Thanks for all the suggestions. I am actually going to print everything out so I can start getting organized. DSs are 8 and 5 so i thought if I did a little each year, I wouldn't get overwhelmed. I am going to look for a class and look here on the dis, also. I'm sure digital would be easier, but I need more info about it. If I do everything on the computer, how do you print it out to make the book? Or, is it all digital (you do not make an actual book but leave it on the computer to enjoy)? It's all so overwhelming lol!
Most folks do get them printed out. There are a few companies out there that will print a 12 x 12 page.... you can choose to either get loose pages and put them in page protectors in regular scrapbooks, or get a bound book.
I imagine if you decide to use an 8.5 x 11 format, you could probably get them printed easier and cheaper.... possibly even at home. Check us out over on the scrapping board and feel free to ask lots of questions. So many knowledgeable folks there!
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My schedule's all wacky this week since DH has a conference Wed-Fri. So, I am going to spinning tonight (I usually go on Wed). I am looking forward to it. My kids start swimming lessons tomorrow, so I am hoping to still get to the gym right after work. We'll see how rushed I am, though.
Not much else going on here. I can't wait for our threads to merge since I don't have the time to keep up with Team Mickey and I'd like to see how people are doing over there. I can't believe it's March already. We have 59 actual days of school after today (but who's counting
)!!
Have a good healthy day!
Jill
WOW.... just 59 days left? That's great! I'm sure our number is more like in the high 70's. I think that they had just celebrated the 100th day of school before February vacation. With a 180 day school year, at least we are past the midway point!
That is kind of disappointing. It is up to you if you want them to see your profile. I just wanted to say that it's good to NOT post your maiden name, at any time, b/c so many companies use the "mother's maiden name question" for security purposes. The less info you put out there, the better. DH is a Network Security Engineer and quite concerned about the lack of security on FB. The best thing to do is keep your posts and page private.
End rant on FB security
THanks for the reminder. I know Buffy has mentioned "internet security" to me in the past too. I tend to be overly trusting.
HOnestly, the reason I didn't post under my maiden name in the first place was that I figured anyone who I WANTED to find me knew my married name and that was good enough for me.
Have fun with the bowling this week!
I was putting off getting blood work done. I don't like getting stuck with needles, but my doctor seems to think it is good to get it done (since I couldn't answer his question when he asked "when was the last time you got a full blood workup done?") - but I finally got it done today! Bye-bye Ugly Stepsister!
Good for you!!!
Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.
The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Donald Week 9 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.66% - ::Snow White::
#9 - 0.73% - areas2102
#8 - 0.90% - DisNorth
#7 - 0.98% - Leitadala
#6 - 1.00% - belledreamer
#5 - 1.27% - #1hoosierfan
#4 - 1.20% - 4holidays
#3 - 1.41% - D73
#2 - 1.77% - ougrad86
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Donald Spring Challenge Week 9 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 1.84% - Rememberthemagic98
WOOHOO! WTG to our former coach and teammate, RTM98!!! And so MANY Team Donald's in the top 10 this week! Way to represent folks!!
This week's winning team with 21.02% is Team Donald!!
Go us!! Or should I say... "go you"... I didn't contribute anything this week. 
Rememberthemagic98 won for Team Donald with 1.84% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!
WONDERFUL!!
Cleaning the bathroom... I absolutely HATE doing it... And my bathroom's not very big, so it really doesn't take long to do. I just don't like doing it.
But I did it today!!
WTG!!! And thanks for the reminder.... my bathroom is looking pretty icky. I keep up with the sinks and toilet pretty good, but the shower, tub and floors... not so much. I should put on some music and work hard and consider it an aerobic workout!
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So I had my 'great' moment at the gym today.
I slipped...on the treadmill.
And got flung against the wall...
I'm still not quite sure how it happened. I thought I'd had stepped on something slick, but there was nothing on the treadmill so I guess I just stepped wrong. Plus I wasn't wearing the clip for the emergency stop, so I just couldn't regain my footing, fell forward on my knees and ended up hitting the wall...
Didn't hurt myself too bad though. Tried to walk it off but after about 10 minutes, I had had enough. So I'm heading to go ice my knee some more in a minute. Got a lovely bruise showing up on my knee. Nice...
But on the bright side, I made the top 10!
Oh no!! I'm so sorry to hear this. This is a big fear of mine. The only time I've ever been in danger of this is when I try some of the moves I see them do on BL.... like running backwards or sideways.....WAAAAAAAY harder than it looks!!
I do frequently stumble on the TREADCLIMBER at the Y if I don't watch my footing pretty carefully.
Glad you were able to pick yourself up and keep moving, even if it was only for 10 minutes.
Tuesday Question of the Day
Theme:The Dream
Finish this sentence. When I reach my weight goal.....
I will be SATISFIED!!! For most of the first 3 years of this journey, as I approached a "goal weight" I kept bumping down my goal weight.... 5 more pounds down, 5 more pounds down (original goal was 145... then 140, then 135, then 130, then 128).. So I never really REACHED my final goal weight of 128. I hit exactly 129 pounds last May the day I left for Disney. And a few Mickey bars later and I return home up about 4 pounds and haven't gotten back into the 120's since. But now I realize that maybe 128 is NOT a maintainable weight for me.... especially since I had to take a few slightly extreme measures to get there (well, extreme to me anyhow). So after some thinking about it this past year, I decided to reset my GOAL weight to be a RANGE of 130-133..... but sadly, I am still struggling to even get back THERE!
So when I do finally get back within my range (hoping to stay at about 131 and give myself some wiggle room), I will be
SATISFIED!!!!
Good Tuesday morning everyone.
Congrats to all the biggest losers this week but especially Rememberthemagic98 for being our biggest loser.
Costumes and light cues took a long time last night. But I did get a Buffalo Bill coat done last night. Tonight we have to work on ballgowns and a couple of other coats that need fringe. I left at 10:30 and they were still setting lights for act 2. I hope tonight is better.
Testing starts today. I get to hand out caculators and collect them at the end of the session and then I have nothing else to do. I will grade papers and do some computer work.
I will see you guys again tomorrow.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Have fun with the testing....
. Continued good luck with the costumes!
Cleaning out the basement. I had big plans to do it in the fall, and started so we could make a play area down there, but ran out of time before Christmas, so ended up moving everything around and toward the edges, so we have our play area, but now we still have a double layer of junk around the edges. This spring we want to have another yard sale, and clean it out for good.
Too bad we didn't live closer to each other. We could help each other out.... but I'd have to SWEAR you to secrecy about the condition of my basement! It is CRAZY BAD right now!!
of 181, being overweight, no longer obese, I will buy a new pair of cowboy boots.
GREAT goal!!
We are off today, it's a teacher workshop day, so I took the day off too, and ds is having an eeg, so we only could sleep 4 hours last night, but so far neither of us is too cranky.
We'll be in bed early tonight or maybe this afternoon we can take a nap. I got more sleep than him because I kept dozing off during the movies we watched last nigth. I'm heading out for a long walk with the dog now, and after his appt we may go to the batting cages with friends.
Otherwise, I'll catch up on some laundry, and that's about it. I still have my scrapbooking stuff out, but haven't done any lately, so maybe I'll do that.
Have a great day everyone!!
Best of luck at the eeg today. I'll say a prayer. Are they looking for anything specific or is this a follow-up from his seizure??
I'm hoping to get to my scrapping table today myself. But I haven't ordered photos YET (I know I keep talking about it), so I am limited as to what I can scrap right now.
AHHHHHH!!! OMG!!! I honestly never thought I would see the top 10 this challenge and poof...
HUGE thank you to all of those who have been sooo supportive and for indulging me by answering my coaching questions!! Maybe that is the ticket....everyone needs to coach!!!
Shocked again!!! Both teams!! WAY to GO Donalds!!! We have lost the most weight and still going!!! Keep up the amazing work!!
Congrats to you and to our entire team!!!
I can't thank you all enough for all the support and love...that's the only way I made it to the top spot this week! I feel like the Little Engine sometimes...I Think I Can, I Think I Can!
Eating was a little off yesterday with some limited choices at lunch but I had a decent spin class last night. I'm feeling PMS coming on so I may take another spin class tonight to wipe away the icky. Lunch looks a bit yucky again today so I may just stick with soup and a salad.
Sunny day here and gearing up for 66 degrees on Thursday!!!
Have a wonderful day Donalds!!
You had a great week and I'm sure you can do it again!!! (Although maybe not this week with PMS on the doorstep....
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Enjoy your 66 degrees!
Just a quick pop on while I have a minute. My Vera purse and coin purse came yesterday and are sitting in a brown box on my desk staring at me. DH thinks it's hilarious that I set up this goal. I swear I will see that darn purse this week!!
Jill
Good for you!!!
QOTD.When I reach my goal weight...
I don't think I really have one, soI don't know how to answer it. I don't think I ever thought I would get this far. So far from last fall it's 30 lbs. That's not huge for the amount of time, but for me it is slow and steady. I worried about regainning after the cruise and trips, the holidays and such but i am still slowly going down. That is a victory for me. I don't ever want to get back to wehere I started..
I think a fear of going backwards is kind of healthy..... it keeps us moving in the right direction!
My stomache is acting up again, so back to bread,bananas and rice as well as a steady diet of prevacid and pepcid. Ugh! I syill did 25 min on TM but it feels worse afterwards so I'll be skiping it today.
Maybe you could find something else to do that wouldn't upset the stomach.... like punching or arm weights??
We decide to tke a last minut quick trip to WDW, for just 2 nights, for my DS's 16th birthday. He wants to do the ride alond at Richard Petty in one of the exotic cars and they are runing on Thurs, which is his bday so we said, let's go. He and his dad did the stock cars on his 14th and he loved it! This also means I can get a quick peak at the F&G at Epcot! The only other must do is the Fork and screen at the amc at DTD. We have gone several times and really enjoy it. The food has been good, the seats are so big and comfy-well worth the few extra $ even if just watching the movie for the comfort. Ok- I guess there is one other thing-gotta have a dole whip! Maybe run over after the driving? I will suffer the somache pain for that if need be.
Wow.... a last minute trip sounds great! Enjoy!!
Way to Go Team Donald!! We are all doing great!!
I was happy to have a loss for the 2nd week in a row and trying to keep up the routine.
I have a question for all of you. Lately when I'm sleeping my hands and/or feet go numb, depending on how I'm laying. I tend to sleep with my arm tucked under my pillow under my head so it's usually my hands but if my legs are tucked weird they go numb. I'm afraid I'm gonna break a finger by moving and not feeling it. Has this happened to anyone and is it something I should be worried about?
THis has been happening to me for years (I also sleep with my hand/arm under my pillow). I can literally wake up with my arm so numb that I cannot move it. I have to use my other hand to lift it. It is like lifting a dead limb. But honestly, I've never had any residual effects from it and it doesn't scare me.
I have spent the last two days in bed with the flu. It was both horrible and exactly what I needed. It's really sad when you are glad you are sick because it means you can rest for a few days. At first I felt bad that I called out of work for three days but then I realized I had a doctor's note and I was through feeling bad about taking care of myself.
I missed a day of school but it shouldn't be too bad and I was responsible and emailed my professors. I went to school today, even though i'm not back to 100% but I don't like missing school and I knew I wasn't going to work.
One bad thing is I'm missing out on homework. I have a big assignment due monday, I have to read two books and review them, and i'm only halfway through the first book. Normally not a big deal but my friends bridal shower is this weekend on saturday, and then sunday we are driving up to the cape for her cake tasting. So that's pretty much my whole weekend. So I need to get these books read by friday or I am screwed. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but i'm finding the books i choose boring, and I was hoping to have them done by now but was too 'passed out' to read the last two days. Oh well. It will get done because it has to get done. No excuses. I'm also pretty sure I have a midterm next week and I know i have a spanish test next thursday, which means i have a lot of homework to get done (all our homework is due the day of the test).
So i'm falling a little behind but I will find a way to get it all done.
You WILL get it all done. You have a good attitude and you are responsible. Enjoy the weekend.
Today I got the three dresses I ordered last week and i was dissapointed I only liked one of them. I think one of the other two i would like but it was way too big on me and just looked funny. It was a large and it was so surprising to me that it was too big! This is the dress I bought that I am def keeping
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/hepcat-dress-in-black-licorice
It's a little tight but it doesnt look too tight and it def doesnt make me look big at all. Plus i love the 50's housewife style dresses. (maybe sexist but i would gladly be a 50's housewife. i watch too much madmen). I'm wearing it to the shower so I just need shoes and a sweater to go over it
So pretty! It definitely has a 50's vibe! Very "June Cleaver-esque"!
I've realized work has incredibly been stressing me out lately and I think one of the reasons is that an aspect of my job that I used to love has become incredibly stressful. I used to be the head dog trainer at my work, when i went part time i went down to training just three days a week and i've decided i want to go down even less days then that. I love training I really do, but i don't like all the extra stress and politics that goes along with it, and right now I don't need that much responsibility at work. Now there's the issue of that's less money and if they will even let me do that but i'm going to sit down with my store manager and explain to him i've been with this company for 3 years and this is really what i want. I'm not saying i don't want to work, but i want to be able to come in and just cashier for 4 hours or whatever. My heart is not in the training like it used to be. I've read the average life span as a pet smart trainer is 3-5 years and i totally see why. I have to think of the right way to approach this with him and im not going to my assistant manager with this because i feel like she will screw me over. I will approach the store manager first. Everyone knows my inentions when it comes to my job, its a means to an end, so i hope it won't be a big deal. I just don't need the extra stress
And i don't know if it's because i've been sick with other stuff but i haven't had a major stomach ache for a few days now. I'm hoping it stays that way after this sickness goes away. But we'll see. I suddenly decided i needed a flu shot before i got to tennesse because i always get sick on the plane, but i have to get better before i get one.
So that's what I've been up to, I'm also starting to look at internships in public history for this summer so cross your fingers that i actually find one/get one/and its paid!
Sorry about the job stress. And it is difficult when it isn't your "dream job", but just (as you said) a means to an end. Who wants stress about that kind of job?? That is one reason I really love my subbing job. I say yes when I want and no when I don't and at 3pm I don't even have to think about it any more!!
That happens to me when I'm sleeping and when I'm awake. I have poor circulation. My hands and feet are almost always cold. I've seen a vascular surgeon and found out that none of the valves in my superficial veins work at all (in my legs) and 3 of the valves in my deep veins in my groan don't function either. I can have the superficial veins stripped which will help with the discomfort, not sure if I will or not. I get to wear support hose these days.
Any word on the job yet??
QOTD:
When I reach my goal weight, I will feel good about myself and be proud of my accomplishment!
Time is totally getting away from me lately! The movers come to pack us up on Friday and load everything on Saturday!
I don't either DH or I really thought about what we're going to do for a week without any furniture or anything, but I guess we'll figure it out.
Can you borrow a folding table, a few lawn chairs, and maybe an air mattress from a neighbor? THat seems like the easiest thing to do for such a short term.
Wednesday Question of the Day
Theme: Hump Day
What do you have to look forward to this weekend to get you over the hump?
Well... with DD back home, OF COURSE we have another swim meet this weekend...
But it is a short, afternoon dual meet, so while it will take up the majority of my day Saturday, it doesn't require an overnight, or leaving at the break of dawn, and leaves my Sunday free! Probably leave the house around 10 am on Saturday and will hopefully be home by 6:30.
If I can get my butt in gear and order some photos, I can plan a scrapping day for myself here at home on Sunday!!
I am having a stagnant week. Still exercising and eating in my calorie range but seeing no movement on the scale....I guess my body is in a consolidation phase.
Hopefully I will see even the littlest loss reflected on Friday morning at weigh in.
Busy day.....gotta jet!
Make it the best day you can!
Christopher
We all have those weeks. And you've had some GREAT losses lately.... so cut yourself some slack and don't get discouraged.
I can't wait to get some extra sleep this weekend. Being out to 10:30 is taking its toll on me. It doesn't help that we are testing and then have all our classes. It feels like two days in one. And we get to do it three times this week.
Sorry no time to chat this morning. I don't think I will have time to really chat until Saturday morning.
Have a happy and healthy day.
I am NO GOOD past 9pm most days, so I totally understand! Have a great busy week and we'll see you Saturday!
I'm not sure I'm looking forward to anything this weekend.
The movers will be here all day Friday to pack everything up and then they will be loading it all on the truck on Saturday. So this weekend is going to be pretty hectic and stressful making sure everything gets done correctly and making sure they don't pack the garbage or dog food...
Yes, they packed both last time we PCS'd.
When my DSIL and her DH moved while in the Air Force, I went to their new house to help them unpack.... and when we got to the kitchen boxes we were unwrapping some carefully wrapped and packed empty mayonnaise jars and Cool Whip containers!!
Honestly, why wouldn't they at least ASK??
This Saturday is the first day of my 2 week spring break!! Technically I am working from home (answering emails and making phone calls) but the beauty is that I am NOT driving to the office!! Also, on Monday I am spending the entire day with my nephew (see my avitar) He wants to go to Toys R Us (yes, I am a sucker and bought him a gift card) and to the diner for lunch. I told him if it is nice we can go to the park after lunch or to a movie if it isn't nice (maybe the Lorax) Either way I get to spend time with my little man!!
Enjoy your time with your nephew. My oldest nephew turns 19 TODAY!! He was the baby that made me fall in love with babies and made me want my own! He laughs and tells my kids that HE is the reason that they exist! Before he was born I was rather indifferent to babies. I figured that SOMEDAY I would have my own, but I wasn't really in any hurry (even though I was nearly 30!).
HELLLLOOOO!
It's going be one of those days. As I said above, i am feeling rather puffy today. I KNOW I am PMSing and probably retaining water but ICK! I'm going to up the water intake today and hopefully flush some of it out. I also had Pho last night for dinner (Vietnamese beef broth with rice noodles and thin sliced beef) I'm sure the broth was filled with sodium so that could explain it too. The mysteries of my body....
Heading to the gym tonight after I skipped last night due to lower back pain...not really pain but soreness. I needed to rest. I didn't sleep very well last night for some reason. Maybe I am just too excited for spring break...lol!
Anyway, Make some great choices today Donalds and hey, I miss hearing from some of you!! Let us know what you are up to!
~Karen
Enjoy your break! Even though we just finished our February vacation, I am anxiously awaiting our April vacation!!
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Happy Wednesday friends! Bright and sunny, but cold here.... in the 20's this morning.
Sorry I was MIA yesterday.... bible study, grocery shopping, headache, pick up kids, dinner, Relay for Life meeting, pick up kids (again!), home with headache (again).
Had a GREAT workout Monday, but none yesterday.... busy day + headache= no TM time.
Today's plan..... make beds, hit TM, order photos for Sunday scrapping, shower, fold a load of laundry, empty dishwasher..... then maybe??? We'll see what pops up!
DD finally is past her "traveler's tummy" issues, but I guess it really hit some of the kids hard over the weekend. Glad it didn't hit DD while she was in CR though.
Hope everyone is doing just fine! TTYL when I am feeling more chatty. Right now the guilt of skipping yesterday's workout is hanging over me, so I really need to hit the TM.......................P
I have missed you guys too. 
I have missed all of you too. I know I do better when I am on here and accountable for my actions. See you tomorrow!
And maybe a movie night. 
I wonder if special days are different depending on where you are?
