Congrats on the loss! You are way overdue for a new photo! I say follow your heart. Living in Cincinnati might be the answers to your prayers and a lifetime of happiness. You never know until you give it a shot and see, or maybe he can come down this way and see what is available but one thing for sure, long distance relationships are hard and usually dont work. You remind me of a close friend. She went to Ft. Walton on vacation and met a guy from Atlanta. She changed over her nursing liscense to Georgia, and moved, to be closer to him. They have been happily married for 5 years now with a 3 yr old son, so there are happy endings after all. Best of luck! Im taking it slow and day by day, Ive lost 50 pounds and feel great. Now Im searching for the perfect tat to celebrate my 50 pound loss! Otherwise still looking for that dream job, that keeps hiding from me so Im venturing into Birmingham and see if I get a bite or two. There certainly are not any dream jobs waiting around here. Change is GOOD so I am looking for a big change in career and life in general. Sandy

Hey Honey! Sorry you are feeling rough. If I were closer I would bring you some Burger King (and a side of cheese dip ).....The Bruno's here have great pasta salads, potatoe salads, bean salads, chicken/tuna salads......I think Winn Dixie and Publix do to. Don't worry about it being "homemade". At least you are taking something! Have you started hounding your insurance company yet??? Hope you feel better this morning Kim

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Hey Joni! Screw it hon...just pick something up. I know that Bruno's has a good ready made potato salad. Next time if he asks and you're not up to cooking, I'd say, "I'm sorry, I'm just not up to cooking right now, I hope you understand." Let him know that you can pick up something and if he whines about it, laugh and tell him that he has a choice...either you will attend and bring something that you picked up, or you look forward to seeing him another time! And as far as nobody ever telling him no or turning him down...perhaps its time people started! Its okay if he doesn't get his way all the time...its good for him...builds character! Parents are gonna do what they do. I've learned with mine that I can make suggestions...hell, I can even tell them not to do something, but they are going to do what they want to do. One thing I know...without question...I get my perseverence/stubborness natually. Hope today is a better day! Becky

Do you have a diner close by that also does catering. You might could order a dish from there. We have several restaurants here like Picadillys, and such a diner, where you can call and order a large container of dressing, or green beans or a green bean salad, potato salad, etc... name me some places close by to where you will be heading. I know alot of take out dishes you could probably order if I know what is close by. I have a easy recipe for a microwave broccoli casserole but you arent cooking..let me rest my brain tonite will see what I can think of tomorrow.. Sandy