I enjoyed your post today. Indeed, I live in an area where it's going to be a while before spring is truly here. Winter has been very long and snowy this year, and is stubbornly hanging around. However I did see a few bulbs (tulips, maybe?) poking their heads out of the ground the other day, so that made me smile.
Anyway, I need to take to heart your notion of having a "personal spring." I intended to lose weight over the winter months and didn't do it -- the motivation just wasn't there. But instead of giving up or getting mad, I just need to forget about it and try to use this new season as a new beginning. As for what I am thankful for this week, I am thinking that today would have been my mother's 71st birthday had she not passed away many years ago, so I am thankful that despite my perennial struggles with weight, at least I am still reasonably healthy and stubbornly hanging around...just like winter. :)
Hi Julie and welcome to the board. I enjoyed your post today. Like you I intended to lose weight this winter and didn't.I like what you said about using this season as a new beginning. I'm with you!!
As Donna described we haven't much of springs around here. It seems like the cooler weather hangs on until the heat and humidity descend all too quickly. But for now I keep seeing the grass full of robins down by the park on my evening outings with Otto. I've seen a few crocuses poking their head through the dirt. My lilac bush has a tinge of green on it and some of the other trees are showing signs of rebirth.
Our spring may be arriving and the roller coaster ride to new employment may have ended last night. DH attended a meeting along with some of the mechanics looking for new employment at the shop where DH interviewed. It seems like a done deal but DH will go back to full day Saturdays and 10 hour work days but with a 4 day work week. He would go in at his present salary and there is also a commission involved which financially would be such a blessing. He lost overtime pay years ago and it really hurt us in the wallet so something extra would help us dig out. He will be staying in the same union which will keep our health benefits with the same coverage and with no lapse in coverage. Last night he seemed fully convinced that this was the right thing to do and with no other offers in sight he knows it would be foolish not to accept this. Being off two days during the week would offer him the opportunity to interview if something else comes his way. As with his mood issues I could tell the other half of brain going into action and he admitted this morning that negative thoughts about this are coming into play and he is struggling to keep the negative thoughts out of the way. I don't think my nerves are totally going to settle back until there has been a real acceptance of the offer and I guess that this dealership with their new ideas coming into play it still hangs on in the back of my mind that if their new ideas don't work does that put DH back in the possibilty of losing his job once again. But again, looking to take one day at a time and hoping that DH will be able to deal with the positives of taking this job and be able to deal with the negative aspects.
I never set my alarm last night and ended up going to bed past my regular bedtime and not getting up for a workout. So much for getting back into a consistent pattern. All this up and down has set off my sugar alarm and find myself craving all the things that I shouldn't be eating.
I have a therapy appointment this evening and I was supposed to have canceled it for cost cutting measures but I don't like cancelling at the last minute and figure I could really use the session. I have a little money stashed for an emergency so we'll consider this an emergency.
Nancy-hope you and your DH are feeling better. Donna-glad your niece is recovering and that no one else fell victim to the bug. Your idea for the Easter bags sounds very cute. Lori continued thoughts and prayers for everyone in your family. How did the sewing machine shopping go? Li-Deb-sorry you have to go back for more films and hope everything is OK. Margie-thinking of you and hoping you're having a good week off. Margo-thinking of you too and hope that you have a better day today. Cha/Cha-I think that it's so great with all your enthusiasm for dance is benefiting so many people. I'm sure your enthusiasm is contagious! Rhonda-you seem to be at peace with your decision. I do hope that you and Tim can work out a friendship. Doing so much matrimonial in our office I so often see the bitterness that can develop between 2 people. Hope your Dad is doing better. Enjoy your time with Rob.
Well the rest of my brain is mush and need to get ready to head into the workplace. Between keeping up with my regular work and trying to get things ready to move I don't seem to get much accomplished in the day. It's tiring and a bit nerve wracking since I constantly think that I'm forgetting to do something. By the way, boss man has been a little sickly nicey-nice since our discussion last week.
Thankfuls that there is a job opportunity and a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thankfuls for this wonderful group of women who are always here for the good and bad in life.
Thankful that DD's BF latest chest x-ray showed all clear.
Thankful for the signs of spring.
Thinking of all of you and hoping that everyone has a good day.
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Good morning!
Pretty picture!
Donna
I enjoyed your post today. Indeed, I live in an area where it's going to be a while before spring is truly here. Winter has been very long and snowy this year, and is stubbornly hanging around. However I did see a few bulbs (tulips, maybe?) poking their heads out of the ground the other day, so that made me smile.
Anyway, I need to take to heart your notion of having a "personal spring." I intended to lose weight over the winter months and didn't do it -- the motivation just wasn't there. But instead of giving up or getting mad, I just need to forget about it and try to use this new season as a new beginning. As for what I am thankful for this week, I am thinking that today would have been my mother's 71st birthday had she not passed away many years ago, so I am thankful that despite my perennial struggles with weight, at least I am still reasonably healthy and stubbornly hanging around...just like winter. :)
-- juliedean
Birds are gone and I have the rest of this week.
Miss P
Miss P
Good morning everyone.
This week has certainly been a struggle but I made it to thursday.
Lori
Good Morning,
As Donna described we haven't much of springs around here. It seems like the cooler weather hangs on until the heat and humidity descend all too quickly. But for now I keep seeing the grass full of robins down by the park on my evening outings with Otto. I've seen a few crocuses poking their head through the dirt. My lilac bush has a tinge of green on it and some of the other trees are showing signs of rebirth.
Our spring may be arriving and the roller coaster ride to new employment may have ended last night. DH attended a meeting along with some of the mechanics looking for new employment at the shop where DH interviewed. It seems like a done deal but DH will go back to full day Saturdays and 10 hour work days but with a 4 day work week. He would go in at his present salary and there is also a commission involved which financially would be such a blessing. He lost overtime pay years ago and it really hurt us in the wallet so something extra would help us dig out. He will be staying in the same union which will keep our health benefits with the same coverage and with no lapse in coverage. Last night he seemed fully convinced that this was the right thing to do and with no other offers in sight he knows it would be foolish not to accept this. Being off two days during the week would offer him the opportunity to interview if something else comes his way. As with his mood issues I could tell the other half of brain going into action and he admitted this morning that negative thoughts about this are coming into play and he is struggling to keep the negative thoughts out of the way. I don't think my nerves are totally going to settle back until there has been a real acceptance of the offer and I guess that this dealership with their new ideas coming into play it still hangs on in the back of my mind that if their new ideas don't work does that put DH back in the possibilty of losing his job once again. But again, looking to take one day at a time and hoping that DH will be able to deal with the positives of taking this job and be able to deal with the negative aspects.
I never set my alarm last night and ended up going to bed past my regular bedtime and not getting up for a workout. So much for getting back into a consistent pattern. All this up and down has set off my sugar alarm and find myself craving all the things that I shouldn't be eating.
I have a therapy appointment this evening and I was supposed to have canceled it for cost cutting measures but I don't like cancelling at the last minute and figure I could really use the session. I have a little money stashed for an emergency so we'll consider this an emergency.
Nancy-hope you and your DH are feeling better. Donna-glad your niece is recovering and that no one else fell victim to the bug. Your idea for the Easter bags sounds very cute. Lori continued thoughts and prayers for everyone in your family. How did the sewing machine shopping go? Li-Deb-sorry you have to go back for more films and hope everything is OK. Margie-thinking of you and hoping you're having a good week off. Margo-thinking of you too and hope that you have a better day today. Cha/Cha-I think that it's so great with all your enthusiasm for dance is benefiting so many people. I'm sure your enthusiasm is contagious! Rhonda-you seem to be at peace with your decision. I do hope that you and Tim can work out a friendship. Doing so much matrimonial in our office I so often see the bitterness that can develop between 2 people. Hope your Dad is doing better. Enjoy your time with Rob.
Well the rest of my brain is mush and need to get ready to head into the workplace. Between keeping up with my regular work and trying to get things ready to move I don't seem to get much accomplished in the day. It's tiring and a bit nerve wracking since I constantly think that I'm forgetting to do something. By the way, boss man has been a little sickly nicey-nice since our discussion last week.
Thankfuls that there is a job opportunity and a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thankfuls for this wonderful group of women who are always here for the good and bad in life.
Thankful that DD's BF latest chest x-ray showed all clear.
Thankful for the signs of spring.
Thinking of all of you and hoping that everyone has a good day.
Susan
Thankful, yes!
Karen
Not too graphic at all ... that is exactly right.
Karen
Good Morning Everyone,
I can't believe it's Thursday already!
You Were Born An Original... Don't Die A Copy
Patty great news for your DH.
Karen
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