Marie's New Years Resolution~in July

[kmp1191]

Man..........I'm such a goober!
I'm sitting here, reading all your support and I've got tears in my eyes. You guys made me cry! You guys suck...I hate crying!!!

CJK~ first of all, thanks for visiting my journal! I appreciate all the support! And yes, I have a weird sense of humor...I always have, and I always will. Sometimes it gets me in trouble... (shut up kim!)

Amber~how's the house coming? talk about stress, i bet you're pulling your hair out by now!!! (don't do that...pull out dh...men look better bald than women!) thanks for the support girl!

Amy~no way...you're really a rocket scientist??? wow...that's cool! And I agree, I think I will start a routine for me. I miss the evening walks w/ dh...but now he's running and I can't keep pace w/ him...maybe i'll just continue the walks....(maybe I'll stay in bed for a few days at the time too and let this all blow over!!!)

oh, one more thing...I finally called and made an appointment to get my hearing checked. EVERYONE has been on my case for quite a while about it. it's not until sept 26th, so i'll have time to fit that in to the equation later!

again, thanks guys....
Now stop making me get mushy...i hate that!!
marie

ps~mom called....they did more tests today to MAKE sure it hasn't spread. I swear, these doctors don't know their @$$ from a hole in the ground! She is going to send everything to an oncologist in Chicago....(just like before w/ the breast cancer) for a second opinion.

 

[lovinaz]

That is great that your mom is getting the second opinion. I hope everything goes as well as it can with that!

Yes, I am an aerospace engineer. It sounds way more exotic than it actually is...

Yay for you finally carving out some time for yourself. I know it's hard to do, but you can do it and you will be a better wife/mom/daughter because of it!

Gee, why are you getting your hearing checked? Then you won't be able to say "Sorry, I didn't hear that"... JK, I hope all is well with that too. Don't you hate making appointment with specialists? They are SO HARD to get in to see!

 

[kmp1191]

Well, the hearing thing is more to prove a point than anything else. I say that the majoity of the people around me mumble. They say they don't. My boss says she thinks I have a hard time hearing different tones. I say I'm just really good at ignoring people! also, i have what everyone else has...a constant ringing. just gonna get it checked so he can say i'm normal. (shut up kim!)

ok....so i'm going to rush this journal tonight because i have to go fold some laundry and then pack. my goal is to leave tomorrow night after work and drive half way. that way i'll still be up there relatively early on friday. also, i don't drive well at night...
today wasn't too bad....
ok...my side hurts now. do you guys really want to know how HORRIBLE i was today????? ok...here it is.....(stop reading if you have a weak stomach!)

b-1 krispy creme glazed donut
s-1 krispy creme glazed donut
l -1 krispy creme glazed donut
s-1/2 cup grapes & a mini heath bar (bite size)
d-nothing yet....i'm thinking maybe a krispy creme glazed donut.....
water-60 oz
tea-none
exercise-none yet....gotta pack...does that count?

ok....go ahead and scold me...i deserve it...i'm a weak person...i have NO willpower....i don't deserve to be on this board....cast me out....vote me off the island....I AM, THE BIGGEST LOSER!!!!

discuss amongst yourselves...i gotta pack...goin' to see mom!!!!

marie

 

[lindalinda]

So youre trying the Krispy Kreme diet eh? I have tried that one before too. If it wasnt for the whole diabetic coma thing I'm sure it would work out well! Throwing in the health bar was a sweet added touch tho...was that for our benefit? I think it may negate all the positive evergy of the straight Krispy Kreme thing you had going tho.

My gut feeling is your hearing is fine and everyone around you does mumble, or the tv is on, or the radio, or you are distracted by the million other things going on. I have my hearing checked every year (my job requirement) and my kid is always saying I am deaf. Nope! He just talks fast and wierd. Kids today!

Have a nice trip. When you come back you can reapply to the wish journal board and we will take your application under consideration. You may want to include some references just in case!

 

[kimwim8]

Why are you always telling me to SHUT UP?? hmmmm, you feeling a little guilty?? You know I love ya, crazy or not!

Have a GREAT time with mom! Although you have a reason for going....just chill and laugh and drink and eat and laugh some more. You BOTH need it.

Love the krispy kremes. Can't blame ya there!

Any packages yet??

 

[CACruisin']

What? You only had 1 donut at a time. Don't you know those babies need to be eaten in pairs! And what's up with the grapes?!? J/K. You have so many things going on right now. Just try and focus on your family and find a few minutes for yourself too right now. The rest will come later.

Have an absolutely wonderful time with your mom this weekend. As kim said, laugh, drink & be merry. Just be together. Sending loads and loads of P & PD your way from CA.

 

[kmp1191]

wow....i was expecting a whole lot more "SHAME ON YOU'S" for the KC binge! I even left a few for later today!!!
I'm going to blame the KC attack on TOM....my sweet tooth goes pretty wild this time of month..I have no control!!!

I did decide to do something kinda smart today...I'm going to pack a little cooler w/ fruit & cheese & veggies for the drive home. I'll leave tonight and drive about 4 hours, then do the same thing tomorrow morning....hopefully will be up there by noon. The kids won't like the fruit snacks, but oh well...remember...i'm the mean mommy!!!

ok....gotta get some stuff together...still gotta work today....(at least i show up...the work part is optional these days!!) have a good day, and I'll check in when I can....(no internet at mom's.....doesn't that just suck!!)


going to see mom!!!

later taters!!
marie

kim~no package yet.....is it possible you set the time wrong and it exploded before it got here???

 

[kmp1191]

You know what I just realized......tomorrow is the start of a new month!!
What a perfect time for me to get my head out of my butt and get back in gear!! I know I'll be out of town, but so what!! There are still roads to run on....the stores still sell healthy food....why can't I get back to the basics starting tomorrow?
Ok....so that's my "new" goal!!
Tomorrow morning I will be back to getting healthy.
I'm going to sign up for 750 minutes for the exercise challenge...(don't want to be unreasonable...I want to be reachable!)

ok....i'll keep my food & exercise logged on paper until i have access to a computer again....WISH me luck guys....as usual, i'm gonna need it!!!

love ya'll!!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

kim~no package yet.....is it possible you set the time wrong and it exploded before it got here???

CRAP...I knew I did something wrong!!

Nah, the sender was just running late as usual You should have a nice surprise when you get home.

As far as starting tomorrow, I think that's a great idea. You should be able to get yourself moving. Still...have fun too. Don't turn into grumpy Marie (you know you DO) during your visit with your mom. Exercise (maybe get mom out for a walk) and do what you can with the healthy eating. I'll get on your butt about it when you get home. You want SHAME ON YOU, I'll give it to you with a smile!

 

[CJK]

Now why did you ruin a perfectly good Krispy Kreme day by eating......*gasp*....grapes? I'm going to scold you for THAT one!

I do hope you have a nice weekend with your mom. Good idea to pack that cooler! Here's to a great September!

 

[kmp1191]

yeah...i know....the grapes killed a really good sugar high!!!
ok....just a quickie before i hit the road.

(i got a really cool sweet tea challenge goodie today!!! cool keychain!!!
can't wait to relax, listen and read!!!)

thanks kim...you're the bestest!!!


ok...dh is barking at me to get moving!!!
love ya....don't let me fall to page 2!!!
will be tuesday before i can check back!!!

marie

 

[kimwim8]

(i got a really cool sweet tea challenge goodie today!!! cool keychain!!!
can't wait to relax, listen and read!!!)

thanks kim...you're the bestest!!!
marie

You're welcome!! I'm glad you liked it! Hey, I provided gift receipts for the stuff from Target, in case you don't want/like them. Absolutely take them back & find something else you'd like....if you want!!

Have a GREAT weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi marie-just wanted to stop by real quick and say have a great weekend!

 

[lovinaz]

I can't believe I missed the donut fest! Where was my invite?!? Of course I am the minority that prefers the Krispy Kreme cream filled ones. You know, the ones that make your teeth ring?

I know you'll have a great time visiting with your mom. Congrats on the healthy re-start in Sept. Don't get down on yourself if you don't get the best beginning. It is really hard to stay on track during trips, let alone get started! You just have an awesome visit with your mom and worry about your new start when you come back!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Marie....just checking in. Not sure when you're coming home.

Hope you're enjoying your visit with the family!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi marie--just wanted to check in and say hi..hope you are enjoying your weekend

 

[kmp1191]

hey guys! i'm back! we got home about 5:45 this evening...that is such a long drive!!!
We had a great visit!! Had a few mixed drinks....sat on the front porch enjoying the weather....watched dad try to shoot gophers....he missed!....woke up at 4:30am to go to a swap meet at the local fairgrounds...it was really cool....all kinds of animals!!! My kids wanted to get a puppy....i said, how about a turtle instead?! WTH was I thinking?? a simple no would have been just fine!! so now you can all welcome the newest additions to the family...Vader & Princess. Yes...we have 2 red eared baby turtles. I know NOTHING about these things, so any advice is greatly appreciated!!
Mom and I also got to hide in the basement and scrapbook for a while. We both really enjoyed that! Oh, and we made smores w/ the kids!! I did a few scrapbook pages on that...turned out really cute!!
Mom also did something I wasn't expecting. She gave me some of my Grammies jewelry. I'm closer w/ my mom's side of the family than my dads.
Anyway, Grammie always wore a necklace w/ a heart and a rose on it. Mom gave me that, and a diamond V necklace. She also told me that I will be getting Grammies 2nd wedding ring...it's the one that meant the most to her. Yeah...no emotional buildup on that, huh??!!
We also talked about the cancer, and what was going to be going on. She's mad,scared,nervous,upset.....a bunch of adjectives. But she is also very strong, and positive. I really admire her. We got a laugh one day....someone had called to ask how she was doing....I told her, from now on you respond with..."I have cancer in my @$$, how the heck are you??!!" Dad just happened to be taking a sip of (sweet) tea and started choking on it and mom almost wet her pants. Yeah, i'm a great kid!! I then told her she didn't have to answer the phone every time it rang. That's the joy of caller ID. It was pretty neat....she would start checking the ID, smile and walk away! (I'm teaching her well, aren't I??)

oh....I also had some bad news while I was there. My photo boss's mom died on Saturday. He knew she was going to pass, but didn't let me know how serious it was because he knew I needed to go home. I told him I could wait, but he told me he wouldn't have let me. I told him he is the most selfless person i know. They are having a memorial service for her tomorrow and I will go to that for him. She donated her entire body to science....how wonderful is that??!!

ok...i'm gonna go regroup for the upcoming week. gonna be a busy one!
love ya'll, and thanks for staying with me!
marie

 

[CJK]

Welcome back!!!!!

What a special weekend you had! That quality family time just can't be beat can it! I'm sure you'll treasure that jewellery forever.

Speaking of spitting out tea......I about did it myself when I read what you told your dm to say when people ask how she is!!!!! Seriously, your humour will be invaluable as you, as a family, get through all of this. You're a wonderful gift for your mother. Sending lots of hugs to you and your family (and to your boss. )

As for turtle advice......I've never even had a goldfish!! Best of luck and here's to a great week ahead!

 

[lovinaz]

What a wonderful weekend you had! I'm glad you got the chance to go. That is so sad about your boss's mother. It's gotta be hard, even if it is expected.

I hope your mom uses your line on someone! Especially someone she doesn't know, like the checker at the supermarket. It'll blow their mind! Keeping a sense of humor about things is probably the only reason you are not clinically insane...

I don't know what to say about the turtles. JUST SAY NO comes to mind, but it's a little late for that... Let me know how low maintenance they are, DS has been wanting one since his fish died 2 years ago.

 

[kimwim8]

WELCOME HOME!!! We missed your snarky little self!!

Sounds like you had a great weekend with the family! I'm so glad you could go and be with her/them.

Sorry about your bosses mother. I agree...what a selfless person!

Here's to a GREAT week!!