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Nail salon party! My treat for all my pebbs.:wink: I live right above one, remember? I think they even have enough pedicure chairs for all of us. I had to get super conservative, business woman nails yesterday and I screamed "aaaah! I'm naked!" when they were finished. I like the colors. Even though they're painted (super…

I third the "let's move to groups" idea. What do we do, just go?

Hi, pebbs. . . Feeling only slightly overwhelmed today. Feel pretty on top of most things. Also, indulged in my favourite freak-out coping skill: when in doubt, go get your nails did. :laugh: Now, I'm making sure clothes are clean for packing, and will triple check my technology and pack this evening. Just about to get…

SJ, going 4.5 without dying is so, so major. Please honor that. Remember how I feel about the scale? It's just one tool, and a terrifically imperfect tool. I will try to do tatt pics on fb today. It wraps around the arm a bit, so it's difficult to photograph. When I get back from Philly, we should have a coffee or…

Wow, Mary, I'm amazed that the cyclist death made news that far away. It's sad, obviously when something like that happens to anybody. I actually had this woman as a sub in yoga a few times and she was a truly bright spirit. Also, Mary don't feel bad at all for dumping on us! I think we've all done more than our fair share…

Mary, that is tough. I know that I find for myself I have to be careful around that type of energy. I want to be a good listener, and when I am in a really strong place emotionally, I can do that. When I'm not, though,I find I have to avoid those types. What I have said to people, and I'll even preface it with a phrase…

Hey, I almost forgot to check in today. So, very busy. Went to yoga today, picked up my autoharp, started to worry that I'm losing some ink with my tattoo healing (I had some scabbing) and finally got my presentation down to under 20 minutes. There are still a few things that I have to adjust/rewrite because they don't…

SJ, that is awesome. I would consider logging the stair climbing in your distance for the month, if you're not already. I had way too much sitting yesterday, and I'm really looking forward to yoga today. I think the tattoo is healed enough for it. It's still a tiny bit tender, but I think if I moisturizer it right before…

Yay, I love it when all the pebbs check in. 29 floors is amazeballs, SJ. Someday I would love to come over and try that with you, but I fear I might perish. I second the honey suggestion, MM, and I'm so sorry that's the way Irina expresses her displeasure. Ouch. I continue to think you are amazing, and I do believe that…

Happy Monday, pebbs. Today I am trying not to freak out about the date on the calendar. That's pretty much my primary goal. :laugh: MM, I can't even imagine what you are going through and how much endurance it takes. Is there a way that you and Steve can work it out so that you have more breaks? I think you are a warrior.…

Kind of quiet round here, huh MM? Today is a day off from work, but I got super exciting news yesterday. I got an email that a publisher wants to meet up with me at the conference and discuss a book deal. Jumpy claps. My research looked interesting enough on paper to spark some interest. So, total freakout yesterday…

MM, I always go through withdrawal when I quit flour and sugar. I read a study once that said that both of those can effect our brains the same way as heroin! So, that piled on all your other stress is sure to leave anybody weepy.:heart: I think that was a really good idea of Steve's to explain the procedure to Irina.…

MM in some of your spare time :wink: You might want to look over the Elana's Pantry website, I think she does some egg free stuff. Remember, that stuff can take time to clear out of your system. I'm sure you're running low on patience, which is more than understandable. Mary, I know that I was at my most effortlessly fit…

Happy Wednesday, pebbles, Day off today (although I do aim to get some walking in) because I'm not allowed to get sweaty or stretchy for the next week or so) I am in love with my new ornamentation, strangely it sort of seems like its always been there. Until I touch it with lotion and it is all stingy. So walking, therapy,…

Morning and happy all souls day, pebbles. This is the day you're supposed to remember your ancestors in heaven, so I'm remembering all the strong brave women in my family: my great great grandmother, widowed at a young age who was a career woman in the 1800s (a midwife) she later remarried and brought the family to…

:yawn: Morning, happy Halloween! I went out last night dressed like a cowgirl. Dancing. Today I'm a bit sore everywhere, but not as bad as I thought I'd be. Good times. Today is hydrating, and eating and a possible walk (more sunshine, thank god!) other than that, I'm enjoying the brain respite since I finished my October…

15 people opening presents at one time sounds like too much for just about anybody. Good luck with the conversation. More sunshine!hooray! Today is Zumba, followed by resting, followed by going out in my cowgirl costume. That seems like a pretty full day. Also, I am doing some laundry and some light tidying. Super short…

Yay! More sunshine! It's amazing how much better it makes me feel. Other plans for today are to go look at another autoharp (I'm hooked. I'm practising at least an hour a day and can now play/sing over a dozen songs. I want to get another one so I can experiment with the voicings and have power chords in the bottom octave,…

Morning, pebbs. CP, I relate. I find it's super important for me to force myself to be "among the humans" (my term for it) but I understand how hard it gets.:heart: I sent the second article off yesterday. And now, I wait and move on to the next thing. Sort of tricky, having so much that I've just sort of given over to the…

MM, I was feeling super down last night, so Alex's message was needed for me, too. What a kid you have there. :heart: Today is yoga, then work. Goal for work is finishing touches on the second article and perhaps sending it off. Then rolling change for the bank, maybe another job packet and more rest (super tired I think…

Mary, I am trying to channel this rain south for ya'll, I really, really am. It's just not working. On the upside, I get to wear my super-cool rain boots today. Also, Mary, just reading the word "buttercream" triggered a food craving. So, that's how suggestible I am. I slept in a bit due to a late night (CD release of…

That is awesome, especially the "no joint pain" part. No joint pain is awesome. Also, unless it's a binge trigger, someday you'll get to have single portions of carrot cake again. Unless it's a binge trigger (which is why I never again will lay hands or spoon or mouth on nutella. And, that's just the way it is.:wink: )

Morning, pebbs, MM, whenever you say "small victory" I usually think " that sounds like a pretty big victory" :wink: that sounds like a great day to me. Mary, I wish I could air mail you some rain. I would even pay the postage. Today the sun is back! I will resist the urge to play hooky and go run around nekkid in…

Happy Monday, pebbs, I did go meandering yesterday, which was absolutely the right decision. Now, the rain is back. Boo to it. I think we're supposed to get a few more sunny days this week, so I hope that does happen. Meandered all afternoon, and then came home and spent quality time on the yoga bolster doing my homework…

Happy Sunday, pebbs, I'm debating on long meandering walks somewhere in the city or Zumba today. The sun is actually out, so meandering might win. It hasn't been out for what seems like weeks. I'm rationalizing that I could also get up and go to dance class tomorrow. Maybe I just want to meander. . .with special lady time,…

That apple dessert has inspired me, Mary. I do a flour free apple crisp, and it's probably time (autumn and all that) to make it again. On the plan for today: autoharp practice (the "fixed" autoharp is not really fixed. apparently I have better ears than the luthier I took it to. I have ordered felts and I'm debating…

So, so busy. . .didn't even have time to check in yesterday. . .can't remember the last time that happened. Anyways, yesterday was Yoga, going to campus to do errands, some successfuly, some not so much and go to meetings (I inadvertently got myself involved in student government. What?) I also found out that my paycheque,…

Wow, I totally forgot to check in today. I'm busy/overwhelmed, but doing my best to stay focused and remember to take care. Went to yoga this morning, and felt very sturdy and strong during class, which made me feel good. Then I walked around quite a bit in the rain, and feel like I didn't get very much work done. Tomorrow…

Morning, pebbs. Have I mentioned that I hate little, nitpicky detail work? I'm up to my eyeballs in getting my article "letter perfect" and ready for submission. Ugh. On the upside, I think it's one of the best things I've written. So, that's positive. For today: more editing, possible C25K, more editing and also, some…

Happy Monday, pebbs, Today's goals: Get back to work, even though I don't really feel like it, gorilla trainer on my breaks, and then an errand walk later if the sunshine stays around. I'm suffering from a bit of mild burnout, but have to push through, at least until around this time next month. Crunch time. After November…