What's New Friday, September 19, 2008
Good Morning again!!
I was able to get a bit more sleep. I have a busy day ahead of me also. I am going to take my mother (80 yo) to a family reunion on Saturday and I need to find some old pictures to tqke for display. Should have already done it but time slipped up on me again. This side of the family has not gotten together for amlost 50 years so she is really looking forward to the road trip. I just hope that the 2.5-3 hour drive one way is not going to be too much for her.
DD has decided to delay grad school. She is graduating in December!!!! Yeah!! She was offered a position as a staff accountant with an accounting firm here in our small town. Today is her first day. She will be working on Mondays and Fridays until she graduates and then go full time. Her classes are on Tues, Wed and Thrus so she is so excited. (Me too)
I am having grandchildren withdrawals. I haven't seen them since Aug 23rd . Guess I need to go to VA Beach! DS is in the Navy stationed up there. He is due to transfer soon back to sea duty soon. I hope that he will be based in Norfolk and they won't have to move father away!
Well I need to ge get my shower and get to the office. I have floor duty from 1:00 to 5:00 today. I hope someone will walk in and want to purchase a high dollar lakefront home!!!
Hugs to everyone. I hope your day will be a grand slam!!!
I was able to get a bit more sleep. I have a busy day ahead of me also. I am going to take my mother (80 yo) to a family reunion on Saturday and I need to find some old pictures to tqke for display. Should have already done it but time slipped up on me again. This side of the family has not gotten together for amlost 50 years so she is really looking forward to the road trip. I just hope that the 2.5-3 hour drive one way is not going to be too much for her.
DD has decided to delay grad school. She is graduating in December!!!! Yeah!! She was offered a position as a staff accountant with an accounting firm here in our small town. Today is her first day. She will be working on Mondays and Fridays until she graduates and then go full time. Her classes are on Tues, Wed and Thrus so she is so excited. (Me too)
I am having grandchildren withdrawals. I haven't seen them since Aug 23rd . Guess I need to go to VA Beach! DS is in the Navy stationed up there. He is due to transfer soon back to sea duty soon. I hope that he will be based in Norfolk and they won't have to move father away!
Well I need to ge get my shower and get to the office. I have floor duty from 1:00 to 5:00 today. I hope someone will walk in and want to purchase a high dollar lakefront home!!!
Hugs to everyone. I hope your day will be a grand slam!!!
Vera LapBand 8/12/2008
Good Morning Vera and Everyone.............
I have a much less hectic work day today. Thank goodness, the last three days were awful!! I only have a little paperwork to finish up and get to the post office then my weekend can begin!!
Still battling the sinus infection/cold.....UGH!! I am planning on getting plenty of rest today. I do feel somewhat better then yesterday.
I am not planning much of anything for the weekend. I am looking forward to some me time once again. I don't get alot of that anymore.
Next Thursday I will be going on my trip to Alabama to my friends wedding. Sure hope I am over this cold by then!!
Still no word on Nic's tests....we should be hearing something from New York soon. I am still so nervous and scared about that. Hard to concentrate on much else right now!!
Everyone have a wonderful and blessed day. Spercial prayers to those in need.
Love, hugs, and prayers to all....connie d
I have a much less hectic work day today. Thank goodness, the last three days were awful!! I only have a little paperwork to finish up and get to the post office then my weekend can begin!!
Still battling the sinus infection/cold.....UGH!! I am planning on getting plenty of rest today. I do feel somewhat better then yesterday.
I am not planning much of anything for the weekend. I am looking forward to some me time once again. I don't get alot of that anymore.
Next Thursday I will be going on my trip to Alabama to my friends wedding. Sure hope I am over this cold by then!!
Still no word on Nic's tests....we should be hearing something from New York soon. I am still so nervous and scared about that. Hard to concentrate on much else right now!!
Everyone have a wonderful and blessed day. Spercial prayers to those in need.
Love, hugs, and prayers to all....connie d
Hi Vera and my OFF family:
It's nice to see a newbie starting the thread ... we have so many new faces on the board lately. Hard to keep track.
I was rudely awakened this morning by the dentist's office reminding me of my appointment next week ... and then reminding me of paying my bill when I come in. I also have to get my pre-appointment med filled because of my knee replacement. So I need to get that done today. It's cheap at least because it's generic. I need to get a few other things at the store and check to see if they have any cheese cubes (they were out yesterday, so maybe they got some today ... they're on sale).
So many people are having sleep issues ... I slept fine until the phone rang.
A busy night at work last night ... we have this big regional policy conference going on in town, so there was a lot of stuff I had to do, but the copy came in in dribs and drabs, so I had to fill other pages first and then take care of the business pages next. Not the way I like to do my workload, but it's better than sitting there waiting. Plus the circus is in town, so our photographers were really busy last night running from one event to the other. The newsroom was really humming.
Not much going on here, other than I need to get some stuff from the store and go to Hallmark for some birthday cards for October ... lots of October birthdays and I don't want to wait til the last minute and forget them like I did the two September birthdays I had. I woke up with a bit of a headache ... could it be there's rain coming? It feels like it but there's sun shining (and some clouds). I'll stick my head under the shower and see if that clears it up.
Well, I got to get going. Have a good day.
It's nice to see a newbie starting the thread ... we have so many new faces on the board lately. Hard to keep track.
I was rudely awakened this morning by the dentist's office reminding me of my appointment next week ... and then reminding me of paying my bill when I come in. I also have to get my pre-appointment med filled because of my knee replacement. So I need to get that done today. It's cheap at least because it's generic. I need to get a few other things at the store and check to see if they have any cheese cubes (they were out yesterday, so maybe they got some today ... they're on sale).
So many people are having sleep issues ... I slept fine until the phone rang.
A busy night at work last night ... we have this big regional policy conference going on in town, so there was a lot of stuff I had to do, but the copy came in in dribs and drabs, so I had to fill other pages first and then take care of the business pages next. Not the way I like to do my workload, but it's better than sitting there waiting. Plus the circus is in town, so our photographers were really busy last night running from one event to the other. The newsroom was really humming.
Not much going on here, other than I need to get some stuff from the store and go to Hallmark for some birthday cards for October ... lots of October birthdays and I don't want to wait til the last minute and forget them like I did the two September birthdays I had. I woke up with a bit of a headache ... could it be there's rain coming? It feels like it but there's sun shining (and some clouds). I'll stick my head under the shower and see if that clears it up.
Well, I got to get going. Have a good day.
Thanks for starting us off Vera. Whats with it , is it the moon or something? The last time I looked at the clock before finally falling asleep it was 4:59. Today I am dizzy I am so tired and so much I want to do today. A couple in our church had a kidney transplant. The wife(5'2) little white gal gave her husband (6'6) huge black man, a Kidney, he had been on dialisis for 5 years and on the list, she kept saying she wanted to give him a kidney when they finally tested her she was a perfect match. It has been 10 days now and they are doing well. Can you believe this they took her kidney Lap!!! No more half way around the body scar. Amazing. I am cooking some meals to take over to them. One is The Crockpot Chicken Parmasean. I will put it over Moscacholi.. salad and garlic bread. Also BBQ country ribs with herbed oven fries and Imade a Cho zuchinni cake. I have everything done but the potatoes and mosscacholi. Will deliver that this afternoon. I wanted to attack , clean and rearange my guest room the next couple of days but I may run out of energy. I am getting excited to set up a nursery area. Iknow it is too soon, but can't help myself. My Mom and I spent a load of time in Target yesterday looking at baby things. My mother was never very maternal, never once offered to take any of my kids even for a visit, but even she is getting excited and buying things for this little guy. DD Liz and I are going to spend the morning checking out thrift and consignment stores. I think I want a Pack n play instead of a crib. I have a wonderful bassinette that I bought in Italy and used for my kids and grandkids, guess I will get it cleaned up, tightened and a mattress. Fun Fun.. I heard yesterday that Chuck bought a new motorcycle, I just shook my head. I am so glad that is not my problem, he is the most financially irresponsible person I have ever seen, not myproblemnot myproblemnotmyproblem.
JeanB
Jean,
What a wonderful story about your friends and the shared kidney. Sounds like it was meant to be. So glad to hear from you.
You sound good. You're right: "Not your problem!" You took on so many of his problems, especially the care of his mother. . . you definitely deserve some Jean time.
I love the Pack n Plays. I have bought one "good as new" one that I got for $10 and the other is a loaner. They do come up used buy you have to be ready to grab them quick. Askl around. A friend my have one "between grands" that you can store for them for a year or so! That's how I found one.
You know you don't have to get caught up on everything that you haven't had time for overnight. Stop, smell those flowers, enjoy each minute of your day!
Karen C
Morning y'all,
I can relate to all the light sleepers too. Wonder how much the state of the economy is worrying our sub-conscious. Reading a boring textbook often puts me right to sleep and possibly teaches me something too. Gotta be a better way to knock one out than the monkey wrench method.
George, I'm looking forward to more yummy crock pot recipes.
Melissa, I bet you will really enjoy your new job. Wish I could see my Oregon grandkids more.
Alice, Know that the universe is unfording exactly as it should. Your dreams will manifest at the perfect time.
Laureen, The Bar Mitzvah will be loads more fun than that Jewish circumcision ceremony.
Paulette, You prompted a wonderful memory of the Rottie my son used to have named Bear. Get your calories and water in. You're gonna need your strength to deal with your daughters stuff.
Connie, A quiet weekend is just what the Dr ordered to get better for the Alabama wedding.
Jean, Make the most of the baby anticipation, a very fun time in retrospect.
I've been experiencing a flurry of procrastination lately. I have home and work things on my list in preparation for surgery. I'm managing the deadlines at work but not much else. I haven't finished the organization I was doing at home or much normal cleaning either. This new man took most of last weekend but he's gone this weekend so I'm planning a Nike (just do it!) Did manage to get to GNC for unflavored and vanilla protein powder and some liquid B12. I have some chicken soup flavored protein powder, Crystal Lite and SF popcicles, chewable vitamins and calcium.
Brought this dilema up with my Real Love group (a book by Greg Baer, check it out) last night and they had practical suggestions as well as some interesting psycho insights related to the surgery like fears and feelings of being undeserving. I need to think about this a little more, start the day with some exercise to get me on the right track and maybe set a timer to break the chores into managable chunks. Anyway I feel much better today than I have all week after getting my Real Love bank filled up. So I better get off the computer and get to work.
Great weekend and Real Luv y'all,
Carmel Valley Linda
I can relate to all the light sleepers too. Wonder how much the state of the economy is worrying our sub-conscious. Reading a boring textbook often puts me right to sleep and possibly teaches me something too. Gotta be a better way to knock one out than the monkey wrench method.
George, I'm looking forward to more yummy crock pot recipes.
Melissa, I bet you will really enjoy your new job. Wish I could see my Oregon grandkids more.
Alice, Know that the universe is unfording exactly as it should. Your dreams will manifest at the perfect time.
Laureen, The Bar Mitzvah will be loads more fun than that Jewish circumcision ceremony.
Paulette, You prompted a wonderful memory of the Rottie my son used to have named Bear. Get your calories and water in. You're gonna need your strength to deal with your daughters stuff.
Connie, A quiet weekend is just what the Dr ordered to get better for the Alabama wedding.
Jean, Make the most of the baby anticipation, a very fun time in retrospect.
I've been experiencing a flurry of procrastination lately. I have home and work things on my list in preparation for surgery. I'm managing the deadlines at work but not much else. I haven't finished the organization I was doing at home or much normal cleaning either. This new man took most of last weekend but he's gone this weekend so I'm planning a Nike (just do it!) Did manage to get to GNC for unflavored and vanilla protein powder and some liquid B12. I have some chicken soup flavored protein powder, Crystal Lite and SF popcicles, chewable vitamins and calcium.
Brought this dilema up with my Real Love group (a book by Greg Baer, check it out) last night and they had practical suggestions as well as some interesting psycho insights related to the surgery like fears and feelings of being undeserving. I need to think about this a little more, start the day with some exercise to get me on the right track and maybe set a timer to break the chores into managable chunks. Anyway I feel much better today than I have all week after getting my Real Love bank filled up. So I better get off the computer and get to work.
Great weekend and Real Luv y'all,
Carmel Valley Linda 
Aloha Linda.......Funny that I was just now chatting online with my brother who is in his little Carmel house right now. I told him I'd met a new friend on this forum who lives in Carmel Valley!! They love to use their little Carmel cottage which is about two blocks from the main street (Ocean?) and from the beach. They have two dogs, Daisy and Yoda, who love the beach there. Daisy got sick yesterday and I guess they have an excellent vet in Carmel so stayed longer than they usually do.
It sounds like you are doing all the right things regarding your surgery. Keep up the great work!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
It sounds like you are doing all the right things regarding your surgery. Keep up the great work!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Hi Vera and Friends, I love seeing people on the What's New who are recently new here. It's a great way to really get to know people.
Busy, busy, busy here. Met with the electrician to figure out what we need in the basement that we didn't plan on having in the new house. Long story short: Lot slopes so when house foundation went in we had a 10 ft crawl space and about 1000 sq feet under the house. Couldn't see not paving it so we're trying to do it cheapest way possible.
Mike just came back from coffee with his cronnies at McDonalds. We're going up by the house then to an early movie. Rarely find one that we'll both like. Going to the new Deniro/Pacino one. Gotta run,
Karen C
Aloha and good morning OFF family,
Vera, thanks for the kick off this morning, although by the time I log on it's much later for most of you.
I actually slept from 10:00 til 5:00 a.m. last night!! That was a miracle for me. I took two tylenol PM's in the middle of the night because I was sure I was done sleeping at 1:00 a.m. and they did their job. I feel refreshed and ready for the day....so different from feeling drained and out of fuel when I sleep badly. I'm going to do a post on sleep again one of these days. It seems so many of us struggle with that issue.
It is glorious sunrise right now....and there is a pathway of gold on the ocean as the sun peeks over Haleakela in an almost cloudless sky. The sea is so still this morning...hardly a ripple. This would be one of those magical mornings if the whales were here and one would breach in the middle of that golden pathway on the ocean. The whales will return in December....and since I have no idea how long it takes them to get here from Alaska, they may already be on their way. For those of us living here.....their arrival is celebrated with great joy and phone calls back and forth....."they're here!!" Usually a scout whale comes first...then they dribble into our bay until Jan/Feb/Mar it is 'WHALE SOUP' out there (as my neighbor always says...ha).
Today is one of those luxurious days when I have no plans. My day will unfold however it wishes....my favorite kind of day. My first plan is to spend an hour or so out on the lanai in a swimsuit soaking up sun and reading a good Sandra Brown novel. Yesterday I did grocery shopping, and other errands postponed for way too long, so I feel caught up.....which is also a good feeling.
My body still is a puzzle, and moving from obesity to underweight makes eating a challenge. When I was fat, it seemed like all I needed to do was LOOK at food and I gained 10 lbs. Now, I have to keep reminding myself to EAT, because if I don't the scale will scare me with a number in the low 150's which is when I can see the bones too much, and the saggy, baggy skin seems more prominent. I weigh what I weighed in high school, but back then everything was nice and firm. At that weight today, and with the help of that pesky GRAVITY, my skin mostly is heading south. I know many of you can relate....and that is what makes this little family so endearing. We all can relate to each other so completely........it doesn't matter at which phase of the adventure you are.......someone is shaking their head, yep, I understand.
Last night I ate two tacos!! Afterwards I thought...oh dear, I wonder if I overdid. Nope.....my little "Gracie" seems to tolerate so many things at a little over two years out. I think she is just very efficient at passing everything through without it sticking to my bones.....Ha!
We have so many newcomers, and sisters who are near surgery, or having surgery, and I am sorry that I haven't responded to each and every one of you. Let me just congratulate you no matter where you are, and tell you that it is SO WORTH IT! Your lives are going to explode with new energy, abilities and joy. Keep a pair of those BIG pants, so you can compare with the little pants in year or so. I went from 3X's to size 8's! Aw...I still can hardly believe it.
Time to get busy ......... suntanning. Hugs to you all, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Vera, thanks for the kick off this morning, although by the time I log on it's much later for most of you.
I actually slept from 10:00 til 5:00 a.m. last night!! That was a miracle for me. I took two tylenol PM's in the middle of the night because I was sure I was done sleeping at 1:00 a.m. and they did their job. I feel refreshed and ready for the day....so different from feeling drained and out of fuel when I sleep badly. I'm going to do a post on sleep again one of these days. It seems so many of us struggle with that issue.
It is glorious sunrise right now....and there is a pathway of gold on the ocean as the sun peeks over Haleakela in an almost cloudless sky. The sea is so still this morning...hardly a ripple. This would be one of those magical mornings if the whales were here and one would breach in the middle of that golden pathway on the ocean. The whales will return in December....and since I have no idea how long it takes them to get here from Alaska, they may already be on their way. For those of us living here.....their arrival is celebrated with great joy and phone calls back and forth....."they're here!!" Usually a scout whale comes first...then they dribble into our bay until Jan/Feb/Mar it is 'WHALE SOUP' out there (as my neighbor always says...ha).
Today is one of those luxurious days when I have no plans. My day will unfold however it wishes....my favorite kind of day. My first plan is to spend an hour or so out on the lanai in a swimsuit soaking up sun and reading a good Sandra Brown novel. Yesterday I did grocery shopping, and other errands postponed for way too long, so I feel caught up.....which is also a good feeling.
My body still is a puzzle, and moving from obesity to underweight makes eating a challenge. When I was fat, it seemed like all I needed to do was LOOK at food and I gained 10 lbs. Now, I have to keep reminding myself to EAT, because if I don't the scale will scare me with a number in the low 150's which is when I can see the bones too much, and the saggy, baggy skin seems more prominent. I weigh what I weighed in high school, but back then everything was nice and firm. At that weight today, and with the help of that pesky GRAVITY, my skin mostly is heading south. I know many of you can relate....and that is what makes this little family so endearing. We all can relate to each other so completely........it doesn't matter at which phase of the adventure you are.......someone is shaking their head, yep, I understand.
Last night I ate two tacos!! Afterwards I thought...oh dear, I wonder if I overdid. Nope.....my little "Gracie" seems to tolerate so many things at a little over two years out. I think she is just very efficient at passing everything through without it sticking to my bones.....Ha!
We have so many newcomers, and sisters who are near surgery, or having surgery, and I am sorry that I haven't responded to each and every one of you. Let me just congratulate you no matter where you are, and tell you that it is SO WORTH IT! Your lives are going to explode with new energy, abilities and joy. Keep a pair of those BIG pants, so you can compare with the little pants in year or so. I went from 3X's to size 8's! Aw...I still can hardly believe it.
Time to get busy ......... suntanning. Hugs to you all, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
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