String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

Strings · Nov 24, 2004

Well things didn't go as planned last night. Lynn called and her son had a fever, so she had to cancel. I won't lie and say I wasn't disappointed, but I've been there too. I went shopping instead. I managed to find 2 coats I like. The one at Sears wasn't on sale, but the one at Kohl's was. I asked what the price would be on Friday. I was going to be $3 less. I like the one ar Sears better, but I bought the one at Kohl's. If it is on sale at Sears Friday, I'll return the one from Kohl's.

I also ordered the castle playset from WDW merchandising. When we went in October last year, katie loved a necklace from the shop outside of Pirates. I ordered it as well. I am putting it in her stocking with a note form Santa. Apparently, Mickey remember Katie liked the necklace, so he had Santa drop it off for him. katie will be thrilled to get a present from Mickey.

Yesterday I was OP and did 8 miles on the treaddie/2 hours. Today I went back for weights and 30 minutes on the glider. I work tonight, and then will head directly to the Y for another 30-45 minutes on the glider. I need to make the dinner, and get a nap in because I work a stright night shift on Thurday. I am hitting the Disney Sore and Sears on the way home from work. I will then crash for 4-5 hours. I then take Katie to my mom's. We'll both spent hte night Friday, and I work a double on Saturday. My mom will bring Katie home on Sunday. Ok, I'm tired just thinking about it.

Won's brothers decided to spent Thanksgiving with us this year. It sends a pretty clear message to PG. It was not our idea. They asked to join us. We made sure Won's dad knew it was at their suggestion.

My eating plan is to have turkey, salad, mashed cauliflower, a serving of stuffing, lc cranberry sauce, and fruit for dessert. I am also making mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin and apple pies.

Ok, I need to make my pies. I'll try to get to everyone's journals today. Take care and safe journeys for all that are traveling.
Beth

Ok, I am doing pretty well. The stuffing is ready, I've made the apple pie, and the pumpkin is in the oven. I've also made the cranberry sauce. it was so hard staying out of the gooey apple pie filling.

Princess Michelle · Nov 24, 2004

Beth, I'm sorry things didn't work out for you and your friend. I hope you'll be able to go out with her soon.

That's great that you found a new coat and that you got in some great workouts!

Your schedule for the weekend definitely sounds exhausting, hang in there and rest as much as you can.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :sunny:

wilderness01 · Nov 24, 2004

Good to hear your bil's are supporting you guys. You sound right on track. Have a great day.

vald1977 · Nov 24, 2004

Hi Beth,
Please find some time in that busy schedule to rest, okay? Thanks so much for all the support you have given me in my journal. I appreciate so much :hug:

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I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I think it's so great that your BIL's are spending the day with your family.

geetey · Nov 25, 2004

Rats! Beth, I am sorry you didn't get to go to the movies last night, but I am so glad you still took that ME time and went shopping! Lucky girl, you found 2 coats you like? I can't find even one. Maybe I am too picky or maybe I am in denial about needing a coat. After the snow today, I know I do!

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

It sounds like a great menu you have planned.

Please tell me your treadmill secret! I despise the treadmill and would MUCH rather walk outside. How can you stay on for 2 hours?? Any tips would be greatly appreciated! ::yes::

toystoryduo · Nov 25, 2004

Happy Thanksgiving, Beth!

You sound like you have a very busy few days ahead of you. Please be sure to take some time to rest and take good care of you. :hug:

Have a wonderful day!

Tracy :wave2:

Tera · Nov 25, 2004

Beth - Wow woman, how do you do it? You talk about how I inspire you, but I think it's the other way around. You have a job and a young daughter and still able to get that workout it. You'll be amazed on how much time you'll have to yourself when Katie starts school fulltime

Your menu plan sounds great and will try and be good myself. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and you get some rest.

Strings · Nov 25, 2004

Hi all,

I'm sorry I won't make it to journals today. You are all in my thoughts today, as you are definately one of the things I am thankful for.

I just got back from the gym and the store :rolleyes:

. Won's brother asked if he could bring 3 friends. Of course. but a little notice would be nice. I needed more greenbeans and potatoes. I did 60 minutes on the glider. I'm now off to do some more cooking before a short nap. I hope to nap again after dinner. I'm at work at 11PM.

Have a great weekend.
Beth

toystoryduo · Nov 25, 2004

Hi Beth!

Sounds like you are going to have a full house today. ::yes::

I hope it's a great day for you and your family!

By the way, you are doing a fabulous job with your exercise! You should be very proud of yourself. ::yes::

Take care,
Tracy :wave2:

sharoncity · Nov 26, 2004

Hey Beth! You are doing amazing!!! :Pinkbounc

Working all these hours, entertaining a houseful of people and STILL managing to exercise! :earseek:

You put me to shame!!! :blush:

So glad Won's brothers decided to join you. That does send a pretty clear message, doesn't it? I hope you all had a wonderful day!

Get some rest and don't overdo it Beth! You want to stay healthy and focused this month right?! ::yes::

TTFN-
Sharon :sunny:

Strings · Nov 26, 2004

Hi

I just have time for a quick post. I did ok yesterday, but I did have an extra helping of stuffing and 1 bite each of pumpkin and apple pie. I worked, and it was rough. None of my coffee places were open. :eek:

I then hit a couple of sales on the way home. I went to the Y and did 2 miles on the glider. I am NOT weighing in today.

I am now off to sleep until 2PM. Then it is off to my parent's house.

Take care,
Beth

wilderness01 · Nov 26, 2004

Don't worry about having a bite of pie, you did great!

Hope you got some good deals today. Have a good rest.

septbride2002 · Nov 26, 2004

Wow!

You've been a busy woman! Don't you just love Kohls? It is one of my favorite stores to go shopping in. I never need an excuse to go there

I know your Thanksgiving was wonderful since you were with family. And I hope PG and your FIL are starting to get the message. I am still hoping she gets the help she needs eventually.

~Amanda

AuroraluvsPhillip · Nov 26, 2004

Hi Beth,
Just catching up with your busy life. Sounds like you are making your healthy eating and exercising a priority, which is great with all the holiday craziness and working 3 12's. That way you are taking care of you first, which will ultimately allow you to get as much of the other stuff done as you can...imagine if you weren't working out and eating well now....you'd feel like crap, instead you're losing weight!

I'm in the same boat with my D???H. He does the bills, cuts the grass, and throws a load in the laundry M-F while I'm at work...usually it's sitting in the dryer to be put away when I get home...he does no cooking, no housecleaning...I'm on vacation now through next week and he wants me to paint walls! Sorry, buddy, but that will never happen in a million years! Maybe when I was in my 20's, but at 45? NO WAY! Talking does no good...I've just given up, I just do what I can when I can, and ignore the complaining about how lazy I am...Yeah, right..I only work full time outside the home.

Hope your busy weekend is going well. I have to leave soon for a wake. Bummer. See you soon...Jean

LAinSEA · Nov 27, 2004

Beth:

I'm sorry your girls' night out was cancelled. But I am glad you were able to do something for yourself! Congrats on the loss...I've given up getting on my scale for a while - I don't want any more bad news.

The shopping for Katie sounds wonderful - she will be so surprised for Christmas.

That talk you had with your DH - difficult - I hope he can understand that marriage is a partnership. Getting my DH to do anything to pick up is so frustrating - and then when he does clean up, it just isn't the way I do it.

I hope you had a chance to rest this holiday weekend.

-Laurie :sunny:

Strings · Nov 27, 2004

Well, things have completely fallen apart for me. I should have known that PG would retaliate for having her son's abandoning her and siding with me. There was an anonymous phone call to my boss. A former patient of mine has concerns. The thing is that the dates she was a patient, an man was in the room she says she was in, and I wasn't the nurse for the room, and I didn't work one of the nights she claims I was her nurse. The patient states that I am on some kind of illicit drugs. I was obviously high while at work. My boss thinks it is PG. I know it is, but I can't prove it. This goes in my file. I had to take a drug test, and I will have to take random drug tests for the next 2 years.

I've been at my parents, and I have completely turned to food for comfort. I have had a carb fest and WAY too much food. I feel awful. I am feeling sorry for myself, and I'm not ready to stop. I just needed to vent for a few minutes. I am not going to get to journals today. I am just not in the place where I can be positive. I am not sure when I will be back.
Beth

wilderness01 · Nov 28, 2004

I'm sorry Beth. She so needs help and it is obvious she is not getting any. Does your fil know about this? I know this is cruel, but maybe it is time to cut him out of your lives as well until he acknowledges that his wife needs help and makes her receive some. Again I am so sorry for this. You are a sweetie and don't deserve anything that she has given you. Stay strong and you will get through this. Be careful and stay alert. I am nervous for you. She sounds like she is about to snap. Can you report this to the police? I know you can't prove it but can't it still go in your file against her? Take care. :grouphug:

toystoryduo · Nov 28, 2004

Oh, Beth

I am so sorry that this has happened. Is there anyway that you can report this to someone? Have you called your attorney? PG needs some major help and obviously the help the judge ordered her to get is NOT helping. :mad: