8/10/02 Hey Maggie.... Thanks for the note. Glad to hear you're doing well. Please update your diary, I really miss hearing from you. I have a date to see the doctor in Sept. for Gastric Bypass, I am excited about it, go to www.obesityhelp.com and click on the Before and After pics you will see why I think this is the best thing for me. Take care! [prettyisthin]
Maggie, I love knowing you have a dog! I love them too.. Tell Lucky that I wish her happiness. I'm really doing great, I've even started to return to some of my old chores. I'm in a rush too, so will make this short, but wanted to say Thank you for your concern.! Take Care and may 2002- Be Great!! [prettyisthin]
12/27/01--Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year, and to tell you that you have been one of the most significant persons that I met in 2001. Not because I have never met you, but because your spirit transended throughout the communication lines of email, and My Dear Diary Post. It is just proof that a real woman, with a real purpose cannot be held down. Maggie remain as heartfelt, and as concerned as you are, and surely life will reward you with something, that is worthy of your love. My thanks again for your outreach of friendship in 2001, and I look forward to hearing from you again. I don't care if I have to leave forty messages here before you answer back.. It would be worth your friendship. I am praying for you in the days ahead. God bless, and may 2002 be filled with Health, Happiness, Prosperity, Romance, and the ability to enjoy it all. Michelle [prettyisthin]
12/19/01 Hey Maggie, I've really missed you updating. I just hope that by the time you read this message, I am not too late to wish you a Very Merry Christmas!! I had a car wreck that left my back injured and I now have to take medication for the pain. The major drawback to this is all the medication has to be taken with food. Of course, I have decided that come December 26,2001, I am back on my diet and exercise program. Currently I cannot exercise and the weight is coming back. I dread that so much. Well, I hope that you are enjoying your new settings and you have settled in by now. You really deserve to have something nice Maggie, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Take Care of yourself, and I'll leave you another note whenever I drop in again..... Michelle [prettyisthin]
12/05/2001- Hey Maggie, so nice of you to take a moment and write me while at the library. I've visited your diary a lot, hoping that you will soon update. You have no idea as to how much I really miss those daily updates you would post, it's sorta like missing a dear friend!! Gee, I could get mushy here and start to cry, but I won't because I am so certain that you will soon have a new computer and be able to post whenever you want to!! Also, Delighted that KMART is finally seeing the potential in you and moving you to different locations, that's a clear sign that they like what they see. But then, who wouldn't love a dynamic personality like yours. Well, I just hope you get this note before Christmas, but in case you don't.... I want to say, have a VERY MERRY YULE! I miss you much Maggie! Here's to wishing life surprises you with more than you ever dreamed of, and gifts me with more time to chat with my cool friend- you. Michelle [prettyisthin]
Dearest Maggie, It is with sweet sorrow that I read the message that you left. Sweet for the happiness of your renewed independence, and sorrow for the time that I won't be able to communicate with you. I think most of us here are delighted that you are finding a new place to live. I hope your new apartment is filled with nothing but laughter, music, and inspiration to you. May you always be happy and safe there. God Bless You Maggie. I'll miss your tender words, and your inspirational phrases, I'll long for your poetry, and will reread the diary that you left behind until you return. You're like a flower in bloom, I'll be here waiting for the return of the new Maggie, a more vibrant and beaughtiful you! [prettyisthin]
WHY would your mom and grandma want you to NOT have friends and quit your job????! They sound like mean, toxic old ladies. You have every right to choose your own friends. Don't let them get you down. It's a pretty sad thing when your own family isn't good for you. [Snoffanie]
Maggie, you have as much right to choose friends as you do to exist. You also have the right to firmly explain to them both that you are going to make mistakes, as they did, but you would appreciate their allowing you to live as a normal human being does, not as a child. You're a woman now and your choices will never be the same as theirs and that is why we all have minds of our own. Otherwise, we'd all be clones and boring one another to death. When it comes to the things in life that matter, always, always stand up for them. Friends enable you to find yourself, as well as become who you really are. Your mother and Grandmother can only do so much, but to me, not allowing anyone to have the right to choose their own friends is not good. It will only leave them disfunctional if they continue to be so heavily guided by their parents. What will you do the moment they are not there? Where will you turn then? Surely to the wrong person, but with friends, you'll be alright. Stand up to them. And continue standing up to them. Leaving a job for any reason other than to make more money, is wrong. If you like it, Never leave. Stay as independent as you possibly can. You're strong Maggie, and I know you can come through this. Thank you for opening up and telling us, God Bless You. [prettyisthin]
Hey.. That's a pretty powerful letter, the subject alone brings thoughts to my mind. Okay, I'll boldly take up this task and write a letter to the one that got away, hope you know how much you're valued-- and the one that got away-- L.O.S.T! [prettyisthin]
Take care Maggie.... I hope you get to feeling better soon. I too was exhausted until I got the right diet. Will check the poems too.. love your writing, so inspirational. Went to KMART yesterday and had a great time looking at the Christmas decorations, the store here really looks great, it's been a while since I went shopping there, THOUGHT OF YOU THE WHOLE TIME!! Wondered what do you do there?? Everyone was so nice. I'll shop KMART for a while.. Running to work... Wishing to stay on line for another hour ( LOL--- too bad we can't get paid for that)! Will check in on you later..... Michelle [prettyisthin]
Maggie, I may have been the first one to leave you a comment, but it was very apparanent to me that you were not just the ordinary person. Your drive and determination sparked me to continue to try, I can recall that you set me straight on which path to take for dieting. Your recommendations of trying the Subway diet influenced me to continue. I didn't like the Subway diet, but I realized I could follow a diet. Something I really didn't think was possible. There have been many times since I reading your diary that I have asked of myself: Can I be more like her? You are an inspiring person yourself, and if there is any quality within me that you find to be of good character, you should know that it is only me mirroring you. Thank you again for every moment that you have given to me. How I ever found such a warm friend, will always be a mystery to me. But the enjoyment that I have gained will forever be my treasure. [prettyisthin]
Maggie, love the book!! You're so taletented. I really love the idea of this one. It sounds interesting, what was the inspiration for it. Hope you update more, I missed you like crazy, I checked your diary a lot to see if MDD was malfunctioning, I thought is Maggie that busy? I don't doubt it though, I recall retail days- and they get every penny of their money out of you. Don't let them work you too hard though. Don't you love how interesting it is to work in a department store, I never knew it took so much effort to pull it off. I was amazed at how many people have to work daily in order for things to run smoothly. I know you're overwhemled for now, so I'll keep checking back. Do take care, and how are you doing on your diet? I've been drinking water like mad, I mean I really wanted it. I couldn't believe how much water I can now drink, I cut out sodas totally, I need this weight off of me, it really was starting to get to me. Thank God you have inspired me to continue. No matter what setbacks you have-- do like me, and just keep trying. It'll happen for us someday. Take Care, and I'll look for you on Book TV, where the authors come to life! [prettyisthin]
Thanks for the comment in my diary. I love to see new "faces" in there. I appreciate what you said. I am thrilled you enjoy my stories. I hope to see you in there more often now that you found me. Be safe. Thanks again. Ç [Cherry Pie]
Maggie...... you keep on enlighting me. I am as always...... deeply moved by you. You're going to shine through one day, and I like the rest of the world will be gratefully surprised at how beaughtiful inside and outside you really are. Thank you for the poem. [prettyisthin]
Maggie, I was moved by your poetry, moved by your earnest gesture, and moved by the willingness of your heart to aid others in their time of need. Again-- you set an example that I will try to follow. Thank you for being as devoted to your country as you are. You know-- I came here for a word of kindness, and I found it. Thank You, Michelle [prettyisthin]
Hi Maggie, I put the name of my messenger(s) in your email. Don't worry about it if you and Kmart get a divorce, I've learned that loosing a job just means that you have learned all that you needed to learn in order to move on to the next job. One of my favorite things to do whenever I get fired, (and yes, it's happened many times) is to move to the next company that is higher up than the one that I left. Great for the ego!! In your case, Kmart is lower in comparison to Walmart, so opt for them, besides.. Walmart loves happy people like you. I recall trying to please the Kmart managment, not an easy thing to do. Mr. Mangager wanted the entire shoe department to be kept up by one person, and to have all shoes up front and the strings tied before going home, I still see myself tying shoes and pushing them to the front of the rack as fast as I could. It took forever to get that department straight, and then every week there was more shoes to work into a cramped aisle. The reason I left was definetly the fact that two people should have worked the area instead of one, and the lovely attitude that the manager had, ( he was going through a divorce at the time, really a mean man). But if you're out of Kmart, they won't get my Christmas dollars... I only shop at stores that treat the employees with respect. Delighted to hear that you have acquired so many friends, I should be more like you! Looking forward to catching up to you on AOL or on YAHOO... hopefully SOON...... Take care, Michelle [prettyisthin]
Hey Maggie, I have to take a moment to address that comment. In today's wold of ultra negativity, why in the world would anyone think that they need to create anymore? It is really a very sad and weak thing for anyone to make comments that are detrimental to the diarist. To whoever wrote that, I have only one thing to say: obvisouly, they don't know Maggie is a very strong, and determined dieter who is making an effort at loosing the weight, what are they doing to correct their negativeness? And why is it showing up in the diaries about being overweight? If you need help, ask for it and you will look better than leaving a negative comment and running off. Only a simplistic person would do such a thing. If you ever want my help..... email me at prettyisthin@mydeardiary.com I'll be happy to devote time to correcting your negativeness, whether it's weight loss or just bad communication skills. But in the meantime, don't allow yourself to confuse critism with effort. Maggie is above you, for trying to correct her problems, you are belittling yourself for attempting to make fun of her. The other good part about this is: You always get back, whatever you put out.. so happy I'll just say to whoever wrote that: Have a happy Negative day. Catch you later Maggie.... Love your strength to leave the note, you continously amaze me. Michelle! [prettyisthin]
Maggie, KMART had better promote you soon, because they are getting the best devoted worker that there ever was, and I might just skip on over to Kmart.com and leave them a little note about a good worker named Maggie (with no last name). I'm delighted that you are finding your job to be rewarding, thank goodness we both found jobs and they are both interesting. I do hope you go through the Christmas season there, you will never look at shopping in the same manner again if you do. I actually work my schedule to go shop during the slow hours now. I still have great admiration for the store clerks, and take things back to where they belong, rather than just sit them anywhere (like I once did). Well just a quick line, but I do love your diary still. I am sticking with my diet and hope to be as good as My Maggie is. Hang tuff Maggie! We can make it. [prettyisthin]
Oohhh Maggie.. Keep it up girl.. you're doing great! My favorite songs, I have to tell you I listen to everything.. so here goes. 1. I'll Always Love You by Whitney Houston- reason is it reminds me of the day after my farther died. The first line of the song seemed like something he might have said regarding him leaving me here " I'll go, but think of you every step of the way". 2. Wind Beneath My wings by Bette Midler- reason, very inspirational,and I love her voice. 3. Silhouette by Kenny G. No words here, but this man and his little horn drive me nuts! I love the way he makes music just go through me. 4. Any and Every Christmas Song that was ever made.. as long as they are about Christmas, not the ones that poke fun at Christmas, the original ones like Silent Night, Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer, etc. 5. Any song sung by Mariah Carey, Christina Augalria, Barbara Mandrell, Faith Hill, and George Jones. After all of this, I'm wondering if you can sing.. Can you? [prettyisthin]
OH gosh now I'm going to sound olddddd.....well, ok maybe I'm getting there, but your choice of music sent me back to my highschool days in the late 80's...Bon Jovi and GNR were a huge part of who we were "back then"....I'm so glad that you are doing well and keep up the good work. Wanted to tell you about a site I found on the WWW and it's called Fitday.com. Great place. I hope that I can stay as motivated as you are and have been. You go girl. AW [Authentic Woman]
I cannot beleive it! I wrote a whole entry and it only printed half!! I wanted to say I am now down to 305 lbs. And ask how you, Michelle were doing. I will write another entry when I can. [Losingthefat]
I had an Adam.. I told him how I felt-but thank goodness he was a man of integrity and respectfully told me that his heart belonged to a woman that he was having a long distance relationship with. If he had been of the Low-Down-Dirty type.. he could have walked all over me and I would have been just another victim. It took a few years for me to come to the conclusion that he was a real man, and realize that even in decison making, he had chosen to remain honorable. I have since come to know that he didn't marry that girl either, but has went on to become a great farther of 3, and a terrific husband. I wish his wife well, and still think that he was the one man I regret not having in my life. Miss you Maggie.... And wish you well.. Michelle [prettyisthin]
I had an *Adam* too! at my job. I was soo in love with him, but he had a girlfriend! I would cry all the time. He was awesome. I even think I lost weight quicker cause of him. He used to be big. Now hes all skinny and a million feet tall and his pants would always fall. = D It was cute. All the girls would come in,hang out, and look at him. He was a sweetie. [pinkbliss]
I read life in the fat lane! haha I love classics too. I'm too into old movies right now though. eek I am trying to get down to 110 too (small bones) Getting smaller is exciting though! Congrats on your loss! [pinkbliss]
commention ... what?!! yeah .. its a word. haha .. no j/k I don't know WHAT that is. Not my fault it's late! commentin' that IS a word, the word I ment. commentin - to comment = ) [pinkbliss]
Hey, I am commention on 14, but there was all this blank space here so ... I am up reading your diary, I should be sleeping! But I'm all caught up cause you remind me of meee (but with more will power) haha I'm glad you go back and read notes, I wasnt gonna leave any because I thought it was a long time ago ... Anywho. You rule. Even when you arent talking about weight. Even though I KNOW what your diary is called. Hooray for the thyroid thing. Then you'll know it wasnt your fault. Everything will be explained. You'll feel better. Even though most people who are fat it is for one reason or another. You're doing soo well even without the pills! You lost weight in no time. And OH YES one pound is exciting. I still rant about gaining or losing one pound. I have stories. well okay, this is long, good luck though [pinkbliss]
OMG! You were me!! After ED#3 (I have had many an issue with food I'm on #4 now) But yeah that is a good feeling. yay you! Keep going. note me back sometime luv always ~E [pinkbliss]
Hey girl. Look, I just started a new diary, my name is called "Fat Girls" (I saw a store once named that, and I guess it stuck). So anyway, check it out, and tell me if you're intereted... [Hickory]
You're so genuine! Thank you for caring. I'll say something soon, don't worry. I just don't know what it will be... But anyway, I guess all I was trying to say was Thank You! [Hickory]
I went and read page 21 as you suggested. It's so weird, I felt like I was reading words straight from my heart. I know you understand all that I feel. You are beautiful author, and I think you have deep love that only others who have it too could competely understand... Thank you for sharing that with me. [Hickory]
Hey there, I'm 17 and I weigh a about 210... Which I'm pretty proud of right now. By no means is that where I am supposed to be, but at 14 I weighed 325. So, I look at it like a never ending battle.. I can't seem to shake the rest of this weight, you know?? So anyway... there's the deal. Catch ya' later. [Hickory]
I just joined this community and your name intrigued me. I know how you feel. I went back and read your first entry and we are almost exactly the same. I wasn't home-schooled but other than that. I feel like looking at me would probably me looking at you. Could you keep me posted on your progress?? I've been on a heavy weight loss program now for about a year and sometimes I just can't seem to keep it controlled. I have found that when other people give me their success stories, it makes me strive to work harder. Maybe we can help eachother... [Hickory]
She guessed before he could tell her, she asked "so, how much was it?" he replied "don't worry about it" She said "Well, how much did you spend?" He replied "You ruined the surprise" Her reply was "No I didn't, I don't know what it looks like" Date is set for next year in April or so. later [Losingthefat]
Hello Maggie! I've missed you.. sorry not to have updated.. I've been so swarpmed learning the new job and exericising that my routine at home has really taken a beaten. Trying to get N'Sync this weekend. Loved knowing that others find you're a hard worker. I don't doubt that. You seem to genuinely care about others, at least you're very attendative to me! You're kidding me about the heat in KMART right? I remember our heater had a problem when I worked there.. we had to open the doors. It was so hot, the manager allowed the employees to have a drink near them (only after a worker passed out earlier in the day). I was so hot- I drank 3 tall Icee's within 6 hours. Of course you know.. extreme heat and extreme cold didnt' mix well. When I walked to the car all flustered looking, my Dad was like: what's the matter with you? All I could say was: I'm sick from drinking icee's and I'm too hot! It's funny now.. but then.. I was soo sick. Wait until you go through your first moonlight madness sale.. you won't believe how customer's can act! Well.. I'm glad to be back. Take care. Michelle. [prettyisthin]
Hi Maggie! Congratulations on your new job. I cannot believe it.. I get a job, then you get a job, I go for orientation, then you go for orientation. I don't mind this if it ends up on winning the lottery, do you? It's always nice to be in the company of people who have such great character. I have another coincidence for you.. I once worked at a KMART. I kid you not. I worked started around now, in the month of July, and by the time November came, they had moved me to over 4 different departments and I was loving it. I enjoyed it tremendously. It's a very interesting job, and if you go through one Christmas Season working at a department store, you will NEVER forget it. You will witness acts from humans that you wouldn't even believe if you didn't see it with your own eyes. One thing I really remember is that it was Christmas Eve and this older woman was in the store for about the fifth time that day. I was thinking: Poor thing, she needs help shopping, so I offered to help her find some gifts. WRONG! She was shopping alright---S.T.E.A.L.I.N.G. Funny thing was, she had the face of a Grand Mother. If they let you view the security tapes showing the average thief-- just remeber, they never look like what you think they would. I also vividly recall a well known rich kid in town getting caught for stealing and his father showing up with pen in hand, trying to buy the manager off.. didn't work. Well, you have to tell me of some of those good old KMART stories. I do miss the markdown days-- I went home with BAGS of goodies for the remarkably low price. Don't let those blue light specials catch you unguarded.... MIchelle. [prettyisthin]
congrats on your weight loss!!! I am also from Tenn. and also trying to get down to about 110. Let me know how your exercising goes and what you use for motivation. [rania]
Nicely done Maggie! You and I seem to want to see the 12's really bad. However I must confess that my all time goal is a size 6. It's what I was before I was heavy, and now I want it back. Hope you get all that you desire. Would love to make it to the 12's before the holidays this year. Nothing so glamours as a really confident, pretty woman.. I just know that's a description of the upcoming you. Keep thinking Thin.. Michelle. [prettyisthin]
Hey Maggie, you're a real trooper! Love seeing those numbers roll off. You are doing soo well. It's addictive to come here. I cannot help but wish you luck on the job. You deserve a nice one with lots of fun people. If you find it--- let us all know where- lol..... take care...Michelle. [prettyisthin]
Maggie, that's not just a note.. that's an accomplishment. Drum Roll please. You're really getting into this now. When I get weak, I think of how strong you are, and I force myself to stay on track. Looking forward to your longer entry. Missed hearing from you. Michelle [prettyisthin]
Hi Maggie, hope you read my email. I'm here.. just trying to get a few things done. Loved your riddle, I'll be thinking of you. Take care.. Michelle [prettyisthin]
Hey maggie, first off I don't want MY opionon coming in the way of our friendship so don't take it persoanlly. But Dear Abby and her sister can basically kiss my butt, they give all the wrong adivice...basically they give advice for worldly problems to most of their spirtually questions. THey need to do a good research on a question before answering it...THAT'S JUST MY OPIOON THOUGH....I AM DOING GOOD AND I AM GLAD YOU ARE TO. I have dropped eight pounds so far!!! yeah!!! BYE BYE! [Living4Him]
Hi Maggie! You're very intriquing. I cannot answer this riddle. But as for as my preference over Ann Landers and Dear Abby, it's the more up front out spoken Ann Landers. Miss manners.. you're going to love my answer to this.. I have a sister that we call "Miss Manners". Honest!!! She reads the books on proper etiquette and will NOT let anyone come near her and do anything incorrectly. It's funny at Family Dinners. We all deliberetly do things just to see her reaction. I have to confess, I have eaten entrys with the salad fork, and sipped from the wrong side of the food-- and still it all tasted great! Honestly, I love her dearly, and she has aided our family many times when we needed the answer to proper pronounciation, or the correct manner of doing things. You do remind me of her! Also.. Would love to know more about Adam.. I have a question for you that I shall leave in your email.. Please answer it for me. Thinking of you and hoping that you are having a wonderful Fourth of July. My sister in TN is going to Nashville Shores and then she's off to the river (?) to watch the fireworks for the fourth. I miss Nashville. Sooo relaxing. Well I am off to write your question.. take care Maggie.. Michelle~~~ [prettyisthin]
Hi Maggie, I am sorry you can't contact him..My progress is ok. You see today I am going to the water park and I am really scared to show my body with my bathin suit so I think I'll just sit in a chair. What do you do when it comes to going to he beach or having to wear a bathing suit?? PEACE LOVE AND CHILLIE PEPPERS. [Living4Him]
Hi Maggie.. I know the answer to that riddle. The doctor is the mother. It's a good way of showing we usually think relatively small of the abilities of a woman. Most will immediately acquate the role of a doctor to a male, but not true... Women do become doctors, and many are some of the best. Regarding Adam, if it were anyone else, I would say something like:" You had your chance, and don't look back", but in your case-- and you are a very impersonable person.. I'd suggest you find him. Being engaged dosen't mean he actually got married. If he's married please-- be the Southern Belle you really are and leave him alone. It would be to your advantage to not enter that relationship, as most often the second woman is left with only pain & memories. However if he's still engaged, there's no harm being a friend to him. You can talk to him, but you can't date him. Now with that, it may be more detrimental to you. Are you sure you want to take your heart down that road? If you are, just know going in-- you won't ever have him. No matter what you decide to do, I will always be here for you. If you need more of me, let me know. Perhaps we need to talk about this more? Take Care Maggie-- and yes you have mail. smile. [prettyisthin]
Maggie.. May I be the first to wish you a Happy 18th Birthday! You're really quite a woman at the age of 17 and I hope that you are able to continue on this momentous journey to finding yourself. You have captivated me through the pages of your diary. I have learned to respect you for choosing to continously try to improve yourself. You're still teaching me Maggie! Have a great Birthday. [prettyisthin]
Hi Maggie!, I just wanted to say thanks for writing something so nice about me on the question on the home page: Who is your favorite diarist? The really funny thing is, and again you may not believe this but how I found what you wrote is: I was checking on what I wrote about my favorite diarist: YOU. Our lives are becoming more entwined each day! It's really cool to know the person that is like you. Glad I like you, or I'd never like me!! Take Care. [prettyisthin]
How do you lose the weight. I got 15 pounds to take off how am I suppose to do that? I need advice on how to have selfcontroll...PLEASE HELP ASAP! [Living4Him]
I admire your conviction. I probably won't ever be really thin. I like big. I like having something to hold on to. I can run, jump, dance, and have sex with my fiance. And I feel good about myself. That's all that matters. But I think you are doing a great job. =) [Marianne Muse]
Maggie, 100 over is still an accomplishment. At least it's not 1000 over, right? When I think of what I used to eat,it brings tears to my eyes. I ate for all the wrong reasons. I ate because I was bored, I ate because it was a habit, I ate because the colors on the plate looked appealing, I ate because I thought it was a sport- and boy was I a good team player! I ate mass quanities, I ate for the taste. But now, we have come so far, we've learned that food's purpose is nutrion. Nothing else. We are going to get through this, we'll have nice days and we'll have bad days. But we are going to make it. Stay sharp Maggie. Still I have much faith in you. Take Care, I'll check in on you later today. [prettyisthin]
Maggie, You are really starting to make me wonder about you. I love Crystal Light!!! I stock up on it like mad. My favorite flavor is Rasberry Tea. I even like that it's made by the same people that make my favorite (childhood) drink, Kool-Aid. I wouldn't be so worried about the chicken leg, but I ended up continuing after eating the thing! Oh well, it's a new day and I'm trying yet again. We'll make it, we just have to keep that fridge loaded with Crystal light. Take Care. [prettyisthin]
Maggie.. you put me to shame! How can you eat and loose weight? I have tried to soo many times and I constistently have to add additonal work outs and up the water to loose anything. I've started eating again, would love to loose mine the way you are, the nice and healthy way. Take care.. going to check my email box now. [prettyisthin]
Maggie, hope everything is going well. My apetite is coming back, slowly.. but it's getting there. I don't think I was ever that worried about loosing it as I have plenty of weight to keep me alive. Hope to hear from you soon, don't get discouraged.. just stay focused, it'll happen for you. Take care, and hope to write to you soon. [prettyisthin]
Maggie, Please send me your email address, and your yahoo messenger name. I am transfering to another computer today, and giving this one to someone (buying them a hard drive first), anyways I need it for my files. thanks send it to prettyisthin@mydeardiary.com [prettyisthin]
Maggie, the CAD really did that. I still feel bad for even saying Hello to him, it's like I just can not stand that man, he's probaly the one person that will get me sent to Hell for being so cruel as not to forgive him. But in my heart, I can never accept people that are rude and worthless to other people's emotions. That seems so arrogant to me. Glad to see you read my diary. You are just so impressive, you seem to be full of ideas and I'm wondering what is coming next? I wish I'd been more like that..... it can only lead you to better things. Such a nice personality.. so tell me, what makes you get really upset in life? [prettyisthin]
Hi Maggie, if I didn't know any better I would think that you and I are the same person. I had a love affair with photography also. One of my favorite websites is www.corbis.com it's Bill Gates passion also, so we're in good company, and corbis.com is his site. I just go nuts over a really moving photograph. I didn't get involved in photography until my Dad died of a heart attack, and for some reason I felt that I needed a new hobby. Well I photographed my Mom a few months later, and her face revealed the pain she had went through. I was lucky enough to capture one photo of my daughter, it was the day before she went into womanhood..( the period thing) and she seemed so lively and full of life, I just love that photo, because I can feel her youthfulness in it. I've also photographed my entire family, and once for a Christmas present I actually made books of the photos I took all year and gave them as presents. I didn't think they would like them, but they did! In fact, I have been asked to do it again. I can't wait to see some of your photos. There you are again inspiring me. I also love quilts, do you like those? I want to make one before the year is out, but I think it may be too time consuming for me. Whatever happened to the simpler way of doing things? The new quilting way requires so much technical stuff, you would need a class in quilting to be able to pull it all together. How are you doing on your diet, I haven't done as well as I would have hoped, but after today, I will be back on track. I read the article that says Obese people have twice as may health problems as smokers and heavy drinkers. That one really woke me up. You can read it at http://www.rand.org/ I went back and read your poems again. I love them, and I am wondering if you shouldn't put them on a website on the net, with a new mailbox.. maybe something in Geocities, just to see if you get any comments. I just want you to know Maggie, I come to your diary first, even if there is no updated sign. I want to know if you are alright, and what's being said to you. Well take care, I am off of here for a while. Hopefully we will meet on line again. [prettyisthin]
Hey Maggie, You're really doing well I have missed talking to you and I just finished reading all of the entries that I missed. Just wanted to say hi again. I'll leave you a date and time on here so that you can tell when I was here, ( 06-05-01, 8:02 A.M.). Hopefully MDD will start using a clock with the updates soon. What have you been up to since you returned from your trip? I have moved, as you by now know, and I am wishing for Christopher or Lynnette to come by and decorate for me. This is hard work! But it is rewarding. Hope to hear from you soon. Your friend, Michelle [prettyisthin]
How in the world did I ever get to be worthy of such a beaughtiful gift as this poem? I am unbelievably moved by your actions, and want you to know that I consider you more than just a friend, you're more like a sister to me, we share so many emotions, and have been privy to such things, I know we will discover more about one another, and yes, I promise to be better at writing than I have ever been before. I just want you to know that this is the most memorable thing that has happened to me since I came on line, I value a friendship, because of it's rarity. My promise to you: I will never take your friendship for granted. I will be true in pouring out my heart to you. I will write you. I will listen to you, and give you the emotional support that you are worthy of. I will be a friend to you. Thank you so much for this poem, I have to tell you that I copied and pasted it, so that I can keep it. You are so inspirational, I feel that the moment you are able to be all that you can... the world will stand in line to be your friend. Take Care, Your New Friend. [prettyisthin]
How in the world did I ever get to be worthy of such a beaughtiful gift as this poem? I am unbelievably moved by your actions, and want you to know that I consider you more than just a friend, you're more like a sister to me, we share so many emotions, and have been privy to such things, I know we will discover more about one another, and yes, I promise to be better at writing than I have ever been before. I just want you to know that this is the most memorable thing that has happened to me since I came on line, I value a friendship, because of it's rarity. My promise to you: I will never take your friendship for granted. I will be true in pouring out my heart to you. I will write you. I will listen to you, and give you the emotional support that you are worthy of. I will be a friend to you. Thank you so much for this poem, I have to tell you that I copied and pasted it, so that I can keep it. You are so inspirational, I feel that the moment you are able to be all that you can... the world will stand in line to be your friend. Take Care, Your New Friend. [prettyisthin]
Aaaahhh yes, there it is... the feeling that comes when you are about to fall in love, a little alarm goes off, and tells you to yearn for the touch, the glance, the sensations that come when you are near some special person, and then.. when you least expect it.. love walks up to you and introduces itself, and the whirlwind begins. Just wait, it's coming.. And I hope you enjoy it. [prettyisthin]
That's interesting, I love the fancy antique key tops that are on skeleton keys. But you're really ahead of me with the ability to decorate with them, I never thought of using them as you do... but I will now!~~~ [prettyisthin]
Hey, It's me again.. Michelle ( prettyisthin), what a great way to welcome me back!!! You have been doing so great, I just wanted to scribble a quick not to tell you that. I haven't been on line since May 18th, that's the day the mover's packed up the computer and it for one reason or another didn't make the trip to my house. So I was going nuts, wanting to get on line, but needed to put the new house in order. I have really missed you alot and I thought about you, I was hoping that you were keeping your diary updated, I have to run, but will write to you more later-- after I have had a chance to read all of your entries that I missed out on. Again, I want to say, it's really cool to be welcomed back to cyberspace by your 4 pound weight loss. You are on your way to achieving all that you ever dreamed of, hold on to it, it can happen for you. Just know that the power to be all that you want to be, is in your hands. You're inspiring me more and more. Have to run, but promise to return. Thank you so much for being kind enough to check on my diary, what great possibilities lie ahead for friends like us. prettyisthin@mydeardiary.com [prettyisthin]
Feel free to rake that money thing from my diary. I loved it and wanted to share it will all of you. You can now share it as well. Enjoy. C~P [cherry pie]
OMG.. You are still like not back yet? Oh well.. I sure hope you're keeping notes about this trip.. I want to hear all about it.. I thought about you today, and I thought we should set up a time to chat when you get back, You'll have to let me know what is good for you. Have fun!!! [prettyisthin]
Hey Maggie, I guess you are traveling now. I miss your daily update already! OMG, what am I going to do until you get to a computer? It's only Tuesday and I am suffering from Maggie withdrawl already. Really I just stopped by to say hello for today. :) [prettyisthin]
Don't you wish MyDearDiary had timed notes? It would be soo much cooler. Of course I shouldn't be complaining, after all I did get a really nice new friend like you from this website. I use to visit so many other websites, but now I am stuck on MyDearDiary, it gets so much of my time each day. I have to come here and read your diary, then read mine, and from there I have to write in yours, and of course write in mine, it's soo cool. If they take this website down, I will go nuts! I hope the weather over Illinois is beaughtiful for you tomorrow. I know your'e travel ready by now. I usually pack the night before a trip, once I have done that, my mind is at ease. Talk to you later.... [prettyisthin]
I love that joke, and by the way... I want a puppy, so again this is getting absoulutely crazy. I noticed another coincidence, when I wrote in my diary this morning, and it went to the homepage of MDD, quess who's name was sitting underneath it? Your diary, that means you had just finished updating also. I love it. We are going to end up meeting someday, I can just feel it. I hope we are both thin and happy when we do meet. As for as Adam goes, if he's not the man for you, leave him alone. It really is his lost and not yours. You're so nice, as soon as the outside package resembles the inside- you will have lots of new friends and dates, so don't worry about it. What am I going to do while you are away, I decided to come to your diary and leave you a note each time I miss you, so that you will know I was thinking of you,hope you don't mind. Take care and enjoy that trip, I want to hear all about it!!! [prettyisthin]
Maggie? OMG, my favorite name is Michelle, it gets funnier everyday how similar we are. I am glad to hear about your upcoming trip, and I really hope you give us details. I LOVE TRAVEL. It's another reason for me wanting to loose weight, to be able to travel more. I have a list of places I want to go to: Hawaii, Jamacia, Ireland, Bahamas, Paris, Germany, England, and all 50 states. So please give details of your visit, I am really looking forward to that. I know you're upset that you have to stop walking just when you are do sooo good, but don't worry about it. It's going to be better for you to follow the doctor's orders, if he can get your thyroid to act properly it may start you to loose more weight. But until then, brace yourself for a little weight gain, since you can't exercise or diet for a while. In fact, If I were you I wouldn't get on the scales until I was at the Doctor's office. This will keep you from getting depressed. Keep your head up, no matter what. If you feel you can do anything, you're half the way there. About that whassuuup greeting, all I can say is: whaaaaaaaaaaaasssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuupppp!SMILE I don't know if you're a Mother, but I do know you're a woman, so in honor of Mother's day I have to say: Happy Woman's day. Wish I could have seen the package, I bet that was pretty! Take care, have a really nice trip, and I look forward to your return. From one friend to another. [prettyisthin]
Hi again LoosingtheWeight, Sounds like we both have a lot in common. I do enjoy music a lot, I listen to EVERYTHING, some of my favs are in the country line: I like Lorie Morgan, Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill,and Vince Gil (without Amy Grant). In other categories, I enjoy the sounds of Nsync, Backstreet, Destiny's Child, Christina Augelia, Britney Spears, and on, and on. I too love to read, at the moment I am enjoying the classics but usually I love to read Autobiography's. Now I am reading F.Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby and Titan (the story of John D. Rockefeller),boring to some but-yea I know-- English teachers love me for some reason. And I am going to the bookstore today so I may pick up something on decorating tips. Are you a crafter also, Oh My this is getting interesting! I enjoy making wreaths, and decorating the house. I do watch The Christopher Lowell show ( the man is soo crazy) and I especially love the Home and Garden channel (HGTV), or anything that has to do with decorating.Martha Stewart, Lynette Jennings,or any special on decorating gets my undivided attention. I usually tape them so that I can watch them twice. Isn't that bad? Sounds like we have a lot in common. Are you attracted to colors, I am. I mean I sometimes wish I were an artist so that I could paint, but since I'm not I'll decorate the house and enjoy it. Love reading your diary, it is soo cool. You sound like a really nice person that the world is going to discover soon. Keep thinking thin and you will win! [prettyisthin]
You're doing soooo good, I am amazed at how eating Subway can make you loose weight. Have you noticed any changes in your body yet? I love the way my eleven pound weight loss makes me more energetic, it like I can tell how much more energy I'm going to have when it's finally over. Just stay motivated,and can you put your menu for the day up.. It's really inspirational! Thanks~~~~~ [prettyisthin]
Small world isn't it-- I listen to Kasey's Casom's Top 40 also. I just love those stories that he tells before he gives the long distance dedication! Breaks my heart every single time, but yet I keep coming back for more. Lorie Morgan's chicken is hot hunh, well now what did you expect I mean it is Lorie Morgan! She's a pretty woman and can sing sooo good. I love her song, I forgot the titles: "He talks to me", and the one about "my favorite things". Just couldn't believe that you listen to Kasey-- it really is a small world. Oh that chicken sounded so good. You're doing really well. Just don't let anyone hold you back.~~~ [prettyisthin]
I don't know what the name of the song is, but you might have to find out by buying the soundtrack for the movie. Hope you can find it. Glad to know that you can get back on track after your free day, I am still trying to stay focused for now, so I will consider that as an option for a little later. You write so eloquently it's as though you are speaking directly to me. Take care! [prettyisthin]
Hey,it's me again prettyisthin. I love the idea of eating something I want within reason, once every 14 days. I do have a question about it though, how hard is it to get back on track the next morning? I do hope you answer this question, because it sounds like a wonderful idea to allow yourself something within reason, and it would also give you time with relatives at a resturant. I am trying to develop a personal diet for myself that will allocate a visit to the resturant. It's hard, but it can be done, and thanks again for sharing your methods- You're nothing but sweet inspiration! [prettyisthin]
Hey, it's me prettyisthin. Thanks so much for reading my diary. I appreciate it, and I am reading yours also. You're very inspirational to me as before I felt that the only way to loose was to limit my intake to 300 calories and then exercise as much as possible. But I have noticed that you are loosing on eating, and so I have decided to incorporate healthy foods into my diet, rather than to starve. It's amazing how much better I feel from eating salads instead of eating fast food. I cannot thank you enough for helping me along with that, as I was sure I had the perfect-diet of 300 calories. Also, you sound like a person of so many talents, I have read beaughtiful poetry, nice music, and so I am wondering, what other talents lie within you. May you develop each of them to the highest degree, and may the world discover the real you. You're a winner- so keep on loosing. Your one pound loss matters to each of us, and I applaud you. Thank you for sharing your moments, your talents, and being an insight to the correct way to eat. You are extremly valuable, and I look forward to meeting the inner you as your diary develops. [prettyisthin]
The poem is a 10,The subject is a 10, and the author of this diary is a 10. I too admire Diana's ability to look beyond her area of beauty and remain a true person at heart. I miss her dearly. [prettyisthin]
CONGRATULATIONS! You are doing sooo well. I can relate to that moment of shopping in JCPENNEY's. Once I had lost weight and wanted to wear a pair of designer jeans, I was to scared to go try them on and waited until no one was there but me and one old woman. When my thigh went into the pants I thought, don't get excited- you know the stomach isn't going to make it. But then I zipped them up and I am telling you that moment was priceless to me. I just stood there in front of the mirror in the dressing room and cried. I was so happy. It will feel like someone handed you the key to the earth when you reach the size you have as your goal. You're heading there, just stay focused. [prettyisthin]
Sounds like a crush to me, and even if he's engaged there's still time, I mean he's not MARRIED Yet! I am so glad that you started your diary, I have added you to my favorites and I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Would love to chat with you sometime on line. Drop me a line at prettyisthin@mydeardiary.com and I'll give you my AOL and Yahoo Instant messenger names. You are really doing good on that Subway diet, and making me rethink "my plan". But as far as the guy goes, I wish you all the luck, just stay focused on the weight, and he will definetly take notice. [prettyisthin]
