Good Thursday Morning Everybody!
Good Thursday Morning Everybody!
I've been MIA the past few days because I've been under the weather. It's amazing what antibiotics and copious amounts of sleep will do for a body. Watch out, I'm back in fighting form!!! hehehe
So how's everybody doing? Staying on track with planning what you'll eat and then sticking to it? How about exercising? The past few days haven't been the best for me eating wise (only because I haven't really planned anything). I haven't done badly, just found myself wanting to snack and yes I did indulge a few times. I'll be able to exercise today for the first time since my minor surgical procedure last week. I think I get to cut the grass since my lawn guy is MIA (yippee!! not)..hehe
Oh well, it could be worse. If it rains, I may wind up working out at curves and the elliptical and doing the lawn tomorrow.
So what's up in your little corner of the world?
Have a Wonderful Day!
Terry
Wow Terry 
You are an early bird this a.m. I was going to post early to beat Tia and ask her how her visit with Dr DVR went yesterday afternoon. I'm betting he's quite pleased with her 
Sorry to hear you were under the weather .. having been there myself not so long ago I totally sympathize .. there's not feeling good then there's just REALLLLLY not feeling good where ya have no interest in anything which is sort of where I was and it sounds like maybe you were too.
At least the weather has let up a bit. I had a baby shower to attend yesterday after work. It was an 'outside' event but the weather was just about perfect for it. I was the 'photographer' so I took tons of pictures then came home and put them on a CD to take to the mommy-to-be this morning at work.
My interview on Tuesday went well. I'm glad that I followed through, but I am pretty much sure that if the job is offered I will turn it down. It is something I needed to do for me though.
Have had a couple of crazy days in the office .. I can't tell you WHAT I did I just know that I came home exhausted from running every which way.
I had better get moving here so I can make it to work in an hour. Have a great day!!!
Hugs, Mo
You are an early bird this a.m. I was going to post early to beat Tia and ask her how her visit with Dr DVR went yesterday afternoon. I'm betting he's quite pleased with her
Sorry to hear you were under the weather .. having been there myself not so long ago I totally sympathize .. there's not feeling good then there's just REALLLLLY not feeling good where ya have no interest in anything which is sort of where I was and it sounds like maybe you were too.
At least the weather has let up a bit. I had a baby shower to attend yesterday after work. It was an 'outside' event but the weather was just about perfect for it. I was the 'photographer' so I took tons of pictures then came home and put them on a CD to take to the mommy-to-be this morning at work.
My interview on Tuesday went well. I'm glad that I followed through, but I am pretty much sure that if the job is offered I will turn it down. It is something I needed to do for me though.
Have had a couple of crazy days in the office .. I can't tell you WHAT I did I just know that I came home exhausted from running every which way.
I had better get moving here so I can make it to work in an hour. Have a great day!!!
Hugs, Mo 
Terry, I just typed out a lengthy reply to you and then proceeded to press cancel instead of submit. Unreal! Anyways, here goes again. Glad to see that your feeling better. Keep babying yourself. If we lived closer, I'd loan out my 12 year old son to do your lawn for you. He's states numerous times a day that he's bored, so that would solve both of your problems. Hubby is home today, daughter is going to her 3rd to the last day of band camp, eldest son left early this AM to return to college in VT (already miss him!!), and Monty is ours to entertain. We'll be completing a few small projects around the house. Walking this AM and meeting a friend for breakfast. Hope your day goes well! Stay on track!
TraciL
Good Morning Terry! Sorry to hear that you were down and out, but glad to see that your back up on the horse and rearing to go. If I lived closer, I'd loan out my 12 year old son to do your lawn. He states he's bored anyway, so might as well give him something to do. Today not much going on. Hubby is off, so we're trying to get a few small house projects done. Eldest son left early this AM to travel back to VT and college. He will be very missed. Can't stand it when he leaves. I know that he was ready to get on with it. Last year, then the Marines have a new officer. Have a great day and still baby yourself.
TraciL
GM -
It's Friday Eve!!! If I hadn't seen you by today, I was going to call you. I was afraid you were sick or worse; I knew you hadn't left for Siesta Key yet, at least you got sick now instead of next week. Glad you're feeling better!!!
My morning started off with a BANG - literally! As I was pulling into the street this morning, I noticed at the far end of the street, a car come roaring around the curve. Well, I still had plenty of room to pull out, which I did, and this car was just on my bumper the whole way up the road. There are about 6 stop signs on my street, all the way up to Eastern Avenue, and every time I stopped, she was in my trunk. Finally, I was about 10th car in line at the stop light and BAM! She hits me!!! Boy, was I ticked. I jumped out of the car, inspected my bumper, just a little white paint and said, "You've been tailing me all the way up the road!" Now, mind you, the speed limit is only 25 (for good reason), and I never speed up this road, there are just too many kids, but this morning, I was having to do almost 30 because of her. She tells me she was not, and then I notice there are little kids in the car - STUPID, STUPID, STUPID! After exchanging words and looking at my car again, I left, although I did take down her tag number. UGGGHHH! But I'm fine and so is my car.
My 1 year with DVR went well - at least in his opinion. I tried to explain to him, unsuccessfully, that I kind of feel like a failure because of my failure to exercise and recent forays into the world of sugar. He said I shouldn't feel like that, I've lost about 60% of my excess weight at just 1 year out, so HE considers me a success. He did say that I need to exercise 6 days a week - HUH???!!!! And that I need to stop eating after dinner - he said day time snacking is okay, but not night time. Okay, so I'm gonna work on that. I tried to explain to my parents how I feel, but "they looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears!" (Ralphie in A Christmas Story). I just can't explain why I feel like I do, except that I've always been unforgiving of myself. Sometimes of others, too, but mostly with myself. Don't really know the solution.
Mo, I knew you knew what to do about the job. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it!
I think I'm going back to the hospital gym where I was working out previously. I just feel comfortable there, although I can only go there 3 times a week. I guess I'm going to have to find something else for the other 3 days. Terry, please feel free to come cut our lawn, too!!! hehehehe
That's it for me!!!
XOXOXO,
Tia
Good morning everyone. (wow, I wrote a lot today!)
Well, I missed being here yesterday. Work was pretty hectic. Actually I have been quite emotional and sensitive the past couple of days. I think that mostly it's because my daughter is in Fiji and I am worried about her. I am upset at what our friend did to her at the last minute (too long story to tell here). Anyway, so that had me worried about her. I didn't sleep much on Tues night and then my boss barked at me when he got in Wed AM. & it was over something that I didn't do, it was done by the girl I am replacing. Anyway, I talked to him since we have only been working together a few days so that we could begin to understand each other and communicate more effectively. He promptly let me know that he is irriated and frustrated with having a new assistant. Of course that's not my fault and he is just gonna have to deal. He did let me know some things that he expects and so I know a little better how to work for him. Anyway, then I got home and was so tired that I didn't go to church. Instead I called my mom about the things that happened in Florida when my girls were visiting. (another long story) Well, of course she got very upset and was crying and made silly comments like my girls must hate her, etc. I told her that was not the case but that I just wanted to let her know that some things she says hurts feelings. Anyway, I don't think it went very well. She did apologize to my youngest, who is the only one here right now. But I know that she won't speak to me for weeks now because of this. And of course she'll tell everyone she knows how her daughter and grand-daughter's hurt her, etc. Oh well, it'll all blow over.
I didn't sleep well last night either. My daughter called from Fiji. She is having fun & very excited about her time there. I was on the phone with her til after midnight and then I was up three times in the night going to the bathroom, so no sleep. I am really tired but I am trying to get through work since we already have one team member out. It shouldn't be too bad since most of our people are traveling or on vacation.
Teresa, I am glad that you are okay. That lady was in too much of a hurry and then she just really put herself (and you) behing schedule because she was rushing. Hopefully she'll slow down. I am having a tough time with the exercise myself. I am trying to be faithful, my dr wants me exercising 6x a week also. I am only getting in 3x a week. But lately I feel as if I am not improving and that what I am doing is hard/difficult to do. That tells me that I really have to pick it up and be more consistent. I get frustrated because my schedule stays so busy that I have a hard time getting in workouts. But I am just going to have to push myself.
Terry, I am glad you are feeling better. Missed you. I am trying to get better at planning my meals. I have not been doing that lately and so I find myself having to choose the lesser of two evils so to speak. Not good. That may be part of the reason that I am feeling so run down.
Traci, can you send your son my way too? lol We only have a tiny yard as we live in a townhouse but it could really use some tlc. I am just not a gardening kind of person so I never know where to begin, therefore, I never start.
Mo, last night was a great night for being out doors. I think that this weekend is supposed to be even better. Hopefully today will be a little calmer in the office for you. I have had two days like that this week myself.
Well, y'all have a great day. I hope to get some good sleep tonight myself.
Hugs, Robin
Wow, Robin! You caught my mouthy-bug!!!! 
That's great, though, I love reading these posts. We have GOT to meet you soon! Sounds like you need some "ME" time desperately. I'm glad your daughter's having fun in Fiji, and I know you can't help worrying about her - you're a Mom.
Good for you for talking to your boss right away instead of letting it fester. Poo on him for being irritated at having a new assistant - he should be thankful he has one!!!
Good for you, too, for talking to your Mom, even though it sounds like it wasn't very well received. Oh, well, you have to protect your girls! Your Mom needs to put on her big girl panties and get over it.
I've been tired lately, too, and asked Dr. DVR if he thought I should do sublingual B-12 in addition to my shot, but he said it probably wouldn't help much. I know the key to my fatigue, stress, eating habits, plateau, etc., is exercise. So, no matter what I've got going on, I've got to learn to make time for that! It's hard - most women are used to putting others first and ekeing out very little time for their needs.
And yep, I'm fine, I was just especially ticked at the woman who was driving like a nut with KIDS IN THE CAR!!! IDIOT!!!
Yep, with a little prep and pre-planning on Sunday, you should be well meal-prepared for the week, especially since a little goes a long way for us. I find that on Sunday, if I brown some ground turkey, add black beans and a can of diced tomatoes, there's a meal. Then, I sautee several pounds of shrimp - there's more meals. If I con Mom into making tuna, egg or chicken salad, there's some more meals. So, it can be done, you just have to make time for yourself to do it. The sauteed shrimp, especially, are sooo versatile. So are black beans, I add them to a lot of stuff. I usually have bagged salad stuff available, and I always have cheese and whole grain crackers and lc nsa pb and s/f jelly, so if all else fails, I can always have cheese on crackers - microwave and then sprinkle with garlic salt, or pb&j on crackers. Also, I do a lot of chicken and pork chops in the crockpot. I personally have a hard time eating both still. but my brother sure appreciates the food. I put boneless pork chops in the crockpot, add powdered brown gravy mix, s&p, a little water, put on high and about 8-10 hours later - dinner! I do the same thing with chicken, except I use jarred spaghetti sauce on the chicken, and then right before serving, top with mozzerella or parmesan. Maybe some of these ideas will help you take care of you so you can take care of everyone else!
Okay, done rambling for now! Have a good afternoon!
Tia
That's great, though, I love reading these posts. We have GOT to meet you soon! Sounds like you need some "ME" time desperately. I'm glad your daughter's having fun in Fiji, and I know you can't help worrying about her - you're a Mom.
Good for you for talking to your boss right away instead of letting it fester. Poo on him for being irritated at having a new assistant - he should be thankful he has one!!!
Good for you, too, for talking to your Mom, even though it sounds like it wasn't very well received. Oh, well, you have to protect your girls! Your Mom needs to put on her big girl panties and get over it.
I've been tired lately, too, and asked Dr. DVR if he thought I should do sublingual B-12 in addition to my shot, but he said it probably wouldn't help much. I know the key to my fatigue, stress, eating habits, plateau, etc., is exercise. So, no matter what I've got going on, I've got to learn to make time for that! It's hard - most women are used to putting others first and ekeing out very little time for their needs.
And yep, I'm fine, I was just especially ticked at the woman who was driving like a nut with KIDS IN THE CAR!!! IDIOT!!!
Yep, with a little prep and pre-planning on Sunday, you should be well meal-prepared for the week, especially since a little goes a long way for us. I find that on Sunday, if I brown some ground turkey, add black beans and a can of diced tomatoes, there's a meal. Then, I sautee several pounds of shrimp - there's more meals. If I con Mom into making tuna, egg or chicken salad, there's some more meals. So, it can be done, you just have to make time for yourself to do it. The sauteed shrimp, especially, are sooo versatile. So are black beans, I add them to a lot of stuff. I usually have bagged salad stuff available, and I always have cheese and whole grain crackers and lc nsa pb and s/f jelly, so if all else fails, I can always have cheese on crackers - microwave and then sprinkle with garlic salt, or pb&j on crackers. Also, I do a lot of chicken and pork chops in the crockpot. I personally have a hard time eating both still. but my brother sure appreciates the food. I put boneless pork chops in the crockpot, add powdered brown gravy mix, s&p, a little water, put on high and about 8-10 hours later - dinner! I do the same thing with chicken, except I use jarred spaghetti sauce on the chicken, and then right before serving, top with mozzerella or parmesan. Maybe some of these ideas will help you take care of you so you can take care of everyone else!
Okay, done rambling for now! Have a good afternoon!
Tia Thanks for the ideas Tia. I just need to DO it! I just need to prepare those meals, get the crock pot going, plan ahead, etc. Anyway, it's all about committment and lifestyle changes that I am determined to stick to. I told my dh last night that I feel like I am slipping back to old habits, snacking, not exercising, being lazy, etc. But he lovingly reminded me that I have come a long way & that he knows I am committed to this. He's right, I am.
Chat later,
Robin
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