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

[SeptemberGirl]

Cathie - Egg beaters and lowfat cheese and veggies - yes. You can make anything high fat or anything low fat. Find what works for you taste and point wise. Opinions are just starting points. Right?

Dawn - you go!

Erika's nickname...think about her name. Think. Think what the WORST nickname for her would be, based on her name. Slightly based on her name.

I have no other questions for you Liz - the job sounds fabulous! And it sounds like you are really rocking it!
With regards to the other stuff you have going on - I think you deal with more cr@p than anyone else I know, I really do, and you know what - thats why I love you! You handle it. And things do have a way of turning themselves around.
Again, this is just my opinion, im basing it on nothing! If I have the wrong end of the stick or you think Im out of line please kick my a$$!

Out of line? Never.

I've thought about this. Do I have a lot of cr@p? Hmm, maybe. I think that 1. I don't sugarcoat and 2. I do have that mom-with-cancer-for-13-years thing, which is major and isn't something everyone has. But E has Kelly's illness...and everyone has something.

I'm just looking at all of it right in the eye. ALL of it. I'm dragging those emotional bags out of the closet. Whee!

Do some people have lives with nothing going on, truly? Do they? I wonder.

Thank you. It was a nice thing to say, and I appreciate it.

I love to vote.

Me, too!!!

Well, I went to work and started to feel like my previous comments were a little harsh. Too late to edit, so my apologies to everyone from Maine -everyone, in all situations, should vote their conscience. I don't know all the facts of what that particular vote entailed, just the general jist of things.

While we don't talk politics here, one thing that I must say is that we are, in my mind anyway, a very open, affirming and accepting group. For that I feel very blessed.

I completely agree about our group!

I don't think your comments were too harsh, Nancy. And without really talking politics, I will just say why this election was under the microscope for the whole nation.

The issue was legalizing same-sex marriage. Obviously, several states have already had this battle. The reason Maine was different was because our legislature approved this several months ago. But then the voters who were opposed to the new law wanted it repealed, so they used a citizen's initiative to get the question on the ballot. So now it is up the voters to decide as opposed to legislature. The majority voted to repeal the law, so now same-sex marriage is not allowed in Maine. But the reason this is national news is because if the vote had gone the other way--and the majority had decided to legalize same-sex marriage--then we would have been the first state to do so as decided by the public as opposed to the legislature.

Throughout the entire campaign, it was pretty close and everyone knew it was going to be a tight race, but polls had been showing all along that voters would choose to keep the law and allow same-sex marriage. However, we had a HUGE voter turn-out yesterday. Far higher than anyone anticipated. I, and most others it seems, assumed this meant that people were turning out in support of keeping the law. But it turned out to be the opposite. People showed up in order to not allow same-sex marriage.

Hope that explained the issue without being biased toward one side or the other.

This makes me so sad. I voted based on this issue, even though Corzine had been awful. Just dreadful. But I have to vote my conscience, and like Riley, why do we get to vote on RIGHTS?

Vermont, here I come!

(That was what all my friends said when our election was over - we were all appalled with the outspoken anti-gay marriage stuff we heard from the new guy!)

I'm beginning to think that I'm not as ready for this weight loss journey as I thought I was. I want to lose the weight, but sometimes it seems like I don't keep the goal in mind, and don't want to do the work. I don't know. I do. And later, I kick myself for not. I want to do it. I'm just not making myself. Need to figure out why.

Cathie. You ARE. You are ready. You're here.

Listen, who said it would be easy? Who said it would all click one day? Who said you'd be ON and never off? No one!

You won't. It won't be like that. But it's a great lesson for marriage and motherhood and your future career.

Some days you will wonder why you got yourself into any of those situations. You'll roll over and think, really? WHY did I get married? Or look at your kids and think, OMG, I so did not sign up for this!

It will happen again and again, everywhere in your life.

You're ready, babe. You're here. You're on your path, and while you can and will make mistakes and have setbacks, you are right where you belong, always.

Trust me on this.

Kind of a roller coaster day here.

Election results = felt bad when I woke up
Went for a run = felt great
Lots of tedious work to get through = felt frustrated
Have been trying to get in touch with J since we haven't heard from him in a few days = worried
Had an awesome talk with me long lost bff = felt incredible
Just had a terrible talk with someone who WAS one of my closest friends here = pissed off beyond words. Seriously, I think I just ended a 10 year friendship. At some point I might type out all of the details, but no energy right now. The end of it is that she is calling my kid a liar and her kid as being in the right. And her kid is a known behavioral issue where my kid has never done anything like what he is being accused of. Plus there was a witness who said the incident went down like Riley said, not her kid. But she still says that Riley was in the wrong. It got worse from there...just how she handled the whole situation.

Ok, trying again to get in touch with Jeff.

Oh, my, Erika. I SO feel you on this. SO. Any update on the friend?

On a devastating note...prayers needed for my friend Joy. She and her husband have 2 sons and she has been pregnant with their daughter. Baby wasn't due for another 4-5 weeks, she went into labor early and the baby was born still yesterday. It is beyond tragic.

I am sooo sorry to hear about your friend. How devastating. I'll pray for her.

 

[adsrtw]

Cathie ~ I just thought of a website I love. I think Liz brought it up a long time ago and I just adore it. It's Hungry Girl. She has a ton of great tips and tricks.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Thanks for the prayers headed to Joy and her family. I haven't heard much, so I really don't know any of the details. And truly, given the awful end result, do they even matter?

LIZ--when did you get evil??? OMG, do not encourage them!

LIZ--you also asked about the update on my falling out with my once-friend. No, nothing new and I don't expect there to be in the near future. At some point down the road a bit we might talk it out. But really, right now I have nothing to say to her that I haven't already. And she is systematically pushing every friend she has away. I know it isn't me. I have been watching this pattern for about the last year. She is sinking and I don't know why. I have tried to help several times. And the result of my trying to be compassionate toward her was for her to lash out at my kid in the worst way. So I have to back off. I need to show Riley that he will always be my priority and I won't befriend someone who is attempting to malign him.

SO far behind on work tonight. Between a 2-hour phone call with Jeff this morning (which was great) and spending the better part of the day in my head for various reasons, I have a lot to do tonight. Too bad as I would really love to hang out and chat.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Liz - so much of what you wrote has struck a chord with me. You truly have a gift for words and know how to say the right thing at the right time. Thank you for that.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Thanks for the prayers headed to Joy and her family. I haven't heard much, so I really don't know any of the details. And truly, given the awful end result, do they even matter?

LIZ--when did you get evil??? OMG, do not encourage them!

LIZ--you also asked about the update on my falling out with my once-friend. No, nothing new and I don't expect there to be in the near future. At some point down the road a bit we might talk it out. But really, right now I have nothing to say to her that I haven't already. And she is systematically pushing every friend she has away. I know it isn't me. I have been watching this pattern for about the last year. She is sinking and I don't know why. I have tried to help several times. And the result of my trying to be compassionate toward her was for her to lash out at my kid in the worst way. So I have to back off. I need to show Riley that he will always be my priority and I won't befriend someone who is attempting to malign him.

SO far behind on work tonight. Between a 2-hour phone call with Jeff this morning (which was great) and spending the better part of the day in my head for various reasons, I have a lot to do tonight. Too bad as I would really love to hang out and chat.

I AM evil. Bwahahaha!

So sad about your friend. She's suffering, and she's trying to make it about other people. Sad. I feel for both of you. Remember that she might come around, and that you have enough compassion and love to right any ship, my friend.

Liz - so much of what you wrote has struck a chord with me. You truly have a gift for words and know how to say the right thing at the right time. Thank you for that.

I am so glad it meant something to you, Paula. I have often felt lost or defeated or unprepared, but I've always had friends and their words to right me, to show me that I've never, ever been lost, I've been where I needed to be. Even if I couldn't see that. And especially now, I try to remember those truths.

I am right where I belong. I am right where I need to be.

 

[3DisneyKids]

She SO does, Paula. Literary goddess. Word.

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, I am actually falling asleep WHILE leading a conference! Sad!

 

[adsrtw]

Just saw an extended New Moon trailer. Can't wait!!! Swoon! Thud!

And since this is a weight loss thread, didn't make it to the gym today, but walked during lunch.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Lyz - Is your family well again?

Amiee - we are all at 100%. Mol is acting like an entitled 13 year old again instead of a tired, sad little girl.

Listen, who said it would be easy? Who said it would all click one day? Who said you'd be ON and never off? No one!

You won't. It won't be like that. But it's a great lesson for marriage and motherhood and your future career.

Some days you will wonder why you got yourself into any of those situations. You'll roll over and think, really? WHY did I get married? Or look at your kids and think, OMG, I so did not sign up for this!

It will happen again and again, everywhere in your life.

You're ready, babe. You're here. You're on your path, and while you can and will make mistakes and have setbacks, you are right where you belong, always.

Trust me on this.

Liz! Brilliant! So needed to read this! And Cathie - she's right.

and spending the better part of the day in my head for various reasons, I have a lot to do tonight. Too bad as I would really love to hang out and chat.

Hmmm, this worries me.

I planned a trip for the 3rd week in December. To WDW. Now I'm all hyper aware of everything that has to get done before we leave and then end of the year sneaks up on me. I even bought next years calendars today!

 

[adsrtw]

Good Morning!

Short day for me - we close at 2pm and I am planning on hitting the door by 2:15. Woo Hoo! Don't tell my family (taking a ME afternoon). Plan on stopping at the gym after I am finished.

Have a great day!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

<phew> finally caught up! Loads going on here - not anything earth shattering, just *stuff*. Looking forward to a quiet night at home tonight actually!

Erika - Wow! Just a little bit of ups & downs going on up there, huh? So glad you and Jeff finally touched base. And of course prayers for Joy. Devestating. I know people who have had similar experiences, and it's simply heartbreaking.

and that nickname thing? What rhymes with Erika? Bear-ika? Cher-ika? Pear-ika, Hyster-ika? mon frere-iak?


Dawn - Group exercise vs. solitary time on the TM. BIG difference for me. LOVE group exercise. (Miss it terribly - long story, but my current gym situation doesn't offer it). Sure makes a difference when you know there are others waiting for you to get to class. Then suffering together as a group can be much more motivating than trying to slog thru it on your own. I'm so happy for you that you found an activity that you can actually enjoy!


Cathie - Must be the time of year. I got a frazzled phone call and several emails from my son yesterday about his classes! What is your course of study? Oh. And listen to Liz. She's right.

Do some people have lives with nothing going on, truly? Do they? I wonder.

I've often wondered too. You meet all kinds of people. Those who make mountains out of mole hills and those who look at mountains as another adventure waiting to be had. It's very interesting what different people percieve to be "challenging", and how they deal with it.

Mol is acting like an entitled 13 year old again instead of a tired, sad little girl.

Glad to hear all is right in her world again.



skipping the gym this morning in favor of catching up on some stuff before I go to work (early). I'll make up for it this weekend though. And later today I'll report back on my progress for the week! Happy Friday to you all!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Bear-ika? Cher-ika? Pear-ika, Hyster-ika? mon frere-iak?

 

[HockeyKat]

NANCY!!!

And, I don't think that it is matter of rhyming...

 

[cathie1327]

Cathie - Egg beaters and lowfat cheese and veggies - yes. You can make anything high fat or anything low fat. Find what works for you taste and point wise. Opinions are just starting points. Right?

So this morning I had an omelet with egg whites egg beaters, lowfat cheddar cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. And you know what....I didn't even notice the difference in the eggs or cheese

Cathie. You ARE. You are ready. You're here.

Listen, who said it would be easy? Who said it would all click one day? Who said you'd be ON and never off? No one!

You won't. It won't be like that. But it's a great lesson for marriage and motherhood and your future career.

Some days you will wonder why you got yourself into any of those situations. You'll roll over and think, really? WHY did I get married? Or look at your kids and think, OMG, I so did not sign up for this!

It will happen again and again, everywhere in your life.

You're ready, babe. You're here. You're on your path, and while you can and will make mistakes and have setbacks, you are right where you belong, always.

Trust me on this.

Thank you so much. this is really and truly EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I get so irritated with myself sometimes becasue I am off, more often than I'm on, but Carlos pointed out to me yesterday, that being "good" 2 days a week is far better than when I was "good" no days a week. I am my own harshest critic. I have to work on that.

Thanks for the prayers headed to Joy and her family. I haven't heard much, so I really don't know any of the details. And truly, given the awful end result, do they even matter?

Liz! Brilliant! So needed to read this! And Cathie - she's right.

Joy is definitely in my prayers. I can't imagine having to go through something like that. So so tough. Definitely sending prayers of comfort their way.

And I know she's right....Liz always has the best things to say, I love it I needed this today Just a little kick in the pants to keep me goin.

Cathie - Must be the time of year. I got a frazzled phone call and several emails from my son yesterday about his classes! What is your course of study? Oh. And listen to Liz. She's right. [/COLOR]

I think cuz it's just ending midterms. Although this guy is on my list even when it's not midterm time. I could go on and on and on but the fact is I have to put up with it for 5 more weeks and I'm done. I just want to get out of there, lol. Complaining won't make it go any faster. I don't have a declared major yet, but I'm mostly leaning towards a double major of art and marketing. Thus the horrid ethics class....groundwork class for marketing.




I've often wondered too. You meet all kinds of people. Those who make mountains out of mole hills and those who look at mountains as another adventure waiting to be had. It's very interesting what different people percieve to be "challenging", and how they deal with it.

This is something I try to keep in mind and could work to do so more often. When someone goes off about something going on with them, I might think "that's nothing" but I think everyone has different perceptions of just what challenging is. Someone who may have had a pretty tranquil life thus far may find what I would consider a small bump in the road to be immensely different. All in perception, I think. Everyone has their own scope.


skipping the gym this morning in favor of catching up on some stuff before I go to work (early). I'll make up for it this weekend though. And later today I'll report back on my progress for the week! Happy Friday to you all![/COLOR]

Happy Friday

ETA: Did anything I say up there make sense. Ugh. You can tell it's a Friday!

 

[lisaviolet]

Well I have to catch up. Will do later.

Down 2 for the BL.

And I have to do some pompous bragging here because it's something I need to force myself to do. I have been on the top ten on the BL twice and never said so here - obviously not in the last point this point that three weeks. . And the half way through BL list was put out earlier this week and I'm in the top ten there too. Okay - sighing - done. Good happy successful things are SO difficult for me.

Will be back later. Nancy love your imagination.

 

[lisaviolet]

Is it reek?

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Well I have to catch up. Will do later.

Down 2 for the BL.

And I have to do some pompous bragging here because it's something I need to force myself to do. I have been on the top ten on the BL twice and never said so here - obviously not in the last point this point that three weeks. . And the half way through BL list was put out earlier this week and I'm in the top ten there too. Okay - sighing - done. Good happy successful things are SO difficult for me.

Will be back later. Nancy love your imagination.

H3LL$ Bells Lisa!!!! Your a superstar and we didn't even know! Good job. And the "down 2" - even betta!

I'll forgive you for taking MY SPOT this time.

Kat - The song "Popular" from Wicked - is SO FREAKING good. I was turned onto it by a fan fic. Bella had set it as her ring tone for when Alice called and it's so appropriate. I've played it 20 times in the last 2 days and I think of you and Alice.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Listen, who said it would be easy? Who said it would all click one day? Who said you'd be ON and never off? No one!

You won't. It won't be like that. But it's a great lesson for marriage and motherhood and your future career.

Some days you will wonder why you got yourself into any of those situations. You'll roll over and think, really? WHY did I get married? Or look at your kids and think, OMG, I so did not sign up for this!

It will happen again and again, everywhere in your life.

You're ready, babe. You're here. You're on your path, and while you can and will make mistakes and have setbacks, you are right where you belong, always.

Trust me on this.

You DO have a way with words! Im another one who needed to hear this today!

And, I don't think that it is matter of rhyming...

Grr, you guys are so cryptic! Im rubbish at guessing!

Well I have to catch up. Will do later.

Down 2 for the BL.

And I have to do some pompous bragging here because it's something I need to force myself to do. I have been on the top ten on the BL twice and never said so here - obviously not in the last point this point that three weeks. . And the half way through BL list was put out earlier this week and I'm in the top ten there too. Okay - sighing - done. Good happy successful things are SO difficult for me.

Hey Lady, don't be sneaking FANTASTIC news like this in like its nothing! You rock!

Is it reek?

ERIKA - The news about your friend is so sad. They are all in my thoughts.

DH got the same news this morning about a work collegue who was due today. So very sad

So for Guy Fawkes day yesterday I watched some fireworks, the weather was terrible! Rained all night! It was good though!

We are having a fireworks display tomorrow, all the family will be there! Its my nieces first firework display, so we have some quiet baby fireworks then shes going to her nanans for the night and we'll break out the good fireworks!
Ive already asked my aunt what food she is preparing so I can make good choices foodwise - can't do anything about the alcohol!

Aqua aerobics kicked my bummocks yesterday but it was great, they need to heat the water up a little though I was freezing!

Hope everyone is having a great day

 

[lisaviolet]

Is it reek?

Hey Reek!

Are you or one your posse gonna answer?!?!

Even if I'm wrong - it's a keeper.

 

[lisaviolet]

Thanks Lyz. Still have to catch up.....

I mean really what the heck are nice things for if we don't celebrate them with ourselves and others?