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

[3DisneyKids]

Courage. Word. I am in awe of Liz's courage right now.

 

[lisaviolet]

Courage. Word. I am in awe of Liz's courage right now.

MMM hmmm.

 

[lisaviolet]

So Erika - is your MIL coming on this trip? Why can't she fly on her own? Simply curious.

I'm relieved. I thought maybe she gave one of the kids a rake as a present or something.

 

[lisaviolet]

Back from WW. Lost a pound since last week.
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Who cares about from vacation.....

Down!

Happy Anniversary!!!! Ten years in business is huge!

Here's to the next ten years...

Yep. And cutie I loved the Enya story. It was difficult for me to imagine him listening to Enya though. But I pushed my imagination right on through.

Hi everyone!




Lisa - I need to consider moving more seriously.

And you know I will be here as curious as ever.

Hi everybody! I'm back from my weekend away, which I enjoyed very, very much. Busy, exhausting, and exhilirating all at the same time. I did a whole lot of walking this weekend, but haven't truly worked out since last Wednesday Tomorrow morning is going to be painful, I'm sure!


Congrats to all of you losers out there! Paula, Lisa & Kat - you guys ROCK!

Dawn & Cathie - how's WW going for you?


Lyz - happy business anniversary! 10 year is a great milestone!


Paula - black tie! FUN! I agree on the classic look...and I'm sure you will look AMAZING!

E - what's your travel date? So envious.

Amy, Amiee, Kat, Liz, Ronda, Kelly....HI!

Yeah she's home!!!

WHOO HOO!!!! Just found out that I am off the hook for the cocktail party on Saturday so call of the dress hunters!!!! They oversold the event and couldn't get me a ticket. I am sorry I won't be meeting the group, but excited that I don't have to stress over finding / spending a fortune on a dress that I will likely never wear again.

Can I just say I'm selfishly pissed off!!! Me tinks I just did.

I wanted to see the dress. And I wanted to hear about the date.

Oh, and for those keeping count....10 days! I will start getting excited this week-end when I am within a week.

Oh boy. If you go to MNSSHP please tell the boys with the shovels that they are sexy as he!!.

Thank you.

Oh WDW in October. So jealous.

Erika - Im in the process of putting my pink lady pictures on the computer

Yeah - pictures are coming. And nice on the laptop.

 

[lisaviolet]

I do think that travelling in groups larger than you and your spouse (and potentially children) is always going to result in getting less of what you want. It is easier to compromise and still get most of what you want with one person, but throw in 2 more and everyone is all vying for their desires.

But, something I learned (and poor E is having to deal with this week as well)... when you marry someone, you are also marrying their family. It isn't right for them to disrepect you, of course, but it is something that you may have to deal with for the rest of your life with them. I am lucky in that my husband's family is in general very nice to me and are at heart good people, but they also come with a large set of challenges that only look to get worse as their health continues to decline.

I am trying hard to see that vacation as something that we could give his parents... a trip with us and the rest of their family that they will treasure. It sure is easier to do so now that I finally caught up on sleep!!

Kat. So true.

Jean and I tend to do every other or every third with friends and family. Like we both say at the same time - okay now it's time for us.

And I also think it helps to just let it all go while you are there. We did a huge trip with 13 of us - both sides of family - a couple of years ago and it worked so well for two reasons. One I did not have plans and we all did things or did not do things each day and it worked. We had a fantastic time. Really. Did I have moments of stress? Absolutely. But all in all lots was just let go and it was a wonderful memory for all of us. They still talk about it four years later.

And two - I booked everyone in their own DVC unit ( I didn't even stick my sister and one of my nieces in with my parents). And everyone commented that it was lovely to be together all day long and then have their place.

I've done this every single time I've brought people except once when it was only one friend. But if it is at least two - I also book them their own space.

DVC - How I love thee.

 

[lisaviolet]

And once - with the big trip - Jean and I stayed for two days after. So smart.

OMG. I just said I was smart. There is a God.

Okay, yes I need sleep. Up at 5:50 AM. Not a morning person.

 

[lisaviolet]

Must I speak to myself. It's not very good for my mental health people!!!

I'd press one more and get the TOP. But since I've screwed cutie and Erika two times out of the top spot this week alone - I'll refrain.

I love that screwed gets a pass. Love it.

 

[adsrtw]

I'm completely lost. Forgive me please.

Tonight was football night, so that also meant exercise night for me (so I could stay half-way warm). I haven't been on the scale in weeks ~ I started obsessing over the numbers again, so I gave it up. My jeans don't fit and my dress clothes are getting there too.

I am back on my original plan, but modified slightly. I try to eat a higher protein, more good carb/less bad carb diet. This time around, I am allowing myself to have real treats here and there. Today, I added some whole grain low cal crackers along with some feta. Nuked it in the microwave and topped it with a little hummus. I also started back on a multi-vitamin. I have renewed energy. Maybe it's just a psychological change, but I don't feel anywhere near as exhausted.

Work news - we finally have a transition date for my new cohort in crime at work (3 weeks, yay!). She used to work for me as a rep while she was in school and then transitioned to our client services area.

Life as a Non-Trad student - loving it. I hang out in the student union for about an hour and 1/2 before class on Mondays. Freaked me out the first time a kid called me ma'am. I'm fitting in and not feeling as out of place. My classmates are awesome. Did I explain that we are stuck together for 3 years? Lots of bonding going on. Great study groups too.

I'm sorry for being so self-absorbed lately.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Must I speak to myself. It's not very good for my mental health people!!!

I'd press one more and get the TOP. But since I've screwed cutie and Erika two times out of the top spot this week alone - I'll refrain.

I love that screwed gets a pass. Love it.

I'm watching you.

We frequently take Bob's grandma with us to WDW, but she's and I are carbon copies of each other. Flexible and easy to please - so it totally works. Oh and she adores my children, my husband and me - so it makes it REALLY easy.

Tonight was football night, so that also meant exercise night for me (so I could stay half-way warm). I haven't been on the scale in weeks ~ I started obsessing over the numbers again, so I gave it up. My jeans don't fit and my dress clothes are getting there too.

Amiee - when are you in your male cousin's wedding? Did that already happen and I've just forgotten?

 

[3DisneyKids]

I'm watching you, too....

 

[3DisneyKids]

So, I love it when Lisa posts a lot. SO love it.

No, MIL is not coming on vacation with us. I would not go if that was the case. Seriously. But I do have to fly her down. Long story, but basically she is just incompetent. And I don't mean that from a medical standpoint. I have known this woman since she was 60 (and I don't consider that old) and let me tell you, she was old THEN. I have a story for you, Lisa, that you will love. Sadly, I am behind with work right now, but I will post it as soon as I can.

 

[adsrtw]

I'm watching you.

We frequently take Bob's grandma with us to WDW, but she's and I are carbon copies of each other. Flexible and easy to please - so it totally works. Oh and she adores my children, my husband and me - so it makes it REALLY easy.



Amiee - when are you in your male cousin's wedding? Did that already happen and I've just forgotten?

No Lyz. It was supposed to happen in September, but they are so unorganized that they had to postpone it until November when it is freezing in short sleeved dresses. They didn't have the officiant. They were going to get my pastor cousin to do it, but she required one marriage counciling course, They declined (don't think they believe).


Good morning!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hey.

So last night I heard some truths which I think you might label hard. And I took them well, because as with all truths, we already know. I was gracious, I was loving. And then I sat in my car and read the thread and I burst into tears.

Courage.

Yeah, maybe.

I feel like I'm in the Wizard of Oz, only I need to pick up all those things. Heart, I've got. Courage I'm a gathering now. Brains is next - doing the smart thing, thinking it through. And finally, I'll find my way Home. Or discover I was there all along.


Thanks for being a witness with me, my friends.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I'm watching you, too....

Bwahahahaha

So, I love it when Lisa posts a lot. SO love it.

No, MIL is not coming on vacation with us. I would not go if that was the case. Seriously. But I do have to fly her down. Long story, but basically she is just incompetent. And I don't mean that from a medical standpoint. I have known this woman since she was 60 (and I don't consider that old) and let me tell you, she was old THEN. I have a story for you, Lisa, that you will love. Sadly, I am behind with work right now, but I will post it as soon as I can.

So wait - you've been with J like 14+(?) years, so she's 74?

No Lyz. It was supposed to happen in September, but they are so unorganized that they had to postpone it until November when it is freezing in short sleeved dresses. They didn't have the officiant. They were going to get my pastor cousin to do it, but she required one marriage counciling course, They declined (don't think they believe).


Good morning!

Ok, so since you've been doing really well losing weight, you will be rockin' the dress, right? You might have to have it taken in.

Good morning board. I have nothing exciting to report. The girls and I got flu shots yesterday. The health dept was giving them away for free to children and we got in line and missed it by 5 kids! So I ended up paying 20 bucks per. It was comical. The girls were all panicked and anxious and Molli was WORSE than Madeline. Maddi started crying before the shot and stopped in shock after it was over. She's all big stuff now. Molli wined all night, but really, what can you expect from a 13 year old.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Thanks for being a witness with me, my friends.

Love you!!! (Nevermind your writing. I'd follow you just for that alone.)

 

[goofyfan-12]

love you!!! (nevermind your writing. I'd follow you just for that alone.)

word!!!!

 

[Ronda93]

Hello Goddessess! I'm writing to you from the other side of the most stressful time I've had lately. Make no mistake, in perspective, my life is a cakewalk. Last weekend was the neighborhood progressive dinner. We had 60 people participate and it went great. I was so anxious leading up to the start. I did all of the scheduling by email. Without the positive contact of a phone call I wondered if everyone who signed up last June was really getting my message. They were! There were two no-shows, but they were iffy (camping trip had been mentioned). I had put them down for dessert. Dessert and appetizers are covered by multiple cooks. That's were the iffy people go ; )

I had enough host houses and the food was good and plentiful. Weather was cool and clear and DGF and I walked home from the dessert house under the nearly full moon and I said, "I'm proud". Great feeling to get past this. I already have some enhancement ideas for next year... food drive, larger font on the nametags,

I hopped up the next morning and drove to my hometown outside St Louis for a family reunion. After a few hours in the church basement I spent the rest of Sunday with my parents. Our relationship has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few years. It's nice. I returned home Monday morning and took my mentee to see Cloudy... Meatballs. It was a cute flick. I especially liked the Monkey Thought Translator. I want one for our dachshund.

I have started an official, designed-by-someone-else half marathon plan. I'm using the Marathon for Mortals halfplan. I'm doing each of the three weekly runs differently. Tuesday is the R3/W1 try to go faster run. Thursday is run the whole thing. For the Saturday long run I'm using R10/W3. It works out to run the first 10 minutes of each mile and walk out the rest. Ends up about 13:00/mile. I plan to use this pattern at Disney.

I'm still riding my bike to work when I'm not running. It was 39 this morning. The weather has gotten so cool so fast. I have to remember how to dress for different temps. I've got the cycling part down. Running is still a guessing game. When to try gloves or hat? I have a new earband I'm looking forward to wearing.

We have a flu going through the office. I don't know if it's that flu, but lots of absences on a few floors. With the extra hand washing, I am getting so chapped.

Erika - Looking forward to your MIL story.

Paula - I share your relief. I've disliked shopping for so long. I'm getting to a size that I can explore more of the store, but salesclerks seem to *WANT* me to shop on the internet. I'll oblige.

Lisa - yes, you are smart!

Liz - I like the Oz analogy. Assemble the parts and watch them work together!


Have a great day everyone!

Ronda

 

[goofyfan-12]

OMG!!! The black tie optional event is back on!!!

These people are killing me! Off to do some crazy shopping after work. Wish me luck that I can find something!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Holy crap, Paula! Wow...well, call Liz. She'll know what to do.

Ronda--so glad everything was such a success!

Liz--love you! Glad we got caught up...finally! Of course, still so much more to say.

Yes, my MIL is something like 76 +/-. Both sides of our families waited to have kids and then Jeff and I waited as well, so....we're all old!

MIL story and more to follow!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Um, hi?