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Topic: RE: Thursday Roll Call
Hi Ida,
When my daughter got married in 2001, I was a size 22, and found my gown for her wedding at David's Bridal Shop the night all the girls shopped for the bridesmaids gowns and Colleen bought her wedding gown. I didn't buy my gown that night, but I went back later that week and picked mine up.
For my son's, I had trouble finding one that fit. His wedding, September 1, 2007, was exactly one year after I had my gastric bypass surgery. I was down to a size 18 then. When my daughter came to visit a few weeks before the wedding, with my newborn granddaughter, she threw a fit when she learned I hadn't gone and found a gown. We went shopping the next day, and found the perfect gown, in the perfect color. Isabel was in her stroller and was crying as we went through the shoe department. I told her "There's no crying in the shoe department. That's Mommy and Grandma's favorite department in the store." I had to order my shoes online because of my wide feet.
I wore heels for the wedding and the portraits for both weddings. I carried flats for both weddings and changed them at the reception. Heels kill me, because of all the problems I've had with my feet.
Have fun preparing for the wedding. I sure did.
Hugs,
Trish
When my daughter got married in 2001, I was a size 22, and found my gown for her wedding at David's Bridal Shop the night all the girls shopped for the bridesmaids gowns and Colleen bought her wedding gown. I didn't buy my gown that night, but I went back later that week and picked mine up.
For my son's, I had trouble finding one that fit. His wedding, September 1, 2007, was exactly one year after I had my gastric bypass surgery. I was down to a size 18 then. When my daughter came to visit a few weeks before the wedding, with my newborn granddaughter, she threw a fit when she learned I hadn't gone and found a gown. We went shopping the next day, and found the perfect gown, in the perfect color. Isabel was in her stroller and was crying as we went through the shoe department. I told her "There's no crying in the shoe department. That's Mommy and Grandma's favorite department in the store." I had to order my shoes online because of my wide feet.
I wore heels for the wedding and the portraits for both weddings. I carried flats for both weddings and changed them at the reception. Heels kill me, because of all the problems I've had with my feet.
Have fun preparing for the wedding. I sure did.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Thursday Roll Call
Good Afternoon Beth and those to come.
Couldn't get on the computer yesterday due to technical difficulties. Not too much planned for today - Whole Foods, making copies of my clearances for possible subbing applications etc, Just trying hard to stay positive with this whole job search. Have a good day everyone.
Donna
Couldn't get on the computer yesterday due to technical difficulties. Not too much planned for today - Whole Foods, making copies of my clearances for possible subbing applications etc, Just trying hard to stay positive with this whole job search. Have a good day everyone.
Donna
Topic: Thursday Roll Call
Good Morning PA!!
It is 9:15 and no one has posted roll call, so I guess I will!!!
Today is a NO laundry day!! I finished the last load last night and I am officially taking a few days off from the laundry!! I have many errands to run, paying and mailing bills, dropping off a "sample" to the vet, etc. I know, SO exciting!!! After that who knows????
What are you up to today??
Have a great day!
Beth
It is 9:15 and no one has posted roll call, so I guess I will!!!
Today is a NO laundry day!! I finished the last load last night and I am officially taking a few days off from the laundry!! I have many errands to run, paying and mailing bills, dropping off a "sample" to the vet, etc. I know, SO exciting!!! After that who knows????
What are you up to today??
Have a great day!
Beth
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Topic: RE: Hump Day reality check
Hi Lisa and PA,
Sorry I couldn't post earlier. My Internet was down this morning, and I was volunteering at the agency all afternoon. I could have posted from their computer, but it's so hard to find the forums without my bookmarks. Plus, there is the chance of being interrupted at the drop of a hat.
I'm so glad that you and Siehera had such a great day at the beach yesterday. I haven't been there all season. I plan on taking a daytrip the weekend after Labor Day.
I'm planning on spending this evening resting and watching the Phillies game.
Hugs,
Trish
Sorry I couldn't post earlier. My Internet was down this morning, and I was volunteering at the agency all afternoon. I could have posted from their computer, but it's so hard to find the forums without my bookmarks. Plus, there is the chance of being interrupted at the drop of a hat.
I'm so glad that you and Siehera had such a great day at the beach yesterday. I haven't been there all season. I plan on taking a daytrip the weekend after Labor Day.
I'm planning on spending this evening resting and watching the Phillies game.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: A little scare
Hey Harvey . . . I think some of your post got lost. . .
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: A little scare
Last June (2011) I had gastric bypass surgery, mainly for health reasons, and almost 80 lbs overweight. I was on medication for type II Diabetes, high blood pressure and above average cholesterol. A month after surgery, I was off all meds. What a relief that was.
Two weeks ago, we had a "Health Screening Day" at work. Glucose good: <100. Cholesterol ratio good: <4.5. Blood pressure: 189/104 YIKES! 2nd attempt, switch arms: 174/104 DOUBLE YIKES!! 3rd attemp, old-fashioned sleeve/pump and stethoscope: 178/94: TRIPLE YIKES!!!. The screener recommended I see my doctor within a week.
Flash forward one week later (last Thursday). 10+ hours fasting, no meds. Blood pressure 130/84: Whew! The doctor asked if perhaps I was stressed at work that day. Jokingly, I told her "not any more than usual." She asked if I fired anyone. After I got done ROTHLMAO, I told her, "I don't fire anyone...I GET fired, and I haven't been fired in over 30 years."
Maybe it was "white-coat syndrom" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_coat_hypertension , I suggested.
Bottom line: see her again next month.
Update: The doctor called with blood-work results. "Everything looks good, keep taking your vitamins and I'll see you in a month."
Two weeks ago, we had a "Health Screening Day" at work. Glucose good: <100. Cholesterol ratio good: <4.5. Blood pressure: 189/104 YIKES! 2nd attempt, switch arms: 174/104 DOUBLE YIKES!! 3rd attemp, old-fashioned sleeve/pump and stethoscope: 178/94: TRIPLE YIKES!!!. The screener recommended I see my doctor within a week.
Flash forward one week later (last Thursday). 10+ hours fasting, no meds. Blood pressure 130/84: Whew! The doctor asked if perhaps I was stressed at work that day. Jokingly, I told her "not any more than usual." She asked if I fired anyone. After I got done ROTHLMAO, I told her, "I don't fire anyone...I GET fired, and I haven't been fired in over 30 years."
Maybe it was "white-coat syndrom" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_coat_hypertension , I suggested.
Bottom line: see her again next month.
Update: The doctor called with blood-work results. "Everything looks good, keep taking your vitamins and I'll see you in a month."
Keep your eye on the prize...as long as it's NOT MacDonald's 
Topic: RE: Hump Day reality check
Good Morning Lisa and PA!
SO glad to hear that you had a nice day yesterday!! I know it has been a rough year for you and Siehara, so I am so happy to hear that you made some good memories with her!!
Last night we went out to Golden Corral and met our friends for .99 cent kids night! OMG! It was SO crowded, the people and kids were so rude!! I had some baked chicken, baked potato and some green beans which was pretty good! I like it there because they do offer some SF dessert options. It was fun although it was way too many people for me!!
Today, I am continuing on the quest to get caught up on laundry, cleaning and such! I may take a nap, but I really need to get out of that habit and quick! School starts soon and there will be NO opportunity to take afternoon naps then!?!?
Tell Neil we said HI!!
Love, Beth
SO glad to hear that you had a nice day yesterday!! I know it has been a rough year for you and Siehara, so I am so happy to hear that you made some good memories with her!!
Last night we went out to Golden Corral and met our friends for .99 cent kids night! OMG! It was SO crowded, the people and kids were so rude!! I had some baked chicken, baked potato and some green beans which was pretty good! I like it there because they do offer some SF dessert options. It was fun although it was way too many people for me!!
Today, I am continuing on the quest to get caught up on laundry, cleaning and such! I may take a nap, but I really need to get out of that habit and quick! School starts soon and there will be NO opportunity to take afternoon naps then!?!?
Tell Neil we said HI!!
Love, Beth
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Topic: Hump Day reality check
Morning all and Happy Hump day..
Had a FABULOUS day yesterday. It was a great day for mother/daughter bonding and friend bonding on all levels. Siehara is friends with the 15 year old daughter, Julie, and mom (Gena) and I met because of them and have become close friends. Everyone was relaxed most of the day and just enjoyed to beautiful day.
At one point, Siehara got knocked down by a wave trying to go into the water and she didn't want to go back in. Later on, I was in and she came down near the edge and we tried to get her to come further in past the crests so she could see that it was really fun once you got past there. She didn't want to come, but as time went on we could see on her face that she really wanted to do it, but was afraid. So, I stayed out on the water and Julie and Gena went to try to encourage her. I was cheering her on from the water showing her how relaxing it can be. They got her a little further in, including some laughing as they got knocked down. But now all the way yet.. Julie went back to her a bit later and encouraged her to come all the way out. We held on to her, cheered her on and I let her know how proud I was of her for overcoming that fear and coming out with us!!! That was a HUGE accomplishment for her to overcome that. I was also proud of Julie for sticking with it and not getting mad at her or making fun of her for that fear! All 4 of us got jagua "tats" as a special treat that will last for a few weeks to remind us of our great day. We brought sandwich stuff and fruit and veggies from home, but the girls and Gena got ice cream/icees.. I couldn't find anything sugar free, so I just tasted Siehara's ice cream and pouted for lack of sugar free treats.. lol...
We got home around 6 and Gena's husband had dinner on the table... even better! Lol
Fell asleep on my bed with the light on and my robe still on, must have been around 9.. woke up to go to the bathroom around 9:30, I guess... found Siehara crashed in her room, too (even though she wasn't tired..lol) Got changed into my jammies and went back to sleep for the night.
Now, I'm up and back to reality.. working Aetna til whenever.. back to Tae Kwon Do tonight. We really enjoyed it last week and I'm looking forward to getting back in there tonight with Siehara. Neil should finally be coming here today and will spend a few days with us.
What's everyone else doing?
Had a FABULOUS day yesterday. It was a great day for mother/daughter bonding and friend bonding on all levels. Siehara is friends with the 15 year old daughter, Julie, and mom (Gena) and I met because of them and have become close friends. Everyone was relaxed most of the day and just enjoyed to beautiful day.
At one point, Siehara got knocked down by a wave trying to go into the water and she didn't want to go back in. Later on, I was in and she came down near the edge and we tried to get her to come further in past the crests so she could see that it was really fun once you got past there. She didn't want to come, but as time went on we could see on her face that she really wanted to do it, but was afraid. So, I stayed out on the water and Julie and Gena went to try to encourage her. I was cheering her on from the water showing her how relaxing it can be. They got her a little further in, including some laughing as they got knocked down. But now all the way yet.. Julie went back to her a bit later and encouraged her to come all the way out. We held on to her, cheered her on and I let her know how proud I was of her for overcoming that fear and coming out with us!!! That was a HUGE accomplishment for her to overcome that. I was also proud of Julie for sticking with it and not getting mad at her or making fun of her for that fear! All 4 of us got jagua "tats" as a special treat that will last for a few weeks to remind us of our great day. We brought sandwich stuff and fruit and veggies from home, but the girls and Gena got ice cream/icees.. I couldn't find anything sugar free, so I just tasted Siehara's ice cream and pouted for lack of sugar free treats.. lol...
We got home around 6 and Gena's husband had dinner on the table... even better! Lol
Fell asleep on my bed with the light on and my robe still on, must have been around 9.. woke up to go to the bathroom around 9:30, I guess... found Siehara crashed in her room, too (even though she wasn't tired..lol) Got changed into my jammies and went back to sleep for the night.
Now, I'm up and back to reality.. working Aetna til whenever.. back to Tae Kwon Do tonight. We really enjoyed it last week and I'm looking forward to getting back in there tonight with Siehara. Neil should finally be coming here today and will spend a few days with us.
What's everyone else doing?
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Topic: RE: Terrific Tuesday
GM Lisa and PA!!
I wish I could go with you!! Sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy your girls day out...
Today I am continuing with house stuff, laundry that is NEVER ending, cleaning and such!
I know, such an EXCITING life I lead!! I don't want summer to end, but I am kind of looking forward to getting back to school (and paychecks, LOL!)
Have a great day!!
Love, Beth
I wish I could go with you!! Sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy your girls day out...
Today I am continuing with house stuff, laundry that is NEVER ending, cleaning and such!
I know, such an EXCITING life I lead!! I don't want summer to end, but I am kind of looking forward to getting back to school (and paychecks, LOL!)
Have a great day!!
Love, Beth
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Topic: Terrific Tuesday
Took the day off and heading to Seaside with Siehara and my friend and her 15 year old daughter... girls' day at the beach!
Should be a beautiful day.. not too hot.. low 80's and just a bit of clouds!
Looking forward to quality time with the girls!
Have a great day all!
Should be a beautiful day.. not too hot.. low 80's and just a bit of clouds!
Looking forward to quality time with the girls!
Have a great day all!
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