Monday Roll Call

Hiya Peeps,

Laundry day in my house today. I usually stay clear of the gym early on Mondays, but i may just go get it over with.......I have a meeting tonight and that is my day in a nutshell.

Grammys were awesome last night. I dont listen to secular music anymore, but G loves it all so it was fun to watch all the performances, especially AC/DC. Us old dogs can still rock. Didn't know any of the new stuff. But Madonna looks about 100 years old with a 35 y/o mask. Tony Bennet was very good.

I was looking at old pics the other day, and as hard as it is to be 60 lbs from goal, it sure looked hard being 100 lbs heavier. I look so puffy, old and almost pained. Thank God for WLS! Today is day 3 with no sugar. i jumped out of bed this morning. Felt no pain in my joints. So far so good. I am keeping a journal of my bod's reaction to all the foods I am giving up and also eating.....trying to see if it really is a food allergy like JJ Virgins book states.

Well, Dear Ones, what is crack-a lackin' for you today?

Enjoy this day the Lord has made for you.

Hugs,

Sharon

Hi All,

I am heading to work at another office this morning, so I have to leave super Not my idea of fun on a cold winter day.

Snyway, have a great day, even ifit is a Monday.

Hugs,

Hello everyone

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.  I did.  It goes by so fast. 

Today is just your normal typical work day and then I have to stop at Wlagreens for my meds and go to store because I am making grilled chicken salads for dinner.  And I like to buy the salad fixings the day of because I like it fresh.  I did try the Ceasars dressing.  I am going to try it with a Ceasar salad because although I didn't think the dressing was bad I didn't think it was tasty but it could be because I wasn't eating it with salad.  To me dressing just tastes better with salad.  So I will give it a try.  This is all part of my "try to eat more vegetables" thing.  I now eat one salad a week as a main meal...like today.  And one a week as a side. 

I ordered my makeup online today.  I was really running low.  I buy what I believe is good makeup.  I use MAC.  It is a bit expensive.  But I don't have to buy much, because a little goes a long way.  So the foundation is $32 but it lasts me half the year unlike the drugstore stuff.  And then when I use the cheap stuff my face is an oil slick by 10am.  But I am afraid to tell Greg how much I pay for my makeup.  I think he will think it's a lot of money.  Well it is...but I figure this.  I buy most of my clothes at thrift stores so I should be able to splurge some where...LOL.  And this is where I splurge.  I bought foundation, powder and bronzer and it cost me $89.  I order it because if you buy more than $50 it's free shipping.  But I will have to break it to him sooner or later.  I know some of you deal with stuff like this...how did you deal with it?  With Amanda's father we kept separate finances because he was very financially irresponsible so I never had to explain myself for any purchases.  This will be the first time I ever merge with some one financially....which is a good thing.  But do I have to justify my purchases?  Let him know about them?  I don't know what the etiquette is here.

Oh well.  time to go now.  Have a great day all.  Bye 

Hi Crystal,

When I worked, I did not discuss those things with G. I always made sure the bills were paid, the savings was in and I just bought...and bought....and bought. We both made so much money it wasnt an issue. I regret I did that.

Now, I have a separate debit card from the main account and G just puts money in my account when he gets a text message that i am below $50.00. He doesnt question what I buy. I am a crazy careful shopper now and like u buy only MAC Makeup. I dont buy expensive purses anymore. Dont buy books, I go to the library. I rarely shop for myself. I think if it is for personal hygene/beauty items and you only get them 2-3 times per year, then it doesnt need a discussion. But if this is something your Man doesnt agree with, then I'd get that discussion out of the way before you get married. These are the small but important talks that can hurt a relationship if not dealt with prior to the marriage.  The most important thing to remember; marriage is give and take. Sometimes it's a silly thing to us, but a big thing to them.

Hugs

Good afternoon Sharon and the rest of Illinois!

Good for you, Sharon, to get off of sugar!  It is difficult in the beginning, but once you are de-toxed, it will be easier.  You are inspiring me to do the same.

I have been riding the stationary bikes each morning.  It is a start.  I have one that is completely manual and that is what I rode before for exercise that helped me lose the original 80 lbs.  The electric one is more of a trainer and it is WAY too, "tight".  I have worked my way up to a distance of .55 of a mile in three sessions.  This morning, I did half on the manual, .55 on the trainer and back to the manual for the last 5 miles.  I have to start somewhere.  I have gained most of my weight since surgery back.  Funny, the scale says I weigh almost the same as surgery day but my clothes and rings fit much differently than then.  That is small comfort.  My joints and aches and pains are screaming from the extra weight so I HAVE to do something.  I am surprised to realize how much sugar and carbs have made their way into my diet, especially since no alcohol.

So, I did my time in the basement exercising, showered, went into town for a meeting (which I chaired).  when I finished at the meeting, I had a text from Liv regarding tuition for next year.  She had been hoping for an RA position, but she is being wait-listed for that.  This is an expense of approximately $ 6,000 that we can hardly afford.  I think this is good because it seems to be lighting a fire under her to apply for more scholarship money.  I have told her how your son, Michael, and others have funded their educations this way but I think she has been a bit lax about it.  It IS difficult and takes perseverance, but it CAN be done.  So, I had to hurry home to send her tax copies.

I have a bit of laundry to do after I send more resumes.

I am going to drive down to see Liv for her Spring Break beginning March 6.  This will be my first BIG road trip on my own.  I'm looking forward to it!

Crystal.......You should always be honest with your partner.  There are many ways to handle the situation.  Todd and I share a household checking account for most expenses and we also have a weekly cash, "allowance" (currently $60.00) that is ours to spend however we please.  As you say, $89.00 seems like a large chunk of change, but you got three products that last half a year.  That is about $ 15.00/month for all three.  Doesn't seem unreasonable, especially since you economize in other areas.  I saw this lady on TV the other day.  they called her the "QUEEN of Frugality".  HA!  There was not ONE thing that she does that I have not been doing all my life.  The answer is basically to not waste money on things that can be purchased for less and be just as good.  I have always shopped at thrift stores.  My kids only had name brand crap if I could get it there.  I am highly opposed to spending $50.00 or more for a T-shirt.  CRAZY!  If quality make-up is your indulgence, then so be it.

I'd better get on with it!

Have a fantastic evening!