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Thanks for the bump you two! I was wondering where the gay people went to. I am swamped at work and life, but I keep checking in to see what is up! Just came back from Jazzercise class...freakin love it. Kicks my butt, but I missed it last week when I was sick. Have a great night. Off to watch Weeds and Californication!!! xoxoxo

Hiddy Ho Ladies~ Can I just say that I love love love jazzercise class. After a week break it totally kicked my butt. But, ready for this, I missed it soooo much. Yes, me missed exercise. It is the dance component of the class...I can't get enough. I am pissed I have to miss Wed. nights, especially since I am wasting my time w/ study group. Also, I was able to eat a Healthy Choice w/o PB'ing! I feel like it is Christmas. I have good restriction, am totally full..please let it stay here. Anywho...I am feeling good. Gonna go watch Weed, Californication, and Dancing w/ the Stars! Have a great night! xoxoxoxox

:Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20:Ms Jen~ These are for you!!! Congrats! I will cry when I hit -50! Terry~Boobies are waiting in the wings for you honey! TracyKS~ OMG...I am sending you some Magic Purple Power girl...we all are. You'll be in my prayers and thoughts tomorrow. What time?? I will figure out the time zone change and think of you at that exact minute. We all should. And by the way miss skinny biotch...thats right, I said it! You look great. Your face difference is amazing. Looking really good honey, I know your feeling great! Kat~ I know it is probably too late in the day. My favorite chix reciepe is Lemon Pepper chix. Chicken in baking dish...cut about 3-5 lemons up, squeezing the juice etc all over them. Salt, lots of pepper, and some garlic powder, cover then bake. If you stab the chic a bunch it is soooooo tender and very very low cal. But other family members don't know it is sooo healthy, but man o man, is it yummy. Judy~Congrats on the NSV! I can't wait until I am in a 14...you rock girl. Well, gotta go do some Walden stuff, then I am off to Jazzercise @ 5pm. I am excited to be back at it, although I really feel like a nap. I got the Bob Greene book this weekend. I am just skimming through it now, and I found in his exercise section levels of exercise. Interestingly enough, what I was doing at the gym was the bike (that was my cardio) and the book ranked it at a level 4 exercise (= to swimming), but areobic dance was a level 1 was = to jogging. No wonder I am sleeping like a baby after these classes. Have a great evening....ttfn! xoxoxox

Hey Everyone, I've been on the puter all day...man, I am tired. Just wanted to pop in and say hiddy ho (Mr. Hanky). Gonna go play one game of scrabble and hit the hay! Sweet dreams! xoxoxox

Hey Violets~ Thanks for the props on my scale number. I am sooo freaked out about that number, sooooo, in true fashion to what would Judy do...I am putting the scale away until next Sat. I am only gonna weigh once a week (like Judy). Doing it daily is too stressful, and I would hate to see 254 again. Soooo, the long week begins. But I am better enough to go back to Jazzercise class!!! I've missed it. Laura~ Love the pix of the babies. I love cats and dogs...Susanne is allergic to cats, so we can't have one. I used to have one in college, Gypsy...she was my baby! Kat~ High five on the Bill Clinton dream. My hot sex dreams w/ him were so hot...I can remember them vividly! Michelle~ Have fun! Do you speak German? Susanne lived in Germany the first 20 years of her life. She is fluent in German and uses it everyday w/ her mom. Enjoy your week! TracyK~ Keeping your family in my prayers. I know this is tough for you. Thanks for my boobies!!!! Terry~ Thanks for the soup ideas (Kat and Laura too). It is just too hot here for soup yet, gonna be 90 today. I love the idea of riding your bike around the neighborhood and doing garage sales. Now that is my idea of fun!!! Please keep me posted on the Body Bugg. I am really on the fence about buying one. Is it convienent to wear w/ work clothes? I want to know everything about it. If no one else is interested in the info, I'll pm you my email! Gotta run and do some work for Walden! I just drove home this morning, and need a short nap too! I made turkey spaghetti sauce (no pasta) for lunch this week. The whole house smells good! xoxoxox

aaaaaaaahhhhhh Thanks Judy!!! Must be my bracelet! xoxox

Morning Violets~ Bubbles, I too am very tight in the morning. I have protien shake for breakfast, and some tuna or chic salad w/ a few crackers for lunch. Then dinner is sometimes ok...need hot tea first. This is typical for lots of people. OK...Drumroll please...I can't believe what I saw this morning...250!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that deserves at least one:Banane20:(I love her, but I don't know how the resident lesbian ended up w/ this one, lol). Anyway...250.0 It was beautiful. I am not going to jazzercise class today, still have a nasty cough w/ the throat tickle thingy. But I'll be back on Monday for sure! I think I will sh#@ my pants when I see 240...OMG. Now, I am excited. Off to Susanne's house. Have a great weekend everyone!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox

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Terry~Thank you so much!!! I just got my mail today because I was sick, I didn't check for a week. I love the bracelet, and it fits perfectly! Now, I am officially gonna start shrinkin! Speaking of patience and trust...I say those 2 words every time I step on the scale. I went by the surgeons today to pick up some Unjury and I jumped on their scale. I think I got my last fill 9-29 (earlier I told Jen it was beg. of Oct) anyway, according to their scale, I lost 4 pounds. That is only in the last 2 weeks. That is cool. Ok, I took some pics of the new earrings. If you don't wanna see, scroll through em. They are not half as cute as they are in real life. Sorry, I am tired and bored. ear3.bmp

Hey Violets~ OOOOOUUUCCCCHHHHH! My :Banane20:hurt just thinking about it Laura. I hope the "girl" heals quickly. I totally understand the ideology behind getting them pierced...but will never happen. I am a member of the itty bitty titty committee...and they don't like pain. Heal quick sista! Jenn~ I've had 4 fills. The first 2 were not good ones, could eat anything. Then beginning of Sept, had one in hospital. Beginning of Oct, had one. I am now at 2.4 and have good restriction. I couldn't eat anything when I was sick. The last 2 days have been good though. I have an appointment on Nov. 1, but I think I am just gonna get my B6/12 shot and not get a fill. I hope this stays for a bit. When I went in beginning of Oct. he said I had all the saline from the earlier fill, which was good. Tonight at dinner, we went to Fisherman's Market (great frest sea food). I had grilled salmon on a bed of greens, tons of pico de gallo and tomatoes, no dressing (now, how would I ever calculate that...I know it is not many calories). Anyway, we we eating dad and his wife and then we hear this guy choking.. I stand and say, "hiemlick" and I was hesitate but going over toward him. My dad rushed over and "hiemlicked" him...and saved him! How cool was that. I've never seen that, especially w/ my dad. His cancer is still "chillin", he is not on any treatment now, but he is hiking an hour a day, dirt bike riding, and living to the fullest! I went to Gottschalks today and bought myself some diamond (very little) and gold hoops, some Lancome concealer (got a great red patton leather bag w/ it as a purchase w/ purchase) and I bought Susanne 2 pairs of PJ's. I had soooo much fun. I'll try to take a pic of earrings to show you. Remember, I can only use my camera phone. Anyway, going to see her tomorrow. Gotta run and watch All My Children now, then hit the hay! Have a great weekend! xoxoxoxoxox

ooooo yeah, the scale was not 254 today, but 253.2! I'll take it!

Buenos Dias Violets~ Yesterday I had that meeting on "J" to have him properly placed in Special Ed. So we are sitting there, principal, parent, RSP teacher and Dr. So and So, and me. And Dr. is looking through this huge folder of tests and spec. ed. stuff and guess what??? HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN SPEC. ED THE WHOLE TIME. HE WAS PLACED IN LATE MAY...BUT FELL THROUGH THE CRACKS! We signed and left...but geez, could've saved me lots of headaches! I am so glad it is Friday. The alarm went off and I just laid there and thought, "hey...isn't this Sat.?" My dad and his wife of 31 years (my parents) are in town and I will have dinner w/ them tonight and they will see my brother and the kids tomorrow night! Tomorrow, I am going to Susannes. I didn't see her last weekend and I miss her pretty face! Have a great day everyone! xoxoxoxoxox

http://body.aol.com/diet/basics/sugar-facts http://body.aol.com/diet/basics/fast-food-nutrition-facts http://body.aol.com/diet/basics/portion-control-tips Here are 3 quizzes (sorry to be such a teacher) on sugars, fast food and portion sizes. They are really short! Laura~ What is the word w/ the band reciepe book? Terry~Whatcha cookin for the weekend?

Hey Peeps~ Yes, I am here. Still sick, but have been back to work since Tuesday. Being sick totally sucks, then the last 2 nights, I've had the no sleep...up all night coughing crap. I also started my online classes this week. I am teaching teachers getting their Master's degree. So I am doing my online teacher training stuff...which is lots of reading and activities. Juli~ You are shrinking girl. My weight loss has not exceeded -30 pounds...and I am nearly frustrated. But then, I know, it is happening. I started jazzercise last week, I even went 5 days! But then got sick this week and haven't went once. Up and down the same 2-3 pounds. Then...get my period (sorry boys) and back up. O well, gotta go for now. I'll be @ Susanne's this weekend!!!! I miss her bunches, didn't see her last weekend. I miss her pretty face! Take care everyone! xoxoxoxoxox

:cool::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: Panda~These are for you!!!!! Congrats! I love love love the thread getting to know you. What fun it is! Last night I was preparing for my online class and I had to take a personality inventory at Welcome To Kingdomality. It is free and pretty cool. Short survey! I think it was Gina who said she likes to do surveys online, so I thought I'd share it w/ you. I was a Dreamer/Minstrel!!! I don't know what other categories there are...so if we take the quiz, post your "personality type" so we can see! I also have another link for a Myers/Brigg personality test, but that is a bit more labor intensive. Gonna go do some work! I just got in after a 11 hour day, and have more work to look forward too! xoxox

Name your 3 all-time favorite movies: Grease, Steal Magnolias, Natural Born Killers If you could pick a new career right now, what would it be? My alternate dream job is an archetect. But since I can't spell it, or draw for Beans...I'll stick to teaching! I wanted to be a teacher or a ballerina since I was a little girl. My fat ass determined my destiny there. How old were you when you fell in love for the 1st time? My very first love, mutual, was when I was 17. His name was Mario, and he was a stone fox. He was 21, mom hated him...and we were together 6 months! If you could pick your “last meal” what would it be? OOO good ? I think I'd like a huge plate of More (family dish we made for Xmas dinners, etc), Italian salad, and garlic bread. I still make it from time to time (not since the band though) for my brother! What’s the greatest thing about the town you live in? The weather baby! Beautiful desert surrounded by mountians. I can not live anywhere it is flat...I get dizzy! Where were you born? San Francisco, CA...during the summer of love! Have you ever read a book (or attended a lecture, took a class, etc.) that changed your life in some way? What was it? Since I've had 14 years of college...I'd have to say yes. What was it? I don't know. I'd guess they've all changed me. I may think of one later. What is your favorite charity? Why? American Cancer Society. Mom died in 2004 after an 8 year battle w/ Multiple Myeloma...'nuf said. Name your 3 all-time favorite books: Another great/tough question. First thing that comes to mind is Ya Ya's. Then...Giving Tree; Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry; Stone Fox; Soooo many...I am a book collector. What do you do when you are bored? Quadplex or hang on LBT and stalk my sistas. I read, watch TV, love naps, or like Laura, start one of many projects that I never finish. Do you have any vices? Any that I'll post on the internet you mean? Not many any more. Recently quit smoking (loved loved loved to smoke); recently quit eating (used to love to do that too, lol). I guess, my last vice (if you can call it that) is watching All My Children (since I was 5 in 1972) and Big Brother in the summer! Name one thing you’d like to do before you die. Wear a size 8-10 again! Travel...marry Susanne...the list goes on and on. Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Always full, except right after school. Then I've probably thrown the damn glass against the wall and it is broken on the floor. What is your bedtime? Usually 9ish What is your idea of the perfect vacation? Beach or anywhere w/ Susanne. Sometimes, Sunday mornings can feel like a vacation. Ever have a dream that you were “with” a movie star? Who was it? OOOO yeah, I've had 2 hot hot hot sex dreams that I was with Bill Clinton (did you think I was gonna put Angelina Jolie?) These were a few years apart. And they were like really hot! And yes, he was good;) If you knew your advice would be taken, what would you say to a high school graduate? Don't get married or have kids until your in your 30's. The 20's are a great decade...live, laugh, love...and get to know yourself. You are not gonna be the same person later...but better! __________________

Morning Violets~ TracyK~ I second what Jenn said about the salt water. Warm salt water...repeat throughout your day. I am pissed now at the cable company. Time Warner sucks eggs. I've been having trouble w/ them lately, and then I called a few days ago and they said they are sending a tech guy to check my wiring. I mean come on, I've been paying 180 a month to these people, right...and they said if it is a wiring issue...it is at my expense. :faint: Right now as I type...my cable box reads that is 12:13 (time)...and I have no TV. I like news and then VH1 in the morning. Silence is sooo boring (susanne loves silence...probably just doesn't want me to talk all the time, lol). Anyway, there is that prob de jour! Long day today. I have a meeting after school, then one at 4:30...so I will just stay there and get some work done. But I won't get home until after 6! No jazzercise for me:cry...i really hate that I've missed all week. I am going on Sat. Last night, it was 11 something, and I caught myself tapping my fingers in bed. I just couldn't fall to sleep. I need 7-8 to function. I think because of lack of exercise and being sick...I am all out of whack. The last 2 nights, I've been up past 11...and 5am comes sooo fast. Usually, about 9 I am heading that way, and I sleep all through the night. OOOO and the freakin kicker...guess what I weighed this am???? Take a wild guess???? Yes that is right...everyone say it w/ me....254. At least I am consistent. I was reading someone ate a Big Mac...OMG my mouth watered literally at that one. Sometimes I miss my old ways. Although I like my new ways ( no soda at all, no fast food, no greasy food), I think I'd be happier if I can just get past this 254 shit. I'd hate to think I did all this and paid all this money and I only lost 26 pounds. I CAN HEAR MY ANGELS SAYING...PATIENCE AND TRUST...WWJD... I can hear them because I have no freakin TV now! Have a great day ladies! xoxoxoxoxo

1. Do you have specific allergies (foods, scents, dyes etc.)? Nope...bring it on. I am a smell freak...perfumes, creams, candles...I love all of it. Well, not reallly lemon. 2. Favorite color? Purple and Green! Red too (I have 2 red walls in my living room) 3. Least favorite color? Beige, coffee, mocha, etc 4. Hobbies of any sort? I used to love to read, before my doctorate. I am addicted to scrabble (I even have an email: pamela@scrabblequeen.com, although I don't check it much). Teaching/teacher stuff. 5. Do you collect anything? I collect books...old and rare books. I have original text books from the 17 and 1800's...freakin love these old books! 6. Any additional comments I am a gift giver. I get much joy from it. I think the limit might "limit" us. CaBn we just do what we want? I mean, I love home made gifts/notes...and would never ever ever want to make anyone feel weird. Nor do I want to feel weird if I exceed the limit (or not, I may be in the mood to draw my person a picture of me, lol). Anyway, just throwing it out there. Did I mention...I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

Terry~ Feeling a bit better today. I still talk like a 90 yr. old smoking drunk lady. I was sooooo mean to the children today...they were perfect!!! I think I may be on to something. The 2 days I was out, the principal had to come in...they were really bad. They came in today I said, "I am so mad at this class...I can't even speak...go sit down.." And boy they did. I said, "If you breathe wrong today, your in detention tomorrow!" Soooo, I had a great day w/ my "crazy" class...and I was even able to teach vertical format addition and subtraction of decimals, and finding a perimeter of a polygon! Ok, off to do some work for Walden! This training is crazy. I spent last night reading on the difference between constructivism and andragogy. I thought I was the teacher, not the student! TTFN xoxoxo

Hey Violets~ THIS ONE IS FOR ALL OF US!!!! :clap2::clap2::clap2::beer::beer::beer::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::fish2::Banane20::car::Banane20::tea::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: ( I threw the last one in for the newlyweds)~!!!!!!!!!! WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER FOR 500 PAGES. 500 PAGES OF SUCCESSES, SET BACKS, LOTS OF LOSS...SOME GAINS...2 MARRIAGES, BIRTHDAYS, VACATIONS, ILLNESSES, HOME REMODELS, AND SOOOO MUCH MORE!!! I am sooo proud to belong to the best thread on LBT and the web for that matter. I couldn't imagine life w/o my daily dose of violet power. You ladies mean more to me than words can say. Michelle~ yep...dick of the year award for him. IMO...he has someone else. This "I just don't love you anymore..." is a crock of crapola. Send her some violet power to help pick herself up by the bootstraps, dust off her bottom, and get as much as she can! Laura~ You get the best/worst PB award by far. The bubble sounded kinda cool...did you feel better after that? I too am probably a bit too tight. Just trying to hang in there since I am sick. I hope your feeling better. I don't think I could even eat steak (mmmmmm)...having trouble w/ chic. And ooooo yeah, sign me up for a relaxing retreat in Tuscany!!!!! TTFN xoxoxoxox

Hey All, Thought I'd share a pic of my baby. This is Klaus...he is the man! He is 140 pounds but think he is a lap dog. Susanne and I have fun cleaning up after him every weekend! Since this is an old pix on my puter, I was able to post it. Thought you'd get a kick outta meeting him. Terry~ Thanks for your kind words. I agree w/ Kat, you always make me feel better! Kat~ That should reaffirm your faith (not that it ever waivered) in the Shrinkin Violet thread. There are some people here on LBT who make me crazy...are pompous...and who need to have their ass kicked! Then I return to my Violet thread and all is right in the world again. It is too scary out there. xoxoxoxoxoox

Ready for this... I've been sooo tight this week. I have been getting stuck on EVERYTHING, even a banana yesterday. So today at the training, I had my protien shake for breakfast. Then the catered lunch was deli sands and salad from this great place called Aspen Mills. I had 1/2 a tuna, no bread, and some chic salad. I thought, cool...I can eat again. So after training I had a granola bar...no prob. Then I got my Healthy Choice dinner ready (chix, angel hair and tomatoes in a light vinagarette sauce). Well, 2 bites of the chic in and whamo...I am sooo stuck. I am walking, flapping, holding the girls and jumping, sweating and swearing...then, yes, you guessed it...I am puking in the sink!!! I wretched about 6 times. All that came up was the couple bites of chic and the hot tea I had before (in preparation of dinner). And the kicker...my scale was back up to 254.4 today! I can't catch a break. Not the dog is eating my dinner (smelled soooo good) and I am gonna eat 6 pretzles and a sf pudding. If I was losing weight, maybe I wouldn't complain...but come on...this is just painful!

Evening Violets~ Laura, when I was pregos I was exhausted. It was all I could do to make it until my next nap. I'd get a preg test ASAP, especially before you start taking iron etc. Yes, I made it through my day. I actually laid in the back of the room (multi purpose room w/ carpeted teirs and I just couldn't sit any longer) and I fell asleep! I think it was only for a minute, just hope I didn't snore. Tomorrow, I have to teach minimum day, then meetings all afternoon. :faint: Is it June yet. I don't know why, this has been a hard year...usually I still have lots of mojo still in Oct. I have never complained that way I have this year. But tomorrow is my children! W/ the excitement of the minimum day, I am sure I won't be able to teach much anyway. Thursday we have a meeting to get the boy "j" placed in special education. Keep your fingers crossed for me on that one!!! I didn't go to exercise class again...just still too sick. And I have late meeting the next 2 days, so can't go until Sat. am...that sucks. Next week, I am going 4 days though...I am at the point I hate missing it. Ok, gotta go do some work for my online teaching job! Have a great night! I'll pop in later! xoxoxoxoxo