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Good Afternoon to those of you who stop by!
I think I am getting too old for Christmas...LOL! The decorating is getting tougher every year. I am not going to go as heavy as I have in years past. But the tree is up and trimming it will be my weekend project. Still haven't gotten my new stove yet.....GRRRR! I got a hold of the maintenance guy and he apologized...it hasn't come in yet. Supposed to be today. I am hopeful.
Hope y'all have a great weekend!
Sandy
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*** December 7 ***
Good morning all~~
Sandy - you've been busy!
I understand about getting things done when you live alone....
As for Christmas - I have an artificial tree, and it is a permanent part of the living room decor. I put it up in 2008, and it's been up and lighted ever since. 🎄
I need to get out early today - it's best to go to Trader Joe's early on a Saturday....
Lana2 -
Good morning, and thanks for the support about my freezing classroom.
My emergency heat kicked in, so I was back in my unit by the next day.
Lana, I no longer teach special needs. I would have played that card if I could have, haha.
True to form, if I’m not posting, I’m not logging. I weighed myself 3 days after getting home from GA, and I was “down 3 lbs” but then I quit trying.
Back on the poor horse again today.
I know I have to reassess some bad habits. I’ll try to think through those this weekend. I realized at massage that I was very sore from exercise and that’s something I want to avoid. I know the difference between “good” and “bad” muscle pain, and I have too much bad pain, meaning I’m pushing too hard. And that’s because I want to use exercise instead of diet to lose weight, which is the disastrous strategy underneath all my weight loss efforts for the past 2 decades of being overweight.
So, I’ll be confronting my own laziness around food prep and I’ll be in a really bad mood for a while. Gotta warn my sons as they live with me. Gotta be patient with myself too.
Sorry for the novel but if I don’t write it, it’s not “real” for me.
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Good morning, and thanks for the support about my freezing classroom.
My emergency heat kicked in, so I was back in my unit by the next day.
Lana, I no longer teach special needs. I would have played that card if I could have, haha.
True to form, if I’m not posting, I’m not logging. I weighed myself 3 days after getting home from GA, and I was “down 3 lbs” but then I quit trying.
Back on the poor horse again today.
I know I have to reassess some bad habits. I’ll try to think through those this weekend. I realized at massage that I was very sore from exercise and that’s something I want to avoid. I know the difference between “good” and “bad” muscle pain, and I have too much bad pain, meaning I’m pushing too hard. And that’s because I want to use exercise instead of diet to lose weight, which is the disastrous strategy underneath all my weight loss efforts for the past 2 decades of being overweight.
So, I’ll be confronting my own laziness around food prep and I’ll be in a really bad mood for a while. Gotta warn my sons as they live with me. Gotta be patient with myself too.
Sorry for the novel but if I don’t write it, it’s not “real” for me.
Hugs to all.
Sending hugs I can relate with food prep laziness. I need to get better with that as well. We got this.2 -
Missy, thanks! So many people seem to love to spend time in the kitchen. For me, the pleasure of eating is inversely proportional to the amount of effort it took to get the food, haha.
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Good almost afternoon!
Having lunch with my daughter a little later. Not sure where but will try to be good. 😉
No stove yet....not happy. But I got a message that I don't have to report for jury duty on Monday. Still have to check on Tuesday, though.
Have a nice day, all!
Sandy
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*** December 8 ***
Happy Sunday everyone~
Just getting us started....
*⛱️ tossing spy novel onto favorite lounge chair for later 🌴 *
Lana
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Happy Sunday!
Hope all is well. Working on one of my assignments for class today, got the others done. The weather app says snow is supposed to be coming. Probably not a lot. Plan on getting tree up and maybe start decorating. Normally tree would be already up and decorated. This class really threw off my routine.
Kiara’s old Libre sensor came off finally but it always leaves some skin irritation. So treat that with what the vet prescribed. Her numbers will probably be off for a few days.
Have a great day!
Missy1 -
Good Sunday Afternoon!
Been trying to finish the holiday decorating. I keep changing things around. Trying to decide if I want to bother with my garland and bells. My daughter wants me to put them up. We'll see if I have the mojo. Still have to finish the tree.
No jury duty tomorrow. Have to check for Tuesday.
Have a restful Sunday!
Sandy
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*** December 9 ***
Good morning all~~
It's fun to hear about people decorating~
Missy - yes, there is a big blob of weather along the east coast. I hope that you and Sandy don't get too much snow.... just enough to look pretty for a while.
Sandy - I can't believe that you've been having to deal with the jury duty stuff during the holiday season. Hang in there.
Time to go to get my hair trimmed up a couple of inches~
Lana
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*** December 10 ***
Good morning all~~
Boy, it is super-spooky-foggy here this morning. A perfect day for mystery!
Lana
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Good Evening!
I need to remember to post earlier. Seems I have SO many things to do lately. But it's ok....its the holidays after all. Still decorating.....gotta get that done.
Lana, so far I have been getting excused....I hope that continues for the rest of the week.
No snow expected here....its going up yo 60⁰ tomorrow! Lots of rain instead, but we do need it.
My brother got me a snowman bedspread for Christmas but it doesn't look like the ad. I should have known it was a Chinese rip off. I am using it but I am disappointed. And to make things worse, a friend of mine bought me the same bedspread! I don't know if they will allow it, but I am going to try and see if the company will take it back, since I haven't opened it up.
Hope you all have a restful evening. Till tomorrow....
Sandy
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*** December 11 ***
Good morning all~~
It's another gloomy, rainy day on the East Coast, and I have to fly up to NYC today. Arghhhh....
Oh, Sandy - I feel your pain on that bedspread situation. A few years ago, I ordered 5 tops from some (Chinese it turns out) company that was using great photos and descriptions and then sending junk. Everything was a really crappy knockoff, made of polyester instead of the advertised cotton or linen. For me the worst part was that the sizes were way smaller than American sizes, so I couldn't even wear the stuff for working in the yard. Gah.
Never again. I'm sticking to the known brands--Lands End and Lane Bryant, etc.
Wishing everyone a good day 🌸
Lana
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Good Afternoon, everyone!
Lana, wow. What a waste for you. 😔. I hope you have a safe trip.
I wish I had known it was from China....the address is in DC. Gotta be more careful.
Gotta do some shopping today, despite the deluge. Tree still needs to be finished.
Found a set of cake pans I didn't know I had. Wish I'd found them before I bought new ones. 🙄
TTFN.....
Sandy
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Good evening,
dang where did the week go?
Okay, I have my car back.
I thought I lost my work badge so I walked back to work. Got 7k on the torso today only to find it in the strangest place when I got home.
Having oatmeal for dinner. Not in the mood to cook. I know and I was reading I am not the only one here who prefers to eat over making - - I am finding the holiday season a little too much right now and this may be how I rebel....
Jury Duty? Like a road trip with Dragon for me. I hope things go well.
I bought children's fruit snacks with dates as the base. I was feeling childish. They are good and may get in my shopping cart again.
Had a dream with a guy in it who looked a lot like Cary Grant. That by itself was nice enough but I am greedy and hoping there is a change in the road (for any positive reason).
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Good Thursday!
@Tilliesmommy1, good to see you! Glad you have wheels again! I know what you mean about not wanting to prepare...last night I bought a rotisserie chicken, pulled off all the meat and just ate some of that for dinner. Have plenty left over for sandwiches. And I got excused from petit jury duty....I am done for at least 3 years.
Going out for a seafood dinner tonight so I am sure the weight will go up a little, but that's ok....its the holidays and I don't get seafood dinners very often.
Enjoy the rest of the day!
Sandy
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Hey Y'all....
Just saying hello. I am tired.
Sara - glad that you have your car back.
Sandy - enjoy your seafood!!!
Lana
269.0 still on this number, yet weighed on the NYC scale. Go figure!1 -
*** December 13 ***
That's me ⬆️ looking at the scale today!
Lana
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Good Morning!
Lana, Friday the 13th is evil....😈
Last night's dinner was great! And, all in all, it wasn't bad calorie or carbwise. Salmon and shrimp, baked potato and veggies. Now the glass of riesling, bread and half piece of cheesecake was different, but not terrible. Today I am back on the stick.
I have to say if it wasn't for this group, I might not have the motivation to keep going. Thank you for being here!
Till tomorrow...
Sandy
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Happy Saturday!
Party tonight at my brother's....his yearly Christmas bash. Can't leave your appetite at home....its a food and drink fest. I made mini corn dog appetizers to take. I can try and watch what I eat but that's not easy at this party. I will enjoy the company as well, of course. I know I can't ruin over 3 months of work in one night.
TTFN, all!
Sandy
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Good morning,
Sandy enjoy your party. You will find a way after to deal with the calories. Not enjoying a party is just as good as not going.
Rain and winds are really bad today and I am inside. Lana your sister is also having a horrible day. One wonderful moment was seeing one of the stray black cats on my patio next to my pumpkin - finding shelter from the wind.
Baked peanut butter cookies for Secret Santa person and delivered to office. Boss has gastric issue - which is why she is at home. Our new Director is someone I used to work under and I am not sure if she and boss dont like each other or if I should just count my days. Right now its Christmas and part of me does not care.
Cooking dejunking and watching soccer/reading book sounds good. I use my pedals when I am watching tv.
Wishing all a great Saturday. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
*** December 15 ***
Good morning all~~
Sandy - I hope that you enjoyed the Christmas bash!
Sara - I didn't know about the wind! I hope that it didn't blow my sister across the Bay! 🤣
Good luck at work--continue to keep your head down, as you say. Big hugs 🤗
Today is flying day for me--going back home to NC. The movers did well yesterday, and I managed to engage a neighbor in my building to do the painting work. That's a relief. I won't have to deal with being in NYC until maybe late March. Yay!
Waving to Maureen and Missy and anyone who stops by later on.
Lana1 -
Good Sunday to all!
@Tilliesmommy1 and Lana, I did enjoy the party, thank you! Took extra insulin to keep things under control. The worst thing I ate was cake....I haven't had cake in awhile.
And Lana, office politics....UGH! Keep YOUR head down, too.
I think the food last night contributed to my insomnia.... I finally fell asleep between 3:30 and 4 am. Woke up at 6:30 and again at 9:30. Dragged myself out of bed at 10. Bleah! Gonna be lazy day to recover. Carb overload, I guess. Weight is up, of course. Today is a new day.
A relaxing rest of the weekend, everyone! GO EAGLES! 🏈
Sandy
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Good Afternoon!
Gonna be a busy week....lots to do. But at least I finished the tree. Made up for the lack of sleep last night from Saturday night.
I feel unsettled....probably the holiday rush. I used to be so excited about Christmas....this year I could take it or leave it. Don't like that feeling.
Have a nice day!
Sandy
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Good evening,
New crown in, I am holding off for my snack purchase to arrive Friday/Saturday to reward myself.
Sent a package of a crochet cat sleeping bag (bag to sleep in) and a set of poinsettias 3 different colors.
Cold here so will dive under covers and call it a night.
Wishing all a good evening. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
*** December 17 ***
Good morning all~~
I am up too early today, but I couldn't get back to sleep. 5 hours is NOT enough, but I'm up having some coffee....
Sandy - glad that you finished your tree~ 🎄
Sara - I hope that your weather gets warmer and you are not freezing!
Well, the movers came yesterday, and in 30 minutes they got everything into the house. All of my possessions are now under one roof. It will take me quite a while to get everything unpacked and to rearrange the rooms. I'll just chip away at it one box at a time.
*🌴 waving at Maurice for more black coffee ☕️ ⛱️🌴 *
Lana
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Good Morning!
@Tilliesmommy1 , I remember when I was able to afford a crown. I hope the ones I have last me a good long time. Enjoy your treats when you get them!
Lana, congrats on having all your belonging together now! Take your time and enjoy your redecorating!
Going to try and get my nails done today....the one treat I allow myself. And maybe make banana cake.....we'll see. Party weight is going away. Supposed to go up to 60⁰ today!
Till tomorrow...
Sandy
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Lana, i missed something. Delivery? Where and what?
I had a vicious stomach bug Friday-Sun and am still low energy. Dragging through the days to break. No holiday joy—no holiday sadness either. Just fatigue and the desire to sleep without a damn alarm waking me.
I’ll take my cranky self elsewhere but did want to say hi and se what’s up. Trfn.2 -
good evening,
Neighbor uses my computer has a total melt down when she cannot get into a website she wants (department store). I clean out my cookies and I am spending the rest of the evening resetting things. GRRRR.
Ready to crawl into bed. Long week but we will get through it.
Lana - moving is never easy. One box at a time and you do not have to do one box a day.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Good Morning!
@Tilliesmommy1, your neighbor needs to get their own computer. How frustrating!
Panic attacks are back.....bad timing. Too much to do. Hope I can get through this fast.
Doggie gets groomed in a little while. I had hoped to get the free time to do a few things but I didn't expect the panic episodes
Till tomorrow....
Sandy
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