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I love to spend other people's money. I think you should buy even more art, and rotate your collection!
Buying real art has not been a financial possibility for us, BUT, we have some beautiful pieces that have been passed down from family who could. They bring so much pleasure. So you should buy some more and feed the artists and your soul. :)
I think I've mentioned we went to Key West for our honeymoon. Loved it, but we've never been back. Another destination to add to the retirement bucket list. Enjoy your hopefully warmer visit.
Dinner last night was fun. We're all getting older, but hopefully making the most of it! DH's family is a little more buttoned down than DH and I. When we're talking about our plans for the coming year, I can see them flinch a little about the month in Brazil, and their confusion about what on earth we're up to. They probably think I'm kidnapping their brother. :)
BFF is moving on today. She'll be back in June, so she's never gone for too long.
No plans today besides reading, and getting things ready for work tomorrow. Like Peps, I have a lot of Senioritis. I have no patience for paperwork protocols that do not impact what support/service kids get, and I'm cutting corners a bit when I'm writing reports. (Not that I had patience before, but I was conscientious about doing the minutiae so we wouldn't get dinged when we were audited). I'm winging it a lot of days too with the lesson plans. I still very much enjoy the students and want to solve problems and advocate for them, but if I could wrap it up tomorrow, I would. The good thing about my ennui is it recedes during the workday because of the energy the kids bring to the space.
So, off to my papers and tea. Hope everyone has a fine end to the weekend.
And on a much more optimistic note, here's a fascinating article about a whole new way to power electric vehicles that has nothing to do with food, weight, exercise, or weather! (Well, it's a llittle bit about weather.)
https://www.motortrend.com/news/mercedes-benz-solar-paint-te ch-demo/
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
I just lost my whole post here--first time that's happened.
I didn't mean to stay away so long (last posted on Wednesday), but nonetheless we were busy. Weather here is finally warming up, but we still have big piles of snow all over the place and covering northern-facing slopes.
Yesterday afternoon when the temp**** the 40s we got dressed up sorta cool and went to an art gallery opening. NOT that we have any room left for new art, given the size of our combined collections, but that has never stopped either of us from appreciating or buying something new. I think about Gertrude Stein's Parisian walls covered with art hung "gallery style" from ceiling to nearly floor level and know I wouldn't like that look, but I do understand her enthusiasm.
Paula, welcome home, although I know you long for your happy place. DD, I'm so very glad to hear that your daughter's VA job is back online and that she can look forward to a reward for all her hard work and preparation. So sorry to hear about the end of schools being safe places for migrant children. I could rant for days about the Troll-in-Chief's behavior, but won't.
This coming week will be a busy, noisy time for construction. We're almost halfway through this period of living in the attic with a microwave. Clearly, we can make it up here for another two months.
Come on warm weather and rain--we need your warmth and wetness!
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Me either.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
118.6 - injection day
No rest for the weary: We leave in 2 hours to drive to the Florida Keys to visit friends for 2 nights. They rent on a Key in the area where we rented for 2 years, about 20 miles from Key West. The weather seems to be improving as projected. This is the first morning in a couple of weeks that we have been able to sit on the lanai in the morning and not be frozen (the glass sliders are closed though).
DH survived yesterday - he did sit down in between his court maintenance work. Yesterday was mostly doubles matches. There were 2 girls playing who are mirror identical twins. They even dressed as reflections. Really interesting to watch them as they look so much alike in how they jump around and hit the ball. Apparently they are quite good - they probably are mentally attuned too.
Time to get a shower, then breakfast before we leave. Have a sweet Sunday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Walking every day is a great habit to have.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I thought those side-effects had subsided for you over time. I never had them other than not wanting sweets and carb-laden food (which I felt was a plus).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
Yet another crisp but sunny day. Where is our rain? Probably making snow in New Orleans. Oh well, can't fix it.
Started my day with walking at the gym. Even though I don't especially like it, it has become habit and I feel weird without it. Guy at the front desk seemed pleased I remembered his name. It's Kir though I am sure it's spelled some other way. Trendy names of the gen z people or whatever that time is.
Condolences to those that are cold. Sounds like most everyone. guess it is that time of year. Liz I don't know how DH could be on his feet so long. Those days are gone. Take a folding chair!!
Safe travels to Paula to visit mom. Left over beef stew sounds good. Stopped at the hippie deli today and got some kind of chicken burritos.
Yay on the coat score DD. Sounds nice.
I am so not into thinking about food and diet these days.. That needs to change. Need more protein and fewer carbs. I used to get deli roast chicken a lot but not lately. Should do so. Should should should must must must...
Spent some time at the studio today and did some glazing. Need new projects. Needs thought.
Diane S
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138.5. Down a smidge. I took a 5 mg injection Thursday afternoon when we got home and I don't seem to be feeling it that much. I'm not starving but no inkling of nausea, food aversion or untoward fullness.
I have a training at church tomorrow (taking a character development class that delves into your life story - past hurts, successes etc. - and then sees how that has influenced your Faith journey and vice versa).
Leftover (from frozen) beef stew with biscuits for dinner. It never tastes as good after it has been frozen (potatoes and carrots get a little mushy) but it was an easy dinner to put together.
Monday I'm heading to the La Crosse area to see my Mom in the skilled nursing facility and will stay until Wednesday.
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!
