Marvelous Monday

I waited and no one posted so I am fixing to get it on...BRB

I am still trying to upload pictures on here so you guys can see some of the things that I make. And, I wanted to put a picture of me, so you can see me too. I have the pictures in my profile but I don't know where they are and certainly cannot see them. I am hopeless with computers.

Well, today and tomorrow are fall break and while we don't have classes, the university is open and I am in the center working with a couple of PhD students who are working on their dissertations. I tell them, write and we will figure it out later and they say, write what and I say, it's going to be a long year if you cannot write something.

Other than that, I have been doing good. I am still grooving on the seafood diet and fresh vegetables. Today, I am munching on carrot sticks and cauliflower. I bring fresh vegetables every day to munch on but sometime, I get the urge for chips and I run and get a bag but I am not going to let that happen...I am staying on this so that I can get these 15 pounds off.

When I left the apartment this morning, I was so pleased with myself for having emptied the dishwasher, folded the clothes that were in the dryer, and vacuumed the living room floor. I usually leave all housework for when I get home from work but I started thinking that maybe, if I clean up before I go to work, when I come home, I might be in a better mood...we'll see. It's not like DH and I make a huge mess; in fact, mostly, we keep things pretty picked up.

Ladies, I hope you all are having a marvelous Monday and that you find your motivation to do one thing today that will make you feel accomplished...even if it is just emptying the dishwasher before you go to work...it's the small things that make us feel good, don't you think?

Good morning Jeannie and everyone.....

Jeannie...I hope you can manage to get pics on here soon. Yes, I would love to see a pic of you and your items!! Don't give up!! Someone on here can help you. Not me as I am really a dumb blond when it comes to computers!!!

I think you will love getting things accomplished before you leave for work. When you come home all will be done and it will be a great relief for you!! (even if it isn't much of a mess)

I hope your workday goes well I know how busy and active you are!!

I am so jealous...I am doing horrible with my dieting. I just decided I am sick of trying to do this. I am in too much pain and I am very depressed. Just keeping up with that takes all my energy!! I have a doctor appointment Thursday. I haven't lost any since my last appointment. I just don't care!!

I love you much...HUGS....connie d

Hello everyone......

I am not doing much today...once again my hands are really painful. No matter what I do it hurts. I am going to dip my hands in wax again soon. It only helps for awhile but any relief will feel good.

The weather is cloudy and pretty gloomy right now. It is 66 degrees now at almost noon. High of 72. Low tonight 46. Then the temps will be dropping. Next two days low 60s, next two 50s, next two 40s then 30s. I best get out today!! I really dread what the week will be!!

I made phone calls this morning for doctor and therapy appointments coming up. I had to arrange rides. That is done.

Had a good time texting with Nic this morning. He is having so much fun. He loves these Forestry classes. He will return to Iowa Saturday. He would rather just stay there!! I would rather he was here!!

Amanda and Tyler are looking all over Minneapolis and St Paul for senior housing for me. They are determined to move me!!

I a not sure if I will be able to answer everyone today. I will have to wait and see. You all know how much I love you!!!

Prayers for out beautiful OFF Family and their families. Special prayers as needed.

Much love and many hugs to all.....connie d

I love you, Sweet Connie. I am so sorry that you are hurting so much lately. I know I haven't been a very good friend lately, but I do care so much! I wish I could think of something to give you some relief--from the pain, from the depression, from the memories.

Honey, I really do think it would be wonderful if you could move closer to your family. Your entire demeanor changes when you have a visit from them! I will pray that the right housing opens up for you.

Love you dearly!

Vic, I agree that Connie needs to be closer to her grandkids but sometimes even that can be hard.

Connie,

Don't be jealous because today, when I got to my office, someone had brought me a huge piece of banana bread, and of course, I know it will make me sick if I eat it all so what do I do....I grazed on it all morning. I feel horrible....But, tomorrow is another day and I am still on the fish and vegetables so that's good.

It's hard to be inspired when you are in so much pain. I do wish there was something we could all do to get you through these flair ups. Hang in there...it will pass and you will get some relief soon.

Hi Jeane,

Im babysitting Vinnie today. My daughter went to a training class at her new job. So actually Miss. Vinnie is babysitting her Grammy.

I told Carl that there might be a getogether of the minds In Little Rick in the Spring! He said oh no not again! I said yup! He said are you driving? I said hell no!! I'm flying! Like the rich girls!!!

Ill see if Southwest flies there!

It looks like we might not be leaving here till around the 29th. I can't get a follow up Dr appnt till the 27th. I'm waiting till his secretary calls me back to see if I can get one sooner. I need to get Carl home sooner cause he has Dr appointments on the 31st.

Well my brother is in surgery. I haven't heard anything yet. Probably won't.

Well I need to go take Vinnie out to run!!

Carla

Carla,

Little Rock is a few yours from the mountains but we could do something there just as easily as we can do something up here. I will do some checking around and see what's up. I will be gone almost the entire month of November...and December will probably be icy...but Feb. will be good. We could do something in Feb...go see Clinton's library, maybe take a river boat cruise up the river...who knows...we might find something to get into.

Good afternoon sistas!

So I am inspired by Jeannie today. I put on a pot of pinto beans and I thawed out some catfish. Of course I've also eaten three of those peanut butter balls I made yesterday. Ugh. It's a terrible craving. I posted the candy recipes on fb yesterday but I won't post them here unless someone asks.

I am taking this day for me. I sat down at the kitchen table and organized my recipes and put them in a pretty new recipe binder I bought and then never had the chance to use. So yes Jeannie, I'm feeling accomplished today!

This afternoon I'm going to sit and figure all the yardage I need to make my bedroom duvet and curtains and dust ruffle and order my fabric. That way it will be here when I have time to sew again in November.

I am so proud of my garage today! I can see the floor! LOL!

Hope everyone is doing well today. Kathy, you just take it easy. Don't push yourself too hard but do take several little short walks throughout the day and sip sip sip your water. I remember that I took a nap every single day for the first two months!

Mary I think of you often and I hope you are doing okay. I understand how it is.

Everyone else please enjoy the beautiful fall weather today! Love you all!