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Deepest respect MKCULS. Schoolteachers deserve happiness.
I am sorry about the PD days. From my experience as a parent the timing can some times be difficult, but that is life.
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Kate, thanks. Lots of folks work tough jobs. I'm lucky to have one that brings so much meaning to my life, and I try not to forget that. How old are your kids? Mine range now from 35-23, and my grandson is 19 months.
How are y'all doing? Still super humid here—near 100%. Coolish at 75F. My best mile time this am, without even trying. That was nice. I'm almost back to a "normal for me" speed.
I was really hungry sometime last night/early this morning. Just a fleeting awareness at some point—I think I was awake :0 But I was fine when I actually got up.
We have some just-ripened Georgia peaches and I cannot wait to sink my teeth into one. I may have a whole bowl full for dinner if they are as good as I anticipate. On some hot oatmeal with a touch of cream (non-dairy, zero sugar creamer, of course :) With steamed veggies for lunch. I may need to double the volume of veggies as I have been getting a bit too hungry, like stomach-growling hungry, and b/c it's usually at night, I ignore it. I know that's probably not good for me, though.
Are frozen vegetables more expensive than fresh? I haven't even thought to check lately. And I can't remember. In Wisconsin, I never bought fresh—they spoiled so, so quickly most of the year—basically, all year, because they traveled so far. It was ridiculous. That won't be as much of an issue in NC, and I really should visit Farmers' Markets in the area.
Have a good day.
Maureen
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Good morning all~
Maureen - how awful to have to go through that process every year! As for your being hungry, are you getting enough protein and fat?
It sure is gloomy and depressing here today. Blech. I may just read all day.
Waves to Kate and all who stop by later on~~
Lana
252.0 today
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I taught 1st grade for 3 years. I don't have the patience needed for it. I love what I do now. (I am a paralegal.)
It's summer so I am constantly craving ice cream. I need to crave something better for you!
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Lana, I am definitely getting lots of protein. Maybe not enough fat.
Ang, I was a paralegal for 3 years. I loved the research parts I did, and I was often tasked with finding people because I was good at it; I enjoyed that too. But I didn't like the clients or other attorneys. Figured out I wasn't going to go to law school and decided to pursue my degree in history.
The peaches were fabulous. I had 2. I'll have 2 more tomorrow. I remember getting them right out of the field from neighbors in Virginia, still warm from the sun. We bought some for us and some for our horses. August was a great month for those peaches.
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*** August 2 ***
Today is going to be a good day 🌷
Lana
252.0 today
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Good morning,
Week started off well, pulled muscle in sacrum Thursday and here we are.
Scale not my friend. French fries 3 times this week could do it. I also ate out twice. Once with my gentleman friend and once with my 95 year old church pew buddy. She and I both like same place to eat which helps.
Today is hair color and I have no idea what else.
Lana - we both take effexor (never had to spell it). Good medicine, and my dentist also knows I take it.
Monday I called in sick to help with church art fair work. Seems all they do is bicker. Leader of the women's group wants nothing knitted. I told her I am making Christmas tree ornaments and showed her a finger in my mind. Leader is making all kinds of waves.
My gentleman friend keeps telling me of all the women who adore him. I ignore it. He is handsome so I understand why women would like him.
okay have to get day started.
Snapping fingers to get the next cup of cappuccino.
Wishing all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Lana, glad to hear it!
Sara, church lady sounds like a pain. I hope it works out.
I had a long morning in South Carolina. That's where I take my dogs for grooming, about an hour from where I live. There's a place to hike with some very steep inclines. I did 3 miles and then had lunch. My son joined me again today. It was cool and so, so humid! I was able to walk the loop each time (1.5 miles) with only a break in between loops. That was the first time since my surgery in April. Of course, it's been over 90 each time before this summer :0
Twice this week I didn't do my afternoon walk, and that's totally on me. I need to be more predictable in that regard. I will use any excuse in the afternoons. Yes, I'm tired (5x more so once I'm back at work), but the walking helps in the long run and I absolutely KNOW THAT TO BE TRUE. I'm yelling at myself here, so please don't be offended.
I had a lovely bacon-chicken-ranch wrap for lunch today and guesstimated about 675 calories. I will have a yummy peach and veggies for dinner, and still come in on target for today's calorie budget, I think.
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend.
Maureen
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Hello out there? I checked in hours ago and decided to wait so it wouldn't be all me, me, me here haha. Like I care ;0
Cool and gloomy. Good walk, and a good nap! I didn't sleep well last night, so I needed that extra 90 minutes today. And I finished cleaning out half of my bedroom closet space. I have the master bedroom "his and her" closets, so the "her" side is done. I honestly don't remember what's in the other side, really. I cleaned out a lot of stuff from there earlier this summer and now I'm wondering what I possibly could have left in there. I cleaned out my small dresser, too, and have empty drawers.
Settling in to read for a bit and then I'll get in a 2nd walk. I did 5 miles yesterday and might again today, taking my bigger dog. He's done well lately. I only need to walk 3 more to get in 5 total for today. Given I blew off walking twice this week, the extra mile would catch me up.
Planning on a stuffed baked potato for dinner. It will be a LOT of food, with a whole bag of broccoli, even if I use only part of the potato. I'm less hungry when I eat more, though, of course. Who'd of thought? 😂😁🤣
Have a lovely evening.
Maureen
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*** August 4 ***
Good morning all~
Evidently I got lost yesterday. Today will be a more intentional day.
I'm looking forward to having some broccoli rabe today…..steamed, with olive oil and parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. For me, it is the rib-eye steak of vegetables. 😋
BBL
Lana
253.2 today
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Good Morning, Group!
Maureen, you put me to shame. You are doing awesome! I need to buy more broccoli.
Sara....not take anything knitted?? That's ridiculous. What's the logic behind that?
I can technically knit, but i never took to it like I did crocheting. I want to learn how to knit those little pocket dolls that everyone is making. They say how easy it is but I guess that's if you can knit well.
Hey, Lana! Enjoy your "rib eye"!
Sorry I have been AWOL....too much stress between the vet bill, the rest of my bills and my hand surgery tomorrow. Not eating right and its embarrassing. I can do better. I just want the worries to ease up for awhile.
I did get out to get some yarn so I can finish the vest I started....but haven't had the mojo to continue with it. I started vacuuming my living room and only did half.... the vacuum is just sitting there…taunting me.
Till tomorrow...
Sandy
TMW - 165.6......bleah.
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Sandy, today I'm totally off the wagon—no walking, and 200 cals "over the limit" by lunchtime. I had corn bread, corn casserole, and hush puppies for lunch. So good. And now my stomach hurts! I needed a full "day off," though. And my house cleaner came and I'm sitting in a super clean house, enjoying it so much. Going to take my nap soon. I was really stressed, so I can relate to how you needed to step back. Any type of surgery is no fun, and financial concerns are ubiquitous, or at least if feels that way. I'm with you in spirit, trying to channel calm and positive feelings to you. Let us know how you fare when you can.
My house is so quiet. My 2nd son came to visit. He and the eldest took the dogs for a long ramble in the countryside, so it will be like this for a while. Nice.
Lana, I had to look it up. I think I've had it and didn't realize what it was. Enjoy! Especially with today's fabulous and totally unseasonable weather. Cool and dry! In NC, in August! Dogs and cats living together! My goodness!
Have a great afternoon and evening, everyone.
Maureen
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*** August 5 ***
Happy Tuesday Y'all~
Sandy - I understand how you feel about the bills. I'm in the same boat. My bills outweigh my income. Wishing you good luck that all goes well with your hand surgery today. Let us know as soon as you can, OK?
Maureen - everyone here talks about how much they are enjoying the break in the weather, but it's been a mostly gloomy, rainy break. I want my sunny, hot August back, please! My pool heater has crapped out again, and the water is scary-cold now. *sob*
Sara - I've been thinking that you should make whatever knitted things you want for that church event, and to heck with Mrs. Fusspot the leader.
Waves to Ang and Missy and Kate and whoever stops by today!
Lana
252.8 today
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Good Morning!
Where is the summer going? Already August?!? Well I finally doing it. Decluttering the house, I’m in Day 5 and have a half dumpster full so far. Have 5 days left still a lot to go through. Definitely burning calories on this adventure. I’m also feeling so much better. I’m hoping this taming the chaos in the house leads to taming the chaos in the kitchen and getting back on track with losing weight and getting healthy again.
How is everyone else doing?
Missy
SW 229.1
CW 221
GW 120ish
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Missy, my closets are done in my room! I call that victory. It does help me feel "lighter," although it is only a drop in the bucket on what I need to do.
Lana, I hear you. It's mid 60s and pouring. Just finished my morning walk—umbrella in hand. I love jogging in the rain b/c being wet, it's not so hot. Walking wet isn't fun. And holding the umbrella is boring. Might just go with my rain jacket although I'll probably hate being too warm. But I'll do it b/c I would miss the walks too much.
I wasn't hungry at all the rest of the day yesterday after my Cornbread Bonanza Day. That was fun :)
TTFN.
Maureen
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*** August 6 ***
Hello all~
I woke up to heavy rain and could hear the water rushing through the downspout outside of my bedroom. Blech!
Missy - that is some serious crap abatement going on if you have a dumpster!! Good for you~ I salute you for the ability to let go of stuff.
Maureen - I imagine that you did a lot of tossing of stuff back when you made your move to NC. Good luck with your walking today. I think that you've got the rain as well.
Waves to Sandy and Sara and Ang and Kate and anyone else who pops by today 🌴
Lana
251.2 today
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Morning all!
I’m feeling all the activity this morning. Day 6 of the clutter purge and I met up with a friend to hit some golf balls at the driving range last night. It’s been 20 years since I last played and needed to try out the new clubs before the tournament in a couple of weeks. Definitely a little rusty but not bad for being 20 years of no golfing.
Maureen, I’d take the 60s right now it’s hot (80s), humid and air quality is not okay due to the smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Cornbread Bonanza Day sounds like fun!
Sandy, I hear you on vet bills and stress. They aren’t cheap at all.
Hope everyone has a great day! Gotta go start decluttering!
~Missy
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Sandy, I hope you are doing ok.
Lana, we have lots and lots of rain. So much rain! I just used my jacket today and eventually put my hood down, I was so wet anyway. Got home and while I was soaked (water resistant, not water proof), I was not hot or sweaty. It's a miracle! :)
I visit the dermatologist today. Several spots on my forehead will need treatment—freezing, that is. It's a semi-annual ritual for this redhead raised in the South in the 60s and 70s, before sunscreen was a thing.
TTFN, all.
Maureen
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I have been so busy getting the visuals ready for VBS at my church. The mostly finally are. I only need to do a couple signs. We decorate tonight. Now that the decorations are done, time to focus on finalizing the crafts! Yeah for procrastination! 😂😂
Now that it's done, I can try to focus back on me again. No more binge eat. I won't let work let me stress eat.
My province of Nova Scotia is tinder dry. They have closed all wooded paths/parks that go through forest and there is an open fire ban in effect until mid-October. We are in desperate need of rain.
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*** August 7 ***
Good morning Y'all~
Another day of rain here in Seattle, North Carolina. I wish this would leave us and blow on up to Missy and Ang~
Maureen - trusting that the dermatologist went OK yesterday. I go several times per year to have things frozen.
Sandy - how did your hand surgery go?
Waves to Sara and Kate and anyone else who stops by today 🙋🏼♀️
Lana
249.8 today
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Seattle, North Carolina! hahahahahaha. Lana, hilarious—and so right on target! We are about to float away here, too. Despite the rain, I had a ring of fire around the hairline where the dermatologist had to freeze-burn away a whole bunch of stuff, and also at the outside corner of one eye. Yowza. But better than the alternative!
I do feel bad for all of you suffering from fires though. My sister on the Navajo Reservation has been suffering from the Grand Canyon fires for 2 months now, I think. 2.5 hours away. I too wish we could send all our rain where it is most needed.
My walks and healthy eating are going well. That's always something I'm glad to be able to say.
TTFN.
Maureen
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Good Afternoon, Ladies!
Maureen, I am doing fine now...thank you for asking! And spots to be frozen? That doesn't sound pleasant.
Lana, thanks for asking. The surgery went well. It even hurts less than when they removed the tumor. I have to wait 2 weeks before I can go swimming, though....that's practically the end of the season.
And, its bad when some places get drenched and others get nothing. I hope that you get rain soon!
Howdy to everyone else!
Again, my apologies for not checking in....the anxiety was tough. BUT its over for now and things are mostly back to normal. Food intake is better, too. And weight is back under control.
I had a bit of a blow up with the property manager here. They wanted me to pay $40 non compliance fee because they didn't have a physical copy of the rental insurance, even though the company sent them a confirmation that the policy was in effect. I told the guy they could sue me because I didn't HAVE $40 to give them. The guy called me later and told me since I never got the warning emails, he would cancel the payment. Sheesh!
Till tomorrow ...
Sandy
TMW - 163.8
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Sandy, I'm sorry—you didn't need that insurance fiasco on top of everything else. I'm glad it ended ok. And that you are doing better. My face feels fine now (but my sister would say, it's killing her, hahahaha). I will have some spots looking bad for a bit until they fall off, but that doesn't seem to happen as much lately. Only one spot by my eye is reacting like that so far. Weird.
I got my steps in and ate well today. My son shared a big cookie with me but I had the extra cals, so that was ok.
TTFN.
Maureen
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Good evening,
Those in fire areas, I am in CA and its become almost normal… think eye drops and drink extra water, that smoke does not help my lungs.
Today was 1 of 2 off (th and fri how convenient). Got a facial as a reward for getting mammogram today. Those things are really pinching and gee whiz. I get facials at my hair dresser's and I have a card to punch and I got it last year when a little extra $$ came my way. Tomorrow is eye apt and not fun either.
I gave 2 ladies from church a $50 gift card so they can buy food. I have been there myself and I had someone help me so its a pay it forwards..
Took nap after facial. Making small items for church sale. Using prescription bottles to make "flower pots" and painted the lids with white nail polish to cover up drug store logos. Making tree ornaments as well. Pooh on that woman at church it will stop me from being so generous with my talent and time.
Almost 100 and icky air quality, welcome to summer.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there
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*** August 8 ***
Wow! It's Friday today!
I went to sleep at 10PM last night and found myself awake at 2am unable to get back to sleep. I will be dragging *kitten* today.
Sandy - glad you gave it to the property manager! Can you get some waterproof band aids? 3M Nexcare makes some great waterproof products. Check them out at your drugstore. They do the job~
Sara - blessings will come your way for your kind generosity 🩷 Good luck with your eye appointment 🍀
Maureen - keep it going!! 🏆
Missy - how goes the dumpster project?
⛱️ Waving at Maurice for more black coffee 🌴
Lana
252.2 today
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Lana, you are dropping weight like a champion. Good for you. I had a horrible night, but my own fault. I meant to order a DECAF cappuccino at 1:30 pm. Oops. I've had maybe 3.5 hours of sleep and am determined today will be my last nap. Can't nap at school.
Another drizzly day and a walk in the rain. I don't mind. Protein shake and yogurt for breakfast. I haven't been able to get frozen fruit delivered with my groceries—I don't know what the problem is. May have to go to the store myself. It's been months, literally!
Other than walking, I've been off on exercises. Ah, well. I'll get back in a groove sooner or later.
Sara, well done on paying it forward and treating yourself. Both good for the spirit.
TTFN.
Maureen
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G'day, Everyone!
Maureen, may we both heal quickly! And thanks....I feel a lot better emotionally. And I got my toilet fixed finally, too.
Sara, I am glad you were not put off by the Church Lady. Anything you make will be appreciated!
Lana, Thank you! And I do have some waterproof bandages. I may wait a week or so....give the wound a chance to stop oozing and then give swimming a try. 🏊
The SO took me to play a round of miniature golf this morning. He said he was going to beat me. Well, we tied. I think he was shocked...lol!
I had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich for lunch. Dinner will be a salad with chicken.
Have a great evening, all!
Sandy
TMW - 164.4
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it’s coming along! Have it for 3 more days so will be kicking it into high gear this weekend
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*** August 9 ***
Hey Y'all~
Just getting us started.
Have a great Saturday!
Lana
251.6 today
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I could have sworn I posted earlier today! :)
I have joined 2 book clubs and am reading a lot again. Feels so good. As does the walking. Well, I do get a bit stiff these days, pushing a little harder and going out twice a day, plus floor exercises. It will all smoothe out once school resumes. If it doesn't all fall apart. Back to one-a-days with 24 hours to "rest and heal" in between actual workouts.
I had my son get me a piece of cake for today. I still have to find out how many calories. I had my protein shake first and won't add anything else until I know the calories, although I'l have veggies for sure regardless b/c I always have my veggies. Those 120 cals/day are non-negotiable, as far as I am concerned. It's amazing how a piece of cake or pizza can fill me up though. I mean, I don't feel hungry, and being conscious of that makes it so much easier to stick to my calorie budget. Otherwise—without a deficit goal, I'd just keep eating b/c the food is tasty.
Well, I have 12 little burned spots on my face now, from the dermatology visit. I hope the scabs fall off before the 18th when I'm back to work, or I'll look like a meth head, I think.
TTFN.
Maureen
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