Today is 2 weeks since I had my hysterectomy. Everything went well. I checked in Monday at 6am and was released Tuesday about 1pm. Was on pain meds for 4 days before felt good enough to go without. I felt GREAT that first week. So good that I overestimated my recovery and did a bit too much!! My doctor made me realize that no pain did not necessarily mean I was back to 100%. So last week I went back to taking it easy and think I am on the right track for healing.
Today, I drove my son to his chiropractor. He was going to be in there a while so I decided to hang out in Target. I just browsed and walked up and down the aisles at my own pace. It felt good to walk. While it wasn't anything that worked up a sweat...it still felt good.
I can't believe I am saying this...but I miss exercising!! I can't wait for my 6 week checkup, to be cleared to get back to working out. For now; I am starting short walks...at a slow pace.
It is hard to be stuck at home and seeing everything that needs to be cleaned yet not being able to really do much about it. I can basic stuff but no vacuuming or scrubbing. David has been awesome with keeping up laundry and dishes but I still see stuff that I want to do. I think I need a maid........
So for now, taking it easy and trying not to go stir crazy!!!
Showing posts with label Random Pieces Of Me. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Random Pieces Of Me. Show all posts
Monday, February 21, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday night ramblings
David and I just finished watching Repo Men with Jude Law and Forest Whitaker. The ending came out of no where. Just when I was satisfied that the movie came full circle and was neatly tied up in a bow; the ending changed and I was left going "HUH?". I love movies that make me think...but kinda wish this one had ended with a nice, fluffy ending. Although it really wasn't a nice, fluffy movie.
Jude Law? WOW! Never really gave much thought to him till tonight. He's HOT. WOW! (not as hot as my beloved Ben...but a real close second).
Forest Whitaker? Dang, he is so talented. I don't think I have seen him in anything that I haven't liked.
One thing, I think my husband loves about me is I love action movies. Matter of fact, most of our movie dates are action movies. He has no problem watching chick flicks, but we usually reserve those for watching at home. I prefer to see the action movies on the big, movie screen. But the older I get the more I love action movies without all the blood and guts. Repo Men had plenty of it...got me a bit squeamish at times. But I thought it was good. The concept of repo'ing organs when the paitent can't pay for them; kind makes me nervous though................
Did you hear they Transformers 3 is in 3D? WOOHOO......just gotta wait till July!
UPDATE: Yes, I am a dork....I realized that I posted Friday Night Ramblings....on SATURDAY night. OOPS, a day late and a dollar short.....
Jude Law? WOW! Never really gave much thought to him till tonight. He's HOT. WOW! (not as hot as my beloved Ben...but a real close second).
Forest Whitaker? Dang, he is so talented. I don't think I have seen him in anything that I haven't liked.
One thing, I think my husband loves about me is I love action movies. Matter of fact, most of our movie dates are action movies. He has no problem watching chick flicks, but we usually reserve those for watching at home. I prefer to see the action movies on the big, movie screen. But the older I get the more I love action movies without all the blood and guts. Repo Men had plenty of it...got me a bit squeamish at times. But I thought it was good. The concept of repo'ing organs when the paitent can't pay for them; kind makes me nervous though................
Did you hear they Transformers 3 is in 3D? WOOHOO......just gotta wait till July!
UPDATE: Yes, I am a dork....I realized that I posted Friday Night Ramblings....on SATURDAY night. OOPS, a day late and a dollar short.....
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Drama Free Zone
This is one of those things that is going around every ones Facebook status. I like it!
There comes a time in life, where you walk away from all the drama and the people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you make laugh, forget about the bad, and focus on the good. So love the ones who treat you right, and forget about the ones who dont. Life is too short to not be happy.
Just one of the things I am working on this year.
There comes a time in life, where you walk away from all the drama and the people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you make laugh, forget about the bad, and focus on the good. So love the ones who treat you right, and forget about the ones who dont. Life is too short to not be happy.
Just one of the things I am working on this year.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Saturday, January 01, 2011
A New Year, a New Me....the REAL Me
I am starting off the New Year with a repost of two of my favorite quotes and thoughts. Thought it was a fitting way to start the New Year.
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Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that ISN'T you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are.
-- Rachel Naomi Remen
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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
--Anais Nin
Sometimes we wonder how we got to where we are. Not our surroundings, jobs or life around us.....but the person the world see's and accepts. Because honestly, I don't think that person is always the person that we feel on the inside.
I think we all make changes along our lives path that we don't consciously agree to! We get married and give up a part of our freedom....we sometimes conform to what we think is the ideal spouse. We have children and begin to behave in a way that we think is THE way that a parent behaves. We don't always share our strong opinions because they are deemed NOT politically correct. We start to dress a certain way, behave a certain way....and conform ourselves. ALL so we can be liked by the masses. So we fit in. Molded into a cookie cutter image of what we think we need to be.
But what if that is not how we feel on the inside? What if we want to be more true to how we really feel?
The RISK is: what if no one likes the person we are on the inside? What if we offend someone? What if they laugh at us? What if they talk about us? What if not EVERYONE likes us?
Is the RISK worth it?
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Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that ISN'T you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are.
-- Rachel Naomi Remen
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
--Anais Nin
Sometimes we wonder how we got to where we are. Not our surroundings, jobs or life around us.....but the person the world see's and accepts. Because honestly, I don't think that person is always the person that we feel on the inside.
I think we all make changes along our lives path that we don't consciously agree to! We get married and give up a part of our freedom....we sometimes conform to what we think is the ideal spouse. We have children and begin to behave in a way that we think is THE way that a parent behaves. We don't always share our strong opinions because they are deemed NOT politically correct. We start to dress a certain way, behave a certain way....and conform ourselves. ALL so we can be liked by the masses. So we fit in. Molded into a cookie cutter image of what we think we need to be.
But what if that is not how we feel on the inside? What if we want to be more true to how we really feel?
The RISK is: what if no one likes the person we are on the inside? What if we offend someone? What if they laugh at us? What if they talk about us? What if not EVERYONE likes us?
Is the RISK worth it?
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
My new "do"
For a few years now, I have had the same profile picture. I liked it because it was a bit anonymous.
Then yesterday I finally decided it was time to update it to something a bit more current.
AND of course, TODAY....I totally changed my hair!!!!
So in keeping with starting the New Year with a new Me. I updated my profile pic.
Change is good....right?
Monday, December 27, 2010
Where have I been?
WOW, I can't believe its been so long since I updated my blog. No excuses other than life:-)
Had a wonderful Christmas! Probably the best one in a long time. Was lowkey with just my family, my brothers family and my mom. NICE.
Some good news is I attended my WW weigh in today and lost 2 pounds over the holiday. THAT was rewarding. AND, I have lost 35 pounds for the year. AND, I am at a weight I haven't seen in a LONG time. Feeling motivated on that front.
Along with losing weight, one of my goals for the New Year is to do more things for ME. One of those things is journaling, taking pictures....and sharing it all here.
I have a busy week ahead. Going for a year end "makeover" tomorrow. Changing my hair color and style. I am BEYOND excited for that. Of course, I seen a few pics this weekend of myself that I really liked and I had a few seconds hesitation on going for a change. BUT, I need it ...and I am worth it! THEN, I am spending the rest of the week getting ready for vacation. WOOT WOOT. Friday we are heading to Santa Barbara to visit family, do some sightseeing and having some relaxing time. David and I are going with my brother and his family. Only one of my kids that is going is Kayleigh. Will be interesting to spend New Years down there.
So now, I need to do a bit of research and figure out how to update my blog from "the road". HA! Not sure if I am taking my laptop or not? So you can either expect updates....or you will have to wait till the following weekend when I return.
Happy New Year. Here's to a GREAT year ahead!!
Had a wonderful Christmas! Probably the best one in a long time. Was lowkey with just my family, my brothers family and my mom. NICE.
Some good news is I attended my WW weigh in today and lost 2 pounds over the holiday. THAT was rewarding. AND, I have lost 35 pounds for the year. AND, I am at a weight I haven't seen in a LONG time. Feeling motivated on that front.
Along with losing weight, one of my goals for the New Year is to do more things for ME. One of those things is journaling, taking pictures....and sharing it all here.
I have a busy week ahead. Going for a year end "makeover" tomorrow. Changing my hair color and style. I am BEYOND excited for that. Of course, I seen a few pics this weekend of myself that I really liked and I had a few seconds hesitation on going for a change. BUT, I need it ...and I am worth it! THEN, I am spending the rest of the week getting ready for vacation. WOOT WOOT. Friday we are heading to Santa Barbara to visit family, do some sightseeing and having some relaxing time. David and I are going with my brother and his family. Only one of my kids that is going is Kayleigh. Will be interesting to spend New Years down there.
So now, I need to do a bit of research and figure out how to update my blog from "the road". HA! Not sure if I am taking my laptop or not? So you can either expect updates....or you will have to wait till the following weekend when I return.
Happy New Year. Here's to a GREAT year ahead!!
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Full Circle Farm
Yesterday, I mentioned picking up my vegetables from Full Circle Farm. I thought I would take some time to share what they are about and why I love them so much!!
Full Circle Farm is a local farm that provides farm fresh organic food. I started with them about a year ago and LOVE them. They offer a program of buying a subscription to their FARM TO YOU program. For a weekly fee, I get a box of tasty organic produce. They have several "pick up" spots around Puget Sound. (I pick mine up at Grilla Bites, in Snohomish).
Their box of "goodies" is available year round (which is not always the case in other local CSA type farms). In my box I get food grown from their farm, food grown at other local organic farms and occasionally out of state organic farms. They have a network of organic farms that help supplement my box each week to provide a well balanced variety
Another thing I love about them; is thier Green Grocery. I can add other products to my box each week. Depending on the season they offer cheese, herbs, freshly baked bread, chocolate, tea, coffee and even flowers. They are currently looking into providing milk and meats!!!
Before I joined them, last year, I did a lot of research into other farms. I feel that Full Circle Farm is the best out there. ONE thing I liked was if I didn't want to...I didn't need to buy a YEAR subscription. I could do weekly subscriptions. Also, most of my subscription is managed online. I get a weekly email that lists the upcoming selections in my box. I can go online and make substitutions, shop from the Green Grocery or even cancel a week if I am out of town.
The most important thing to me is I totally trust them. If they provide produce from other farms....I know I can trust that farm too.
In this age of Fast Food and highly processed food; I think that eating 'greener' is very important. Becoming a member of Full Circle Farm was the first step for me. A step that I am so happy I made!!!
Check out their FAQ's for more info. Make sure you take the time to really explore their site too. They have lots of good info regarding why organic food is so good for us...and the enviroment.
I'm off to gobble up the rest of that Pasta Primavera........all made with vegetables from Full Circle Farm!!!
Full Circle Farm is a local farm that provides farm fresh organic food. I started with them about a year ago and LOVE them. They offer a program of buying a subscription to their FARM TO YOU program. For a weekly fee, I get a box of tasty organic produce. They have several "pick up" spots around Puget Sound. (I pick mine up at Grilla Bites, in Snohomish).
Their box of "goodies" is available year round (which is not always the case in other local CSA type farms). In my box I get food grown from their farm, food grown at other local organic farms and occasionally out of state organic farms. They have a network of organic farms that help supplement my box each week to provide a well balanced variety
Another thing I love about them; is thier Green Grocery. I can add other products to my box each week. Depending on the season they offer cheese, herbs, freshly baked bread, chocolate, tea, coffee and even flowers. They are currently looking into providing milk and meats!!!
Before I joined them, last year, I did a lot of research into other farms. I feel that Full Circle Farm is the best out there. ONE thing I liked was if I didn't want to...I didn't need to buy a YEAR subscription. I could do weekly subscriptions. Also, most of my subscription is managed online. I get a weekly email that lists the upcoming selections in my box. I can go online and make substitutions, shop from the Green Grocery or even cancel a week if I am out of town.
The most important thing to me is I totally trust them. If they provide produce from other farms....I know I can trust that farm too.
In this age of Fast Food and highly processed food; I think that eating 'greener' is very important. Becoming a member of Full Circle Farm was the first step for me. A step that I am so happy I made!!!
Check out their FAQ's for more info. Make sure you take the time to really explore their site too. They have lots of good info regarding why organic food is so good for us...and the enviroment.
I'm off to gobble up the rest of that Pasta Primavera........all made with vegetables from Full Circle Farm!!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A DELIGHTFUL Hump Day!!
Ahhhh, do you see that? Blue skies and...dare we say it...SUNSHINE.
LOVE IT. Although apparenly we are going back to grey and rainy fairly soon.
Figured I better take advantage of it while I can. I put on my walking shoes and hit the Centennial Trail. I went to a part of the trail that I hadn't been to before. I admit, I was a little nervous because its more of the secluded part of trail and not as populated. But no one jumped out of the bushes and tried to kidnap me. Always a plus!!!
I walked for an hour. I even jogged a bit. Okay, Okay....it was only for a few seconds and it was when a bee was terrorizing me. BUT HEY....I JOGGED! Anyway, it was so nice to get out and move. Its been a week and a half since I last walked! I enjoyed the sunshine, scenery, occasional biker that passed me, and wildlife (NOT the bees!!!) But by the time I got back to the truck, I was done. My feet were a bit sore and knees a bit wobbly. As of now, an hour seems to be my limit. I shouldn't complain since when I started in January, I could barely make 20 mins!!!!
Afterwards I drove to Snohomish. Went inside the Snohomish Bakery and got some wonderful Italian Bread for dinner. Then picked up my veggies, from the drop off spot for Full Circle Farms.
Dinner tonight was a simple but delish Pasta Primavera, with whole grain spiral pasta. Seems to be on our menu weekly since its a great way to use up veggies before they go bad!
Right now, I am sitting on the couch, basking in the stream of Sunshine that is coming through the back door!!!! All while relaxing on the computer...waiting for my Wednesday night tv shows to begin.
I LOVE SUNSHINE!!! I LOVE WEDNESDAYS! and I LOVE DAYS WHERE EVERYTHING GOES RIGHT!
LOVE IT. Although apparenly we are going back to grey and rainy fairly soon.
Figured I better take advantage of it while I can. I put on my walking shoes and hit the Centennial Trail. I went to a part of the trail that I hadn't been to before. I admit, I was a little nervous because its more of the secluded part of trail and not as populated. But no one jumped out of the bushes and tried to kidnap me. Always a plus!!!
I walked for an hour. I even jogged a bit. Okay, Okay....it was only for a few seconds and it was when a bee was terrorizing me. BUT HEY....I JOGGED! Anyway, it was so nice to get out and move. Its been a week and a half since I last walked! I enjoyed the sunshine, scenery, occasional biker that passed me, and wildlife (NOT the bees!!!) But by the time I got back to the truck, I was done. My feet were a bit sore and knees a bit wobbly. As of now, an hour seems to be my limit. I shouldn't complain since when I started in January, I could barely make 20 mins!!!!
Afterwards I drove to Snohomish. Went inside the Snohomish Bakery and got some wonderful Italian Bread for dinner. Then picked up my veggies, from the drop off spot for Full Circle Farms.
Dinner tonight was a simple but delish Pasta Primavera, with whole grain spiral pasta. Seems to be on our menu weekly since its a great way to use up veggies before they go bad!
Right now, I am sitting on the couch, basking in the stream of Sunshine that is coming through the back door!!!! All while relaxing on the computer...waiting for my Wednesday night tv shows to begin.
I LOVE SUNSHINE!!! I LOVE WEDNESDAYS! and I LOVE DAYS WHERE EVERYTHING GOES RIGHT!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Healing
Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that ISN'T you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are.
-- Rachel Naomi Remen
-- Rachel Naomi Remen
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Risk
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
Anais Nin
Sometimes we wonder how we got to where we are. Not our surroundings, jobs or life around us.....but the person the world see's and accepts. Because honestly, I don't think that person is always the person that we feel on the inside.
I think we all make changes along our lives path that we don't consciously agree to! We get married and give up a part of our freedom....we sometimes conform to what we think is the ideal spouse. We have children and begin to behave in a way that we think is THE way that a parent behaves. We don't always share our strong opinions because they are deemed NOT politically correct. We start to dress a certain way, behave a certain way....and conform ourselves. ALL so we can be liked by the masses. So we fit in. Molded into a cookie cutter image of what we think we need to be.
But what if that is not how we feel on the inside? What if we want to be more true to how we really feel?
The RISK is: what if no one likes the person we are on the inside? What if we offend someone? What if they laugh at us? What if they talk about us? What if not EVERYONE likes us?
Is the RISK worth it?
Anais Nin
Sometimes we wonder how we got to where we are. Not our surroundings, jobs or life around us.....but the person the world see's and accepts. Because honestly, I don't think that person is always the person that we feel on the inside.
I think we all make changes along our lives path that we don't consciously agree to! We get married and give up a part of our freedom....we sometimes conform to what we think is the ideal spouse. We have children and begin to behave in a way that we think is THE way that a parent behaves. We don't always share our strong opinions because they are deemed NOT politically correct. We start to dress a certain way, behave a certain way....and conform ourselves. ALL so we can be liked by the masses. So we fit in. Molded into a cookie cutter image of what we think we need to be.
But what if that is not how we feel on the inside? What if we want to be more true to how we really feel?
The RISK is: what if no one likes the person we are on the inside? What if we offend someone? What if they laugh at us? What if they talk about us? What if not EVERYONE likes us?
Is the RISK worth it?
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
FIRST 5K ~ St. Paddy's Day Dash
WOO HOO. I DID IT!!!!
I walked 3.8 miles in the St. Paddy's Day Dash. THANK GOD for all my training! If not for training, that 1+ mile on that slow incline would have kicked my ass!
Here is me and Kayleigh afterwards!!!
I walked 3.8 miles in the St. Paddy's Day Dash. THANK GOD for all my training! If not for training, that 1+ mile on that slow incline would have kicked my ass!
Here is me and Kayleigh afterwards!!!
Now on to the next one!!!!
Monday, January 04, 2010
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
All I Want for Christmas......
Just in case you were wondering.......here is my Christmas List:
Fiesta Ware Dinner Plates (any color but yellow)
Le Creuset Rectangular Baker in Flame
Basic Kitchen Torch
Food Processor
Yoga DVD: Am/Pm Yoga for beginners
Deborah Lippmanns nail polish: Marque Moon & Wicked Game
IPod Nano
Cloth napkins
Wine glasses
supportive, orthopedic (but attractive) house slippers.
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I can you hear you snickering over the last item!
Fiesta Ware Dinner Plates (any color but yellow)
Le Creuset Rectangular Baker in Flame
Basic Kitchen Torch
Food Processor
Yoga DVD: Am/Pm Yoga for beginners
Deborah Lippmanns nail polish: Marque Moon & Wicked Game
IPod Nano
Cloth napkins
Wine glasses
supportive, orthopedic (but attractive) house slippers.
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I can you hear you snickering over the last item!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
My Motto
An online friend had this as her email signature. I am stealing it!
"My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage" Aunt Frances from Practical Magic
LOVE IT!!! I want to tattoo it to my forehead:-)
"My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage" Aunt Frances from Practical Magic
LOVE IT!!! I want to tattoo it to my forehead:-)
Friday, September 18, 2009
Stroke Me
Can I tell you how excited I am?????
We are going to see Billy Squier, tomorrow night.
Billy Squier (along with Queen) is the very first concert I ever saw. Way back in 1982...with my dad! None of my girlfriends were interested in going so my dad stepped up to take me. We had a blast. One of my favorite memories of the evening was my dad razzing the guys sitting next to us, all evening long. It was SOOO obvious that they were totally trashed. To be honest I don't think they even knew who was performing that night.
So needless to say, Billy Squier and Queen hold a special spot with me. I still have my original concert tshirt, tucked away in my hope chest. Its really old and musty.....and REALLY small. I think the only person who could wear it now is my petite 14 year old. But I am scared to have her try it on for fear it will disintegrate right in front of me. I'm pulling it out and taking it with me tomorrow. *Maybe* I can track Billy down and have him sign it????
I've been checking out www.BillySquier.com today. Same songs....still rock...but he has tweaked them a bit. They sound GREAT. If you get a chance, check it out.....
We are going to see Billy Squier, tomorrow night.
Billy Squier (along with Queen) is the very first concert I ever saw. Way back in 1982...with my dad! None of my girlfriends were interested in going so my dad stepped up to take me. We had a blast. One of my favorite memories of the evening was my dad razzing the guys sitting next to us, all evening long. It was SOOO obvious that they were totally trashed. To be honest I don't think they even knew who was performing that night.
So needless to say, Billy Squier and Queen hold a special spot with me. I still have my original concert tshirt, tucked away in my hope chest. Its really old and musty.....and REALLY small. I think the only person who could wear it now is my petite 14 year old. But I am scared to have her try it on for fear it will disintegrate right in front of me. I'm pulling it out and taking it with me tomorrow. *Maybe* I can track Billy down and have him sign it????
I've been checking out www.BillySquier.com today. Same songs....still rock...but he has tweaked them a bit. They sound GREAT. If you get a chance, check it out.....
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