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oohh la la :)

Omg. Day 2 and I'm crying again. You are all so special. Such kind souls. Thank you so much. I'm feelin the love.

Thank you. I was just so moved by it. I knew she liked me but she was a little hard to read at times. Nope...I'm not a social worker I share an office with one. I'm a nurse but no longer work on the floor. I work in rehab and I'm the PPS coordinator there. Funny thing was the social workers she was working with didn't quite connect with her well and frequently misunderstood her. I did though. I really like her. I had no idea I made such an impression on her. It goes to show you....kindness always always wins. Always. Markus I brought back a peeling forehead and a nice tan. :) I had a blast in Daytona. So awesome seeing my old friend. Meeting new friends. Kind of acted like a teenager and partied everyday...karaoke night. Dancing. There was a lot of smoking all around me. But not this girl of course. I slept for 13 hours straight when I got home. Partied like a rock star. Getting too old for that. But today....I'm back on track. No more booze. Back to gym and healthy eating. I did run on 3 occasions while I was down there. Felt good.

way to go cpk!!

i missed the day but do appreciate BAT every day :)

forgot to mention......choose your words carefully, Evelyn.. Please...never..even in jest...call yourself a whale. That's harmful to you.

this too shall pass! Every time you overcome a challenge..it just makes you that much stronger...and your quit more solid. You will never smoke again, TEW!!

I have been having a hard time lately...just in my personal life in general. Today, the social worker intern who happens to be in my office under the guidance of the social worker here who I share an office with..gave me a gift. An alex and ani bracelet!!! I love it!! But the note she wrote me...touched me deeply and made me realize how lucky i am. Truly. :) Dear Babs-- Thank you for all you have done for me this past year. I truly believe I wouldn't have made it through this year without your kind words and support. Through everything that has happened this past year I felt comfortable sharing with you because of the person you are - a great one! You kid around that you are a "work mom" but I honestly can talk to you about stuff that I can't with my own mother and I am so grateful for this. You are one of the strongest women I know and I want you to know how beautiful and inspiring you are! Stay in Touch!! <3 Rachel I am smiling now :) Kindness comes just when you need it the most

definitely NOPE!

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tell me about it....I just returned from Daytona and I think everyone there smokes! Everywhere I went. My friend who owns a sports bar there... he was the one who kindly let me stay at his place so I went in there a few times to talk to him and there is smoking allowed at his bar because he doesn't serve food. Every time I went in there I came out smelling like smoke....why did I bother showering, lotioning up, and trying to smell sweet when 5 minutes in that place ruined it. Smoking is just so nasty...nasty nasty nasty

you've got this Evelyn!! One day at a time....make good choices and keep moving. Do something active every single day. Have fun with it!! xo

I'm late too....was away. Congratulations Sarah!! Well done! Proud of you tiger!! Rahhhhhhhh!!

wow...beautiful Karl!

So now we landed at Orlando missed the shuttle...got a bite to eat and waiting for the next shuttle. My friend said he has a friend coming in and will be staying with us at the house. Now he springs this on us. He said he's cool and a comedian from Vegas. Should be interesting. Lol

Actually, you're right...I am traveling in sandals and have the flip flops packed for the beach....

absolutely!!! clean cooter ready flip flops! in case the plane goes down....you all know and can report to my family that my cooter was clean! Maybe they can add that to the head stone...here lies babs...she kept her cooter clean

skydiving! but I like BAT's power generated hang gliding....that looks awesome! the other thing on my bucket list....can not be shared here haha!

yuk...allergies! I am fighting a cold right now....I lasted all winter without a cold and now I get one a few days before vacation..ggrrrrrrr despite my cold and only 4 hours of sleep...I still managed 1 hour of cardio workout today....followed by ab excercises (I missed them)

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LOL..thanks Joe! :) Jumping out of an airplane is on my bucket list so I better get used to flying, huh? Flying into orlando and then headed to the beach....port orange to be exact. Just south of Daytona

Yay...only 2 days away! I am all packed and ready to go. I am scared to death to fly...haven't been since 1998. So I think a bloody mary is in order before the flight Just me and my good friend Renee...friends since we were 12. She only became my friend cause I was a tall girl and looked like I could kick some ass....even though I wouldn't hurt a fly. We still laugh about how she would tell people she would fight with.."I'm gonna get my girl babs to kick your ass" wtf?????? i would yell at her to stop fighting with people already...or..if you will have to fight your own battles...we've been friends ever since. .lol.she was so opposite of me. which is why I like her. :) Been through a lot in our lives together...both had 3 kids all around the same age and she also became a grandmother a few months before me. We tell eachother everything. There is nothing she wouldn't do for me..and vice versa. There's something about a childhood friend that is special, compared with friendships that developed in adulthood. Since we were in our 30's we said we were going to take a trip together on our 40th birthday's..Well...we are about 7 years late but...better late than never! We are gonna be like Thelma and Louise! oh..except hopefully it doesn't end with a car going off a cliff...that would suck. I don't think there are cliffs where we are going. Staying with a friend down there who is kind enough to let us stay at his place and also use his car...which is awesome! Florida....get ready for Babs! Jersey will be in the house! I'll try to bring you all along with me and take pictures and post them....1 thing I know is....it won't be boring. That is for sure. and the other thing I know is....I won't be smoking...that's a guarantee. ahhhhhhhh....nice to not be a slave to that crap anymore. We leave Wednesday afternoon and coming back early sunday morning....stay tuned!

that sounds like a perfect weekend Joe! Great pics.....nice looking bunch!

this is amazing! 86 years old...she is in fantastic shape!