***Xers ***oh happy day Friday!

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teddy16410

Cathlete
Recovery Week:
Drill Max: 30 minutes of Leg Drills only (yowza)
Amplify Your Strength (Spreen / Functional)

FYI: This week away from weights has left me feeling AWESOME! My energy is back and my muscles are showing again….THANKS to all who pushed me to take recovery week! You won’t need to remind me in 6 weeks as it will be VACATION time!!!! Woo Hoo!

Thanks for asking about business gang… Actually got my first preview of intro packet and must say I am so excited! Once that’s revised and completed the www will initially be just “ditto” type info for now- it will change as I get up and running. The cool part is once I get the packets reproduced I can actually look for clients, approach my holistic Dr about a PT work and hopefully secure the contract space at my spinning studio. I may not “actively” search for in-home clients until both my vacations are completed mid Oct but I’ll play that one by ear…
I’ll be back in an hour or so with catch up personals from yesterday but…….

WendyX, Cheryl & Amy- ARE YOU GUYS PACKING YET??? What’s it like- 20 days before you meet Cathe now???? Can you see how totally GREEN I am?

Cheryl: OMG about your son! What a terrible stressful day for you! Sending healing vibes & prayers your way today. {{{{{{{Cheryl & son}}}}}}}}}}
 
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Sandra-X
What a champ for completing Imax3 with smiles & energy! You ROCK Ms Sandra! Do hope you got your stretching in yesterday- I failed at getting Shiva done and my aching body is reminding me of that this morning.
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Debra-X
I just crack up about the tattoo! Your pics say Sweet angel but obviously you have just a touch of bad girl in you! A mans DREAM woman!!! Lol
Are you into the Next Star on Food Network this year? I get all excited on Sunday evenings! I just LOVE Amy and voted for her several times online! Your comment to TeddyGirl- PRICELESS! ME TOO!!!!!! What WILL you do with DD now that camp is over? Time to let those creative mom juices flow!

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Amy
I am not going to ever again doubt the power od a great meal plan + strength training! You are AWESOME! I cannot imagine how far out of your comfort zone you had to reach to gain these strengths… VERY VERY humbling! You so deserve the success you are finding… Its hard enough working & eating right out consistently but add into the equation shift work and it takes on a whole new meaning! ^5!!! Have fun in school today!
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Jeanette-X
What was Core Conditioning like from Taylor? Is it all traditional work or more functional? Hope those legs rest up and I think you’re smart to do some Yoga or extended stretching to help them out! I do miss Dh but also LOVE the quiet in the house when he’s not here. He tends to get dogs all excited and he listens to the TV much louder than I do or the air is filled with power tools sounds. He’s not one to just veg in peace & quiet like I am. The REALLY nice part about him being away is that he starts missing me badly about day 3… So he’s exceptionally helpful and attentive when he returns. Did you pre-order Cathes new stuff? I am chomping at the bits waiting!!!! Haven’t looked forward to a new series this much since…. Well- her LAST series! LOL
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TeddyGirl
Half day today right? WooHoo! Hope all your shopping is done and you are busy “creating” a masterpiece! Maybe SandraX will express ship you a pretty cake! So happy you slept so well the other night! Can I also be a “cousin” and come to dinner with Debra???? They wouldn’t REALLY notice would they???????
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Nicole-X
LOL on StretchX sentiments! I do believe that is the FIRST unkind thought you have expressed in 3 months! LOL- If you had been here with the first group you would have been appalled by all our complaining! LOL
I really LOVE Long & Lean and Amplify your Strength (lots of yoga moves in that one too) I think those have been my best 2 purchases out of my last spree! I usually search deepdiscount.com + amazon.com + collage.com + the instructors website – That’s how I try and get a good deal…. I’m not an ebay fan so I don’t look there.
Sushi night was a blast! I see my gal pals so rarely- They really are my Texas family. They have been around since the first month I moved here 15 years ago! I only have 3 real girlfriends… That’s a lot for me actually- they are all very different and have only met a couple of times over the years.
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Laurie-XX & Tracy-X
Hope you are both well- healing and having great fun this week!
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Well just heard more storms all day today so I pray that the 7am-10am hours will be semi dry as I HAVE to go get dog food and run some errands…. This rain is making me CRANKY!
Hugs & Kiss-ies to all our ladies today!
 
Good Morning! Yes, it's 5a and I'm up and about...AND my workout is DONE!!! Can you believe it??? The Queen of the Night shift!?

Just a quick check in before hitting the shower and then off to class! I hope that everyone has a great day. Yesterday's movie was AWESOME!!! DH and I LOVED it! I haven't caught up on personals yet, but I will when I get home!

Love and kissies!!!!:* :* :*
 
Good morning,

TraciX - Very interesting method for doing CK yesterday! Do you have it on dvd, and is it chaptered so that you can go to the drills first? I have the vhs tape, so never attempt to mix it up at all. Your idea was a great one. No, I didn't get my stretch in yesterday, and I'm feeling it today, as you are. My lower back is tight. I should get off this computer and go do some brief yoga before my workout......but I won't. I'd rather enjoy my coffee and the company here. About your business: are you fronting all of the start up costs yourself? Just curious. I can't wait to see your webpage. I'm glad your energy is back. When are we due for TTOM? I notice you're not posting your cycle info anymore, and I've lost track.

Amy - Sounds like you had a great day yesterday! When do you take your course? Sat and Sun? I hope it flies by. The cakes I'm making for my own amusement are with fondant icing, which is kneaded and rolled, then cut and pasted. Not much squeezing. The course I'm taking has us squeezing the bag, and I quickly learned that, as you said, your hand gets tired! It sounds like your mom was quite the baker. She taught you how to make bread, too, did she not? That's really neat. I can't believe the results you're seeing!!! Phenomenal!!

DebraX - Thanks for the energy vibes! They arrived just in time, and I had a great workout. My DD loves to wear her bathing suit as an undergarment, too. I have no idea what that's about! Last summer I bought her a bathing suit that she loved so much, she wore it every day for at least a week. I did pry it off her once to wash it. Yes, I enjoy baking very much, so I do tend to send DD to school with cookies, etc., just because it's a great excuse for me to bake something! I'm chuckling about your tattoo story. What's the tattoo of? I must have missed that bit.

Anointed - you may hate cooking, but it sounds like you're talented! The food sounds deeeeelicious!! How'd your upper body/ collard green picking circuit go? I can't stand tedious dusting. I'd get rid of the curio :)

Nicole - I looove XStretch! I always felt so good afterwards, and there wasn't anything strenuous. I think I did it every Sunday, except maybe 2x. I may crack it out again soon. Last year was a turning point for the Tour, I think. It's going to take a few years for some new names to become established. I really miss Ullrich. He was interesting. I hope you're having a nice visit with your grandparents. Are they staying with you?

Cheryl - OMG on your son's accident!! I hope the dentist shoots him up good with pain killers.

JeanetteX - I didn't know Christi had a core workout like that. Is it very different than Cathe's kind of stuff? It's SS that has the barbell bicep curls on the stability ball - and they're tough. I remember Vino a couple of years ago attacking like a pit bull all through the race, surprising everyone on a daily basis, it seemed. He was a crack up, and just a hoot to watch. Gusty as all get out, as you said.

Well, time to go push play. Today's workout is BootCamp, and KM Leg Conditioning Drills & stretch. I'm still seeing nice results from this rotation, and I'm ending the third week. I'm starting to wonder what I'll do next month. I love what this rotation is doing for my physique, as well as the variety of the workouts, but I don't want to go through it a third consecutive time. I need to figure out a plan.

Have a great day!
SandraX
 
Nicole - I just looked at your pics. You look amazing! I can see more muscle definition and your middle looks even trimmer. Three kids?? No one's going to believe that. The meal looks super yummy!

TraciX - No, *you* rock!! :)

Where's TracyX? I know she's off work now, but did she go away?

SandraX
 
Happy FridayXers,

Yesterday, I was wiped out from all the ripping and running. I was home by 8pm then I immediately started picking, cutting and washing greens, I brought 17 brushes. I finished strong around 9:30 and was in the bed before 10pm watching the news. Tonight, I’m cooking greens and both roast. Final thing tonight going to BJ’s to buy all the chicken and the cheeses.

SandraX: I do cook pretty good, if I must say , thanks to my mother. I make an awesome Mac & Cheese I have to tell me secret recipe. I add 5 different cheeses, chopped onions and green peppers and sliced mushrooms, it is yummy. But I’m not adding all that tomorrow, just adding 5 cheeses, I’m getting hungry.

TraciX: NO half day today, sad isn’t, I’m on lock down all day today. Girlfriend, I truly wish that was possible. I would cook for you guys any day and any where, that’s real.

This morning, abs, B&G leg blast and Strike Zone paddle work. I got a pretty good morning ab and stretch routine. First thing, I do them before any workout, that's it. I get about 15 minutes in every morning, IT IS WORKING. Back later
 
Happy Day! Good morning ladies. I finished Core Synth this AM. I do not particularly like this workout. I’m feeling my abs already. Ouch. Plank to Chataraunga (sp?) are tough. Does it look like Cathe is holding this pose in one of the Blog pics? She is so tough! Wow, I cannot wait to meet her at the RT. Can’t wait to meet Wendy, Cheryl and Amy as well.
Just a little insight into last week 12 – I shed a little tear when I finished ABRX. I’ll miss the Tony. How sick is that?

The family is packed up and heading to VA to visit some friends for a few days. They are at week 5 of P90X. I hope we can Kenpo together Sat. AM. That wo for me is such a mental challenge. I have to really concentrate but when I do I really feel it.
Wed night I biked solo. I went all out. I finished 20 miles in 65 min. Without DD attached I felt like I had wings. My legs are still fatigued – Yoga was tough Thu AM. Best thing about biking it reduced my calf size – thank goodness!

Traci-X – I started doubles in round 2 with 2 additional wo’s max a week. Round 3 the same –using biking only – no cardio X. Can’t wait to view your PT site and hear how it goes. Someday I hope to follow in your footsteps. With DD starting 1st grade in fall it should be easier for me to focus and retain what I am learning by listening to X’ers experiences, wo’s and reading more. Have fun taking all that DH has to offer upon returning from vaca.

Cheryl – so sorry to hear of your son’s mishap. Best of luck to him. Was it a bike or motorbike? Take it easy I’m thinking of you both.

Teddygirl – Mmmmmm, I can smell the cornbread from here. Have a super relaxing time at your get together. We’re practically neighbors. OH-PA. DH has lots of relatives in Eastern OH. Lots of cool bike trails in OH. The Towpath is my favorite. So much wildlife. Amazing.

Nicole – You are so close. I’m so sad we can’t graduate together. How do you do it? You look terrific! Three children and time and energy to wo. You are wonder woman. I’ll congratulate you now as I’ll be away for the next few days. Yippee – congratulations – you did it!

Amy – Nice to have a date with DH. Glad you liked the movie. You are an inspiration with your willpower and determination in exercise and eating program. What is your secret? I can exercise but my eating is the pits. I could be so much better, blah blah blah , if only I could find it within myself to stop the hand to mouth thing called eating. I blame it on my weak coping abilities with everyday stress. Glad to hear your heal is healing.

WendyX – I am sending you hugs and peaceful thoughts regarding you FIL. My parents are 75 and very active. I know if they didn’t move around they would be meaner and less cooperative with me - they are my neighbors. If there is one thing they gave me is a nice body type. I build muscle easily and can lose fat with very little effort. Now, if they would have just left me with less of a head case - life would be perfect. But that’s another matter. I don’t’ have PH – I too love Imax3. My heart rate soars with that one.

Debra – Wow! Your daughter is a busy bee. She is getting her wo in such fun activities. We’re thinking of getting DD a gerbil or two. DD asked to see your avatar close up. – Very high ahhhhh factor for her. She is a true animal lover! DD won’t go near the soccer camp, imaginary fear. How did BG premix go? I can’t wait to break that one out again. I’m looking forward to seeing Cathe’s smiling face again. LOL on your shaving and cookies comment.

I can’t get to everyone, as I have to get to the work on my desk. Best to all you ladies and rock on. Have a great workout and superb weekend!
 
Hi Ladies,

I came here to post yesterday. Started reading your posts was touched by your kindness.:) I was too overcome to think. Even now, I'm having a difficult time finding the words to express myself. I know it's because I'm a naturally verbose person, and now I'm trying to edit myself. I hope you understand.

So much has happened since I came to my inlaw's home Friday evening. The days and nights seem to melt together. I'm not even going try to disect all the events or spell check my post!:p :D

By my last post, FIL's health was continuing to change and declining fast. Wednesday morning, the hospice nurse tried her best to prepare us for what could happen. She hoped that FIL would go into a coma and thought he had 4 to 7 days left. We all knew that the Lord has his own timing and everyone's an individual. By 11:00 that evening, FIL passed with his family by his side. The only reason I knew the time was that the musical clock in the kitchen started playing lovely music. It was surreal.

The girls were in the bedroom playing gamecube. (Yes, at 11:00 at night! Does this make me a bad mother? ;-)) I told them what had happened and asked them if they wanted to say their goodbyes. (At the time, a viewing wasn't planned.) They each came to hug their grandfather and say goodbye. Shelby told him goodnight. She knows her Pop-Pop is in heaven. I love how the Lord gives innocence and protects the heart of the young.

We were spared some really scary stuff and endured situations we never could have imagined. Some of what the nurse said might happen did. Thankfully, a lot more didn't.

I'll be forever changed by this experience. It truly was a blessing to be here.

FIL thought of others up to the end. On Wednesday afternoon he said, "I'm feeling great. No problems. Everything is beautiful. Life is beautiful. You are beautiful." At the time, we didn't know those would be his last words spoken. It wasn't the drugs that spurred his words. He ALWAYS said the sweetest or funniest things before he was even diagnosed. He was truly a beautiful man!!!

I'm leaving for home tonight or tomorrow morning. The funeral is on Monday.

Wow! Just think. This is the slimmed down edited version of my mind and it's still a novel post!!!!:7 I wish I could share more, but I think this is more than enough. Thanks for listening!!! Y'all are wonderful!!!!

Hugs!!!
Wendy
 
Oh Wendy you are such a sweety telling your story.

Sounds like a peaceful passing for FIL. He was lucky to have someone as nice as you by his side.

You and your family are in my thoughts at this time.;)

Take care, hugs to you.
 
WendyX,

Thank you for sharing with us. It sounds like your FIL's passing was as gentle as it could be, and the fact that it happened in his own home, with his family around him, is the best anyone can hope for. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. How is Phil? How is your MIL? They are in my thoughts, as are you and the kids. Take care.

((((((((Wendy))))))))

SandraX
 
Wendy...You sweet woman....I am so sorry for the loss your family is enduring. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please tell Phil that we are all thinking of him too. I am glad that things were as peaceful as possible and that you all will have good memories of your FIL. You guys are very blessed to have been there to say your goodbyes. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.


Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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Busy day today! Read every post and will comment later. Just one:

Wendy, What a relief to know the pain is over and the healing can begin. FIL sounded like a wonderful man and I know you will all miss him dearly. I am sending my prayers and {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} to all of you. Such a blessed man FIL was to have you all there to be with him.

Nicole

Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.
-Earl of Derby-

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DebraX: Tattoo are very addicting. I got my first one 4 or 5 years ago. The first one, I got on my on my lower back, two weeks later I got one on my top right foot, that one is sexy:D

I seen this guy with a tattoo on his ((HEAD)) it had two devil forks on it, reaching down to his eyebrow. Everyone in the store was looking at him, I got out quick don’t know what that was all about.
 
Hi there ladies! Hope everyone is doing as well as possible today. Wendy's loss has made me a little melancholy this morning since it brings back a lot of the time leading up to my own father's death.

I am planning on doing "tragically" hips with Eion later today. Going to go out and do some things with my mom around lunch time...so I will wait until later this afternoon. I have a lot of DOMS today from BG yesterday...but not as bad as I thought! I am looking forward to LIC tomorrow. I can certainly tell that I am working out again...My appetite has REALLY increased over the past couple of days!

For those of you who weren't around I got a butterfly tattoo for my 40th birthday earlier this year. It is on my lower back. I am actually thinking about getting a small one on the top of my right foot...but I haven't made a decision about that yet...My best girlfriend is coming up in August...so I may do it while she is here.

Traci...Glad things are moving along with your new business. Is it time to go back and look at your website again?? I am happy that your energy has picked up a bit too with recovery week. Have you talked to DH? Is he having a good time? Are you?!?!? I always have the food network on as background noise when I am working in the house. I actually have not kept up with the "new star"...that would probably require more attention than I have right now!

Jeanette...Rest those legs today woman! I will let you know about DD's riding lesson. She is so excited...I hope things go well. What yoga are you doing today? I just love cakes...I could eat them all the time...which is why I don't bake...I really don't want to weigh 200 pounds. It is not very attractive on a 5'2" woman!

Cheryl...You and your family just can't catch a break lately! Hope DS is doing better and that his surgery goes well today. Poor thing! And let me just say OUCH!

Nicole...You can just move in here...I have a really nice workout room...then you could make cookies for the Southern girls..and I could look like a super star! And like a much better mom than I really am...LOL! 2 more days until Cathe!!! WooHoo!!

Teddygirl...Can't wait to meet my new "cousins"!! I have a pretty good tan right now...Maybe your family wouldn't notice. Have fun cooking and shopping!

Amy...Hope class goes well today...and yes, I am very impressed that you were up and at 'em by 5 am...I think I may have rolled over then.

Sandra....I'll just let you send some cookies down here and I will make sure to take all the credit when I hand them out to DD's classmates! Tracy is on vacation..but I have to tell you..I don't remember where. Hope you enjoy your workout today. What is looking good for you next month? What has your focus been this month...and what kind of results are you seeing? I am assuming you are still eating vegan...correct me if I am wrong.

Swifty...Will be looking forward to hearing about your results when you are completely done. Hope you have a great time on your mini vacation! Yes...my DD is a busy girl...and she complains all the time that she doesn't have enough to do. Let me just say...I feel like we are running all the time! Good luck with the gerbils. My dog is a sweetie..but she is a little undisciplined. The other night I hadn't seen her for a while...and usually she hangs pretty close to me. So I walk in my bedroom and she is dead asleep in the middle of my bed! I also have to add, that although I love my pets, they do not sleep with me! Anyway...I drag her off the bed and she is just so tired she falls asleep on the floor right there! Silly dog...She also went running through the fields behind our house the other day...all I could see was her head bobbing through the soy beans as I am yelling for her to come home!

Hi to Laurie and Tracy...Hope you are both having fun on your vacations!

Wendy...More {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} heading your family's way.

BBL to check on you guys...

Debra

we do not remember days....
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--Cesare Pavese

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On right foot, right above my arch, I have a high arch that’s what makes it so sexy. Anywho, I’ve a green leaf the leaf is slim and long about 3 ½ inches with a flower in the middle of the leaf, if you can get with that, I love it.

The flower he colored yellow and a special blend of red, but a soft red. I font it every summer, but this is the first summer I did not let him redo the colors. You can still see the colors but dull, I like to show it off.
 
*@*@*@*@ Workouts still pending x( had to take advantage of break in rain…

WendyX
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Sandra-X
All my Cathe collection is on DVd. I initially bought 4 or 5 on VHS to save $ but once I knew she was the gal for me I upgraded what I had and then slowly bought all til I had the full collection. I really think that’s why I tire of some of my workouts… Either VHS or no chapters – you know I get bored easily! LOL- We’re on day 16 of cycle- a few days before YOUR energy surge! I am indeed fronting all costs and that’s why its slow moving- its all got to be budgeted. WWW should be up in a couple of weeks. So happy you are in LOVE with your rotation…. Can you keep the “model” and do a month of Sandra’s Picks? If you’re still seeing results no reason to change too much.
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Debra-X
I agree about wendys post… I took an hour after reading to get my bearings… Life is precious. Good for you having a date with Eoin! OUCH on top of the foot tat!!! I’m a weenie tho! About 2 weeks before we get WWW up – I shall announce loudly! LOL – DH having a good time- its cloudy and sometimes raining down there just like here- I’m glad he got away tho and is doing what he loves most.
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Amy
You are just putting me to shame! 5am and completed is written next to w/o? *rolls eyes*
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TeddyGirl
Sorry it’s a full day today but maybe that will keep you out of trouble! What a workout marathon this morning!!!! Cooking/shopping must give you energy! LOL on the Mac n Cheese- What ISNT good with 5 cheeses!!!! I’d eat a roach with 5 cheeses on it! LOLOLOL
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Nicole-X
No worries on personals…. Glad you are up and around and workin’ hard today!
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Swifty-X
CS was NEVER one I liked… I guess I just never felt like I was worked out hard enough to endure something I didn’t like anyway! My head was NEVER in the game w/ that one. GREAT biking woman! Safe travels & we’ll see ya Monday.
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Happy Flexing!!!! i'll be back when I'm getting ready to w/o- one last bit of procrastination.... Think I'll nap a bit- Pups dont like sleeping when dads not home
 
WendyX: Great Big Hug to you and Family, take care.

TraciX: Did your workout yet? I really did enjoy my workout this morning, smiling alllllllll the way:7 I really like doing one legged squats, tough stuff, Cathe got me real goodx( x( x( even did an extra set, just kidding:+ :+

I am really excited about hanging out with Tony the next 4 to 6 weeks:) He knows how to put a smile on my face too, he's funny, he’s ‘The Man’

Have a great evening :D
 
Hi all...Back from an afternoon of shopping. We found this GREAT antique mall...Always good for me!! (or bad depending on how you look at it) Anyway...almost had a catastrophe in my back yard this morning. I bought a bird feeder that is supposed to be squirrel resistant and if something too heavy gets on it it shuts...well, the food had run down in it, but it was sprinkling this morning, so I did not add any food....My mom went out back while she was here and a bird had gotten it's head stuck in the feeder and could not get loose! I freaked! Luckily the yard guy was here and he helped my mom get the bird free. She told me and DD that it flew away...but I am not quite sure that she was telling us the truth. I am now a bird murderer. She knew how upset I was...so I don't know if the bird really got away or if she is in birdie heaven. Good gracious! I am throwing away that feeder and getting one that the squirrels can eat at too! Please pray for my murdering soul.

Wendy...{{{{{{more hugs}}}}}

Teddygirl...Your tat sounds great! If you think of it, take a picture of it to post for me sometime. I need to get some color added to my butterfly sometime soon...it's looking a little dull. Have a great time with your family this weekend!

Traci...Glad DH is having fun! LOL about the roach and the cheese...I am the same way...I don't care what it is as long as there is melted cheese on the top. I had a Greek chicken salad wrap today for lunch that was very yummy and incredibly filling! Only feta though...so I still need my melted cheese fix of the day. I make a great mac and cheese! I can bake that...maybe I can just take for the kids at school instead of cookies?

Okay...I really have to go and hydrate up a bit...the shopping took a toll on me. Then I must get together with Eion....I need my hips to feel like I am having ice cream licked off of them...I wonder what flavor?!?


Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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Hi ladies,

Just popping in real quick to say hi! I am having a rough week here. Just seems like everything is coming down on me. I am an internalizer so when all of my worries and stresses catch up to me they throw me for quite a loop. Went through a bit of a breakdown last night and couldn't stop myself from bawling. Keeping up the facade that everythings fine and dandy gets to be too much sometimes. Between being a mom and wife 24/7, I'm tuckered out. I think I forget to be just me sometimes. I hate crying but I guess it's good every now and again. Thanks for lending an ear.

See you tomorrow,

Nicole

Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.
-Earl of Derby-

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