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yum terri...i am ready now. no plans this weekend...might have my nephew on Sunday...kinda got the blues. Yesterday, I found out I am teaching Math, Science and Soc. Stud. for one group at the strategic level (one level below "grade level") and then Math and Science for another group of kids at the intensive level (two levels below "grade level"). I am not teaching any lang arts, and no longer teaching second lang learners. I am very bummed about this. So I am gonna lick my wounds this weekend...and try to find a 'GOOD FREAKING ATTITUDE' as I head into Monday's week long training! Wish me luck.

Morning Violets~ Have a great day!!! xoxooxxoxoxo

i am willing to do the vinegar thing starting Monday! I need to have no pressure this weekend. Gonna psych myself into working out every day next week. Just need to self-destruct a bit this weekend...how is that for brutally honest! Haydee~ She sounds like a keeper. Honestly...it is what I need too...someone who doesn't put up w/ my own bullshit! Enjoy the lesson...whatever the outcome honey, it will be what is best for you. peaceout

xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo thats all for now! Tracy..great pix...glad you found peace today! xoxo TracyK~ take a pix too! peaceout for now

Buenos Dias Violetas~ Up and early today so my lady can come in. Susanne is ready to go, she is in the shower now. Yes, Terri...man o man. I wanted to eat, but couldn't get much in damnit, lol! Since reading, again, I am on like page 30, I've totally noticed my eating and the triggers. Funny how I haven't read yet how to fix it...as if I don't want to know! Damn...if I shrink myself too much, I may really need to shrink myself. TracyK~Is this the book Jane is sending you? Let us know if it is. I am going to work (can you believe it) for a bit. I have an interview later. I need to pick up the new teacher's edition of the math book. We have a new math adoption and that is what the training is about next week. Believe me, between Susanne leaving and going back to work...I need strength and to read that book! Judy~ I wish my grandma had a pool and a wii...have fun! TracyKS~xoxoxooxxooxxo a girl on my soap (AMC...Colby) just bobbed her hair! I thought of you, and thought about it myself. You look great! Have a great day everyone!

High Five TracyKS...purple power!xoxoxo Judy, how was your relaxing day? What happened to Jenn? Susie, is Gruene too far for you too drive? I am in a better mood...turns out I was in the mood after all. She is packing to leave in the morning for a month or so. No wonder I was in a foul mood today! We did watch the movie Smart People (rental). It was great! 2 thumbs up!:biggrin: Have a great night! oxoxoxoxox

Kat~ So glad DS's surgery went well! That is great news! Welcome Sheri...You've found a piece of heaven here...enjoy! I am in a mood today...and no, it is not "in the mood".

TracyKS~ OMG I love the hair do! You really look beautiful, it is so becoming on you. Not that it is important, I think DH will love it too! I love that you are the boss of your own hair. You look wonderful!!! Well, I talked Susanne into taking me to breakfast. I am pooped after last night, and the house smells like grease. My lady comes tomorrow...so she can clean the stove then. We are gonna be a little lazy today. I have one interview later...but today we are just gonna chill. I am making her other fav for dinner (pork chops) and then more relaxing, lol! TracyK~ The book is great. My opinion is we all have issues...whether we know it or want to think about it or not. That is why I am slowing digesting this book. I am trying to use it as a tool. Read and process...read and process. Have a great day violets!!! xoxoxo

Janie~ I started and never finished Friday Night Knitting Club! I am famous for that...actually reading about 4 books now. I did finish 2 books this summer and then Shrink Yourself, which will be a study of sorts, not just a novel type to read. Love the tattoo Laura~ Our guest just left and it was a success! The tacos were great and they all ate plenty! Then we played electronic Monopoly! You use credit cards, not $$. It is funny cause you start w/ 15 million for each player. I won, ended up w/ 38 million, bob was bankrupt, Susanne had like 9 million and steph had like 300K. It is a hoot, and you use an ATM type machine. Anyway, we had fun! The stove is a mess, but the dishes are done! Have a great night...we are sleeping in! Tomorrow is our last day together...for a while! xoxoxoox

I only am on page 30. It really is not something you can or would want to whip through. Even 30 pages in...I've been effected by what I am reading! Enjoy!

Hey TracyK~ I just sent you a facebook email. Since I joined, I've connected w/ a dear friend from high school, friends we met when we were in Fiji, a couple of Violets, friends I used to work with, etc. Kinda fun, and I really don't know all the site offers yet, and once school starts I won't have much time...but it is fun! xooxxo I'll look for you!

LOL TracyK~ I can't smell ya from here! I'll send ya one after this post! TracyKS~ HELL FREAKIN YEAH GIRLFRIEND! I bet your hair looks smashing (and yes, I wanna see a pix...we all do). Sorry, can I say this....fuck him and the horse he rode in on. I am soooooo glad you cut your hair! I hate it when women lose themselves in relationships. Me, I'd rather lose myself in food, lol! I am sooo freakin proud of you...sending you a high five from California!xoxoxoxo Speaking of which, I wanted to post something I read, and then re-read today. Powerful stuff from Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever: "Many people report to me that as they're approaching their goal weight they often saotage themselves and all of their efforts. They wonder why that is. It doesn't seem to make any sense. In fact, you may be able to relate to that experience. The answer, time and again, proves to be simple: if you didn't have your weight to think about your might have to think about what's really bothering you, and that's very frightening. It's frightening because I know that you feel powerless to change the things that really bother you. You've made what I call the "unexamined powerlessness conclusion." It's a conclusion that you're powerless over your feelings and the circumstances in your life that the feelings point toward, so you might as well eat." (Gould, Roger 2007) I know so many of my violets are successful...but for me (and maybe a few of you) this speaks volumes. Somehow, it is like I don't even wanna lose the weight. Not on a level where I recognize it...just on a level that is deeper than me and my mind. Anyhoo...wanted to share. Gonna chill before I make tacos...oy!! xoxooxox

Hey All~ The pap got rescheduled cause she had to deliver twins...I guess they are more important than my routine pap. Well, I got 2 done! I had labs last week, and my cholesterol was 127!!! The doc said that was great! Last year I was at 280~wow...that is huge difference. The mammo hurt...whats new. The lady WONT SHUT UP THE ENTIRE TIME. I've had her for a few years and everytime is the same thing. I am serious...literally wont shut up. Sad actually, I think she is lonely. It is not a give and take conversation...you can't get a word in edge wise. Well, I am having bob and steph over for taco tuesday (too lazy to cap) later. So, piehole report will not be forthcoming! Oh yeah...I really like the book Shrink Yourself. I want to type something later for ya'll. Jane and Terri...are you guys reading it yet? I am reading it really slowly and actually re reading sections. This is some good stuff and I need to process and reflect on it. xoxoxoox

After last years stories from the rapid river...I'll just stick to spending money in town w/ Judy! Anywhere w/ a porch and a blender...I am there. Other than that, I have no opinion, 'cept Gruene would be great! OOOOO I feel a count down in our future! I love my violets, Oh yes I do, I love my violets...ya'll know the rest! xoxoxoxoxoox

Tracy~ I am proud of you! You stay solid...Violets have resolve that most can't comprehend! ((hugs)) I like doing Gruene again...it was perfect, magical and more importantly in the middle. Just my 2 cents (Judy, it is like you read my mind). Laura~ I'd love for you to come over and see me here! All violets are welcome... Off to next appointment! xoxoxox

Morning Violets~ Yes, I think Michelle...those are the dates! Can I get a witness? Well, I slept like crapola last night! First, it took forever to fall to sleep (had to go to bed early, I'll tell you why next). Then I felt something was crawling on me. I sleep in panties only and was not covered so the ceiling fan can blow on me (aahhh) and so something was "walking on my side". Well, in my sleep I flicked it off. It was small, perhaps the size of an ant. Then at 4:30 (too weird Susie...me too up at 4:30) I felt the little F$%^#r walking on my neck. I KNEW IT WAS REAL, as apposed to the first thing...thought I dreampt (is that spelled right) it. Anyhoo...I basically smoshed that in my fingers and flung it to the floor. Then I had the heaby-jeabies and laid there. My hair kept tickling my back and I was freakin out the whole time. So up and to the shower I went! My alarm was set for 5:15 anyway. Today...brace yourself...I know you will be jealous...I have 3 doctor appointments! I have my primary checkup, then a pap, then a mammo! OOOOO will the fun ever end. I like to get the pap and mammo always in August. Those are appointments you want to have early in the morning, not after working all day. It just worked out this way w/ all the appointments. Good news is by noon, it will all be behind me! Susanne toes are doing sooo much better than last time. In Feb (you may remember) she had ingrown toenails removed on both inside and outside on her 2 big toes. The first time was done w/ a PA from the Army...dumbass didn't do it right. She did not heal for nearly 2 months, couldn't wear boots w/ her uniform, had horrible toe growth...it was bad. Well yesterday she went to a REAL doctor (my podiatrist) and he had to redo it. Even he said, "The guy that did this sucked...he didn't even remove the ingrown toe nail." So she has to recoop from this, then will head to Phoenix. Poor baby... Have a great day! I'll check in later before my inevitable nap this afternoon! xoxoxoxxoxoxo

Hey V's~ Are we sure the dates work for everyone? Raise your hand if it late June works for everyone. Raise your hand higher if it doesn't. I just am not sure if we've heard from everyone about it. :cool2::w00t::tt2::wink2:

THE COPING DIET Only girlfriends can understand this one. This is specially formulated diet designed to help women cope with the stress that builds during the day. Breakfast 1 grapefruit 1 slice whole wheat toast 1 cup skim milk lunch 1 small portion lean, steamed chicken 1 cup spinach 1 cup herbal tea 1 Hershey's kiss Afternoon Snack The rest of the Hershey kisses in the bag 1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate chips dinner 4 glasses of wine (red or white) 2 loaves garlic bread 1 family size supreme pizza 3 Snickers Bars Late Night Snack 1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer) Remember: Stressed spelled backward is Desserts.

SO = Significant Other I am getting excited...can't wait for Judy's count down and all! Woofreakinhoo! Where ever we pick, we need a blender, lol! Yay violets!

TracyKS~What can we say/do for you? All I can say is good for you. Life is all about lessons. You be strong and do what is best for you and Robbie! We are all here for you, only a phone call away. I don't care where we go. Not sure about SO's...remains to be seen. I am freakin excited! xooxoxox

Haydee~ I do all the cooking. She makes Goulash but all the rest is me. I make spaghetti all the time (her fav), but I just make a really meaty sauce and don't have pasta. When my band was open I would have a SMALL amount of whole wheat pasta, cut up, then lots of sauce. Now, it is just sauce. Steph sent us home leftovers, so I'll get some sauce today. I made it w/ ground beef and sausage...soooo yummy. I think Steph and Bob are coming over tomorrow night for Tuesday Tacos and Pacifico beer (or margies). We are gonna wait and see how Susanne feels after her thing today. OK...gotta boogie for real, lol...ya'll are like crack!

Morning Violets~ I just checked the calendar and the last day of school is the 15th of June! It is on a Monday...but anyday after that I am FREE! How sad, it has not even started and I am counting the days, lol. This year, Manuel is LONG FREAKIN GONE to the high school...and I am gonna pick my attitude! And it is gonna be a good one,:thumbup:. Especially w/ a Violet trip planned for after. But WE NEED ALL THE VIOLETS TO GO. That is why we are talking early...mark your calendars off, etc. NO EXCEPTIONS. (Bossy, I know) I am glad Macy like her bday card. It is pretty cute and I like how you could dress Polly Pocket w/ all the outfits! 5 is a big deal! Well, Sus has her appointment AGAIN today. Hopefully we wont get a call again. She needs this done and then will head out to Phoenix. Speaking of Phoenix, that would be great...always wanted to do Sedona. Or Colorado sounds sooo good too! I am not gonna say it too loud cause I don't want to jinx it...but I like this fill. ssshhhhhh It was funny, when we were at the store, I knew I wasn't gonna eat any spaghetti. I didn't tell anyone. I just casually grabbed the salad bowl and not a plate! I am still proud of myself. (I make really good sauce) OK...gotta run! Have a great day ladies!

Kat~ I am not sure if Susanne can go or wants to go. She is a Violet lite (being a girl and all she qualifies). But w/ her getting a new job sometime in the new year, I am not sure if she will be able. I will leave that up in that air for now and just see where we go. I am all in for Gruene again. I have no idea how far that is for Susie! OK...gonna watch Army Wives! Nite all...for real this time, lol!

Hey All~ What an afternoon/evening! My friends Steph and Bob (the pool we've been babysitting) are home from Sturgis. I think I told ya'll Susanne painted their living room, hall way and office! Anyhoo, we were in our pj's at 1pm today. I was working on diss and S was working in our office. They called an invited to take us to Las Casuelas (great Mex place downtown). We agreed (plus there was nothing in the kitchen 'cept leftovers). Well, Steph, Susanne and I split a nachos and Sus and I had 1 and 1/2 LARGE margies...each! We had a mean buzz on...it was fun! Then Bob invited us over for spaghetti...the kicker..."do you want to make it?" I love to cook, so I said yes! We went to the store and got the goodies. Bob's 3 grown kids were coming into town so it was spaghetti for 7! So, I made kick ass sauce, salad and garlic toast! Everyone loved it! Ready for the best part...I ONLY ATE THE SALAD! I was full from the nachos and the margies! We of course had more margies too. So I had plenty of calories w/ the drinkie poos, but no spaghetti! We just got home...it was fun, but a long day! Nite All! xoxoxoxoxoox

Susie, I just sent you an invite to join facebook. It was sent to your email. It is fun, and I have not figured anything out yet. I did put some pix on. I have to respect Susanne and not put any thing up about her. Anyway, hope you can figure it out!