Friday Check-in

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you all had a good day yesterday!  What are your plans for today?  How about this weekend?

I had a very enjoyable time just roaming around Raleigh/Cary checking out some of my favorite stores.  I scored some beautiful squash, tomatoes and blueberries at the Farmers Market.  It was the first time in a very long time that I was solo for a major part of the day.  I ended my adventure with the "Graduates" support group meeting.  The meeting was well worth the 1.5 hour drive in itself.  I received so much loving support that I actually left with a "glow".  I enjoyed the dinner and the fellowship with Angi, Barbara and Ben.

Today is back to reality and a full day at work.  After work I am planning to spend the evening in my yard with my lawn mower.  I will finish up my lawn tomorrow and spend the weekend running errands and hopefully some down time with a good book.

Hope EVERYONE has a Wonderful weekend!   

Sorry I missed the group last evening. It would have been great to see you! I usually only make the trip to Briar Creek once a month, so that was last week.

I needed to make a quick market run yesterday so I decided to also stop at Lowes for a couple of home decor items. I got soooo sleepy in Lowes!  I think they had some sleepy fairy powder blowing out the vents! Pooey for them cause I woke up, put everything back and left.

But, by the time I got to the market, I was a walking zombie!  I stopped to pick up about 12 items and usually I will mow you down with my cart if I am not doing my monthly shopping. I was just standing in the aisles looking at stuff, SLEEP with my eyes open!

Hubby finally called to check on me and I thanked him for waking me up so I could finish and go home! Needless to say my body was SCREAMING for some rest. My sleep habits have been out of whack for years.

So, at work now, bright eyed and bushy-tailed! Planning to go shopping this evening.
Stay away evil sand man!   (you know sleep is good and important part of our daily needs so don't mind me!).

I'll be looking for some new running shoes and that Quantum Scale. 

Have a great day and stay awake  (get some sleep)!

Valerie,

I was visited by the evil sand man for over a week.  So I know exactly how you feel.  I had an overwhelming need to sleep and was averaging 9-10 hrs a night for more than a week along with 2-3 hour naps Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Talk about over kill, but I guess I really needed it and now I am back to my normal 6-8 hours/night and no naps.

I thought of you yesterday when I was in Raleigh.  We keep missing each other.  I just know it will happen one of these days.

I went to several Dick's Sporting Goods and Targets looking for a GoWear Fit yesterday and was unsuccessful, so I just went on-line and ordered from Amazon this morning.  I figure it will be a good investment in myself and perhaps help me with my self image.  I have to tell myself this because I have NEVER spent this much on what I call a gadget.  That is my husband's department!

Let us know about that scale when you get it.  I am interested in hearing about it.

Have a GREAT weekend!    

Sorry you did not find the GoWear. I think you will be very pleased with it and I do think it is worth the money.

Even though I work in IT, I have not been much of a gadget girl but that seems to be changing. I will admit it keeps me motivated to up my numbers and reach my daily targets. Another tool in the kit!

I may be like you and have to order the scale on line. I figure if Kohl's, Dicks, or Target does not have it, no one will.

see ya!

Hey Valerie,

I'm sorry you weren't able to make last night too, but I do love it when you are able. Maybe next time you and Carrie and get your schedules to mesh. 

Like you, I've been suffering a bit of sleep deprivation lately and I'm hoping that gets better soon. I'm just not sure how or when I can slow down enough to catch up and then when I do, I need to find a way to turn off those awful night mares that keep interfering with decent sleep. 

Good Morning!! Good Morning!! Good Morning!! It looks to be absolutely beautiful today. My Wayne-O comes flies home tonight. He sounds wonderful this morning. Says he's a little stiff and achy but nothing terrible.

All the stress of the past few days caught up with me last night and I had the first panic attack that I have had in YEARS. Poor David. He didn't really have a clue what was going on. My whole body feels like I've been run over by a train this morning. So the plan is to just take things easy. He had to go to work this morning and didn't want to leave me here by myself. The compromise was he went and got my black lab that stays with my boys. So today the "Gus" and I are hanging ou****ching netflix movies this morning then going for a walk this afternoon (Gus will get a chance to go swimming in the Sound). Great, cheap therapy.

Food is a little iffy today....I'm thinking yogurt with lowfat granola or breakfast. Either egg salad for lunch or leftover lemon-garlic chicken. Dinner is up in the air - hoping for grilled fish of some sort. When I'm home I find more stuff to do than eat. How I wish I could work from home. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful day - I know I will.

- Iris 

Iris,

I hope you and Gus have a wonderful day!  I wish I was there to enjoy the sound with you.

I am so glad to hear that Wayne is doing well and will be home tonight.  He probably will need a lot of his "Mom" TLC.  I know at 49 yrs young I still want mine.

Have a Wonderful weekend!

Hi Iris,

I've been moving this week, so I haven't been online much, but you have been on my mind and in my prayers. I'm sorry to hear of your panic attack, but so glad that you have been blessed with David, Gus and your sweet boys. I know that you'll be so glad to have Wayne back and be able to listen to his excited regalia of his adventures. 

I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

Hi All! I'm in Durham and I'm scheduled for surgery on June 1. Someone mentioned there was a group of OH'ers that meet in Raleigh. Is the group open to anyone? I'd like to join in if possible.

Welcome!

I'm not the official welcome wagon, just the friendly, silly, story-tellin member! We would love for you to join us.

When you have a moment, check out our group (NC WLS Meetup Group) on http://www.meetup.com/. Our wonderful leader Barb will officially greet you soon and give you the grand tour.

Join in and share as much as you like. This forum is a GREAT group of folks that will gladly share and help in any way they can.

June 1 is coming quick. We are here for you!

We'll have to work it out to see you before we see less of you!