Marie's 140 by 40 journal (post 19-another new beginning)

[lindalinda]

Hey marie! 140 by 40 sounds like a great idea! Love the title. Maybe I should do 150 by 50. I started a new journal, but I havent had much time to post yet, I am still working on my trip report from my vacation. Check it out if you get a chance.

later!

 

[kmp1191]

wHO you callin' a HO...HO??!!

Hi Linda!! Good seeing ya again....I'll check out the new "threads" in a little bit.

I forgot to tell ya'll.....last year(ish) Kim's daughter donated her hair to locks of love. I told my DD about it and she never forgot. She's been growing it out ever since and every few months or so we measure it. Well last week she decided it was time. I was more nervous than she was!!
Here are some pics....I'm SO proud of her!!!
before~

during~

after~

The dog even loved it!!

I hate posting pictures....why aren't they the same size??

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hey Marie,

First I have to say, Your daughter is absolutely darling with the new haircut. She is a very special girl to donate her hair. My cousin had leukemia when she was a child, and getting her wig made a huge difference. Her attitude improved, and she started to get better after that. Now she is a mom. Give your DD a hug for me.

You can aabsolutely reach your goal. I have found having a specific goal helps to keep e focused. I will send you some links to recipes soon.

Take care,
Beth

 

[kimwim8]

OMG, Marie. Your DD is so sweet!! I can't wait to show this to Em. She's in the process of growing it out again too to donate again. (see, there IS sweetness in these girls every once in a while. ) Tell that little girl how proud WE are of her! Maybe Em will send her something in the mail.

Great pics too!! Are they with the new camera??

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh Marie,

That is so wonderful of your DD to donate her hair! I bet you are so proud of her! She looks adorable with her new haircut.

You definitely can make your goal, Marie! We'll be cheering you on all the way!

Hope you have a good evening!

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks guys....we are VERY proud of her for doing it. Like I said, I was more nervous than she was! I think it makes her look older, which I hate, but it looks so good on her that I can't hate it for long. Oh the joys of motherhood!!

Kim~tell Emilie that she started it...and thanks! Oh, and yes, these were taken w/ the new camera....love my new toy!!

Beth-glad to hear your cousin beat the beast!! Thats wonderful! It's also good to hear that the donation does make a difference....sometimes you just wonder....ya know?.....

TSD~thanks....I'm gonna need all the support I can get!
You guys know how I can yo-yo and rollercoaster...I'm a pro at it!!

Ok...so today:
B-slimfast
L-(DH took me to lunch) bread, ceasar salad, 1/2 lasagna, sweet tea.
D-pb&j on toast, celery w/ peanut butter
Water-24 oz.
Exercise-2 mile walk w/ DS. (he complained the first mile...then I told him that we could either walk it or run it, but either way to stop the moaning and groaning! I also told him that we were going to do it 5 days a week....I thought he was going to cry!!! oh well!!

Tomorrow DH and I have to go back to the tax man to get the Alabama taxes straightened out...(long story), Saturday I have a photo shoot and plan on doing yard work, and Sunday I'm doing yard work and house work.

I'll check back in later this weekend!!
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[kimwim8]

Kim~tell Emilie that she started it...and thanks! Oh, and yes, these were taken w/ the new camera....love my new toy!!

I showed Em the pics and she was SO excited. Know what she said? "I started a fad!!". Yeah, everything is about her. Before she said that, she was just in awe. Like - I made her want to do that? Very cool! And I LOVE your DD's haircut. It does make her look older, but very, very flattering and cute.

Great job getting the walk in today. I bet DS does want to cry, but he'll appreciate the time you'll have together as he does it.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hey marie!
sorry i wasnt here sooner--i didnt know you were on a new journal til kim told me!!
LOVE your daughters new haircut--very nice!

Its good to see ya==ive missed you!

 

[kmp1191]

Hey JennyJenJen!
Sorry I didn't tell ya I moved....I don't know how to put the link in my siggy...anyway....thanks for finding me!! Good to see ya again! I have to go catch up on your journal next!

Ok, SOOOOO glad it's Sunday evening!! I am exhausted!!
Saturday-Photo shoot 10:00am-4:00pm, then came home, got hubby, went to Lowes & Home Depot and got some of the shrubs and flowers I wanted to plant. Came home 6ish and started trimming shrubs and cleaning the front flower beds. Worked outside til 8:30 (dark), came in showered and had a hot dog for dinner. Went to bed at 11ish.
Sunday-Got up at 7:30 - back at Home Depot at 8:30-more flowers (the kind hummingbirds like!! )back home around 10ish (takes me a while to find what I want!)Started planting, got everything in and watered, then put down 8 bags of mulch. (DH helped a little w/ the mulch...otherwise he was washing his truck! ) Got done with ALL the front yard outside stuff around 1. Came in, showered and started cleaning the inside! I finished up around 5 and showed the house at 5:15!!
I finally just sat down for the first time (other than going to bed) all weekend. I'm gonna sleep good tonight!!

Ok...so food -
Saturday
B-slimfast
L-pb&j w/ fat free ruffles
D-1 hot dog w/ ketchup, fat free ruffles & root beer.
Water-60 oz
Exercise-See above.

Sunday
B- 4 mini donuts
L-pb&j on toast
D-???
Water-48 oz
Exercise-See above, + DD wants to go for a walk around the block later tonight.

Like I said, glad today is Sunday and I can go to work tomorrow and REST!!

So, have ya'll heard the news?? DAUGHTRY IS OPENING FOR BON JOVI THIS WEEK!!!! That makes me even more excited about the concert!!

Ok....gonna go sit for a spell....i'll check in with ya'll later!
I'm tired.
re-re

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey JennyJenJen!
Sorry I didn't tell ya I moved....I don't know how to put the link in my siggy...anyway....thanks for finding me!! Good to see ya again! I have to go catch up on your journal next!

i feel so loved
glad you had a good weekend--that concert sounds awesome!

 

[lindalinda]

Hi marie! Your DD's haircut is so posh! And I mean that!

Sounds like you had a busy weekend! I wish I had your energy!

linda

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Linda! I wish I had my energy too!!! My legs are killing me today!!

Gonna make this quick...
B-slimfast
L-4 squares pizza
D-1 beer.....no lectures please...wasn't hungry and was talking w/ a neighbor. (it was a lite beer!)
Exercise-still recovering from the weekend.

Ok....I have to get some bills paid and get to bed. I'm tired.
3 days til BON JOVI!!!

re-re

 

[kimwim8]

Lectures?? Us?? Nah! I just wish I lived closer to you so we could throw a few back together.

To me, it just seems like you're not eating enough. That's all I'm gonna say.


I'm jealous of your upcoming concert!! Any way you can take that fancy schmancy camera??

 

[kmp1191]

Nope...big daddy camera will stay home. They won't let you take professional pics during the concert. I'll take the small POS, I mean point & shoot with.

Didn't have a chance to post last night....went shopping after work. I hate shopping. HATE IT!!

Ok..so food yesterday~
B-slimfast
L-nothing.....wasn't hungry.
D-1 small piece meatloaf....still wasn't hungry.
Water-none. I don't know what happened there. I had the bottle on my desk and never opened it.
Yesterday was just a weird day.
I'll do better today, I promise!

gotta get ready for work....
bye!
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oh....I weighed yesterday. 159.4. just under 20 pounds to lose. I can do this.

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Marie...what's going on with you not being hungry? Are you feeling ok otherwise? Don't make me worry about you.

 

[kmp1191]

Don't know what the deal is...nerves are a little on edge I guess....?

Food today-
B-slimfast....made me sicker than he!!~!
L-admin day - boss took us out to eat....I ordered an 8 oz prime rib sandwich w/ fries....I ate 4 oz of the meat and 3 bites of the toast. Didn't want any fries, but I did have 2 glasses of sweet tea, and dessert! (another girl and I split the chocolate cake w/ icecream..... )
D- nothing yet...I just got home so I'm really not hungry....but if i don't eat, kim will worry about me. How about a bowl of cereal....is that ok?
Water - 40 oz
Exercise-none

I worked late to get the payroll finished since I'm off Thurs & Fri.....got everything done! Then I had to run to Target to get some last minute stuff...new purse...new shoes.... fresh makeup....you know....the important items! Anyway, now I have to get kids showered and in bed....then catch up on laundry and pay a few bills. Will probably go to bed about 12ish.

Anyway, I'll check in with ya'll next week. Gonna be a busy BUSY weekend for me!! Bon Jovi tomorrow night ...photo shoot saturday & saturday night and another one on Sunday!

love ya'll!
re-re

 

[kimwim8]

Hope you have a GREAT weekend! I know the concert will be awesome! Hopefully you can share some pics. I'll take a nice closeup of Chris.

And thank you for eating something for dinner.

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey, Marie! I'm just now getting caught up on your journal. Sounds like you are doing good at staying on track even though you have been really busy. Keep up the good work I agree w/ Kim, though, make sure you're eating enough. It would be sad to not lose weight because you didn't eat enough not sure that I'll EVER have that problem

I love your daughters haircut! I think the locks of love thing is great! I tried to donate mine a few years ago and I had a LOT cut off, but I was told that they won't take hair that has been dyed guess I won't ever be able to donate mine then, cause it's been every shade but natural

I have to say that you AMAZE me w/ your yard work skills I just look at my Totally unkempt mess of a yard and it makes me tired I have no idea how we'll ever get it tackled! And here you are planting a whole front yard's worth of shrubbery in one day

Have loads and loads of fun at that concert!! I must admit that I wasn't very jealous when you said Bon Jovi, but Daughtry on the other hand NOW I'm jealous!! Hope you have a wonderful time!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Just coming to say hi and see how your concert was!!!!!

 

[kmp1191]

Get your minds out of the gutter!!

The concert was AMAZING!!! Daughtry was great to say the least! Tight jeans, bald head, great voice....what more could a woman ask for?? But then came Bon Jovi!!! OMG, I swear.....20 years later and that man can still rock the crowd!! It was a sold out show...of course....and if you weren't standing the entire 2 1/2+ hours, then you didn't need to be there!! It was incredible!! Big & Rich came on and sang GOT IT GOING ON with them, and a little bit later LeAnn Rhimes did the TIL WE'RE NOT STRANGERS ANYMORE duet....fricking awsome!!! I had no voice until about noon yesterday and then it was touch and go.
Bad news though.....I didn't bring the camera. We were 8 rows off the floor and I didn't figure they'd come out anyway, so I went and etched it into my memory.....and of course bought a t-shirt to seal it in.
The really cool thing.....I wasn't the oldest person in the crowd!!! There were grandparents there!!! And they were lovin' it too!!! I talked to one girl who was 18 and she said her dad wanted the tickets as much as she did!!! I thought that was pretty cool!

Ok....I have to head out....first of 3 photo shoots starts in an hour....I'll get done today around midnight and be back at it at 11 tomorrow morning! Have a great weekend ya'll!!!

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oh yeah....the scale this morning was 155.6.