Monday, July 28, 2008

Weight Stuff and I MET A BLOGGING FRIEND IN REAL LIFE!

I just want to post a note about the Weight Watchers information and experiences some of you have sent me via my previous post about my recent weight loss efforts. Thank you to everyone for your encouragement!! It really is helpful to get a few "atta boys" every now and again. I'd keep plowing ahead with my determination to lose weight regardless, but it sure eases the way a whole lot to hear someone say something positive about it, you know what I mean? Anywho, I would love to answer all of you personally who shared something about weight loss successes and woes, but if I don't get my bags packed soon, I won't have anything to wear next week while I'm in Florida. And while I'm in Florida, I probably won't get much opportunity for blogging. When I get back, however, we have got to get together - me, you and you and you and yes, even you, the one over in the corner, trying to look invisible! And anyone else who wants or needs some support with losing weight. How about we do something every Wednesday where we talk about what we did that week to make a change? Anybody else up for that? Say YES! It could be fun and it could even be helpful to share the struggle with someone else (well, hopefully, a bunch of someone elses! lol). I'll start it August 6th, the first Wednesday after I get back from this next little trip. Anyone wants to comment or share, feel free to jump right in, okay? And Lynne, did you get started on that walking, by the way? Come on - I know you did! If you didn't, brace yourself 'cause I'll be nagging you until you do. GET TO STEPPIN', WOMAN! LOL

One more thing before I go, I had a most pleasant lunch today with someone very, very special...Annie from My Life as Annie! I'll write more about that later when I get back from the trip (sooner if the hotel has a decent internet hook-up!) but let me just say this....it's a good thing that Annie is as nice and as sweet as she is because otherwise, I probably would never would have been able to survive lunch next to her. People, this woman is GORGEOUS. Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. It's bad enough she's tall and blond (I felt like one of those troll dolls standing next to her - no lie!! lol) but she looks like she's maybe 24 or 25. Sheesh! It was tough to realize she really isn't that much younger than me! Some things just aren't fair. I mean, she's got 4 kids, just like me. And she's from Oklahoma, just like me. And she has a wonderful husband and marriage, just like me. So why in the heck does all of life's hardships that one experiences throughout the course of time show on every square inch of my face while Annie glides through life looking like a flippin' fashion model? Lord knows Annie has had more than her share of tough times, but you'd never ever know it to look at her. Ever. (Sigh. Heavy, heavy sigh.) Luckily, however, Annie is nice and funny and lively and an all-around great person to meet. It seriously makes up for her being so dang youthful and pretty. LOL Lunch was awesome - pretty good food, but even better company. She got me the nicest ornament and Believe cross, too. Can't wait to post a picture of that. I'll treasure both of them always. Thanks, Annie.

Now I'm off to pack that bag...(geez, I hate packing). Ya'll be thinking about that "Weight Discussion Wednesday" idea and let me know if you're interested in doing something like that, okay?


28 comments:

  1. Kari, count me in for WDW! That's actually the day I hop on the scale each week.

    So nice you got to meet Annie!

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  2. I was already biased against her before you even got to tall and blond (and that is enough to be biased against the woman), but she has to be smart and funny too? Can't wait to hear about your trip! Sunny Florida, where pounds melt off your body just by standing in the sun...
    Have a great time!

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  3. Aww, it's all in the genes our families graced us with. My family was graceless so my face looks like a road map. :-)

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  4. Came over from Annie's to read your account of meeting each other. I had the joy of meeting Annie last week!!! I concur with everything you said about her....she is a pure joy and I'm sure you are too. Glad you guys got to meet.
    Susan

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  5. I'll sit over in the corner and watch with interest. ;D

    Have fun in Florida? Now why is it that Florida is your AUGUST destination?

    Annie looks like a sweetheart, but I would've walked out. No, no, I really wouldn't have. No, really, I wouldn't. Listen, I am quite certain that I wouldn't have. LOL! (Hope that she's a good sport, too!)

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  6. I love the idea of Weight Watchers Wednesday! Hopefully, by August 6, I'll have something good to report.

    No, I didn't start walking yet. Bad me. But I did give both dogs a bath - that should count for something, knowing my dogs and their hatred of anything wet. This is a really busy week - Shelby is moving on Thursday and I'm helping her get ready. But starting on Friday - for sure - I'm walking!

    Have fun in Florida! You need to come to Atlanta - we have got to get together!

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  7. Have fun in my state while you're here!!

    P.S.
    Kari, I have to tell you this: After reading about your giving up smoking, it's helped me since I had to do it recently! I don't care how much weight I gain (okay, that's a lie) so I'll be looking for your Weight Watchers tips.

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  8. This is an "Off Topic Comment" but...I seem to have lost my knack for posting/commenting in 'Blog Land,' for a while. All I do lately, is put up a few photos, here and there. I didn't plan on it... It just happened.

    And since I don't want anyone to think I got *uppity* or anything, :-) I'm leaving this comment, to explain my absence.

    I'm sure to be back in not too long. Can't keep a "Chatty Person" quiet, for too long. :-)

    Miss Mari-Nanci

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  9. How cool to meet an online friend. And you're getting to go on another trip. Does this mean we'll get to see more pictures from you?
    Have a great time!

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  10. Count me in for the Wednesday thing.

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  11. I'm in with you on the Wed. iscussion. I need all the help I can get and I think it's good to support each other and help each other with tips and things like that. Great idea. Maybe this will get me more motivated to get those last pounds off. Have fun in Fla. Be safe.

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  12. Awwww...what a fun time you had with Annie (and she with you)! I hope to meet her too one day.

    I'm sooooo looking forward to meeting YOU tomorrow! Can't wait!

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  13. I am doing a post introducing folks on my blogroll. I will be linking back to you on Friday. I also bloglifted a really good photo of you to post with it. Just wanted to let you know!!

    Jen

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  14. So Glad you got to meet a blogging buddy!!! How fun it That?!!!!! Hope your day is wonderful!!hughugs
    PS-I posted a little "Christmas" today!LOL...Happy day!hughugs

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  15. That's what I dream of, meeting a blogger friend...Penny may be the closest, Lee's sister lives in Asheville so she may be coming this way soon...glad you met Annie and had a great time!
    Haven't seen you by lately, what's your problem???
    hugs
    Aunt Sandi

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  16. I hope you are having a good time in Florida. I am glad your meeting with Annie went well. I went to her blog to read about her meeting you and was shocked by the pic with you. Your face looks so thin. I can really tell a difference. I REALLY hope someone tells you that in Florida. If not they are fools. I love your idea about weight watchers wednesdays, I have something to discuss already... Well, have a good meeting with Kat and send Maddy our love. The monkey sends some big kisses. Oh and I hope you don't get upset about one of my post. It was just too funny not to post the pics of her with Missy Monkey. She loves Monnie Monkey if it makes you feel any better. Love ya!

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  17. I'm catching up on a bit of blog reading.

    Congrats on the weight loss! Whoo Hoo!

    I look at art in a whole new way now because of you! I saw some great deals at a rummage sale a few weekends ago and they made me smile as I thought of you. No, I didn't buy them.

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  18. Hey lady,
    Have a blast in Florida! My sisters and I have started at blog you'll have to check it out - I think you'll like the title! Go to my blog and click on the 3 hotties logo on the right side. That's right 3 hotties trapped in fat bodies! hehehehe!
    Have a great day!
    Sandy

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  19. How fun that you got to meet your blog friend. She is a cutie.

    Hope you are having a GREAT time in Florida!!!

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  20. Hi Kari,
    I found you from justabeachkat. I am a lifetime member of WW, have fallen off the wagon and need to get back on!
    Weight Dis. on Wed. might be a big help to me. I'll add you to my blog list.
    Diane

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  21. You are too kind Kari. Really. I had so much fun meeting you and look forward to having lunch again sometime!

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  22. Have a wonderful and relaxing vacation!

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  23. I introduced you today on my blog!!

    Love Ya Kari Dear!

    Jen

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  24. We've been at the lake awhile and I didn't know you were in FL until I read about it at Kat's. Great photo of the two of you lovely ladies, btw.

    Looking forward to your return. I now own a laptop and if I can get it all worked out to where I am halfway literate with it, I can stay up with all the bloggy goings on when I am "away from my desk"!

    Hope you are enjoying Florida!
    Pat

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  25. Hey KAri!

    Jen sent me and I do what Jen says. Actually it was the comment you sent to her on her blog (posted in her post). I laughed til I hurt. My kinda lady. Glad I stumbled. Great blog! Love it!

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  26. Just popping in to say hi! Hope you enjoying your time in Florida! Tall and blond, eh? Must be rough for her!

    Happy day,
    Melissa

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  27. Oh I'll be back for the weight watcher wednesday! Thats the night of my regular WW meetings. I go.every.week. But I do get motivated afterwards! I'm at 21 pounds and want to loose more so I'll be back to learn and share!

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