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deemarie5500

13 years ago

Rise, Shine, and Carpe Diem!

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Wild_Chicken
13 years ago
Dee: Our lives are really in tune! How'd "hosting" the A/C man go? Haha... Today, I am hosting the insurance appraisal man! The insurance company isn't giving us the full replacement value of our house on our policy, so they are going to visit the island today! They're also having the Classic Car Show on the rock this weekend...did your hubby have fun at yours? AND I was a water girl at the 8.8K run this past weekend. A page from my book of "How NOT To Run in a Marathon" - lol... BTW, you are a BEAUTIFUL fluffy gal!

Marci: WHAT ARE YOU READING? I am reading "One Day"...I heard of it on NPR and it's a great escapist read. I laughed about your OCD - my DD says she has it - but I said if she REALLY had it, she'd call it CDO (putting the letters in alphabetical order.) :-)

Sounds like it's going to be a good year for you at school though.

I've been losing a LITTLE weight for the last few weeks....feelin' better.

We're deciding whether to put our 14 y.o. DD in another school this year to complete her high school years. We have 2 days to decide. YIPES!

Jen: YAY for you for turning down the sundae!!!! DOUBLE YAY!

Baby V's adoptive parents emailed and offered a visit in September. I am SOOOOOOOOOO nervous. I have been working on his Lifebook...lots of stories and pictures for him. Tears and Smiles....

CHECK IN, GIRLIES!
ivamae
13 years ago
I'm here. Will weigh-in on Wednesday and add more then.
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Hi again! Wodka - I'm no angel by a long shot. I am using my Weight Watchers to guide me. My winter tune-up has a lot to do with mentally taking better care of myself. It's too easy to beat ourselves up - which I can do when I'm not taking care. And for me it is a daily effort to pay attention to what I am eating that creates a balanced diet. I totally get the not being hungry at times - especially when stressed. You have a lot on your plate to deal with. Giving as much as you do to support your husband takes a lot of energy which is why paying attention to trying to eat on some sort of regular pattern is very important right now. You need to pay attention Wodka to yourself too. Keep your strength up. I trip and fall all over the place on my journey. My help with WW is facing the truth and keeping a journal of my foods. Some days are great, some not too good. It's the overall picture every week I strive for. We all need a piece of cake, cookie (sorry Simon) and some comfort. I'm just trying to pay more attention to portion sizes. And I use lunch plates for dinner because it's more what my Mom used to serve and she kept her weight all her life. Granted she loved and ate many vegetables in her meals. So Hang In There Wodka. Even if one meal a day you can incorporate something for Wodka from your daily goals, I think right now that would be great. You have come such a long, long way from your first post here. I was so happy to see you still here after my coming and going over the last couple of years. Don't ever beat yourself up and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. You have been amazing on your journey. I'm so pleased to hear Bob's care can come closer to home. It will be of more comfort for Bob not to travel so much as well as for you. I continue to send positive energy, prayers to you and Bob. Hang in there Wodka. I'm so glad you are here. Hi Raeanne. I have not done SS but many folk have had lots of success with her diet. Suzanne is a wonderful lady. She is inspirational in so many ways. I remember years ago she published a book of poems. Her tenderness and intimate thoughts came out. Her beauty comes from within more than what we see on covers. I believe you too will have success with her positive energy coaching you along the way. Dee you are wise to stay home. Too many folk go to work when a few days of rest would get them on the road to recovery so much better. Years ago while serving in the military we had to report on 'sick parade' - medical clinic - where the doctors would decide if you went to work or went home. I hated that. There were so many times I should have been home in bed. Forget the fact I had to bus halfway across town to get to the clinic with a fever, or flu, infecting everything I touched and people I sat next too. Not funny at all. You take good care of yourself Dee. I am glad you can stay home to recover. My goodness I yap alot, eh? Hugs to all, Peggy
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Hi Everyone! I'm glad to report I stuck to my plan last night - only had one light beer and one fake beer and 2 med slices of pizza. Drank a huge glass of water too. Ending this week I'm still ahead having 20 bonus point left for the week. I've almost recovered on the scales from last weekend - tomorrow is my weigh day. Planning ahead is worth it. No, I did not get all of the snow moved. I can now see out 1/2 the window. With the temps warming this week, I will be throwing more snow on the drive to melt and will continue to do so until I can get through my patio gate to the back door and clear the front window snow bank. I can only do so much and have to wait for the snow to melt before I can toss some more. It's good exercise and fresh air - so I don't mind. Waiting for my swimsuits to arrive in the post (ebay) - going to start playing in the pool at the nearby sports center. Planning on walking there one way and probably busing back now that the sidewalks have been clear. Any water activity really has helped me in the past tone up and get rid of flab. It's also a treat for me. Dodi, I've only been through your area once on our holiday driving down to Boston area - beautiful is an understatement! I can understand why you drive to town to do your walking! Raeanne what were you working on? I'm going to check out August Rush on the internet. We watch movies at home so I may have to wait. Where is Lake George? Besh do you have any other children? They grow up so fast. Marci what is on the agenda for next week - any time for yourself in there? Milkdud would you please send some of your heat my way? I wanna garden so bad it's driving me nuts. I can smell the snow melting. Yes, it has a particular smell. How is Aubrey today? Hey John it's great to have a man's perspective on all of this journey. What do you do to relax after work? NhSuzanne - what neck of the woods are you in to have as much snow? Let's go visit Milkdud! DeeMarie - what type of work do you do? Are you still feeling refreshed from your holiday? I loved working on projects in my career - I'm an administrative junkie at heart. Patti congrats on your weight loss too - trying to find your post on it but I keep getting lost! Can you update me please! After rereading the posts - I think my crock pot is getting hauled out today. I can't believe I see so many of them in charity shops all the time. There was a smaller one available last week and a bunch of tall mason jars which I'm thinking of returning on Monday to pick up. I have a craving for lima beans and crock pots do them justice. QOD: What was your first childhood toy that you claimed as your 'buddy? Mine was a stuffed, butt ugly monkey. I traded a toy tractor with my foster brother for it. We were moving from Ontario to Manitoba. My foster brother needed special care that was not available in the military camp we moved to. It broke our hearts to part with Brian. I was so creative I called him Monkey. Monkey had many surgeries in his life, many baths and finally disintegrated in my late 20's to the point of no return - may Monkey rest in peace. Let's make today count! It's sunny -3' and going to a balmy +2'C (34'F). Might have to do some snow tossing! Cheers, Peggy
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Hellooooooooooooooooooo~ Well, with the sale of the house came TONS of work! We signed the papers on Tuesday morning and have to be out by THIS Saturday night at 11pm! Just Baby V, my college DD, and I had the movers there on Wednesday - a WHOLE ENTIRE 18 wheeler FULL to the top! DD watched the baby and I packed the rest of the stuff. I slept on the floor of the house that night and baby slept in his port-a-crib. Up at 2am to get on the road to get in line for the first ferry to the rock. I dropped Baby off at daycare and headed to the "drop zone." Then a full day of unloading into the garage of our yet unfinished house. We got done at 4pm yesterday and I went to work till 5. I think I fell asleep BEFORE my head hit hit pillow! Today, it's work. Tomorrow, back to the house for a few runs to the dump and to recycle some of DH's old electronics in the city. Then, load up the remains of whatever's left in the house and wipe out drawers, cupboards, and then and back to the island. The cleaners are coming today to do a good clean beforethe new owners move in. I'm dreading holiday traffic on the way back, but hey!---can't complain---SOLD the house. Yes, at a 60% reduction and after over a year, but it's sold. Sigh. One question--SHould I dig up the St. Joseph or leave it there? lol. This Sunday, we are going to GO TO THE BEACH and have a weiner roast picnic with another family from school. YAY! A real day off!!!!!! *********Dee, Trekaren, I hope you feel better.********* Baby V is on a 20 day course of antibiotics since I took him to the allergist and they think he has had a year long sinus infection, which ALL the other docs I took him to missed dianosing. It appears they are correct, as his nose has cleared up but he is having the worst intestinal issues I've ever seen him have as a result of the antibiotics, but there is only about 5 days left so I will continue and see if the "cure" lasts. As for Monday, I think I will work on my garage and packing , as the move from our rental to the new house is about 3 weeks away. Ahhhhhhhhhh. Okay, I'm done. Everyone sounds like life is GOOD! Enjoy the weekend. This week, I have been internet impovrished and no internet when I'm away, so see you guys on Monday.
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Hi all! Jan--omg, I feel so terrible as I missed your post that Bobby passed. I am so very, very sorry. I feel like such a jerk, whining and kevetching about my "problems", when you are going through this. You're in my thoughts and prayers, and please accept my condolences. ((((((hugs))))))) (But I didn't realize that you're my long-lost SIL, b/c it sounds like we have the same MIL--ugh.) Amy--gad, I must have missed your post also--did you lose Heather? ((((((hugs!!!!)))))) I swear, I must start reading more closely. I will read something, and then it just falls out of my pea=brain. Sigh. Can I blame it on school? Marci--congrats on your retirement! What a sweet word that is--retirement. :) Have a great time in FL! BJ--how's your mom doing? IvA--I'm so glad that your treatments are going so good!!! Tikansis--yooohoooo! Come out and play!! Where are you? I hope you're feeling better form that nasty fall! Well, It's quiet on the homefront. MIL showed up one morning ,and and a performed a sob-fest, and then borderlined yelled at me. In.My.Own.House. I apparently have a spine, and told her in no uncertain terms that I will not be spoken to int hat way in my own house, and if she could continue in an adult manner, then I would listen. She blamed everything on me, and blah, blah, blah. Same ol' story, different day. I think I am going tomorrow, just to be sickening sweet... I feel a couple of "bless your heart"s coming on. :) Hope all is well! Hugs, Maddie Besh--I love Maine Coons--Renee that used to psot years many moons ago had one named Moose. :)
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maddie_in_ky
13 years ago
Hi all!

Jen! How great to see you post! I can't believe the girls are getting so big; time flies, huh? :)

Beeje, I wore my KY Colonels necklace today to school, and got lots of compliments on it. :) I'm so glad that you'll get to see V. His new parents sound awesome!

Well, test results. I did very well. 15 points up from the practice test that I took on the computer. (Studying nonstop for days probably had a part in that!) Thanks for all of the good thoughts--I am very sure that they helped!

Tikanis, you asked what th test was. It's kinda hard to explain, but it's like a general assessment test on math and science. When I originally started tis journey, the school policy was that if you had a bachelor's degree, then you didn't need to take this test, once you completely the prereqs (and met the grades required). While I was working on the prereqs, the school changed the policy, and required everyone to take this test. It was a bear for me since I hadn't had some of this material since high school umpteen years ago, so I got some old text books and started reading. And reading. And reading. The highest score I've heard, so far, is 3 points more than my score. So, I did very well. I'm pleased. However, competetion is fierce, and there is a lot of hateful people that is doing a bunch of pot-stirring, and things have turned ugly. It shouldn't be like this, but it is. My friends and I keep well away from this mess, and we continue to conduct ourselves with diginity and class. So, keep me in your thoughts! Also, microbiology is the class from hades. I can only hope that I can scrape enough money together to bribe the professor!! LOL! I'm kidding....maybe...I think. :)

Oh, and we got a new car. Well, new to us. We got a Toyota 4Runner, and we really like it. I normally drive a sedan, so driving this is like playing king of the road! LOL!

Hope all is well!

Hugs,

Maddie
deemarie5500
Original Author
13 years ago
Happy TUESDAY!

Good to see everyone is having a good week so far.

Maddie, continued good luck to you on your journey.

BJ, I'm excited for you that you are getting the opportunity to see Baby V again. I'm sure that he is slowly growing out of his "Baby" name, tho. ;)

Jen, I love seeing the photos of the girls! Good luck with your eating plan.

Make today count!
Dee
marci_pa
13 years ago
The countdown to school is on and as usual, I both dread the first day and look forward to the first day. It is always so nice to see my former students and see how they have grown over the summer. The unknown is all the new students and parents that I have to learn. It was a lot easier to remember everything before I got "old"! LOL

BJ - How great that you get to meet with Baby V's new family! I am happy for you. You asked what I was reading.
I just started a book called Double Take by Kevin Michael Connolly. Kevin was born without legs and this is his story of how the world has viewed and treated him because of his disability. I am not that far into the book and I can already tell that it is going to be an amazing story of an amazing young man.

Maddie - WTG on your test score!! I had nothing but confidence in you.

Gotta run, company coming in a few minutes and I am still in my PJs! LOL

Marci
donna_southnj
13 years ago
Hi Everyone!

I know I have been MIA but have been on Facebook - that sucker is addicting! I have connected with (good) people I haven't seen in years.

Maddie, congratulations on your test score and your
new car. The first SUV is an experience - mine was in a Jeep and I loved it. Still do which is why I still drive an SUV :-)

BJ, how wonderful that Baby V's new family wants to see you. I am soooo glad. I know the scrapbook is a mixture of emotions for you but they are GOOD emotions.

Suzanne, glad you are doing well. I do miss checking in.

Ivamae,good luck tomorrow. However it goes, keep at it, you are doing great.

Marci, what are you reading? I am reading The Lotus Eaters, a fictional story about an American journalist and her Vietnamese companion/lover during the fall of Saigon. Very interesting!

Dee, we have chatted on Facebook so I know you are doing great!! Getting ready for another vacation - ENJOY!

I will really try to check in more frequently however I do lurk so I am doing my best to keep up with everyone.

Love and hugs to all.......Donna
Wild_Chicken
13 years ago
Maddie~ Great job on the test!!!!! Glad you wore your KY Col necklace...I love anything from them! :-)

Marci and DonnaSNJ: The books sound good. I am going into winter reading season and am reserving books at the library already!

Well, my 83 y.o. dad is in the hospital. He has a staph infection in his "war leg" and it is fierce. I don't know if he'll make it through this one. So, light a candle, please, say a prayer, ...send him some light...

Thanks~
milkdud_2007
13 years ago
Rabbit! Rabbit! Hard to believe it's now September. The summer flew by, and now cooler temps are in the offing. Love it!

BJ, prayers for your dad and healing thoughts, too.

Marci, part of me is envious of your week-before-school planning of your classroom. That was always such an enjoyable time for me.

Donna, I was hooked on FB for the longest, to the exclusion of just about everything else, too. Since moving to Dallas and having limited access to the computer, my computer habits have completely changed. I'll go into my FB page in the morning and get my morning thoughts from God, then that's it until late in the evening. I must be weaning myself!

Maddie, you rock, girl. Way to go on the test! And, congrats on the "new" car!

Dee, I see yours and your hubby's happy faces when I check my home page at FB. They seem to think that I need to recommend new friends for you! LOL

Happy belated birthday, Tikanis! I'm sorry that it slipped past me.

Ivamae, hope the scale is kind to you today!

Busy day planned - dropping off new prescriptions and picking up filled ones, light grocery shopping, birthday card shopping (where is that card I so carefully purchased for my 11-yr. old DGD last month???), and dinner at one of my old-old favorite Mexican restaurants this evening.

Wishing everyone a Happy Hump Day!
deemarie5500
Original Author
13 years ago
Rabbit, Rabbit!!!!

[[[[[[[BJ and Dad]]]]]]]]

Everyone is looking busy this last week of summer. I have 2 more days here at the office, and then it's errands and packing for 2 days followed by a visit to the cruise ship for the next vaca. Working doesn't seem so bad when you have a vacation to look forward to....

"See" you all here or over at FB.

[[[[[SPECIAL HUGS]]]]]]]]] to those who need them.

TAKE CARE, EAT HEALTHFULLY, AND NEVER NEVER GIVE UP!
Dee
Wild_Chicken
13 years ago
Dee: WHERE ARE YOU CRUISIN' TO THIS TIME???? Did I miss it?

Milkdud--- Yeah, I signed up for FB but was checking it all the time and talking more online than I was spending time with people around me, so I closed my account. I missed it for a while, but only ONE person emailed me, asking me about closing my account, so I figured my contributions were pretty insignificant. However, HERE, if you go MIA, people CARE and email! I LOVE IT!!!!

Maddie- I forgot to congratulate you on the new sled! YAY! I still LOVE my '98 FORD truck! What can I say? I can throw a sleeping bag and survival kit in there and I am set for the road! How many times have I done that? MANY. :-)

NHSuzanne, Besh, Jen, RAEANNE, Amy, John, George, Happyto, NJ Karen, PJ (you know who you are!), and LURKERS from everywhere...

Check in and let us know what you're reading, doing, planning, or what ever!

And...thanks for the prayers, etc for my dad...
ivamae
13 years ago
I can't believe it!!! I forgot to weigh yesterday until after I was all dressed, so decided to wait unil this morning. I'm down 1 pound, so back to my 148 of a couple of weeks ago. I'm very pleased about that.

Wild chicken, praying for the very best for your father. Hope all goes well and that they get ahead of the infection and get it completely cleared up quickly. Hugs to you too.
wodka
13 years ago
Good morning!

First things first. Congratulations, Ivamae, on your 1 pound weight loss. I decided it's time to face the music (again!) I weighed after breakfast, so I'm sure it's not accurate - ha. Anyhow, I have gained 4 pounds since my all time low. Still at an overall weight loss of 57.8 pounds, but I can't let it get away from me.

I know mine is emotional, stress-related. DH has type 2 diabetes and several weeks ago his vision was blurred, went to the doctors, and his sugar was very, very high. They changed his medications and prescribed some eye drops that should help. They said it is temporary (thank God) but scheduled MRI's of the brain, neck, face, etc. Have not heard a final report yet, since they faxed the info to the doctor and he has to call. I thought after Katrina I had learned not to sweat the small stuff, but lately this hasn't been the case, nor is this "small stuff."

Then found out Tuesday that my 85 year old mom had been the victim of identity theft/fraud to the tune of $2100. So, we were busy helping her with that. Charges were made to an overseas travel agency, so hopefully the bank will be able to catch the culprit. The bank's been wonderful in handling the situation.

Anyhow, I need to get my journal out and start tracking again. I'm eating healthy stuff, just too much of it!

BJ, hope your dad is making progress and healing more and more each day.

Marci, I was interested in more info on "Double Take." After googling, I was fascinated by this guy! I will have to pick it up soon.

Milkdud, hope you enjoyed your Mexican meal!

I need to get busy around here. Hope everyone has a great weekend and to those of you in Earl's path, batten down your hatches and stay safe. We've got an eye on Gaston, to see what he ends up doing. Hopefully, they all fizzle out!
maddie_in_ky
13 years ago
Hi all!

BJ, I'm sending many prayers and much love to your dad. I so enjoyed meeting your parents (and your aunt), and please tell your mom hi for me. She's in my prayers, too. (((((hugs))))))

Not much time here, but I wanted to check in. Thanks for the congrats; I hope that no one thinks I'm bragging when I share my good news. I promise that I'm not. :)

Speaking of FB, who on it here I'd like to gey on it, but I don't know what to do, or how to findpeople. Any suggestions?

Hugs,

Maddie
marci_pa
13 years ago
Wodka - If you don't mind waiting a little bit, I will gladly mail you my copy of Double Take when I am finished with it. I am taking it camping this weekend and hope to finish it then. I got it through the PaperbackSwap.com book club and since I share most of my books I get through them, I wasn't planning on keeping it anyway.

I am off to run some errands and get ready to go away this weekend. As far as preschool goes, ready or not, we are starting on Tuesday. LOL Actually, except for some paperwork I need to work on today, we are ready. The room looks like a schoolroom once again since we gave it a thorough cleaning and decorated the walls. So I plan on relaxing and enjoying the nice weather that is predicted. I have had enough of this 90Âº stuff!

BJ - Hugs to you and special thoughts going out for your Dad.

Maddie - Never thought you were bragging. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments!! WTG girl!

DeeMarie - Have a great time on your cruise!

Hey to every one and have a great weekend.

Marci
wodka
13 years ago
marci, that is so sweet of you. I might take you up on it. Are you still enjoying it?

Maddie, I agree with Marci. And even if you were bragging (ha), you deserve to! Congratulations.
marci_pa
13 years ago
wodka - My first thought when I read about the author, was to feel sorry for him. But he doesn't feel sorry for himself in the least and so I quickly shed that emotion. His parents raised him to be as independent as possible and not think of himself as handicapped. He is a remarkable young man in my opinion and I am enjoying the book. I have been cramming in as much reading as possible this past month and this book will rank up there with the most memorable.

I'll let you know when I am done and you can let me know if you want me to send it your way. I love to share with fellow readers.

Marci
deemarie5500
Original Author
13 years ago
Hello and TGIF!!!

Maddie, and everyone else. This is a SUPPORT group, so we want to hear the good, the bad, the successes, the failures, the venting, the sharing....ALL OF IT!! That is why we come here, IMHO, for a comfortable place to lay it all out.

Congrats, prayers, and [[[[HUGS]]]] to those who want them.

Have a great night!
Hope to check in before we leave...weather looks like it's improving, and they have lifted any danger of the hurricane around here.

Make today count!
Dee
deemarie5500
Original Author
13 years ago
OK, our ship will sail tomorrow; but it looks to be coming in a bit late to pick us up. Our group is talking about going to the terminal the same time and just bring along a "party" (don't know what that means, but I'm in!) LOL!!!

Hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather.
Dee
jen823
13 years ago
Hello!!!! This week has been crazy!!!! Now it ends with Tara having the flu! Yuck and poor kid. She looks pitiful! Praying she is better by tomorrow.

I totally forgot to checkin on weigh in day. My results were 176. That's 30 lbs. since May 9 and 10 pounds on my six month bet. By the way, does anyone know to figure body fat loss? Hopefully Next week will be a good figure too. I had my first cheat today since Aug. 9. We had the family chowder and there was no picking out the potatoes and corn. I am hoping it dont throw things off too much. I bypassed all the desserts so I felt good about that.

Deemarie, have a great trip. I wish I could come with you!

Have a great weekend everyone! Gotta run, I am getting yelled at by Tara!

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