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WOW...it was 74 today. Stay warm dear Violets! 5K on the game...ROLL TIDE!

Judy~ your gone by 17 min...but have fun! We will miss you! It is NEVER the same w/o you! Hi everyone, worked out and lifted today...omg, I was sore from Tuesday still...but worked through it...and now am already sore again! It is good for me! Tomorrow is cardio again! I have a sub for the first 3 periods today due to a training. I'll check in later. Michelle, I have told EVERYONE who will listen about your children's generous offer. Really...that is awesome! I will put the cash in for them and then will just cash the check. Tell them thanks sooo much! xoxoxo bbl

Judy, if I miss you...Via Con Dias...and party it up sista! Michelle, what is a greek yougart? 16 g. of protein is great...where can I get me some of that????

Michelle~ OMG, I am humbled! You've raised some amazing kids (as if you didn't know that already). xoxoxoxo

All is right in the world!

Ciria is supposed to return tomorrow or Friday. I think she is just overwhelmed now...can't imagine. We've raised a ton of $$ for her, $2099. at yesterday's car wash alone! Plus we are collecting everyday! I am going to call for a fill on my prep today!!! Yeah me! Eating my banana now. I can't eat a banana anymore...It takes nearly a 1/2 hour to eat one. I am trying cause they are so dang good for us, and 1 reg banana is 2 servings of fruit. I don't eat a lot of fruit (band issues...chips no problem) so I figure if I can get a banana in each day that is something. I have a salad for lunch. School lunch...but it works.

Morning Girls~ I am checking in from my NEW desk arrangement...as my old one tweaked my back again. Same hot spot at the very end of my spine. Had to take a pill last night, and Sus put the electric stim machine on me. I did 27 min of cardio today but I was VERY gingerly with my movements. So I came into work and moved my monitor to my desk instead of the side desk. That caused me to sit w/ my legs open, and strain my back. I am eating my 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. I have a mini fridge in my class, so I just bring in the container of cottage cheese on Monday...gotta love the ease of that! Yes, we did get our tix. I'll send out emails w/ the deets (details). If you can, watch Access Hollywood tonight. All the stars are in town for the International Film Festival. I think I told you we are going to 6 or 7 movies. Anyway, Mariah Carey is here...and she was BOMBED out of her mind last night. I am sure it will be on Access. Or google it...it is hilarious! OK...my lovlies...have a great day! Where the hell is Laura??? She doesn't love us anymore or she is busy raising the manchild! xoxoxoxo

Thanks Michelle, I'll check later when I get home! Piehole Report: B: 1 banana (took 1 hour to eat) 1 gran. bar (low sugar) 1/4 cup of granola (I eat breakfast over a 2-3 hour per...usually I have cottage cheese but it was an off morning) L: Salad xoxo

HANDBOOK 2010 Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2.. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants... 4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy. 5. Make time to pray. 6. Play more games. 7. Read more books than you did in 2009. 8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 9. Sleep for 7 hours. 10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile. Personality: 11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 12 Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 13. Don't over do. Keep your limits. 14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip. 16. Dream more while you are awake. 17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. 19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others. 20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. 21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 23. Smile and laugh more. 24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. Society: 25. Call your family often. 26. Each day give something good to others. 27. Forgive everyone for everything. 28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6. 29. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 30. What other people think of you is none of your business. 31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. Life: 32. Do the right thing! 33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 34. God heals everything. 35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.. 36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.. 37. The best is yet to come. 38. When you awake alive in the morning, be thankful for it. 39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy. Last but not the least: 40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did.

Morning Girls~ Michelle, that is OUTSTANDING! I am proud of you and wish I could be as mindful of what goes in. I mean, I CAN...just need to. Congrats...weigh to go (pun intended)! Will you and Judy be in Mex the same time? Not sure the country can handle it...2 violets at once! Where are you going to in Mex? Judy...omg, I bet your escited (as my kids say). Where are you cruising to? 2.5 weeks of bbysitting...wowser! Whiskey. That is all I'm gonna say :smile2:. Jane stay warm. I won't mention our temps but the highs are reaching into numbers above the 60's and below the 80's! I swear, I wouldn't leave the house in those temps. Well, I lifted weights this am. Felt great...haven't done it in a while. Since I've been back I've only done cardio, some abs and obliques, oh yeah...did my back a few times. But today I did a ton; shoulders, triceps, biceps,pecs, upper back, then my fav...upper arm/back/obliques pull (that kicks my ass @ 50 lbs). Sus went w/ me...it was fun! Kat is sending money for the little girl...I can't believe she is doing that. She saw the story on fb...how sweet! Judy, so sorry we can't meet up. Oh well...just means we need a violet trip in ps soon! Speaking of trips, Sus wants to get our TX tix soon...Haydee, is it Houston we fly too? And who remembers where we booked our room...I can't find the receipt. xoxoxo

Hey Girls~ Didn't post this morning...hit the ground running and really haven't stopped. Woke at 4:30 and did it again! I love walking out of there for sure. Tuesday and Thursday I'll lift weights, and do cardio M,W,F and Sat. I can NOT skip cardio days (my rule). Came in early and we had a quick meeting about the fire family. We are all so sad and so are the kids. I donated $100 bucks and school wide we are trying to get $1100! One of my students lives next door, and the 7 year old boy came over at midnight to say Happy New Year. He told my student that his mom said he could spend the night. But my student (Brian...he was the one who was burned last year, I had his bro Juanito last year) said that the little boy couldn't spend the night and so the boy went home...and died a few hours later. Needless to say, that family (Brian and Juan's) are devastated more so...feel terrible about not allowing him to spend the night. Tough day for sure. Other than that, it is great to be back with the kids. I do love what I do. Have a great day!

Morning Girls~ Last day! While I wouldn't mind another week, I am ready to jump back in. There was a horrible fire at a trailer park in town. 2 parents and 3 kids died (6, 10 and 11...all at the local elem. school). Their 8th grade daughter was sleeping at a friends house and was spared! She is one of ours. I can't imagine what she is going through...losing all of her family at 13 yrs old. One of the teachers has collected stuff and taken it to her aunts, she has NOTHING left. Worst part is the aunt lives across the street and now the little girl gets to see the slab (that is all that is left of the trailer) everyday. The teachers are all just heart broken for her. Another slant to this sad story is that MANY of oour kids live in the trailer park. I can think of 6 kids in my class off the top of my head...but I know there are more. Pam M. has about 12. Basically...our entire school is impacted by this. And if that weren't enough the remaining family are freaking out about paying for 5 funerals!!! The teachers at the elem school (can't imagine that impact at our feeeder school) and us are organizing a fund raiser, Pam M. has already contacted the funeral home to negotiate the costs for the family. As a school staff, we are all just devastated by this and will work with the elem school. Judy~ Purple power for the Bobster...that is very cool! Can u read the Kindle in the car? I'd be sick in a block. Is it loaded for your vacay? Michelle~ how did the trees do? Do the kids go back to school MOnday? Tuesday starts the International Film Festival. We are going to like 6 or 7 movies over the next few weeks. We love the film fest...just need to work it around our schedules. We already bought our tix for th festival! OK...off to do work for Walden and lesson plans for the kiddos! xoxoxoxo

Hey Girls~ Home from the gym and the grocery store. Was so tired last night I went to bed at 8:30 (woke up at 8:30 on the couch...walked to bed) Up at 5:30 and at the gym by 6am! Going out to Jackie and Melissa's house tonight for a shindig! Should be fun! Everyone have a fantastic day!

LOL Jane, I have avoided that movie...it is different when you live it. Judy, congrats on the eating. I ate 1/5 pieces of pizza and drank a beer. UUGGG! ok...working on Middlesex still. Enjoying the journey on this one, but am anxious to read Agassi's book! Was Patrick's book sad? peaceout girlies...check in AFTER the gym! xoxoox

pizza and salad on its way...i know I suck...but I am hungry, cranky and tired! Have a great night...I'll be at the gym early

Hey girls~ Woke up this am feeling great! Took Klausy for a walk, took down xmas stuff, cleaned up (me, cleaned...I know!), then took a nap! OMG...someone bring me food. I am TIRED, CRANKY...and there is NOTHING to eat. I was gonna shop and make us something good...but I now don't wanna. Don't wanna shop, and sure as hell don't wanna cook! Watching Half Ton Mom (need to eat a salad). We watched Lock up all day...good New Years wholesome show! OK...off to bug her about going to get food somewhere!

Michelle, how did you lose the 5? Could it be that you followed the rules, ate less and moved more? Say it ain't so!! One rule I have been following is no drinking. Now, I just need to remember not to order the diet coke or ice tea. Good for you...but seriously, whatcha do in the last few days?

Happy New Year! KC and the Sunshine was FANTASTIC! We had a fun fun night. The dinner was shrimp cocktail (appetiser), salad, filet minjon(not spelled right) that you could cut w/ a butter knife, lobster, and a KICK ASS cheesecake drizzled in liquid fudge choc..omg that was good. KC was wonderful...he is 58 and is quite an entertainer. It was a really great show. Wishing everyone a healthy New Year w/ peace and love in your life! Good to see you Jen...Happy New Year! xoxoxo Think we are going to see Nine today...maybe! I wouldn't mind couch surfing all day!

Laura, LOVE the new carpet...and the wood looks amazing!!!! Haydee...get a girlfriend w/ a big mouth for your day coordinator. I was it for Jackie and Melissa. I had a diagram where everything went, who was the contacts, I signed for stuff...I just got to boss people around. I am sure you have a friend w/ a big mouth.

Morning girls~ Well, yesterday we saw Up in the Air. It was good, not great...but I was entertained. Best movie, uh, I don't think so. I really want to see Nine before we go back to work. The massages were OUTSTANDING. Today is pedi's, then lunch w/ my bro...then Sarita leaves. Then my friend Robert is coming over to hook up our new puters to our old puters and transfer our music and pictures. Then it is NOTHING until tomorrow night. Looking forward to nothing! Went to the gym the last two days. That makes 10 days since the Thursday the 17th. I will go tomorrow, and plan on taking Friday off...but will be back on Sat, then Sunday off (maybe I'll go Sun). Anywho...I am doing pretty good. Trying to combat the goodies, margies, etc. There are no more cookies or junk...and for desert last night I had 2 pieces of candy. I want a piece of punkin pie...only had 1 piece all season. Judy, what was the book about. I am going to read Andre Agassi's book next, but always looking for good books. Michelle, I can't even text while riding in a car, let alone post. But tech is fun...especially since you have a 15 yr old in the house. Being an old lady, I gotta borrow a kid. Ok...need to shower before the pedi...bbl! xoxoxo

We could do late June, rent a vacation house...and stay in the pool all day! Janie can make her famous blended margies and we can get prunny!! I love the heat.

Hey Girls~ Um, June or July...it is 110-120. Might not be the best time. Perhaps early Fall before the holidays. We had a wonderful night last night. Went to MNF at Las Cas (the margie did not taste good w/o you Michelle :biggrin:). Then we went to Yougart on Tap, and came home and watched two movies. The Prey and Final Destination 3. We are having a great time w/ Sarita...and she is loving it. Stef was w/ us too! Today is massages, lunch and maybe another movie! I want to see Nine on the big screen. Judy, wasn't the movie funny?? The entire audience was cracking up...we asked people all night if the "poked smot"? HAHA...great movie. OK...off to check this and that! Haydee...can't wait to hear about your trip! Laura...wanna see the B & A pix of the carpet! Mae...can't help ya on the puter. Everyone have a good day!

Hey Girls~ We went and saw It's Complicated...omg, that was soooo funny! Two thumbs up from all of us!! Run, don't walk, and go see it! Really great movie! We are getting ready for Las Cas...we will not have any fun w/o you Michelle...I promise!!! Palm Springs for a violet get together...HELL YEAH!!! oxxoxo

Morning girlies~ Well, Sarita has been here for 12 hours, and I am hungover!! Actually we stayed up until 2am talking. We had a wonderful dinner, cut up pork roast in gravey, steamed zuccinis, and a a kick salad (w/ my olive oil from Italy). We drank 2 bottles of champagne!! Jenny and Annette loved Sarita...good night! I skipped the gym...didn't get my clothes out of the closet last night...and she is in there sleeping. oh well...hopefully tomorrow for sure. We are going to Las Cas tonight for margies and free Mex. food!! Michelle~ COME ON OVER ANYTIME! Judy~ Your tix sound great!! I have never done ebay...don't need a new vice that helps me spend money. Have fun!! Jane~ I love plays...wish we would go. We even have a theatre group here. I should work on that. Laura~ how was your first Christmas?? Loved the pix on facebook. He is getting so big. Haydee~ I know your in Mex., but wishing you a great time and new year! Need to work on getting our Tex. tix too!! OK...off to grade the last group of discussion posts, then posts final grades! Then, I will officially "move" into my new puter!! I played w/ it last week...LOVE IT!! Have a great day ladies!

Jane, I think people mainly read the threads. Click on HOME once you sign in. I read the thread scrolling down from there. That way I can read everyone's post. Also, on the bottom right hand corner, you will see a red box of all your "notifications". You can click on that and see Pamela commented on your post. Or you can read each persons posts, but yes that takes some time. I just read the thread from the home page, read my notifications, and sometimes (rarely) read my profile. Ususally, the notifications tell me if someone posted on my page. Was that clear as mud??? Maybe Laura can 'splain better.