String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

Sorry I am a bit late with this, but congratulations on your 1 year anniversary and your WISH numbers!! You are doing a great job!!!

I'm sorry to hear that you have been sick while I was away. I hope that you are feeling much better now.

Any news about PB yet? It's about time that your FIL gets her the help she really needs.

Have a great weekend, Beth! Take good care of you!

Tracy

 

[Tera]

Hi Beth - Congratulations on the $50.... that's awesome.

I know it's hard when your working, but TRY and have a good weekend

 

[plutosmyfav]

Congratulations on winning $50. They must really be good cookies. I think I better not try them

Sundie

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
I hope you are haning in there with work this weekend. Try and catch as much rest as you can, okay?

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, Beth!

It's 8 AM on Monday morning! You should be finished with your last shift of the weekend and headed home for some much deserved sound slumber!

Sweet dreams, dear Beth!

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Beth! I hope your weekend went well and that you are getting some much deserved rest right now.

Take it slow this week, don't worry too much about the exercise. Concentrate on eating right as much as possible and taking good care of yourself.

Stay WARM!!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[geetey]

I hope you are resting well, Beth, so you can start Tuesday refreshed and relaxed. I am SO happy to hear you are feeling better!! You just might get to walk with us after all!

BTW, I am going to carrya lime green Mickey head (from Home Depot) with your name on it in my fanny pack that morning. It's not the same as being there, but I know it will keep me pushing, knowing my WISH buddy is along for the ride!

 

[Strings]

Oh Terry, I'm bawling like a baby right now. Thank you.

This weekend was a mixed bag. Friday and Sunday were incredibly busy. Saturday was slow. I preferred Friday and Sunday. The shift went by quickly. Saturday something happened. This particular weekend I work with every guy on our unit. I'm not sure how all the guys ended up together, but it makes for some interesting conversations. I get along great with everyone of the guys, except Dana. yes, he is a guy. The unit htink he is deeply in denial about his sexual orientation. When he is with the guys he goes into super macho mode. We were all sitting together talking. Jim asked me how much weight I had lost, so I gave him a ball park figure. He said,"You better be careful and not lose too much more." Why? Jim says, " Won'll be upset, if you can't fill your bra anymore." I have no problem with that comment coming from Jm. Won and I have been friends with Jim and his wife for 10 years. We can joke back and forth without issue. What I took offense to was Dan stating, "let me check", and grabbed me. I lost it. Jim hit him upside his head. I ripped him up one side and dowm the other. I threatened to go after his job and license. He practically wet himself. I did not go to management. I don't need to. They will come to me. The rumor mill will take care of that for me.I feel I handled it, and he won't overstep that boundary again. I do hope this finally gets him out of the unit.

I have been totally off program. I have been on the see food diet, and I can feel it. I am going to the Y tomorrow. It is currently 5 degrees here, and I can't get warm. I hope exercise helps.

I am really excited. Jk Rowling announced the next book is finished, and we should have the publication date tomorrow. I am a huge fan, and can't wait.

Ok, I am off to finish the journals.

Beth

 

[lulu201]

Ahh, geez, Beth. Like you needed that from Dana.

You're on the See Food diet, too? I've been seeing a lot of candy and cookies lately--today I'm going to try to avoid them at all costs. At least you're going to the Y, you Exercise Diva. Could you do an extra half hour for me?

Have a good Tuesday!
Erin

 

[Strings]

Beth hangs her head in shame.

The only way I was making it to the Y today was to get my butt out of bed at 6AM. My alarm is set to the radio. What comes on? The forecast. "It's a balmy 9 degrees right now with a windchill of -14." I turned it off and slep until 830. I THINK I will do a WATP tonight, but I am not making promises to myself that I can't keep at the moment. I will try.

Schedule:
Katie gets a haircut, even though it is really Mommy that needs one.
Grocery shopping. (Wish me luck)
Playdate/dinner with friends. (We always order pizza. I'll order a greek salad for myself,
I need to finish wrapping gifts.
I work from midnight to 4 AM. YUCK. It is my mandatory overtime. I may head straight to the Y for 30 minutes on the glider. It will depend on how exhausted I am.

I WILL REMAIN COOKIE FREE TODAY!


I won't be around until late tomorrow. I am sleeping until 930. It will either be 3 or 4 hours of sleep depending on whether I work out. (Won will feed Katie breakfast) We then have our annual playdate with friends. 14 kids. Beth goes into sarcasm mode: I'm really looking forward to that tomorrow. I am scheduling a nap tomorrow afternoon.

Things that need to be done before Christmas:
Dr appointment at 915 on Thursday.
I need to bake bread to make dressing for Katie.
I need to bake another batch of cookie.
I need to finsish wrapping.
I hope to make a lc cheesecake.
I work midnight -0400 on the 24th. A favor to a friend. (Yes, you can call me sucker)
I need to print pictures and cut them out for my Mom's locket keyring. (Really cool from Target photography. My mom is allergic to silver AND gold. She always looks at lockets and wishes for one, but she can't wear them. She always has her keys with her. It is a very plain silver oval locket on a keyring. i am putting a picture of Katie and Camden in it. it is the kids gift to Mimi)
Laundry
Pack for 4 days with my parents.
Finish Christmas cards. (Again, Beth hangs her head in shame.)
Clean the house (DH is having what he calls Gamefest on the 27th. 20 geeky guys get together to play computer games for 18 straight hours.) He's an exciting guy alright. At least I won't be here.
I am making Christmas Eve dinner for Katie, Won, both his brothers and their girlfriends, and myself. Katie is so excited to see Uncle Dan again.
Umm...enjoy the peace of the Christmas season. Sorry, sarcasm mode again. I must work on that in the New year.

Ok, I'm exhausted just thinking about it. I am off...
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh my goodness, Beth!!

You have a lot going on in the next few days. Whew! I am sending some major your way!!

Take good care of you!

Tracy

P.S. I love the idea for your mom's gift from her grandchildren. That is so cute!

 

[DoeWDW]

Oh, Beth, I don't even know where to start!

Dana - BAD BOY!!! I'm glad Jim smacked him! Hard to believe grown adults really act this way!!

See Food Diet - my favorite diet!! Let's just hope you don't "see" Ben & Jerry!

The half marathon - You KNOW you'll be with each one of us who are walking. I'll be carrying both you and Erin in my heart and I'll wear my pink hat in honor of both of you. The whole point of signing up for the half was to motivate us to exercise and boy, have you done great in that area!! Even if you don't walk at the same time as we're walking, I'm sure you'll be thinking of us and wishing us well. I love Terry's idea of carrying your name on a lime green Mickey paint sample. Looks like I may have to make a Home Depot run!

Shamefully hanging your head because you didn't get to the Y - are you crazy???!!! With everything else going on, you should be patting yourself on the back that you're still functioning!! Beth, please do not feel bad about this. In a week or two, after the holiday hustle is over, you'll be right back in the exercise groove. You're doing a fantastic job and have nothing to be ashamed of!

Play date with 14 kids & associated parents - you are a saint! Katie will have a ball and you'll survive. You may want to take some ear plugs, though.....

Your long to-do list - Well, in a perverse way, I'm glad I'm not the only one who hasn't done her Christmas cards yet! DH and I will sit down and do them tonight. Yes, he WILL be helping! The really important stuff will get done, dear Beth. On occasion, please take just a moment to breathe deeply and count your blessings and remember the reason for the joy this Christmas.

and for a productive AND fun day!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Beth

I can't believe you had to put up with Dana's behavior. Maybe the anger/frustration from the incident set off the See Food Diet mode? I hope you can snap out of it really quickly and feel good about yourself. Don't let it get to you! You have allot left to do before Christmas-- STRESS!!!! Good luck. Take some time for yourself (ha-- easy to say, right?).

Sundie

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Beth,

Last night I told my DH about your Kahlua Cookies and he is pretty excited about trying them! I'll probably have to wait until after Christmas to make them though because I doubt I will be able to get to the store before then to buy the Kahlua.

I hope you are having a wonderful day and that you are able to get some things done on your to do list. Just think~ The Holiday Hustle will soon be over.

Have a great day and take good care of you!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

I'm off to bed. I managed to get the shopping, wrapping, locket, and bread made. The house is presentable. I am exhausted, and tomorrow will be just as busy. We are expecting 6 inches of snow tonight, and my dr appointment is at 9. I then need to hit MC sporting goods for Won's skates. I'll TRY to check in tomorrow.
Beth

 

[Tera]

Hi Beth -

Geez woman, you have SO much going on. I hope your able to get some time to just relax.

Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and we'll ALL have to get back on our diets after the first of the year.

 

[sharoncity]

Merry Christmas Beth! I hope you got lots accomplished so that you will be able to sit back and enjoy the holiday with your family! Take the time to just absorb all the wonderful moments with Won and Katie and yourself.

Get some rest after your shift tonight and then ENJOY!!!

Thanks for all your support this year. You and I will climb back on the wagon come January 1. Until then, take very good care of yourself and feel better!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Strings]

Hi all, ,

My Dr appointment went really well. My liver function tests are normalizing. I did get the lecture about taking it easy/ not doing too much. I am now allowed to resume my diet and exercise program, but I am NOT to lose more than 1 pound a week. All the lost fat needs to be metabolized by the liver. I go back in 6 weeks. That was a great Christmas present.

I weighed in today at 204.5. I'm not sure how I only gained a 1/2 pound with all the junk I've been eating, but I won't argue.

All that is left on my list is to pack. I didn't make it to the cheesecake, but oh well. I'm not broken up about it.

We leave for my parents house this afternoon. I am really looking forward to going to mass with my family. Working weekends, I just can't usually go. I'm not sure when we will be back, probably Tuesday or Wednesday. I do know that my Mom will make sure I don't overdo anything. She can be quite bossy. I won't really have computer access until I get back.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! I will be thinking about all of you. I hope your Christmas is filled with joy and laughter. Good food is just the bonus. I'll be back next week.

 

[geetey]

Have a safe and blessed trip, Beth!!!

Your doctor's news is WONDERFUL! You are correct - a great Christmas present! Just keep taking care of yourself. It's the best thing you can do for you and your family.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!

 

[lulu201]

Oh, Beth. What good news! I'm glad to hear your dr.'s report.

I hope you all have a great time. Let your mom spoil you rotten! If I have the opportunity to have a peppermint mocha during the holidays, I'll lift my cup and toast our friendship. Take care and drive carefully--

Love,
Erin