Good Tuesday Morning Cali

Thanks Shells.  I appreciate it.  I just need to get focused once again! 

Jeni

Jen,

You know girl, you're just being human.  The best part of today is that tomorrow is over and today is brand new.  Take things in baby steps and an hour at a time if you have to. 

I am pullin' and prayin' for you friend.  We all are.

Here's a gigantic HUG for you

Always,
Barb

Oh Jen,

I must join in and tell you to STOP trippin' first off this is your FIRST holiday after surgery and sometimes we have those moments we forget what we NEED to do, but it's just a moment in time and now it's time to forgive yourself and keep moving in the right direction.  We all fall short of His glory but then we have to ask ourselves what we intend to do about it!

Oh and 30lbs is WONDERFUL you did it!  Enjoy it!  Move on!!  Get moving!!  Happy 2009 let's make it YOUR year to shine!

Ms Shell

Good Morning Janine and Cali,

Thanks for the shout out and the wonderful job you do with this amazing post.  It means so much to so many.  2008 will definitely be one for my history books.  In 2009 I just want to get life to settle down.  I will clear my credential so that I don't have to worry about employment any more.  I will stay healthy and get stronger for myself and my baby girl. And I will get more financially secure. Most of all I will be a happy gal.

Everyone enjoy the day

Monica

Goodmorning Janine and Cali Guys and Gals!

What a wonderful shout out Janine, you must take notes or something.  I have a hard time remembering what I had for breakfast!  lol  Yesterday was a blast playing with the girls we had such a fun time.  Only bad part is Lu and I both got Parking tickets!  We knew we could only park for 3 hours, but took our chances so we shall pay the price.  Went to Lowes last night to give them a coupon we forgot on our last trip, what a nightmare.  They could not figure out how to do it and then shorted me almost $22.00 on the coupon.  They worked on trying to figure out why they shorted me and after about 1 1/2 hours they could not and just told me they would take 22 off my shopping trip.  It was funny really.  I will sit down today and figure out where they went wrong and then go back and let them know so they know for the next time.  Or I will just let it go and not waste the time.  Today I hope brings us working on my daughter room again.  Nothing got done yesterday as I was gone for the majority of the day.  Seems like my house falls apart if I even take a a 1/2 day off!  lol.  I guess I wil have job security then?  lol  Well that is it for now.  You all do something good for yourselfs today and smile, it makes people wonder what is going on and confuses them!  I love that.

Rhonda

Good Morning EVERYONE!!!!!!!

What a great shout out Janine.......You amaze me every day at how much you care about everyone here. You are right about those people yesterday. I thought at one point the guy would fall out of his chair.  They wanted to here what we had to say. It was kinda funny.
 BTW.....Janine, Cherly and Rhonda, I had a great time with you all yesterday. You are all wonderful ladies, and OH is blessed to have you. Your hearts are bigger then life and have enough room for so many.

Yesterday, after hanging out with Rhonda and Janine, my friend Cyndi came over and we cooked dinner for the sister and then we went for a walk. The frist walk I have had time for in over 4 months. Remember, I was off walking or running for my back, then all this happened and I have not had the time. It was cold, but it felt good. I was hopping it would help me sleep last night, but I guess that is what I get for thinking. The red dye job is not working I guess. But the bottom line is, it was great to get out and move!!! We are planning our next race for the 24th of January at "The Mills" It should be a nice run/walk.

OK time to get me behind in the shower and start my day.

You all have a wonderful day.

Lusty Lu

OMG Janine -  you do the best shout outs - you brought tears to my eyes as well.....you really are one special kind of lady and how you remember everyone is beyond me.....I am envious of that memory of yours.

So good morning to everyone.  And wow - new years eve tomorrow already - omg what a year for sure.

Today I go for a plastics consult with Dr Richard Lee in Newport Beach (Naomi and Heathers Dr) and I am so excited to hear what he has to say - although not excited to find the money to do it but I will find it someplace - even if I have to take a loan or charge it....I must get this done in 2009 to help complete my journey.  Although the journey will never be done because we all know this is a life change....and as many have said the surgery works on our tummys not on our BRAINS....I know now that I will have a life time of keeping my eating - especially the dreaded carb monster - under control and finding something else to help when I am emotional or down or sad or whatever.  I am truly going to start going to the gym in 2009 for sure.....

Ok well my coffee is done and the papers are here and its time for me to do the morning routine.

I love ya all and Janine - you are one awesome woman....don't ever forget it.....

Morning Janine and Cali!  What a GREAT shout out!  I never remember things from morning to night. . . you are amazing!

Jeni . . . STOP!!!!!!  You are doing fine . . . I sometimes for for 2-3 months with no weight change - and I can tell you I haven't been good this holiday and am back to basics right now getting the extra weight off . . . you know the rules - do your best to follow them . . . and today is a new day (which I have to say after eating 5 cookies at work yesterday)!  One step at a time - and look how much better off you are today than a year ago!  You can do this - you ARE doing this . . . just give it your best and there has to be results coming in your future!

Have a great day everyone . . . hopefully the people in my house (who will remain nameless) will clear out a spot for the new dishwasher that is being delivered tomorrow . . .because if I get home tonight and there is no place for it . . . there might be noise you can hear all over the State of CA . . . and Becky you think you have a truckers' mouth . . . I would at that point out due you I'm sure!

Hugs
Chris

Good Tuesday Morning California!

Janine, what a wonderful end of the year shout out post today. It is a blessing to the board that we have you here. Your involvement, interest, concern and personal touch for all of us is so very much appreciated buddy. This community would not be the same without you here posting! Thank you!
        
So it is my "Friday" at work and it is looking like D will take Friday off as well so we will both have a five day holiday weekend!

I am ready to sweep 2008 out the door tomorrow evening and welcome in 2009 for sure. Don't want to tempt fate or anything but 2009 just HAS to be a better year for me and all of us! That is my New Year prayer!

Looks like it is time to get my butt in gear for the day ahead. Wishing everyone here a Terrific Tuesday and I am looking forward to Whacky Weigh-In Wednesday's post tomorrow. Hope EVERY ONE OF YOU posts a great weight loss this week to get the yearly total to the next level. What level is that? Well, you'll just have to wait until Thursday morning's reveal to find out!

(((((BigBearHugz)))))

good morning janine and cali friends,
thanks for the shout out janine you are sooooo awsome..
i can't believe the new year is here..the only resolution i have is to rock my tool.. and quit some things...
so i'm cleaning today get things cleaned up for the new year.. that's about it for me today i hope everyone has a great day...