3/19/12
Tomorrow I'm starting to diet. I am SOOOO heavy and sick of it. I weigh about 200lbs. YIKES!! Wish me luck!!
2/15/12
Had a nice birthday. I worked this morning and had the afternoon off with my man. Watched movies most of the day.
1/22/12
Ever have a 'friend' blow the wind out of your sails? What a JERK!!
1/17/12
Sooo tired today. I'm really getting sick of this...
1/16/12
Too tired for words...
1/15/12
I did a lot of shopping and couponing today. I'm tired. Busy week. Waiting for the doc's office to call...
1/14/12
I felt sooo tired alll week. Today I felt GREAT!!! Cleaned the kitchen including the fridge. Getting ready to bake a ton of cakes. I'm goig to launch Ricky's fundraising website this week. I'm hoping to sell and auction my cakes so he can travel Europe this summer. I just need to clean out the oven. I'm sooo tired, but at least it's for a good cause.
1/9/12
Very tired. I have a few doc appointments this week. I studied my italian for about 6 hours today. Trying to cram for Wednesdays lesson. Did I mention that I'm tired??
1/8/12
Feeling better today. Less stressed. I'm trying to lose weight. Getting back to basics. Looking forward to hearing from the doc this week.
1//7/12
Feeling much better. I'm just waiting to hear about my pre-op appointment and surgery. It feels sooo good to know what needs to be done. I have some time to plan for it. I'll make sure the house is clean and extra food is cooked and frozen. I'll be out of commission for about two weeks. I'll reschedule my clients. I'll do some tanks early and the rest a week late. It shouldn't be too bad. I'll have a $700 co-pay, but I think I'll get some money from my Aflack insurance.
1/5/12
See my post for Thursday, January 5, 2012...
1/4/12
Still not feeling well. I think it's the stress of the surgery. I'll find out more tomorrow. Sigh...
1/2/12
Slept like CRAP last night. It was like I didn't even take my meds, except I did. Got up at 9:30 and got alot done. Put away the xmas tree, did some cleaning and made a pie. Very tired.
12/30/11
Found out last week that I have a 8cm fibroid tumor. I go to the OB/GYN this week. My guess is that I will need a hysterectomy. Not that I wanted more kids, but I'm concerned about being out of work for so long. I'm nervous about the surgery. I'll fing out more this week. I've been working out, but I've gained about 20lbs this year. Blood pressure is up and Doc says I need to loose weight.
12/27/11
It's been busy. I enjoyed the holidays. I'm still tired. Customers are dropping like flies. Enjoying the extra time to myself. Ready for bed...
12/09/11
Spent the day in the kitchen, cooking for tomorrows holiday party. SOOOOO tired! Looking forward to relaxing tomorrow. Just need to set the table and do some last minute cooking and cleaning.
12/1/11
For about the past week or so I have felt pretty tired. I was feeling great when I went to the Doctors, but since then I have been feeling tired, with little periods of energy. I've been trying to workout more. I'm still taking 10,000 units of vitamin D3.
11/26/11
Had a great time at out Wine Bottling Party. We bottled over 50 bottles of wine. Can't wait to start drinking...
11/25/11
Had a great breakfast with family. Broke out the china and served chocolate chip pancakes and bacon. Lots of fun and laughs. Looking forward to our wine bottling party tomorrow...
11/24/11
Happy Thanksgiving!! Went shopping this am. Got some GREAT buys to donate. Feeling MUCH better. I've been going to bed earlier and that has really helped!! Looking forward to having family over tomorrow. Stress free and loving it!!
11/23/11
Tired today, but I did work. Haven't worked out in a while. Need to get back in the swing of things...
11/20/11
SOOOOO tired today. Layed on the couch in my jammies ALLLLLL day. Stayed out last night unitl 1am. WHAT was I thinking?? Totally unproductive!!
11/15/11
Slept like crap. Woke up with a headache. Didn't get off the couch until 10am. Had the day off. Made some ricotta and ricotta cheese pie and homemade mozzarella. Ran some errands and had a clarinet lesson.
11/14/11
Had the morning off. Decluttered and straightened the home. It's looking pretty good. Still more to do. Felt great today. I did not workout because I was still a little sore from painting all weekend. Sleeping well. All is good...
11/13/11
Finished painting the kitchen!!!! Sooo tired. Planning some parties. Just need to do some finishing touches in the livingroom and kitchen. For now, I rest...
11/12/11
Continued painting the kitchen. Should finish it tomorrow. Very sore and tired!
11/11/11
Slept like CRAP last night! At 8am this morning I realized that I forgot to take my meds last night, DUH! Painted half the kitchen today. Hope to finish it tomorrow. Should sleep like a baby tonight...
11/08/11
Another great day. Racked two batches of wine. Wine bottling party in two week. Tired now...
11/07/11
Felt GREAT most of the day. Cleaned the house. Still not finished. It was REALLY dirty!! Lost gas at about 4:30 pm and didn't accomplish anything else, except watching the MJ verdict.
11/06/11
Another great day!! Did lot of shopping and couponing. Love that vitamin D!!
11/5/11
Had a flu shot yesterday and I feel GREAT!! For the first time ever, I did not get sick!!
11/2/11
Felt great again today. I did not work out today but cleaned tanks all day, then had an Italian lesson.
11/1/11
Felt GREAT this morning. Worked out and went grocery shopping. Unfortunitely I pulled by back picking up a bag of cat litter. Played my clarinet and studied Italian.
10/31/11
Sooo tired!! Peeled myself off the couch by 11:30am. Took the day off.
10/30/11
Was in my jammies most of the day. Feeling sooo tired. I hope this doesn't last allll winter!
10/29/11
Fibro is in full gear. Can't keep my eyes open...
10/25/2011
16 years ago today, I gave birth to my only child. It's hard to believe how time flies.
10/24/2011
Going back to bed this am, backfired. I woke up soooo sleepy and it continued ALL DAY LONG!!
10/23/2011
Stayed in my jammies all day! Went through the ads this am and organised my shopping trips, but didn't leave the house. Started two batches of wine!! And cleaned out my wine closet.
10/22/2011
Productive day. Did LOTS of baking, gluten free. Had mother-in-law over for dinner. Wine and pizza. What could be better!
10/21/2011
Went to the hand surgeon to get my stitches out. Doc said I severed some nerves. I do not want to have surgery. Too invasive. My hand may get better on its own, or it may not. Surgery may help or it may not.
10/20/2011
In my pinkeyeed, 8 stitches, hot flashed, fibromyalgia fog, I misplaced my sweatshirt at Target WITH MY CAR KEYS IN THE POCKET!! It was at the service desk, sigh...
10/19/2011
Now I have pinkeye. Need I say more??
10/18/2011
Still cleaning tanks left handed. Not fun!! I cleared my calender for tomorrow. I think I have pinkeye!!
10/17/2011
I'm back to work!!!! My hand hurts, but it was nice earning some money. I have a busy week. Bring it!
10/15/2011
Getting really sick of this cast. Looking forward to going to the hand surgeon and getting stitches out on Friday. I go back to work on Monday. Show me the money!
10/14/2011
The good news...the dishwasher came first thing this morning. The bad news...it had to be sent back because it had TWO HUGE DENTS on it!!!! I'm really getting bored. I can't wait to start working again.
10/13/2011
In my dumb fibromyalgia fog, I totally forgot that my son was not suppose to have anything to eat or drink before going to the oral surgeon today. DUH!! What an idiot!! I apologized about a dozen times, but I still feel like crap! Sigh...
10/12/2011
Getting antsy. I want to go back to work. My tetanus shot hurts more than my stitches. Dishes haven't been cleaned since the accident! Blood pressure up. This is bull$hit!!
10/11/2011
Went to the hand surgeon today. He said I was VERY lucky!! He said I just missed the tendon. He put on a half cast and I'm out of work until Monday. He'd prefer that I stay away from tank clean for 2 weeks, but The Fish Lady has to eat!!
10/10/2011
Drove myself to emergency after cutting my thumb doing dishes. 4 hours later...8 stitches, hit tendon, have to see hand surgeon. Can't get hand wet for a week. That means one week vacation, get caught up on paper work. Call clients tomorrow to reschedule.
10/9/2011
Did a lot of shopping today. Also, more cooking, gluten free. Looking forward to cleaning the house more tomorrow. Trying to get as much stuff done tonight, so I clean just concentrate on the house tomorrow.
10/7/2011
It looks like my husband may have celiac disease. His Docs want him to eat a gluten free diet to see if he feels better. We've been researching and read labels. (What did we do before the internet??) I've have really missed cooking from scratch and now have an excuse to get back into it. Did a bunch of baking today. GF chili, chicken soup, rice, bread. More baking tomorrow!
10/2/2011
Busy day. Did some couponing and shopping. Starting to save for the next Couponing For A Cause: Lollypop Farm.
9/30/2011
Very tired. Glad to see the weekend near. Plan on doing some baking tomorrow. Had my hair done.
9/29/2011
Had a great day. Worked out this morning and had the morning off. Dropped off my donation to Lollypop Farm. Very tired.
9/26/2011
Feeling burnt out. REALLY don't want to work anymore!! Stopped returning phone calls to those who are seeking out my service. REALLY need a vacation! Would rather be cleaning my house, finishing my livingroom, paint the kitchen, bake, cook, blah, blah, blah...
9/20/2011
Had a good day. Dropped the car at the mechanics at 5 am this morning. No brakes and was hoping not a lot of people would be on the expressway. I was wrong! Got there save. Took a nap on the couch, got up and did 20 minutes on the bike. Did some more cleaning and worked this afternoon. Had a nice clarinet lesson. Glad my teacher has a sense of humor. Looking forward to Italian tomorrow.
9/19/2011
Had the day off. It was WONDERFUL!!! I did a ton of laundry, scrubbed floors, did dishes, cleaned the bathroom. Even practiced my clarinet. Switched my cars over. One of them goes to the mechanic tomorrow. No brakes. It's nice to be driving my minivan. I had one just like it three years ago, but had to send it to the big fishbowl in the sky. I loved it sooo much, my husband found another one just like it. He worked on it for three years and I just started driving it. I've worked out a lot this week, too. Feeling great!
9/18/2011
Worked a fundraiser for the BSA. Very tired. The house is still a mess. Hoping to do some serious cleaning tomorrow. Hung some photos in the livingroom yesterday. Still need to buy an area rug. Looking forward to shopping tomorrow. Big M has steaks BOGO free. Stocking up for our holiday party.
9/14/2011
Had the day off. Studied Italian. I LOVE my private lessons!! It's coming along. Slowly, but surely. Practiced piano, too. Did some chores. It was nice to be home. Worked out this morning. I feel tired now, but in a good way.
9/11/2011
Didn't get as much done as I wanted, but what else is new. I bought two book cases and refinished them They look really nice. Just waiting for them to dry. The house stinks because as I was staining them outside, it started raining and had to finish them inside. Photos still not on the walls and I have to buy a new area rug. I have a lite work week this week. Maybe the house will be done by next weekend. Very tired. Looking forward to bed...
9/10/2011
Feeling MUCH better today. Had a great piano lesson and started cleaning more from when we worked on the living room last weekend. Organised a lot and cleaned. More to do, but it was a good start. I'm hoping to have the house cleaned by tomorrow night. Moved the furniture around in the living room. We like the new set-up. Still need to hang photos on the wall and remove nails that we no longer need. More patching and touch-ups. Keep reminding myself that I'm not Wonder Woman. One day at a time...
9/6/2011
I can't believe that it has been two months since my last post. It was a busy and short summer. Also, it was VERY hot and humid here in Rochester, NY. We had 33 days in a row with temperatures in the 90's. Although our weather can be unpredictable, this was VERY unusual for our area. I started using Swagbucks about two or three months ago. Probably why I haven't been blogging. Since then, I have recieved $75 in gift certificates for Amazon. I'm saving them for Christmas. I've been couponing and building my stockpile. I'm still taking Italian, piano and clarinet. I'll try to post more. I miss it!
7/13/2011
Very tired. Looking foraward to the end of the week. Had an Italian lesson. I really need to study more. I LOVE our teacher!
7/12/2011
Long day. Ricky and I had our first guitar lesson.
7/11/2011
Well, again, it's been a while since my last post. I've been busy working, working out, playing the piano and practicing my Italian. My son and I are taking Italian together. It's been a lot of fun. I've been sleeping well, aside from some headaches. I still need to go for ex-rays of my nasal cavity. The doc think that I have allergies. I've been shopping a lot and using my coupons. saving lots of money. I'm going to get a facial soon. Class reunion is at the end of the month. I have lots of cakes to made. Still trying to get a job as a Wilton instructor. It's like pulling teeth. I'm hoping someone will take me seriously.
7/3/11
Well it's been a while since my last posting. My son was gone camping with the boy scouts for the past week. The house was sooo quiet, it was GREAT!!! It's nice, though, to have him home now. We are, once again, all under the same roof and all is right with the world. We have been taking private lessons together in Italian. I really like it. It's rather fun having homework, again. I've been couponing heavily. I've been saving about $200 a week. I've had to get creative with storing everything. Not easy in a 900 sq. foot house, with no basement.
6/24/2011
Slept GREAT last night!!!! Finally!!! Worked out, cleaned most of the house, went grocery shopping. Held my sons hand and stroked his brow while he worked on his Boy Scout packets. Dear Lord!
6/23/2011
Slept terribly, again!! Thunder made the dog whine allll night. Worked this morning, cleaned the house this afternoon. VERY tired!!
6/22/2011
Slept like CRAP last night. Dog whining because of the thunder. On a good note, Ricky and I had our first private Italian lesson. Looking forward to our next session.
6/20/2011
Had a nice lazy morning. Did bills and paperwork this afternoon. Through a steak on the grill and practiced my piano. I have a headache. Sigh...
6/18/2011
So tired tonight. Went to my cousins graduation party saw some family member I hadn't seen in 20 years. Had a GREAT time. I thought an Aunt I hadn't seen in about 15 years was ignoring me. Turns out that she didn't recognise me. Hair in a ponytail and 50 lbs heavier. She wasn't ignoring me. It was nice to see her.
6/17/2011
Spent most of the day in the kitchen until I received a call from a client with a fish emergency. It was actually a nice distraction and I made an extra $50. I worked on cakes and cupcakes for my cousins graduation party tomorrow. I'm tired, but I had a great day and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
6/16/2011
Slept a whooping 9 hours last night. Woke up at 5:30 feeling GREAT!! Had an easy morning. Worked out, straightened house, started baking. Had two tanks to clean at my leisure, did some shopping and then came home a baked some more. Plan on spending the day tomorrow in the kitchen...heaven on earth!! Photos to follow.
6/15/2011
Worked half the day. Did some shopping in-between. Very tired.
6/14/2011
Worked all day and had a clarinet and piano lesson. Very tired.
6/12/2011
Did LOTS of shopping today. I had been preparing for a few days.
I'm tired from the shopping, but it was well worth it. Looking forward to making another cake this week.
6/11/2011
I'm very tired today. I had a busy day. My son had his tip test for black belt this morning and this afternoon I competed in a cake decorating contest. I didn't win, but I had a lot of fun making and decorating the cake and then showing it off. The theme was 'Backyard Blast'.
6/10/2011
Spent the day in the kitchen today. Worked on the cake for the contest tomorrow. The theme is "Backyard Blast". I am soooo tired. We have to bring an iced cake and decorations to Joann's and decorate the cake there while customers watch. We have one and a half hours to finish our cakes and then customers get to vote for their favorite. I spent a total of about 12 hours so far on my cake and decorations. My bottom layer has many flaws, but I plan on covering them up. Wish me luck...
6/9/2011
Well it's been a while since my last posting. My brother and sister-in-law spent the weekend with us with our beautiful newborn niece. We had a nice visit and ate waaaayyyy too much. Of course, I had a meltdown because of my son lying about his homework. He just spun me out. He didn't get to visit much with his aunt, uncle and new baby cousin because he had late homework that he had to complete, including two school projects. Why do teenagers wait to the last minute?? Well, long story short...no one died. I feel bad that my family had to see me at my worst. Sigh...
On a bright note, I've still been couponing. It has become a very fun hobby on mine, like I need another hobby.
6/1/2011
Very tired. Worked this morning. Did some shopping. Spent $28.60, saved $53.87. Looking forward to baking tomorrow.
5/31/2011
I'm very tired today. It was sooo hot. I'm addicted to the Casey Anthony case. I should have worked today but I was busy dealing with my son's school. Details be come at a later date...
5/30/2011
Another great day. Went shopping. Spent $12, saved $34. Husband cooked out some steaks on the grill using Jack Daniels briquettes. Had homemade bread with homemade butter and homemade ricotta pie. Oh... I can't forget the homemade wine. Heaven...
5/29/2011
I've really missed blogging for the past few days. Blogspot was down. I have been cleaning, doing yardwork and shopping. I feel GREAT!! I had my blood test last week and we will see, among other things, what my vitamin d level is. I've been spending time in the sun, without sunscreen. That's a VERY hard thing for me to do, but I can feel the suns energy seamingly run through my veins. Looking forward to seeing my baby niece for the first time next week. I'm sooo excited.
5/24/2011
Tired of working. Very unmotivated. I went shopping to cheer myself up and boy did I!!
5/23/2011
Tomorrow I'm starting to diet. I am SOOOO heavy and sick of it. I weigh about 200lbs. YIKES!! Wish me luck!!
2/15/12
Had a nice birthday. I worked this morning and had the afternoon off with my man. Watched movies most of the day.
1/22/12
Ever have a 'friend' blow the wind out of your sails? What a JERK!!
1/17/12
Sooo tired today. I'm really getting sick of this...
1/16/12
Too tired for words...
1/15/12
I did a lot of shopping and couponing today. I'm tired. Busy week. Waiting for the doc's office to call...
1/14/12
I felt sooo tired alll week. Today I felt GREAT!!! Cleaned the kitchen including the fridge. Getting ready to bake a ton of cakes. I'm goig to launch Ricky's fundraising website this week. I'm hoping to sell and auction my cakes so he can travel Europe this summer. I just need to clean out the oven. I'm sooo tired, but at least it's for a good cause.
1/9/12
Very tired. I have a few doc appointments this week. I studied my italian for about 6 hours today. Trying to cram for Wednesdays lesson. Did I mention that I'm tired??
1/8/12
Feeling better today. Less stressed. I'm trying to lose weight. Getting back to basics. Looking forward to hearing from the doc this week.
1//7/12
Feeling much better. I'm just waiting to hear about my pre-op appointment and surgery. It feels sooo good to know what needs to be done. I have some time to plan for it. I'll make sure the house is clean and extra food is cooked and frozen. I'll be out of commission for about two weeks. I'll reschedule my clients. I'll do some tanks early and the rest a week late. It shouldn't be too bad. I'll have a $700 co-pay, but I think I'll get some money from my Aflack insurance.
1/5/12
See my post for Thursday, January 5, 2012...
1/4/12
Still not feeling well. I think it's the stress of the surgery. I'll find out more tomorrow. Sigh...
1/2/12
Slept like CRAP last night. It was like I didn't even take my meds, except I did. Got up at 9:30 and got alot done. Put away the xmas tree, did some cleaning and made a pie. Very tired.
12/30/11
Found out last week that I have a 8cm fibroid tumor. I go to the OB/GYN this week. My guess is that I will need a hysterectomy. Not that I wanted more kids, but I'm concerned about being out of work for so long. I'm nervous about the surgery. I'll fing out more this week. I've been working out, but I've gained about 20lbs this year. Blood pressure is up and Doc says I need to loose weight.
12/27/11
It's been busy. I enjoyed the holidays. I'm still tired. Customers are dropping like flies. Enjoying the extra time to myself. Ready for bed...
12/09/11
Spent the day in the kitchen, cooking for tomorrows holiday party. SOOOOO tired! Looking forward to relaxing tomorrow. Just need to set the table and do some last minute cooking and cleaning.
12/1/11
For about the past week or so I have felt pretty tired. I was feeling great when I went to the Doctors, but since then I have been feeling tired, with little periods of energy. I've been trying to workout more. I'm still taking 10,000 units of vitamin D3.
11/26/11
Had a great time at out Wine Bottling Party. We bottled over 50 bottles of wine. Can't wait to start drinking...
11/25/11
Had a great breakfast with family. Broke out the china and served chocolate chip pancakes and bacon. Lots of fun and laughs. Looking forward to our wine bottling party tomorrow...
11/24/11
Happy Thanksgiving!! Went shopping this am. Got some GREAT buys to donate. Feeling MUCH better. I've been going to bed earlier and that has really helped!! Looking forward to having family over tomorrow. Stress free and loving it!!
11/23/11
Tired today, but I did work. Haven't worked out in a while. Need to get back in the swing of things...
11/20/11
SOOOOO tired today. Layed on the couch in my jammies ALLLLLL day. Stayed out last night unitl 1am. WHAT was I thinking?? Totally unproductive!!
11/15/11
Slept like crap. Woke up with a headache. Didn't get off the couch until 10am. Had the day off. Made some ricotta and ricotta cheese pie and homemade mozzarella. Ran some errands and had a clarinet lesson.
11/14/11
Had the morning off. Decluttered and straightened the home. It's looking pretty good. Still more to do. Felt great today. I did not workout because I was still a little sore from painting all weekend. Sleeping well. All is good...
11/13/11
Finished painting the kitchen!!!! Sooo tired. Planning some parties. Just need to do some finishing touches in the livingroom and kitchen. For now, I rest...
11/12/11
Continued painting the kitchen. Should finish it tomorrow. Very sore and tired!
11/11/11
Slept like CRAP last night! At 8am this morning I realized that I forgot to take my meds last night, DUH! Painted half the kitchen today. Hope to finish it tomorrow. Should sleep like a baby tonight...
11/08/11
Another great day. Racked two batches of wine. Wine bottling party in two week. Tired now...
11/07/11
Felt GREAT most of the day. Cleaned the house. Still not finished. It was REALLY dirty!! Lost gas at about 4:30 pm and didn't accomplish anything else, except watching the MJ verdict.
11/06/11
Another great day!! Did lot of shopping and couponing. Love that vitamin D!!
11/5/11
Had a flu shot yesterday and I feel GREAT!! For the first time ever, I did not get sick!!
11/2/11
Felt great again today. I did not work out today but cleaned tanks all day, then had an Italian lesson.
11/1/11
Felt GREAT this morning. Worked out and went grocery shopping. Unfortunitely I pulled by back picking up a bag of cat litter. Played my clarinet and studied Italian.
10/31/11
Sooo tired!! Peeled myself off the couch by 11:30am. Took the day off.
10/30/11
Was in my jammies most of the day. Feeling sooo tired. I hope this doesn't last allll winter!
10/29/11
Fibro is in full gear. Can't keep my eyes open...
10/25/2011
16 years ago today, I gave birth to my only child. It's hard to believe how time flies.
10/24/2011
Going back to bed this am, backfired. I woke up soooo sleepy and it continued ALL DAY LONG!!
10/23/2011
Stayed in my jammies all day! Went through the ads this am and organised my shopping trips, but didn't leave the house. Started two batches of wine!! And cleaned out my wine closet.
10/22/2011
Productive day. Did LOTS of baking, gluten free. Had mother-in-law over for dinner. Wine and pizza. What could be better!
10/21/2011
Went to the hand surgeon to get my stitches out. Doc said I severed some nerves. I do not want to have surgery. Too invasive. My hand may get better on its own, or it may not. Surgery may help or it may not.
10/20/2011
In my pinkeyeed, 8 stitches, hot flashed, fibromyalgia fog, I misplaced my sweatshirt at Target WITH MY CAR KEYS IN THE POCKET!! It was at the service desk, sigh...
10/19/2011
Now I have pinkeye. Need I say more??
10/18/2011
Still cleaning tanks left handed. Not fun!! I cleared my calender for tomorrow. I think I have pinkeye!!
10/17/2011
I'm back to work!!!! My hand hurts, but it was nice earning some money. I have a busy week. Bring it!
10/15/2011
Getting really sick of this cast. Looking forward to going to the hand surgeon and getting stitches out on Friday. I go back to work on Monday. Show me the money!
10/14/2011
The good news...the dishwasher came first thing this morning. The bad news...it had to be sent back because it had TWO HUGE DENTS on it!!!! I'm really getting bored. I can't wait to start working again.
10/13/2011
In my dumb fibromyalgia fog, I totally forgot that my son was not suppose to have anything to eat or drink before going to the oral surgeon today. DUH!! What an idiot!! I apologized about a dozen times, but I still feel like crap! Sigh...
10/12/2011
Getting antsy. I want to go back to work. My tetanus shot hurts more than my stitches. Dishes haven't been cleaned since the accident! Blood pressure up. This is bull$hit!!
10/11/2011
Went to the hand surgeon today. He said I was VERY lucky!! He said I just missed the tendon. He put on a half cast and I'm out of work until Monday. He'd prefer that I stay away from tank clean for 2 weeks, but The Fish Lady has to eat!!
10/10/2011
Drove myself to emergency after cutting my thumb doing dishes. 4 hours later...8 stitches, hit tendon, have to see hand surgeon. Can't get hand wet for a week. That means one week vacation, get caught up on paper work. Call clients tomorrow to reschedule.
10/9/2011
Did a lot of shopping today. Also, more cooking, gluten free. Looking forward to cleaning the house more tomorrow. Trying to get as much stuff done tonight, so I clean just concentrate on the house tomorrow.
10/7/2011
It looks like my husband may have celiac disease. His Docs want him to eat a gluten free diet to see if he feels better. We've been researching and read labels. (What did we do before the internet??) I've have really missed cooking from scratch and now have an excuse to get back into it. Did a bunch of baking today. GF chili, chicken soup, rice, bread. More baking tomorrow!
10/2/2011
Busy day. Did some couponing and shopping. Starting to save for the next Couponing For A Cause: Lollypop Farm.
9/30/2011
Very tired. Glad to see the weekend near. Plan on doing some baking tomorrow. Had my hair done.
9/29/2011
Had a great day. Worked out this morning and had the morning off. Dropped off my donation to Lollypop Farm. Very tired.
9/26/2011
Feeling burnt out. REALLY don't want to work anymore!! Stopped returning phone calls to those who are seeking out my service. REALLY need a vacation! Would rather be cleaning my house, finishing my livingroom, paint the kitchen, bake, cook, blah, blah, blah...
9/20/2011
Had a good day. Dropped the car at the mechanics at 5 am this morning. No brakes and was hoping not a lot of people would be on the expressway. I was wrong! Got there save. Took a nap on the couch, got up and did 20 minutes on the bike. Did some more cleaning and worked this afternoon. Had a nice clarinet lesson. Glad my teacher has a sense of humor. Looking forward to Italian tomorrow.
9/19/2011
Had the day off. It was WONDERFUL!!! I did a ton of laundry, scrubbed floors, did dishes, cleaned the bathroom. Even practiced my clarinet. Switched my cars over. One of them goes to the mechanic tomorrow. No brakes. It's nice to be driving my minivan. I had one just like it three years ago, but had to send it to the big fishbowl in the sky. I loved it sooo much, my husband found another one just like it. He worked on it for three years and I just started driving it. I've worked out a lot this week, too. Feeling great!
9/18/2011
Worked a fundraiser for the BSA. Very tired. The house is still a mess. Hoping to do some serious cleaning tomorrow. Hung some photos in the livingroom yesterday. Still need to buy an area rug. Looking forward to shopping tomorrow. Big M has steaks BOGO free. Stocking up for our holiday party.
9/14/2011
Had the day off. Studied Italian. I LOVE my private lessons!! It's coming along. Slowly, but surely. Practiced piano, too. Did some chores. It was nice to be home. Worked out this morning. I feel tired now, but in a good way.
9/11/2011
Didn't get as much done as I wanted, but what else is new. I bought two book cases and refinished them They look really nice. Just waiting for them to dry. The house stinks because as I was staining them outside, it started raining and had to finish them inside. Photos still not on the walls and I have to buy a new area rug. I have a lite work week this week. Maybe the house will be done by next weekend. Very tired. Looking forward to bed...
9/10/2011
Feeling MUCH better today. Had a great piano lesson and started cleaning more from when we worked on the living room last weekend. Organised a lot and cleaned. More to do, but it was a good start. I'm hoping to have the house cleaned by tomorrow night. Moved the furniture around in the living room. We like the new set-up. Still need to hang photos on the wall and remove nails that we no longer need. More patching and touch-ups. Keep reminding myself that I'm not Wonder Woman. One day at a time...
9/6/2011
I can't believe that it has been two months since my last post. It was a busy and short summer. Also, it was VERY hot and humid here in Rochester, NY. We had 33 days in a row with temperatures in the 90's. Although our weather can be unpredictable, this was VERY unusual for our area. I started using Swagbucks about two or three months ago. Probably why I haven't been blogging. Since then, I have recieved $75 in gift certificates for Amazon. I'm saving them for Christmas. I've been couponing and building my stockpile. I'm still taking Italian, piano and clarinet. I'll try to post more. I miss it!
7/13/2011
Very tired. Looking foraward to the end of the week. Had an Italian lesson. I really need to study more. I LOVE our teacher!
7/12/2011
Long day. Ricky and I had our first guitar lesson.
7/11/2011
Well, again, it's been a while since my last post. I've been busy working, working out, playing the piano and practicing my Italian. My son and I are taking Italian together. It's been a lot of fun. I've been sleeping well, aside from some headaches. I still need to go for ex-rays of my nasal cavity. The doc think that I have allergies. I've been shopping a lot and using my coupons. saving lots of money. I'm going to get a facial soon. Class reunion is at the end of the month. I have lots of cakes to made. Still trying to get a job as a Wilton instructor. It's like pulling teeth. I'm hoping someone will take me seriously.
7/3/11
Well it's been a while since my last posting. My son was gone camping with the boy scouts for the past week. The house was sooo quiet, it was GREAT!!! It's nice, though, to have him home now. We are, once again, all under the same roof and all is right with the world. We have been taking private lessons together in Italian. I really like it. It's rather fun having homework, again. I've been couponing heavily. I've been saving about $200 a week. I've had to get creative with storing everything. Not easy in a 900 sq. foot house, with no basement.
6/24/2011
Slept GREAT last night!!!! Finally!!! Worked out, cleaned most of the house, went grocery shopping. Held my sons hand and stroked his brow while he worked on his Boy Scout packets. Dear Lord!
6/23/2011
Slept terribly, again!! Thunder made the dog whine allll night. Worked this morning, cleaned the house this afternoon. VERY tired!!
6/22/2011
Slept like CRAP last night. Dog whining because of the thunder. On a good note, Ricky and I had our first private Italian lesson. Looking forward to our next session.
6/20/2011
Had a nice lazy morning. Did bills and paperwork this afternoon. Through a steak on the grill and practiced my piano. I have a headache. Sigh...
6/18/2011
So tired tonight. Went to my cousins graduation party saw some family member I hadn't seen in 20 years. Had a GREAT time. I thought an Aunt I hadn't seen in about 15 years was ignoring me. Turns out that she didn't recognise me. Hair in a ponytail and 50 lbs heavier. She wasn't ignoring me. It was nice to see her.
6/17/2011
Spent most of the day in the kitchen until I received a call from a client with a fish emergency. It was actually a nice distraction and I made an extra $50. I worked on cakes and cupcakes for my cousins graduation party tomorrow. I'm tired, but I had a great day and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
6/16/2011
Slept a whooping 9 hours last night. Woke up at 5:30 feeling GREAT!! Had an easy morning. Worked out, straightened house, started baking. Had two tanks to clean at my leisure, did some shopping and then came home a baked some more. Plan on spending the day tomorrow in the kitchen...heaven on earth!! Photos to follow.
6/15/2011
Worked half the day. Did some shopping in-between. Very tired.
6/14/2011
Worked all day and had a clarinet and piano lesson. Very tired.
6/12/2011
Did LOTS of shopping today. I had been preparing for a few days.
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| Shopping trip at Big M, Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS. Out of pocket: $99.78. Savings of $158 plus $25 in rr and UP rewards to use next time, $4 in rebates and $3 for store survey. |
6/11/2011
I'm very tired today. I had a busy day. My son had his tip test for black belt this morning and this afternoon I competed in a cake decorating contest. I didn't win, but I had a lot of fun making and decorating the cake and then showing it off. The theme was 'Backyard Blast'.
6/10/2011
Spent the day in the kitchen today. Worked on the cake for the contest tomorrow. The theme is "Backyard Blast". I am soooo tired. We have to bring an iced cake and decorations to Joann's and decorate the cake there while customers watch. We have one and a half hours to finish our cakes and then customers get to vote for their favorite. I spent a total of about 12 hours so far on my cake and decorations. My bottom layer has many flaws, but I plan on covering them up. Wish me luck...
6/9/2011
Well it's been a while since my last posting. My brother and sister-in-law spent the weekend with us with our beautiful newborn niece. We had a nice visit and ate waaaayyyy too much. Of course, I had a meltdown because of my son lying about his homework. He just spun me out. He didn't get to visit much with his aunt, uncle and new baby cousin because he had late homework that he had to complete, including two school projects. Why do teenagers wait to the last minute?? Well, long story short...no one died. I feel bad that my family had to see me at my worst. Sigh...
On a bright note, I've still been couponing. It has become a very fun hobby on mine, like I need another hobby.
6/1/2011
Very tired. Worked this morning. Did some shopping. Spent $28.60, saved $53.87. Looking forward to baking tomorrow.
5/31/2011
I'm very tired today. It was sooo hot. I'm addicted to the Casey Anthony case. I should have worked today but I was busy dealing with my son's school. Details be come at a later date...
5/30/2011
Another great day. Went shopping. Spent $12, saved $34. Husband cooked out some steaks on the grill using Jack Daniels briquettes. Had homemade bread with homemade butter and homemade ricotta pie. Oh... I can't forget the homemade wine. Heaven...
5/29/2011
I've really missed blogging for the past few days. Blogspot was down. I have been cleaning, doing yardwork and shopping. I feel GREAT!! I had my blood test last week and we will see, among other things, what my vitamin d level is. I've been spending time in the sun, without sunscreen. That's a VERY hard thing for me to do, but I can feel the suns energy seamingly run through my veins. Looking forward to seeing my baby niece for the first time next week. I'm sooo excited.
5/24/2011
Tired of working. Very unmotivated. I went shopping to cheer myself up and boy did I!!
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| Total before saving and coupons: $149.23, Total after: $51.30. That's a savings of $98.76!! |
5/23/2011
Another productive day. I'm feeling REALLY good and it feels good to work outside. I had a great day off.
Also went shopping:
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| Total $23.59, plus $16.50 in RR to use next visit. |
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| $2.87 |
5/22/2011
Another GREAT day. Went for a bike ride on the canal with my family. Had a piano lesson, did some shopping:
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| All for $10.02, plus a Sunday paper and $5 in registor rewards! |
5/21/2011
VERY productive day!! Weeded, mulched, scraped, cleaned and paint the front gardens and sidewalk:
Got my fill of vitamin D. Refrained from using sunscreen. Have some more errands to run tonight. I'm BAAAACK!!
5/20/2011
Cleaned my house in the first time in three weeks, YIKES!! Feeling MUCH better. Cleaned some tanks. Almost caught up, only one tank behind and that's only because they closed early today.
5/19/2011
Worked most of the day. Still tired. Working for the weekend...
5/18/2011
Too tired. I need to retire...
5/17/2011
Worked this morning, but I didn't want to. I'm still not getting enough sleep. I need to get to bed earlier. I'm staying up too late while my husband is doing homework. I had my clarinet lesson today. First time in three weeks. I still cannot breath well. My nose is soo stuffed. I need to have some tests done. I'll do that next week. Very tired, but my mind is racing. I think I need a body transplant. I've worked out three mornings in a row. It can only get better...right?
5/16/2011
Ran errands with my coupons allll day and had a massage in-between. Not a bad day...
5/15/2011
Fairly lazy day. Had a piano lesson. I hadn't had one in 3 weeks, because I was sick. It was nice to get back in the groove. I shopped at both CVS and Walgreen with coupons and sales ad in hand. I'm having a lot of fun! Ricky had a GREAT concert tonight! It was his last one for the school year.
5/14/2011
Feeling better today. I actually worked out!! Did some baking. Looking forward to tomorrows Sunday paper. Coupons here I come!! This is todays shopping trip to CVS:
Slowly, but shirley, I'm moving along. The medicine is not working. Started an over-the-counter nose spray. I haven't slept through the night in a few weeks and I haven't worked out, either. I think I've gained at least 5 lbs. My brother and sister-in-law will be visiting next week, so I've been trying to declutter. I put some stuff for sale on craigslist. It was a beautiful day today. Please Lord, help me sleep!!
5/10/2011
Well I actually worked today. I cleaned 6 tanks and made nearly $300.00. I'm still sick and sooo tired. I canceled my clarinet lesson and had my jammies on by 4pm. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow for a 6 month check-up. Sigh...
5/9/2011
Wilton emailed me!!! They wanted photos of my cakes and flowers. I'm sooo excited. I have not worked for someone (besides myself) since college! This should be interesting. I'm not totally confident in my skills, but they said that they train. I am still sick, but I did work today. I thought that I slept well last night, but I woke up sooo groggy. It felt like I took cold meds before bed, but I purposely didn't because it makes me groggy. I hope I feel better soon....
5/8/2011
Relaxing day. Finish my two ricotta pie this morning. Ran some errand. Got inspired by Extreme Couponing, http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/extreme-couponing. I just need to figure out where I'm going to store all this crap. A basement would help...My legs are sooo sore today. I can't wait to be able to start working out again. I hope I get better soon.
5/7/2011
I don't usually work on Saturdays, but I had to make SOME money this week. I'm still sick, but feeling MUCH better. I made 3 ricotta pies, 2 batches of ricotta, 2 pie doughs, 2 batches of mozzerella, homemade butter and sauce. Of course, my kitchen is a mess, but the day is not over.
5/5/2011
Well, since we last 'talked' I went to Pennsylvania to visit my distant cousins. I had a GREAT time and learned a lot about my ancestry. Visited the church my grandfathers cousins were baptized in and my great grandmothers funeral was. We found her grave site and shared and received stories and newspaper articles with my cousins. Unfortunately, I came home sick. I have not cleaned one tank all week. I have a terrible cough and sore throat and I'm soooo tired. I'm hoping that I can make some money tomorrow. I really want to do some baking, too.
4/29/2011
Felt sick this morning. Cleared my schedule. Did some baking and ran some errands. So tired.
4/28/2011
Went to a friends funeral this morning. I am so emotionally exhausted. I can bearly keep my eyes open. My fibromyalgia is in full gear today. I pray I sleep well tonight.
4/27/2011
Cleaned a few tanks this morning and then baked the rest of the day. Made two ricotta pies, two batches of ricotta, two batches of pie dough, three Easter breads...Oh ya, I was an hour into making a batch of mozzarella when I dropped it in the dish water...sigh...
4/26/2011
I found out that my favorite client passed away today. I'm going to miss his Navy stories and his quirky sense of humor. I'm going to miss him dearly.
4/24/2011
Easter Sunday. Woke up with a wicked headache. Relaxed most of the day. Made homemade pizza with homemade sauce and homemade mozzarella. I think it was the best pizza I've made. Brushed Emma. She's my husky dog and she was sooo fuzzy. I could have made a pillow from the fur that came out of her. Cleaned the patio and son helped me unpack and put together our new patio furniture. Can't wait for our first cookout of the year. Complete with Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel charcoal.
4/23/2011
Baked all morning: ricotta, mozzarella, ricotta cheese pie, Easter bread. Had fun with family this evening. Ate too much. Everyone loved the cake.
4/22/2011
Had the day off. Decorated the cake I baked yesterday. Tried to do something nice this afternoon, but it didn't quite work out. Finished my Easter cake. Very tired.
4/21/2011
Worked all morning. Baked in the afternoon. I was planning a nice Italian lasagna dinner for Easter Sunday and then received an invitation to my husbands cousins for, of course, a lasagna dinner this weekend. So I'll make my lasagna another day. I started making a cake to bring over there. I'll post photos after the dinner. I want my family to be surprised. The cake was inspired by my late Uncle. We miss him dearly. I want to make him proud. I think he will like it. I also made some ricotta for two pies that I will be being, also. I'm VERY tired.
4/18/2011
My brother and sister-in-law had their first baby today. A little girl named Mia Isabelle. We didn't get much sleep. She went into labor at about 7pm and little Mia was born at 4:03am. We stayed in touch through facebook and text. What a great day. I worked all morning and then went grocery shopping. I was wiped out by 2pm. I'll make up for it tomorrow. I want to clean and make mozzarella and ricotta for our
4/17/2011
Had fun practicing my piano and working on scrap booking. Looking forward to baking tomorrow. Oh yea...my sister-in-law is in labor!!! Woohoo!! Come-on MIA...we've been waiting for you!!
4/16/2011
I had a fun day. Did some shopping and scrap booking. I didn't bake anything today. I hope to make a ricotta pie tomorrow. I'm tired. I hope I sleep well.
4/15/2011
Made ricotta, mozzarella, butter and ricotta cheese pie. House is a mess. Too tired to clean now. I promise, tomorrow I will try to clean the house BEFORE I bake...
4/14/2011
Worked most of the day. Sooo tired. I want to clean my house and bake, but tomorrow is another day...
4/13/2011
Had the morning off. Picked up some new patio furniture. Worked this afternoon. Made a scrapbook album of my favorite desserts. Can't wait to bake some more. Slept well the last few nights. Hope it continues.
4/12/2011
Cleaned many tanks today. Had a nice cake decorating class at Joanns. Looking forward to next weeks class. Very tired.
4/11/2011
4/10/2011
Slept 11 hours last night. I hope I can do that every Sunday. Got a lot of stuff done. Beautiful day out today.
4/9/2011
What a GREAT day. Today was our local Books To Eat contest. My cousin and I have been working hard on our cake, Purplicious.
4/8/2011
This is my 1/2 of a Purplicious cake that my cousin and I are making for the Books To Eat contest at the downtown library. I finished it today. My cousin is making an open book cake. My cake is going to sit on top of her cake. We are going to put them together tomorrow. Photos to follow.
I had a GREAT day today. I had off from work and was able to bake all morning. I made some Cucidati or Italian Fig Cookies. They are wonderful!
4/7/2011
So damn tired!!! I worked more on Purplicous. I will finish it tomorrow and post photos. The cake is made, the fondant is colored and icing is ready. I just need to put it altogether.
4/6/2011
Still sooo tired. Cleaned tanks this morning. Worked more on the Purplicous cake.
4/5/2011
Slept like crap, again. I woke up every two hours. I have a headache. I still worked and I had a clarinet lesson.
4/4/2011
I am soooo tired today. What a difference a day makes. I made a huge 10 inch Ricotta Pie and some Italian Fig Cookies (made with dates, instead). House is a mess, I need to do dishes and laundry. I napped instead. Sooo tired....
4/3/2011
I felt GREAT today. I was actually able to sleep in. I NEVER sleep in, EVER. I slept 11 hours. It was GREAT!! I got lots of stuff done. Grocery shopping, piano practice and lesson, made some ricotta and pie dough, laundry, dishes, cooking, cleaning...
4/2/2011
Busy day. Glad to kick my feet up. Worked on my Purplicous doll. Gravity is not my friend. I don't know if I'm going to use her. Found a garlic press to do her hair. I also found a 10" deep pie pan with a cover at Sears. Simple pleasures...
4/1/2011
Made a beautiful ricotta pie today. Tried to make homemade ricotta. It turned out well, but didn't yield as much as I thought. I used 2% instead of whole. I'll try it again, and use whole next time. I wanted to work on my cake that I'm doing with my cousin, for next weekend, but I wasn't in the mood. I'll try to do my Purplicious character this weekend. I have another light week next week, so I should have plenty of time to finish. I'm entering another contest in October. The theme is 'Under the Sea'. I'm already working on the design. This contest has many rules and is held in Ithaca (3 hours away). Hopefully I can find someone to go with me. The fondant/gumpaste work I can do ahead of time. I'm looking forward to this one.
3/31/2011
I'm very tired again tonight. I moved a tank today and I must say, I'm really out of shape. I've been eating too many of my cakes, too. I'm looking forward to redoing my Purplicious tomorrow. I'm going to buy a garlic press and try making her hair with it. Photos to follow.
3/30/2011
Had a great lunch with my cousin. We talked cake. I made some Anise Biscotti. I should have toasted them more, otherwise are delicious. Ricky hated them. Who's going to eat them all? Very tired. Slept very well last night. Hopefully will sleep well tonight.
3/29/2011
Slept like crap last night. In fact, I don't think I have slept well since daylight savings. I'm sooo tired. I worked today, although I wanted to 'call-in'. I'm looking forward to seeing my cousin tomorrow.
3/28/2011
I had the day off and did some baking. I made some more ricotta pies. I really liked my crust. I'm also working on a cake that my cousin is doing with me. We are going to enter it in the Book To Eat competition at the downtown library. Here it is:
3/27/2011
Yesterday, I had a busy morning. In the afternoon I decided to relax and do some baking. I've been looking for some family recipes of these wonderful Italian cookies and desserts my Grandma Mangione would make. I decided to make Crostata Di Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese Pie. I had never made it before, I'm embarrassed to say. I made a pie and some mini pies and they were cooling. I sent my husband to the store, because I did not get enough ricotta. The recipe said 1 1/2 POUNDS, not cups. Duh... I made the crust and lattice, while he was gone. It was beautiful, until my business phone rang. Damn!!! On a Saturday?? Anyway, I got an emergency call from a client. Their 6 month old, 80 gallon tank was leaking. I dropped everything, left my beautiful pie crust behind and asked my husband to put the pies in the fridge when they cooled and off I went. Well, the tank was not merely leaking. It was like a waterfall!! No lie. What a mess. Well long story, short...We took care of business and then I had to throw out my crust because it was all dried out. The life and time of The Fish Lady...
3/20/2011
Soooo tired today. I had to draaag myself to my piano lesson. We had a great party last night and I didn't get to bed until midnight. I'm getting old. I took another Wilton class with my cousin, yesterday. It was so much fun. So much so, that I applied to be a Wilton instructor. Certainly not for the money, but just to have fun. I didn't learn much from the class, but I had a really great time being in a room full of people who love to do what I do. I even taught the instructor a decorating design. It's great fun to teach others and to learn new things. I wonder what my next cake will be...
3/18/2011
Had the day off. Spent it baking and decorating a cake for tomorrows party and baking cupcakes for another class I'm taking at Joanns. Photos to follow. I also had to clean the house. What a mess!! Especially the kitchen after all that baking. I feel good and look forward to putting my feet up.
Felt better today. Worked this morning and relaxed for a few hours in the afternoon. My pillow cake pans came in the mail and I made a small pillow cake. It's so pretty.
3/15/2011
Sooo tired this morning. I HATE daylight savings time.
3/13/2010
Well Daylight Savings begins today. It usually takes me a while to get use to it. I feel good today. Took my son today to get his photo taken with his black belt, had a piano lesson and chilled. Looking forawrd to my massage tomorrow.
3/10/2011
Worked on a cake most of the day. Needed a break and decided to clean some tanks. SOOOO tired. I wanted to finish the cake, but I'm tooo tired. I'll post photos tomorrow. I'll have to find someone who wants it. It's in the shape of a wine bottle in a wooden box. I hope it turns out well.
3/7/2011
I have a light week this week, so I have a chance to rest up. I've been feeling pretty good. Usually in the winter I'm feeling so tired that I have to nap in the afternoon, but I haven't had to do that this winter. I'm looking forward to the warmer whether. I've been having alot of hot flashes lately. Most of the time I am either freezing cold or sweating. Rarely I'm I just comfortable.
2/25/2011
We had a ton of snow, here in Rochester. It was very pretty, but I ha
d a lot of driving to do. I had to go to Canandaigua, which is an hour away. I took my time and hit other jobs along the way, so I made the most of the trip. I had my cell phone and Tomtom, what could go wrong. I made it home safe and sound and sat on the couch the rest of the night. I'll sleep well tonight.
2/24/2011
Busy work day. Very tired. Going to bed early...
2/22/2011
Well, we spent the weekend with my sister and brother-in-law, out of state and went to their baby shower. For my birthday my husband gave me a tom-tom and I LOVE it. It made traveling so easy. I made two cakes for their shower and I blogged about it on my main page, complete with photos. We got a lot done and had a great time with them. I was very tired, but felt very good and slept well. I can't wait to return and meet my little niece so I can spoil her rotten.
2/15/2011
Happy Birthday Day to me. I had a nice workout this morning. Unfortunately I had to go to DMV today to get my license renewed. With all the driving I do, I wouldn't want to get a ticket. The good news is that I was in and out in TEN minutes!! Woohoo!! AND I'm having a GREAT hair day. Lucky me. I worked on my sister-in-laws cake. The accessories are looking nice. Practiced my clarinet for my lesson today. all is well.
2/14/2011
Happy Valentines Day. Worked hard today so I could have the day off tomorrow. Tomorrows my birthday, but I realized just a few hours ago that I'm going to have to go to DMV or else my licence is going to expire. Just what I wanted to do on my birthday. I'm still working on the cake for my sister-in-laws baby shower. I'll post photos later this week. I made some baby face chocolate lollipops for her guests and some other things that are a surprise.
2/11/2011
Well, I went skiing for the first time ever on 1/28. I had a private lesson and my instructor was sooo patient. He even took me down the hill. It took about a half hour, but we made it. I had a GREAT time!! I can't wait to go again. I was sooo sore the next few days, but I had off from work so I was able to take it easy. It did take some time to recuperate, but it was well worth it.
Today, I am feeling better. I haven't weighed myself lately. I got bored of counting calories. I have been working out and I'm careful of what I eat. I've been baking cakes, trying to find just the right recipe for a cake I'm going to made for my sister-in-laws baby shower. It's going to be the shape of a diaper bag. I'll post photos of it next week. I was giving a really great strawberry cake recipe. (It's a girl.) I'm going to serve the trial run to my guests tomorrow and get their opinion.
1/9/2011
My weight loss is going well. I've lost 20 lbs. I've started Dr. Oz move it and lose it program. It's a great way to keep tract of what you're eating and help with counting calories. I'd like to start taking yoga or thai chi. With my new found energy, I'm going skiing for the first time. I'm very excited.
1/1/2011
Well, it's been a while since I've been it touch. I've been keeping busy and am still feeling GREAT! I was suppose to drop down to 2500 units of vitamin d, but I'm feeling so good that I'm still taking 6000. I feel that I have a new lease on life. I've been enjoying my hobbies and losing weight. 20lbs for the year! I feel that this is going to be a great year for me and my business.
12/14/2010
I am still feeling wonderful. These mega doses of vitamin d I've been taking are really making a difference. I have even lost a few more lbs. That's 18 lbs for the year. We had our Holiday party over the weekend and had a GREAT time. My wonderful and talented cousin helped me cook and I broke out all the fine china. I should be exhausted, but I'm not! My arm still hurts. The stretches made it feel better, but I'm still in a lot of pain.
12/5/2010
I feel GREAT!! I've been taking these mega doses of vitamin D and I feel GREAT!! I was sooo tired and now I'm not. I can't believe how fast they started working. I've been getting a lot of work done around the house. I don't think I've ever felt this good, especially during the winter. I think I'll start working out again. I haven't been able to in about 2 weeks; too tired.
12/3/2010
Finally went to have my shoulders x-rayed. Doctor called about my blood test results. Vitamin d deficient. My level was 28, should be 50-80. I need to take 5000 units for one
11/29/2010
Spent a long weekend with family. Ate wayyyyy too much. Even my fat pants don't fit. Slept well. Fasted today to jump-start weight loss. Feel good.
11/26/2010
Had fun with family. Very tired. Ate too much. Can't wait to fast. Extra flexeral helps me sleep through the night.
11/25/2010
Busy day. Slept better with the extra flexeral.
11/24/2010
Slept terribly, again, last night. I'm going to take twice the flexeril tonight. I've gotta sleep! Busy day, getting ready for Thanksgiving. My arm felt better today, of course I had the day off.
11/23/2010
Didn't sleep well, again, last night. Busy day. Finished all my tanks for the week. Getting ready for Thanksgiving. Arm still hurts. Napped for about 30 minutes this afternoon. I hope I'll sleep well tonight. Lots of stuff to do tomorrow.
11/22/2010
Slept like crap last night. Woke up every hour and a half! Busy morning. Napped in the afternoon for about 20 minutes. Had my blood test in the late afternoon. She took 7 vials from me!!
11/21/2010
Still very cold today. Did housework and errands, but rested in-between. Arm still hurts. I'll try to go for x-rays this week. Cleaned son's room, yikes!
11/20/2010
I had a great start to my day today. I had a nice workout and was able to run errands in the morning, but the afternoon brought great fatigue. You never can tell what kind of day it will be. I was so bitter cold and it took me a few hours to warm up.
11/19/2010
I felt GREAT today. I received a flu shot the other day and I am no longer sick. I had a great workout this morning and I had no appointments, accept for a hair appointment.
11/18/2010
Well yesterday I received my flu vaccine and today I was sick. I cleared my morning schedule and watched tv most all morning. I got a burst of energy in the afternoon and started cleaning the house. Ran a quick errand in the afternoon. I think I'll be better tomorrow.B
