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George, on the heart, Solomon was a wise man; however, on family values, he pretty much sucked.   The kids are going home today. Their leaving is always bittersweet. I love having them here; they wear me out, but I am so happy to see them leave.   Today, after the kids leave, I am heading over to the university to get my account set up for the smart room. Smart rooms are computer rooms that have all kinds of technology in them. I usually teach in smart rooms in our building, but I am teaching my summer class in the history building and that system will not recognize me. I love using the smart board for examples and for getting to my files for paper descriptions ect. Plus, I use the different message boards for my students and it is required for them to post on blogs ect and having the smart rooms allows me instant access where I can respond at that moment. It’s really good for shy students who may not talk out during class but will comment on a message board or a blog. I, also, am going in to see my pcp for a weigh in and for more blood. The man never tires of ordering blood work. At least I don’t actually see him or his nurse, just the aide who weighs me and the man who draws my blood.   

That’s that. Hope you all have a more exciting day than I.

Can you imagine teaching without having the capability of using any computers?

I cannot imagine preppiing for class without a computer.  I do all of my syllabi and policies on my computer and cut and paste and delete and move around stuff and then ship it over the internet to the students so that I don't even have to print it out.  Plus, I write all of my notes on the computer and just have to print them off on the day that I am teaching that lesson.  It is great.  Plus,  I cannot imagine grading hand written essays.  I'd die.  I tell you, I'd just poke my eyes out with sharp objects. 

Good morning George and all,

Warning, this is a total pitty party and request for good thoughts, prayers, energy or anything you think can boost good energy my way....I don't want all just enough to get me through this hump, hill, mountain....whatever.....

I am going to say it....I am having a helleva time here. I am up now about 8 lbs. I still exerise everyday...have even upped it...two of the things I used as staples are no longer made, so I have been trying to find something to replace them....I am in combat with carbs not the good ones but the bad, I need to limit my intake and stop eating that which I know is not good for me....stop eating when I am full.
I am having that helpless feeling....
Sitting at my desk all day, stressful job, Tom having no job, Tom dedicatng most of his time to schoolwork and just my old "crap" thinking are eating away at my success with this new me...no, I am still the old me...that's the problem.
I am having to use the old will power which was something I had little of and never built much more of...so the battle is on....I have got to get this under control...I am the queen of stupid, magical, and negative thinking.

Ok, done, thanks....

Cold and rainy here, gonna go up to my treadmill....

Ok, I'm going to hit submit....

Cheryl

Are you journalling? everything that goes between your teeth? try it a few days and maybe you can see an area that needs to be improved upon. You didn't say what your "staples" were that are not made anymore. What are your labs like? are you doing vitamins and supplements? protein supps? lots of variables here also.

Are you distal or proximal? etc...???

Hi Darlene,

No, I don't journal, never did, but I did do the What are we eating thread. I know what I am doing wrong...eating white carbs. My problems are not a mystery to me or anyone or anythings fault but mine. Today was a good food day, I just need to keep making the right choices and remember it's up to me.

The things I ate and depended on that are no longer made and helped me stay on the straight and narrow were Dannons light and fit, strawberries and cream and peaches and cream. They do still have fit and light but not the same. I even called, my sis and I both called, the Dannon company and complained. They said, Yep you are right we don't make the fruit and cream non fat any longer. The other thing I ate that isn't made anymore is Walmart's flax seed bread. I have tried others and won't bore you with why they don't measure up. Regardless, I need to get some new things, which I have, and eat them and stay away from trigger foods and things that make me fat! Yep, I do the vitamins and protein drinks,
I sent you lab info the other day so won't go into that again. Thank you for asking and giving me info on those the other day. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it.

It's just me...I am being a brat and need to get responsible and take care of myself properly...

Thanks again,
Cheryl

Hey Cheryl
 I can relate to that pitty party of yours. I seem to be in the mood of late & seem to be
anything & everything out of house & home. Just plain bored with not working for so
long. Have tried the exercise thing (walking) & that just seems to get me more into the
cupboards than when I wasn't walking. Summer has officially arrived being close to
110 today. Yup, said it right 110. Normally its already is = We have kind of had a
reprieve for a couple of weeks, but, not now. July & /august get even hotter, you learn
just to deal with it around these parts. Have a good week everyone & prayers for all
of us in need today!!
Lot of Love sent your way

Thanks, Marilyn,

Hope you are feeling better and hope things start looking up job wise. My husband was laid off in April so we feel the jobless pain too. Fortunately, I have my job and am grateful for that.
Wow, that is hot. It was in the low 60s high 50s today. We are looking forward to the heat again.

Take Care,
Cheryl

I am thinking about Cheryl and you are in my prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                          Phyllis

Thanks, Phyllis, how nice of you to think of me when you are dealing with all you are having to carry right now...

I am thinking of you and yours also and have been reading about your family's struggle. I work with Hospice often and hope they are a help and comfort to you all as I have seen them be with so many others.

Cheryl