I made myself get on the scale this morning. I knew I was in trouble yesterday when my control tops wouldn't go past my knees. I imagined the worst. Turns out for once my imagination was actually reality and then
Thank you so much for the message this morning Patty. I so often get caught up in the "what ifs" and certainly don't want to live my life with the negativity of things that cannot be changed.
Nancy and Kathy positive thoughts and prayers going out for both of your parents.
Patty-so the DH is down to an H? Those XY's can certainly be a pesky bunch!
Between the nose that's running like a faucet and the fits of coughing we did go out to dinner last night. It was a nice place with a fire going in the fireplace. The food was good although the service towards the end of the meal seemed to be a bit on the frazzled side. The place was nearly empty when we got there and as our meal progressed the placed starting filling up and it seemed like there wasn't enough personnel to cover all the tables.
The only downside to the evening was the garbarge invasion that we met when we got home. A certain canine apparently decided that since we were going out to dinner he should help himself. I do have to describe our garbage can situation. We've had so much trouble in the past keeping him out that DH devised and made a wooden container with a wooden top with a magnet to hold the lid down. There is a metal bracket attached to the wall and a slide down bracket on the pail which attaches to the bracket on the wall. Basically you have to pull the pail up off the wall to detach the pail. We're still not sure how he did it but the pail was still attached to the wall although the bracket was still attached but he must have used enough force to knock the top off and then helped himself. I've been really good about taking out the garbage when he's alone in the house but he hasn't shown the interest of late in the pail so I didn't think anything of forgetting to take the garbage out. There was garbage strewn all through the kitchen into the dining room and a dog with a rather large belly just looking at us like "so where's the Alka Seltzer"? Needless to say since I got up this morning he's only gotten up to change positions on his bed and we'll just say to put it delicately there were definitely moments where you don't want to be in the same room with him! Garbage is definitely his downfall!
My nose is still running and the sinuses still all stuffy and feeling a bit on the lazy side this morning. The attorneys are working in the office but the bosses gave the clerical staff the day off. DH and I are probably going to go to an early movie and we're probably going to go see National Treasure. We have a gift certificate to a local restaurant and will go there for an early dinner and then hunker down in the house for the remainder of the Eve. I usually don't make it to the midnight hour and DH will wake me up and tell me it's time to go to bed. Such excitement around here!
The sun is finally shining and I'm thinking of getting dressed and heading out for a walk. Other than walking Otto I haven't been outside in the daylight for a real walk in a long time and I think it might help in getting the pressure out of my head.
The laundry is whirling and twirling and I managed to shred a big chunk of my filing cabinet yesterday. I actually had two shredders working. When one needed a rest I moved on to the next. I even manage to vacuum up all those shreds of paper than manage to escape the bag when I dump the container. I may try to tackle one for folder before the end of the day. We'll see.
Well if I'm going to get out there I'd better go change my clothes since the neighborhood may find it funny to see me walking in my bright green and pink flowered pjs and coordinating slippers!
Well, this afternoon DH commented that this is the 3rd holiday in a row that we've been alone - no invites, no phone calls. So, that means we have to do a better job of reaching out ourselves. This was sort of weird coming from my oh-so anti-social husband :). I actually have enjoyed these quiet holidays (t-day, xmas, and tonight). Most of my other days/weeks are so full and busy with others around that to have time to just do nothing and walk around the house in my sweat pants and slippers is somewhat of a relief.
I had a lot of curves thrown at me in the last 2 years; a pregnant teenage daughter, a scary diagnosis, dealing with in-laws illnesses and depression, finding out some very good friends may be ending a long relationship, helping DD become more independent, being honest and telling her we would not be able to maintain the good relationship we'd worked so hard for if she and the baby continued to live with us.
I don't know what exactly I'll bring to the New Year except to focus on myself more than I have been. This upcoming year will test me in different ways. My hope is that I've matured enough emotionally to handle everything with honesty and integrity.
Today, DH and I took a 3-mile walk around Onondaga Lake (it's a really nice paved trail). The walk was cold, cold, cold with the temps in the 30s and the wind whipping around us. They have lights on the lake there at night, and I was thinking how much I used to enjoy taking DD to see it - this year, maybe DH and I should go before it ends on Saturday. Why not?
Judy, it sounds as though you have really been through the wringer and could use a break this coming year. I'm hoping it will be a better one for all of us.
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I made myself get on the scale this morning. I knew I was in trouble yesterday when my control tops wouldn't go past my knees. I imagined the worst. Turns out for once my imagination was actually reality and then
Miss P
It sounds like your day yesterday was an
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
Good Morning Princess,
What I great message.
The Journey Is Just As Good As The Destination - A Dear Friend
Good Morning,
Thank you so much for the message this morning Patty. I so often get caught up in the "what ifs" and certainly don't want to live my life with the negativity of things that cannot be changed.
Nancy and Kathy positive thoughts and prayers going out for both of your parents.
Patty-so the DH is down to an H? Those XY's can certainly be a pesky bunch!
Between the nose that's running like a faucet and the fits of coughing we did go out to dinner last night. It was a nice place with a fire going in the fireplace. The food was good although the service towards the end of the meal seemed to be a bit on the frazzled side. The place was nearly empty when we got there and as our meal progressed the placed starting filling up and it seemed like there wasn't enough personnel to cover all the tables.
The only downside to the evening was the garbarge invasion that we met when we got home. A certain canine apparently decided that since we were going out to dinner he should help himself. I do have to describe our garbage can situation. We've had so much trouble in the past keeping him out that DH devised and made a wooden container with a wooden top with a magnet to hold the lid down. There is a metal bracket attached to the wall and a slide down bracket on the pail which attaches to the bracket on the wall. Basically you have to pull the pail up off the wall to detach the pail. We're still not sure how he did it but the pail was still attached to the wall although the bracket was still attached but he must have used enough force to knock the top off and then helped himself. I've been really good about taking out the garbage when he's alone in the house but he hasn't shown the interest of late in the pail so I didn't think anything of forgetting to take the garbage out. There was garbage strewn all through the kitchen into the dining room and a dog with a rather large belly just looking at us like "so where's the Alka Seltzer"? Needless to say since I got up this morning he's only gotten up to change positions on his bed and we'll just say to put it delicately there were definitely moments where you don't want to be in the same room with him! Garbage is definitely his downfall!
My nose is still running and the sinuses still all stuffy and feeling a bit on the lazy side this morning. The attorneys are working in the office but the bosses gave the clerical staff the day off. DH and I are probably going to go to an early movie and we're probably going to go see National Treasure. We have a gift certificate to a local restaurant and will go there for an early dinner and then hunker down in the house for the remainder of the Eve. I usually don't make it to the midnight hour and DH will wake me up and tell me it's time to go to bed. Such excitement around here!
The sun is finally shining and I'm thinking of getting dressed and heading out for a walk. Other than walking Otto I haven't been outside in the daylight for a real walk in a long time and I think it might help in getting the pressure out of my head.
The laundry is whirling and twirling and I managed to shred a big chunk of my filing cabinet yesterday. I actually had two shredders working. When one needed a rest I moved on to the next. I even manage to vacuum up all those shreds of paper than manage to escape the bag when I dump the container. I may try to tackle one for folder before the end of the day. We'll see.
Well if I'm going to get out there I'd better go change my clothes since the neighborhood may find it funny to see me walking in my bright green and pink flowered pjs and coordinating slippers!
Hope everyone has a great last of day of 2007!
Susan
Good morning ladies.
Karen
Good Morning Ladies,
There is power in accepting the ability we have to make the changes we want to see. There is peace in accepting that there are
You Were Born An Original... Don't Die A Copy
I love to think about
Deb/MN
Our annual let's get dressed up and not be sweaty for once Jazzercise Party was last night.
I had a lot of curves thrown at me in the last 2 years; a pregnant teenage daughter, a scary diagnosis, dealing with in-laws illnesses and depression, finding out some very good friends may be ending a long relationship, helping DD become more independent, being honest and telling her we would not be able to maintain the good relationship we'd worked so hard for if she and the baby continued to live with us.
I don't know what exactly I'll bring to the New Year except to focus on myself more than I have been. This upcoming year will test me in different ways. My hope is that I've matured enough emotionally to handle everything with honesty and integrity.
Today, DH and I took a 3-mile walk around Onondaga Lake (it's a really nice paved trail). The walk was cold, cold, cold with the temps in the 30s and the wind whipping around us. They have lights on the lake there at night, and I was thinking how much I used to enjoy taking DD to see it - this year, maybe DH and I should go before it ends on Saturday. Why not?
Judy
~~Rhonda~~
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