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Hey Girls~ Late morning!!! Woke to rain but went to work out then home to shower and church! Been a great morning! Now I am gonna watch my Big Brother After dark (I have 6 hours taped) and be hella lazy. Susanne left this am for phx to take mom to doctor. Love you girls! xoxoxo

HOME GIRLS!!!!~ We had a wonderful minication...Santa Barbara was gorgeous! Our drive up to Neverland Ranch yesterday was beautiful....green rolling hills and low fog, then the sun was shinning and it was 72!!! We had lunch in this little small old town called Los Olivos and bought fresh raspberry jam from the raspberry farm! It was just beautiful Sorry if I sent you too many Neverland pix... it was just really cool to be there! The wedding was great! There was a 6pm appetizers and cocktail reception (open bar all night:biggrin:). The bride and groom were both there, enjoying their friends and family. Then at sunset, we all walked downstairs and into the sand and I wedded (?) them barefoot in the sand! It was really nice. Then upstairs to a full steak and chix dinner, more cocktails and dancing!! Funfunfun!!! We woke up WAAAAYYYY too early and came home. It was 57 at the beach and is already 105 here!!! We unpacked and jumped in the pool...now are in pjs on the couch! Judy, can't wait to here all about it...after the pool of course! haha Thanks for all the bday wishes...I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends! oxoxxoox

Quick post before I leave! Michelle, did you see that card I sent you? It was cute and I hope it found you. I posted a link on facebook too...HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I had a dream that when the violets were here, I took you into my classroom to see the kids (as if you don't know what kids look like) and I was "playing hookey" and I got caught in the hall w/ the principal. Michelle was talking to him and we were trying to get away from him...hahaha. Did a killer 30 min and 2 miles on the eliptical. Actually it was 30:03 to get the 2 miles in!!! I LOVE IT! Not just got to keep it up! Gotta run, Sus is packing and she is gonna kill me! xoxoxoxo

Hey girls~ This may be my last post because we are leaving in the am after the gym (well after the shower). Jane, I FINALLY put some pix up of the wedding in TX. sorry it took so long! I love the one of Michelle w/ the flower in her teeth! That should be your profile pic when you get on FB! We had a bigassscarybig earthquake today! It was only 5.4 but was freakin' loud. The whole house rocked and rolled. DON'T WORRY, THIS WONT HAPPEN WHEN YA'LL ARE HERE! It is good to let out pressure...just wish we had warning! Everyone be good and have a great weekend! I'll be back Sat afternoon. WE ARE GOING TO TRY TO GET TO NEVERLAND RANCH WHILE WE ARE THERE! It is about an hour north of santa barbara (about 4.5 hours from here)...i hope we can...and we will take pix! I am excited! A friend called me and wants me to officiate their vow renewal in August! Too cool! OK...peaceout. I will try to check in before we leave, but if not...see you Sat! xoxoxo

haha...CFM is universal! Come F*&k Me Red (CFMR), pumps (CFMP)...when I worked at the nightclub and work VERY HIGH HEELS every night we called 'em CFMP'S...haha...just kinda stuck. Sorry to be naughty. For my wedding gift, I printed out the vows in a pretty script and framed it for the couple. Got some clothes ready...got tons to still do! xo

Hey girls~ Haydee, what about big sandwhiches! Buy big breads, tons of meats and cheeses, etc. Then put is out w/ chips and dips etc and everyone can make their own. Clean up is easy, left overs are good! Just a thought! Judy, save travels! I went to the gym again! We are leaving tomorrow in the am to head to Santa Barbara (about 3.5 hours away). Tomorrow I will do 30 min on the eliptical (today was arms) and then we will hit the road about 9 or 10 am. We are gonna google Neverland Ranch (Micheal Jackson's compound) and try to go by there and take a pic!!! I am performing the wedding Friday night...and then we are home again on Sat! Susanne will go to Phx on Sunday to go w/ her mom to doc. apt. Not sure if she'll go to church w/ me or not. Someone once asked how far Phoenix is, it is 4 hours in car. So today is this and that, uploading papers, packing and chillaxing! Gotta finish up the squash left overs. So that is it for me! Be back later! xoxoxo

hehe...been callin' it that for years...wasn't sure if anyone was gonna catch that! good eye Jane!

I LOVE the fluorescent colors. On the last day of school I got the bright orange!! They are fun and funky colors that change things up! I got my CFM red today (classic) w/ little white flowers on the big toes and "diamonds" in the center of the flower!

Hey girls~ Jane, good luck today! Sorry the thumb hurts! Hopefully it stops soon! Michelle, I love books on tape! I am LOVING Julia's Chocolates too and really recommend it, but not if there are kids in the car. It is not "bad", just not for young ears. Hard to explain. Haydee and Laura~ I LOVE THAT YOU ARE PREGGOS TOGETHER! The squash was great...and a rebake would work great. I like my pasta al dente' so the squash came out perfect! It was not too mushy. I am worried that when I mic it later for leftovers it will get mushy. I LOVED it...and will make it again. She will just get pasta every other time,lol! I make spaghetti a lot for us...so I'll alternate! I got my hair done, car done, pedi and eyebrows done, now I am poor and tired! Need a nap and still have papers to grade! xoxoxoxo

OK...made a great spaghetti squash dinner w/ a red marinara...yummmmmmm and no carbs. Susanne was skeptical at first, but liked it. We are full, but not too full as it is not heavy! Yeah...I did it! I was channeling my inner Laura all day! Skipping the gym in the am cause I can't get it in...have to leave the house at 7:15 to get shots and drop car off at Toyota for service. That is ok...trainer always said, "You can skip the gym...just never skip 2 days in a row!" OK...off to grade!

Janie, I cropped the pic and have 3 to send you! Hope from running and a 30 min dip in the poool!!! off to grade!

Morning girls~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEATHER!!! Michelle, WHEN you come this way, we can also go to the beach! It is about 20 min away from Disneyland! We can eat FRESH sea food while looking at the ocean! Honey, you NEED this trip. I've been thinking about you so much lately. I hope you are ok! Judy, so confession is the answer? haha...I did pretty good yesterday. Considering the food was delish. No regrets! That is my motto! Well, I did 30 min on the eliptical!!!!! That is hella hard, and I feel good! I am getting my hair done tomorrow am, so I will only lift weights tomorrow, rush over to get my shot, then home to get ready for hair! Have you all heard that song California Girls by Katy Perry and Snoop Dog? It is pop, good, funny video. It mentions Palm Springs! Glad you are back Haydee! Laura, I texted you back yesterday this long ass post about spaghetti squash, and it didn't go through because of this house has bad spots. Was so frustrated that I didn't re-text you. Anywho...got an $8 big ass sqaush. Gonna try it today! Susanne said, "o I don't like squash!" SHE EATS IT ALL THE TIME WITH ZUCCINIS! haha... wish me luck! OK...have a great day girls! oxoxox

Hey Girls~ Done w/ the gym!!! Next up is shower then church! Susanne is not going with me...oh well. I like it, and I want to go. Something happened to me this past week...I FEEL ALIVE! I think it is the exercise, but I feel engaged in life. I like having a church to go to as well...thought about it all week. I like the political and social aspect of this church. We will see how long this "alive" feeling lasts! But I like it! I woke up at 6:30 and thought...time to go work out because I am ALIVE and ENGAGED in my life! Pretty cool for the first thought of the day! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday! We need to hit Costco later, then up the hill for a bbq! Think I will be the designated driver tonight...want to push the cardio tomorrow and don't want an "overhang"! haha What are the plans for my violets? Laura, so glad the man child is doing well! I really hope this works well for him! xooxxoxo

Morning girls~ I sent everyone pix and a card...hope everyone got 'em. I know a few of you did...just making sure! I took today off from the gym and slept in (which is just as important). Today is relax, read, grade papers, swim, repeat! I will go to the gym tomorrow before church, then we need to go to Costco. We are going to a bbq for the 4th, and I want to bring something. Michelle, your morning sounds great! Soooo glad Germany won. Sus is wearing her German shirt, screaming at the TV. Well, they are still playing but it is 3-0. It will make for a better day around here! Enjoy your sleeping in Jane. Laura, how is the man child today? I hope this helps him. How are your parents? I can't imagine... OK girls...enjoy and if your off starting the 4th early...enjoy and be safe! xooxxoxoxo

Food update: I ate much better today! Had a roast beef wrap, sans the wrap, (some cheetos), but for dinner I made bbq chix, salad, had 2 tblsp pasta sal., and made Sus squash on the bbq. It felt much better to eat clean fresh food! Also we have raspberries for dessert! We just bought a bbq grill pan! Damn QVC! OK...have a great night!

Hey Girls~ 5 days in a row!!! Did 30 min of cardio and I feel great! Michelle, you need a girls weekend fo' sho'! There are so many good things approaching you too. I know the milestones are happening too quickly. Celebrate all the good things in life and BUY YOUR TIC TO PS!!! Come back to your happy place! Laura, I read on fb it went well...how is he doing? How are your parents? Any word on who? Been thinking about you a lot! ox starving!!! yesterday i ate like SHIT! Nachos for breaky, popcorn, hotdog, and ice cream! Can't believe it!!! That is ALL I ate, nothing good for you in that! haha...what a fat ass. off to do some this and that xooxxoxoxo

Morning girls~ Well...4 days in a row!!! I am not eating that great...need to jump back on WW for real...but doing good at the gym! Today was 45 min lifting weights, and then tomorrow 30 of cardio! Today is this and that. Gotta collect the rent, get shots, go meet Jenny's puppies (she and Annette adopted 2 shepard rescues named Ginger and Saphire). I call 'em the "strippers"! Susanne is home...YEAH! XOOXXO

Back from the gym...and I really loved it! She taught me some new stuff too, and yes, cottage cheese was mentioned. But she said, NO CARBS 7 HOURS BEFORE BED! I like it...not sure if it will work, but I can try. Jane, I will try...also I need to post TX pics too, so worst case scenario, I can take a pic and post w/ it. First I will jsut try to resend it. I tried to email it tomyself and couldn't. Gotta run

Off to meet the trainer and here yet ANOTHER skinny bitch tell me I should eat cottage cheese!!! REALLY??? I SHOULD EAT ONLY COTTAGE CHEESE??? WOW!!! NEVER HEARD THAT BEFORE!:)

Oh yeah...my gym membership comes w/ an hour training thing for an hour...and I am going tomorrow at 7am! there is a skinny bitch inside dying to get out! hahahahahaha:lol:

Morning girls~ ((HAYDEE)) sending you love and prayers! I did it again!!! 2 days in a row! My knee muscles are killing me, so are my quads and calves. I LOVE IT! Well, yesterday all my plans fell apart...and so today is a redo! Going to Nikki's in a bit to work on Haydee's present, and then home to grade papers and finalize grades from last term. LOVE YOU GUYS!! XOXOXO

Judy, LOVED the pix! I know you both worked so hard on it...but you can tell it is done with love, and I think you and Mulch Man dun real good! My entire plans today changed. Didn't start the shadow box or hang out w/ bro and nephew. Managed to go out to lunch and out to dinner, swam for 1.5 hours...and did a ton of work for Walden. See you in the AM! xooxxo

Morning girls~ Judy, thanks for that link...it is only 5 min from my old house! I'll keep it in mind as I continue my journey. Problem is I can't make a clean break from the Catholic church (my mom is rolling in her grave)...but want to fill in a void. The search continues! Jane, sorry that thumb is still bothering you. It is weird how you don't think of something...until it is hurting. Like think of your pinky toe...no one gives it a second thought...until you hurt it! Michelle, did your family recoup from the USA loss. I thought of your fam as soon as I heard. Hey Laura and Haydee...whats up mamas!?! Well, after thinking about it for a couple of weeks, I went and did 30 min of cardio. A little over 8 songs....that's it! I did 15 min of eliptical and 15 of treadmil. I could've done more eliptical but I really feel it in my knee muscles and didn't want to over do it..so I am not too sore and can go tomorrow. Tomorrow, I will also add arms. I was talking to Jenny and we were saying how good we feel leaving the gym and how great we feel all day after a workout...but why do we resist the "feel good" part and talk ourselves out of it all the time. Today, my bro and nephew are coming over to go swimming. We were gonna bbq but it is HOT at 107...I think out to lunch is better! I am going to Nikki's house this am to make Haydee's wedding shadow box!!! Can't wait to make it. It is not a surprise, I told Haydee that I will make her present after the wedding. I actually have a dried rose in PERFECT CONDITION from her centerpiece. Plus all the other goodies I got! Hope it turns out nice...I will save it for her for Sept...don't want to mail it. So Haydee, save room in your carry on. I'll post pix or send 'em to your cells when I am done! oxoxxoxo

I thought I saw the Bobster there...but couldn't get his attention cause he was rockin' out and head bangin' soooo hard! Rock on Bob!

Hey gang~ I just got back from the church and I loved it! The one "reservation" I have is the lack of God as the spiritual guide...well, God is there, but it is not the force that moves the church. I LOVE the social and political issues, the human dignity issues, and the completely inclusive natures. I will forever be a Italian Roman Catholic, and will keep going on the "big days", but I would like to investigate this church more. Although I am Catholic, I will NEVER apologize or confess to being in a loving a committed relationship w/ the love of my life. There is nothing wrong w/ my life...and I want to feel proud in my church, not silenced. There is a complete sense of social servitude that I loved. And their 7 principals are entirely aligned with the Mission of the Human Rights Commission. Time will tell...but it felt right. I would LOVE to get Susanne to go. We will see! OK...off to read for a bit. Going to Jenny's for dinner later! I see a NAP in my future! xoxoxoxo