Hi fit babes! I really wish I was better at getting here! I think it has something to do with being glued to my computer screen at work everyday--it's not my friend when I get home!
Please forgive me for going back to where I left off for the personals--the end of Oct. to be exact!
Ronne, you asked if things are getting worse because people feel free to be awful in regards to the bomb threats we received. Good question! We have not had anymore of those since October and I am grateful! In general though, the U.S economy has not recovered completely from the crash of 2008 when it comes to wages. They are not keeping up with inflation and I think people are angrier than they used to be. That's just my opinion. I think it's awesome you went to a town meeting! I have never done that. I completely related to you needing to rest after seeing friends 3 times in a week--I would too! I'm sorry about your sleep issues but glad to hear that HRT is working for you! I started HRT 3 or 4 years ago after struggling with hot flashes for a year and then having one in front of my male boss. Embarrassing! I think I'm ready to taper off of them now and plan to talk to my MD the next time I go in. I feel the same way about cutting down on workouts--it's cheating! I've been having neck issues and I'm modifying a bit and I hate doing that! I do most hard cardio on a single riser, otherwise, my heart would surely leap right out of my chest! I did not know you had Black Friday in the UK, I thought it was a U.S. thing. Ours lasted just as long as yours!
Hi Mary! I do not think it's awful that you work on figuring out your toxic students! I would do the same thing because that's survival! I've done a bit of teaching at work and have had to be quick on my feet. I agree that the price of theater tickets are as much as a car payment! So DH and I don't go either, especially since I have a real car payment! And stuffed gnomes definitely count in the happy Dept. I am also sorry to bring up something sad, but I have to say I am sorry about your loss of Wheezy, it is so hard to lose our furry children! They definitely brighten our lives. I think yours is the house that your kids and their friends gravitate to, huh? My new female boss had that take place at her house this season, I think she's still recovering!
Lisa, thank you for asking about Riley! He turned a year old Nov. 17. He's still all puppy and has terrible habits I won't go into here.
I will never exercise in 100 degree weather, I'm not crazy! I have a cousin who's done hot yoga. If anyone asks, I deny I'm related to her! I do not think you're a Debbie downer, you went through some really hard stuff with your sister--I'm glad you were able to obtain what you did after the sale of her house. I LOLed about your Garmin saying you need 28 hours to recover after your ride! And you are kinda proud of yourself with your quilt? I'd give myself a gold star if I were you! It's beautiful! I'm so glad your Thanksgiving was wonderful--I hope the rest of your holidays were too!
Hi Jody! Beware! I made a lotta notes in response to your posts.
I learned the hard way not to get sucked in to the drama of toxic people for which I am grateful! I keep everyone at arm's length until I determine how much I can trust them. I LOLed when you said you would like to move tummy stuff to make a nice rack! Years ago I just said to hell with it and bought me one! I totally get the workouts as place holders but I look at it as doing something is better than nothing. I like the SnS series a lot, it's one of my favorites--sorry Ronne! Wow! That CO poisoning was so scary! I'm glad everyone is OK and that I have the cheesy electric fireplace that Riley likes to bark at! That's great you get good sleep! I can wake up at night and get up or roll over and fall back to sleep. How awesome is that? You asked if I was impacted by the CA fires in November. Fortunately, only emotionally. It just broke my heart for what everyone went through. I spoke with a friend the other day who deals with these kind of things in WA (and will go to other states to fight fires) and she said it was numerous things that caused them, not just one thing. My T-day was good! I call it my drive-by Thanksgiving. DH and I drove 2 hours south, (picked up Dad along the way), went to my sister's house for 2 hours, then drove home. Probably the fastest holiday I ever had! I'm glad you are feeling better about yourself by eating better--that's awesome! I have not been doing well in that Dept. through the holidays but tomorrow is a new day, right? Is Bohemian Rhapsody still playing? I wanna see it! I've got 2 books going right now and I'm in Heaven for that! Loved kitty on your mini tramp and happy to learn the bird in your house left safely, without house damage! I LOLed about your description of an OL workout but quit saying you are old, you are one of the youngest people I know! And BTW, I'm coming over for a smoothie and a salad from your garden! I can relate to your mom's issues with her phone. My dad has issues when there is an upgrade! Is it possible for you to take your mum to a coffee shop to fix her phone? Thank you for starting this new thread, and you kind wishes for all of us this year. I wish the same for you! Good luck on getting your new bike! You must tell us what you decide on. I LOLed about your testicle walk kettlebell modification--you go girl!
