Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

[TerriDoodle 6]

OMG, Hero and I went to the 6 acre bark park and he ran FULL OUT for 45 straight minutes... except for the times when he plopped down into the mud puddles. He had so much fun!!!! I'm pooped!

[Suziecat 379]

Just got home from our hospital shift. It was ind of an easy night. I lie it that way. I don't like coming home all pooped and tired out.

Thursday is my only day off from work and they have scheduled a staff meeting for tomorrow. Well, at least it's for only an hour. This one will be interesting. She is cutting work hours. Actually she is cutting store hours so that affects us. The clients are real unhappy about it. They don't like the fewer hours to work out. So I'm anxious to hear if things will change.

I have a slight chill in my bones. I don't think I'm coming down with anything. It's the cooler air coming in that's doing it. Guess it's about time to get the electric blanket out and on the bed.

Have a great evening.

[Teachlady 3]

Good evening, Violets.

I left at 1:30 today and didn't get home until 7:30. Finished my last flute rehearsal and did our gig at the Senior Citizen's home, went to my church meeting and then directed choir for an hour. Now I am done with all my committments until we get back from the cruise. I'm FREE!!

I ate really good today.

B: 1 egg, 1 turkey sausage patty, 1 slice cheese I was able to eat 3/4 of it.

L. 1 Tomato Soup at Hand

D: 1 cup broccoli cheese Soup with ham

S: 1 Fiber Bar

I didn't get my 5 meals in today because of my schedule, but I wasn't hungry in between meals. I went from noon to 7:30 without snacking and that's a MAJOR accomplishment for me.

I got a call from my friend Kathy today. She sailed through the surgery yesterday and is feeling great. She's so anxious to start this new life. She's lost 100# before, but gained it all back and more. She said the beautiful thing about the band is she doesn't have to fear losing and then gaining it all back ever again. She knows about the struggles, but she also knows you pick yourself up like we all are doing, dust yourself off and start all over again. It's not how many times you start.. it's about the finish!

Going to hit the hot tub and do my exercises and then head to bed. I have NOTHING on the agenda tomorrow!!! woooo hooooo!

Everyone have a great evening... sleep well.

[Suziecat 379]

Pam, I tried to answer you but for some reason it wasn't going thru. Sorry about that. I was looking forward to it. Maybe next time.

[Daisalana 33]

Wow Terry, my dog is LAZY, she will run for literally 20 seconds outside, then plop down and look at you like you're crazy if you try to get her to play. Sounds like you have a new exercise buddy!!!

I had 1/2 order of catfish fillet, some turnip greens and some fries at CB.. but at bowling I had 1/2 of Russell's grilled cheese sandwhich, I was SO HUNGRY. No Smokes, no deathly urges to have one.. wanted on a few times out of boredom, but I survived.

Got some pecan pralines (they're actually pecans coated in something, not caramel, like a powder) and coconut bites.. I'm a bad girl, good news is I tried the pecans and I don't like them. so..

[kity 2]

Hey V's~

Just want you to know that I sent out pix of Susanne's shiner! Poor thing!

Have a great night!

[janiebug 0]

I put a computer on ebay for a customer tonight. I hope it turns out okay. I am nervous Nelly about it. It is a brand new laptop that he won at the casino, but still worries me. But, hopefully I will make some extra money on the deal.

Was a sort of short day today. Got up early, went to the memorial service, then came to my house for a little bit with my best friend, and we sat on my deck and just talked. Then I had to go to work. Could have stayed on the deck for days I think.

Nothing really new, except for I have had this feeling for two days now that I am supposed to do something VERY IMPORTANT. I can't for the life of me think of anything. I hope I am not forgetting anything!!

Michelle, feel better!!!!

How is both Tracys?

Haydee, we are so alike. Plus I knew what a Mandoline was, I have one!

Judy is getting ready for a cruise...................

Hi Gina, Kat, Susie, Pamela, Denise, Jenn, Terri and Hero!!

Special thoughts with you Laura!!!!!!!! How far is Tunica from you? Maybe sometime I can drive there and meet you if it is not real far for you. It is about a 4 or 5 hour drive for me. I am always up for a dinner or lunch. Although I am coming up on crazy times.

Have a good night and I hope pleasant dreams are occuring!!!!!

[Suziecat 379]

Good Morning.

Janie, maybe sometime after the first of the year I can come and pick you up and we can go to Tunica and meet up with Laura. We'll have to watch the weather but it's something that we can do on your days off.

Today is my day off. Yeaaaaaa......

I have my Tai Chi class tonight. I've had about 3 people ask me when they can sign up for the next class. So it looks like I might tae the class again. I do really like it.

[Suziecat 379]

I just went and looked at the pics of Susanne's eye.

Ouch, Ouch, and Ouch. Poor thing.

[kity 2]

Morning Vi's~

I woke up in the night w/ such bad pain in my lower tummy (I think intestional). For lack of a better explanation, I feel like I ate a 2x4 and am now trying to pass it. I took some GasX and rubbed it and it went away enough to sleep. Man, it hurt and this morning it still hurts. Not like in the night though, I thought maybe I should do the ER, it hurt that bad.

So I got an email from my dad yesterday that says Sat. is supposed to be the FIRST FREEZE of the season and it is SUPPOSED TO SNOW!!! Oh my! I have to rethink the carry on bag now! Wish me luck. Think I will wear jeans and take my leather jacket (which I rarely get to wear here) and then some sweats around the house. I am soooo nervous for this trip. I really need purple power cause I DO NOT WANT TO CRY IN FRONT OF HIM.

Did good on the pie hole report yesterday...well 'cept all that evil candy that kept popping into my mouth. I am trying, but yes stress is really bad for me!

I love you all. xoxoxoxoxo

[Suziecat 379]

Pam, Good luck on your trip. This what I have to say to you about going. Stop fretting over the little stuff. Go with the thought in your head that you are there to enjoy your time with your dad. Do the things that you NEED to do and not the things that you think you have to do. Like not crying. If you need to cry then do it. Let your dad know your feelings and that it's all part of your love for him. You are going to miss him and it is going to hurt, but you will be ok. Hold his hand when you need to. Hug him the whole time you are there. Talk to him about anything you want to talk about. Tell him all about us. Share your life with him. Ask him questions. Take walks. Go get ice cream. Watch a movie. Just be you and everything will turn out ok. Don't worry about what your going to wear or how your hair looks. Your dad won't care. He's just going to be so glad to see you. Enjoy, enjoy and enjoy your time with him. That's all that counts. He loves you and you love him and everthing else is in the past.

I'm sending all my Purple Power to you. You will have your Violet Angel sitting on your shoulder the whole time.

[TerriDoodle 6]

Wow Terry, my dog is LAZY, she will run for literally 20 seconds outside, then plop down and look at you like you're crazy if you try to get her to play. Sounds like you have a new exercise buddy!!!

It was a sight to see, Laura. He was just a BLUR the whole time and probably could have gone like that for 2 hours. I thought he would pass out when we got home, but NO! He was ready to go again! It's so much fun to have a puppy (but one who is house trained already and doesn't chew)!!!!

[Suziecat 379]

Terry, I was just wondering if you ever made a Bracelet for yourself with the beads we sent you? A friendship bracelet.

[Haydee 2]

Good morning girls! How's everyone today? My office building smells like BBQ today. We set up the grills and smokers outside by the warehouse entrance but people kept coming in and out all night so the smoke drifted in here some. Party was awesome! It's always fun to hang out and just be people with your co-workers. We don't have that chance very often.

Well this morning on my way to work some guy side swiped me. Pretty bad dent on my left rear panel. Just a kid, not being careful. I'm fine, nothing major but now I have to get this taken care of with time that I don't have.

Off to get my coffee...

[Teachlady 3]

Good morning, Violets..

I was up at 6 to let the dog out and then sat at the computer for half an hour while it tried to boot up. I was getting really frustrated. Then I got a message from Norton that there was an attempt to hack my computer, so that's why it was taking so long. It's working fine now, thank goodness. 90% of my life is tied up in this thing!!!

PamELa..I agree totally with what Susie said. Enjoy every moment with your dad this weekend. Laugh, cry, savor each memory. And LIVE with him this weekend!!

Terry... Hero sounds so lively!! You're blessed to have found each other.

Today is final day for packing. The Bobster says he's done, but thinks he overpacked so I'll have to check that out. I'll be doing laundry and cleaning the house so we don't come back to work to do. Ethan comes tomorrow and I get my nails done, then we leave Saturday morning.

Gotta go get some things done. Will check back later...