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Kerry - I've been to both brewpubs many times. When we head to K-zoo or Fort Wayne, we generally stop in Mt P for lunch and a beer. Then stop again in Marahal at Dark Horse - drooling thinking of their beer!!! I get you on being too cheap to pay to run but you often get a cool medal and great workout shirt - techy wicking ones. You have to do it at least once... If you decide to do TC or any MI race, let me know and I'll try to join you. The cost of a race does add up when you factor in hotel, gas, and food/beer. My heart wants to try a full but I don't know how I'd find the time for it...
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Kerry: You've rocked Yoga X, you are SOOO not a beginner at the yoga!
Victoria: Thank you for giving me permission to put myself before the dog. I really NEEDED someone to say that so I wouldn't feel as guilty about getting rid of him. I
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Sarah: Do you get headaches doing yoga in that kind of heat? I'm really sensitive to heat so I don't think I would handle it very well, but it's totally awesome that you're loving it!
Nava: Both my dogs seem to put The Hubbs as the Alpha male (which he is, so they aren't wrong) but it tends to make them think that I'm just a pack member like them (and they're totally wrong on that one).
Hosanna: The Kid and The Hubbs are both addicted to Angry Birds and Fragger - I just don't have the attention span for that.
Katheryne: I am now feeling bad for ALL the papers I did in college in Times New Roman - d'oh!
Kendal: I like your training plan idea. I'm currently re-arranging my training plan so that THe Hubbs can do the P90X bits (he hates running though and I prefer to run alone anyway) with me. It's more fun when you aren't the only one suffering through it.
Megan: Congrats on being down this week!
Lacey: I haven't tried a gentle leader on Loki but I've used them with my golden retriever and they worked well on the pulling but can't really be used while running with the dog because of their weird positioning. Trav's already got 2 guys interested in Loki, so I imagine that he'll have a new home soon (and Trav was honest about the dog needing training and all of his behavioral problems).
Well, it's 10:20 pm and unlike the past 3 nights, I am NOT in the bathroom with the diarrhea so I think things are looking up! :drinker: Loki seems to be back to normal in that area too. But Gabe is coming down with a cold and I still have a sore throat so we're not totally out of the woods yet (boo!).
On a happier note, I took my Amazon gift cards I got for my birthday and spent them on silliness for myself! I pre-ordered Dance Central 2 for the XBox Kinect. I can't wait to dance around my living room like a goob!0 -
Kerry, glad I could make you laugh!
I'm so ready to get out of this office today. I "stumbled upon" a like called "136 Creepy Wikipedia Articles" and that's what I've been doing with my afternoon.
Victoria, got word on Tuesday that Personnel had approved the transfer, so it's only a matter of time now! Mind you, getting that call on Tuesday made me feel slightly panicked and anxiety-ridden so I had a good day of crying at my desk and crying at Joe's... ugh. I'm excited about the opportunity, I really am. I'm just a little scared!0 -
Nava: I don't think you'd be human if you weren't scared of such a big change! I've moved 13 times in my adult life (twice overseas) and I STILL freak out before (and during) a move. I don't like the unknown. At all. I'll come visit you in London if you like - I love London!0
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This SME title has really increased the amount of work I do. Different stuff though so I really like it. Extra calls, pilot programs, working escalated issues, answering questions. I like it. It's definitely helped make every day FLY by
I finally get to wear my Halloween costume to a party tomorrow night. Super excited about that! WOOHOO!0 -
Victoria, I have never been to Anchorage, and don't know anything about the area, sorry. As for distance, Juneau to Anchorage is roughly the same distance as New York City to Cincinnati. But, since the only way out of Juneau is on a plane or a boat it's a little harder to travel
Sarah, the Bikram sounds intense. I would think the heat would be a little to much for me. Especially since I've gotton use to the weather up here. They didn't have any classes listed up my way anyhow. I guess it would be kind of hard to raise the temp. to 105 when the average outside is between 40 and 50.
Nava, does your mom know about the move yet? How did she handle it?
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Amy, I'd love for you to visit! I think it would be fantastic to meet you! :bigsmile:
Katheryne, Mom has known for a while. She's sad that I'm going, but knows it's a great move for my career so seems to be happy for me. I also have a sneaking suspicion that she thinks it's a good thing because she probably assumes it'll split me and Joe up. But I could just be skeptical of my mom given our recent interactions.0 -
Kerry - I actually work in a job where, when he first moved here, he spent a few entire days hanging out before he realized how boring it is down here. :P And he always comes and hangs out when I do ball games, too.
Hosanna - I SO can't get 3 stars on 3-10, and it's driving me nuts. I've been at this level for several hours, as it's the last in Poached Eggs I have to do.
Victoria - His work hours are so weird. He initally had a set schedule, but now the owner is like, "Hmm... I might need you more this day, and for a few extra hours, so leave now and come back then." It works out, he enjoys it, but still odd. The bunnies are doing awesome, even though one of the kittens is sure she's a bunny and wants to live inside the cage with them. Where do you buy swimsuits, btw? I might need to invest in one before we visit Nerd's family, and gah I hate shopping for them.
I carved and gutted my pumpkin for hiding for the pumpkin chase today. I feel ickygross from the insides of it, but I did keep all the seeds for baking tonight.
I'm excited about that. Nerd wants to go out for Chinese tonight since it's his payday, and I'm not really a huge fan of Chinese, so I need some recommendations for fairly healthy options. Basic rules: I don't do seafood, at all, and I don't care for any Chinese soup. 0 -
hey ladies, hows everyone, was planning to get to the gym this morning but woke up with an awful migrane, so bed it was, feelin a hell of alot better now thankfully.
Well since i was last on here, ive lost 3 of the 7 pounds i put back on and im properly in the healthy eating frame of mind now
. found a fab little app for my phone that lets me track my water consumption and my calories for the day , btw how much is a cup of water in american measure ments? i keep finding different responses on different sites. will weigh myself again on sat and then start a week of super healthy eating as me and the giant are going to a wedding the followng sat so need to leave myself some lee way 0 -
Amy - my friends Labs are really good running partners...
Katheryne - I guess I won't be taking a day trip to see you
Jessie - better the cat thinks it's a bunny than a human. My cats think they are kids. I just read an article in Cat Fancy about 2 cats that have learned to count, read there names, tell colors and shapes. I guess they are making quite a U-tube splash. PS I love toasted pumpkin seeds...
Bat Girl (aka Kendal) - have fun at the party tomorrow.
Nava - congrats on London!!! How exciting... Hopefully Joe will get to visit often.
Kendal - in case I forgot before - CONGRATS on the promotion (even if it was lateral)!!!0 -
So, the hubby works late tonight. No yoga for me. My sissy is coming over, though, and that will be fun. I have shredded chipotle beef going in the crock pot now for quesadillas for dinner. They will go with the chipotle roasted butternut squash soup I'm making. Y.U.M. Can't wait. I think we are going to carve some pumpkins tonight too. I have a TON of them to carve for Wiggle's birthday party... One of my favorite things to do is just drill holes in them and put white christmas lights through the holes and line my driveway. On my porch, each one with have a word in "I'd Turn Back If I Were You!" My hallway is turning into a batcave with posterboard bats everywhere. I think I've cut out about 250 bats of various silhouettes. Now, to figure out this spiderweb stuff....
Victoria: I am excited for you and your trip to Alaska. That is going to be so fun!! I went when I was younger (7, I think) and only remember the blue ice and the chocolate eclairs. (Must have had issues with food then too...)
Jessie: Gutting the pumpkins is a job that belongs to my husband. I can't do it. I guess I'm just a wimp. (But I'm ok with that.)
Nava: I was thinking about you and Joe and the London thing last night in Yoga. (I hope that's not weird.) I know you guys are going to figure it out. He obviously loves you a ton and you love him. Being apart will give him the inspiration he needs to blast through his program so he can come be with you. I'm just sure of it.
Kendal: Party pics required.
Kerry: I am running short runs this week...1) because my husband is running with me and 2) because I am adjusting to the yoga...it's wearing me out, dude. Seriously. YOU. Must. Try. it. Intense and awesome.
Katherynne: The yoga IS intense...it's supposed to be. They tell you when you get there for your first class that your only goal is to stay in the room for the 90 minutes. I was able to do all of the poses but one on my first class. The second class was exponentially easier. My body adjusted to the heat faster and I was able to breath more easily. The heat is dry, so you aren't fighting a wet heat, either. And, it doesn't matter what the weather outside is like, they can get the room to 105. I live in Washington State... It's cold here too.
Amy: I don't get headaches in the yoga classes. I know when I am going to take them and hydrate all day long. The heat is dry and feels....gentle somehow, it doesn't slap you around. Does that make ANY sense to you? I find myself three times as limber and never sore afterward. I HIGHLY recommend it.0 -
Jessie - I got my last swimsuit at Kohl's clearance rack for $30 in Sept on the way to my Milwalkee race. The town was an hour from my town. Mom was talking about swimming in the morning when I realized I forgot my suit... So we stopped and I found a cool one on sale...I'm in a size 14 or Large now so shopping is easier. My last suit purchase was 10 years ago and it's droopy on me... I really dont know what to reccomend - except FL has tons of suit shops...
Hangs head in shame at missing my run. I went downstairs to main level to do it when DH declared it was break time. He worked from home again today... We talked though my break. Then he was done for the day here an hour earlier than normal - no drive time. We cleaned out a bookcase and cleared 2 of 16 shelves. So my run got sidetracked... Oh well. I love you ladies....0 -
Whew, I have a lot to catch up with today!
Last night I did actually work out after I posted -- I wasn't off the treadmill until after 10:30! I was pretty proud of myself, but unfortunately that workout bothered my hip again AND it was harder for me to sleep afterwards because I was all wound up. Sigh. I decided to make today a rest day and am hoping it helps the hip. I'm getting sick of this business...hopefully I heal soon. I'm looking forward to aqua zumba on Saturday though!
Sarah, you're almost making ME want to try Bikram, and I've always said I'd never do it! Heat and I don't work well together, but it sounds like it's been amazing for you.
Victoria, I'm so jealous of your trip! I've always wanted to go to Alaska. I miss being in a book club...the closest I come to that now is seeing what my friends are reading on Goodreads. Nice, but not quite the same.
Jessi, I love homemade pumpkin seeds. Enjoy them! This winter is going to be fun for Nerd if he grew up in Florida! How did you two meet?
Nava, I'm so excited for you! Like Amy, I've moved quite a bit too (although not overseas), and it's always a stressful thing. I know it's even more stressful for you having to leave Joe, but I know it will be such a fantastic adventure for you. On a different subject, I'm right there with ya about the work pants thing; I feel much better in jeans.
Kendal, I agree, we need to see your party pictures! That's great that you and Mr. Reunion are going to be training together. The bf and I did Shred together and we're doing Ripped in 30 together now...it's cool to push through it with him by my side. My fingers are crossed for you saving the house too...
Amy, yay for Dance Central 2! I haven't tried any of those dancing games yet, but I just found out that I can rent some of them from Redbox, so I will be dancing this weekend. I am so sorry about Loki. I do agree with Victoria though; finding Loki a new home is sad, but you can't hurt yourself to keep him either.
Lacey, I hope you get a good night's sleep tonight and get to sleep in a little later than 4am!
Kerry, that proposal story is something else! Man, it's so hard to just grin and say congratulations in situations like that.
Hailie, I don't think I can give you better advice than the others already did...I hope your paper writing went well!
Oh man, I know I'm missing stuff but HOLY COW I'm tired. Bed is calling my name. Soooooo glad it's almost Friday!0 -
Victoria: I've read the book twice. I loved readin' it! Maybe I "hate" it because I have to do something school-related with the book. As far as personal training goes I meet him every Friday at 2 p.m. He pretty much kicks my butt, however, when I do the same workout I seem to not have the same intensity. Boo on lack of self motivation. I've done 30 minutes sessions, every other week sessions, etc., but once/week floats my boat the best. FREE gyms!? Is college the land of free stuff? I am not a fan of "fly by the night" people. I wonder what ya'll thought of me when I first joined?
Amy: 20 pages does suck. end of story. At least it is on a good book/modern book I can related to, unlike The Tale of Two Cities. Personal training rocks to the ten millionth power.
Tasha: Do you have FB? Randomness, sorry I'd love to add you if you do! Now the replies to your questions....U of M won't let me "hold" my admission because my high school is making me a super senior. I am taking Post Secondary Education Options (pretty much free college since I have a 4.38 GPA in high school) and couldn't take a "standardized" test for my high school. Long story short, they didn't let me graduate this past spring like I was suppose to. As far as Atlanta......Passion 2012 trip for college age students ministry. I consider ALL these lovelies my friends more than people I see in real every day life face to face. My mommy and I never see eye to eye. Thank you, I am very proud of my savings!
Lacey: It did help! Google is my new official bff. I have never hated English more in my entire life. Usually, I LOVE English...20 page papers....not so much. What are footnotes? (I feel stupid asking.) Is life after college better?
Annette: I am very confused on my educational plans too.
Kendal: I love the "on a brisk fall day". Party it up bat woman!
Sarah(rain): Thank you! I feel so smart with "higher" grades. I am trying to figure out about re-applying....it just sucks I am out 1K with all my down payments and stuff.
Kerry: Hunger Games is legit. Thank you! Hopefully, my savings will help me with college! I agree with what you said re thread closing/opening stuff.
Katheryne: I love your English department secret! Thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much!
Nava: I feel nobody is a college student until they've "padded" the paper.
Pam: My paper is due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. I am OCD and told myself I will get it done by tomorrow night or else I will keep rehashing it and trying to make it "perfect".
Someone pooooooooped in the pool during work, guess who got a payed 90 minute break!? Heck yes!
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I feel backed up currently, stupid Godfather's pizza and garlic cheese bread! Plus a grilled cheese, holy bat man diary products.
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Plus, I have a love hate relationship re letting the kids have candy at the end of the session of swimming (this week)....I eat some of it on break. I left it at work so I couldn't eat it at home.
Any ideas on how to kick starting loosing weight again?
Paper writing......page 15! Heck yes!
Head in clouds moment.....
What is like to have a SO? Feel free to not share every graphic detail, just whatever your heart desires.0 -
Alrightttttt, I'm a few pages behind but I did read them all.
Amy-glad u are feeling better....even for just a little bit.
Hailie-if I had that kind of money in the bank I would be stoked!!!!!! I'd be on the market for me a cute run down house that I could work on.....the best part wld be living by myself. Lol
Jessie-I think u asked about swimsuits. For the last 3summers I've ordered from www.Newport-news.com. They have plus available. And they have those miracle suits. I've prolly bought 8 suits from them....returned a couple that didn't fit. Other than not getting to try on before purchase, I only buy suits from them.
Nava- London baby!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome. My sister and I are planning a vacation for next year. I want to go overseas but idk if I'll be able to save that kind of money.
Ok, that's all my memory allows. I finally made it to my mothers house tonight, and lo and behold the ole lady has an iPad. This is my first time really playing with one. I loveeeeeeee it. The keyboard is kind of difficult for me at he moment but I'm also laying in bed surrounded by a gazillion pillows.
I know I have made a step forward today in dealing with my breakup. I heard a song on the radio hat ALWAYS reminds me of him. But this time, I didn't get tearful sad about it, I actually smiled and sang along. I texted him a bit later cuz we listen to the same station after work so I know he heard it too. All I said was "heard it and thought of you. Nothing but smiles, steering wheel drumming, and fun memories coming from the avalanche." Couple mins later I got " same scenario in the jeep". That's good for me. I cld have gotten real teary and depressed but I DIDN'T!!!
Anyways....good night!
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Not my biggest loss, but i'd say one of my biggest accomplishments, considering it was the hen's weekend last week, and i've had pizza AND KFC since i've been back. Awesome!!!!!!! So proud!
Sorry i've been way slack with posting to everyone the last week or so, i promise i'll do better next challenge!!
Amy - Sorry to hear you're having to get rid of Loki, but it'll be better for him to have a family who has the time to spend to train him etc, and better for you not to have to worry about an untrained dog that you haven't got time to train. You shouldn't feel like a bad pet-mum, you're doing what's best for everyone!
Jessi - I've got three on that one, there's a couple of others in poached eggs i can't get, and by mine and dine there are some i can't get past ONE!!
Kerry - That proposal story makes me love mine even more! I need to stop being grumpy about how we got engaged, and remember that it was a beautiful night, whether it was super fancy or not. (Thanks for giving me some perspective on that!)
Megan - Yay for the milestones in getting past breakups. I used to take a 20 minute detour so i didn't have to go past my exes streed when we split, because i'd bawl my eyes out. It took three months before i could drive past it again, and when i did i did it without realising i was going that way, and smiled because i was strong enough to do it and just think of happy times.
Hailie - Interesting question sweetie. It's hard to describe what having a SO feels like... For me the main thing is that for the first time in my life i feel like i'm not alone, and i belong somewhere and to someone. I know, i must have missed the feminist movement, but that's all i've ever wanted. I grew up wanting to be a housewife, because i loved the idea of belonging to someone and at the same time, being able to look after them and be a perfect wife. I've also always been excited about one day getting married and taking 'his' last name - another sign of belonging.
I dunno... It's like now i've got Isaac, my problems, triumphs and sadnesses aren't only mine anymore - i've got someone else to be there with me for it and share every aspect of my life with. And knowing that he feels the same is awesome too. Being able to be completely honest and vulrenable with someone else, with no fear of being judged or hurt... It's pretty awesome.
Put more simply, he's my very best friend in the whole entire world, and i would do absolutely anything - including die - for him. And the best part is knowing that he feels the same about me :smooched:
Wow that was way mushy... and he's sitting right next to me on his computer while i type this... i'd be heaps embarrassed if he knew i was writing this hahahahahaha!!!!!
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Happy Friday, ladies! I think I can say that the intestinal distress that has been plaguing our house is over. Both me and the dogs are doing much better!
Hosanna: My marriage proposal was also less than show-stopping - The Hubbs asked me to marry him in my dorm room while my roommate and I were watching Batman Forever on TV. I've never really looked back on it and felt disappointed though because afterwards I ended up engaged and that was all it really needed to involve.
Megan: I'm glad that you are feeling better about the break up. That's awesome!
Hailie: For me, having a SO has been pretty awesome because I feel like I have a partner. I like being able to share all the good bits and bad bits of daily life with someone. It's also really cool to be with someone who knows and "gets" me. I don't have to be afraid of what he thinks of me because he knows me so well that he already mostly knows how I'm gonna react in any given situation (we've been married 10 years though, THAT "knowing each other" thing took a while to develop).
Victoria: I often end up missing my workout when The Hubbs is home (thank goodness that doesn't happen too often).
Sarah: It sounds like you've got a pretty awesome Halloween set-up going on at your house!
Psychohope: I believe that an American cup and a UK cup are the same - 8 fluid ounces or 250 mL.
Jessi: What did you end up eating at the Chinese place?
Kendal: We wants pics of you in your costume!
As for me, I am still a bit under the weather with (what I believe is) a cold. My nose is all stuffy and I've been sneezing a lot and I have a sore throat. I woke up at 4 am with sneezing misery and was bummed to find out that the only cold medicine I had was DAY-Quil. I wanted NyQuil. I felt a bit better this morning. I've been drinking a ton of water and I even managed to plod along on the treadmill for a bit while listening to a book on my iPod.0 -
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I'm one happy girl today!!! I have been overcoming cravings and ignoring the want to eat later at night. I feel really great about the losses I have had the past few weeks and I have ALL of you to thank for helping to keep me on track. I'm more excited to tell you guys my struggles and victories before anyone else and I love that!
I have rewarded myself today with a new bottle of perfume. Nothing fancy, just a $20 bottle of Heat Rush by Beyonce.
I have also fallen in love with this white pea coat. My coat now is like a tent and I'm not very good with WHITE, but it's sooo pretty that I must have it. So once I reach my 10% goal, that is only a few lbs away.....I am soooo getting that coat!
As far as having a SO ~ IDK, it's not all roses and butterflies. I love my husband dearly, but it does take work to make a marriage no only work, but to last. We have been together 8 years and married 6 of those. We have gone through so many things together, I can't remember my life before him. I also can't imagine my life without him. We get mad, we fuss, we fight, but we never go to bed angry. Well, I tend to hold a grudge longer than he does, but I'm working on it. I know that he would give anything to make me and the kids happy and safe, as I would for him. I trust him with my secrets and my innermost thoughts. He knows everything about me and still loves me. He has never made me feel like less of a person because I have gained and lost weight many times over our relationship. He has always said I was beautiful and I have the power to do anything I want. He is my best friend and I can count on him when I really need him.0 -
Nava: I also saw the penguins in sweaters. So cute, but still, such a tragedy!
Victoria: When I worked for the newspaper I did a story on a Wildlife Rehab. Facility. Although it was a features piece, it was really touching. She worked using money out of her own pocket and donations. She didn't get any government subsidies. The area had a lot of hawks and deer, so she had an abundance of birds. Big birds. And little adorable fawn. She also did educational programs with some of her owls and hawks. She even rehabbed baby racoons! Anyway, her main goal was always to get them back into the wild. If she couldn't do that, she kept them and cared for them, never euthanizing. Really inspiring woman. The Ohio story is so very sad. Especially the 17 or so Bengal Tigers, which are endangered to begin with. Its quite tragic. The book about an innocent man on death row made me think of the movie "The Life of David Gale" Have any of you ladies seen it? One day my husband and I were bored and this was on TV. He told me its a movie I would like, but I didn't believe him. I ended up loving it. You should definitely watch it.
Amy: So glad you are on the mend!!
I have big plans of getting lots of school work done today. Wish me luck.
Oh, we had pizza for dinner last night. No bueno.0 -
Quick post to weigh in... 159.2. I'm hoping that from here on out I don't see 160s again. Then again, I am going to a beer festival tomorrow. So we'll see how that works out for me.0
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My husband is a hopeless romantic. He took me to NYC for the weekend of my 21st birthday. We planned to go see Phantom of the Opera (my absolute fav). It was my first time seeing it on Broadway. We checked into the hotel and were unpacking and he told me to go ahead an open my gift. I knew what it was, as I had picked out a cute ring I saw on clearance at Kay Jeweler. I even watched them wrap it in gold paper at the store. So, here I was, being uber sarcastic, saying, "oh gee, wonder what it is?" Well, when I opened it, it was my grandmother's diamond engagement ring. He didn't get down on one knee, just smiled and asked me to marry him. Of course I said yes. We got married on our 3 year anniversary of dating, Veteran's Day. Our wedding was Phantom themed (slightly). My bridesmaids wore black cocktail dresses with red ribbon belts. We had the phantom Red Rose everywhere, and instead of a cake topper, my mother bought us the figurine of the phantom and Christine in a wedding dress that plays All I Ask of You. That was our first dance song as well. Oh and my husband being the clown he is insisted on a top hat.
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Happy Friday Ladies. I have very, very sore feet and must do something about a) my winter footwear and b) more importantly, my socks. Went for a longer walk than planned this morning and now have a blister on the bottom of one foot, on the heels of both and the toe of one. Need to go to shops (usually walk as really not far but currently thinking of taking the car - which is BAD). The offending socks are now in the bin - I will not be tempted to wear them again.
To answer you all: Going Ape: it's like a variety of 'assault courses' in the tree tops. We are booked in for 1300 tomorrow and it takes about two hours - the three of us are going plus a friend of A's and a friend of T's - I'm just a bit nervous about freaking out or freezing (as it is very high up and I know you have to take some 'leaps of faith') so certainly would not want any friend of mine there to witness that!!!! Hoping neither will happen and that we all do have fun.......watch this space!!!!!
Amy: Am totally with Victoria about Loki - if he is making no progress in not pulling you and it is damaging your health, you have no option - you need your back and neck for a good number of years to come and you don't get a second chance if they get significantly damaged. Glad there are some families who are showing and interest - I am sure you will find choose well. Oh, I have no idea what a goob is, but am smiling at the thought of you dancing around your lounge like one!!!
Victoria: thank you for your gentle reminder to incorporate my life changes within any birthday celebrations - if I am tempted I will certainly bring you to mind!
Kendal/Lacey: you have an immediate goal One derland into the New Year......
Megan: good to hear about how well your frined has done - you are doing incredibly weel also - you have less to lose to get to onederland than you have already lost - perhaps you could join the other two (above) and make it your goal for NY. Also, yeah for moving forward....
Hope: hello. Good to hear from you again. Keep in touch with us.
Lacey: thank you for the feed back re my 100 day goal - it is so helpful to know someone else is there, watching the progress.
Nava: I live about an hour from London - perhaps we could all (Amy) meet up (without me telling the family!!!!) once you have moved.
Jessi: today is d day for treadmill - hope it arrives to you and enjoy. Oh, and as for counting - I am increasingly finding myself counting up to 100 then repeating (in different patterns) when I am finding exercise difficult - actually - if I am honest, I often count at other times - stairs/steps into town.......
Kerry/Victoria: a two mile run is huge, thank you very much - 'little/short' run? It about all I can manage :laugh:
Kerry: does this mean you are in for a promotion? Also, what are 'bleachers' - I tried to read a book once that had the name in the title but I could not fathom out what they were, got frustrated and gave up!!!!
Kendal: glad your days are passing well and that the need job role is not overwhelming. Also, what is the warrior dash - I caught something on the radio recently whe nthey were talking about electric shocks and claustrophic tunnels is this what you are going to do?
Hallie: wtg on your savings lady - you have done great. I am also with you on keeping your personal trainer - as long as it does not mean you have to dip into your savings to do it - enjoy x
Pam: is great to hear that you and yours are working out together - lots of fun.
Rikki: you are doing so well lady - keep it up xx
Think I have missed people and to those :flowerforyou:
Kerry: just seen your post - well done for 150's - enjoy beer fesitval.......
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It's a cold, dreary, rainy day here in WV, but it's Friday! I have a ton of stuff I want to do this weekend, but mostly have have big plans for working out. I plan to hit the gym both days and get really big calorie burns with some low impact cardio...fingers crossed! I've got the last delivery of the season of my CSA (local farm) food too, so I'll be spending time making soups for the winter.
I also have to re-teach myself how to sew. I own a sewing machine but I've never used it...in fact, I haven't actually used a sewing machine since junior high. However, I'm taking a "raggy quilt" class for beginners and in it I have to sew. In fact, I've got sewing "homework." So I have to re-teach myself how to sew this weekend and get my "homework" done for class this coming Thursday. I remember it not being very hard to use a machine...hopefully I'm right!
So basically this weekend for me is working out and being a 1950's housewife.
Rain, that's a really nice proposal story. I love that you were surprised even when you thought you wouldn't be. Your cake was really pretty!
Kerry, bye bye 160s! Have a great time at the beer fest! I'm glad you'll be having nice weather for it.
Rikki, yay for a great weigh-in! I've recently decided that I'm in love with pea coats too. I was just thinking that last year's winter coats might be big enough now to give me an excuse to buy a new coat this year.
Amy, so glad that your stomach is feeling better, now let's hope the cold is gone soon!
Hosanna, great job losing while on vacation!
Megan, songs are the #1 thing that remind me of exes...music can be such an emotional trigger. It seems like at first hearing those songs is like an open wound, but as the years go by it's more like "oh that's nice," or, depending on the guy, "oh GEEZ, what the heck was I thinking?" :laugh:
Hailie, I think having a SO is a little different depending on the man you're with. In my relationship with the boyfriend before this one, there were a lot of the nice benefits that come along with having a SO, but there was also aways this little nagging voice telling me that something wasn't quite right. With my bf now, it's like all the pieces have fallen into place. There is zero doubt in my mind about him, and being with him feels like the most natural thing in the world. He's my very best friend and my favorite person on the planet. He makes me laugh every day, and he knows me like no one else. On top of all that, I am more attracted to him than I've ever been to pretty much anyone, so that's a nice bonus too. :blushing: I'm the kind of person who actually likes being alone -- I don't need a lot of people around, and I've never felt like I'd be lost without a man -- but sharing every bit of my life with him is...well, I couldn't be happier. Not a day goes by when I don't think about how lucky I am to have him in my life. Really!
Annette, have fun going ape! I'd love to see pictures if you guys take any!0 -
Pam: I MISS CSA's so much!! They have farmer's markets here but I really miss picking up my box of produce and finding out what was inside it and then trying to figure out what to do with things like kale and fava beans. It definitely made me a more creative cook.
Annette: A "goob" is a goober or a dork. I'm not really familiar with British vernacular so I can't tell you the equivalent but it really just means a person who is awkward. That "Going Ape" thing sounds fun, enjoy it!
Rain: I LOVE Phantom of the Opera. I've seen it twice. Your wedding cake was lovely. My wedding colors were also red and black.
Kerry: Yay for being in the 150's!!!!
Rikki: I LOVE pea coats. I have a black one and a grey one and have had my eye on a lovely cream colored one but haven't purchased it as The Hubbs tends to take note of items of clothing once I have exceeded two or three of a similar item (silly boys).0 -
I have a black pea coat, but it's kinda bulky and I would like to get a smaller, better fitting one. I saw some at Walmart that are freakin adorable.....my gaze has lingered on those on the past several trips there.
waiting to weigh in to see if I get better results tomorrow, but even if I don't, I'm happy with today's number. I logged it so I won't forget it, but we will wait and see......and can I just mention again how much I love Chic Fila's number 7 combo with fruit instead of fries?!? YUM. It was dinner last night so that's why I'm waiting to see what tomorrow brings, maybe the sodium will drop off.
sorry that I don't have more time....work is busy today0 -
***********************My official weigh-in for this week is.............*drum rollllllllllllsssssssssss*............249.3 pounds!*****************
After this emotionally bad week I'll take it!
GUESS WHO FINISHED HER PAPER!?
Awwwwwwwwww, my heart melts with all the SO talk. My mama is so blowing me off right now....so I'll ask you ladies....how young is too young to have a SO?
As for me.....I have personal training in 150 minutes....heck yes! I am rather proud of myself for not using my savings to pay for him.
Then I work from 1:00-8:30 p.m.....I have the will power to survive...I think I can, I think I can.
Catch up with you ladies soon!0 -
Hailie, I had my first boyfriend when I was 12. I know, 12! That seems insane to me now. It wasn't one of those week long "yeah, that's my boyfriend, hee hee" things either; we were together for a year (which, when you're 12, is like 10 adult years) before my dad got a job transfer and I had to move to another state. It was the most horrible thing I could ever imagine going through at the time -- I was all romantic and young-love starry-eyed, thinking we'd get married -- but if I'd stayed there and we'd tried to date through high school and after high school I'm thinking it would have been a big mess. So yeah, in my experience I'd say that 12 is too young to have a SO. It seems to me that a lot of people start dating around 15 or 16, and I think that's fine if things don't get too serious. It's hard if things do start getting serious though....you do so much growing as a person in your late teens and early 20's that if you meet someone then you really need to work to make sure that you grow and change together. I met my ex-husband when I was 15, we got married when I was 21, and were divorced when I was 26. So we obviously didn't do a good job of growing and changing together! I've seen it work though, so I think all that matters is that you're mature enough and with the right person.
Amy, I love love LOVE my CSA! This is the first year I did it, and I can't tell you how bummed I am that the season is over. It was like a little present of fresh veggies every week! I'm definitely signing up again next year.0 -
Hailie: I'm with Pam on the SO thing. I had my first boyfriend at 14. I met my ex-husband at 16 and we got married when I was 19 and I was divorced by 21. I think it's important to get experience with relationships when you are young but to realize that you are growing and changing and trying to figure out who you are until you are in your early 20's (at least). Me & my ex were best friends all through our teen years and then we started to grow apart. We never really had a bad relationship, we just began to be heading in two different directions until - at some point- it became apparent that we'd be better off ending it. So, I guess my advice to you would be that it's cool to try your hand at relationships but I would advise against jumping into marriage too early. You've got time.0
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Happy Friday everyone.
Amy--glad to hear that you are feeling better.
Rain--I love your story. So sweet, so romantic.
Annette--lol, I count everything. I know exactally how many steps to my office on the 5th floor, Shoot, I know that from my desk to home is approximatly 3000 steps, give or take a hundred or so depending upon the route i take. I tend to be a bit OC.
Hallie--I had my first real SO at 17. We dated for almost a year, but he didn't take to well to me going off to college. As for too young, I think it depends upon the couple. I graduated with a girl who talked her mother into letting her get married at 15. I thought it was crazy at the time, but they just celabrated their 18th anniv. and are still going strong. I wasn't ready at 15, but she sure was.
For me, TOM is about to rear its ugly head, and the scale sure knows its coming. I'm up FOUR lbs this week. I took a pass last week however, so I'll give it 'til Sunday or Monday to come back down a little bit. If now, I'll be owning up to that four lbs. Sigh...
-Katheryne0 -
Victoria - One of our cats thinks she's a dog, and carries toys around in her mouth and the only sound she makes is about as close to a bark as she can get, and only when she's playing.
Pam - We actually met on an online game, and I hated him like you wouldn't believe for absolutely no reason. That progressed into him being the best friend I could ever imagine, and now here we are. I'm pretty jealous of your getting to be the 1950's housewife!
Megan - Thank you! I have zero problem with buying things I can't try on first, because otherwise I'd never, ever get to buy clothes of any variety. I'm a "guess and hope" kind of girl.
Hosanna - I finally gave up on my last Poached Eggs one, in the interest of beating the new Halloween one in Seasons.
Amy - Brocolli beef and almond chicken, mostly. I'm not big on chinese, and I tried some sweet & sour pineapple chicken but ended up giving it all to Nerd, because eeeew. I did eat a couple potstickers, too. Probably ridiculous on sodium, but whatever. Oncei n a while, it's not going to kill me.
Rikki - Yay for almost being at your 10%! Nice job! Also, I love the way you describe your relationship.
Annette - I tend to count stairs, and sidewalk squares, and things like that, in addition to steps.
Hailie - My general rule is, if you're old enough to make your own decisions regarding dating/sex/etc, and to handle the consequences of those things, then you're old enough to date. Generally, that tends to mean between 15 and 18, in my opinion. (My biggest rule for my little brothers was "No, I don't expect you to not have sex, because that would be hypocritical of me. I do expect you to wait until you are old enough to work to support an accidental child, though, and even then you better be responsible and protect yourself.")
Today, I woke up in an awesome mood. Then, Nerd had thrown ALL of my jeans in the dryer but didn't start it last night... so I had to scramble to find something to wear. Got to work, things were alright, and then I got into a huge argument with my boss because he doesn't understand our tech issues, basically, and when I explain to him it's one specific program that is the problem, and that I'm talking with their tech support to figure out how to fix it, he argues that I need to get an entirely different company (who told me yesterday they know nothing about the program that's failing me) involved because "we need more brains." I've basically got a list of demands I need to meet this morning, too, and I'm just so overwhelmed that until he goes to lunch, it's not happening. I'm not getting my treadmill until tomorrow, probably, either, because I work a 13 or 14 (probably 14) hour shift today. UGH. All I can think about is how amazing a huge, cheesy, greasy piece of pizza would be right now. Stupid stress. Sorry for the vent there.0
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