FEELING DOWN AND NEED TO TALK

Thanks so much, all of you. I felt better after I made the decision to post, but your kind messages made boo-boo all gone! I admit to feeling a bit hyper-sensitive the last couple of days, moody, tired, maybe throw a dash of fear in there -- this weight loss thing is a little scary after so many years of walking around in my protective flabby armor! You're the best. And, no, Marla, your posts never hurt or offend me! And Connie, I feel likewise about you and so many others. We'll all make it happen some way, we'll all get to meet in one way or another. And listen, if any of you are ever in the New England area, I'd love to show you my Connecticut!!! It's just beautiful this time of year. Take care and be well, Maureen

Connecticut!!! I have been there my daughter lived there and I lived in New York Platsburgh for four years it is beautiful I do love it in the fall.It is really beutiful then too. Sarah T

God, Sarah, your new photo is incredible! Congratulations! Truly, if anyone ever finds their way my way, I would love to meet you and take you around my beautiful part of the world. Upstate New York is goregous as well, so peaceful. I have to say this past winter was the pits, though. And it's still under normal temperatures for the season. Maureen

I am so sorry your feelings are hurt - I certainly hope it was nothing Ive said - I think youre a great person from all I have read. I love reading everyone's opinions on here. I know there are others who post way more often then me, others who post way less often then me, and probably some people who could care less one way or the other. But I read every topic post, and if it is something I feel applies to me or is interesting to me, I read all the replies too. I guess I missed where anyone was being argumenative in a negative way - and I am glad I did - I have always seen this board as a positive place to come after work. I definately dont think anyone here meant to hurt your feelings - we have ALL been through that one. -Sherrie

Reenie, I am also so sorry that your feelings are hurt. I am sure that was NOBODYS intentions. And although you had a GREAT point about the Oprah show, it just may not work. BUT like I said before get us details and contact her show and see..if you get us tickets or a spot then I am sure we would go...except for those of us who aren't anouncing out WLS to the world. I know that you are probably upset at me because of how I responded to your post. I think you thought I was jumping the gun, and I was thinking that the time to start planniong is now or it just may never get done. I well know that there are 300 people on these boards but they don't always visit them and some just don't reply, esp if they aren't interested in the trip. That is why we have been going with majority votes and trying to move things along in the voting process. Don't be sad, you are valued here as a person. I think the other posters were right when they were saying that our tone of voice plays ALOT into conversations and on a purely word board the tones can not be heard and that does make things harder, esp if there is a difference of opinion on something. Get up shake it off and help us plan this trip!!! beautyhealthandyou.myarbonne.com

Hi Maureen I don't post often I am not very good with the computer and seem to freeze mine up more than anything But when I do get on here I read as much as I can, usually because I am on after everyone has posted I don't respond, but tonight I wanted to let you know that you are one of the ones on here who I think is always trying to be supportive and informative....so her's a big and a (((((HUG)))))). I think this whole process of losing weight and like you said your protective coat can be very scary and I think its easy to get emotional and thats probably one of the ways we grow??? I live near Chicago and it is a beautiful city....a little cold in March. but a great place to viist with lots to do. I have never been able to get in to see Oprah her tickets are hard to get, but maybe a show on WLS would score a bunch, I will e-mail her also and see what can be done..............the spring and fall are the best times because of all the beautiful flowers and trees....so maybe 2 gatherings, I would love to meet all of you and even though I don't post often I still feel like a Marcher!!! Trish