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I agree, even going to Prom has layers of complexity. We have young friends who live beautifully curated lives. It looks exhausting. I never see a photo of them that isn't carefully composed.
Laughing at the image of petite Liz wrestling with her maxi van. Sounds like you're hosting a very fun bachelorette party! Best Mom award.
CC, awesome that you finally get to wrap up your volunteer treasurer duties. You did your duty, someone else's turn.
Yesterday afternoon we did make it to the beach. I floated on an air mattress and that really helped with the headache. Will repeat today as it is also a hot sunny day. Two in a row, amazing!
Tomorrow is the beginning of the school year. We have training and time in our rooms for 4 days. Technically we don't work on Friday (ie don't get paid), but of course most of us work for free because there is no way they give us enough time to actually set up our electronic platforms, make lesson plans, get things printed, send out IEP accommodations etc. So happy thinking how I won't be doing this again next fall.
Our trip for fall break to Galveston is all set up. It's awesome to go into the start of the school year with a trip on the horizon in only 6 weeks.
Oh wow Liz, the bachelorette party continues into today! When did getting married become so complex? Destination Bachelor/bachelorette parties, elaborate invites to be part of the wedding party, wedding websites. I think I?d prefer to go back to the days of personalized napkins! Lol!
CC, boo on the exploded Diet Coke! Not fun at all! Enjoy your water views today!
I?m sitting the the Bismarck airport waiting for the first flight. Each flight is just over an hour with a 1 1/2 hour layover. Not too bad of a travel day. Temps will be hot when I get home. Jimmy John?s to the rescue for dinner. Quick, easy and not hot! Diane, I?m not sure how you do burgers ? so often! I need variety in my life and almost always refuse leftovers. I?m pretty sure my DH could eat the same thing everyday though! Come to think about it, I eat the same breakfast almost every morning (Costco protein bar) but I don?t enjoy them at all!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
on 8/25/24 7:32 am
I happily skipped the party. They had a great time, but I would have been stuck there as they didn't leave until over 2 hours past the end time on the invite!
Last night I washed the couch covers and one slip cover with the armrest that had dog dirt all over it. Then while loading Diet Cokes in the fridge, I dropped one and the entire thing exploded all over the kitchen - the floors, all the cabinets, the appliances. What a mess! So I had to wash everything which was not on the agenda. Blerg. I suppose regular Coke would have been a lot worse!
Today I am showing my successor the treasury stuff. I need to go take a shower and straighten up. Aside from that, no plans.
Take care all!
Weight 120.2. Apparently pizza doesn't cause weight gain right now. Only kidding - I could only eat one large piece. Hard to be protein forward with this crowd though I am trying to fit in protein drinks. Maybe shrimp for dinner tonight?
Yesterday was another full day with the girls. Lots of bonding. DD's future MIL has been separated from her husband for several years but hasn't divorced him. He is living with another woman. Her daughter and the other young women were explaining the legal consequences of staying married (not to mention concerns about the emotional consequences). Lots of encouragement for her to move forward (especially from her own daughter who said she would help her make a plan). Also lots of drinking by some of them but I didn't have more than 2-3 glasses of wine over about 8 hours. I feel pretty good this morning.
Today the plan is to possibly go out on a pontoon boat, then to the beach club. Dinner probably at an outdoor place on the water in the downtown area which most of them haven't seen yet.
I have been driving the group in what I would call a maxi-van. I rented a minivan but ended up with a Lincoln Navigator. The thing is HUGE. I feel like a midget driving it.
Time to get bagels. Have a super Sunday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
That looks so peaceful.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Liz, your bachelorette weekend festivities sound like so much fun! Thanks for sharing some pics!
Im having a nice weekend in ND. Long day today dress and other shopping. We had to travel 3 hours to get to the dress shop and then 3 hours back home with lunch, mall shopping and a little Farmers market thrown in for good measure! I'll post pics on TT.
Weight? Who knows. Calories and protein have been on the low side but I feel good!
Fly home tomorrow. DH and the puppies are ready to have me back home!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Prayers lifted up for your husband. Hope he is able to get off the vent soon!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Thanks for the info on reverse dieting. I'll have to look it up for sure!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
