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Wow Laura, I third what Tracy and then Michelle said! Makes me smile thinking of Gruene!! I need some excitement in my life! Although no puking or fender benders allowed!!! Only HAPPY EXCITEMENT!!! Well going to look for tax stuff, I am less than a week away from the tax lady!! Jane

WHERE IS MY OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN!!! I guess Judy:shades_smile: is busy starting her week off with a cruise, while the rest of us violets:sad_smile: are here waiting...........

Way to go Michelle!!! I just got on the scale 5 minutes ago, and no change!!! I go back to Dr week from today for a fill (hopefully). Have lunch with a friend and then investment club tonight. Don't know what the homework was since I wasn't at last meeting, so I don't think I will find out. Sorry Pam, I am sure you hate it when people shirk on their homework!!!! Hugs to Terry and Jenn! Well everyone have a great day.

Good luck Jenn!!!! Kat, my arm is very lovely. I have seen many many shades take over this past week. I still have a huge bruise, and where it hurts the worst there is no bruise it is just sort of white, odd, but it is much better and doesn't really bother me now. Went and saw Avenue Q and it was def. an adult show. I can honestly say I have never thought of muppets/puppets having sex, now, I have seen it. Plus it was it all positions while they were singing a song that I beliieve was called "Make as Much Noise during Sex as you can". It is the most risque thing I have ever seen in a Broadway show. It wasn't bad, it was funny, but I saw it with my parents.... I saw a commercial for Big Brother that someone was taken out by paramedics we'll see it on Tuesday hmmmm......I think it was a girl, I looked up too late. Well have a great nite and ENJOY THE WEEK!!! Jane

Jen, seven days a week is toooo much. I am thinking of getting a second job, and am worried about 7 days myself. Woke up to a couple of inches of snow that wasn't forecasted!! Typical St. Louis weather or typical St. Louis weather people!? Is Judy on her cruise yet or just getting on the boat?? I am jealous now! Still in my thoughts and prayers Terry!! Have a good day!! Jane

I love shopping too!!!

That is great Tracy a new car!!!!! I am hoping my 2000 holds out for another couple years til I get this lap band thing paid off!!! WAY TO GO MICHELLE!!!! ITS THE CHARTS YOU DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hoof and mouth Love it!! Tomorrow I have tickets to see Avenue Q has anybody here seen it? I hope it is funny. Jane

Kat that is neat about your daughter!! Pam, I have heard that is painful I hope Suzanne feels better soon!! That throbbing pain is bad! Off to work, it is suppose to be warmer and SUNNY!! Have not seen the sun in awhile. It is not shining at we speak, I hope they are right. Tracyks isn't the wedding one week from today!! I am sure you are getting sooo excited!! Glad to hear your mom is getting better and more comfortable Terry. Jane

Denise, that was very nice and uplifting!! Kat how is the tooth? Laura, that is great with the weight loss!! Michelle, you are doing great and helping me!! HUGS TERRY! Jane

I liked the Youman the most also!!! Although I do like Ozzy and James. I think Ozzy is kind of sexy!! But then I think how they must smell!!:tt2: I am also in the self sabotage mode, I tried last night to think and pray on this situation. I know that sounds stupid, but I don't want this to be it. I want to start losing again like I did when I first got the band. What is wrong with me!! I guess now I figured out how to 'eat around the band' and it is just like other diets. I am very afraid right now. Terry you were on my mind a lot last night, hope all is well. Already had a customer call me at 7:00 a.m. to cancel her appointment around noon or one! I was still snoozing! Then another person called a bit later about the snow. Oh well. I am off to work and just hope I don't have a ton of cancellations!! Jane

Oh my gosh Terry!! I went to that link for Fire Mountain Gems!!! I love jewelry and that is tooo cool!! Hugs

Big Brother was on last night?? Who is the next HOH? I too tape BB (thought it was on tonight after survivor), survivor, and American Idol. I have watched all seasons but American Idol. Terry and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers. Jane

Wow Judy what a difference!! Looks great!! Pam, I am computer illiterate, guess I don't know the lingo, thanks for the def. I have always wanted to own dirt! Live on third floor so I own air, plus I think I have enough equity that I now own my door! Haydee love Ross Simons, once you get on their mailing list though you are inundated!! Have also had to return a few things and they are real good about it! Jane

what is glbt? Didn't you say you were calling your reg dentist Kat? Did they do anything for you? I hope so, tooth pain can make your whole demeaner different until it gets fixed!! I don't know if demeaner is the word I want? My treadmill is now fixed!! Jane

wow those links are weird, it was Ross Simons and Ice

I like Diamond Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Gold, Pearl and Estate Jewelry at Ross-Simons or Jewelry: diamond jewelry, engagement rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, Gemstone Jewelry, Designer Jewelry, Birthstone Jewelry I have never bought a chain from one of them, but have bought other jewelry (when it is on sale) and they are cheap and nice. I also got something saying that ross simons is 20% the next three days or so.

Haydee that pic is cute and you don't look like a dork!!' Yea Susie!! Terry Hugs Hope your Docs appointment wasn't canceled Pam!! Thanks for the info Tracyks for some reason I thought is was near Colomubia. Well in the middle of an ice storm here, stayed home, should be getting taxes ready for acct, but instead I watched QVC selling plants! Now I live on the third floor talk about avoidance!!! Check in later!! Jane

Terry, it is hard to say anything comforting now, just know you and your family are in my prayers.

I saw that Dave Clark, but aren't there like 3 Davids, not sure which one he is, will watch again tonight and I am sure they will recap it. I never have voted on American Idol, but I keep record of the scores I give them. We'll see who is voted off. By the way is Dave Clark a good guy or bad guy?? I posted a tip of the day on breaking a cycle of failure, I liked it. I too get caught up in the failure thing. I wish I was tight but my band is the loosest it has been in a while. I am bummed!! I get a fill the first part of March I think. I am reading the Snow Queen and the Secret Fan, I didn't think I would like it at all, but it is sooo good!!! Well I have to be at work early today and work till late tonight! It has been very very slow so I welcome the money and so does Laclede Gas! Have a good day!!

Shrinkin' Violets Wednesday Tip of the Day Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him.- Aldous Huxley, writer Breaking the cycle of failure One experience builds on another and that is how life evolves. We should not simply "live and learn" but rather "live, learn, and improve." We all make mistakes in life. Do you learn from yours or do you have a cycle of making the same ones over and over? Perhaps you want to lose weight but always seem to fail, never seem to finish your reports at work, or have a hard time following through on your obligations. Examine some past failures and review where you went off track with your goal. Don't mistake failing with "I am a failure," as no one is perfect all the time. Take what you have learned and apply it to the next situation.

Wow Kat that is great!!! I hope the insurance approves me when the time comes. Love the hair too Tracy!! Off to work!! Have a good one!! Jane

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACY!!!!!!!!!!!! Michelle thanks for the charts!!! That is great!!! Kat I would claim the pound!!! Haydee hope you feel better!!! I gained 2 when I weighed yesterday. Today is a new day and back to work and I finally FEEL BETTER!!! I think the antibiotics are working. My arm hurts more today, but know it is okay, just very very ugly with the bruise! TracyKS where are you getting married again? A customer of mine was talking about wanting to find somewhere between St. louis and Kansas City to get married, if yours kind of fits the bill can you send me the name of the place?? Are you staying there after the wedding at all? Her future in laws live in Kansas City and she lives here. Hope all is going well with your planning and the date creeping up!! EVERYONE ELSE HAVE A GREAT DAY AND REMEMBER IT IS CUT THE CRAP DAY!!!

Laura and I are sooo smart!!

TracyK please don't feel like you need to be a cheerleader instead of needing help or support. I probably have the most weight to lose and have never thought that you or someone else close to goal don't understand. Whether you have 50 or 150 pounds to lose it is still a struggle and that is universal for all of us. I think the hardest part is plateaus and stalling. I think we all get scared of what if this is it. I think we all stand behind everyones weight loss struggles and joys!!!

TracyK you look great!!!! Laura, Jenn, and Michelle I am with you. I am having a real tough time right now. Pam, you are doing great!!! Everyone have a great day!!