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Yes, I do think it has been cooler this month at least - we were talking about that with friends tonight who agree.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Justice still has his dewclaws. The new Vet asked if I wanted them removed when he had his teeth cleaned next time. But I liked that she said they were a little jaunty so it was up to me (pointed out future potential nail problems). They are really floppy so kind of move when he walks LOL.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Of course you know some of us (me) had to look up petrichor. Nice to have a name for that smell (one of my favorite).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Mom successfully had her second surgery in two days. This one took 6 plus hours. They ended up replacing the metal post in her femur as it was a bit loose and cleaning out any infection that was there. Looks like she will be in the hospital until at least Monday and then a skilled nursing facility for some time after that.
Saw a new area on Maui today. Very beautiful! We ate at the Mediterranean food truck we ate at our first full day here. I got a shrimp pita, a little too saucy but good. Tonight I'm making grilled teriyaki chicken skewers with grilled red pepper and Maui onion! I've been snacking more than usual and definitely having more alcohol but I don't care. If I gain a little on vacation then I did vacation right!
Enjoy your long weekend working peeps!
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!
Poppy at the beach with her brother Walter and teller of the finger story:
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Greetings all
The sun finally peeped out. DH went to lunch with guys at the marina but no sun for them. I reveled in having the house to myself and total control of the tv remote. I went to the gym and did my walking. Talk about fixation on small numbers! I love each additional .01 of a mile that I can add and each single calorie burned. Place was rather busy with all the elliptical in use. Minimal grunting. Quick store stop after that.
Yes it seems like weather reports for southeast are colder than usual. Cold all over the east. Seems like this should be the best time to be in Florida but I am no meteorologist.
Liz sounds like you have a fun golf group who are not hyper competitive. Fun. Hope your SIL gets some rest and pain relief.
DD yay a long weekend. Your time and energy is valuable and can be best used by sleeping late.
Hmm Peps never thought about vets and docking. Kind of you to help a friend. Good you found a work friend for lunch much watch.
Yeah that amputated finger story was weird. I wondered as well about leaving with ones finger in a jar. A nurse told this story. Who knows.
Worked on the lease from hell this am. Have a new approach. We shall see.
CC I think Kirby has a promising career in HVAC. He looks so intent. And yay for rain even if it's just a smidge.
Tomorrow is the memorial for our friend who died just before Christmas. It will be hard. I expect a pretty big crowd. Lunch reception to follow. Not looking forward to any of it starting with finding something to wear.
Fish and chips tonight from DH lunch. Yay for the lunch club.
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Like Peps I am reveling in a 3 day weekend! When we return on Tuesday we have finals, so no regular teaching on Tuesday and Wednesday, just test administration. Thursday is a day to get grades done, and Friday is professional development. I'm probably going to need to use a sick day on Friday, just saying. I won't need to make lesson plans, won't inconvenience students (they do not like it when I have a sub) and I don't need the CEUs. I have a ton of paperwork to complete, so maybe I'll just work on it nice and cozy at home. (After sleeping in of course).
CC I love that just rained fragrance too. In fact, I usually take a whiff of my houseplants when I water them. It's usually the first thing I notice when we get to Florids. There's A nice strip of vegetation on the walk to the car rental in the Orlando Airport. I always look forward to it.
Liz does it seem like Florida is colder than normal these last few winters? I hesitated to plan our trip mid February, because the cold weather seems to be sticking around longer. My nephew and his family just arrived in Orlando. The house they rented was supposed to have a heated pool, and it does not. It has a pool, but no heat. (They are getting a refund on part of it). But even with a heated pool, seems like it will be too cold this week.
Paula, so sorry your Mom needs surgery! Both my parents are in their 80s. Surgery at that age is worrisome. Prayers for a good outcome.
We have tickets for a theater performance tonight, and then nothing else planned yet. Works for me!
Well, a no poop day, combined with a few too many drive by snacks and a good workout resulted in an upswing in weight.... 213.7 However, I'm still down a full pound from last Friday. Can't complain about that!
Took my shot last night. My body must be very used to this high dose now because I don't feel much different from one day to the next. I think Friday night is when my appetite starts to wane a bit after the shot. I realize I don't seem to get any of the waves of icky gut feeling from the med the way I did the first few months. What I get is that beautiful feeling of "oh, no... If you have another bite or two, you will regret it!" I think that's probably my favorite gift of this med!
I have made a commitment to double down on changing some eating habits - snacking, drive by snacking, and the amount of sweets. All of those habits must be reduced - not necessarily eliminated, but reined in. One of my co music teachers is doing Noom, so I suggested we be "school buddies". We can support each other in those hard to manage "free food" situations at school! She liked that idea.
Another early morning wake up today without being able to return to deep sleep. Just dozed from 5 to 6:30. Maddening.
I do not understand veterinarians today. Tail docking of puppies is a minor procedure and so many vets are "Uncomfortable" doing it. I'm getting calls from breeder friends asking me to dock their puppies' tails and remove dew claws. It's so hard to say no because I know what they are dealing with, but it's my understanding in this state I am only allowed to do my own puppies. I did take pity on one friend with a broken wrist who physically can not do it herself and will "help" her do her own puppies today.
My obsessive nature is beginning to rear it's head. I don't think it's in a bad way, but I am noticing that I am paying a lot of attention to the detail of my workouts - form, weight increments, balance of exercise, etc... I'm definitely not going through the motions. Things are PLANNED. If I do a chest day, it's followed by a full back day. Work on quads, hamstrings get worked next... Now, if I could just channel a little bit of that towards my garage.... 
Looking forward to the upcoming 3 day weekend! I purposely scheduled NOTHING on Monday! Whoo hoo!
Fab Friday, peeps!
Yay for the rain! Being a Californian, I understand the excitement over 0.03"! LOL
