Good Morning Calif........

Morning All,

I am enjoying the cool of the morning....sipping my coffee and watching Charles Stanley on tv. I really like him, he's pretty conservative, but he really helps me feel grounded in the things I believe.

I'm trying to get all settled in here in my new digs, but it's been a bit hard. My friend who owns the house is great, but the other guy (23 yr old kid who acts like a Jr Higher!) is a pill, and is not happy that I'm here....but I'm thankful that my buddy is taking a stand and basically telling him to get over it...as a result, the guy hasn't been home all weekend....can you say peace and quiet? I'm just here for a few months to get back on my feet again, then cannot wait to get my own place.....just me, no drama, unless I get in an argument with myself....lol!

If I could give any advice to you guys out there it's this: even though times are so tough right now, save as much money as you can and set it aside for a rainy day. Even though I had some savings last summer when I had my PS, I never imagined that I'd be on disability for 3 months, as sick as I was. All my savings was drained, and I tell you, disability doens't pay squat! I am still paying off my debt from last summer...if it were not for my church, seriously, I don't know what I'd have done. In all of it I am very, very thankful for my life, and family and friends that love me...but just want to encourage you all to save, save, save.

Anyway, I'm working on getting things organized today, paying bills, and making a peach pie!

Blessing to all of you!

Good Morning all!   Today brings us heading to the lake.  We're taking the boat, have a bbq planned and a day of fun, sun and friends!  Jayden's mom is coming over to play and will then take my toothless wonder home for a week.  I'm going to totally miss him.

I took a nap yesterday.  Nap, heck.  I had a 1/2 nights sleep!  I lay down for a short one and woke up FOUR hours later!  Then, went to bed last night and got another 7 hours of sleep.  Wow.... I feel great!

Off to load the car and get all the stuff ready to go!

Stay hydrated!

Oh, yeah............and I've lost 4 of those pesky 5# I put back on.  Getting back to basics and watching the carb intake is key.  I went to the Carb Essential store we have here in town and got some Carbquick - like bisquick but with only 2 carbs per serving.  Expensive, but we'll see if it's any good.  I'm going to make some pancakes out of it and try some bisquits for biskits and gravy.

Later........... vitamins are in, protein shake is almost done and ready to rock and roll!

Good Morning Lu and Cali Peeps,

Lu great shout out. So glad you are feeling better and to be able to ride your bike to work gets your day off to a good start.
Jillie - don't even question it, GO SHHHOOOOOOPPPP!!!
Chris - Good day for you yesterday, went shopping, relaxing time at Casino and came home with extra money - JACKPOT!!!! Glad to hear about your DIL, so glad the tumors are shrinking.
Little Michele - Relax my friend, you deserve it!! Jump in that pool!!!!
Monica - Please take it easy. I know you are a busy Mom, but you come first.
Naomi - I just love being with family. Enjoy your day my friend. Can't wait to see you next week at Coffee.
For me, going to wash my daughters car, getting food prepared for next week and of course, finish the kids Wedding Ceremony.
Everyone, have a blessed day and make someone smile.

Hugs & Love,

Karen

Good Morning,

I am so sorry you gotta work today, I do remember those days when I worked shift work.  Life was always such a bummer when the entire household was sleeping, and I was quietly slipping out the door at 6 am.  It sucked.  Took me years to get used to not having to go to work, now it's a distant memory.  Also sure am glad that the ears are doing better. 

As for me I have some friends coming for a visit.  I am so excited to get company.  I spend all week alone, my dad comes and sees me once in awhile, and on the weekend when Doug is home, he is downstairs, so I am still alone.  Gets pretty depressing sometimes.  I like being around people and this is nuts just waiting to see when they are going to fix me.

I wish everyone a great day, stay cool, if you can.  It's going to be as bad today as yesterday!

 

Hugs 2 all, Diane

I ought to put you and my hubby together to entertain each other.  Him with a bum knee and you and your back.   And, Jayden as the "Go-Fer"  !!!!  If I here "babe, can you get me....." right after my as****s my chair one more time...............................KerPow!

Good morning Cali,

We ran away to the beach yesterday, but froze our butts off.  The fog was really still in and it was noon.  Drove farther down the coast to Santa Cruz and it was nice but everyone plus their do was there.  No parking.  So we kept going and came home.  By the time we got home it was 3, so we had a nice morning drive and did get to cool of at pescador beach.

Today is church and the carnival, not too sure how long I will last but have to make the effort.  Vanessa is excited about seeing the dancers.

Have a great day.

Good morning Lu and Cali Crew-

I am glad that your ear is feeling better, Lu. Its always going to be a good day, when you don't feel like your head is going to explode. lol. Jillie enjoy your day at the outlets. Its your reward for being a good daughter and taking your parents to the airport, heehee. Chris have a good day at work. Im sorry to hear about your DIL  and new meds, but Yay, the tumors are shrinking! um, can I have some of that good luck you had at the casino? lol. Michele, Im glad you finished one of the flower beds, whoo-hoo! Remember to text me later. Monica I hope you get some rest today. Naomi, I think a bbq sounds good! Enjoy your sunday dinner. Janel, ooo, peach pie?! Thats my favoritest of all time! lol. MoMo, have fun at the lake. I know you and Joe will miss Jayden but its only a week (I know, a long week), I know you will be looking sexy today with a bikini on, Rock it, lady!! Karen, good luck with all the wedding planning and when you are washing the car, its ok to get wet, too! lol, it sure will be hot enough! Diane, I hope you enjoy your company today! Its always good to have nice friends come by and visit. Dolores, enjoy the carnival, try not to overdo it.
As for me, I am having my protein shake right now and I gulped down (eww!) my vitamins. Im going down to my mom's. Try to see my family, before I go to surgery. No one will be able to go before or after surgery to see me. July is such a b-day month for us, mine included. Maybe we will just have a nice lunch or something. Today is going to be the first day of my new life. I want to do me proud. Have a fantastic day, my friends. Stay hydrated and love someone today. The love that is returned is priceless.

Good Morning Cali guys and Gals,

Sorry that some of you have to work today, but when the others are working you get to play so that makes it even?  I hope so.  Guess what today brings for me?  Surprize surprize....Laundry!   I actually like laundry, thank goodness or I would be in a ton of trouble.  Hubby worked out in the yard all day yesterday and planted 5 new trees.  By the time this year is out our yard is going to be like a jungle, I just know it.  Yesterday Becky went home got to see her before she left her mom's she looks terrific and rested and happy!  That is such a good thing.  I am so proud of her.  Well I just heard a buzzer go off must be the dryer calling my name again (it does that when I don't answer quick enough)  So everyone have  a blessed day and be nice to yourself today, you deserve it.

Rhonda

Good Morning Lulu and Cali Friends,

Wow, so much for a restful night's sleep.... 1:30 a.m. car alarm goes off on the street behing our house and it continues for 10 minutes.  No easy falling back to sleep after that one!  The 6:45 a.m. we get a call from the skilled nursing facility, Ron's dad fell out of bed, thankfully no injury but he didn't ring his call button, so heavens knows how long he was on the floor.  I asked if they could add side rails, they said no, but they will alarm the bed.  UGH.

Yesterday was great, we finished the "dot com" room and I went through all the "stuff" I had brought home from my last job.  Kept most but pitched a ton of stuff as well because I have copies of all the files I had done.  So it's nice to be organized.  Then we went over to my MIL and Ron did her computers and then the 3 of us went out in her little patio area and trimmed bushes, flowers etc and she is really excited to have a nice place to look at again.

Today, Isla (MIL) and I are going to go and purchase some flowers for the pots she has that don't have plants in the yet and some dirt.  She will have a little oasis and place of beauty and serenity there too.  I think initially it was very overwhelming for her but now that everything is back in order and all she basically has to do is water, she is going to be quite happy.

Well, better get out there and pull weeds, Ron's probably wondering where I am!  LOL

Hugs and happiness to everyone,  have a great day.

Barb

Oh Barb..so sorry to hear about Bert. I gasped out loud and Lon asked me what the matter was.  Told him about Bert and he said that was a bummer...to put it mildly!  Thank the Lord Bert suffered no injury..what kind of a miracle is that?!  Good to hear Isla is settling in..such a tuff adjustment to make to living alone. You all are in my prayers that this transition becomes easier with time.
Hugs to you all!  And see ya next weekend! Yeahhhhh ^_^
Nancy aka Sunray