Saturday WLS Express- now that the fun is over

So, Christmas has come and gone, now NYE's celebrations. 2010 is here to stay- so what is your plan this year? You don't have to make resolutions-I'm not a fan. And they don't have to be weight loss. In fact I'd like 1 at least that isn't- what is your plan for 2010- maybe you're saving up for something or maybe its just as simple to be more kind to people- let me know.
HAPPY 2010-maybe it be filled with love and happiness and good health for all!

Good morning! Chris got home around 10pm last night. He flew home with my sister and her 2 girls. He didn't get to sit with them on their row-he was right behind them- and according to my sister he made great friends with a grandmother from Haslet on her way home. That's my boy-takes after his mom with his gift of gab. lol. He said he missed Snickers most of all so he went to let him in. While earlier Bryan put some leftovers in his dinner bowl- so when Chris let Snickers in, he didn't run to Chris-he immediately saw the food and ran to the bowl. Chris was so offended!
Resolutions- last year mine was to pray a different way- I turned my prayers more into a throughout the day conversation with God, as I needed to and as I remember things to pray for. That way I wasn't trying to remember everything at once. That made me feel more peaceful overall, all year. Its comforting to know He is with us all the time. And I started getting regular massages which lowered my back pain and stress levels so much. I'm spoiled and blessed on that one-I know-but it has helped.

This year I'd like to continue on the peaceful mission. I believe a more peaceful me leads to a more peaceful Chris and Bryan. One will be to try to continue to forgive the "family" that hurt me so badly in 2008-still working on that one but I am making some progress. Another is to live more in the moment. Alot of my time has been spent on focusing on the future or past. I am going to strive to remember to stop, look, and listen and enjoy the day- stop and play a fun game with Chris instead of cleaning the kitchen, do something last minute with Bryan, etc.
I was so hoping I'd be walking a 5k by now- or even more than that actually- but alas the foot is still giving me fits. I started PT and I hope that works.

Prayers going out to Meggie in the hospital, Eric as he prepares for this week of chemo, Richard as he goes to the doc this week, and to all others in need. I love each and every one of you and I hope and pray for you all for a FANTABOLOUS new year. THANKS so much for your love and support. It meants the world to me.

 Good morning Alissa.  Your attitude has been something that keeps me going.  Honestly, I noticed a peaceful you this past year.  I commend you for it.  Even though you are not a fan of resolutions, it appears you had one and kept it.  I am not a fan either, I do my resolutions all year long.  They are not really resolutions, but promises to myself.

I am at a point now where I have to get back into control.  I am sitting around the weight my doc wants me at, but that is not good for me.  It is 10 lbs higher than I want to be.  So it is time to make a commitment and make a move.

Watched the finale of Biggest Loser.  Not a real big fan of the show, because I just don't like the gal trainer.  Way too abusive for me.  I don't know how the show works, but I hope they decide who goes to her and who goes to the guy by what each individual needs.  She would just have to be abusive to me one time before I walked off the set.   Anyway, I digress.  I am not a fan of the show, but I do like to watch the finales.  Very nice to see the transformation.  Just did not have to hear that idiot who gives the general statement about WLS people.

Oh well, about time to get ready for work.  Have a good day.

Well thanks George-blush. I am sure you can get those 10 pounds off if you want. Take care!

 Funny you should say that.  I took a break off the board here to go shower.  Decided to weigh myself (I think part of my problem is I stopped weighing every day and do so only 2 or 3 times a week).  I have lost 2.5 pounds since yesterday.  A start.

Good Morning Alissa and the rest of my TMB Family,

Alissa you so inspire me.  It sounds like you have great plans for the new year.  Glad to know Chris is home safe and sound.  I am sure you missed him lots.  I know if Eric were to be gone that long I would be lost.  My plans for 2010, are to spend as much time with family as I can.  My Dad just seems to be slowly going down hill, and I feel it is so impotant to be with him as much as I can. I will be heading to Florida in February.  One of my most important plans is to find a good church home.  I feel very lost without it.  I would also like to loose about 10 pounds, and then maintain it.  I want to also make sure Eric gets involved in sports in the spring.  Those are plans that I will work on all  year long.  Thank you Alissa and all the rest of you for always being there even when I am thousands of miles away.  Prayers for those in need.  Have a blessed day.  Loe you guys,

Thanks Michelle-blush. lol. I did miss Chris! I am sure you and George can work on that 10 pounds together!
I do hope you find a church home.

Good Chilly Morning!!!

I "slept" in this morning!  Then again, I went to bed around 2 a.m.!  I love your idea my friend!!!
First off Alissa, I want to thank you for your support.  You know why, and I will leave it at that!
In the past I've been told I have a very positive attitude.  I feel I still do but it's not "out there" like it use to be.  So I have already set my goal forth to get into my meditations and daily prayers like I use to do.  I am going to finish that blanket I started for my Jojo THIS YEAR!!  She's 7 y rs old and I started the thing when she was 6 months old!! 

I hope to walk minimum once a week, whether it be inside my home or around the block. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Blessings,

Nina

You know before my first husband died I was always positive and happy and I would say that my attitude didn't turn negative or sour but I certainly didn't feel the same amount of positive energy for about a year and then slowly it came back. I think you are incredibly positive and peace-filled and I pray for even more for you this year!

Good morning.  I finally got my painting finished and bedroom put back together around 10 last night.  I still have to paint a small dressing table and go buy a wooden blind and hang it and hang the stuff on the walls.  I have no headboard anymore until I find a new one I like.  I moved mine into Ben's room and don't want to drag my other one out of the storage building since it's under a bunch of stuff and I don't like it anyway!  I moved my furniture around and the security light outside is shining in my eyes.  My bedroom looks way bigger with the furniture moved.  We've lived here 22 years and it's always been the same way.  I guess it was time for a change.

My SIL is supposed to be here with her husband from Corpus today.  I guess we'll get with them at some point. 

Join us for accountability on the Jumpstart January post.

Prayers for all who need them.

Have a great Saturday!