Cate's Diary

Hi Cate!

I agree with you .... it is really busy over there... and really quiet over here... it would be nice to have a nice balance between the 2, wouldn't it!

I am so glad that you had such a nice time out with your family! Making time for Family really is important, I don't think many people do that enough.

Its good to hear that you feel like you are back on track with your snacks and things like that. I've said it before.... but this is exactly why I love this program... we now have the tools we need to correct the balance!

Blessya mate!
Kannadew
 
Hi Kannadew, I laughed at your reply to my shout in the support thread! It is a pity we can't have a nice balance between the 2 forums or that this one would be a bit more active. Plenty of lookers, not much 'talk'. Oh well. I have buddies like you, Sam, Lauren, Suzie & Annie to keep me company thank goodness.
Another lovely day today. I didn't do much. My Mum rang again & fainted this morning & has been back to the doctor. Her blood pressure is very low- 100 over 60 & she is going for blood tests on Monday & seeing her doctor again on Thursday. I am glad I pressured her to go to the doctor. I'm worried about her. I'll ring Monday & see how she is.
Our son & DIL brought the grand kids up for a bath tonight. I love seeing them. Kannadew is so right. Family & enjoying your family is so very important. They have a small house & we all depend on tank water. They are always short on water & we always have such a lot so I suggested they come up at least once a week so that the kids have a bath in a big bath. They are such sweet kids. My DIL is getting very sick of being pregnant. She only has about 5-6 weeks to go & it's getting fairly warm.
I managed to take up my new hiking pants in a quite unusual way today. They have zip off legs & zips at the bottom & really were too long. I decided I would take them up between the zip that turns them into shorts & the zips at the bottom. I thought what's another horizontal seam? Why not? They look ok as I did it on the sewing machine & did it double. I love it when I think my way around a problem, however small & find a solution. Simple achievements do give satisfaction. I'm looking forward to Tuesday's walk.
It was funny the other day but at least 3 women admired my hiking shirt & asked where I got it. I told them Ryan's outdoor store in Preston, Melbourne & one woman asked me if I go there again could I get her one. I can't imagine going to Preston ever again!
I thought I look a total dag in my hiking gear but I mustn't! It's very comfortable & cool but I might wear gaiters this week so the leeches can't get me. They had easy access with my new loose pants. My clothing is a bit like Terri Irwin's! CRIKEY!
We're off to the horse races tomorrow. My LH is in a horse syndicate with heaps of others & his horse is racing tomorrow. It doesn't cost him much & it's a bit of fun. It's going to be quite hot though. I have one cool top only so will wear that of course. I bought it at Northland shopping centre, where I caught up with Annie_Lusion for a coffee. What a lovely girl she is. I hope we meet again one day.
RocKwiz is about to be on so will say goodnight, cheers, Cate
 
Hi Cate

Well as I've written in my post my internet connection has been playing up and being able to get back on without frustration today I just want to post on a few things in your diary...

Firstly, your words about your husband and family were so lovely, not corny, and so true. Although I have mixed feeling about those who I call 'relatives' because I truely feel they dont deserve the family reference, those who are family (my parents, sister, BIL, nieces, partner and his family) mean the world to me and I do feel the joy and cherish the moments every day. I went to my sisters the other day and was only just saying to her that the last 6 months (but especially the last 3) I have had to be quite selfish and put a lot of focus on myself and I know that I had begun to neglect her and my nieces a bit compared to before Cohens but I had to do it for me and I dont fell guilty for it but now because of it I am a better person and of more use and enjoyment to them and I really hope I can step myself back up to how active I was in their life before Cohens and even more because I really do miss it. I asked her if just the two of us could go out to dinner and to a movie after I have finished my refeed but before Cohens so we can have some sister bonding time with NO COHEN'S / PROGRAM / FOOD RELATED conversation. I just want us to chill out and enjoy eachothers company and it's my thank you to her for being such an amazing support network to me through my journey. She got very excited at the idea and is organising a night where her husband can be home early. His a Sales Rep for an alcohol company so coming into Christmas it's quite hard as he seems to have launches or functions every bloody night but we will get there. I also asked that she drop my eldest niece off for one of my Christmas baking days to help me cook. I thought I would leave all my just mix and put in the fridge slices for 1 afternoon so Miss K can come and help. She said she would love the break so will definately do that! Sorry I have just taken over your diary!!! reading your post just made me want to share my thoughts!

Secondly - isn't the woman's instinct just an amazing thing...

Thirdly - I get so excited when I read about your hiking adventures and anticipation. I am so so so PROUD of you and because it's one of my most favourite things to do it really does bring me joy to see someone else feels as passionately about it. LB and I were talking just last night about what trips we plan on doing next year and we booked 1 week in Tassie in for October as his Birthday holiday so I will be sure to keep you posted... We thought we would take 10 days and do the great ocean road on the way back... How exciting!

Anyway, I wrote a book in my diary and now one in yours.

Stay inspired Cate.

Lauren x
 
Lauren- How exciting that you're booked to Tassie! You had better catch up with me or you will be in serious trouble! We are only 25 minutes from Devonport if you come on the ship. I will def. talk to you well before then-lots I would imagine. I just love my bush-walking. I'm really looking forward to Tuesday's walk. I don't think it's a seriously taxing one this week. They try to mix them up. I took my hiking pants up & they look pretty good. I'm no sewer but I did quite a good job (unorthodox but who cares?) You are more than welcome in my diary to say as much as you so please! xo Cate
I'm in a bit of a hurry as we have only just got home from a big day in Launceston. We have been to the races & then a couple of detours on the way home (I did some chauffering). I had a lovely day. Didn't back a winner, but then I'm not much of a gambler. I'd rather shop than gamble, but I figure "when in Rome, do as the Romans do".
Every time I go anywhere these days I catch up with someone that hasn't seen me slimmish & mostly it is nice. Now that I am used to my body & how it feels I can carry myself with more confidence (if you know what I mean). I can also take compliments better. Plus a lot of my friends are now not constantly mentioning my weight-loss. Now it's more a "that top looks nice," or "you look nice" rather than "OH MY GOD!" which is much better.
My sweet husband is sound asleep in his chair, snoring his head off. He's working tomorrow (thank goodness- money-wise) & we'll get an early night. I drank light cider again today so feel fine. It doesn't make me feel bad at all & doesn't bloat me plus I can drive home safely. I will weigh-in tomorrow & do some measurements for interest.
I'm off to prop in my chair & try to stay awake until a reasonable bed time. Goodnight all, Cate.
 
OMG-I'm excited & freaking out at the same time!
My SIL rang to ask if I had done the job application yet & I admitted that I was having trouble doing it. She told me just to do it & gave me a few tips. Apparently they are interviewing next week. I got off the phone & spent the next few hours researching on the net & typing up my answers & then transposing them onto the form. I needed a 3rd referee & was scratching my head, sent her a text message & she rang me back to say to give 2 from my last employer & then, to save her ringing me back with my ap't time for my interview, she made my ap't-2pm Wednesday of next week!! OMG!! It won't be her interviewing me as that wouldn't be right.
I just rang my old team leader & she said she would be delighted to give me a reference so.......
I"VE DONE IT!! It's completed & in the envelope, ready to post in the morning when I go into Deloraine to head off on my Wacky Walk. YAY but OMG!!
I almost forgot to eat lunch today but stopped for a half hour break to eat some soup.
I said that I was willing to do most things involved with the job but would need training. I thought that was the best approach at the start. Some things I didn't even know what they were until asking my SIL. I think my ability or willingness to do them might depend on the person I am dealing with. I have only said I am willing to work mornings & afternoons, not evenings or nights or overnight stays. I will let them know that I may consider some other times if it's local. I also left Tuesdays(Wacky Walk) & Sundays(day with LH) as non-available days & my preferred # of hours as 25.
I'm actually very excited. It feels good to have achieved something positive. If I happen to get this job it will be a very worthwhile one. It is as a support worker for people with either physical or mental disabilities or with brain-injuries. I would imagine it could be a very rewarding job but probably not an easy job. My SIL reckons I fit the bill with my personal attributes. Loving people is probably one of the main ones & being friendly & helpful. She is very encouraging & positive. I do love her!
I will go & have some fruit I think & rescue my washing from the intermittent showers. Looking forward to my Wacky Walk. I'll have lots to talk about tomorrow. Ha ha, just for something different! Cheers, Cate
 
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Well done Cate and goodluck with the application and interview. My background was also in disabilities/mental health proir to having my boys.

Once again goodluck off to another swimming lesson with my boy.

Sam:)
 
Thanks Sam, I'm still quite excited but have come back down to earth a little. I am so pleased with having completed something! I rang my mum to tell her & to see how she is & she's a little better. She had blood tests today & is going to the doctor on Thursday so I will ring again then. I got an email from my sister who said mum had said to her yesterday that she was feeling a bit better but my sister said she didn't know mum was sick. I'm not sure which of them is confused. Mum, I think, but this, in itself is most unusual. Mum & my sister are very similar, more so than me.
I am really sleepy tonight. I woke many times last night as it was quite hot & my LH is snoring a lot lately. He broke his nose playing indoor cricket about 15 years ago & it seems to have got worse. A lot of people we know are having nose operations & he is talking about it. He probably won't do anything though as he's a bit of a sook.
I might go make a pot of herbal as I'm thirsty.
When it's 27 here it's like 37 anywhere else. Don't ask me why but it is. We are not used to extreme heat I guess. Cheers, Cate
 
Well done Cate. You took a sledge hammer to your wall of fear and how good do you feel! For that achievement in itself what happens now is in your control because it means they have been given the opportunity to actually meet one amazing person whos voice derserves to be heard and whose abilities deserve to be applied and valued in a workplace.

I really do hope everything goes well!

Take care.

Lauren
 
Thanks Lauren. I do feel damned good today. I jumped over a big hurdle yesterday. Fear was holding me back. I feel quite liberated & excited. The more I thought about it today & talked about it on the walk the more positive I felt. I love these wacky walkers. They are such a nice mob! I have taken to a few of them in particular as we seem to get on so well. They didn't know me before but it feels like we're old friends. Nice! I didn't get much of a chance to make good women friends in the pub & I am really enjoying it.
Today we walked about 12 km's!! OMG- It was hot & humid. I am overcoming my embarrassment at squatting in the bush & subsequently drank more today. I drank all my 2 litre water bladder, a small thermos of peppermint tea & a 750ml water bottle. I am going to jettison some gear before next week's walk & take more food & water. I am not taking enough to eat & have to adjust my thinking in that regard. By definition I need high energy foods. I did take a small bread roll today but could have done with twice as much food. I was day-dreaming about steaks on the way back.
I am having an absolute ball on these bush walks. Apparently a few of them talked about how one of the fellas had met his match in me today & they were laughing about it. They mentioned it at the cafe afterwards. They are not a bitchy lot at all & I had not realised there was a history with this bloke of annoying the living daylights out of them. He had ear-bashed me for about 15 minutes before we headed off this morning & I must admit really bugged me. He was ranting & raving about our local town, the people, the State & had nothing positive to say at all but kept raving about how wonderful Melbourne is & how he would like to be back living there & basically I said "well, why the hell, don't you move back?" He wants to. On the drive to the walk he suggested I joined something that he was doing & I just said that I would only argue with him constantly & he said he would like that. OMG! Sad. I had only just met the man but he succeeded in really getting me fired up. The women had discussed that he wasn't whinging, like he usually does & that's how I came into the conversation apparently so I was thanked later for sorting him out. Mmm. He didn't seem to take offence. He hadn't been for a long time apparently. The walkers were very interested in the job application & one of the women & I talked together a lot. She said she would like to do something like that. She seemed excited about my interview & kept saying she couldn't wait to hear how I go. How nice is that?
I had a lovely bath when I got home & feel pretty good.
Exercise+ good company= happy, positive Cate!!
I cannot believe the difference these walks, in such good company, are affecting my mood & feeling of well-being. I feel so positive. Today's walk would not have been possible for me last year. Next week's walk will be another steep one. Hopefully I should have my hiking stick by then. You need it going downhill mainly. Today we went under logs, over logs, up, down, up, down etc. It was mixed up which is good. I have cramped up a little tonight & will make sure I do take more water next week. There are things in my pack that I really don't have to carry on day walks so will def. have a re-pack.
My hiking clothes are great. They really do breathe well on a hot day like today. I didn't get any leeches on me- a couple did & I was protected from the sun.
OK. That's enough for today. Not much planned for tomorrow thank goodness. I might prepare a bit for the interview as I'm away for the week-end & walking Tuesday. Cheers for now, Cate.
 
Ooh, I'm very tired today. I washed my car this morning & have done a little pottering about, had my lunch & I could easily fall asleep. Yesterday was physically taxing. I'm not aching though. My feet are a little sore. My blisters from Melbourne haven't healed yet. I will try wearing thin cotton socks under my thick socks next week as that might stop a little of the rubbing. I have taken out quite a few things & my pack feels much better. I had quite a few things really that were "just in case" but I shouldn't need them walking in a group of about 18 unless we go somewhere isolated which we normally don't. My first aid kit stays. I'm one of those people who try to prepare for everything!
I've just been checking out satellite broadband options. A friend told me a Victorian company is connecting a lot of people to the internet via satellite & it's subsidized by the federal government in areas where you can't get broadband so I've applied & am checking out the plans. It looks pretty good. It's such a pain tying up the phone when I'm in here.
I'm so hungry today so I know that I didn't eat enough yesterday on my walk. It's going to be hard to know what to take to get the balance right. I'll do some study for that as well. I'd better go & do some home-work now for this job interview. Any tips gratefully received (Sam?) Cheers for now, Cate.
 
I didn't go to 8-ball tonight as I'm
a) sick of being the only woman there
b) too tired!
There is no-one in here yet so I might come back later.
Even though I was very hungry during the day I didn't eat anything I shouldn't & will weigh myself tomorrow as I don't think I have for quite a few days! I've actually forgotten to weigh for the first time since January!
I just had a look at the New You forum to see if Kannadew has typed in her diary (she hasn't) & Suzie Slim's in the main part of this forum (she hasn't either) & then read another thread about politics & wish I hadn't. The ads are bad enough. I know who I'm voting for but I figure it's a personal thing & I would not try to influence any-one else.
Fast forward to Saturday night when it's all over!!
There's no point me trying to get an early night tonight as the 8-ball teams ring their results through to our home as we do the rosters & ladders etc. I have done some homework for the job interview. I might ring my SIL in Hong Kong as it's her birthday tomorrow.
It's also our YS's birthday tomorrow.
Be back later, Cate
 
HI Cate... You will be in Bed by the time I am writing this! I am so glad that things are going so well for you at the moment! It sounds like the Wackies was the perfect thing for you! Awesome!!! It so good when we find our niche! I hope that this job might be something like that also... who knows you might be surprised!

Oh ... and I sure have written in my diary... I wrote in there on the 16th and again yesterday.... as I have said before... its soo busy over there that no one says much in mine... so it ends up being me talking to myself and then it probably looks like nothing has moved!! =) (I also think Suzie has started a diary over there too?)...

I know what you mean about the election stuff.. I just reach for the MUTE button all the time at the moment... bring on Sunday...cos it will all be done!!!

Bless ya mate!

Kannadew
 
I have had a pretty full on day, mostly spent at my MIL's place and shopping for her. It's actually been a very positive day.
I did, however weigh 72kg this morning. Bread I reckon! I had a slice of home-made bread yesterday & a bread roll Tuesday plus I have just eaten more than normal because I have been hungrier (because of the exercise?) Plus nerves came into my day a little yesterday & I nibbled again!
We have another full day tomorrow as have to go to Devonport in the morning for optometrist ap'ts & then go to the local show-grounds to judge some wine. (opposite direction) & then we are away for the week-end.
I did a little home-work for the job interview & have typed it up & printed it out. I just remembered I have to ring one of my SIL's as I got my MIL to agree to getting a new fridge. Her's is 40 years old & gross! My SIL will have trouble believing I have talked her into it. I'll go do it now, cheers, Cate
PS Still feeling really positive!
 
Well I'm home & tired & am taking a bit of time out. We had our eyes tested & picked out new reading glasses. We bought a trampoline, with a surrounding net, for the grand-kids/whole family for Christmas (put it on lay-by as they don't have them in stock) and then went in & judged the wine at the local show & donated a couple of trophies. Now we're home & I do feel lazy. I've done a bit of house-work in between but not much. Lazy evening coming up.
I have been very constipated (because of too much cheese?) so that would account for a little bit of weight. I must concentrate next week & eat more from the program.
I will come back tonight maybe for a look. Cheers for now, Cate
 
Tips Galore!!!!!!

cate said:
Ooh, I'm very tired today. I washed my car this morning & have done a little pottering about, had my lunch & I could easily fall asleep. Yesterday was physically taxing. I'm not aching though. My feet are a little sore. My blisters from Melbourne haven't healed yet. I will try wearing thin cotton socks under my thick socks next week as that might stop a little of the rubbing. I have taken out quite a few things & my pack feels much better. I had quite a few things really that were "just in case" but I shouldn't need them walking in a group of about 18 unless we go somewhere isolated which we normally don't. My first aid kit stays. I'm one of those people who try to prepare for everything!
I've just been checking out satellite broadband options. A friend told me a Victorian company is connecting a lot of people to the internet via satellite & it's subsidized by the federal government in areas where you can't get broadband so I've applied & am checking out the plans. It looks pretty good. It's such a pain tying up the phone when I'm in here.
I'm so hungry today so I know that I didn't eat enough yesterday on my walk. It's going to be hard to know what to take to get the balance right. I'll do some study for that as well. I'd better go & do some home-work now for this job interview. Any tips gratefully received (Sam?) Cheers for now, Cate

Hi Cate sorry I haven't been here for a couple of days.
Look I have got some tips for you that I have just discovered and I am actually trialing at the moment and so far so good and feeling great. It's early days but if you want to know more i can post info in your mailbox I have suggested the same to lauren. Let me know if you are interested.
I have explained a little about it in my diary if you want to grap a looksy their.
Your wacky walkers sound like and interesting bunch....hmmmm. At least your getting your exercise in and their is some entertainment with it:smilielol5:

Take care and have a glorious weekend.

Sam:)
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Hi Sam- I actually meant tips for the job interview as you said that had been your field before you had your babies. The problem with the walking is to get a balance with the amount of energy I eat/burn. It will also take my body a while to get used to what is quite vigorous exercise. I'll get there! I'm loving it. They are a great lot the Wackies. I like them. In any group there is an odd bod as it's part of life's rich tapestry.
I thought I would pop in quickly as I won't be back until Sunday.
I hope every-one has a good week-end. Take care, xo Cate.
 
Yee Har!!!!
:hurray:
:grouphug:
:cheers2:
:party:
;)
:D
Gee, I try not to talk about politics as it's the best way to have an argument but I just wanted to let you know I am damned happy!! Also how you vote is your own personal choice but ....this is my diary after all!
We had a lovely time at Bridport. Four couples went away. Our husbands played golf at Barnbougle & we women just walked about, poked about a few little markets, lunched at Barnbougle & had a few drinks & a gamble at a pub. I hate poker machines. I just don't get it! I cannot understand why people like them. Each to his own. We had a lovely dinner at the pub we were staying at & a few drinks afterwards in one of our rooms. My LH & I managed to keep our grins inside until we got back to our room & could listen to the speeches. I think we were the only ones in our group happy about the outcome of the election. It's been a long time coming for us.
My first vote was for Gough Whitlam & they were exciting times! I've still got my "Give Gough a go" badge & the "It's Time" badge. I was quite politically active in my younger days. In the pub we had to be very careful not to let our political preference show. I email politicians occasionally about some things that are important to me and I do think most people are too complacent about politics & the right/responsibility of voting. I care about the world, climate change, refugees not being treated fairly, aborigines not having equal life expectancy and would like to live in a country that is more open and not so negative. I have really hated the fear campaign of the last 5 years. We should be more compassionate & welcoming. We are the lucky country but not all are treated equally.
I do hope this Labor government will take the chances given to them to heal a lot of the hurts & right a lot of the injustices. I want to know that my grandchildren are going to have a wonderful future.
Ok. Sorry if I sound a bit over the top but I am now feeling really positive about our country. I have felt a little ashamed the last few years. I would have been so disappointed if we, as a nation, had stuck with the Libs. It gives me lots of hope.
I made quite good eating choices over the week-end & feel good today. I drank lots of water!
There is absolutely no-one about so I'll come back later (maybe)
Cheers, Cate.
 
Did any-one watch the series "Choir of Hard Knocks" and/or tonight's "Choir of Hard Knocks" concert at the Sydney Opera House. I was so touched by this series & just bawled my way through the concert on tv tonight (again!!) It was wonderful.
Still no-one about so I'll say goodnight to myself, Cate
 
Mmm. Not sure about the last post. Is that classified as spam or just a very brief post with a web-site attached as a signature?
I'm having a very frustrating day as my printer won't work & I'm trying to print some info for the job interview. Very annoying!
I'll come back tonight methinks, Cate
 
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