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butterfly247
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 241,625
January 2006
Posts: 2,091
Layouts: 38
Loc: PA
 |  Posted: 2/11/2013 6:13:54 PM
Good evening, Sorry to be posting late but this morning I also find out my father is in hospital. It is his liver but he is doing better since this morning. He had to stay there for bit for them to run tests. I'm not sure on what exactly for but I'm going out to talk to mom in bit.
I'm working on my weight loss journey and have been pinning some quotes and things I want to use. I saw this and thought it was perfect..
I'm planning to print it out to put in my book.
This week, i'm still doing LOAD. I actually got two layouts in process on my table that I am hoping to finish tonight.
My goal for this week is to do exercise by using youtube 2x and continue drinking water.
Is there any suggestions you want to work on as challenge or to chat about? I'm still working on couple topic ideas. Let me know.
well, little one is fussy and want to be held so i'll be back tomorrow to chat.
Have a great night. |
 Michele
My blog: http://michelesscrapycreations.blogspot.com
2013-Calorie Cropper Motto:"When you improve a little bit each day, eventually big things occur. Don't look for big, quick improvement. Instead, seek small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens -- and when it happens, it lasts." ~ John Wooden
2012- Calorie Cropper Motto: Just think where you will be a year from now, if you start TODAY!
2011- Calorie Cropper Motto: PROGRESS, not Perfection!
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{Betsy}
Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,299
Layouts: 12
 | Posted: 2/11/2013 7:35:20 PM
Michele, thank you so much for starting the thread. It is a relief to take a break this week, just take it a bit easy as I'm putting my life back together. I love the quote you posted.
Mom is doing surprisingly well. She told me today that she is eager to see what life holds for her next, although she felt guilty saying that. I told her that it is a positive thing to say. Dad is gone and we can't bring him back. So even though we are grieving, we need to look forward as much as possible rather than focus solely on the past.
I agree with Mom, I'm looking forward to the rest of the year. Will be interesting to see what opportunities come our way. Today is the first day I've felt like cooking anything since Dad died. It feels good to be trying new recipes again. This one was for Sour Cream Noodle Bake. It is good, but much too salty for me even with as many substitutions as possible. Must Google and see if I can find one I can adapt better.
Michele, I'm so sorry to hear that your dad is in the hospital. Hope he feels better soon! Praying for him.
I'm not making any specific plans for this week yet as I know there are a number of difficult errands we must do.
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~ Betsy ~ {Formerly known as scrapn4keeps.}
Calorie Croppers Motto for 2013: "When you improve a little bit each day, eventually big things occur. Don't look for big, quick improvement. Instead, seek small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens -- and when it happens, it lasts." ~ John Wooden
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weaser
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 25,393
December 2001
Posts: 2,921
Layouts: 55
Loc: Texas
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guzismom
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 31,617
March 2002
Posts: 9,340
Layouts: 59
Loc: southern new mexico
| Posted: 2/12/2013 7:30:38 AM
Mom is doing surprisingly well. She told me today that she is eager to see what life holds for her next, although she felt guilty saying that. I told her that it is a positive thing to say. Dad is gone and we can't bring him back. So even though we are grieving, we need to look forward as much as possible rather than focus solely on the past.
This is such a healthy attitude. God Bless you and your Mom as you navigate these first weeks without Dad.
Michele: I sure hope your Dad's stay in the hospital is a short one; that they get answers quickly and that healing starts soon.
I've been busy in the scrap room, working on something a little bit every day. I will try to upload a new project later and link it here. I have a goal of completing 20 layouts before my next shopping trip. I will start counting from the start of the weekend; I think I have 4 but will have to double check. At this rate I may have to reevaluate that goal and increase the number of layouts. I am also challenging myself to use SOMETHING on each layout that is SO OLD I can't remember when I got it.
ETA: here's my latest layout. The patterned papers are so old I have no idea when I got them...I think they came with me from Maryland! More Perfect Shots (SCUBA layout) |
Marilyn (now in New Mexico!!)
SCUBA diving and SCRAPPING Mom of two
Canon 5DMkII, 24-70 2.8L; 70-200 2.8L IS, 50 1.4;
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dogcarbon
PeaNut
PeaNut 524,174
October 2011
Posts: 55
Layouts: 0
 | Posted: 2/12/2013 8:34:21 AM
Michele - hope your dad is recovering quickly.
Betsy - I missed your previous post about your Dad passing, I am so sorry for your lost, and please know you and your Mom are in my prayers. She seems to be dealing with her grief in a very healthy manner. It is a time of change, so embracing it positively is good.
As for me, I did journal a few months worth last week, hopefully will be able to get back to that shortly. I really need to make the time to upload and print out some photos!
As for the weightloss journey. I think I last posted that I was officially below the 20 pound mark, then I went above it the next week. so I was at -20.4 pounds, then gained 2.4 pounds! (but I wasn't feeling the best and was very bloated, but I didn't eat that great the week before... and it was really the jump start I needed to get my butt back in gear with my eating habits!) then the next week I lost 3 pounds, so I was again under the 20 hurdle. And last week I lost another pound!
It really is a struggle for me to not eat fattening and sweet foods. I am not sure how I will do long term off of Weight Watchers. I really like the sweets. I just need to find the time to move more. And moving more should be easier as I weigh less and less each week. So that is my goal, to move more as I weigh less.
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{Betsy}
Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,299
Layouts: 12
| Posted: 2/13/2013 3:59:48 AM
Leisa, Marilyn and dogcarbon, thank you!
Michele, any update on your dad? Hope he can go home soon.
Marilyn, that is a neat challenge for yourself. And what a fun layout!
dogcarbon, I struggle, too, with the fattening and sweet foods. Had a small Cinnabon at Burger King this evening. It didn't taste like a Cinnabon to me, though. Was not worth the calories. I must remember that next time I go to Burger King. |
~ Betsy ~ {Formerly known as scrapn4keeps.}
Calorie Croppers Motto for 2013: "When you improve a little bit each day, eventually big things occur. Don't look for big, quick improvement. Instead, seek small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens -- and when it happens, it lasts." ~ John Wooden
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NativeNewYorker
black eyed pea with soul!
PeaNut 15,878
May 2001
Posts: 24,963
Layouts: 70
Loc: LI, NY
| Posted: 2/13/2013 3:21:42 PM
I don't know how I missed this thread. Michele, I hope your dad gets better soon. Betsy, I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
I'm still good with drinking lots of water and exercising. I have had a hard week so far and have been so lazy about cooking. I've mostly been making sandwiches. I'm sure that I'll eat some candy tomorrow. I definitely will try not to overdo it.
Does anyone have a special snack that they eat when they scrap? I used to treat myself to little chocolate covered pretzels when I scrapped. I found myself wanting to scrap a little too much, LOL. I need to find the perfect scrap snack again.
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{Betsy}
Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,299
Layouts: 12
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{Betsy}
Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,299
Layouts: 12
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NativeNewYorker
black eyed pea with soul!
PeaNut 15,878
May 2001
Posts: 24,963
Layouts: 70
Loc: LI, NY
| Posted: 2/14/2013 10:02:42 PM
I've got a new goal. TAKE PICTURES. I have been so busy taking pictures of the children in Scrap Club that I have actually run out of my own personal pictures to scrap. This weekend I'm taking pics of everything!! |
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butterfly247
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 241,625
January 2006
Posts: 2,091
Layouts: 38
Loc: PA
| Posted: 2/15/2013 2:10:13 PM
hi, guys
so sorry for being quiet.. my internet got turn off for bit, it won't be turn back on until Tuesday
Good news is he came home Wednesday and doing alot better. it was his liver. then yesterday--all three of my kids are sick--dd may have to have her tonsil remove.. right now waiting on result of her x ray and she will be seeing ENT next month, then ds has ear infection and upper respiratory infection, and my little baby boy also have ear infection, wheezing, and upper respiratory infection. I have my hand full.
I will be back on tuesday to do a new post if that is ok with everyone. I will catch up on everyone's post until then.
if i don't get a chance to get back on before then, everyone have a great weekend and remember to take it one day at time! |
Michele
My blog: http://michelesscrapycreations.blogspot.com
2013-Calorie Cropper Motto:"When you improve a little bit each day, eventually big things occur. Don't look for big, quick improvement. Instead, seek small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens -- and when it happens, it lasts." ~ John Wooden
2012- Calorie Cropper Motto: Just think where you will be a year from now, if you start TODAY!
2011- Calorie Cropper Motto: PROGRESS, not Perfection!
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{Betsy}
Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,299
Layouts: 12
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{Betsy}
Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,299
Layouts: 12
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guzismom
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 31,617
March 2002
Posts: 9,340
Layouts: 59
Loc: southern new mexico
| Posted: 2/18/2013 8:28:47 AM
Sorry to hear of all the sick folks out there...we are (thankfully) passing through winter relatively unscathed, as far as colds and flu go. Hope to make it to the end that way.
I did a little scrapping over the weekend; will come back and post a photo once the sun is a little brighter outside. I learned my LSS (which is an hour away and not truly a scrapbook store, as their selection is limited and they sell other things like Vera Bradley, home decor and custom made stationary) is being sold; no news on a buyer so perhaps if that doesn't pan out it will close. Everything is 60% off, so I picked up a few staples (cardstock, mostly) over the weekend. I guess I will become more of an online shopper if the store closes. I actually have a few things in my cart here but am on the fence about adding some Snap products, so I haven't hit checkout yet.
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Marilyn (now in New Mexico!!)
SCUBA diving and SCRAPPING Mom of two
Canon 5DMkII, 24-70 2.8L; 70-200 2.8L IS, 50 1.4;
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NativeNewYorker
black eyed pea with soul!
PeaNut 15,878
May 2001
Posts: 24,963
Layouts: 70
Loc: LI, NY
| Posted: 2/18/2013 12:40:29 PM
Hi ladies! I did not make my goal to take pictures at all! I spent the last few days prepping for future scrap club lessons and making some cute things for the school bulletin boards (Darn you, Pinterest!). I have a sinus infection that is driving me crazy but at least the antibiotics are working. I haven't been absent for almost 4 years (2 days off in 2009 when my mom passed) and I don't want to start now.
I may sneak some pics of the DS so that I can use up some of this music flair that I've been holding on to. |
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