Happy Hump Day Gang!!! I don't want to jinx anything, but the outage is going really well. It's rainy and a bit cool this morning, but that's ok. I have to run out to the store later to get a bunch of lunch meat for our mid-outage meeting tomorrow. I told my PM that instead of getting pizza I thought the guys would appreciate making their own sandwiches and have some pasta salad and garden salad to go with it he agreed. I'll probably pick up some desserts also.

Mel I got the tapestry hung up finally in my office and everyone loves it. Four people have asked where I got it.

QOTD: Do you decorate for Halloween? Years ago when my daughter was as home I would put up all sorts of things, but I don't do that anymore. I do however decorate in the office and put out candy. I also put together little Halloween candy bags for the drivers to be given out on Halloween and they really appreciate it.

B: coffee and protein shake

L: pot roast and mashed potatoes

D: chicken salad stuff hot peppers

I have a yoga class tonight at the Y and I think Irvin is going to work with the weight trainer.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Finally managed the three day drive to NYC ( about 3 weeks ago honestly) . Have been hesitant to post - had a pretty bad experience last time and it left a bad taste in my mouth.

Had to relocate here due to house emergency. Because I neglected her ( including the grounds ) for many months there is a threat of demolition ! ??

There are people in power who want to force a sale ( to their friends lol) immediately so they can buy her for pennies on the dollar ( the stick is the bulldozers can come as early as October 11th I kid U not ).

Of course I hired a land use attorney and am fighting back any way I can .

Living arrangements r dicey - the gov recently forced turn off of electricity n water ( despite my being a critical care patient ) so Im living by lantern, w no heat no refrigeration ( grrr) and no way to flush the toilet or shower ( or even make tea) .

But Im eating away at the overgrown vegetation day by day ( see the results ) cleaning the animal damage inside and hoping the sump pump / french drain system in the basement not working doesnt result in 8 feet of flooding lol.

Food wise I feel like a bag lady pretty much eating out of my car , throwing out perfectly good but spoiled food ( what a waste ! ? every day) .

But there may be good news ! I found a great apartment in NYC - praying I get accepted . Terriffic view and location - trying hard today to get the keys .

Weight is down a bit thanks to the constant landscaping exercise - breathing and sleep are good - food is not planned but tiny amounts of whatever I crave ( pouch is still minuscule ) - two bites here two bites twenty minutes later . Cant finish a sandwich or the meat off two chicken wings if that gives U an idea.

b- ff cottage cheese, scallions, fresh garlic bread slices

chai tea latte giant w sweetener

l- potato salad commercial

seafood salad commercial on part of roll

d- sheperds pie amped up w fresh peas butter buds

snack - part of chicken wing w peri peri sauce

late nite snack - small wonton soup

clearly not wasting away !

Well Ive TOTALLY forgotten how to post pics ...next time !

Mornin y'all.

not much going on today. I'm hoping to stay home until we have to take my mom's cousin to PT this afternoon.

i'm kind of numb right now. My mom's **** is stressing me out and all the issues of the world are weighing heavy on me as well. Over stimulated to say the least. I saw images of children...babies...zip tied. WTF? Why is that ok with people. Didn't mean to jump on Mike's topic but it's been hitting me hard too. All sides of my neighbors are Hispanic and with the exception of one are good...no...great people. I wish we lived in a world where where people valued all human life and not just what they deem ok to like. It's just so upsetting.

QOTD: I do to some extent. I don't like horror houses or the like. I hate things that make me jump react. I love museums and art shows.

B: breakfast sandwich

the rest is unknown.

Good morning all and Happy Tuesday,

It's currently rainy, dark, and depressing outside this morning. The weather matches my current mood.

I don't want to get into politics of the current environment but thought someone might appreciate an experience in one of the targeted neighborhoods for mass deportation.

It's really tough right now. I'm having a relapse with PTSD, due to ICE / CBP Wreaking Havoc in my neighborhood every day. Throughout the day, there are gov't helicopters flying overhead, unmarked cars speeding around, with unidentified people with masks jumping out with semi-automatic weapons throughout the day. Everyone is on edge and staying inside. The next block over, a Black, 72 year old, American citizen was zip tied by ICE and detained for hours over the weekend and then released. I'm dumbfounded how this could happen in America. I never thought our rights as Americans could be compromised so quickly and easily.

Friday, children from the local elementary schools were confronted on school grounds, which is known as a safe zone, by firearm brandishing, uniformed ICE officers. These children are scared and scarred from the interactions and they definitely delivered the message to their parents to get the **** out of America. For most kids, this is the first time in a contemptuous situation with the authorities and they did not have their parents with, to protect them. We now have neighborhood monitors on every block to make sure school children can get to/from school without being accosted. I'm off right now to walk a couple blocks away to stand on the corner, smile, say hi, and pretend like everything's ok as children walk to school.

Sorry to be a big bummer. Unfortunately, it's the current reality for me and others while we normally live in peaceful neighborhoods, co-existing with people of all shapes, colors, believe and walks of life.

Anyway, today is a gift that will never happen again. This is real life and it's not all roses, puppy dogs and rainbows. This too shall pass. I'm trying to be optimistic but also a realist. I am so grateful to even have these issues. To me, these are wee problems compared to many other countries of the worlds' human beings. We have fundamental rights. I am so lucky to have been born in the right place at the right time to the right ethno demographic parents, with these advantages.

QOTD- I like exploring unique and unusual things. Curiosity keeps life exciting and is true to my desire to constantly learn.

Accountability- handful of chocolate covered banana cups.

B: Oikos Triple Zero Berry yogurt, salmon, cream cheese, dill, and tomato on a couple cucumber slices.

L: 1/2 Bacon Turkey Bravo from Panera and maybe a couple chips.

D: Something delivery. I don't have any desire to be outside when I don't need to be.

Hi all...Don't post much anymore.

19 years today...RNY. If I could, I would take a picture and post it. Hard for me to transfer stuff.

I am 217 today...Not bad not good.

I met with the cardiologist today...He is open to me using Wegovy.

I've had two heart attacks, double bypass, a stent...Those type of things.

For those new here...OH was a godsend at the time. The internet was limited. It was REALLY hard to find current information.

I am sure most bypass people have move on to other sites.

Take care...Brian