Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's 3/11 week 10
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Ody starts school on August 29. I am sure he will be happy to get back to school. I am going to start babysitting for a neighbor's 3 kids when school starts. They are 8, 4, &1. I don't know if I will be able to get 3 kids off to school (Ody and 2 of hers). I will have to take 5 kids to put Ody on the bus then about 20 min. later bring her 8 y/o to meet his friend to walk to school. Then 30 min. later take her 4 y/o to meet the bus all while having two 1 y/o. I am very nervous. I don't know if I can handle it. She is bringing the kids over to my house on Saturday. She will get to meet Ody and see where I live. I am going to be honest with her about being nervous. I think I might have bit off more than I can chew. Plus, Zan has swimming lesson 2 days a week. I feel bad for her babysitter moved to FL and she was looking for a babysitter. Time to feed Ody. Have a great night!
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Angie sounds like some organization & coordination is required for your new task! Good luck.
Went to kickboxing & my body just didn't feel up for it... did the class yet my motivation wasn't there. Hey, it's ok.
Talk in the morning. Good night.0 -
think down from last week.
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up at least 2 lbs. had a different day planned than what is actually happening...:ohwell: nothing work related. oldest son is having problems getting his loans activated for college. still not resolved. took Tanner to get his car picked up (had some body work done) stopped @ 2 fast food places on the way home...not good. very, very bad. cloggin the arteries here..0
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Gross... two fast food places. And Kelly, I know you didn't get a salad at either one....
Ok, decided in 4-6 weeks I will go back on a dating site. I noticed I have activities planned (either wine festival, BBQ, car shows or work) for 3 of 4 weeks in September and 2 weekends in October.
I'm a busy little girl.....
Been craving sugary items.... unsure if PMS or the diabeties. Hmmm....
So, work done in 8 minutes.... yeah! Although I am working the weekend.
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I will say I have done this before...and even the same foods eaten...guilty as charged. I'll be so kind and share the details...it may nauseate you so this is a warning, **read with caution**...
I stopped at a McDonald's and had me a McDouble, regular burger AND a large fry. (why not a small?? I dunno)
I stopped at Casey's General Store and had me a frosted donut and 2 frosted sugar cookies.(why not just 1?? I dunno)
I stopped eating when I got home. Then I wondered why I didn't stop myself from getting the food in the first place. :sick:
no supper here. just water. even a salad sounds gross at this point.0 -
I see my sugary craving is hitting you. I'll admit the donut & cookies sound good.0
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Barb- Glad you are staying busy. It helps.
Kelly- I have days like that but my days are all about sugar.
This whole week has not been a good one for me. I am up a pound. 227 now. Today is a new day. Have a great day! 0 -
I shouldn't beat myself up. On 8/11, I was 174. Today I am 172.
So .... celebrate the good.
Last night the scout leader who was coming for Dave's fishing stuff, postponed. (yeah, I giving away Dave's crap now....like he's coming for... after his psychiartic hospital release, he's being arrested). I did a little computer surfing (hotmail, MFP, FB) then decided despite the rain, I'm heading out.
First wanted to go to the country resturant/club then decided I didn't want to pay the club cover charge, then a drink and be there byself watching the line dancers. (I don't know how to line dance). Plus I would need to change out of my capri, flip flops and tank top.
Instead I went to Barnes & Noble... strolled through the music section, the books, had a tea in the Starbucks cafe. Chatted with the sales associate in Music... and a customer looking at the Bibles. Had me a nice time.
The club would have been cheaper. Over $200 later.... I got DVD, CDs, devotional books, cell phone holder, journals to organize me as well as journals for my thoughts, bookmarker, etc...
Let me tell you, when you spend money on quality items for yourself (and I consider journals & CDs high quality items) it's an investment on yourself.
Granted rum/cokes would have been cheaper... but next week would I get enjoyment out of consumed drink. Nope. Will I get enjoyment from my journals, devotional book and media. Oh yeah...0 -
Barb...still admire the journalism...enjoy your reading. my bedtime ritual consists of either reading or doing mind/puzzles. if I've had a bum day and I end it with completing a puzzle, I feel I've accomplished at least something good-brain worthy. satisfaction indeed.
Angie..just a lil pound. could be many things. you'll get it off. you've had a good 2-3 weeks with bigger losses. I seem to crave the salt and fat. sugar just doesn't do it for me...but maybe once a month or even every other. I do notice if I eat something sugary, I want more. or I can do the salt/sugar cycle...my tasted buds go back and forth in a matter of minutes and I'm eating chips and candy chips and candy chips and candy. vicious.
so today, I'm trying again. engine starter was blueberry oatmeal, banana and some walnuts. breakfast was a peach and some cottage cheese. almost have 32 oz water down.
been cleaning with my Norwex products. the dusting mitt is ok. I love how it cleans the glass on my picture frames and mirrors.. no more window cleaner needed. have done 3 loads of laundry. Tanner went fishing with some friends last nite, arrived home around 7 am or so..he's sleeping now. Scott is at work. oven is self-cleaning and I want to bake something later. doggies need nails trimmed and clean bedding. will vacuum as soon as the boy gets up.
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I gotta admit... I am liking my new CDs as much as my new journals...
The CDs I purchased last night are: Bruno Mars - doo-waps & hooligans, Michael Buble - Crazy Love and Chris Botti - Night Sessions (and oh my is he hot... CD inside artwork has him w/o his shirt on. Boy do I wish I was his trumpet)
The journals -- very interesting here.
A Thought A Day... this 5 year journal gives you just enough space to write 1-2 sentences (depending on your handwriting size). So the page for August 20 will have an entry for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Cool huh....
List Your Self - Listmaking as the Way to Self Discovery. This isn't your typical journal. This provides your questions/statements you write a list on. So what I'm doing is dating my entry. Because next year I may have a different answer.
For example - List All the Magazines You Subscribe To
for 8/20/11, I'll have a list of magazines.... but in 3/2012, I may no longer subscribe to a particular magazine.
Another example - List All the Items in Your Wallet. Now Ladies, we know how this changes.....
This journal is one of those I will pick up & annotate off/on during the years.
A Confidant Woman's Daily Devotional Guide -- Bible verse, personal story and prayer to help inspire women to be more confident about themselves. That's what I need to work on -- higher level of confidence. I CAN DO...
On a daily basis, I would like to do my composition book journal, my journal for my kids (counselor's suggestion), and the Confidant Woman's Daily Devotional Guide. Plus my chakra crystal, and prayers. Of course, this is a lot... some days I don't even do my journal. Thus the goal is to do more daily.
Another book I purchased is - The Personal Internet address & password logbook. This one I have transferred all my website user ID/passwords into. Now all in one little book. I was amazed at how many I had.....0 -
Happy Sunday gang! Well, yesterday I stayed on track. Might have gone over with my cals at supper time..I was really craving an ice cream or a drumstick, but I held strong..and just drank some water instead. I think I am ready to start exercising...mentally. I know to expect pain initially, so I just gotta take that first step. Can't remember if I mentioned that my Dr appt with my cardiologist was RS to Sept, and I also have blood work needing to be done. Football season is here and I want to be comfortable in my jeans. Looks like I have 4 bus trips with the varsity team. The weather has been really nice lately, but we are needing some rain. Not sure what is on the agenda today, dh is reading the paper right now. We need to mow.
Barb...I need to update my ID/passwords too. paperwork seems to be never ending..I really don't like to do it, and I'm the only one that has ever done it here. so then it ends up being a major task, usually overwhelming, in one day. and I have a problem of keeping way too much, so there is stuff, a lot of stuff. probably unnecessary.0 -
Kelly I really began to cut down on what I keep. It's tough...
Hope all is having a good weekend.0 -
I mowed yesterday...pulled some weeds. need to pull some more. Tanner wanted something *chocolate*. So I baked some fudge bars..the kind with sweetened condensed milk in them. I had some after supper. too many 'some'.
taking Rosie to get her boosters then I think I will work in the yard for a little bit. plan to do a walk on the treadmill and stretch with Leslie.
Today the boys started college. Tyler a Senior and Tanner a Sophomore. (funny, I never knew there was an 'o' after the 'h') Tanner has mentioned goin into electrical work. I honestly think the kid is still unsure. He had to fill out a survey recently that his high school class is part of for the state of Iowa...one question was "How happy are you with your life as a young adult?" two choices...1.Generally UNhappy OR 2. generally happy. He marked #1. This concerns me and I am a little sad...he's always been my 'emotional' child...ADD..treated for depression mid-elementary age. I know he still cares for the girl that broke up with him and I know he misses his brother not living at home. He is back to driving again. Oh, and one thing he mentions a lot is 2012. I get the attitude he doesn't care, what for, and why? He seems to open up with me better than anyone..but ya know, people don't always share their feelings...truthfully. It just bothers me when this is my son....:brokenheart:
ok..so enuf said. have a healthy day ladies!0 -
Kelly, I would have marked the same answer as Tanner for my childhood.
And my fear is my children will do the same.
Makes me jealous of people who state they are one big happy family.
I need someone to replace outdoor light fixtures for my home. Send Tanner.
Overall, doing better. Had a long conversation w/one my work related injury claimants. He's battling depression issues like I was (still am). So we talked for a bit about how to overcome that. I discussed my "activities that make me happy list" and "activities I like to do with others list." He liked the idea of making a Happy List and states he plans to. We talked about relationships - and he was (still is) on the dating website I was on. We discussed self confidence in doing home improvement projects. It overall was a very nice conversation. And since I had this conversation at my work desk I can say I got paid to have a nice conversation w/a very good looking man. How's that for a great start to my Monday.0 -
I would have to say my childhood was both happy and unhappy. I look back now and see my very shy ways as depression....and still there. my parents never said boo about anything. was raised with no affection...touched or spoken. I vowed to change that when I had children... and it was a very, very hard thing to do. I get all kinds of hugs and I love you's from my MIL and nothing from my own parents, sis or bro. Yeah, it hurts...but that's the way it was/IS. Change, right? I wouldn't always believe everyone's word about being one big happy family. My best friend and I reconnected after 20 yrs post graduation. We both had the impression that our childhood's/teen years/ marriages/adult life were top notch. NOT! that's why you can never judge a book by it's cover...'if you don't know me, don't judge me'. Well, I thought I knew her..growing up we just didn't share all the details...
I'm still loving your list idea Barb. I fear that I would make one and not do anything about it..then I would fail. Nice chat with a cute dude, eh? well, you're smiling now aren't ya!!:bigsmile:0 -
Kelly - it's the list of things/activities you enjoy that make you happy. . So, when you're feeling down -- you look at the list & do something on the list. Ok, let's say getting a pedicure is something that makes you happy so you write that down. Now, you're feeling depressed, see pedicure - then go get one. Perhaps due to finances or timing, you can't do a pedicure but spending time w/your bead work may be a better option.
My list of activities I like to do with others is just that... do w/others. It's a list of stuff that when I want to do something w/others I can suggest - hey, let's go bowling or hey, let's get a drink. It's activities I like but don't want to do alone. This list will also be helpful when I start to date again. I can tell him.. how about we do mini-golf?
One of my co-workers is making a list of things we like to do together with her husband. She'll be hitting the empty nest years soon and she wants to make sure her & hubby do not drift apart or live like 2 seperate people.
If you make a list, I will support you.0 -
Good Morning Pepper's,
I only have a few mins. but, I will wait until Friday to check weight. Things are busy but not crazy at work. Just wanted to put my two cents in about "One Big Happy Family". Yes everyone has ups and downs growing up but your family is family. I feel I have a big happy family but if I look at my relationship with my side have to say never see or only get vm when I call. They are still my family and I love them very much. The people I live with MIL, Hubby and son are my family. So I guess you can be happy with what you have is what I am trying to say. I dont let it get me down and trust me I have been through a lot and some things I put in the past and leave them there for ever. I also feel all the Pepper's are my family, some of the people I work with. Get it:)
Moving on LOL. Well back to work and I will try to check in first thing in the morning.0 -
afternoon folks....heard you ladies on the East coast had an earthquake...hope all is well. soon the approaching hurricane...thinking of you and please take care
I know first off that happiness has to start with myself. It is an unknown battle I face every day. I love my family and dear friends deeply, enjoy where I live, love my job....just certain things are not balanced. The simple pleasures in life are just not occurring often enough. I'm not getting any younger and life is too short. This group is a huge asset to me....I treasure each of you.
I don't know what or if anything changed this year with the financial aid for college kids, but both Tyler and Tanner are having problems. Tanner only had 1/2 of his activated and Tyler doesn't get his for 4 wks. frustration!!
We had storms for a few hours this am and received some rain...this will help the dust on my bus route.
talked to my mom this am...she wants to go for Chinese sometime soon...0 -
We shook, we rattled and we rolled out of the office.
Yup, felt the earthquake - all is well with me.0 -
The earthquake freaked me out but we are all safe. I have had more excitement living here then I have had my whole life. I told my husband that he could come visit the kids and me in Wisconsin. I am ready to move between the mice, the heat, the fire and now the earthquake. In the last 2 weeks we have way to much excitement. I wonder what next week will bring.
Kelly- I hope things get worked out for the financial aid for your boys.
Barb- I like your idea of the lists. Enjoy your your pleasure items.
Zan is awake now got to go. Have a great night! 0 -
Morning all.... just saying HI.
Thinking of you.
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hey team....trying to have a better day....gonna keep active and do some yard work, laundry, bills to pay...and get an outdoor walk in. it HAS to happen. I keep saying it, thinking it. just need to do it and be done. logging meals and increasing my water. this all sounds dandy, but I still feel that I'm just not in the groove yet...in and out of funk. mental roller coasters are not fun.
will check in later and give a report.0 -
You can Kelly... Love ya0
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decided to walk on the treadmill...well, could not get our cable to work in the basement..and didn't want to take the time to get music lined up. so, I did a 16 minute mile. figured I was warmed up enough to do my stretch and tone workout. could not get the dvd/vcr player to work upstairs. the last time I did this was June 2. I made a dvd from a VHS tape in April. very upset...so, there went that. plenty of workouts to do, but I wanted to do THIS one. ruined my whole day.. afternoon eating was a variety of things I rarely eat. searching the cupboards, even the freezer. nothing healthy sounded satisfying. gonna shower soon and plan for a better day tomorrow.0
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Kickboxing --- I dragged myself through the class. Let me tell you I really dislike jumping jacks.0
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not feeling so well today and don't know why...diet? pms? hmmm.... went and got some groceries today. bad on-the-road food choices. just no control here. I gotta get back to it...somehow I will find my way..
dh and are going to an air show Saturday in the city where oldest son is living and going to college.
did a seating chart for the bus kids, need to change it already. first full week of school....10 routes, 15 shuttles.
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Hi Ladies.. and good night Ladies.
Due to Irene my day off (Friday) got canceled.
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hi. well, I am up. no surprise there. not sure how much, but I was in the 80's and now I'm in the 90's.
woke up with a sore throat this am, but seems ok now. sure it's allergy related. our counts have been high lately. thought I had a good 7-8 hrs of sleep, but feeling tired today.
today is my mom's birthday, so will visit her sometime this am.
Tanner doesn't want to go to the air show with us, and Tyler has to work, but we are having supper with him.
Ladies....what are you doing prepping for Irene? I hope you have safe places to go to stay clear of it all. Sounds like it is going to be bad...I have been watching the news when I can. thinking of you...please take care and keep us posted on the situation. One of our bus driver's has a son, and Tyler's friend, lives in Wilmington, NC. He was leaving this am for Georgia....
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I am down this week. Yeah! I am at 225 pounds. Loss of 2. I am not sure why I have not been logging my food and don't seem in control of my eating. We really shouldn't be that affected by the storm. We are far enough inland. At most we will get rain and some wind but nothing to be that concerned about. Relieved. I have had enough stress between fire and earthquake. If things change, we will leave. I am NOT staying in my apartment on the 6th floor if it looks like we need to leave our apartment.
Barb- That stinks about your day off being cancelled. Hopefully you won't be needed for anything. Stay safe.
Zan is awake time to go. Sorry I haven't been checking in frequently. I will try to more often. You guys have been on my mind. Have a great night! 0
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