now that I know better, I'll do better

[quacky]

where ya at?

Hope you are doing good. How is the SB going? I feel remotivated and encouraged after spending almost 2 weeks on phase1. It hasn't been perfect but definitely enough to cut out the cravings.

quacky

[bellsky]

Hey RJ - how's it going? Do you have fall yet? My friend in Detroit said they had 70 degree weather.

[Searay]

I've been ignoring my journal and you guys keep in on page 1.

Fall isn't coming this year to NJ. That's what I predict. We went to an outdoor event on Sunday and we were in t-shirts, twin #2 had on shorts and she was comfortable. The bees were horrible. The leaves are just falling off the trees without any glorious colors. Perhaps a few, like maples - did turn red, but others are just dry and dead.

One bright spot I am noticing outside - my annuals are doing wonderful. In the summer heat, some barely set out flowers - but they are loving the cooler nights (60) and warm days (70). Only thing is - I have to keep raking the dead leaves off the flower beds to see the flowers. Especially my red gerber daisy by the back door - it just keeps getting flowers! My fav!

Let's not discuss SB. Nuff said.

[sheri164]

Hi RJ - I've been AWOL... The weather has me down......I'm feeling housebound with all the work that's going on around here and the wedding, and company, etc etc etc.

I will get myself back onto the beach sometime soon. Hope springs eternal.

[bellsky]

Hey RJ - no fall? Well, maybe you're getting our weather! We have just enough aspens and liquidambers to give us a hint of reds and yellows to feel like fall. But it's been in the 80s here. Not unusual.

I think fall is a time to wind down, so maybe that's why so many of us are not so into SB right now. I'm doing OK with food, but not exercise. Hang in there with us!

[Searay]

I'm back - RJ , Justt, Searay - it's plain old me. <grin>

I need some accountability - I need to get my exercise back and I will.......... stay tuned.

RJ

[CAC]

Good to see you here, RJ!

[Searay]

Thanks!

[yellobeuty]

Welcome Home

[annecolorgreen]

RJ , Justt, Searay - it's plain old me--sounds like a multiple personality disorder to me . I kind of like "plain old me"--that's kind of my goal in life...enjoying life, laying low, not attracting attention. lol

Good to see you .

[sheri164]

Found you.... Maybe this change will help "shake things up"

[Searay]

Monday, January 24 - thinking of Laura all weekend - remembering her call to all of us that the "clock is ticking" - reminding me that in this, my 59th year - my journey to 60 journaling needs to be a priority... my clock is ticking off my 50's day by day - and I want to enter my 60's in much better shape - physically, emotionally and mentally.

Was thinking this morning about what is most important as I think of Laura and my own ticking clock - my first thoughts go to what I can do for others instead of myself. It was an eyeopener - if I want to understand myself better, figure out what's the most important to me, and do things that make ME happy - I need to put myself first. Seems simple enough - but not something I think about much - WHAT DO I WANT? It's such a cliche, but nevertheless true - if I'm not my best, my happiest, my true self - how can I relate to others and have them see me for what I am?

Often I answer what someone WANTS to hear, rather than what I'm thinking. What would happen if I spoke true to my heart more often? I think it's time to find out.

[yellobeuty]

Can't wait to hear what you have to say....I know I will know you better then.

HUGS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY FILLED WITH JOY AND LOVE FOR YOUR inner self!

[sheri164]

It's the journey of a lifetime for many of us - trying to figure out who we are and what we really want....

One of the slogans I learned in 12 step programs was "Say what you mean and mean what you say - just don't say it mean." Simple words - but wise. If I can learn to communicate the truth without being judgmental or unkind, that's a good thing both for me and the person I'm speaking to.

Hope today is a good one.

[lawn_gnome78]

Often I answer what someone WANTS to hear, rather than what I'm thinking. What would happen if I spoke true to my heart more often? I think it's time to find out.

Hi, RJ!! Ummm... can I please be in your corner? I love this way of thinking! I say that you be yourself, as long as it's respectful (most of the time) and candid, how can you go wrong?

I'm SO cheering you on for finding out what will happen if you speak true to your heart more often! Can't wait to hear! Just be you! Those who matter won't mind and those who mind don't matter!