Did I get it right today, September1st 2009

Same ole.  Teaching, writing, researching, and revising.  Nothing new in the salt mines.  Today is my long day:  I go in at 7:30 and stay until 9:00 tonight.  I hate being at school that long but I hate coming home to an empty house even more.  Kenny works until 11:00. 

Carla, I know how teaching bad behavior students can be.  A few years ago, for extra money, I subbed at one of our schools that is known for its bad mannered students.  First day, they got me; Second day, I tore into their asses and from that day on, they never got a chance to show their butts.  I simply pointed to the door and off they went to either the hallway to stand and be humiliated or to the principal's office.  I told him, the principal, that if he expected me to teach anything to these kids, he better participate in my disiciplining or I'd refuse his school. Hope he gets control. 

That's it for me.

Have a good day.

Good Morning....  early morning... 4:35 ish....

I couldn't remember what time I was to be here so I came early.... of course too early.  The time was changed and I couldn't remember....  ugh

Two ten year old girls is NOT my best age to care for.  Squeals, giggles, bouncing all over, drama queens.  I had boys, they were just as "energetic" but in a different way.  School starts tomorrow so I'll be celebrating that......  I care for one of the girls before and after school.  Fairly easy job.  I live downstairs so it makes this a convenient set up for both of us.  I don't have to leave Mom totally alone.

I don't know if I'm just bloated or gaining some weight back but I sure feel miserable.  I need to get back into walking.  When we go to the bus stop I plan to walk around the nearby park after she leaves for school.  On rainy days I hope to make it to the gym in the apt. complex.  Hopefully, the guys will all have finished up so I don't have to work out with them there.  Hmmmm wonder if there are any my age...  (evil grin).

I'm in the middle of canning season and my main burner is out on my stove.  The guys are waiting for the correct part to fix the burner......  I did a kettle of peaches last night but I'm missing out on pears and apricots..... need to do plums too.  So frustrating.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Millie

Good morning Carla and everyone.....

Another beautiful day in the neighborhood!! The weather is warming up again and I am soooooo happy!!! I am going to go out for a walk today. I am trying to get further each time. I miss my walking routine.

I think I may head down to Iowa this weekend. I am missing my Nic and Gracie. I was going to see my other grands but they have plans and won't be around. Kyleigh will be home for a long weekend so they are going camping.

Margo....I am sorry about your cat. Letting her go won't be easy. You are right...they are like family. I am sure she is sensing there is something happening. I am glad she will be with people that will love her like you do.

Pat R.....thanks for posting the pics of our OFF celebrities...they look wonderful!!! Hope my magazine gets her soon.

Carla....hope you find a place for your family reunion. Planning those things are so much work but great fun in the end!

I best get to work now. Everyone have a happy day....or at least try to.

Prayers to those in need....especially Margo.

Love and hugs to all.....connie d

This is it.....One more day and then I go in for my Tummy Tuck and breast lift (Weds morning leaving the house about 5am).
I've been doing ok but now the nerves are starting to kick in...........mostly normal nervousness so far.....
I've had enough surgeries to know the routine but from what I've been reading this one is a pretty painful recovery and that makes me nervous..... 

I'm so excited about the idea of getting rid of the excess skin hanging around my gut but not looking forward to the pain.  .I just keep telling myself the pain is only temporary and the results will be long lasting!  Besides if I take my pain meds on schedule I should be pretty good.

How weird is this........I even thought to myself tonight will be the last night I go to bed with all this skin around my tummy.....will I miss it?........I think not!!  but I bet it takes some time to get used to seeing a flat tummy (something I have not seen in at least 25 years).

I've got all my stuff ready to throw into an overnight bag, and of course I'm taking the camera and laptop so I can document and track all of this for future newbies on the plastic surgery forum........

We've got some running around to do today and we have to drop off my baby (Buddy) so I don't know how much posting time I'll have here today.  I always cry buckets when I drop him off.  I worry what he is thinking...yeah I know dogs don't think like we do........but I know they have feelings and I worry about how he feels when I leave him there for a few days.  Gotta stop thinking about that cause it's giving me a lump in my throat and I don't want to start crying already.

I'll wish you all a great couple of days, hope you all feel well.
TTFN
Ruth

Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow Ruth.  Buddy will be fine, he's on vacation.  A friend of mine said that if she had known the pain she'd have with her tt she probably wouldn't have done it.  She's fine now. 

Thanks Jani.
I just hope I can get some sleep tonight......I have to take a sleep pill (per the dr's orders) boy I hope I hear the alarm clock at 4am!  

Take care.
TTFN
Ruth

Ill be thinking about you tomorrow. Carla

Thanks Carla!!

sending you special hugs and prayers for your surgery and a speedy trip back to us! cannot relate to what your healing will be-haven't had the work done --but hoping it is a breeze for you!!!!!
once you get home and rested and all i may just borrow one of your shoulders!
hugs ruth!!!!

Hi Carla and my OFF family:

Yes, it's Sept. 1, good riddance to August. What a crappy month it was. I was lying in bed last nigh****ching the Dodgers game when I learned the White Sox traded Jim Thome to to the Dodgers. I'm sad to see Thome go, but I understand. The Sox have thrown in the towel on the season ... they've been playing crappy the past week. They also traded one of their best pitchers of the 2005 World Series season, Jose Contreras. He's been lousy this year, but he did lead us to the World Series championsip in 2005. He went to the Rockies. This year, he can't find the plate. But he was injured a lot last year (tore his Achilles tendon).

I don't think I'd be a good teacher ... no patience. I'd send the whole class to the principal's office. I'd yell at everyone. It's why I didn't go into teaching. I have a temper. At least I know my shortcomings.

I have an appointment this morning with my psychologist. Not too many issues, but I'm sure I'll figure something to talk about. It's good to have someone to talk to who doesn't judge me. I miss Margie ... I miss our two-hour chats on the phone. I don't have anyone I can do that with anymore.

Margo, I understand how you are feeling about giving up Callie ... I felt the same about Diva in December. I still miss her deeply. But I know I made the right decision for Diva (I had her six years) and I know you are making the right decision for Callie. She'll have a good home. I know it's very tough.

Well, that's all that's going on here. Pollen must be very high here because my eyes are very itchy. Have a good day.