and quote Austen, it would BE me.

I don't know why but I thought of putting everything that you've accomplished or want to into a window or something that holds them. And have your hands holding them up. That says you to me. That you hold it all. But somehow stretched to seem like you're holding up in victory and letting go/joy not with weight.

So, our trip is one month from today. And it is during free dining. And I hadn't made any ADRs until just now.

Guess what?

GOT EVERYTHING. (And then some. Am currently double booked in a couple of palces, but will be canceling once the rest of our plans are solidified.) Since I know Lyz will want the list:

Portobello (if we remain at SSR. If we are at AKV, then we will eat at the new Sanaa)
Raglan Road
The Plaza
Wolfgang Puck's (downstairs)
Mama Melrose's
1900 Park Fare
Rose & Crown
Boma
Paradiso 37 (not taking reservations, so we will have to try and walk up, otherwise I have an ADR at Cap'n Jack's)

Feel free to comment...

I forgot to tell you all that between my naps - rocking chair - slide runs - Boardwalk brownies and fruit plates - I actually did a table service. Now I said TS I did not say ADR. Nothing annoys my relaxation time at WDW more than an ADR.

Paradiso 37. Let's just say I could have eaten the entire menu. Jean and I shared some salmon and we had chips with three types of dips. One of which was tapenade. I think I had it there or maybe I'm just dreaming of swimming in a big bowl of tapenade as we speak. Gorgeous - glorious food - how I love thee.

 

[lisaviolet]

]I just mean that I know all the right things to do (food, exercise, etc) yet for some reason unknown to me, I choose to do things that make me unhappy with the way I'm feeling. That part of my life does not need to be so difficult...yet....here I am. Again.

That's what I thought you meant. And I wanted to make sure before I sort of give it to you.

Nancy - here's the scoop. This keeps coming up in my head over and over with you. And sometimes when that happens I stop and think "is this really about that person Lisa or is it your sh!t".

Now it is mine in the sense that I want it for me too. But I'm not there Nancy. I need to get some more weight off.

Nancy - what do you think would happen if you just let it all go? Just let it go? The "struggle" so to speak? What?

I ask because I know you look fantastic. I know you are at a good weight. I know you are a great athlete.

So I'm asking - what do you think would happen if you just exhaled and let it all go?

This is what I think. I don't think it would all go to the dogs. I sincerely don't. One - I don't think you are that kind of personality. I think you would be a person who still was an athlete. Still was in great shape. And still ate half decently. And was fine.

I guess I just feel with you that you've proven yourself over and over. Your love for exercise - your knowing that exercise is more than body and weight - it's also mind. And that you've kept your weight stable.

It just keeps coming to me Nancy with you. I wish for you to have peace around it all. Cause you deserve it. Not to be so hard on yourself. Not make something a struggle when the results show a totally different story.

Me - when I get to where I want to be weight wise or where my body just says "here" I want that for myself too.

Nancy, I just feel like you're already there and you should be enjoying the fruits of your work/dedication more.

you.

 

[3DisneyKids]

SO HAPPY reading Lisa's posts! Funny, funny! Love it!

Ok, ok...you are right. You asked direct questions and I didn't answer. Totally forgot. I will answer in the morning. Going to bed at a (mostly) decent hour tonight.

But yes, my ABC-brother (and he has won 3 EMMYs, not Oscars ) is my only full-sibling. The other three are from my dad. But David is my mom's son. And he is SO her son. I forgot how much you love my mom. Thanks.

Ok, to bed with me.

 

[lisaviolet]

But yes, my ABC-brother (and he has won 3 EMMYs, not Oscars ) i

Well I hope he's not slow like his sister. I did mean Oscars.

One - I didn't know he has won emmys.

And smarta$$ - you forgot you told us he votes for the Oscars. That's what I meant. The voting.

(I hope to God I'm right or am I going to get it!!!)

 

[amykab]

Paradiso37. We loved it. Food was really good AND they have tons and tons of tequila!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning!

How I hate this internal alarm clock! I am hoping this does not mean I will be up at 4am after daylight savings!

Lisa - you make me laugh and you make me realize I would be needing some of that, "happy where you are juice" when I get to a reasonable weight. That voice that criticises myself is loud most of thet time.

Liz - been thinking of your tattoo. What about getting your tree etched with things you love, that have impacted our life and leaving room for things you will love and will impact? Like hiding a music note in the branches, a tennis shoe, a cancer ribbon etc. Like the "Tree of Life" if ya will.

It will always be growing, changing and evolviing like you and your journey.
Tattoos are very personal so you won't offend me if you don't like it. Just a thought at 5 am when I couldn't sleep!

Nancy - bad tattoos are my sister's forte. Her first was a "dolphin" on the side of her leg. A "friend" getting into the biz had done it at a tattoo
party. I saw it and asked why she had Charlie the Tuna slapped upside her leg.

No joke - it has the mouth of a humpback whale and is hideous. Professional artists have said - "Nope Can't fix that. We will need to cover her up."

She then went to Hawaii with a friend, found a guy giving henna tattoo's on the street and liked her's so much that she called his card and had him give her a real one - same place - on her neck.

I asked her what brand of stupid she was, because the first time was not enough to have her know not to trust a person without an office - kinda like a doctor....duh!

Well that one is a chinese symbol for "Friends," yet does not look like any that you can find on the internet or at a shop. She says there are many dialects in the Chinese language and I say there is a better chance it stands for Egg Foo Young, chopsticks or "Look what an idiot I am."

This is my sister who is a social worker and in most cases I would trust her judgement with my life. Just not with a tattoo.

She has since gotten an outline of a sea turtle with a hibiscus flower on her back in Mexico and it looks great.

There also is my friend Brad, who is a big guy and very patriotic. He got a bald eagle on his upper arm and came to show me right away.

I asked him why he got an owl.

He said it was an eagle.

I said, "NO...eagles do not have ears, owls do."

This was followed by his loud explatives and me laughing louder.

He then had to get an American flag on his arm behind it with clouds billowing to try and make it very American so people would get right away it was an eagle. He also made the head bigger to cover the ears so now the thing looks like it's head is looking back from one of those carnival funny mirrors that stretches you out!

Best ever though - he is a butcher at a local store and every time me or the kids are in there, we yell out a "whooo....whoooo...." He gets so mad. Treyner was the best at it and really sounded like an owl and could do it from a few isles away loud enough that Brad knew we were coming!

Have a million phone calls to make today and will check in later!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Lisa You know how much I love you, right?

Dawn - YES! I think it's all the "artwork gone wrong" that scares me so much. That and the thought of how it would stretch with my aging, sagging skin when I'm like 70. Remember playing with Silly Putty? Yeah. That's me and my tattoo angst.

Erika - what exactly does your brother DO at ABC?

Cold, cloudy gray day here today. Not in the mood for biking - not sure what I'm going to do, but I'd better decide quick, or I won't be doin' anything!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Erika! No love on the GIANT forks??? Where's Kat when I need her?


Nancy and Dawn - yes, there is potential for all that. But I've got a friend who's an artist and all his friends are artists (working and everything!) and they all have tattoos, so I've got good design people and I trust their judgment on the tattoo artists they picked. In fact, he was all "omg, don't get one without talking to at least one of us!"

Dawn, it's a cool idea, tree of life. I love gathering ideas. I have plenty of time to decide! So keep them coming!

Erika - actually, a running shoe after I do the half would be cool. Hmm.

Lisa, I remember E's brother as a voter, too. And I second Nancy, what does he DO? (What does this ride DO?)

 

[3DisneyKids]

Yes, he DOES vote for the Oscars, he is a "member of the academy." At ABC--he is an executive producer for the news division. Right now, he is the exec. producer for Eyewitness News in the morning, produces the segments that include Regis and Kelly (yes, he knows them both well), and he writes for World News Tonight. He's an icon there. (I say with no sarcasm whatsoever and utter reverence. Like, he's incredibly well respected and when there is a major national news story that is going to break on the prime time evening news, he gets called in to write it.) I am really proud of him. He's having fun right now as he is real estate hunting. He just found the most awesome place that he thinks he is going to buy and it is right on the Park (Central, of course), but up in the higher numbers. His place right now is on the Upper West Side and he has been there for years and will make a killing if he moves, so he is going to jump on it.

Large forks--I don't remember this at all??? I just remember the scallop forest on all of the forks standing up. YUM.

Lisa--answers to other questions are coming. Heading out now to run a ton of errands and hit the gym.

 

[Ronda93]

Okay, the patriotic owl is a gut buster! His efforts to ensure it's seen as an eagle only enhances the funny factor.

I ran three miles this morning. It sncked. It was hard. It was harder than usual. I didn't like it one bit. I'm not sure what has changed to make it worse. Nothing in particular hurts, I am just SO slow. My Saturday run is going to be a zoo charity run - four miles. Just the right distance!

DGF is going to St Louis this weekend. Her mother's 80th birthday is next week.

Ronda

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

So, our trip is one month from today. And it is during free dining. And I hadn't made any ADRs until just now.

Guess what?

GOT EVERYTHING. (And then some. Am currently double booked in a couple of palces, but will be canceling once the rest of our plans are solidified.) Since I know Lyz will want the list:

Portobello (if we remain at SSR. If we are at AKV, then we will eat at the new Sanaa)
Raglan Road
The Plaza (LOVE IT)
Wolfgang Puck's (downstairs)
Mama Melrose's (Interested to hear about this. Want to go here.)
1900 Park Fare (Fun. Dinner or Breakfast?)
Rose & Crown
Boma
Paradiso 37 (not taking reservations, so we will have to try and walk up, otherwise I have an ADR at Cap'n Jack's) (I don't know anything about this joint. I must not be paying attention!)

Feel free to comment...

Do the kids know you are going?

Hey everyone!!!!

Sorry about the lack of update yesterday. I was eeeeexhausted when we got back to the hotel. Yesterday made me realize two things for sure. 1)I really need to lose weight before I come back here, for a multitude of reasons.

Ummm, what are the multitude of reasons? If not here, then where?

With that out of the way here is my update.....yesterday we slept in (oh thank the lord!) Then went down to get some mickey waffles!!!! Ther it was off to dtd for some shopping...this is where I have my grumpy moment. I was looking forward to yesterday as a half day off for REST...they drug me all over shopping then it was straight to the magic kingdom at 4 for mnsshp. Sigh. It gets really frustrating that I'm the only one who knows my way around so I can't just stay behind sometimes

Liz, Paula - can you believe this chic? Shopping is da bomb!

We don't eat a Planet Hollywood anymore. Bob and I always get into a fight there. I think it's the 2 hour minimum wait then the overpriced food and it's so noisy. Never again.

Paradiso 37. Let's just say I could have eaten the entire menu. Jean and I shared some salmon and we had chips with three types of dips. One of which was tapenade. I think I had it there or maybe I'm just dreaming of swimming in a big bowl of tapenade as we speak. Gorgeous - glorious food - how I love thee.

LOVE olive tapenade. SO good. First time I had it was a Palo on the Disney Wonder. The girls and I eat it on toasted french bread. So good.

Lisa - glad your here and posting!

Nancy, I just feel like you're already there and you should be enjoying the fruits of your work/dedication more.

you.

Ohh, good stuff, Lisa, good stuff.

My head is like a balloon and foggy. I can't hear and I feel like I'm yelling but everyone keeps asking me to repeat myself, so I must be wispering to make up for the "faux yelling". I'm SO getting a flu shot this year.

 

[lisaviolet]

Back at you Nancy. Thanks for taking it in the way it was meant. Straight blanketed jealousy.

Kidding.

Okay - will be back. Must exercise. Nancy, no concerns bang on. On my second rotation. Thank you so much.