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This will not work for Michelle or Jenn, since they do Aqua workout things...not good in water!

Hey Girls~ I worked out this morning...30 min on the eliptical. Walking into the gym is not the hard part...it is starting a 30 min. workout. So, I started this earlier this week (whenever the last time I did cardio). It only takes 7 FULL songs and a little bit of #8 to get through a 30 min. workout. 8 IS BETTER THAN 30 as far as motivation, and counting down, right! 1. Love, Sex, Magic (Justin Timberlake and Ciara) 2. Groove is in the Heart (DeLite) 3. Sista's Are Doing it for Themselves (Annie Lennox) 4. Bootylicious (Beyonce) 5. Ferilicious (Fergie) LOVE THIS ONE..."I'll be up in the gym just workin' on my fitness" 6. Paralyzer (Finger 11) Reminds me of Laura :thumbup: 7. Sin Wagon (Dixie Chicks) Reminds me of Haydee :frown: 8. Easier Affair (George Micheal) Wha-la...30 min. over!!! Sooooo, I ask my violets: WHAT 8 SONGS WILL MAKE YOU MOVE FOR 30 MIN??? I thought this would be fun, and perhaps we can get some music ideas from each other! Have a fanfreakintastic kinda rock and rollin' kinda day! xoxoxo

Obviously it is an issue WITH HER, but know (I can even tell) that she loves you. Yet, her remarks, albeit intentionally nice (we hope) are hurtful. You know she loves you enough to have you marry her son and wants the best for you. But your weight is just that...YOURS. If she continues to point out how good you are looking, you could ask her on the side that while you appreciate her "compliments", you would prefer her only to tell you. If you mention that your weight bothers you and that is why you are trying to get healthy, perhaps she will see that it is not ok to just talk about it. I think ( I know) that your body is probably changing A LOT since you've been working out. I know that the scale hasn't shown much, but the overall package changes...and that is probably what she is seeing. Lastly, you gotta suck it up. She is the MIL and I know you both adore each other...even if she "gets one in" from time to time! YEAH!!! Congrats on working out and doing well! You are beautiful inside and out...and she knows it! xoxo

All better...found a Snickers!

I am so upset at the lack of character, intelligence and passion for some of my colleagues. I am NOT a great teacher, but at least I have passion and understand the importance of motivating students. I have lost respect for some people...and you can never earn that back. Behavior and actions indicate character. OH well...can't save the world today.:blushing::w00t:

Michelle, so glad to hear this! How is dh doing? and the kids? Do you watch GLEE? xoxoxoxoxo

Morning Girls~ OMG I love the show GLEE! Anyone watching it? It is so funny, light, funny, cute, lots of singing, funny...and um, funny! They have shown the first episode twice so if you missed it, try hula.com or just see if you can pull it up from Fox (it is on the Fox network). I think ALL the violets would love it (meaning, it would appeal to so many people and interest levels). It is about a high school glee club, the cutest teacher (he is just a doll), the crusty cheer leading coach who goes against him (played by Jane Lynch...she is great in this role), and the drama that unfolds w/ the kids and staff. If you haven't heard about it...you will! OK...no workout today. Susanne got home at 9:30 from practice and I stayed up and watched GLEE. I was planning on skipping today...just not yesterday. I will be back tomorrow doing 30 min on the eliptical!!! Susanne's mom is in town this weekend. LOTS OF FOOD. Tonight is a German dumpling, and porkloin!! I cant eat the porkloin, but I can do the meat. I just made one Monday (but we wont tell her that). Hope all is well Haydee...keep us posted. Laura, how is mom? have a great day xoxoxo

RUT ROW REORGE!!! How are you going to fix it? Does the first one booked win? Keep us posted! I have a question??? Does anyone know the secret to losing weight? Let me know...I can't find a good answer anywhere!

My birthday! Good luck!

Laura, Did I miss something??? Why are you on antidepresants for high BP? I would do some research on the med and appropriate uses for it, plus check out some side effects. Why not give you bp med instead? I must be missing something.

OOOOO Laura, Please send you mom my love! I loved those little babies in the pool this summer! So sorry to hear about about this! xoxo

Happy 9-9-09! It is Beatles day! LOL, on Rockband anyway...but they've been all over the news etc! I love the Beatles!!!! Everyone have a great day! Mine is gonna be long, but I'll pop in when I can. I am logged in at work so it looks like I am on all the time, but really, I only peek in on ya'll from time to time during the day...honest! I forgot to set the alarm last night. I woke up at 4:15 and thought...cool, another 15 min. Next thing I know it is 5:10 and my opportunity was gone :thumbup:. I am seriously pissed too cause today was my cardio day, and I am soooo sore from yesterday. I am not going tomorrow either because of the meeting tonight...man I will be ready for cardio on Friday! peaceout xoxoxoxoxo

Kat, Honestly, I've never been to Sonic!! So I have no idea what programs they have or anything. We have one about 10 miles away...but in a direction I RARELY go. Just drove by it yesterday coming back from mom's grave. Anyone else know about this? Laura, UM...didn't I tell Carson he was NOT allowed to get any bigger while I was away??? I will need to have a talk w/ my little man child! (just kidding...YEAH on the rolling...next is the rockin'!)xoxooxox Judy, enjoy your summer, although it is late, I am glad you are getting it in. Susie and Jenn are closing the pool...and you are getting in! I am BEYOND pooped! Long day tomorrow as well. After work, then working on Walden, I am going to the City Council meeting. Probably gonna skip the gym Thursday. I'll post in the am! xoxoxo

Michelle, Thanks for the update on MIL! I was thinking about you today, and about DH. It is hard to know what to do/say for your spouse when they are dealing with this. DH is lucky to have you...especially since you are fond of her as well! xoxoxooxxo

It was only a bite size one...but it was full of liquid expresso! OMG, bbbuuuuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz is all I can say!

Anyone catch the president's speech? Regardless of your politics, it was very nicely done...and the students (at least in my class) liked it. One kid said, "I feel like I know him better cause this was just for kids!" I ate a choc. piece of candy with a FULL SHOT OF EXPRESSO in it from Italy. Now I feel wired, weird, jittery and am just waiting for it to go away! YUCK!

Morning girls~ Worked out this morning and now am ready to take on the day! I did weight lifting today and will do cardio tomorrow...on my "wash the hair day". Walden starts today...tons to do! Missing the dog days of summer! xoxoxoox

Hey Girls~ Home from a long day...emotionally drained! We went to see Halloween 2 and it SUCKED EGGS! I want my 2 hours back, but I did manage to take a little nappy poo! I didn't direct my comment this morning at anyone...it just sucks thats all...ALL OF IT! We are fractured, and all the day to day can't cover that up. Just need more time...but I (like the rest of us) give a shit...that is why it sucks! If I didn't give a shit, then it wouldn't matter. I've got no beef w/ anyone, and one more violet jumping ship will NOT make this better. oh well...valuable lesson learned here! Have a great night...it is back to the grind tomorrow! :thumbup:

Hey Girls~ Home from the gym (did 30 min on eliptical, obliques, back and thighs) and the grocery store where I bought flowers to take to mom's grave. It has been 5 years today. I woke up crying from a dream about my dad (I have NEVER woke up w/ wet eyes). Weird day... Then we are going to see Halloween 2! I am pissed that Michelle is not here and that she doesn't feel comfortable to come back... HAPPY LABOR DAY! XOXOXOXO

Heather, I hope you feel better soon! Scarey, but glad you are on the other side of this! Terry, yeah! on -4... Judy, have fun fimming! Janie, hugs and love to you today! have a great day!

Hey Girls~ Terry...I FEEL YOUR PAIN! But to PB cottage cheese....eeewww! I always go from one extreme to the other. Every day this week, I've eaten 3 oz of tuna, one small tomato and one string cheese. I PB'd once and was stuck two other days...just yesterday I thought of an unfill. I CAN NOT LIVE ON BROTH...not w/ the social calendar I have . I have to remember to work w/ the band...quit fighting it. Going to be 106 today...where is the rain??? Judy have fun at the Arts and Crafts fair! I love those! 3 days off...aaahhhh xooxox

Hey Girls~ WOW, what a week it has been. I felt it coming from ALL angles. Never could/did find my comfort zone. Ups and downs, highs and lows. The first week of school will be over in 45 min!! Kids are working on a test now, so I have time to post (first time I've wanted to post in days). Kids are GREAT! My morning class is full at 36 and my afternoon class has 12...but these are 12 NON English speaking chillren. I have 2 girls who are from Iraq; that moved to Turkey 4 years ago, and have been in the USA for a year. I've had their cousins before. BUT THEY ARE ILLITERATE!!! They speak 3 languages (Arabic, Turkish, some English) but can not really read or write in any of the languages. I have a newbie from Mexico (cutest kid) others that have been here under a year, and 6 that have been here about 2years. I tell ya, I work more in the afternoon than in the morning, and I have a 1/3 of the kids. I have busy setting up my Walden class, which starts on Tuesday, but had to get everything ready for today, the first day students are logging in. I will be teaching The Foundations of Literacy for 8 weeks, and Cultural Diversity for 8 weeks. I am excited not to be working with the newbies (this is the second semester courses) but now I am the newbie and need to know my stuff (which I don't yet ssshhhh). I have been lurking all week, just not in the mood to post. I'll try and do personals, but forgive me if I forget ya: Laura: I would like to learn more about the sleeve. Are you looking here or is there another site for this? I have not been a great success w/ the band, but I am healthier than ever before. For me to quit smoking WITH the band hurt my weight loss efforts...but that is ok...I feel GREAT w/ the cardio I am now able to do. I did 30 min this week on the eliptical!!!!!:sneaky::wink2::sad::thumbup: I only worked out twice all week (but will tomorrow) but am VERY proud of myself. I had 1/2 a piece of pizza last night and talk about PB CITY! I was too hungry and ate too fast. Good thing I couldn't eat any, Susanne was on the potty in the middle of the night from the pizza. My band is working...I just need to WORK W/ IT! Terry, glad you have a day off. Is the move over completely? Everything unpacked? Jenn, OMG...you are rocking it sista. So proud of you! Susie, thanks for being a constant...I love you and Kat for that! JudyJudyJudy, glad you FINALLY are enjoying summer and are getting in some fimming! Haydee, good for you for your working out. I agree...work through the aches. Now, I can NOT not workout...I need the energy. But I am tired at 4.30, so it is a constant battle for me...KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON! I have missed you all more than you will know. The events of this week have been upsetting and I am glad to be on the other side of it. I am cautious though...realities have changed. HAVE A KICK ASS WEEKEND GIRLS! XOXOXOXO

Have a great day ladies! xooxxo

LOL, she is a keeper fo' sho'! I think I'll keep her though:wink: Can't wait to meet you!

Hey girlies~ Point of clarification for the wedding. I am bringing Susanne with me for this on. Is anyone else bringing spouses? Just making sure. She already met two Violets...she needs to meet the rest:smile2: