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Group 7-day waking average?

Elenka_HM said:
I brought some Diet Coke for a bit of caffeine and the supervisor was telling me off for drinking it being diabetic. I pointed out it's the sugar free version and she still insisted "it's the worst you can take".
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She is an expert????
 
Oh, got an email yesterday from that job I did the "informal" interview for. They didn't select me, which is not good news, but I appreciate they informed me so quick and I didn't have to spend weeks wondering. They were quite nice so I'd like to send an email back to say thank you. Would you ask for feedback or better leave it at that?

On more positive things, my partner is back from his country and brought me a piece of cake that his mum baked and a bar of chocolate. How did he know the treats drawer was almost empty? 😉
 
Afternoon (again!) - yet another miserable day!

5.7 with a flat line overnight, but the sensor only started at 11:30 last night and I haven't had a chance to check it with a FP as yet.

Not much on today - bit of cooking and a bit more sorting out in the study. I've got 2 boxes holding a couple of hundred pens which were purchased to advertise the DSF forum, which of course is no longer. Some of the pens work, some don't. Any suggestions of what to do with them? Seriously, I am reluctant to just throw them away, but probably that's the only thing to do with them.

@ColinUK pleased to hear mum is out. Fingers crossed for the ongoing investigations.

@Elenka_HM do ask for feedback, if you can get it then it can be invaluable.

Have a good day all.
 
3.7 then 4.3 fotf. 4.7 before breakfast, 5.0 after that. 5.0 to 5.6 these last few hrs
 
Pattidevans said:
She is an expert????
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She clearly believes she is, but as far as I know, she is not qualified 🙄

I don't think she is the type of person who would listen and potentially change her mind, she is more the type to talk all over you. So I don't waste my time. Just wish I felt comfortable telling her to...err... politely go mind her business.
 
Elenka_HM said:
I brought some Diet Coke for a bit of caffeine and the supervisor was telling me off for drinking it being diabetic. I pointed out it's the sugar free version and she still insisted "it's the worst you can take". Could say it's okay for diabetics to drink diet drinks in moderation (like for everyone), could even mention full sugar coke is a good hypo treatment for many people. What I did was let it come in one ear and out of the other, cause sometimes, you don't have the energy or inclination to argue.
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why are people like this. why do they think it's their business, and what do they think makes them a flippin expert. I mean there's always been ppl like this but why is it now so prevalent. it's just rude!
 
Elenka_HM said:
Good day, my dears! 5'4 for the second day in a row, yay! Nice to see 5s back in the reader.

Guess who came to the hotel for 12+ hours of work (potentially intense) on just 3 hours of sleep? To be realistic, the best I could expect last night was around 5 hours, but I made it worse by falling in the Youtube Shorts rabbit hole. Bit of self sabotage there. I've been snacking all morning at work and probably will pick some leftovers from a wake afternoon tea we are serving later, but I'm giving myself grace. Tomorrow I am off and will have the chance to catch up on sleep and stock the fridge with healthier options. There's not much in there at all, healthy or otherwise!

I brought some Diet Coke for a bit of caffeine and the supervisor was telling me off for drinking it being diabetic. I pointed out it's the sugar free version and she still insisted "it's the worst you can take". Could say it's okay for diabetics to drink diet drinks in moderation (like for everyone), could even mention full sugar coke is a good hypo treatment for many people. What I did was let it come in one ear and out of the other, cause sometimes, you don't have the energy or inclination to argue.
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I’m currently sitting drinking my second can of Diet Coke today. It’ll also be my last ( of the day, not ever, I’m an addict!) some folks, jeez Louise as Zara would say, they need to just butt out sometimes. If it was that bad for us they wouldn’t still be selling it. Everything in moderation is my mantra.
 
eggyg said:
I’m currently sitting drinking my second can of Diet Coke today. It’ll also be my last ( of the day, not ever, I’m an addict!) some folks, jeez Louise as Zara would say, they need to just butt out sometimes. If it was that bad for us they wouldn’t still be selling it. Everything in moderation is my mantra.
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I wasn't fussed about any type of Coke before diabetes, always preferred juice, Nestea and the like. I grew to appreciate Diet Coke after diagnosis, as this was often the only sugar free choice available when I went out (either that or weak squash+soda). Also works well as a mixer when I want alcohol, where previously I would go for fruity cocktails. Okay, I confess sometimes I make an exception with cocktails, I tell myself the alcohol and dancing compensate the sugars... 😛
Haven't been "out out" in a while tho, so sticking to the good old Diet Coke!

PS: I don't know where my supervisor gets the idea that it is so bad, but it surely can't be about the sweeteners. I've seen that woman pouring FOUR sachets of sweetener in a single coffee. Not judging her, just shocked because I once tried a coffee with half a sachet and was almost too sickly for me!
 
6.1

Was quite the chilled trip out with the folks yesterday. Mum loved The King & I. Dad thought it was visually disappointing (as in expected sumptuous sets) with good performances. I thought it was entertaining but agreed with dad on the sets as they really were quite cheap looking.
It was fun though 🙂
Went to a 24hr restaurant just over the road from the Dominion Theatre for supper (halloumi fries and a chicken Caesar salad) before driving them back home.

@Grannylorraine how are you feeling this morning?
 
Good morning 8.0
 
Morning all, 7.4 here.
We are a cat free house again. Poor simpleton, I laid a trail of dreamies leading into her carrier just before her meal time when she was hungry and she went straight in. (daughter had tried that yesterday, but she managed to back out of carrier and run away before she could fasten it). Drove over to daughters house and did some pruning in her garden while I made sure cat had settled, win win for daughter!
 
Good morning. 6.2 on this below freezing morning. Weird weather, it was 10c yesterday, and today is forecast very heavy rain later!

I’m so happy it’s now spring, meteorological speaking. Light by 7am and the birds are singing from 6.30. The daffs are out and Mr Eggy is planning to plant his early tatties next week. It feels great. Just need some spring like weather now. It’s not too much to ask for, is it?

Congratulations @harbottle on your HS.

Have a fab Friday everyone.
 
Good morning everyone

5.2 Yesss

White rabbits everywhere!!! I think I need to donate my House Special for them all.

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Today, if it doesn't rain, out for some exercise.

I love my weighing scales after a week of sheer hatred! My weight has significantly shifted downward. They spent the last 4 days lying to me saying my weight stayed the same!!!

Must get some serious keyboard practice done today. Note to self: must buy a serious keyboard!

Have a great day today whatever you are doing.
 
Congrats Gwynn and Harbottle on the HS’s.
Very nearly joined you with a 5.3 but not the magic number
Love the white rabbit photos Northerner and lost the pinch and punch competition again.Personally am much more like a Mad March hare than a fluffy rabbit.
Busy busy yesterday so no time for an ice cream and boss not too happy when I could not remember where I had parked car in North Wales and we spent 20 minutes looking for it and all she wanted to do was drive back to Glasgow.
I had kicked her out so she could go to coffee shop for our Meeting whilst I found a parking space and in such a rush could not recall where I had parked.
Anyway off to Harrogate later so will drop 2 dogs off and take other one with us for a lovely Spring break.
My employer has a nice scheme whereby they give your £300 to spend on your “ wellbeing” so basically you can spend it on anything so that will pay for sone of our break so happy days.
Hope weather gets better but at least lighter mornings are progress.
Have a great w/ end and a fantastic March.
 
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