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A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife turning back and forth, looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she'd like to have for her Birthday. I'd like to be six again, she replied, still looking in the mirror. On the morning of her Birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to Six Flags theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Monster Roller Coaster, everything there was. Five hours later they staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down. He then took her to a McDonald's where he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a chocolate shake. Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favorite candy, M&M's. What a fabulous adventure! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, "Well Dear, what was it like being six again?" Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. "I meant my dress size!" The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, he's gonna get it wrong.

Christians are not being stripped of their rights.

I was reading at age 4 so I was sent to a private school since the public school wouldn't accept me at 4. I was tiny, not big. The first day of 8th grade was a new school... the teahers wouldn't let me in the assigned class because they *knew* I was only a sixth grader. I had to spend my first day of 8th grade in the 6th grade, and I was one of the smaller kids in that class too. I got kicked out of the girl club in 5th grade or so when I perhaps unwisely pointed out that Donny Osmond was never going to pick any of the 5th grade girls at my school because we were IN THE FIFTH GRADE at some obscure private school in a small town. I say that if she is academically ready then do it. It is far worse to be in a class bored to tears than to be the biggest or smallest in size. Bored people are not actively particpating, they are not learning. They already grasp the concepts and want more. I never felt in synch with my classmates, but I have never been in synch with my peers. (see my thread on how I feel like a total freak).

You found out DeLarla! And here I was doing my very best to keep this hidden from your eyes only

Nope, she's still alive according to IMDB... Howard Hughes, in addition to designing airplanes, is said to have designed a "cantilever bra" to take care of Miss Russell's physical endowments.

All i can do is send you my best. I can't offer any advice, other that to remind you that probably everyone on the board has you on their prayer list...

Oh Alex! you have to buy silk! cotton is nice for everyday, but silk is simply mah-vo-lous doll-link!

It's not an Idaho thing... at least in SE ID... They are afraid of sex here, which is really weird, all things considered. No, it's a me thing, probably.

book my date with William Shakespeare... the year is about 1595.. Think "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" and "Romeo & Juliet" He would have been 31 years old. Babalooy, dead is mearly a different state of living.... Heather, why do you think you should get grief for Gene Kelly??? Sonnet 18 Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd; But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou growest: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this and this gives life to thee.

not only every day, but multiple...

Oh man Loulou, I sure feel for you. Thank you for venting with us. It is important for you, and we are here for you to vent. My suggestion, make sure you get adaquate excersize, even if it is just taking a quick walk around the parking lot (car park?) on your breaks. Call your doctor right now and get your meds adjusted if need be. Sunshine, do not let yourself slide further into depression. You can catch it now and controll it. You know the signs, please don't wait until it doesn't matter anymore. You know what I'm talking about... (((hugs))) You must take care of you first. Start to document everything. Every disgusting thing he says or does, document it. I'm pretty sure that Oz has sexual harrassment laws. He is definately creating a hostile work environment. Some times we can't act because it is "just us," and we can cope, it's not that bad, bla bla bla. But we find we have the strength to act to protect other people who are not as strong as we are. Document everything and report him to HR. Document Junior Jerk as well. You are right, going back to work is a huge deal. Many people want to discount the importance that work has for us. It can help shape our sense of identity, and it can give us validation. Work is equally important for men and women, and don't let people minimize your work. Which is exactly what this guy is doing. Duckie is right too. If this is not your passion, go back to school and learn something that is. Take care Loulou, we are here for you.

One of the things we sort of all have decided was a good idea was to be on liquids the day of the PB and probably the next day too. Some of us have terrible experiences with PBs. Personally, I feel sick for a couple of days after a PB. Hope you feel better

leapord print hippsters.. satin feel. beige grandma bra. They don't make sexy bras in my size. I think I should hook up with an industrial engineer... civil engineer? Anyway, one that designs bridges and things. Maybe then I could get a decent bra until I have a reduction....

Well, if you weren't getting nervious you probably wouldn't be human. I have yet to meet a bandster who wasn't nervous as The Big Date approached. Not a one. I thought I was going to wear a hole in my carpet, but I'm a pacer.

I have to vote Kierkegaard too. MUCH better avatar Franchesca!

Funny how many people have looked vs posted! No, I knew you were going to go with being ridged (as opposed to being fridged.)

Wow! very impressive! You both have every right to be proud! Is your fashion show more along the lines of you wear what you used to wear? I know this is how some of them go... Again, congrats on all your hard work

So, why didn't you post this on the Art thread???? http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8414&page=5 Hmmm?

Thanks Wendy. It's just really hard. I know I shouldn't compare my journey with anyone else, but I'm human. I'm competative. I compare. I think it would probably be easier if I had some answers why I"m not losing weight. According to all the literature, I should be losing weight. According to Fitday, I should be loosing weight. According to two other sites and a third weight loss tracking package, I should be losing weigh. According to the nutishionist, I should be losing weight. I think part of the problem is that it just doesn't make sense. It's not rational. I snack, but not very often.

well, you could always go to my house and clean it. We were never permitted to be bored when I was a kid. You only made that mistake once in your life. Sort of like doing homework... same punishment... cleaning the garage.

I would not have the by-pass. ever. Even when I was very sick this last winter I wouldn't have had the by-pass. I haven't lost weight, but well, I'm not dead either.

Excellent work!

I would think that once you reached goal that you have learned enough about not only your body, but nutrishion and excersize to the point where you have changed your lifestyle, not used the band as a crutch. That's what my goals is anyway. One of the goals. But since I'm not losing weight, well I suppose its moot.

my thoid is low, but considered normal. My doc won't even consider doing anything about it.