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Hi everyone. I basically kept to my promise yesterday and did well with my food--I had bagel and cheese for breakfase a salad with chicken and ginger dressing for lunch one bite of chocolate, one sliver of homemade rhubarb pie and a bowl of my Italian wedding soup for dinner with a slice of garlic bread. I feel ok about it. I drank water, not quite enough. Today I am getting the water in for sure. Last night I got our new property taxes in the mail and couldn't relax after opening them. Whoooooooeeeee!!!! It is impossible to get ahead, I 'm telling you. We live in a lovely community but the taxes are just outrageous. They raised our real estate taxes by 40%! Can you believe that? Sometimes it feels like we won't be able to continue to live here...I really don't want to move. Maybe I can add more hours to my work load. When I do that though, I get kinda cranky around home since my job can be so emotionally demanding. I guess we will figure it out somehow. My husband says we will appeal them and he knows some lawyers and local politicians to talk to. Got my fingers crossed because I was hoping to be able to help my kids pay for part of college. Maybe not. Ahhhh anxiety. My least favorite companion. Take care all. Plans are to eat sparlingly today as another way to save money (JUST KIDDING). Take care all. Pam
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Comment left by mommyof two on 05/30/2001:
today and tomorrow is the last day for the chocolate!!so get it in while you can.i,m ready for friday. how about you i know yoare lol. sorry to hear about those taxes, they get you every time.well sweets, try not to stress toooo much about it.take care, lisa
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Comment left by Canadian on 05/30/2001:
Our taxes in the province I reside in are just as bad, we also received an increase a couple of months ago....AGAIN!! I can sure relate to what you are saying. And, yes, in my opinion, I think men do prefer long hair, or at least the ones that I have been married to, it wouldn't matter if I were 85 years old, hubby would still say, grow your hair, LOL!!!!! Have a great day, Pam. :-) Diana
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Comment left by pastagal on 05/30/2001:
Hope you have a great day today pam,,,:}}
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Comment left by diva on 05/30/2001:
wOW, i JUST LOOKED AT YOUR PAST WEEK DIARIES AND THEY ARE SO COOL. I wish I could do that. Its a pleasure reading your stuff. Good job on your eating choices, you are doing fantastic. Keep it up. Have a great day. Chug some water for me. Diva--Sherri--Soon to be sexy vixen--LOL
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Comment left by thatmochagirl on 05/30/2001:
Hey there Pam baby... Well I am psyched and ready to go... I had a M&M binge last nite and feel the effects... but I am ready baby!!! Hope you are well any comments suggestions let me know.. I have been sending you comments from Lisa in your e-mail as she makes suggestions and comments.. take care hun.,,, T
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Comment left by pushedtothewall on 05/30/2001:
Dollars stretching and pots letting off steam... you are playful today and this reader appreciates your efforts! I am happy for your strength yesterday and wishing you every success today, too. And, can you know how much your kind words mean? The idea of your professional insight is enormously compelling. I "heard" you yesterday in your suggestion of my looking into some "legitimate" counseling. It is not without merit. The time is not right, however, Pam. I have it always nearby in my thoughts, know that, as a welcomed and respected aid. I was touched by your own reference to wanting that certain pride in being on top of things in your own life (Doctor, heal thyself, types of things), and how that is a liability to so many of us in the helping professions. We never get too wise or too experienced to benefit from direction. Sometimes just the smallest series of visits to help us back on a track we once drove with ease, huh? I am thinking of you, always hoping to know you better. I am touched to think that I moved another to tears. It is both prideful and sad to think of the friend who cried. Know that you have written me things that were so necessary for me to hear that I wrote them in longhand in a place where I could retrieve them at will. You are a wonderful healer. How lucky your clients. And, lucky me. Your friend, Connie
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Comment left by pushedtothewall on 05/30/2001:
As these amazing things go in life when one is awake to them.... I just received a response from a friend right here in this town.... in answer to a note I emailed her after your words to me yesterday. She said that she has been having dreams and thoughts of me and was so HAPPY to hear from me. (We don't talk on the phone or meet much because of this situation that is here in my home.) She invited me for lunch and I am determined to be candid with her and I feel strangely elated over this! She is a great person and works as a sonogram giver ??? Sonographer? Most of her patients are in some stage of cancer and she is very tender and wise. Thank you, Pam.
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Comment left by SoccerMom on 05/30/2001:
Hi there....isn't worrying about money and college tuitions a drag?? We've got TWO in college, and another going year after next...and another in 5 years.......argh! Remember the old "Calgon, take me away!" advertisements, for Calgon bath salts? hahaha...some days I just stand in the kitchen and yell, "Calgon, take me away!" (my kids all look at me like I'm nuts, because that ad was before their time...hehehe)
Did ya miss me? ~GRIN!~ Have a great day!!
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Comment left by breakaway on 05/30/2001:
wow 40% that sure is a big increase. I like our taxes...they were about the same as last year. I sure hope your hubby is able to get that fixed for you. And your meals sounded wonderful today. Have a great day and don't think about those taxes to much or it may lead you to a binge! Have a great day today!
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