what's new Tuesday, Oct. 26th

Where is everyone?  Post away when you can.  Back later.

Good Morning Pat....where is everyone???

I had a crazy fun weekend!! Now I have plenty of catching up to do with all you great OFF friends!!

I was off work yesterday so I have to catch up with that too. I best getting working!!

Wishing you all a really great day.

Prayers for all in need....especially Judy's brother.

Love and hugs to all......connie d

Morning Pat and OFF!!

Well I just got a call from my mom and she talked to Bill and he is sitting in a chair and said his throat is sore from the breathing tube...lol she said she just got off the phone with the nurse telling her that he is is doing Extremly well!! WoooHooo!!!

As for me...I am feeling miserable with this cold!! Last night Rick went and bought me some Vernors Ginger Ale. That took care of the sore throat. Now I need to get rid of the rest of this dam cold!! I HATE colds!!! Feel like calling off work so I can rest.

We are under a wind advisory plus a tornado watch today. Weird weather for sure!!

Well I am getting off here and going back to bed to rest. I just called in work to let them know I am not coming in today. they are not happy but oh well. I shouldn't be around food with how I am coughing and all.

Have a good day. 

Morning Pat, Connie,

Everyone must be busy today.

Well last evening our dear Karen C arrived at my house, as she has been exploring her roots for the past couple of weeks in the area surrounding my current home state.   I made us a nice garden omlet with egg beaters, spinach, banana peppers from my yard, garlic and onion and goat cheese, as she spoke about her some of the neat experiences she has had in the past couple of weeks and then this morning I woke up at 5:30 and got to chat with her a bit more about her experiences, then I said my goodbyes and headed here to work.

Today my day will consist largely of working, meeting a g/f after work, possibly going to an AA meeting.

Wishing you a good day, peace and strength to get through the rough spots of life.

Hugs, Laureen

(Karen C again)Oops. I think it is time for me to head home. I popped in to leave a note for Judy G wishing her brother well and ended up posting my "What's New" there. I won't repeat it here. I wasn't going to get started and there is much more to tell but I'll save that for another time. Have a great day everyone. I'm on Laureen's computer (and no I won't "become her" like I did to the Redhead a few years ago!) I may want to stay here again some day. I'm relaxing with Roxie for a bit for heading out to do a bit of shopping and then head to the airport. Take care everyone.

This is what happened that "led me astray" to become Janet. When I signed on just now I became Laureen. Karen C here. Don't have a clue as to what my OH pass word is.. . . .

HI All,
 I actually don't have much to say today. That's new! I enjoyed being at work yesterday, got lots of hugs, and worked on organizing my office- it's a mess from the move. We made a dent in the chaos. I have a call into UCSF about whether my MRI results are in yet. I should hear something today I think. I have TOPS tonight. Welcome home Karen! I'm fascinated with your trip details! This is my shortest post on record!
Julia

Julia

Glad to hear you are back at work.  I know you were really wanting to get going again.  It must have been a little daunting to walk in on a messy move.  Reconnecting with the kids surely help to dampen the mess.

Hopefully you will get your results today and they will be wonderful.

Later

Hi Pat and OFF family...Happy Tuesday.
Been busy here at work, we just had a tornado warning, sirens going off all over the place in Kalamazoo...now we just had the all clear. In 1980 we had a bad tornado....seems like yesterday for that one!

Life is finally on the upswing for me. Went to water aerobics and got in the pool and worked myself hard 30 minutes before class so I was pretty wiped when I got home. Thank goodness for my planned banana after my workout. LOL

I'm enjoying going to see Kristi my Eating Coach on Monday's. There are only 4 of us in the class. I like the concept Kristi puts forth and hopefully Mindful Eating will come easily to me later on. I just threw away more than half of an orange...why? Because it didn't taste that good to me. I'm learning! You can teach an old dog new tricks! LOL

I'm journaling and using the Eating Scale...I gotta get that book Woman Food and God by Geneen Roth this week.

Its good thinking to plan a snack after exercise.  You might want to make it a protein one though as ( I am told) protein will help combat the production of lactic acid that builds in the muscles with exercise and causes that sore muscle feeling.  When I go to the gym I take a protein drink with me and sip on it as I go through my exercises.  I use nectar which is a protein only powder in a fruity flavor that I mix with crystal lite.  It helps.