what's new THURSDAY - sorry folks

Good Morning Annette and Everyone........ Is it Wednesday again?????? I hope not.  I need this crazy week to be over and on to the weekend!! My cleaning fairy will be here shortly.....love, love , love that gal!! She is another reason I am glad it is Thursday!! Not much else happening here. I have my JOB to do as always. However it will be a shorter workday today. I am going strawberry and raspberry picking later with a friend. I decided to wear rubber gloves so my hands don't break out so bad....hope it works!! Strawberies are 10#s for $10.50......I think that is a good deal. Jamie, Nic and Gracie will be here tomorrow. I need to run and pick up a few groceries later. That is about it. Carrie, Kyleigh, Amanda and Lucas will be here Saturday. I am sooooo happy!!!!!!! Kyleigh will be staying with me for a week. That is about it for me.....boring!! Prayers continue for those in need and all of you besides.  Love and (((hugs))) to all......connie d

Tom's 4 day work weeks are messing with my brain - as if it needed any help. I almost missed an important meeting because my days are mixed up-- SORRY!!!!

Annette...... no need to apologize.....I am usually the one who gets the days mixed up. Glad it happens to others now and then too!! (((((HUGS)))))   connie d

Well, this morning it is a little better in my real estate life, so therefore better emotionally all over me.  The closing I had yesterday took two hours [usually only one hour] and many many many phone calls, e-mails, faxes etc. the days before, but we managed to get it closed with a clear title for my buyers. There were two bankers, attorneys, closing officer,Realtors and of course the buyers, BUT no seller...they were on the phone and fax.....it was a struggle...but done. Last evening my girlfriend called because she thought she thought she saw my car outside a ****tail party, but I was sitting on my patio while Mike grilled some ribs....I told her to come on over and she did and brought her big Malamute dog, who I just love, and then another girlfriend showed up and we ate and drank wine and then another girlfriend called and insisted we come to her house, because she had too much to drink and couldn't come over to my house...so Mike drove us over and picked us up. This is my girlfriend that is still suffering so much from her only sibling's suicide [by jumping off her 20 story apartment building in New York City]  so we listened to music and talked on her deck about Lisa and real estate. But then my Michael showed up to bring me home safe and sound. Needless to say, I have a headache this morning, but I still think I will go garage sailing for baby toys. Have a great day.  Love, Marti

Hi Annette and all, I am with Connie, this better be Thursday! Had me worried for a sec! Not too much going on here... Actually...nothing Went to go to the thrift store with my bag of giveaway clothes, they give you 30% off if you bring a bag in...and while they still took the bag they have stopped giving you the 30% deal...so I just turned around and went home empty handed...I was a little disappointed. Hope they have some other promotion soon. Oh, Margo that is awful about your friends sibling. I had a resident in my apartment building where I was a social worker about 7 years ago, who I had been working very closely with all day one day (well, many days) and the next morning she jumped from her 14th floor balcony.. it haunted me for so long and even now if I cross a certain bridge I can see the building and think of her every time. I never had a clue she would do that...very sad... How wonderful that you were all able to jump in a car and go to her...ad what a sweetheart of a husband! Take care all, Cheryl

You are right Cheryl....it is very hard to get over....the shear violence in the act....especially for a woman.....but like I told my firend last night ...Lisa lived on her own terms, traveled all over the world, lived in Europe and New York City, had a great aparatment and lots of friends, but she did drugs and alcohol...and in the end...they just messed with her too much and she she finally gave up....Lisa also died on her own terms....It is just so sad to see what she has missed and what she left behind her very selfish act. Love, Marti ps. yes I really do have a sweetie for a husband....most of the time.

Wow, didn't know when I read the previous post you posted if I was going to respond then read this one and had to  reply. We had two suicides in our family my husband's brother 25 years and and then my husband's sister 5 years ago.  I have to agree with you what a selfsish act and the hurt it leaves for the survivors. My bro in law was an alcholic so we contribute that to his suicide and my sister in law had a lot of mental problems so I guess I almost feel sorry for her she just didn't have a grasp on reality.   When we have our family get togethers I often think of what those two are missing out on.   I too have  a sweetie for a husband and I am so thankful for him, he puts up with me........that says a lot for him. Barb

Hi Annette and Everyone, Nothing new for me this Thursday.  A quiet week since I'm still off work!  I think hubby is getting used to me being home and will have quite the adjustments to make when I return to work.  I'm getting sick of being home from work so I must be feeling better.  LOL  I'm feeling really let down by no weight loss in three weeks.  I know I need to wait for it to happen.  I know right now I'm trying to raise my protein levels since they are low.  It will happen or it won't happen. Nothing much else I can do about it.  It's all good and if I never lose another pound, I'm happy with losing 23. Hope you all have a great day, Hugs, Kathi

DON'T get discouraged by the scale. Your body is trying to adjust to the surgery and weight loss. I went through and am going through the same thing. Every time I hit a stall I find I can get into a smaller size or the clothes hang differently. I'm a slow loser and I'm ok with that... celebrate your success sooner than you think you will feel fantastic. Take care... Millie

OK, my little Angelette - what's up with this????  Please don't get down on yourself.   You've lost 23 pounds in just a little over a month !!!!!    I looked back at my chart to compare.    I had surgery on 7/11/07 and had lost exactly 23 pounds as of 9/1/07, so you are definitely losing faster than I did!!!!!   Some come down steady, most of us do it in little spurts with mini-plateaus in between.   It doesn't matter - we all lose & you too!!!!   I'd say it's time to celebrate!!!!