The New Water Cooler
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Same here. We went back to work today. Roads icy but not snowing. Icicles dripping too.
Spring is going to be late I think. I fly to MI next Tuesday. Hope weather doesn't keep me from flying.
Hang in there!
Jenny0 -
booster meeting last night, church and long choir practice tonight, Caleb's Confirmation questioning tomorrow night
huzzah0 -
Happy hour tonight with a few coworkers to celebrate my birthday that is Sunday. We are on break the next 2 weeks so we won't see each other. One of them made me a lemon cake and it tastes amazing. Very rich too! I probably won't do well on the weigh in this week with that cake around.
Two days of work and then I start getting ready to pack for my trip to MI. David is not going to arrive until after I return.
I'm going to work late tomorrow eve to acquire some conference hours. I don't have much paperwork to do but my cubicle needs cleaning and I can clean out some files.
Well my sugar buzz is making me crash so time to relax.
Jenny0 -
mmmm....lemon cake0
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I worked until 7 tonite. My friend brought me another bday cake for our office today. Im not weighing in tomorrow. Maybe Sunday...
Jenny0 -
Well today is my 57th birthday! Wow! Where has the time gone? I'm having a lazy day and Russ is making me a surf n turf dinner tonight. I'm starting to make my list of things to pack for my Michigan trip on Tuesday.
I'm off work for two weeks. I love this work schedule. It gives me breaks every 4-6 weeks which allows down time, rejuvenation, travel, etc.
I hope you both are doing well. I'm not doing great with eating right now but will get back on track at my sisters this week.
Happy Sunday!
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Happy happy birthday dear J!!!
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Busy day...chiro appointment, shopping at Walmart for treats to take to my sister, packing my suitcase... All ready to fly tomorrow.
My sister sent me a long grocery list so my niece and I will stop at the store before we go to my sister's house. She hasn't been out of the house in 3 weeks except her check up at doctor. Hopefully I can drive her places to relieve her boredom.
Beautiful and sunny here and suppose to stay in 40's and 50's so snow will melt. Ready for spring.
Hopefully I can get back on track at my sisters. I haven't had a good week with eating.
I'll check in from my phone when I can.
Have a great week.
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three weeks is a long time to be house bound - hopefully she is healing well and you both have a nice visit.
Finally a few nice days - golfers may be able to hit the course this week - hope so since their first tourney is next week! All the other spring sports have been practicing for two weeks already.
Just plugging along trying to keep things moving toward Confirmation and just keeping up day to day. Still spending a lot of time worrying about Zach because that won't ever end, I know it will all work out eventually just getting there is so hard sometimes.
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Flight out here went well until my connection at O'Hare. We sat in the plane for over 2 hours before take off to Michigan. Mechanical problems and then waiting for truck to de-ice plan. Once in the air, smooth trip and quick. The plane was so hot as we sat there and no fresh air. I read my book to distract me because I was getting anxious.
Beautiful here today. My sister lives off a dirt road and her driveway is gravel/dirt. Everything is getting muddy now that it is warming up. I walked up the road to her mailbox for a little exercise. Tomorrow I will walk further. I took her to physical therapy today. Her appointment lasted over an hour. Very thorough session. Tomorrow I'm meeting a friend for lunch. Hopefully my sister will want to get out and eat with us. She's been housebound for so long.
I'm back on track with points today. I weighed in on her scale this morning (just like mine) and I'm still holding at a little over 10 pounds down. I hope to drop at least 2 while I'm here.
I'll check in again. Hope you are well. Nice that it is golf weather.
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hope it continues to go well with your sister and you enjoy your time
I am plugging along working on maintaining and trying to push through Confirmation and all the spring jazz
Yesterday was beautiful - today is colder and it will snow again tomorrow. Sigh.0 -
so happy for the weekend - a lot to try to do - it's pouring rain today - but I have got to do my floors and rugs - running outta time
singing Sunday, singing Wednesday along with rehearsal and reception and then the final push for the big day. Getting Mr. C confirmed and the family dinner. And then on to the Easter madness more singing, his first official communion, the big youth brunch. Yawn. Exhausted thinking about it all.
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Yesterday was blustery, cold and snowing. I didn't walk. Met my friend, ate lunch and chatted for 3 hours. Today sunny and cold. I walked this morning and worked up a sweat. My brother and other sister came to visit this afternoon. I'm sticking to points and logging. Lost 1.1 since I got here. I'd love to lose 2 more before I leave. I'll walk again tomorrow.
Marla, you have a lot going on. Congrats to C on his confirmation.
Beautiful sunset tonight.
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Looks like its going to be a beautiful day. Slept in, showered, drinking my coffee, and dinner for tonight is planned. I'll walk this afternoon when warmer.
I'd have to be pretty desparate to have a knee replacement. Even though Lynn is doing well 3 weeks post surgery, it's a lot of pain, meds, stretches, PT, etc. The scar is at least 8 inches long on her knee. Ugh!
Well have a wonderful day. Hope your snow is melting where ever you are.
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I really need to come on here. The support would be good. I stepped on the scales. I couldn't deny the tight clothes and the needing to buy a larger size. I haven't been that size and weight since college.
I think I got out of the hole I dug myself in feeling sorry for myself. I got a run in today and lots of walking. Lots and lots of walking! I left home at 9:30 and didn't get home until 6. There was 9 bus trips in there and tons of walking, but I got it all done! I had fun with shopping today. Helps with a tax refund you can!
I went to a talk on running bras Thursday. She said you could be larger then you think as running bras cover more then a normal one. I went on Brooks website and used their calculation, I didn't want to believe it. I went into Running Room and had a wonderful worker there help me. Turns out the Brooks website was right. I got a D36. I'm normally a B24!!!
Oh well. I did finally get proper fitting running bras. I got 2 there. I went on their website to order another one or two (they are on sale today) but they had none in the size I needed. I'll check back later.
When I went for groceries today I stayed away from all the junk foods and bought lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Cost a lot more as it always does, but it's worth it in the long run. I just need to stay away from junk food. NOT easy this time of year!! To much chocolate out there!0 -
I just lost everything I wrote. Oh well...
Great choices Ang!
More later,
Jenny0 -
I haven't dropped off the face of the earth - just feels like it - spinning in my little hamster ball just running, running, running.
Hope your sister is healing better everyday and that you are enjoying your time as well.
Tonight is picture, rehearsal, church service and reception for our confirmands. Sunday is the official Confirmation, dinner at our house and then the annual crazy of Holy Week with multiple practices, and multiple services. And serving and so on. Yikes. One minute at a time.
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Marla - my hamster, Peanut, LOVES his ball and his wheel as well. He's allowed to, your not. Get some time to rest.
And another nor'easter is bearing down on us. Sigh. I am so over winter. It has been a mild one without a lot of snow for this area, but that doesn't mean I'm tired off and want spring!
I actually got out the door after work for a run on Monday. It felt so good! I couldn't convince myself to get out the door before work and I was out last night. I should have gone this morning but I overslept as I was out late last night. Really need to work on that!0 -
I got home last night. The week in Michigan was relaxing and a nice way to spend my vacation visiting with my siblings and catching up with a friend. It was a little cold (in 20's and 30's) and we had off and on snow.
Long travel day yesterday but luckily all planes on time. Not one delay! My plane from Chicago to Minneapolis was suppose to originate in New York. I expected to get stuck in Chicago. Airline thought ahead and kept a plane in Chicago that should have gone back and forth to New York. Due to east coast storm it didn't go the day before due to weather. Russ cleaned the house, changed sheets, etc. So nice to come home and be able to relax in a clean house.
I go back to work Monday so have time to sleep and catch up, get my energy back.
I lost 4.3 pounds this past week. We ate within our points every day and I walked for 20 minutes up and down her hilly street at least 4 times during the week. So I broke my plateau and am motivated to lose some more pounds. I will be good!
You both sound very busy! Good job on the running, Ang! Marla, keep on truckin' with your crazy schedule.
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welcome home J!
I hear you Ang this winter needs to go. Today is finally a great day. Golf is out for their first tourney - however they have only practiced three times, so it they are still working out the kinks. Glad for the great day though it is supposed to rain all weekend and part of next week. Good grief.
Take care all.0 -
Not quite spring weather here but snow is melting. Snow storm on the way. Hope it misses us.
Marla-are your golf courses bare grass now?
I've been really good with my points and eating. I cooked a WW skillet lasagna last night, bought ingredients for WW chicken enchiladas to make tomorrow night, and Russ is making a WW shrimp and veggie recipe tonight. I'm determined to get to a 20 pound loss by end of May. Slightly less than 6 pounds to go. Maybe I will surpass my goal of 25 this year and 25 loss next year.
My knees didn't bother me at my sisters so I walked for exercise. Walking at O'Hare did me in. I've been sore since I got home. Iced today after shopping at grocery store.
Time for some hot tea. I love being off of work!
Jenny0 -
First tourney not great for Zach. Feel bad for him. He practices great but basically chokes at tourney. Hoping he can tube it up and keep his spot.
Tomorrow s the big confirmation day for Caleb. Almost ready.0 -
Marla, are you having a party at your house after confirmation?
Sorry Z didn't have a great tourney. That use to happen with me when playing tennis. I played so much better during practice and for fun, but choked during a game/set.
I went through my clothes in my closet and guest room closet. Two garbage bags and a box of shoes in my car for Good Will. I still have my dresser but will tackle that tomorrow. Luckily I have plenty of the next pant size down to wear when I make that transition. It shouldn't be long. No sizes below that one but it will probably be Fall before I would need the next size, maybe winter.
Tonight I'm making WW Freestyle Chicken Enchiladas and Cilantro Lime Rice. Russ cooked last night so I'm cooking tonight. Rory went to a friends birthday party and doesn't plan to be home tonight so it's just us. Since we were apart for a week it is nice to have some quiet time together.
David and Chantrelle should be showing up any day now. We will know when they arrive...
Have a relaxing Sunday. Good luck with confirmation today.
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Yep family dinner probably 20 could be 30. Ham scalloped potato corn fruit pretzel jello salad relishes cake.
The enchiladas sound good. Great work losing last week!0 -
Pretzel jello is one of my favorites! I wish you could send me a bowl of it. My WW enchiladas were very good. Rory and Russ liked them. I have one left for lunch tomorrow. Back to work...
Russ and I went out to breakfast this morning to a local pub, kind of a dive but we wanted to try the breakfast. I had an omelette. They have great burgers too.
How did confirmation go, Marla? Did dinner go ok? Are you done with your crazy schedule until summer activities?
Hi Ang!
Jenny0 -
I had two big servings of the pretzel jello. So good.
Great day. Tired. Onto Holy Week and Easter insanity.0 -
Challenges with eating this week. David and Chantrelle are here. We had pizza last night and tacos tonight. Tomorrow I go to the theater and we are eating at a Thai restaurant. I looked at the menu and they have some yummy looking Asian salads.
Glad all went well with confirmation dinner and ceremony Marla.
Tired, talking with Chantrelle, and have to go to bed soon.
Jenny0 -
I'm here just plugging along -
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Plugging along here too. I did really well staying within points for breakfasts and lunches this week but dinners killed me. Two dinners out for celebrations and the theater, pizza and tacos beginning of week. I need to fit in exercise to combat this.
Working so more later,
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Happy Easter Weekend dear ones!!
I will be so freaking glad to put it behind me - I am whipped.0
