Friday Roll Call

HELLO ILLINOIS! How is everyone? I have been a little preoccupied with work and then things to do at home. I can take a breather this weekend. We are going to a craft fair in St Charles tomorrow because I want to see how other crafters set up their booths. I have been busy making necklaces. I have an order for over 20 of them. I had many of them made already and just needed to make 6 of colors that I did not have done yet.

What is happening in your corner of IL today and this weekend?

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Hello everyone

Well I lost another 3 pounds this week.  That takes me even closer to 199!!!  I just can't believe I'm getting soooo close.  I never thought I would get to 199 or below.  I had very little faith in myself to do this...it seemed like so much to lose.  My highest weight was 354 and I am now 218!!!!  I almost feel like I'm dreaming and I will wake up and find that I'm still 354...

Yesterday, I got into a stupid argument with a friend at work.  Lately it seems like this person is always criticizing me or picking on me.  A group of us were walking on lunch and we were talking about working out.  Someone said something about working outside when it's warmer.  All I said was I prefer to workout inside because the heat in the summer gives me migraines.  Then she started in on me.  She criticizing the fact that I take migraine medicine and what was the point of taking migraine medicine...to that I said, so I don't get migraines, not so I can intentionally give myself a migraine!!!  Why would I purposefully give myself a migraine.  When I get a migraine the whole day is shot and the next day I feel sick to my stomach and sleepy...so two days I'm miserable.  She has never had a migraine so she has no idea how painful they are.  And I said that.  She just kept on and kept on nagging and saying I just don't want to try to workout outside.  Anyway, I got so annoyed with her I stopped talking.  Then she thought it was funny I was mad!!!  I don't feel like I need to answer to her.  Just like my best friend I feel like she is another friend that is becoming different towards me since I am losing weight.  She is more argumentative and puts me down.  I don't need that.  I am sad and mad at the same time about these people.  Why do people like that have to treat me different because I'm losing weight.  Why can't treat me the same???  Did this happen a lot to you guys?   

Well I am sooo happy it's Friday.  Everyone have a great day.  See ya tomorrow...

Dear Crystal:

I have not really had any issues with friendships, but I know that many people do.  It is hard to deal with, but you need to try to remember that YOU are the most important and TRUE friends will always be with you.

Good morning everyone....TGIF

Well Im off this morning for my GB ultrasound, endoscopy and colonoscopy...what a way to start the weekend.. LOL

Having alot of epigastric pain, so Dr. Rantis wants to give me a total work up before surgery.

Wish me luck..Good news is Im down 4 pounds from the prep...LMAO

Have a great day!!!!

Jane

Goos morning Christine!

My dream is to find a way to make enough $$ through an artistic endeavor.  I know that is not really realistic, but a girl can dream, can't she?

Dawn, I am looking forward for this to be something that will bring in an extra few $$$ but I do not think that I can retire on it. There is a fine line between me working full time, managing this endeavor and still having fun in my off hours. I have thought about starting a website to market my wares and quickly dashed that because I do not want this to become a second full time job and to kill a marriage that has been improving 100 fold over the last 36+ years.

DREAM ON GIRLFRIEND!

 Afternoon Everyone!

It has been a somewhat soupy day raining most of the day.  At least it is not that white stuff!  

I got out of work early today and did my shopping so I do not have to leave my house this weekend if I do not want to. My back has been really hurting the last few days so I plan to take it easy.  

Christine, you are really approaching this adventure like a business person!  I hope you sell a lot of these necklaces.  They are really pretty.  

Dawn, I hope you either find other work or that your current workign situation settles down soon.  Nothing is more frustrating than having a job in a poor atmosphere or not enjoying your coworkers.  
Crystal,  I am sorry that your so called friends are giving you a hard time.  Maybe it is the weather.  My sister is not speaking to me because I told her that I heard what she was saying, did not agree with her and did not want to hear anymore!  Why do I have to agree with her on everything?  I have my own opinions just as you do.  I think people are jealous of you and your weight loss.  I celebrate your success and I know all the hard work that is involved.  Stick to your guns and workout where you are most comfortable.  Those migraines are miserable and are not worth having just to please someone.  

Not much happening around me.  I am still on hold waiting for a new date for my surgery.  The doctor still does not agree with all the approvals that my insurance company has given and wants to fight some of their decisions.  Sigh.  Meanwhile, I am the one in pain.  

I hope everyone has a great weekend!  

Nancy, see what I said to Dawn. On a side note it sucks what you are going thought with your pending surgery. You should have been over and done with it and recovering this week.