Thursday Roll Call

GeeksDrink was fun last night at the Bar in the Back.

Diet Coke,  maybe I should have asked for a soda and lime.  I used to do that at Exxon events when I needed to stay professional while the students got silly.

It was amazing though that even when we were spending fifty dollars a head for an event that occasionally a waiter would refuse to serve something with no alcohol.

Just sitting here waiting for a tech for my APAP today and then hopefully going to Pumping Station : One for Python Office Hours.  I have acquired an extreme pain when I walk or stand on my left foot from the middle of the top of my foot to the top of my shank.  I took some acetaminophen and rubbed aspercreme on it and hopefully it will get better on it's own.

Hello everyone

I am glad it's Thursday...almost end of the week. and it's going to be a beautiful day today.

Me and another girl have made plans to go walking on lunch today and I tried to invite some other people and they didn't want come. These women are the same women always asking how I lost weight...well getting off my butt and moving is a big way I did it. So when I try to get them up and moving I find it funny they would rather sit inside...especially on one of the nicest days we have had all year.

Well getting outside and walking might not be the best thing for me as it turns out. I got my list of allergies from the doctors office yesterday. I was not a happy camper. I am allergic to: Dust, mold, pet dander, grass (to many kinds to list), trees (to many kinds to list), ragweed, wheat, eggs...it's the wheat and eggs that are going to be problematic. It's going to be such a pain to change my diet to incorporate this change. It's going to cost more money that's for sure. Especially for the egg substitute...it's $11 for these eggs. Everyone keeps telling to go with duck eggs but I have read where I should be avoiding these too. So I emailed my doctor and asked him. Again I am not thrilled...I am such a picky eater and it took me forever to settle in with a proper menu I was happy with and that was healthy...now I have to change. It would be different if I was a person that likes all kinds of foods...but I don't. It's hard for me to eat healthy and food I like...which is important to stick with it long term.

Also I am going to take the time to complain about something else. I pitched an idea at work the other day that thought would be cool and fun and good for the community and then that would be good for the company. I have been interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity for awhile now but just didn't want to do it by myself. Well I was on the website and Ifound out they do company sponsored days. And I thought hey this is a cool idea. We are a construction company and they are looking for skilled labor...carpenteres, painters, insulators...so on...we have them. Well I was told that the "skilled" labor or the union guys won't go for it...they will expect to be paid...really...seriously??? They can't take one Saturday (8am-3pm) out of their life and do something good for charity. I am kind of disappointed...I just have to remember some people are not willing to give of themselves. Funny thing is when Amanda lived with me and I had someone to come with me I couldn't do it because of my migraines...but I am confident that I can do it now.

Well I am off to get ready for work...have a good day...see you all later.

It's official I am in a rut. Yesterday i did NOTHING but eat all day. I am pretty disgusted with myself. I have to turn this around today i hope to put my exercise clothes on early and move my butt and do something..........I weighed myself and as usual no gain. I dont lose , I dont gain. I am real sick of this funk/plateau and viral thing. 

OK I am done complaining.

Tonight I have small group and that's about all I have going on. 

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Sharon

Sharon- when I was in a rut I actually gained a few pounds.  It wasn't that much but every pound gained is depressing.  Especially when you work so hard to get it off.  I don't like to work out.  When I get home the first thing I do is change and leave as soon as possible before I talk myself out of working out.  You know those little conversations you have with yourself.  Well I just go.  Thats what you have to do...just go!!!

(hanging head in shame) I know dear one. Hugs, Sharon

Good Morning.

Randy, remember rule # 1, no carbonation! When I am someplace that is serving alcohol, I generally ask for either iced tea or water with a twist.

You are always busy, thats great. Are you still eating 1/2 cup at a time?

Crystal, you have a great idea. I would ask the CEO of the company if they would sponsor a work day for Humanity. That way, it is coming from the top. And, I have seen where union members will do something like this.

Sharon, I think your over thinking this. Today is a new day.

Yesterday,  I did get my pictures printed. I also had lunch with a friend. We sat at the coffee shop from 12:30 until 3. Just talking about nothing important. What is funny, is that we were meeting at 6 for supper.

Today, I promised myself to get my bedroom cleaned. It isn't dirty, just needs sprucing up. I also want to make a fab dinner.  Not sure what yet.

I am also going to start on the Las Vegas book.

Have a great day,

Hugs,

LISA

I have not been good at the no carbonation rule.  I am at more like a cup at each time I eat.  It is very hard to get in enough protein when limiting to half a cup.  When I want flavor at home I use Jewels Mio knockoff.

Last night I had Rugby Ears which were cauliflower and cheese fried in a thin breading with a creamy italian dressing for a dipping sauce.  I knoshed on those for about two hours.

Happy Friday Eve!

I cant wait for this week to be over!  I still want a new job.  It is amazing that I always received a perfect score on my monitoring in the past and all of the sudden I cant do anything right.  Can we say screwy? 

Randy, it sounds like you are having a ball with your groups.  I am so happy for you.  As for your foot, you may either have a stress fracture or tendonitis.  Get thyself to a podiatrist if it keeps up.  They can bring instant pain relief. 

Crystal,  I wondered about your posts on face book last night when you were talking wheatless and eggless.  Now it makessense.  I am so sorry about your allergies.  Are they bad enough that you can get allergy shots and build up an immunity?  Also, that is terrible that your coworkers dont want to spend some time volunteering.

Sharon, I hope you feel better soon.  This too shall pass.  Enjoy your grandbabies today. Thanks for the scholarship tips.  I will pass those on to Gage. 

Lisa, how is your diet coming.  I think that is one of the hardest parts of the surgery.  The first few days are the worst.  Hang in there.

Connie, I hope you have a great day.

Dawn,  I can relate to coming back to brown.  I cant wait to see green.

Everyone have a great day!

Nancy, It starts tomorrow.

LISA

Good morning!

I'm still fighting what wants to be a cold, but I refuse to give in. I did stay home yesterday but today I am going out. I did read a lot yesterday which I enjoyed and took a few mini naps, but the phone kept ringing. We are on the no call list but it's not working real well.

I have a couple of errands to run and then who knows? Maybe Starbucks is in my future!

Have a good day everyone. The sun is shining!

Connie