WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 8

[gaylean93]

No decisions are easy ones. And no, you did not sound judgmental at all. Right now, I feel like I'd love the option of not working outside the home, but that's not an option, so I don't have to make that decision. It might be a hard one for me too, you never know until you're in the other person's shoes.

I have many people tell me I'm so lucky to have 3 nights a week kid-free. But they don't realize that I feel like I'm losing so much time we could be together. It's just interesting, the different perspectives everybody has depending on what their life situation is.

I would hate to not have them three days a week. Mostly because I'm anal about the kid's homework, baths, clean clothes and so on. I don't trust Jon I have been gone two nights this week and I was really worried. They had cheese dogs and mac and cheese one night and Carl's Jr the other night Tonight I have my last test and Jon has to take him to boy scouts. It also seems like the "extra" homework that really isn't extra, like studying multiplication and helping Brooke read, slips his mind.

 

[gaylean93]

Oh, dear, I am talking to myself! Oh,well, all of you can read my posts tomorrow! Lucky you!

Anyway, I NEED ADVICE!!!!!

Chuck just popped his head in here,and asked me what we are going to buy Michael for Christmas! Darned if I know! I told him I plan to get this really neat set of Rubbermaid storage dishes with lids at BJ"s wholesale club. WOWEE KAZOWEE! Isn't that exciting?"

What does a parent buy for a 31 year old son who has his own apartment? We would never buy him clothes (after all what do we know?)
We can't buy him any video games.....he hardly has time for that anyway.
Also he already got himself Guitar Hero and the set of drums that goes with it.


ANYBODY got any ideas? Please?

I need more info please. Did he just move in? I'm assuming he has all the essentials like a microwave, TV, DVD player, stereo or i pod dock, i pod, i tunes gift cards, and a pallet of Top Ramen You may not want to buy him clothes but if you were thinking multiple gifts I would suggest socks and underwear since guys don't buy themselves that stuff If you unwrapped them, they could probably fit in his stocking. I'm not sure if he is in to wine or martinis but my husband, who is 32, would love a nice decanter or martini shaker with some hip martini glasses. Some of our single guy friends like those papason chairs I would like to help further but I just need to know more

 

[gaylean93]

I just discovered a new wonderful show! Well, I don't know if it's new, but it's new to me: The Secret Millionaire. It's so inspiring and will make most of you cry. I wish to someday have the opportunity that these giving people have. I just watched 2 hours in a row and loved it! I can't wait to tell Tyler about it because I have a feeling it will inspire him to do something similar, but of course on a much smaller scale.

I saw the first hour and I liked it too.

 

[gaylean93]

G... give you some wine and some time with Bubba and V and you are all quite entertaining...

that's true but I'm usually reading his posts in the morning when Bubba and V are at work and the wine has worn off

 

[gaylean93]

Hi from wdw! Today we slept till 10:30 so got quite a late start. Went to MK and had a great day...hardly any lines! Walked on to space mt. Got to ride just about everything we wanted and got to see Wishes. The castle is really beautiful w/the Xmas lights. Today was great weather-wise and not really cold tonight. Only bummer of the day was waiting over an hour for our bus back here! I felt so sorry for the parents of young kids. Tomorrow we`re seeing the Candlelight Proc. w/ dinner at the Chinese rest. I just can`t get over how HUGE this place is! It`s like going to a foreign country! Better get some sleep now so I can wake up at a more reasonable time tomorrow. ;-)

Have fun. Marilyn and Cheri, have you guys bumped into each other at all?

 

[gaylean93]

Well yesterday was quite the busy day trying to get Tom all settled in. Despite all of our best efforts, we accomplished nothing. The notary person was out sick so we have to go back tonight. That means no school for Tom again today. The second car broke down so I don't have a ride at the moment. That means that I couldn't take Tom to the mall to fill out job applications. It'll just take a little longer, but we'll get there.

I'm planning on watching the tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center today (I fell asleep on it last night but recorded it.) while I'm filling out my Christmas cards.....because I got this great looking list of all my friends addresses from one very special little elf. Hopefully I'll be able to get that done with Tom around today. We'll see what else develops.

I was hoping, when the kids were 17, I wouldn't have to worry about being able to get my card done

 

[gaylean93]

Hello Deb

I was out all day yesterday as I went to Glasgow with my friends to meet another friends suppose 15 ladies but 3 never turn up!!

We went along to had the Xmas Lunch together and it was so much fun As it was a bit early for Xmas but only one way to get together.

My friends had a good laugh and I took the photos of it.

Got home about 9 pm last night and the weather was absolutely freezing brrzzzzzzz, no snowing as all melt but last nigth it was icing on pavement

I saw on the news of Xmas tree at New York, oh it is lovely, shame that we will miss it next year never mind.

Finally skyman came now as we get new sky plus so I am waiting until he finish then I am off to my work for shopping.

Have a nice day

Scottishwee35

I wish I had your life sometimes You are always going out with the girls.

 

[gaylean93]

Good Morning All!

I am so looking forward to Christmas, just so I can get some days off.

My company is closing down at 1:00 PM on Christmas eve and they are now giving us the day after Christmas off. Same thing with New Years.

Two long weekends with no cooking!

It is rather brisk here in Chicago this morning. It is now 14F and supposed to warm up to 26F.

It should be rather bracing at the bus stop this morning.

My job continues to get in the way of my job. I have still not written performance reviews.

Of course I was supposed to have done that this past weekend, but NONE of my pups followed instructions and so what they handed to me was not ready for me do to my part. Not the brightest move with one's performance evaluation.

I'm also super busy with WW. On Sunday (the first day of the WW week), we launch our new 2009 program. I am now trying to learn all the new materials and the COMPLETELY new getting started session.

I sit on the bus, watching the training video on my iPod every morning.

I'd rather be snoozing.

I'm interested in the new program.

 

[gaylean93]

Well I got through my first full day with Tom in the house and I did NOT smoke a cigarette. YEAH!!!!!

Thanks Jan.....one day at a time.....I had forgotten, thanks for the reminder. It works.

good job

 

[gaylean93]

Morning. Quick hi. Having breakfast with Ann andAlbert then going shopping.

Eating at the Cali Grill tonight so hope my skirt fits!



Is this the UK programme or a US one?We have enjoyed watching a few of them and yes it is a very moving programme.



One more day to better health Deb!!! You're showing them.

I hope in my skimming I don't miss anything important.

Marilyn, you are not quoting me and you're not helping me get to 10,000 posts

 

[tink1963]

Good Morning Gay

 

[gaylean93]

Good Morning Gay

Good morning. I'm off to flunk my typing test

 

[tink1963]

Good morning. I'm off to flunk my typing test

If you think your going to flunk then you will. Change that thought to "I'm going to pass this typing test."

I know you can do it.

 

[tink1963]

If you think your going to flunk then you will. Change that thought to "I'm going to pass this typing test."

I know you can do it.

Ok.....never mind.

 

[gaylean93]

If you think your going to flunk then you will. Change that thought to "I'm going to pass this typing test."

I know you can do it.

Ok.....never mind.

OK so now you all know I failed

 

[tink1963]

OK so now you all know I failed

Well you did tell us all that you would. And I know you don't want to disappoint all your dis friends.

 

[gaylean93]

Well you did tell us all that you would. And I know you don't want to disappoint all your dis friends.

Yep, that's exactly why I failed

 

[iankh]

John has been having a lot of extremely stressful days on his job too. I wish he was off before and after the holiday. He'll have Thursday off on the 25th and that's it. It always makes me mad that some jobs stay open all day and don't give you a half day of work on Christmas eve. In our house, we celebrate the holiday on Christmas eve and it's always hard to do after working a full day.

I'm glad you'll have some time off to recouperate Ian, you'll need it. Especially with WW being more demanding than usual for you. Do you and Sukie have any special plans for your two long weekends off? How do you usually celebrate the New Year?

We don't have any plans, other than some cozy long weekends.

Sukie likes New Year's Eve, while I personally don't. I find New Years Eve parties a bit depressing. Some years we had a few friends over, and some we've gone out clubbing (public transportion is free in Chicago from about 6:00 PM onward until about 4:00 AM in Chicago on New Years Eve).

Most recently we've been staying in. I think that's what we'll be doing again this year.

 

[iankh]

Good Morning.

Ian, would you say that long time members should stay for the getting started part again. Is it that new? I'm really excited about this change. I have heard a couple of exciting things from some folks on the WW thread here. Some leaders have let a few things out, most likely as teasers.

The main meeting should essentially be the getting started session, or at least that's how I'm handling it.

For new members, I'll encourage them to stay to review how to use the points finder a bit more.

I'll bet you received an email today from WW with even more information about the new "Momentum Plan."

I'm most excited by the new materials. I also love the suggestions in the new week 1 book for members who don't cook and would like to incorporate more store bought foods.

(that's all I'm going to say ...)

 

[iankh]

Well I got through my first full day with Tom in the house and I did NOT smoke a cigarette. YEAH!!!!!

Thanks Jan.....one day at a time.....I had forgotten, thanks for the reminder. It works.

Congratulations! Doesn't that make you feel powerful.