200+ Hot For Halloween!

Lurking at work again. Two and a half hours off finishing night shift. Been a dreadful eating shift, but it's been a pretty bad shift in general, so I'm ok with that.

As far as how young is too young, I think it depends on the person and what they're looking for. As far a sex and learning about relationships, I reckon 16 is a good jumping off point. But as far as lasting forever relationships, I think being a bit older is beneficial. I had my first boyfriend at 20. So by the time I started dating, I already knew most of what I was about as a person, and where I was heading. Isaac is in a similar position. He's my second relationship, and I'm his. So we both have our identities figured out, and know that we complement each other as who we are.

I'm not sure if that makes sense, but it is 4.30am and I'm exhausted!

Pea Coats:

Who just wasted six bucks on a disgusting pizza!? Urgh, this chick. On the plus side, only three more hours of work.

Hailie, when you find the right guy, being in a relationship is just as natural as breathing. Every now and then life throws stuff at you that makes it more difficult than that, but for the most part, that person just becomes the other half of you. The one thing that you can't imagine your life without. The thing that you rely on, trust, and need, but also the thing that you just expect to be there, for always. I think that in the best relationships there is a precious balance between trusting that the other person will always love you, no matter what, but not taking advantage of that.

^^This. Exactly. ^^


I really want to respond to all of you, but tonight is not the night. I got to spend a long part of the day with my friend at the hospital and it was therapeutic for both of us. My abs are sore from laughing and my nose is sore from blowing it from crying. She took 32 steps today. HUGE leap in PT for her. I wore my bike helmet to the hospital today with a huge bow and flashing lights. I brought her a matching bow and lights. When I left there, I drove to my husbands work just to say hi and he took me to lunch at a thai restaurant. it was lovely. Then I fought traffic all the way home and made soup for dinner and worked on crafts for Wiggle's party.

I'll chat more tomorrow with individual responses.

I am a blessed woman, ladies, and I count you among those blessings.

Good night.

Happy weekend, all!

Ok, enough of this MIA stuff...I'm BAAACCCCCCKKKKK! I needed a break from the seriousness of this whole weightloss thing to realize that I feel better when I'm serious about it. So, I'm heading to the gym this morning after a week's hiatus, and I'll be back later to catch up with all of you lovelies :-)

BTW: After a week off exercise and foodwise, I'm still posting a loss this week (weird, I know).

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YEAY Its Saturday. You know what the best thing is about Saturday and Sunday mornings? Not hearing an alarm clock. Yeah buddy! I hate turning that damn thing on every night lol.

Since we are going to Portland next weekend for the Halloween Zoo thing and staying with my bff and her family, this weekend is all about cleaning the house up and making sure things are taken care of.

There is an inkling of blue sky out there..so am also thinking a walk at minimum some time today. Now that the crazy stuff is over at work for a few weeks and I can get back on track with running, I am feeling the major itch to get outside.

Victoria - where are you ladies going?? How fun that they sell jello shots on the bus and that your mom is so cool to want them! The under armor stuff for winter does totally absolutely rock!

Bobbie - welcome back girlie! Sometimes a few days away does work to make you realize that you DO want this doesn't it!

Annette - that going Ape sounds fantastic. I am totally afraid of heights, but there are a few courses like that up near Portland and I really really want to do them this summer. If I've got one thing from MFP and the people here is to take more fun chances and put myself out there more when it comes to physical activity.

Sarah - that is wonderful news about your friend! And I love that you wore your bike helmet in there with flashing lights and a bow. I would do something like that too.

To the peacoat lovers - I love the look of them but not the bulk. I am more of a long sleeve shirt and down filled vest with a scarf and beenie type girl. My emu boots when its super cold and I'm good to go. But here in Oregon its not like it gets super cold here. There are maybe three weeks here that get in the 30's.

Hailie - you must be the one who asked about how young to have an SO is..since I am teaching my kid she can't have a boyfriend or kiss boys until she has graduated college I am not a good one to ask lol. hehehe. I had my first boyfriend my senior year of highschool. I am a strong believer that people shouldn't get married until they are at least 25. Yes I know its more about maturity, experiencing the world, etc..but why jump in so early? Of course I didn't feel that way when I was younger and have a marriage and divorce to show for it.

Kendal - yeay on the promotion and keeping busier at work. Its nice to learn and do new things so you don't feel stagnant. Congrats!!

Pam - if I lived near you, I'd help you make the quilt and sew. I have two sewing machines and a ton of fabric and this really amazing german thread my mom got me some years ago in really vibrant colors. I should start making purses or totes or something. I don't like working off patterns but can make my own and have several quilt tops that need to be quilted. Hmm..that may be something fun to take up for the winter.

KErry - both my husband and I are jealous of your beer festivals and time. THats what having a kid does I guess lol. Enjoy it girl and don't get on the scale till next weekend!~

Amy - well girl it is what it is with Loki. Its hard to rehome animals but sometimes it definitely it is for the best. Labs or some kind of retrievers are good running dogs. Since we are getting Princess Leia Buttercup for Gracie for Christmas my dreams of having a bigger dog are put off. Sigh.
Oh Did I tell you guys that?? We are getting a french bull dog from my brothers girlfriend? THats what we are naming her.

Megan - triple yeay for knowing you are on the mend! Those little signs are the best feelings aren't they! Ipads are pretty rad. I love mine.


OKay thats all I got time for. I'm going to make my menu for the week and get into town to get groceries and also my oil and wipers changed today if the line isn't too long.

hey all, hope everyone is having a good weekend, work was insane today. didnt have a great day food wise today, the chipper just called to me, ah well back on the wagon in the morning

Bobbie - Welcome back!

Victoria - MAJOR envy about your bus trip!


Well, on night shift the other night i was chatting with one of the women i was on with about diet and exercise etc (she'd been telling me how great i'm looking, and like everyone says "How have you done it??" I love replying with "hard work.") and i was saying how i really want to start doing some resistance and weight stuff. She suggested i join the rec centre gym, and i was like "Yeah, i used to go there when i lived over that side of town, but I live on this side now, it's halfway across town!" She looked at me, laughed and said "Wow... you're really starting to sound like someone from Whyalla now!"
It did then occur to me that to drive to THE OTHER SIDE of town takes ten minutes... therefore halfway across town is only five... and i used to drive at least 15 minutes to the gym... longer in traffic!

So yesterday i went and joined the gym. I think i just needed that kick in the pants to realise it really is only a stones throw away... seriously, it's only 6km there from my house! I've got an appointment with the memberships consultant on monday because i received a thingy in the mail about $1 per day if i came back... so i'll be seeing what that's about too.
Hurrah!!

In other news, isaac and i FINALLY tidied up the back area today, swept and raked up all the leaves, moved the dogs' bed, and brought our outdoor setting out of the garage. it was lovely!!

Haven't been eating great this weekend, but the scales aren't screaming "SODIUM" too bad, so i should be able to remedy it by next weigh-in!!

Hope everyone's had a great weekend!!

Go Ape was brilliant. It took three hours to get round the course and I only landed in a 'snotty heap' once on the first long zip wire. Did everything they had to throw at us and succeeded at it all. Feeling really, really, positive about the fact I acheived it. Had no concerns about hubby - and he obviously took it all in his stride but I am super proud of Amy - she just got on and did - no girlie squealing or anything - I love her so very much. Oh and then this morning she gets herself downstairs and ices the cake she made for her daddy, arriving upstairs at 8am with cake - iced - breafast and a cup of tea for the birthday boy. She is gorgeous!!!!!!

Food intake not too much to be proud of and I don't know how to log exercise for yesterday (but I must say it was a good abs workout without knowing it as I can sure feel them today). Out for lunch today - so that will be another rubbish day (going to one of those chinese buffet things) but there is always tomorrow.

Kristina: hello lady. Hope you are well, thoughts and prayers are with you. Weigh in for today: 173 - hopefully I will be able to say 'YES' for my 175 goal for the end of this thread.

Amy: I hear you on your bad food day - but I'm a looking for your diary girlie - I have fessed up to my intake - will be looking for yours...........Accountable is accountable regardless!!!!!! Oh - and feel better soon.

Bobbie: glad you back and congrats on your loss.

Hoseanna: enjoy the gym - currently working on hubby re membership to ours - aiming for NY

Lacey: love the name for the new dog and yeah for getting everything done yesterday

Hope: today is certainly a new day - get back logging girlie.

Victoria: your coach trip sounds fun - hope you not feeling too poorly today!!!

Once again I need to extend you all a thank you - as with Lacey, you have helped me realise everything is a possibility (not so long ago I would never have contemplated go ape - let alone done it and now here we are looking to see where we can do the next one). so THANK YOU:drinker:

Oooh: just updated my ticker and worked outt hat from earilie this year I have lost 20lbs - how very exciting - yeah xxx:happy:

The trip wasfun!!! We are a hour from home. I spent $70 at the casino in 2.5 hours. Not a bad loss. I feel great today. I only drank at the 4 eagle stops and had 4 jello shots on the bus. Some people were drinking hard stuff on the bus - they look pretty rough today. We woke at 8, went for a 30 min swim, showered, ate too much at the buffet and are headed home. Cinnamon Raison bread should be banned from buffets - I had 2 toasted slices!!! Yummy... I'll try to catch up soon.

Five Guys Burgers = not friendly. I ate half of a cheese veggie burger and now I want to give it back, if you know what I mean. No grease in this tummy for almost six months...that was a little overkill for a first time. ew. I'm cured for sure.

In other news, Bikram Yoga has been awesome for my body, including my digestive tract. But don't do it in a VERY quiet room when you are bloated and gassy...just sayin'. Think I need to find a new studio. :blushing:

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