Good Morning, Its Thursday September 10.

In about 3 and 1.2 hours I have to be up to drive to Tampa to board the plane to Dallas.
I cant wait!!!!!!!
Life is throwing me a curve ball. I am having severe Sciatica in my left thigh and leg. Doc gave me some natural muscle relaxant but It doesnt seem to be doing the job. Maybe I have to have more than one pill in my system before I see a differance. She wanted to give me a cortisone shot and I declined that one.  Those are painful and since Im going to be gone for the weekend I didnt want to end up in bed in a hotel all day......
Plus the good thing is I weighed in and I lost 4 pounds since July 30th....So I guess I am on track again to loose the 20 I have gained.......
So Im going to be somewhat good when I am in Dallas!!!!!
So talk on folks. Ill check in later.
Carla

I cannot sleep.  This is like the third or fourth time in a week that I have gone to bed and slept for only a couple of hours.  ARGH.  Today I am running non stop.  I teach two classes, have office hours, am meeting with the editor of the book that I've been invited to contribute to, and need to get Kitty to the vet for her booster shots.  Then, I am meeting with a friend for coffee, by then I'll need it, to discuss a hiking outside of my comfort zone trip. 

Have fun in Dallas

 Nothing worse than not being able to sleep!  

I'm hoping not to sleep tonight - my DD has gone into labor - and I'm just waiting for a phone call so I can go to the hospital!  I am SO hoping for a granddaughter this time but as long as the babe is healthy any sex will do!!  

I thought my surgeon's office had filed for insurance approval but found out it hasn't been done yet.  It's been 2 weeks since my last appt and I had everything done.  So I guess it's just a matter of calling and bugging them now.  I was hoping to have my RNY at the beginning of October but I guess that won't happen now.  Bah.  

I am so ready for the weekend.  Due to my schedule, I have one more night of work before my weekend starts.

Friday, a friend of mine has a band that is playing at a Mexican Restaurant.  I have been there 4 or 5 times.  They play bluesy 70's music.

Saturday is busy, busy, busy.  I have to be to work at 8AM, but Mary needs to be about 70 miles from my work at 9AM, and we only have one car.  She will drop me at work, then go to her stampalooza.  She will leave there early, taking the projects she does not get to do with her and come get me.  Then we will go to my granddaughter's birthday party at 2PM.  From there, it is on to the Rangers game.

Sunday, Sunday School and Church.  After that, Rangers game.  Home to watch Big Brother, and on to work.

Monday, gets back to the more relaxing 14 hour work day.

Morning!

I'm up and at 'em and hope to be heading out the door by 6:00. I've never driven this far by myself, so this is one more step outside of my comfort zone since WLS. Whether it's maturity (see...didn't say AGE) or the confidence that I have gained since losing (hehe), I'm excited to be spending time with a bunch of wonderful ladies for the weekend.

This will be the first time in nearly three years that I haven't weighed myself daily. I keep telling myself that this is a good thing, maybe it will break that nasty habit and I'll relax some.....but I doubt it. Can't say I didn't consider taking my scale with me since I'm driving, but thought that would really show folks how anal I am about it...lol.  I'm sure there are other out there that do the same thing, so I know you'll understand.

I got a questionaire from the Federal Court yesterday. Seems they're looking to build their jury pool for the new year. I would love to participate in jury duty, but since I'm self employed it's nearly impossible. If called, I'll try to get out of it, but folks tell me there is little hope.

Okay, my friends, I'm off to hit the shower and head out. Taking my laptop so we can check in. Hope you're all doing well and have a great day!

I weigh myself twice a day.  When we go out of town, I normally weigh myself prior to getting dressed to leave.  Then, when I return, I normally hit the scale within an hour of our return.  It comforts me to know if I gain, I will notice early.  Then I can do something about it.

Drive carefully.

Thank goodness I'm not the only one   lol...   Sometimes I think, no, I KNOW I obsess, but I'd rather deal with 2-3 lbs at a time than 10 or more.

Take it easy!

Oh yeah, then there's the journaling....


This will be a test, for sure.

good thursday morning!
when i woke up ; i felt the excitement you are feeling getting ready for the sista weekend! i am so envious and you know i am there in spirit even tho it was not financially/physically possible this time for me to come....i wish safety to all of the travellers and loads of fun and hugs and photos!!!! and special wishes to the birthday girl !!!!

well- my neck is stiff and i know it's stress....lots to do ahead of me toward the move and selling and etc and i am tired of talking about it so i am sure you are all tired of reading it!! A very encouraging evening with the realtor-tho we strayed OT a few times so it was a long nite!and two requests thru the forsalebyowner site sooo we shall see! didn''t sign the realtor contract last nite- will do so tonite or tomorrow so i have a few minutes to see what happens with the two contacts....sorry-i'm thinking in shorthand!

today is work-and follow up on those contacts- and cleaning the back bedroom- my mother is arriving monday and needs a bed!!! carla can attest to the fact that  there IS one under all of the piles but it is not yet habitable!

hugs and prayers...............

I'm taking my laptop, will keep you posted (well, as much as I can divuldge...hehe).

Glad that the meeting with the realtor went well, and maybe you won't need one after all??  Wouldn't that be great?

Gotta run. Feed my face, pack the car and hit the road. Take care of everyone while we're gone.

hugs.....