Nathalie

BBK -- Yes, I am in Grand Rapids. I don't go too far beyond Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. I can't wait to hit 240. I just took progression pics and feel ginormous! It doesn't help that I've been watching tv all day. I'm just worn out from my work week. Fatness or not, I plan to stuff my jelly into a bathing suit and lay on the beach. Dammit just spilled my wine, broke my glass and stained my sofa. And the kid is screaming again. AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

BBK - you don't even look like the same person in your pictures. And your boobs are fabulous. The avatar pic, is that you? You should change it - doesn't do you justice. I don't get too far away from the west MI area, but if you're ever over on this side of the state, we can meet. bk - are you doing okay? You seem a little sad. I'm glad your ticker is working again! I got mine to work, too - stupid stupid ticker! Now it auto updates when I change the original page. VAB - how are you feeling, girlfriend? I hope you're feeling better. Being sick sucks, especially nowadays. When I get sick, it seems like my cold lasts FOREVER! b'man - how are you doing? You're pushing 50 lbs, RIGHT ON! Doesn't it feel fabulous? My next mini-goal is to hit 240lbs. That's usually my breaking point. Once I hit 240, the weight starts coming back on. It's only 10 pounds away. I am going to try to lose it in about 3 weeks. Or less! I just have to WORK AT IT! KayDoll - how are things with you? I bet you're still busy as a one armed paper hanger! I hope you're finding a little time for yourself. StephC - hope the family visit is going well. I was going to visit my Mom this weekend and decided against it. I'm just not in the mood. So I'm about to start cleaning my room. I needed to eat and to grab a nap first. (laugh) Big Boy and I went mattress shopping yesterday. The guy in the store was very nice until he found out I was the mean customer returning the mattress. LOL Oh well. It was a good date. My new mattress is delivered on Wednesday. I sleep in it 1 night before I am off to FL for a week. I can't wait to get out of this snow and ice. It is supposed to be in the 80's while I'm there. Oh man. I'm going to get sun tanned and golden haired. I'm taking my updated pics today. I'll post in group. I know you guys are like "Yeah, sure." No, really! I am! Love you chickadees! Nathalie

Congrats, waterlily! That's a great accomplishment! I have the same band and currently have 8cc's. I have some restriction but not the amount that I want. I think once more will do it! Keep up that level of excitement and you'll definitely be successful! Nathalie

I am sicking myself out - I can't stop smiling. And I lost a little more weight. 250.5. I'm almost into the 240's! Fridays at work are casual days. I usually wear dockers or dress in my normal business casual attire. As soon as I hit 240 and can fit into my size 18/20 jeans, I'm coming to work lookin too sexy for my own skin. At 240 I don't look obese and misshapen anymore, I just look fat. HAHA I'm almost there! If I try, I think I can hit 240 before my return from FL. B'man - how was your fill? I love that your Dr. C is so willing to see you and work with you so frequently. My surgeon essentially told me to wait a month. Uh huh, okay. I will. Unless I need some more juice. I don't enjoy getting the needle jammed in my guts, but the effect is oh so very glorious! I'm not eating lately - my nerves are all aflutter. KayDoll - Glad you got your fill. 8 days of liquids and soft foods? MAN! Your surgeon is one tough cookie! (poor choice of words?) Mine only told me 2 days liquids, 2 days soft food. I'm on soft foods today, but I'll do Protein liquids this morning. And maybe a different kind of protein this evening. *HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!* StephC - how is the family visit? I know you guys are having fun! I am thinking about going to see my Mom this weekend. We'll see. She called to say she really misses Charlie and wants to spend some time with him. I'm not really in the mood, but it may free me up to do some other things, unless she's got tasks/errands for me to do when I get there. Sheesh. Plus I'm not ready for her to see me yet. I want to be REAL skinny by the time I see her again. I want her eyes to pop out of her head. POP! VAB - how are you feeling, hon? I was thinking about you yesterday. I know so many people who are sick. I have really been fighting not to catch the wintertime yuck, but I don't know if I'll make it. My friend has a cold and I definitely got his germs last night. Due to the band I couldn't even take a AirBorn to fight the germs. bk - how's it goin girlfriend? You still eating okay? Are you pukey anymore? I hope you're doing well. I still can't see your ticker. Claudipuss - why the frowny face? You are included in our secret things! Unless there's some secret stuff going on that I don't know about! (Which is entirely possible.) My day is off to a great start. I have been up since 3:45 this morning, so I'm a little sleepy, but there is no drama today. That's good. My little one is feeling better, he's down to just a runny nose. His energy levels are back up and he's got no fever. YAY! I'm also looking forward to my date this afternoon. I don't know what else to write, so let me go before I start to ramble. Nat

AnnieBanannie - BE HAPPY! Unless you're puking your heart out, your fill is working! Enjoy the restriction! this morning I ate oatmeal and a sausage. Aside from 2 glasses of wine, that's all I've had (HA!) and I love it! VAB.....and the rest of you girls? I AM HOOKED! Seriously, truly, unquestionably hooked. I'd tell you more, but ... man. I need a shower and to hit the sheets. Just know that your friend is happy. And her new love interest is a good kisser. And smells fantastic. *swoon* Nat

OMG! I have 2 hours before little man goes to bed and big man comes over for a visit. He apologized for last night's failure to call. His family is in town - they ate and he went to bed. We had a team meeting today - and after that he asked me to take him home for lunch. HA! He sent me suggestive text messages all afternoon, which totally took my mind off of the WORK DRAMA! I was almost in tears today because of a work situation. So I'm home, got to clean up, take out the trash, get ds fed and clean my body. No sex tonight (thanks Aunt Flo) haahhahaha but I think there will be plenty of kissin' and closeness. I'll let you know how it goes. I am totally jazzed. Personals later. LOVE YOU GUYS! WISH ME LUCK! KayDoll - pocket boyfriend made me CACKLE! Damn I love you! XOXO, Nathalie

Secret Cupid - who is my secret cupid? I am so stupid, I should be able to figure it out. I finally opened my box this evening, though I got it a few days ago. HA! I had nearly forgotten it until it tapped me on the shoulder and whispered "Happy Valentine's Day!" *laugh* I LOVE EVERYTHING! The soap is on my kitchen sink, the water bottle will come in SO handy! The pocket boyfriend? Let's just say we're going to take a bath together tonight (hubba hubba). I know I'm forgetting something else - and I'm sorry, but whatever it is I LOVED IT TOO! It was my only V'day gift, and I feel absolutely loved. Thank you thank you thank you! I had a relatively good day. I'll have to tell you about the work drama later. Just know that the crazy lady at the job has driven me to spit. I took my team goofy little bobble head valentine's day cards and heart shaped chocolates. They were surprised and happy. My friend told me that I'm looking good lately, and he also told me he'd call tonight. IMHO he should be here right now. Alas, we both have responsibilities. I went out to eat 2x today. This afternoon I had 1/4 of the insides of a burrito. This evening I had 1/2 piece of fish and some mashed potatoes. Oh maaaan I am stuffed! I also had 2 glasses of champagne. (Bad Nat!) My co-worker leaves for the UK tomorrow, and this was her farewell dinner. Had CC not been so ill, I would have stayed out with her a bit later tonight. I needed to get my little man in bed though. Not much else is going on. Kaydoll, don't feel bad about it. We're all human. A little indulgence keeps us sane. Good luck tomorrow, girlfriend. Whatever you choice you make is the right choice for you. We all support you! I had those same doubts on Monday because I was still losing. Having the fill makes it a little easier to push back from the table. Steph - glad you got some positive feedback about your home. You did a beautiful job on the renovations. Your home is simply gorgeous. I'm glad you had a nice V'Day with Poppa Bear! :mad: VAB - sorry you're under the weather, but how fab that your babies are home with you! Glad you have some tea and baby-love keeping you warm and toasty! bk - happy valentine's day! You hubs is a alove! I'm glad you aren't puking anymore. That had to have been the pits! I forget who else. I'm going to bed. With any luck I'll get a phone call at about 10:30 from a handsome 6'5" someone with a great smile and even better taste in women. (laugh) I just adore him... Talk with y'all tomorrow! Happiest of Valentine's Days, Mommas! And thanks again, Secret Cupid! Nathalie

I am jammin, bitches! (laugh) I weighed myself, buck ass naked in the kitchen. 252. I almost shat! If I can be in the 240's by next Thursday, I will feel a righteous victory. We're heading to FL next week on the 22nd. Going to see my baby daddy. And my own daddy! (ha!) I'd love to dump a few extra "el beez" before I get there. Tonight is picture night. Since I'm darn near 50 pounds down I may actually post the pictures this month. It's so discouraging when I think of how far I have to go, but I'm so encourage and blessed to have come this far. I guess it's all a matter of perspective. B'man - glad you have power again! I heard that it was going to be really bad South of us. Stay inside. Relax. Enjoy! *hug* I'm glad you're safe. I didn't exercise a darn thing last night. I had just gotten my hair done yesterday and didn't want to sweat it out. (HA!) bk - I'm glad you've stopped puking. That is NO FUN! I am totally blessed not to have thrown up at all since being banded. I hate throwing up. HATE. IT. My friend called me last night - woke me up. Ain't that sweet? He'd just gotten home, his Mom was there and he called me to say HI and see how my day was. I was reading about relationships with older women/younger men. The women are called "cougars." LOL I think that is for women who chase younger men exclusively. Oh, and the women have to be at least 8 years older than the man. I'm really not bothered by the age difference so much as the other ... complication. He's going to pick out a new mattress with me. (HA!) Anyhow, have a great day y'all! I love each and every one of you guys for being such a fabulous support system. I hope I've done for you what you've been doing for me these past 3 months! Happy Valentine's Day! Nathalie

Just checking in before bed. I had a really hard really shitty day today. And I'm not exaggerating. Work drama with a difficult subordinate had me breathing fire by day's end. I was glad to leave. My little guy is still sick. He was in bed at 7pm. Didn't talk to my friend tonight, though he's on my mind. His grampa is in the hospital, and his family is in town, so I don't want to bother him. He was incredibly sweet earlier today. he told me he thinks I'm beautiful and very sexy. heh... Little does he know. I bet I drank 600 calories today. Tomorrow I'm going to lunch with friends, but I'm on soft foods, so I'm going to have Soup. Steph - how's the boobage? VAB - work it out girl! KayDoll - you sound so busy. And you are definitely welcome! Sorry I didn't wrap it. I'm hangin on by a thread. Annie - how's the foot? bk - stick with the liquids for a few days, then go to soft foods. NO MORE PUKING! BBK - I'm through Jackson quite frequently. And yes, I was a Sr. in HS when Chicago won the last Superbowl. I've got fingers crossed for next year. Where IS SweetHot? And where is B'man? Probably out busting her ass on some piece of exercise equipment! HAAH oh - I see you down there, B'man! hey chickadee Heading to bed. I'm so damn tired of this job - I'm calling out Friday. OH! Biggest happiest news: They agreed to exchange my mattress. I am going to check one out tomorrow or Thursday. Hopefully I'll have it on Friday. I WIN! I immediately thought of you, Steph. Night all! Nathalie

Just a quick note. I have a sick toddler on my hands. My fill is working PERFECTLY! I feel just like I did when my band was brand new! I had a 3/4 cup of Protein drink for dinner and am all full! I am happy! I'm on liquids for 48 hours, on mushies for 48 hours and then I can go back onto regular food. Steph - LOL @ hubby and your milk. Cracked me up! KayDoll - sorry you're sick. You've got a lot going on with you. Feel better, honey. bk - get a little unfill. Only do liquids for now. You'll be better soon. Sassy - Call your surgeon and ask him which band you have. I have the VG band. VAB - how are you feeling? Did you get on that elliptical yet? That's a nice one! I'm going to cuddle my boy and then hoist my steadily shrinking azz onto this ellipical beast. NOT in the mood, but whatcha gonna do? Love you guys! Nathalie P.S. Boo Boo Kitty - I live in Grand Rapids, MI. My surgery was performed at MMPC. Next year is the Bears' year. I was Superbowl Shuffling for 2 glorious weeks there... (HA!) Where in Michigan are you? Where did you have your surgery performed? How long ago? You're having great success with your band! 81 pounds off? AMAZING GIRL! :confused:

Hey Mommaz - I just got back from my fill. He added 1cc, so I have 8cc total. I hope this one takes. He had to poke me 3x. I tried to be good, but I was sooooooo nervous about it. I just laid there with my eyes closed, pinching my side with my fingernails to distract my nerve endings. LOL I also bit my cheek meat. I'm down to 254 according to the doctor's scales. I am INCREDIBLY jazzed. I've lost 8 pounds in the past 3 weeks. I am now on a mission to hit 240 by 3/14. I'm on liquids for 2 days, soft foods for 2 days and then I'm back in the ballgame. Sassy - my doc uses the 10cc VG band, and he says he puts in 4cc the first time, 2cc the next time and 1cc each time after that. However, I had 5cc put in mine during surgery, so he did 2cc on my first fill and 1cc today. Steph: I also had mastitis when breast feeding. that's the dumps. I have also used cabbage leaves to alleviate the pain. Sorry you're having that problem. I didn't see the Grammys. I hear that the Police are doing a reunion tour this summer though. I'm THERE. B'man - I need a workout buddy. Will you take me on? I'll PM you. I just need someone to rely on when I don't feel like doing it to kick my in the ass. It was much easier to exercise when I was home all day. Working for 9+ hours, chasing a toddler and THEN trying to work out sucks. VaB - looks like a great elliptical! And what a bargain! Sorry you're feeling sick. I hate colds. Do what you can do, girl. But heal your body, or you'll be sick for a longer period of time. I guess that's all. I'm fooling around at work. More later! N.

Steph - he called me ahead of time. And sent me text messages, too. We've been on and off the phone most of the afternoon/evening. I did eat a little queso. The rest I froze. I started my cycle today. I'm totally craving chocolate. I am also ready for my fill tomorrow. Think my cycle will affect my fill? I don't feel tighter or anything now. Kirsten - congrats on the elliptical! Hole in the wall? BUMMER! What kind did you get? I know you'll love it! What is on your workout mix? Steph - your floors are gorgeous! GORGEOUS! I'm totally jealous. jill - glad to hear your scales are moving again. I hope my fill tomorrow goes smoothly, and I hope it works. He's supposed to call me back tonight. We'll see if he does. I'm ready for bed.

Home. He was sick and didn't show. All of that primping really *was* for the Lord. HA! Had a nice time, actually, and can see myself going back again sometime. One day. Eventually. We've been chatting on the phone for 30 minutes or so, giggling at nothing. I looked gorgeous. now I want to eat queso and chips, but I'll settle for 1/2 a pear and a protein drink.

BRANDY! You are one skinny momma! LOOKATCHA GIRL! I'm so proud of you. You're working so hard at getting healthy, and it shows. I admire your courage, cuz I'm not ready to post "progress" pics on here. Or even on Yahoo. (yet) You rock. I'm up ladies. I'm awake, bathed, lotioned and am wearing very sexy undergarments. Yes, I'm going to church. I'm bout to give myself a facial. Yes, a facial for the Lord. (HA!) I can't find my Bible. (I suck) All I can think about is all of the times in church where you get to hold hands with the person sitting beside you. You do hold hands in church, right? I weighed today and am down to 256. I'm thinking that Dr. K will tell me I don't need a fill because I'm losing weight. HOWEVER, the only reason I'm losing is because I'm literaly forcing myself not to eat. He better tighten me up or I will throw a spoiled girl fit. I got a gift from my secret Cupid! Won't open until 2/14 though. I suck - I'll drop mine in the mail overnight tomorrow. Single mother, you know... Designated Valentine, I haven't forgotten you, whomever you may be! :mad: You'll love what I got you. I loved it so much I bought the same thing(s) for myself. I really want to get back into pilates. I have a DVD, but it isn't the same. I want a reformer. When I buy a house (eventually) I plan to have an exercise room, where I'll put a reformer. I'll stay on that joker all the time. Like I do this stupid elliptical. I was on it for 45 minutes last night to the same song: Do You Love Me Like You Say You Do? Yeah. I went to see Norbit last night - it was so stupidly funny. I laughed a little too hard. Just silly. I went to the mall, too. I got 3 pairs of work shoes (so I can throw away my old ones) and a sexy blouse. When I wear it, my brests will look spectacular! I'm wearing a pair of the new shoes today, and I'm going to carry my Prada bag. Prada for the Lord. ((laughing)) I'd change that ticker, but I hate that ticker. I'll figure something out. The boy is up - going to get him fed, and do my face. And then we're going to have our souls saved. Hope everyone is having a fabulous day! Love you guys!! Nathalie

I am fat. I think my cycle is on its way. I feel irritable and bloaty. And fat. I'm about to get on the elliptical in a second. Then I'm going to get my co-worker so we can work this morning for a few hours. Don't feel like doing that either. I just want to be left alone! I was watching stuff on ANS - she was messed up. I'm grateful that was not my life. She didn't really have anyone around her to guide her properly - they were indulging her crazy little whims and feeding her drugs. Enabling her. One of my best friends from college told me she is smoking crack. Literally. Scared me so bad. I cussed and fussed at her, then invited her to come and spend time with me here. I hope she'll come - crack free, of course. She's obese and has some esteem issues. I wish she would get herself together. And I wish I could get MYSELF together! I did a shake this morning. It wasn't that good though. I will eat some salmon this afternoon. I am anxious for my fill on Monday. I desperately need it. I can eat about 1.5c food. I had 2 pieces of pizza yesterday - crust and all - for lunch. StephC I hope you'll post pictures of your house when hubby is all done! It sounds gorgeous! I'd like to put hardwoods down in my condo. And paint. Right now everything is beige. HATE IT! Cream cheese is my weakness. I'm fighting the urge to make more of that queso! (heh) This is why I'm fat... maurdan - dont' be silly, post away! Sorry your fill was not a smooth one. I'm anxious over mine, too - the last one was a f*ckshow. I'm going to try the push your toes together thing. I hope you find some restriction. If you don't how soon can you go back for another one? bk I wish I had your restriction. I am jealous jealous jealous! Claudia - you're so sweet to offer. I'm a wee bit taller than you (5'8") so please don't save your pants for me. I love that you offered though! And keep up the good work! you're officially my inspiration! Size 10 here I come! VaB - I still have pains where my port is. Not at the incision site, though it's just NOW healing up. It was oozy last week, and I squoze a foreign object out of it. Maybe some sutures or something. It looked like a string. I am ready to start doing crunches and ab work, but haven't been cleared yet. He said 3 months. I need to get my fatazz on this elliptical. I weighed this morning: 258. I cussed. It's my own fault though.

Could have sworn I replied here last night. LSS: I'm hooked. He was late, but called ahead. He loved dinner (bourbon marinated salmon, wild rice, broccoli). We talked for 90 minutes. He's very interesting, cute, ambitious, gentle. Oh, and he's 6'5". We're going to church together on Sunday. And then I think we have afternoon plans. No hanky panky - he hugged me 2x though. He also told me he hopes I stay in MI for a long, long while. Sheer insanity. I am so sad about ANS' death. Not because I was such a fan, but because dying before my baby is grown is a very real fear of mine. Or at least before he has concrete memories of me. Not to mention her life was just so hard - for no good reason. I pity the whole lot of them. Today I am back on the wagon. I've not been eating my protein and haven't been exercising. I had to put myself in check. I'm about to have a shake now, and will go from there. I need to lose these 2 extra pounds by Monday. I can't wait for my fill! B'man, work it out you yoga goddess you! How are you feeling this morning? SLNP - super job getting to the gym! Claudia - I'll take you up on that offer! hehehe j/k But way to go on the size 10. TEN!!! I couldnt get a size 10 past my knees. Steph - are you feeling any better about your mom/sis coming to visit? You'll be great, girlfriend. KayDoll - you out there? VaBand - I'm taking a page from your book and adding some banana (and peanut butter) to my shake. Speaking of which, I need to shake a leg. Gotta get to work. Love you guys! Nathalie

Hi Ladies! I'm feeling better this afternoon. I haven't exercised all week. I weighed heavy today. I need to get it together. My cute friend is coming to dinner toinght. I am looking kinda cute. We're having salmon, wild rice and broccoli. Healthy, right? Hope you're all having a good day. I got a letter today from my surgeon in Seattle - the one who removed my gall bladder when I was 24 weeks pregnant. I sent him a Christmas card and told him I'd had the LB. He also performs the procedure. He congratulated me and asked me to keep him informed of my progress. He can see for himself next year, because I plan on being in the Christmas card next year!!! Claudia - size 10? American 10? I'm jealous! I can't wait for my fill on Monday... Nathalie

Hey Gals - Just catching up. I will post in Yahoo tonight - I have some confessions. Mind. blowing. I haven't updated that stupid ass ticker in a while. I think I'm just going to delete it. As of yesterday morning, I am 44.5 pounds down. FORTY FRIGGIN FIVE! I would guess that I gained a bit last night - I killed that ruben (all I ate all day) plus 6 glasses of wine. ...yeah. Like I said: MORE LATER! nathalie

Quickly - I am actually WORKING today. Can you believe it? A guy at work mentioned my weight loss. We were talking about work junk, and he looked at me and smiled, then said, "You're losing weight. You look great!" I said, "Awww, thanks, Rob!" I'm still beaming from that compliment. Just what I need to keep it going. Mind you, I have a Turkey Reuben in my lunch sack - and a diet lemonade. I'll eat 1/2 the meat and none of the bread. WOO WOOOO! More later - hope everyone is having a great day! Nathalie

Getting dressed for work.... Queso recipe: 16 oz block Velveeta - regular flavor (cubed) 8 oz block Velveeta - pepper jack flavor (cubed) 2 cans RoTel diced tomatoes and green chilis (original) http://www.texmex.net/Rotel/main.htm 2 pkgs ground turkey/beef/chicken - browned and drained I also added extra onion, garlic which I browned with the meat. Heat it in the crock pot and enjoy! It is spicy and delicious! If you use a 2% velveeta, that will cut some of the calories. I've never tried that though... I like it with the SCOOPS. I lay them out like little edible tortilla cups, and use a spoon to fill 'em up with queso. Time to get dressed.... Heading to work now. More later. I called for a fill, I think I told you. My food is going down too damn fast. I'm hungry after 2 hours of eating, and I'm not drinking with meals. It sucks. I'm really trying to fight the urge to eat and eat and eat and eat and eat. Still no sugar (and I'm proud of that!), VERY few fried foods (1x last week), and no bread/pasta. My pants are looser. Another 17 pounds and I'll be into my size 18 clothes. I rock. I want to be there by Feb 22, when I go to FL. I'd be happy with a 10 pound loss, truth be told. I got my hair fixed. It is gorgeous again. Not the Oprah I wanted, but it is not tangled or hard. I'll take pics tonight. She had to cut about 2" of my hair off though. BUMMER That was the part that had been processed too much. ...and I ramble on. N.

lol @ "sorry nat" - No you aren't! I'm glad the Colts won. I'm just pissed that they did it at the Bears' expense.

Hey Girlfriends - I'm at work fooling around, and thought I'd check in with you. I weighed myself this morning and am 2 pounds lighter. I can't figure out how that happened... I'm happy though. Only 7.5 more pounds to my 2/14 goal. I'll have to bust my tail to make it, that's for sure. I just called the surgeon's office to schedule another fill. I am going on 2/12 - next week Monday. I hope he does it - it will just be a little over 2 weeks since the last one, and he said "1 month." But the girl on the phone scheduled me, so I'm going. It's been a dark day. Between the blizzard and the bear loss, not to mention this painful cold sore blooming on my lip, I am just bummed. Plus my hair. Oh my hair. Whatever process they put on it made it really hard and it's getting tangled really easily. I'm going in TODAY for a conditioning treatment and maybe a cut. My UC (undercover Crush) called me last night to gloat when the Colts won. He was very non-chalant during the game, but I guess wanted to reach out to say HI once he got away from me? Men are so weird. We talked for about 3 minutes, primarily about how wrong I was about the Bears and what a far superior team the Colts are. (laugh) I spoke with him just for a moment today about a business matter - called him on his cell, as he has the day off. He said, "You can always call me with news like that. And you can call me without news like that, too." heh... So my curiosity is again peaked. I am an emotional schitzophrenic. Now I'm thinking about him at my place watching movies with me on the sofa, drinking lemonade out of wine glasses. HA! As he was leaving I started to say "Come back sometime," but I didn't. I'm sitting here at my desk eating queso dip and antipasto salad - leftovers from the party last night. Oh man it is so good. Can you freeze queso dip? Because seriously, it is delish. Andit's totally easy. Why did I make so much food? WHY!?!? Anyhow, over the next week I have to fluff up my gangster about getting a needle shoved in my belly. I guess step 1 is to stop thinking of it as having a needle shoved in my belly... Hey, does anyone else have scars that are not completely healed? I do. One of mine was oozing and bleeding last night. And the other one still has a scab on it. *sigh* I hate that. Anyhow, that's all from me for now... N.

Hey ladies - Party's over. It was fun. I had entirely too much food and will be taking it to work tomorrow to feed my staff. They came - got here @ 4:30 or so. Left @ 8:30. No sparks at all. I think I liked the attention and the idea of someone crushing me. It was a good day. I need a fill, the last one didn't work, my weight loss has stalled and I'm not happy. I suppose I've got to do more on the "my part" side, but seriously. I can ean more than I thoin k I should - the food is falling into the mother stomach too quickly. Steph - sorry to hear about hubby's finger. OMG I would have flipped the frig out. I don't do blood. I get woozy and everything. Seriously. VaB - this much snow is not fun. I saw several accidents today, as well as several people stuck in snow drifts. It's horrid. Especially since they expect us to be at work, and to be up and about. I may take the easy way out and work from home. We'll see. jillrn - was it you who said you were very close to the MI line? Did I tell you I grew up in Kalamazoo? We're nearly neighbors. Or maybe that wasn't you and I'm just confused. Nikki - sorry you're sick. That's awful. I hate being sick with a terrible flu like that. :confused: Poor thing. I hope you feel better soon. I'm pissed that my team is losing. Friggin Bears. Dumbass Grossman. I'm going to bed. Hope everyone else is doing well! Nathalie P.S. My hair has taken a turn for the worse. I've got to go and get it fixed on Tuesday. AARGH!

I'm calling tomorrow to get another fill. My current one isn't working. I hope they don't make me wait until 2/25 to get in. I'm going to push to get in this week, even though they said 4 weeks. About to get up and start cooking. It's going to be a long day. AND IT IS STILL SNOWING! I'd guess we have 15" out there now. Plus the drifting, etc. makes it worse. These guys had better show up... (grrr) Oh, I had a dream that Indy won the Superbowl. I was literally distraught. And people were teasing me. I hope that Chicago whups butt.

Hi Girls - There's a blizzard here. BLIZZARD. I'm not overexaggerating or being my dramatic self, either. Snow is falling at a rate of 1" per hour. We're expecting another 11 - 13" by tomorrow night. I'm kind of pissed. I have spent gads of $$ on party things, so if no one shows up, I'm stuck with all this food. I went to the mall today and bought some new perfume. I'm totally excited about it, because it smells like me. I got Hanae Mori - perfume, cream and bath gel. I'm going to take a luxurious bath in the morning and lavish in my new scent. It's really happy and blends with my chemistry very well. Did I mention I'm going to be mad if they flake? Still trying to clean, and starting to cook for tomorrow... And yes, "the guy" is coming. I'm going to tell him, "you know, if the roads are too bad, you can stay here tonight." ahahah I'll know more tomorrow. Going to turn up the heat. Nat ETA - KayDoll, I bet you were frustrated by those ijits. I saw them on the news and thought they needed to have their butts kicked. When the one said, "I'm happy to take more questions about my hair," I thought "Umph umph umph, what a lil asshole."