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This really has nothing to do with writing, I suppose, but I'm going to share anyways. I just finished 2 Cup of Hope RAK cards that was ordered this week. I'm so excited about the finished product! Instead of making my cards in bulk, I've placed some samples online, and then when I get an order, I make a special card, just for the person that is being RAK'd. It's a wonderful, giddy feeling, knowing that these cards I make are going to be in someone else's hands in a few days. They will be cheered with a message of kindness. I can just imagine the smiles on their faces now...

BOO!

Okay, I admit it. I've been hiding out. It seems like I've been in a whirlwind for about a week now. The dust is finally settling, and I'm kicking my booty into high gear. I have To Do lists coming out of my nose. Hopefully with any luck, I'll get half of it done today.

The kids are both fussy and grouchy. Emily is dealing with a terrible bout of allergies (wonder where she got that from?) and Elijah is still trying to cut teeth. Although the two bottom teeth are out, they've just bared popped from under the surface of the skin. So he's still uncomfortable from that.

Yesterday's episode of Starting Over was interrupted by the probing into the abuse scandal. Now I realize that this is a real issue, with merited concern. But I need my STARTING OVER, people!!

I sat here playing with my Word Web trying to find the right word to use to describe the way I feel today. I found the perfect word.

thwarted
PRONUNCIATION: thwortud

Adjective:
         1. Disappointingly unsuccessful

Verb: thwart
         1. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

I am thwarting myself. I know this. I've known it for some time. So why do I continue doing this to myself?

Makin' it through

Well, it's nearing 2:30 and I haven't received a call from Robert yet. Maybe they will pass his unit again. It certainly is tiresome on my mind to worry like I have been. I think they should keep quiet if they really don't know anything, until they have definite concrete news!

So yesterday was weigh-in day and I lost 1/2 pound. I knew I wouldn't lose much, if any, because I had a terrible week last week. I'm having a much better day today. There's something about feeling like you have a fresh start.

Dread

Okay, I know I went through this same routine last week, but I really mean it this week. Today's weigh-in day, and I know I've gained at least 2 of my 5.5 pounds from last week back. I didn't even do good HALF of this week. I did horrible every day. I've got to do better this week.