Posts by sngbrdchls77

I took it as what GI said in that I have myself down as light activity and then I log my excercise.  That way, my calorie intake doesn't skyrocket.  According to this site I should be eating @ 2000 calories if I choose moderate activity.  I like having the lower calorie intake and adding on for the excercise I  do. 

Well, my main job is sedentary I'm chained to a desk 95% of my work day.  It's a Monday-Friday 8-5 job in which I have 2 30 minute breaks and an hour long lunch every day.  I use my breaks to excercise.

Still think moderate?

This kind of thing happening doesn't make me question God.  But it does make me understand the power of the devil over our thoughts and actions. 

I also don't condemn those who are non-believers.  Who am I to judge?  We are all sinners in some way.  I'm no better or worse just because I have faith.

Liv:  I absolutely know where you're coming from.  I'm looking to feel that again.  It seems like I've been meeting some really great men, but I'm not feeling that connection at all.  I hope all goes in the right direction for you honey :)

Trying to hop back on the bus ladies. 

I made myself make lunch this morning so I wouldn't grab fast food.  Had a med. banana, some cottage cheese and apple sauce for breakfast.  Had an apple, 1/2 a turkey sandwich with romaine lettuce and cheddar cheese, as well as a lite yogurt for lunch and I'm having an orange @ 2:30 pm.  Tonight I'm having salmon, and a 1/2 a baked potato with cottacge cheese and steamed brocolli for dinner.  Not too bad.  I feel like I'm eating too much! But I know I'm not.  I'm doing 1550 cals. 

Anyway, just a quick peek in to say hello and hoping for a litte encouragement to keep me on track.  If you have time, please leave a comment for me in my journal.  Thanks all!

Chelsie

I hear you on the lonely bit.  It's hard to ring in a new year alone; to spend Christmas alone.  I did it.  This year will be different, Liv.  You deserve the world, girlie.  J is only freaking out because he knows he can't have you anymore.  Losing a loved one causes grief, no matter whether they have died, or just chosen to end the relationship.  It seems as though J is on the 2nd stage of grief, but in my experience it goes back and forth depending on the day.  He just needs to complete the cycle, and move on.  Here are the 5 Stages of Grief:

• Denial (this isn't happening to me!)
  
• Anger (why is this happening to me?)
  
• Bargaining (I promise I'll be a better person if...)
  
• Depression (I don't care anymore)
  
• Acceptance (I'm ready for whatever comes)

DO NOT reply to her.  This is spam.  The reason she wants you to send a reply to her email on a regular .com site is because then they outsource your email address to thousands of spammers, and then you end up getting upwards of 50 emails a day from people all over the world.

I learned the hard way by accidentally replying to someone to tell them they reached the wrong person.  My inbox was inundated with spam mail within 2 days. 

Basically, if you are receiving an email from an individual and cannot verify their domain, or a legititmate website (many have a "contact us" section) where you can identify the person as being associated with that website, it is SPAM. 

Good luck!

Well, upon reading the story...I'm not offended.  I am a Christian, and I do think it could have been worded better.  Perhaps...

"You don't have to believe in God, to believe in good.  Be kind, for goodness sake."

In reading the posts, I think there is definitely alot of hypocritical thinking amongst all people, PERIOD.  I don't see this ad as being directed soley towards Christians.  There are many different religions that believe in God. 

I also see that the person who thought up the phrase for the ad is doing good for both atheists and believers in God. There is a discussion going on here.  Whether we agree or disagree, it gives us an open forum to bring up the subject and gain enlightenment from the views of others, as well as discover more about the depth of what we believe on a personal level. 

Personally, I like to be reminded of difficult issues and made to think.  It helps me appreciate the differences in us all and develop a deeper appreciation for my own beliefs.

Good Morning!!!  I'm so excited that I"m starting to feel better!  I've had the flu the last few days and have been feeling like ****!

Anyway, going to find out how many vacation days my part time job will work with me on today and I hope it's at least 3.  I seriously need to relax.  If you've read my journals, you can see that I've been having dizzy spells and I think it's surely got to be fatigue induced.  So, I called my mom last night and let her know I was going to come down for a couple days!  Yay!

On the home front, I need to winterize the house and I'm a little stressed about it considering I don't really have time to do it.  Need to make a list.  That's where I'll start!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Chelsie

Thanks Vicki!  If we were closer in proximity, I'd love to pick up some mens!!!

On your bathroom comment, I actually did have a weird thing happen to me...Last year I hung out with a friend of a friend a few times and I was alone with him watching a movie.  I went to use the restroom and when I tried to open the door, it wouldn't open!!!  At first I tried to calmly get out, then fear crept up on me and I started banging on the door and screaming.  I seriously started to think he locked me in!  Then he came to the door with a screw driver and he professed how sorry he was and that sometimes the door gets jammed.  He was so embarrassed.  I was petrified.  There was not a 4th date, but that was more because I just wasn't into him and less to do with the momentary 'serial killer' vibe!

Original Post by octo-luv:

sorry no input from me. but that guy was one of the stupidest guys i've ever heard of! glad you had a good day tho. sounds like if he couldn't really read the signs & just wait, he would've been a losey lover anyway.

 I've had so many bad dates you'd think I'm used to this sort of behavior by now, but no....alas....I am still shocked by the utter stupidity.vicki8seekers  In looking at your pics Vicki, the guy must have been blind.  You're gorgeous!  Hope your next date is a gem!

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  Way to go!!! 

I would put you at 45 but I'm guessing you're much younger.  I hope you don't want to thrash me for that....sorry :)

I also think that because of the way you dress, you don't look like you've lost much weight body-wise.  I can REALLY see it in your face for sure.  One thing that will help is to stop wearing pants that have an elastic waist.  It really does nothing for your body shape and you are 20 lbs smaller than me, so I know that you can really accentuate your waistline by switching to flat-front pants.  NO PLEATS.  Just because they have them at the department store, doesn't mean you should wear it.  The way I have learned to dress for my body type is by looking at the models on different plus size retailer's web sites. 

Also, the right bra can do wonders for you as far as making the shape of your body look proportionate to your chest.  If you go to Lane Bryant, or Victoria Secret, they will give you a bra fitting. VS may not have as much of a selection as they usually only carry the smaller inch sizes, but they will still give you a bra fitting and tips. 

Pretty much anywhere you go, you can find something that will look good on you.  You have to be willing to go outside of your comfort level and grab things off the rack that you would normally NEVER look twice at.  You'll be surprised how different things look on your body as opposed to a hanger.

I also agree with the hair cut.  The super long hair and bangs are dating you.  Take the time to go to a professional and spend a litlle $$$ on a consultation and a good cut.  After that you can go somewhere like Great Clips to maintain the style.

Good luck hot mama! 

What I really want for Christmas is a boyfriend.  I want someone in my life to cuddle with and kiss...and other stuff too ;)  It would just be nice to have someone to come home to, you know? 

My family really doesn't exchange gifts anymore.  It's just too expensive and that's not what Christmas means to us anymore. 

Original Post by vanessa1031:

I had a kittie named Tabitha Jane.  The next cat I get will be Roxy Lee.  I have a thing for middle names for pets :)

 Vanessa and I are like minded.  My cat is named Emma.  She is my avatar, BTW.  She has this emerald green ring around the bright yellow Iris of her eyes.  I always name my animals with human names, so I shortened Emerald to Emma.  Her full name is Emma Alexander. 

I only read the 1st page of responses so I hope I'm not being redundant.

I'm a Christian and I don't think there is anything wrong with being a Wiccan or Pagan.  I only worry when people are being cruel/unkind/harmful to others.  In the Bible, there are plenty of things that I don't agree with.  Just like in any religion, there are things that I think "man" slipped in.  That is were the "sin" as we say is found.  I think that as long as we treat others the way we want to be treated, why should anyone judge us?

As far as where to find info on Wiccan beliefs, I would say visit a book store and find a comfy chair and a nice cup of coffee with your name on it.  There is a great place here in KC called Aquarius that specializes in things of religious nature such as Pagan religions.  It's a really fun place to explore.