Suziecat

Up and trying to get ready to go. Slow moving today. Today is our monthly Family breakfast at Cracker Barrell. This will be the first one since Kathy has passed away. I called Bob the other night to remind him but he didn't answer. I left a message though. Hopefully one of the boys took him to the ballgame. Then I go to get my haircut. I really need one bad. I'm free for the rest of the day till I have my Women's Ministry meeting tonight. I have to go, I'm bringing the guest speaker. She is a girl that works out at Curves. She is a member of the "Linus Project". They make quilts to hand out to sick kids at the hospitals. She's going to talk about it and bring quilts for us to see. I'm looking forward to it. Terry, your trip sounds great and your weekend sounds like I need to be there. I was getting jealous just reading about it. Have a great time. Today is CTCD and I just don't feel like doing that. But I am. I have a Doc appointment Monday so I really need to kick my butt and keep it straight. Have a great day.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Janie :wub: :wub:

Home from working at the hospital. It was a little on the slow side but it was still a good night. This little part time job that I have looks like it will be turning into a full time job. One of the girls at the south store is doing her internship and needs to take time off, so Joyce and I decided to split her shift. She than called me later to tell me that she is putting in her 2 weeks notice. Oh great. And one of the other girls is getting married and it looks like she will be moving away. I'm exhausted just thinking about it. Then Joyce called today to tell us that she is leaving town for a few days, seems her Uncle is dying and she has to go. Friday I will be covering her shift and Amy's shift. Yummy, a double shift for me. Can't hardly wait. Eating got a little out of control today but still hanging in there. Have a good evening.

Arrrrgggghhhh.. Took sis to the Dentist, they said be there at 10am. Got there and ended up waiting till 11:45 before they took us in the room. Holy crap. I than had to take her to the grocery store and than home. Now I don't have time for a quick nap before we have to go do our shift at the hospital. Be back tonight.

Ughhhhhhh, didn't sleep well last night and I have a long day today. Janie, I love your rambling. Have a great time today. I look forward to seeing the pics. Keep up the great job with the food choices and exercising. Judy, you feeling better? Hope so. Getting ready for work and than I have to take sis to a dentist appointment. And tonight is our night to volunteer at the hospital. I'll check in when I get a chance. Everyone have a great day.

Tracy, I was also googoo about my personal trainer. Even though she beat the crap out of me, she was doing it for my own good. I still use things that she taught me. Haydee, pool is open but just to cold to use right now. I would imagine in the next few weeks we will be in it. Right now it's only getting into the low 70's. A little chilly for me. Hubby and I are getting ready to go to El Maguey's for Cinco De Mayo. You know how people want to sue McDonalds for being fat? Can I sue Mexico? Have a good one.

Morning girls. Sun is shining, cats are out in back and I don't have to work till later today. Life is good. Laura and Tracy, thanks for the pics. You guys really don't have that far to go but I know it is still a struggle. I'm sending all my purple power to you both. And Janie too. Everyone have a great day.

Long, long, long day here. I worked my shift this morning and than went over ot my sisters to pay her bills. Came home and mowed the yard. I got a call from a girl at the south store wanting to know if I could come in and finish her shift. She had a chance to go to the Royals game, so I went in and ended up having to train 2 girls to workout. Now I'm home and feet are up and watching DWTS's. I'm like Haydee......Pooped.

Jane, we give out stickers at Curves and the women love it. They also give them out at Weight Watchers. for doing good and for exercising. Somehow I guess it is a visual reminder that you have achieved something. It's great to lose a pound or 2 but it's hard to see it till it all adds up. Keep up the good work.

Good afternnon. Hubby and I got busy outside and than we decided to take the cover off of the pool. It really wasn't a job for 2 people but we got it done. We are dirty and smelly but the pool is open. Not warm enough to swim in, that will take a few more weeks. It sure was nice to see the clear blue water when we took the tarp off. We than sat and listened to the Royals play and than we finished up the ouside work we were wanting to do. I put pork chops, vidalia onion, orange and yellow peppers on the grill. I cooked up some peaches and cream corn on the cob. OMG, it was all delicious. I now need to get my laundry done and than I'll be ready for bed. Long day and I'm worn out. Jane and Tracy, Great job on the weight loss. Keep up the good work. I know it's hard but you can do it. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Well tomorrow might be the day for the pool cover to come off. I'm not betting on it though. Hubby will make the final decision. We are off to some friends for dinner and cards. I made a batch of brownies to take. I even frosted them. MMMMmmmmmmmmmmm. Have a great evening, I'll be back soon.

Good Saturday Morning. Lots to do today. We need to get out and get somethings done while there is no rain in sight. We really need to see about starting to get the cover off the pool. Everyone have a great weekend and a safe one. I'll check in when I get the chance.

See, that's what I'm thinking. Just about anything under 200 and hopefully around 180 would be perfectly fine with me. I'm just looking forward to being able to do things like get down outside and play in the yard with the cats and know that I can get back up on my own. Right now I can do that buut it's a big effort. I'd like to have a little more ease at doing it.

Off-Topic. For all of you that Facebook. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on English(US) on the left hand side. Then click on English(pirate). It's a hoot. You'll have to look all over the site and find all the funny sayings. Check it out.

Years ago I had a Doctor that told me that I would never be 125pounds. Ok, I really didn't need to hear that but I also am not stupid. There is no way I could ever be that size. I'm a big boned German woman. The most I could ever hope for would to be about 180 maybe pushing it at 160. So I'm thinking that that would have to be a healthy weight for me, as long as I was eating healthy and exercising. If I was 125 people would think I was a cancer patient and dying. I just feel better knowing that people are starting to realize that it's not the bones that show thru your skin that says you are healthy. It's more of how you live your life and how well you take care of yourself that counts. My Irish-German Ancestors will be glad to know I carry on the tradition proudly.

I have a question. I know for a long time people have asked me how much I want to lose and I have always said that I wanted to lose enough to where I felt good. Part of that answer was because I have never wanted to admit openly how much I weighed. I don't know if that day will ever come that I admit to anyone but my Doctor. But for a little while now I hear more people saying that it's not about the numbers and more about being healthy. I'm watching Oprah and she has Kirstie Alley on talking about her weight loss and gain. She also has a guy named Michael on and they are both saying the same thing. They are not tied to the numbers. The question is, Why aren't we tied to the number anymore. Does weighing 280 pounds and being comfortable outweigh being 145 and healthy? Maybe I'm not understanding this right, looking at it all wrong. Is being healthy all part of having a lower weight total? Just me thinking out loud and wondering.

Home from work. Normally I have fridays off, but one of the girls had a meeting to go to so I filled in for her. Hubby and I got up and went to the gym a little earlier and than I also worked out at Curves. TracyK, good luck. I am one person that enjoys working out and I love to walk. I would od it more if I could. Kat, How happy for your parents. I can imagine they are just numb about the whole situation. Jane, An Elephant Bar????? Pam, Hope you don't miss any school and hope your back continues to get better. Laura, I'm surprised about your neck. I thought it would be all limbered up from alway having to look at Carson. Terry, enjoy the shopping even if it isn't for you. Judy, Have a safe trip. I fixed spaghetti fr dinner last night. Guess I'll go get the leftovers out and start warming them up. Everyone have a great Friday.

Hubby and I spent a really nice afternoon on the dec listening to our favorite team. We had a good time. Cooked some hot dogs on the grill and just enjoyed our time. Posting a picture of me and my favorite team. Warning. Judy, DO NOT look.

Good Morning. Storms are headed our way and I have a real busy morning ahead of me. Not to mention that after I got up, hubby told me that the TV in the computer room bit the dust. I'll have to worry about that later. At the hospital last night hubby and I had already discussed the fact that we need to really make sure that we watch what we touch and to always use the spray that they have all over more. We use gloves when we go get equipment and bring it back. We wash up after we deliver it but turn around with sterile hands and press the buttons on the elevators. I brought that question up several times. So now we use our knuckles or pull a sleeve over to touch anything we have too. I did notice that they now have signs up all over about how to protect yourselves, like coughing into you elbow, etc. I did hear a rumor that they might ask visitors to start wearing mask when they come. People just need to not panic and just take a litttle extra precaution. Off to go dry my hair. I'm taking my sis to a doc appointment than shopping. I than have a staff meeting I have to go to. Than home. Don't forget that it's CTCD. Make it a good one.

I can only take the muscle relaxers right before I go to bed, they wipe me out. I do however take Aleve. I take it when when my arthritis acts up. I've heard people say that we are not to take it and I'm not sure why, but I have luck with it. Hubby and I are getting ready to go do our shift at the hospital. We didn't get tot go last week so we are looking forward to tonight. Have a good evening.

Good Morning Girls. Is everyone in Tx dried out yet? We are in for 2 days of rain ourselves. Judy, Those look really good but Honey, what is the name of that beer??????????LOL. This was my fast night as I have to give blood today for the kidney Doc. I don't see her till the 20th of May. I used to see her once a month and now it's down to once every 5 months. So, nothing but water till 8:30am. Everyone have a great day and I'll check in after work.

Terry, I would love the recipe. Haydee, I loved the pic of you a Juan. And your family is so good looking.

I just saw the pic of Carson going "Tah Dah, I'm Here" It's adorable and so is he.

Go Danny Gokey.

Pam, You are to funny. I wouldn't mind seeing Carson with his arms all spread out but I think I'll pass on the uterus. :drool: