Journey back to ME!!- I'm getting bugged!!

[goldcupmom]

Today's list - YEP, it's yesterday's list!!:

Glasses adjusted
find a case that my sunglasses will fit in
find batteries for DS17
Take DS17 to work at 5, pick up at 2,
Take DD to work at 12, pick up at 6:15
Maybe use my Best Buy reward bucks for another port. DVD player
Pay bills(that just don't ever stop coming)
Clean more
Keep prodding DD to get her room DONE
Work on upstairs more - almost there
Stuff to Goodwill
And SOMETIME begin to really pack!

May 26 - Day 83/108 - 4 days til I leave for FL/Cruise


Last night went to Pirates. Much better than the 2nd, but I think I may still like the first one best. DD got a bucket of popcorn. I gave DH a 'cup' full & he proceeds in the movie to tell me that it isn't good for him. He still has an artery 40% blocked. News to me. Everything I heard from the echo & Dr's visits was that he was "PERFECT". Everything was 'NORMAL' & 'How it should be'. But, he's doing nothing about it except he is taking his pills. No exercise & he eats what he wants over what's healthy. sigh.........

Time to get a move on. Hope everyone has a SAFE, happy, HEALTHY Holiday weekend!

 

[goldcupmom]

May 26 - Day 83/108 - 4 days til I leave for FL/Cruise
ff hot dog(1)
cfa grilled(6)
tostitos/cheese(10)
ice cream cone(4)

May 27 - Day 84/108 - 3 days til I leave for FL/Cruise
slimfast(3)
pretzel(6)
potato(3)
beef(4)
onion(0)


does any day ever go as planned around here???? Yesterday morning I started packing a few things. Did a last minute try on of my dresses. After days of long hours searching, I had found one & knew the zipper was 'touchy', but for the price would work. Well, yesterday NONE of us could make the zipper budge at all. Tried all the zipper tricks. So it got returned & I have no formal. I spent almost all day from 12 - 9 shopping & trying on and can find NOTHING. They finally kicked DD & I out of Dillards after they closed. It appears I'm now going to have to spend my FL time hunting for a dress. You see, I don't wear dresses, EVER, & it's NOT a fun thing for me! GRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

Today DD & I are running to try the last 2 on at Dillards - not hopeful and I think they are dreadful. Then we have appts. at the SPA for facials using my Christmas Gift Cert.

DD is exhausted - had a friend over Thursday night & skipped a night's sleep, feeling bad(TOM/allergies) & VERY GROUCHY! As for me, TOM is waiting for the right moment of travel to appear.....How Thoughtful! Allergies are still wicked, but will hopefully clear once I reach FL.

Glasses adjusted- will probably not happen before the trip
find a case that my sunglasses will fit in
find batteries for DS17
Facials at 1:00
Maybe use my Best Buy reward bucks for another port. DVD player
Pay bills
Clean more
Keep prodding DD to get her room DONE
Work on upstairs more - almost there
Stuff to Goodwill
Sew Belly Bands for Max
And SOMETIME begin to really pack!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
Wow only 3 days to go Glad i got back in time to wish you Bon Voyage
I can relate on the shopping trip, we are going on an outing to the horse races with work, on 7th July (week after my birthday ) & its called
'ladies day' & we have to get very dressed up & wear hats, & i spent all yesterday looking for a dress..could i find one...nope! & i love shopping & love dresses, but even i was fed up!!

Have a fantastic trip, cant wait to hear all about it

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, the facial was wonderful right up until the tech told me that it looked like I have an area of basal cell carcinoma - white pearly nodules- on the right side of my face. Said her father has it and mine looks almost identical. Wonderful!! Guess a dermatology visit is in order after the trip.

I really needed ONE MORE THING right now!!!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

May 28 - Day 85/108 - 2 days til I leave for FL/Cruise
slimfast(3)
panini(6)
sunchips(4)
potato/beef/onion(7)



Well, after a couple of hours of the panic mode last night, staring in the mirror, I've finally decided that if I can't see anything wrong, even if she was right and it's skin cancer, it can't be too bad. I'm going to try very hard to leave it be & not be concerned until after I'm back. Definitely worth checking out, but I really don't see anything different than it's been for years, but I usually don't scrutinize my face. Maybe I see a little bump & maybe a little white flat spot, but we're talking SMALL. Must not obsess!!!

Today & Tomorrow are NUTSO getting things done. No one is packed, still don't have a dress, DS17 cycle battery went dead so I'm hauling him to/from work today/tomorrow & DD today. Nothing unusual here !

Off to check that laundry & maybe start packing me.

I've got to decide on a dress I found at Dillards. Just kills me to pay $200 for a dress I'll wear once, but I'm thinking of getting in, bringing the receipt & hopingI find a better cheaper one in FL and can return this one. Not sure. I don't pay full price for hardly anything!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I'll be praying for you. Try not to worry too much about what the spa tech said. You'll know for sure once you see a dermatologist. Sending lots of prayers your way.

I hope you can find a dress for the cruise. I know what you mean about not paying full price for anything. I love going to garage sales and thrifts stores and finding name brand clothes for a couple of dollars or less.

Just think.... You'll be cruisin' soon! Have a safe and fun time!

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, Tracy! Prayers are GREATLY appreciated!! I've never dealt well with unknowns or surprises!

I'm trying not to obsess, but for me it's REALLY hard. I made an appt. at the Derm office my DH went to, but different Dr. June 20 @ 2 p.m.

Made it to WI. down 3.8!!! I've never posted my real weight here, but, since I REALLY REALLY want to try not to gain a BUNCH while I'm gone.....
On my New Scale at home I was 169.8 - lowest since I got it. On my OLD scale which I started this journey on I was 167 - not a low weight. At WW I was 168.2. I accept that I'll be up when I return, I just DO NOT want to see 180 again!!!!! I'm going to record my weight at my DSis when I leave & get back & also on the ship. Maybe that will help me.

May 29 - Day 86/108 - I leave TOMORROW for FL/Cruise !!!

1/2 panini(3) the other 1/2 turned to STONE!!!


Off to get more errands/chores done!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- Just wanted to jump on real quick to WISH you a fabulous trip, sweetie! I really hope you will find time to relax and NOT have to take care of everyone with no time for you.
Congrats on the awesome number on the scale! Keep up the great work (but definitely do not worry about it while you are on vacation!)

 

[CACruisin']

Bon Voyage Julie!!!! Have an absolutely fabulous, wonderful trip! Try and RELAX - you deserve it. Don't worry about the weight on your cruise - that is definitely not what cruises are about . Take the stairs everywhere. Do lots of walking while in port. I generally had fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, and donut for breakfast, salad and sampled a variety of other stuff for lunch, more fruit and chocolate chip cookies for snack and then ate whatever I wanted for dinner. My philopsphy was if it was good, I ate it - I was on vacation. But if it wasn't really good, I'd only nibble and eat something else instead. Chocolate chip cookies were always good - so I ate a lot of those , but many of the other desserts just weren't that outstanding so I'd just nibble. Anyway, that is my 2cents worth of advice - Enjoy your cruise!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

I know you are gone already, sorry I missed you. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Don't worry about the spot on your face....once you return everything will be taken care of.

Have a great time!!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Have a wonderful cruise, Julie!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, have fun on your cruise! Don't worry about food, weight and anything else. You have earned some good eats, it will come right off when you come home. I agree with Anna's philosophy of cruise eating, thats what I did and it was fine!

That is great news with your weigh in. I so hear you on not wearing dresses, maybe you will find something you like better in Florida.

Don't worry (I know, easier said than done) about what the spa tech said. She's an expert on facials not skin cancer, grandpa or no. Its good she alerted you to have it checked out but again, she's not a doctor. Google skin cancer and I think you'll find your little spots dont' resemble skin cancer too much.

HAVE FUN!!

 

[traceycooper]

Hope your having a cocktail or 3 for me Julie

 

[goldcupmom]

Just a quick update from not so sunny Florida.

Arrived fine, did lots of shopping in Orlando. LOVED SkyVenture - it was as fun as the kids said. Food was really good until yesterday when I kind of came apart at Dinner time. Hard to get back today, but doing OK. Has been very rainy here yesterday evening & today, but they need it. Should be clear by the time we board tomorrow.

I'm still reorganizing & getting ready. Dsis is at work, then going to one of the nieces for dinner tonight. Will get to Tampa pier late tomorrow morning. DS17 is out with the DNieces Hubbys 4 wheeling.

DNephew who lives in GA is flying in tonight with his 2 girls 4 & 11 to leave them with Grandma for a few days until they come down for their Disney Cruise next week with my Brother & his 5 kids from Iowa. I'll miss them both, basically.

More later. Hope everyone is doing well! I miss you all!!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie,
I have a friend from Iowa!
Dont worry too much about your food, your on holiday
It will come off when you get home & into a routine.
Have a super cruise, hope the sun comes out for you
& dont forget my cocktail

 

[tbstein]

Julie, enjoy the holiday! A cruise is fun, so kick back and relax and have a blast!

Wendy

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

I hope you are having a fantastic time!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Julie! I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and hoping you are having a fabulous time!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I hope you are having a wonderful time relaxing on your cruise! I can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back.

 

[bekkiz]

I am SO jealous right now, and I demand details when you return.

Hope it's all wonderful