Do we have a what's up? If not, here it is.

I must have missed it too...that's one reason why I love this board, no diva's and drama. It's just not for me. I just love the support and cheering people on in their weight loss journey.

I'm not perfect, I just pick myself up and start over that very minute I mess up. In the olden days I was an all or nothing gal...would start my diet the next day or even week depending on my mood. Now I have changed for the better, I'm older and wiser and just get back up on my pony! LOL
...It really is a lifestyle change.

For people that want drama and stirring up issues, visit the Rant and Rave Board.
I hardly ever post on that board but will go and see what's happening if I'm totally board but that usually doesn't happen with me. Too busy living life!!

Morning Jeannie and all,

I didn't realize you were still out and about, Jeannie. Sounds like you're having a fine time.

I am struggling here with the food, the scale and my head.

Work is hard, lots to do, not enough time to do it and people at me in every direction wanting something done about this or that and then along with all the paperwork crap I have to do my head is barely above water. The one thing I do no matter what, is take my lunch time away from my desk and I read. If I sat at my desk, I would kiss my lunch goodbye as even if I am reading and eating people walk in and just start talking to me about work and act like they can't see I'm having lunch! Actually, they see but don't care. So, I leave and go have lunch outside if nice and in break room if not. Sometimes, they actually come hunt me down and find me! Now, this is not emergency stuff, just things that could wait till I was done eating!

OK, I'm done.....up to the treadmill.
Yesterday, weather was very cold only about 60. Today will be in the 80s.

Take care all,
Cheryl

Morning to you, Jeannie and all my OFF family. I am so glad that I have this place to come to for peace and love along with everyone that I can come to for information if I need to. I think it is important that we put differences aside and just be a family. Yes, sometimes family have problems but they put things aside and still love and respect others. Those are the key words...LOVE and RESPECT. Now I will be like Margo and put my box over in the corner until the next time I need it.

Yesterday was so nice....it was right around the low 70's...just my kind of weather..with a nice breeze..nothing to strong. I guess most of the week is suppose to be the same but a few storms along the way during the week. I can take that...we all need the rain too for our flowers and gardens.

I went to the library yesterday and got a couple of books. I sat there for a long time and just read. I love to do that and find peace there. It is not that quiet of a library but that is a thing of the past I think. I remember when we were kids and going to the library the librarian would go SHHH if you whispered to loud. Where are those kind of librarians now? But...I still find peace when I open a book and read. I feel sorry for those who can't do that...those that can't learn the wonder of opening a book and going to wherever that book takes you. Jeannie, I am so glad that you and others like you take the initiative and are working on doing something about this problem. My hat is off to you. It takes caring people to recognize the problem and work to do something to end it.

Nothing much is in store for here today. The complex is having a rummage sale later this month I think I am going to get rid of a lot of stuff here..I am so sick of the dust collectors as Mom use to call it. I want to get to the point where there isn't so much clutter and things to dust. Like I do that a lot anyway.... Yeah right...in your dreams!

I guess I should get movin'...things are calling me and I should do something while I have the good thoughts going around in my head! I will probably lose them soon enough! You know my brain....it is a sieve and what goes in soon leaves! Oh well, such is life in the big city..and the small towns too from what I hear. 

Have a great Tuesday and share you happiness and love with those around you...they might need the extra today. I am sending love and hugs to all along with prayers being said too.  

morning OFF....

well its a sunny breezy day here in willoughby ohio...i am off work today and glad of it!!! i need to get this aching body once again rested up after the busy weekend. somedays i ask myself why i hurt so bad...well i guess its because i am getting older?? just 8 more days and i get to see my new PCP!!! maybe then i will get some answers as to why i hurt so much!!! my right knee is killing me at times and if i lay on my right side to long OMG the pain in my knee is so bad i am about in tears!!!

had my one year review for my job sunday...i got very good to excellent on everything!!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! was told i am handling everything very well and am a good leader and teacher and no no word yet on the new position i applied for...grrrrr but hopefully after this review i should hear something soon!!!! i also got a raise which came on my check with holiday pay and overtime so that was good!!!

margo did i miss something on the board that you brought that up about getting along????

brenda i want a tatoo also but am scared to death of the needle pain!!! my cousin also does tatoos and will do mine for free if i want one....but he is back in michigan and i am in ohio...i was thinking of a black stallion horse rearing up on its hind legs...not sure where i would have it put on but shoulder comes to mind but then who would see it....LOL

george sorry that your grandson lost his games but glad he had that experience and will learn from it....

pat r hope you get a good report from your dr appointment this week and that foot will get better so you can drive safe...

carla glad that you are home now and still wish you could have met up with me...oh well maybe another time huh?

susandoeshair...i have that same WW recipe from a few years ago...i just put it in a 8x8 pan and make it that way so its even less calories...goes over very well at all functions i take it to...hope you get elbow relief soon!!!

well need to get going here carpet needs scrubbing again because of bandit "watering" the loveseat and couch...GRRRRRRR so have a great day and maybe i will be back later on to see what else is happening...

;-)

 

Hi Jeannie and my OFF family:

I didn't realize there was drama on the board ... what did I miss? Sounds like it was something personal toward Margo, which is too bad. I really wish everybody would just respect each other ... we're all special in our own ways and we should celebrate that diversity.

Just got off the phone with Carla; she's home and starting to unload the car after her long road trip. Jeannie, sounds like your vacation is great, too. Don't forget to drink your water. I had to remind my brother to do the same last year when we were on vacation, too ... he doesn't like water, and there we were, in the tropics, sweating like pigs, getting dehydrated by the minute. I was chugging water and he wants to drink pop. I finally convinced him water was better for him and he should be drinking it by the gallon. He thanked me when we were at the Mayan ruins in Mexico (even though we both drank lots of bottled water, we were still thirsty and miserable ... but it was a great trip there).

Another day of training, day 7. Yesterday we built practice pages. I think I learned more about the program doing that than I did sitting in class all last week. I went to the chiropractor before I went to work, and then when I got done with class, my neck and shoulders were all knotted up again and I was miserable. That was mostly from class. Then I had to work. Plus, my knee hurts so much. I don't think rain is in the forecast, but I could be wrong. I need a massage ... that costs money, though, and I don't have any. The chiropractor is covered by insurance; massage isn't.

I have a meeting today with our new editor; should be interesting. I should dress a little more conservative (I never really dress up for work because I go in so late, but I like my "sparkly" clothes ... my Quacker Factory stuff. I guess I should wear some less "sparkly"!). I don't know what that will be because most of my stuff is jeans and capris, things like that. Oh, and by Friday, I have to be ready to move to my new desk with my new flat-screen monitor computer. I will have a window to look out of this time. All I asked my editor was that I wouldn't be near anyone who uses a lot of perfume. There's one copy editor who douses herself with it ... she's in my class now. She's really nice, but boy, when she gets near me, she can make me gag. I am so allergic to the stuff.

Well, I should get off the computer so I can get my legs up for awhile before I have to get ready for work. Have a good day.

yes I am home and it is hot here!!!!!
My cats were hiding when I came into the house. They finally pearred around and are fine. They arent paying to much attention to me.
I still need to unload the car and get it washed!!!!! It is so buggy and dirty from putting 10,000 miles on it.
I started on Medifast Take Shape for Life. I gained 15 pounds from being on prednisone and eating out all the time.....
Margo did I miss the drama thing?????
Carla 

Aloha Jeannie.....and all the rest of this amazing group of friends!

Well, I am home from testing "my babies" and as usual it was unpredictable. There were 8 babies born yesterday on Maui, and four of them were C-section. Somehow this doesn't seem right to me. It seems like people are to quick to go with the major surgery than to wait for things to happen naturally. For me, the C-section babies are much harder to test for hearing because they have more "stuff" in their ears and that interferes with the computer results. Anyway....it was a morning with ups and downs. One little guy was a wailer.....he was just so upset that I spent most of my time with him trying to calm him down. I wish I'd had some sweet music to play for him...Ha! Finally I did what I did with my own kids when there were babies and laid him on my legs, head outward and managed to get the probe into his ear while rocking him back and forth. He passed, but it was a challenge!!

After babies...I made a quick trip to Longs and Safeway for supplies. I've been on a steak/mushroom kick lately, and wanted to find an inexpensive steak to go with the mushrooms I've sauteed the past few days. Would you believe I found a NY steak that was marked down from $12.00 to $6.95, and then had a 50% off sticker on it!! Oh yes!! You know what I'm having for dinner tonight!! I also got some chicken thighs that were marked 50% off a reduced price.....ended up costing only $1.95 for four! I'm almost embarrassed by how excited I get by finding bargain like this......

Now it's not quite 11:00 in the morning and I feel like I've done a whole day of work. I feel a nap coming on soon. I need to go sit on my lanai and be appreciative of all the beauty I see around me every day. It is way to easy to get caught up in problems and miss the beauty around us.

Aloha nui loa

Maui Karen

Had company from the bank today -- my supervisor and two co-workers dropped by -- it was nice to see them all.  My one co=worker, Shelly is taking me to K'zoo Thursday for my post-op appt.

After lunch I took two pain pills and settled myself on the bed....
woke up at 4 p.m. nicely rested and leg felt pretty darn good.   Sure hope that doesn't affect my sleep tonite.  

I am craving a good old cheeseburger -- anyone want to go get me one????   LOL

Been sitting here for over an hour now and need to refill my water glass and go watch the news.

Have a good evening,
Pat R.