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

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Slow day = Lisa got lucky no one saw the edited peice.

DD. Pleasure Island. Yummy.

Oh how lovely it is to swim in a Reeses PBC. Did I tell you that I ride my bike to the Bulk Barn (Canadian store????) just to get my Peanut Butter M&Ms.

You ride your bike to get PB M&M's, HI Lar IOUS!!!!! Seriously. Sounds like something I'd do. For sure. I do take walks to the candy store. I don't like PB M&M's. I don't like peanuts all that much, unless enrobed in a Snickers bar, then I love them.

 

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May I have your attention please!

<clears throat> Me me me me meeeee

Happy Happy Happy Birth-day,
Happy Happy Happy Birth-day,
Happy Happy Happy Birth-day to you,
to you,
to you OLE!

Happy Birthday Liz!

 

[Ronda93]

Ronda - Your neighborhood is very active, very community centered it seems. Did you choose to live there because of that, or did you help create it?

I got involved with the neighborhood association shortly after we moved in. Our home is a few blocks from DGF's previous home. We knew we wanted to stay in this vicinity. My old place was in the far north 'burbs It's a city neighborhood and the association dues are paltry and voluntary. I volunteered for the events director job. We have two big deals every year, block party and this progressive dinner. It's been a good way to meet neighbors. So I found it this way, but like to think I'm improving some things.

Ronda, you are the queen of active. Seriously.

Ha! I don't tell you about the hours of mindless web surfing.

Lisa, so glad your SIL was unharmed.

More laundry awaits!

Ronda

 

[Ronda93]

And massage - tried to have one once at a massage school - and the student told me he had a hard time. Due to my inability to relax my body in any form.

I fell asleep during my massage. Bliss.

Ronda

 

[lisaviolet]

Slow day = Lisa got lucky no one saw the edited peice.



You ride your bike to get PB M&M's, HI Lar IOUS!!!!! Seriously. Sounds like something I'd do. For sure. I do take walks to the candy store. I don't like PB M&M's. I don't like peanuts all that much, unless enrobed in a Snickers bar, then I love them.

Yes, I'm very lucky. The EDIT QUEEN rears her head again.

What are talkiing about Lyz? These are not the normal peanut M&Ms. These are new Peanut Butter M&Ms. How can you like Reeses and not peanut butter that just has the same thing with a colour. I'm so confused.

It gets better with the bike. The other day I was on an exercise bike run - not a stroll and I stopped there and on the way home after the hour -well I was riding AND eating some and started laughing. Love it! And I don't give a rat's *** if anyone else likes it.

I fell asleep during my massage. Bliss.

Ronda

Oh Ronda......the jealousy you induce.

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I'm joking around and I just found out my niece's father - the niece who just got married - her father died in a car accident yesterday. Such a myriad of emotions. Complicated life. Possible undiagnosed schizophrenic ( I can't spell this late at night) My father walked her down the aisle because she couldn't trust her father - long story. She's tried so hard - with some years of breaks - to have a relationship with him. I'm not sure he didn't just commit suicide -because he visited my parents this week with insurance policies but someone else was in the car with him so that would be beyond cruel. I'm so saddened that he died that way. And so relieved that my sister can walk freely in her life - he's spent two decades obsessing about her and it's been hard on all of us. Some scary times.

But no one is black and white. And he had beautiful parts to him for sure. And he struggled. Wanted to love so badly. And struggled. So I mourn the loss of the good and I struggle still with the ugly.

I talked to her tonight and she's beyond overcome with the feelings that he didn't know that she loved him - because they could never have a full relatiionship. Hopefully I convinced her. I told her her father was a smart man - we could laugh a tad b/c we both know he was smart b/c he was so manipulative. And if he did sh!t to you over and over and over - and you still tried more than once with him - that's a daughter who loves b/c despite all she still tried. She saw him months before the wedding and it was supposed to be good and it turned out ugly so I'm sad for her that that's it. But she was only protecting herself. Only protecting herself - as she absolutely needed to. Life.

I'm fine. Only venting. Strictly venting. And sad for her. And for his family.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning!

Oh, Lisa--so sorry to hear that. Mental illness can be traumatic for all involved, that's for sure.

Ronda--awesome job on the race! Way to go!

Off to soccer for me yet again. Shin splints are still screaming at me. I am going to PT this coming week.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Yes, I'm very lucky. The EDIT QUEEN rears her head again.

What are talkiing about Lyz? These are not the normal peanut M&Ms. These are new Peanut Butter M&Ms. How can you like Reeses and not peanut butter that just has the same thing with a colour. I'm so confused.

OMG!!! You are so right. I even typed "PB" but was thinking Peanut M&M's, not peanut butter. See, I'm so ill. I'm even messing up my candy love. I don't like Peanut M&M's. Never had Peanut Butter M&M's, but I'm guessing I'd love em.



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I'm joking around and I just found out my niece's father - the niece who just got married - her father died in a car accident yesterday.

Lisa - I'm sorry to hear this. Sorry for your neice for all her unresolved feelings. And sorry he had everyone walking on eggshells. I understand the bittersweet.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

LisaV - Wow, im so glad Jeans sister was unharmed. And for your niece. I understand Mental Illness more than I wish I did, and I understand how hard it can be for those affected.

Ronda - Sounds like a great community you and Sue live in. I wish our neighbourhood did more as a community but we are far too British for anything like that (stiff upper lip you understand! )

Erika - You are busy in the summer! Like Superwoman!

Liz - Hope you had a great night celebrating your birthday

Lyz - Peanut M&M's are a weakness of mine. Add peanut butter to the mix and I would weigh 700 stone! Thank goodness we dont have them over here!

On the 3rd of October me and my bf's are going to a fancy dress party....as the Pink Ladies! Yes, we have jackets, neck scarves, headbands, heels - the works! I just hope I can still get in the trousers I want to wear!

 

[adsrtw]

Good Afternoon Ladies

Lisa, so much sympathy for your niece.

I'm only allowing myself a few minutes of break time, so I am going to be hit and miss. I have to get my paper finished today because I won't have any time before class tomorrow. I'm about 50/50 on the 5 week class schedule. It is tough, but I'm glad it's getting over quicker. I'm sitting in the University Center until the library opens in an hour (working on a detailed outline, then will write at the library and fill in the gaps).

Food, finally ate last night. I adore olives (hey, they are better than salt & vinegar potato chips). Mom made a chunky olive & artichoke tapenade for me. Had it on slices of warm turkey with feta. Yum.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Slow day = Lisa got lucky no one saw the edited peice.
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I saw it! Good stuff, Lisa.

May I have your attention please!

<clears throat> Me me me me meeeee

Happy Happy Happy Birth-day,
Happy Happy Happy Birth-day,
Happy Happy Happy Birth-day to you,
to you,
to you OLE!

Happy Birthday Liz!

Thanks, Amiee!!!!

I got involved with the neighborhood association shortly after we moved in. Our home is a few blocks from DGF's previous home. We knew we wanted to stay in this vicinity. My old place was in the far north 'burbs It's a city neighborhood and the association dues are paltry and voluntary. I volunteered for the events director job. We have two big deals every year, block party and this progressive dinner. It's been a good way to meet neighbors. So I found it this way, but like to think I'm improving some things.

I love that. It's great to see people living like that - and rare these days. Good for you both.

Hi Everyone!

LisaV - Wow, im so glad Jeans sister was unharmed. And for your niece. I understand Mental Illness more than I wish I did, and I understand how hard it can be for those affected.

Ronda - Sounds like a great community you and Sue live in. I wish our neighbourhood did more as a community but we are far too British for anything like that (stiff upper lip you understand! )

Erika - You are busy in the summer! Like Superwoman!

Liz - Hope you had a great night celebrating your birthday

Lyz - Peanut M&M's are a weakness of mine. Add peanut butter to the mix and I would weigh 700 stone! Thank goodness we dont have them over here!

On the 3rd of October me and my bf's are going to a fancy dress party....as the Pink Ladies! Yes, we have jackets, neck scarves, headbands, heels - the works! I just hope I can still get in the trousers I want to wear!

I SO want pictures. Grease is one of my all time favorite movies.

Lisa - so, so sorry about your former BIL. That's so hard. You said all the right stuff to her, though.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi All...

Quiet weekend on the thread. Must be that everyone is out and about dealing with life.

Not much to report here. Had a session with Jesse today and man was he down in the dumps. Things are changing a bit at the gym and I am not entirely sure if it is a good or a bad thing for me, but it doesn't sound good for Jesse. Basically, they are going to start offering 30 minute sessions (used to be only hour sessions) so if he wants to make the same money, he could theoretically have to take on twice as many clients. Sounds like a lot of work to me for not a lot of money, but what do I know? After my session, I did a 45 minute spin session and then walked a 15 minute mile on the treadmill - gotta get ready for March. Did a whole lot of nothing for the rest of the day and it was wonderful. Just a quick run to get some fresh apples and veggies and that was about it.

Now if only I can get my out of control snacking back under control, I may actually start to feel comfortable with things again. Not sure what is going on, but I feel like I am eating everything in sight. Yesterday at the Irish Festival that I was at, I ate 1/2 of a corned beef sandwich for lunch. Not too bad right, but then I ate a wedge of my sister's quesadilla (mexican food at an Irish festival, I know) and later in the day polished off half of an order of fried dough. As if that wasn't bad enough, I then went to dinner with some friends and ate what is basically homemade potato chips with a wine sauce and cheese on them and then my dinner. Today, it was apple cider donuts from the orchard. My dinner was some sauteed spinach and some pumpkin seeds because my calorie intake was so off for the day. What the heck is going on? I know I shouldn't be doing this, but I can't stop either. There is no way I can burn enough calories to offset this kind of eating and it is starting to scare me. I don't want to let things get completely out of control. I have worked to hard to get this far and I am not going to give up now!

Ugh...

 

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Checking in so I can steal my trip reports, lol

Yes, I have to do a TR for my class tomorrow night. So funny. So glad I already did it.

And so Lisa doesn't hunt me down...

Me with a new do and no makeup!

 

[cathie1327]

Hey all. Quick check in while icing my feet before bed. Let me preface the following by saying I know I am a giant whiner but I have to vent.

I've had fun on vacation. Tonorrow is our last full day. And I am dreading it. Why? Carlos's parents. Seriously. I now remember why I decided on a me and carlos only vacation last year. They are incredibly inconsiderate of what anyone else wants to do on vacation or the pace anuyone else needs to go. Thus why I am icing my feet. And if you want to do something they don't want to do, lord get ready because they will make you feel like the biggest piece of you know what. His dad can be so mean sometimes too...and while carlos is used to it, I'm getting sick of being told to shut up and that I like dumb stuff. I'm also sick of the dramatics and being made to feel guilty by his mom anytime I want to split up if they whine about something I want todo. I swear, its a no win situation...not only that but its causing carlos and I to fight because I'm getting mad that he's not sticking up for me and he feels like he's in a tough spot, which I totally sympathize with but doesn't make it any easier on me....

Anyway, aside from the rant...had a fairly good day. Hopped around a lot today but the highlight for me was the behind the seeds tour at epcot. Definitely cool. If you like the ride, you'll love the tour

Off to bed with me...can't wait to get home and respond to everything!!!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Cathie. You're not whining.

No one should ever be telling anyone to shut up, after the age of 10. It's incredibly disrespectful. And Carlos should stand up for you. You're going to be his wife. He should show you respect and ask that his parents do the same.

Maybe they will mellow over the years - and Disney can bring out the stress in people - but if I were you, I'd think about not going on any other vacations with them for a while. Heck, I'd probably start skipping dinner at their house!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Liz - Happy belated birthday! I am sorry I was not on this weekend at all! Hope you enjoyed your waxing!

Cathie - I am on the same page as weight and Disney = Not the best time and Chad's family was a huge catalyst in my divorce. If Carlos does not have the ability to stand up for you, the two of you or anything else to his mother or family - I can tell you the chances of it changing in the future are nill. You really need to decide if that levelof interference or that level of no respect is something you want for your life and any kids yo may have down the road. I wish someone would have told me more about that aspect of a marriage when I was marrying Chad. At 19, would I have listened? Probably not but I had no clue what I was getting myself into.

Chad still is under their thumb and now my kids are having to stand up for themselves because Chad still doesn't.

Just think long and hard okay?

Lisa - sorry for your family's loss and sorrow and I am sorry for Jean's flasher eppisode at the movies. I am not looking forward to those days!

As far as moving....Dan is all about moving. He hand I want to as soon as the kids graduate. The kids know I want to live by the ocean if possible and no complaints there. I will not move them while they are in high school - although I am not happy with Baylors school right now at all! Chad and I have to agree on moving the kids schools and while they are under 18 - have to agree if they move out of state. So no moving now -

I highly doubt that Treyner will ever be back in MN and Carsyn is saying she wants to live somewhere with seasons but not MN either. Baylor - just goes with the flow.


Paula - sorry the munchie monster is rearing his ugly head. I too ate like cr@p this weekend and want to flog myself.

Hi to everyone else - great run and great new hairdo BTW!!!

Nancy - how was seeing Seth BTW? I am so jealous!

Updates:

Treyner talked with coaches - they will be keeping 4 of the 5 goalies. Treyner said he needed an answer by Friday and told them he was pursuing other colleges. They were suprised and said that he was not out of the running by any means. Really proud of him for stepping up and taking his future and his carreer in soccer in his own hands.

Carsyn - gets her liscense this week and I am happy as heck about that!

Baylor - last week the kid who hit Baylor and was not spposed to be back in his class - was - waiting for call back to talk to school about that.


**Really good news - I was offered a chance to change carreer roles last week and I am taking it! First mtg tonight but I am super excited.

Home based company as well - but profit margin is higher and there average sales are much higher. Almost double what Tupperware is doing per party.

I have nothing to lose - have a huge line-up for October already and am really excited!

Will tell you more about that after tonight.

I am off to get my nails done and pedicure this afternoon. Need to start taking care of myself again!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

I SO want pictures. Grease is one of my all time favorite movies.

I will absolutely post pictures! We ordered our jackets today

Me with a new do and no makeup!

You look great!

Hey all. Quick check in while icing my feet before bed. Let me preface the following by saying I know I am a giant whiner but I have to vent.

You aren't whining, not at all. Ive had huge issues with my in-laws before, and I vented on here and got some great advice! It ended with DH telling them basically to respect me or don't bother calling round again. It worked for the most part and we have a kind of truce going on - that may be down to the fact that I don't really see them!
I do agree with Liz, Carlos should most definitely stand up for you and show you the respect that you deserve. I would have had a huge problem with DH if he hadn't stood up for me

Maybe they will mellow over the years - and Disney can bring out the stress in people - but if I were you, I'd think about not going on any other vacations with them for a while. Heck, I'd probably start skipping dinner at their house!

Ive been there my friend!

**Really good news - I was offered a chance to change carreer roles last week and I am taking it! First mtg tonight but I am super excited.

Sound exciting! Im looking forward to hearing all about it!
Great news about Treyner and Carsyn, sucky news about Baylors school. I have nothing more than for you all!

LISAV - I forgot to say, the story about Jeans flashing made me laugh out loud, sorry! My mum is going through the change, she started early and suffers from the hot flushes as well. Actually, they are sometimes so bad I can imagine her doing the same thing!

Well, I have started taking the train to and from work instead of the bus! Its a shorter journey on the train, but a longer walk to and from the train station, which is what I needed. Its 15mins downhill to the station and 15mins uphill home, so at least I know everyday I am getting at least 30mins exercise in, in addition to what I do at home!

The eating has been going pretty well I think, Im going to weigh myself tonight and see if I have lost anything!

Have a great day everyone

 

[Ronda93]

Cathie, Carlos is not in a tough spot, he's choosing. Believe him.

I've been on both sides of this. Trust me, it will not change.

Ronda

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hey gang...

Feeling kind of bleh today. Not looking forward to JC tonight, but refuse to avoid it either. My butt is sore today from yesterday's workout so that is not helping either (darn squats).

Cathie - people are hard to change (if not impossible). Don't forget that.

Lisa - so sorry to hear about your niece. Sending prayers her way. Laughing at Jean's flashing story. My mom went to hell and back with her hot flashes so I can feel your pain on this one.

Liz - keep riding the birthday buffer...

Dawn - new opportunities; very exciting.

Sending hugs to everyone...

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Steph - yeah for going to the gym. What are you doing there? I want details..

Hey,
it's been a rough week (last)! They are doing construction in the kids school and Tyler had a severe asthma attack last week had to keep him home a few days and went back and had another! Kinda in a tough spot not knowing whether to send him or keep him home but them he misses so much when he isn't there!

As for the gym!!!! I am trying to go m-f I go before work! I am doing 30 mins on the eliptical and 30 on the rower for now! I have a training session tomorrow with a trainer. I started weights today! So on total its an hour a day.

Well of to the doctors AGAIN for a re-check with Tyler!
have a great afternoon!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Please forgive my unexcused absence Wicked busy. 'Tis the time of year for me, that's all....I did read everything though!

:I am down 4 pounds this week.

Down 2.4 for the BL.

Down 2lbs this week! First loss in forever!

Congrats to ALL of you. You ladies ROCK!

Poor Jean and I went to the movies last week. Lisa looks over and Poor Jean has her sweatshirt pulled up to her neck.


That is Hi LAR ious! OMG - I am so scared of menopause

We are heavily unionized

Ok - so Stephen is doing some work for a Canadian company. And let me tell you, he gets extremely frustrated with their "union" crap.

It gets better with the bike. The other day I was on an exercise bike run - not a stroll and I stopped there and on the way home after the hour -well I was riding AND eating some and started laughing. Love it! And I don't give a rat's *** if anyone else likes it.

Basically, they are going to start offering 30 minute sessions (used to be only hour sessions) so if he wants to make the same money, he could theoretically have to take on twice as many clients.

So....is the 1/2 hour session 1/2 the cost? As for the munchies - I swear it's the time of year. I feel like I naturally want to feed & feast like the bears preparing for the long cold winter.

Nancy - how was seeing Seth BTW? I am so jealous!

It's next weekend...can't wait.

As for the gym!!!! I am trying to go m-f I go before work! I am doing 30 mins on the eliptical and 30 on the rower for now! I have a training session tomorrow with a trainer. I started weights today! So on total its an hour a day.

Look at you go Steph! So nice to have you back.