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BERNIE MAC DIED?!?!?!?!!?!?!? Going to go look up news, last I heard he had non serious pnemonia.. wow.. 215lb today...

Awww.. wcco.com - Fergus Falls Newborn Born At 8:08 On 08/08/08

Sadly, this is something your brother has to want; no one else's want matters. My uncle is an alcohlic, who is killing himself.. He DOES have a job, makes great money, just bought a new SUV & a brand new big house on a golf course.. you'd think he'd wise up to it.. he use to be a personal trainer, through the years he has put on a lot of weight, and he is drunk every waking hour, parties every day of the week, drinks in gross excess.. but anyway, last year he was diagnosed with diabetes.. and they gave him insulin. Doctor TOLD him he is going to die SOON if he doesn't stop the alcohol. He didn't listen. He didn't take his insulin either. So he keeps packing on the pounds, and drinks non-stop.. he has several DUI's, his latest one he is still going to court for (he didn't take the plea, and is going to a jury trial--which I think was a stupid choice).. Anyway, about 2 months ago, everything finally caught up to him.. somehow he got a sore on his foot (his feet were horrible looking, we kept telling him he would lose them.. again, didn't listen) and this sore ended up 'growing' since diabetes have the hard time healing and what not.. it ended up getting to be about 1.5" deep. The doc told him, he may have to cut the hole out of his leg, or cut the foot off. It FINALLY clicked. He stopped cold turkey, and this is the longest he's ever lasted.. 46 days.. He goes to AA, and he's obsessed with it right now, hes always going.. and he asks us (who don't really drink) what you do when you don't drink..so we've made a point to invite him everytime we go out and do non-alcoholic activities.. movies, dinner, etc. Didn't mean to make this so long, but we've tried interventions, cried, begged, pleaded, etc.. and it took him realizing (not being told by his doctor) he was about to lose his foot.. to get it together. Hopefully it lasts, good luck to your brother.. hopefully he finds his reason soon.

Pandora is a good app.. my husband just got the iphone, and we both use www.pandora.com for music ... it's free internet radio, start by putting in music you like, then it recommends songs you may or may not like.. you thumbs up or thumbs down them, and in about 2 weeks of use the player learns you and plays music it thinks you like.. its really cool.. And you can access the same account via computer or the iphone.

Woooeeeooo.. I'm on a rampage today. For a month now we've been doing unacceptable work, having to reprint, and I have to figure out a nice way to tell our customers that people are slacking around here?! It is building and building, really stupid stuff is happening.. then today, something I've been working on for a MONTH, which I expected done a week ago when the customer came looking for it.. checked on it, and the manager in charge never followed through with it. So I flipped out. I am sending haughty emails to everyone in management to get their shyt together!!!!!!! I worded it nicely, but my tone is pissed off and tired of it. I don't know what their problem is, I think we need all new management, it's becoming a headache.. you rely on managers to make sure things get done, and the managers have their thumbs up their asses.

Janie that is so funny about the wiifit! That is totally something I would do, but I'd never figure it out and decide either the thing is broken or I'm waaay out of shape! Poor Pam, I don't know how you guys do those long seperations I have some fun news, Russell isn't opposed to me getting a tummy tuck after we have kids! I had mentioned it before and he kind of shrugged it off, but I brought it up a few times in the past month.. my belly is so gross, it's that big flap I gotta tuck in my pants.. I said I'd like to get a tummy tuck.. he said "You should wait till you've finished losing".. and I said "That, and till after I have kids" and he just nodded and said "If it's something you want to do, but you look fine". How sweet.. but all I heard was "Yes you can have a tummy tuck!". WOOHOO.

I'm in Huntsville too, I went to Dr. Freeman in Anniston,AL.. I LOVE my band

Here's some pics... These were neat, they took coconuts right off the tree, whack them twice with a big machete and put a straw in it.. This is the wonderful swim-up bar.. Fire breathing show.. Russell and I in front of a palm.. the man won't smile for nothing in pics, grr!! They took dead palm trees all over the resort and carved them into these neat Bob Marley statues.. This was the view from our patio (after a storm)

Finished my last final.. I'm done with college---forEVER.. or until I decide I want another degree.. I like the wallpaper! What is it called for people who like to do bad things to themselves? That essay I had to write in 2 hours, I got a 94% on. I was.. shocked. I am waiting up for Russell to get home from getting our dog.. but man I am tired. I think I'm going to go upload the (very) few pictures I took on my digital camera to show ya'll.. the camera kept fogging up so most pics were taken with a disposable waterproof one which I haven't turned in yet.

I think those of you at goal are a great inspiration and I get really irritated that you are run off by people. I don't know who specifically cause I'd be smacking them.. Even if I don't follow what you do (I'm not running in a marathon!!!--Jacqui ), I am completely inspired by it. I find what works for me, and I know "It can be done".. so if it's not "doing", I'm doing something wrong. Try something else. I don't think people at goal are just special cases, or had it easier, or had less to lose.. I think they found what worked for them. So I have hope, something will work, at any point in my weightloss. Everytime I stall, I panic and think I'll be a statistic. Then I look at people at goal.. no, I'm not a statistic and no the band isn't failing.. it's just time for something new! I have to change my goals with the band and what I'm going to do in order to lose weight every few months. Adding a little more effort every step of the way. Trial and error. If you're doing one thing and not moving, try another, and another.. till it works. But by all means, don't be so ignorant to think the people who made it work, had it any easier.

REMINDER.. we decided to get Xmas Exchange going early, so far I only have ONE person that sent me info!!!!! I'm not copying any names from last year's list since some of you have changed addresses, or may not want to do it, etc.. If you're joining this year e-mail or PM me the info.. Full Name Address Email Phone LBT Name

Hah yes! We were at Sandals Negril.. the honeymooners we met stayed in the River Suites, which apparently were newer and nice (they were real fancy and huge, huge bathroom--their bathroom was the size of our room).. but our room.. meh.. the doors didn't shut all the way, and they had vents in the bathroom completely open to the hallway--which was outside.. so there was water dripping constantly, and the sheets and bedding wreaked of mildew.. all of our clothes smell like it now. BUT we flew into Montego Bay, and that place is gorgeous, I bet that was nice!! When we were driving over the cliffs on our way to Negril, overlooking Montego Bay was really nice.

Hey ya'll, if you want to read the long version of the trip, I posted it on my blog (link below in my siggie). I put more details and stuff.. didn't wanna fill up the whole page here!

Hey V's!!!! I have been in and out of the office with meetings, so I opened the thread up but just finished reading! Jamaica was a lot of fun, we met some other couples there (some that wanted to swing..eek!!), went snorkling, had a lot of RUM, and did a lot of relaxing. I took most pics with a disposable underwater camera because my normal one stayed foggy the whole time.. so when I get them converted to a CD I'll share with ya! I'm so glad to be back home, and where food is GOOD.. I hardly ate there, everything I tried was nasty.. even their veggies were bad.. I think cabbage was the only thing that was edible to me, so I ate a lot of cabbage. Looks like you guys held the fort down while I was gone :thumbup:) I am holding 218lb.. hooray hooray.

Well, I finished the paper. It is by NO MEANS an A paper, but it's enough BS and at least attempting to do the assignment to get something besides a 0.. Had to write about someone (artist, writer, etc.) in the book, their influence and what not.. she said to provide a background on them. Smart me, I picked Darwin- there's a blip about him in the book.. but I could find ton of info on the internet to fill in the gaps, and Russell has some of his books.. most of the paper is just his biography then a couple paragraphs about the after effects. It works I guess :cursing: So now I am done, except for 1 more final next Friday. JAMAICA MON!!! I'll see you girls Wednesday night, or Thursday. Everyone be accountable and be safe!!! LOVE TO MY GIRLS!!

Had to take a break.. got a 72% on my Anatomy Final. YAY! I pass!! Russell said I needed a 55% to pass I think. I made myself crab legs for dinner since he's not here.. mmmmm. I have done cleaning, and packed most stuff.. taking 1 suitcase and it's filled to the brim.. no room for souvenirs..should I take a 2nd smaller one just to bring back w/souvenirs?? Went to moms house and found a swimsuit that works.. size 12 1 piece, but has a flutter at the front that covers my pooch.. shows my butt, which I never worn before.. but she & my dad said it looked good.. so I'm going with it. Sitting here with a smoke and my school book.. time to go find someone in there to write 5 pages about. Damn teacher, I am debating reporting her.. they already had my call in from this morning documented, and I have emails where I told her the dates I would be out of town, 2 weeks I emailed her every other day. She is riduculous, she is a crappy teacher.. I hope I get a review form on her after the class. I'll check in (probably late) after I finish the paper.. Piehole report: No B'fast 2oz of steak tips for lunch dipped in sour cream 2 clusters of crab legs for dinner I've had a 200c pack of gummi bears, and likely will eat the other one sometime tonight.

I'm at my limit, I can't take this crap no more!!! I just got a friggin email from that teacher that was late getting me the final that says "Here is your final assignment, worth 30% of your grade"..and it's a 5 flippin page paper, with thesis, and 5 works cited etc Due Aug. 5... and she just sent it.. and I've told her for 2 weeks I will be out of town till Aug 6. What the HELL?! So now I have to finish my bio final, pack, clean, and now write a damn 5 page academic paper. I am just so so mad, and overwhelmed. Russell left to TN to take our dog to his parents. I can't believe this. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!

Yeah, exercise? What's that? And funny you mention bathing suits, I DON'T HAVE ONE THAT FITS. So all week I've been going to stores, and wouldn't you know it-- no one sells them anymore. So last night I was trying to piece something together--no luck.I am going to my mom's tonight to see if she has anything that would work. Surprise, the teacher still hasn't gotten back to me.. I emailed her personal addy, called, etc.. no responses.. so I JUST about 5 minutes ago called the dean of the dept.. they are working with me, kept putting me on hold while they figure out what's going on, and just how life is weird sometimes.. while on hold the 4th time, I get an e-mail from the teacher.. Her internet was out, and she just now sent the test. How ironic is that? Then I have to apologize profusely to the dean for wasting their time, but damn.. she emails when I finally give up. Hrmph.

219lb!!!!!!!! Brand new LOW!!!! There must be something to this accountability ladies!

I saw Dark Knight twice, I really liked it--and it's NOT my kind of movie. I don't like comic or action, but I had to go the first time. I wanted to go the 2nd time. Heath Ledger did an excellent job, it looked so natural all his weird quirks and facial twitches. I am hungry, but too tight to eat.. wah.

Well I give up, I emailed her that I am going to bed and will go again at this tomorrow morning. I left her my cell and asked her to call me when she is going to send it. Now I am back to 4 tests tomorrow.

Oh and I've been trying to read some reviews for the Sandals we're going to, and I kept e-mailing my travel lady that it says no tips, but people say you do need to tip.. she said DO NOT TIP they will get in trouble.. well, more reviews say the transport (Sandals provides) to & from airport, they DO require a tip, and will be verbal about it.. they aren't Sandals employees, just a Jamaican transport.. so I am stressing again.. if there was ANYTHING I need to tip, I need to know!! I don't plan on bringing money. :biggrin: So waiting for her e-mail too.

Piehole report.. B-fast: Tea Lunch: 1 bite of chicken finger & 3 green bean fries (but I think most if not all, came back up) ***I think the stress is getting to me with finals & trip coming up!! Dinner: 1/4 mexican pizza from Taco Bell & 2 green bean fries Snack- Whip Cream.. right from the can. One of my teachers said she would send me the test tonight and I'd have 2 hours to e-mail it back to her. I wrote back--said that would be great, 8pm works for me, etc.. never heard back, since 8 I have been sitting here hitting refresh on my e-mail SIGH.. I sent her an e-mail about 10m ago saying.. I'm sitting here hitting refresh, please send it soon blah blah..still nothing, I am now stuck at the computer though because I only have 2 hours from when she sends it. If I give up and go to bed, watch her friggin send it. So I'm packing, cleaning, hitting refresh, repeat. She just had to make my life even more complicated tonight.. thanks to you teacher lady (*NOT teachlady :biggrin: )

Chicken is the devil. I'm not a huge fan of it to begin with (don't like dry meat, and it has no flavor), but I'm more and more convinced it's just plain evil.

I had ONE bite of a chicken finger for lunch, caused a big blockage and scene.. ran into TGIFriday barfing (it made the nausea happen).. so came out, decided to just eat green bean fries.. apparently not any better, the chicken made me unhappy off the get go.. so we were leaving and I made Russell pull over, I barfed in my mouth and his car is clean (for once) so no bottles for me to spit into.. doh. So technically I don't think I get to count lunch since it all came up!!!! I recommended a friend (who is desperate for a job at the moment, and it's hard to find work in this city lately) for a job here.. she interviewed yesterday, and they told me today they are going to go with another girl. I feel horrible, and stuck in the middle!! She keeps texting me, saying she's so excited, and hope everything went well, have I heard anything etc. I just got news they passed on her, I don't know what to tell her.. they won't call and let her know she's not hired--they just never call her back, but I don't want her to stop looking thinking she's got the job here, and.. boo. I wish I hadn't been in the middle of this, but I don't know why they passed on her.. the job they need filled is an easy job we just keep getting temps who quit or call in sick every day.. she would actually show up, she needs the money.