In search of my body...not the one I ate!

[3DisneyKids]

Hi Everyone...

Just wanted to send a quick note to let you all know that I survived my meeting and didn't need bail money or anything....

Overall, the meeting went well. My boss put on his best sales face to try and convince me to stay, but when I started to counter him with how my career has flatlined, with the fact that I am bored at my job with no hope of growth, etc. he didn't have much of an arguement to counter me. I think the final nail in his arguement was when he tried to tell me that I have been labeled as someone that the company would like to develop as a leader in the upstate market, but then couldn't explain what development opportunities I was being given in my current position when I pressed him on it.

So - after all is said and done, he agreed to not stand in my way and is going to work on a transition plan for me so that the relationship with the client on the job I am on now is not affected. If all goes well, I should be moving sometime in the next three months... Guess I need to start going through my stuff and getting rid of the junk....

Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. They have meant a great deal to me. Now - hopefully, I can get my focus back on track for my weight loss efforts... I need to look smokin for the body boards meet in WDW.... I have to keep up with spandex wearing Erika....

Goof

AWESOME news, Paula! Woo Hoo! Three cheers for you!

I am so glad you stuck to your guns! Wow--3 months will be here before you know it! I am so proud of you!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Yaaaaay Goof. Super Proud of you. (I'd have been crying all over the place.) Three months isn't very long!

DWD - believe me, I was fighting back tears during the meeting and broke into them as soon as I got to my car..... I may be strong, but I am not that strong...

LOL... you talked to me a bit... but then you vanished lol!





Well last night was interesting... Found out because of me the jerk Jason at the gym eventually got canned, most of his employess got canned or quit, and the senior vp of the region is now based at that location. They also kissed my butt quite a bit... Mom didn't do so hot tho... She worked out on the bike for 5 minutes and because shes not used to exercising and because shes smoking still she gotta a bad headache so we left... Today she said even if she doesn't work out as long she'll let me do my 30 minutes... Sorry I didn't post much today but work got busy... I miss talking to y'all regularly!!

Sarah

Sarah - Nice to know that your persistance has paid off at the gym. Hopefully, their approach to customer service gets better with the recent changes...

AWESOME news, Paula! Woo Hoo! Three cheers for you!

I am so glad you stuck to your guns! Wow--3 months will be here before you know it! I am so proud of you!

The three months will go quickly especially with everything that needs to be done before I leave...

Call me crazy, but....

I just booked a 2-BR at SSR for 12/6 - 12/8 (3 nights)...anyone who wants to crash is welcome!

Dawn will be at Disney 12/7 - 12/14
Kim will be there 11/30 - 12/7
Paula will be there 12/2 - 12/9

So by being there starting on the 6th and going through the 8th (leaving on the 9th) everyone who will already be there during that time will be able to participate. Now, Dawn and Kim may pass each other coming and going, so unless Dawn comes down a day early, those two may not connect. But everyone else is fair game!

Ok...I know that I am in, so is Kat and so is SGLiz. We need to find a way to get DWD Liz there. (She wants to go, but DH is a pill...so we will have to work on that somehow...) Heather, Bride, and Sarah cannot make it.

Ok, so who does that leave...Nancy, Grumps (or is he with Dawn on this trip?), who am I missing?

Mark your calendars, babes...I think we have a meet planned....

If other dates work better...shout out. I just used these days because 3 of our gang will already be there at that time, so it seemed to make sense. I am totally flexible here. It's just that early Dec. is a VERY busy time for DVCers, and I still have booking advantage at SSR, so I wanted to make sure to grab a spot while I still can. I chose SSR (1) b/c Kim and Paula are already there; (2) I have home resort booking advantage there; (3) it is fairly low points; (4) They have the most awesome spa and since this is kind of a girly trip, that might be fun for some; and (5) we can walk to DTD and PI....which might become important. I'm just sayin'....

I also have home resort at AKV and love staying there as well. BUT...they are already waitlising for early Dec. and it is pretty remote and I thought people might be interested in being a little bit closer to other stuff. However, I did put myself on the waitlist for a 2-BR at AKV CONCIERGE! Now if that comes through, I would say we should jump on it...concierge means FREE beer, wine, and liqueurs (oh yeah, and food too)....reason enough to stay there, eh? And depending on how you eat...YES you can live completely on concierge food and not have to spend money much money at all oop for other food, so this could be a huge money saver.

As for other resorts...like BWV or BCV....I cannot book there until May, so I don't know what the availability will look like then. My guess is that Beach Club will be booked solid but we might be able to get in at BW.

Let me know your thoughts on this....

P.S. KIM, SGLiz, and others who are considering DVC....Please make sure you use one of our names as your referral if you decide to buy in. Current owners get rewards for referring new owners...so please use either Dawn, Kat, me or someone else as a referral source. :

How cool is this.... Now - I just need to convince my family to let me go hang with you all... With enough time to sell them on the idea, I think I can make it happen... Can't wait.....

Goof

 

[3DisneyKids]

How cool is this.... Now - I just need to convince my family to let me go hang with you all... With enough time to sell them on the idea, I think I can make it happen... Can't wait.....

Goof

For those that will be on family vacation at this time, don't worry....we promise not to intrude on your time with your families! If you could just get one meal out...or drinks by the pool or something...that would be great.

 

[HockeyKat]

LOL... you talked to me a bit... but then you vanished lol!





Well last night was interesting... Found out because of me the jerk Jason at the gym eventually got canned, most of his employess got canned or quit, and the senior vp of the region is now based at that location. They also kissed my butt quite a bit... Mom didn't do so hot tho... She worked out on the bike for 5 minutes and because shes not used to exercising and because shes smoking still she gotta a bad headache so we left... Today she said even if she doesn't work out as long she'll let me do my 30 minutes... Sorry I didn't post much today but work got busy... I miss talking to y'all regularly!!

Sarah

I was not very with it last night!!

YAY on them firing that guy!!

Call me crazy, but....

I just booked a 2-BR at SSR for 12/6 - 12/8 (3 nights)...anyone who wants to crash is welcome!

Dawn will be at Disney 12/7 - 12/14
Kim will be there 11/30 - 12/7
Paula will be there 12/2 - 12/9

So by being there starting on the 6th and going through the 8th (leaving on the 9th) everyone who will already be there during that time will be able to participate. Now, Dawn and Kim may pass each other coming and going, so unless Dawn comes down a day early, those two may not connect. But everyone else is fair game!

Ok...I know that I am in, so is Kat and so is SGLiz. We need to find a way to get DWD Liz there. (She wants to go, but DH is a pill...so we will have to work on that somehow...) Heather, Bride, and Sarah cannot make it.

Ok, so who does that leave...Nancy, Grumps (or is he with Dawn on this trip?), who am I missing?

Mark your calendars, babes...I think we have a meet planned....

If other dates work better...shout out. I just used these days because 3 of our gang will already be there at that time, so it seemed to make sense. I am totally flexible here. It's just that early Dec. is a VERY busy time for DVCers, and I still have booking advantage at SSR, so I wanted to make sure to grab a spot while I still can. I chose SSR (1) b/c Kim and Paula are already there; (2) I have home resort booking advantage there; (3) it is fairly low points; (4) They have the most awesome spa and since this is kind of a girly trip, that might be fun for some; and (5) we can walk to DTD and PI....which might become important. I'm just sayin'....

I also have home resort at AKV and love staying there as well. BUT...they are already waitlising for early Dec. and it is pretty remote and I thought people might be interested in being a little bit closer to other stuff. However, I did put myself on the waitlist for a 2-BR at AKV CONCIERGE! Now if that comes through, I would say we should jump on it...concierge means FREE beer, wine, and liqueurs (oh yeah, and food too)....reason enough to stay there, eh? And depending on how you eat...YES you can live completely on concierge food and not have to spend money much money at all oop for other food, so this could be a huge money saver.

As for other resorts...like BWV or BCV....I cannot book there until May, so I don't know what the availability will look like then. My guess is that Beach Club will be booked solid but we might be able to get in at BW.

Let me know your thoughts on this....

P.S. KIM, SGLiz, and others who are considering DVC....Please make sure you use one of our names as your referral if you decide to buy in. Current owners get rewards for referring new owners...so please use either Dawn, Kat, me or someone else as a referral source. :

Oh this sounds like SO much fun. I may drive down, and that way we have access to a car for any "supplies" that might be needed.

Paula, I am glad your talk went well! I am so bad at confrontation.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Call me crazy, but....

I just booked a 2-BR at SSR for 12/6 - 12/8 (3 nights)...anyone who wants to crash is welcome![/B]

I don't call that crazy. I call that Pro-Active. Sounds like so much fun. Where there is a will there's a way.

 

[MunkyMe13]

My mom did 20 minutes of treadmill and 10 of bike... very slow but still!!! I was so freakin proud of her... My mom is doing awesome!!! I gotta go tho so more tomorrow!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Okay I was better today.

Food:
B: Pepsi Max
L: Pita w/ laughing cow (95), salad (100), cottage cheese (90), apple (60)
D: 1 packet picante ramen noodles (380) w/ chorizo (50), veggies (50), and 1 can micro-raviolis (180)
Total for today, 1055. Exercise, 45 min on elliptical. Water, 64 oz.

Hope everyone had a great day!

 

[Dizneydawn]

So there will be more to bond with at the Boarders bash.... so fun....I am going to try like heck to get in early...and yes...Grumps is in...my kids do not know this yet...but I will tell them over the summer..

I am being respectful of their Dad and transfering this slowly...actually having a meeting session might help huge...it would be a reason for Dan to be there besides me....
they know him and know we are close...they like him a lot but the level of our relationship has not been a topic for obvious reasons....

Jodi as thinking of going in Dec...I will talk her into it if it kills me...

I AM PROUD OF JODI....she is kicking a DIET pop addiction due to the chemicals and some adverse health issues she feels is corelated to it...she was a serious addict guys...

BTW....not a single person thought it was cute that I was going to make matching outfits for my step-daughter Paula and I.....

well fine...but now you all will not get to see us in Mickey safari wear for Animal Kingdom...
if I could just get Grumps to hold still to be measured....wouldn't he look cute in this ensemble.....

 

[Pixieshouse]

Has anyone watched the I can make you thin series? It is pretty interesting and I am wondering if anyone has tried it.

I am trying desperately to get back into my healthy eating and working out. Things have gotten hectic as life sometimes does and I seem to let things for myself slip. I have got to get back and not let that happen.

I am still struggling with the whole 20 year reunion thing. I went to a consignment store and found a couple sweater sets that I think might work for the day. It will be in ID and it is still cold there, so I hope these will work, I just need to make sure that I have a full outfit!

I hope that I can pull it all together this weekend!!!

 

[born2bird]

Call me crazy, but....

I just booked a 2-BR at SSR for 12/6 - 12/8 (3 nights)...anyone who wants to crash is welcome!

Dawn will be at Disney 12/7 - 12/14
Kim will be there 11/30 - 12/7
Paula will be there 12/2 - 12/9



P.S. KIM, SGLiz, and others who are considering DVC....Please make sure you use one of our names as your referral if you decide to buy in. Current owners get rewards for referring new owners...so please use either Dawn, Kat, me or someone else as a referral source. :

This is great news!!! Since I will be leaving probably late morning on the 7th we will have to plan a meet-up for the evening of the 6th if schedules allow. I am taking both sets of grandparents along on this trip so I will have no problem getting away for a few hours.

Thanks for the referral info. I did not know they did that.

My mom did 20 minutes of treadmill and 10 of bike... very slow but still!!! I was so freakin proud of her... My mom is doing awesome!!! I gotta go tho so more tomorrow!!

Good for your mom! I bet she was really proud of herself. And good for you for doing this with her.

So there will be more to bond with at the Boarders bash.... so fun....I am going to try like heck to get in early...and yes...Grumps is in...my kids do not know this yet...but I will tell them over the summer..

I am being respectful of their Dad and transfering this slowly...actually having a meeting session might help huge...it would be a reason for Dan to be there besides me....
they know him and know we are close...they like him a lot but the level of our relationship has not been a topic for obvious reasons....

Jodi as thinking of going in Dec...I will talk her into it if it kills me...

I AM PROUD OF JODI....she is kicking a DIET pop addiction due to the chemicals and some adverse health issues she feels is corelated to it...she was a serious addict guys...

It would be great if you can get in early. I would hate to miss a chance to at least say "hi" to our leader, and Grumps too, of course. As wonderful as your children are, I would be shocked if they were anything but thrilled for you and Dan. From what you have shared with us, my guess is that they just want youto be happy. You are a great mom for taking it slow with them and respecting their father in the process.

Stay strong Jodi!! I bet that is a hard addiction to break. I was addicted to caffein (coffee mainly, and the occasional vivarin) when I worked 3rd shift. It was the only thing that kept me going. When I finally quit that horrendous job it took me almost 6 months to cut back from 12 cups a day to 1-2 cups a day. I stopped completely when I got pregnant and I thought I was having a stroke because of the headaches. As soon as the babes arrived I was back on board but I am down to 1-2 at most and counter it with loads of water. If I can do it anyone can!

I am trying desperately to get back into my healthy eating and working out. Things have gotten hectic as life sometimes does and I seem to let things for myself slip. I have got to get back and not let that happen.

I am still struggling with the whole 20 year reunion thing. I went to a consignment store and found a couple sweater sets that I think might work for the day. It will be in ID and it is still cold there, so I hope these will work, I just need to make sure that I have a full outfit!

I hope that I can pull it all together this weekend!!!

It seems like that is always the case. The first person we neglect when things go crazy is ourselves. It sounds like you are on the right track just knowing that you are slipping.

Too bad your reunion isn't someplace warm and sunny. Is it going to be held at the school? Our 15th was on a dinner boat and they were charging $280 per couple. No thanks!! The people who I was truly friends with in HS I still speak to regularly and I can't say I have a need or desire to see everyone else. Especially for that kind of money. My 20th is next year and I am sure I will be skipping it again. I hope you have a great time!

 

[goofyfan-12]

My mom did 20 minutes of treadmill and 10 of bike... very slow but still!!! I was so freakin proud of her... My mom is doing awesome!!! I gotta go tho so more tomorrow!!

Sarah - I am so proud of your mom..... can we make her an honorary member of the body boards.....

So there will be more to bond with at the Boarders bash.... so fun....I am going to try like heck to get in early...and yes...Grumps is in...my kids do not know this yet...but I will tell them over the summer..

I am being respectful of their Dad and transfering this slowly...actually having a meeting session might help huge...it would be a reason for Dan to be there besides me....
they know him and know we are close...they like him a lot but the level of our relationship has not been a topic for obvious reasons....

Jodi as thinking of going in Dec...I will talk her into it if it kills me...

I AM PROUD OF JODI....she is kicking a DIET pop addiction due to the chemicals and some adverse health issues she feels is corelated to it...she was a serious addict guys...

BTW....not a single person thought it was cute that I was going to make matching outfits for my step-daughter Paula and I.....

well fine...but now you all will not get to see us in Mickey safari wear for Animal Kingdom...
if I could just get Grumps to hold still to be measured....wouldn't he look cute in this ensemble.....

Dawn - I am not even going to comment on the matching outfits... BTW - if I am going to be your step-daughter, where's my allowance????

Has anyone watched the I can make you thin series? It is pretty interesting and I am wondering if anyone has tried it.

I am trying desperately to get back into my healthy eating and working out. Things have gotten hectic as life sometimes does and I seem to let things for myself slip. I have got to get back and not let that happen.

I am still struggling with the whole 20 year reunion thing. I went to a consignment store and found a couple sweater sets that I think might work for the day. It will be in ID and it is still cold there, so I hope these will work, I just need to make sure that I have a full outfit!

I hope that I can pull it all together this weekend!!!

Pixie... I am sure you will find a fabulous outfit to wear to the reunion... If I could, I would come out and be your personal shopper / stylist and hunt down the best possible look for you... Go for a great pair of shoes... they make everything feel better...

Hope you all have a great day... I am trying to find the top of my desk amongst all the paper that is currently sitting on it. It is under there, I know it, but it is going to take some doings to find it....

talk to you later,
Paula

 

[born2bird]

So I finally had time to go back a few pages to catch-up after the loss of internet earlier this week and look at al I missed...

OK. Water is not my friend this March. I have been flooded in or out of my house twice this spring already.

Then last week our water pressure was super high. It was stinging my skin when I showered. It was odd.

...But, according to my husband (the official last word on everything), and I do agree (on this one), I am a "re actor". I am not pro active, I am re active. (Loosly translated, I procrastinate until it's too late and then I HAVE to do something about whatever "it" is.) So, I wasn't sweating it about the hard water pressure.

Then, last Thursday night. We left the house to go to a HBA dinner. I went to Walmart after and DH headed home with DD4. He walked into a sound of water running. The guts in the back of our toilet actually exploded and pushed the heavy ceramic top of the tank askew and water was spraying all over. He called me, and I DID NOT WANT to go home. But, I did, and he actually cleaned it up. (THAT was a miracle, but not why I'm writing this story I have no time for.) We assumed it was just 12 years old. Time for new guts.

Fast forward to 5:30 pm yesterday. My DD12 called me frantically. There is water flooding our basement. She heard a loud pop and ran down to water. Our hot water tank, the pressurized-pop off valve, did what it was supposed to do, and poped, so the tank would not explode. Water was everywhere. DH and I (currently at the office) run home and start cleaning. (He did help with that one too!) Nothing was ruined, and the water co is coming today to fix the pressure. (I guess I should have called last week. )

SO, last night, after all that commotion, I was pooped. Still had to make dinner, get a quick bath, (couldn't shave my legs, arrrrrrgh, hot water was at a minimum) and give DD4 her bath. SO...I didn't even think about throwing out the pie. I am so pooped my eyes are bloodshot and red. If I get pulled over, they are gonna look for dope, I look that bad.

AND...I am on the local Home Builders Assoc, Home & Garden show committee. My part is to collect all the info and get it organized. We have been meeting every Monday for a few months now. The show is April 5 & 6 and I am down to the weeds. I can't wait for the show to be over. I love it and I hate it all at the same time. (It's volunteer, so my real job comes first, then I try to fit it in everywhere else.)

And you ladies are my biggest draw. I'd rather be here than making a list of who needs 6' tables or 4' tables or electric to their booth...

Yes, I want to go on a trip with all you guys. (Although my husband would NEVER, in a MILLION years, go for that. So, I'm gonna need a cover. K?)

Later.

Oh no!! I never would have predicted a major water issue just becuse the pressure was higher. Good to know though. What a mess!! Water certainly IS NOT your friend. Thankfully, nothing was ruined.

How do you find time to sleep with work, kids, exercise, and volunteering? You make me tired...You NEED a vacation from all that craziness. Maybe the dwarves should kidnap your DH and then you can make your escape...they can always return him when you get home...unless you would prefer they not

Ok your cover is...

Cinderella you were doing laundry one day, when what you thought was a roving band of pigme's (a.k.a. body board babes) kidnapped you and took you to their home. You were forced to endure 7 days of torture (fun). It was only after being safely released (7 days of torture er...fun later) that you realized you were in the happiest place on earth (WDW) . Also, you realized you were the prisoner of (AKA)SnowWhite (the matriarc of this band of rufians) and her 7 original and 6 shirt tail relative adopted dwarves (there is always room for more). Let me introduce them: First, Dopy (aka Dizneydawn ...after all she was married to the giant turd for 17 years ) Sleepy(hockeykat when she wakes up she is on fire), Bashful (munkyme13 she is shying away when she is dealing with life's problems), Doc(Goofyfan with great words of wisdom), Grumpy (you can figure this one out), Happy (3diskids always positive and uplifting), Sneezy ( Septembergirl she rises out of the ashes to blow out the crap and calls it like it is), Lurky (Mamabearjo always reading and aware but shy about sharing...lets pull her out girls), Wifey (brcsdisneyprcs hasn't been poisoned by the apple of marriage yet and still believes in the fairytale...jk she still takes some good from us old folks), Birdy (borntobird soars above watching and lands to give great advice before taking flight again), Buffy (Chbc gym teacher by day slayer of body fat by night), Pixy (Pixieshouse flits in and out leaving smiles all about), and we have decided to adopt cinderella and save her from the evil step husband the dwarf affectionately known as dumbas$ brother to giant turd ), . The name the motley crew gave Cindella in order to obscure her identity and give her some free time away from those pesky mice was Spunky (Starter of the sh!t and thinks we will let her back away ). It was after 7 days of torture ...er.....fun that you clawed your way free (souveigneers in hand) and made your way to the airport to get home to your loving family and FREEDOM (heeheee)

Now you have your story and alibi... so what is your excuse...hop on board the freedom plane.


Option #2:

Tell him you are a man trapped in a womans body and you are gay and need some time to self identify.... a week should cinch it or at least he should come back to conciousness by the time you arrive home and he won't even be aware you left......

This is hysterical!! You and Dawn are perfect for one another.

Food, for some people, truly is an addiction. IMHO, it can be easier to quit smoking, drinking, drugs...than it is to "diet". PLEASE KNOW - I'm not minimalizing addictions here - they can all be very serious. However, for those of us with food "issues" it's a different kind of struggle. Your body does not require nicotine, drugs, alcohol to survive. It does require food. And to simply say "that's it - cold turkey - no more food for me" - won't cut it! There are very, very few people in this world (that I know of!) who view food simply as fuel for their body, and are quite content to eat chicken and green beans all day, every day (there's a trainer at my gym who does this - her big "treat" is a SALAD!). Everyone knows you don't offer an alcoholic "just one glass of wine"...or expect a drug addict to do o.k. with "heroin in moderation"....but when we try to adjust our food intake, the general population seems to think it should be simple and easy.

Well - guess what. It's NOT! And when some smart @$$ says "if you are too fat, just stop eating" it makes me so angry Oh really? Good idea! Why didn't I think of that???? Freakin' moron. (we need a "flip the bird" smiley!) So, we struggle. And we diet. And we cut the *crap* out, and beat ourselves up when we have momentary lapses. <sigh> We're all in the same boat here... It's the courage to continue that counts....

(wow - sorry - didn't know I had all that anger in me today! Must be those chocolate eggs.... )

Ahhh..the MATRIARC...makes me feel old. Powerful though - I think I like that....now drop and give me 20!

You are absolutely correct!! When I was in the midst of the eating disorder there were a few family members who would tell my parents to just make me eat. Yeah, that doesn't work dumba$$. The same is true with telling someone who wants to lose weight not to eat. Some people simply amaze me.

Relish the power of Matriarch. It could be fun!

Erika, I love the built in beer taps! How cool is that?!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Paula, I am SO proud of you!!! You did really well with a difficult confrontation!

Sarah, I am proud of your mom, too! And I'm happy the jerk at the gym got fired. I know that's mean of me, but he wasn't very nice!

Dawn, I must have missed this post about the matching outfits! Oh, wait, it's on you PTR, right? I've been off that - vacation and all. Will catch up!

Kat, I am in the same position as you - TOM. Tuesday night I had DQ. Now, I never eat DQ. Ever. But I begged Nick, who is back to Dr. Jeckyll (the nice one) to go out and get me some. My mother was like, are you ill? You don't eat that! Got back on plan yesterday, thankfully.

Pixieshouse, I know how you feel. But real change takes time - and we all fall off our plans sometimes. Except for Erika, of course.

As for Erika...I almost fell off my couch when I read that you had booked something! I think I might have stopped breathing for a minute. Okay, so tell me when it's too early to 1. Buy plane tickets. 2. Get you or Kat to do a PTR, because I suck at that. 3. Talk about the MEET!!!! 4. Discuss obsessive planning and ADRs.

There's nothing like coming home from a WDW trip only to find you're going on another one!

DWD Liz - there is a way, I know it! You just have to find it. I like Grumpy's suggestions.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Ok, I just realized that the matching outfits are when Dawn moves in on Paula's dad...

Sorry! Jetlag and Playhouse Disney rob my brain cells!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Pixieshouse, I know how you feel. But real change takes time - and we all fall off our plans sometimes. Except for Erika, of course.

Ummm....didn't you hear that THUD last night?? That was me falling of my plan! It wasn't too awful (and it is probably allowed since I don't use many flex points)--I can't explain it....I just needed to EAT last night. So I did. I didn't binge and I wasn't covered in chocolate when all was said and done, so I think it's ok.

As for Erika...I almost fell off my couch when I read that you had booked something! I think I might have stopped breathing for a minute. Okay, so tell me when it's too early to 1. Buy plane tickets. 2. Get you or Kat to do a PTR, because I suck at that. 3. Talk about the MEET!!!! 4. Discuss obsessive planning and ADRs.

There's nothing like coming home from a WDW trip only to find you're going on another one!

DWD Liz - there is a way, I know it! You just have to find it. I like Grumpy's suggestions.

Well, pick yourself up off the floor. It is just a resort reservation at this point. We have plenty of time to decide if we want to do this and/or if this is the right time, etc. But since everyone had been talking about, I figured we better secure something just in case. It gets busy that time of year. (Early Dec. used to be blissfully slow....now it gets pretty packed...the secret of that time of year is out.)

No PTR for me...maybe someone else will want to pick that up? Hey...YOU are the freelance writer, aren't you??? What gives?!

I usually don't buy plane tickets until 3-4 months out, so again...lots of time to think, plan, decide, etc. I totally need something to look forward to right now!

DH is killing me. Now, I am the Disney nut in the house. He definitely loves Disney, but he only needs small doses once in while. Me? There is no such thing as too much. Anyway, every day for the last 4 or so days he has said "I want to go back!" So of course I am like WOO-HOO...the kids get all excited because they know that Dad is the barrier between them and constant Disney trips. And I say..."Ok, well I can pull off a trip in May, or we can go in Sept. Or what about...." And then he says, "No, not for a couple of years..." Ummmm YEARS?!?!? I don't think so!

He is nothing if not practical. We are looking at buying second home (on one of the many lakes...it is common in Maine to have a "camp" on a lake) so he thinks we should be really careful with money until we decide on a piece of property, etc. My take on it...I don't want a summer house if it means that we don't vacation anywhere else. Also, he gets really embarrassed by the number of Disney trips we take. Maine, as a rule, is not a wealthy state (though we live in a pretty affluent community), so for many of the folks we know, Disney is a once-in-a-lifetime (or once in a great while) type of thing. So he gets Disney guilt when we are going yet again. Right now, though, his biggest stress is the taxes (we are not done yet, though will be soon). Last year we owed a TON....and this year will likely be the same. However, if by some amazing stroke of good fortune we don't owe too much (I am sure that a refund is out of the question... ) then maybe he will lighten up and let me start planning a trip.

Anyway...sorry for the long drawn-out explanation, but that is part of the reason why I booked something. I am getting depressed at the thought of not heading down in the somewhat-near future. This helps my attitude enormously!

 

[Pixieshouse]

Too bad your reunion isn't someplace warm and sunny. Is it going to be held at the school? Our 15th was on a dinner boat and they were charging $280 per couple. No thanks!! The people who I was truly friends with in HS I still speak to regularly and I can't say I have a need or desire to see everyone else. Especially for that kind of money. My 20th is next year and I am sure I will be skipping it again. I hope you have a great time!

The reunion is at my school, it is a private school and most of us grew up together but we are spread across the globe so it is hard to see everyone now. It will be fun to see all my friends and their families. So we are meeting at the school for pictures, roll call with other classes etc. and then in the evening meeting at a house/ranch for a get together. It should be fun and they aren't charging $$$ but donations are welcome. I can't imagine paying $280 plus travel charges, that is nuts!

 

[Pixieshouse]

Hey everyone, thank you for the good thoughts - much appreciated.

SeptemberGirl - I did hear a thud last night, but I thought it was the dumb movie my hubby was watching

Has anyone watched the I can make you thin?

I watched it last night and it sounds and looks interesting. I am going to keep watching the series and see how I do. Can't hurt.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey everyone, thank you for the good thoughts - much appreciated.

SeptemberGirl - I did hear a thud last night, but I thought it was the dumb movie my hubby was watching

Has anyone watched the I can make you thin?

I watched it last night and it sounds and looks interesting. I am going to keep watching the series and see how I do. Can't hurt.

Good luck with the reunion. I went to one of mine...not sure if I'll ever go to another. At least this won't cost you an arm and a leg.

I have watched part of that show...I agree that it seems interesting. In my area it is on really late at night (midnight or 1am-ish) which is when I am just getting into bed....so I have yet to make it through a whole episode as I always fall asleep after just a couple of minutes.

I bet they have full episodes available online for viewing...I will have to look into it.

 

[MunkyMe13]

Sarah - I am so proud of your mom..... can we make her an honorary member of the body boards.....

I am totally down with that!! Shes lost like 3 lbs already!

Sarah, I am proud of your mom, too! And I'm happy the jerk at the gym got fired. I know that's mean of me, but he wasn't very nice!

Me too! He was a shmoo!!!

So I have good news!! I lost all my gained weight this week and I'm now out of the 220s!!! I was 219.6 today!!!! I've lost 35.6 lbs now!!!! Notice my handy dandy new 35 LB LOST TAGGIE!!!!!!!! I hope everyone is having a good day!!!

Sarah

 

[MaMabearJo]

So there will be more to bond with at the Boarders bash.... so fun....I am going to try like heck to get in early...and yes...Grumps is in...my kids do not know this yet...but I will tell them over the summer..

I am being respectful of their Dad and transfering this slowly...actually having a meeting session might help huge...it would be a reason for Dan to be there besides me....
they know him and know we are close...they like him a lot but the level of our relationship has not been a topic for obvious reasons....

Jodi as thinking of going in Dec...I will talk her into it if it kills me...

I AM PROUD OF JODI....she is kicking a DIET pop addiction due to the chemicals and some adverse health issues she feels is corelated to it...she was a serious addict guys...

BTW....not a single person thought it was cute that I was going to make matching outfits for my step-daughter Paula and I.....

well fine...but now you all will not get to see us in Mickey safari wear for Animal Kingdom...
if I could just get Grumps to hold still to be measured....wouldn't he look cute in this ensemble.....

Thanks for the support Dawn, I really need it. How can pop cause so much pain? I am stuggling with what to drink, I am getting sick of water, jucies have so much sugar in them, milk I only do with meals and I have never drank coffee. Any suggestions.

Call me crazy, but....


Mark your calendars, babes...I think we have a meet planned.... Current owners get rewards for referring new owners...so please use either Dawn, Kat, me or someone else as a referral source. :

I talked with Dawn last night and it sounds like it could be a lot of fun. My only problem would be my girls. I promised them a trip next year to either Mexico or back to Ft. Meyers Beach, they really did like it there, but it would not be until Spring Break. Plus Part of it will be for Hanna's senior year we are getting together some friends and parents to go with.
But I will really think about it, because DH goes on many many many hunting trips a year that cost lots & lots of money, so maybe I could just book myself a little get away. Doing all the reading (lurking) these last months I feel I know you all pretty well, and may I say you are a wonderful bunch of peepers. I am not usually shy,( ask Dawn & Dan) but for some odd reasons I have been having a hard time joining in on the chats. I comunicated better in person I guess. But I will try harder and not worry so much about my spelling, ( I am horrible at it) Thank god for spell check (which this does not have).

I will make sure to use one of you for a referral. Hummm! maybe I should give it to the highest bidder, how bad do you guys want it?

This is great news!! I am very glad all went well for you. Three months isn't long at all.

Congrats

Hey everyone, thank you for the good thoughts - much appreciated.

SeptemberGirl - I did hear a thud last night, but I thought it was the dumb movie my hubby was watching

Has anyone watched the I can make you thin? I have never heard of it what channel?

I watched it last night and it sounds and looks interesting. I am going to keep watching the series and see how I do. Can't hurt.