So George had his first day of work yesterday, and it went great (it was mostly orientation, but all the same, he was so excited and happy when he got home).

His new company has fitness centers at all of their plants (their are 3 in our area) with free personal trainers, so we are going to go over and sign up. We have to pay a $10 towel fee on our first day, but other than that it's free for employees and their families. One of the plants is right by my school, so I am going to try and get in the habit of going there either before or after class (they are open 24/7).

They also offer smoking cessation programs, and reimburse for WW, so I think we are on the road to getting healthy here. (He smokes, and I'm fat, so we all benefit ).

It's nice to be excited about something like this-it's been a long time!

Jennie wrote:

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My son informed me last night after I asked him how babies were made that they came from viruses..

He said that that doctors put viruses in mommy's in tummy's and they grow into babies. Then they come out in lots of blood after the doctor cuts the mommy open to get the baby out. Then you, his words, "feed them, poop them, and pee them."

This child is going to be so ruined when he finds out the true miracle of life....And that no, dear child, not all babies are born via c-section.

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LOL

 

Toni wrote:

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So George had his first day of work yesterday, and it went great (it was mostly orientation, but all the same, he was so excited and happy when he got home).

His new company has fitness centers at all of their plants (their are 3 in our area) with free personal trainers, so we are going to go over and sign up. We have to pay a $10 towel fee on our first day, but other than that it's free for employees and their families. One of the plants is right by my school, so I am going to try and get in the habit of going there either before or after class (they are open 24/7).

They also offer smoking cessation programs, and reimburse for WW, so I think we are on the road to getting healthy here. (He smokes, and I'm fat, so we all benefit ).

It's nice to be excited about something like this-it's been a long time!

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wow!  that's awesome!  good for y'all!

 

Juanita wrote:

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I just asked SG what she wanted for breakfast

She said "What do you have"

Me: "Tell me what you want and I'll see if I have it"

SG "Cereal?"

Me: "I probably have cereal"

SG "You always have cereal, you silly goose"

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 duuuuuh Mom...gee what were you thinking

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Toni wrote:

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So George had his first day of work yesterday, and it went great (it was mostly orientation, but all the same, he was so excited and happy when he got home).

His new company has fitness centers at all of their plants (their are 3 in our area) with free personal trainers, so we are going to go over and sign up. We have to pay a $10 towel fee on our first day, but other than that it's free for employees and their families. One of the plants is right by my school, so I am going to try and get in the habit of going there either before or after class (they are open 24/7).

They also offer smoking cessation programs, and reimburse for WW, so I think we are on the road to getting healthy here. (He smokes, and I'm fat, so we all benefit ).

It's nice to be excited about something like this-it's been a long time!

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wow, awesome benefits!!!  and i'm so glad he liked it

when do you start school?

 

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I start on Wed night-yikes!!

The head of the biology dept called here the other day, because he thought there had been a mixup in my registration. He was confused, because I was registered for Intro to Biochemistry and Basic Anatomy and Physiology. (I have already taken 3 years of biochem, including an independent research semester, and advanced  A & P in college).

He had received my transcripts, and said "I don't think I've had anyone with as much biology education as this come through our classes yet." 

I had to explain that the school I'm applying for has a rule that prerequisite classes be taken within 5 years of starting the program. He thought it was ridiculous that I have to retake them all-I'm so glad someone agrees with me, lmao!

That said, I'm hoping the refresher is helpful, and not too hard to keep on top of.  

I took Danielle shopping for school clothes yesterday.

I have not spent that much time in a mall in YEARS. We went into the young people stores (some of which I used to frequent), and I could not believe the styles.

Lots of neon and pleather. Seriously, the 80's are back, and they cost $$. We ended up spending most of our time in the very loud and very smelly abercrombie store, where we walked out with fancy sweatpants (called cute butt pants) and a couple of shirts for waaaaay too much money.

I think I may stick to Target shopping from here on out. She just really needed some new duds for her new school.

A bunch of us at work (senior consultants) got invited for a lunch with the CEO of our company and the CEO of the company that owns us on Wednesday. It is supposedly a lobster lunch.

That can not be good. I'm sure they are mixing lobster with bad news (or at least with interesting news).

hey t!

so glad george had a good day and i'm hella jealous about those benes. (i was thinking last night how i wished we lived close still and could do ww together again)

dan's job comes with the added benefit of being told not to inform osha about oil spills in the plant

you are going to ROCK those bio classes and it will be good for your confidence.

 

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dorian wrote:

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sonya, your evening sound like fun

i need to go check up on hurricane bill

is that one headed at roxxxxy in PR?

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I think it is by her now (i think). It is right now on course to hit us smack on on Sunday. Blah.

Let's hope for a change in course.

 

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That's scary.

Do you guys typically get affected heavily by those stores? What kinds of things do you do in precaution.

I hope Roxana checks in to let us know how they are doing.

 

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You still have that obnoxious store on your mind