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Terri~ Enjoy a special mom's day tomorrow! Keep us posted...I think we are all holding a collective breath!

Kat~treat yourself one from Texas...that way everytime you use your wallet...you'll think of us. I am hoping NOT to fall in love w/ some wonderful leather purse/wallet combo next week. I have about 10 pair of Birkies...wore them EVERYDAY up until I was diagnoses w/bone spurs...and the doc thinks the Birks are the suspect. I loved 'em! I am a Dead Head and that is part of our "uniform"...lol. Speaking of what a dork I am...I wore Birkies w/ socks...even w/ my thong Birks. I TOTALLY agree w/ Terri...I have NEVER given a shit what people think of me. Ok, I am pedi'ed and waxed for our trip! I have a totally busy week and wanted to get it done today. Getting the "do" done on Thursday! I know what I am flying in...just gotta figure the other 3 days. My flight pants will probably double as my Sat night outfit...just changing the tops. Probably not gonna get a new suit (unless I can drop that last 70 pounds in 4 days...lmao). I have one I like and it looks good...enough. Getting 'cited! Have a great night! Laura...enjoy your meds! And I agree w/ Tracy...NO FOOD POLICE...we will just get a table near the bathroom...lol, that should be hysterical...we all get up and run to the bathroom at the same time! What a visual!

Morning Girlies~ Keds, no socks, or the low ones. I HAVE TO wear tennis shoes...everyday. I have 2 bone spurs and no, I don't want surgery that takes 3-5 weeks to heal (I've investigated). I wear orthodics inside my tennis shoes. At first, I was devastated...wtf???tennis shoes only?? I was sad, considering at the time, I only had 1 pair of tennis shoes from wally world to work out. Well, I invested in Nikes...in nearly every color...and now I like it. I have some nice shoes to wear if I go out to somewhere nice...and I get to mostly sit! I don't miss shoes...I love my Nikes...and most importantly...MY FEET DON'T HURT!!:thumbup::thumbup: My MIL came in early...or late last night and surprised us! Which is nice, cause by the time I woke up...the food was already cookin':biggrin:. I hope and pray I can eat some of it! What is it about nachos that go right in...but chicken sends me runnin'. Have a great day! Happy Mother's Day to all my Violet Mom's. I personally HATE mother's day...I always will. But I love all of you and wish you a great day! xoxoxoxox

OOO Terri~ I can't even get my head (or heart) around the idea of the trip w/o you. We are crossing fingers and toes and saying prayers to Big Men and Big Women...we love you!

LMAO...that was funny! I am no where near GOD...but I always wanted to be the President...does that count?

Laura~ I wanna see the pix. That is really grossly sad. It speaks to her mental state. I would worry about her mental health as to why she let it get like that. That was gross...but I still wanna see the pix. I liked looking at your news people. It is funny...we all get used to our news people. I can only watch the local ABC channel as the local NBS and CBS look like "fake" news people to me, lol (not sure if that makes sense). I only like Charlie Gibson too for the World News. I like going places and seeing the news...weird I know. I had 1.5 margies and some nachos for dinner...hello...naughty naughty! Happy Friday everyone!

Terry~ Sending some PURPLE POWER for mom. Keep us posted! ((hugs))

TGIF!!! It has been Teacher Appreciation Week and every day...treats, goodies, carbs galore! Today is a catered lunch, and I am just hoping there is some tuna or something there. Thank you again for the papaya thing. I made it all week w/ the big fill and only had 2 PB's. That is pretty good. Have a great day and I'll pop in from work!

Judy and Michelle~ OMG...I literally laughed out loud on the last few posts! Too funny, both of you. Judy, I want that magic pen to, um...erase some of my flaws...priceless! Went to an Italian resturaunt tonight. Ready for this...I ordered a small dinner salad and 2 meatballs! Ate 1/2 the sal and COULD NOT FINISH THE MEATBALLS. I don't really like meatballs, but I was hungry and wanted to eat some protein. Plus, w/ marinara sauce on 'em, they were moist and yummy! Anywho, I cut up the meatballs (2 of 'em) and couldn't eat anymore. I did get 1/2 the sal in...should've waited for the meat. But I am sooo happy. I struggle w/ what I've been eating, to what I can eat now. I took 1/2 c. egg sal, strawberries, and some fresh mango to lunch. Couldn't eat the mango, strawberries were after school. I need to listen to my body. I know you all are "pro's" at this...but this is new to me! Guess what??? We are going to Phoenix to see Tina Turner in Oct! Susanne is a HUGE fan...and we are taking her mom! The tix are not even on sale yet...thank you Oprah (she had a password for preorder). Anywho..that is cool and should be fun! OK...nighty nite! Tracy...I've never had a fried twinkee, but they are A HUGE DEAL here during a big fair we have. They fry everything...snickers, and a bunch of other stuff! I can't do fried foods well...never could, but I know so many people love 'em. peaceout

Judy~ congrats on your daughter...I am an PTK member (had gold cords for Master's degree). That is wonderful and I am sure you are proud. I am starving...off to eat my 1/2 c. egg sal and 3 crackers, lol

Judy~ my 2 cents...Between Haydee and Janie and Jenn, we will have enough shampoo, conditioner, and sunscreen. I am making sure I have all meds in the right bottle, bringing a small Oil of Olay...and jumping on the plane! My point is, that if I were you, I'd do a carryon...it is SOOOO much easier to have your bag w/ you. Susanne last year flew to South Carolina and her bag didn't show up until the next morning!!!Well, we wont be near the airport the next morning (or even shortly after you arrive). For me, it is just easier. I am only bringing clothes for a few days. Everything I need will be waiting for me in Gruene! xoxo

Janie, It is Jason's Adams Apple, jaw line and teeth, smile and those bed room eyes that do it for me. He is really not smart though. When he sang the song from CATS he said, "Wow...I didn't know a cat sang it!" No No honey...don't say anything...just sit there and get naked! Hahahahahaha

Guess What???? (?Did you guess??? It is hard to tell online...) WE ARE GOING TO GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY THIS SUMMER!!!!! I am sooooooo jazzed. This is just another reason I love Susanne. We chatted a bit about it this past weekend. Last summer, I planned and organized the entire trip to Cap Cod...even flew first class! So I said, "this summer is all yours". So she sent me an email and said, "are you sure you want to do this?"...to which I replied, "hell yeah baby...lets go make some memories!!!" So we are going June 30-July 14! I will celebrate my birthday (41) in Italy! Holy crapola...I am just a tad 'cited! I am sure I will have Violet w/drawls...but, I'll have my addy book and will send postcards from everywhere! WOOHOO! Gotta go call my dad!

Judy...you forgot "hot in the sack"...you crack me up! Can't wait to meet you!

LOL, Laura, I don't want Jason to talk at all (you just sit there and look pretty)..I can't stand stupid men. Janie~ I second Tracy and Laura. I met Susanne online (but I won't mention which site) and am sooo blessed to have her. Before her, I met some wonderful men online whom I dated before her. You do some screening of course. The man I was dating when I met her was a wealthy Italian business man, he was sexy, funny, loved to cook real Italian food and drink great wine in his jacuzzi, hot in the sack...great guy. He was in Italy when I decided to "give it a go w/ a woman"...and you all know how that story ends. We'd all be happy to help. Also, instead of doing all that medical testing stuff w/ the nose, etc...get an unfil. My gosh, the cost and inconvienence (sp) alone...geeez. BBL

I think the dish sounded good too Laura~I love asparagus. Ready for this...for the first time since getting the band...I HAVE AND FEEL RESTRICTION!!! OMG...no wonder ya'll lost weight. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::hurray::Dancing_wub: w Wonder how long this lasts?? Well the cutest boy in the world will get booted off American Idol. Jason...w/ the dread locks (although, if his hair smelled bad...that would be a deal breaker). He is really pretty...but dumb as dirt. Although, I am not really interested in his speaking skills (naughty lesbian). Anyway...just thought I'd share. Well I am taking my NOT HUNGRY BUTT to bed! Can't believe our trip is coming up quick...can't freakin wait!

I know what you mean about writing emails, from students or colleagues! We all have some "oops" from time to time, but come on. As for the name thing, I teach in a Master's program for teachers getting their Master's degree. I tell my students to call me Pamela, yet they continue to call me Prof, Dr. etc. Even in my doctorate program, I called teachers and dissertation chairs by their first name! I agree...it has nothing to do w/ respect. Last term, I had a student turn in a paper that was SINGLE SPACED AND NOT INDENTED! Are you kidding me??? This is grad school. I sent it back and said that I won't grade it until it was properly formatted. If they are not going to show me and the course work respect...I won't respect them and grade it! Hang tough...it is almost summer:thumbup:

LOL...this was funny! Hey, what did any sex toy ever do the "them"? Where the hell is it that they would ban sex toys? What year is this? Of all the shit in the real world, banning sex toys should be at the bottom of "their" list. LOL

LOL Laura...most parents are weird.

Thanks Tracy~ No one should really ever mess w/ a Violet, huh?!

OMG...talk about emotional eating. I work w/ a small group of assholes (teachers) and I've been in a war w/ them for a few weeks. I dealt w/ some crapola this am...and I had 3 Mr. Goodbar mini to go w/ my 1/4 c. of cottage cheese and 1/2 avo! I was in tears this morning already over this issue ( i wont bore you w/ the details). I want to say, "CHUCK YOU, FARLEY" but i guess that is not professional. But neither are they. It is teacher apprecitation week. There are a TON of goodies in the workroom, donuts, coffee, bagels, candies, a freakin choc. cake. Good thing i have a fill now and the only thing i can eat is the mini candy...but no more. and yes, i do feel better

Buenos Noches Violetas~ Kat...even though you don't "feel" like eating, keep up your strength and get some good protien in. You want to be 100% for our trip and the surgery! How much weight will you lose w/ the surgery? That would be so cool. Go into surgery as 180 and come out 160 (or something like it). I was sooo good w/ eating (or barely eating) today...UNTIL...the margi and chips and salsa! We went to Cinco de Mayo celebration. It is very big here in Southern Cal. (I am sure in NM and TX too). Well, I had 1/2 a Patron margi...OMG. I only ate a small bit of food today, and could totally feel the booze. So I switched to diet coke (bad girl) and chips/salsa. The 3 of us split nachos, I ate literally about 3/4 c. of food (that is hard to measure...but it was not a lot). We had a great time. We were there 5 hours! Susanne had 2 1/2 large margi's and then 1 small one. Missy doesnt drink much...so she is snoring next to me now! Anyway...fun night! TTFN

Hey Violets~ Just checking in. That looks like a cool site Suzie, I saved it as a fav. Well, no PB today!:wink2: I had: breakfast: 1/4 cottage cheese, 1/2 avocado, lunch: 1/2 c. egg sal 8 crackers, snack: strawberries, 40 cal of whip cream dinner: 1/2 c. refried beans, steamed calliflower snack: Low Carb ice cream pop Still is a lot of food when I type it out, but actually...it doesn't feel like it. I do get hungry...cant help it. Like after the strawberries, I really felt full. Then as soon as I drink, I don't. Still trying to figure this fill out. Hell, it has only been 3 days. I'll probably have a sugar free hot coco before bed. Anyway, we had a great day. Went to an RV show...walked arou nd and went into some AMAZING RV's. Some of these puppies are 6-800K...and beautiful! We just enjoyed the beautiful day. Then we came home and relaxed! Another busy week here. Really loved chatting w/ Kat, and am soooo ready to hook up w/ the Violets! This is gonna be sooo fun. Have a fun night, and morning!

Hey Everyone~ Kat saved me! Well, she and Judy, but Kat called me and I'll go get some ASAP. I did get unstuck. Actually after about 10 min of pain, I had an ice cream pop thingy...and it helped so much...I could feel it. Then, I was able to eat the steamed squash. It was soooo great to chat w/ Kat for a bit! I am so looking forward to meeting everyone.

Denise~Great pix! They look truly happy...I bet you are sooo ready to bring these babies into the world! Terri or Kat~ HELP!!! What is it that Terri was talking about papaya something...pills you chew and it helps w/ bad times when we are stuck??? I need specific information and where do I get it??? I had 2 scrambled egg whites this morning w/ some mango salsa, a few wasabi peas, and one bite of steamed zuccini and 1 SMALL bite of chix sal for dinner and whamo...still stuck, the worst ever. I did a Laura PB (big slime bubbles), and a puke and the slime, and my chest is still killing me. I know Terri said something about something papaya and said to buy these and put in our purse...the words "WORKS LIKE DRAINO" is ringing in my ears, lol. Enjoying my better half this weekend. I am still so in love, even after all this time! So sad about the horse, Eight Bells...died on the track at the derby. Is Laura @ the derby or did I just make that up??