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fox2star
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Hi,
I'm sure I will be posting the same time as Shelly and Robin so
Hi to you both!
Kristi:
High ^^^'s to you and your DH for all that you accomplished yesterday!
Leanne:
I wish the gay marriage would have been allowed a lot sooner. I know of a lot of couples that would have been overjoyed to be able to do this. They are no longer with us;( ..
Robin:
I love appliance shopping! I actually stop in the local store we use to "window" shop every once in a while! DH gets the jitters just thinking about me going in there!
Shannon:
K&K are "working things out"..time will tell. Did you like your hair cut? is your hair naturally straight or curly? I am always looking for a new hair cut! Be careful with those e-mails...
Allison:
Glad you are better today!;-) What do you do that requires HazMat training?
Tneah:
Kelsey is a girl. I am so happy that you have gone to a regular DR that will help get you back to your self again!
Kara:
Don't worry about keeping up with us.. I am struggling as well! Just let us know how you are doing and what is going on in your life.. we all want to know!
Lainie:
I'm glad you posted about the KB workout..I was on the fence about them, but I don;t think I will try until after STS. Love the hair..
Have a great day!
Deb
Hi,
I'm sure I will be posting the same time as Shelly and Robin so
Hi to you both!
Kristi:
High ^^^'s to you and your DH for all that you accomplished yesterday!
Leanne:
I wish the gay marriage would have been allowed a lot sooner. I know of a lot of couples that would have been overjoyed to be able to do this. They are no longer with us;( ..
Robin:
I love appliance shopping! I actually stop in the local store we use to "window" shop every once in a while! DH gets the jitters just thinking about me going in there!
Shannon:
K&K are "working things out"..time will tell. Did you like your hair cut? is your hair naturally straight or curly? I am always looking for a new hair cut! Be careful with those e-mails...
Allison:
Glad you are better today!;-) What do you do that requires HazMat training?
Tneah:
Kelsey is a girl. I am so happy that you have gone to a regular DR that will help get you back to your self again!
Kara:
Don't worry about keeping up with us.. I am struggling as well! Just let us know how you are doing and what is going on in your life.. we all want to know!
Lainie:
I'm glad you posted about the KB workout..I was on the fence about them, but I don;t think I will try until after STS. Love the hair..
Have a great day!
Deb
allwildgirl
Cathlete
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Morning Deb and everyone else...
Kristi - YOU'RE DONE, YOU'RE DONE!! I can't imagine how absolutely elated you must feel! Congrats! I trust you're just going to take it easy today?
Tneah - how do you feel about what the doctor said? I think he sounds very sensible. I hope your butt isn't dragging too much.
Lainie - LOVE the curls! Sooo cute!
Robin - I'm glad you found a new fridge!
Allie - nooooooooo! I hope you're not getting sick! I'm sending anti-sick vibes! Way to go on acing your test!
Leanne - I cried at your pics. That's just so lovely. I'm over-the-moon happy for them
Kara - how's the floor doing? D'ya think it will be done soon?
Gotta get going to work. I'll chat at y'all later.
Morning Deb and everyone else...
Kristi - YOU'RE DONE, YOU'RE DONE!! I can't imagine how absolutely elated you must feel! Congrats! I trust you're just going to take it easy today?
Tneah - how do you feel about what the doctor said? I think he sounds very sensible. I hope your butt isn't dragging too much.
Lainie - LOVE the curls! Sooo cute!
Robin - I'm glad you found a new fridge!
Allie - nooooooooo! I hope you're not getting sick! I'm sending anti-sick vibes! Way to go on acing your test!
Leanne - I cried at your pics. That's just so lovely. I'm over-the-moon happy for them
Kara - how's the floor doing? D'ya think it will be done soon?
Gotta get going to work. I'll chat at y'all later.
buffettgirl
Cathlete
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Good morning all. Since I'm at work today, I should be able to keep up. I just get overwhelmed when I post on at the end of the day, trying to catch up and not miss anyone.
Kristi, congrats and well done. Is there a new challenge on the horizon now?
Shelley, want to come to my house tonight and help me decide which refrigerator magnets get to stay, and which ones go?
Deb, when Keegan is all grown up and trained, will you crate him, or leave him out when you are gone? Does Kelsey stay in a crate all day?
Kara, we looked at hardwood floor samples yesterday, while shopping for the fridge. I couldn't sleep last night, thinking about the upheaval the carpet to hardwood will cause. It will mean painting too, since we haven't painted the addition since it was built, almost 20 years ago. Yikes, time sure does fly.
Tneah, I hope Dr. Doctor gets things straightened out for you.
Hey to Leanne, Shannon, Jennifer etc. Back to work I go....
Good morning all. Since I'm at work today, I should be able to keep up. I just get overwhelmed when I post on at the end of the day, trying to catch up and not miss anyone.
Kristi, congrats and well done. Is there a new challenge on the horizon now?
Shelley, want to come to my house tonight and help me decide which refrigerator magnets get to stay, and which ones go?
Deb, when Keegan is all grown up and trained, will you crate him, or leave him out when you are gone? Does Kelsey stay in a crate all day?
Kara, we looked at hardwood floor samples yesterday, while shopping for the fridge. I couldn't sleep last night, thinking about the upheaval the carpet to hardwood will cause. It will mean painting too, since we haven't painted the addition since it was built, almost 20 years ago. Yikes, time sure does fly.
Tneah, I hope Dr. Doctor gets things straightened out for you.
Hey to Leanne, Shannon, Jennifer etc. Back to work I go....
PinkMom
Cathlete
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Good morning!
Just a quick check in so you know I'm still in one piece. I'm sore, but much better this morning than last night. The body -- even at 42 -- is an amazing machine!! No workout today; tomorrow is still questionable.
I'm going to see DH off to work, start some laundry, and then I'll be back to catch up on yesterday's posts and lots of personals.
Good morning!
Just a quick check in so you know I'm still in one piece. I'm sore, but much better this morning than last night. The body -- even at 42 -- is an amazing machine!! No workout today; tomorrow is still questionable.
I'm going to see DH off to work, start some laundry, and then I'll be back to catch up on yesterday's posts and lots of personals.
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crazystepr
Cathlete
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Good morning,
I feel like crap today. I didn't sleep much again last night (shocker). My brother's graduation was so wonderful. He was so happy and looked so handsome. I'm so happy for him. Being at his graduation was a like a time warp back to my own. I remember it like it was yesterday. I always have a hard time at any graduation because they're always so bittersweet to me. I'm so desperate and anxious to graduate from college. One day, I guess. Only a year and a half more to go. x(
But it was really hard last night because both my Mom and Dad came and it was just so awkward and sad. My Dad just loves her so much. There was a point where he put his hand on her back and she smiled and I swear, right then and there I would have taken a bullet just to have them get back together. How the hell did this happen to my family?!?!?!?! We were like the Brady Bunch. So happy and wholesome and cute. And then BAM. All hell breaks loose and we are the furthest thing from the freaking Brady Bunch you could ever imagine. My Mom and I never even hugged last night.
After the graduation my Dad just left. I think he was really overwhelmed and depressed. It has to be emotional to see your youngest child (out of SEVEN) graduate from highschool plus all the drama going on with him and my mom. My sisters, other brother and my brother's girlfriend had all driven to the graduation together in my car and we decided to make a pit stop at Applebee's and dive into some really, really greasy food and margaritas. Ooops.
Anway, sorry for the lack of personals. I guess I just needed to do a "debriefing" of last night and this was my chance. I cried through the whole stupid graduation. For way too many reasons to even list here. Well, I guess for my own self pity that I should have graduated from college two years ago and I'm still at it, that my family is a mess, that my brother is all grown up (all these kids graduated with him last night that I used to babysit! Holy crap!) and a host of other reasons. The guest speaker was a student that graduated from the highschool 14 years ago--he graduated with my SISTER--and he's the guest speaker!?!?? Sheesh. This was the first time in my life that I felt really old. He speech was so wonderful. All about following your dreams and how things don't always go as planned and finding love. So I cried during that too for the loss of my relationship with my SO and how, yes, things certainly do NOT go as planned. I just wish I could to back in time and tell the excited, happy version of myself that nothing is going to go as I think it is. And that, in all honesty, life is going to suck for a while. I just keep flashing back to myself sitting on that stage waiting to get my diploma years ago. If only I knew then what I know now.
Allison
http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90
Good morning,
I feel like crap today. I didn't sleep much again last night (shocker). My brother's graduation was so wonderful. He was so happy and looked so handsome.
I'm so happy for him. Being at his graduation was a like a time warp back to my own. I remember it like it was yesterday. I always have a hard time at any graduation because they're always so bittersweet to me. I'm so desperate and anxious to graduate from college. One day, I guess. Only a year and a half more to go. x( But it was really hard last night because both my Mom and Dad came and it was just so awkward and sad. My Dad just loves her so much. There was a point where he put his hand on her back and she smiled and I swear, right then and there I would have taken a bullet just to have them get back together. How the hell did this happen to my family?!?!?!?! We were like the Brady Bunch. So happy and wholesome and cute. And then BAM. All hell breaks loose and we are the furthest thing from the freaking Brady Bunch you could ever imagine. My Mom and I never even hugged last night.
After the graduation my Dad just left. I think he was really overwhelmed and depressed. It has to be emotional to see your youngest child (out of SEVEN) graduate from highschool plus all the drama going on with him and my mom. My sisters, other brother and my brother's girlfriend had all driven to the graduation together in my car and we decided to make a pit stop at Applebee's and dive into some really, really greasy food and margaritas. Ooops.
Anway, sorry for the lack of personals. I guess I just needed to do a "debriefing" of last night and this was my chance. I cried through the whole stupid graduation. For way too many reasons to even list here. Well, I guess for my own self pity that I should have graduated from college two years ago and I'm still at it, that my family is a mess, that my brother is all grown up (all these kids graduated with him last night that I used to babysit! Holy crap!) and a host of other reasons. The guest speaker was a student that graduated from the highschool 14 years ago--he graduated with my SISTER--and he's the guest speaker!?!?? Sheesh. This was the first time in my life that I felt really old. He speech was so wonderful. All about following your dreams and how things don't always go as planned and finding love. So I cried during that too for the loss of my relationship with my SO and how, yes, things certainly do NOT go as planned. I just wish I could to back in time and tell the excited, happy version of myself that nothing is going to go as I think it is. And that, in all honesty, life is going to suck for a while. I just keep flashing back to myself sitting on that stage waiting to get my diploma years ago. If only I knew then what I know now.
Allison
http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90
LeanneM
Cathlete
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Good morning, all!
I got up at 5:00 again this morning since Mr. Snoring wouldn't budge when I poked him! One of our errands yesterday was to stop at Target, where we picked up these HUGE bins to clean out the pantry. I got it totally organized last night, and now you can actually see where stuff is at! ;-) There's also some room for DH's brother to put some of his food. He and the in-laws will be here a week from tomorrow or Friday. UGGG!
Today I think Imax 3 and CM 3 are on the agenda. I may work out a little earlier than usual since it's been really muggy and humid here, which is odd weather for us. Yesterday was S&H Chest & Back, and my chest is so sore this morning!
Hope your days are all going well so far!
Shelley -- Sending you {{{HUGS}}} today and thinking of you! I know it's a hard day. Yes, aren't those photos awesome?! Paul and Pete have been together for 20 years, so it was wonderful to see their union finally recognized! Well, you don't *need* the kettlebells, but they sure are fun! ;-) (Unless, of course, you want me to tell you that they're terrible . . . I can do that, too!;-) )
Deb -- Sounds like your day is off to an early start! Hopefully you'll have some time to check in later! Glad that you have a schedule worked out so that Keegan won't have to be home alone with Kelsey too much.
Lainie -- You look so absolutely ADORABLE in those pix! You look like you're still a teen! I'm so glad that the light treatments are going better! Hooray for tackling the KB workout yesterday! Are you feeling it today? The two that Kara recommended are The KB Way (http://www.beacon-fitness.com/Home.html) and Extreme Cardio (http://www.dragondoor.com/dv052.html). Ask Kara about this, but I think that The KB Way would be similar to your Iron Core one, so it might be better to go for the Extreme Cardio one. I love the Nike outfit you bought the other day! Too cute!
Kristi -- HOOOOOORAY for being done with the Challenge! You should really take today off and DO NOTHING! And now you can start having fun with those new workouts you bought, esp. when the girls get back next week!
Kara -- How are the repairs coming along? Glad that the door finally got put in! Way to go with those double workouts! You must be in such amazing shape. I'll have to check out the new Eion video since it sounds like fun. Of course, I'm trying not to buy anything new . . . although I ordered AOS Newport over the weekend! Yikes! ;-)
Robin -- How exciting that you found a new fridge. That chicken recipe sounds heavenly. I joined you in the early night last night -- I was in bed at 8:45!
Shannon -- How did your hair turn out? I always wish I could just hack off my mop, too; it would be soooo much easier, wouldn't it?! Way to go on lighting those fires yesterday!
Tneah -- How cool that Valerie Walters emailed you! Did she give you some good advice? Are you going to stick with the program? How was the Dr. yesterday? Did everything go alright? Hope so!
Allie -- Did you get another good night's sleep again last night? Not sure if you saw my post from yesterday afternoon, but taking the regular valerian root should be just fine; like Shannon recommended, though, check to make sure that it won't interfere with any of your other meds. Isn't PS great? I'm going to be doing it for two weeks, starting next week. It's a killer! Are your arms better today? Hope your little brother's graduation was fun! Are you feeling better this morning? I hope you're not getting sick! Sending you {{{HUGS}}}!
Jennifer -- Hope you're doing OK!
Good morning, all!
I got up at 5:00 again this morning since Mr. Snoring wouldn't budge when I poked him! One of our errands yesterday was to stop at Target, where we picked up these HUGE bins to clean out the pantry. I got it totally organized last night, and now you can actually see where stuff is at! ;-) There's also some room for DH's brother to put some of his food. He and the in-laws will be here a week from tomorrow or Friday. UGGG!
Today I think Imax 3 and CM 3 are on the agenda. I may work out a little earlier than usual since it's been really muggy and humid here, which is odd weather for us. Yesterday was S&H Chest & Back, and my chest is so sore this morning!
Hope your days are all going well so far!
Shelley -- Sending you {{{HUGS}}} today and thinking of you! I know it's a hard day. Yes, aren't those photos awesome?! Paul and Pete have been together for 20 years, so it was wonderful to see their union finally recognized! Well, you don't *need* the kettlebells, but they sure are fun! ;-) (Unless, of course, you want me to tell you that they're terrible . . . I can do that, too!;-) )
Deb -- Sounds like your day is off to an early start! Hopefully you'll have some time to check in later! Glad that you have a schedule worked out so that Keegan won't have to be home alone with Kelsey too much.
Lainie -- You look so absolutely ADORABLE in those pix! You look like you're still a teen! I'm so glad that the light treatments are going better! Hooray for tackling the KB workout yesterday! Are you feeling it today? The two that Kara recommended are The KB Way (http://www.beacon-fitness.com/Home.html) and Extreme Cardio (http://www.dragondoor.com/dv052.html). Ask Kara about this, but I think that The KB Way would be similar to your Iron Core one, so it might be better to go for the Extreme Cardio one. I love the Nike outfit you bought the other day! Too cute!
Kristi -- HOOOOOORAY for being done with the Challenge! You should really take today off and DO NOTHING!
And now you can start having fun with those new workouts you bought, esp. when the girls get back next week!Kara -- How are the repairs coming along? Glad that the door finally got put in! Way to go with those double workouts! You must be in such amazing shape. I'll have to check out the new Eion video since it sounds like fun. Of course, I'm trying not to buy anything new . . . although I ordered AOS Newport over the weekend! Yikes! ;-)
Robin -- How exciting that you found a new fridge. That chicken recipe sounds heavenly. I joined you in the early night last night -- I was in bed at 8:45!
Shannon -- How did your hair turn out? I always wish I could just hack off my mop, too; it would be soooo much easier, wouldn't it?! Way to go on lighting those fires yesterday!
Tneah -- How cool that Valerie Walters emailed you! Did she give you some good advice? Are you going to stick with the program? How was the Dr. yesterday? Did everything go alright? Hope so!
Allie -- Did you get another good night's sleep again last night? Not sure if you saw my post from yesterday afternoon, but taking the regular valerian root should be just fine; like Shannon recommended, though, check to make sure that it won't interfere with any of your other meds. Isn't PS great? I'm going to be doing it for two weeks, starting next week. It's a killer! Are your arms better today? Hope your little brother's graduation was fun! Are you feeling better this morning? I hope you're not getting sick! Sending you {{{HUGS}}}!
Jennifer -- Hope you're doing OK!
LeanneM
Cathlete
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Oh, Allie, I just saw your post and wanted to send you huge {{{HUGS}}}!!! Please, please don't feel bad about not having graduated yet. You will get there eventually, and the day when you finish will be even better since you'll have worked so hard to reach it. Everyone finishes at his or her own pace, and the next year-and-a-half really will go by super fast for you! They really will! I'm so sorry, though, that it was so hard to see your mom and dad's interactions. What a terrible thing for your whole family to have to go through. I'm so sorry, babe! I'm glad you vented -- let us know if you need to "talk" more, OK? You know we love you and are here for you! MORE {{{HUGS}}} and :* 's!!!
Oh, Allie, I just saw your post and wanted to send you huge {{{HUGS}}}!!! Please, please don't feel bad about not having graduated yet. You will get there eventually, and the day when you finish will be even better since you'll have worked so hard to reach it. Everyone finishes at his or her own pace, and the next year-and-a-half really will go by super fast for you! They really will! I'm so sorry, though, that it was so hard to see your mom and dad's interactions. What a terrible thing for your whole family to have to go through. I'm so sorry, babe! I'm glad you vented -- let us know if you need to "talk" more, OK? You know we love you and are here for you! MORE {{{HUGS}}} and :* 's!!!
SRP
Cathlete
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Hi, all you Melters -
Deb - I'm glad K&K are getting along. You have to go to Niagara? Will you get a chance to enjoy it during a break or anything? My hair is curly and frizzes in the humidity, and the only reason I cut it is to keep it out of my face. Styling it is pretty much useless. Nope, don't like the cut - she cut it too short this time for some reason. But it'll grow.
Shelley - Hi! How are you today?
Robin - I'm glad you'll get to visit today. Why on earth are you considering new flooring? I had to move out to my parents' for a few days when I had my carpet replaced with tile. It was a freaking mess. Don't do it unless you have to.
Kristi - I'm glad you're still alive!! You're right - the body is a very amazing thing!!
Lanie - I love all your curls!!!
Tneah - You know, there are other reasons for fatigue. Maybe you were pushing your workouts too hard? Or not getting quite enough to eat at one point? Or just having a slow time. I get slow times sometimes. I just can't believe that other "doc" (if you can call him that!) put you on all those meds if nothing was wrong! That's horrible.
Allison - how are you doing today? I found a cure for sleepless nights, by the way. It's called CC 8. I did it last night and was totally wiped out. I slept like a rock. Seriously, I hope you feel better!
Oh boy. I let my water filter for my well run out of salt, which is used to soften it and filter out the iron. I can't drink the stuff right now. It tastes like I'm swallowing liquid rust. Yum. I filled the filter thing back up yesterday and broke out the water jugs I keep stored under the kitchen sink. Heck, my dog won't even drink the water right now!!! It'll take a few days to get straightened out.
Tonight is the Pyramid Bonus Combo, I think. And some abs.
Oh, yesterday was beautiful! I wish I'd gotten outside more. I'm not sure what happened, but the humidity disappeared and it was only in the 80s. Amazing.
Hi, all you Melters -
Deb - I'm glad K&K are getting along. You have to go to Niagara? Will you get a chance to enjoy it during a break or anything? My hair is curly and frizzes in the humidity, and the only reason I cut it is to keep it out of my face. Styling it is pretty much useless. Nope, don't like the cut - she cut it too short this time for some reason. But it'll grow.
Shelley - Hi! How are you today?
Robin - I'm glad you'll get to visit today. Why on earth are you considering new flooring? I had to move out to my parents' for a few days when I had my carpet replaced with tile. It was a freaking mess. Don't do it unless you have to.
Kristi - I'm glad you're still alive!! You're right - the body is a very amazing thing!!
Lanie - I love all your curls!!!
Tneah - You know, there are other reasons for fatigue. Maybe you were pushing your workouts too hard? Or not getting quite enough to eat at one point? Or just having a slow time. I get slow times sometimes. I just can't believe that other "doc" (if you can call him that!) put you on all those meds if nothing was wrong! That's horrible.
Allison - how are you doing today? I found a cure for sleepless nights, by the way.
It's called CC 8. I did it last night and was totally wiped out. I slept like a rock. Seriously, I hope you feel better!Oh boy. I let my water filter for my well run out of salt, which is used to soften it and filter out the iron. I can't drink the stuff right now. It tastes like I'm swallowing liquid rust. Yum. I filled the filter thing back up yesterday and broke out the water jugs I keep stored under the kitchen sink. Heck, my dog won't even drink the water right now!!! It'll take a few days to get straightened out.
Tonight is the Pyramid Bonus Combo, I think. And some abs.
Oh, yesterday was beautiful! I wish I'd gotten outside more. I'm not sure what happened, but the humidity disappeared and it was only in the 80s. Amazing.
tneah
Cathlete
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Good Morning Melters
Deb, have fun at Niagra, I have never been there, ever since I saw that movie with Marilyn Monroe I have wanted to so bad! I love the east coast, esepcially upstate New York, Conn., New Hampshire, they are just so beautiful, they remind me of fresh maple syrup..okay, I am weird.
Shelley, Yeah, I am thrilled I am off all meds, I hate taking artifical crap like that, especially when I did not need it in the first place. Hope your day is going well...
Kristi, way to go ironwoman! Please rest today, I cannot imagine how tired your body is right now, it needs TLC...so relax dear!
Leanne, ugh is right, not to feed your anxiety about your house guest but ugh! So you have to go through keeping food seperate and stuff? Hopefully he respects your space and doesn't start chowing down on you and Dh's stuff without asking, okay, not I am just being negative! My old fiance and his son lived with us, and it was not fun, food-wise or anything-wise. I felt awkward and strange in my own house, I know your situation will be better though, sorry, do not want to be negative here, just lending my own form of support. Its humid there? Oh joy, hope it calms down before July!
Allison, ((hugs)) to you darlin'. Sounds like you evening was really emotional for you and your whole family. I always tell myself everything happens for a reason, and in its own time, you cannot see or imagine why right now, but seriously, take it from me, you will look back and see why you are not with SO anymore...why your parents are divorced, and actually be glad, because life has a way of rearranging things and making things right again, and even better than before. Did that make sense? You can tell me to bugger off if you want. But I really do speak from some experience here. Maybe one day I will share my own life drama with you guys. But just go with the flow, do not live with regrets, those things are a waste of emotional energy !
Shannon, I am glad to hear you too, have those low energy times. I think its the PMS thing, I can really drag butt a week before Auntie gets here. And yep, I am pissed off that doctor put me on anything at all, now my poor body has to process through all of this and return to normal. I am doing some research on which foods and vitamins support the thyroid...
Robin, hey lady whats shakin'
Hi to Lainie, Kara, Jennifer...
Gotta run, been helping DH with the new skincare ad...he wants me to read through it this morning, bbl...
Good Morning Melters
Deb, have fun at Niagra, I have never been there, ever since I saw that movie with Marilyn Monroe I have wanted to so bad! I love the east coast, esepcially upstate New York, Conn., New Hampshire, they are just so beautiful, they remind me of fresh maple syrup..okay, I am weird.
Shelley, Yeah, I am thrilled I am off all meds, I hate taking artifical crap like that, especially when I did not need it in the first place. Hope your day is going well...
Kristi, way to go ironwoman! Please rest today, I cannot imagine how tired your body is right now, it needs TLC...so relax dear!
Leanne, ugh is right, not to feed your anxiety about your house guest but ugh! So you have to go through keeping food seperate and stuff? Hopefully he respects your space and doesn't start chowing down on you and Dh's stuff without asking, okay, not I am just being negative! My old fiance and his son lived with us, and it was not fun, food-wise or anything-wise. I felt awkward and strange in my own house, I know your situation will be better though, sorry, do not want to be negative here, just lending my own form of support.
Its humid there? Oh joy, hope it calms down before July!Allison, ((hugs)) to you darlin'. Sounds like you evening was really emotional for you and your whole family. I always tell myself everything happens for a reason, and in its own time, you cannot see or imagine why right now, but seriously, take it from me, you will look back and see why you are not with SO anymore...why your parents are divorced, and actually be glad, because life has a way of rearranging things and making things right again, and even better than before. Did that make sense? You can tell me to bugger off if you want. But I really do speak from some experience here. Maybe one day I will share my own life drama with you guys. But just go with the flow, do not live with regrets, those things are a waste of emotional energy !
Shannon, I am glad to hear you too, have those low energy times. I think its the PMS thing, I can really drag butt a week before Auntie gets here. And yep, I am pissed off that doctor put me on anything at all, now my poor body has to process through all of this and return to normal. I am doing some research on which foods and vitamins support the thyroid...
Robin, hey lady whats shakin'
Hi to Lainie, Kara, Jennifer...
Gotta run, been helping DH with the new skincare ad...he wants me to read through it this morning, bbl...
allwildgirl
Cathlete
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Hi again~
Just popping back in to give Allie more huge squeezy {{{hugs}}}. I totally agree with what Tneah said. Hang in there! And we luv ya!
Well, I'm kind of sliding here. Five years ago today, I lost my my mom. I've never got over it, I just manage to mask it and get on with things, you know? But days like today always make it real. I can still feel her hand in mine and the way her hair felt while I brushed it back from her forehead. Chris is gone until Sunday and Sophie is with her dad, so I think tonight I'll work my arse off doing CC Vol. 8. Sorry if I'm a bit quiet today.
Hi again~
Just popping back in to give Allie more huge squeezy {{{hugs}}}. I totally agree with what Tneah said. Hang in there! And we luv ya!
Well, I'm kind of sliding here. Five years ago today, I lost my my mom. I've never got over it, I just manage to mask it and get on with things, you know? But days like today always make it real. I can still feel her hand in mine and the way her hair felt while I brushed it back from her forehead. Chris is gone until Sunday and Sophie is with her dad, so I think tonight I'll work my arse off doing CC Vol. 8. Sorry if I'm a bit quiet today.
squirrelly
Cathlete
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Good Morning Gals!
Allison—{{{{HUGS}}} OK woman, you are going to start feeling better about yourself! It took me until this year (I am 36) to graduate from college. You are young! You are also so smart to end a relationship now that isn’t right than to stick with it because it is safe and familiar. That is a very brave thing to do! I am so sorry about your parents, but it can be very trying for a mom when her children don’t need her as much. Perhaps you mom just feels lost without this identity? Have faith in your dad’s strength and the love that has bound all of you together from the beginning.
Kristi—Congrats on finishing the challenge! How are you feeling? I am so proud of both of you!
Robin—Back away from the floor samples!!! Seriously though, ripping up carpet isn’t that bad and just think how easy it is to clean cat hair off of hardwood! Are you excited for the new fridge?
Shannon—I am with ya on the amazing weather! I am relishing every moment of this week! Yuck on the water! Did I read that you did CC8 last night? WOW. You are amazing!
Deb—You sound so busy these days! Wonder why???? LOL! Have fun in Niagara.
Lainie—Cute curls! I love the pics you take of yourself!
Shelley—We hired someone to help us put in the hickory. It was a home we had built and had never installed flooring before. We loved the variation in color that hickory provided. Our cabinets were made out of it as well. I don’t know when the heck the floor will be done. I just e-mailed DH about a timeline…and am a bit afraid of his response! Is your car still hanging in there?
Tneah—your doc sounds good. I hope you are able to get this all straightened out soon. Good luck with the ad!
Leanne—{{{{{HUGS}}}} Enjoy this week! I hope everything goes well with your ILs. I completely understand your stress and anxiety. I have to spend almost 2 weeks in WI in early July with DH’s ENTIRE family and am being such a wimp about it. Never mind the fact that I have to see my family somewhere in that time as well. No one *gets* my lifestyle and I just get so tired of the comments. Anyhoo, your situation is completely different and just know that we are here for you and vent whenever you need to! I am excited that you bought Newport. I haven’t tried it again, LOL! I put it in my rotation for Friday though and am scared! I love workouts that really test me!
Well, this morning I did Drill Max legs and a premix from KPC and L&Gs. It was fun! I have errands to run and more door and trim painting.
Have a good day!
Kara
Good Morning Gals!
Allison—{{{{HUGS}}} OK woman, you are going to start feeling better about yourself! It took me until this year (I am 36) to graduate from college. You are young! You are also so smart to end a relationship now that isn’t right than to stick with it because it is safe and familiar. That is a very brave thing to do! I am so sorry about your parents, but it can be very trying for a mom when her children don’t need her as much. Perhaps you mom just feels lost without this identity? Have faith in your dad’s strength and the love that has bound all of you together from the beginning.
Kristi—Congrats on finishing the challenge! How are you feeling? I am so proud of both of you!
Robin—Back away from the floor samples!!! Seriously though, ripping up carpet isn’t that bad and just think how easy it is to clean cat hair off of hardwood! Are you excited for the new fridge?
Shannon—I am with ya on the amazing weather! I am relishing every moment of this week! Yuck on the water! Did I read that you did CC8 last night? WOW. You are amazing!
Deb—You sound so busy these days! Wonder why???? LOL! Have fun in Niagara.
Lainie—Cute curls! I love the pics you take of yourself!
Shelley—We hired someone to help us put in the hickory. It was a home we had built and had never installed flooring before. We loved the variation in color that hickory provided. Our cabinets were made out of it as well. I don’t know when the heck the floor will be done. I just e-mailed DH about a timeline…and am a bit afraid of his response! Is your car still hanging in there?
Tneah—your doc sounds good. I hope you are able to get this all straightened out soon. Good luck with the ad!
Leanne—{{{{{HUGS}}}} Enjoy this week! I hope everything goes well with your ILs. I completely understand your stress and anxiety. I have to spend almost 2 weeks in WI in early July with DH’s ENTIRE family and am being such a wimp about it. Never mind the fact that I have to see my family somewhere in that time as well. No one *gets* my lifestyle and I just get so tired of the comments. Anyhoo, your situation is completely different and just know that we are here for you and vent whenever you need to! I am excited that you bought Newport. I haven’t tried it again, LOL! I put it in my rotation for Friday though and am scared! I love workouts that really test me!
Well, this morning I did Drill Max legs and a premix from KPC and L&Gs. It was fun! I have errands to run and more door and trim painting.
Have a good day!
Kara
squirrelly
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Shelley--I just saw your post. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been an amazing woman. She produced you, right?
Shelley--I just saw your post. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been an amazing woman. She produced you, right?
allwildgirl
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Tneah - thanks for the hugs
Kara - car is hanging in there, touch wood. Thanks for the info on the flooring.
Tneah - thanks for the hugs
Kara - car is hanging in there, touch wood. Thanks for the info on the flooring.
PinkMom
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Hi, again,
I apologize in advance for the novel -- I don't know how to avoid it. I can't believe it's Wed. The week really gets away from you if you spend 2 entire days working out.
We celebrated last night by going to a favorite Mexican restaurant -- I totally gorged myself on chips! On the way home, we bought a delicious red velvet cake (DH's fave) and a bottle of wine. We enjoyed some of each while watching a bit of *Michael Clayton.*
My DD called from camp before we went to dinner. She took a tumble down part of a mountain yesterday while "barefoot skiing," but she wasn't hurt badly -- just banged up. My other DD didn't call until after 11:00, and we had been too deeply asleep to talk to her. Maybe she'll call today.
I have so much to catch up on today -- laundry, housekeeping, some volunteer tasks, etc. The exciting part of my day is that I'm getting a red leather chair delivered for my family room. I can't wait!!
Now to catch up on some personals:
Robin -- Glad you found a fridge. I need a new washer, but I'm not a big fan of appliance shopping -- I'd rather buy other things. My next challenge is to become better at Step before RT in July. I'm thinking that won't be as grueling as this was at times. I think we will also run the Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon in San Antonio in November if DH's trial schedule doesn't interfere.
Deb -- I'm glad Keegan is settling into a routine. He sounds like a mischievous little guy getting out of his cage! A trip to Niagara Falls sounds interesting; what do you do? (Sorry if I've asked that before.)
Shelley -- I'm thinking about you and sending you warm thoughts and {{{HUGS}}}. I wish we were close enough to keep you company, but we will be with you in spirit. Hang in there, friend!
Lainie -- Darling curls!! How's the potty training going?
Leanne -- The proteins I ordered are ErgoPharm GF Pro (Vanilla Ice Cream), Syntrax Nectar (Caribbean Cooler - you mentioned it recently, I think), and NOW Whey Protein Isolate (Dutch Choc.). Here's the link to the article rating them if you are interested -- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/tietge9.htm. Where were you in those wedding photos? Is that the one you needed the dress for? When the IL's arrive, just remember we are here for all the venting you will inevitably need to do!!! BIL will pay for his own food and stuff, right?
Tneah -- I'm glad you got yourself a real doctor and that the appt. went well. It sounds like he may be sensible, and it's great he took you off everything. How are the back pains? It's so cool that the RCRW woman contacted you!
Allison -- I'm sorry you aren't feeling well today! And I'm also really sorry for all that you are going through with your family! Sending you lots of big, warm {{{HUGS}}}!
Shannon -- You go, girl, lighting fires at work. You sound like a woman after my own heart!! Btw, DH loves your quote from Yoda -- he noticed it yesterday when I had the thread open on his laptop. Your water story makes me think of how the water tasted at my great-grandmother's house -- it would come out of the bathtub faucet rusty. I hope you get that straightened out soon.
Kara -- Sending you {{{HUGS}}} & good vibes for dealing with the remodeling project! Hang in there! Just keep thinking how great it'll be when it's done!
Jennifer -- Are you getting ready for your vacation?
Great things about the Challenge being done:
1. I don't have to eat Gu or drink Gatorade any time soon!
2. I don't have to bike or swim any time soon!
3. I always get to know that I actually accomplished all of that!
4. I get to get my hair cut and colored!!! I had put it off since I was spending so much time in the sun and chlorine, but I have an appt. next week. YEA!!
Talk to you later!
Hi, again,
I apologize in advance for the novel -- I don't know how to avoid it. I can't believe it's Wed. The week really gets away from you if you spend 2 entire days working out.
We celebrated last night by going to a favorite Mexican restaurant -- I totally gorged myself on chips! On the way home, we bought a delicious red velvet cake (DH's fave) and a bottle of wine. We enjoyed some of each while watching a bit of *Michael Clayton.*
My DD called from camp before we went to dinner. She took a tumble down part of a mountain yesterday while "barefoot skiing," but she wasn't hurt badly -- just banged up. My other DD didn't call until after 11:00, and we had been too deeply asleep to talk to her. Maybe she'll call today.
I have so much to catch up on today -- laundry, housekeeping, some volunteer tasks, etc. The exciting part of my day is that I'm getting a red leather chair delivered for my family room. I can't wait!!
Now to catch up on some personals:
Robin -- Glad you found a fridge. I need a new washer, but I'm not a big fan of appliance shopping -- I'd rather buy other things. My next challenge is to become better at Step before RT in July. I'm thinking that won't be as grueling as this was at times.
I think we will also run the Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon in San Antonio in November if DH's trial schedule doesn't interfere. Deb -- I'm glad Keegan is settling into a routine. He sounds like a mischievous little guy getting out of his cage! A trip to Niagara Falls sounds interesting; what do you do? (Sorry if I've asked that before.)
Shelley -- I'm thinking about you and sending you warm thoughts and {{{HUGS}}}. I wish we were close enough to keep you company, but we will be with you in spirit. Hang in there, friend!
Lainie -- Darling curls!! How's the potty training going?
Leanne -- The proteins I ordered are ErgoPharm GF Pro (Vanilla Ice Cream), Syntrax Nectar (Caribbean Cooler - you mentioned it recently, I think), and NOW Whey Protein Isolate (Dutch Choc.). Here's the link to the article rating them if you are interested -- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/tietge9.htm. Where were you in those wedding photos? Is that the one you needed the dress for? When the IL's arrive, just remember we are here for all the venting you will inevitably need to do!!!
BIL will pay for his own food and stuff, right?Tneah -- I'm glad you got yourself a real doctor and that the appt. went well.
It sounds like he may be sensible, and it's great he took you off everything. How are the back pains? It's so cool that the RCRW woman contacted you!Allison -- I'm sorry you aren't feeling well today! And I'm also really sorry for all that you are going through with your family! Sending you lots of big, warm {{{HUGS}}}!
Shannon -- You go, girl, lighting fires at work. You sound like a woman after my own heart!! Btw, DH loves your quote from Yoda -- he noticed it yesterday when I had the thread open on his laptop.
Your water story makes me think of how the water tasted at my great-grandmother's house -- it would come out of the bathtub faucet rusty. I hope you get that straightened out soon.Kara -- Sending you {{{HUGS}}} & good vibes for dealing with the remodeling project! Hang in there! Just keep thinking how great it'll be when it's done!
Jennifer -- Are you getting ready for your vacation?
Great things about the Challenge being done:
1. I don't have to eat Gu or drink Gatorade any time soon!
2. I don't have to bike or swim any time soon!
3. I always get to know that I actually accomplished all of that!
4. I get to get my hair cut and colored!!! I had put it off since I was spending so much time in the sun and chlorine, but I have an appt. next week. YEA!!
Talk to you later!
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LeanneM
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Shelley -- Sending you more {{{HUGS}}}! I thought of you first thing this morning; today was my parents' anniversary, so I remembered that it was also the day you lost your mom. I wish you weren't by yourself tonight! Can you maybe rent a funny movie? Sometime a good ol'cry can be very healing, too. {{{HUGS}}}, {{{HUGS}}}, and MORE {{{HUGS}}}!!!
Tneah -- Don't worry -- the humidity isn't too bad! ;-) How did the Dr. appointment go yesterday? Are you totally off the thyroid meds now? I hope you're feeling better, chica! Sending you {{{HUGS}}}, too! Yes, I know exactly what you mean about how having a house guest makes you feel like a stranger in your own house. I'm so distraught about having the BIL move in. I really think it's just so completely rude of him, too, to expect to live here for longer than one month. I'm usually a gracious hostess, but I'm not going to do too much to make him feel totally at home here. Is that wrong of me? I just want him OUT as soon as possible. Sigh. Wanna hear something silly? One of the things that's bothering me the most is that I hate to wear a bra around the house, and now I'll have to all the time. UG!
Kara -- Thanks for the kind words! Oh, how awful that you have to spend time with DH's family for TWO whole weeks! Do you have to be there the whole time, or do you think you could manage a way to leave early? Could you maybe just stay 5-7 days and come home early to do "stuff around the house"? I used to go visit the in-laws in Wisconsin, too, but a few years ago I decided that it would be nice for DH to spend some quality time ALONE with his family each year, and it's been great. I think my MIL has hurt feelings about it, but I got to the point where I just didn't want to subject myself to staying with them. I had to deal with the same issues about them not getting the fact that I don't eat huge slabs of beef or potato chips (all they have to eat in their house is junk food and crap -- not even any fruit!), and actually enjoy working out every day. It's so frustrating to have to explain our healthy lifestyle to others, huh? Glad that the flooring is coming along!! Yes, I went ahead and ordered Newport, but we'll see how it goes! I wasn't going to try it until I'd done the Cardio Extreme one more time, but maybe I'll do it Sunday. If YOU're scared of it, though, that makes me very, very nervous! ;-)
Shelley -- Sending you more {{{HUGS}}}! I thought of you first thing this morning; today was my parents' anniversary, so I remembered that it was also the day you lost your mom. I wish you weren't by yourself tonight! Can you maybe rent a funny movie? Sometime a good ol'cry can be very healing, too. {{{HUGS}}}, {{{HUGS}}}, and MORE {{{HUGS}}}!!!
Tneah -- Don't worry -- the humidity isn't too bad! ;-) How did the Dr. appointment go yesterday? Are you totally off the thyroid meds now? I hope you're feeling better, chica! Sending you {{{HUGS}}}, too! Yes, I know exactly what you mean about how having a house guest makes you feel like a stranger in your own house. I'm so distraught about having the BIL move in. I really think it's just so completely rude of him, too, to expect to live here for longer than one month. I'm usually a gracious hostess, but I'm not going to do too much to make him feel totally at home here. Is that wrong of me? I just want him OUT as soon as possible. Sigh. Wanna hear something silly? One of the things that's bothering me the most is that I hate to wear a bra around the house, and now I'll have to all the time. UG!
Kara -- Thanks for the kind words! Oh, how awful that you have to spend time with DH's family for TWO whole weeks! Do you have to be there the whole time, or do you think you could manage a way to leave early? Could you maybe just stay 5-7 days and come home early to do "stuff around the house"? I used to go visit the in-laws in Wisconsin, too, but a few years ago I decided that it would be nice for DH to spend some quality time ALONE with his family each year, and it's been great. I think my MIL has hurt feelings about it, but I got to the point where I just didn't want to subject myself to staying with them. I had to deal with the same issues about them not getting the fact that I don't eat huge slabs of beef or potato chips (all they have to eat in their house is junk food and crap -- not even any fruit!), and actually enjoy working out every day. It's so frustrating to have to explain our healthy lifestyle to others, huh? Glad that the flooring is coming along!!
Yes, I went ahead and ordered Newport, but we'll see how it goes! I wasn't going to try it until I'd done the Cardio Extreme one more time, but maybe I'll do it Sunday. If YOU're scared of it, though, that makes me very, very nervous! ;-)
PinkMom
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Hey, Leanne --
Do not feel bad about any of the feelings you are having!!! Your BIL should be embarrassed about the whole situation. I just hope he behaves like a gracious houseguest and not an overgrown teenage boy. I also hear you about the bra! It's your house, for crying out loud, you should be able to walk around it however you want!!!! I have my own weird IL relations, so it's easy enough for me to say this, but not so easy to live by, but you really need to set the ground rules, boundaries, and expectations up front before he gets too comfy!
Hey, Leanne --
Do not feel bad about any of the feelings you are having!!! Your BIL should be embarrassed about the whole situation. I just hope he behaves like a gracious houseguest and not an overgrown teenage boy. I also hear you about the bra! It's your house, for crying out loud, you should be able to walk around it however you want!!!! I have my own weird IL relations, so it's easy enough for me to say this, but not so easy to live by, but you really need to set the ground rules, boundaries, and expectations up front before he gets too comfy!
crazystepr
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Just popping in quickly to send ((((HUGS))) to Shellers. I'm so sorry for your loss and all your pain. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Allison
http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90
Just popping in quickly to send ((((HUGS))) to Shellers. I'm so sorry for your loss and all your pain. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Allison
http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90