LauPug1's Journal, 13 Dec 11

Oh, Laurie - it's the MOST wonderful time ... of the year! Isn't that how the song goes?? Every year, I have to PURPOSE myself to find the joy! It gets hard sometimes. Parents threatening little kids ... "you won't get any presents if you don't stop..." I particularly hate that one! But I look for the JOY set before me... sometimes it's helping an elderly person pump their gas, and talking w/ them while we wait. Sometimes it's the poor cashier somewhere that I purposely try to brighten their day after hours of crabby people that have come before me! Sometimes it's a cup of coffee and some music playing while I chat on Fat Secret w/ friends! Much Love - hope you are well! 

Thanks Paula for the pep talk. The most joy I find is playing with Branden and being here to talk to friends. Lately, being here is ALMOST impossible. I just can't seem to get with my program anymore. We are all well here and you hope are doing well too. HUGS:)  

Oh, how old is he now? I do know what you mean... what happened to LuLu from England? (her name escapes me right now?) - And Deb? Can't remember her username. So many people come and go...thought I had lost touch with you too! I just loved coming on in the morning w/ my coffee...bren is still here every morning...if it wasn't for her, I probably would only come on at night! I rarely connect w/ people anymore. I drop in on journals, comment here or there, write my own journals, try to check in on people that ask for my help, etc.. then off again to go live life and try to finish stuff around here. It's hard to keep trying...hard to make progress... but it's definitely easier tracking everything. So I am still using the tools here and it's helping. Hope you find your mojo again!!! Would love to see you around more often. 

Branden is great and he is 2 now and all boy.lol Thanks for asking Paula. LuLu was Leanne and I have not heard from her in forever either. Deb was Raven and I've lost touch with her as well. I really do miss everyone here and all the laughs we use to have. I sure hope I can get my head out of the sand and take control again. I have gained 8 pounds but have been holding steady at 161. I've not gone above that now for well over a month. THANK GOODNESS FOR small MIRACLES!!! lol. Hope you have a wonderful evening.:) 

thanks Laurie, you too! Leanne !!!! How could I forget? Time sure does fly, huh? Much Love. 

Hey honey..so sorry I was not on here much yesterday and missed you.. Little Branden is at a sweet age and also the terrible twos..LOL..I know you enjoy him..don't worry about the weight..you will get back on track..Love and Hugs...☺ 

Hello again Laurie. Thanks for reminding me of Leanne's name. I couldn't remember it either! Yes its not the same, there is seldom anyone on in the mornings now. Bren, my funshine girl, is generally on when I am here and Paula sometimes but other than that its sporadic. Oh well, life goes on, change is the norm. Glad your weight is holding steady at 161. It could be SO much worse. 

Laurie, I am back dear lady! I am hoping I am all well now. I have to start all over, but that is ok. 

Laurie, just wanted to stop in and say Happy New Year! Did you get your laptop for Christmas? Love you my dear friend! Hugs!!! 

yeah laurie!!! i was hoping you were still around!!!! have missed you and steph bunches!!!!