TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[tigger813]

OK, it's 2:45 AM and I'm on the Dis! Somebody must be sick or the wind is HOWLING!!!!! UGH!!!! I do have a headache which isn't helping matters! Some of the gusts last like 30 seconds! I got up and took some Motrin and I think I'll watch tv a bit and maybe I'll get back to sleep!

I'm worried I'm getting a cold too as my throat is sore and my nose is all stuffed up!

Boy, Tigger is a whiner lately!

TTFN

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning Everyone,

Looks like we're all sleeping in today. I myself slept until almost 8 and couldn't have been happier.

Not too busy of a day planned, although for a Saturday, it's busy. I already picked up weeks worth of clean covering the house. I've also had 2 glasses of water and my glass of milk. For some reason, I was craving milk this morning. Lactose-free of course.

My other big plans for the day include eyebrow waxing and a trip to Target and the gym. I'll probably have breakfast around 10 and then eat lunch later this afternoon. After yesterday, I'm unsurprisingly not hungry today. Also, they are all near each other, so it would be impractical to go to one without the other 2, especially Target and the gym. Oh, and I should probably go to the bank. I have some OT in this paycheck, so I want to buy a gift certificate for Disney. My father is talking about paying for Internet, so every little bit helps.

I'm off to check the Target ad. Have a great day everyone!

CC

 

[Rose&Mike]

P.S. Week 6 Results will be posted over the weekend. I apologize-again.

CC--don't worry!

We are having a fundraiser in March for our sister church in Haiti. Since I am the team leader I suggested a Disney theme to the evening and everyone thought it would be great. Now over the last two years we have attended the Pacific Northwest Mousemeet where we have met several great Disney celebs, including Jeff Kurti, Bob Gurr, Margaret Kerry (original model for Tinkerbell) and Lou Mongello, and Brian "The Voice" Dichter amongst others.

We have also had the chance to get to know Don Morin, the person who started this annual Disney gathering. I had contacted him awhile back to ask there were any items they had that we could give away as prizes. I arrived home today and there was a big box on the porch. Inside were DVDs, lithographs, books, photos, D23 magazines, and posters. I was, and am, blown away by his generosity. This dinner will be great, and his offer will be one of the many reasons why.

So fellow PNWers, please check out www.pnwmousemeet.com and hope to see you there. And Don, if by chance you read this, thank you so much.

Dave

Very cool, Dave!

This may have been asked in the past but I would like to ask it again. If you could have a job in Walt Disney World what would it be?

Dave

Great question! I would like to either be a costume designer, paint sets or--wait for it--sell balloons. I just love seeing the cast members walking around with balloons.

ITA with this one rose. the past few months have been a bit hectic and stressful with work and other commitments. I know I have been stress eating and it has to do alot with the disorganization and the feeling of being out of control. I think I threw in the towel and quit awhile ago in the eating department. Thanks for reminding me that it will just take a little effort to get myself back into control. I am going to try to organize my house this weekend but unlike you I doubt that I will be coming home to a clean organized house considering I am leaving behind my dh and a 6 and 3 year old boys. I will just be happy if the house is still standing when I return. Good luck getting yours together. That will make you feel so much better.

Have a great night.

I bet they will all be so excited to see you when you get home, Lindsay!

Tracey--Sorry you got stuck at work yesterday. That stinks! You must be getting the wind we had on Thursday. It was very gusty! I hope the headache goes away soon.

Nicole--thanks for the mini-peptalk. Sometimes I need one! I still don't know what happened to your arm!

It was so nice to not get up to a mess this morning. Yesterday I got rid of all the excess mail, paid the bills and did some generally picking up. Mike commented as soon as he got home, which was nice. I also cleaned out my email inboxes which makes me feel more organized as well!

I hope everyone is having a great Saturday!

 

[ScubaD]

For me, I have a busy morning. I was going to go under the house and check for any unwanted house guests. I caught one last week in the waste basket under the sink, so out with the trash my friend. Maybe he just wanted to help me cook better meals. However, our Haiti team was asked to cut firewood as a fundraiser this morning and that takes precedent to hunting.

But later our U of Washington Huskies take on the Arizona Wildcats for first place in the Pac 10.

Then after that game my wife (disneymom8589) and I are meeting our son and daughter-in-law for dinner to discuss our trip to Disney World.

Plus P90X somewhere in the mess.

Dave

 

[tggrrstarr]

This may have been asked in the past but I would like to ask it again. If you could have a job in Walt Disney World what would it be?

For me I like to use my creativity and imagination, so being an Imagineer is a dream of mine. I would like to work in the resort family and come up with ideas for new Disney resorts. My first resort would be a hotel in the shape of a Disney Cruise ship. As you walk into the front of the building there would be fountains on either side of the building, looking like the waves coming off the ship as it glides through the water. The pool area could be engineered to look like Castaway Cay, and the restaurants can mirror those aboard the ships. This resort would give people a chance to experience the cruise ships without going to see. I know it is not as nice as the real ships but what the hey!

Dave

That.hotel sounds amazing!

I would work at one of the deluxe hotels as concierge. I don't do well in heat, I would need an air conditioned job, no food, no stock! If i worked in the parks it might take away some of the magic.

QOTD Friday
My name is from my email, it is also a two parter- tggrr for tigger, one of my two favorite characters but abbreviated ( I didn't want any numbers in my email, lol). The 2nd part, starr was my dog when I was a kid. I have "collected" stars ever since!

So, I got outside and ran 2 days in a row! And by run, I mean intervals, I am still building up to more. I got on the scale today and I lost 2.6 lbs since yesterday! I hope it sticks, if it does I will have a great week this week. I also hit 60 lbs total lost today too!
It's funny how as much as winter weather makes me not want to exercise, warm weather makes me really want to!

We went to see I am Number Four last night, I really liked it! I might read the book. Time to get ready for work.

 

[HappyMatt]

2-19-2011 - Saturday QOTD - What job would you like to have in Disney World?

Oh man, so many choices. Would I choose to be a Monorail driver? Would I work at the Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion or Jungle Cruise. I would love to perform and interact with the guests. I guess it would be fun to be a citizen of hollywood in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

 

[Stinasmom]

Our U of Washington Huskies take on the Arizona Wildcats for first place in the Pac 10.

YEAAA! GO Huskies!!! (1989 grad here!!)

2-19-2011 - Saturday QOTD - What job would you like to have in Disney World?

I would like to be a personnel supervisor who gets to reward the CM's for going above and beyond whenever possible. This should be the goal of every CM hired... I wouldn't mind firing the bad ones either! ( I can be tougher than I look!)


Marcy

 

[ScubaD]

YEAAA! GO Huskies!!! (1989 grad here!!)

2-19-2011 - Saturday QOTD - What job would you like to have in Disney World?

I would like to be a personnel supervisor who gets to reward the CM's for going above and beyond whenever possible. This should be the goal of every CM hired... I wouldn't mind firing the bad ones either! ( I can be tougher than I look!)


Marcy

Go Dawgs!! And your job sounds like fun, I prefer the rewards side.

 

[Flossbolna]

Saturday QOTD:

I am not sure I would really want any job at WDW... I want it to be my happy place and not to be associated with the every day worries of a work place.

But if I had to work there... I think I would want to be an Imagineer on the technical side of Imagineering. One of those which come up with the technical solutions for the creative show/attraction ideas of others.

 

[ScubaD]

Everyone, don't forget to get your weights into Tracey. Every ounce counts.

Dave

 

[poochie]

1st - my name poochie I love dogs. I always had dogs and it is also associated with my email address.

Dream Job at WDW? - Hmmmm tough one. I guess I would love to be a greeter in front of the parks. To see so many excited and happy faces every day just waiting for the magic to happen.



My day started with going into work early this morning as I am in the office answering sales calls until 4:30 this afternoon. I am home now, but still on call with the phone until Sunday night at 11:00 pm. I did manage to do my Tae Bo before going in. Then using the treadmill at work during my 1/2 hr lunch, atemy lunch at the desk. And plan on doing Tae Bo latter this evening before retiring. After all I have a goal for my trip in June.

 

[tigger813]

Hi all!!!!

I had the most amazing day at my training! I know I did the right thing starting this business! I learned so much about the products and the marketing plan. I can do this and I have a lot of support in reaching my goals! If things go how I want them to I will be able to pay off our cruise by the end of the year if not sooner!

Made some turkey enchiladas with the new Philly cooking creme Santa Fe blend. It was really good! Probably not the best for us but it was something different. All I had all day was shakes and tea and water so I really wanted to chew something.

Got 3 American Idols to watch so that's what we're going to do. Sleeping in tomorrow and then I have to drop off some Herbalife products in Burlington.

TTFN

 

[Merryweather27]

Today is a lazy day at our house. I overdid it playing Mario Sports Mix with my nephew after dinner last night so now my wrist is kinda angry at me. I'm on track so far with eating today; lunch was fruit, skim milk, and low-fat cheese sticks. Surprisingly filling - must be all the protein. I need to do laundry at some point today, too.

Nicole--thanks for the mini-peptalk. Sometimes I need one! I still don't know what happened to your arm!

It was so nice to not get up to a mess this morning. Yesterday I got rid of all the excess mail, paid the bills and did some generally picking up. Mike commented as soon as he got home, which was nice. I also cleaned out my email inboxes which makes me feel more organized as well!

It's always nice when family notices the effort, isn't it? And it's funny how much more accomplished I feel whenever I clean out my e-mail, even though it has no impact on physical clutter, lol.

I broke my arm in 3 places (just under the wrist) on Valentine's Day. DH and I went ice skating, and the rink was really poorly kept. I tripped over the uneven, cut-up, half-melted ice and went down on my rear and my right outstretched hand. Bruised my tailbone too, but at least that won't have to be in a cast for 6 weeks!

So, I got outside and ran 2 days in a row! And by run, I mean intervals, I am still building up to more. I got on the scale today and I lost 2.6 lbs since yesterday! I hope it sticks, if it does I will have a great week this week. I also hit 60 lbs total lost today too!

Way to go, both on your workout streak and your weight loss milestone!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Evening Team Mickey

Today has been a busy day and I didn't eat that well. I also haven't worked out yet but I'm hoping to later this evening.

We went to the Nissan dealership near our house to see if we could find a used car for Alan's son (who will be coming to live with us in a few months). We found one and I was quite surprised when they told me that my credit score has gone through the roof (in a good way). We took pictures of it and sent them to him and went and test drove it. We signed all the paperwork and now we'll simply just drive it to keep it going good. I informed Alan's son that even though we bought it for him, its in my name and I will make the payment each month but he has to re-emburse me that money each month. He agreed and is excited to see the car. We are hoping we can get down to San Antonio in a few weeks so he can see it in person vs pictures from a camera phone.

 

[ScubaD]

Evening Team Mickey

Today has been a busy day and I didn't eat that well. I also haven't worked out yet but I'm hoping to later this evening.

We went to the Nissan dealership near our house to see if we could find a used car for Alan's son (who will be coming to live with us in a few months). We found one and I was quite surprised when they told me that my credit score has gone through the roof (in a good way). We took pictures of it and sent them to him and went and test drove it. We signed all the paperwork and now we'll simply just drive it to keep it going good. I informed Alan's son that even though we bought it for him, its in my name and I will make the payment each month but he has to re-emburse me that money each month. He agreed and is excited to see the car. We are hoping we can get down to San Antonio in a few weeks so he can see it in person vs pictures from a camera phone.

What a fun day. Enjoy the ride.

 

[ScubaD]

We have several pieces that are special, but I will answer for my wife, and that would be a signed painting of the three princesses. The signatures are from the ladies who did the voices. The princesses are Alice (is she a princess?), Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.

I am partial to our Robert Olzewski Disneyland collection.

So what Disney treasures do you have?

Now off to dinner with our son and daughter-in-law to discuss our April vacation to Orlando.

Dave

 

[cclovesdis]

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

My name is CC (short for Christina) and I will be your Healthy Habits coach for BL 11. I love the BL challenges and Healthy Habits has helped me significantly in achieving many of my goals.

Some Background Information: Thanks to donac (Dona-hostess of Team Donald) and jenanderson for their amazing help so I know how to coach! I couldn’t do this without seeing them in action previously. I will be continuing the prizes that Jen started.

Here’s How Healthy Habits Pamper Week Works: Each day there will be three "Habits" for you to complete. You do not need to keep track of your points and there will not be a winner. This is simply for your enjoyment!

Welcome to Day 3, Sunday 2/20

1) Exercise for 30 minutes.
2) Take a bath or a longer than usual shower.
3) Enjoy 2 servings of fruit.

P.S. I went to the post office today only to find out that they were without power. If I get out of work on time on Monday, I'll be able to mail the prizes out then.

 

[my3princes]

We have several pieces that are special, but I will answer for my wife, and that would be a signed painting of the three princesses. The signatures are from the ladies who did the voices. The princesses are Alice (is she a princess?), Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.

I am partial to our Robert Olzewski Disneyland collection.

So what Disney treasures do you have?

Now off to dinner with our son and daughter-in-law to discuss our April vacation to Orlando.

Dave

We don't have much disney "art" . We have lots of collages from our trips and our everyday dishes are all disney. We also have a wrought Iron disney mirror in our dining room. Some framed sketches that the kids made at HS too

 

[poochie]

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

Here’s How Healthy Habits Pamper Week Works: Each day there will be three "Habits" for you to complete. You do not need to keep track of your points and there will not be a winner. This is simply for your enjoyment!

Welcome to Day 3, Sunday 2/20

1) Exercise for 30 minutes.
2) Take a bath or a longer than usual shower.
3) Enjoy 2 servings of fruit.

P.S. I went to the post office today only to find out that they were without power. If I get out of work on time on Monday, I'll be able to mail the prizes out then.

Ooooh, I love this one.Especially the longer bath. MMMMM

 

[tggrrstarr]

QOTD Sunday
We do collect some art, mostly the character sketches, but we got a really big piece last month that is my favorite. We got a huge printed canvas of
Peter Pan and the kids flying over London. I love it, it just arrived about a week ago, so I haven't even hung it yet.

I indulged last night on dinner. I was borderline on calories, just barely under, but I gave in to temptation. This one place near me has really good huge pieces & some really crazy specialty rolls. I got a normal California roll (huge!) and ate 2/6 pieces- lunch today! But I also got the Manhattan roll- shrimp sushi covered in avocado & lobster sauce. 8 pieces of yummy high calories! I just have to make sure not to make a habit of this!