Team Goddess - Volume 11. Rocking 2012 Goddess Style!

[Ronda93]

We've been missing the violent weather. It really fires up as it moves in to the Ohio valley. I will say we're getting variety though. It was 73* yesterday and this morning there's a blue blob headed this way on the radar. Never a dull moment.

DGF's mom has been recovering slowly. Her kidney function has come back and she left the hospital and returned to rehab on Wednesday. Sue is headed to St Louis this afternoon and I expect we'll be back there next weekend. Efforts to get her moving, really exertion of any kind, causes her lots of pain. Rehab is just going to hurt.

I'm getting pumped and beginning to feel guilty about the trip. A great combo. This weekend I plan to make Mickey head tie-dye tee shirts for the four of us... Karen, you did this, right? Any tips? My nephew has been checking the wait time app faithfully. TSM default appears to be 90 minutes ; ) BTMRR rehab is a bummer. It was one of their faves last year. We'll just have to expand horizons! Space Mountain and RnRC are on the "willing" list. I'm pushing ToT, but no takers yet. We'll get the Water Parks and more option this year. I expect a trip to TL, BB and DQ (I want to do Virtual Space Mountain). I also want to do Sum of All Thrills at Innoventions.

We have a Beachcomber Shack at TL and I've got ressies for the Wishes dessert party. Actually I have several ressies for the dessert party ; ) If there's availability we may try Discovery Cove, too. I'd hate to pre-pay, no refund and get a horrible weather day. At $300 a head that would be bad. If the stars align, there's availability and the five day forecast has a bright spot we'll do it.

Paula - what an adventure. Glad it's starting well. Yeah, hotel living is fun for three days. Good luck on you gym and home search. Run beside the wagon, we'll pull you on!

Liz - Love you mom's alternate definition!

Lisa - DGF is an introvert. I am not. She explained intro/extro is what energizes you. I'd never thought of it that way, but it really sharpened my understanding of introverts. It's not shyness or anti-social feelings, it's simply tiring to interact continiously. Does that ring true for you, too?

Ronda

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi gang!

Welcome back goddesses! Was following your trip on FB and with the life race tracking. You all kicked butt and had a great time. So great to see and boy how I missed not being there.

Started my new project in Corning. Been living in a hotel this week (not as much fun as it sounds - I want a kitchen but will be missing the maid service). The new team appears to be a good one and I am starting to catch on to what is going on. Was actually told that I need to drink more. I am too much of a lightweight I guess.

Getting excited about gym shopping and actually starting to be on program again. I am so going to need help climbing back on that wagon again.

Thinking of you all!

Paula!!!!

Just what Ronda said!

Woo! Lisa in the NJ!!! That would be FUN. I would do my this is my life tour and bore you silly.

You got it. The High Holy Day of Non-Irish Redheads the world over!

Or as my mother once called it, The Very Important Drinking Day with My Friends.

That dam! V bridge to Staten Island - what is it made of diamonds? It was $11 last time I crossed - I think. It's $13. I'm trying to budget tolls. I know it seems silly. But we have a boatload of them on the way to LI and the way home. Some times - depending on route - $30 - $40. And this has to be little moulah getaway. TOLLS. TOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLS!

I will try my best. I would be BEYOND excited to do your life tour. I'm not being nice Liz. I WOULD BE BEYOND. It's 2 hours and ten minutes from where I am - I've already looked.

But I'm not giving up on Nancy quite yet. Nancy. But I won't stress you Nancy.

St Paddy's Day. We used to have a HUGE party every single year university and beyond for a few years. Great time. Funny story. My roommate - his name is Patrick Walsh. Paddy Walsh. So Irish. His big day. And that's where my head always strangely went. And then one day I went "Pat - what generation?" and it was something like great - or great great to get back there. And I am one generation removed. My mother's parents born and raised in Ireland. And I'm not all Irish me. And I found that amusing. I never celebrate.

WARNING: I think I've told this story a million times here. I'm getting old!

But then again I'm a drugstore redhead. My mother - poor ting - is a redhead - four kids - NONE. N.O.N.E. She had three blondes and one brunette (me). Obviously father's fault. He obviously did not carry the gene (but one of niece is). Bad father. My mother's sister - redhead - three kids - two redheads. Yeah for my uncle - he carried it! My mother actually mourned her NO REDHEAD us. I'm being serious and she's not that type - she's happy energy but she mourned. Great for one's confidence. And you should see when we get together with that side. One of my cousin's kids - three kids - three redheads.

So PLEASE tell me again what you do - your house (I can't remember) or do you all party out? I want to hear all about it.

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa - DGF is an introvert. I am not. She explained intro/extro is what energizes you. I'd never thought of it that way, but it really sharpened my understanding of introverts. It's not shyness or anti-social feelings, it's simply tiring to interact continiously. Does that ring true for you, too?

Ronda

Good news on both fronts. Yeah. Happy to hear.

On the storms - I've been thinking of you and Amiee and Karen. Today is supposed to be the worst, eh? Hopefully, nothing strikes. Anywhere.

And so exciting with the trip. You're like a little girl Ronda. I LOVE it.

Introvert - yes. That's me. Your explanation. But I'm a little more strange. I ADORE people in the sense of crowds. The energy. Think WDW crowds - I'm fine. I get energy from the crowds. Ie. Downtown energizes me. Most people it drains. But I have no interest in interacting. ZERO. At all. Isn't that awful. Be there but don't speak to me. I know how bad that sounds. But that drains me. I wish it wasn't so - I get very jealous of people who love people but I don't. I feel awful typing that. But it's the truth. See Ronda - you're bang on - it's the interacting that drains me.

I am an introvert in every way. I would say imagine a dinner party - where I knew the people/energy - I do well. LOVE it. Imagine a party. It sucks every single bit of energy out of me. I don't do well. It feels like he!!. I used to judge myself - and then I read more about how introverts are so important in the world in the background and I accepted myself more.

I took all my courage - yes I said courage - to make a Teppan Edo reservation. Things like that make me shiver. Talking to people in a group that I don't know. Isn't that strange? But it did. And I ended up with a full table of introverts. Funny.

Liz doesn't think I am because I met up with her. I'm friendly and can be talkative (what a surprise!!! ) and very interested in people when I feel not overwhelmed. But I *knew* Liz and Jean and her were bonded beyond and I just sat back and watched that and smiled.

Boy that was an essay.

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I'm down 1.2 this week. Haven't even had a gain yet this round since January 1st. (but will of course but I'm wowed regardless). Was in the top ten for BL this week (last week's weigh in). And fit in to (not completely/ comfortably on all) on ALL my old jeans.

And you know where my whacked head goes. Don't be singing it out Lisa - you'll probably have a gain next week. So WARPED. SO FLIPPIN' WARPED.

 

[ge0rgette2]

Good Morning...

I'm lurking here as SeptemberGirl mentioned this forum to me on another thread, one that I started, being upset with myself over dieting and weight loss

So here I am..

I'm going to go and read thru some posts, maybe get some motivation to stick with a 'healthy' diet and lifestyle..

I just can't stay focused .. do well a few days, best intentions and then fail miserably at it.

Anyways - enjoy the day... Best of luck!
Georgette

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good Morning...

I'm lurking here as SeptemberGirl mentioned this forum to me on another thread, one that I started, being upset with myself over dieting and weight loss

So here I am..

I'm going to go and read thru some posts, maybe get some motivation to stick with a 'healthy' diet and lifestyle..

I just can't stay focused .. do well a few days, best intentions and then fail miserably at it.

Anyways - enjoy the day... Best of luck!
Georgette

Welcome! Please do stick around. We are crazy but absolutely DELIGHTFUL once you get to know us! :good vibes

I am from NY originally (just north of the city) and in Maine now.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Happy Birthday, Cutie! Come out, come out, wherever you are!

 

[lisaviolet]

Good Morning...

I'm lurking here as SeptemberGirl mentioned this forum to me on another thread, one that I started, being upset with myself over dieting and weight loss

So here I am..

I'm going to go and read thru some posts, maybe get some motivation to stick with a 'healthy' diet and lifestyle..

I just can't stay focused .. do well a few days, best intentions and then fail miserably at it.

Anyways - enjoy the day... Best of luck!
Georgette

Hi Georgette - welcome!!!!!!!!!!!

Listen, I went back and read your original thread. I truly believe that weight loss - and even more so keeping it off - is about more than food and exercise. And you'll have that here on this thread. Without overwhelming you I just want to let you know that these women have given me such strength - changed things I would never have imagined could be changed and that is such a gift that doesn't always come a knockin' in one's life. Blessed.

So happy to have you here.

 

[lisaviolet]

Happy Birthday, Cutie! Come out, come out, wherever you are!

Hey Pipsqueak - pssst did you find her?

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Hey Goddesses, sorry I haven't been posting much, I don't have much positive to talk about and my mom always said...

Ronda, yes, we have made the mickey tie dyes a few times! The most important thing is to rubberband the mickeyhead REALLY TIGHT and thick (not just right over your stitching, but on both sides of it as well), mine is usually at least an inch, if not 2 of rubberband, this protects the stitching and ensures that the mickeyhead is defined! Good luck with it, they are hard work, but totally worth it, I hope you post pics!

 

[Ronda93]

Nothing left but the packing....

The tie-dye turned out pretty well. No stitching, just rubber banding. I haven't discarded the dye yet. I have another idea

Hi Georgette. Welcome. It's all moderation for me. Deprivation will drive me to milk and cookies in the KwikiMart parking lot. Stay satisfied is my mantra. And keep moving. I can have more than one mantra, right?

DGF returned this afternoon. She's sad. It's sad.

Ronda

 

[ge0rgette2]

Thanks.

Omg your tye dyes are awesome.

Can you teach me how to do that for our upcoming cruise???

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Georgette. Welcome. It's all moderation for me.

This is my success as well Georgette.

Ronda - so sorry. Sighing.

The shirts are great. Good job and SO curious of what you have up your sleeve.

 

[BethBell]

I would love some motivation too! I am training for a 10 mile in September, and I am packing to move and somehow I legitimized making a pan of brownies and eating two last night.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm waving the white flag of surrender right now I can't keep up with ME never mind posting. I loved my trip but now I'm paying for it. I'm in costume pergatory for the next week plus and to make matters worse, my cohort just called - her machine just BROKE!

Nancy - you have to flesh out the airport jail story. Come on! BTW, what are your Disney dates? We arrive March 18, and skedaddle the 24th. Staying at Bonnet Creek Resort. We cross, don't we?

Airport jail? It isn't as exciting as it it pitiful! Erika and I were late for her flight. LATE late. As in, if it weren't for the kindness of a Southwest curbside employee who totally let her jump line to check in, we never would have made it on time late. We were both on SW - different flights. My departure time was about an hour or so after hers. Security was a nightmare. We finally get to the front of the line and know that we are going to have to RUN for the tram and she'll RUN directly to her gate so as not to miss this plane. She gets thru security just fine. And me? Well, I'm that *random* person that they decide needs closer inspection. They usher me over to a plexi-glass "cage" and lock me in where I'm told to wait for a female TSA agent. Erika turns to find me - and here I am: hands and face pressed against the glass with a pitiful "what did I do" look on my face. She can't stay. We do the whole boy-in-a-plastic-bubble goodbye thing and she's on her way. They didn't keep my long - just long enough for my friend to leave without a proper good bye and now *I* have to rush to my gate. I go flying to the tram and when I get to the other side I get a text from Erika. After all that hurrying, her flight was delayed. I rush to the gate to discover that mine was too. So it was rush, panic, rush, panic, jail, panic, rush......wait.



as for our trip dates - YES! We do over lap. Becca just brought home her itinerary for the Magic Music Days program that they are participating in. Let me look it over and see where my obligations are and hopefully we can connect!

Rats is right. And then you head off to WDW.

yes. Yes I am And when I unpacked from the Princess, I only sorta unpacked. Suitcase is still at the ready

So great to see and boy how I missed not being there.


And we missed you too Paula


Getting excited about gym shopping and actually starting to be on program again. I am so going to need help climbing back on that wagon again.

We're always here, you know that I'm going to live vicariously thru you and your gym search! I'm less than thrilled with my options. LOVE Erin, hate the facility.

You got it. The High Holy Day of Non-Irish Redheads the world over!

Or as my mother once called it, The Very Important Drinking Day with My Friends.

Ah yes, Airport Jail. Another Nancy and E Adventure!

I must not have been delightful that day

DGF's mom has been recovering slowly

So glad things are improving, even if it's slowly.

I'm down 1.2 this week. Haven't even had a gain yet this round since January 1st. (but will of course but I'm wowed regardless). Was in the top ten for BL this week (last week's weigh in). And fit in to (not completely/ comfortably on all) on ALL my old jeans.

Awesome Lisa. Now, about these jeans. Are they shape-showing jeans or do we need an intervention together

I just can't stay focused .. do well a few days, best intentions and then fail miserably at it.

Welcome Georgette! Queen of ADD here. So much so that my kids say I'm A.D. ooooh shiney! Somehow we'll all muddle thru though.

Welcome! Please do stick around. We are crazy but absolutely DELIGHTFUL once you get to know us! :good vibes

yes. Positively delightful

The tie-dye turned out pretty well.

"Pretty well" ? They are AWESOME!

I would love some motivation too! I am training for a 10 mile in September, and I am packing to move and somehow I legitimized making a pan of brownies and eating two last night.

Welcome Beth

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Ronda, I'm sorry Sue (and you) are having to go through this, I'm glad she looks to be slowly recovering.

Nancy, why is it that when we get back from vacation, life seems to want to punish us for the fun we had?!?! I hope the craziness isn't too bad and it slows down a bit for you! Nice airport drama!!! I laughed...I hope that's ok.

 

[lisaviolet]

I would love some motivation too! I am training for a 10 mile in September, and I am packing to move and somehow I legitimized making a pan of brownies and eating two last night.

First - for me - making a pan of brownies and eating two is both legitimate and very yummy. I don't do it on a regular basis but I would absolutely do - and have - and have been successful at weight loss and fitness as well.

And second - WELCOME!

And congratulations on your race. You have a great thread for that. Most of this thread are runners - half marathoners (not me but most).

Also (Georgette as well) this thread had ebbs and flows and right after the Princess is not a busy one. They simply drank too much.

Seriously if it gets slow hang in there.

I'm waving the white flag of surrender right now I can't keep up with ME never mind posting. I loved my trip but now I'm paying for it. I'm in costume pergatory for the next week plus and to make matters worse, my cohort just called - her machine just BROKE!

Oh no!

Airport jail? It isn't as exciting as it it pitiful! Erika and I were late for her flight. LATE late. As in, if it weren't for the kindness of a Southwest curbside employee who totally let her jump line to check in, we never would have made it on time late. We were both on SW - different flights. My departure time was about an hour or so after hers. Security was a nightmare. We finally get to the front of the line and know that we are going to have to RUN for the tram and she'll RUN directly to her gate so as not to miss this plane. She gets thru security just fine. And me? Well, I'm that *random* person that they decide needs closer inspection. They usher me over to a plexi-glass "cage" and lock me in where I'm told to wait for a female TSA agent. Erika turns to find me - and here I am: hands and face pressed against the glass with a pitiful "what did I do" look on my face. She can't stay. We do the whole boy-in-a-plastic-bubble goodbye thing and she's on her way. They didn't keep my long - just long enough for my friend to leave without a proper good bye and now *I* have to rush to my gate. I go flying to the tram and when I get to the other side I get a text from Erika. After all that hurrying, her flight was delayed. I rush to the gate to discover that mine was too. So it was rush, panic, rush, panic, jail, panic, rush......wait.

I forgot about that. LOVED it. Especially imagining you behind the glass.

I am regularly touched at the airport and questioned. I went through this period -before passports were needed - where my passport had expired and I would use it as ID (not as a passport - crossing by car for that) in Buffalo and get through every single time and at MCO they weren't having it.

]We're always here, you know that I'm going to live vicariously thru you and your gym search! I'm less than thrilled with my options. LOVE Erin, hate the facility.

Ummm, hello details - you're killing me with that one. DETAILS!!!!!!!!!

OMG, the Disboards!!! This has taken me so long to post and edit.

 

[lisaviolet]

I had to split these quotes up to be allowed to post and then it took my goodness a half an hour just to post. At least.....

Awesome Lisa. Now, about these jeans. Are they shape-showing jeans or do we need an intervention together

Sychronicity. So I have these jeans.....

And I have them on at home and they are so unflattering but comfortable and I'll probably take them to NYC because of that fact and I say to Jean "CRAP. Nancy is going to have my head if she sees them". Crap.

And then I questioned Jean about what I said to you. I was like "I was being cute - but was it mean? - I didn't mean as MEAN - she's got a great body - works hard for it and such". And she thought it was funny but I hope it didn't come off as mean.

Or maybe I shouldn't care if gets you a pair of sexy jeans.

Oh God. I will always been in jean he!!. I've hardly stopped wearing those ones in the red picture even though I'm up and they are tight. Why? Because it's he!! finding jeans that fit my legs. I don't think it will change when I'm at goal either. In fact, I'm worried it will get worse.



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What if I appeared and simply watched you sew? Okay, I'll stop. Just frustrated not to see you.

 

[lisaviolet]

I posted a profile on the SOLO board. Singles looking for singles. Who's proud of me - besides me?

( I struggle with the thought of online dating b/c I want cocky and someone to find me first but oh well and it doesn't feel natural .....but it's done)

 

[BethBell]

I posted a profile on the SOLO board. Singles looking for singles. Who's proud of me - besides me?

( I struggle with the thought of online dating b/c I want cocky and someone to find me first but oh well and it doesn't feel natural .....but it's done)

Go you! I totally can understand wanting cocky, but maybe you will find that cocky here. I think you have to be somewhat cocky to approach a woman online, just like in person. Although it is more nerve wracking to do it in person! I just think it is awesome to put yourself out there and see what nibbles. Plus if something nibbles in a hilarious way, I think you might have a good audience for it.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy, why is it that when we get back from vacation, life seems to want to punish us for the fun we had?!?! I hope the craziness isn't too bad and it slows down a bit for you! Nice airport drama!!! I laughed...I hope that's ok.

I know, right? I can't complain too much though. Two weeks from today I'll be waking up in Disney again. So....yeah.

First - for me - making a pan of brownies and eating two is both legitimate and very yummy.

For me, two brownies IS the pan

Also (Georgette as well) this thread had ebbs and flows and right after the Princess is not a busy one. They simply drank too much.

OMG. My liver was HATING me. Totally. I could hear it screaming "W-T-F? I thought we were FRIENDS"

On the up side, I got on the scale this morning and am back to my pre-trip weight.


I forgot about that. LOVED it. Especially imagining you behind the glass.

yes. Caged animal at the zoo. That's what I felt like. People were looking at me like I was a criminal. ME! A criminal. laughable, isn't it?

I posted a profile on the SOLO board. Singles looking for singles. Who's proud of me - besides me?

( I struggle with the thought of online dating b/c I want cocky and someone to find me first but oh well and it doesn't feel natural .....but it's done)

me! I'm proud! Now, don't delete it!

Go you! I totally can understand wanting cocky, but maybe you will find that cocky here. I think you have to be somewhat cocky to approach a woman online, just like in person. Although it is more nerve wracking to do it in person! I just think it is awesome to put yourself out there and see what nibbles. Plus if something nibbles in a hilarious way, I think you might have a good audience for it.