Thursday - Nearly Lunchtime here!!

Hi Everyone

Another day nearly halfway over.  I am sitting here in my nightie chatting.  What a waste of a day.  Things have been so hectic that I am taking a very much needed time to myself morning.  In fact I think even that time is almost over.  Need to shower and get ready for a little drive this afternoon up and down the Sunshine Coast with my niece and taking her to a display home that hubby worked on. The other houses are too far away.  I wish the house he was working on now was finished.  It's a $1m home.  Hubby says it's all coming together now.  I am really looking forward to seeing it.  This is the biggest house the company has built I think.  A big celebration happening on completion!  The guys have worked their butts off.

Leg pain nothing to worry about.  Have been given a magnesium supplement.  Will see how it goes.  She said I should see the difference pretty quickly.  Fingers crossed.

French cafe yesterday - fantastic time with lovely women.  Had a little mushroom soup and rest was brought home for kidlings.

Out to dinner tonight with another close friend.  I know I can get some soup there so that is good.  I am over this liquid diet!!!  Not too long to go now. Dietitian says I can introduce 1 meal a day of pureed food.  Yummy!  Can't wait but will do at home, not out, just in case.

Have a good day everyone.  What are you all up to?

Jules

It's still Wednesday evening here. Catch ya tomorrow over my first cuppa.

Hi Jules and my OFF family:

Not much going on here ... just work. My neck hurts. It was so bad when I got done tonight, I could barely turn my head without being in pain. Just trying to lift my left arm was painful. Not good. I was hurrying to get pages done; finished last one at 10:30 p.m. ... just barely making deadline. I had to really hustle. Don't know why it was so difficult; most of the stuff was features or previews; only the baseball was live.

I had made my chili before I left for work ... put it in the slow cooker on low. When I got home at 11:30 p.m., it was cooking, but not overcooked. I had a small bowl but it certainly could be cooked some more. I'll put it back on to cook for the rest of the day. I was going to put it in the fridge, but I think I'll just put it back on low and by noon or so, it should be cooked better (the green peppers were a little crunchy).

Anyway, have a good day. I'm going to bed. Hope I sleep better than I have been.

I just took my pills and I'm very woozy. Forgive any typos please. I heard from my oncologist... he said no steroids until I have another MRI. I'll arrange that for after October 20th. I'm pretty confident that the next one will be even better. They are just being ultra safe about the cancer. I'm still waiting for my wheelchair. I should have it this week. I need to practice with it. I'm falling asleep now. Good night!
Julia

we have a mouse in the house- again--well; this one has roxie absolutely nusto and brody could absolutely care less if that were possible!!!!!!!!!

did 5 loads of laundry yesetrday and hemmed (by hand) some curtains--dishes and soem other junky jobs--need to clean the bird cages today and not sure what else- so many choices!!!!!!!! argggggg

hugs and prayers

Staying busy but not really getting anywhere.  I get up between 5-5:30 every day and have my morning time where I chat with Val and drink my coffee and check the computer then start in.  I try to clean, do some laundry and whatever every day but I can't quite make it through the whole day.  I just get too tired or sore.  Been feeling sort of manic the past few days.  Think it's the new med added for the fibromyalgia on top of my Zoloft.  It's awful to feel like I can't sit still but trying to do anything too long makes me hurt and wears me out lol.  I think I could stay up all night too.  I see the therapist today so I'll let them know what is going on and maybe we need to look at trying something else.  Mentally, I'm feeling less depressed now though.  I've started a new rag rug for my kitchen.  My old one is falling apart.  I kept forgetting where I was on my stitch count trying to make an oval one so I started over and am making it rectangular.  Now it's going OK.  Daughter and son had an argument over the weekend and she is mad at me (of course).  She is 37 y/o and he is 17.  Give me a break.  She says I make excuses for him.  Anyway, she has been texting me off and on but won't speak to me or come over (she lives next door).  I think I'm going to quit answering her texts and make her come over if she has something to say.  They argue over the dumbest things.  Oh well, that's kids for you.  Everybody have a good day.

All my changes are easy to make.  In order to change my life outside, I must change inside.  The moment I am willing to change, it is amazing how the universe begins to help me.  It brings me what I need.  Louise L Hay.

Good Morning

First cuppa coffee in hand, so I'm ready to start my day.  I've been waking up around 8 every morning, doing a little computer time, then starting to function around 9.  Yes, I have adapted to this retirement lifestyle.

Hair appointment this morning, then home to finish laundry and pack for my road trip.  Tomorrow I'm heading "south" (Pennsylvania and Maryland) to visit an old college friend and then my son.  Taking my time, hopefully a few touristy stops along the way.  It'll be my first major trip since I retired.  House/cat sitter is all lined up, clean sheets on her bed, refrigerator is cleaned out, and I'm ready to rock and roll. 

I'll have the laptop with me, so I don't suffer withdrawal.  All in all, it should be a good time.  I haven't seen my college friend for over 10 years.  I'm really looking forward to renewing our friendship.

Chat soon.

Candy

Hi Jules and my OFF friends,
One more sleep until my trip to MA with my sisters and cousins.  Can't wait.  I so need some girl time.  We are leaving (five of us in my car) at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.  We will drive half way and stop for lunch and then drive the rest, stopping if we feel like it to shop or sight-see.
Seeing the psychologist today.
Going next week for my WLS check-up.  I'm going to have them add a little saline to my band.  I can eat wwaayy too much.
I hope everyone has a good weekend.  I'll catch up with you on Monday.  Hugs and prayers to all who need them.
Bev

Good morning friends

I am having my morning protein drink.  Stayed up way way too late last night.  gotta stop reading these mysteries.  that is the only genre I can't put down without finishing it.  as a result iam just starting to function.

must do laundry today and tonight i play bunko.  that's it for me today.

i am still journaling my food and as much as I am not a consistent journaler it really does help keep me on track.  go figure

Good morning Jules and everyone....

It is a beautiful morning....I hope to get out and enjoy part of the sunshine today.

I see my therapist at 1:00 then I am going to the park with a book and relax for awhile.

I finally did it....I have been putting off getting my 3 year WLS check up since it was due on August 29th. I hate that I have gained some weight and I am embarrassed to see my surgeon. Now is when I need him more then ever!!  I see him on Oct. 29th. I had all the blood work completed yesterday. I want to get this weight off and I know he will help me. Wish me luck!!!!!

Enjoy your day .....don't forget to do an act of kimdness along the way.

Prayers to those in need.

Love and hugs for all....connie d