Good Morning DU!

[BlondieK143]

How is everyone this morning? I'm much better than yesterday! Did this pilates/yoga/aerobics tape for about 45 minutes last night. Yeah, my body isn't too happy with me. So all you runners/joggers/walkers and people that have to suffer being up so early - check in! :hug:

[Dying Eagle]

1. **Yawn**

Just suffering to get the energy to go to work.

[BlondieK143]

11. SALKJFKLSJFLKDSJFLKDSJF

(That's the energy vibes I'm sending you). :) Have a good day at work, don't work too hard!

[RoyGBiv]

2. Okay...

Where are the coffee and donuts. I can't function without coffee and donuts. My waist be damned, I need the donuts.

;-)

[BlondieK143]

13. Comin' right up!

:donut:

There ya go! Better?

[RoyGBiv]

15. Yeeeeeeeeeah!!

Okay...all better now. Thankee kindly.

:yourock:

[BlondieK143]

21. You're more than welcome!

And there's more where that came from if you need it!

:hug:

[RoyGBiv]

26. Got fuel to burn, got roads to drive...

Sorry...been listening to too much Neil Young in the past few hours...

Don't respond to many of these threads, but I read 'em, and I've grown accustomed to the donuts and coffee in the morning...now I NEED it. ;-)

Have a wonderful day ... As mentioned elsewhere, there's a new Democrat in the house, so it's gotta be good! :bounce:

[BlondieK143]

28. We're glad to have you!

You should definitely post more often then. :) It's great to have more people in here to wish a happy, happy day! Besides, new blood, better watch out! :D And not to worry - I'll keep a special donut stash JUST for you!

Thank you, and the very same to yourself! Hope it's a beautiful day where you are! :pals:

[tsakshaug]

3. Good morning!!

Glad to hear you are doing better today. All 4 tires still round and all that.

Sun is out today. More rain coming.

[BlondieK143]

14. Rain sucks!

Yep, have the spare on for now. and thanks!

Sorry that you guys are going to get rain soon but hopefully your day will be BEAUTIFUL!

[Guy_Montag]

4. Hey babe,

I'm feeling chirpy today. I got a reply from the girl I'm chasing, she'd been out the office all day. I'm going on my first date next week, just for lunch.

It's weird I've never been on a first date before - I've always ended up with going out with girls after drunken sex or something. Then doing the dating thing...

[tsakshaug]

7. Good luck

I hated dating, and first dates.
Turns out that both my wife and I had crib sheets of questions for each other for our first date

[Guy_Montag]

8. What a good idea.

What questions?

Maybe I should set up a new thread for this one.

[tsakshaug]

10. Good idea

Hate to steal the AM thread

[BlondieK143]

16. That's awesome!

Congrats! Hope that the lunch goes well. I'm sure you two will have a great time!

haha drunken sex? Hmmm, no comment. I'd send you good luck vibes, but I'm positive you don't need them! She's a lucky, lucky girl.

[Guy_Montag]

22. I'm really nervous, I'm not convinced that it's not going to be...

a thanks for your interest, but no thanks. By next week I'll be an emotional wreck.

Hey kids, watch me disolve in nerves over the next few days - good fun for all.

[BlondieK143]

23. The more you stress about it...

the less fun you're going to allow yourself to have. Think of it this way - this one date won't decide your fate. Have a good conversation and keep her interested. Just be yourself and don't have any expectations. Trust me, your personality is addictive, and she'll want the high. :hug:

[Guy_Montag]

27. By the time I meet her I'll have forced myself to have

completely chilled out. It's just between now & the day before that I'll be fretting.

Thanks for your help & advice. :hug:

[BlondieK143]

29. No problem.

I have to force myself to turn all my jealousy into something productive. :hug:

[Guy_Montag]

33. Awww...

what happened to your squadie, anyway?

[BlondieK143]

40. Ugh.

He has a field op with the British for 21 days. I was supposed to go see him the 17th but I'm not sure if he's going to be back by then. He has rank above people (plus he had to work this weekend when he was supposed to have a 4 day leave) so he's hoping that will help him be out by then, but things are up in the air. I never realized how much of a test this whole thing would be.

But yeah, sorry, I'm sure you didn't want to hear all that.

[Guy_Montag]

43. I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know,

:hug::hug: oops how did that get in O8)

[BlondieK143]

45. ......

:wow: Bad, bad!

[Guy_Montag]

46. Spank me!

I deserve it.

[BlondieK143]

48. Think you'd like that....

:spank:

a little tooo much.

[Richardo]

5. There's a new Democrat in the House - it IS a good morning!

Congrats, Stephanie Herseth and South Dakota... :bounce:

[BlondieK143]

17. WOO HOO!

Forgot to mention that!

Just one more step to taking the US back!

[Political_Junkie]

6. Good morning, All.

Blondie, always found exercise to be one of the greatest stress relievers, but no "runners/joggers/walkers" here. It's raining again, we've seen the sun only twice in the last week and a half. I'm still optimistic, but my co-workers are getting grumpier by the minute.
Enjoy your Wednesday, Everybody. :hi:

[BlondieK143]

18. Awww man!

That really sucks! Does it look like there will be a break in the clouds anytime soon? You have a good day too and stay dry!

[Political_Junkie]

30. Maybe sun on Friday,

but I won't hold my breath. I don't mind rain usually, so I'm not depressed yet.

[BlondieK143]

35. Don't be depressed.

Rain's okay if you're sleeping. But I'm not a big fan of it (especially since it's hot and I want to go swimming). Are you having thunderstorms or just rain?

[Political_Junkie]

39. No, I'd love it if there were thunderstorms,

but just days and days of drizzling rain...
Gotta get my sorry butt to work, have a good day, All! :-)

[BlondieK143]

41. Have fun!

:hug:

[Champ]

9. Hello

I'm glad to hear your feeling good today. :)

I'm doing good despite the fact the Pacers season is over. :( But more important things are going on today, I could use some motivation. I have an interview at noon. Not even sure what to wear.

[BlondieK143]

19. Awesome!

Wear something nice. My suggestion - khakis and a button up shirt. You'll do just fine. :) Where is the interview at?

Yeah, but there's always next year!

[Champ]

24. Thanks!

:pals:

I have no khaki pants but I have a button up shirt(green or red?). I'm sure I'll do fine but I want some motivation, motivate me! :) The interview is in South Mesa, taking buses and stuff will be a pain which is why I had a car.

[BlondieK143]

25. You're welcome!

Red. Goes good with dark hair. :)

Just think about it - this job is going to be really good for you. You can take classes, work, and then convince your Dad just how well you're doing for yourself (and then maybe the bus won't be an option anymore). Besides, think of how proud of yourself you're going to be. You'll feel accomplished. I know you can do it.

[Champ]

34. You certainly know how to motive someone

:pals:

I agree and hopefully I get it. But yeah I will feel good about getting this job for the reasons you listed. Damn it's going to be 108 today, 110 later on this week. So what are you doing today? :)

[BlondieK143]

37. Was that sarcasm?

:D

Just be positive and calm. You can do it, I have complete faith in you! (send me a message after you get done, I might not get it until tomorrow though). Holy shit! That's really hot! Plan on going swimming to avoid the heat?

I'm working then going to walk for awhile and maybe swimming. It just depends on what moody weather nature has planned today.

[Champ]

42. -

Yeah I'm trying to be positive, I'm trying to build up some positive energry and vibes going. I'll be calm, being nervous accomplishes nothing. lol yeah that is hot, I've been spending alot of hours inside. I may go swimming today it just depends if I get around to it, maybe I will when I come back. What's the expected weather in your area? Another question, how did you trick your boss into giving you a job?(kidding) :)

[BlondieK143]

44. A swim would be a good stress reliever!

Plus I'm sure all the girls in the neighborhood wouldn't mind seeing you!! :) It's suppose to rain some today so that sucks. But Thursday and Friday it's suppose to be very pretty!

HAHA! Gee, THANKS! Actually, she's family and she had to go through a lot to get me hired. I was the youngest person she'd ever been able to hire. I'm soooo grateful.

[Champ]

47. Right on

Oh when girls see me at the pool all I hear are screams. :) You want to switch weather? I could go for some rain about now, it hasn't rained in a long while. So which pants? White Aeropstale, Black dickies, blue and black basketball shorts, blue sweats, some leather pink pants(kidding, I don't have any :)) ?

[BlondieK143]

49. Hey! I told you to stop taking my pink leather pants!

I'm about tired of the crotch being stretched out! :D

I'd switch weather, but I'd have a freaking heat stroke! No way that I could make it in 100+ weather. If you're going with the red shirt, stick with black pants.

[Champ]

51. lol I'm sorry

I couldn't help it, but don't you know how sexy I feel in them? :D

You have good taste, red & black is one of the best color combinations out there. I was thinking the same way.

[BlondieK143]

54. See, great minds think alike!

:) I'm sure you look adorable!

[Champ]

58. Yep

and thank you :loveya: :hug:

I'm sure you look great yourself, I don't want to come off as creepy or anything but... what are you wearing? :) Just curious as to what your fashion sense is.

[BlondieK143]

60. Today it's totally casual.

I woke up too late to get dressed nice. So jeans and a t-shirt today. :) And thanks.

:hug:

[Champ]

65. Your welcome

:)

Sounds interesting, I can't wear jeans. They get too tight around that umm... area :) I have to be comfortable when I wear clothes. :pals: lol when I got up to get something to drink, as I was coming back I seen my dog licking my keyboard. :crazy:

[BlondieK143]

67. Awwww!

Your doggy is soooo cute. I was mentioning that to my roommate yesterday actually. She's all into the Siberian thing.

[Champ]

68. The dog was my brown one

She's crazy, I'll never understand her. My siberian husky is crazy as well, she doesn't act like how a normal dog does. You've mentioned my dogs? :loveya:

[BlondieK143]

71. Of course I have.

They're sooooooo cute!

My dog doesn't act like a normal one either. She thinks she's a huge dog when she's like a little thing.

[Champ]

73. Aw thanks :)

I know dogs like that, my brown one(kiki) will jump around and do 360's for piece of bread. They act like they're starved when I feed them all the time. My Siberian Husky is picky, she won't eat normal dog treats but Kiki will finish one in a single bite. So what's for breakfest?

[BlondieK143]

75. lol how cute!

A granola bar. :)

What about you?

[Champ]

76. Ooh what flavor?

Ice cream bars for now, I ran out of Honey Comb yesturday. :cry:

[BlondieK143]

77. Walk to the store!

:)

Oats and Honey

[Champ]

79. I only have $2

and 60 cents of that is to get me to place where I am going to be interviewed. Maybe I'll get some 25 cent Oatmeal Cookies at the corner store on may there. :9

[BlondieK143]

81. Nevermind then!

:) You'll just have to deal until you get that first paycheck from the job. Have to go before too long. Good luck and I'll be thinking about you. Let me know how it goes. :hug:

[Champ]

83. I will

and thanks for motivating me! :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[BlondieK143]

85. No prob!

:loveya:

[cleofus1]

12. waaaah!

The bad news is...I went to Mcdonalds and got one of them Salad adult happy meals with the step gauge. According to the gauge I'm actually only walking 3.2 miles. I guess the building manager gave me the bum steer with the 6 laps equals a mile story. Oh well...
The good news is that I just walked a little over three miles and I feel great.

[BlondieK143]

20. Welllll...

Think about it this way - walking 3.2 miles is better than walking none at all! In fact, that's really awesome. I walked a mile Monday and I felt like my legs were jelly. You should be really proud of yourself! Keep it up!

[cleofus1]

31. thanks blondie...

I'm not really that upset...just a little disapointed...
so did you have a good weekend?

[BlondieK143]

36. Understandable.

I would be too if I thought I was walking twice what I had been.

I had a pretty good weekend. It was relaxing and just got to spend some time with friends. My man didn't get to come in, so that was a big bummer. Plus he's at a field Op for 21 days and I'm not sure if my planned visit to see him in a few weeks is going to work out. :( Other than that, peachy. How about you?

[Earth_First]

32. GOOOOD MORNING!

:bounce:

[BlondieK143]

38. Hellloooo there!

:donut:

Have a great day!

[Brewman_Jax]

50. G'day, Blondie!

At least it's almost the weekend. :party: 45 minutes of pilates last night? I hope that it wasn't too much. That outdoor weekend is coming up shortly, isn't it? :hug:

[BlondieK143]

53. Hey Hey!

:hug: How is one of my favorite people doing this morning??

What are your big plans for this weekend? Yeah, it was really tough. Partly because I'm not sure how to do the breathing right yet and my coordination isn't the best in the world either. lol. Makes for an interesting time.

[Brewman_Jax]

63. You may want to try something a little lighter

From what I understand, Pilates takes a higher than average fitness level. If the Pilates is too much, you could try a step or kickboxing video to work up to Pilates.

[BlondieK143]

66. That's true.

But it's a lot of things mixed together, not just pilates. I mean, I'm going to suck at it for a week or two, but I like some of the things it incorporates (including some nifty dance moves). I don't know, it's like I feel strained to get some of the moves and that motivates me? It just still hurts like hell.

What do you do for workouts?

[Brewman_Jax]

69. I joined the gym in my office building

I've got the treadmill, recumbent bike, elliptical rider, stairmaster, the group sessions of cardio kickboxing (45min), abs (30mins) and step (45min). At home I run 3mi twice during the week and 5mi during the weekend. It's time to up the running mileage.

[BlondieK143]

70. Holy shit.

Yeah, I'd be dead! That's awesome! :yourock:

[Brewman_Jax]

72. But not all at the same time

Then I'd be dead! :silly:

Weights and machines on the days I don't have the group sessions. Run twice during the week and one long run on the weekend.

[BlondieK143]

74. How long have you been doing this?

Do you also try to eat healthier, or do you eat anything you want?

[Brewman_Jax]

78. Healthy

Mostly vegetarian, fish and seafood preferred. I rarely eat dessert. I bake my own pies (pumpkin, sweet potato, etc.) Ice cream when on sale.

I joined the gym in the fall to work out so I can play soccer again, hence the avatar.

[BlondieK143]

80. Yummy!

To the pumpkin pie I mean. :)

I can't stand seafood though. I used to like it when I was a kid but the sight of it makes me sick these days. That's really impressive of you though, seriously. I'm just not used to being around healthy eaters I suppose. :hug:

[Brewman_Jax]

82. You caahn do eet, Watergirl!

:silly: :hug:

Increasing your activity will do wonders for you. :thumbsup: But, you may not be totally ready for the adventure weekend in time.

[BlondieK143]

84. Not sure the weekend is going to happen.

:( (btw, thanks for the confidence, that's really cool of you!)

His 12 day field op has turned into 21 days. He's thinking (since he has rank and worked all of the 4 day leave he was supposed to get) that he might be out of the field by the time I'm supposed to get there, but things are still up in the air. :(

[Brewman_Jax]

86. This weekend

The soccer pro team has a home game this Sat., the final RenFest day is Sunday, so the weekend is gonna be packed. :party:

[Scooter24]

52. GOOD MORNING 0_0

I'm really not in the mood this morning to go to the gym. I'm still in a bad mood that both Krispy Kreme and Starbucks are closed due to damage from last nights storms :( So I had to settle for a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit from McDonalds..lol...Ok, so maybe I do need to get to the gym.

:hug:

[BlondieK143]

56. lol

No Krispy Kreme?? :wow: That's a tragedy!

Good luck with the gym thing if you DO decide to go though. And have a great day! :hug:

[Misunderestimator]

55. On my stationary bike right now, as I (slowly) type...

Too hot outside now to go out.

[BlondieK143]

57. Holy crap! I'm impressed!

On a bike and typing at the same time!? You have skills woman! :yourock:

[Misunderestimator]

59. LOL.... It's a recumbent bike...

and I have a bar stool next to it with my laptop on it... it's a nice setup actually. I work from home, so I often get on my bike while I'm on conference calls. I have to regulate my breathing though in case I need to contribute. :)

[BlondieK143]

61. Still, that's great!

If I could rig up my computer like that, maybe riding wouldn't be so bad. That's really awesome of you, seriously. Keep up the great job!

[Misunderestimator]

62. Thanks, and have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!! n/t

[BlondieK143]

64. Thank you and same to you!!!! eom