The New Water Cooler
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Anyone think they got hacked on here? Not sure, but changed my password like they requested. Nothing seems safe on the internet. Luckily I don't have much to hide. We just need to be careful that PW's aren't same for credit card and banking.
Lazy Easter weekend for us. Sorry Marla. David and Chantrelle are out of town so it is just Russ, Rory and me. We are watching Nuka, their dog. She's an Australian Shepherd and very quiet and sweet. All the dogs seem to tolerate each other but no socializing going on.
What a difficult eating week! I gained back some pounds unfortunately. I will persevere and continue on my slow weight loss journey.
We got 4 or more inches of snow over night. Yuk! It is a beautiful, blue sky, sunny and white day.
We bought a smoked ham and smoked turkey for tomorrow. We will just have an easy meal of sandwiches on dollar buns, potato salad, coleslaw and blueberry lemon cake for dessert. Non traditional Easter meal but very easy. I'm going to bake an egg bake in the morning for breakast.
Happy Easter!
Jenny
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I don't think I got hacked - but I did change my password - I'm sure I will forget it and be locked out soon because I have had the same password on here for awhile.
Easter is over and it's time to try to get back on a different routine. I am still exhausted, plus I need to try to get back in to the dentist. I was in two weeks ago for a regular cleaning and everything was fine, and like the next day the one wisdom tooth I have left started shifting and I have been in misery ever since. My jaw and all my other teeth hurt and I am living on advil. I just haven't had the time to deal with it - and now I have to - and I am guessing I will have to wait days/weeks to get in and then get told to go to an oral surgeon. Meh.
Zach's grades are dropping off - and I just can't. He is literally killing me. The Sylvan closed due to lack of business so that option is off the table -
So, that about sums it up. I am tired, in pain and stressed out. Status quo.
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appointment next Tuesday with an oral surgeon - probably have this PITA last wisdom drilled. Super fun. Until then I'll just keep downing the advil -0
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Marla, sorry you aren't feeling well. Tooth aches are the worse and then going to the dentist is not a favored past time. Always costs lots of money and it's uncomfortable too. I can't stand when they try to talk to me when all they are working on my teeth.
I know you are frustrated with Z. Do you think he is bored with the material and not being challenged so he doesn't apply himself? Or is it too hard?
It sounds like you need a girl's spa day. Do you have a girl friend you could go for pedicures or facials? Lunch? Happy Hour? You deserve a treat. Maybe a nice soak in the tub with hot tea and no one bothering you?
I'm doing well with points for breakfast and lunch. Dinners not so good but I do feel I'm staying in a reasonable range of points.
Snowing like it's January here. So depressing! No signs of spring. Hard to believe camping is only 6 weeks away.
Well hang in there!
Jenny
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this weather! Oy. No golf Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and they are off to a tourney today though it is pretty chilly, but better than tomorrow which is calling for snow and wind all weekend. Good grief. Zach had the all junior ACT on Tuesday (state law changed recently that ALL juniors must take the ACT no matter what - so the all school score is generally quite low because there is a large migrant population with no interest or desire to take it, good practice for Zach though I still want him to plan on the June one again because this all school one we won't have access to the score on our own it has to pass through guidance each time if we want it (and they are not always on top of things) he was at 29 last time, we'll see how it goes. Though as I remind him the GPA is just as important. Feh.
Caleb is less than two weeks to his last ILS spring musical. It's getting real close to being the end of our many years there. Change, change, change.
I am making up a grocery list of soft foods - instant mashed potatoes, yogurt, protein drinks, frozen bars, pudding - hoping it isn't too hard to heal. I am a lot older than I was when I had the last tooth out (probably almost 20 years more) - so I am pretty nervous. At least this time it will be sedation type. The others were 'simple' and done with just Novocaine. I am glad to sleep through it this time.
Ugh. This weather.0 -
Jeff flew in from Atlanta this morning. We are all meeting at an Ecuadorean restaurant tonight for dinner. He is staying at his Dad's condo downtown. This will probably be the only time we will see him all weekend. Hopefully he and David get to spend some time together. They are together today so that's nice.
44 degrees! Hopefully the white stuff melts. Suppose to snow again on Sunday. Enough! The backyard is full of dog poop and needs a good clean up. I just want to get it done.
Friday is almost here!
29 is a good score so second time around he may raise it even more. Rory got a 28 or 29 first time and 31 or 32 second time.
Good luck with your tooth extraction.
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hope you have a fabulous time seeing your boys!!0
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and it's snowing - a lot!0
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Sunny but cold today. Very windy! Windchill was below zero! Crazy!
David stayed at his Dad's last night to see Jeff. Our dinner was good and it was nice to all be together. Jeff looks good and seems happy. I think he is beginning to think about going into business for himself not too far down the line. He spent some time networking while he's here.
Last night I got up at 3am to use the bathroom. Normally both our dogs sleep on either side of our bed in their dog beds. They were both in the right place last night. Nuka, David's dog, sleeps in his room, in the upstairs hall or down in the living room on the rug. She has never entered our room. David was gone and she was anxious about that. She must have decided to sleep on the rug at the foot of our bed to be with us. When I got up I walked to the bathroom door in the dark but didn't make it. My foot hit Nuka who was in my path, she yelped and took off, and I fell down catching myself with my left elbow and both my knees. Rug burns on both knees, sore knees and elbow. I didn't sleep well the rest of the night due to the rug burns. They still hurt. I'm just glad she didn't bite me from being tripped over in the dark and that I didn't hit my head on the wall, dresser or floor. Very tired!
Have a great weekend. TGIF!
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Oh no! Hope you feel better quickly and sleep great tonight.
Eye exam for Zach tomorrow Caleb sings finish taxes and hopefully lots of quiet.0 -
Hi! Beautiful but cold day here. I cleaned the upstairs bathroom, have looked up learning materials online for a school purchase order and am trying to make plans with the boys for dinner tonight.
Dogs have been to the dog park and all are happy.
Feeling better.
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so far golf is on for today - but it's pretty wintery - oral surgeon tomorrow and hopefully getting done whatever needs and then feeling better I hope
maybe this will kick start my loss again - mfft0 -
My loss is going no where. It's been hard having everyone around. We've eaten out, ordered pizza, etc. I'm glad all are here but my dinners have been high points. I do well at breakfast and lunch so at least that's something.
Winter is still here and possibly more snow this weekend. Russ picks up the camper this weekend. I have a conference and will be gone Thursday eve through Saturday eve.
Long day today so tired and hungry. I'm just having popcorn for dinner.
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Tooth out. Now to heal. Had a hard time getting the clot to go gave up packing at 10:30 and went to bed. Less woozy today but getting hungry. Protein drinks aren't super satisfying for me. Just tried some mashed potatoes. Worked for three hours and came home. Still really tired and a caffeine headache to boot. Here's hoping for fast healing and maybe a bonus loss0
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Marla, hope you are feeling better with your tooth. Ouch! I don't handle pain well.
I'm at the hotel for my conference. Busy week at work and tired in the evenings. Didn't take my computer home a couple of nights so didn't remember to check in. My conference starts in the morning. Sonee, my friend and I, went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner tonight and then back to hotel. She has her own room down the hall. I'm relaxing and working on some stuff for work, reading my book, etc. We have two more friends/colleagues joining us tomorrow.
We are suppose to get rain tomorrow that will turn in to heavy snow by Saturday. Expecting more than 6 inches. Really? This is ridiculous! Nice day today but since storm is arriving spring will be delayed. Still brown here, snow on the ground, and cool.
Russ got our camper out of storage today. So glad it is home. No mouse damage that he can see so fingers crossed. I look forward to cleaning it and loading it up with the necessities.
Well I hope you have a good weekend and heal fast!
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healing pretty well I think - just tired and very hungry
we have a winter storm warning this weekend with anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow called for.
Good grief.
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Back from the conference. It was fun but I ate too much food. The hotel and food was wonderful this year. We went to the Mall of America last night for dinner and drinks. Party for 4 of us in our room after and talked until the middle of the night. Fun! Weather got bad last night with wind and wet snow/ice. My car was covered in ice this morning. We took our bags to the car, I cleaned it off and started it and let it run for awhile, and then went back in to the conference. We did not stay the whole day. It wasn't ending until 4:30 today but the weather was blizzard conditions. We left right after lunch and the ride home was horrible. I had to pull off the road twice to clean off windshield wipers that were icing up. I got off the interstate after we passed downtown Mpls because visibility was a white out. I took neighborhood roads all the way home so the wind wasn't as strong and I could see better. The snow is still falling but wind has calmed. So glad to be home safe.
Glad you are feeling better Marla.
I need to get back to WW's and logging points!
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Glad you made it home safe. Scary drive. I-80 is closed grand island to Wyoming. Crazy. I was so hungry last night. I inhaled a can of soup three poached eggs and a bowl of ice cream. I haven't stopped eating today. Eggs. Au gratin potato. Cottage cheese. Ice cream. Bottom less pit. So much for the short term loss. Church cancelled tonight. But Caleb has sing at early service tomorrow and then piano recital his choir practice and Jr youth group. Hope the weather is over by then. Loving this lazy day. Watched Jumanji with Zach. It was nice. Busy week ahead. Stay warm!!!0
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Very lazy day. Hasn't stopped snowing yet. We have almost 2 feet of snow at this point. April 15th!
Sounds like you are feeling better and able to eat again. I have to do better this week.
I'm watching CNN and waiting for the show The Kennedy's to come on at 8pm. It's interesting history. Tired of all the political stuff on TV with our president and both parties, investigations, etc.
Russ made a wonderful chili and corn muffins for dinner. There are chocolate brownies for dessert. I will have only one.
I wish we would have a snow day tomorrow but it won't happen.
Have a good Monday.
Jenny
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We had a snow day on Monday. Such as gift and a miracle for us to have a day off due to weather. I was very lazy and watched my Longmire shows on Netflix. Beautiful out today and snow is melting but more due tomorrow night. Hopefully spring will come by next week?
Busy week at work with lots of visits with kids and families. I really thought the roads and side walks would be clear of ice and snow by now. Still wearing winter clothes and shoes/boots. Time for capris and sandals...
Well hope your schedule is calming down, Marla. What are the plans for the boys for summer activities? They only have a few weeks of school left, right?
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Having trouble with my mfp at work. Trying on my phone
Four weeks for c June for z.
Nice today more snow tomorrow. Golf Thursday maybe and Caleb's musical Thursday also
Glad you got a bonus day.
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well that was a mess - I had used a long ago email and couldn't get the notification because I couldn't get into the email - Fortunately my phone was still signed in and I figured I could adjust it there -
good grief
And, yep it snowed more today. I guess it's just April Showers - in the form of snow this year.
Still weird.
As of right now Caleb claims to be wanting to do football - so that will be insane with all the lifting and conditioning and camps - I hope he tries golf - I think he could enjoy that if he gives it real shot - probably won't though since brother does it - It will interesting to see how his high school years shape up - he is much more outgoing than Zach. Always gotta be with buddies. I have warned Bernie repeatedly - Caleb will cause much more stress - because he is like Bernie - gotta be out - and being out in high school can lead to being places that are easier to make bad choices - that's a definite upside to my introverted Zach.
Big day of golf and Caleb's musical tomorrow - woot! Here's rooting for another under 90 day. Break that curse Zach!0 -
C will be high school in the Fall? Wow! It will go so fast from here. He seems like a good kid with healthy interests in sports. Hopefully he won't be tempted by bad influences.
We haven't gotten the snow predicted for tonight. It stayed in southern MN. Yay! Hopefully we've seen the end of it.
We just booked a week in Baja, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez for February. David and Chantrelle are having a destination wedding there. Russ and I were planning on going away to the beach so this is it. Even if they back out of their plans, we are going. Excited! I will be a splurge but we need a warm vacation on the beach. Infinity pool, swim up bar, beautiful beach, and lots of activities to keep us busy.
I host book club tomorrow eve. Only 6 of us will be there so at least it will be manageable for seating and food. We read Hillbilly Elegy. Not my favorite. Should be an interesting discussion though.
Well happy Thursday tomorrow. Hope your snow melts soon.
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Bueno!! So glad you have something special to look forward to. Super cool.
I have been really anxious the last few days. Just on edge and completely insatiable. The small loss I had from lack of eating last week is gone and then some - I have no idea what is up with me. Just one huge taught wire or anxiety and bottomless pitness.
Praying for a great round for Z and a good show for C
And trying to relax and breathe. This too shall pass... right?0 -
shizzle sticks - I swear he is cursed on his home course
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Oh he rebounded on the back nine and ended with 92. Better than last year. Whew. Maintained his second place0
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Last day David and Chantrelle are here. We will go out to a local tavern tonight for beers and food with them. Tomorrow they head to David's Dad's cabin in northern WI to pick up their camper they towed up from Tucson a few weeks ago. We won't see them until February but at least it won't be a 2 year gap.
Have you tried yoga stretches and deep breathing to help relieve your anxiety? I wonder if you did 4-5 deep breaths when you feel tense or when you are watching the kids in their sports and music, if that would help by getting oxygen in and letting out muscle tension.
I finally weighed myself. I'm at the weight I was when I left for MI. Happy I haven't gained back the 12 pounds I lost initially. I will keep on working at this. Next week is busy with evening events. I'm going to a birthday gathering put on for me and a friend at another friend's house. Wednesday is the school district recognition dinner for employees that have been employed there 25 or more years. Russ and I are going together. It's the only nice recognition we ever get and it takes 25 years to get it.
Easy day at work. Hope to accomplish something productive this weekend but not sure what.
Have a nice Friday!
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glad for Friday - just a 'normal' weekend. Caleb sings tomorrow night and I sing Sunday - hopefully other than quiet.
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Snow is melting, time for poop clean up. Yuk! Least favorite chore of spring.
David and Chantrelle will take off today. At least we know we will see them in February. It's been nice having them here. It had been so long since we'd seen them.
Very busy week coming up. Bday party Monday, District dinner Wednesday, Jersey Boys play with coworkers Thursday. It's going to be a hard eating week so I must go light on breakfasts and lunches.
I ordered two cabinets for my garage to store some of my work toys and materials. Easy to pack my bag for day if I can grab stuff right next to my car. Russ will start putting them together today. After David and Chantrelle leave, I will start in my basement closet and make throw away pile and pile to bring to garage for organization. That will free the closet for storage of luggage and paper products we buy at Costco.
Looks like a beautiful day! Enjoy your quiet weekend.
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Finally a truly beautiful day. Spring? Stay for awhile!! Caleb's group sang last night it was great. Zach's high school concert choir received a superior with distinction at district music contest. He didn't go to prom (his choice BC its stupid). I kept his phone all weekend BC of incomplete homework.
Some great. Some not great. Carry on.0
