Congrats on the plan and the purchase of the wheely cart! You got this. Make sure you’re hydrated before you head out, and there’s ZERO shame in taking a breather when you need to.

Whoo hoo!! Congratulations, and may your dissertation committee be your true Dream Team and your writing days be smooth and stress-free! You got this!

The good news is that on my diet, cheese is a staple! Yay!
Congratulations on quitting that horrible job. You deserve to be in a place that appreciates you and your talents.

I lost 30lbs last year, and then had half of my house destroyed by a hurricane, finished my dissertation, defended it, and moved back into my repaired house. With all of that, I gained about 10lbs back. It feels good to kick that number down, and hopefully I’ll keep going. :)

Awwww... I love how you stayed busy and kept the door shut on the depression this week! Best of luck on your job search - and your goal lists!

I hope you feel better soon!
I know what you mean about the spare room - mine has been a disaster since the holidays and on Friday we finally got it guest-ready. What a relief! I’m so glad you get to have your own space and that “this house is MINE” feeling!

It sounds like you’ve found a rhythm that is working for you - that IS a great accomplishment!

What a relieving feeling that is! Way to go! Here’s hoping the second half goes even smoother than the first, and your defense is a success!

Thank you - it’s actually pretty easy once I get past the cravings. :)
Good luck with hiring the new employee!

Fingers are crossed that you get the job and can move forward with your life plans!

Awwwww - welcome home, Buddy! He looks like a brindle Boxer - what a handsome boy!

Congrats on the weight loss, and we’re all crossing our fingers and legs for you!

That sounds amazing! If I couldn’t get NY pizza, I’d probably go into a depression. A 50-min RT hike sounds like a gigantic pain!

That is HUGE - no car payment? Good for you!

Woah - that IS a ton of work! You are really going to be prepared for this coming week - wow!

I’m estrogen dominant and also am on a ketogenic diet, so my estrogen surges are what nightmares are made of. It’s a lifesaver!

Whoo hoo! Go, you!

Try some Holy Basil. Two caplets before bed will keep you from getting up during that shitty 3a-5a window wanting to die.

I am so sorry. Many healing and peaceful hugs to you and your sweet momma.

I’m sorry that things seem so dismal there, but congrats on getting the interviews! (that’s more than I can say!) Good luck with them, and keep us posted!