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Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/21/25 11:49 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Friday, March 21, 2025

I think I had an evaluation done in my last 6 months and there were things like development plans, goal in 5 years, etc. LOL: learn to play cards and relaxation.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

DiamondD
on 3/21/25 8:20 am
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Friday, March 21, 2025

People tell me it takes good core strength to be upright on a paddle board. I know several people who only use theirs kneeling. (Which requires really good knees I imagine!). The picture you posted on Facebook while paddling was just amazing! You are entering your new decade the best possible way! May the coming years bring all the adventures your heart desires!

Just got back from my infusion. So far so good. My lips and mouth started to itch during it and I thought oh good grief I'm having an allergic reaction, but it subsided thank heavens. I'm never allergic to anything, and I didn't want to have to sit there for observation or whatever it is they would do. I took 2 Tylenol as a precaution, but so far no aches or chills.

Paula, I understand the lure of Florida, especially when winter has been around for so many months and still will.not.leave.

Peps, I have apathy or perhaps even antipathy towards a lot of paperwork and other procedures. I'm still enjoying the kids, and we're entering my favorite units: Romeo and Juliet and Greek Mythology/The Odyssey. But yesterday I had to sign up for what training sessions I wanted to attend next week. I looked carefully and could not find the choice, none of the above. I might be sick that morning, and just come in for the work time in our classrooms.

Hope everyone has a great Friday that leads to an even better weekend!

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/21/25 4:43 am, edited 3/21/25 4:46 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Friday, March 21, 2025

Last day on the boat! Looks like another beautiful day coming up.

Yesterday we snorkeled twice: Once at a reef near our overnight spot where there were a lot of interesting coral and fish, then in the afternoon at the spot where we stayed the rest of the day and overnight. I saw several turtles and manta rays there! I paddle boarded around with one of the other women (after falling off getting on it). Amazing, beautiful sushi made by our chef for dinner. She is so talented!

Today is probably another water sport day, maybe at a last location. Tomorrow I expect we will be off the boat relatively early as they have the new owners of the boat coming for a few days. One couple flies home tomorrow, but the other couple and we are taking a water taxi to St Thomas and staying there for 2 nights.

Have a fabulous Friday!


Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/21/25 4:35 am, edited 3/20/25 9:35 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Home prices are definitely coming down in Florida, though insurance and HOA's on condos are going up. I can't cope with the cold up north anymore - I would have to be like hermit up there in the winter.

I hope future SIL gets a good match!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/21/25 4:33 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Yes, the yacht cruises during the day, usually 2-3 hours to get to new destinations. All the islands are pretty close around here.

3 weeks to receive a Real ID license? We get them same day in Massachusetts and Florida.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/21/25 4:31 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday, March 20, 2025

People that co-owner sure can suck the energy out of everyone else.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Paula1965
on 3/20/25 12:33 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Thursday, March 20, 2025

128.8. Up a smidge, still in range. I've been feeling much more snackish and maybe hungrier. Couldn't wait for lunch today after Bible study (it was 11:00 am) and am snacking on Chex mix now at 2:00. I'm also getting the evening munchies. Cravings that I have not had for the last 8+ months, as you know it was difficult to even get 1,000 calories in. I hope the 2 mg injection will be enough. Today was shot day, we'll see tomorrow if food noise is curbed.

Bible study went well today, a smaller crowd since we had a snowstorm last night and some didn't want to venture out on the snow and ice covered roads (understandable).

Tomorrow is Match day for future SIL. They will find out where he will be doing his residency and in which field of medicine. They will most likely need to move, could be closer to us but could also be quite a bit further away. Not that that matters much because we are seriously reconsidering our move (or decision not to move) to Florida. I really can't handle WI winters anymore, home prices are coming down and being snowbirds just seems too expensive (rent at 6,000 per month) for the type of place we would want! I'm back to looking daily at Florida inventory!

No plans for the weekend, which is okay. Next weekend will be jam packed with the shower and a concert we are attending!



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!












diane S.
on 3/20/25 12:16 pm
Topic: RE: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Greetings all

Early start for me today. We had appointments at the DMV to get real IDs. Just in case we ever get on an airplane again. I was my usual skeptical self as the DMV is in a big mall here and I thought it would be really crappy and inconvenient. Turns out it was fine. The place was well run and efficient. We should get the id's in a few weeks.

So the day is overcast but it is not raining. I have forgotten how many storms are lined up over the Pacific. I will live in the moment.

Last night's chicken with Japanese bbq sauce was pretty good though salty. I had forgotten how salty that sauce already is and had salted the chicken. DH approved so thats the main thing.

Liz that trip looks to great. So the yacht cruises around in the day to various locations? Snorkel ops? Menu sounds great. I love lamb but DH hates it and cannot stand the smell of it.

Peps you are entitled to a bit of apathy after all the years of energy investment. What a marathon you had yesterday grooming the dog after the other events. I bet you are in for a big weight drop soon. Shows this weekend? One of our gallery members is an art teacher and she just announced she is taking early retirement as well. We all celebrated!

Feeling chilled today. Time to head to the gym and studio.

Diane S


      
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Peps
on 3/20/25 10:32 am
Topic: RE: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Liz, great photo of you and Mike! I hope your last two days on the boat are wonderful.

Spring officially sprang here at 2:01 am! Happy Spring everyone! I could definitely use a bit of a warm up. I'm tired of cold hands and cold feet! I much prefer short and flip flop weather.

Thanks for the vote of approval on my waist size. However, I HAVE to get below 200 pounds to feel that I am in a somewhat normal range for me. I think that 185 would be ideal, but that may be a push. That's 25 more pounds. Right now I'm aiming for 197. That is just low enough that daily fluctuations should keep me under the 200 mark.

That horrible woman I had the co ownership issues with has raised her ugly head again. I saw last night just before bed that she sent an email the day before. Stupid me read it. I guess her seeing me last weekend at the seminar in Washington triggered her and she's back at it. If she didn't annoy me so terribly, I might feel sorry for her. It must be hard to be her. But then again, as you sow, so shall you reap! She seems to be living the life she so richly deserves. I don't think I could survive being wound so tightly!

I have nice thoughts about making it through the next 45 work days. My apathy about school issues drips from my pores. I am emotionally divorcing from all things district related. I can't justify exerting mental energy on anything more than my daily teaching. I am checked out. I thank God that I am not in the regular classroom. My attitude would be a disservice to the students! Being a music teacher I can get away with it. We sing, do music, and have fun. I go from one classroom to another bringing my musical playground. (I'm just not hitting the theory as hard this year.)

Last night after the music extravaganza I bathed, blow dried and trimmed on Buster until 10:45! Then dealing with co owner email kept me up until well past my bed time. I had a short, short night. Luckily, I don't feel too tired.

Running up to the show grounds to set up right after school. Hopefully, I'll be back in time for my session with the trainer. Not much else for today.

Have a very vernal equinox kind of day!

Peps
on 3/20/25 9:58 am
Topic: RE: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Indeed it is! It's Dog Rule #7, "If I can see if from my home, it's mine to rule!"

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