Posts by marionpjohnson

((hug)). I don't know you, but we all matter and are here for a reason. Sometimes we don't find real love until we give up on it and quit trying.

1) I don't really like people. That's why I prefer the computer. lol

2) I have 2 ferrets, 2 dogs, and 8 cats.

3) I enjoy Reality Tv shows.

4) I was recently diagnosed as Diabetic.

5) My hubby always seems to show up when I need him the most.

I will admit that Reality TV is one of my guilty pleasures in life. I would rather watch them than to actually socialize with people.

I went to the gym and did a major workout last night for the first time in months. I also got on the scale. I started trying again with my food too.  For the past few months I had gone back to all my old ways. My old weight was returning too.

SW (7/2011)= 217

CW (7/2012)= 190

I am on a borrowed computer right now, mine is broke down. I will sit and catch up on the posts I haven't read yet soon. I just needed to not let anything stop me from admitting my fall and recommit. Thank you for still being here. I hope to get strong enough to be that stable for you all and others in the future.

Happy 4th of July. Juju= Sounds like you are keeping a good attitude about the wedding and your goal.

Dale= (hugs) sorry sweetie.

I have not been on here very much. I have been doing at least an hour of the sorting, packing and hauling stuff everyday as my workout. I figure that that way I am "multitasking". lol I am really excighted about the move.

Welcome to all of you that I hadn't "met" yet. This is a great group.

I am not looking forward to the scale Friday. My eatting has not been good. A lot of emotional eatting has happened. I will just have to face it, after all = I was the one who ate the stuff.

SW=217

LW=177.6

CW=175

GW=147

Yesterday morning I woke up at 4 am and was rested and wide awake. So I played on my computer till the sun came up, then by 7 am was outside working (did't want to wake hubby). I trimmed vines, sorted storage, swept up 4 yrs worth of dirt and leaves, packed boxes, loaded my little car with a load and took it to the thriftstore to donate it. All by 2 pm! I am counting stuff like that as a workout! lol

Sehmicor= congrats on the loss, we expect pictures of you as a bridesmaid in that dress. lol Please?

Dale= TOM and sodium probably have a lot to do with it. That and, are you back at work and all that stress? How far from Minot, North Dakota USA do you live?

W/O= Missed Tuesday (was way to tired after work)

       &nb sp;  Wednesday= Cleaning, sorting, loading, and hauling stuff from noon till about four! Figured I would use my workout to be productive while sorting stuff for the move. This is going to be do-able if I continue to keep working at it like I have been.

Welcome =Tenchuu22, SSweet1, Amytclarke and bmendi this little group is really great!

Beacher and GB= I LOVE that your stubborness is only outshined by your heart!

 Workouts= Saturday= off

Sunday= missed

Monday= Walked the entire store even tho i was only there for milk.Didn't buy extra either! (20 min walk) and 40 min on the treadmill.

I am tired. I went back to my volunteering job today. After being out sick for a couple of weeks it was tiring and confusing. lol  I will be more chatty Wednesday.

I would recommend getting the tattoo somewhere that would be hidden in a business skirt and heels. Such as on your upper back (shoulder blade area). I would also suggest maybe going more for a picture that a letter.Every one in your life will first think the" j" stands for one of your ex's.  Something that is symbolic to you about your relationship. The day my Mom died I got a tatoo of a little dog wagging it's tail because she used to sing "How much is that doggy in the window?" to me when I was little. I already have tatoos, this was the first one I got that often shows.

Original Post by thecrankyone:

Life long NoDak here (currently in Fargo).

I like rain better,  you don't get stuck, you don't have to shovel, and it is usually still safe to drive.

You should have came up this year, it didnt' even feel like winter with the over warm temps and almost complete lack of snow.

But sometimes I don't mind a nice gentle snowstorm, or a nice excuse to stay in and drink hot cocoa while curled under a blanket.

What part of ND.  I grew up north of Williston,  my mom is still in Williston and the oil boom in that part of the state is insane to put make an understatement.

If you are thinking of comming up for the oil jobs, be aware that it is a bit like the wild west up there, and housing is a bit of a nightmare both for cost and finding anything.

Fargo on the other hand seems to think it can turn into Minneapolis or something. Though I like it here for the most part, even if it is getting too big for its self. I've lived in Fargo for 20 years and the amount of growth and change is mind boggling.

This is the first time in  I can't remember how many years that no sands bags needed to be filled.  A nice respite.

Don't think I'm warning you off, ND is a great state, but if you aren't familiar with it, it can take some getting used to the culture.

On the other hand Snow can be quite beautiful, it s great to make snow men, nave snowball fights, go snowmobiling (love it) or cross country skiing, or sledding/tubbing.

If you arent' used to driving in it though, I would suggest getting some lessons and practice as it's quite different than drving in other condidions. Even those of us lifers need to refresh ourselves during the first snow falls.

ND does have beaches. We have Lake Sakakawea, Metagoshi, the Missouri and smaller bodies. Not the same as the ocean but great for fishing, boating, water skiing, and just hanging out on shore.

If you are in the eastern part of the state, there are also some nice large puddles in MN J/K.

If you have any questions feel free to ask me. 

Yes, my hubby is a truck driver from Minot. His Mom, 2 daughters, and 2 grandsons, along with most of the rest of his family are there. He wants to get a job driving for the oil boom. He will be going ahead and then coming back for me after a couple of months.

Right now the hardest part is the finding homes for most of my animals. Somehow we ended up with 3 dogs and 14 cats. YES EVERYONE IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED. He had a dog and cats when we met, I had a dog and cats, when my daughter couldnt take care of her's they came to live with us, when my Mom passed away her cats came to live with us. Hopefully if I get it down to only 2 dogs and 4 cats landlords will still rent to us.

We prefer to not be "city" but rather small town. He has mentioned a few different areas. He hasn't been back there in years though. Hopefully his best friend(who is super happy that we will be moving there) is motivated enough to help find us appropriate housing!