The New Water Cooler
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I'm at all a small law firm. It's just me as the paralegal and the two lawyers. DL and DM are both great lawyers to work for. They are laid back and easy to work for. The first few months were non stop business up to Christmas. Since then it's been nearly dead. I'm eager for it to pick up again! Some days are boring. I have purged cleaned so parts of the office. It needs more work though.
I rejoined the gym this week. I need access to a better treadmill when I can't get outside to run, plus ways to cross-train. It's been 8 days in a row now of running or cross-training. That's the biggest steak I've had in months. I'm doing good this week at getting up in the morning and doing it before work. I hope to keep it up.
I've kept at recording my food and watching what I eat for 3 days now. The last two days were hard not as I wasn't grazing on junk food all day at work. I came home hungry. Today I packed one square of an Lindt bar (85% dark chocolate). I think having that about an hour before I got off work helped.
It's nice to get my run in before work as when I get home from work I can get in my PJs.
I stopped on my way home from work today and got my valentines gifts for Sunday School class and my three nephews. I think I spoiled them all, but I love to do that. I have my valentines "date" with my nephews this Saturday. 0 -
TGIF more than normal
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We are back from our night downtown and the RV show. I'm tired and still need to pack, clean out the car, and clean the house before we leave tomorrow for southern states. Temps will be warmer but only about 50's and 60's in Texas. Better than 10 and lower here in MN!
The concert at the jazz club was great. Such young talent and a great show. I loved it. After breakfast we saw one of the musicians coming into the restaurant so I stopped and talked to her and told her how much we enjoyed their music and the show. They are so young, talented and cute. We ate dinner out downtown at a latino bar that had small plate servings. We tried several things and I had two drinks so I was stuffed and feeling the spices by late evening. The RV show was ok but nothing earth shaking. We did get some brochures for some private campgrounds in northern MN and WI that we will look at for booking a trip this summer. They said they had openings for the time in August we are interested in. Very nice people and fun to talk to owners of these places. We were scouting RV/Campers for after retirement if we decide to get something slightly bigger for more storage and comfort when we go on longer trips. We will be buying used but it is fun to look at new to scout layouts, storage, etc. Nothing that jumped out at us but fun to look.
Now I need to get some energy to clean out the car, clean the upstairs bathroom and pack my bag. Doing a load of laundry now. We like to come home to a clean house. Rory will be here with the dogs so he will vacuum again on Saturday before we arrive. These dogs should be hairless with how much they shed.
Kudos to your running and exercise Ang! Marla, maintaining through tough schedules is a good goal. I am going to weigh in tomorrow before we leave so I am scared straight to watch my intake on this trip.
I'm not sure I'm taking my computer with me or not so may not be checking in as often. We will be back next Saturday if you don't hear from me.
Have a great week if I don't check in!
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We are in Kansas City. Went to bbq place for dinner. So stuffed. Tomorrow on our way to Dallas.
Have a nice weekend.
Jenny0 -
We got to Waco yesterday. 40's yesterday and overcast. 60's today and rainy predicted. I bought a cool candlestick at a shop yesterday. Made out of old wooden bobbins and painted turquoise rubbed off to brown underneath. Today we will hit the Silos, antique stores, etc. Start trek home tomorrow. Dallas was stinky, dense buildings and crazy highway system. We didn't linger there. Highways are stacked above one another as tall as buildings. 3-4 High.
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sounds like you hare having a fun trip Jenny - enjoy!!! So jealous of the waffle house - I am CRAVING pancakes/waffles. Have a safe trip back.
Zach has been home for two days with a terrible headache he claims. I told him if tonight he is still in so much pain he will be going to the ER - I don't know that the flu is manifesting itself this way, but if I can't manage his pain with Advil and Excedrin (and I gave him some codeine last night) it's time for a picture of his brain. Super fun times.
I am maintaining. Go me.0 -
Well I was doing good. Then the Olympics started. Sleep has gone out the window. This 13 hour time difference is a killer. I cannot get up on time to do it in the morning as I’m up so late. Oh well. I’ll get back on track when the Olympics are over.
Marla - Hope he’s feeling better! I was with my nephews almost all day Saturday. They are now all sick. Great. Just great
Jenny - Have a good time!0 -
spent quite a bit of time crying last night watching the news - such a sad and scary thing
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Bball....meh0
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Hi! We made it back home about 4:45pm today. We are tired and glad to see Rory and our pups. We had a fun trip and were happy to be in warmer temps for a short time. Shopping at the Silos and other Waco shops was fun but the best was the tour we took with Waco Tours, Inc. The two guys, one driver and one narrator, were a riot. We laughed, learned historical facts about Waco, saw some of the Fixer Upper houses, saw other sites Waco has to offer, and got complimentary cupcakes and Dr. Pepper (Waco is home of Dr. Pepper). The cupcakes were from the Silos Bakery and were delicious. We have had enough BBQ and Texmex to last us awhile.
Rory had a flu bug while we were gone. No vomiting, just body aches. He looks exhausted. The dogs were happy to see us and we are glad to be home. I think traveling to other parts of the country when they are so different than where you come from, make a person appreciate home.
How is Z's headache, Marla? Did you go to the ER? Didn't he have a headache a couple of weeks ago too?
Ang- we have watched some of the Olympics from our hotel rooms while we were traveling. We mainly saw skating, snowboarding and skiing but not all of it. What time is it on where you are?
Tomorrow I'm going to disinfect doorknobs and faucets since Rory has been ill. I have lots of laundry to do too. Luckily, I don't work Monday so there is an extra day to get settled.
I need to tackle WW's again and get back on track. I'm not weighing myself until Friday to give myself time to get my digestion back to normal and eat healthy again. I'm sure I set myself back a few pounds, ugh! When will I ever learn? Time to hit the gym too.
Hope you are both well.
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almost done with basketball and sadly WANT it to be over - not the season our family wanted, but hey life lesson of lemons and all that.
Glad you had a good trip. Hope Rory is feeling better - the stuff going around is terrible. A lot of the influenza here has turned into pneumonia and people are super sick - and not the typical elderly - young adults and healthy kids - its a scary season.
It seems Zach is doing better - he somewhat magically got better just before I hauled him - so I honestly can't say if he was malingering - which he hasn't ever missed two days in a row that I can remember, if he had school stuff he was avoiding, or if he is 'growing' into my problem with migraines. We talked about cutting back on electronics, I made an eye appointment as well and also talked about tracking his food choices if he starts another headache. Again, who knows.
Work is bananas and so much to do getting ready for confirmation in just a few weeks too, golf will start soon as well, many music engagements. Busy busy.
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Bad weather with ice and snow here. I had to go out for a chiro and dentist appointment today. Early appointments at work tomorrow beginning 7:30. I'll have to get an early start on the road to get to my first home.
Russ feels queasy tonight but thinks it has to do with his sinuses. I hope he's not getting a bug too.
I have a toothache in one of my crowns. It became sensitive about 8 months ago but only ached once in awhile. This past month the pain has become more frequent and this past week it's daily. I went in for my cleaning and asked the dentist to look at the crown. It had a root canal before placing the crown many years ago so it's not the root. They xrayed it and didn't see a crack and my gums look good. The dentist asked if I grind my teeth and clench them frequently. Yes!!!!!!! She noticed in my chart that we've discussed a mouth guard before. They took an impression for an upper device I can wear when driving, sleeping, or whenever I tend to grind and clench. It is the step before getting a guard and can be used as a diagnostic tool to see what degree I'm clenching/grinding. I get it on Wednesday. We'll see if it helps.
Easy day tomorrow with only two appointments and then back to the office. I have some necessary paperwork to get done at my desk so glad I have the time. Hopefully I won't have interruptions.
Well enjoy your day tomorrow.
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I plan to weigh in tomorrow morning since I haven't weighed myself since before we left for our road trip. I have book club at a friend's house tomorrow night and know I will be munching a little bit on appetizers and whatever she serves for dinner. I usually like a glass of wine at book club so tomorrow is weigh in instead of Friday this week. Fingers crossed I've atleast maintained and not put all those lost pounds back on my body.
Hope you are both well.
This school shooting in FL is so awful. Why does America feel access to assault weapons and any other guns is ok at 18? AR's shouldn't be accessible to anyone but military. I say vote all politicians out of office when their term is up and get a new bunch that may actually make some change. I know our mass killings are a combination of gun access, mental illness, bullying, home life, etc. but all need to be dealt with so our society is in a better place. Vent over...
Jenny
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conferences typical hair pulling talks of how smart he is, but not applying himself - I don't know how to 'fix' that - of course then I thank my blessed stars that I still have hair to pull out over his 'lack of motivation' because he is still around to torment me.
Be well - stay the course - I a bobbling around in a few ounces of where I was before I stopped drastically watching points - I am ok as long as I can maintain this - it's still CRAZY here.
more bad weather too.
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supposed to drive over an hour away tomorrow and Sunday for ball and it is supposed to be icy and snowy - FROWNY FACE - I know they won't cancel b/c it is a huge tourney - but I am going to be peeved if we get there and there aren't enough to play - if you can't make it make that decision early enough so everyone else knows0
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Marla, our school district just cancelled any activities that occur after 5pm tomorrow (games, etc.) due to the storm that is coming. I wish it would come on a work day. Stay safe and don't put yourself in danger for sports.
I'm stuck at my 10-12 pound loss. I'll just keep putzing along. Don't beat yourself up. At least we are moving in the right direction. Do what you can to maintain.
How does Z feel about his conference? My boys didn't all work to their potential in high school but did apply themselves in college when their motivation was their future. Hang in there!
TGIF!
Jenny
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did quite a bit of cleaning Saturday since I didn't venture out for ball - and boy did I hurt Sunday. And so much more to do. The roads were fine yesterday so I took out for the late ball game last night - it was good to see them finally beat Battle Creek (they have played and lost three other times) - and Caleb got to go in at the end since they were up and he made a bucket. So yay. It's still hard to watch him sit - but one last game and this is done. Another chapter over. The spring musical we had also been looking forward to is going to be another life lesson - The lead went to a 7th grader (and Caleb is more than talented in this area) so he is bummed, I definitely understand drama (it was a huge part of my life in high school and college), but again this is middle school and every other year the main parts go to 8th graders first - It's just been a pretty crap year for Caleb all together for getting the things that normally go to 8th graders. Ah well. Lemons and all that. It's honestly helping make me ready to leave ILS behind. I know full well the CHS will be disappointment after disappointment, but I expect(ed) better at ILS.
Here's to another crazy busy week. Orientation at the high school tonight. Make up bball game (last time on the ILS court) Tuesday. Church wednesday and Confirmation retreat this weekend. Go speed racer.0 -
Hi ladies. I’ll go back and read old posts later. I fell of the bandwagon for two weeks. For one main reason - the Olympics. I love the Olympics and was cheering on Team Canada all I could. On average it was 1:30 before I went to bed. The 13 hour time difference was a killer of ones sleep. I am so excited with how well Canada did. We set a new record of the most medals in a single Winter Olympics at 29.
I did miss the last couple of nights (including the figure skating gala and 4 man bobsled) as my internet has gone out on me. Grrr. At work right now posting this. I have my internet provider coming tonight with a new modem. Apparently mine is old and it’s a known issue with it
I can get back on the bandwagon now and get enough sleep to not be to tired to run or workout. I need to be eating better as well. Of course the Paralympics start March 9.......0 -
We did get quite a bit of snow between Saturday and Sunday. Russ hurt his back shoveling and snow blowing the driveway so he stayed home today. I think he will work tomorrow. Today was up to 45 degrees so snow is melting down.
My sister made it through her knee surgery. Her incision is stapled shut and looks to be no less than 8 inches long. Ouch!
I host knitting tomorrow eve. I have things to do to get ready but no motivation. I'll wipe down bathroom in morning, vacuum before they come, and dust before I go to work in the morning. Russ is picking up pulled pork and chicken from a bbq place and I'll make salad and coleslaw. Russ made calico beans for me so meal is pretty easy. One knitter is bringing cupcakes for another's birthday treat. I really don't like hosting anything at my house. It makes me anxious.
Ang- you must have had to stay up pretty late to see all your events.
Marla- glad C got to play but sorry he didn't get the part in choir.
Well I'm tired. Long day and early one tomorrow.
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hope your sister heals quicky
Friday tired and it is only Tuesday... yaaawwwwwnnnnn....0 -
ball is over - for us probably for good - last night ended up being a good night all in all. We got recognized with flowers with the boys (wish they would have done that for Zach sniff) - the game was fast and furious. We ended up with a surprise win. One of the 8th grade boys who has been on Varsity since 6th grade and plays pretty much constantly finally told Joel (coach/dad of other 8thgrader) with about 2 minutes left (and we were only up by 10 or so) that he wanted to sit so Alex could go in. SNIFF!!! How cool is that. Now that is something to be proud of. I am pretty disgusted that a player had to make that statement, but the boy had the right thought - make sure all the 8th graders play, even if it costs them the game. I look forward to watching a couple of them play in high school and hopefully continue their ways to becoming great men. Off to a good start they are.0
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Wonderful that 8th grader wanted his team mate to play in the last game. Kids get wise to the politics of sports pretty early on. Many quit high school sports when they are directly affected by it.
Knitting group at my house went well last night. Late night. They left at 9:30, then I had a glass of wine to relax, and Rory sat down to talk with me. I have to grab those moments with Rory when he's willing to sit and talk with me, so it was a late night.
Beautiful weather here. Sunny and in the 40's for the past few days. Rain showers predicted in a few days too. Snow, snow go away...
Trying to eat right but not doing the best. This will be a long process. I need to fit in exercise but haven't done so. I'm tired and seem to have errands, then want to relax. Not good.
Well sleep well and happy Thursday. That much closer to Friday.
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so tired - just trying to get through - be strong ladies0
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I'm tired too but am so glad the week went fast here. One appointment tomorrow and desk time! So nice. Saturday I get my hair colored and cut and then I need to clean the guest room and get it ready for David. I've put it off too many times.
What are your plans this weekend?
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I need to crack the whip on myself and do the big decontamination on the boys bathroom - do the scrub until I hurt for days - so then all I will have to do the next couple of weeks is wipe it everyday - Three weeks until Confirmation. Caleb has retreat this weekend, his 'questioning' next week, gotta get that faith project done before that and oh a few other things.
He and did the pictures for the 'slideshow' - and argued about each one. We did the ridiculous new 'tracking' four year plan for high school and I am annoyed and disgusted that they went to tracking - it doesn't work and makes everyone crazy(ier) - IMO
hope since you are getting a room ready for David that means you get to spend some time with him - that sounds great!
Heres to a productive weekend!!!0 -
Weather taking a turn for the worse tonight. Tomorrow will be cruddy driving. Rain has become a snowy/ice prediction instead.
Hair cut and color went well. I accomplished getting 4 dog beds washed yesterday, sheets changed today, and after lunch I will tackle guest room for David. One more week and a 2 week spring break for me! I will be going to MI to help my sister post surgery. I've contacted a couple of friends to get together with too. Looking forward to the trip.
Rory has to clean his own bathroom since he uses it. I had him clean it last weekend but haven't checked it to see how good of a job he did. I should get in there sometime and scrub too.
Well more to accomplish. Have a great day!
Jenny
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On average it was 1am before I went to bed. On the night of the ladies hockey game I went to bed when I got home from church and slept two hours. Got up and watched the game. Went back to bed at 3:30 crying into my pillow
Doing all that wore me out and was probably why I got sick. I had a bad cough that kept getting worse. I went to a walk in clinic Friday and was giving two puffers. It’s helped. However, today I experienced something I never want to again. Shortness of breath. It’s a side effect one of the puffers. I called the nursing line our province has and didn’t take them tonight. I’m feeling much better tonight. Frightened myself and a couple people at church today who saw me breathing hard. I’m calling the pharmacist in the morning and getting their advice if I should keep taking the puffer. I have no desire to. I don’t want to experience that again, but I’m supposed to take it for two weeks and it’s only been two days!
I’m going to try a light run on my TM tomorrow and see how I do. Really need to get back at it. Between the Olympics and getting sick it’s been far to long!0 -
that sounds scary Ang, hope you are feeling better and back to full health soon.
got quite a bit accomplished - still gotta keep moving
here goes another wild week ladies!0 -
Get well Ang! I hope you feel better.
School districts in MN including mine called off school last night for today due to bad storm coming. It pelted icy rain last night and put a coat of ice on everything. High winds today and the snow has been off and on. At about 3pm, the snow started coming down more heavily. So grateful to be home today and not driving to my 4 appointments that were scheduled with students.
We are very lazy today. Reading, watching NCIS reruns and doing nothing at all.
I suppose it is too much to dream for the storm to get worse and have another day off tomorrow? One can be hopeful...
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the wind has been insane - over 50 mph - and more snow - good grief - Golf has their first tourney in less than two weeks and the course is still closed -0
