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Hi Elaina,
I have the same problem. I hate going out to eat!!! It intimidates me. I never know what to order cause I don't know what they are putting in it. Hidden sugars, hidden carbs ect.
So I tell family I'd rather not go out.
Here is a hint for Mickey D's get their yogurt parfait, it's just enough. And I get iced coffee little half and half and three splendid. Don't let them tell u they don't have it cause they do!!!!
Chicago for me is food hell!!! It's very hard for me when I'm there. And I'm there often!!!
So I never foresaw this being an issue, and I don't think it's actually that bad, but I'm out with my family now in downtown Chicago. So far the only thing I've allowed myself to eat that doesn't come from either my kitchen or a yogurt/applesauce cup is decaf coffee no cream with 2-3 splenda sugars.
Anyway, my family decides they're hungry and we all head over to McDonalds. I'm not necessarily bothered by this mind you as I have a plan on ordering a Non-fat sugar free ice vanilla latte; except they don't have anymore. I don't eat anything since I just don't trust myself with being barely a month and some days out and I'm still on mostly purée to soft foods.
No, the issue is that my family now feels terrible, I guess, because I'm not eating while they are so they keep offering me their food or to get something for me. I try to tell them that it's ok, I can wait until I get home, but now it's gotten to this awkward silence where I think they're embarrassed or guilty eating...? I dunno, has anyone else run into this with your family? Any thoughts?
Merry Christmas to All. I hope everyone has a great and safe Christmas. And Santa brings you what you want.
Hugs to Everyone.
Lisa 
Happy Saturday before Christmas,
I was at Walmart before 8 thismorning. No one was in there. I got what I needed, new lights for our prelite tree, in a couple of minutes, then came home. I have been doing things since then.
What are you doing?
HUGS
Lisa
Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!
I am trying to catch up to the fact that Christmas is next week. Olivia got home on Monday and she has been decorating the tree at home. Today, she came into work with me because she has a dentist appointment and the dentist is right next door. Then, she has a hair appointment and so do I when I go to get her from hers.
After that, I think we might try to brave the store to pick up all the last minute things that we can. That way, we can spend tomorrow putting it all together.
Todd's party was a HUGE success! Everyone had a great time and drinking was not the main event. It was perfect. We are going to use the venue for a summer party so that we can fully take advantage of all the property has to offer.
That's about it for this girl!
Tell someone that you love them!
Dawn
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I guess we both had the same idea. For some reason, I can't deleate mine.
Enjoy your work party. Old friends are the best.
Lisa
Happy Friday,
The sun is really bright. To bad that it is cold. Oh well, it is the middle of December.
One week and al the Christmas hustle and bustle will be over again.And, we will think of all the work and swear that it will be different in 16. It won't be.
I am doing most of my cleaning today fornext week. The bedrood is ready for Monica and Scott to spend the the night Xmas Eve. Morgan too.
Some of the stuff I need for Xmas Eve, i can make make ahead and freeze or refrigarate for Thursday night.
I am as ready as I can be.
I will catch you all over the weekend.
Hugs,
Lisa
Hello everyone
How's everyone's Friday. Mine will be nice because it's a short one. They close the office today at 1pm and we all go to the office party!!! Woohoo!!!
I had dinner with old work friends last night. It's always fun to catch up with old friends. They are the kind of friends you see a few times a year but it's like no time passes at all...you just pick up right where you left off. I indulged and had a pina colada.
Yesterday Amanda got her Christmas package. I sent her and Charles presents and homebaked yummies. She texted me to tell me they were so good there were no words to describe how good they were....I'm guessing that is pretty good...LOL!!!
What are you all up to today?
Well I got to get going...have a good day all.
Hello everyone
I am pretty busy. I spent half of Monday at the doctor getting tested for my allergies and a hearing test. And now I have to make up the time at work. This was the first time I had this kind of allergy testing. The scratch test. It was a 20 minute and there were a couple of things that didn't last that long before they had to take it off...I reacted that badly. In the end they decided I should try allergy shots. It's a huge commitment and cost. I mean even with insurance it's about $800 a year and I have to go in every week for 5 years.
As far as the holidays go. I have a get together with old work friends tomorrow. Friday is my work Christmas party. Saturday we have a Christmas pajama party at a friend's house. Sunday we are hosting dinner with Brenda and her family. Since I don't go over to her house anymore for Christmas...I have to see her at some point during the season. So this is how the rest of my schedule is till Christmas...I'm pooped.
On Christmas Eve...I have the day off and no parties. But I have to bake again!!!
Well...I am going to take a deep breath and wait for the day after Christmas so I can relax...Ahhhh.
Have a good day.
Happy Day, it is the middle of the week.
Is everyone done with their Christmas shopping?I am, even if I still have things to do. My goal is this Saturday.
So, what is going on in your world? Stop and tell us.
Hugs,
Lisa
