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webfairy Moderator 
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We decided to start this thread to keep our off topic discussions out of the "general discussion" thread, which is geared more toward the topic of the FL4I diet. This thread is where is where we can talk about non-diet things that are on our mind... news, frustrations, life, whatever! Hey, that would have been a good name for this thread... WHATEVER! But the vote is in, and we have a tie. So we are combining "Conversation Cafe", (suggested by Sunshine), with "Nonfat Chat", (suggested by LetsGoCubs), which has resulted in the new thread name Nonfat Chat at the Conversation Cafe. Thanks for the idea, Sunshine! But don't let the name fool you. I am sure our posts will be anything but nonfat! So relax, and "venti" away!  |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member 
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ME FIRST, ME FIRST, ME FIRST!!! Does anyone know about Mona Vie????? |
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webfairy Moderator
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Yes, it is awesome tasting... the best. But it is way too expensive. I have heard and read many good things about it. My sister tried to get me to become a distributor, but I am sooo not into multilevel marketing and that is exactly what that is. Even though the benefits of the drink are supposeed to be remarkable, I think the same can be obtained for much cheaper. I did a little research before making up my mind. Btw, Costco's Acai Blueberry drink is 2nd best in taste to Monavie, in my opinion. Monavie isn't even pure Acai, it is a blend of several juices. I can't remember all the details, but I know I based my decision on several factors. Are you going to buy it or sell it? They really do not push just selling it, they push you getting people signed up... the benefit being you get it a little bit cheaper than straight out purchasing at $25 a bottle (wine size bottle at that!), and bottom line it is another MLM company. Those are my 2 cents.  |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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webfairy wrote: Yes, it is awesome tasting... the best. But it is way too expensive. I have heard and read many good things about it. My sister tried to get me to become a distributor, but I am sooo not into multilevel marketing and that is exactly what that is. Even though the benefits of the drink are supposeed to be remarkable, I think the same can be obtained for much cheaper. I did a little research before making up my mind. Btw, Costco's Acai Blueberry drink is 2nd best in taste to Monavie, in my opinion. Monavie isn't even pure Acai, it is a blend of several juices. I can't remember all the details, but I know I based my decision on several factors. Are you going to buy it or sell it? They really do not push just selling it, they push you getting people signed up... the benefit being you get it a little bit cheaper than straight out purchasing at $25 a bottle (wine size bottle at that!), and bottom line it is another MLM company. Those are my 2 cents. Yep, it's very expense. If I thought I could make some money off of it, I would sell it, but based on my experience with Amway about 10 years ago, it's a LOT of work to convince people you aren't "taking them for a ride." And you’re right- it’s not about the sale of the item; it’s about getting people underneath you- the more people you have buying, the more money you make. I was just interested in it for (1) nutritional value - supposedly the #1 superfood, and (2) it's supposed to HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT!!! I saw the bottle of Fruit A Vie at Costco- about $16-17/bottle. And you only drink 1 oz., twice/day. Anyone who can make claim of the weight loss factor in acai berries? |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member 
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I tried taking the acai berry pills... I took them for 2 weeks, they did nothing. I have 2 un opened bottles of it. what a waste of money. i'm wondering if i could sell them on craigslist or something. i didnt even care about using them to help lose weight, i just wanted more energy. |
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sunshine Distinguished Member 
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I LOVE NingXia Red by Young Living...wolfberry & several other berry blend! It is my fav of all the ones I've tried so far...very energizing...I can not drink it in the evening! |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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So.....is everybody (AI lovers) glad that "Bikini Girl" is GONE????? And did y'all hear the latest on her? |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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And so, the day passes and evening is almost upon us. For me, I'll be leaving the office soon and join the millions of maniacs on the loop for my journey home but, before I go, I will share yet another... STORY O' THE DAY Maybe * *Maybe . . we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift. You are all my prescious gifts. *Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us. I'm so glad I turned my head and saw the new door open. Thank you. *Maybe . . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives. I missed y'all and didn't even know it until now! *Maybe . . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. I make the most of every morsel I receive from all of you. *Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches. I will let go of my mistakes, failures and heartaches. With the support of each and every one of us, how can we fail? HAVE A GREAT EVENING Y'ALL!!! LOVE YA' ANN |
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luv to vacation New Member 
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so who is bikini girl? so I am not sure what this site is for. is this the site we talk about other thing like why I am so stressed or how happy I am I will be with all my kids and grandkids for 5 days. is this more of a personal site with all of us on this crazy diet. If so how fun will this be the ups and downs of our lives and hopefully more ups then downs and I do not mean the scale. |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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luv to vacation wrote: so who is bikini girl? so I am not sure what this site is for. is this the site we talk about other thing like why I am so stressed or how happy I am I will be with all my kids and grandkids for 5 days. is this more of a personal site with all of us on this crazy diet. I'm assuming that's what it's for. Anyway, Bikini Girl is from American Idol- don't know if you watch it. If you do watch AI, then you should know who Bikini Girl is (was). She got booted off last week. |
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z1434eva Distinguished Member 
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Thanks for you highly anticipated story of the day Ann! It was a good one like always! I never have time to watch AI or any of the other shows that come on before 10 with my little ones....Although I did see bikini girl get put through to Hollywood, and how she tried to make out with Ryan Seacrest afterward! The things people do these days for attention! Maybe if I looked like that....nah, even then, dont think I'd do it! Talking about the Acai Hzl.....do you get the same ads all over your computer for that? Lose 750 pounds in 2 weeks with just these 2 products???? It is suppose to be that Acai, and a cleansing pill of some kind.......Before this diet, I probably would have tried it, knowing it wouldn't work..... Well, off to pick up my daughter...thanks for the chat! lol..... |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Zeva- I havent seen any ads for the acai berry I took but it was on oprah and its only one product. I also didnt see anything saying it was for weight loss.. i guess weight loss was supposed to be a plus but being it is supposedly a super food i was hoping for it to boost energy. They're scammers though. they dont tell you how much the product costs after you pay for shipping. also it took me 3 months to cancel the acct with them because they kept losing my info. I recieved one of the chrgs ($95) back because i complained to my credit card company. NEVER AGAIN! I dont watch american idol, i used to like to watch the people who cant sing in the beginning but it gets boring to me. |
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z1434eva Distinguished Member
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Hzl, you know what works amazing for energy is Mate tea. (Yerba Mate) You can buy it at any health food store, or at my favorite tea store Teavana (which you can shop online) It is the only thing that gives me energy...I can drink 10 red bulls, and have it do nothing! Sweeten it with something...I use splenda, and I'm sure you will have enough energy to run here to california! |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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AGL...thanks once again for your great STORY O THE DAY!!! SS |
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deanna Distinguished Member 
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I do Ron Nulls red stuff and green stuff(not as expensive) but whole foods also has versions of these.....what ever happened to Kelly Ann? I thought she was bi-polar |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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will it cause me to crash though? I never drink energy drinks because they make me jittery then exremely tired. |
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kitty Distinguished Member 
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AGL~Now that I know what you are talking about, Yes..I am glad bikini girl is gone...she was weird and in denial...there seems to be more talented people this year, so we will see how they develop. and thanks for the story of the day... I just read the people that are going to be on Dancing with the Star. Juileanne is partering with her boyfriend...now that should be interesting.....  Kitty |
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believe2day Senior Member 
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Thanks for the story o the day. How true! Maybe I should remember the maybes! Hugs All,  Believe |
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z1434eva Distinguished Member
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Hzl...sorry to get back to you so late.... The Mate tea never made me jittery, but I did notice that I got a lot of cleaning done while drinking it..... It gave me energy ALL day long. So DO NOT drink it before bed....maybe just a cup when you get up, and that should last you all day. It does supress your appetite too, so keep an eye on your times not to go too long without eating! Hope it helps!!! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Thanks Zeva! I will definately look into it! |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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deanna wrote: I do Ron Nulls red stuff and green stuff(not as expensive) but whole foods  |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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kitty wrote: AGL~Now that I know what you are talking about, Yes..I am glad bikini girl is gone...she was weird and in denial...there seems to be more talented people this year, so we will see how they develop. and thanks for the story of the day... Julienne is my all-time favorite. She is soooooooo bubbly and absolutely beautiful!!! I loved her, I believe, a couple of seasons ago with her racecar driver partner, Mario- and I believe they won, also! |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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On the subject of energy drinks- I have a drink that is WONDERFUL- DIVINE!! It's like drinking a Coke- well, to me, all soft drinks, sodas, pops are Cokes- remember, I'm from the south. Anyway, it's called XS Energy. Very little if ANY CAFFEINE (depending on which one you want) in these little boogers. The energy comes from 4000-8000% Vitamin B12 (and also B6). Only 8-10 calories- 0-1 g sugar, no fat- variety of flavors and they are all AWESOME. There's really on nutritional value to them- there are a few vitamins in them but the main point I believe is the energy factor and from where the energy is derived- not a huge caffeine source. If you want to know more about it, just PM me. |
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snordstrom Senior Member 
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I am going to check into that tea too. I could definately use some energy! On a sad note, there is a 5 year old girl that went missing in the middle of the night on Monday in my area. Please pray for her safe return and for her family. I can not imagine something happening to one of my children. I have a 5 year old as well so this has really hit home. Attached Image (viewed 591 times): |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Snord- that is so sad. she is so cute. I moved to PA about a year and a half ago from CT. About 3 months ago when I logged into my myspace account it said there was a code (color of some sort) i assumed it was an ad and ignored it. Later that day as I was driving there was a few huge digital signs that said code (im thinking purple). I still had no idea what it meant. I went home and looked it up...I wasnt aware that places had digital signs to tell people that a child has gone missing.. do other states have that? i have never seen it before moving here. i think its definately a good idea. |
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z1434eva Distinguished Member
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Hzl, it's called an Amber alert. It was named after a girl named Amber who was abducted. The signs usually give info about a car, or licence plates...the idea is to alert as many people as possible so the child can be found quickly, and hopefully without being harmed. We have the signs all over here in L.A. Snord, will definately keep her and her family in my prayers. I have a 6 and 7 year old....I would be devistated if anything ever happened to them. |
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snordstrom Senior Member
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I hear you Zeva. I have a 5 year old boy and a 8 year old girl. This terrifies me to death. We live in the sticks and my husband is out of town this week so I put my kids in the bed with me when he is gone. Something is a little fishy with this story though. I am hoping it isn't another Casey Anthony situation. |
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bailey24 Senior Member 
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How awful are some of these stories that you hear. And why so many all of a sudden. Is it that we never heard when these things happenned before or are people just crazier now. It gets me so angry when I hear about kids being mistreated and hurt. They didn't ask to be where they are. How heartbreaking. I have two children girls 15 and 12, if anything ever happenned to them I don't know what I would do. And if the girl was really abducted how devastating for the parents. I think everybody sometime has had that moment when you turn around and your child that you thought was right on the side of you is not there and you loose your mind for that second or minute until you see them. Either way just terrible!! |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Snord...yes, I am praying too...i have two 5 year old granddaughters that I adore! I can't even imagine...but I must say watching the interview on TV...something didn't sit right with me about this one...I hope she is OK! she is such a precious little girl. |
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snordstrom Senior Member
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I agree. Something doesn't seem right to me either. I think they need to look at the girlfriend real close. I shouldn't judge but it just doesn't add up. |
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Amjacie Distinguished Member 
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Poor little child! I am saying a prayer that she is found safe! I have a six year old daughter and don't know what I would do if any thing ever happened! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Zeva- thank you for the correction, I couldnt remember the color for the life of me. It was the first time i had seen anything like that and as i'm thinking about it now there was a description of a car on the sign as well. |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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Well, we all know what tomorrow is so why don't we end the day today with the... STORY O' THE DAY!! An Inspirational Thought, Motivational Thought Why it is when we think about Valentines Day we think only of lovers, special relationships. Why can't on Valentines Day we think about not only the special people in our lives, but, also think about ourselves. There is a saying, "if you don't love yourself, you will never be able to love others." You may ask, "how do I love myself?". Here are some suggestions that you can do on Valentines Day to love yourself. 1. Look around you and appreciate those who care about you. be thankful they are in your life. 2. Make a list of all the things you like about yourself. Don't be modest; this list is for you, no one else. 3. Treat yourself on Valentines Day. Buy that one thing that you want - it doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be a treat that you will enjoy. 4. Call your mum or your dad, or that someone who made a difference in your life. Thank them for caring about you. 5. Enjoy your day. Remember, "what you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it." 6. Take 5 minutes and sit quietly and reflect on all the blessings in your life. Remember there are always those who are in a worse situation than you. 8. Don't be hard on yourself. When you hear yourself say, "I should have", or "I am so stupid", change your thought. Loving yourself by changing your self-talk to positive self-talk. Would you say those things to your best friend, then, why say them to yourself? 9. Cook or buy your favorite meal for dinner. Enjoy! 10. Last but not least, start keeping a journal of your accomplishments. Then when you feel down, or feel that you are not making progress you can review your journal and it will remind you of all the accomplishments you have achieved. And, remember, it is not large accomplishments that makes success, it is the little things we do every day that over time turn into success. EVERYONE, I MEAN EVERYONE - HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND  LOVE YA' ANN |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Thank you Ann...that was great...and so true! Kitty |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Thanks Ann...lovely thoughts to ponder! Just wanted to say thank you for the time you take to give us the "thought o the day" ...it is such a wonderful thing you contribute to this place...it has lifted up more than one downhearted soul on a bad day...you are such a treasure to us...thank you for being you and doing what you do!Hugs SS  |
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llalonde Distinguished Member 
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Hey guys... I'm not sure I have anything to say about anything, but this thread is great. I'm thinking of Valentine's day tomorrow, but really my main thought is that Carol is home and safe. We won't have any chocolate or cards or flowers, but that's okay. At least she's with me. She's sleeping, now. I like to watch her breathing. She's got so much torment in her head, to see her sleeping - removed from the cascade of thoughts in her head - it's just the best. I reach over and put my hands on her, and Abby gets up on the bed and settles between us, purring. If only all of life could be that moment. She's not out of the woods, yet. Frankly I don't know if I can save her. But I just looked in on her, soundly asleep, with Abby pressed up against her, and I know there is hope. May tomorrow be a better day. I'm in mind of those 50 souls lost in the Buffalo plane crash. 49 Americans. 1 Canadian. All lost in an instant. I feel they didn't suffer. But they must have known, just before the end, that all was lost. My problems mean nothing by comparison. God bless them, and take them home. Lar |
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TheNewInstantClassic New Member
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Larry, forgive me for asking since I've just stepped into the forums, but what happened? Is someone in your family ill?? PM me and fill me in. I hope everything is alright.  On a lighter note, did anyone catch the news about pranksters changing road construction signs down in Texas recently to read, "ZOMBIES IN AREA! RUN!"? How can you get angry at that?! HOW?! "The NEW Instant Classic" Steve Anderson Minneapolis, MN |
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believe2day Senior Member
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Hi Larry, God Bless you and Carol. Will have a few chats with the Big Guy Upstairs with you both in mind. Don't know what has been going on, don't need to know, just know that you are hopeful and I am hopeful for you. Hugs, Believe You Gotta Believe! |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Hi Larry...here's hoping tomorrow (today) is a better day! I am glad to hear you think things may be hopeful for Carol. I have asked the "Big Guy Upstairs"...to keep an eye on you and Carol  . Stay strong!We are always here for you. Kitty |
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My first post after the introduction to this chat. I am so glad others have made use of this. I think it is a good idea as I know, for me, sometimes I like to go off topic. So many sad stories lately... the child abduction (very strange to me, too, watching Greta Van Susterern's interview with the dad & girfriend, and mom & grandmother. For the life of me I do not know how people can hurt children. How can that be in anyone's heart?! Then the plane crash... my God. It breaks my heart that people are gone just like that... no notice, not getting to say goodbye...  Death is a part of life, but it is one that is very hard to come to terms with for most people, including myself. My heart hurts way too much for people. Sometimes I cannot even watch the news when it gets so bad. I wish there were a magic wand I could wave and make everyone better and happy. But, of course, there is not, and we have to learn to accept these things. That does not seem like such a consolation to me.  On the lighter side... ANN, I love your stories. They are so encouraging and upbuilding, amd always make me  smile. Thank you for those wonderful "words of wisdom" and "food for thought" that you bless us with. Also, the laughing emoticons were hilarious!!! So was Deanna's question! Thanks for making me laugh so hard, both of you!Larry - I am always thinking of you and your situation, and hoping for the best. You are a wonderful man and stronger than you may realize at times. I admire your tenacity. I just hope you keep reminders on your fridge or wherever, to take care of YOU, too! Hugs and love to you! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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My boyfriend and I have been together for 6.5 years. Food has always always been a big big huge part of our relationship. When we first got our driver's licenses we would go out after school and pick up fastfood, mcdonalds, arbys, tacobell, burgerking, chinese, you name it. We got to the point where we would go to Mcdonalds for the chicken nuggets then hop across the street to burgerking so that I could get their fries a burger and chili. Looking back on it I am sooooooo disgusted. Now, although I am trying to eat healthier and lose weight I feel like he is holding me back, not on purpose, but only because its a pattern and a comfort level. Our whole relationship was eating. Our favorite memories together involve food. If we were arguing and not getting along we would sit down and eat a meal and everything would be okay, never ever, not once was it a healthy meal, and every single time we would both over do it and wind up feeling sick, but we would be happy. For the most part we have gotten past this. We no longer eat fast food like Mcdonalds or burger king but getting take out is still part of our relationship. Yesterday morning we went to our favorite diner and while we were eating he told me that he likes my cheat days the best because he feels closer to me. Well when he suggests pizza later on this week its going to be very hard for me not to remember that he said that. He wants me to be happy and he knows that I will never fully be happy if I feel like a big lard a**, but I also want to beable to make him happy. What if he never gets over this whole thing where food either makes or breaks our relationship. I would really love to hear from everyone whether you have suggestions for me or if your going through something similar or whatever. |
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deanna Distinguished Member
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hzl.......I notice that the people who do the best with weight control are people with a passion for something....and thats what needs to happen for you....something that inspires you so much that food is not paramount. I know people who are dedicated to the arts that live and breath it....they often are so caught up in what they do that they forget to eat... We seem to be coming from all walks of life here,cultural differences, age differences and educational backgrounds...however we are all in the same situation...we let food become a dominating force in our lives. Many of us just have to deal with the fact that we ate to much and sold our souls to the Carb Devil.....You have to really want your life to work and that means work....nothing worth while does not involve some kind of work.....rejoice in what you can have instead of regretting what you can't....not only will you feel better....you will have a surge of energy which will lead to your personal passion......Be strong like a warrior! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Deanna- My problem is that I have nothing that I'm passionate about. I don't have a hobby, i dont have a career path. There is nothing that I can think of that I would like to spend the rest of my life doing. I'm not sure if its a lack of motivation or what but hearing people talk about how much they love doing something upsets me. I will get extremely involved in something for like a week and then all of a sudden I get bored and I'm stcuk with $200 in beads for the necklaces and earrings I will never make or the education of an aesthetician and will never use it because I decided I dont want to touch peoples faces for the rest of my life. One of my 2009 goals is to choose a carrer path, thats all just choose it, so that I can either go back to school or start looking into how i would go aboutgetting into the field I want. I'm sure my indecisiveness plays a role with not having the self control I need to over food. Has anyone ever used hypnosis for anything? I was thinking maybe I can be hypnotized to be given motivation or will power. |
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snordstrom Senior Member
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Hzley- I understand where you are coming from too. Dave Ramsey talks about doing the work you love....I have no idea what that would be. I have a bachelors degree in Business Management...and hate my job. As a matter of fact, I don't think I have ever had a job that I loved. I wish I could be a stay at home mom...lol. Maybe that is my passion. No kind of work seems fun to me...even though I work my butt off! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Snord- I think I should aspire to be a trophy wife... That way I can tan and get my hair and nails done everyday. I'll cook and clean and take care of the pets... no kids thank you. When I moved to PA I didnt have a job for about a month. the worst month of my life, i used to have the girl who took my place at my old job in CT call me and ask me questions about registrations and title issues just so my brain wouldnt turn to mush. My bf is finishing up his schooling to be a certified VW mechanic... I am sooooo jealous of him, he looooooves working on cars. I want to find something that I love to do... besides spending money... |
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StillaKiwi Distinguished Member 
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Hazel - don't rush life. To quote that awful (yet kind of insightful) "song" - Everybody's free (To Wear Sunscreen). Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t. Live a little, work at boring jobs, find out what you liked in those boring jobs. Was it talking to people, solving problems, being able to nut away at a task for hours. Find out what you hated about those boring jobs. Was it talking to people, solving problems, being able to nut away at a task for hours. I'm nearly 37. I have a degree in marketing and advertising and I am STILL waiting for my career to come calling (for some reason my application to be chief masseuse to the All Blacks keeps getting rejected). And remember - Do one thing everyday that scares you Sing Hugs Joanne But trust me on the sunscreen… Last edited on 16 February 2009 09:36 pm by StillaKiwi |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Hzl...I want to go back to what you said about food and relationships MY DH is great about this plan (as long as he eats well) very supportive...BUT...my family (meaning the one I grew up in) you spell love F-O-O-D and lots of it!! They eat and eat and eat at every get together...they are a lot of fun and celebrate EVERYTHING but they want everyone to eat eat eat...infact that is a joke in our house because my mother says "eat eat eat" and keeps forcing food on everyone!! If you lose weight you are told.."you look too thin"...so I understand how hard it is to feel close and not have food be the center of closeness...the tie that binds. It can be challenging to eat healthy and stop when satisfied when others put a guilt trip on you when you stop!S S |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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hzleyez86 wrote: Deanna- My problem is that I have nothing that I'm passionate about. I don't have a hobby, i dont have a career path. There is nothing that I can think of that I would like to spend the rest of my life doing. I'm not sure if its a lack of motivation or what but hearing people talk about how much they love doing something upsets me. I will get extremely involved in something for like a week and then all of a sudden I get bored and I'm stcuk with $200 in beads for the necklaces and earrings I will never make or the education of an aesthetician and will never use it because I decided I dont want to touch peoples faces for the rest of my life. One of my 2009 goals is to choose a carrer path, thats all just choose it, so that I can either go back to school or start looking into how i would go aboutgetting into the field I want. I'm sure my indecisiveness plays a role with not having the self control I need to over food. Hzl- let me ask you one very simple question. Don't get bogged down in "OMG!" Just close your eyes and ask yourself this very simple question. "What would I like to be doing right now?" Forget the word career; forget passon; forget motivation. Just simply answer the question. Even if the answer is "swimming," or "watching TV," or "washing dishes," or "cooking." Just a simple answer to a very simple question. Don't dwell on it; just close your eyes, think for a second and then answer your question. If you want, PM me. Take care. Ann |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Agl- I want to be home on my couch watching T-V and burning thousands of calories just by doing so. ha ha ha ha wishful thinking. SS- The bf's family is like that. Good thing I only see them maybe 5 times a year now that we live 3 hours away from CT. |
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Hazleyez - About passions... You need to look at what you love, or at least what you LIKE. Sometimes it is something you may not even expect that will lead you to you life's passion. Other things can be stepping stones to get you to that path, so always keep your eyes and ears open to possibilities. I will explain more later. I have so many passions, I make myself crazy. But I am never bored! My brother once told me when I complained to him about being a jack of all trades but a master of none... he said what an intersting person I am, though. I can talk to almost anyone about anything. If I were a brain surgeon, (not knocking brain surgeons..) but if I only knew one thing/were fluent in only one idea, how interesting would I be in a regular world? That made me feel much better! When there is something I love, I indulge myself in every aspect of it and, like a sponge, I soak it all in. I enjoy it for a while, and then move on to something else. There are some things that"hang around longer" because I care about them much more. But do not worry that you haven't found ONE passion that is the "end all". Life is a journey. There are so many undiscovereds out there for you. Look at it as a treasure hunt and don't try too hard to look for SOMETHING, or you may pass it right by. So now for a different subject... Tomorrow HGTV is having a giveaway of this gorgeous farmhouse in Sonoma, which is not too very far from me. I entered the sweepstakes a couple of weeks ago, and I will move there in a heartbeat if I were to win. You can enter the sweepstakes everyday, but I only entered once, when I found that the drawing was on February 19th, which is my surgery date (tomorrow). I feel if something is meant to be, it will be. So I did not enter again. All my friends, I want this house so bad. It is my dream home. Here is the link if any of you would like to enter as it is a BEAUTY! http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-dream-home-2009-giveaway-enter/package/index.html?nl=HGTV-DH09-PC7_enter-top So if any of you win, I would just request that you invite me there, so I can help you decorate it! I have beautiful vintage and antique pieces in my storage that are meant for that home. And I need them to be OUT of storage and somewhere where someone can love and enjoy them. Of course, I would prefer it were to be me, but I would love it if someone I "knew", if it is not me. Also you wil receive a brand new car (I forget the make/model), but what a nice gift! A new house, a new car... maybe someone can figure out a way to make this something a life "passion" can evolve from. I know I could! OK, so it is obvious I am a little nervous about tomorrow. I am thinking too much, but this could be a GOOD thing. Someone has to win it, right? It may as well be one of us! ~Margo |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Web- Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! thank you so much for the inspiration! I have tried so many different things and have not grown to absolutely love any of them. I entered for that house as well... my only worry about winning is sales tax and property tax i could only imagine how outrageous they would be. On that note, just in case anyone was wondering. Although its a contest and you win it, whether it be a house or a car, you must still pay the sales and property tax. I had a friend who was unaware of this and had their house foreclosed by the town because although they did not have a mortgage on the house they were unable to afford the property tax. I also have seen people win cars in raffles, go to sell them before titling/registering them and be dumbfounded when theyre told they need to pay sales tax on the vehicle. I would hate that to happen to anyone. Everyone has given so much insight to so many different things, with Web's reference to winning the hgtv house I thought I could finally put my 2 cents in about something I know a very little about. PS. I am soooo sorry if none of that made sense, Ive had a couple glasses of wine. he he he  |
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Margo~ I will be thinking of you tomorrow and saying a prayer that all goes well. Can't wait to hear from you after the surgery. I am not a "waiter" either, so I can't definitly relate. All the best, Kitty |
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bailey24 Senior Member
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Web Best of luck tomorrow!!You will look even more gorgeous!!Get plenty of rest and try to enjoy your "you " time. No worries. |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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WEB...the thoughts and prayers of ALL of your fl4i buddies are with you for your surgery...we will all be waiting to hear from you! Just know that tomorrow we will ALL be thinking of you DEAR WEBFAIRY!! Many hugs to you! S S |
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Thanks, everyone! I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers! I just received a call that they have moved my surgery up to first slot in the morning... 6:45 a.m. Yikes! I have to get my head ready! So I am going to take it easy the rest of the night and get some good sleep. I will be talking to you all in a couple of days or so, hopefully. It's tough to keep me down, so it shouldn't be long! Kitty, I am taking the surgery prayer you sent me with me. Thanks for your thoughts! Hugs to you all, and take good care of each other!  Nightie night! |
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Amjacie Distinguished Member
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Web, big hugs for tomorrow! I'll be looking forward to hearing how you're doing! |
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TheNewInstantClassic New Member
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Webfairy's motto until she gets back from the surgery will be a simple sign. "REV_2:25" '...Hold fast until I return...' I know I'm late in saying this, but best wishes for you and your surgery tomorrow. =) Get back here soon so I can throw more annoying wit your way!! "The NEW Instant Classic" Steve Anderson Minneapolis, MN |
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sst3ab New Member 
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Big hugs WEBFAIRY.. hope everything goes well tommorrow!! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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Time for me to vent... I HATE credit cards, once all of mine are paid off thats it i'm done, i will have one in case of emergencies and that is it! One of my cards sent me checks to transfer balances with a lower apr than what i was paying on some of my other cards. I decided to transfer the balances on 3 of my cards. All of the checks supposdly went through. 2 weeks later on one of the cards that i transerred the balance is back up to what it was along with a cancelled check fee... apparently the card that i transferred sent out checks to me with my old account number on it... I reported my old card stolen over 3 weeks ago. arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrg so now i have to go through this whole ridiculous process again except over the phone. |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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HZL....UGH>>>UGH>>>UGH....that is awful!!!! |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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things happen in 3's supposedly (im still waiting for the 3rd)... well my bf called me about an hour ago to tell me that his cousin tried to kill herself... she apparently had also od'ed on coke... my bf's family is sooooo close and i am closer to them than my own family. He is trying to decide whether or not to drive the 3 hours to be with his family.. I see both sides of it, one part of me says that he should go support his family but the other part of me says that 3 hours is too far too travel just to find out that she's fine and his mother exagerated it. Did that sound really heartless? |
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hzleyez86 Senior Member
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just as i thought... an exageration. |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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As I read over the posts every day, I find a common thread among all of them. We are all connected to this thread by taking care of each other, being there for one another, whether it be
We all have that one thread to bring us all together. Amazingly, we have three separate Forums we connect: Nonfat Chat, Beyond Calories and General Discussions- we are always somewhere helping each other. And so it goes, another… STORY O' THE DAY The Bear and the Two Travelers Author: Unknown Two men were traveling together, when a Bear suddenly met them on their path. One of them climbed up quickly into a tree and concealed himself in the branches. The other, seeing that he must be attacked, fell flat on the ground, and when the Bear came up and felt him with his snout, and smelt him all over, he held his breath, and feigned the appearance of death as much as he could. The Bear soon left him, for it is said he will not touch a dead body. When he was quite gone, the other Traveler descended from the tree, and jocularly inquired of his friend what it was the Bear had whispered in his ear. "He gave me this advice," his companion replied. "Never travel with a friend who deserts you at the approach of danger." Love y'all, Ann |
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HI Y'ALL! Now listen up y'all! The STORY O' THE DAY is a little different today. It's actually a hilarious poem that I can soooooooooooo relate to. I certainly hope no one gets offended by this- it is meant strictly for your laughs, to put smiles on your faces. I, personally, can relate COMPLETELY to it because that is EXACTLY how I got myself into this mess!!! Cleaning out the cupboards! If we can't laugh at ourselves, what else is there! Marge on a Midnight Raid Half a loaf, half a loaf, Half a loaf onward. All in the belly at once, Toasted and buttered. "Downward the raisin bread, Charge past the gums!" she said. Into the belly, the crunch Echoed and sputtered. "Forward the Midnight Raid! Slather the marmalade!" (Not tho' the sleeper knew Someone had plundered.) Ice cream and pizza pie, Hers not to pass 'em by. Choc'late chip by the batch, Scavenged and down the hatch. Mirror to right of her Mirror to left of her Mirror behind her, Back to the cupboard. "Diet begins at dawn, After the food's all gone," Humbly she blubbered. I HOPE Y'ALL ENJOYED THAT AS MUCH AS I DID! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! LOVE YA' ANN |
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Ann, I think I have done this at the end of cheat days! There's still half a box of chocolate left.....some leftover El Torito....dont forget the Robin Eggs or Nerds Jelly Beans......when those are gone.....THEN, I will start the diet back up! Good thing I have better judgement than that now! Lol....Love it! |
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Hello all my friends. I am just popping in to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. As you can see, they worked! I am pretty sore today, and just taking it easy. Yesterday I pretty much slept all day. I told the doc I felt ok and did not see any reason to stay in the hospital. So he let me go home after I got out of recovery, with a promise to come back, if necessary. I think that is one of the reasons I feel so much better than I expected (coming home and sleeping in my own bed). I was pretty out of it and don't remember a whole lot, but my BF said the surgeon was "impressed with the results". Today I feel worse than yesterday, I think as all the anesthesia wore off finally, and now I am taking pain meds. But I am being very conservative with the meds so trying to sleep off the pain. It's not that bad, really, just mostly sore, and some pain here and there. I'm not a baby, but I do want to rest and take it easy as I have a tendancy to think I am Wonder Woman and invincible at times! I forget I am not in my 20's anymore! I just have to take it a teeny bit slower, that's all. I get to take the bandages off on Tuesday and can't wait to see my "results". I have my follow up appointment on Thursday. So everything looks good! I haven't been able to read all your posts just yet, as I am not feeling too comfortable sitting at my computer for long. But maybe by the end of the weekend I can catch up on what I missed. Thank you all again. I appreciate every one of you. Bailey, I will PM you soon about what happened. Thanks for all your experienced information. I really appreciate it! The worst about this whole thing (besides the soreness) is that I can't lift things just yet and feel kind of helpless. I do not like that, but if that is the worst of it, then I have no business complaining! Thanks sooooo much for everything! You're all the best! Hugs (but not tight hugs... hehehe). ~Margo |
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Margo~thanks for the post. I hate not knowing how you are and having to "wait". Sunshine did hear from you BF and let us all know you were home. So thanks for that. Now, the mom in my is going to speak...do not, do not be conservative with your pain meds...if you need them... take them. they may have benefits like reduce the inflamation, which will promote healing. Okay, i've said my piece. Glad you could pop in and let us know how you are doing. Kitty |
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Web- I think once all the pain and swelling are gone, you will be so pleased. I know two people that had the exact same surgery and they both say now that it is the best thing they have ever done. The recovery wasn't easy but they look and feel great now. Both were having some serious back and neck issues and now all of that is gone too. Good Luck and I am so excited for you!! There is one other big plus to it as well...but I won't post it here!! LOL. |
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Good morning! I'm so glad to see you Dear Web! To be able to recover at home is fantastic! Aye, yay, yay......Know it's my turn to listen to my own advise to you all. I stepped on the scale last night...and was up like 5 pounds? So I thought I'd see this morning, and not only am I up, I am a pound up from when I started this cycle! Like 4 pounds? The last 2 days I havent stuck exsactly with a cheat or 2, but last cycle, this didn't happen. I lost more eating lucky charms and pancakes! Help!!! I have fro-yo on the menu today, amd you'd better believe I'm going to eat it! |
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Margo good to hear you are doing well are surgery. It sounds like you are being well looked after. Remember a few extra days rest now can cut your total recuperation down. So rest and enjoy day time telly. Hugs Joanne |
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TheNewInstantClassic New Member
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Pssst... ...have I told you guys I love you lately?!?!? "The NEW Instant Classic" Steve Anderson Minneapolis, MN |
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Ok I don't normally do this BUT I have to share this link. It is from a BBC show called Let's Dance for Comic Relief. It has celebrities reenacting famous dance sequence all to raise money for charity. But that's not why I'm sharing this. Watched this last night with my flatmate and genuinely had sore checks from laughing. I have rewatched it numerous on Youtube and laugh each time . But that's not why I'm sharing it. The reason I am sharing it is because this person (a comedian not a dancer) has taken a risk and achieved something incredible. They have set out to do something, put it all on the line and has done it was flair, style and not an ounce of self-consciousness. Its how I want to lead my life, just not in those leotards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lz6k5Zg2wA And yes I am jealous of those legs. Hugs Joanne |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Joanne what is the name of the film clip on Youtube...it didn't link me directly to the film...just the general site. Says we can not get it in the USA...but if I know that name perhaps I can find it or another film of it. SS Last edited on 22 February 2009 10:31 pm by sunshine |
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It is What a Feeling Let's Dance for Comic Relief BBC One Flash Dance Here are a couple of different links - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqA7HTgohRw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtanRbYazR4. They may be blocked because its a English show, which would be gutting cause dancing like this needs to be shared .Hugs Joanne |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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joanne, both links work....that was hysterical....thanks,...he's really got the moves down ...i almost thought i was watching jennifer beal. |
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StillaKiwi wrote: The reason I am sharing it is because this person (a comedian not a dancer) has taken a risk and achieved something incredible. They have set out to do something, put it all on the line and has done it was flair, style and not an ounce of self-consciousness. Its how I want to lead my life, just not in those leotards. If anyone isn't familiar with Robert Webb, he is the guy on the right in this advert: |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Nir...I didn't even recognize Webb my first go at Stillakiwi's film clip....when I realized it was him... it totally cracked me up! Thanks for adding to the fun...this especially helps those who may not be familiar with this crazy comedian! S S |
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z1434eva Distinguished Member
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Hey guys! Just posted a couple recipes...one for Taco soup, and for my Oatmeal with Hot Apple topping! They are both soooooooo good, check them out if you have a chance! |
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Hello my friends! I am so happy today! Yesterday was a rough day, and I lie around on the couch watching old movies and feeling awful. But today I got up with a new attitude. I got to take a shower, wash my hair, finally take off all the bandages off, put makeup on, and I feel like an actual human being instead of a zombie! This is the best I have felt so far, and I feel like it is all downhill from here. I get my tubes out Thursday, the last remnant of the surgery, and I feel like will be a new person. I already feel like that, actually, I just want the tubes outta here! My neighbor came by to check up on me and said she would never have known I just had surgery by looking at me. Yay! I am feeling fantastic! I really believe your mental attitude has so much to do with recovery... and everything! So I should be around and available for whatever is needed. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and prayers of a speedy recovery! It worked! You guys are awesome! StillaKiwi - Flashdance is one of my favorite movies. I own it, actually. But watching Robert Webb do that for Comic Relief was great! Thanks for sharing that link! And Nir, thanks for sharing who Robert Webb is, as I had no idea it was that guy. |
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Yay Web! The power of a shower is amazing! You really do feel like a million bucks afterwards. I'm so glad to hear you are doing better already....and thursday to get the tubes out......that's so fast! Keep up the good work of relaxing! I am in total agreement that rest time now, will cut back overall time in your recovery....Hang in there, and we are here if you need us....keep us posted with all your good news! |
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deanna Distinguished Member
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margo web fairy......glad things are going well |
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Margo - I feel I must apologise. I was reading the messages this morning (before 6am) and I started from the bottom up. I kind of confused the comments about you being able to shower with you loving Flashdance and created a mental image of you reenacting the famous "shower" scene in Flashdance . Which reminds me - each of the dancer had a joking behind the scenes segment (ala Dancing with the Stars). Robert Webb's was how Flashdance is actual the story of a woman who is forced to turn dancing to fund her welding. Hugs Joanne |
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Zeva - Just so you know, I have been enjoying my yummy tea choices from my last Teavana visit while I have been off work. And my tins I ordered from the website came the day before my surgery... perfect timing! I think one of my first outtings will have to be to Teavana to restock. Deanna - Thanks for all your good wishes! Stillakiwi - LOL on both comments! |
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I received an email from a friend this morning and I HAD to share this. At first I thought, "who the heck is Matt, and why do I want to watch him dance badly?!" But I decided to click the link and watch the You Tube video. I sat there, at first, wondering why the heck I was wasting my time with this, but as I sat there and watched, something came over me and I became glued to the screen. By the end of the video I was smiling ear to ear and I felt GREAT! It is such a simple thing, but it had such a positive effect. Here is the link to the video itself... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWUrj22pRD0 And so you understand it all... this is WHAT/HOW/WHY... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue1GZ4IUFiU&feature=related Watch both links. |
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deanna Distinguished Member
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I have been so good at sticking to the diet but it was my husbands birthday last night and we went to a famous polish restaurant...and I stayed clear of the bread and the tapanade but had a hard time with the yummy cream sauce that came on my salmon not to mention garlic mashed potatoes........ Web.....I have seen that matt dancing tape many times in the past year and think its a real inspiration to world peace......we should all dance! |
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Web, I watched the video, and teared up...ok, a totally dumb video, and I'm starting to cry! It's gotta be the hormones.....sheesh! I think that may explain the need to watch Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatos today! Snord mentioned she needs to get out of the 180's, and I'm trying to get in!!! I was excited when I told my father in law I was 5 pounds away from 50 pounds lost...he said when I hit 50, he'd buy me the sunglasses I've been wanting! Of course, I am up, and it's more like 8 pounds now....but it's incentive to stay on track this next cycle....I thought I was doing pretty good, and am not quite sure what I did wrong to gain 5+ pounds in the middle of the cycle....Oh well....Keep on going...I know I keep saying that....but come on, really.....it's gotta happen! I've been totally enjoying myself too, today...just so I could relax....I'm trying soooo hard!!! |
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Zeva- Hang in there, you have done great!! You have lost so much weight. I am trying to get out of the 180's....but I am only 5'0" tall so 180 on me is more like 200 or more on someone that is taller than a grasshopper. LOL. I weigh today what I ended my 1st cycle at...and I am on cycle 4. That is just crazy. I lost 8.5 pounds after 11 days and have just went up and down since. |
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Snord, I'm 5'8" and almost feel happy with my weight...I know I'll never be a size 4, but if I could just buy clothes in a regular store I would be soooooo happy! I am there....sorta. If I can be in a 14 for everything I buy, in any store.....an 11/12??? Oh that would be awsome!!!! I think being 32, "I'm too young to young to be old, and too old to be young" I forget where I am in life and that scares me sometimes! I'm not a teenager, and dont need to be anymore. We are wives, mothers, sisters, friends, nieces, daughters......those are all things of honor....be the best we can be, at any age! You will reach your goal...and I will too. I just need to get out of this funk.....I think maybe a Snow Roll will help! Hehehehe.....oh how I love Sushi! Sorry, wandered off there for a sec! We can do it!!!! Hang in there!! Hugs~Zeva~FFF |
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I love sushi too....especially with that shrimp sauce they serve with it. YUM!! See, you are much taller than me which means you are thinner than me. It is weird that I said that about the 180's because I got on the scale and I was 179.2 this morning. I have been in a funk too lately. I am hoping that the scale will keep moving since I am just barely out of the 180's now. I had a birthday party to go to today at Chuck E Cheeses...I didn't have pizza or cake. I had garden salad and ham combo on the menu today so I had that. It probably wasn't 100% on plan since I added light ranch. No sure if we are supposed to have the creamy dressings...but it was light. |
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Snord....good job at Chuck E Cheese! I do have to say, you weren't missing much with the worst pizza on the planet...the cake...well, that would have gotten me. Lo-cal dressing is whats in the rules...I think you did fine under the circumstances. Well done!!! And get out of that FUNK!!! That goes for me too!! |
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Snordstrom You did really well. And it is true i was at a hundred Chuckee E Cheese birthday parties when my kids were little, really bad pizza. See you weren't missing anything and stuck to the plan. Good for you!!!! And i third that sushi, that is the one thing I crave the most now on cheat weekend. I have a sauce called sweet miso sauce it is so good, try it sometime you too Zeva. Can't wait til next weekend for sushi (at least I'm not craving cake and candy). xoxo Bailey |
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When I went out for sushi this last time, I ordered a HOT roll...it is spicy tuna, cream cheese, avacado, and jalapeno.....and then fried! Talk about heaven in every bite! I also got what was called a snow roll, which had an onion/ cream cheese mix inside and was wrapped with halibut....it melted in my mouth! I have been pretty boring with my usual choices up until now.....now it's a whole new ball game!!! Thanks for your follow up with my BC question Bailey. I will keep the meals very small to start, and see how that goes...I'd rather eat too little, than too much, and adjust from there! Have a good night!!! Hugs~Zeva |
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I am a chicken when it comes to the sushi. I pretty much stick with the Philly Roll. The shrimp sauce I like is orange...don't know if that is the same as what you are referring to Bailey. I like mixed in my sticky rice too. :) Last edited on 2 March 2009 02:58 am by snordstrom |
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I am a seasoned sushi lover....I don't go for rolls except hamachi maki(salmon) maguro(tuna)....real sushi is to be eaten in its raw form(ordering sashimi is somewhat sticking to the diet.....however that hot roll that Zeva was discribing sounded yummy! Here in LA on the westside we are fortunate to have a large Japanese community so our suschi bars are outstanding....Noshi Sushi(Beverly and Western) and Hide(pronounced He da) are the most authenic and so crowded you have to wait 40 or 50 minites to be seated. People here get very loyal to their sushi bar.....since I have been on this diet I have really missed going to raman houses and all those wonderful soups with noodles.........rice, noodles, pasta, potatoes,bagels,baggettes,TEMPURA(yum) .....adios |
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Deanna, while on cycle, I will wait for a day I have a protien, and veggies or a salad, this is the day I will go out with friends..I will order the sashimi salad....Where is Hide? I will have to try them both out! Any excuse to go out! Thanks for the tips! I will be doing the BC for my next cycle to see how that works...I'll keep you all posted! Ready Kitty? |
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snordstrom Senior Member
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Zeva- keep me posted on the BC. If I do it, I will be starting the week after you and Kitty. :) |
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Zeva...Hide Sushi...2040 Sawtelle...LA 90025 310 477-7242 closed Monday......I have been going there for 20 + yrs and the owner was the student once of Mr Noshi(Noshi Sushi) The pieces are gigantic....they only except cash. I am very particular about this because if a place isn't the best quality the fish could be a day old and it has to be eaten the same day that they buy it from the docks.....Both these places are very authentic and meticulous. Apparently Gardena is another big Japanese Community... If you go to Hide....check out the Japanese Grocery Store next door. |
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Thanks Deanna, and I will keep you posted how things are going on the BC Snord! |
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Waaaaa! I am normally not a baby at all... I usually put my "big girl panties on" and suck it up. But I have been having a difficult time the last couple days. They told me that the first time you get your TOM after this surgery, it would hurt, and I got mine Sunday... oh boy! They weren't kidding. Only 10 days after the surgery, just when things were beginning to mellow out, and I get my TOM. My breasts are swollen like there is no tomorrow, and they hurt non stop. I think that is what is bugging me so badly.. they have been hurting so long, that I am worn out. I just had to complain to someone. Sorry! I gotta keep in mind that this is all worth it in the end! Speaking of sushi... my sister got me hooked on it years ago, and her and I used to go to a little sushi place in Santa Monica all the time. I don't even remember the name... I will have to ask her. This was back in the early 90's. I got so bad a few years ago that we were going a couple times a week. I always open with the seaweed salad and had them add strips of squid. Then I would have a spicy scallop handroll, followed by some sashimi, and then my roll of choice, usually unagi (eel). I have to say unagi is my absolute favorite. A few years ago I got freaked out about parasites so I quit eating raw fish. At least I still get my unagi. And miso yaki is one of my fav fish meals at Japanese restaurants. I am lucky to live not far from Japantown in San Jose, so I have close easy access to some really good restaurants. And I love to shop at the Japanese grocery store. That is where I buy my sake. I love the unfiltered sake, but you have to get a decent one to drink cold. Otherwise, I like hot sake. There is something special to me about going to a nice, cozy sushi place, and just relax, sipping on miso soup, eating, and drinking hot sake on a cold rainy night. I just love it! |
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Web, I feel so bad for you my friend! Maybe a couple bags of frozen peas??? Have some tea, and try to relax if you can....I hope you're up and back to yourself soon. Oh, enough sushi talk.....although I'm not hungry after just eating...a HOT roll, would just be delish! Shhhhh, almost through day one on BC! |
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Webfairy...I feel your pain...well actually I can't even imagine...so sorry!! But I had to laugh imagining you with two bags of frozen peas and a cup steaming tea  a la ZevaHang in there...this too shall pass...but just not quickly  enough, huh? Hugs S S |
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Web...sorry to hear about your after effects....time will take care of it. Its kind of ironic how something can go well and then have complications. I remember having a hemorrhoid after being pregnant that was worse than the giving birth.......hang in there. The sushi bar in Santa Monica was it Hama Sushi? or the Sushi House(where they only play Bob Marley)...I know just about all of them in this area so I am curious. |
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Web~I was thinking about what you said about watching the cooking shows...I use to watch those all the time...print out the recpies...I was getting to be a really good cook. I haven't cooked like that since I started this diet...and to be honest..I miss doing it. So, Sunday I made a pork roast (cheat weekend) and was a little sad when I wasn't as "sharp" in the kitchen like I use to be. just my 2 cents, kitty |
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Sunshine - I don't have any frozen peas and I normally keep a bag in my freezer for such an ocassion! But even if I did, I would not even THINK about putting peas there! Yikes! As it is, it is so chilly and rainy here the last couple days, and I think this cold weather is making it worse! LOL Uggh...  it's not funny but it is... I'll be fine. Thanks!Deanna - My sister is coming over to see me Thursday, so I will ask her if she remembers the name of the sushi place. It has been a while, like I said, but for some reason I think it is somewhere not far from the Santa Monica mall (I think). I know her and I used to go to the movies and we would stop for sushi right before. When I moved to Los Angeles in 1990, she had already lived there for a while. So she knew the area and I always went with her (in her vehicle). For some reason I have it in my head that it may be by the mall... not sure. I'll let you know. Zeva - I took your advice and had tea. It always makes me feel better. I am so in love with the Utopian Jewel Oolong. I am having that tonight again. Tomorrow I am going to have the Sweet Oolong Revolution to decide which one I like best. Teavana teas are like dessert!  I love having a variety here, so I can have a different "dessert" every night! |
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I've been doing the BC this cycle, and love the flexibilty of it. It is amazing to eat veggies, and fruit.....but I have hit a real bad patch of depression (got my thyroid checked the other day, along with getting a new levothyroxine prescription) these last couple days. As much as I love the BC's choices, I'm still not quite sure how much to eat. I am eating very small portions, and find that sometimes I am very hungry, and other times I forget to eat. I'm trying to keep the portions consistant, so I'm not sure whats going on. I really miss having all the condiments. I want ketchup and salsa!!!! Beans and cheese just arent the same without taco bell salsa! I will see how I do at the end of the cycle...(only halfway through) and maybe if it's enough of a loss, I'll suffer through another BC cycle and then go back to the DG. If it's just ok, then DG for sure next cycle! Mmmmmm, frozen yogurt!!! I mean mmmmmm......cashews....I think that's all I can stomach right now. My chest has been hurting all day....it seems like today has been one long panic attack. I have had no patience today, and between feeling like I want to crawl in a corner, and my heart feeling like it's going to jump out of my mouth....I really want to eat the yummy Entemans in the fridge....Has anyone cheated while on the BC? 1 meal...like a piece of cake instead of something else? I've tried a cup of tea, a cup of decaf with vanilla splenda....Think I'll just have a handfull of cashews for my last meal, and try to get some sleep. Thanks for listening.....(whoever's listening...it's a slow day!) |
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Zeva~so sorry to hear about your day.... Glad you went to the doctor, tho. "Has anyone cheated on BC"..yep, i have had one lindt dark choc truffle the past couple of days. I have it after lunch...more time to burn it off. I have lost 4 pounds in 4 days, so I am very happy with the results so far...I also like the food choice...i don't miss the condiments, i never really used them all that much. I, like you, will see next thurs. or friday if i will do this again...maybe every other...we'll see. kitty FFf/BC |
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Hi Zeva - I'm listening. I wish I could help in some way. You hang in there! Lately, thanks to you, I have been filling my cravings with some delicious tea. I even added a dash of rice milk and honey to the Almond Biscotti tea last night. I know it is not exactly the same, but it really does help. I like the variety of teas I have, as I can have something new every night. Tonight I had some Rooibos Rose Garden with honey and it was awesome. Even though it is not the same as chocolate, or cake, or pie, with a dash of honey, it can do. Have you tried the Haute Chocolate tea? I was thinking of ordering that, as it sounds fabulus! Also the Sweet Amore Rooiboos sounds good, too. Have you tried anything new at Teavana? I hope you feel better! Hugs! ~Margo |
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Hi Zeva...I'm listening too...so sorry to hear of this rough patch in your journey...NO FUN! I PMed you. Take care dear girl and remember...this too shall pass...even though right now it is hard to see the  in the  ...but the WILL come out again!!Hugs to you SS |
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Thanks guys, I woke up feeling a little better, while my DH woke up feeling worse....he has been without his arthritis injections for about a month due to a change in the distributor...and the insurance not accepting that particular company....anyway, he stayed home from work last night and is swollen really bad today. So much for Saturday. It will be fine...I'm sure. Web, I always keep a cupboard full of tea....The chocolate is ok, I do really like the new cocoa mint one they have.....sweetened with milk, it's amazing. The Sweet Amore is nice and spicy...work really good mixed with the plum harvest...My 2 favorites right now are the Sour Cherry Seranade, and the Samurai Chai Mate.....I may make a trip today, my sour cherry is almost all gone.... Kitty, great job so far! I'm down 5.6 and feel like I'll finally be able to break through into the 180s...I'm 1 pound away....after that I can say goodbye to the 190s FOREVER!!! Hugs to you all~Zeva |
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Zeva~glad to hear your feeling a little better today. Where does your dh have arthritis? I just got diagnosised with it in the base of both tumbs. I am going to see a specialist in April. Aleve works okay, but I don't want to have to take that every day. I am trying to break below 125 and I hope to in a couple of days...but then those nasty cheat days will start  .Hang in there kid....talk to you later. |
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Kitty, he pretty much has it everywhere. It's rheumatiod arthritis. His hands swell very badly to where he can berely close them. He also feels it pretty bad in his knees. How are things going with you? I havent had any trouble making the menu, it's eating everything! I do like the fact I can eat what I feel like...so if I dont want eggs and sausage, I can have cashews or peanuts.....I'm so glad we're doing so great so far! Thanks for the pep talk! |
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HI all had to share, GRANDSON decided to make an apperance today. Maxwell Harrison was born at 5pm, 9 lbs 13 ounces 22 inches. He is so beautiful, bright blue eyes just awesome !!! Mom and baby are doing great Teppi |
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Teppi - CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wow that is wonderful news!   I am glad both mom and baby are doing great! I have a grandchild on the way, as well, and I cannot wait. I find out this Friday if it is a girl or a boy! It is so exciting! |
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Teppi...how exciting!!! Is this your first grandbaby? You will be doing alot of staring into those eyes...Paul Newman...Old Blue Eyes...has nothing on this little sweetie! I am soooo happy for you! What are you calling yourself? One grandchild calls me Mimi and the others call me Grammie....there are so many Grandma names out there! Hugs SS |
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Teppi, what wonderful news. Congratulations. Babies are such a blessing....do you have any granddaughters, or is this your first? I'm so glad to hear both momma and baby are doing good....Yay! Thanks for sharing that with us! I'm fighting this awful craving for chocolate cake...I dont know what it is with me and chocolate cake this cycle!!!! I told myself I was going to eat some today....I could taste it in my mouth I wanted it so bad! When my husband called at his lunch break a while ago, I told him I was going to eat it.....he was so cute and said....noooooo, dont do it...dont give in...you're so close. And he's right...I am. If I can just get through the next couple days, I'm sure to get down into the 180's like I have been dying to be. I told myself I've been stuck here for so long...I'm not getting lower than 190....why not just eat it? BECAUSE.......I dont want to wait to reach my goal...I want to be there now....I will do the diet the best I can, for as long as I need to reach that goal. I need to do this for me. I need to accomplish what I set out to do. Sorry for that....just needed to vent about my stupid craving! (oh, and I have tried some coffee with flavored splenda, and a few other things...extra protien...nothing is helping!) I'll survive!!!! Hugs~Zeva |
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Zeva - You hang in there! We know you can do it as you have done incredibly all this time! And remember the sunglasses your father in law is getting you when you hit 180? With daylights saving time, the days are now longer and so more sunshine! You are going to need those new sunglasses! We are all pulling for you and want to celebrate the 180 mark, so badly! You have given me an idea  . Hmmmm.... as are governator here in Cali would say... "I'll be back!"..... |
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ZEVA....I feel your pain....reading about your cake craving put me right there. Last night I was at a board meeting and everyone was having brownies and banana cake while I just had a few grapes(it was fruit day)....I almost felt resentful that I was born with a blue print to gain weight while others stayed skinny no matter what they ate. I remain stuck at 140(about a 15 lb loss) and would so much like to be 130....but I know that its so up to me....a cheat here and there and a few too many nights out on the town has put me here....and yet I know in my heart that getting on top of this is more of a challenge than going to college was or passing this horrible series 7 stock broker test (an 8 hr nightmare)....Its as if one would go through a metamorphosis and become someone who is no longer defined by food. Its a way of becoming powerful and that feeling ultimately will prevail. I have been painting women's faces with the bodies of insects(I am a wild and wacky artist) and people always tell me how avant-garde I am and out of the box...etc.....so why not go all the way and be the most powerful version of ourselves.....You can do it and so can I and what a height it will be. I am picking up the exercise more(yoga, aerobics and speed walking everyday)....remember everyday is a new beginning.... |
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Deanna...good thoughts for us all! And a big congrats on passing your level 7 test...wheewwww that must have been a tough one!! YGG! If you paint me...please make me a lovely yellow, orange and lime green butterfly S SLast edited on 11 March 2009 06:35 pm by sunshine |
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Sunshine...passed the series 7, 13 yrs ago and I understand its worse now...I still have all my licenses and have a few clients but I am happy to be out of that biz after 30 years of 24/7 and all the worrying I did and losing sleep(and big lunches with other brokers and clients)....now I am somewhat free...thanks for your comments |
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Deanna, I have been doing real well not cheating...it's just the thought always in the back of my head....why am I working so hard when I'm not going anywhere? Then I have to remind myself, I will get through it...just a little longer, and I'm bound to break out. I feel good where I'm at right now, but cant wait to see where the extra 10 pounds puts me! We can do it, thanks for the kind words! Web, The sunglasses....oh the sunglasses! I got bad news about that last time I went to Costco...I checked to make sure they still had them, and they were sold out!!! They got in more of the same brand, but different frames, and they were ugly and not what I wanted.....I sat there in front of the case, and almost started to cry! They arent anything special....don't know if you've ever heard of Ed Hardy....but they are twice as expensive at Nordstroms. So, because I didn't either just buy them then, and put them away until I got to my goal, or lose 5 pounds in 2 days...I missed out! Ah, the great thing about Costco...you snooze, you loose. I will have to find something else now, I will get there by next cycle, so I still have time. |
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Deanna - I loved your words... very inspiring... "be the most powerful version of ourselves"! Oh, and I would love to be a dragonfly! Ever since I was a little girl, I have been in love with dragonflies. It would be so hot in the summertime, and they would fall dead in my driveway. I would take their beautiful bodies with their translucent colorful wings, and place them on cotton backing and frame them. I have collected dragonflies for quite some time (not real ones anymore), and everytime I see one I still get excited! There don't seem to be as many these days... at least not like there used to be when I was growing up. I think they are so beautiful and mystical. Even their name intrigues me! Zeva - Oh, I am so sorry about the sunglasses! I am very familiar with Ed Hardy and love his designs. I had not seen the sunglasses, though. Were they colorful and have the tattoo-like designs on the frames? I am trying to imagine what they look like. I had thought last night about starting a thread with goals... sort of like our weight loss per cycle thread. But then I thought maybe that would be something that should go under the "sucess stories" thread, and I didn't want to make things redundant. I just thought that it would be fun and maybe inspire people to try to reach their goal even faster (i.e. help to wish those "chocolate: thoughts away), once it was down in black and white. I know you will get there very soon! I have realized how much harder it is to "be good" while maintaining when I am not on a schedule at work everyday. Since I have been home these last 3 weeks, I get so bored (only because I still cannot do much physically) and so food becomes a "filler" (time and tummy... lol). I am still at my ending weight and go up and down 2 lbs. every few days, but my midsection is thicker, and my pants are fitting a bit tighter. I really need to do something before this gets out of hand. Now that my bust area is much smaller than before, you will be able to see my tummy more! So I cannot gain any weight as I will surely show more than before. Besides, now that I am smaller on top, I look smaller all over! That is what people are commenting that have seen me since the surgery. I am in proportion (finally), and I would like to keep it that way! |
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Web, there are a lot of designs if you look online....they are huge framed sunglasses, with the tatoo designs on the side arms decorated with rinestones...they are so cool! Oh well, someday....I just need to find something else similar to get for my prize! I bet you look amazing.....cant wait to see some new pictures of you! Like I said before, let your body heal first, then start a cycle......Dr. Zeva says so! Now, it's freezing here, so I'm going to go have a cup of tea! |
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News!!! I just found out my daughter is having a girl!!!! I am sooooo excited! I finally get a granddaughter after 2 grandsons! Woohoo! I am ecstatic! I have been wanting a granddaughter soooo badly, and have been telling my daughter all along it IS a girl... lol. And see... I was right! So the baby is due July 10th. I just had to share! |
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Yay Web!! I know you were wanting a little granddaughter and am so excited for you! Woohoo!!! |
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WEB, Yeaaa!!! It's a girl!! And, I keep thinking of you 'cause the HGTV Dream Home giveaway is this weekend! I have entered too but have not noticed any satellite trucks in the area (and I probably would in my small & remote town), so I wish you more good luck. You know these things come in threes. First, for you, sucessful surgery, second, a girl to complement all the fellas, and third maybe the HGTV Dream Home. Would you let me visit California for the first time by visiting your home. If I, by some miracle, I win the Dream Home, maybe you would consider being our caretaker. Oh well, best of luck, to both of us. And major congrats on comming through the surgery like the trooper I know you to be. Have been laying low because of slow lossed while doing the BC. However I am on Day 5 and looks like I will get a full cycle in so ???????????? We'll see. Love to all you losers, BelieveDon't forget to wear your green next Tues. (for me please and thanks) Last edited on 14 March 2009 01:50 pm by believe2day |
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Webfairy....It's a GIRLIE  ....I am so very happy for you being "in the pink"!! I have 5 year old grandgirls....what fun!Hugs S SHi Believe. ..I was so happy to see your post...you have been missed...glad you are doing OK and hanging in there! |
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Amjacie - I am going to start saving up tea party stuff so when she turns 2 we can have our first tea party!!! It is going to be fancy and we are going to dress up and be frilly and sparkly.... a total girlie tea party! I want to cry right now, I am so happy. I was hoping for this so badly, and now it is really going to happen. It's a dream come true! My grandmother got me my first china tea set and I have never forgotten it. It is such a special memory. She is going to be spoiled (in a good way). Believe - Thanks! I was so happy to see your post! I have been thinking about you and hoping everything has been going well. If I win that dream home, YOU are absolutely invited, along with everyone else on here. We will have one big party there! If you win, I will gladly come there and help you in whatever capacity I can. If we don't win, we could still meet one day, and go out and check out the property, and go on a wine and cheese tour in Napa/Sonoma. How's that for a plan? Sunshine - I am going to start planning her room decor... hehehe. Purple will be a BIG influence! lol |
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Grats Web !!! , Im hoping for a granddaughter one day Wont push for now though lol, ill wait till the baby is 6m or so lol. Great for you, lots of wonderful moments ahead Teppi |
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Congratulations Web - that's great news. I remember when I had my first baby and I really wanted a boy (mainly because I am an oldest girl and would have killed for an older brother) and a volunteer doing teas in the hospital asked what I had and said "Oh, you lucky thing, you've got your girl!" and she was SO right! How wonderful for you all. I got my boy next and love him till I'd squash him, but I do feel a bit sorry for friends who only have boys. On the FL4I front, I am bearing out what Web always says this cycle - I lost 2lbs, gained 2lbs, lost 1lb BUT my belt has gone in a notch and my jeans feel MUCH looser - so there must be something happening that's not showing on the scales. I definitely feel slimmer - Onwards and downwards! x Purrsia |
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Congratulations Web! I have 2 grand-daughters and couldn't be happier with them. Peggy SV |
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Congrats WEB~ now don't go crazy buying all those girls' things you want to buy!!! Kitty |
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Web, oh yes, tea parties are the best! My mother did the same thing and bought Gracie(my 6yr old) her own real tea party set. We love to dress up for tea parties! And speaking of the decor, I did violet walls with a purple Pooh border when she was a baby. Oh, you're going to have such fun! I think it's great that you get to help choose the name. Believe, I will definetely be wearing green on Saint Paddy's day! I run my parents bar and grill and will be serving green beer all night. Funny story about that. My mom went a little overboard on the dye in someone's mug last year. it was a verrry green mug of beer and the man had a snow white mustashe. I was trying not to laugh because he had a green mustache when he left, and he didn't realize it. I later heard that he went home and wasn't going to tell his wife he went and had a beer...haha...busted! I could have warned him but he's an ornery old man anyway so it was much more fun to just laugh! I'm so bad!! Go Tiger Woods!! I'm a huge fan and he's playing today! Woohoo! |
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CONGRATS TO WEB!!! You will sooooooooooooo love the female version of a grandchild! LOL! I have 3 boys and, when I got my granddaughter, WOW! There is such a difference in everything!!! CONGRATS AGAIN! |
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HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Y'ALL! IT'S SATURDAY AFTERNOON, COLD AND RAINY IN VA - AHHHHHHHHH! WHERE IS MY BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE AND WARM SPRING WEATHER!!!!! Just thought I'd pop in and wish everyone a nice day, a little umph to get you through the day! Just finished up a chicken breast and glass of milk and CAN'T WAIT for my fruit smoothie (a/k/a fruit salad) tonight! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Maybe, today is the perfect day for a little dreamin', huh? And so it goes, another... STORY O' THE DAY Never Give Up In that dark lonesome place between a dream dreamed and a dream realized, I have left a little light for you so you will know that someone cares and believes in your dream. Just where it becomes the most dark and difficult to find your way, there is the light I left for you. It will light your way, through the doubt, the confusion, and the fears, It will stay with you all the way to the realization of your dream. And when your dream has come true, please go back to that darkest place where you have been, And set the little light there to give heart to the next sweet soul that braves the path to his or her dreams. Dreamers are the architects of greatness. There wisdom lies within their souls. Dream long enough and hard enough and your dream can be attained. Y'ALL ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR DREAMIN' WEEKEND! LOVE YA' ANN |
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Thanks Ann! You always seem to find such encouraging words for us all...I am grateful for your "thought or story o the day"!! You, dear girl, are a in the 's of life!Hugs S S |
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Hi Ann! I love your story o' the day! Beautiful! Thank you, as always! |
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A friend sent me this yesterday - and I know we all get them from time to time - but they always make me think a bit - so I've posted it as a Sunday morning thought! A friend of mine opened his wife's underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package: 'This,’he said ‘isn't any ordinary package.' He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box. 'She got this the first time we went to New York, 8 or 9 years ago. She has never put it on - was saving it for a special occasion. Well, I guess this is it.’ He got near the bed and placed the gift box next to the other clothing he was taking to the funeral house - his wife had just died. He turned to me and said: 'Never save something for a special occasion. Every day in your life is a special occasion'. I still think those words changed my life. Now I read more and clean less. I sit on the porch without worrying about anything. I spend more time with my family and less at work. I understood that life should be a source of experience to be lived up to, not survived through. I no longer keep anything. I use crystal glasses every day. I'll wear new clothes to go to the supermarket, if I feel like it. I don't save my special perfume for special occasions, I use it whenever I want to. The words 'Someday...' and 'One Day...' are fading away from my dictionary. If it's worth seeing, listening or doing, I want to see, listen or do it now… Live for today, for tomorrow is promised to no-one. xx Purrsia PS. I'm determined that I will be WEARING whatever's in that box, not sticking it in a drawer! |
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WEB....how did I know you were a purple freak? They could name her Violet |
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Purrsia...WOW...loved it! I personally have been practicing this after cleaning out a neighbors home full of unused "good dishes and crystal"...she ate on plastic ware...I never even knew she had good dishes...and I mean GOOD...they were a complete set of the finest china and crystal money can buy anywhere! Her drawers were full of beautiful and expensive clothing and jewelry but I only saw her wear shabby things...we found out she had it all...but just never enjoyed it....she was saving it for "good" but I guess "good" never came. I was younger when this happened but it changed me...I've been using the "good" stuff daily since...and lighting candles....my kids grew up with table candles and "full settings"(on many nights) and now their friends think they are weird putting out the "good stuff" in their homes..heehee Thank you Purrsia for the beautiful reminder to NOT PUT OFF LIVING OR GIVING! Or telling someone we love them. Hugs to you S S |
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Sunshine....so agree with you...I turned a corner once on that myself and use cloth napkins even for just the two of us everyday....and only use paper plates for a huge crowd....most of us have dish washers and washing machines so why not? |
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Me too! Napkin rings, napkins, candles, the works - always! And one of the biggest sadnesses in the UK, and I'm guessing the US too, is that families don't sit down together to eat any more. A lot of people don't even have a table they can sit round. We do - whenever we can. In fact, we've just finished Sunday lunch with two of our children a little while ago (with napkins and candles, even at lunchtime!, and Mum sitting there with two slices of roast beef on an otherwise empty plate while everyone else launched into Yorkshire Pud, roast tatties, carrots, broccoli, Jerusalem artichokes and CHOCOLATE SPONGE WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE!!!! ). xx Purrsia |
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Purrsia - I have read that before and it means a lot to me, as well. That is EXACTLY how I believe. And I have made that clear to my children so they understand how important that is. Some people think I overdo things a little, but I want to enjoy life everyday, all of the beauty I can find in it, which includes the nicest and prettiest "stuff" that I have, to be a part of my days. In my bathroom I have a small chandelier and I have it decorated with a parisienne theme. It's just a silly little, small bathroom, but it is decorated with perfume, and stuff about as much as it can be. It is fancy and beautiful and everyone says "Doesn't it take you forever to dust?" Well, the answer is "No, not forever, but it does take about an hour once a week. Who cares? I have the other 167 hours per week where it is just looking beautiful and I can enjoy it! I have a drawer of candles that I replace as they get low, and I burn candles almost every night. I only use my nice dishes, as that is all I have. And every time I have a glass of wine, I drink it out of a fancy antique wine glass with beautiful Victorian design carvings. Sure I have a nice set of others, but this one makes me feel like I am a princess drinking out of it. If it breaks, sure I will be sad... but I will find another one just as pretty on Ebay or at a garage sale or wherever. Beauty is everywhere! I think it is a crime to pack beauty away. It is meant to be enjoyed! Life is meant to be enjoyed. So live... love... enjoy life, before it is gone. Deanna - I have been a purple lover since I was a kid. My grandmother used to tell me that I loved purple because it meant royalty (and you know the story.. ). I love Violet, and it is my BF's mom's name. Violet Magdelena... isn't that pretty? But my daughter agreed to do the baby's room in lavenders, and purple shades (maybe some green, too), but no purple names. Shucks! Last night, after going through hundreds of names, Tirzah thought of a name for the baby that she liked, and called me to see what I thought. I love it (I just changed the spelling and she likes it even more now). So the baby is going to be named Lilah! Isn't that cute? Yay! (oh.. if you change the last letter to a "c" she will be Lilac... so close to a purple name... hehehe) So we have a name for my new granddaughter! Don Henley even has a song called "Lilah" that I downloaded last night. It is a beautiful song! I am so excited. Lilah... Lilah...Lilah... Lilah...Lilah... Lilah...Lilah... Lilah...Lilah... Lilah...Lilah... Lilah... |
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Hi Web - so glad you're in the gang on the beautiful things front! And I LOVE Lilah - what a pretty, pretty name. Lucky girl! and lucky you! x Purrsia |
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Web...one of my daughters best friends growing up in Aspen was Lilah....she is a fashion designer for dogs...heehee ...who would have ever thought that dogs would have fashions! She is a beautiful woman...very creative and fun!Lilah is close to Lilac.... and Lily...the most fragrant of flowers! What a lovely name..... do tell us about your daughters unique name,Tirzah!! Hugs S S |
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Sunshine - Tirzah is a Hebrew name, found in the Bible, and means "delightfulness and pleasantness". And that is what she was growing up. If there were ever a perfect child, she was that child. She was always a very happy child. She was the cutest, sweetest thing and I never had any trouble with her (until she was in her late teens and even then, only one time). I was so lucky to have her. My oldest daughter was 5 years older than her, and my youngest was 3 years younger than Tirzah, and he was an extreme case of ADHD, as I have told you. He took a lot of my time! I remember one time I came into her room when I lived in Los Angeles and all three kids had their own rooms. Tirzah was sitting on the floor with two transformers from some games she had... one in each hand saying (from one to the other) "Hi, I am a plug.... Hi, I am a plug, too!". I laughed so hard I startled her. She was such a doll, and she could find anything to amuse herself. She is 24 years old now and I don't know where all the time went! My oldest is 29 now! I don't even feel old enough to have kids that old! |
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What a lovely name and perfect for such a lovely daughter! Thanks for sharing. SS |
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Gosh, I finally had a chance to catch up on all the talk, and I'm so happy to hear of a new little girl coming soon! Web, how wonderful for you and your daughter. Little girls are such a blessing....Although now with my 2 girls, I'd love to have that little boy! I'll catch up more later..hope everyone is having a great weekend! |
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I love the name Lilah!! Beautiful!!! And you ladies have given me food for thought. I have the nice china in the hutch. I have every day dishes in the cabinet, but use plastic plates all the time. All my nice stuff stays in the hutch rarely used. Since I moved, I have no dishwasher so it's been easier to wash the plastic dishes to drain. But I think it's time to use the nice stuff or buy a new set of pretty everyday dishes and glasses. It's so time for a new set! |
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Amjacie...glad to have you join our "movement" of taking the good things out of the cupboard and hutch and actually using them!!! I think good china and special things get passed down to another generation...not because it was cherished but because it was just never put to use and so the next generation puts it into their cupboard too and the next...then someone inherits it who hates it and puts it into a rummage sale!! There is a place for having special things just for celebrating special occasions...but how wonderful to consider our own family and ourselves worth celebrating on a regular basis! Hugs S S |
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Sunshine! I really love that this was brought up, because it has made me think and I am going to use the nicer things! What a positive happy thing to do: celebrate everyday! I love it! |
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Oooooh! I think I started something here! WTG Amjacie - release the china! x Purrsia |
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HI there... Question for Web & Zeva...where or where do you get this scrumptious tea you are talking about??? It sounds wonderful..please share. PRose |
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PRose....Hey there! The tea I buy is from Teavana. I have a store close by and am able to just go and buy it....you can go on line to teavana.com and buy it there. Web has bought some online so she will be able to help better with that. There are so many different kinds of Greens, Blacks, Oolongs, Herbals, Fruit Infusions, Whites....so many yummy flavors. Check it out, I am addicted to them all! Hope it helps! Hugs~Zeva |
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PRose - Zeva got me hooked on Teavana! It is a little pricey compared to the tea you buy in the store, but these are no ordinary teas, and they do not come in bags. They are gourmet teas!! They are amazing, and worth every penny to me. They are my guilt-free treats! If you go to the site (teavana.com) there are all the tea types listed across the top of the page (White, Green, Black, Oolong, Rooibos, Herbal...) If you click on one of those headings, it will list all of the teas in that category. Be sure to read the ingredients, and then read the comments from people if you are unsure. You might check online to see if there is a store by you, because they give out samples of tea they have brewing there and you can try some of them before you buy. The Teavana by me is a pain to park and get to as it is in a busy mall, so most of the time I just order online. It does cost $4.97 shipping on orders under $50, but the hassle of going to the store is worth it to me. Besides, once you get hooked, it's hard to order much less than that! And you should get tins to put them in to keep them fresh, too. I think if you keep them in the tins, they last for up to 1 year, so you can have several kinds "in stock" in your kitchen at once! I really enjoy going to my cupboard and opening the tea tins and smelling the teas and deciding which one I will have that evening. OMG, I love them so much I sound like a Teavana salesperson! I am going to go have one right now. Enjoy! |
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Purrsia! You did start something! Something very good and very positive! Thank you so much! About the tea, I have been meaning to order from Teavana. I do love my little tea parties and must order some! |
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Thanks so much you two!! I am going to check it out now. I have to also say your all correct about saving things for special occassions & such. It's hard to not follow that thought process about everyday not being special enought to use your good china & crystal. Do you know I have been married for almost 12 years & only used my really good stuff two or three times!!! How bad of me. I also have told my hubby that this spring/summer we are going to take the TIME to enjoy our selves more..Just take time to relax on those beautiful summer evenings & enjoy the sunsets! With it staying light out so late during those months, I find that we literally do not come in from working outside till 9:30 at night...Things can wait & the work around the house will always be there tomorrow, right???!!! We have been in that thought process for the last few years that the entire summer is filled with never ending projects. Time for a change!!!Have a great day!!! PRose |
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day Kitty |
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Home with a terrible cold....so I thought I'd try some of that Teavana tea....ordered online...snowy peach geisha, apricot carmel torte, sweet Oolong revolution, energy chocolate chai tea blend and strawberry slender. We have some excellent teashops in LA but I have never tried Teavana.....however I go to a place in Santa Monica called Dragon Tea and they are all about health. I just brewed a pot of their aged Jasmine Green Tea and there is distinct difference in brewing verses tea bags...Tea is a great way to curb ones appetite so it might as well be quality tea...will let everyone know how the teavana was(will take 7 to 10 days to be shipped). |
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Deanna, hope you are feeling better soon! This crazy weather we have been having has just been so hard on everyone's systems....If it's going to be cold, fine....just stay cold and gradually warm up...not one day blazing hot, the next freezing! I've tried the Apricot Caramel Torte, and that was one I didn't care for....it is rich and sweetening it a little really brings out the caramel flavor. Personally, I like to keep the vanillas, caramel, and nutty flavors for my coffee, not my tea....but that's only me! How far are you from the Sherman Oaks mall? There is a store in there. The one I go to is at the Glendale Galleria, and the one in Mission Viejo. I think there are a few more in the "Valley" if you can go when you are well, I think you'd be happy with the huge selection. Nothing is in bags....everything is whole leaf, and very good quality. Seriously, I should just work there! If mall hours worked with my crazy schedual, I would! Hope your tea gets there soon, and you are able to sit back and enjoy it as much as me and Web do!....I may just pop over for a cup! |
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PRose - I am so glad you have decided to enjoy it NOW! That cliche - there is no better time than now - is TRUE! This is the only time we have for sure, so let's make the most of it! Deanna - Take care of yourself and get well. Yes, there is a difference in the bags versus brewing, I agree. I hope you LOVE the Teavana teas as much as Zeva and I do. I happen to love the vanilla, caramels, and nutty flavors, myself. It's hard as it is a personal preference and that is what is nice about going to the store and actually trying some of the teas before you buy. But I have not been disappointed with any, so far. At first the Almond Biscotti was OK, but with a splash of milk and a little sweetener, I loved it. I am a foofoo drink girl. I like things on the sweeter side, so sweetener can really change the taste of the tea. There are certain teas that don't need any, for me, especially the Utopian Jewel Oolong and the Ginseng Vitality. Let us know how you like the teas. I am excited for you to get them and try them.Zeva - If I worked at Teavana, my whole check would go to tea! |
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Zeva...I am about 15 miles from the Sherman Oaks Store....I live in the mountains about half way between the valley and Santa Monica...hey if you stop by we could have rabbit food and protein(thats just about it for us)...if I like the tea I will eventually drive to the valley and hit the less expensive cleaners and nail spa's....they charge a lot more on the westside....in Malibu a smog test is $60!......$29.99 in the valley(Canoga Park) can you believe that? Everyone I know seems to have this cold and I do think the changing climate does a number on our immune systems....I got sick right after I came back from Palm Springs(very warm) and then coming back to LA where it was cold. |
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Deanna, I think the Galleria is about 25 miles or so down the 5 from me....so worth the drive! I love to walk around the new Americana across the street too. Certain cities definately overprice on purpose....because, well, they can! The 40 buck difference on just the smog check, would be enough to get me to drive a few miles! Then again, I grew up with a mom who would drive 20 miles for a cup of coffee almost every day after picking us up from school....guess it has stuck with me....Why not drive to Newport for some smoked albacore at Crab Cooker, or Glendale for tea, or Long Beach for hot sauce, not to mention the stop at Hadley's in Cabazon for some Grandma's Fruit cake! It's ok, I tell my kids every trip to the store will be an adventure! You will always find something new if you step off the front porch! |
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Zeva - Off of the tea subject... since I know you like tequila and margaritas... did you know that if you have a margarita with a commercial margarita mix, it is 4x more carbs than if you have a margarita, the purist way, with just tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice? And, remember I told about reducing the sugar in the tequila if you use 100% agave tequila? Just thought you might like to know that little tidbit for cheat days to help with controlling the carbs & calories, so you can still have your tequila, and drink it, too! |
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Okay you guys have me so excited about my trip to teavana tomorrow!!! I took your recommendations & then went thru the site....oh man am I in trouble!!!!! Green tea mojo,Cacao mint, Thai tea, Mata vana,*White Ayurvedic Chai Tea *Aztec fire,*Energy chocolatte chai,*Samurai Chai Mate,Utopian Jewel Oolong,*Pina Colada, Almond Biscotti ,*Rooibos Rose Garden , *Sweet Amore Rooiboos , *Formosa Nut *Sweet Oolong Revolution, Queen of Babylon, rose garden, to life . This list will cost me a fortune so of course I am only picking a couple to start with. Some are pretty pricey. Some of them sound so great & might just be the thing for those afternoon & evening cravings. I too like the creamy nutty things, but my son has a severe nut allergy so I am somewhat concerned about drinking those when he is home. I will post with my new treasures!!! PRose |
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Prose, you are in for an adventure! Remember what I said about the sales people...be strong, and go in with a game plan! Web, as much as I love Margaritas, I don't really drink them even on cheat days. I'm one who would rather eat my calories, not drink them. (dont think I'm a floozie but) I've switched to shots.... I can do without the liquors, and syrups...so when I do...very occasionally, CaboWabo or Patron are my Tequilas of choice...with just lime and salt. Got any of that in your emergency case? Hehehe.....Now the cheat in that is you have to have it with chips and salsa...preferably El Torito! Yummmmm....... |
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PRose - Yes, take Zeva's advice and be firm when you deal with the salespeople at Teavana, or you will walk out of there owning a stock option with the company! LOL Not to mention, it is hard just on your own to not cave in to all the teas themselves, without the added "help" of the salespeople! Also, when you say 2 oz., or 4 oz., etc. make sure they don't go over. I noticed at the store they always go over the ounces, and that adds up when you are getting several teas. Online they just give you exactly what you order. You may even find something not on your list that you can sample at the store, and fall in love with! Have fun! Zeva - If you are going to drink alcohol, then shots are absolutely the way to go to avoid "extra" calories. Sounds like you have it down! To avoid the chips and salsa, I would have to avoid the Mexican restaurant! So I would have to drink at home. I am completely out of tequila in my emergency case, but do have some Grey Goose vodka! Of course if you were coming this way, I could easily pick up some Cabo Wabo or Patron! =) |
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my drug of choice was never alcohol and since the 60's are over and I can't afford the blind munchies I have to settle for tea for now...I do however like strawberry margaritas but like Web want the chips with it. I have been recently(on cheat days) been having my salsa or bean dips using cucumbers instead of chips(not bad) |
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Deanna...so sorry you are under the feel better soon Hugs SS |
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persimmon rose New Member
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Happy Hump day everyone!! Deanna..I hope you are feeling better today. Well...what a trip to teavana!!!! The tea's are absolutely gorgeous..seriously! The sales people were not too pushy, but it was so hard to decide. I hope what I picked are all different from one another. I still have more on my list for next time the ginseng tranquility especially..as it is I spent more than I intended too. I did get 10% off which was a little bonus. Mate vana, White Ayurvedic Chai, Rooibos chai, Zingiber Ginger Coconut, Aztec Fireu(they said you can eat this on yogurt!!), samuri chai mate. So two mate, one white tea, two rooibos, one herbal. no oolong's this time. The manager gave me lots of tips on what to mix with what! I am so excited to brew one up!! Do you actully check the temp of the water????? I had fun, wish it was cheaper...but these are good for you right???? PRose |
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Prose, for my tea, I have no way of checking the temp...what I do is let it boil hard, and use it right away for my herbals, black, rooiboos, and oolongs...if I'm using a white or green, I either let the water sit for like 5 minutes, or I'll add a few ice cubes before pouring the water in....Neat place huh? Glad you had fun, and I hope you enjoy your selections! |
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PRose - I am so glad you had a fun trip to Teavana. There are sooo many teas, and soo hard to decide. I wanted to try the Azteca Fire, so please let me know what you think. I wonder why you cannot eat it with yogurt Did they say? I like dark chocolate with hot pepper in it, so I like the idea of the sweet and hot. I do check the temperature on my tea. It is probably one of those anal things I do, but I wanted to try the teas perfectly the way they are meant to be enjoyed. So I bought an espresso thermometer at Peets Coffee, but I am sure you can find them at other stores like Starbucks, Bed, Bath & Beyond, etc. The thermometer goes up to over 200 degrees. So if I am making only a cup, which is what I do alot, I tested how long it took the water to boil and put the thermometer in and that way I knew how long before it reached a certain temp. Then I don't have to test it everytime. |
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PRose....let us know which tea you liked the most...my order is on its way...feeling better, thanks Went to an happy hour with some friends and they were scarfing down taquitos, enchiladas, and nacho's.....at first I wanted that but ended up just having some fruit and some black beans....it was the first time my attitude shifted in that I felt powerful instead of resentful...it was almost like a high to be in control. I think that's the key to how we have to live in the future. Last edited on 21 March 2009 03:34 am by deanna |
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Deanna, you just saved me from eating a mini triple chocolate bundt cake. THANK YOU! It has been an emotional roller coaster for me the last couple days, and all I want is chocolate!!!! Last night I almost ate one, today I almost had one for dinner instead of my chicken.... I was up till 2 am last night, talking to a friend I haven't talked to in maybe 5 years. We caught up on some really fun memories, and thought we'd get together in the near future......well, that means looking no less than my best....As much as I want to eat that chocolate cake, I want to lose those last few pounds more (I think???) The power of control...I can do it! |
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Hi Deanna, Zeva & everyone else!! So far I have had the aztec fire which I did like, I think I might try to add a touch more tea next time to get it alittle stronger. I am so used to coffee which seems richer, or stronger so I probably have to get used to the tea just being different. I also had the Zingiber Ginger Coconut which was good too. It smells so good you actually want to eat it!!!! The sales person gave me some recommendations on what to mix & had a blend (their most popular) that I tried. It was the mata vana & the rooibos chai I think. I will post those combos for you guys. So last night I met some friends for dinner...was alittle nervous, but it went well. So far this cycle according to the scale I have not lost anything but I look & feel thinner so I did not want to mess up & I did great! We went out for mexican & guess what.....I did not even eat ONE chip!!!!! I normally always munch on the chips & salsa which are so good ~ but I told myself I wasn't going to have any & once I was there I was not even tempted! I am so proud of myself... My meal was chicken & peanuts which of course was not on the menu at the restaurant so I had chicken fajitas & only ate the chicken & onion & peppers so I did great. Oh yeah, skipped the margarita's too & had mick. ultra, maybe red wine would have been better, but oh well.Good job Zeva on skipping the choclate cake!!! That is my weakness totally. Baked goods & love to bake for the rest of the household...then those cookies just keep calling my name!!! Cheers, Prose Last edited on 21 March 2009 02:42 pm by persimmon rose |
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Prose - I ordered 5 more teas on Teavana last night and one of them was the Azteca fire. I can't wait to get them! On another note, I read your post about Detroit in the General Discussion thread, and wanted to comment. There is a lot of unfairness going around and we have to believe that somehow it will all work out. My bf lost $80,000 a few years ago in a company pension plan. The person that took over the company (which was a pretty well known company) ran it into the ground, paid himself plenty, and I believe even got a big retirement/severance package and left the company in shambles. All the employees that had put money into it for years, and left it in there... believeing and trusting, lost everything. I know a several of them who are in their mid and late 60's - 70's who are still working as they could not afford to retire. I don't know how those CEO & CFOs sleep at night. It really frosts my cake.  |
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I know it is suh a terrible thing & your right it goes on everywhere. I just made a cupe of the aztec fire!! I mix it with the mt vana. I am VERY happy with them. Have a great day!! Prose |
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This year, my birthday falls on Easter Sunday. I'm going to be 26. If we don't find a babysitter for the kids, my DH is taking the whole family to explore more of the island. We're going to visit Waikiki Beach and maybe Pearl Harbor. |
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Omayra - Happy Birthday! Easter is a great day to have your birthday to fall on! It will be nice if you and DH can go out for your bday alone together, but if you can't find a babysitter (which I am sure is not easy just mving to Hawaii and not knowing a lot of people yet), I hope you have a great family day. I can't believe you are 26 years old and have such a big family already! 26 is still so young! Have a great time whatever yo do! |
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Webfairy, an hour ago I got off the phone with thee wife of my husband's Sergeant and they're going to babysit for 4 hours. She told me to let her know whenever I need a babysitter. I'm excited, we'll be having family time the rest of the weekend though :) I've been trying to get back into a cycle but it really has been diffficult. I'm obviously going to deviate on my birthday. |
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Omayra, that is great! How nice that the Sargeant's wife offered to babysit. Wow, that is a great relief to know that she is avaliable for future needs, too! Of course you are going to deviate... it's your birthday. And you should enjoy yourself. You have had so much going on for some time now, and you have done so well already, you should treat yourself on your birthday! No worries! You said you are already at a comfortable weight, and if you want to do any cycles in the future, they will still be there! Enjoy! |
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Thanks! That's just what I'll do Web. For the past several weeks I've seem to have lost my willpower. I guess it's because my TOM just started. I'll just take it easy and see if I can get back into the cycles after my birthday. |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY this will inspire us all....easter almost did me in but I am back on the plan |
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Deanna - I hope you don't mind but I edited the link for you as the first one did not work. That was such a treat! Thanks for sharing it! |
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deanna~thanks..I loved it!!!! |
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Agl - I moved the tea conversation to this thread... When Teavana quoted you the $4.50, that is for 2 oz. which is the minimum purchase per tea. They go up in price from there, but worth every penny. I have never measured it exactly but I am figuring you get a good 8 or more cups of tea from 2 oz. Am I close Zeva? Anyways, if you figure ONE cup of Starbucks fufu coffee is about $4, then 8+ cups of tea for that price is nothing! Teavna is expensive compared to Liptons, and the others, but this is GOURMET tea, and those are no where even close in quality to Teavana teas. So if you look at it like that, they are nOT expensive (per cup of tea) and I normally get a couple of steepings from most teas, so double that! Kitty - Go to http://www.teavana.com and check out all the teas and see which ones appeal to you. Then ask us to see if we had tried them. I have not had a tea I didn't like yet. The Azteca Fire is chocolate and chili but you can't taste the chili. My bf doesn't like it only because he thinks tea should taste like tea (plain and simple) and Azteca fire tastes liuke hot chocolate. He even said if I did not tell him it was tea he would have thought it was some kind of hot chocolate. |
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Web and Zeva and Prose~ What are your favorite teas..maybe just one or two of them. I am not a coffee drinker. I do like teas like chamomile, constant comment, fruit flavors, but I don't like hibiscus. Didn't one of you say chocolate??? What kind is that Aztec fire? Thanks for any help. Kitty FFF/BC |
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Thanks Web, I did go on the site and picked out the one they suggested for ice tea. I got English Breakfast for dh. I don't know the difference between oolong,(sp), black, green, etc. Where would the aztec fire be under? Kitty |
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Kitty - The Azteca Fire is an HERBAL tea. The details are this: Everyone's favorite blend of chocolate and strawberries with a kick. This modern take on the ancient tradition of blending chili peppers with cacao stands the test of time. A spicy refreshment any time of day. The ingredients are: crushed cocao, apple strawberry, chocolate pieces, safflowers and crushed red chili pods. If you click on the type of tea on the top bar of the web page, you can find out about each type of tea (white, green, oolong, black, herbal, rooibos, and mate). It will tell you all about that kind of tea, what it's health benefits are, and whether it is high or low in caffeine content. Then you can find all the teas under each category and click on them individually to find out what they are made from. There are DETAILS, HEALTH INFO and PREP/INGREDIENTS on the right side of the specific tea you click on. It is a very informative site. You can also read reviews from other users to help you decide if the tea is something you will like. However, I take the reviews with a grain of salt, as we all like different things. What might be wonderful for one person, might not be so hot to another. They also have tea blends that are wonderful. The people at the stores also know what teas go good together, as many people like to mix 2 or more kinds. It's fun to experiment, too! |
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Thanks Web~I will go check it all out!! |
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webfairy wrote: Agl - I moved the tea conversation to this thread... When Teavana quoted you the $4.50, that is for 2 oz. which is the minimum purchase per tea. They go up in price from there, but worth every penny. I have never measured it exactly but I am figuring you get a good 8 or more cups of tea from 2 oz. Am I close Zeva? Anyways, if you figure ONE cup of Starbucks fufu coffee is about $4, then 8+ cups of tea for that price is nothing! Teavna is expensive compared to Liptons, and the others, but this is GOURMET tea, and those are no where even close in quality to Teavana teas. So if you look at it like that, they are nOT expensive (per cup of tea) and I normally get a couple of steepings from most teas, so double that! Thanks Web! Right after I sent that post, I thought to myself that I should have posted it here but, OH WELL! And thanks for the info on the cost. That makes me feel a whole lot better. I'll do some homework and then go back with some ammo! |
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Webfairy- is mate'vana ok for fl4i? I might buy it to try instead of creamers! I need chocolate!!!!! |
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Brandi - I think the MateVana is fine, and a good replacement choice for coffee. And just an FYI, Oolong and green tea are good teas for aiding in weight loss. |
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Thanks web...good to know about the oolong and green tea!! I need chocolate and weight loss!! |
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Hi Everyone! Glad to see the cafe opened!!! AGL~ I believe I was told that you get 15 cups of tea from 2oz, but I have not meaured it. It does last along time!!! I bought the following: small 16oz perfect teamaker (I love this!!! I think Zeva suggested it). Tea tins Mata Vanna (my fav mixed with Rooibos Chai), rooibos Chai, Aztec Fire, Zingiber Ginger Coconut..The Mata Vanna can be mixed with any of those others. I also bought Samuri Chai & the White Ayurvedic Chai which those can be mixed as well. I have not mixed all of these as suggested but gives you alot more variation on different combos! I have another list of what I want next based on some of the others comments!! Definately Ginseng Vitality, Sweet Oolong Revolution & the Sour cherry Seranade. Also the blueberry bliss & the pina colada. The tea is costly but does last & is worth every penny IMO. I like to have it especially if I feel water logged!!!! Prose |
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PRose - I knew I was being conservative saying 8+ cups. I thought it was more like 12 cups per 2 oz., but if they told you 15 cups, then that is even better! I have never measured either, so wasn't exactly sure. I guess that would also depend on the type of tea. For instance, some use 1 tsp and some use more. Today I had Sweet Amore which is 1.5 tsp., so that would go faster than another tea that required only 1 tsp. Regardless, you get many, many cups from 2 oz. It is such amazing value for the price. I am sooo hooked. |
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Prose~ I too am going to try the Sour cherry Seranade for iced tea. thanks for your suggestions as well. I have a store about 35 mins. from me, but I may just order online. Kitty |
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Change of subject~are there any "24" fans out there...I know Web...so my comment...what the heck is going on with Tony...a double agent??? This episode was full of suprises!!! Kitty |
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Kitty, 24 has been my favorite show for a few years, but I am so disappointed this season that I quit watching it. It has all become too politically correct and that turns me off. So I don't know what is going on with Jack (although I must admit that I am curious). Sorry. Btw, I was reading on Teavana's site that 2 oz. of tea makes 20 cups! Woweee! Of course you will have to cut that in half, if you are making iced tea as you must double the amount of tea per cup. But still! And I normally get a couple infusions from each (except Azteca fire). I am drinking Rose Marzipan Delight today and it is fabulous! I love the rose/lavender/violet/nutty blends. They smell and taste so wonderful, they are like aromatherapy to me! |
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Hey Web...you are driving me mad with these teas!!!!! Everytime you mention one I go check it out & now my shopping cart is full!!!! Okay question for you...in one of the reviews for the ginseng vitality the person recommends brewing the silver needle I think then adding the monkey oolong (possibly?) then adding the Ginseng vitality. And some of the reviews for that silver needle say they drink that as an antioxident...have you tried any of these? Looks like you can brew them many times. They are all pricey...especially if you bought them all at once! ooch. So ~ here is my list...I need guidence! sweet oolong revolution, coconut aloha, sour cherry seranade, irish breakfast, pistachio apple pie rooibos, toffee rooibos, ginseng vitality. Plus that one you mentioned sounds great too!!!! Oh yeah, how do you do the iced tea, do you add half the amount of hot water then add ice cubes? Thanks! Prose |
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i have sweet oolong revolution...outstanding!...i tend to not like my tea so strong so I stretch it out....with ice tea I often add more water to the pot and it becomes an almost tea water like they serve in some Japanese noodle houses. I pour the stuff into class jars and float fresh mint leaves on top and mix the whole thing with a little stevia or sweet fiber.....these teavana teas are awesome! |
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Deanna - Sweet Oolong Revolution is one of my FAVORITE teas! The other two oolongs I absolutely LOVE are Utopian Jewel Oolong and Formosa Nut Oolong. I am not sure which one of the 3 I love best, but maybe Utopian Jewel very slightly edges the other two out. I agree with you... Teavana teas ARE awesome! Prose - I have so many Teavana teas I am trying to drink them up, so I can try some new ones. I have not tried the coconut aloha, sour cherry seranade, or irish breakfast yet. I like the Pistachio Apple Pie Rooibos and have the Rooibos Toffee, but haven't tried that one yet. I am going to try it this weekend and I will let you know. I love toffee and the name just sounds good! The Sweet Oolong Revolution is a must! But when you go to the store, make a point to smell the Utopian Jewel Oolong. It will be tough to turn it down. I guess it all depends on your taste. I am not a big fruity person, as I go more for the floral and nutty flavors, but The Utopian Jewel and a couple others that had fruit pieces were surprisingly exceptional. The ginseng vitality is also amazing! For ice tea, what they suggest is to double the amount of tea used. If you are going to sweeten the tea, then they say to add the rock sugar (or your sweetener) during the brew process and not after. Then pour the freshly brewed tea in a container filled with ice to cool it down immediately, which keep the flavor and scent of the tea intact. If you go to the link called Gourmet Iced Teas on the below link, it will explain this and give you ideas for which teas make the best iced tea. Some of the teas I have read people didn't like hot but loved cold. So far, though, I have not had a tea I did not like from Teavana. That is actually a problem because I want to try new ones, but also want to restock my old ones as they are so good! Reading the reviews by customers on each page really help you get an overall idea of the tea. You might want to check out a page on Teavana's site that gives people that are new to tea more information. The topics are:
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Web~ what are infusions? I am sorry to hear you are not watching "24". Thanks for all the info on how to store the tea. I went to World Market today and got two compartment tin and I will put the other two in an airtight tuperware like Prose said. |
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Kitty - Infusions are a blend of herbs and fruit, and I don't believe they have any of the tea (the plant it comes from). That is what herbal "tisanes" are. Maybe there are some tea infusions (not sure), but I am pretty sure infusions don't normally have actual tea in them. |
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ooooh. okay...thanks. I just instant message you! so when you see the box..it was me. |
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Okay tea lovers..I have tried two of the teas. I tried the most expensive one first...tasted bitter to me (Imperial Acai Blueberry)didn't taste any blueberry. I added some agave syrup and that helped. Now...the sour cherry serenade...is awesome hot and cold. I bought it for iced tea....but it's good hot. So I have one left to try...the azteca fire...i'll let you know if i like it...i'm worried about the chili pepper or whatever that spice is...have a great weekend everyone!!!! |
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Kitty - It is very important to brew the tea for ONLY the time specified for that particular tea. Some teas it is 2-3 minutes and some 5-6 minutes. If you brew certain teas for longer than suggested, they taste bitter. The temperature of the water also makes a difference when brewing so you don't overbrew something due to the water not being hot enough. I don't know if this is the case with you, but it is something to keep in mind. I haven't tried the Imperial Acai Blueberry one yet. I will find out which one you can blend the Acai Blueberry tea with, which may work for you. Prose - I just remembered something I meant to say... the Silver Needle is a great tea, and very healthy. It is a little pricey, but I got it mainly to mix with other teas. I believe you can add the Silver Needle to any tea for a blend. |
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Web, I did use a thermometer when i brewed it and i had to double the steep time for iced tea, but maybe next time i won't double the steep time. do you all always use a thermometer to check the temp. or do you know by now how long to micro it...you are microwaving it right??? |
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Kitty - No, I don't use my thermometer when microwaving anymore, as I know how long it takes to get to a certain temp now from testing it before. But I think I am going to get the "perfect teamaker" from Teavana, as it is supposed ot be pretty cool and easy to use. Two friends have it and love it. But at work it is much easier to micro. I was going to mention to you that the chili in the Azteca Fire is hardly noticeable at all (except visually). So it shouldn't be a problem for you. As a matter of fact, I bet if you didn't know it was in there you would never guess. You can add a little sweetener and a splash of milk or soy milk, and it is such a treat. Let me know what you think as I am curious. |
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The Nonfat Chat is now serving... Teavana teas! Oh my goodness, I just tried the Rooibos Toffee I purchased a week or two ago... it is soooooooooooooo good! I added a little sweetener and a splash of 2% milk and it is definitely a dessert in a cup. I actually was working on something when it was steeping, and I forgot about it. It was steeping for about 15 + minutes and when I remembered about it, it was dark like coffee. I thought, "Oh no, I ruined it", but it is fabulous! This is how Teavana describes it: A decadent blend of red Rooibos with white chocolate pieces, toffee bits, candied hazelnut pieces and crushed cocoa beans. If you are a fan of tiramisu, this tea is a must. Contains nuts and milk products. |
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Hey Web ~ I read on the reviews that the toffee one is fabulous mixed with the apple pistachio one that you have already!!! Its on my list!! Prose |
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Prose - Really? I will try that tonight! Thanks! I am on my 2nd cup of the toffee right now. I made a pdf today of most of the information on the "New To Tea" on the Teavana site. If you want a copy you can have on your computer without having to go back to the site all the time, I can email it to you (PM me). Maybe you might like it too, Kitty? |
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Web~sure send it to me.. that would be great. I was thinking about copying the back of one of the teas so I can have a handy sheet about temps, steep times, etc. then I could make a note how long in the micro to get the temp I want without having to use a thermometer each time. Thanks!! |
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Prose and Zeva and whoever else is doing BC, I know there's a couple more...when you get 4 vegs. what do you do besides salad or roast 4 vegs. I was thinking like sauted zuc.or spaghetti squash with tomato sauce with garlic and onions? any other ideas??? Thanks! |
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yesterday I mixed relutionary with snow peach with some left over green tea with honey and mint leaves and it was the best ice tea ever(no way to repeat it since it was all an accident like a soup you started a week ago)....I had a few sips and thought I will have this today....I went to get it....gone....my husband drank the whole bottle(2 or 3 glasses) at once....when I asked him how it was he said "I don't know...it was iced tea"......typical...it could have been anything and he would have just gulped it down. |
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Hi Kitty...I sometimes take shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots or red cabbage,diced red pepper and celery and make coleslaw....or I have taken tomato juice or broth and added veggies and cumin for soup. I also take green beans, diced tomatoes, zucchini and peppers or onions add garlic,oregano and basil and make an Italian vegetable dish. I don't know if this will help inspire some ideas. Hi Deanna...great to see you! Bummmmmmmer on the iced tea...you've got to try to duplicate that recipe....sounds sooo yummy! S SLast edited on 19 April 2009 02:27 am by sunshine |
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hey every1, i have officially jumped on the teavana bandwagon! i just ordered some rooibos toffee energy chocolatte chai azteca fire kamiya papaya oolong cant wait for it to come. ever since i started this diet, i have been drinking alot of tea. im a HUGE coffee fan but i only drink it when i have milk on my menu now. im always willing to try something different so once my order comes i will be sure to post my tea "critiques". -junebug |
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Kitty - What about a stir fry with 4 allowed veggies (asparagus, broccoli, onions, spinach/bokchoy?). You could do PAM instead of oil. Just a thought. Deanna - Sorry about your DH drinking your iced tea! I had the ginseng vitality with peach tranquility and it was a nice mixture. Junebug - Yay! We love to have another tea snob along! You are going to love it! The Azteca Fire and Rooibos Toffee can be oversteeped (in my opinion), but the rest... follow the directions. You have to make sure you do the amounts and steep times just right. It will say on the label for each tea. It can really make a difference. If you are trying to replace coffee, you might try the mate vana. What a treat these teas are! I can't wait to hear your critiques! |
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Happy Sunday! Thank you all for the suggestions! |
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Hey everyone.. web I would love if you could send the teavana info to me, I will PM you. thanks! Kitty, I have been doing salad & raw veggies. One day I did steamed ribbon veggies (carrots(thought they were allowed) squash & zucchini & onions, added garlic & pepper) use a veggie peeler & make ribbons, then just steam them for like 3minutes. So easy & looked gorgeous!!! Also have done what Web said about stir fry a bunch of veggies, Costco has a great mixed bag of oriental type that have big broccoli, red peppers & stuff, I just don't eat the little baby corns. Hope all of you had a great day! Off to get my son in bed.... Cheers. Prose |
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Prose~thanks for your suggestions. I had made some marinara sauce (tomatoes, garlic, onion) so I saute some zucchini and put a little sauce over them..that makes 4 veggies...right?? It was yummy! About tea~ I made the blueberry/acia tea again. only let it steep one min. I read the white tea time not the flavored white tea time...delicious...i can taste the blueberries too! So thanks Web for telling me about the one min.steep. kitty |
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All the tea lovers~ I tried... Azteca Fire....OMG!!!! Love it...do not taste the kick they are talking about... I love the smell of it! Last edited on 21 April 2009 07:40 pm by kitty |
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I told you it was amazing!!! Isn't it the best? I think the chili scares some people off just seeing it listed, but you cannot even tell (taste-wise)! I love it soo much! I took some to my daughter's yesterday and made it for her and she could not believe it was tea! Every time I try a new tea from Teavana I get so excited as there are so many "treats". Don't you feel like you should feel guilty after drinking the Azteca Fire? I do, and then I remember it is tea and I think... COOL! |
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Web~ do u know how many calories are in these teas. I ask only because since i started drinking them, my weight hasn't changed in 3 days. |
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Kitty - I emailed Teavana last week asking for this information, and I am waiting for them to answer. As soon as I find out I will let you know. I want to know, too, although they have not affected my weight and I have been drinking them for a few months now. We'll see what they say. |
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Well my trip to Teavana went well, at least I spent a resonable amount. They did not have everything I wanted but did get the pistachio apple pie rooibos, utopian jewel oolong & the ginseng vitality. Could you put them (the bag of tea) in tupperware to keep them fresh? I think in the future I will just order online, my reason for this is exactly what you guys warned me about...the salespeople. I know it is there job to up sell, but they always try to get you to buy two teas for every one, as they say which ones are good to mix together. Last time I got in big trouble with that as I hate to say NO!!! Also I requested 2oz of each one & after she rang it up they were, 2.5oz, 2.4oz & 2.2oz...Doesn't seem like that much extra but it does add up.Anyways I had the utopian jewel & really like it! I think I need to test the temp of my water & see how I am doing. How many cups do you get out of that one Web? Kitty so glad you like the azteca fire!!! I really love that one too. I can't believe the calories would amount to much if any, especially if you don't add any sugar or that rock sugar they offer. I think were all ADDICTED!!!! Prose |
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Just finished dinner and made a pot of the azteca fire tea....and gave dh a cup. He said.." What is this...chocolate?" I said yup, isn't it great!!! I'm gonna get him hooked on this too!! hehe!! Kitty |
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Prose - I think the Utopian Jewel Oolong is 1.5 tsp. per serving, and they said you should get 20 cups out from 2 oz. I get 2 cups out of one steep of that one. Doesn't it taste as good as it smells? The Ginseng Vitality makes very good iced tea, as well as hot tea. Last week when I had my friend pick up the teas for me, they did the same thing... gave me 2.5 or so on some teas, and over 3 oz of one tea alone. That does add up, especially if you get a few different teas. So you have to be assertive and tell them ONLY 2 oz, no more, or order online (but online ordering has a $4.99 shipping charge for orders under $50 - over $50 is free), so I guess you have to decide what is best. I don't mind too much on most of the tea I get, as I share with others to let them try it. But when I first order a new tea, I only want 2 oz to try it out. Also, I tried your suggestion of mixing the Rooibos Toffee with the Pistachio Apple Pie, and it was yummy. Thanks! Soon Junebug and Agl will be joining the conversation. We may have to make a separate thread for "Teavana Teas" . (Just kidding!) Now this is all Zeva's "fault" for telling us about it in the first place. THANK YOU, Zeva! |
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Has anyone heard of this diet before? THE WINE DIET The concept behind the Wine Diet is uncannily simple. First begin the preparation of each evening meal by opening a bottle of inexpensive Chardonnay, Merlot or Pino Grigio. Then while preparing the meal, sip often from the uncapped spirits until the bottle is empty. Once you find yourself on the kitchen floor puking your guts out, you will notice that your appetite has been severely depressed, and it is time to simply go to bed. In the morning you are unlikely to want to be even within sight of food, much less able to hold it down. By the afternoon you may be able to tolerate some Melba toast and cottage cheese. And by dinnertime you will probably feel pretty chipper again. Now repeat. |
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Oh My GOSH!!! way to funny WEB!!!! I will try uping the utopian jewel to 1.5 tsp, I only did 1 tsp last night. I really do like it so I will see which is better. So anyone watch IDOL??? I love ADAM!!!! He can sing anything & keep you mezmorized!!!! So original & creative it is crazy that he had not had a hit record before now. COMMENTS???? Prose |
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Prose~ I DO watch american idol...and yes, I love adam too!!! I was a big David Cook fan last season, but right out of the box I liked this kid....there is NO ONE in his league,and I can wait for next week to see what he does...I would pay money to see him. although, for a 16 yr. old allison is great too! Which two do you think will be eliminated tonight??? |
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Hi again, I have a question about tea tins. Do you empty the bag of tea in the tin or do you leave the tea in it's original bag and put the bag in the tin??? Thanks! |
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Hi Kitty...I leave the tea in the bags they come in. This last time I did put the bag into individual tupperware containers as I did not want to spend the money on the large tins. I think it will be fine in a dark cupboard. I also loved David Cook, also Chris Daughtry! I saw that Lil Rounds was sent home but missed the end so did not see the second person. I feel the same way about Adam, I look forward all week to see what he is going to do! Not really looking forward to the entire show so that is kinda funny. I also really like Danny G. He seems so genuine & sincere plus amazing vocals! Well offtopic, but I should have lost an extra 5 pounds tonight due to worry & stress!!! Does that happen? I missed Idol because one of our horses was really sick. Long story cut very very short ~ he had gotten very ill almost 2 yrs ago & we almost lost him. He has had a very rough road thru his recovery & is making progress, it is just very slow. He has a serious condition now which is a result of the original illness that just is a rollacoaster! He is very sensitive & had been in a stable condition but had a really rough night. I just came in from the barn & he is doing much much better. Will keep my eye on him for another few hours before going to bed. So I thought I would have a cup of TEA to calm my nerves. What an emotional night!!! Somethings are just so difficult as he has been thru so much & so many ups & downs but is getting better slowly..you just never know when to keep going or when to feel it just might not be meant to be. Such a tough place to be as I keep telling myself this could be the last DIP of the ride & it might be all good from here. Also found out tonight that my BIL lost his job at General Motors today! Just a terrible situation!!! Absolutely no jobs for these guys here in MI at this point as there are so many out of work already. My DH works at Chrysler so this hits so close as we are keeping out fingers crossed as thats all we can do. Hopefully he will be safe & we will make it thru all of this crazyness. Tomorrow will be a better day ~ it has too! Hugs to all of you~ Prose |
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Hi PR...so sorry to hear about your ailing horse...that must be so hard to have him struggling and not have too much you can do to help....very emotionally hard when he is so special to you! My thoughts are with you! These are tough times economically for so many as well...sadly your BIL is in a big boat with many other Americans....we're all holding our breath wondering what to do next! Have that cup of tea . Take care!Hugs S S |
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Prose~ so sorry to hear your news...Like Sunshine said....we are holding our breathe to see what happens next...How is your horse doing today??? American Idol..yes I also liked Chris Daughtry...although he is doing just fine for not winning....we must have the same tastes in music!!!! Even tho we are not in the same generation...A little story....when my son and I would drive, when he was traveling to play tennis, I would put the radio to classic rock(my stuff) and I would try to have him listen to the voice and tell my what person or group it was... well he got quite good at it...so now, when he is out with the parents of the kids he teaches tennis to, and a classic rock song comes on, he can name it and they are so suprised that a 26 yr. old knows who it is...he loves that... Weigh in tomorrow...my year anniversary...even though on my name its not..i waited a couple of months reading before I couldn't take it anymore and had to participate...and I am sure glad I did...even though I have never seen most of you....you are all special to me and glad you're in my life..... Hugs Kitty |
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Thanks for the thoughts you guys~it means alot. Hunter is doing better today still pretty sore but nothing like last night. Might have up to a week before we get back to were we were & he becomes a stable patient again. He is more comfortable & eatting so thats good. My cup of tea helped & I am looking forward to a full nights sleep tonight of course after Greys & Private Practice!!! My favorites. I did realize I was not getting my water hot enough to brew my tea, so it is working much better. I LOVE the utopian jewel & also the ginseng vitality!!! Glad the cycle is about over as I am looking forward to a worry free weekend. Prose |
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Kitty - I empty the teas into the tins. I have several of the 3 oz tins and some 6 oz and a couple 9 oz. So the small and medium tins would be impossible to put the bags in. I know that in the bags alone the tea won't last as long as if they are in tins. The only other thing I do is if I don't have enough of the smaller tins, I put the tea in zip lock baggies and may be 3 in one big tin with the label on the baggie. But if you have an airtight container like Prose and the tupperware, you could easily leave them in the bags for identification purposes. I have too many teas now and I am trying to drink up the older ones. I got 3 more teas today! White Ayurvedic Chai (I mix it with the Silver Needle and it makes out of this world iced tea!), ChocoNut Green tea and Apricot Caramel Torte. I am taking the ChocoNut Green tea with me to work tomorrow. I am so addicted to these teas, it is not funny! I drink them everyday at work ( 4 cups) and usually have one in the evening before I go to bed. And I forgot to tell you yesterday, but I drank the Azteca Fire and for the first time I actually tasted the chili powder! It was slightly fiery in the back of my throat when I drank it, and I loved it even more! I wonder if that first batch I got just didn't have much of the chili and the second batch had more? And I LOVE Chris Daughtry too! I have a lot of his music. I don't know one song of his I don't love. He is amazing and one of my FAVORITE artists. I also really like David Cook. I have his new song "Leave the Light On". What a great song and what a voice! I watched American Idol the last 3 seasons but never started watching it this season. I just don't watch much tv. Prose - I hope your horse is doing better. That is so hard when our animals are sick. It's just like they are one of our kids, and it is heartbreaking when you have to watch them suffering or in pain. I am so with you on the Utopian Jewel Oolong and Ginseng Vitality. Ok, so I wanted to bring up something about food and dieting and accountability. When we cheat or fall of the diet wagon, I think it is good to "claim it" and be honest with ourselves. So I found this picture that pretty accurately describes how I do this....  |
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Hi WEB...you number crunchers with your pie charts...heehee...the "yet" part has me worried That photo is worth a thousand words...especially since your choice days treat usually involves some type of creamy pie!!! You should talk to Teavana headquarters and see if they can make some coconut cream pie flavored tea! That would be a great tea for you!Hugs to you! S S |
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Sunshine - What a great idea for a tea! Thanks! I want you to know that I have been such a good girl and laying off the pie for a while now. I used to have a piece about once a week, then once every 2 weeks. Now I only have one maybe once a month. At first when I fall in love with something I crave it like there is no tomorrow. Then as the novelty wears off (usually from eating it too often!) I start to space it out and then it becomes a once in a while treat. That keeps it special still. There is just something wonderful about good coconut or banana cream pie. It's so heavenly. But definitely not worth gaining a bunch of weight over! |
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Web~ thanks for the tea tips and the encouragement on my one year on the plan. Now, LISTEN to me...you have to make time to watch the rest of American Idol to see this kid Adam. They are down to the top 5. If you can't , then tape it. Not since Chris Daughtry have I ever thought someone was ready now. Adam is in a league all his own.Don't get me wrong, I loved David Cook, but not since Chris, have I seen someone this talented on the show. Now about the azteca fire, I wonder if they heard the comment on how this isn't spicy and the kicked it up... Love the pie pic. Have a great weekend! Kitty |
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HI ladies..Web, I totally agree with Kitty! Adam is amazing & he is so captivating with his vocals!!! You must watch the new 5 weeks. So glad you are enjoying the teas Kitty!! I am much happier with them now that I am brewing them properly.... I will try the pistachio apple one maybe later tonight or Saturday.~Prose |
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Prose~I do love the tea...but, it is touchy tea. some have to be 195 degress, some 208, some steep for one min, some steep for 4 min...it's worth it, just had to adjust. Have a great weekend. Oh, I did have 2 small pieces of very thin crust pizza for dinner. Went to jimmy johns and had the cut my sandwich in half. so i had half for lunch and half 3 hrs. later. and my marshmallow Easter egg. Have a great weekend. Last edited on 27 April 2009 04:32 pm by kitty |
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Hey Teavana fans... Web ~ did you ever hear back from Teavana on the calorie amounts on the tea??? I am determined to stick with a CLEAN cycle this time & wondered about this... I am enjoying the tea MUCH more not that I am brewing it properly!!! Prose |
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TEA TALK~Hi Ladies...well, I thought I'd pass this along. What I am doing now with the tea, is I have a small ceramic tea post, it holds about 32 ounces of liquid. So I make 2 -16 ounces patches of tea, I use the same tea, twice. Fill up the pot and can use it all day. Just a quick zap in the micro if I want it hot, or some Ice if I want it cold. Kitty |
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I still have not heard back from Teavana. I had my friend ask last week at the store, though, and the Teavana worker said that the teas are "virtually calorieless" except the ones with chocolate, and even then they are very minimal ("like nothing" is what he said). So from the answer I am thinking we are well within our 10 calories or under guidelines. But I would really like to hear it from the company. I din't know why it is so hard to get the answer. You would think that this info would be available to consumers. I will do a little more research and see if I can find it somewhere else. ****UPDATE: I did a search and found a list of Teavana teas that had the calories information. It is not a complete list, but it is quite a few of the Teavana teas listed. All so far have 0 calories except the Silver Needle which had 2 calories (whoop-d-doo!) and then the Dark Chocolate Green tea Therapy which had 35 calories. I never heard of that tea before! (And it's a good thing, too or I would have been drinking it a lot!) I checked the site and it must be a discontinued tea. Now I haven't got the goods on the Azteca Fire or some of the teas I have with chocolate, but I am still searching so I will let you know when I find out. So far, so good. |
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Great info...thanks so much Web!!! To bad on that dark chocolate one ~ sounds delightful doesn't it!!!! Kitty ~ great idea on the 32oz pot of tea. I will have to search my cupboards & see what I can find. Today I will be making the pistachio apple one. I will post & let you know how it is. Prose |
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Wanted to say thanks again Kitty for that suggestion on the teapot! I dug out my good teapot that matches my dishes which I have had for 11 years & NEVER used!!! Saving it I guess! Anyways, brewed up 3 16oz pot fulls with the perfect teapot which give me 48 oz to sip on. Wish I would have done this sooner!!!! Posted my meal plan in the BC thread & would love your opion. ~Prose |
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Prose~did you reuse the tea multiple times, or did you use new tea for each batch? And your welcome...every once in awhile this old gal has a good idea! I check out your meal plan and get back to you. Kitty |
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Prose~ Your meal looks good...if your not hungry...I thought your friut meals looked light. I think you could eat a few more grapes and strawberries, since I get hungry about an hour after I eat fruit, but if you don't than all looks good to me. I went back to the DG because I didn't lose as much this time on the BC, with minor cheating. so I'm gonna mix it up and see what happens. I pulled out a cycle where I lost over 4 pounds hoping for a repeat of that result.!! Kitty Ya, I know what you mean about having a tea pot you never use, but have "just in case." |
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Hi Kitty, My problem I know is the CHEATING & possibly eatting late or too much. I will up the fruit a bit, but honestly I feel great today & NOT hungry. I reused the tea all three times to do this batch. I normally get 3 brews & figured if it was all going in one pot if one batch was alittle weaker it would not matter. This was the pistachio apple pie rooibos ~ very good!!!!!! Hope you do good on the DG! Prose |
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Prose~ I made a batch of the blueberrie acia tea...I like it, smells like blueberries, probably will order something different next time...I do like it, but some many other to try!!! The sour cherry is very good and would reorder that along with the azteca fire.! Ya, I hope I do good to. my husband just popped a blue corn chip in my mouth...didn't even think about turning my head away...that's what happens close to dinner...better go get that chicken and cheese going....speaking of cheese...my Costco use to carry brie sliced cheese....not anymore...I HATE that!!! |
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Web~did you watch american idol tonght??? |
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No, darn it! I forgot. After I got home my sister came by and we left to go get froyo and I just got back home! Uggh! I need you to call and remind me! I have such a crummy memory lately! |
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ooooooooooooWeb...you missed another unbelievable performance!! I will try to remind you sooner next week! |
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Oh my gosh~~~I love Adam! He was amazing once again! I am so excited, my Brother is coming over Sat & is going to get me all set up to download music from I tunes then put it on my phone!!! I can't wait as all the AI songs are on there to buy! I am also going to start listening to books on tape while I am doing my daily walk. Anyone download music??? I am clueless. Feel like I can navigate around my pc, updated my own website, use quickbooks pro ... but can't do music!!!! I guess because I haven't tried.Cheers.. Prose |
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Prose~YES another unbelievable performance!! Yes, I do download music, can't do the other things you do tho. It's easy with itunes. I have downloaded one of adam's song and put it on my ipod/touch. I have also downloaded a few of David Cooks, and Daughtry...people will be able to give you itune gift cards for presents so you won't go broke...hehe!!! |
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Okay...what the heck was up with those results on AI !!!!!!?????? I hate to say it but I think they do things like this to SHAKE UP the viewers & get them voting!!!! I really would have rathered if Chris ended up leaving instead of Mattt...But more importantly at least ADAM is safe!!!! Kitty ~ I am sure you were on the edge of your seat as well! ~Prose |
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Prose~OMG!!!!!! I couldn't believe it, I was thinking, here we go again, Chris Daughtry all over again. Whew is right! Sorry to see your kalamazoo guy go, tho. I (we) will now have to start voting!!!! |
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OMG!!!! I think I have found the best Teavana tea ever. Of course, it depends on your taste. But I am so addicted to Spice of Life. If you haven't tried it, you MUST. It is so awesome all by itself. I could drink this everyday, forever! It is THAT good. And then mixed with White Ayurvedic Chai it is another awesome tea. It is good as iced tea or hot tea. They are both amazing. I recommend trying the Spice of Life by itself first, then blending it with the White Ayurvedic Chai. The Spice of life still comes through as the more dominant, but the blend is fabulous! |
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Hey All you TEAVANA GIRLIES.... I am now one of you!!!! A VERY DEAR FRIEND sent me(I live over the continental divide and hours from the teavana stores in Denver) some samples of several kinds and I am ALREADY ADDICTED to even just sniffing the bags...heehee...I tell you....they SMELL SOOOOO WONDERFUL...I've sampled Toffee Rooibus (tastes like a rich coffee drink if you add milk) and Utopian Jewel (though I found out this one has gluten so I shared it with DH...wow so fruity...it smells amazing!! and is such a pretty color) I can hardly wait to try my other samples. These teas are unlike any I have ever tried...and I have been drinking teas for ages! NOW I understand your passion for these delightful teas! Do the stores sell cups of tea(like a Starbucks of Teas)...or do they give samples that they are offering that day...it must be wonderful to see all the blends and be able to smell them or taste them...but I honestly don't know how you narrow it down to choose which ones to purchase! I guess slowly you just try them all! It is raining  here too Webfairy....but like you...we need the rain to bring out the flowers...especially here in the desert where rain is scarce.Kitty...I thought I was the only one who loved to eat the slice to even off the cakes...doesn't count because we eat it standing over the sink right ..heeheeHugs S S TVG |
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SS~ Welcome to the tea club...I know, aren't they unreal??? I made my blueberry one today...they smell delicious!! How did you know I ate my cake over the sink??? Too funny. Aren't they hard to resist? I figure, no icing not even enough for a cupcake portion...so I my lose one ounce less...I can't throw it away...right??? Enjoy the tea!! Hugs Kitty |
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Hi Kitty! I'm glad your cakes are finished and the "even the top" slices are eaten and gone! (I peeked  in your window... lol)Has the blueberry tea grown on you? I tell you...I love just smelling them....they are soooo fragrant! It is hard to believe that they are pretty much calorie free! Now if they could just make a Chocolate Cake Tea for Kitty....they do make a chocolate mint tea that I saw on the site! I wonder if they have a suggestion box for flavors!Hugs S S |
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I have a new addition to my home. This weekend I got two Bearded Dragons. I named them Jack & Sally (from Nightmare Before Christmas). They are 2 years old and adorable! I am so excited. I used to breed these lizards and I have missed having them for a few years now. They are about 16" long right now. Aren't they cute? |
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Webfairy...I just peeked in Kitty's window ...and this is pretty much what she looked like ! Heeeheee SS |
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Hehehe... they are so sweet and gentle. They just look intimidating. I have had friends in the past that thought I was crazy to have these lizards, but eventually they would warm up to them, and then even ask to come over to "visit" them! Before they knew it they were holding them and talking to them. I know they are cold blooded creatures, but they truly are sweethearts. I had one I used to take to work a few years ago and she would sit on my shoulder while I worked on the computer. |
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Okay, I'll just take your word for it~hehe!!! SS~Is getting good at in my window. First she saw me eat cake over the kitchen sink, and now she saw my face when I saw the picture~~~ did you just see me eat 2 m&m's...well, I just did. veggie day does that to me..ugh! |
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Kitty -On veggie day you can have greens. so if any of those MnMs were green, then that sounds like it was ok, in my book! |
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Web~thanks for the laugh...how did you know green m&m's are my absolute favorite....I feel much better now!! Thanks! |
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Kitty...Webfairy has too...can't fool her...she always KNOWS when we cheat..heehee |
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I have a question for you two...now that you are maintaining...do you have a little chocolate occasionally? |
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Kitty...I have one ounce of high quality dark chocolate EVERY SINGLE DAY!! It is super healthy and does not make me gain...I only gain if the chocolate is baked into a  S S |
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Terrific SS~ thanks what kind do you like??? Do you weigh it? Also I friend of mine couldn't stick to this diet because her husband and her have many business dinners or should I say conferences where you cannot pick your dinner. so, she went to a nutritionist who asked her what can't she live without...she said sugar. So he has her on a 1200 calorie diet of which 150 calories can be a dessert everyday. she has lost 20 pounds but slowly, and gets her dessert everyday. She did love this diet, but can't do it consistently. |
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Since I was craving chocolate, I decided to have some choc. tea...Yikes!!! I'm almost out of it...so I just placed another order(Mother's Day  to myself). I ordered enough to get free shipping...That should hold me for the summer. |
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Kitty...I eat a variety of dark chocolate that is 60 percent pure chocolate or above(70. 85) I also find the Ghirardelli 60 Percent choc chips are a good value. Walmart carries a selection of high quality bars. Milk chocolate does not have the same effect as the dark. I hope this helps. S SLast edited on 6 May 2009 01:23 am by sunshine |
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Web and Prose~american idol...what did you think??? This was not my favorite performance of Adam's. Best of the night tho. and the duet with allison was awesome. Those songs take me back. They picked some of my favorite, although prose, you may have not know some of them, you youngster. Believe me, that was the best music. Mad World by Adam is still my favorite performance. so prose, when you get itunes check it out..and web, if you do itunes search him and you can listen to a snip of each of his past performances. Gotta go vote a few times for him...good night! Kitty |
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Kitty - OMG! This is the first time I have seen any of the idol contestants. But Adam was AWESOME. You think it wasn't his best? I wouldn't know. All I can say is that if this was not his best I can't imagine how great his best performance was. I love Zeppelin and he rocked!!! And Allison was great, too. I just felt she could have done better, based on her voice and the song she chose. I agree, Janis Joplin is a good choice for songs as she has that raspy, rocker voice, and she is adorable! I can tell her voice is amazing. I was not so impressed with the other two guys. They were ok, but nothing amazing. So Chris Daughtry is going to be on tomorrow night???!!!! OMG, I will definitely watch it. I am so glad you talked me into watching tonight. I forgot how exciting Amercan Idol can be. Now I wish I would have watched it from the start. But there is no doubt that Adam is a level above the rest of the singers, and will no doubt win the competition. There is no comparison between him and the others, and I can tell that just by tonight. |
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Web~It wasn't my favorite performance. It may have been his best...but not my favorite. Rock did not fit the other two guys very well. Adam was in the bottom 3 last week. Again, people assume he's gonna win and don't vote for him, I thought it was gonna be daughrty all over again.....that better not happen tomorrow. Talk to you later. |
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OMG...What in the Heck just happened????Chris in the top 3???? Not happy at all. I really think the other 3 are so much better!!!!! Sorry I did not comment before as I missed the beginning & Adam's song last night. Prose |
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Prose - I haven't seen AI yet tonight as it doesn't start for over an hour. Don't tell me anymore as I don't want to spoil the surprise. So Chris is the guy that looks really young, and is not the Robert Downey Jr. look-a-like, right? I think that was Danny, but I have only seen it once so not sure I have it right. OMG, I wonder who they cut. But don't tell me!! I hope it isn't Allison, as I like her a lot. And I know Adam is not going anywhere! I can't wait now! Kitty - It's all your fault! |
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OMG, I am so sorry as I forgot about the time change!!!!! I won't say anymore except that Chris is NOT the Robert Downey Jr lookalike...That is Danny G. Prose |
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Web and Prose~ will talk about this tomorrow.... |
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That was just not right! |
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Morning..So sorry once again for posting in haste Web!!! I was not even thinking you are 3hrs behind me! Glad I didn't blow the entire thing! I know Chris is good but I wish he would have went home instead of Allison!! You never know with this show ~ as we have learned. Daughtry was great!! I loved his new song. ~Prose |
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Exactly!!!!~that was not right. Web, I must tell you tho, Allison has been in the bottom 3 a few times, where the other two guys haven't been or maybe once. |
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I agree! But Alison is young and has her whole life ahead. She WILL be BIG I think!!! But... maybe it is good to not "throw her to the wolves" too soon...know what I mean? This industry is really tough for the kids....I'm thinking of child star Lindsey Lohan or Brittany Spears and some of the others that have gone totally haywire! Alison is driven and a wonderful performer for her age or any age...for that matter. I think she will make it! But it was disappointing for sure! SS |
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webfairy wrote: I have a new addition to my home. This weekend I got two Bearded Dragons. I named them Jack & Sally (from Nightmare Before Christmas). They are 2 years old and adorable! I am so excited. I used to breed these lizards and I have missed having them for a few years now. They are about 16" long right now. Aren't they cute? Okay, so I haven't been on here in a while and when I saw these? All I have to say is, if it doesn woof or meow, I AIN'T TOUCHIN IT! I'm waiting on King Kong to jump in that picture any minute now! |
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WE NEED AN IDOL CHATTER BOX! Thanks Kitty! I didn't know y'all were over here "ADAMIZING" OH!!! MY!!! GOD!!!! Is he not the greatest thing! Let's bring back the 60s!!!! Allison's leaving disappointed me; however, she will do JUST FINE! And I agree with Paula that Adam and Allison should do some duets on their albums when they come out. My girl friend at work got me an Ipod for Christmas and I have YET to install the thing- use it or whatever you do with it. Every single Wednesday or Thursday, she comes in the office with the latest Adam CD and I jam with Adam on the way home. When he goes out on tour by himself (or whoever he might open for), I WILL BE THERE. I just hope I can wait a year because I will NOT go to the Idol tour- there are too many I do not like. My DH and I went when Jordan was Idol, and the only one I really enjoyed was Phil Stacey- his voice is beautiful. I'm not worried about those who get booted off because if they have any sense, they need to go to Nashville's Idol Refugee Camp. Now, isn't that where they are all showing up? Bo Bice, Kellie Pickler (LOVE HER), Phil Stacey, Josh Gracin, Corey Clark, Diana DeGarmo, Chris Sligh (just landed a hit for Rascal Flatt!!! Who would've thunk it!)...and I could go on and on! So... Based on who is left, Adam deserves it- it all depends on who the voting audience is made up of- my sister and I decided it's the Seniors PLUS generation, i.e., 75 and above- coupled with female teenagers/young 20s- that's why Chris and Danny are still there! ANYONE'S THOUGHTS????????????? |
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agl~just some advise. my neighbor got an ipod from her daughters and never got around to doing anything for a year. When she did, the battery wouldn't hold a charge and had to buy a new one. Apple gave her credit for some of it, but she still had to pay the difference. so, even if you don't set up itunes, plug it in your computer and keep it charged. but try and set it up. I don't use mine very much, mostly when I am on a plane or the dentist!!! okay, I haven't watched AI as long as you. I remember when taylor hicks won ...i never got that at all. anyway, ADAM is the best performer right out of the box that I have ever seen on that show...HE SHOULD WIN!!! I remember last season, for the first time I started voting. I thought David Cook was special...so on the final night, I must have hit redial a hundred times...I thought for sure the other David would win, with those young girls fan base.I agree Allison and Adam should do duets on their albums. I don't know who is voting for Danny but I can guess it's the young girls keeping Chris around..."he's so cute". I think that's why Allison got knocked out..not enough girls voting for her, with the group thats left. All I can say is I look forward every week to see what Adam is going to do...I never felt like that since Daughtry. Gotta get baking...I'll check in later. |
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OKAY ALL Y'ALL MOMS OUT THERE- AND DADS, AND BROTHERS AND SONS AND DAUGHTERS AND COUSINS AND FRIENDS AND JUST ALL OF Y'ALL! We all have one thing in common- we all have and/or are MOMS and with Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought I would share this video- at least I hope I'm sharing it- I'm gonna' try anyway. And by the way- there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING OFFENSIVE IN THIS- IT IS VERY KID FRIENDLY so please share with your kids if you like! Andy and his wife, Polly,are dear friends of mine from Alabama- I have not seen either of them in several years but they will always hold a special place in my heart! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMRj9mvBdzw |
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AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME....THANKS SO MUCH!! I'LL BE FORWARDING THIS TO MY FRIENDS |
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Agl - Good one! I thought my mom was the only one that ever said "you are cruisin' for a bruisin'!" hahaha I never said that one to my kids. One of my favs that Bill Cosby said was "I brought you into this world and I can take you out, and make another one just like you!" Of course, these days that might get CPS called out! |
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Wow...Ann...you know Andy!? He has some great books out! Thanks for sharing...boy does his video sound familiar!! I remember whenever we were looking to buy a car, I would belt myself in then turn and see how far back I could reach between the seats swinging my arm...heeehee...and I could send miniboxes of raisins directly into the kids hands in the third row by tossing them...one get very good at these things as a mom of four...once my littlest one whined "Mom, he's breathing my air!" and I was so tired and stressed from driving cross country(Denver to NY) that I shrieked " J, quit breathing her air or I'm pulling over!"...My husband said "I think it is time to find a Dairy Queen"...lol Happiest of Mothers Days to all! Hugs S SLast edited on 8 May 2009 09:00 pm by sunshine |
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sunshine wrote: Wow...Ann...you know Andy!? He has some great books out! Thanks for sharing...boy does his video sound familiar!! I remember whenever we were looking to buy a car, I would belt myself in then turn and see how far back I could reach between the seats swinging my arm...heeehee...and I could send miniboxes of raisins directly into the kids hands in the third row by tossing them...one get very good at these things as a mom of four I met Andy and Polly about 10 years ago when I was trying to make a million dollars with Quixtar (a/k/a Amway)! LOL! I was in his organization. What a WONDERFUL human being. Andy was already a gazillionaire as a professional comedian when we met him but then added to his fortune through Quixtar and then left that. He is now a motivational speaker. He also does private standup comedy performances by invitation only. They live on Ono Island in the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama area! |
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OKAY!!! ONE MORE FUNNY FOR ALL THE MOMS OUT THERE!!! SUNSHINE! Is that not the truth to be told- "he's breathin' my air." OMG- that is too funny. But you know what? Kids remind me of kittens and puppies- they are so cute when they are little- then they GROW UP!!! Which brings me to the... STORY O' THE DAY! (I cracked up when I read this) THE CHAPSTICK STORY We had this great 10 year old cat named Jack who just recently died. Jack was a great cat and the kids would carry him around and sit on him and nothing ever bothered him. He used to hang out and nap all day long on this mat in our bathroom. Well we have 3 kids and at the time of this story they were 4 years old, 3 years old and 1 year old. The middle one is Eli. Eli really loves chapstick. LOVES it. He kept asking to use my chapstick and then losing it. So finally one day I showed him where in the bathroom I keep my chapstick and how he could use it whenever he wanted to but he needed to put it right back in the drawer when he was done. Last year on Mother's Day, we were having the typical rush around and try to get ready for Church with everyone crying and carrying on. My two boys are fighting over the toy in the cereal box. I am trying to nurse my little one at the same time I am putting on my make-up. Everything is a mess and everyone has long forgotten that this is a wonderful day to honor me and the amazing job that is motherhood. We finally have the older one and and the baby loaded in the car and I am looking for Eli. I have searched everywhere and I finally round the corner to go into the bathroom. And there was Eli. He was applying my chapstick very carefully to Jack's . . . rear end. Eli looked right into my eyes and said "chapped." Now if you have a cat, you know that he is right--their little butts do look pretty chapped. And, frankly, Jack didn't seem to mind. And the only question to really ask at that point was whether it was the FIRST time Eli had done that to the cat's behind or the hundredth. And THAT is my favorite Mother's Day moment ever because it reminds us that no matter how hard we try to civilize these glorious little creatures, there will always be that day when you realize they've been using your chapstick on the cat's butt. Y'ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY!!! LOVE Y'ALL! ANN |
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OMG Ann!!! That is so very funny! You made my night with that along with the youtube clip..thanks for sending that to me Kitty! Hope all of you have a great Mother's Day! Cheers!  Prose |
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Ann...this is DEFINITELY THE BEST STORY EVER!!! |
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Agl - I am laughing so hard right now I can hardly type this! That is THE most priceless kid story I have ever heard! I can't stop laughing! Thanks so much for sharing it!!! |
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Hi there...Do any of you have a verizon voyager or an enV2 phone & know how to put music on it? I have music in my pc that I want to put on a sd card & then put it into my phone but it is saying the card is empty. I am so irritated with this as I have spent most of the day dealing with getting it to work. The files are MP3 format. Thanks. Prose |
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sorry prose, no clue! |
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Have you tried to google the problem?? |
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Prose, I am not sure with your exact phone, but I know with some of the other phones that if you don't copy the music into a folder called (for instance) My Music, your phone may not recognize it and see the card as empty. Some phones require the images, video and music to be in folders before the card shows them. So try copying your songs into a folder called "my music" (on your computer) and then transferring the whole folder onto your sd card and putting it in your phone and see if that works. Otherwise, if you call customer service I am sure they will know what to do. Good luck. |
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Hi Kitty ~ yes I followed the instructions that I found & still it did not work. I also tried your suggestions Web. I am going to take it to the store & see if they can help me. Happy Mother's Day everyone!!! Prose |
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Happy Mother's Day Everyone!! |
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Happy Mothers Day to all you MOMS out there! Have a wonderful day, and enjoy letting the fruits of your labor spoil you! |
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American Idol fans...I hope you all voted for Adam tonight....I did. Simon's right, we can't assume he will get the votes he needs to make it to the finals!! |
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Kitty, I am still waiting for Adam's final performance. He blew me away again his first song. Then I heard Danny's second song and thought, OK.. it is definitely between Adam and Danny. But now Chris just sang his second song and I think Chris has just as good a chance as Danny does... maybe even better! Ok, so I am patiently awaiting Adams' second song. But I will definitely vote tonight for Adam. I have never ever voted on AI, in the years I have watched it, but this night, I will! Ok, gotta run.. here comes Adam! |
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Ok, I texted my kids and family and told them all to call that number to vote for Adam. Simon has a great point. People can assume he will win and not vote. And then we will have another Daughtry all over again. Darn it Kitty! You got me so into this!!!! |
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Margo, I love "cryin'", I wish he could have sang the whole song...I don't like it when they chop it up...but that kid is amazing. I never voted until last year for David Cook...I only started voting for Adam last week, because the week before he was in the bottom 3. And I agree Chris' second song was amazing. |
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Kitty, I agree. I can't wait until next week now.It is going to be a tough choice to see which two we be in the final. But Adam HAS TO win. I still hope we hear from Allison again in the future. I really liked her alot. |
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yes, i also liked alison alot. but like sunshine says she's young and her time will come. fell asleep on the couch with one of my kitties and I'm going to bed now...good night! |
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Oh my Gosh ADAM was wonderful!!!! I also voted aton of times for him. I can't wait for tonight!!!! You just never know but he truely deserves to win!!! Prose |
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ADAM ROCKS!!!!!!!! |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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I couldn't have said it better myself!!!! Can't wait for the results tonight. Simon seemed to smile alot last night...don't you think???? |
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Simon was sooooooooooo funny. He jumped all over Randy and Cara for not going the extra mile for Chris when they were the ones who picked the song for him. And then after Adam BLEW EVERYBODY AWAY, Simon pretty much said "I rest my case." HYSTERICAL!!! Simon is AWESOME! I don't care what ANYBODY says about him. |
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yes, I like Simon too. When I tape it, I buzz through all the judges until I get to Simon, he's the only one I care about...and he is usually right!! In my opinion. |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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WOW!!! I was getting a little nervous about Adam...thank goodness he made it. I was reading on my yahoo home page where you could vote who you thought would be leaving tonight and ADAM got the most votes...so I was getting worried when Ryan called Kris' name first...... |
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OMG- Did you hear about Clay Aiken appearing there last night? Rumor has it he was their to see Adam (hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?) about "doing some things together," TUNES, CONCERTS PEOPLE! Anyway, I don't know what happened (looking for a story on the internet) but security "escorted Clay off the premises." I know that Idol doesn't like him anymore because he found a loophole to buy out his contract and then got Kelly Clarkson to do the same; HOWEVER, both Kelly and he have been on the show since that occurrence, so something must have happened last night for him to be escorted off. Anyone know what happened? |
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Was he there to "see" him..like a date type thing? |
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Hi everyone! I also was so very nervous once they said Kris was safe!!! Interesting about the Clay Aiken thing. Did not hear anything about it. I can't wait for next week!!!! Prose |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Since Adam hasn't "come out" lots of rumors. That may be why Clay wanted to tour with him. Although, if I recall, I don't think their music is at all similar. I also heard Clay showed up unannounced and was escorted off the set. |
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OMG!!! I am dying! Ok, maybe a touch of drama queen here, but it is 104.7 in the shade on my porch right now! Ugggh! I feel like the wicked witch on Wizard of Oz... "help me... I'm melting....!" When it is hot like this it zaps me of all energy. It's just too darn hot to do anything. I wanted to do some gardening this weekend and it has been scorching both days. Even though all my plants got a good soaking last night, I just went outside and stuck my finger into the dirt of a few plants and they are bone dry! So what is this about Clay Aiken? Adam should win as he is the most talented... hands down. If Chris wins, it would be a total upset. Chris is good but no where near Adam's level. I am really worried about this upcoming final episode. Is it too late to start a "Vote for Adam" website? |
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Wow...104already and it isn't even summer yet!!!!...I thought you lived near San Francisco...which always seems chilly!! Web, you must be MELTING!! I sure hope you don't suffer from hormonal heat or hot flashes yet...YIKES!!!! I would be in the shower 24/7....but then again I live in the desert and it often gets hotter but it is DRY HEAT...do you have humid or dry heat? Annie knows dry heat too...she lives in the desert in WA Our cacti are just starting to bloom...different varieties at different times...right now crimson crown of thorns and claret cups and hot pink barrel....soon the big blossoms that look like water lily flowers(peach, yellow, pink, white, golden, red) will appear on the prickly pear varieties. Drink some lemonade or iced tea and put your feet up Girl! Hugs SS |
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Sunshine - I am south of San Francisco. I work in the East Bay, though, so I am closer to San Fran and get the bay breeze Monday through Friday days. Then I have to drive home to SJ where it is much hotter. The summers are hard on me. And yes, it gets humid so it is not the same as dry heat. Humid heat is so much worse! I don't know what the high temp was in San Jose proper, but like I said, it was 104.7 on my porch. It is supposed to be less hot tomorrow, and continually less over the next few days so that gives me hope. I am not ready for these temps so early. You are right... it isn't even summer yet! I am good up to the mid, maybe high 80's, but anything over that and I am a cry baby. We do have great weather here in the Bay Area. I shouldn't complain (but I do when it's this hot). Thank God I don't have hot flashes yet, but when I do get them, I think I will have to move to the North Pole! Besides, haven't you heard... they aren't called "hot flashes" anymore. They are "power surges". |
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Hey everyone, Happy Monday! How's everyone doing? This is going to be a busy week for me. I'm doing some cleaning around the house because lately it looks like it's been hit by a hurricane, LOL! Seriously though, I have been letting the house go and I woke up early this morning and gradually working my way to the entire house. I started off with my bedroom and bathroom. Now I'm going to try to tidy up the kitchen a bit and do some laundry. I'm not trying to clean up in one day. On Wednesday I'll have been married for 4 years. Since my DH works that day I'm going to try surprise him with a candlelit dinner for 2 on Friday night after the kids go down for the night. Since we can't always find someone to babysit, this will be the next best thing. I don't want him to suspect so I'm sending him out for some time alone for him to explore the island that day. He'll most likely get the day off since it'll be memorial day weekend. |
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Omayra - I am wishing you a super special 4th anniversarywith DH. How special! I wish I lived near to you( oh ya... Hawaii... what an inconvenience! ) so I could babysit for you. But however it works out, I know you will have a nice evening. You are a special mommy, and wife, and PERSON! |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Did anyone catch the finale of 24???? What did you think?? |
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Kitty - I have had a long day and heading off to bed... but I will say that I truly believed Tony was a good guy (in whatever sense you can interpret that to mean). The power of love... it's strong. I am not sure I agree with how he handled things, but not sure I may not have reacted the same, given the circumstances. The chick FBI agent may turn out to be a female Jack Bauer? Maybe? Maybe not. I am not a Janeane Garofalo fan, and love how that FBI girl "handled" her. She seems totally understanding and sympathetic. I am worried about Jack, but know he can't die as 24 would be over! That is cool that the Islamist visitor guy showed up as I knew from last episode that he had respect for Jack. Wow, great episode... very intense. I never followed it all season but what I have I get in to. I think that Muslim guy seems really cool and caring. They are probably trying to provide a balance on the show (you know.. the PC stuff)! Then there is tomorrow and Wednesday with AI. May the force be with Adam!!!!! |
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sunshine wrote: Wow...104 Sunshine- that was the Wicked Witch of the North that melted! Not the "[Web]Fairy Godmother!" |
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OKAY ALL Y'ALL IDOL ADAMIZERS! ARE WE READY TONIGHT? I have to agree with some of the comments about Kris. He does have a great voice and he does have stage presence; HOWEVER, HE DOES NOT ROCK, RIGHHHHHHHHHTTTTT????? Adam can shop in the women's section if he wants to- he's still one of the best performers/singers I have EVER seen! Ready Ladies? LOCATE THE REDIAL BUTTON ON YOUR PHONE- DO SOME FINGER EXERCISES! |
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OKAY Y'ALL! HERE WE GO! For all the NUMEROUS NEWBIES out there, you will soon learn that I am one crackpot that likes to bring some fundries to the table. All y'all seniors need to help them out! You may already know these health tips, but reminders can be good! And what better way to remind you than with one of my favorites! A BRAND NEW STORY O' THE DAY! Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good! Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you? A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!! ..... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil.. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach. Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: Are you crazy? HELLO, Cocoa beans ! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around! Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me. Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape! Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. And remember: 'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride' AND..... For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. CONCLUSION Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you. |
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Don't think ADAM is a shoe in....I have heard two stories...one that the "christians" are voting and have voted for fellow christians. so they think Kris will win. the other story I heard on the radio today is that the teen girls love Kris....so I got my finger exercised and ready to go. Web~I agree with everything you said about 24. And I do think we are gonna have a female JACK BAUER...or they may be a team after Jack's daughter saves him...and will see what will happen to Tony....very intense, but loved it. GO ADAM!!!!!! |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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we get 4 hours to vote....hope my finger will last!!!! |
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Hey!! I am a newbie Kitty!! And I LOVE your Story o' the day!! I am an American Idol fan and I am from Arkansas. I would love for Kris to win....but I am a fan of the oh so talented Adam. They are both very different and offer great musical concepts for music today. This could go either way. There are ALOT I mean ALOT of Arkansans voting for Kris. I teach 6th graders and this age group of girls thinks Kris is IT!! So it just depends on their performances and how many people can get through for their fav!! By the way I love this forum!! Ya'll ROCK! |
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Had to pop in for a minute AGL== that is sooo funny you made me laugh today and I needed that. Hope everyone is good. Been so busy with work and kids and life. Hope to talk more soon. xoxo Bailey |
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Ann, that was great!!! I loved it! Gotta love that doc! Hi Bailey! Hope things settle down a bit soon so we can "see" you more! Oh ya.... Adam is the man (even if he is... you know... "not manly"). He is such a cool rocker dude! He looks, acts, and sings the part. His vocals are amazing! I have been practicing texting my kids, so I can be up for speed tonight for Adam. Chris can sing, but not anything like Adam. I have heard about the Christian plugs alot lately, but this is not a contest about their beliefs. It is about music... singing in particular, and it should be voted on for that reason. I can see how Chris can appeal to the teenie boppers and younger crowd, though. He is a cutie. I guess we will have to wait and see what happens. Go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam...Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam...Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam...Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam...Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam...Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam...Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... go Adam... Just trying to get the momentum building... |
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OMG... I am trying to text all 3 numbers for Adam, and they are ALL busy!!! It's been 30 minutes now and I am getting nervous! Has anyone else gotten through?????????? And on what number? I am doing 01, 03 and 05. |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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web~i am using the 05#. I have gotten thru about 20 times and busy about 50 times... last year i was able to get a lot of vote toward the end of the 4 hr. window...keep callin'!! Did you like Adam first song? |
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Kitty - Yes, I liked his first song the best, I think. It was very emotional. But I also love when he belts it. Chris is good, but I don't see how anyone can compare him with Adam! It's like comparing Steven Tyler to Simply Red. ? |
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I agree web, i like it too when he belts it out...maybe it's just that song...i love how he sings it..i have been getting through all the time now, and that make me nervous that he's not getting the votes ...we will see.... |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Well the voting is over here in central time. I was able to get through for the last hour consistently. My thumb is numb...hehe! time for bed...good night all. |
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ALL I HAVE TO SAY BESIDES THE FACT THAT ADAM STILL ROCKS Cara, or whatever her "artistry" self calls herself- AHHH! She needs to pack HER bags and LEAVE! That was the MOST GOD AWFUL song that she and her "artistry" friends wrote for Adam and Kris. I mean GOD AWFUL!!! She should be shot for that song! NO ONE could sing that song- NOBODY, NOT EVER, ANYWHERE FOR ANYBODY- NO ONE! Both Adam and Kris did what they could with it but, LET'S GET REAL! Cara needs to exit the building - PERMANENTLY!!! Last edited on 20 May 2009 03:08 pm by agl3591 |
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OMG, that duet Chris did with Keith Urban (pitter patter goes my heart when I see Keith Urban!), was AMAZING! I am an Adam Lambert fan, but after hearing Chris sing that song, I have a new appreciation for Chris' talent! (But I still want Adam to win.)The suspense is killing me!!!! |
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I am going to bed...i have licked my wounds. web, ss, ann, and prose...we need a group hug. I had a feeling because last night for the last hour of voting, I never got a busy signal...I know Adam will be successful, but he should have won..I think people thought he would win and just didn't vote...I know I must have voted over 100 times for him. The show was great tho, didn't you think. Keith, Kiss, Queen, Cindy, Carlos,David Cook, etc... well, now on to .....So You Think You Can Dance... and yea, for Shawn Johnson from West Des Moines for winning dancing with the stars!!!!Good night all Big Hugs!!!Kitty |
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I'm devastated!!! |
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BUT!..................... ADAM STILL ROCKS! |
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Agl - YES Adam DOES rock!! I was going to call in sick to work and stay in bed all day, on account of I am so depressed about the outcome last night. But I had to pick myself up, and shake myself off, and tell myself... "Self... how do you think Adam feels today? Do you think HE is sulking? Or do you think, just maybe, he is moving on and realizing that he has made a name for himself now, and he WILL go on to major stardom, thanks to his exposure on AI ?!" I have to find his site or fan club or whatever, and tell him that everyone who KNOWS talent, knows that HE should have won! We don't need no stinkin' AI to tell us who won! We know in our hearts that Adam Lambert is the REAL winner! Right? Ann? Kitty? PRose? Team Adam? |
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webfairy wrote: Agl - YES Adam DOES rock!! I was going to call in sick to work and stay in bed all day, on account of I am so depressed about the outcome last night. But I had to pick myself up, and shake myself off, and tell myself... "Self... how do you think Adam feels today? Do you think HE is sulking? Or do you think, just maybe, he is moving on and realizing that he has made a name for himself now, and he WILL go on to major stardom, thanks to his exposure on AI ?!" I have to find his site or fan club or whatever, and tell him that everyone who KNOWS talent, knows that HE should have won! We don't need no stinkin' AI to tell us who won! We know in our hearts that Adam Lambert is the REAL winner! Right? You are absolutely right! Now, if you go back and watch the results, when Ryan announced Kris, look at Adam. He almost looks as if he's saying, "YES! I am not locked into (however many years) a contract- only one year and I can do what I want!" Don't you know that he has already been approached by EVERY SINGLE recording company, not to mention top bands. Queen actually needs a new lead singer and he SANG WITH THEM LAST NIGHT! Adam will end up in better shape than Kris. And Web, if you're looking for his site, here ya' go! SIGN UP for his newsletter! I would advise against putting your cell phone number in there. It is not required. You will only end up with lots of unnecessary text messages. http://www.adamofficial.com Love ya, Ann |
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Thanks, Ann! I will check it out. I will definitely by his music. Definitely! And you are right! I am sure he has multiple offers! Oh, and I meant to mention, when Ryan asked Chris what he thinks (because he wasn't really showing much emotion and saying anything when it was announced that he won), Chris said "Adam deserves this" (referring to the trophy and the AI title). Wow, I wonder if he regrets saying that now? I am sure no one was expecting that response to him winning! Anyways, you just made me feel better bringing up the info about the contracts and all. I am sure this IS much better for Adam. That is a great point!! Thanks! |
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I have to admit I don't watch Am Idol...however I have heard Adam sing and being an opera fan I think he is right up there with the greats. When I was working as a stock broker I always thought it was shocking to find that other brokers with MBA's etc who didn't know who our senator or sec of state was but they knew who was on Am Idol. I used to get on the PA as tell them to vote which most of them couldn't be bothered with....I have enjoyed reading all the comments but going into mourning over who won or not....thats a little over the top.....On the other hand the last time George Bush won I wore black for a week so I guess its all relative and what rocks your boat. |
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Morning Chatters~ At the risk of getting beat up, I wanted to share this article with you all: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/05/the-rushfield-review-kris-allen-give-american-idol-back-its-heart.html I, too, believe Adam is extremely talented and has already proven himself to be a mega star in the making. I also loved Kris, Danny and Allison. I always cheer for the underdog, however, and was happy to see Kris win. (I know - don't hate me ) Adam started out fantastic, and finished even more polished. The others needed the experience that is Idol to mold them into the stars they will also become. This article pretty much sums up how I felt the whole season - and am tempted to not watch next year. (But I'm kinda hooked on it and know I won't have the willpower.)Just remember Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson!I'm pretty sure Adam will be right up there on top with 'em all, if not above all. And, like Ann said, Adam is free now and not tied to Idol the way Kris will be for the next several years.Hugs! Annie |
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Just to remind all of you....DAUGHTRY....came in 4th!!!! So Adam will be like him, we might be saying a year from now....Kris who??? Some of what I have been reading is that danny's vote's went to kris, not adam. I am waiting to hear how many votes separated them...has anyone heard?? Everyone knows adam had the better voice...it was suppose to be a singing contest, not a popularity contest. Kris was more likable for most of america. just my 2 cents. |
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Deanna - Hi! Nice to see you!! I agree with what you said about going into mourning over AI being over the top. I hope you don't actually believe I was going to stay home from work! I was being a drama queen, of course! I was just really disappointed. I think I am so attracted to Adam's voice so much because he reminds me of "rock/opera"! You just put it together for me when you mentioned opera. |
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Deanna, I hope you don't think that we are really mourning over the fact that Adam did not win. The smileys I used were just for humor! Yes, I'm disappointed that he lost, but it's really in his best interest that he did lose. I do know people, however, who get all bent out of shape about stuff like this. |
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thanks for the article annie, i did enjoy it and i pretty much agree with it. |
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Hi I am able to get on a computer for a moment. Annie, loved the article you sent in...really makes one think deeper than the all the hoopla. AGL...your PC smilies cracked me up! AI...Actually this is a little different from America's Got Talent(best talent contest)...in the end, this is about TV viewers choosing someone to "idolize". And if you look at any famous "idols" of our youth...the groups were not all super talented(hey hey we're the monkeys  ) If you look at the crowds that showed up for the past "idols"(like Beatles or even Donnie Osmond) screaming at the airports and concerts.....it is the young women and girls...the guys love music but they are not screaming and fainting in those crowds...heehee....so it must be that the young gals saw something to idolize in Chris...I really think it was their vote (not some group or other that the news would like us to believe). Adam is super talented and obviously the "older girls" really liked him...but the idols are basically "teen" idols...and as it turns out, Chris is very talented and is actually a decent guy so that is good for those young girls to look up to...so that is OK! Anyway...that is my take on the outcome of this...it is interesting to watch this all unfold and see the reactions etc. All the last players are "known" now and if they have the drive and the talent...they all have the opportunity to "make it"...if that is what they really want. I do wonder if everyone who wins really wants that for their future and life...it starts off small but then they are committed for more than they may have bargained for! Living in Aspen for years we had several friends who were big "stars" and it really takes its toll on them and their families...even their friends...can't go out to eat or watch your kids play soccer without fans coming up and interrupting personal time...it is pretty tough day to day off stage. I used to think it would be so FUN to be famous...those years cured me big time!!!Good to see you all if even for a minute...man look at me...didn't "talk" to you all for afew days and I am quite the chatterbox...wheeeewwwww! sorry bout that! S SLast edited on 21 May 2009 09:51 pm by sunshine |
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I had a very busy weekend, which is why I haven't been on here much. As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I was planning a surprise for my husband for our wedding anniversary whhich was on May 20th. We had an evening in. I posted pictures of what I did on this journal http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1471076/My_wedding_anniversary_surprise_for_hubby_Pic_Heavy It was easier than uploading pictures on every site. Needless to say, he loved it. This could've been my last chance to do a surprise like this for a long time since he's deploying in a few months. |
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Omayra - How nice! Do you know that I am Italian and I have only made a pizza from scratch one time in my life! I am so ashamed! Those pizzas looked yummy and made me think about pizza now! I hope you and DH had a nice, romantic anniversary! |
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Omayra...I looked at your anniversary photos...wow... what a beautiful table! I'll bet your DH was so surprised and happy for your party. You proved that you don't have to be rich to make it VERY special!!! I think it is great that you are creating these wonderful memories before DH deploys...it will give him some happy things to think about while he is away! It was a great idea to take the photos so you both can remember! Did those toddlers stay in there beds?? LOL Thanks for sharing! S SLast edited on 25 May 2009 12:17 am by sunshine |
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Thanks Sunshine! I always send the kids to bed at 7pm. I had my DH arrive at 7:30pm so he could be here when the kids were already in bed. My oldest son was fussy but I'm not the kind of mom that drops everything when my kids cry unless there's an unmet need or something is wrong and all my kids needs were met by that time. I also know the difference between a "fussy" cry and the cry they make when there's something wrong. It's true, you don't have to be rich to do something like this. In fact, I got the tablerunner from Ross for only $4, the wine glasses (set of 4) were $8 and the tealite candle holders on the table were $7.50. Ross has been one of my favorite stores for years. Their decor is even cheaper than at Wal-Mart! Webfairy, Making pizza from scratch is pretty time consuming, which is why I order out most of the time. It's worth the effort, when you have the time though. On that journal I did post the link to the pizza recipe, it was from an issue of Cooking Light magazine. It doesn't taste diety at all. 3 years ago, I even used that recipe to fix dinner fore a crowed and they were also impressed. Last edited on 25 May 2009 01:56 am by omayra |
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Just curious... what is everyone doing for Memorial Day? I am going to barbecue and trying to figure out what to cook right now. I need to make a list so I can go to the grocery store in the morning. But I am spending way too much time watching videos online of killer recipes and don't want to get too far off track with fattening stuff. Grilling is always great way to cook to help reduce the fat, but the side dishes can put you over the top, if you aren't careful. So thought I would ask what the rest of you are putting together for meals. ??? |
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Web~we had our cookout yesterday, and I am not the one to ask...yikes. First cookout of the summer, and even though it was my choice weekend, I didn't make good choices. I haven't had chips and dip forever, they were mutigrain chips with an olive cream cheese dip. then someone made southern comfort slushies, I never had one, I'm not much of a drinker, but I had two of them. had half of a fried turkey sandwich, with a spoonful of pasta salad(vinaigrette) a sliver of pumpkin cheesecake and a small marble brownie. So like I said, I'm not the one to ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I stepped on the scale this morning, for the whole weekend I gained 3.2 pounds!! Most were from yesterday..so good luck today, the first summer cookout is over and I think I got all those cravings out of my system, but I do have a few brownies left |
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Wow, Kitty! I'm soooo glad to see your post about yesterday's BBQ. Now I don't feel so bad, or is it, misery loves company? For DH's b-day yesterday I smoked baby back ribs and brushed them with my BBQ sauce (recipe posted), and made baked beans from pintos and bacon I had made earlier in the week - added more BBQ sauce, plus regular brown sugar and molasses. Then there was the spinach dip, sourdough bread, lots of veggies to dip, and DIL's potato salad. Top that off with a sliver of tiramisu b-day cake. I was so good the day before, even on a CD, I ate 6 small meals and gained nothing. But yesterday? Not so much! All my 'rules' flew out the window! But Web - did you check out the Hungry Girl website? They have some pretty good tips on there. That's where I found the first guacamole recipe I posted, which has avocado in it, but the second one (and I've seen many variations on this) has only the peas. That might be good to try. And most everyone has a bag of frozen peas in their freezer, don't they? And Hungry Girl even has a recipe for Margaritas using Crystal Light. Have a great day, whatever is on your agenda! I'm serving leftovers today and starting a new BC cycle tomorrow. Annie |
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Hi ladies~ Hope all of you had a nice holiday weekend! We did not do much of anything except work around the house. My DH did my garden area for me so I am ready to plant! It is MUCH MUCH larger than I originally thought so I have lots of room & lots of decisions to make! I will try to get my plan sketched out before going plant shopping! Hey Web... I am having the same trouble when I try to make things bold & also color I think. It has been going on for afew weeks & is very annoying!!! So I should be around more, I am finished with the entire 4 books of the Twilight Series & oh my goodness...if you haven't read them...YOU SHOULD! Not kidding even if you typically don't read & if you roll your eyes at vampires & even if you don't like Harry Potter movies (Which I don't like at all!) YOU MUST READ these books! It is absolutely the best story & the most real chacters you can imagine! The books get you so involved it is unbelievable!!! Well~ see you in the AM. ~Prose |
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Annie & Kitty - I made the mock potato salad on the Hungry Girl website and it was good. But it did not taste like potato salad (it was cauliflower) and it took me FOREVER to make! What a labor intensive recipe just for a little side dish! But still, I liked it and it was much less fattening than potato salad so no complaints there! Also I made the diet cherry vodkatinis with Crystal Light and diet black cherry soda. They did have a bit of a diety aftertaste, but they were less calories so I didn't mind at all! As a matter of fact, I didn't mind so much that I drank the whole shaker myself! Then I just ended up BBQing chicken and Boca Burgers (recommended on the HG website, also). I found these really great whole wheat buns by Oroweat that are flat... much thinner than an English muffin, and are only 100 calories each. But I ended up skipping that part in the end anyways. So it was all good. I hope you had a great day! PRose - I have seen all the Twilight stuff everywhere but never have watched it. It's THAT good, huh? |
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Wow Web! That HG recipe - What a lot of ingredients. Good thing you liked it. I've been making 'fauxtato' salad for years now, and DH prefers it to to the real thing. I've fooled quite a few when it comes out just right (sometimes it can get too watery for my taste). I make it just like my potato salad, but with little or no celery (watery). After I steam the cauliflower to al dente and drain it well, while it's still warm I toss it with a Tbsp. or two of cider vinegar, a little Splenda, and ground white pepper. Then I cool it completely in the refrig. Dressing is usually half mayo, half LF sour cream, couple tsp. dry mustard, couple squirts prepared mustard, more vinegar, Splenda, s&P, and celery seeds. After draining the chilled cauli. a 2nd time, I toss it with chopped HB eggs, sliced radishes, green onions, maybe some red bell pepper and a little celery, chopped pickles, parsley and only enough dressing to coat everything slightly. Glad you had a good day - Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. I was not a good girl like Web, and I'm doing pennance today for it! Cheers, Annie |
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Hi everyone.....and my dear WEB! I havent been getting the updates here, and have been so busy to take that extra step and check in...sorry guys! I am so excited the school year is coming to a close....it will be wonderful to not have to get up so early to take my daughter to school, but I can take the girls to the beach instead! Yay!!! This weekend we went out to the desert...it's off the 15...like on the way to Vegas....it was amazing weather! We towed the Jeep behind the motorhome, and our cousins came out with motorcycles and quads. We have our own to ride, but when you are towing a vehicle behind, you can't take a trailer too....our friends came along with us, so the guys took the Jeep out, the kids were riding, I got to ride for the first time since my DH was diagnosed with arthritis, it was so much fun....I am finding these moments with the kids are just amazing! They had a blast, and were so proud of themselves...my older daughter was jumping the quad around camp by the end of our trip! She just turned 8!!!! I hope everyone had a nice weekend, relaxing or spending time with friends and family...Omayra, it's so nice you get to spend more time with your hubby now...at least for a while. I will be so happy to hear when he is home for good to be with you and the kids! NOW, on to TEA!!! Yes, WEB coaxed me here with tea talk.....Teavana Sweet Fruit Garden, Pina Colada, Sour Cherry Serenade, Blueberry/Peach Roobios....these are some of my favorites iced......Notice I said SOME? Lol......I dont drink a lot hot...coffee, tea...almost everything is cold, all the time...even when it's freezing outside....I even tried the Azteca Fire Iced before I had it hot....I like it iced better...hehehe......Get some tea...it's yummy stuff! Ok, now, I really do have to get to bed so I can survive fruit day tomorrow! |
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Hi Ladies!!! Yes WEB~ Twilight is that good!! I am going thru withdrawls not being able to read about the adventures of my beloved characters!!! The next movie comes out in November, but honestly the books are way better than the first movie they have out! Annie ~ your mock tatosalad sounds great! I am actually making the smashed cauliflower like mashed potatoes tonight to serve with my roast. yum! I did really enjoy the pizza I had made afew weeks ago with the riced cauliflower! So my DH has my garden almost ready to plant, we have to put up chicken wire or something around it to keep the critters out but then I will be ready to plant. I have to say he did get carried away with the size....it is 13ft X28ft!!!! HOLY MOLEY! So I bought some of my veggies yesterdat..here is a run down for you.broccoli, cauliflower, bush beans, cucumbers, tomtatoes (of course), peppers, lettuce, herbs, spinach, swiss chard, acorn squash, spagetti squash, zucchini & yellow summer squash & one lonely radish plant..WOW thats alot isn't it ? Now DH said he thinks we should plant corn too...I am nut much of a corn eatter even before FL4I so it doesn't thrill me.Zeva ~ sounds like you are doing well...I see back on the DG ~ hope it goes great for you this cycle!!! Your weekend sounded wonderful! My Son is 9 yrs old & it really is such a fun age. They are so growing up aren't they? I have to get back into my tea drinking...With being away & things being hectic before & after we got back I have not brewed any...but I will today! The one I really want to get next is the sour cherry! Well ~ have a wonderful day. ~cheers.. Prose |
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Prose, I dont read.....but I hear the Twilight books are great...the movie though, as rediculous as it was....WAS AWESOME!!!! I love Rob Pattinson, and love him as a vampire with his long messy hair YUMMY!!! I am back on DG, and it is going really well so far. Fruit day wasnt missed, but I will have a smoothie later on, and that super delicious sandwich coming up later on!!! I'm off to make some yummy iced tea! |
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Hi again.....after posting this morning I got some really tough news, and am finally able to type without breaking down....last night my 2 nephews and niece were in a very bad car accident. My niece has been released from the hospital, one of the boy Evon, has an abrasion on his arm...scraped down to the bone, and scraped the nerve along with all his skin.....he will need several more surgeries to close up the wound, and is on an IV of antibiotics to prevent a bone infection. Good news for him is that he will be able to go home by sometime tomorrow....now my Nephew David suffered the worst. He crushed the back of his skull, broke his neck and has some severe brain swelling. He was still unconcious as of a few hours ago, and the neurosurgeon says things look very bad for him. He is 19-20ish, has a girlfriend, and was planning on getting engaged soon...If I could ask you dear friends to please keep him and the family in your thoughts....We are praying for a miracle, that he pulls through, and makes a full recovery. Thank you so much for listening. Hugs~Zeva |
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Zeva...so sorry my dear friend! I will be praying for them! ((((Hugs)))))SS |
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My dear Zeva - I am so sorry. Thoughts and prayers your way...... Annie |
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dear, dear zevaso sorry to hear the news...prayers and thoughts are coming your way dear friend...keep us posted on how they are doing.hugs.... kitty |
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Zeva, I am so sorry. My family and I will be praying for you and your family for strength and healing. Robyn |
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Zeva - I am so sorry for your terrible news. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will be praying for all of you, especially your nephew. I believe in miracles, so be strong. Hugs, Margo |
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Zeva ~ I am so very sorry! My thoughts go out to you & your entire famiy. Miracles do happens like Margo said. Please let us know how everyone is & especially how your Nephew is doing. Hugs... Lynne |
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Good morning...thank you all so much for your prayers. We still don't have any new news, just that it doesnt look good...now does that mean he'll be in a coma, paralyzed, will he die? I dont know, but do have faith and know things will be alright. I will continue to keep you posted when I hear anything new. ~Lots of Love~Zeva |
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Hello dear friends. I just got word that my nephew passed away. My in laws are still in Australia, and are trying to get a flight back sooner if possible. (they were due to return home Tuesday) I'm not sure on any arrangements yet as far as the funeral goes, but it is Oregon, so either way, it will be a very difficult trip to make. Please keep on praying so that everything works out, financially, for our whole family to be able to get up there, for comfort and strength for my sister IL and Brother IL....and well, just for all of us. I'm kinda at a loss of words. Thank you all so much. |
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Dearest Zeva - My deepest sympathies. This is such tragic news. All we can do is hope and pray that when your family all comes together and the healing process begins, you will find some comfort in celebrating the short life of this young man. I am holding you close to my heart during this incredibly sorrowful time. Annie |
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Zeva...so sorry to hear about your nephew...I hope he didn't suffer to much...its so sad when someone passses that is so young and seems so unfair....... I am packed and off to Asia and Europe in 2 days for 3 months.....will check in once in a while.... |
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Dear dear Zeva....so sorry to hear the news. These things are so hard to comprehend. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult tiime. May God comfort your heart ! ((((((Hugs to you)))))))). SS Last edited on 29 May 2009 05:26 pm by sunshine |
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My dear Zeva~ so sorry to hear the news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. There are no words for this. I could never comprehend the death of someone young. my nephew died on his way back to college...he was a pilot and he and another college friend hit a tree on approach and the were both killed. I was speechless. so i understand this is going to be difficult, but know that all of us are with you in spirit. BIG HUGS Kitty |
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Zeva, I too am sorry for the loss of your young nephew. I can't imagine what your family is going through. I will continue to keep you and yours lifted up in prayer. I pray strength and peace into all of you. In Jesus name, Amen Robyn |
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Dear Zeva~ I am so very sorry for your loss & the pain you & your family are going thru! I can only imagine how unbearable all of this is and I am so sorry. Thoughts & prayers. (((Hugs)))) Lynne |
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DAVID COOK ROCKS!!! Went to his concert ON Virginia Beach, Saturday night! AWESOME!
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Good to know, so if he comes to chicago, i'll try and go see him!!!! |
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Just an FYI on Cook- A friend of mine was also at the concert in VB - she paid DEARLY for up front tickets!!! Anyway, she was standing by this lady who fainted and while trying to prevent the lady from falling to the ground, David jumped off stage and helped my friend hold the lady so they could gently lay her down. Afterwards, David STEPPED ON MY FRIEND'S FOOT and she had to push him off, "AHHH, you are on my foot!" David grabbed her by her wrist and put his other arm on her shoulder and asked if she was okay. One of her friends said, "she would be much better if you gave her a hug- so he hugged her!" THEN, when he got back on stage, he "personally handed" her an autographed pick (he usually just throws them out to the audience). AND all during the concert, he would look down to her and mouth, "you okay?" HOW AWESOME IS THAT! Could not have happened to a better friend! Did I mention above, DAVID COOK ROCKS |
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That is a cool story, agl. I am also a huge fan of David Cook. Glad to know he hasn't gotten spoiled - just seems like such a nice guy! |
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agl~awesome story.thanks for sharing that with us. i agree, i'm glad he is the nice guy i thought he was. David Cook Rocks |
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I am leaving for Sacramento today to go to my brother's house. Both my brothers and I are going to celebrate my sister's 50th birthday there since they were not here last week to celebrate with us. My youngest brother's wife is pregnant, and due in August (one month after my daughter is due!). How weird is that?! I will be getting a niece and a granddaughter about the same age. And if that isn't weird, I had something else happen VERY strange this week. Thursday I spoke with one of my best friends from Los Angeles who moved up here to the Bay Area a few years ago. We have both been really busy and not in touch lately so I called her out of the blue and she told me her daughter is pregnant and due 10 days after my daughter. Cool, you may say, but not that strange, right? Well how about this.... she is naming her daughter LILAH (but spelling it LYLAH). That is what MY granddaughter is going to be named! That is not a common name, so how did both our daughters (who haven't seen each other or spoken in years) come up with that same name?? We both could not believe it! But her and I have always had some weird cosmic-like connection since we first met almost 20 years ago, so it really isn't that bizarre, I guess! (Boy, do I have some stories with that girl!) It still freaks me out, though! I hope Zeva is doing well. She is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope we hear from her soon. I am leaving for Oregon this Friday (the 12th) and then heading up to Washington, and will be back on the 16th... a little family reunion/mini vacation. But I will be able to log in ocassionally to see what's up. Oh, and I downloaded Adam Lambert's "No Boundaries" for a ringtone on my phone last night! |
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Hi dear friends! Web, I'm here...finally back from probably the most difficult, and heartbreaking week of my life. The weather up in Oregon was awful...hot, and very muggy, but overcast? I didn't sleep more than 3 hours in 3 days, just a few more hours here and there, and have gotten pretty sick now that I'm home. I wish I could say...Horray, now I can rest! But, there are so many end of the year activities going on for my daughters school, 2 the next 2 days, and I have to be there ALL day.....So, maybe I'll catch up on sleep eventually. Everything went very well, service wise for the funeral...it was so nice to see all my relatives, some I havent seen in years. Our support group is just amazing. Thank you everyone for all the prayers... |
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Zeva - I am so glad you are back safe and sound. You poor thing... try to rest up after all the end of the school year activities are finished. You need to take care of yourself and sleep is a priority for your health. We all know what stress can do and you seem to have had your share of it lately. Don't you wish sometimes you could just clone yourself so the "other" you can rest and recharge? I know I do. |
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Zeva....so glad you are back...it must have been very difficult! As hard as it is to do...maybe it may be good to stay home and rest and heal. If you were still in Oregon you can bet that the end of the year activities would go on without you. I wish I had learned this earlier in my life...I was supermom...and I suffered from burnout! I tried to do it ALL! Take care! Hugs to you dear Girl! Sunshine |
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Zeva~welcome back...sunshine and web said it all....just take care of yourself, if it doesn't get done, it doesn't get done....you hear me...right????Kitty(BIG HUGS) |
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Thanks Web, Sunshine, and Kitty.....Today is the first day a dont feel like I'm going to fall apart and just crash. I am still pretty sick, thanks to my post nasal drip. I was able to get some rest yesterday, so that was nice. Today was track and field day at my daughters school, and tomorrow will be water day. I was in charge of making goodie bags for the class, and they need to be delivered tomorrow....both days I need to be at the school to help, and Thursday is a field trip....I opted to not go along on the field trip, but as room mom, I have to get snacks for everyone anyway....My DH will be flying back to Oregon to get my IL and the motorhome Friday...they need to be driven back home. Friday is my younger daughters birthday so we decided to fly her to Oregon for her BDay present. She will only be 7, but the flight will only be 2 hours....I think she will be fine, and it will be really exciting for her. So, I will just have my 1 daughter home with me for the weekend, maybe she'll let me get some sleep! Well, off to finish up the goodie bags, and have some tea....talk to you all later. |
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Zeva - Ahhh, room mothers! I was a room mother for 13 years straight, between my 3 kids. I won't even go into all the the things I chaired or volunteered for all those years, besides that. AND, I worked a "regular" job, and then some! I look back and wonder how the heck I found time to do all that when I barely have time to do what I do now, when they are all grown and moved out! Kudos to you! |
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Web, one thing I've learned being a mom, is that you always come last....I have tried on so many occasions to do something for myself...say for example, there will be a really cute top I'd like to buy....I will walk around the store, just until time to check out, and the girls will find something they need...of course, my top gets put back. When moms are sick, that's the time everyone needs you the most....but, I think God designed us to fit all we need to do in our busy days, to take care of all our little ones...(and our big ones too) We can look back and say, how did I do that? It's just the miracle of being a mom. We do what we gotta do.... |
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And that, my dear... says it all. |
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Hi Zeva - I, too, am so glad that you are back home - even if your life is just as hectic as ever! You've had an awful lot on your plate these days. So much sadness. But, you have a wonderful family who loves you and certainly couldn't imagine doing it all without you. I'm with Web - 20 years from now you'll look back and wonder how you ever did it all - and survived to tell about it! So, give yourself permission to sneak in that hot bath or quiet walk - even if for 15 minutes - you deserve to pamper yourself. You're The Mom - be Mom to yourself once in a while, too.Annie |
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ADAM ROCKS!!!!!!!! http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/09/the-new-issue-of-rolling-stone-the-liberation-of-adam-lambert/ Also, his CD is coming out this fall- he signed with 19 Records / RCA Records! http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/06/09/adam-lambert-signs-record-deal/ |
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agl~Thanks for the ADAM update...He is going to be big!!!! |
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Hey Ladies! I don't mean to barge in ... i just wanted to tell you I absolutely love tea and plan on checking out that site!!!! Sounds scrumpscious! Also I wanted to let you know I saw a T-shirt that made me smile and think of all of you and smile . It said : A WOMAN IS LIKE A TEA BAG , YOU NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG SHE IS UNTIL YOU PUT HER IN HOT WATER. Have a super day, you are all wonderful ! Kyan |
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kyan~welcome..u r not barging in...if u order the tea from teavana, let us know what you bought. now that american idol is over, we have to find another subject...hehe! kitty |
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Kyan - You will get addicted to Teavana like the rest of us. I am telling you Spice of Life is to die for. I mix it with the White Ayurvedic Chai, too, and it goes longer. But most all of the teas are fabulous!! Let us know what you get. I saw a shirt I loved. It's similar to the milk ads, but it says "Got Wine?" |
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My all-time favorite bumper sticker: I'm out of hormones. And I have a gun! I'll have to get on your tea wagon one of these days, ladies. Which ones do you like best for iced tea? |
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Hey Kitty ! Thanks ! I will keep you informed. I may be in over my head tho,- did I read that their tea isnt in bags. LOL ! I hope you all are up for the challenge , LOL!!! I like berry, and vanilla, mint or cinnimon teas. Hey when I was growing up Lipton had a tea called ALMOND PLEASURES. Does anyone remember it ? They dont make it anymore, that was my favorite of all time. My mom and I would make it when the power went out , and drink it and work jigsaw puzzles by canlelight. Maybe thats what I loved... Gotta walk and  KyanP.s. YEAH!!! OH ! ICE TEA !!! What kinds are good for that? Last edited on 10 June 2009 04:56 pm by Kyan |
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Here is a link to Teavana iced teas... http://www.teavana.com/The-Teas/Iced-Teas/ I love the White Ayurvedic Chai and the Samurai Chai as iced tea, and also the Spice Of Life and the chais. I have to experiment as it is just getting into iced tea weather and I drink mostly hot tea. I get emails from Teavana and this one came yesterday offering these 3 iced tea blends: Caribbean Fruit Breeze Blend: Caribbean Breeze & Apple Lemon Pomegranite Life’s Blissful & Peachy Blend: Rooibos Blueberry Bliss & Peach Bloom Tropical Dragon Blend: Jasmine Phoenix Dragon Pearls and Rooibos Tropica |
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Kyan, I am guilty of telling everyone about Teavana.....I am crazy about it! If you like berries, you can try the Sweet Fruit Garden, Stawberry Kiwi, the Sour Cherry Seranade is amazing...all of them are soooo good iced too. Samauri Chai mate, is really good...the mate teas give me such amazing energy...it's not a burst, but lasts all day. I dont recommend drinking it in the evening, and have it maybe every other day.....All the herbals are great iced....Utopian jewel oolong is another good one! I could go on all day! They have a really cool tea infuser, I highly recommend getting it, you will be so happy you did...it works great! Annie, hop on in the tea train! So most of the end of school activities are done with, there is still a field trip tomorrow, and a play on Tuesday, then that's it! I am babysitting today...go figure. I just cant say no. I will take a moment to myself, I promise. This weekend my DH and daughter will be flying back to Oregon, and driving my ILs home...my older daughter will have some special time and a sleepover at my mom and dads...so I will have 2 nights to myself. I WILL relax....(until I find some laundry to do, or vacuuming that needs to be done..lol) |
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Yep ... I can tell already... this teavana adventure... its gonna be expensive, and ooooohhh sooo much FUN!!!!! LOL!!! Its been a crazy day, I cant wait to check out that site, however 3:30 am comes EARLY. I stopped my about 2 hrs ago - i didn't want to, but , this lil MISSY heard a very strong suggestion LOUD and CLEAR. I also follow orders well !!! LOL!!!Goodnight Dear Ones! KyanLast edited on 11 June 2009 01:53 am by Kyan |
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Kyan...you get up at 3:30 AM...what do you do for work? What time do you hit the sack at night? When do you eat your first meal...sounds like a looonnnggg day for you Kiddo! S S |
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Web, I just got this emailed to me from a friend, and I thought of you! Hope you all get a good laugh from it! The Hormone Guide [size= ]
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Hi and GoodMornin', goodmornin',goodmornin'!!! Yep. I greet the mornings these days at 3:28am. My sweet hubby leaves for work at 4:30am . I set the alarm clock on my cell phone and the radio alarm , as he can sleep through just about anything. I am a light sleeper, if we set the alarms at his volumes I'd have to be SCRAPED OFF THE CEILING or SLEEPING 3 DOORS (HOUSES) DOWN.  LOL !!!So we set them at my levels, and I make sure he is awake. We hit the hay about 8:30-9. I am not actually working now. I have finished Massage Therapy/ Reflexology school and have yet to take my licensure test. It's crazy what a team Tony and I make. |
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z1434eva wrote: Web, I just got this emailed to me from a friend, and I thought of you! Hope you all get a good laugh from it! PRICELESS ZEVA! PRICELESS! And believe me! My DH has a copy of this in his wallet! LOL!!! |
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Kyan...what a sweetie you are...tony is BLESSED! I have a son who used to sleep through anything...thank fully he has grown out of it...I think having a child did the trick!(you learn to listen for small sounds...hehee) Zeva...you cracked me up!!!!! That is so funny! S S |
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Hey, sorry guys! That didn't show up the way it was emailed to me....but you get the idea.....the safest was always "Here have some wine!" Have a great day all! |
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I'm sitting here at work by my lonesome, nobody around me, not much to do, perusing the posts, and I realized that I am really not alone; I am one of y'all! No matter what our days are, we are all individuals who have been brought together here to share, support, hail a laugh or a smile, an idea, recipe, an encouragement. We may have asked ourselves at some point in time, "How in the WORLD did I EVER find this place?" I mean, really! I don't even remember where I found the diet. I am sure it was on one of the millions of websites I have viewed, and I probably ignored it a million times! "What made me decide to do this diet?" Was it the simple, "why not?" And then, "LO AND BEHOLD, here we all are. Some of you might even be saying, "OH NO! Here's that crazy lady again with yet another... STORY O' THE DAY! ONE Author Unknown One song can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream. One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring. One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul. One star can guide a ship at sea, One word can frame the goal. One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam lights a room. One candle wipes out darkness, One laugh will conquer gloom. One step must start each journey, One word must start each prayer. One hope will raise our spirits, One touch can show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom. One heart can know what's true. One life can make the difference, you see it's up to You! Don't ever forget how very Important You Are Remember "one" thing y'all- all it takes is one to get this thing going- SOMEONE started this diet and SOMEONE started this forum! We are all here to make a difference for each other. We are all united as ONE!!!!! LOVE TO ALL,  ANN (a good laugh) |
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Wow, Ann!! One or your best!  This will go in my wallet! Thanks for your SOD and your thoughts. A good reminder the what WE do matters...even if we feel small! We CAN and DO make a difference...let it be for the good!Hugs S S |
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makingmusic New Member
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ANN!!!!! I am deeply moved by your SOD!!! YOU are truly talented and need to put all these in a book! I am serious!!! I would buy it! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!  makingmusic |
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makingmusic wrote: ANN!!!!! Thank ya' darlin' BUT- If you are implying that I wrote that, think again! Now, I used to write music in college, played the guitar, the whole thing- BUT- "One" is not mine. Author unknown! That is just on of my collections! I'm the booster butt club president! LOL! Is this not the greatest site you've ever encountered!? AND- there are more SOD's to come! |
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OMG!!! TWO SODs IN ONE DAY??? NO! "One" is enough for today! BUT... there is ALWAYS room for a little weekend homework, don't ya' think? If you complete your weekend homework, then you will complete your forever days ahead! Listen up now for your lesson! You are the person who has to decide. Do not be afraid of making choices at this stage of your life. Failure does not mean that you have failed but only means that you are given another fresh start to try it again with a little more wisdom than before. Challenge your thoughts. Take a chance to launch deeper into the sea of thoughts. The choices are yours to make, choose them wisely and well! AND HAVE A SUPERFANTABULOUS MOST BEAUTIMOUSLY FILLED WEEKEND! VERY EASY HOMEWORK Y'ALL! LOVE ALL Y'ALL!!! |
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Ann, you are so right! Thank you for your wise and encouraging words. We all decide what we do, but it is so much easier to make the right choice when you are surrounded by like minded people! This place is sooooo great! |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Thanks ANN...really needed that! ((((Hugs)))) SS |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Hi Friends...sorry I am MIA... if I do not answer posts or PMs...you will know why. Our dear friends lost their 17 year old son and his identical twin was seriously injured in a tragic accident on Friday. The boy died in his dad's arms. The father and twin are suffering horribly...as you can imagine. My DH and I have been taking care of the service, arrangements and etc (we have opened our home to their family) while they care for the remaining twin. The service will be Tuesday. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. Hugs Sunshine |
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Sunshine - Nothing can be said to ease the incredible pain you and your friends are feeling. Just know that I have been holding you close to my heart and keeping you in my thoughts. Be strong, dear friend.Annie |
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sunshine wrote: Hi Friends...sorry I am MIA... if I do not answer posts or PMs...you will know why. How tragic! I know that all of you are going through a horrible time right now- I will place all of you in my heart and prayers! Love you, Ann |
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Sunshine, I cant hold back the tears as it beaks my heart to hear that news. It is still very fresh in my mind, the pain of losing a young one. It has berely been 2 weeks for me with my nephew. You are so kind to be helping them in this difficult (that word just isn't enough) time. You are all in my prayers, and may you, and the family be surrounded in love and comfort. Hugs to you dear friend. |
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persimmon rose New Member
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Oh my ~ how terrible Sunshine. I am so sorry for how difficult this must be. What a wonderful friend you are to step up & help out during this sad time. Zeva ~ I am sure hearing news like this makes things more difficult for you as well. So tragic especially at such a young age. Hugs ~ Prose |
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Yaya New Member
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Sunshine, I am so very sorry for you and the family. You and your DH our such a blessing to this family. I have had experience with twins and losses. I will be praying for strength for you and your DH. And healing for the family. my love and prayers are with you all. Yaya |
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Thank you all soooo much for your prayers and support....we made it through...but are totally exhausted. Tomorrow I should be back on the forum again. Annie and all you oldtimers who took on extra...thank you so much for helping out so many new folks... with Web and SS gone at the same time...you have been a life saver!!!Hugs Sunshine |
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z1434eva Distinguished Member
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I AM RICH This morning I searched my wallet.
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z1434eva Distinguished Member
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Hi everyone! So I guess that's kinda the ZEVA version of the SOD.....we can call it ZEVA'S HAPPY THOUGHT O' THE DAY!!! Ann, we are missing you here!!!! |
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z1434eva wrote: Hi everyone! So I guess that's kinda the ZEVA version of the SOD.....we can call it ZEVA'S HAPPY THOUGHT O' THE DAY!!! Ann, we are missing you here!!!! HEY! I'LL BE HERE THIS AFTERNOON- PERUSING!!!!! |
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HI Y'ALL!!!!! Well, here it is Friday AGAIN- wow!!! What a week! And guess what!!! Father's Day is here this weekend. All of us have/had a father- good or bad. We even have sons who are fathers, maybe even grandfathers . But one thing in common- Sunday is Father's Day- like it or not, right? My father has passed as of many years ago, but one thing I can remember about him is pretty much told in yet...anotherSTORY O' THE DAY I do hope you enjoy this from my own personal perspective about Dad's. But the story is twofold, threefold, NUMEROUSFOLD. You see? If we want something, then BY GOLLY GO FOR IT- DO IT! As Capt. John Luke Picard would say "MAKE IT SO!" Don't Hope, Friend... Decide! -- By Michael Hargrove While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life changing experiences that you hear other people talk about. You know, the kind that sneaks up on you unexpectedly? Well, this one occurred a mere two feet away from me! Straining to locate my friend among the passengers deplaning through the jetway, I noticed a man coming toward me carrying two light bags. He stopped right next to me to greet his family. First, he motioned to his youngest son (maybe six years old) as he laid down his bags. They gave each other a long, and movingly loving hug. As they separated enough to look in each other's face, I heard the father say, "It's so good to see you, son. I missed you so much!" His son smiled somewhat shyly, diverted his eyes, and replied softly, "Me too, Dad!" Then the man stood up, gazed in the eyes of his oldest son (maybe 9) and while cupping his son's face in his hands he said, "You're already quite the young man. I love you very much Zach!" They too hugged a most loving, tender hug. His son said nothing. No reply was necessary. While this was happening, a baby girl (perhaps one or one and a half) was squirming excitedly in her mother's arms, never once taking her little eyes off the wonderful sight of her returning father. The man said, "Hi babygirl!" as he gently took the child from her mother. He quickly kissed her face all over and then held her close to his chest while rocking her from side to side. The little girl instantly relaxed and simply laid her head on his shoulder and remained motionless in total pure contentment. After several moments, he handed his daughter to his oldest son and declared, "I've saved the best for last!" and proceeded to give his wife the longest, most passionate kiss I ever remember seeing. He gazed into her eyes for several seconds and then quietly said, "I love you so much!". They stared into each other's eyes, beaming big smiles at one another, while holding both hands. For an instant, they reminded me of newlyweds but I knew by the age of their kids that they couldn't be. I puzzled about it for a moment, then realized how totally engrossed I was in the wonderful display of unconditional love not more than an arm's length away from me. I suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if I were invading something sacred, but was amazed to hear my own voice nervously ask, "Wow! How long have you two been married?" "Been together fourteen years total, married twelve of those." he replied without breaking his gaze from his lovely wife's face. "Well then, how long have you been away?" I asked. The man finally looked at me, still beaming his joyous smile and told me, "Two whole days!" Two days?! I was stunned! I was certain by the intensity of the greeting I just witnessed that he'd been gone for at least several weeks, if not months, and I know my expression betrayed me. So, I said almost offhandedly, hoping to end my intrusion with some semblance of grace (and to get back to searching for my friend), "I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years!" The man suddenly stopped smiling. He looked me straight in the eye, and with an intensity that burned right into my soul, he told me something that left me a different person. He told me, "Don't hope friend...decide." Then he flashed me his wonderful smile again, shook my hand and said, "God bless!". With that, he and his family turned and energetically strode away together. I was still watching that special man and his exceptional family walk just out of sight when my friend came up to me and asked, "What'cha looking at?" Without hesitating, and with a curious sense of certainty, I replied, "My future!" LOVE YA' |
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webfairy Moderator
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Ann, that was another great story! Thanks! Zeva - I have seen that saying before... Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain and I love it soooo much. That is one of life's lessons... learning to embrace what we have right now, this moment, and making the most of it. Beautiful! I can read that over and over every day and it makes me smile. Thanks for sharing it! |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Wow...ANN!!! You have topped all your SOD's with this one!! Your verrrrrry best yet! Awesome awesome awesome...thank you thank you thank you!! Loved it! ((((HUGS))))) S S |
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I need some advice from my gardening ladies (or gentlemen). I am pulling weeds on the side of the hill and my arms have red small splotches and they itch, from the weeds rubbing against them. I am wearing gloves, but is there anything I can put on my arms to keep them from getting irritated? Or maybe I should just wear long sleeves (oh, that might be too easy! ). But it is warm today and long sleeves would probably be just as bothersome. I just put some witch hazel on my arms and it is a temporary relief. A couple weeks ago I got bit by a spider and it was only a small bite (like a mosquito bite) but it got larger and larger and pretty soon a big area (3.5" x 2") covered my upper arm. It got all discolored (similar to a bruise), and I was worried it would turn into cellulitis, but it finally faded, and it has been 3 or 4 weeks now but it is hardly noticeable anymore. I was NEVER bothered before by anything like fleas, mosquitos, bugs, but in the last year it seems like my skin is hyper-sensitive now! How weird is that? Someone said it is age. Uggh! I hate that excuse! Help! |
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Annie Distinguished Member
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Hi Webfairy - Sorry to hear you have the "itchies" Don't talk to me about age, my dear. I am on the brink of 60 - just 8 mos away - and teetering very close to the edge. Not sure what exactly you are breaking out from, but sometimes I have found that a paste made of baking soda and water soothes those itchies from bugs and weeds better than any OTC remedy. Now, if someone could tell me what to use on my neck - got too much sun and now it itches and blotches constantly. I've tried cortisone, Aveeno, even Boudreax's Butt Paste () - and it still itches like crazy. Hope you find relief - Sounds like you're a busy girl today, what with weeding and crockpot cooking. I admire your energy! Hugs, AnnieLast edited on 21 June 2009 09:03 pm by Annie |
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Thanks, Annie! I will try the baking soda and water paste. What the heck is Boudreax's Butt Paste ???? I haven't made anything in the crockpot yet. I can't decide what to make. I just defrosted some ground chicken and am trying to figure out what to do with it! Sorry about your neck. I found this site which may help: http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_sunb.htm |
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webfairy wrote: Thanks, Annie! I will try the baking soda and water paste. What the heck is Boudreax's Butt Paste ????Isn't that just the funniest name? It's for babies diaper rash - main ingredient is zinc oxide. I use it on my girl Sharpei Loosey's tummy when it gets inflamed from allergies to grass and stuff. My DIL the nurse uses it on DS's foot rashes and that's what gave me the idea to try it on Loosey. Idea for your ground chicken - Have you ever tried making a really thick Italian meat sauce for pasta, or even sloppy joes, and put it over sauteed shredded cabbage? If you ever get lucky to have a DG meal of chicken and green and red vegs you might try it. It'll surprise you! I even bake it in the oven as a casserole sometimes, topped with cheese. Oh and thanks for the link to the 911 place - I'm going to check it out right now. |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Annie...pure essential oil of Lavender works the best for me...I've had the same thing on my upper chest...get all red and itchy. I hope it helps S S |
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Thanks Sunshine - I'll head down to the health food store tomorrow - the site Webfairy gave me listed the lavender oil as well. I've been getting this every year lately and I always remember the sunscreen too late!Annie |
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Annie wrote: Hi Webfairy - Sorry to hear you have the "itchies" GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING ANNIE! Not sure if you have found the answer yet to your neck itching- but I need to ask you a couple of questions- makes a difference. 1. When did you get sunburned? If it was sevvvvvvvvveral days ago, it's probably just the skin being tight from the burn and simply put, YOU'RE GONNA' PEEL! That is one big itchy mess as you know! 2. If you got sunburned just a couple of days ago, and you have tried the Aveeno and cortizone, and you are STILL itching, I would suggest the doctor- you may have something else going on, like poison ivy or anything nonrelated to the sunburn. If it's not getting "worse," then let it ride its course. |
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agl3591 wrote:...GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING ANNIE! GOOD MORNING Back at ya agl!!!!! Yeah! Thanks for the scary thoughts! Ewwww! Not going to the doctor. When I saw him last January he asked me why I was so healthy for someone who has been on BP meds for 33 years. I told him I stay away from doctors - and he agreed with me! Seriously - It's already peeled somewhat - a little two-toned now - it's been a couple weeks. Just old skin that I keep forgetting to put sunscreen on when I'm out playing in my vast vegetable "garden." (That's all three container planters.)Anyway - thanks for the tips - You're right - it'll just have to run its course and I'll just be itchy in the meantime. I am going to try that lavender oil today, though. Cheers! Annie |
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Annie - I sent away for a sample of the Boudreaux's Butt Paste today. I figure since my granddaughter is due any day, maybe it might come in handy. (Although I am thinking she will probably be perfect, and will never be in need of diaper rash ointment, but just in case... ). Also, thanks for the ideas for the ground chicken. I liked them all. I have one package of ground chicken that I haven't defrosted yet, so I will try it in place of a chicken meal with veggies. I don't know why I couldn't think of what to do with it yesterday. I ended up adding it to half the veggie chili, so it is no longer veggie chili now. |
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Webfairy - I am quite sure you are right, and that your granddaughter will be absolutely perfect! How could she not be with a granny like you? Anyway, you can always save that unopened unused tube of Butt Paste to give her on her graduation day to show just how proud her grandmother is of her. Along with that brand new purple convertible you're going to buy her! |
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Annie - Purple convertible? Hey, I want one first! |
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webfairy wrote: Annie - Hey! I say we all go for a ride in Annie's purple convertible- BUT, we all have to wear RED HATS! I do think we all qualify????????????? LOL! |
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YO CHEESE LOVERS! I can't remember who came up with the cheese crisps but THANKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK YOU!!! And guess what! I have tried a MULTITUDE of cheese, as I'm sure a lot of you have but my FAVORITE so far is SWISS CHEESE! YUMMMMMMMM. Also Havarti is WONDERFUL! ALSO, halfway through the MW time, I sprinke red pepper flakes on them and WOOOOOOOOOWW!!! Y'all gotta' try these! Sure makes one measly slice of cheese go a long way, huh? ENJOY!!! |
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Glad you liked the cheese thingies agl! I used to make them way back in my Atkins days and had forgotten until I ran across them on the interwebs recently. Finally got myself some parchment paper so I could try them again. I tried last week w/o and had one big gloppy greasy mess on a plate - But I didn't waste it! Check out the recipe thread if you miss rice - I just posted a cauliflower trade-off that's really pretty good. Oh, and about the convertible? I already have a red one - Can I wear a purple hat? Annie |
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Hey ladies..oooh yummy! where is the cheese crisp recipe??? In the recipe section I would assume! So I know it's late Web but for itching..like bug bites ammonia works great..Not sure if you want to try it but its work keeping in mind. So glad to be back..Oh yeah will be making a pot of teavana tea soon..How are the other addicts out there??? Prose |
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Agl - I think Sunshine posted about them, but I also posted a couple of recipes for cheese crisps in the recipe section. It's such a treat to eat it like that, isn't it?! My fav part of pizza was always the burned cheese on the ends. I love practically anything burned. My mom was famous for that, so I grew up loving that charcoal taste. Now when I go to barbecues or get togethers and someone burns something, I am there to salvage it from the garbage disposal! That always makes the cook happy, too! PRose - Ammonia??? On my skin??? Yikes! 'Splain, Lucy! I drank Sweet Oolong Revolution all day at work today. Yum, but I may have steeped it a little longer than planned as I have a headache from it. Oolong is half the caffeine of black tea, but if you steep it too long, then you are getting even more caffeine. I can only handle minute amounts of caffeine these days, so I am going to have to do lighter steeps with Oolong. But it is so good for weight loss! |
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OKAY, SO...I thought I would share this just because... YAYYYYYYYYYY! My DH and I are going to Wolftrap tonight to see them. I am soooooooooooooo excited! Never saw them when they first came out but it is never too late! Can't wait. WHOA OH OHHHHHHHHHHHHH, LISTEN TO THE MUSIC!
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Hey Ann !!!! I MAJORLY AGREE !! Good Morning ! I love China Road, Let the Music play, Black Water!!!! I am so jealous !!!! Where are they gonna play? Wow! That is great ! Have lots of fun. Well, I got up this mornin' washed the dishes, made DH his lunch, 2 loads of laundry, got my bananas mashed and in sndwich bags in the freezer , took a nap ,stripped the bed and got it washing, *sigh* time to go walk! Not bad it s only 10am!LoL!!! You guys are the greatest . Thank you for being sooooo wondrful!!!! Have a happy day !!!! Kyan  |
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GOOD MORNING KYAN! They are playing at a venue called Wolftrap, in Virginia. The DC Metropolitan area. I live in Alexandria. Absolutely can't wait! |
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Oh, Ann, the Doobie Brothers? You lucky ducky you! Now, that's my kind of music. Kyan - China Road's the first one that came to my mind, too! I'm dancing in my head right now.Annie |
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Ann, in high school my gfs and myself would put our arms around eachother and walk around singing Black Water. I loved the Doobies! That brings back so many memories. Have fun you lucky girl! |
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SEE? I KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT BEING OLD! LOOK AT ALL OF US DOOBIE BROTHERS SISTERS! |
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Who are the Doobie Brothers???? Anything like the Jonas Brothers??? Just kidding....I'm not that young....just wanted a good laugh!!! You gals are great! I went to Trader Joes yesterday to pick up some half sour pickles for my FIL...they are his favorite, come to find out, they discontinued them!!!! No wonder I haven't seen them for a while....so, today my project will be to MAKE him some home made pickles...they are real easy, salt, vinegar, and cukes....throw in some garlic cloves and dill in the jar, and let it sit on the counter a couple days, then put in the fridge....Thank goodness I have a ton of little tiny pickling cukes growing in my garden. I have a feeling I will be kept busy this summer with those pickles...lol! Oh, and I have been making at least a pitcher of Iced Tea a day.....Sour Cherry Serenade, and then a new combo I've been doing is Torocco Orange, and Apple Lemon Pomegranite...pretty good stuff! The Sweet Fruit Garden is good with just about anything too! Yes, I'm a tea junkie.....When are we going to sit down for an afternoon tea all together??? |
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Zeva - Yes, we need to have a tea party! Annie - I thought of you last night. I bought a Lindt 70% cocao bar last night and guess which one it was? Cherry and Chili!!!! I haven't had the cherry and chili combo before. I can't wait to try it. I think I will have a little piece tonight. |
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Web, the chili dark chocolate bars depending on whilch one you get, are pretty good! There is a place near San Diego I will drive to, just for thier chocolate...it is call chuao chocolate...they have a website, and the most interesting combos...like fig, strawberry and balsamic vinegar...sounds weird, but OMG, it is delish...dark chocolate with chipotle caramel.....they have hot chocolate that is chocolate bits mixed with chilis...it makes a mean mocha frapp! Ooh, now I have to take a drive next CW! |
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Doggone it Web and Zeva! You just HAD to bring up dark chocolate. Oh well, this IS my and DH's night for our annual DQ Blizzard. We have one once a year during the local car show. And I don't care if I AM on Day 7 of BC. There is a deviation planned and I will not be swayed! And I have seen Lindt's Cherry and Chili bar - just haven't had the courage to buy one yet. Sounds really good. And I sure am glad I don't live close to that chocolate store in San Diego, Zeva. |
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I came across this story today, and thought I'd share it with you all....Zeva's TOD! Two Choices What would you do...you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice? At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does, is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where it the natural order of things in my son? The audience was stilled by the query. The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.' Then he told the following story: Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a fatherI also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps. I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.' Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the Plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed.The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball. The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay' Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team. 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'. Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day! We all have thousands of opportunities every single day to help realize the 'natural order of things.' So many seemingly trivial interactions between two people present us with a choice: Do we pass along a little spark of love and humanity or do we pass up those opportunities and leave the world a little bit colder in the process? A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats it's least fortunate amongst them. I would like to think that we would all make the 'Shay' choice! |
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I'm at a loss for words, Zeva. Except to say what a beautiful story. And thank you. |
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Zeva - That was a very touching story! It would be so wonderful if we all kept in mind that a little bit of love, understanding, compassion, hope and inspiration can go a long way. Sometimes it's as easy as a smile. I love this kind of story. Thanks so much for sharing it. |
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What a sad day! I am just devastated that Michael Jackson has past away! I grew up on his music & am just in shock as to what happened! He was musical genious & a musical idol to many. This is a first for my generation to loose an icon ~ good or bad (as some will mention) he will always be the King of Pop. ~Prose |
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I know! I can't believe it! It is devastating news! He is only 50 years old! So sad! He and also Farrah Fawcett died today. It was a double whammy. I am very upset to hear this. |
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Zeva...wow, what a powerful message! Thanks for sharing that! |
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Kyan New Member
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Hey Ladies!!! Zeva - Your story touched my heart in a huge way, it took my breath away and all I kept repeating was ,Oh! How sweet!!!! Gosh I sobbed, and had to take many "breaks " while reading it to my DH. Thank You so much. Prose- I know Michael Jackson being gone will be a rough adjustment to me to! Sad, very sad. I wanted to see his come back. Btw - I grew up in Portage/ Kalamazoo !! Good gosh I am sleepy. I wanted to ask one more thing about Teavana... is it hard to figure out the steeping , and all the different kinds? I try to get away from caffeine as much as I can, I am sensitive to it to Webfairy. You all about killed me with the chocolate talk. MMM ! Sunshine , Annie. Yaya. Makingmusic,HEY!! I am sending big hugs out to all of ya, I think my TOM is about here, durn it all.I am DRAINED . These 3am mornings get rough, another one tomorrow for sweet Tony(overtime. . .yay. )I appologise if I missed anyone,. . LOL. ..I hear snoring now from the b.r.!! ..not fair, foulplay! Oh !?Have we heard from Ann ? I bet that concert was terrific! Well, Night ,night all ! The heavens really blessed me with you all, bigtime! Sweet dreams y'all! Kyan |
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Kyan, the nice thing about Teavana is that they put labels on the container bag the tea comes in with the name of the tea, and some labels have the ingredients, and others list the amount to use and the steeping time. But all the bags list all the tea kinds (black, green, white oolong, etc.), the temperature, and how long to steep. I keep my teas in airtight tins and take the labels off the bag and put them on the tins. They make the labels easy to peel off for that reason. And there is always the website... they list all the teas, the temps, and how long to steep, etc. I think I have a list of all that I made in a pdf file, too. I will have to look and see but I can send it to you and you can keep that information on your computer for easy reference. Let me know if you want it. I am so hooked on the Spice of Life and the White Ayervedic Chai. I can't stop drinking those two white tea blends! There is something about the Spice of Life... the aroma and taste do something to me (kind of aromatherapy-like). I enjoy it so much and it makes me feel good. I think I will go have one now, as a matter of fact! |
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Kyan New Member
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Good Morning! Webfairy I would love that list, if you wouldn't mind sending it, Thank you . I guess that must be good tea. . . drinking a cup at 11;30 at night! Does it have caffiene? I can't hardly chance drinking water that late ! LOL ! I was strongly advised by someone very wise, not too drink anything after hours! Hmmm , If you can , I might be able too! YaY !!! Must go make my sweet hubby's lunch! Be back in a while ! Thanks Bunches!!! Kyan |
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Prose .. yes it's sad but true.. In my opinion Michael was really the king of pop.. Did you guys hear that message a few hours after his death: I've heard that on the radio.. Before Michaels death his album was on the 880th place of the charts.. A few hours after his death his album went straight to number one Now that's what I call a star! Last edited on 27 June 2009 11:38 pm by |
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Kyan - PM me your email address and I will look for the list and send it. Last night it was 11:30 your time but only 9:30 my time. I can't have ANY caffeine that late or I wouldn't sleep at all. This is how bad caffeine effects me. I have had a heavily caffeinated iced coffee at 10:30 in the morning and at 1:00 in the morning I still was still feeling like someone needed to peel me off the ceiling! |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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OMG!! I have stopped being notified when a post is made here...just the general discussion posts I am being notified for...anyway, just a couple of thoughts...Michael Jackson's Thriller album came out in 1982 the year my son was born. Matt(my son) was and is a night owl like me, so when he woke up at 10pm and didn't want to go back to sleep until 1am, I would put on that album and dance around my living room with him. I swear, that's why he's such a good dancer now. Doobie Brothers I must have seen 3 times in college...loved that group...It's fun seeing some of you having the same tastes in music as i do...from the doobie brothers to adam lambert...wouldn't it be great if we lived near each other so we could go together...a couple weeks ago stevie windwood and eric clapton did a concert here in chicago and i didn't go...sold out quickly...i understand that was amazing the both of them together. gotta go eat my 6th meal...getting pretty late for it.... hugs to all.. kitty |
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Kitty, it would be so fun if we could get together and go out one evening, wouldn't it? Many of us are in the same age bracket, or at least have similar tastes in things, and we could all have a blast. I know we have said this before, but we SHOULD try to make a way for us to have some kind of get together. We could have a bake sale to raise money... Just kidding! But there has got to be a way to do this! Let's put our heads together! We should start something to get an idea of who would want to do this. I have been selling on Ebay (one of my side gigs) since 1999, and I could start selling stuff to raise money for all our plane tickets and such. I am serious! Think about it! |
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I am so frustrated. My daughter had a doctor appointment today... well, actually a midwife appointment... and her due date is today but still no baby Lilah. The baby was 7 lbs. 4 oz two weeks ago and my daughter is so uncomfortable and hurts so bad she isn't getting any sleep. She never had regular labor contractions with her son (who was 10 lbs. 1 oz. when he was born) but she had back pain. She is having the back pains now, and even though they have acknowledged she is having contractions for days now, they aren't "regular" contractions, so the midwife didn't do a physical exam. She told my daughter, that each pregnancy is different and she will probably have normal contractions with this one. How the heck does she know?! My daughter asked her to please do a physical exam to see how far she is dialated (she was only 2 cm last week), but the midwife said that there was no real reason to, other than my daughter's curiosity. So we are still waiting. I just thought I would update you all. |
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Hi Web... that is so frustrating. I walked around for I swear 2 weeks at least at 2cm! I ended up going a week over my due date. I hope things start moving faster & Lilah arrives soon. I can only imagine how excited you must be!!! Hugs ~ Prose |
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Sorry to hear that, Web. I was so sure you were going to have good news for us today and you would be holding your little Lilah by now. Your poor daughter! Let's hope it's soon. Hugs, Annie |
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Kyan wrote: Hey Ladies!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNIN' KYAN AND ALL OF Y'ALL LOSERS! I have been missing in action here - just got caught up in life, ya' know? My 19-year old baby boy came in from Alabama last Monday and I took off work a few days- just now getting back on this thing. And yes, I know, the Doobies were here before that, AND THEY WERE AWESOME! They played all of their old stuff, but they also played some "new old stuff"- never been recorded, but they wrote the songs WAYYYYYYYYYYYY BACK WHEN. I do believe they have an album coming out in early 2010. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/doobie_brothers_plan_new_album.html Sorry - no T-shirt! Hey, why not order one from their website? |
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Well Ann , I am glad you enjoyed the time with your son, and the concert was great! No worries about the t-shirt, I did buy their Best of CD the other day, LOL!!! My sweet hubster found it, and said"Isn't this who your friend just went to see, in concert?" I just about fell over! Ya know how sometimes you swear they haven't listened, he really did! Yay , Tony extra points bud!! Any way, I thought i should share that story with ya .Gotta get my day going, gotta look for a refigerator, as ours is fading fast. Then get a Meat loaf cooking. whimper...i will be good ... I promise. Happy Day Everyone! A beautiful Day ,hugs,and smiles to all !! |
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Did anybody see the memorial for Michael Jackson yesterday? I saw parts of it yesterday and the encore today. I wasn't a fan but I did enjoy his songs from back in the 70's and 80's and there were so many other songs I grew up listening to which I never relaize it was him who sang them until just recently. I was so touched by what his daughter said, I almost cried, my heart really goes out to his kids. I have some issues with the things he did in his personal life, but I prefer to remember at his best now, especially as he was when he started off. |
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Omayra, also not a fan of MJ, but we can't discount the major impact he had on our music over the past 40 years. What a talent, an absolute genius. I used to watch him when he was a little boy and already could see what was happening to him. The way he was being used and not allowed any kind of ordinary personal life. And yes, I saw quite a bit of the memorial the other day - very touching and so sad, especially for his children. |
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Annie, I think I was about 5 or 6 when I first heard his name, and I was 12 when I first heard his music. The first song I ever heard of MJ was "Beat It" sung by "The Chipmunks" in that cartoon and then Free Willy theme song. I can't remember the name but Jennifer Hudson was singing it at the memorial. I'm sure you all know which one I'm talking about. After learning how his life was growing up it doesn't surprise me that his life turned out the way he did. All I can really say about his personal life is that even if the allegations weren't true, he sure practiced some poor judgment when it came to kids.... Anyway, another touching moment was when Jermaine Jackson sang "Smile" and broke down in tears. I also found it very touching when his friends and family all sang "We Are The World". |
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OMG!!!!! My angel baby granddaughter, Lilah is here!!!! She had a full head of black hair and big eyes. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz.! I got to spend my time in the nursery with her when she wasn't with mom in the room. And when she was in the room with mom, we had a tug of war! I cried watching her be born. What an overwhelming sense of love, life, and miracles! I don't know how much closer to heaven I can get.... |
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Congratulations Webfairy on the arrival of sweet little Lilah! I am thrilled for you! Sunshine |
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Web! Fantastic!!!!! What a gift! ...Now get some well-deserved rest! Congratulations! Larry |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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Aww webfairy what a little darling! Congratulations! |
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Web~ I am so happy for you. I am sure you are so relieved that Lilah is here safe and sound along with your daughter. Thanks so much for the picture she's beautiful...and your right, you can't get much closer to heaven.... Big Hug!!! Kitty XO PS... I couldn't sleep for some reason tonight....I'm so glad I got up and check my email. |
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CONGRATULATIONS WEB! Becoming a grandmother is a very special moment. Cherish it but also grab some sleep! |
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Annie Distinguished Member
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Webfairy! Conratulations! I'm so happy for you and your daughter and your beautiful little Lilah! You must be bursting with happiness and love - What a beautfiul picture of Grandma and baby Lilah!Annie |
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Congrats Webfairy!!! What a great picture! |
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Congratulations Webfairy!! Grandchildren are such a blessing! You are so fortunate to have them live near to you Snowbird |
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What a beautiful photo of Grandma and baby! She looks so precious. You can see the love all over your face! I know that I felt the same when our granddaughter arrived a year ago. Congratulations and God Bless. |
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Brandi Member
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Congratulations Webfairy...what a beautiful picture of you and baby Lilah! You are the prettiest grandma that i've ever seen |
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Yaya New Member
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Oh Webfairy, How absolutely perfect the two of you look together!! Your picture and post brought me tears of happiness for you. I know how you feel, and it is such a beautiful time. It is only just the beginning of one most special relationships you will ever have here on earth. With much love and happiness to you your daughter and Lilah, Yaya |
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Thank you ALL for your lovely comments! They mean so much to me. I just got mommy and baby home and settled from the hospital. I posted some more pictures on Facebook today. I cannot get enough of this little girl, and I have a feeling that I am not going to ever get enough of her! I am already planning our first tea party! I don't think I mentioned it (maybe I did in the other thread), but I got her this cute onesie at the hospital gift shop that says "The Princess Has Arrived". That about sums it up! Life is good! I took out the other pic above and added this one from yesterday. Here she was 1 day old.  |
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persimmon rose New Member
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Congrats Web!! Lilah is just beautiful! So glad she arrived safetly & your daughter is doing well. Hugs~ Prose |
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Thanks, Prose! My daughter is doing well. Yesterday I got to go grocery shopping with her after I got off work. She had my 4 year old grandson in the little car shopping cart they have for kids, and I pushed Lilah in another shopping cart. Several people came up to me and admired Lilah and asked how old my baby was. I told them "4 days old" and my daughter would give me the evil eye... so I quickly followed up with "she is my granddaughter... it is really my daughter's baby" . But when my daughter wasn't around I may have failed to mention that to others. It is soooo hot! The last couple days have just been horrible. Friday it was 106 again on my porch, and I don't know what it was yesterday but it was really hot, too. Today has been hot and muggy, which makes it worse. I was thinking I would make a meal in the crock pot since I BBQ'ed last night. I am not much of a red meat eater at all, but every blue moon I feel like something with red meat. I went and got a roast today as I thought I would do a Yankee pot roast. But I am too hot to even sear the meat on the stove. I am not looking forward to August as it gets worse. The Bay Area is great weather, for the most part, but San Jose is not as close to the bay as the East Bay where I am used to. But on a brighter note, my grape tomato plant has 35 tomatoes on it! My bigger tomatoes are not as fruitful, but they are producing, so at least I will have fresh home grown organic tomatoes this summer! I can't wait to eat my first one. I bet in a couple or so days the yellow tomatoes will be red and I can finally try one. Home grown tomatoes just taste so much better than store bought tomatoes. I think it is all the TLC we put into them that gives them that extra flavor. |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Web~just picked my first 2 red tomatoes this week. I didn't do grape ones, I will next year. when i bought this plant it said patio and i was thinking grape, but they are med size. You're hot and we are cold here in chicago, it's like october weather...where is summer....no global warming here. |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Web...tomatoes love heat so you should have a windfall!! Kitty...you guys have had the strangest weather this year...huge up and down temperature jags...and downpours...glad to hear that your tomatoes are doing OK...Patio Tomatoes are small to medium tomatoes  that set early. ...I have grown them several times.I, on the other hand, had to buy some...in fact I bought zucchinis and some lady I had never met was behind me at the check out and gave me her address and phone number and said "don't buy zucchini...I have plenty and I'll give it to you free" I was shocked and started to laugh...I remembered the old joke that the only people who buy zucchinis are those who have no friends...heehee What a sweet lady...I don't even know her! I remember I once lived in a town where if you didn't lock your car doors you would find someone had put zucchini on your car seat...everyone had too many zucchini!! S SLast edited on 19 July 2009 05:06 am by sunshine |
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Sunshine - Give that lady my number! I have to buy zucchini (and yellow squash)every week for my Bearded Dragons. I add it to their greens and they love it. How nice of her... you should take her up on that offer. That way her excess does not go to waste and it will be a blessing for both of you! |
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Grandma Webfairy- I just stopped in and look what I find, you're beautiful picture of 1 day old Lilah and her proud Grandma!!! Congratulations. Isn't it fun???? Does Lilah have a middle name? Sorry to hear about your heat! Like Kitty said, we're suffering thru a summer that feels mostly like spring or fall. We've had maybe 6 days that were really warm and that's about it. My first 5 or 6 grape tomatoes are ready for picking, however, and since my daughter is coming over today, I'll let her raid the bush, since she is such a tomato face. My grape tomatoes are so large, they resemble small roma (plum) tomatoes. The garden is quite slow,otherwise, since we've had so much cool weather. Keep cool!~Cubs |
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Cubs...now that's LOVE...letting DD eat your first sweet tomatoes |
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Cubs - Yes, it is fun! Lilah's middle name is Amora. I am not so hot on Amora, but I love the name Lilah, so since it is my daughter's child, and I was lucky enough to have a say in her first name, I had to allow her the choice of a middle name! I can't wait for a tea party. I found this fabulous set on ebay and I want to get it sooo bad. But I am tempted to wait a year. |
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Hey Web...Amora is Aroma backwards...and she is so sweet and fragrant and Lilah sounds like Lilac...just think of it that way(the sweet smell of lilac)...plus I think Amora is "love" so she is asweet and lovely flower! S S |
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Sunshine - When you put it that way, it is much better! Thanks! I will remember that from now on. |
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I think I sent this to Sunshine and Kitty in email, but the rest of you might like to check this out. If you like Joe Cocker, or at least know who he is... you have got to see this! Agl.. you too! http://www.elwp.com/Joe%20Cocker.html |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Thanks Web~ that was hysterical....and nowwww I know the right words....hehe!!! |
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webfairy wrote: I think I sent this to Sunshine and Kitty in email, but the rest of you might like to check this out. If you like Joe Cocker, or at least know who he is... you have got to see this! Agl.. you too! WEB- WOW!!!!! I was a senior in highschool then- but LOVED and STILL LOVE that 60's/70's music! Hey ya' know, Joe could start a rock 'n roll aerobics class! LOLOL!!! The way he moved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS WEB! Brings back GREAT MEMORIES! |
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Web - Just checked out Joe Cocker - That is hilarious! I was 19 then and what a time it was. Now if they could just do his 'She Came in Through the Bathroom Window". Anyway, thanks - you brought back some cool memories! |
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Annie - "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" is the song that got me "into" Joe Cocker back then. I just love his voice. Ok, bear with me, but I have another picture of Lilah to post, as today she is 1 week old. She sleeps more than she is awake so it is harder to get the open eye shots. I couldn't help myself today. She came to my office so I could babysit her while my daughter went to pick up her son from preschool. She just looks like such a little angel... so peaceful and sweet.  |
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Web...Lilah has her gramma's full head of hair...that's for sure...what a beautiful little one she is! S S |
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Just thought I'd post here since I'm not exactly doing a cycle this time around. Hopefully living on all protein and maybe about 2 cups of low carb veggies a day might help break this plateau. If any of you are on facebook please look me up, my username is omayra1983. Just make sure that when you send me a friend request, let me know that you're from this group because I don't accept random requests unless it's a mutual friend. Anyway, my husband is getting deployed pretty soon. There's no exact date but he's just been trained up to standard. I'm not looking forward to him going away but I'm excited about my plans. Aside from trying to lose more weight, I'm planning on going back to school and I just found somebody who will watch my kids at a reasonable price. I plan to go to beauty school. It's something I always wanted to do but was afraid to try. Before I had my kids I went to college and majored in early childhood education but in the long term, childcare won't pay me enough to make a comfortable living. I also would like to do photography on the side. Fortunately that's an art form that only requires technical knowledge which I can teach myself; which I've been doing on my spare time. All I'm waiting on now, is for my financial aid to get approved. Where photography is concerned, I'm practicing with my point and shoot digital camera until I can afford to upgrade to a DSLR (a professional digital camera). |
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Omayra - I'm sorry to hear your husband is going to be deployed, but I appreciate his service, if that helps. I think it's great you are going back to school. I am on facebook. I will send you a request so we can be friends. Keep us informed onhow things are going. Best wishes to you. |
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I don't remember where I got this from, but I had it saved in my favorite emails folder, and came across it today. It contains so much wisdom, and is so beautiful, I thought I would share it... 39 Tips For A Better Life 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to. 3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep. 4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to ____________________________________________ today.' 5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. 6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007. 7. Take time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives. 8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. 9. Dream more while you are awake. 10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. 11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan Salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts. 12. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life. 14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid. 17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away. 18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. 23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?' 26. Forgive everyone for everything. 27. What other people think of you is none of your business. 28. GOD heals everything. 29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. 31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 33. The best is yet to come. 34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 35. Do the right thing! 36. Call your family often (or email them to death!!!) 37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for ____________________________. Today I accomplished ____________________________________________________________. 38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed. 39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride. |
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Jewel Senior Member
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I am so sorry to hear that your dh is being deployed omarya. The sacrifice that your dh and you make are what truly make this country what it is. From the bottom of my heart, I thank your dh and you for that sacrifice. May God bless him for a safe journey and safe return. I am glad to hear that you have lost 2 lbs. Is this from the Atkins induction phase? How is everything going on that? I, for one, and I'm sure there are many others who feel this way, hope you don't stop posting just because you are not technically doing the DG or BC diet. Your insight, support, and advice is in invaluable here. I am hoping this induction phase jump starts your weight loss again! Jewel EDT: I forgot to add, Great for you for going back to school!! I have been going back to school for about 10 years now. Can't quite figure out what I want to be when I grow up! Hopefully one of these days I will. Last edited on 23 July 2009 01:18 am by Jewel |
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Jewel, Thank you for your kind words. the 2lb loss is from the induction. I wish I could be excited but those are 2 lbs out of the 9 I gained back this cheat weekend. Hopefully I'll hhave a greater loss in 2 weeks. I'll be checking in both threads to give some input when necessary. |
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webfairy wrote: I don't remember where I got this from, but I had it saved in my favorite emails folder, and came across it today. It contains so much wisdom, and is so beautiful, I thought I would share it... This should be stickied. Alot of useful tips for the diet as well. Using DVR to catch up on needed sleep etc |
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Annie Distinguished Member
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Omayra, I'm sure sorry to hear your DH is being deployed. At least you have set some new goals for yourself. It'll be good to get some training in cosmetology. It's a great field, and in the process you'll more than likely make many new friends. There might even be a future for you in combining your hair styling abilities with your love of photography. Who knows? I wish you the best of luck and hope to hear from you often on this forum. Big Hug, Annie |
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HI "EVVABODY"!!!!! I'm justa'bout to sit down here and have my PEANUTS (YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM) and a diet Coke- I really look forward to this meal - and when it's coupled with scrambled eggs, I just omit the eggs! Love eggs, but don't think so! Anyway, today has not been a terribly busy day for me; I've just been reading up on the posts, and if I was a really organized person and kept up with this thing on an hourly basis, I might just remember some of the newbies that have popped up. GOOD HEAVENS there are a lot of you! And that's a good thing! I know some of you, and I will try to be better at this but I'll just say for now - WELCOME, CONGRATS TO ALL, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! NOW, on to something I think (I hope) several of you may look forward to and if I repeat it once in a while, well, then, maybe it needs to be repeated so the newborn idiots (pun intended) can appreciate it as well. HOLD ON ALL YOU OLDIES, I'm gettin' to it! Things get hectic for everybody, including me, but we just have to remember that life really can be "simple" if we just don't dwell on things. Just sit back and enjoy each day as it comes to ya'- SOAK IT UP- BE A SPONGE and maybe, just focus on yet... another A Simple Day LOVE YA' ANN (a good laugh) |
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I'm down 2 more lbs with this induction. If I'm at least back at 165 by the end of it, I think I'll feel safe to start doing a FL4I cycle again. Anyway, I was looking for inspiration to keep motivating me on my weight loss goals and I came accross articles/pics of Kim Kardashian. My views on her as a celebrity are not the most positive but I must say she has a great body. She's not the typical Hollywood standard, she's curvy. The only time criticism about her ticks me off is when it's about her body. The fact that there are people that consider her fat only makes women like me feel more insecure. Fortunately, I don't let Hollywood determine how I should look. I think the women who they generally consider "hot" look like skinny 12 year old boys. I'm not trying to offend anyone. I think naturally petite women are pretty, but the ones who aren't and try to get that skinny, end up looking like a prisoner at a concentration camp. Most of the time, the way Hollywood expects women to weigh, is not a healthy weight for their ages and height. I'll never forget the way the tabloids were talking about Tyra Banks when she gained a little weight. Her weight at the time, was normal and healthy for her height, but it was just on the high end of the charts. I like my curves, the only problem I have is a "pooch" I've had even since before I was pregnant. That's really all I care to get rid of, as well as smooth out some cellulite LOL. I'm sorry but it just irritates me how unrealistic the Hollywood standards for beauty are. |
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Omayra - I totally agree with you. Look at all the criticism regarding Jessica Simpson because she gained a few pounds. I can't believe that stuff makes the news! She wasn't fat! She was just a little more "filled out", but not fat. I have seen all your pics on Facebook, and you do NOT look fat at all. It is messed up how us women have to deal with what the media portrays as "hot". The waif look is so unattractive! And most women are not pencil thin like the models. Curves are wonderful and real men appreciate that! Sometimes I think it is US and not them that put these stigmas on ourselves. Beauty comes from within, and while obese is not healthy, neither is a stick figure beautiful or healthy. Agl - Once again thank you for a beautiful reminder! |
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Webfairy, I remember seeing the pics of Jessica Simpson. If anything, those curves were an improvement considering how skinny she was when she did Dukes of Hazzard. The real Daisy Duke wasn't skinny at all. Angelina Jolie also comes to mind. I personally think she is too overrated and too skinny. It's like she's gotten skinnier after every pregnancy. I think she'd look hot if she got some meat in her. |
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Jewel Senior Member
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Great job on another 2 lbs. omayra!! I'm glad to see that the induction phase is working for you! I agree wholeheartedly with you gals. You can't pick up a magazine or turn on the TV without someone making comments about 5-10 lbs. that a celebrity has put on. And COME ON, they still weigh like 130 lbs. OMG....what fat asses they are! And really....with all we have going on in the world, this is what needs to be reported? That Jessica Simpson was seen eating a burrito and having a beer? Really? And they wonder why all these teenage girls have self-esteem issues. My daughter, who is almost 11, weighs 60 lbs. She is really short and petite. She's something like in the 10-15th percentile for her height and weight. You know what? She refuses to wear shorts because when she sits "her legs look fat." I almost cried when she told me that. I asked her what would make her say that. She didn't have an answer for me except she thought her legs looked fat when she sat. This is what the girls at school talk about......looking fat. At 10 years old and in 4th grade. Believe me, we have had many, MANY talks about this. But according to surveys in men's magazines, men prefer women that are not sticks. They like to feel some flesh rather than some bones. Someone should inform the media of this. Honestly, though, I think sometimes we women are our own worst enemies. We judge ourselves and other women much more harshly than men do. It's a shame really. What a wonderful place it would be if we were all judged not by our flaws, but for our accomplishments. |
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Jewel that's terrible! I started becoming self conscious about my weight in the 6th grade. I plan to have my kids' TV time be limited when they're school aged for those reasons. I remember 4 years ago, teenage girls were taking steroids to look as toned as Hillary Swank. In the Victorian era there was a saying that went "beauty knows no pain". I guess that mentality hasn't changed has it? |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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I'm up 2 lbs again because I started my T-O-M again. That's obviously going to affect my losses. I think I'll have to resort to something I did several months ago to break a plateau during the DG; stop eating solid foods after 7:30pm. After that time I just had some diet soda or other low-cal drinks. I'll be doing the same now. I rarely drank low cal drinks before. I either drank diet soda or water because they were cal-free but I've tried crystal light on my tea and I drink sugar free red bull (only 10 cals) because I can't seem to stomach coffee that much. I also just tried sugar free Tang (only 5 cals). I drank the regular stuff a lot as a kid and the sugar free version is not bad at all. All the vitamin C without all the sugar and calories. |
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Jewel Senior Member
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Omayra, have you ever tried giving up diet pop during a cycle and seeing what happens? I know for me personally, I can drink diet pop all day long and it doesn't affect my weight loss. But I've heard of others who gave up diet pop and lost more weight. And I agree....Crystal Light is wonderful! They have all kinds of different flavors so you don't get bored. I love the blueberry one! |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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Jewel, I would give up diet pop but it would be very hard. It's very difficult for me to do without carbs and sugar. It's Splenda, diet pop and other cal-free/low cal drinks that help me stick with it. The drinks never really affected my losses. |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Not to change the subject ladies, but i just joined facebook...are any of you on that? It all so new to me and not sure how much info to put on it. not sure how to do all the posting yet, i will figure it out eventually. but let me know if anyone of you are doing this too! kitty |
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Jewel Senior Member
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I am on facebook too and me and Omayra just became "friends"! (BTW....she is GORGEOUS and I can't see where she'd need to lose any weight). I would just put as much info that makes you comfortable. Some people tend to post about every single poop they take! If you want to be "friends", PM me and I'll send you my user name! Jewel |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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Aww thanks Jewel Kitty, if you want to look me up, my username is omayra1983 |
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kitty wrote: Not to change the subject ladies, but i just joined facebook...are any of you on that? It all so new to me and not sure how much info to put on it. not sure how to do all the posting yet, i will figure it out eventually. but let me know if anyone of you are doing this too! Good morning Kitty! Yes, I'm on Facebook- but here recently, the "Firm" has removed it from our grasp, not to mention Twitter, MySpace (don't do those anyway) and other sites as well. I do check when I get home, but I sure miss it here at work. I've got the same name there as well if you look me up! |
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Ann~I am awaiting your comfirmation as a friend...sorry they took your "toys" away from you, but am happy you still have this place!!! Kitty |
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kitty wrote: Ann~I am awaiting your comfirmation as a friend...sorry they took your "toys" away from you, but am happy you still have this place!!! I would have to find another job if they took y'all away from me at work! It's really kinda ridiculous if you ask me. Go figure- we still have youtube! And a lot of the attys here use Facebook- so, I'm just waiting on a little "legal" mutiny here. |
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Ann, these employers today... I tell you... they just don't appreciate the stress we employees are under, and that if we don't have periodic play time throughout the day, our heads might burst from the pressure! Then what use would we be to them? |
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Well, I'm very excited, I just found out that I'm eligible for a $6000 grant towards my schooling. I was able to find a local cosmetology school that's doing a 50% discount for a limited time, so I'm going to enroll next week. Though the difference is out of pocket, I'll at least be able to pay it off within a year. I'm so excited to see that soon enough I'll be going from dreaming to doing I'll be starting around Thanksgiving if things go as I plan. As for my diet, due to my T-O-M I haven't been able to strictly adhere to not eating past 7:30pm. On the Atkins induction phase you're only limited to 21 carbs. I'm not counting the carbs in protein. My non protein carbs consisted of 4 cans of sugar free red bull (10 calories and 3 carbs per can) 2 cups of low carb hot cocoa (found the recipe online, 6 carbs) and a tbsp of cocoa powder on my cream cheese (3 carbs). I took some carb blocking tablets (don't worry, I'm aware of the dangers of diet supplements if not taken properly) and I'm hoping the red bulls helped burn more calories and carbs than they're worth. I decided to drink sugar free red bull because it gives me that energy boost and alertness without the jitters like coffee does. I'm sorry if this is TMI but coffee with cream and sugar also has laxative effect on me when I have more than 2 cups. Just 6 more days left to go on this protein fast and I'm weighing in. |
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Annie Distinguished Member
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Big congratulations on the grant, Omayra! Now you really have something to look forward to. That's wonderful news! Sounds like you're doing well on the protein fast - do you feel any changes yet? You'll probably notice more once TOM is past. Hugs, Annie |
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Jewel Senior Member
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That's wonderful news on the grant Omayra!! I bet you are so excited to be starting a new path in life! I can't wait to see how your induction phase goes. I hope this is what your metabolism needed to jump start your weight loss again. |
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webfairy Moderator
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Omayra - That is great news on your grant! How fun to start a new career. And do let us know how this protein fast works out for you. |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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OmayraYay for YOU!!! I am excited for this quick answer to your prayer for a way to go back to school...this is just such wonderful news! It will be so good for you to be busy while your DH is deployed...and you will have a career that will help support your family and will work well with having a family! SS Last edited on 28 July 2009 09:33 pm by sunshine |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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Thanks everyone. I also just found out today that my husband got his orders for deployment. It's in just over a month. The timing can't be better. I plan on going back to school in the late fall so I'll try to work a part time job in between just to kill time and for a little cash |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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GOOD MORNING Y'ALL! Hey, did I mention somewhere that DAVID COOK ROCKS!!!!!!!! I was invited by a friend to his concert last night, fully paid for dinner and concert, at a place called the Birchmere and once again, David rocked! We were frontside at a dinner table!!! His performance was preceded by a band called Green River Ordinance. If you've never seen them in concert, they were AWESOME also! Anyway, hope y'all enjoy this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKD_Np3oT_0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwordnerds%2Eomgforum%2Enet%2Fdavid%2Dcook%2Ds%2D2009%2Ddeclaration%2Dtour%2Df34%2Fspoilers%2D7%2D29%2Dwashington%2Ddc%2Drecaps%2Dpictures%2Dvideos%2Dtweets%2Dt&feature=player_embedded |
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Thanks for the link of david cook...he is awesome...just checked his tour date....not coming to chicago....boo hoo!!!! |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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Hi everyone. I weighed in this morning. I lost about 2.5 lbs. I think I said that I weighed about 175 2 weeks ago. I weigh 172.6. I guess that Atkins induction phase didn't work too well due to me being on my T-O-M that first week. I'll go through this all protein diet all through this week and I'm starting another BC cycle next Monday. I don't expect any change in the scale at this point but at least I won't feel deprived/starved. I don't think there's much I can do for a while. How was everybody's weekend? Last edited on 4 August 2009 10:59 am by omayra |
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omayra wrote: Hi everyone. I weighed in this morning. I lost about 2.5 lbs. I think I said that I weighed about 175 2 weeks ago. I weigh 172.6. I guess that Atkins induction phase didn't work too well due to me being on my T-O-M that first week. Good morning Omayra! I don't know if you've done the Atkins' diet before but here's what I got from it. I did this about 6-7 years ago and, during my induction period, I lost nothing! A girl with whom I worked had started the diet about 2 weeks before me and told me to be patient. She said the body had to be in full swing of ketosis and to just be patient. All of a sudden, into the 3rd week, I went to bed one night and woke up the next morning 4 pounds lighter! After that it was like dropping flies! So, it might be you have to continue the induction period for another week or 2- and maybe not. I know I lost 20 pounds on it. I did try the diet again before this, and I just wasn't disciplined enough to make it work so I quit it. Just my 2 cents! Love ya' Ann |
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In what length of time did you lose 20 lbs? agl3591 wrote: omayra wrote:Hi everyone. I weighed in this morning. I lost about 2.5 lbs. I think I said that I weighed about 175 2 weeks ago. I weigh 172.6. I guess that Atkins induction phase didn't work too well due to me being on my T-O-M that first week. |
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I had such a hectic day that I broke down and a had a burger and fries at McDonald's along with a pie. Since my daughter was with me, I ended up stopping there to buy her something since we were out all day and neither of us had anything substantial. When I came home I had a beer because I was so worn out. I get to have some alone time with my DH on Friday and Saturday so I'm just going to go back to a BC cycle on Monday and try to cut my portions. |
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Omayra~don't feel too bad....i had a sm. choc shake and a jr. burger with the bun today while shopping with my mom...i'm on maintenance, but i know this isn't maintenance. On another note....I will be having surgery on the base of my thumb on friday morning, so if you all could keep me in your thoughts and prayers friday, i'd sure appreciate it. Don't know how soon i'll be posting, I hope to get good doing things left handed!!! Kitty |
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webfairy Moderator
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Kitty - I will definitely keep you in my prayers! If you don't mind me asking, what is wrong with your thumb? I'm asking cuz I had trigger thumb last year (never heard of it before then), and had to get 2 cortisone shots in my thumb by the base knuckle (no fun) in a 3 month period, and when I got the second shot, the doc told me I had to have surgery next as they did not want to do more cortisone shots. My thumb was "stuck" for several weeks and it was a pain! But after that 2nd shot, it never came back and I was soooo thankful! |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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Web~I have what's called Basal Thumb Arthritis. You can google it. I have it in both hands. both stage 4 (the worse), my left is worse than my right, but i don't have much pain in my left. I'm right handed. they think it's hormonal and many woman over 50 get this. my baking business is probably one of the worse jobs to have, but it did not cause this. I will be not be able to use my thumb for two weeks. then i will be fitted for a removable cast for 6 weeks with therapy. I can "try" to do cakes after 3 months should feel normal after 6 months. Now about your trigger thumb...if it flares up again...go see your chiropractor friend. my neighbor and my chiropractor have trigger thumbs. My neighbor had those shots too and surgery was suggested like you, however, she went to my chiropractor and after some treatment and these exercises he gave her, her thumbs are great. She is so happy...no surgery. And this has been over 2 years now. |
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Jewel Senior Member
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Good luck on your hand surgery kitty! I hope all goes well! Omayra - well at least you lost 2.5 lbs. right? It's better than not losing, or worse yet, gaining! I am at a "stall" too right now because of my TOM.....only 1 lb. this cycle, so I hear ya! Stay strong sweetie!! Jewel |
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Omayra, I caved too yesterday,someone brought apple pie to the church dinner and I couldn't even justify it cause I didn't have apples as a menu choice!!! but I just had a sliver. Kitty, best of luck to you on your thumb surgery. I hope it releives you of the pain. Web, I too had a trigger finger (mine was my ring finger) I tried the cortizone shots but they didn't work for me . I ended up having the surgery which was pretty minor really and it was a complete success for me. My dad has had about 4 of them so don't know if I have that to look forward to or not. I never knew about going to the chiropractor for it, but I probably would have given it a try had I known. Well today is the last day of this cycle not expecting much loss this time that's for sure. I'm going to TRY to take it easy on CD's!! lol Snowbird |
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Hey Kitty - Good luck tomorrow with your surgery. I will be keeping you close in my heart. But I know you'll do fine. You have to get back to making those luscious beautiful cakes ASAP! Where would all those fine people be without Kitty's talented cake creations? Hugs, Annie |
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Kitty - Thanks for the information. I will do that if it comes back again. So you won't be able to bake for a while then? You know what that means, don't you? No more icing or cake tidbits "falling" into your mouth accidentally! Snowbird - I never even heard of it before I got it and had no idea it was that prevalent! |
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Well folks, I wish I had a specific problem with my hands- I just have plain ol' arthritis, I guess. I had my hands checked out a few years back, thinking it was carpal tunnel because everytime I try to write something, my hand will start curling inwards and hurt. The doc said NO, just age! I am sooooooooooooooo tired of doctors using that 3 letter word- that and OLD! I guess the advantage of my problem is I have to "decline" in helping sign and address the bosses' millions of Christmas cards they send out. "Awe, I wish I could help but..." LOL! Last edited on 6 August 2009 05:55 pm by agl3591 |
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agl3591 wrote: ...I guess the advantage of my problem is I have to "decline" in helping sign and address the bosses' millions of Christmas cards they send out. "Awe, I wish I could help but..." LOL!LOL Ann! There's always a silver lining - sometimes we just have to dig deeper to find it! |
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Agl~thats how my pain started, first it was ziplock bags, then writing, the opening jars, etc. This basal thumb arthritis is common and you might want to have it checked out by a hand specialist, because if caught early, i pretty sure they can do things to help. I waited to long and the only thing left is surgery. thanks for all the good wishes everyone!! |
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kitty wrote: Agl~thats how my pain started, first it was ziplock bags, then writing, the opening jars, etc. This basal thumb arthritis is common and you might want to have it checked out by a hand specialist, because if caught early, i pretty sure they can do things to help. I waited to long and the only thing left is surgery. But then I'll have to start signing Christmas cards!!!! |
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Yes, that's true....I had my cards printed and I ran address labels so I didn't do any writing last Christmas! |
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Dear dear Kitty..you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a quick and a complete recovery!! (though, even when you are well, I think you should "milk it" into late fall so you don't have to sign Christmas cards Do you have one of those cheap electric toothbrushes from walmart? If not you may want to pick one up...brushing my teeth and doing my hair and those other "getting ready for the day things" were the hardest for me when I had hand surgery. Don't even ask me what I looked like when I put on some lipstick...heeeheee...BOZO would have been proud of me Women always are "back in the saddle"  pretty quickly...as Moms we are used to "carrying on no matter what" I hope you can hunt and peck on the keyboard and keep in touch while you recover...what would this site be without you????Hugs to you! SS Last edited on 6 August 2009 09:57 pm by sunshine |
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Thanks Sunshine, I do have an electric toothbrush. I tried putting on my make up left handed, took me twice as long...I just hope my nerves hold up...once i'm there i'm fine...it's getting is what i hate!!! I haven't gotten a call yet to tell me what time...one more hr. than I will call. I sure hope i'm first or second. |
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Thanks Jewel, Snowbird. I most likely gained some weight back. I have to face it, when I don't plan my meals, I have no structure. Portion control doesn't work either because a single serving of food doesn't satisfy me most of the time. I think I'm going to do the DG instead because right now the grocery budget is tight and I'm not sure if I can afford to constantly be buying extra veggies. |
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HEY Y'ALL- I know there are lot of us "seasoned" ladies and gents, and I'm sure you remember Art Linkletter- riiiiiiiight????? And he was famous for "Kids Say the Darnest Things." And it's true, isn't it. Kids DO say the darndest things. And it seems like, even though what they say sometimes may be funny, it might even be hurtful, and then they say something soooooooooooo profound that no adult out there could EVER have thought of it- not in a million years. So... It's been a while y'all- hasn't it? I know- the newbies are going - huh? what? Well, most of us know about the SOD, so I guess it's time to begin another chapter of yet one more... STORY O' THE DAY A Dog's Purpose Through the Eyes of a 6 Year Old Child Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' I'm sure you know why I bolded and underlined the above. Need I say more? I love all of you more than you know- especially the newbies- because the newbies PROVE that we are ALL in the right place and we are ALL ON A MISSION!!!!! We need to know why we were put here, right? Y'ALL HAVE A GREAT, WONDERFULICIOUS WEEKEND! LIVE IT UP!!! Love ya' Ann (a good laugh) |
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i am home. all went well. still cannot feel my whole arm...it's so weird!!! |
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Ann! Thank you soooo much for posting this. I remember reading it a while ago somewhere and was recently telling it to my neighbor who had lost his dog. It is a wonderful story, and, for those of us who have loved pets and been fortunate enough to be loved back by them, it is absolutely, and undeniably, the truth. Bless your heart! AnnieETA: Kitty! Welcome back - and here's to a speedy recovery! Last edited on 7 August 2009 09:20 pm by Annie |
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Kitty....YAY you are home!!!! You've been on my mind and in my prayers all morning! Now just rest up and let your DH wait on you I hope your pain in minimal! Hugs to you dear Girl! SS AGL/Ann...what a tender story...thank you! |
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kitty wrote: i am home. all went well. still cannot feel my whole arm...it's so weird!!! HEY KITTY!!! I'm glad you're home- everything will be better soon- and to help you along here is your own personal POD (Poem O' the Day!) ODE TO THE THUMB Oh! mighty digit that thou art. From other fingers kept apart. Included only when called "hand". You do so point to some other land. You really do stand quite alone. Pointing off to some twilight zone. You are so often much abused. With such terms as "clumsy" so acused. There is much amusement at your expense. When the term "All Thumbs" is brought hence. The Thumb turned down by Romans meant. The quick demise for some vanquished gent. The Thumb turned upwards brings forth a grin. It's the international sign for good fortune. The victor is also oftimes praised. With this distant and silent digit raised. Even when unseen it's still in use. Holding back fingers to produce. That Boy Scout salute or Churchill's V. It truly is used universally. To thumb your nose is the insult gross. It is often used when at a loss. For words four letters so oft abused. That only silent signs are used. You stubby digit by Jack Horner famed. And almost omnipoetic named. But on those days when you are sore. You really hurt oh! so much more. Than all the others on the hand. Your prehensile acts are in much demand. So hurry back oh! mighty thumb. You see how important you've become!! HERE'S TO THUMBS UP!!! LOVE YA' ANN |
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Agl - Thanks for the heart warming story! Kitty - I am so glad you are home and everything went well! Rest and, like Sunshine said, let your DH pamper you. Hugs!Well, I am officially an auntie again. My brother's wife just had a baby less than an hour ago. She is so pretty, and looks just like her mommy. I am going to Sacramento tomorrow to see her, and guess who is coming with me? Lilah! |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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webfairy wrote: Agl - Thanks for the heart warming story! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WEB!!! You know what? The best babies in the world right now belong to other people! I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE babies right now, but you couldn't pay me a million bux to have another of my own. HAVE FUN! AND CONGRATS TO BEING AN AUNT! |
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agl3591 Distinguished Member
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page 2 WEB! I hit send too soon! Yep other peoples' babies are the bomb! As a matter of fact, one of my bosses, Rebecca just had her first baby (girl- Virginia) about 3 months ago. She brought her by the office yesterday and WOW! I held her, cuddled her, loved her, scrunched her- MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM- what memories - but I GAVE HER BACK! It was wonderful! Rebecca told me that the only person Virginia gave a smile to was ME! I was so proud! Again, have fun!!! |
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Webfairy...congrats on another little girl in the family!!! Now you have two babies to cuddle ! You must be sooooo happy! We all know how much you enjoy Lilah and now you have two to love and enjoy...the more the merrier at little girl tea parties! hugs SS |
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Agl - You are right. It is so great to enjoy all the fun with other people's babies, and then give them back. Although, I am tempted to keep Lilah, still! hehehe Sunshine - I just realized (thanks to you) that now I can have an even bigger tea party! I just have to wait a little while. :( But it's pretty wild that both these little girls are within a month of each other's ages, yet from two different generations of parents! My brother just had a child and I just had a grandchild! It's just weird, but in a cool way, I guess. |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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Even if I stay at my current weight, I'm glad I'm going back to the DG tomorrow. I'm going back because I have some stuff to eat down, like some bottles of BBQ sauce. I miss having it, so I'm going to cook with it this cycle. I also have fro-yo, so this could be an opportunity to eat that down. The acne and the constipation I was getting from my protein fast (i know it's TMI, sorry) just can't be good for me. At least FL4I gives me something to look forward to without me breaking out in acne. While I'm going back to a healthier plan, I'm going to try yet again to get my kids to eat healthy. I own 2 children's cookbooks; The Sneaky Chef (TSN), by Missy Chase Lapine and Desceptively Delicious (DD)by Jessica Seinfeld (Jerry's wife). The concept is the same, sneaking veggies and other healthy ingredients to kids favorite foods. They have mac 'n cheese, mashed potatoes, as well as desserts made from scratch. It's so much work but worth it if you have the time or the energy. I found a happy medium with the quick fix recipes on TSN. I can add some carrot and/or sweet potato puree to bottled pizza sauce and they won't notice any difference in taste. My kids love pizza so this week I'm going to try this. For now, since their diet mostly consists of pizza rolls, chicken nuggets, hard cheeses, peanut butter, bananas, bread, and milk, I've been making them a protein shake out of milk, peanut butter, bananas, and brown sugar. I've been doing this for almost a year since they're that picky. This week, after reading my books, I was inspired to sneak some sweet potato and flaxseed into that shake and it passed the test on all 3! My boys need to gain more weight but I don't want them gaining by me feeding them a diet of all junk food. |
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Just got back last night, and wanted to pop in and say that I got to bring Lilah with me this weekend (and my daughter came, as well, as she wouldn't let me take Lilah without her being there, too! ). Anyways, Lilah slept with me in bed and I had her to myself all weekend. My daughter got a little break and got to sleep through the night, while I got up in the middle of the night and fed her, changed her, etc., but I loved every second of it. I came home last night wasted tired, but happy as can be! My new neice, Julianna, is adorable, but I felt bad as I was way more engrossed with Lilah. I sat in the hospital room with Lilah while everyone doted over the new baby. Of course, Lilah got attention, too, as my brothers had not seen her yet. Everyone loved her and thought she was so beautiful. Oh well, Julianna got tons of attention from everyone, so I don't think she missed anything. |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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hi everyone~left handed here. pain has decreased to be more manageable...when that nerve block wore of OMG!!! THANKS for the kind words,prayers,thoughts and poem!!!! you guys are the best. kitty |
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sunshine Distinguished Member
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Hi Kitty...it is GREAT to see you back! I'm glad that the pain is becoming more manageable...those first few days are hard to say the least!! Hugs to you! S S |
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Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that I talked to Kitty on the phone yesterday and she is doing better every day. DH is taking good care of her and she is definitely taking advantage of his TLC. She is down to one pain pill every 6-8 hours but must keep her hand elevated to prevent swelling and throbbing pain. Her hubby returns to work next week, so she'll have to become a little more self-sufficient. However, it does sound like she has a group of great neighbors and I'm sure they will be a help to her if needed. She will get a removable cast this Friday. Sorry I've been away so long, summer, busy, stuff happens---don't ask me what???? By the time I finish with the work I HAVE to do on the computer, I'm sick of sitting in front of it and so I never get to the forum. But I do think of all of you. I'm off on vacation this Friday for about 9 days. DH and I are taking a road trip to Toronto and Niagra Wine Country. It should be a lot of fun. We are staying in a couple of B and B's and just going to enjoy all the touristy stuff. We have been to the Falls before, so I'm not sure we'll even go over there, altho another peak at their majesty wouldn't hurt! So by the time I return, I'll probably be a regular again, since we do love to eat on vacation. I'm not going to worry about it---I have a fool-proof way of ridding myself of those excess vacation pounds when I return. Hugs y'all Cubs |
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Hi Cubs...it is GREAT to see you here! Your vacation sounds wonderful! I grew up near there... on shores of Lake Ontario in the wine/vineyard area of the USA....and Larry lives very near where you are going in Grimsby Ontario CA right on the lake ...if you get close you should meet him for a "smoked meat sandwich" and those "maple sweet things" he is always talking about! If you manage to meet...take pictures!!! Have a super vacation! Hugs S SLast edited on 11 August 2009 06:08 pm by sunshine |
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Cubs - Have a great vacation! Hope to see you back here soon! Kitty - Hoping your hand is getting better every day. Hugs to you! |
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webfairy Moderator
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Happy 1 month Birthday Lilah! |
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omayra Distinguished Member
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I can't get over how precious she is! webfairy wrote: Happy 1 month Birthday Lilah! |
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Omayra - I know!!! She is the most precious thing! Thank you! I cannot believe how amazing this little girl is already. It's like she has always been here. I have never felt like this before. Just looking at her can bring me to tears (in a good way). She is so wonderful! I feel so blessed! |
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Webfairy, I felt the same way when my daughter was born, and of course with my twins but the first child always has that effect. I'm sure it's the same with the first grandchild. She's your first granddaughter right? I remember you talking about your grandsons. |
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kitty Distinguished Member
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WEB~thanks for sharing the pic of beautiful lilah!!! my matthew would bring me to tears for no reason too! there are so precious! well, i get my dressing/cast off today...can't wait!!! i will have a removable one made, then rehab...i have been tring to keep up reading and hope to do more typing next week!!! |
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