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Terri~ It is georgous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow...you are really talented. You should start a shop or website and sell this stuff! My friends took some classes last year, but they are no where near your talent. Really beautiful! Have a great vaca...enjoy! Hey violets~ Been a nice lazy weekend. Just what I needed after the long crazy first week of school. I've decided to resign from my junior college job. I just feel too overwhelmed. I will keep my 3rd job (which will now be number 2) online teaching teachers getting their Master's degrees. I really need to finish my doctorate degree this year. I am tired of working on it, and I want my office back! I will keep you posted. I am not sure if I can get out this semester, I may need to finish the semester if they can not replace me. But, I woke up this morning and decided...I need to cut back. I am tooooo freakin busy...and I need to prioritize! Yes, TracyK, an island in my closet. The island will have 8 drawers, 4 on each side. Remember, I turned the largest room in the house into a walk-in. So indulgent I know, but if you all knew how it used to be, you'd see that I am now entitled. Spent a nice lazy weekend w/ my girlfriend. We watched Lifetime Movie network all evening yesterday and all morning today. That is one perk of being a lesbian...curling up and watching Lifetime movies! Never could do that when I was w/ men...lol. I was pretty well behaved w/ eating all weekend. I am impressed w/ myself, even though we ran to Dairy Queen. I don't care. Sometimes, life warrants you have an ice cream. I will make it a point to go weigh this week. I was 264 one week before my fill, can't wait to see what it is now. I can totally tell I've lost some. Ok...waiting for Big Brother! I already know the outcomes, but I still love to watch! Have a great night! WHERE THE HELL IS JUDY????????????????? XOXOXO

Juli~ You look great honey!!! Your smaller than in Ptown! congrats on your success! I need to post some pix soon. I just am not feeling it yet. Since I got my good fill at the hospital last week, I can TOTALLY tell, and feel I am shrinking! Congrats again girl.

Hey Violets~ Just a quick check in. I too have often thought about what it would be like w/o my violet sistas. I feel lucky as well. Some threads/groups are catty and not nice at all. It is good to go through my day and think, "I can't wait to post this for my violets..." Terri~ How exciting for you. You deserve a nice vaca. Have fun fun fun! And I too want to see the necklace! Been a long crazy and expensive day. We had Closet World come out today to add more shelves to the opposite wall in the closet. And we are getting an island!!!! W/ 8 drawers, 4 on each side! Susanne is moving in here in May when she retires, so we are getting ready. That has become an $8,000.00 closet...but so worth it. Also, I was bitten by a red fire ant this morning. We were out scooping the poop from our Rottweiler, and one little son of a bitch got me. In between my 3rd and 4th toes. I took a shower and it was throbing and pulsating. Susanne was trying to put some vinegar on it (old German remedy) and I was balling like a baby. Loudly and screaming..wow that really hurt. It is ok now! We were supposed to go to a party tonight, but we stayed home and relaxed instead! I hope everyone is having a great night! xoxo

:Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: 50 FREAKIN POUNDS...ARE YOU KIDDING ME. TRACY, CONGRATS HONEY. YOU'VE WORKED FOR IT. AND YES...READY FOR THIS...YOUR STILL FRIEND EVEN THOUGH YOUR A SKINNY BIOTCH! OK...ready for a giggle? I had the worst day at work. 4 min after the last bell, I was crying in the principals office. My class is so low...I am gonna have a really long year. Anyway, 1/2 way through a terrible 2 hour block w/ these kids...I send the email below to the 2 counselors. I laughed so hard 10 min ago when I re read it. Can you say "MELTDOWN". My mom, my period and my class...Bad Day! But this cracked me up. You can feel the desperation. Hello Gentlemen: I need HELP. Do you have any really really smart TA's available 6th period? From 12-1? I have such a LOW group, they are using fingers to add 2 + 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not take another behavior child, I have plenty of them. Please, I am pretty desperate here. An example of my class: I wrote that I wanted them to do numbers4, 5, 6, and 7 from page 455 in the book. I talked and explained and gave plenty of examples. Ready for this... Many used (4, 5, 6, 7) as the numbers to find the mean, median and mode. They used 4, 5, 6, and 7 AS THE DATA SET. And the kicker...it took 20 min to do it. I am not exaggerating. If you have some smart TA's...please, I REALLY NEED HELP! Pamela Anyway, that just cracks me up. and even funnier was Bob's reply. He asked, "Do you need 4,5,6 or 7 of them?" What a day. Goodnight to all my skinny biotches!!! I love you all!

Morning Violets~ MY MOM DIED 3 YEARS AGO TODAY:think. She was diagnosed w/ cancer, multiple myeloma (bone marrow), at the age of 50. They gave her 3-5 years, but she had been misdiagnosed for 4 months, so she was in REALLY bad shape when the finally got it right. She exceeded their expectations, and lived for 8 years. I took care of her, and her 80 year old father (the best grandpa in the world) for 7 of the 8 years. It was the hardest time in my life. I've never been to darker places in my mind. I became numb w/ chemo (mom) and morphine (gpa) appointments, and the like. I know that sounds bad...how hard it was for me, when they were suffering w/ cancer and age...but it is hard for the caregivers, really hard. I love my mom, and was very close to her before she was diagnosed, but it was very different w/ me being 29 with the weight of the responsibility that I had. It was a very bad relationship the last 8 years...that is all I can say. I miss her and would do it over again. I think that is what we need to do...take care of our parents. Still, so much to say...still, so much to confess. Secrets I haven't even told myself yet. xoxo

TracyK~ OOOOO the show was so good tonight. I know who the next hoh is?.?.?. Let me know if you wanna know. Final four...wow...almost over:think

Tracy, I heard that too!!! Can't wait to see!

Yeah!!! Gotta get some cheese now. I love cheese. Terri~ is it easy to make the bracelets larger? Mine fits, it is just very snug on...very snug. I am afraid if I move wrong, it will pop! If so, could you PM me your address again? I didn't save it after I sent you the thank you card. Ok...eliptical. I want to do that, but I jumped on once...for like 25 sec. and my right knee was screaming. Problem is...I don't have knee problems. I ride the bike w/ no prob...but that eliptical is a bitch! Good on you Michelle! Have a great day...gonna go drink my shake and pretend it is some cheese!

Hey...aren't those cheese cubes 1 oz? 1 oz of cheese is like 90ish cal...so how does 7 = 110??? I hope they make that here in Cali. Or maybe these are not 1oz cubes?? I am confused.

Thanks Terri~ I actually pulled a book called The First Days of School off the shelf to reteach me some strategies. I haven't read that book in 12 years. There is a saying in the teachers lounge, "don't let the bastards get you down!" I apologize for any parents out there, I know that is not very professional...but...it is a different world in the classroom. Most groups are great, then every now and then you get one group that makes you want to drink at 10am...and I am not a drinker. I AM THE GROWNUP...I AM THE GROWNUP...I AM THE GROWNUP. right? xoxox

dag nabbit...just lost my last post..ggrrrrrr! one more time Good Morning Violets~ I don't know what the last one said, but it was lovely, eloquent, funny and charming. Just kidding...but hells bells...where did it go. I got stuck and slimmed on my Healthy Choice last night. So I stopped, made a cup of tea...waited about 45 and went back to it. It was really soothing and made the stuck feeling go away. So, long story short, it took 1.5 hours to eat that damn dinner. I guess that is restriction huh. Remember the days those were considered snacks??? Haven't weighed for 2 weeks. I am getting a mammo (yeah) today, and will run to surgeons office and weigh in. Jenn~ If I don't have 7-8 hours of sleep...I feel dead, sick or drunk. I need/love my sleep...and I love a nap or two as well. I don't know how you do it. Make it a great day everyone!

Hey Violet Sistas~ I have been so busy, and just now got on since 5am. I do this all the time, I read through and forget what and who I wanted to do personals... Tracy~ You ready? Sitting down?? Hold on!! :Banane20::Banane20::car::Banane20::car::Banane20::car::Banane20::tea::Banane20::tea::Banane20::tea::Banane20::tea::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: I am sooo proud of you. You looked great in the pix...and the best part of it was your smile. You did it!!! Terri~ Thank you for sharing your story with us. Your words were heartfelt. That kind of honesty keeps the Violets strong. We are here for you. xoxo Kat~ How many calories do we all burn when we are "gettin some?" LOL, at least your seeing some action. Where is Judy and Sara? I thought Judy would be back by now? Haydee~ The first 2 days of school have been BRUTAL. I have a nasty little group for 5th and 6th period...Yes, I teach middle. These little "angels" made me spend my evening contemplating a career change soon. I have to remember I AM THE GROWNUP!! Everyone one else~ peaceout xoxox

Hey Juli~ LOL, I was checkin it out after we talked last time. I see lots of success on that thread. That is something to toot your horn about:rockon::rockon:. Can't wait to see pix! I am not ready to post pix, but will soon. Gonna go heat a Healthy Choice dinner and watch stupid TV...what a long day! xoxo

LOL...wasn't finished 12 Whole Wheat Wheat Thins 100 Cal snack pack Gonna have a Healthy Choice for dinner. So for me, that is good. Gotta Go For now... xoxox

Heya Violets~ Tracy~Kick ass and take no prisoners girl. We are here for you! Laura~ you too funny. I think I am starving after reading todays posts. I havent felt this hungry in a while, and I think I am salavating. Today I've been good: Almost finished my 3rd bottle of Water Had Pammys Protein shake for breakfast Had 1/2 cup of chick sal (mixed in blender, consistency of tuna; Fat Free Italian Dressing (keeps it really wet and has good flavor) and 1tbs of mayo.

Good Morning Family~ Edd...thinking of you this morning! Welcome to bandland baby! Well, first day of school! AAAAHHHH...will the fun ever end? Have a great day everyone! Think of all the sad little teachers going back to work today (just kidding). Juli~ 56 miles on the bike? Are you kidding me? My ass (and some other parts in the area) would be screaming. Good for you girl...wow! xoxox

Morning Violets~ First day of school!!! Shit! 182 days to go...just kidding...I really love my job, but this is NOT my favorite day of the year (more partial to June). The school board is going to decide if we are going to Year Round for next year. I've done that too. Kinda cool...every 3 months, you get a month off!!! Can't really complain. Have a great day everyone. I am still on soft foods and soooo bruised from my fill on Friday. xoxoxo

TracyK~ Let me know if you really wanna know, I don't want to spoil it if you were joking. I've had a great afternoon. I watched a kick ass tennis match between Haas and Blake; Haas won...and now my hot hot boyfriend Justin Timberlake is in concert on HBO!!!!! Holy crapola, this is my lucky day. Something about that boy makes me think naughty naughty thoughts. Can you say Mrs. Robinson???? Have a great night!

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Hey Violets~ Terry~ We are always here for you. You have been a constant in our lives for a while...:eek:, stay strong! TracyK~ Yes I know!! I found out yesterday and thought of you:D. Should be good tomorrow. I am sad the show is almost over! Ok, did homework all morning. Gonna chill!!! First day of school is tomorrow:cry. ttfn xoxox

Kat, Your story took my breath away. I guess good things do come to those who wait. Hugs

I think it is a great idea. I am interested in the Jan. one, but that is just for fun. An information type weekend would be very helpful! Thanks for thinking of it!

Morning Violets~ This is an interesting line of thinking. Self-esteem. I've been chubby since I was about 6. It began w/ the divorce when I was 5, through "time on the couch", I've learned that my weight gain is a result of my "abandonment issues"...stemming from the divorce and a young mom who was somewhat emotionally unavailable. Anywho...I started "chubbing up". My mom always told me I was beautiful, smart, and that I could be the president if I wanted. I mean it. If I ever got in trouble, it was not my fault, but "your g-damn friends...". My weight was never an issue...I was beautiful. I had what I coined "reverse anorexia". I looked in the mirror and saw a beautiful woman. I never felt fat. Now, I knew that I was "bigger" than most, but it never hindered me. I got every job I ever wanted...every man I ever wanted (yes, I used to date men)...and everything I ever wanted. My weight was a non issue. I was just fabulous as I was. I actually wrote to Oprah and said she should do a show about "reverse anorexia"...that when I look in the mirror, I saw a sexy woman, not the weight. At 240 pounds, I still felt fearless. I was sexy...and loving life. But it was the last 30 pounds that I started feeling fat. My body changed, and I wasn't proportionate anymore. You all know the rest. I got the band. But it is interesting to note how self-esteem governs our lives, and thoughts. Ta Ta For Now (TTFN)

Laura~ I had to laugh at that one. Did you ever think that a banana and 2 100 cal snack packs would qualify as "binge overeating". We have come a long way baby!!!!

Hey Family~ Been a long crazy week...back to school time is hell on teachers:faint:. IS IT JUNE YET??? I am happy to read all the progress everyone is making. I went to the hospital yesterday to get my fill done under flouro. That contrast was HORRIBLE. But I hope this is a good fill, and that I can start losing!!! TriVon~ Congrats to you. I know how you feel...I thank God daily for bringing Susanne into my life. Your post was so uplifting...I wish you the best of luck in your weight loss! Juli~ Hey honey!!! How are you? I hope your doing well. School? A? Tell her hi from us! Ok, Susanne's parents here this weekend. Gonna relax...aaaahhhh. Have a great weekend everyone!