Ticker Talk and Neighborhood Spankos

I admit, I might have jumped the gun with the ticker update last Sunday. I honestly have had NO times where my weight has gone down and not stayed down however that has changed. On Monday it read back up to 205 but there's good news. It has gone down quickly this week. I'm typing this on Friday evening. This morning I weighed in at 200.5. The scales are teasing me. I'm hoping that by the time I post this, I can post one hundred and anything but I know that if it doesn't happen in the morning, it will for sure by next week.

Saturday update: I got on the scales this morning hoping for that one hundred and anything reading. I would be thrilled to see 199.999999 but instead I got 200.0 which okay, it's down a half pound from yesterday and I'm down SIX AND A HALF POUNDS from last Saturday. And I know I'll be below 200 any minute now so honest, I'm thrilled.

Now about these neighborhood spankos.... Last night Adam walked the pup alone. Usually we both go at night. I walk him in the morning and when I get home from work. Last night we ate a late supper and it didn't settle quite right so I stayed behind since I wasn't feeling great.

Adam came back from the walk laughing. Apparently as he came up to a corner house a block away, the wife was on the front porch bent over tending to something with her small child. The husband walked out onto the porch, cracked her a good hard one on the behind. He then turned and walked back into the house. Neither one knew Adam was there.

I asked Adam what the wife's response was and he said she really didn't show any which told him that it was probably a frequent happening and that she probably liked it.

So hmmmmm... could we have spankos that close by?

I think so.

Maybe I'll bake a cake and drop by and introduce myself this afternoon.

Some Cell Phone Pics

Cell phones do come in handy now and then.....check out these pictures I took today just for this blog.

I was thinking earlier this evening....I've finally got my life back!!! It's amazing what losing 90 pounds can do for the energy level. See? Here's the track I've been walking on again!


And check this out.... Tonight, while roaming in Walmart, I saw the following.... and thought "yeah, right.... SURE it's ouchless."



What's my point? Really, I have none other than to brag a bit about having energy... to walk the track... to roam around walmart and notice stupid things...

So honest... there's no point to this post at all so why don't you leave a comment about those brushes up there. You don't believe it either, do you? I think this is a mighty fine example of false advertising.

Three Things

Three things I love:

1. Adam
2. My children
3. The crop

Three things I want:

1. An Ipod
2. A condo
3. Some ice cream

Three things I did this weekend:

1. Went shopping with Adam for his new suit.
2. Walked the pup through a beautiful state park.
3. Got my bottom warmed the fun way.

Three things I hate:

1. Dishonesty
2. Snow
3. Going too long without a spanking

Three things you might not know about PK:

1. She loves her family deeply.
2. She eats potato chips for breakfast.
3. She doesn't know what a clothesline is for.

Three things you might not know about me:

1. I once sold Tupperware.
2. I once worked at McDonald's
3. I hate winter.

Three days that I love:

1. Thanksgiving
2. Halloween
3. Any day that Adam spanks me

Three foods I hate:

1. Cooked spinach
2. Oysters
3. Milk

Three best things in my freezer:

1. Tropical sugar free popcicles
2. No sugar added peanut butter tracks ice cream
3. Vegetables

Three best things in the fridge:

1. VERY LOW sugar apple dumplings
2. Homemade chili
3. Sugar free caramel syrup (for caramel macchiato)

Three things I want to do:

1. Carve some jack-o-lanterns before trick-or-treat next week
2. Go to the gym and swim
3. End this post... it's time, yes?
   

Ticker Update

We interrupt this blog in order to bring you a ticker update.

Yesterday - Saturday - when I got on the scales, I was right where I was on Monday: 206.5. Then last night ... okay wait. Yes, I get on the scales at morning and at night. It's okay. I'm not discouraged when there's not a loss because I know that I am losing so please no lectures about staying off the scales. It won't happen and honestly no damage is done. So anyhow, I got on the scales last night and was a bit surprised to see them reading 205.5. See, I always go UP at night and then down in the morning. I moved the scales a bit and weighed again. Sometimes, the reading will be different if I move them. Not this time. No matter where I put them, they read 205.5. That excited me because I knew that they would show me an even bigger loss by morning. So I got on them this morning and whoooo hoooo.... 202. And that is just too good of an update to not post it NOW. Oh, and I slid the scales around 3 or 10 times. Still, 202.

That's how this whole surgery thing goes. Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. Bam!! 3 or 4 pounds over night. I'll take it!!!

Okay. Carry on. Keep reading. I've posted three times in the past 24 hours.

Tonight?

I've been thinking.

I don't think it's all me.

For a while I've thought it was my weight, the surgery, and all that goes with both.

Call me PK if you want. I joined the gym. Actually WE REjoined the gym. We had a membership for quite sometime but when the weight got to be too much and was causing more pain than I could handle, we canceled it. Now that I'm pain free and losing weight, it's nice to go back there. Anyhow, as I walked there this morning I thought about last night. Adam had been making threats and promises but when we went to bed.... nothing. Actually he mentioned it and I said "how about tomorrow?"

He seemed relieved.

We had to go out of town this afternoon. The drive gave us a chance to discuss it. We both want back what we once had. It's just not happening. Again, he's made threats and promises for tonight after the game. We'll see but I'm not holding my breath.

And PK?? She's such a good friend to have around.... read this email I got from her today....

And just one more thing from your own personal Ann Landers. Meet the guy half way. I mean you were not exactly in the mood to leap out of bed this morning and go for a cold walk. But you did it because the pup wanted and needed you to. And because you love the dog you probably did it only slightly grumbling. I am guessing that you love Adam as much or more than the pup. And I can tell you making love in a nice warm bed with a nice hot bottom is better than a cold walk and anticipating scooping poop! Now Adam should not get less from you just because he is enough of a gentleman not to pee on the carpet if you say no!

Gee aren't you glad you have me around for such sound advice??

Isn't she great? I'm so glad to have her around because she makes more sense than anyone I've ever known.

So anyhow... the bottom line is that life's just been nuts ever since we got the pup. He seems to be like having a small child in the house. As much as we love him, he does cramp our style somewhat. So anyhow... tonight had better be the night. If it's not, it's not my fault.

Another Stolen Meme

Yup. I stole it right from Cassie's Space and she stole it from Theresa....

Oh, and the ticker tumbled a bit... it was at 209. And I've been stuck at 206.5 since Monday. I'm ready to drop below 200 any day now!!



1.Do you like cheese? Yup. Most kinds but I am limited to the low fat stuff since surgery.

2. Have you ever done heroin? No.

3. Do you own a bike? No

4. What are you doing tonight? Went to dinner with Adam.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? I used to but the past few years I've had so many appointments that it feels abnormal to have a week without one.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? If they are cooked over an open fire and there's chopped onions to put on them, they are fantastic. Of course though it will be a while yet before I can have one again.

7. What's your favorite Christmas song? I like the Manheim Steamroller Christmas music.


8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee but of course I have restrictions there also. Decaf.

9. Can you do push ups? I'm with Cassie ~ Why on earth would I want to do a push up?

10. Is your bathroom clean? Usually but at the moment it's a bit sloppy. Time has been a serious issue this week!

11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? The wedding band I just recently was able to slide back onto my finger where it belongs.

12. Do you have friends? What kind of question is that? If you're reading this, you are counted amongst them!

13. Do you miss someone? Not really. In this day and age of cell phones and email it's easy to stay in touch.

14. Middle name? Lynn

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.

• Memes are a lazy way to blog
• I want some ice cream... just a little scoop... no sugar added vanilla with some sugar free strawberry sundae topping stirred in.
• I wish it was a week ago today and I was with PK again.
  

16. Name the last 3 things you bought.

• Items for a gift basket.
• Some DVD's.
• Groceries.
  

17. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink.

• Decaf coffee
• crystal lite
• water

(I'm still mourning the loss of my diet pepsi)

18. Current worry? Who? Me? Worry?

19. Current hate? Disrespect from students.

20. Favorite place to be? Home.

21. How did you ring in the New Year? With the kids and a few close friends.

22. Where would you like to go? Back to PK's house.

23. Are you hungry? No.

24. What/who made you laugh last? Adam of course!

25. Do you own slippers? Yes, they are pink.

26. What shirt are you wearing? It's a T-shirt representing my school's football team.

27. Do you burn or tan? Tan.

28. Favorite color? Don't have one.

29. Would you be a pirate? Aren't they thieves? No thanks.

30. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't. My singing could damage the pup's eardrums.

31. What did you have for lunch? Half of a tortilla with low fat turkey in it and 3 oz. of chicken chilli.

32. Name someone who has changed your life. Adam and my kids.


33. What's in your pocket right now? My cell phone and a ziploc baggie for when I walk the pup. (He didn't go this last walk so I still have the bag).

34. Best bed sheets as a child? Gosh, I don't remember.

35. Worst injury you've ever had? A broken arm that had to be in traction every night for a couple months. It was a nasty break right below the shoulder and the bones overlapped and had to be pulled apart by traction.

36. How many TVs do you have in your house? Four.

37. Who is your loudest friend? Mary.

38. Who is your most silent friend? Joanne.

39. Do you wish on shooting stars? I probably should but I don't.

40. What is your favorite movie? Oh geeze.. just one? I'm not much of a movie person but the ones I love, I REALLY love.... let's see... Ghost, A Beautiful Mind, Mrs. Winterbourn, Sister Act I and II, Anything with Julia Roberts....

41. What is your favorite candy? CHOCOLATE!!!!

42. What song do/did you want played at your wedding? Let's see what I can remember... If... You know.. if a picture paints a thousand words.... Misty... You light up my life... The Rose... there were more but I can't remember.

43. What song do you want played at your funeral? I Hope You Dance.

44. What were you doing at 12 AM last night? Sleeping.

45. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Let's just get up and get this day over with.

Just a Ramble

My twin is right. The weekend was fantastic. Life in general is much lighter. If you're sick and tired of hearing about my weight loss, that's okay. I don't mind if you go somewhere else and skip over this post.

If you, however, feel the need to lose some weight, are interested in the surgery I had, or just interested in hearing more then stick around.

Yes, indeed. Life is lighter. I find myself wanting to do things just because I can!! And do you remember the post when I was so hurt by the waitress who made the comment that I would not fit in the booth at the pancake place? HA!! Let me tell you what.... IN HER FACE.

PK can vouch for me here... I fit in the freakin' stinkin' tiny booth at Burger King now.

Okay, honestly... It's not about the weight loss. It's not about how I look compared to how I did look. It's not even about fitting into a restaurant booth because in reality, I can't eat in those places anymore so where's the victory, really?

It's about being pain free. It's about being able to hike up a mountain with my best female friend in the world. It's about going down into somewhat of a gully knowing it was okay, that you'd be able to get out of there with no problem. And all of this has happened in such a short amount of time. In just four months I've lost 85 or so pounds - 40 were presurgery while the rest were since. And yes, I still have about 50-55 to go. I just keep feeling better and better. I don't want to go back in time. I don't want to ever weight 292 pounds again.

Am I glad I had the surgery? MOST of the time, yes. Sure it has it's moments when I feel sick from something I ate or feel frustrated because I just can't eat much but NOTHING tastes as good as what I feel these days. I wish I could show you all the pictures that PK is talking about... the pain is honestly gone from my face.... even I can see the difference.

Anyhow, I'm just rambling. What I need to do is go walk the pup before Adam gets home here in a bit... and btw, I'm almost positive that PK's dog learned that spanking thing from her and Nick but I don't care. The pup behaved himself knowing what might be in store if he acted up!!

Wikipedia Blog Meme Game

Just cuz I have nuttin' to blog about....

Wikipedia Blog Meme Game
April 30th, 2006 by striatic 1. Go to Wikipedia.
2. In the Search box, type your birth month and day (but not year).
3. Choose three events that happened on your birthday.
4. Choose two important birthdays and one interesting death.
5. Post it.

Events:

• 1973 - A Brazilian Boeing 707 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 people of the 134 on-board.
• 1977 - Martin Luther King is posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom.
• 2006 - 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.

Birthdays

• 1767 - John Quincy Adams, President of the United States (d. 1848)
• 1924 - Brett Somers, Canadian-born actress (d. 2007)

Death

• 2007 - Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady of the United States (b. 1912)

Wonderful Weekend!!

What a weekend!! It went by too darn fast!

We had a blast and I have to tell you... there is NO ONE on this planet like my twin and her family. They are a comfortable fit and we so enjoy being with them.

The ride there with the pup went by fast. He was perfect for us which only makes us love him more. Okay, so he got a bit ornery at PK's house... and a bit destructive. Let's see... he peed on the floor but just once and it was because he got excited when PK got home from work the day we arrived. And then he chewed up a chapstick and a pen. Other than that, he behaved himself quite nicely for a little guy.

We had a ball seeing the sites on Saturday. Nick is one terrific tour guide!!! Among other things, we got to trek up a pretty good size mountain and the view from the top absolutely took my breath away!!







I dunno. I think everyone should have friends who fit like this. Comfortable. Comforting. There's really no words to describe it or THEM.

PK~ I love you twin! It amazes me that our paths crossed as they did, how they did, when they did!! You and your family mean the world to us! Thank you for an awesome weekend!!

It's Paul's Day!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Paul!!!
Know that you are loved!!!!

L.O.L. (Love Our Lurkers)

Okay. I admit it.

This hasn't had the appearance of a spanko blog for quite some time. That's only because I've been preoccupied with so much else... surgery... weight loss... work.

But still.... I'm one of 'em. Honest, I am.

And one day this blog will return to what it once was. The spirit will move me. I just know it. In the meantime, I see you.

Yes you....

I check my stats regularly and it amazes me that many of you still come around. Who are you, anyhow? No, I don't mean in REAL life but here in blogland.

Who are you?

Are you a spanker? Spankee? Switch?

What's your implement of choice? A crop? A flogger? A hand?

So anyhow, today is "Love our Lurkers Day" here in spanko blogland and it would be so very nice to hear from some new blood. So go ahead... Lurkers, be brave!! Leave a comment!! Say as much or as little as you feel comfortable with but please, say something!!!

I'm off spending the weekend with PK but I'll check in here and there.

I will be watching for you!

And yes, you matter to all of us out here!!

Three Positives

When it comes to losing weight, every little thing is monumental and has the potential of bringing tears to my eyes depending on the time of month.

Anyhow, there are three such "little things" that have happened this week that I thought I'd share.

1) The ticker has tumbled three more pounds. I keep hoping for another one of those 7 or 8 pound weeks but like I said the little things are monumental. As long as I keep losing, all loss is GOOD!!!

2) I have to leave the house in 40 minutes to take the pup for his "spa day." In the meantime I had looked at the clock and realized I could color my hair quick before I go. I have a lot to do today so I need to make use of every moment. Anyhow, the monumental event that has occurred is that while I'm waiting to rinse, I am sitting here wrapped in a towel. Big deal? Oh, yeah. I haven't had a towel - ANY towel - fit around me in ages. No more old, disgusting 5X hair coloring shirt for me. I think I'll throw it out.

And finally...

3) For a while now... probably about six weeks, I've been attempting this feat. Last night it finally happened. I was able to slide my original wedding band on and wear it comfortably. I had refused to wear it until I could put it on and take it off easily which happened last night. Adam was thrilled. I hadn't worn a wedding band in YEARS.

And this isn't monumental but something that excites the heck out of me. Years ago, I'd had a cappuccino maker. It long ago died. I think we threw it out. If we didn't, it is stored on some dirty shelf in the basement or something. Anyhow, I love Starbuck's Caramel Macchiato but I'm sure that it's got more sugar in it than I'm allowed and I had no idea if there was a caffeine free version. Both things - sugar and caffeine are big no-no's for me. I got on line and did some research. Last night I found a Mr. Coffee Cappuccino maker on clearance for a mere 20 bucks. I already had the sugar free caramel syrup. I picked up the coffee I needed. Grabbed a bottle of sugar free vanilla syrup and a jar of Smucker's sugar free caramel sundae topping and guess what I am sitting here happily sipping on at the moment?

Dang... life is not just good, it's EXCELLENT!!!! And I wish you all the same satisfaction that's in my world right now!!!

Ha! This is cool!!

Here's the latest going around blogland. Pretty nifty, if you ask me.

Offspring #One

Just recently my twin has posted about each of her children. Considering I've met LJ and Mollie in person, I especially enjoy reading what they are up to.

Then again, I've never met Theresa's Michael but I love reading what he's been up to also.

That has me thinking.

I have three children and I've never taken the time to brag about them much here in my blog.

They are all girls.

My oldest turned twenty five a few months ago. She's tall. Blond. Blue eyed. And very talented. Actually she's quite amazing.

Twenty years ago when she was in kindergarten we went to conferences to have our high hopes for her crushed by a teacher who supposedly was - and still is - considered to be an expert in education. She told us our daughter was slow. She told us she needed speech therapy. Math help. Perception help. If there was a special needs program, our daughter was placed in it.

I'll never forget the teacher's words: "She will always be below average and have to work hard just to get mediocre grades. Don't look for A's."

When we got home that night we discussed that she was to never know what that teacher had said, that we would work with her and encourage her to just do her best without us getting upset over all the C's and D's she brought home throughout elementary school.

It was bizarre.

We weren't expecting it.

In sixth grade she suddenly began bringing home B's and a rare A.

By the end of middle school she was ranked 23rd in her class of 200.

In high school she joined the yearbook staff and worked as one of its co-editors her junior and senior year. When she went off to college 800 miles from home, we knew by then she'd become a success at whatever she chose.

Again, she chose the yearbook only this time the stakes were much higher and she edited a book that was issued a very prestigious award from a very prestigious university in New York not just once, but TWICE. She also took in a few other personal awards for her photography and writing.

Proud?

You betcha.

And when she reached the end of her college years, guess who offered her a very good job? The university who she won the awards for. They know a good thing when it's in their hands. They held on to her.

She recently had a job offer which would have required her moving even further away from us but in the end she turned it down.

Why?

Because her university doubled her annual raise in order to keep her.

And guess who's coming home tonight?

The university is sending her to our area on business so we get her from late tonight until sometime Sunday afternoon with the exception of tomorrow evening when she has to take care of work.

I'm excited that she's coming because this will be the first year ever that she can't come for Thanksgiving. She's in a wedding that weekend. She'll be here for Christmas so I was okay with the whole Thanksgiving thing but this is a nice bonus.

Stay tuned. I'll be bragging up the other two offspring one day soon.