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Everything posted by janiebug
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
I hear you Jennifer coffee!!!!! I had a staph infection a couple of years ago, and I was in the hospital, they were debriding it 3x's a day, and when I went home I had a picc (sp) line in for IV antibiotics. It could have killed me, I am glad that I had attentive Dr.s. A staph infection is nothing to brush off. Scary!! Judy how is your cold? What about your eye Michelle?? Purple thoughts to you both!!!! Well I am showered, but nothing else. Will check in late tonight!!! Jane
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Gruene Violets
Count me in on funding for Margaritas. I have lots of shampoo and conditioner and gel, cleaned out my Christmas box at work. I am pretty easy, I drink coffee black, and water. Never liked soda, even as a kid. Will drink one occasionally if I am real hot, or else the only thing to drink. I think I have maybe 3 sodas a year. I am still bummmed about my band. Have a super busy day tomorrow, starting very early (for me) with a meeting at 8:00 a.m. Then work, then my manicure. Oh well I am trying not to think about leaving because then I am overwhelmed with all I have to do. Plus I wouldn't be me, if I did things early.
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Oh my gosh, so much to do, so little time. I am now officially freaking out!!! I had my barium swallow, and the movement past my band was very very very slow. So maybe my problem is I am too tight? I will call Dr.s office tomorrow, but don't know if I can get an unfill if that is what the swallow shows. I am working long hours the next 3 days, and then when I come back I am busy at work for a few days, so it looks like after memorial day. I want/need sleep. We will see what they say tomorrow. I am crabby and behind. Jane
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Laura, we violets are waiting for the perfect time to call you!!! Jane
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Gruene Violets
I like your answer Michelle!!!! I want to drink or eat so bad right now!! I can't eat or drink til after my test at 2:00!!! I had to take my medicine this morning so I took it with a swig of coffee instead of water. I figure it really is just flavored water?!? I will have to think on the alcohol, maybe a cheap box of zinfendel? Any other suggestions?? I am not a big drinker, and usually drink vodka and seltzer with a lime, to much to make, this way voila it is ready as soon as it is poured. But I do like Margaritas!! How do I order them? Oh well of to my day. Jane
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Gruene Violets
I am bringing a fairly large check in bag. I hope that is okay. It is the only luggage I have, so I bought big, to cover everything. Stupid question, are be buying alcohol to drink at the bars or at the grocery?
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Somebody else said they were left with a lot of ?s after the movie. I thought it was all tied up in a neat little package. Did I miss something?? Off to buy some bleach, was doing laundry this morning and getting ready for church when I knocked over my coffee, and my bra? Don't know how is happened, I was doing white load so my 2 other bras were in wash, wet. So I got out one of my old bras, and the strap broke putting it on. So then I just popped my coffee soaked bra in dryer, so I would have a bra to wear in next 15 minutes. I hope the stain is not set for life. Oh well if it is it is just my bra. Rambling, sorry!! Jane
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!! I Am Legend was good. It really wasn't what I expected. I thought it was going to be more gory/monster than it was. It really wasn't. Plus I thought it ended totally different, by what my nephews girlfriend told me a long time ago. I did like it and liked the way it ended. Off to get ready for church, then I am going to come home and try to take a nap. I am lacking some serious sleep and it is catching up with me. I hope EVERYONE has a great day!!!! Jane
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Terry I am glad the prayers are working!!! Okay so I am weird. I wear something on my feet at all times!!! I even sleep in socks, those socks are my sleeping socks. I wear socks all the time. I never am barefoot. The times that I have had surgery I have given them socks before surgery to put on me as soon as they can. My old room mate used to joke that she has never seen my feet. I got the cutest card for a very early b-day, the person who sent this to me does not know about violets or anything, anyways it has a little girl from the waist down in a violet and white checked skirt trimmed in violet, white tights, and sparkly violet shoes and it says "I get to because it's my birthday" and then inside it says "make this your motto". Cute, if this was after the trip I could post a picture of the card, cause Judy is gonna show me!!! Susie, I saw on tv yesterday that is was David Cook day in Missouri. Imagine having a day that is yours!! I think it was a slow news day cause they showed a lot of the festivities. How far is Blue Springs from K.C.? I want him to win, I read an article about him in People magazine that said his brother in law (not exactly sure) has a brain tumor and that the guitar he has with him from time to time on stage has his initials on it (J.C.). That is special!! I rented I am Legend, don't know if I can watch it or not, but will try. Then in am go to church and maybe some shopping, then dinner with my parents and sister and family. I am still flabergasted and embarrassed (for Erik and to be called a girl) by what those girls did to that poor Erik on Survivor. What a good day Mothers day is to remind us how special are mothers are/were and be thankful.
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Gruene Violets
Laura don't worry about shampoo, conditioner, and gel. I have got a bunch I am bringing. Jane
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Laura, that was too weird about your co worker. That must be so strange to think you know somebody and then that. Sometimes (alot) I think I am messy, then I see or hear something like that, and I know I am clean and have nothing to worry about.
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Gruene Violets
Being short I just ask someone taller than me to put my bag in the overhead. I am bringing a carry on and my check in bag. I am afraid that my cpap might be lost, so carrying that on. Jenn, I am no longer nervous about changing planes. Haydee put me at ease. I guess I was the most worried about having to go thru security again. Plus remember the song Terry created for you!!!!! Sing, sing, sing!!!!!!
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Gruene Violets
Terry, you have got some special prayers right now. You have done so much for everyone, take care of you, and the violets will do the praying for you!!! I have never been in this situation, but my thoughts and prayers are for sure with you, your mom, and your family. Take care!!!! HUGS
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
what is a buckle? I like blueberries, but I am thinking yummy even though I don't know what it is. I have been in a real sweet kick this week. Done pretty good, not great, but could be worse. I wonder if I ever got pregnant if I would have bad cravings. I manage pretty good without being pregnant..... Well off to work, slow day today and tomorrow. I am hoping that tomorrow gets busier.
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OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!! GIRLS CAN BE SOOOOOO MEAN!!!!! You are so right Laura, Erik should be mad. I wonder if I would be that mean over that much money. I guess the thing that bugs me the most is the girls were all laughing.
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Michelle, too funny!! I was thinking that same thing when I saw the picture. Other than that, that is a great picture Judy. You know one of my customers told me about a Mongolian place here that does that kind of stuff. I think I need to get out more often. Had my hair colored, but haven't even looked at it. Washed it, and went to Walgreens, and haven't gone in the bathroom to look. I am sure it is fine. I was busy today, and had a really good day, started out with my phone call from Tracy and just kept on going. Must be a good biorhythm day? I haven't thought of those since I was in high school!! Oh well better get my butt moving and do somethings before bed. I also need to watch Survivor, by the sounds of what Laura said Erik is not having a good day!! TGIF for everyone but me!!! Jane
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Gruene Violets
Okay all you Houston people. I am freaking out right now about the time that I have to switch from one concourse to another. I have 51 minutes to get from A to B. Will I have to go through security again? I am nervous Nellie! I don't fly much and HATE to change planes. I could no I take off in the gate next to where I come in and still be afraid I am going to miss the plane. Do I have to worry or should I be able to breathe easy? I am flying in on Chataqua (sp) which is a Continental, and flying out to SAT on regular Continental. Thanks, Jane Terry you are sooo organized and helpful!!!! Thanks, I haven't flown since 9/11 so will look into that website to do what is right.
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
I GOT A CALL FROM TRACYK!!!! SHE IS SOOOO CUTE AND HAS AN ACCENT!!!!!! I was sitting there and trying to motivate myself, and bam there she was!!! I am motivated now!!! YAY!!!!! Long day at work today. Not bad, just long. Then after work I am getting my hair colored. I cover up the roots to say 'I don't have the white hair that made my grandmother totally grey by the time she was 25'. Obviously the grey gene is rampant in our family, EXCEPT my older sister, who deserves the grey hair more than anyone, she has very little. I had my hair cut a month ago, and now I am going to let it grow some. Oh I am just sooo excited that TracyK called!!! Well I am not off!! Hey congrats Jen on the date of starting!!!
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Hi Ms Jen!!! No I didn't get anything about a phone interview Judy! Getting ready for bed, and trying to get some things done. Hey Pam, I did think that was funny about the cats!!!
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Wow, that sounds like soo much fun Pam!!! Just got home from work and stopped at the drive thru to Taco Bell, and my bag seemed heavy, I ordered two things and I got home and have 5! I ordered two tacos. Oh well looks like lunch is on for tomorrow!! I really did have the poor mes last night. I don't know what was wrong with me. I am soo scared of online dating. I haven't been on a date in years. I am watching American Idol and Jason is kind of cute, but not very smart, at least he doesn't show it. I do kind of hope he goes, he did really bad last night. Well just a little over a week before Gruene. I think Kat said it, that I am really impressed with all that everybody will be going thru to get there. Kudos to everyone!!! Jane
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Three doctors and one nurse all agreed it didn't sound like the band. So they didn't want to do that. I was never completely unfilled, but they did take some out when I started having problems. Still had the problems, that is why they don't think it is the band. We will see.....
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Why does online dating scare me!! I feel better this morning, just had a clash with my mom last night,and that just started it for me. I would swear I am pms but I just stopped. Susie how is the pool coming?? The rain they said we would get yesterday was non existant, so I hope that held true for you also. Well I am going to try to get motivated and go to the beauty supply house. Thanks for listening/reading my droning on and on about my love life. Jane
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Well I did not get an unfill. The dr. doesn't seem to think it is my band. So Monday I am having a barium swallow for sure and then hopefully these two other tests. One is a 24 hour ph test, where they stick a tube down your nose and leave it there for 24 hours, and the other is a esphogeal manometry. I wonder how much this is going to cost!! Sounds expensive. In addition to this expense, if I have this done I don't think I will go to the annual meeting for the taxing district, and thus be out of more money! So much for not meeting my deductible. I guess I was feeling a little down today, I always feel bad when I see two people holding hands are being just very supportive. I am tired of doing these things by myself, and I want some support. Now, on the other side of the coin, I haven't really mentioned this to friends so unless they start reading minds they don't know. But you know I want to be important enough in someones life that they know because they love me. One would think I have a serious case of PMS!!!! Enough from me. I hope everyone sleeps well tonight, and just think two weeks from tonight we will be at home, probably in bed, getting ready to start our routine day over. Our trip will be but a distant but wonderful memory!!! SCHMALTZY!!!!
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Didn't Michelle use Zrytec and she lost weight?
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Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here
Just got back from shopping, I tried on some capris because I thought ummm I have never tried them on, maybe they will be better than shorts. Well, guess what!!!!! I am so short they were regular length on me!! I always said I need a squat shop (short and overweight)!! I was laughing in the dressing room, the people at Macys are probably wondering... Way to go Tracy!!!! I am sending out purple vibes for you to avoid DQ while you are out and about shopping for Gruene!! I have a bunch of stuff to do tonight, one thing is I have to type of the minutes of the last taxing district meeting. I usually do it when I get home, but for some reason didn't. It was a long horrible meeting too.