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Well done Janie, it's such a good feeling hey? I lost about 25kgs last year but I've been naughty lately and put a bit back on. Toby and I are going to start healthy eating and exercise as of Monday!
10:43 PM. I've been reading, and now I am sleepy. Goodnight, GR.......
Kathryn wrote: "I think I made everyone hungry!!! Haha!"Yes, you did lol!
It's 11:42 PM, and I've just finished watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform on some award show. The energy they exude is amazing! By the way, did anyone notice the resemblance between the drummer (He's awesome, but I don't know his name) and Will Ferrell?
It's 10:49 and I got home from a field trip to Springfield,IL. It was a good trip, but the ride was really long.
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Night Kathryn! Sleep tight!
Tee, there is a huge resemblance to Will Ferrell!
12:12 a.m. and been home from work long enough to put some fish filets and tater tots in the oven. Gonna read for a short while and go to bed. Feeling kinda down in the dumps a little and can't figure out why.
Aw Cindy that's no good :( Big hugs to you and hope you're feeling better soon. I hate when I feel like that. Yum, I love tater tots - hopefully they'll cheer you up a bit :)Now you've got me thinking of food! I think I might make osso bucco tonight, I haven't had that for ages and Kathryn talking about lasagna has me in the mood for Italian!
It happens to all of us sometimes. I'm not gonna dwell on it too much but it does kinda bite.
Red Hot Chili Peppers ROCK!Sorry to hear you're down, Cindy. I know the feeling. I usually try to read or watch something really comedic to take my mind to a happier place. I hope you feel better after some sleep.
1:44 a.m. EST tried snacking on carrots and cheese, but it just wasn't doing the trick, so I made some Hamburger Helper. My back is killing me now, but at least I'm not hungry any more! LOL Finished the first book in the Stacy Justice series, and it was just too chick lit for me... hoping the second will be better, but apparently this is another author that thinks "feisty" means being angry when someone saves your life because they were watching over you. *shakes head* I do NOT understand that "I will take care of me even if it kills me" mindset. I mean, gheesh... there is a difference between being steadfast, determined and strong, and just stupidly stubborn. Accepting help, letting someone watch over you, does NOT make you weak, nor does it mean they are "controlling" you! GAH! Anyway, I'm hoping the "long-lost sister" angle for the 2nd book will be a bit less annoying, but since the third book is Amazon vine and I'm now required to review them ALL... and these books MUST be read in order, I have no choice but to read the whole damn available series...
That's the only draw back to series reads that you are required to review. Sorry Katy, hopefully you can just trudge through them pretty quickly.
Cindy wrote: "It happens to all of us sometimes. I'm not gonna dwell on it too much but it does kinda bite."Maybe it's the weather.
Chuck wrote: "Cindy wrote: "It happens to all of us sometimes. I'm not gonna dwell on it too much but it does kinda bite."
Maybe it's the weather."
Could be. It's pretty nice here right now, but storms are a comin'
Maybe it's the weather."
Could be. It's pretty nice here right now, but storms are a comin'
Cindy wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Cindy wrote: "It happens to all of us sometimes. I'm not gonna dwell on it too much but it does kinda bite."Maybe it's the weather."
Could be. It's pretty nice here right now, but ..."
Oh, I thought yáll got a cold front there as well.
Not yet. It's still 77 degrees here right now.
3:53 a.m. and I'm still awake. Got some reading done and found a book I'm interested in (maybe). Kyle, have you read A Sideways Look at Time?
Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "3:38 AM Dixie woke me up, meowing in our bedroom door. Fed her, read more of my book, and made coffee."
When my animals decide it is time for me to get up there is no arguing. I just get up. Still gotta love them :)
When my animals decide it is time for me to get up there is no arguing. I just get up. Still gotta love them :)
Awesome! I was on the fence a little. Now I'll add it. Thanks!
4:12 a.m. and I'm finally going to bed. Feel a bit better than I did earlier. Just get a little down in the dumps sometimes for no reason. Had a pretty productive last few hours. Fixed something to eat, washed dishes, straightened up the house a bit, and got some reading done. Guess I'll put a flashlight next to the bed as the storms start to roll in. They are forecasting some iffy weather this morning. Good night (or morning) my friends!
5:43amEST. Really groggy, even a shower and some coffee haven't helped me wake up. Been off the grid for a few days, head just not in a good place. Trying to get caught up with everyone on GR. Just starting to rain, expect maybe some hail with it. Supposed to rain all day. (Great--a muddy puppy to clean up every time he goes out!) It's turned into a big game for him--how to avoid the bucket. trying to make it a learning experience for him.
Decided to set some spring goals for myself. Mild exercise and some outdoor time every day. Teach the puppy to heel properly so I can be in charge and not him when we walk. Actually do some spring cleaning, a little at a time. I think all these things will help get my head back in the right place.
Happy Thursday all!
Decided to set some spring goals for myself. Mild exercise and some outdoor time every day. Teach the puppy to heel properly so I can be in charge and not him when we walk. Actually do some spring cleaning, a little at a time. I think all these things will help get my head back in the right place.
Happy Thursday all!
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Awww Kyle reading your post about Dixie. We had a heeler mix named Dixie, she passed away shortly after Christmas. We rescued her and she had a lot of issues but she came so far. She was almost 11 years old. We had her for almost 10 years of that. My heart is still so tender, we all miss her so much. She was a huge part of our family. So loyal and protective, mostly of Kayla. And then when Aeverie, my grandbaby came along she was also very protective of him.
Terri I am tird of all the rain and dreariness here. But today SUN! YAY! But right now only 38 outside. what the heck!
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Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "Thanks, Janie. Yes, what we feel when we lose a beloved pet doesn't have to be explained to people like you and I. We understand and know how the other feels about it."I know exactly how both of you feel. I had my cat, Sweetie, for over ten years...When I had to put her down....ugh...That was the HARDEST decision I have ever had to make in my life. I just didn't want her to suffer any longer. I still miss her, even though I've had Gizmo for five years now. She was VERY protective of me. I'm a huge animal lover, and when you lose a pet, it is a pain unlike any other. It probably sounds bad, but last night Giz-baby was curled up with me, and even though she is only five, I was thinking I don't want her to ever leave me. She and I have such a bond, and it really is like she thinks I'm her momma. I think pets' lives are way too short, and I know if they weren't, we wouldn't be able to have the other pets we've had in our lives, but it still sucks. :(
10:12 AM. About to read and hopefully knock some more pages out of this book. It is so good!
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Now with our cat Bandit being 11 years old, I worry about him, but he is a fighter. A few years back he was diagnosed with Cystitis. It is a urinary problem. The vet said he would be on the meds for the rest of his life, but he beat it. And no meds for him. And he plays as much as he played when he was a kitten. He takes a little longer to lay down and get comfy but he is doing well. Neverthelesss it does not stop us as pet owners from worrying.
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11:50 a.m. You'd be surprised just how many people I have seen read and drive. Scares the crap out of me. Animals, well my Juno got hit by a car and died instantly (I hope anyway) almost two years ago during the 4th of July festivities. It was actually a bit before (late June), but the fireworks spooked her and she busted out of the fence. Only four years old. I miss her so much. Gonna take a shower, wash some dishes, and read a little before work.
Oh, Janie, sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Kyle telling us about Sox. It's so sad when we lose a pet and friend. Kathryn, I know exactly how you feel; my boys are closing in on 5 and 3 and I just don't even want to think about how fast the time is going.Terri, sorry you've not been feeling quite right. I really understand the feeling. I've ended up off-the-grid for months at a time sometimes. Part of what the reviewing and editing do is to keep me from retreating like that again, even though I end up putting a lot of pressure on myself that probably isn't necessary.
12:25 p.m. EST Crawled out of bed about an hour ago after crashing hard about 3:30 this morning. Sat in the sun for awhile, and now I'm just clearing out my e-mail before I continue reading. There really is nothing wrong with the story other than it's just not my thing. The author has created a town that is just a little too wacky, and the main character is just a little too uptight while everyone around her is just a little too silly for my tastes, you know? Plus the whole, "I have to do everything myself and only I know best and how DARE you try to keep me from being killed!" attitude. Gah. That drives me crazy... Anyway, hubby actually is working a normal schedule today so once I send him off at 3 I'll probably take another wee nap; the last few days threw my schedule out the window and I'm quite tired now.
I hate when my schedule gets all messed up Katy. Don't know how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but here it is the perfect day for a nap. Wish I had time before work.
Oh, Cindy, it's nice here, warm and mostly sunny. I think we're supposed to have rain this weekend and then (slightly) cooler weather; lower 70s rather than upper 70s and lower 80s.1:24 p.m. EST almost done with my e-mail. Need to put the dog out; he's starting to fuss.
Terri wrote: "5:43amEST. Really groggy, even a shower and some coffee haven't helped me wake up. Been off the grid for a few days, head just not in a good place. Trying to get caught up with everyone on GR. Just..."Terri-Great to see you post!! I've missed you! Sorry to hear you've been feeling under the weather. I get like that occassionally, so I understand. Sending you some BIG hugs! :)
12:31 PM. Started to read, but then realized I was getting a migraine. One of the triggers of my migraines is the weather changing like it has been. I wish it would stop playing games!!! haha! So, I took a nap, and I feel better. Going to find some lunch, read, do a few chores, and maybe get a workout in. :)
Welcome back Terri! Kathryn, glad the nap helped. Migraines are not fun. I've had them before.
Sorry to hear you had a migraine Kathryn. Those are the worst. So glad that the nap helped though, I've got a tension headache that is getting worse the longer I sit here. At least I can go home on my lunch and take something. Looking forward to dinner tonight, and almost half way through my shift. Getting a little reading in.
Thank you Cindy and Chris! I get blind spots and something called aura, and those are some of the symptoms I get. I had blind spots earlier, so I just decided to stop it before it happened. Chris-Excedrin makes a tension headache pain reliever, and it really works. I've had tension headaches, (when I was in college, LOL), so I feel your pain. Hope you feel better, too. What's for dinner tonight? I'm making breakfast!
I'm making Monterrey chicken and it sounds really good. Chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese. I talked more about it in the all about food section, but I'm excited. New recipe for me so I hope it is good. Thanks for the tip on Excedrine. I've been getting tension headaches every night for a few days so that would be great. This one just hit during work and not after. Hope your Migraine stays away and that you can enjoy the rest of your day.
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Can y'all believe I have NEVER had a migraine? I rarely get simple headaches. I feel blessed because I know migraines are horrible.
Kathryn I am glad your nap helped! Chris your dinner sounds YUMMY! Hope you get your headache to go away!
9:15 P.M. est.Listening to Korn. I was working on Queen on the Damned for the last two days for work, and now I can't get the music out of my head. I tried to sleep, but I kept humming the tune. So, I've given up, and am now listening to them on my iPod. A new Pandora station is next. :D
9:25pm ET. Wondering where my life has gone in these last few weeks. Extra hours at work, and I am unable to participate as usual. Weekends are it... :O
We miss you, Alondra!!!!!! And your silliness!!!! :)
I love Pandora, Damali! It's 10:05 PM AND I'm eating grapes and "unwinding" so I can get to bed early. I'm always so tired so I'll try to go to sleep early.
10:37 PM. Happy to see a post from Victor tonight! Kind of wanting some coffee and to read, but think I will just wait on the coffee until morning. The reading, however, will be happening. :) Goodnight GR friends.......
Thanks Kathryn:) 10:43 and I'm absolutely pissed off right now. Tomorrow will not be a good day at school.
Migraines are the worst, Janie you really ARE very lucky to have not experienced them. I started having migraines when I was 5 or 6, to the point where my mom wondered if it was the weight of my hair and cut it off when I was 7 (that was the last time it was this long). I've tried all kinds of things for them. Acupuncture works really well on cluster migraines; I tried that when I was on day 6 of constant migraines and it kicked it right out. I've also taken various medications and herbs; Topamax helped prevent them, but there are some weird side-effects. Some people swear by a mix of feverfew, Magnesium and Vitamin B. I also have a tendency toward tension headaches - when I was living in Minnesota I had chronic daily headaches for several YEARS, it was awful! Chris, Excedrin really does work. I've tried all kinds of things to keep the headaches at bay, and Excedrin almost always rids me of simple headaches. Wal-Mart makes a generic version now, which will save you truckloads of money. Excedrin also has a "migraine-relief" formula that costs about twice as much... and as far as I can tell uses the exact same formula. What a rip-off! Anyway, one of my migraine triggers is bananas of all the crazy things. If I feel on the verge of one, dark chocolate or red wine will set me off, but otherwise I"m fine with those. I have auras where I see little twinkles and colors at the edge of my vision, which then sort of tunnels in. It's a weird thing. Some people smell strange smells, or hear a whining in their ears. Migraines are all about the blood vessels in the veins expanding or contracting and then reversing quickly, so the treatment depends on which one you have, which is just crazy! Sometimes putting your head under hot water and then suddenly switching it to cold will help; sometimes coffee helps.
Anyway, babbling. Headaches are something I unfortunately know way too much about.
11:48 p.m. EST Had a lovely nap, and it was raining when I woke up. We've had some lightning and thunder - there was an enormous storm heading our way this afternoon with a massive cold front, so I imagine the weather will be a bit unsettled tonight. Have to check the weather maps in a mo. Finished my book and am now clearing out e-mail to prepare for the next book. Have a Tiger sleeping on my shoulder and Erasmus was using my leg as a pillow, but now he's having a drink.
Hope everyone is doing better!
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Alondra good to see your posts. We do miss you around here. Don't work to hard and always take some time for yourself.
Oh, dear, Victor, what happened?1:03 a.m. EST rain is pouring down. Erasmus is sitting in the window watching it; Tiger on my shoulder. I had to dislodge him to eat, but he's back. And Fluff is on Dmitry's clothing bin eating, since he's too precious to eat from the food bowl like the other boys... LOL Close to finishing my e-mail and then time to read.
Hope everything turns out okay Victor :/4.42pm Looking forward to home made chicken burgers for dinner! Yummo!
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In Texas the weather is SO unpredictable. We can have ice on the ground one day and the next day it's 85 degre..."
Same in Georgia. This spring has been crazy; warm one day, cold the next, rain and warm, sunny and cold... gah!