Now

June 3, 2010

Now

The theme for NaBloPoMo is NOW. So I started writing about what is going on NOW with me.

NOW today after trying to pay attention, learn, and make changes to have a happier gall bladder things are changing. I tried not to have coffee yesterday, coffee is on the naughty list and instead I had tea but I woke up ended up with a headache last night. I had a fitful night of sleep and woke up with the headache. So I had coffee this morning. And it didn't bother me. I'll have to work on the weaning off of coffee. But slowly. I also made some flax seed tea. It's suppose to be good for your gall bladder. I got whole flax seed and in 2.5 cups water i boiled 1 Tbsp. flax seed for 5 minutes. Then you let it steep for 10 minutes and then drink. I added a little agave for sweetness and was happy that it did not have a strong taste. Hey, whatever works.

I had to wait for the maintenance guy between 8-12 today so I got in the shower early and was ready. Usually when they give you a 4 hr. window you don't see them until the last hour or later. To my surprise, he was here at 8:05. But of course the rack we wanted replaced b/c there are rusty parts on it, is not covered. It's always like that. I honestly wonder if having the yearly contract is worth the money. And when Mom called to schedule she asked to have the dishwasher looked at too, she made sure they  could be done at the same time, and of course they assured her they could. But the first guy didn't have an order for it, so he wouldn't do it. So then I had to wait still.

People do not know what customer service means anymore. It's so irritating. And this particular company is going down the drain in my opinion. I don't think I'd buy a major purchase from them anymore.

I ended up taking a nap this afternoon to try to get rid of the headache and it helped. But now it's late and I'm not tired. I'm going to bed anyway and going to read and try to get some sleep. I feel much better when I get normal rest.

Gall Bladder Attack

June 2, 2010

Gall Bladder Attack

Sunday I had what I am almost sure was a gall bladder attack. I went to see my brother that afternoon but before going it was almost 2 pm and I hadn't eaten anything so I stopped for a quick burger. It seems that automatically after eating that I started feeling like I had bad indigestion. By the time I got to Gary's it felt like my bra was too tight, I was having chest pain, burping and feeling like I needed to burp. It was not fun. I was sitting and trying to visit, but I was so uncomfortable I had to leave. I drove home trying to burp and find some relief. I ripped my bra off once I got home and I tried a omeprazole, which is like Prilosec. I tried some tums and later some Maalox but nothing seemed to help. Then I started plurking and well meaning plurk pals started mentioning that it could be heart problems or gall bladder problems. I was feeling so awful that this scared the bejeebus out of me. I don't have health insurance and I'm unemployed. So no...I can not be really sick. I have to have indigestion and it'll soon pass. Right?

It did not pass and friends were telling me that if it didn't get better within 2 hours that I should go to the ER. I was getting really scared and thinking I was having a heart attack, but then i started reading about the gall bladder and what an attack is like here. And once I read some of the symptoms, I'm about 95% sure it was a gall bladder attack. And a mild one at that although while suffering w/the indigestion and pain it didn't seem so mild. Some others said they went thru it and that it was a doubling over crying pain, and my pain was not that severe.

I finally took 1 tsp. of baking soda in about a cup of water and that made me really feel better. Enough better to consider going to bed that evening and not thinking that I was going to have to go to the ER. I didn't sleep well that night. I was uncomfortable and was dreaming a lot, but when I woke up, I felt much better. I started juicing yesterday. I made a juice of celery, beet and carrot. Not bad and beets are suppose to help flush your liver and hopefully if I have any bile ducts blocked it can help. I juiced again the next morning too and I'm looking into a gall bladder friendly diet which means no coffee, no pork, low fat and certain kinds of fat, no beans, no dairy.

I got some flax seeds and I'm going to make a tea out of it. I hope it doesn't taste like dog piss.

So I'm thinking this is the universe telling me that I HAVE to change my diet to something more healthy. I'm terrified of eating something too fatty and having another attack. I guess whatever works. I like to eat healthy, but get so lazy and was getting back to old habits and eating too much fast food but that has now stopped suddenly and maybe that's the best way.

I better lose the weight now too if I make these changes!

"Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity" - Swami Vivekananda

December 10, 2008

"Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity" - Swami Vivekananda

I hope you are enjoying this holiday season. Here's our tree. We went with red and gold this year and I really love it, I love the red poinsettias and the gold garland. We have some lovely glass gold and red balls hanging on the tree. It looks rich and lush to me and it makes me happy!

Tom seems to like it too!

I've had a hard time getting my blogging mojo back. Seems I'd have no problem with having so much time available now. I was thinking why it's been hard to keep up and I could go thru a whole slew of excuses, but really it's not important why. I had an email from a dear friend who said she looked forward to reading my blog. Surprised me, pleasantly and I'd like to post more. It's a creative outlet for me and so I should really try to do it more often.

I am hosting a holiday postcard swap and there are 22 people involved in it. I am making my postcards and I'm heading for a deadline, so I hope to get them done today.

Yesterday I made a batch of peanut brittle, so that means that it is truly Christmas time for our family. It came out well, it's one of those recipes that once you know what you are doing, it's fail proof.

I have been feeling so so. I've been drinking tea of feverfew every day to try to combat my headaches and migraines and I do think it is helping. I've had some sinus headaches, but I haven't had a migraine lately. I'm still going to acupuncture and that is continuing to help my overall health. I've also lost 30 lbs. now and I'm really happy about that.

I still haven't finished my alpaca February Lady Sweater. I need to finish knitting the arms and then weave ends in and do the buttons. I started a pair of socks but ran into a problem and had to frog and there it sits.

Just do it...please.

November 22, 2008

Just do it...please.

Please click the eggs for me, I'm trying to figure out this stupid game... Just click, you don't have to do anything else, don't have to sign up, none of that. Thank you!



I have been going to a Chinese Doctor and acupuncturist for almost a month now and I am really amazed at how much my health has improved. Today I went and it's kind of interesting how she does it. She takes your pulse and looks at your tongue. My tongue shows that I have a cold. I asked if she meant cold like temperature or sick cold, she said, no like kid sick. My pulse is weak and deep and I have a pale tongue and purple on the bottom. Then she put the acupuncture needles on my ankles, toes, legs, belly, hands and arms. Then I get to relax in almost darkness. It's hard to not fall asleep. She comes in after 15 minutes and adjusts the needles. Oh, she also puts a heat lamp over me which feels nice. Then I turn over and she put needles on my ankles, legs, low back and up my spine. It was kind of funny, because one of the back needles sent like a surge of energy, and a little pain and i kicked my leg up. That never happened before. Then after a half hour she removed those needles and gave me a small massage and I was good to go.

I have more energy. I feel rested in the morning. I can ride in the car without the deep back/butt pain. I can get up off a chair without help. My tummy issues have all but disappeared. And...I'm losing weight. I've lost about 3-4 lbs. since I've started seeing her. I'm so happy.

Between seeing my Ayurveda practitioner and the Chinese Dr. I'm good.

I have gotten lots of stash and also some spinning fiber, but I'm too lazy to take pics right now. I'll do it soon. Oh, and I have some highlighting to do of a jewelry maker that I just love.

Off to bed for me. Good night.

"Real happiness is when you are happy for no reason at all~you are simply being." -- Deepak Chopra

October 8, 2008

"Real happiness is when you are happy for no reason at all~you are simply being." -- Deepak Chopra

The strangest thing happened last night. I have had a headache for a couple days now and it was just a dull ache, I thought it might be allergies or sinus, but after getting home last night I very quickly started feeling flu like. I was hot and sweaty, I started sneezing, my head got all stuffy, body aches...what the hell?? So someone on plurk told me about trying Emergen-C which I like the sound of because it's natural and it can help lessen the effects of a cold/flu. So I went down to the drug store and found some and also some cold tea. This morning I feel like a truck hit me. I have no appetite and want to go back to bed.

And then I heard some really bad news. My BFF's Dad has an inoperable tumor in a very bad place and they are doing a biopsy on Monday to see if it's cancerous. Any prayers for Dave would be appreciated. It's never a good time for news like this. I guess it's the unknown that bothers me. And I see how stressful it is for my BFF and her Mother. Healing prayers please...

It's suppose to be really hot here today in Southern Cali so it's a little difficult to know that it's Autumn. I asked people on plurk what is their favorite thing about Autumn and the responses were cool. People mentioned cooler temps, leaves changing, the smell of the air, pumpkin lattes, wearing socks, wearing sweaters. There is so much to love about this time of year. My body does feel the changes even though we don't get a lot of the signs, like the leaves changing. My neighbor across the street has a couple big trees that do change and for that I'm grateful because it makes me remember.

Wordless Wednesday, etc.

August 20, 2008

Wordless Wednesday, etc.

Wouldn't you like to be that comfortable? I would, I'd love to find that perfect spot to lie down on, and lose myself to restful sleep and not have a care in the world. I've always said I'd like to be reincarnated into a pampered cat. Pampered meaning that I wouldn't have to deal with the elements, wouldn't have to hunt for food, would have a soft comfy bed in the morning sunlight and have my food bowl constantly filled, eat whenever I wanted to.

So I obviously haven't gotten back to my old blogging self, but perhaps I've improved a little in the last couple weeks. Still, I blame plurk.com, it sucks time away from me, but is fun, it's very interactive and I like communicating that way. I'm mitchypoo on plurk if you'd like to friend me.

I've got a new pen pal thru the Plurkette Hencircle and have a received a lovely, long letter from her. She's from the UK, on the coast and is quite interesting. I'm enjoying getting to know her. Hi Peri, if you are reading!

My tummy issues have continued and I'm doing what I can to try to heal myself. Well, I'm working with Eleni, my ayurveda practitioner, I'm not doing it all on my own. My diet is really good and I'm really enjoying it too. I'm limiting my wheat to see if that helps. I'm listening to my body as far as hunger goes and that is working for me.

And amazing things are happening, such as because I'm eating so well, my headaches are improving, and I'm not so lethargic. I'm enjoying the changes and trying to just keep it up, it's a change and I want it to become a habit, a daily routine. I'm also taking some herbs before and after meals and we'll see how that goes. The one herb mixture is not in capsules and I'm suppose to put it in some warm water and drink and I'm sorry but it's just NASTY! It has fennel in it, and I don't like the anise flavor, and it's gritty, oh, i may have to go buy some capsules. It's new too, so I'll continue and work it out somehow.

I've lost 25 lbs. total and tonight is weigh in and I'm hoping I've lost more, we'll see. We don't have a scale at home that works, so weigh in is it, so I have to judge by how I feel and right now, I feel like it could go either way. Be optimistic. Right? I think I've lost, and I want to see a loss, but truly even if I have gained, I feel better and that's more important.

I have lots of energy, and I enjoy getting my life in order.

April 8, 2008

I have lots of energy, and I enjoy getting my life in order.

Wow, I missed a WHOLE WEEK of work! That flu bug was really nasty. It started 2 Saturdays ago when after doing my normal stuff for the day, getting my room cleaned for my Aunties visit, etc. I sat down to knit for a while at night and all of a sudden I said to Mamacita, "Wow, I have a really bad sore throat." It just sort of hit me. And then it started. I quickly got body aches and feeling feverish, chills, headache, lethargy. I woke up that night feeling restless and hot. Had to get up for awhile, take some Tylenol Cold and back to bed, Sunday it was worse and my Monday morning I had no voice hardly at all, ear ache, couldn't sleep more than 4 hours. MISERABLE! I went to the Dr. Tuesday thinking I may have strep, but I did not. Just the flu. She told me not to be surprised if I had the cough for weeks, like 4 or 5 weeks...Cough? Oh, yes, that started too. I was not able to sleep for more than 4 hours for the remainder of last week. That was kind of the worst of it because I was so tired, but so miserable and unable to sleep for any length of time. I would get up coughing at 11:30 and then 1:30 and 3:30, it's just so unlike me. I didn't eat for days, maybe a slice of toast or egg in a holes, but had no appetite. No appetite and not feeling well enough to KNIT!??? That's the definite sign that Mitchypoo is really really sick!

Then I had this gland that swelled in my neck and scared the heck out of me, it's still swelling but not too worried yet. I've been back to work yesterday and today. Last night I picked up prescription cough medicine and last night I slept really well. Today I feel so much better. I haven't had one cough attack yet today.

I started another knit project...the Lace Ribbon Scarf. It's from the current spring issue of Knitty. It's really pretty and fun to knit. I needed some variation from socks. I was going to post a not so good pic from my phone, but it's so awful. I'll try to post a pic tonight.

I am as successful as I make up my mind to be.

March 25, 2008

I am as successful as I make up my mind to be.

Holy Crackamoley, I am suffering with allergies this year! Is anyone else having a hard time? I've had an allergy here or there, but nothing like this. I've had almost constant migraines and headaches for weeks, and I knew I was having allergies, because smells were bothering me and my eyes were itchy and watery, but after talking to my cousin, suffering all weekend with constant headaches and a migraine on Friday, I tried taking Zyrtec for allergies. You can get it OTC now, and it is not cheap but I think it's helping. Yesterday I went through more than half a box of tissue, ended up really sick. This morning I felt like I could breathe but it's still there. The really good news, the headache is gone right now!

Freebie!

December 1, 2007

Freebie!

I somehow bought a duplicate copy of Spin Off Magazine, Fall 2007 and so therefore I'm offering it to whomever first sends me an email with your snail mail or perhaps you know someone who spins and would like a copy. Just email me with their address and I'll be happy to send it. I don't care who it is I'm sending it to, I'd just like it to be wanted. Can you put the subject to "Freebie" so I know it's for that! Thanks!

I'm feeling under the weather today. I'm pretty sure I'm finally getting that cold that's been going around and that I've been talking about getting all summer. I don't think I'll be so lucky to fend it off this time. Unfortunately, it's starting out as an ear ache. I had some running around to do today, and then I got a little Christmas shopping done, but I didn't have the energy to continue.

Then it was home and we have the house being cleaned today, so of course you can't just sit and watch them (because that feels so rude) so I've been cleaning and sorting and now I really feel like crap.

I did go to the Chiropractor yesterday, to one I've never been to. In fact, it's been a couple years since I've been and alleluia, my insurance covers chiro! I'm going for my migraines. After that last one, I have to try this. I really liked Dr.W, we related well and he gave me a good adjustment. He worked mainly on my neck, in fact, I'm sore today from his working on me, it's to be expected I guess. I'm going again in 2 weeks and we'll see from there what I need to do.

I weighed in yesterday and I was down over the 2 weeks and over Thanksgiving but not by much. I was disappointed and know today that I really shouldn't be. So I'm moving on.

And just because he's so cute, here's a pic of our Tommy boy!

The abundance of the Universe is available to everyone. I am grateful for all that I have received in life.

November 19, 2007

The abundance of the Universe is available to everyone. I am grateful for all that I have received in life.

I think Sunday's migraine was the worst I've ever had. I thought at one point I'd have to go in to urgent care because it just got worse and worse. And the prescription stuff didn't help it at all. I took it and then went to bed with a warm heat pack for my neck. I tossed and turned. My blinds were closed but it was too light in my room, I covered my eyes with the blanket, and then I felt smothered. I was miserable, I went to the kitchen to warm the heat pack and Mamacita was there and I almost lost it, I was almost panicked because I was in so much pain. She told me to go into her room and she'd close the blinds and the doors and it was dark. I took a muscle relaxer and then layed in her bed with our cat Henry. He comforted me and I then was able to fall asleep. I woke up about 3 hours later feeling much better. It's weird how you feel like you have a hangover after a migraine, that's how I feel anyway, but I was fine then. I have asked to go to a chiropractor and I'm waiting for the referral, I think that will help.

Thursday Thirteen #32

October 18, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #32

Thirteen Weight Loss quotes that Mitchypoo is thinking about. I burned sixty calories. That should take care of a peanut I had in 1962.- Rita Rudner Self delusion is pulling in your stomach when you step on the scales. - Paul Sweeney Never eat more than you can lift. - Miss Piggy Enjoy life. Think of all the women who passed up dessert on the Titanic.- Unknown The belly is ungrateful--it always forgets we already gave it something. - Russian Proverb One should eat to live, not live to eat. - Moliere All of the things I realy like to do are either immoral, illegal or fattening.- Alexander Woollcott Eat not to dullness, drink not to elevation.- Benjamin Franklin Whatever will satisfy hunger is good food. - Chinese Proverb There is no love sincerer than the love of food. - George Bernard Shaw Preserving health by too severe a rule is a wearisome malady.- La Rochefoucauld In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eat about twice as much as nature requires.- Benjamin Franklin We never repent of having eaten too little. - Thomas Jefferson

Thursday Thirteen Edition #30

September 27, 2007

Thursday Thirteen Edition #30

Thirteen inspirational or motivational quotes regarding weight loss. You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is. ~Ellen Degeneres You may delay, but time will not. ~Benjamin Franklin You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be. ~David Viscott You must do the thing you think you cannot do. ~Eleanor Roosevelt You see things; and you say "Why?" But I dream things that never were; and I say "Why not?" ~George Bernard Shaw Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality. ~Ralph Marston You're never beaten until you admit it. ~George S. Patton You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. ~Lee Iacocca Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time. ~Mark Twain If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end. ~Julius Erving If you want to look young and thin, hang around old fat people. ~Jim Eason Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can. ~Unknown Author It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up. ~Vince Lombardi

I have faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe.

September 24, 2007

I have faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe.

Not such a good weekend. I've been having headaches and neck pain since I hit my head last weekend. Mamacita suggested I go to urgent care which I never thought of. I just thought I'd have to make an appointment with my regular Dr. and get in when i could, but this was a much better option. And although it was a Sat. around noon, they were not so busy, I was called in really pretty soon, and I was out of there with 1.5 hours. The Dr. didn't think I needed a cat scan, he said he thought I sprained my neck muscles, so he prescribed an anti-inflammatory to take for the week and he said it should be better by then. I had some of that prescription at home so I did a little grocery shopping and headed home. It was pouring rain when I got out of the Dr's. I love the rain and we need it badly in So. CA. So I came home and knit and watched some TV. I also made dinner. I made chicken breasts with watermelon salsa. It's a WW recipe and Mamacita and brother seemed to like it.

I went to my first WW meeting Friday during work and I really liked the leader. A young guy, good looking, funny and caring. His meeting lasted about 30 minutes and they encourage you to bring your lunch and have it during the meeting. So this weekend I've been reading up on the plan and figuring out meals and writing down my food and I'm feeling good. I like the plan because it's real food and it's healthy and balanced and no food is off limits. I had 2 glasses of wine Sat. night, but i was within my points.

Friday night I finished the MS3 stole! I was a little nervous about blocking it because I've never done that before. But Sunday I was feeling OK, so I soaked it for half hour in a gallon of cold water with the soak stuff in it and then i carefully squeezed it to get what water I could out of it and then I got busy and blocked it. And it was so much fun! I loved how when you put the wires in and blocked it the pattern would pop. Look...

Tonight I'll try to take pics of it on. It should be completely dry by then. I really like it. And there is another lace stole KAL starting October 5. It's called Secret of the Stole and you are welcome to join by October 4. I've already joined and I already have the yarn and the beads! Yeah!

My daily goal today is to drink my 64 oz. of water and to write down all my food. Hope you have a happy Monday!

I love myself totally in the now.

September 19, 2007

I love myself totally in the now.

I'm starting Weight Watchers on Friday. They are having a class start in my building. It's convenient for me and it may be the support and encouragement that I need. I was disappointed with the weight management class I went to for a few reasons and found myself not really applying myself or wanting to continue the class. So, for at least 12 weeks, that's what I'll be doing~ Weight Watchers. It'll be nice to get to know some of the other girls in the building a little better. They seem nice enough but I don't have so much opportunity to socialize with them, this will change that a little. I hear the leader is a guy and they really like him, he's fun and energetic. I hope I can take him. Sometimes, or maybe it's just me, but when you don't feel good about yourself, it's irritating to have all these peppy people around. On the other hand, it may be just what I need.

I'm about 30 rows down until my MS3 stole is done! Can you believe it!? Well, many people have already finished....weeks ago...but I'm slow I guess, or not concentrated, but I want to get it finished and blocked. I have blocking wires now and haven't used them yet, I can't wait to see my finished object, I think I love it. I think I have to find the exact right top to wear with it and I will be wearing it, I can assure you.

I found an earth friendly cleaning product that I just love. The only reason I care about using less toxic chemicals is because of our furbabies and because I've been watching How Clean is Your House?. Have you seen it? Oh my goodness graciousness! If you think your house is a mess, watch this show! I'm truly amazed how they take some of these pits and clean them up. It's actually motivating for me to watch. Anyway....the cleaning item is called Mrs.Meyer's Clean Day. I got the Lemon Verbena counter top cleaner and it's really good stuff. I found it at my local Wild Oats, which is similar to Whole Foods, but you can mail order too. It makes me want to clean. How weird is that!!!

The weather is changing...and we're getting rain tomorrow. I love it! I want to start dressing warmer and wearing knitted items and I always want to make a nice pot of soup when it's raining.

Happy Weekend

August 24, 2007

Happy Weekend

Mamacita and I went to dinner yesterday night at a Japanese Restaurant not too far from our house. I think I've been looking at the place for 2 years now thinking, huh, we'll have to try that place. It's small and not fancy, but there are always cars there, it's not packed, but busy. So we had hot sake which Mamacita had never had and she liked it. I like sake too. She had tempura and teriyaki beef but she was concerned about it being too sweet so the waiter suggested she have the sauce on the side. It was the best teriyaki beef I've ever had, it was a real tender cut of beef, not cooked to death, and the sauce was not too sweet but really nice flavor. I had the tempura and vegetables and I too thought the quality and freshness was excellent. We've found a new place!

Today I was doing fine and about 10 a.m. a migraine hit me. I felt it coming on so I took Excedrin Migraine and i also put on Aveda Blue Oil. I put it on my temples and on the back of my neck. But it just kept getting worse, I got nauseous and the light started bothering me. And, I bled through (I know, TMI, but whatever) and I was so uncomfortable. So I went home at lunch. I ended up trying to just rest, but I fell asleep for awhile and although the migraine is gone, i feel like I have a hangover now. My boss told me she's started taking Midol w/Ibuprofen during her periods and it's helping so I'll give it a try next time.

My boss asked me if I'd make a baby ensemble with a blanket, sweater, hat and booties and how much.... Well, I don't know what to do. I don't think I can get it all done and I don't know what to charge her. So I'm thinking of making a baby blanket and see if she likes it. She wants it in September or the baby is due in December. And I want to get the prayer shawl done and then I really want to finish MS3 because I saw a finished one and it's unbelievably gorgeous! So much knitting and too little time.

I'm reading a really good book called 'such a pretty girl' by Laura Weiss. It's kind of a tough read because you can get so angry at some of the characters, but it's a good read too.

I'll leave you with a picture of the beautiful pineapple upside down cake that Mamacita made for the lucky dogs she works with! I was told it tasted as good as it looked. Isn't it pretty! ?

Have a great weekend!

Thursday Thirteen Edition #26

August 16, 2007

Thursday Thirteen Edition #26

Thirteen things Mitchypoo's is learning about weight management... A good idea is to divide your plate into 1/2 veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 starch. Growing up meat was always the main thing but it does make a difference to have it not so prominent. It's a good idea to get your water in during the day. At least 64 oz. Eat every 4-5 hours, never over 6 hours because your body goes into starvation mode and messes up your metabolism which you are trying to kick start. You should exercise 5-6 times a week. For 50-60 minutes total. You can break up your work out into 2 or 3 increments. It all adds up. You don't have to belong to a gym to exercise, you can walk and every bit helps. Park the car far away going in to work, or take the stairs, all activity counts. It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle. There is truth to comfort food. A lot of people eat for emotional reasons. You should not eat while doing something else such as watching TV, or in front of the computer. You will enjoy the food more and savor it. (I'm notorious for NOT being able to do this) Juice is not a great choice because the fiber is almost non-existent. You should limit a serving of juice to 4 oz. It's a good idea, especially for women to lift light weights because when you lose weight you can lose fat and muscle and you need to build the muscle which helps you build your metabolism. It's not easy to change habits, but it's doable.

I maintain my body at the highest level of health.

I maintain my body at the highest level of health.

I've got somewhat of a food plan challenge today as I have plans to go out for lunch and dinner. So I'm having my healthy and balanced breakfast right now which includes a spelt tortilla, 2 soy based links of sausage from Whole Foods which surprisingly are very good, a slice of cheese, rolled into a burrito and dipped into sugar free syrup. Yummy! Oh, I'm also having a peach and coffee. I know that I'm having a greek salad with chicken for lunch so that isn't so bad. I'm meeting my Mamacita who has the day off today to get to 2 drs. appointments. We don't get to meet often for lunch so this is great. She hasn't tried Daphne's yet so that's where we are going. And then tonight I'm meeting my best bud for dinner and I've decided that I will be reasonable but I'm eating what I want...and I'm having a drinkiepoo! I think I may have a martini or a mojito. I need to find a new drink perhaps. I don't like sweet drinks so much and martinis are kind of overdone nowadays. Any ideas?

I had a nice email from my SP11 pal this a.m. Hi Pal!! What shall I call you? I think this is going to be a great Secret Pal session, I'm excited about it. I've received my Pal's info and I'm trying to read her blog and get a feel for who she is. At first glance, I'm feeling slightly intimidated about her, but I can't really tell you why. I'm going to do my best to spoil her. What a great concept it is that you do for someone but someone does for you as well solely out of the kindness of their heart. I just love the whole concept and I think it's a good life lesson because you learn to know someonen that otherwise may have never crossed your path.

I have a new love....his name is Wen. He was made by Chaz Dean, a local guy that I never heard of, probably because he's way out of my price range. I was introduced to my new love by Wendy Knits and I'm so glad I tried it. I ordered the tea tree cleansing conditioner and thought to myself that I better like this crap because it's kind of expensive, but oh my.....I love it! My hair loves it! It's so worth it and now I want to try all the other scents. I think next I'm going to try the fig one. You can thank me later! :)

We got an invitation to a chili cookoff in a couple weeks. The same cook-off that Mamacita won 1st place last year!! I didn't have a chance to ask her but I'm hoping she'll submit her chili again and I think I'll give it a go again too although I didn't even place last year. The theme this year is our favorite sports team. The hosts are major USC fans and will be in all their burgundy and gold glory I am sure. I think I need to find Minnesota Viking stuff for Mamacita and I to wear. Should be lots of fun!

I am at peace with my body. I am comfortable with my looks, my weight, and my vibrant health.

August 14, 2007

I am at peace with my body. I am comfortable with my looks, my weight, and my vibrant health.

Had a nice weekend, although it was miserably hot. And it's continued this week. Today we are expected to peak 100 and the humidity is high. I guess it's summer so it should be expected.

My bosses were out of town for the weekend and took Monday too so it was me and the temp worker. The day went fine. I can't believe how many people bought a car over the weekend. It goes in spurts. The next holiday weekend is a big car buying weekend too.

I've started working on my MS3 stole again and I'm really enjoying it. I'm in the repetitive part so it's good knitting but I keep forgetting to add some beads. No problem though because I will sew them on later. That's so much easier than ripping to add a stupid bead. It's a project that I have to kind of concentrate on so I leave it at home. I am using a highlighter for the graph and that is working. It's really beautiful so far. I've heard that it's called the Swan Lake Shawl, but I haven't seen a swan yet. There is a wing on it and I guess some were bothered by the design, but I'm just knitting away. I want to see how it was intended. Socks and lace knitting are my current faves.

I have my weight class tonight. Looking forward to it. It is a late night for me, it doesn't end until 9 p.m. but it's worth it for me. I've stopped going to the gym, it wasn't worth the aggravation. I'll find another way.

Have to go check my stocks. It dropped below my initial investment but I think it's teaching me patience. I'm just letting it sit and hopefully it'll go up again. Yesterday I had lost 9 cents overall. Have to go check if it's changed today...

Have a great Tuesday. Make it the best day for you!

Today I let Life provide all that I need.

August 8, 2007

Today I let Life provide all that I need.

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Just call me Your Majesty.... hehehe

I'm up $1.36!!!! This is so much fun!

Had a 73 year old client kind of almost ask me out today.....ewww. But I'm laughing about it. I told my mom that now I only attract the decrepit.

Listening to Jazz today at work, I feel pretty mellow. Even though I got to bed a little later because the weight class ended at 9 pm. And my 2 new music obsessions are Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone. Man they can sing. I love Amy's style, downloaded her to the shuffle. I'll be listening to her tomorrow while I have a 2 hr. appt. at the dentist.

The weight class was great. We're doing a food diary which is something I normally hate, but I'm getting a new attitude and just doing it. And the plan is slightly confusing and slightly not, there's a lot of choices, you just pick what you want to eat. I'm not giving up butter, I'll just eat less. I'll figure this out. Yesterday I had low blood sugar where I felt panicky and shaky and like I needed to eat. I think it's because I'm eating a lot of fruit and although it's natural, it's still sugar. And not so much protein, as in meat. I need to get some good choices of protein to have on hand. I'm happy with a big salad w/tomato and vinaigrette, but it'd be healthier with some protein. We had to bring a 4-6 oz. cup and bowl. My bowl looked small but it was bigger slightly. That is the portion for juice and for a snack. You can have what fits in the bowl. So I'm off to find a 4-6 oz. bowl, I think Pyrex has them. I give myself an A for effort today!

Have a great day!

The road to freedom is through the doorway to forgiveness.

August 7, 2007

The road to freedom is through the doorway to forgiveness.

I was so whipped last night I went to bed at 8:30! And I slept soundly. Heard Mamacita's alarm go off around 4:30 but fell back asleep. I feel wonderful today!! My back isn't hurting anymore and I'm well rested. What could go wrong.... oops, shouldn't say that.

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Have my 2nd weight class tonight. Looking forward to it. I've had a good week, feeling good about myself and my food.

If you are from LA you'll understand how sad it is to have lost one of our local news people, Hal Fishman. He's been around as long as I can remember. What is sad to me is he was well respected, very knowledgeable, but we never hear about it until they are gone. He was still broadcasting like a week ago before he collapsed at home and they found out he had colon cancer. So sad. My prayers for his family.

Knitting, well, I have too many projects, have to sew up some pink baby booties, working on socks for Spaz, haven't picked up my MS3 in 2 weeks but must get going on it. I got blocking wires, yes, i broke down and bought them and now I have at least 2 projects I need to block. And I want to knit a rug I saw that you knit a tube and insert cord into it and now I can't remember where I saw it. Too many projects, too little time!