OTTER's May 2008 CalorieKing Blog

Embarrassing moments

Saturday, May 31st 2008

At work yesterday, I covered the Help Desk. It means I took requests by telephone, e-mail, and in-person to assist with computer, telephone, and printer problems. It was a busy morning, I responded to three or four e-mails, took a few calls, and went to visit three people at their desks. Finally, a small lull, so I stopped into the restroom. Finished, I stepped to the sink to wash my hands – “ACK!” I screeched, “I hope that booger wasn’t hanging out of my nose all morning!” The nose a...

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Added an "After" Photo...

Tuesday, May 27th 2008

Not the most flattering photo. But very fun to be able to show that my favorite brown jeans are clearly swimming on me.

Live Well

At work and in faith, I have access to programs called "Live Well."

Here's the one through my faith community, just in case anyone is looking for more support, information, or ideas: www.elcabop.org/livewell.aspx.

I visited the site last night and found information to inspire me and to encourage thinking about how many aspects are inv...

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Memorial Day

Monday, May 26th 2008

Today is the holiday designed to honor the war dead – of the Civil War. Currently, it is a holiday to honor any veteran who gave her or his life in service of the country. While I am totally a “dove”, I do have some ancestors to honor. My dad’s dad served in both WWI and WWII – lying about his age both times. My dad speaks of his father as a real hero. A man who was an excellent leader, a man who inspired his men, a man who lead by example. Somewhere I have a photograph of this grandfa...

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Home again, home again, bloggety blog!

Saturday, May 24th 2008

Back from the business trip to the desert. Weigh-in this morning shows me .20 pounds higher than last week, and I laugh. Then I go look at my face in the mirror and see how poofy I am and say “hec, I’ll weigh myself in the morning on Sunday and count that weight as my total for the week.” Probably have some water retention from salty foods, or chlorine absorption from the pool, or just the difference in high desert and sea level.

What does that laughter mean? That I have a healthy re...

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Hoka Hey, what a good day!

Wednesday, May 21st 2008

Drive south east was BEAUTIFUL. Took a picture of my favorite kind of cloud, a LENTICULAR cloud. Looks like the shape of a lentil or a lens. The skies over high desert were big and so beautiful. This NYC girl always marvels at the wide open spaces.

May not take time to track my food tonight, or maybe will.

BOUGHT A BATHING SUIT TONIGHT - because hotel has fabulous swimming pool. It's a teeny suit by my usual standards, a two piece "tankini" style. I love it, and I love ...

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