What New on a Sleepy Sunday?

Hi Trish and my OFF family:

Watching the White Sox game ... they're already getting beat 6-2 and it's only the third. I think John Danks will lose his sixth game unless we come back. It's already 89 degrees here with 53 percent humidity ... it's like the wind chill factor up north. Ugh. I could stand the heat but the humidity really wears me down. Does nothing for my body.

I have to work today and tomorrow ... think I'm off Tuesday and Wednesday this week (or is it Wednesday and Thursday, can't remember). I'm tired and don't know why. Slept fairly well. Just feel kinda rung out. Didn't have that much to do last night at work, so don't know why I feel so tired.

Got my "prize" from Bariatric Eating of their Journey hair vitamins ... so cool getting something for nothing. My hair is pretty good except for my scalp crud but my nails are horrible ... I have two with horrible ridges (one on each hand). I asked my doc why, and I got no answer. It's the same as for the blood spots on my arms. "Well, we'll watch 'em." OK.

Talked with my mom and brother Gary; Gary is taking estimates on windows for the house ... mom doesn't want to be in on the discussion, but she'll write the check. She gets all nervous when she has to spend this much money. But the house really needs new windows ... there are windows in the attic that are broken and let in snow last winter. My two brothers will make the decision for her and then present her with the winning bid.

Well, have a good day.

Aloha OFF family.......from your island sister who is a bad girl lately and not posting nearly like I used to. That does NOT mean I don't care about all of you because I DO. I read every day and so often talk of you to my friends in conversations that come up about weight loss surgery or just funny life situations. I especially love the animal stories, and share those with my animal loving friends (almost all of them).

It is 11:30 in the morning here in Hawaii, and I know a good part of the day is already gone for those of you on the mainland. I took the leap today and tackled my closet!! It has been on my "to do" list for weeks.....and this morning it was so beautiful, warm but not hot, sweet easy breeze blowing through with all the windows wide open, and no excuses. I took EVERYTHING out of the closet and put in into piles on the bed......long dresses (muu muus & skinny dresses), short dresses, jackets, etc. I have way too many clothes, and made up a big pile for Savors. Now I have space and lots of empty hangars. Lets see how long this lasts.

So many of you are having family times over this holiday, and it makes me a little jealous because I so rarely get to see my kids and grandkids. My littlest grandson, Zaney, turned 3 last week, and he had a "purple party." I so wished I could have wiggled my nose and magically appeared at his party...I guess it was a good one. My son said Zaney's favorite thing was the purple cupcakes.....Ha.

The ocean is very inviting. I wish I had someone to go swimming with me. My friends who live close are all either busy or not in physical shape to swim. My ex-husband may be moving to Maui, and then I will have someone to snorkel with, and take walks and dinners out. We have continued to be good friends....just can't live under the same roof!

Sorry for the book....I just have so much to say and rarely say it. Wanted you all to know that I think you are terrific, and to say Aloha to the new people. It feels so wonderful to hear each person's path as it unfolds. It makes me remember those days and how challenging they were. Life definitely turns completely around....and good things are in store for you. I hope everyone that hasn't had surgery yet has a smooth path, and keep up the great work for those who are just beginning the slide DOWN the scale. It's FUN...don't give up.

With much aloha,

Maui Karen

So good to hear from you sweet women. Miss your input....long timers are treasures of tips. You do sound good. I know how it feels to clean out the closets, been doing it slowly here in the RV and the empty hangers are not empty anymore. Love ya Karen, be well. Monica

Aloha beautiful Monica......It is SO wonderful to follow your successes and adventures. I can feel the emotions in your words as you describe your home, your sweet little furry friend, your husband as he struggles each month with pain. Some days are so much better than others, aren't they.

Thank you so much for your words and for caring. You are such a treasure in OFF and to your friends/family I'm sure.

With so much aloha,

Karen

Great to see you Karen, anytime you have time!
Nan

Hi Maui Sistah,

I am here catching up on what I missed over the weekend and saw your post, so happy to read about your life and your pictorial posts are missed. . .

I did get to a graduation party where I saw a few family members, but the family member I live closest too, my son, might as well live 3000 miles away, sadly I am not an obtrusive person and so I seldom see my son and lately, not even my grandchildren, as their mother seems to spend whatever time she and my son are not together in the company of her parents and/or friends and when I have suggested the idea of having the kids over, I am not allowed because of "those roommates" or "that dog", I am coming to terms with this slowly and trying to find a way for me to be true to me, while still being able to see my grandkids, but when they are in the company of me and their other grandparents, they are the ones they relate to, as they spend so much time with them.  I am not jealous, happy for them (other grandparents), they are wonderful people, but I have my feelings too and well, I moved to be near my son and eventual grandchildren and as someone pointed out in a post recently, there is no place like home and when I was in NY this past weekend for the graduation, so many memories came flooding back, so many connections to that place, but that was and this is now and I do love my home, but I thought it would be filled the laughter of children one day and that is not going to materialize.  I am blessed in so many ways, but relations with ones children can cause a heap of pain at times. ..  just sharing my feelings with you dear sistah. . .  accepting the things I cannot change is coming hard on this one. . .

Love reading your posts, glad that you will soon have someone that you can enjoy companionship with soon, my Tony is the bright spot for me these days. . .

Hugs, Laureen

Aloha dear Laureen....and thank you so much for your words of empathy about grandkids and family changes. I so know what you are feeling about this because it comes around my life in spurts and can be very painful. My sons don't seem to realize that it would only take a sentence or two in an e-mail to make me back-flip happy! Instead those dead silences when birthdays, Christmas or after gifts are sent to them, cut deep into my heart.

I, too, am trying to live today for everything that is good in it and not waste my life feeling hurt and resentful. Not always easy, but when I do it, my life's joy comes rushing back in and I feel that I am no longer in charge. (that is a GOOD thing!)
Sending you a hug of gratitude...wi**** could be for real.

Aloha nui loa,

OXOX

Maui Karen

I'm going through some of the same things with my son.  He and his wife and my only grandchild live 12 hours away, and that seems to suit him fine.  I just cancelled the trip I had planned to go to see them next week.  It's just too hard to deal with the issues that have come up, and he doesn't seem to care if I come there or not.  I do miss my grandson, though.

He doesn't seem to realize how hurtful his behavior is, or doesn't care.  It's gone on way too long, just to try to keep the peace, but I'm realizing that it's not accomplishing anything.  Guess it's time to put on my big girl panties and have a long overdue talk.  Not looking forward to it.

Sistah,

One of these days I will be there for a real hug, after all I have unfinished business, my Mother's ashes need to be scattered in Hawaii, Kaui was her favorite Island and one day I must make that trip...

Hope that trip comes sooner rather than later. . .

XOXO, Laureen