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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 15, 2020 12:05:25 GMT
good morning.
This thread is for anyone that has been away from healthy eating, had a gain and is recommitting. We accept all forms of healthy eating here, whatever that means to you. We touch base daily for accountability and to encourage one another. This is a judgment free zone.
We all struggle to get the weight off and keep it off. Sometimes this is a challenge, but we never give up and that is the key. Regardless of our situation or where we are in reaching our goal, we count on talking to each other every day and are blessed to have one another as friends.
Feel free to jump in and join us. All are welcome here.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection |
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 15, 2020 12:25:23 GMT
good morning everyone.
I am in a MOOD so I will just skip it because I don't even feel like hearing myself.
Lora - honestly the way I would deal with the email situation - you checked in, even if it was late, if he has a problem that you didn't do it at a certain time then that is on him. If you want to call at some point today and check on him, do it. if you don't, then don't. I don't think you have anything to feel guilty about at all. This probably doesn't help but accepting the relationship for what it is - the good, the bad and the ugly - sometimes is all you can do. Try not to over think it. If he makes a nasty comment - don't engage - "I am sorry you feel that way" and move on. None of that is probably helpful - and I know it has been a rocky road and there are some painful memories but all you can do is figure out what you can live with - and then do what is best for you. Do the best you can - you know you have done the best you can and try not to let it bother you. (easy for me to say huh?)
RobinMD good job on getting stuff done yesterday. I really, really need to declutter my house. I think I would feel so much better about our space if I did. Right now my basement is full of boxes from my Dad's apartment. I have not opened a single one since we put them there. Most of the stuff just needs to be thrown away or disposed of. Good luck finding curtains.
Susie I admire how active you stay. You are always on the go and finding new interesting groups to join. When I get home all I want to do is sit on the couch until time for bed - LOL
Andi the weather in VA has been pretty gloomy as well. I hope you do not get much snow this weekend (unless that is what you want).
I decided to NOT tell my Dad about my DA yesterday. It was late when I finally got home (meeting with a loan officer - about land/construction - reason for my MOOD). I have sent my cousin a message this morning to see how the antibiotics when yesterday and I HOPE I get a good report. I will tell Dad tonight, regardless of what my cousin tells me. I don't want to keep it from him for too long.
I also made a decision about his apartment. There are 2 small azaleas that I had planted for my mom for Mother's Day that I was going to dig up an transplant at my house - I haven't had the time to do that yet so I haven't turned the keys to the apartment in yet. I think I am just going to leave them. Is that horrible? I just want to be done with that part so I can move on to the next thing. I don't know how long I will be living where I am - and then I would just have to transplant them again if I was going to keep them. I can always just buy one once we end up wherever we are plant it then...…….. I don't know - I keep 2nd guessing everything right now. I do not HAVE to turn the keys in until 1/31 -
Anyway - hope everyone has a great day. Today is our monthly meeting here. I brought breakfast and lunch and I will not be eating with all the techs. |
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 15, 2020 15:45:33 GMT
Good morning friends!
I was planning to get out this morning and run into G.ville. I was going to pick up a bottle of DHs new favorite Bourbon for his B.day tomorrow, but the fog is super heavy. So I'm waiting that out and hoping it clears soon.
Jana - We're actually handling the situation with my dad almost exactly the way you described. We tried to call last night and it just rang and rang and never picked up. So IDK what that was about. But that's 2 times I've reached out with no response, so whatever. I'll wait a couple of days and call again. Mark is also advising strongly on the do not acknowledge and do not engage the nasty comments. I agree in principal, but it's so HARD to let it go, it absolutely takes every ounce of control in me to not react. That is exactly my plan though. I hope there is good news of DAs situation to share with your DF.
Andi - I mentioned it the other evening, but wasn't sure if you'd seen my comment. The new season of Grace & Frankie is on Netflix as of today. How is DN doing after her illness? I believe it was gall bladder, maybe?
Okay, I'm hitting the shower in hopes that the fog will lift soon and I can get my errands run. I'll BBL. Happy Wednesday everyone!
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Post by success4susie on Jan 15, 2020 17:30:46 GMT
Hello Everyone....got up and to my morning class, then went to DD's house and took DGD to pre-school, and stopped at Aldi's and Publix - I can waste sooo much time looking and looking.
Jana - First of all...when I was working, I felt just like you...when I got home from school I was DONE! Therefore, no judgement here for wanting to do nothing by the time you get home! Second, sorry about the "mood" today over the land and anything else. Third, I think it is a wise decision to just leave the azaleas - you have enough on your plate to worry about digging and replanting them. I will be thinking about you this evening when you have to tell your DF the latest.
Lora - in my Aldi's (just across the highway - so close) they HAVE the storage ottomans. If I could just wiggle my nose like Bewitched...I could sent you several !! No matter how hard it is to not acknowledge and not engage over all the negativeness with DF, I think you will be happy that you did not as things get closer to the end (sorry to mention that). I suggest you keep trying to call...after all, it is up to him whether or not he answers the phone. Thinking of you.
RobinMD - I think it is soooo exciting to get things cleaned up and organized...you will just have so much room once you get rid of the "stuff" and have those nice, clean, guestrooms !
I think I should come and help Jana and Robin de-clutter... I am REALLY good at getting rid of stuff...especially when it is not mine - ha ha ha ! I really like the look of clean space...of course, I have less space right now, so I had better not have much junk (or be able to hide it well) !
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Post by keshet51 on Jan 15, 2020 18:33:57 GMT
Good afternoon all. I've had a busy day so far. Personal training at 6:30, and before I went to that I folded 2 loads of laundry and took a shower (I know, that's kind of backwards to shower before a workout but I don't get very sweaty and I had to run to a meeting soon after the training was over, so no choice) and picked up my employee with the brain injury to take him to the meeting. Which went well but my anxiety level is way up there now anticipating informing staff about the merger, doing a press conference, and all sorts of public speaking which I hate and am dreadful at. Then back home and finally got a tech to help me log in to our work network - actually there have been several techs but this one did the job. I was ready to throw my laptop against the wall.
This afternoon am working at home, then have a dinner date with a work colleague, so back over the bridge to the town on the other side of the river, where I was this morning. At least I don't have to go to the city tomorrow since that meeting will be a week later. Singing last night was awesome but it is so hard for me to ramp the energy level down after it.
Lora, sounds like you're doing the right thing with DF and Jana had some good advice. Thinking about you... I actually missed your post about the Frankie and Grace new season but I'm aware of it and can't wait to see the new episodes.
Jana, I'd leave the azaleas too. You've got enough things to take care of related to your DF without adding that to the mix, although I understand the sentiment behind wanting to take them with you.
Susie, I do the same thing, can wander in TJ's or Whole Foods and waste hours! But you sound as if you were busy and productive this morning and as you know, I always admire what an involved grandma you are. I don't think I'd have the energy for that - you are amazing.
Well, I suppose I should do some work. It's unbelievable but we have sunshine today.
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 15, 2020 21:07:23 GMT
Hey all!
By the time I got out of the shower the fog had finally lifted. We had actual sunshine for about 15 minutes and then it was back to grey, overcast and dreary. But anyway, I got out and picked up the fancy Bourbon for DHs birthday present tomorrow, along with a quick stop back in Aldi (hoping for more ottomans, but NOPE), so I consoled myself with a couple of nice ribeye steaks for Mark's b.day dinner, a couple of bags of cauli-rice, some mozzarella cheese, and some heavy cream. Oh...and a 4 pack of scissors, because who can ever find the scissors when they need them, right? Lol
Susie - Yes, we will attempt to call him again this evening. I won't do it unless Mark is here with me, I put it on speaker phone. I never know who will answer and what attitude I'll be dealing with, so like to have him here for moral support and as a witness. Sad to have to feel that way, but that's where we are. DD just messaged me and said her and her bestie are heading to see 1917 this weekend. I told her I'd heard good reviews from a history teacher! Haha!
Andi - I've been binge watching F&G since I got back from the Aldi. I'm on episode 3. Haha!
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