The New Water Cooler
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Where was Z's acceptance from? Glad he's pleased.
I weighed in this morning. Gained back all but 1 pound. Started logging again today. I haven't made it to the gym this week but need to get there! Hopefully tomorrow after work. Busy weekend...happy hour with some retired friends on Friday afternoon and a lake picnic at a friend's on Saturday afternoon and evening. Sunday I will paint my last coat on the garage entrance door. The new service door gets installed next week.
Tonight's dinner is baked potatoes and put on our own toppings. I bought vegetables for mine. Russ likes Hormel Chili and cheese, yuk!
You seem to be very busy these days!
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Thursday!
His first acceptance was to Concordia. We also did apps for Wayne and Doane. I don't really expect any issues on the admittance due to his relatively high ACT - it will be when trying to get scholarship dollars with a relatively low (compared to the ones he will be competing with) GPA0 -
Be sure to check community scholarships (banks, Lions, women and men's organizations. He can apply by writing an essay or filling out a form. School counselor should have list of there are any. They add up if he can win some. WTG Zach!0
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Hotter than ___ here this weekend. Sunny, 90's, humid, everything I can't stand. Yesterday I was lucky to go to a lake party. A former coworker has a cute cozy home on Lake Minnetonka with a very large boat and beautiful patio deck over looking the lake. She invited those of us she use to work with and one person and her family she currently works with. We hung out by and in the water all afternoon, had dinner and went on a sunset cruise. Then ended the night on the patio while her husband baked cookies on the grill for our dessert. Very nice! I was a sweat hog when I got home after 10:30. Russ didn't go but stayed home to work on stuff. He doesn't last at gatherings for more than a couple of hours. I wanted to stay through the cruise. Next year I can come home with someone else and he can leave early if he wants to come.
Well I just went grocery shopping and supplied my food choices to get back on track. I went to the gym this morning so I'm starting the week off right. Time to get serious and do it again.
Hope you've had a good weekend.
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good for you getting your choices back on track. I am trying, but mostly still failing.
I have my wrist appointment today. It isn't as bad as was a few months ago, and I kind of don't feel like going - but I will go because it doesn't feel great and is hindering some of the things I want to do. All the workout dvd's I used to do involve lots of getting on the floor and up, etc that involves pressure on the wrist. heck even mashing potatoes hurts.
Sounds like a nice day. It was very hot here too. The freshman lost their football game. Caleb is only 'a' for PAT's and the team they played claimed they couldn't field a 'b' team (odd as they had more kids than we did) - so he was disappointed. Plus since they lost they had to go run before school Friday. All the boys went to the football game Friday night. Zach wanted to see if any of his friends from church won the HOCO court. The team actually won this game, which was good for them. This will be a bad/tough year as they bumped us back up to the top class due to school enrollment, which in correlation we have minimal football participation/culture. So we will be getting thumped badly by the Omaha/Lincoln schools. Caleb went to the dance and sounds like it went well. Zach stuck by his insistence that dances are stupid and didn't go.
First parent-teacher conferences of the year are this week. Yippee. So far, Zach is off to a pretty good start, but it's early so there are many weeks to stress through week. Caleb appears to be off to a good start, but that's not a surprise. Freshman year is generally not super academically challenging for the Immanuel kids. Socially, yes.
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Finally rained today and cooled off a little. We leave for Atlanta Thursday eve to visit Jeff. It will be almost 90 and humid there for the weekend. Not happy about that but I will survive.
I'm trying to control my eating and make good choices but I gave in to temptation for some cake at work today. Tomorrow I will do better. I did work out at the gym yesterday and I'm sore today. Hopefully I can work out one more time this week at gym or I will do so in Atlanta in Jeff's apartment complex pool. I have to remember to take my suit.
Tomorrow is an all day training for my department. Did I tell you we are moving our office space mid year? It will be my 6th move in 28 years. I plan to toss most everything I haven't looked at or used so I'm cleaned out, move very little and will be ready to walk out the door when I retire unencumbered.
Sorry C's playing time isn't so good. Glad he went to the dance and had a good time. Does Z like any special girl yet or is he quiet and shy?
Hope you get answers for your wrist. I see rheumatologist on Wednesday morning for my hand and knees. I hope to get the name of another orthopedic doctor for a second opinion on treatment.
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it's not carpal tunnel and since I wasn't in pain anymore he said he couldn't really diagnosis it - he said to come back if the pain comes back. I'm like dude, I tried to come in when I was in pain, it took over a month to get in. Sigh.
I am so hungry today.
Caleb had a tough day in school yesterday - he is definitely a spewer (he spews out all his stuff he held in all day) - so different from Zach. I hope it's helpful to his dealing with things - but it's also hard me!0 -
up another pound - holy heck, I am almost back to where I started. I.just.want.to.cry.
Come on Marla. You know you feel better when your clothes aren't so tight.0 -
I hear ya about the doctor. I went to the rheumatologist this morning. 2 hours in her office. She asked a lot of questions, had both hands xrayed and took a lot of blood for tests. She is testing for rheumatoid arthritis among other things I think. I may have to have MRI on my right hand. Surgery may be a possibility depending on test results. I didn't get any new meds to manage pain until she rules out or in rheumatoid arthritis. I asked about a referral to a different ortho doc that could give me a second opinion on my knees but she said the MRI was straightforward and the rec I already got was right on. She wants me to come back for a follow up appt but can't see me for two months! It's frustrating isn't it? It will be Thanksgiving before we develop a treatment plan for my hand or arthritis. I started this at the end of June with my primary doctor. Frustrated!
Rory spews too, which I think is better since they get it off their mind. It is unsettling to hear their frustration and negativity but still healthier to talk or vent about it. Just as long as they aren't getting stuck on it over time.
I lost 1.8 this week. Not sure how that happened but I'll take it. Trying to stay within my daily points but of course I've had cake and appetizers at my weekend party and work.
Russ is making a low cal dinner, egg fritatta with veggies. I made myself a salad in a jar for lunch yesterday and a veggie pasta salad for today's lunch. We work tomorrow and then leave for Atlanta tomorrow eve. Return Sunday eve. It will be very hot in Atlanta. Nice and cool here...
Well hang in there on the eating. One day at a time...Don't beat yourself up, just move forward.
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on the road to Aurora tonight for frosh football - probably in a storm too - meh
PT Conferences last night. And, it was.... wonderful! They were the best conferences of my life. I wasn't surprised Caleb's were great - he is off to a great start grade wise and the Immanuel kids are a breath of polite, fresh air to the public school teachers - it takes awhile for the public school demeanor to get under their skin and rub off. But, Zach. ZACH!!! the one I usually won't/can't stand going to be it's so stressful hearing, "he's quite smart, BUT..." The soul-stabbing comments I would hear year, after year. Not a one. Just positive comments. Positive period. I came home almost in tears. Happy tears for a change. Please God let this be his upward turning point. He is finally getting it and growing up and into his potential. Sigh... there is a lot of year left. But for today I will bask.
Off to Wayne tomorrow and unfortunately a funeral for a cousin.
Going to try to see niece dance Saturday.
Hot and muggy - storms tonight and cold front tomorrow.
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We are in Atlanta visiting Jeff. Hot and humid here but he lives in a beautiful city neighborhood. Lots of southern charm, trendy shops and places to eat. Russ and I went out to breakfast and yo Jimmy Carters Presidential museum. It was fascinating. We want to go to more presidents libraries and museums.
Tonight out for dinner for southern cooking. Not sure tomorrow yet.
Have a nice weekend. Glad conferences made you happy and proud!
Jenny
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busy, busy few days.
Went to Aurora for a frosh game played in a storm - that they should have called. Stupidity.
Drove to Wayne twice Friday - once for our college visit and then took Zach back home, and back to Wayne for a visitation for a cousin of my moms.
Saturday we took off for Lincoln to watch niece dance at Wesleyan.
Sunday Caleb helped tear down a local Go Gold pediatric cancer fundraiser with some of the football players.
whew. Busy.
The visit went well, now it's pondering and hopefully decision time soon. I feel like he is leaning towards Concordia. Which seems like a wonderful place, it will cost more, so there will be a good chance he will have debt - I sat down with him and the numbers and what I hope to contribute - it will fall short of what Concordia will be, but if it's the right place for him - he will figure out how to make it work.
I had put together a few decent eating days - but all the traveling shot it to heck - I tried to make good choices, but I up again today.
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Crack!!!!!
We had a nice visit in Atlanta. I've learned people call it Hotlanta due to the high temps and humidity. By the time we were in the airport to catch the plane home, I was wishing for a snow storm up here! Jeff and Karah don't even break a sweat because they are so acclimated to the humidity and temps. I saw a guy wearing a sweatshirt and jeans on his way to the Atlanta Falcons game. A lot more walking so my knee is sore. Lots of calories consumed so making a point to get back on track now that I'm home. We didn't snack down there but we ate traditional southern dishes, Cuban food, and big diner breakfasts.
Sounds like you were busy too. How did Z react to the numbers you showed him for Concordia? Did you also compare to Wayne or another school he is interested in?
I have my teacher performance observation this week on Thursday. My boss will watch me at a home visit. It's not a big deal but I'll be glad to have it done.
Potential rain headed our way and suppose to cool down in the next day or so.
Did you see on FB that Shirley is on a European tour? Sounds wonderful!
Have a nice evening!
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Ok - I am going to do an actual stated out loud goal - I want to lose 5 lbs by Halloween. That will put me back at where I was in March before I stopped and started gaining. I was feeling pretty happy there. One pound a week. It's actually a pretty high goal for me. I am a turtle.
Imma need you to cheer me on dear J!!
Yes - I did price projections on his top three side by side. Wayne is definitely the most
'economical' but that doesn't necessarily make it the best for him. My dad keeps harping on me and Zach about being stupid for considering Concordia (and Doane) - but guess what Dad - it's not your college experience or mine. And it's not that I want him to have debt - but a small amount of carefully considered money to set up his life - is not necessarily stupid.
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You can do it! I'm a turtle so 5 in a month would be a lot for me but I will aim for 5 too and see what happens.
Kids need to feel comfortable at the school they attend. If he goes in knowing he will have debt he should make sure his major pays well so he can afford to make payments. Also a motivator to get done in 4 years max.
Rained all day and it cooled off to 50! I heard norther MN by Canadian border will have snow falling this week. Too early for that but I like the cool temps.
Is it Friday yet? Slow week...
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yes very slow
choir tonight - youth group
last 'home' frosh football tomorrow, then two FAR away games.
Season will be over in about three weeks. Varsity has major beatings coming up (they lost 65-14 last week) and the next games will be worse. We got bumped up a class and are just 'out' classed. Feel bad for them. It will be interesting to see what Caleb does after this season. I thought for sure Zach was continuing because he claimed to be having a great time. It doesn't seem like Caleb is enjoying it at all - but maybe he'll stick out as an obstinate thing. Who knows.0 -
Gained .8 of the 1.8 I lost. I just can't seem to get it together for weight loss. I indulged in comfort food for dinner that I picked up at grocery. Russ doesn't feel well so he didn't eat.
C may just like being part of a group so he can hang with friends. Better to be busy that get in with the wrong crowd. Does he have any other interests than football?
I have my performance review tomorrow morning. I'll be glad to get it over with. Then we have teaming all afternoon, blah! It gets crazy and chaotic.
Have a nice Thursday.
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I had a period for nearly two weeks and I think I am finally (hopefully) done with that weirdness and lost some. I won't take it as a loss until it's been gone a week though. Have to keep after it!!
One more fairly nice day, then rain and more rain.0 -
Cold and rainy here too. We didn't get the weather to get the outside stuff done this weekend. Russ did trim the trees but painting has to wait until Tuesday. Fingers crossed the weather people are right for Tuesday. I did finish painting the garage door that goes in to the house. I still need to touch up both front door and garage entrance on inside but will do so later in month.
We went out Friday eve to a club for music. It was fun and we had a nice dinner at the club. Yesterday Russ and I cleaned (vacuumed and cleaned upstairs bathroom), then relaxed last night. Today was sprucing up trees and door. Back to work tomorrow but only a 4 day week for me. We leave next Saturday for Michigan to visit family and scope out future area to live.
C's team won a big game?
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well - s*&t. I thought I was going to get a loss and then a salty, snacky weekend and I am back up. For the love of getting a grip. Sigh!
I wanted to get out and pull weeds one more time but it rained all weekend. I am trying to pin Bernie down about a schedule for getting ready for graduation but he is ignoring me. Very helpful.
We are now entering October which is our fiscal year end which is a very stressful and busy time culminating with the bank auditors on the last day of the 'year' 10/26. They are the worst.
Zach auditioned for an honor choir at Concordia and got the letter telling him he had a spot last week. Very exciting. He will go on October 26 and learn the music all day with about 100 other choral singers from around the state and then there will be a concert that night. This is the first time he put himself out there and auditioned for one of these. So excited he did and he made it!0 -
WTG Z!!!!!!! See, he is finally finding what he is passionate about. He will do fine and in a few years he will be a grown man and you will be so proud of your parenting efforts and the man he has become.
Sorry October is a bad month at work. It's my favorite time of year and I love having two weeks off coming up. Sorry you will be stressed.
It's cold and rainy today. I came home and put the first coat of paint on the service door. It's open and out of the rain. Hope I remember to close it before going to bed.
Our realtor photos are scheduled for Friday. It's suppose to rain everyday but tomorrow. Russ has a lot to get done by Friday.
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This weather stinks but I took the afternoon off anyway (mental health time off) to paint the final coat on the door. It has to get done today. My weather app stinks too. It's rarely right.
Better get painting...
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yuck - only Tuesday and the loss I thought I had is gone. Again, YUCK0
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I am seriously hungry today - I have ate all the food I brought with me, chugged a bunch of water and seriously considering eating my emergency breakfast I keep in my drawer.
Meh.
Fruit at home is pretty well gone and I don't feel much like going to the store.
It's supposed to be 90 today! And then 49 tomorrow. Fall in Nebraska.0 -
That's an extreme in temperatures. MN has extremes but not that huge.
I wonder why you are so hungry? Maybe your metabolism is kicking in and you need to eat a few more calories to keep it going. I've read that we think we should eat less but often we aren't eating enough to keep our metabolism revved.
Rain, rain and more rain. What a wet week! My knees hurt from the humidity and weather change. High winds right now and torrential rain when I came out of my late visit with a student. No students tomorrow, just meetings at the office. Friday off to take dogs to groomers and then to sitter, pack and do some cleaning before we go.
I drove home along the Mississippi River today. The colors were vibrant, almost neon. Our neighborhood is just starting to change so not so colorful yet. I hope we see great color on our drive east.
Well relaxing so going to sign off. I'm tired tonight.
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It was 92 yesterday afternoon - and 39 this morning. Also, very windy!
Slow week but almost over finally.
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Our temps dropped drastically last night too! Brr!
Just finishing up work for this week. Didn't get done all that I wanted to this week but that's how it goes.
Tomorrow is dog stuff and packing after my laundry is done.
Enjoy your weekend. I don't know how often I will check in next week but I'll be in touch at some point. Always interesting visiting family and staying with my sister. Love her dearly but she is a fuss budget and never stops talking so I get over stimulated. Russ does too. She means well and is very social. We are more quiet people.
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the boys completed the FAFSA and I took Caleb to Volleyball. We had our church portrait taken for a new directory and Zach sang Sunday.
This week will be pretty busy. Choir tonight and Wednesday, hair Tuesday and counting for the choir fundraiser. Football Thursday way away. Looks to rain all week. Yuck.
Hope your trip is going well!!0 -
more rain - the farmers are stressed beyond stressed - can't get in the fields
just normal busy stuff
oh and no success on the losing front - I have a good day then a not good day - so I am not putting together enough deficits for a loss - I will keep persisting!0 -
my poor C was an ice cube after an hour and a half (or more) of football practice in the rain and 47 degrees. He was still blue when he got home.
Maybe no rain tomorrow - but then rain all weekend and maybe snow. Good grief.0
