Think of me tomorrow

Tomorrow is going to be a very painful day in so many ways.  A little girl I used to babysit killed herself last weekend and tomorrow is her memorial service.  It i****ting me much harder than I ever thought it would.  She has the same disorder one of my daughters has and I could not imagine having my daughter kill herself and finding her body like my dear friend did.  I used to work for him years ago and he was the man that walked me down the isle as I had no other man that I respected as much as him.  His daughter was at my wedding and I danced with her.  She was beautiful and I will always remember her as a child as I have not seen her in years. 

Tomorrow will also be the first time the people of my past will see me since I had my surgery.  I will be stepping into my old life with my old friends and I don't know what to expect.  I was very very involved with my church when I lived in the "O.C." I lived ate and breathed church.  I love church but I am not as involved as I was then.  I miss my old church I really do and tomorrow I will be going back there for the first time in many years and seeing people who have not seen me in many years. 

I am also going to meeting with some old friends that have only known me fat and never known me the size I am today and I guess I am nervous about that too.  It is kinda scary actually.  

I also don't have a clue as to what one wears to a funeral these days as I don't normally go to funerals or memorial services.  I was forced to go as a child and in those days you wore black, you wore gloves and a had and had a rosary wrapped in your hands.  I am no longer a child, I am no longer catholic, so I don't have a clue as what to wear.  I am going to wear black out of respect, but am I also required to wear a hat?  If anyone knows the rules on this please let me know as I went to charm school in the 60's and 70's and I think the rules have changed in the past 40 years? 

Oh I am just blabbering so I will just check back in the morning before I leave.  Thanks for listening.

Rhonda

Good morning Rhonda and all my cali buds.

Not alot planned for me this weekend - maybe a BBQ at my sisters house but not sure yet....Today is my "work" day babysitting so this is a quickie as I need to get in the shower and get on the move by 6:30.....

Have a great weekend all and have lots of fun..

Hugs

Morning Rhonda and Cali!

We had a great weight loss week again . . . -46.1 lbs!  Wahoo!  Janine . . . I wasn't clear on if I should put you down for anything or not . . . so I didn't this week.  If I should have, let me know and we can either "amend" this report or tack it on to next week.  You're doing great!

Last night I went to Symphony Hall to be part of the San Diego "hometown" group for Adam . . . it's in my building and it was free .  . . and I got to find out the results (not happily I might add) rather than waiting another three hours . . . can you tell I have no life?

Not much planned for the weekend . . . I have to work Sat and Sun .  . but I've been off the last two weekends, so this is OK.  I have Monday to veg.

I've been having acid reflux at nights . . . don't like that . . . I'm hoping because I've got this cold and it is because of the drainage . . . but I don't want to get another unfill . . . I only have 1.75 cc's in my 10 cc band already . . . but if it keeps up - guess I'm gonna have to call and go in . . . bummer!

OK . . . have a great day everyone . . .

Chris

Good Morning Rhonda....and the rest of you wonderful folks......

I am up but not moving very fast, I have had some coffee but until I hook up the IV its going to take more then one cup. My throat is killing me,  and my ankle is not far behind that. UGH! I hate getting old. I wanted to call in today, but the over time today will look great on my check. LOL

Nothing planned for  the weekend since I work all 3 days. I only get one day off this week, and only one day next week also. UGH! Sleep shell come later. I think I might sleep all day tomorrow. Maybe next to the pool wth my friend. Just make sure she turns me every hour or so.

OK time to shower and get more coffee. Yum Yum Good!!
I wish you a ll a great day. Be kind to others, they might be  like me and just need a hug. LOL so sell them one.

Take care

L

Good Morning Rhonda and the wonderful Cali Crew!!

One more day until Friday!!  I hope I can last.  I have been at work for almost an hour and I can tell it is going to be a slow day like yesterday.  I just need to move all my trucks from the midwest back to Cali today and tomorrow so I can take off Monday.  My boss won't let us have it off if we have trucks out there.  She is so unfair.  I work my tushy off for her and the least she can do is give us Memorial day off.  Jesh....they won't even buy us coffee creamer or sugar anymore.  Oh well...this job is not forever...I just have to keep thinking that.

Nothing planned for the weekend really.  I have Angel Food distribution with my church on Saturday morning and then after that, I am just going to do nothing but spend time with the kiddos and relax.  I would love to do something but being without a car really makes it hard.

Have a wonderful day and stay cool!!

Good Morning Rhonda and Cali,

Not much going on for us this weekend.  I would love to say that I am just going to be lazy, but friday night I can find out what my final is and I know I will need to take these three days to get a junp on it and the other assignments for the last week of this class.  I will go out and pick up some bar b q on saturday or sunday to have for the holiday. 

Monica

Good morning Cali,

I am busy today our last day on site with my team.  I only work half a day tomorrow and then off to pre op.  I started packing for our little vacation.  Vanessa my daughter is so excited, she loves to go on trips, she wants to leave NOW!  We better get breakfast made for my tow lovelys here.

Have a great day

Morning Rhonda and the Cali Crew!

I had a huge shout done in the middle of the night and the internet decided to take a dump and I lost it all. I was so pissed I went back to bed....guess another day for a shout out!!!

I drove yesterday for the first time since surgery. It was kind of rough....lets put it this way...I am glad it was only a few miles to the place where I get a pedi or use to since I have not gotten one since Andrew fell sick.

Good news yesterday is that Andrew is now in complete remission. His hair that was down to his waist is now what maybe a half inch long...but I told him I love it that way and it in fact I think he looks better! I am so happy that he is doing so well. I missed him but more so, I wanted him to get well.

This late afernoon evening, I am going to the awards thing for Teacher of the Year. I am nervous about it because they are holding it in a big venue.....Fantasy Springs Casino. My older son called me last night to get approval of what he was wearing....thought it was cute and I swear my family is more excited than I am!

Rhonda take care of yourself....I know it is going to be rough on you....my you are a tough gal and have been through a lot in your life and I know you will handle things with grace.

I hope everyone has a fantastic day....mine is going to consist of laying in bed cuz I do not want to be swollen like a stuck pig later today!!!

Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuwha!  you all are doing super fantastic and I am so happy for all of you!

Good Morning Rhonda and Cali Crew,

Oh my, last night I just tilted sideways...these long hours are really beginning to show.  I got home at 8 pm, got on the treadmill to do my thirty, sat down to cool off and the next thing I know I woke up at around 11 pm with cramps in both legs.  I didn't shower, fix my lunch for today, roll my hair...zip...zilch...nada.  I just crashed and burned.  I'm a bit more refreshed this morning, but really had to scramble to get myself together this morning and out the door.

I did have a baby ruth and some cheetos yesterday...the candy because I started to get light headed, sweats, and hand shakes...way too much insulin in my system and not enough food.  Still having a lot of problems with food sticking and haven't picked up any protein powder or drinks...my own fault.  The Cheetos sort of snuck up on me.  It was late and it was mindless eating with a co-worker...they stuck out the bag and I automatically grabbed some and stuffed them in my mouth.    Of course, they got stuck and I was heaving powdered cheese every where...really not my kind of fun.

Well, it's a new day and I did get my food together this morning.  I found a little tub of protein powder I had gotten from a friend and stuffed it in the bag with my food.  Figure I'd mix it with a bottle of water around 2 or 3 this afternoon and that should hold me until dinner and prevent the insulin overload.

Well, duty calls...y'all have a great day!

Good Morning Rhonda (aka Energizer Bunny) and Cali Friends,

Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear about your bosses daughter, way too young for sure.  She is among the angels.  My uncle passed away a couple of days ago, he is the last of my Dad's siblings, so they are all gone now.  He lived in Tennessee and I will miss him and his wit.

On a happier note, today is Thursday, phew only one more day until a long weekend!  Of course, I had a three day weekend last weekend.

Another good note, I think the job is almost posted, I saw it on their website but not yet on EDJOIN, so I called and left a message for the recruiter on how to formally apply.  I would please ask for good thoughts, prayers, etc from anyone.  I so need a job and I know I would LOVE this one.

I wish everyone a wonderful day and weekend coming up.

Hugs,
Barb