Good Thursday Morning Cali

I am up late today.  I was exausted last night.  Lot was happenning here.  I had my inspection and the woman was just looking for stuff to ding me on.  It is so hard to know as what she dinged me on has been here the entire time I have had a lic. and no new laws have been made to change things.  So she is one of those that you just cant please.  She said they are making a new law in CA that only 6 children in a home period.  Not just 6 foster kids.  So I will be calling the State of California today and complaining about this and talking to who ever will listen.  Yes 6 is a lot of children.  But for some of us it is not.  I am not bragging, but I am very good with kids.  I have great kids that even amaze me sometimes.  So I was a bit upset about this yesterday.  But the woman said she would find out today, but she would not call me till Monday.  She also said that I could take kids in but don't.  What the hell does that mean.  If I get a call I am taing the kid, let them explain it to a judge. O.K. Enough venting.  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Rhonda

Good Morning Janine & Cali Friends,

Janine, its as though you have been observing my life. I loved your post so much that I had to read it more than once. I have been in such a funk & the only one attending my very own pity party. I have been in the 180's what seems like forever. When I reached 180 and I am so close to getting into the 170's somthing happens and I end up back at 185. You are so right, Rome was not built in a day and I did not end up at 326lbs in one day either. So getting to the 170's may take time but the real point is, its not a race. If I keep my chin up and stay focused I will reach the 170's. I have come so far and I am not going to let self sabotage ruin what I have built or who I have become. Thank you for your inspirational words!

Hugs,
Julie

Well said Janine.
 
Good Morning everyone.   I miss being able to get on here as often as I would like, but I just wanted to let everyone know I am thinking of you. 

I have been on a plateau for the past 2 months.  I have been working so hard the past month to break it.  I am walking a few miles every day, and taking the stairs (7flights) 2-3 times a day, counting everything I put in my mouth.  It's a little frustrating, but I know it will break eventually.  I am on my last 30 pounds and it's the hardest so far.  Especially since I feel hungry all the time now.  I drink more fluids to avoid the rumbly in the tummy. 

Anyways, I will keep on plugging along  and someday the scale will start moving again.

Have a Great Day Everyone

Linda

Good Morning Cali,

Janine-I so needed to read your post.   What you said was true.  I have to remember why I had this surgery in the first place.  And it is all about being prepared.  I know what I need to do so I need to make like Nike and "Just do it". 

I am happy to be at work.  I feel so sad regarding those who lost their jobs in the wake of this economic climate, many of them where friends of mine.
Thank you for your prayers, good thoughts, well wishes.  I sure needed them.

Take care and spread more love.

Kim

Ahhhhhhhh, Thursday.  One More Day.   I need it.  It's been a heck of a week.  I was up early today as I had to stop by and pick up food for this mornings meeting.  I sure hope these guys appreciate me!  (I know they do.......)

I went to exercise yesterday.  Got to the gym and it started to pour.  I mean it was just like someone turned on the garden hose full blast.  Lightning was flashing and the air was rattling.  I took it as a sign and didn't even get out of the car.  I went home and plugged in my yoga dvd for 45 minutes.  Jammied up and went to bed.  Finding it hard to find the energy to do anything lately - just want to cave up and hibernate.  Hopefully daylight savings time will help that feeling out.

No news yet on services for my pops.  But, will head down there.  Going to stay with my daughter.  She offered me the couch or a futon.  I will take the couch.  Futons are the same as a Chinese Torture Rack.  Ugh. 

Off to see about getting some work done.  I sure hope everyone has a good day!

Nothing much going on here today...a quick run to town.Might get the lumber to build new raissed beds for this summers garden...I love my garden!
Janine, hope you are feeling better soon.
It is really pretty out to dday so I might work outside for a while.

HUGS
JOY

Wow, Janine...what an attitude booster!  I know where I'm gonna go when I need a little kick in the rear...so inspirational and so right on!  It's friends like you who make this journey just a little bit easier...that light at the end of the tunnel.  I so look forward to reading your daily morning post...but you are allowed to take a break!  Up and posting at 1am???  Sure hope you and Hunter get to feeling better quick...aren't grandkids a blessing?! Hugs to you both
Nancy aka Sunray

Good afternoon Janine and Cali friends,

Janine I am sorry to hear your not feeling good.Take good care of yourself and get well.
I have kind of been bummed out.  I have a friend that isn't expected to live to much longer and I went and visited her last night.  It was hard to she her that way.   I think I was a bit more emotional because today is the anniversary of my mother's death.  It's been 5 years.

Well enough of that, Hope every one has a good day.

Gina