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

[3DisneyKids]

I love it! I can see the headline in Runner's World now...."Debauchery helps runner stay focused".

You earn your goddess status every day!

I'm off to try another class at the gym. My legs really feel those squats I did yesterday! This one is stretch and tone...I've missed the morning rush at the gym, so I'm happy about that. I might even try the elliptical! If they have HGTV I can stay there for hours!

Oh, and yesterday...I went down to my parents' house. My mom and I went shopping. Nothing crazy, just the regular stores we all have - Target, Payless, Kohl's. She bought me two workout tops as a present! I now have two matching gym outfits and tomorrow I will pick up another one at the Nike or Reebock outlet. Gotta have the right clothes - makes it more fun for me!

They decided to keep Emily overnight. It's been so long since she was at their house, because they were in FL. She was SO happy to be there! My mom was thrilled and my dad, too. So she stayed there last night and will be there tonight, too. I'll drive down, hit the outlets and then pick her up tomorrow.

Saturday was their 39th wedding anniversary, so we went through some photo albums and talked about their honeymoon to Las Vegas in 1969. It's pretty amazing to hear about your parents' marriage as an adult. When I was a kid, I thought it was cool and romantic, but as an adult I'm amazed by the spirit of these two people. They made decisions that took them away from family and friends, remade their lives, and faced death in the form of cancer for the last 12 years, as well as the usual stuff that drags down marriages and lives. But still they can laugh together and take pride in their daughter and granddaughter and son in law. It was very powerful to be with them last night.

Also, my dad told me I looked good. And my mom told me she was amazed by me. That is HUGE for them. They love me but aren't very vocal about it. They are proud of me for my 50lbs weight loss - so proud they want to join WW. I almost fell over. I was leading the way in this family? How did that happen? (Although, truth be told, my mom is going to join just to get my dad going - she's just fine the way she is. And this will all take place once the chemo is over and her body rebounds.) But still. She has been naturally thin and taught aerobics and is the MOM for Pete's sake! She knows all!

It's quite something to impress my parents. What a feeling.

Girl, you get your own goddess crown today!

Woo-Hoo for taking classes at the gym! And the praise from your parents--priceless! I know what you mean about thinking your parents are great. I strive to be like mine...they are honestly two of the most amazing people I have ever encountered. I so want to be like them when I grow up! For example, 2 years ago they took 3 months and hiked 350 miles across northern Spain (in their late 60s!). And in three weeks they are leaving for this major trek through China-Mongolia-Russia and all the "iztan" countries that I can neither spell nor pronounce (Uzbekiztan or some god-forsaken-thing).

They SHOULD be amazed by you! You are amazing and doing an incredible job and you keep me going all the time. "I know that Liz is going to post a loss again this week...better get my a$$ in gear...) Or..."I don't want to be the fat one at the pool at SSR....I know that Liz is gonna look awesome and so is Kat...they keep losing every week..."

Funny, I was going to mention to you all of the great clothes that go with working out...I knew that would be a draw for you! There are SO many options. Wait till you go to some place like Sports Authority that has tons of selection (Dick's is way overpriced, btw).

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hi all...

My dad died about an hour and a half ago. While its very sad my family and I are all relieved that he is no longer in pain and he died peacefully in his sleep. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers this week. They have been a great comfort to me.

Sarah

Sarah, Sorry for your loss. I can't add anything that will make you feel any better. Just love and prayer coming your way.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

 

[born2bird]

Sarah-

I am sorry for your loss. I am glad you are comforted knowing your father is out of pain and in peace. Sending lots of these your way

~Kim

 

[3DisneyKids]

It's gonna be a good day!

 

[born2bird]

Brcs, I am so sorry about Bruce's grandpa.

DWD, I love the birthday cake!! That had to have taken forever to do. Lucky for my kids the grocer just up the street from us makes a great cake. We did the Mickey Mouse clubhouse theme for DS2's birthday last weekend and the cake was really cute. I hope your cold is letting up a bit. You are more woman than me. If I have a cold I barely leave the house while you are outside building a hog pen...

Thanks for the support regarding the job situation. I can not imagine the stress you and your DH must face. While I am sure it is liberating being your own boss it must be scary when things get tough.

Goof, Thank you! All I can do now is wait and see what happens. Have you heard anything recently about your move? I have my fingers crossed for you that it all works out.

Erika, Honestly, is there anything you can't do?!? I love those cakes. The tink cake is my favorite. I guess neither of my DS's would go for it though I am glad your pooch is OK. Your poor kids must have been traumatized.
Good job getting through the 60 minute run. I am shooting for a 50 minute run tonight but we shall see. TOM is visiting and my energy level has hit rock bottom. Do you have issues with that as well? I get so freaking tired. I know I walk the line with being anemic but geez I get so wiped out.

Dawn & Dan, Thanks for all of the hard work and man hours you put into the competitions. Where would we all be without you two? Fatter for sure..

Liz, First I just want to day you are such an inspiration! You just keep losing and losing. Just think of how those numbers are going to look now that you have joined the gym!! I am glad you are enjoying it so far.

With contracting, it seems like you are good to go if you get in with the right company. I am glad it worked out well for your friend and her DH. IT just seems like to be successful and remain in contracting you have t be will to jump companies as proposals are won and lost. I just need to learn to remain calm and keep all my options open. Never burn a bridge takes on a whole new dimension in this world

Kat, I hope your weekend got better after your crappy day at work on Friday and feeling lousy Saturday.

Chbc, ...don't eat it because its brown. what about white chocolate..I love white chocolate. Godivia's rasberry white chocolate icecream is to die for. mmmmm! Sorry. TOM is killing me and all I want is chocolate. Any color would do just fine at the moment.

DWD and Erika, my parents didn't let me get a car until I could buy it myself and pay for 6 months of insurance upfront. I plan to do the same with my boys. And if it delays them from driving by a year or 2 then that is just one more bonus.

Dawn, I agree with Erika. I say use H&R block this year and then you can use your paperwork from this go around as a guide for next year. They really are not that expensive and it is worth it to save yourself the headache.

Nancy, I saw "pre-labor" and I got all confused until I read that it is your goat.

 

[HockeyKat]

I love it! I can see the headline in Runner's World now...."Debauchery helps runner stay focused".

You earn your goddess status every day!

I'm off to try another class at the gym. My legs really feel those squats I did yesterday! This one is stretch and tone...I've missed the morning rush at the gym, so I'm happy about that. I might even try the elliptical! If they have HGTV I can stay there for hours!

Oh, and yesterday...I went down to my parents' house. My mom and I went shopping. Nothing crazy, just the regular stores we all have - Target, Payless, Kohl's. She bought me two workout tops as a present! I now have two matching gym outfits and tomorrow I will pick up another one at the Nike or Reebock outlet. Gotta have the right clothes - makes it more fun for me!

They decided to keep Emily overnight. It's been so long since she was at their house, because they were in FL. She was SO happy to be there! My mom was thrilled and my dad, too. So she stayed there last night and will be there tonight, too. I'll drive down, hit the outlets and then pick her up tomorrow.

Saturday was their 39th wedding anniversary, so we went through some photo albums and talked about their honeymoon to Las Vegas in 1969. It's pretty amazing to hear about your parents' marriage as an adult. When I was a kid, I thought it was cool and romantic, but as an adult I'm amazed by the spirit of these two people. They made decisions that took them away from family and friends, remade their lives, and faced death in the form of cancer for the last 12 years, as well as the usual stuff that drags down marriages and lives. But still they can laugh together and take pride in their daughter and granddaughter and son in law. It was very powerful to be with them last night.

Also, my dad told me I looked good. And my mom told me she was amazed by me. That is HUGE for them. They love me but aren't very vocal about it. They are proud of me for my 50lbs weight loss - so proud they want to join WW. I almost fell over. I was leading the way in this family? How did that happen? (Although, truth be told, my mom is going to join just to get my dad going - she's just fine the way she is. And this will all take place once the chemo is over and her body rebounds.) But still. She has been naturally thin and taught aerobics and is the MOM for Pete's sake! She knows all!

It's quite something to impress my parents. What a feeling.

That is so awesome!!

Funny, I wear the same ripped 10yr+ old t-shirts that I wear to bed (clean in both cases of course), and $5 men's gym shorts from Wally-world...

I bet even DWD doesn't catch this trick! Ha!

<----- Ok, I earned my goddess crown today, for sure!

I really overcame a battle today. For the first time since I started this craziness I really wanted to blow it off today. No real reason why--I feel fine, etc. I just wasn't into it...and I had a 60-minute run scheduled, which was DAUNTING, I tell ya. So I told myself that I at least had to get out there and do SOMETHING. I started bargaining with myself...I would see how I felt after 30 minutes, etc.

Well, I am back and I completed the WHOLE thing! The last 8 minutes were TOUGH (I turned a corner and was into the wind....ugh!), but I am really proud of myself for kicking my own tail out the door and putting one foot in front of the other.

Seriously, thinking of all of you really helped me on my run. I was thinking about us poolside at SSR--looking FAB, I might add! And then just thinking about different stuff we might do and just hangin out...next thing I knew, like 2 miles had gone by!

Ok, Monday morning, so I have to get caught up with work.

You go!

Girl, you get your own goddess crown today!

Woo-Hoo for taking classes at the gym! And the praise from your parents--priceless! I know what you mean about thinking your parents are great. I strive to be like mine...they are honestly two of the most amazing people I have ever encountered. I so want to be like them when I grow up! For example, 2 years ago they took 3 months and hiked 350 miles across northern Spain (in their late 60s!). And in three weeks they are leaving for this major trek through China-Mongolia-Russia and all the "iztan" countries that I can neither spell nor pronounce (Uzbekiztan or some god-forsaken-thing).

They SHOULD be amazed by you! You are amazing and doing an incredible job and you keep me going all the time. "I know that Liz is going to post a loss again this week...better get my a$$ in gear...) Or..."I don't want to be the fat one at the pool at SSR....I know that Liz is gonna look awesome and so is Kat...they keep losing every week..."

Funny, I was going to mention to you all of the great clothes that go with working out...I knew that would be a draw for you! There are SO many options. Wait till you go to some place like Sports Authority that has tons of selection (Dick's is way overpriced, btw).

Wow, I think, I am going to be the fat one. You are already so thin and petite. I am an Amazon.

I have to admit, I was NOT good this weekend. I did alright on Fri and Sun but Sat was a pig out like crazy day.

My stomach really hates me lately. I am somewhat wondering if I have worried myself into an ulcer.

One good thing for today... went over to my old office building to meet a friend for lunch. Those folks haven't seen me in a while (we split off back in Oct or so). One guy I used to sit next to was like, "WOW you have gotten *skinny*! You look fantastic!" So that made me feel good.

 

[3DisneyKids]

KIM-- Good to hear from you! I love it when you come in on Mondays and get all caught up! Hope the 50-minute run goes well!

And yes, there are TONS of things I can't do--like drop a pound! I get lots of help on those cakes. DWD is the hero in that department. I could never do it on my own.

KAT--Sorry about belly pain! With all that you have going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if you are on your way to an ulcer. If I know you, will have made up for Saturday by the end of today!

AWESOME that you got that compliment! I wish someone here would make that type of comment to me. Oh yeah, I forgot...I would actually have to have a measureable loss first! But thanks for calling me petite!

DWD-- So, how is the elliptical going??? (This is my trying to fulfill my promise to keep you accountable....) And how about the Taj MaHogg (good one, btw! )?

Dawn--Tax update...did you call the professionals? H&R Block tax returns simply DO NOT get audited, so I really think it is worth giving them a call. And, best of all, you will be done with the whole mess in about an hour. Done, filed, and the stress is gone.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

It's gonna be a good day!

Found it!!!

But how did AKA find it so quick? Hmmmmm? Nancy? Whatcha doing, goin around hightlighing everything in sight?

I couldn't focus on anything else!!!! Ornery.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi...
H&R block said it would be about $500-700 at least due to the amounts of W2's and 1099's between Chad and I and the personal/buisness end of things....

Dan has always done his taxes/buisness taxes when he owned and insurance agency/bar so he is thinking if we try taxcut...a program he is very familiar with...he is confidant we should be okay..

I just don't have that cash lying around right now....

I feel so frusterated but not sure what else to do...

 

[3DisneyKids]

YAY! Good for you! I knew I couldn't stump the Queen of Stealth!"

Yeah, I can't believe she got it that quick either!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi...
H&R block said it would be about $500-700 at least due to the amounts of W2's and 1099's between Chad and I and the personal/buisness end of things....

Dan has always done his taxes/buisness taxes when he owned and insurance agency/bar so he is thinking if we try taxcut...a program he is very familiar with...he is confidant we should be okay..

I just don't have that cash lying around right now....

I feel so frusterated but not sure what else to do...

Sorry this is so tough for you! Can you just file an extension? Or will it be easier to just plow through it? Has Dan's tax issue been resolved???

 

[HockeyKat]

KIM-- Good to hear from you! I love it when you come in on Mondays and get all caught up! Hope the 50-minute run goes well!

And yes, there are TONS of things I can't do--like drop a pound! I get lots of help on those cakes. DWD is the hero in that department. I could never do it on my own.

KAT--Sorry about belly pain! With all that you have going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if you are on your way to an ulcer. If I know you, will have made up for Saturday by the end of today!

AWESOME that you got that compliment! I wish someone here would make that type of comment to me. Oh yeah, I forgot...I would actually have to have a measureable loss first! But thanks for calling me petite!

DWD-- So, how is the elliptical going??? (This is my trying to fulfill my promise to keep you accountable....) And how about the Taj MaHogg (good one, btw! )?

Dawn--Tax update...did you call the professionals? H&R Block tax returns simply DO NOT get audited, so I really think it is worth giving them a call. And, best of all, you will be done with the whole mess in about an hour. Done, filed, and the stress is gone.

I would kill to look like you. Petite is not in my genes.

Yeah, I am not sure if it is ulcer-y symptoms or if I maybe pulled some ab muscles last Thursday. I tried some new ab stuff w/ the darn dirty ball, so I guess either is possible.

Hi...
H&R block said it would be about $500-700 at least due to the amounts of W2's and 1099's between Chad and I and the personal/buisness end of things....

Dan has always done his taxes/buisness taxes when he owned and insurance agency/bar so he is thinking if we try taxcut...a program he is very familiar with...he is confidant we should be okay..

I just don't have that cash lying around right now....

I feel so frusterated but not sure what else to do...

$700!! Try turbotaxonline.com...

At this point you might just want to file an extension.


Tonight is my first night of hockey!! I am pretty excited.


The other thing for this week is building the cheapest computer possible for my in-laws for their combined birthdays. I think I have it down to $180, for the case, the motherboard (w/ on-board video and audio), the processor (dual core Pentium), a DVD burner, and 1GB RAM. We are cannibalizing 160GB of hard drive space from his old PC, so I didn't have to buy that.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I really overcame a battle today. For the first time since I started this craziness I really wanted to blow it off today. No real reason why--I feel fine, etc. I just wasn't into it...and I had a 60-minute run scheduled, which was DAUNTING, I tell ya. So I told myself that I at least had to get out there and do SOMETHING. I started bargaining with myself...I would see how I felt after 30 minutes, etc.

Well, I am back and I completed the WHOLE thing! The last 8 minutes were TOUGH (I turned a corner and was into the wind....ugh!), but I am really proud of myself for kicking my own tail out the door and putting one foot in front of the other.

Seriously, thinking of all of you really helped me on my run. I was thinking about us poolside at SSR--looking FAB, I might add! And then just thinking about different stuff we might do and just hangin out...next thing I knew, like 2 miles had gone by!

Ok, Monday morning, so I have to get caught up with work.

Congrats on getting out and running! Grrrrr. I wish I was you some days. You have alot of umph!

I love it! I can see the headline in Runner's World now...."Debauchery helps runner stay focused".

You earn your goddess status every day!

I'm off to try another class at the gym. My legs really feel those squats I did yesterday! This one is stretch and tone...I've missed the morning rush at the gym, so I'm happy about that. I might even try the elliptical! If they have HGTV I can stay there for hours!

Oh, and yesterday...I went down to my parents' house. My mom and I went shopping. Nothing crazy, just the regular stores we all have - Target, Payless, Kohl's. She bought me two workout tops as a present! I now have two matching gym outfits and tomorrow I will pick up another one at the Nike or Reebock outlet. Gotta have the right clothes - makes it more fun for me!

They decided to keep Emily overnight. It's been so long since she was at their house, because they were in FL. She was SO happy to be there! My mom was thrilled and my dad, too. So she stayed there last night and will be there tonight, too. I'll drive down, hit the outlets and then pick her up tomorrow.

Saturday was their 39th wedding anniversary, so we went through some photo albums and talked about their honeymoon to Las Vegas in 1969. It's pretty amazing to hear about your parents' marriage as an adult. When I was a kid, I thought it was cool and romantic, but as an adult I'm amazed by the spirit of these two people. They made decisions that took them away from family and friends, remade their lives, and faced death in the form of cancer for the last 12 years, as well as the usual stuff that drags down marriages and lives. But still they can laugh together and take pride in their daughter and granddaughter and son in law. It was very powerful to be with them last night.

Also, my dad told me I looked good. And my mom told me she was amazed by me. That is HUGE for them. They love me but aren't very vocal about it. They are proud of me for my 50lbs weight loss - so proud they want to join WW. I almost fell over. I was leading the way in this family? How did that happen? (Although, truth be told, my mom is going to join just to get my dad going - she's just fine the way she is. And this will all take place once the chemo is over and her body rebounds.) But still. She has been naturally thin and taught aerobics and is the MOM for Pete's sake! She knows all!

It's quite something to impress my parents. What a feeling.

NJLiz, YAAAAAY! That whole post was just great great great. You'll feel so good once you get toned. And mama and papa, proud. Doesn't get better than that, eh!

Yeah, Liz, I caught that! Foortuantely, I do NOT have that awful accent!

Whateva you say. Oh yeah, weren't you originally from NJ?

I so want to be like them when I grow up! For example, 2 years ago they took 3 months and hiked 350 miles across northern Spain (in their late 60s!). And in three weeks they are leaving for this major trek through China-Mongolia-Russia and all the "iztan" countries that I can neither spell nor pronounce (Uzbekiztan or some god-forsaken-thing).

I already think you are amazing like your parents. This major trek sound just like something you'd do.

[Chbc, ...don't eat it because its brown. what about white chocolate..I love white chocolate. Godivia's rasberry white chocolate icecream is to die for. mmmmm! Sorry. TOM is killing me and all I want is chocolate. Any color would do just fine at the moment.

I'm with Birdy on this one. She only said brown. Anything else is a GO!

Wow, I think, I am going to be the fat one. You are already so thin and petite. I am an Amazon.

I have to admit, I was NOT good this weekend. I did alright on Fri and Sun but Sat was a pig out like crazy day.

My stomach really hates me lately. I am somewhat wondering if I have worried myself into an ulcer.

One good thing for today... went over to my old office building to meet a friend for lunch. Those folks haven't seen me in a while (we split off back in Oct or so). One guy I used to sit next to was like, "WOW you have gotten *skinny*! You look fantastic!" So that made me feel good.

You'll not be the "fat one" either. Guaran*&^*$*&tee it!

Wow on the coworker comment!

Yes, you probably do have an ulcer. The bank should be reimurse you for combat pay! (And then your home stress. Oy vay!)

DWD-- So, how is the elliptical going??? (This is my trying to fulfill my promise to keep you accountable....) And how about the Taj MaHogg (good one, btw! )?

Elliptical. You remembered. Dang it. It's here. And I'm there. Maybe we'll get together.

Here are some pics of the Hog Pen. It's brand new. Last year we had a muddy mess and I'm not doing that again. We are resort snobs afterall.

Here's Maddi inside the "bedroom", I told her to get in and act like a pig. Apparently pigs smile.

We have to get the metal railing galvanized this week. Close to being ready.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

The other thing for this week is building the cheapest computer possible for my in-laws for their combined birthdays. I think I have it down to $180, for the case, the motherboard (w/ on-board video and audio), the processor (dual core Pentium), a DVD burner, and 1GB RAM. We are cannibalizing 160GB of hard drive space from his old PC, so I didn't have to buy that.

Kat? What language is this?

 

[Dizneydawn]

Kat..went through turbo tax and they were the ones that do not allow for kids deductions for school expenses...

3Dis...Filing extensions as we speak but will get to it either Wed morning or next week when I get back with Treyner from his soccer Tourney..

Dan filed an extension as well...have to go to court to get judge to have her file an ammendment and relinquish one of the girls...

I love my life...I love my life....I love my life..

Good news....Mtg tonight with Tupperware...I have a new recruit coming...Party tomm night and business is getting busy again so $ will be much better in 2 months...just have to make it until then...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Dawn, did GT move out yet?

By the WAY...do you gals (and one guy) all have me marked as a "buddy" here on the DIS? Cause I do you.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Dawn, did GT move out yet?

By the WAY...do you gals (and one guy) all have me marked as a "buddy" here on the DIS? Cause I do you.

Yup, I do!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi Everyone...

I know, I have been doing more lurking than posting lately, but if you saw the pile of filing on my desk you would know why. Our admin. assistant has been out on leave since August due to some medical issues and a pregnancy and I have no idea when she is coming back. We have had no temp to help the cause so I am really behind on the basics and need to catch up quick before the next round of projects start up next month.

Dawn - I am so sorry for the tax crap you are dealing with. Stick with it, breathe and know that you will get through it. Get the extensions filed so that you allow for some breathing room to actually work the problem through. This too, shall pass....

3DK and Hockey Kat - just for the record, I doubt either of you will be considered the fat one when we are at SSR.... whether you are petite or an amazon you both look freakin amazing.... As much as I know that there are things about your appearance that bug the crap out of you, please remember that there are some people out there who would kill to have what you have now so cut yourselves some slack here... Again, no one from this planet would ever consider either of you as the fat ones.... Thanks though for giving me new incentive to stay on my plan though.... Having spent most of my life as the fat one, that is a title I am most looking forward to getting rid of... I like the idea of the surprisingly heathly looking one or the can you believe the transformation one or the did you catch those amazing shoes on her one.... Love you two...

I am cutting this a bit short since I need to fill out my menu and get on the road to my JC appointment so I don't miss it like last week (stupid meetings... ). I'll post later tonight with the results. And don't forget, I am posting updated photos this week...

Talk to you all soon,
Goof - the mildly funny, but deep thinker one...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

1. The board kept eating my posts. It must be hungry!

2. Liz, that hog pen has nicer siding than my house. And it's cleaner. And your kid is super cute.

3. Buddy? I know not of what you speak! But I have cracked your super secret lemon juice writing!