The New Water Cooler
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Jenny - party sounds fun - if you have a website with your info so get credit for your awesome I would love to look through it -
Ang - sorry to hear about your frustration with J - it doesn't matter if you are married or single - relationships are hard - good luck
Shirley - all your yoga stuff sounds great! I did a pretty good cooking last week - this week will be yuck with two nights of away games and other commitments - hello eating on the run
I am still unbelievably stressed and until last weeks payroll goes through and people get their stubs on Wed/Thurs will I know how much I missed and all that - my kids understand I am very upset about work and have been understanding about - Bernie just wants me to get over it - I want him to go pound sand - only he is allowed to be stressed - because when I am having a hard time dealing then who is going to do all the work?0 -
and IT changed my desktop at work Friday after I left and I HATE IT!!! Just because 'everyone' else loves having two monitors I never indicated I wanted two - and they put the extra in and I hate it. now my main screens are all on the left and it's at an awkward distance and I am already getting a tension headache - gah0
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Hello Ladies,
I will read your posts later but here is what the weekend brought.
Kristina and John arrived late on Saturday so dinner was late. I was a regular Susie Homemaker and
made baked fish with panko and parmesan with spices, homemade broccoli mac and cheese and salad. I also made some raspberry muffins for breakfast which I got on Pinterest, low sugar, high protein with yogurt 180 calories for one.
We had a full day at the TM retreat on Sunday with 7 of us attending. Two TM instructors and one was a yoga instructor for 40 years. My daughter who is also an instructor ended up doing the demonstrations
on the yoga poses. We had 3 meditation sessions and a lovely lunch made by a cook which lives
in the house where we had the retreat. A long day but very nice and got to meet a lady who was a
bus mechanic and another lady who was a nurse. Too tired this morning to get up and go to Yoga
class so I slept in and Dave and I went to the arena for a 30 min walk around the arena.
Today has been laundry and catching up. Enjoy the evening.
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Marla- when it gets closer to the party I'll give you the website. Thanks! No pressure to buy, only if you truly like something. Technology "improvements" at work don't always work in our favor. Things are always changing
Shirley- I'm glad you enjoyed your TM retreat. You should be proud how well you are taking care of your physical and emotional health.
Ang- Follow your instincts with Joseph. Our instincts are always right. I'm sorry if things don't work out but I know you will find the relationship that is right for you.
I'm still trying to get out from under the paperwork. Maybe that isn't meant to be with this job. One can always hope, can't they?
Putting the files away and relaxing until bedtime.
Night!
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hard loss for the jv boys last night - they just were not working as a team last night - hope they shake it off and get back to the way I have seen them play - they play another tough (away) game on Thursday - being in an unfamiliar court and unsettled is a double whammy for sure - go Vikings!
I have made enough positive changes that I am having a slight easing in the tightness of my pants - which is great! But also leads my desires to give in and stop - I hate the struggle and without the painful pants waist to drive me on it is so easy to give in -0 -
Well I am finding that walking around the arena I am back to making my 10,000 steps a day. Yoga is
fun and enjoyable but I don't make the steps I used to. So walking is still the best exercise.
Tomorrow I hope to get a walk in and then lunch with a friend.
Enjoy your day!
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Working every evening at home on paperwork. I'm rebelling tonight. Enough! I'm so sick of education plans and documentation.
WTG Marla on seeing progress with your pants. My eating isn't great this week. Russ has bronchitis and has been sick. He isn't eating. Ordered a pizza last night and ate leftovers tonight.
WTG on walking Shirley! I miss the indoor track at our YMCA. The monthly rate to be a member was over $100 for family and about $60 for individual. They had good yoga classes too. My track rate getting to a health club isn't good anyway.
40 degrees outside today, wow!
Sleep well,
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ball tonight - on a stupid carpeted court - yuck - they are all going to be covered rug burn - I don't understand why even allow games there - grrr0
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fun times at ball (not) - they had three huge 8th graders on their "JV" team - then we played a '5th' quarter for their younger ones - smeh - so for the record - they have plenty of kids for two teams - but whatever - it's not the end of the world - just annoying
Went to chapel at school this morning to see Caleb get announced as one of the local place winner of the 2015 Patriot Pen essay contest - and that they will be advancing to district judging. WTG C.
I officially freaked out on my family last night. As we are driving home from ball - at about 6:15 p.m. - almost home... Caleb asks if we are going to town to get food - I say no I have dinner in the crock pot - as we get inside he asks what it is and I say pork roast - he whines, pouts and moans that he doesn't want pork again. The camels back broke - I yell - that's it I'm done! You all can cook your own food from now on - I quit - stomp away and slam my bedroom door. Mature I know - I am just done.0 -
Marla- you are so funny! We all have those immature moments that are outbursts due to our stress and frustration. Any rug burns?
TGIF! I am taking files home of course but I'm glad not to have to be at work tomorrow.
Have a nice night!
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Lunch with my friend Donna was fun, I grew up with her since I was 7 and she was 9. Since we have
both retired we see each other at least once a month and email everyday. So nice to get back to seeing her again. She is in the purging mood since she retired, but OMG you should see her basement.
She needs help down there, she is having problems parting with things. I told her I would help her.
Today was yoga class and we had Barb, she worked us today to the point I was sweating. The girl
next to me who is much younger than me, said Boy, that was a work out. She is way more flexible than
me so if she thought it was hard.
Well the evil scale was good to me today and I lost one pound. I have lost 6 pounds since Christmas.
So I am back to that weight again. Now to keep going until vacation.
I will be going to a class tomorrow too, and Dave walked at the arena by himself this morning. Woo Hoo!!
Have a good evening,
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On Monday night I ran!! First run in 3.5 months! It felt good. It took me awhile to get up to speed and I couldn't stay at it as it's been so long, but it felt so good! I haven't been back since. Tuesday and Wednesday were to busy. Thursday was open gym night and free pizza. I wasn't going! Friday was to stormy. I got home and didn't want to go back out in it! Today shoveling was enough! The people I rent from were away. I shoveled their driveway. The end of the driveway from the street plow was rock hard and heavy. It took over an hour to do their driveway. (It's not long but wide) I am so feeling it right now. My arms are aching, my back hurts, my feet hurt and so do my hands. I think that was enough of a workout for today so I didn't go back to the gym. I'll be back on Monday.
I ended it with Joseph on Thursday. I just had no peace about it at all and felt like it wasn't meant to be. He resisted. Said it could take months or years. No it shouldn't! If after 8 months I feel no different then when I first met him and had the first date, then it's obviously not right. I had no peace about it at all. He tried to get me to try to work it out. I just couldn't get him to understand me at all. Somethings my sister-in-law told me I could really see ring true in the conversation we had.
I made the decision Wednesday night. Ever since, I have no issues with getting up in the morning. It's almost like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders, a weight I didn't realize was there. I feel so much better now. I guess I didn't fully realize how much it was dragging me down.
It's getting late and I am tired. The vision presentation, church potluck and annual general business meeting went a lot longer then anticipated. I had to get up earlier then I do for work today as I had an 8am dentist appointment to fix the tooth the broke eating a Starburst. (a soft chewy candy!) I wanted to get straight to bed (after taking a muscle relaxant!) when I go home, but then I dismembered I had nothing ready for my Sunday School class tomorrow! I had the activity pages to print, newspaper articles to cut out for the intro into the lesson, and since tomorrow is the start of a new unit, I had to make the letters for the bulletin board I need to change in the morning! Ugh! I hate that I procrastinate so bad on some things!0 -
Made food yesterday so I wasn't on, cauliflower soup, egg muffins, and venison chili for dinner.
Ang - Sorry to hear about the break up, but if it was getting you down then it wasn't meant to be. If its
that hard then you have to think twice.
I made a salmon spread for crackers and will be taking that to Kathy's tomorrow. Time to see what
Isaac has learned new this time.
Have good evening,
Shirley
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it could be SNOWMADGEDDON - everyone is worked up into a lather about the possibilities of over a foot of snow with 50 mph winds. The thing about all this early predicting is everyone is convinced it will happen and people are all worked up about why things aren't cancelled - when a single flake hasn't even fallen - I like to be proactive - but....
but if it is as bad as all that - I'm all for a snow day. I'm due!
Ang - glad to hear you feel good about your decision. Best wishes.
Jenny - I know I am overly stressed - has a killer migraine this weekend - stayed in bed as much as possible - but need to get the husband on board with helping out - he did a little this weekend and all he can see is what a big help he was and he thinks that he is done - no - you need to do that and more - all the time. I can't keep up the pace. But I will give in - because he will make life more miserable than the stress off doing it causes me.
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We see grass here. Snow melted with 40 degree temps on Friday and Saturday. More snow coming, 3-5", supposedly but my guess it will be less for us. The southern, western and northern parts of MN get more snow than the north metro of Mpls.
I worked on my craft room this weekend. I have a couple items to paint for storage and then I will begin to work on Jeff's photo album that should have been finished 8 years ago when he graduated from high school, LOL! Then it will be Rory's book after that. They are both started but not finished. David's actually got done on time.
Well I have files to work on before my sister calls me at 8pm.
Sorry you haven't felt well Marla. Why doesn't Bernie get it that you are partners and he needs to pitch in? Did his mother do all for him growing up?
Have a nice and restful evening.
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First ever OUTDOOR RUN IN WINTER!!! I did 5k tonight. It feels so good!!! Of course the above freezing temperatures is what helped motivate me to get out the door!
I also saw that the registration opened on a race I want to do this year. I am now registered for four races this year! I"m considering a fifth right now. I just have to consider travel before I fully register for it.0 -
Well the snow storm hit at noon. 4 hours later there were 4 inches on my car. I left my boots in the car so had to walk in my shoes in at least 4 inches of snow. It is still coming down. Lots of car accidents too. If only it happened in the middle of the night then we would possibly have a snow day tomorrow. I'm sure we will have school because it will stop. Fingers crossed it keeps falling down!
WTG Ang! Great run and kudos for future runs.
Marla- Are you snuggled at home under a blanket watching the storm too?
Hi Shirley!
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Jenny - wow, you did get pelted with snow. Stay safe on roads.
Marla - Bernie doesn't get it he has to help too.
No wonder you are so tired. Dave is finally
helping with dishes now that he is retired. I hope you don't have to wait that long.
We were gone Monday and Tuesday to see Isaac and my MIL came along. He was enamored with my
MIL and he was making faces at her most of the time and we all laughed. He is becoming a show off
in front us, so cute. I went to the library with Kathy and they had story telling time, it was fun to see him
interact with the kids and he went right up front to hear the story. There were 9 kids his age and their moms. What a great program.
Monday night we out for dinner to an oyster place and that night I wasn't feeling well with a stomach
ache and bathroom issues. Better today and I will go to choir practice tonight.
Have a good evening.
Shirley
Isaac at story telling this morning. He has the blue shirt.0 -
it's quite the snow drama! made it back to work today - but the drifts are incredible
hopefully it will be better tomorrow as we have to drive an hour away for ball!
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Be safe Marla driving through the drifts.
Maybe ball will be cancelled.
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SNOW!0
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No snow here but cold and I guess we will get some. No snow even on the ground, unheard of for
February.
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Still snowing but not as heavy. The plows cleared the roads so we did have school. It took me an hour to go to a home visit less than 15 minutes
away. The roads were pure ice on Tuesday morning. The sidewalks are icy and it's hard to see the ice. I've almost fallen twice in the last two days.
One more day of work and then a week and one more day off. I need it badly. This paperwork and schedule is stressing me out.
Isaac is growing so fast! Library story time already? Fun!
Marla, I hope your roads aren't too bad. How far do you drive to get to work? I hope ball was cancelled.
Well I'm procrastinating on paper work I brought home so I must get it done. It never seems to end.k
Jenny0 -
good grief - more snow - mffffttttt
hope you have a relaxing weekend Jenny! More ball (and beatings I'm afraid) for us - fight on Vikings.0 -
Slept in later today then I wanted so I'm getting out later then I wanted to do all my running around. Lots of different places to go to today. It's going to be a long day
to get it all in! I had a big brunch. Can't be breakfast when it's nearly 11 when you eat! (I said I was getting out later then I wanted!). I ended up changing my bed now instead
of later and completely cleaned up the kitchen. At least when I get home I can just put away my purchases and start on my laundry! I will need to be careful when I head out. We
had freezing rain out there last night. Thankfully it didn't start until when JOY Club was ending so we were still able to have it.
The Running Room has last season's reflective jackets on for $70. I have a $50 gift card, so I only need to pay $20! They are holding a size small for me. I just hope I
like the color! I won't be to picky though at that price.0 -
I just hit the previous page button again!!!
I will start again.
Jenny- you will be needing your time off, anything planned?
Marla - How is the snow situation, we did get some but its gone again.
A good day so far this morning, we got up late and I just finished breakfast and finishing my coffee right now so I thought I would check in. I plan on getting on my bike this morning for exercise then shower.
Dave is going to the arena to see if he will able to walk, but I think hockey will be going on.
Tonight is dinner with our friend's and we will be discussing our trip to the Bahamas. We are having
pork and beef ribs, fresh sweet potatoe fries, apple slaw and kale salad. They are bringing dessert.
We are leaving in 2 weeks!!! It came so fast, I wanted to lose more weight but did get some off still
working on it.
Have a good day everyone!
Shirley
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I feel so much more relaxed knowing I don't go to work tomorrow. Russ and I checked out a new grocery store today. Not close to us but has veggies as beautiful as
the farmer's market in summer time. We bought avocados, clementines, kona coffee, some potato salad from their deli, cheese, stuffed mushrooms, and some pepito/pumpkin seeds. They make
a great dip when you put them in the food processor with salsa and blend. Yum!
We went out for lunch at a bar that has great burgers and sandwiches. Now we are home and relaxing. I was going to paint a piece of furniture for my craft room but
I need more white paint. I'll go get it tomorrow. Getting very windy and freezing drizzle expected soon. Tonight we are just snacking on shrimp, cheese and crackers and some
stuffed mushrooms. Neither of us is in to the Super Bowl game. I'll watch my PBS shows, Downten Abby and Mercy Street.
Great deal on your jacket Ang. Do you like the color?
Marla our snow has already depleted and it's been very warm (30-40). Mild winter here!
Shirley- Bahamas? Sounds wonderful. We are planning to go to Anchorage, AK in June so I don't think we will drive south this winter.
Have a wonderful day!
Jenny
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so jealous of everyone's wonderful get away plans! I just can't seem to make it work it for all of to be able to be away for any length of time - mostly me - I am really a big ol' failure at giving the kids great travel memories/experiences - meh
Caleb had ball on Saturday - the Immanuel JV tourney - after their two away game big time losses - I really didn't feel to upbeat about their chances - but they came through with two lovely wins - woot! Though I did get fussy with Caleb on the way home because I asked him aren't you happy? He shrugs - I didn't get to play much in the 2nd game... I shake my head - you played a ton in the 1st game and you did play in the 2nd game - you are still part of the team - part of the win (and losses if you lose) - if you can't be excited to be part of the team and the work that goes towards winning then you need to stop playing team sports and find an individual sport. Grrrrrr -
I'll try to update more later - have a snug day!
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Evening,
Our dinner went well and all was enjoyed by our friends.
Sunday was going out for breakfast and trying a new place which we liked. The rest of the day rest and relax.
I watched Downton and Mercy Street love them both. I will sad to see Downton gone after this season.
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Hello,
Chiropractor this morning and then a walk around the arena with Dave. I bought a pair of compression socks to wear on the plane when we go on vacation, my chiropractor is selling them. Making sauerkraut, carrots and sausage in the crockpot for dinner.
Weather here is getting very cold, but no snow. It's supposed to be around 2 F by the weekend and I am sure there will be some snow. I have choir practice tonight and driving will be good, yippee!
The lastest book I am reading now, The Glass Castle. It's about a very disfunctional family and the author writing it was one of the children in the family. An interesting read.
Enjoy your day!
Shirley
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