It's Been a While - Soooooo......

[behindbj]

How's it goin'?

Going great on my end - no school this term (no classes I need to take until May), and I've lost 12 pounds since the beginning of the year.

Granted, there are 130 more that I need to get rid of, but still - wheeeeeeeee!

I've also managed to do some heavy-duty cleaning and clearing (since I have no school this term...).

behindbj

[fklwmn]

Things here are...complicated. On the one hand I have an app't this week to get 1/2 of my (extensive) needed dental work done, so that's exciting. Of course, I am TERRIFIED of the dentist, so I'm also quite anxious. I am goingt o be sedated for the work and I'm hopeful that will make a HUGE difference, but sinceI ahve never been sedated for dental work before, I have no idea how exactly that will work out.

And The Marine is deploying one week from today. Next weekend I have a 5 day weekend (1 day for dental work and recovery, the rest to go spend with him) and I'd like to look forward to it, but mostly I'm just sad. I know that when he gets on that plane he will essentially be out of my life forever. I'm sure *I* will be in complete control of how much contact we have after he leaves and I just don't know what I want to do about that. Well, I'd LIKE to play the faithful girlfriend waiting at home for him, but he's already asked me not to wait for him and the last thing I want to do is to be  fool for a year and have my heart crushed all over again when he gets back.

*sigh*

So ummm... I don't know how it's going here, lol. But congrats on losing 12 poundsthis year!! I would like to join a gym and start working out soon but I'm just not sure if I have the money :-(
 

[RoseRose]

Well, overall, things have been going good.  School went really well last term, and I went to, and had fun in Israel over winter break.

More recently, things have been kinda not so great.  I've been sick for a week, and the doctor has no idea what it is.  My friends are having issues...

And classes all seem to have things due at the same time.  It drives me crazy.  And it's HARD to write an essay when you're sick.

[hobish]

Things here are...complicated. On the one hand I have an app't this week to get 1/2 of my (extensive) needed dental work done, so that's exciting. Of course, I am TERRIFIED of the dentist, so I'm also quite anxious. I am goingt o be sedated for the work and I'm hopeful that will make a HUGE difference, but sinceI ahve never been sedated for dental work before, I have no idea how exactly that will work out.

And The Marine is deploying one week from today. Next weekend I have a 5 day weekend (1 day for dental work and recovery, the rest to go spend with him) and I'd like to look forward to it, but mostly I'm just sad. I know that when he gets on that plane he will essentially be out of my life forever. I'm sure *I* will be in complete control of how much contact we have after he leaves and I just don't know what I want to do about that. Well, I'd LIKE to play the faithful girlfriend waiting at home for him, but he's already asked me not to wait for him and the last thing I want to do is to be  fool for a year and have my heart crushed all over again when he gets back.

*sigh*

So ummm... I don't know how it's going here, lol. But congrats on losing 12 poundsthis year!! I would like to join a gym and start working out soon but I'm just not sure if I have the money :-(
 

Let me reassure you a little, as i was in the same boat. I am terrified of the dentist, too, and now go to one that gives me valium just for cleanings, even - i am that scared. I also had extensive work done under sedation & it was great. They gave me some pills to take in the morning 15 minutes before i left for the dentist, i don't remember what they were, but they worked great! The last thing i remember from that morning is leaning over to put my shoes on - then nothing. My mom drove me home & says i was trying to get out of the car at a busy intersection & had no idea where i was; but i don't remember any of it. I also don't remember getting out of the car at my apartment & throwing my arms around the boyfriend & having him lug me up the stairs; but i think that is when mom decided she really likes him. What i do recall is waking up on my couch at 4 in the afternoon - with bf asleep across the doorway to make sure i didn't go anywhere in my stupor - and yelling at him, "G! It's 4 o'clock! I was supposed to go to the d-" and then the pain hit & i realized i had gone to the dentist. Seriously. The sedation stuff is wonnnnnderful. If you have any questions or are just scared, feel free to PM me.

[Cupcake Fiend]

Good luck with the dentistry.  I would love to do the sedation stuff but when I mentioned it to my regular dentist, he talked me out of it.  He is good at putting me somewhat at ease but I'm at the point now where I need to get an implant done and some other big stuff and I'm getting more and more nervous again.

As to the OP, things here for me personally are pretty good.  My job is going great, and even though I miss being home with the boys I do enjoy my work - most of the time

DH's birthday is coming up and I'm planning what to do for that, and I'm planning a Wiggles theme party for Thing 2's 3rd birthday.

[behindbj]

Things here are...complicated. On the one hand I have an app't this week to get 1/2 of my (extensive) needed dental work done, so that's exciting. Of course, I am TERRIFIED of the dentist, so I'm also quite anxious. I am goingt o be sedated for the work and I'm hopeful that will make a HUGE difference, but sinceI ahve never been sedated for dental work before, I have no idea how exactly that will work out.

And The Marine is deploying one week from today. Next weekend I have a 5 day weekend (1 day for dental work and recovery, the rest to go spend with him) and I'd like to look forward to it, but mostly I'm just sad. I know that when he gets on that plane he will essentially be out of my life forever. I'm sure *I* will be in complete control of how much contact we have after he leaves and I just don't know what I want to do about that. Well, I'd LIKE to play the faithful girlfriend waiting at home for him, but he's already asked me not to wait for him and the last thing I want to do is to be  fool for a year and have my heart crushed all over again when he gets back.

*sigh*

So ummm... I don't know how it's going here, lol. But congrats on losing 12 poundsthis year!! I would like to join a gym and start working out soon but I'm just not sure if I have the money :-(
 

I know this doesn't really help but - once the dental work is done, you'll feel much better.

And, no - I didn't appreciate when someone told me that before a serious procedure.  But it's true.   

As for The Marine, I don't know what to say except sometimes people surprise you.  But if he doesn't, at least he's being honest with you.  It's going to work out in some fashion (wow - they should just give me my advice column now with a gem like that...).  There's nothing foolish (to me, anyway) about listening to your heart.  If it's murmurring that you should give it a few months and re-assess, then do that.  If it makes loud noises...

perhaps you should see a doctor or something....

I wish you the best of all possible worlds, because it would be nice to rest there for a while.

behindbj

[behindbj]

Well, overall, things have been going good.  School went really well last term, and I went to, and had fun in Israel over winter break.

More recently, things have been kinda not so great.  I've been sick for a week, and the doctor has no idea what it is.  My friends are having issues...

And classes all seem to have things due at the same time.  It drives me crazy.  And it's HARD to write an essay when you're sick.

I always found that I wrote really good philosophy essays when sick.  I think it was the medication making me loopy.  Your friends' issues are just that - your friends'.

I firmly believe that teachers do that because they think it makes us work more efficently.  That, or they're evil.

behindbj

[behindbj]

Good luck with the dentistry.  I would love to do the sedation stuff but when I mentioned it to my regular dentist, he talked me out of it.  He is good at putting me somewhat at ease but I'm at the point now where I need to get an implant done and some other big stuff and I'm getting more and more nervous again.

As to the OP, things here for me personally are pretty good.  My job is going great, and even though I miss being home with the boys I do enjoy my work - most of the time

DH's birthday is coming up and I'm planning what to do for that, and I'm planning a Wiggles theme party for Thing 2's 3rd birthday.

I think I'd worry about you if you were deliriously happy at your new job - given what I've gleaned from your posts over time.  Either that, or ask if they had another opening...

As for Thing 2's birthday - how's he like the new Wiggle (Warning:  I know nothing about the Wiggles except for the fact that one of them had to leave.  That, and I will grievously harm the next person who walks by my cubicle singing the Hot Potato Song).

behindbj

[Cupcake Fiend]

As for Thing 2's birthday - how's he like the new Wiggle (Warning:  I know nothing about the Wiggles except for the fact that one of them had to leave.  That, and I will grievously harm the next person who walks by my cubicle singing the Hot Potato Song).

behindbj

We haven't seen anything with Sam (new Wiggle) yet.  We don't have cable TV so the only exposure he gets is our DVD's.  Which he asks for constantly!  Thing 1 is not nearly as enamoured of them as Thing 2 is, so there is usually some compromising to do.  We are serving all foods the Wiggles sing about at the party - Fruit Salad, Cruncy Munchy Honey Cakes, Banana pudding (mashed banana), pasta salad to stand in for cold spaghetti, and a baked potato "bar" for hot potato.  I need to try to find a recipe for Rosy Tea, or else I'll just serve iced tea.  That's pretty much the extent of my plans so far...

[fklwmn]

As for Thing 2's birthday - how's he like the new Wiggle (Warning:  I know nothing about the Wiggles except for the fact that one of them had to leave.  That, and I will grievously harm the next person who walks by my cubicle singing the Hot Potato Song).

behindbj

We haven't seen anything with Sam (new Wiggle) yet.  We don't have cable TV so the only exposure he gets is our DVD's.  Which he asks for constantly!  Thing 1 is not nearly as enamoured of them as Thing 2 is, so there is usually some compromising to do.  We are serving all foods the Wiggles sing about at the party - Fruit Salad, Cruncy Munchy Honey Cakes, Banana pudding (mashed banana), pasta salad to stand in for cold spaghetti, and a baked potato "bar" for hot potato.  I need to try to find a recipe for Rosy Tea, or else I'll just serve iced tea.  That's pretty much the extent of my plans so far...

My kids are too old for the wiggles, so I have no clue what these songs are, but I hav to say that ti sounds just too cute!!

[blue2000]

Congrats on the pounds! Here's hoping lots more pounds follow them, and hopefully don't come back!

I'm OK at the moment. I just had my year-end evaluation at work, and it was good. They gave me a bigger raise than last year (woo hoo!).

But my apartment needs a thorough cleaning. And I have tons of errands to run. And here I am, procrastinating on Ehell. 

[hobish]

To answer the original post ...

I'm great, thanks for asking!

I also just had my year end review - just a few minutes ago - and it went really well. I am no longer the bottom of my team as far as production goes, and am just a half-step behind one of the ppl who have been doing this for 10+ years. I'm really proud of myself right now.

In just about a month i'll be ging to Florida for the 1st time & plans are all falling into place. Yay! Phillies speing training is in Clearwater, so we're going down for that. I can't wait to see a real swamp. We have cedar swamps in NJ & i think they are sooo beautiful. I've never seen a 'real' swamp, though.

G & i are both healthy. My hands have gotten a lot better without needing surgery yet, and last fMRI was so good i cried.

Things are looking good

Congratulations on the 12 pounds! That is really great!

[RoseRose]

Well, overall, things have been going good.  School went really well last term, and I went to, and had fun in Israel over winter break.

More recently, things have been kinda not so great.  I've been sick for a week, and the doctor has no idea what it is.  My friends are having issues...

And classes all seem to have things due at the same time.  It drives me crazy.  And it's HARD to write an essay when you're sick.

I always found that I wrote really good philosophy essays when sick.  I think it was the medication making me loopy.  Your friends' issues are just that - your friends'.

I firmly believe that teachers do that because they think it makes us work more efficently.  That, or they're evil.

behindbj

Hmmm... I'm not on any medication, the doctor can't figure out what's wrong.

And not when your friend calls you, talking about how he's thinking of killing himself, and if not, he's going to get himself sent to the most dangerous part of Iraq...  then the issues bleed over.  Thankfully, this has resolved since my last post.

And teachers are evil.  (Even though I want to become one!)

[StaciNadia]

Things here are...complicated. On the one hand I have an app't this week to get 1/2 of my (extensive) needed dental work done, so that's exciting. Of course, I am TERRIFIED of the dentist, so I'm also quite anxious. I am goingt o be sedated for the work and I'm hopeful that will make a HUGE difference, but sinceI ahve never been sedated for dental work before, I have no idea how exactly that will work out.

I didn't go to the dentist for like ten years, and I was scared to go.  I have a phobia about teeth falling out.  I was shaking and holding Red's hand in the waiting room, and he went with me for moral support and more hand-holding.  I had to have some work done on my teeth, but I didn't get sedated, just plenty of novocaine.  I'm glad I went so that my teeth could be taken care of so I WOULDN'T have them fall out.

Things are going well!  My wedding dress came in, and I sent out save-the-dates.  We have to get a credit card to pay for our honeymoon and get passports and stuff.  My only hopes for the honeymoon are 1) it has a swim-up bar (saw one on Saved by the Bell and wanted to go ever since) and 2) it has golf.  I took care of my fear of dentists, but now I have to face my fear of gynecologists...     Never been before...

[Gwywnnydd]

How's it goin'?

Big changes, hopefully good, but *very* new, so it's too early to tell.
My DSS came to live with us last week. We've gotten him into school in our district (today was his first day), and we're going to be focusing on helping him with his schooling (he's smart, but easily distracted, and not terribly inclined to exert himself unless he sees an immediate payout). My younger son thinks this is fantastic, he adores his big brother.

My job security is about as high as it can be in this job, we just got word of a new project that pretty much ensures I can stay through May. So that's a relief.

Quit smoking (well, mostly. I occasionally backslide in high-stress situations, but I've cut back from 1/2 a pack a day to 1-3 a week).

Hit a milestone with weightloss, I've lost 20 pounds. My goal for the next three months is to maintain my current weight, while I complete quitting smoking (the last two times I've quit, I put on 40 pounds (each!) that stayed long after I took up smoking again).

So, I'd have to say overall good .