Sinus infection (yuck) & no appetite….

getting liquids in & watching bad 1970’s movies

Hey, that sounds good. Better than buzzards coming for you 🙂

That’s why I’m working really hard not to write off the whole day. I’m giving you a hang-dog look and knowing that this won’t actually KILL me to try. Lol. I’m actually not hating the idea as much as I was this morning. Just have to decide where to go / what to order / which Dunkin is still open (because we don’t do Starbucks this far into New England)

I sat in my car with a tea & watched some hawks circling

I don’t know about you but I learn a lot when I step outside my comfort zone. But I respect whatever you decide.

I think that sounds like a reasonable compromise, Blanche!

I’m going to have to think about this one, pretty hard. I don’t do coffee, and I don’t usually grab and go any drinks. The thought of this challenge pains me. At this point in my day, I’m saying “not gonna do it”. I’m hoping that by the end of the day I can say “I’ll try, because this is a challenge and the challenge can be new experiences that I…[Read more]

Well, I have no car today… all day.. so I made myself a good coffee and sat down and enjoyed every sip!!

Relaxing with a coffee and my Kindle! 

I’m probably not chewing as much as the doctors advise, but I do pause quite a bit between bites. I typically take 2-3 small bites, then wait a good 5 minutes. I spend that time talking to whoever I’m with or reading when I’m alone. The key for me is not to eat WHILE reading because I go on auto-pilot and don’t notice how much I’m eating or how…[Read more]

My list includes a day of sightseeing with hubby on 8/9 in New Orleans with NO children anywhere near us, not checking our phones constantly & relaxing; trying to remember why we are together.

It also includes Corndogs & Carnage at the Summit county fair THIS weekend!  I can’t believe it’s here!!!  Please pray my Screamer doesn’t reinjure her L…[Read more]

Last year at YWM, a chap mentioned eating with chopsticks. I’ve noticed when I do that, albeit not as often as I should, I tend to eat much slower & more mindfully.

Thanks friends!

I would happily accept hugs if you don’t mind me blubbery-crying…

Kathy, the support at home most definitely has changed/disappeared & i wonder as hubby stalls in his pre-op fear if that’s helping me falter  It is real easy to say “I hurt too much” & just flop about then actually walking around the park or daring to put skates…[Read more]

My list is started and includes several things I intend to do on my next vacation in September. Can’t wait!

Actually, I was just complaining about my day. I have my list and have set Thursday as the first date to check something off. I’m going to take myself out to “Three Spoons Yogurt” and have a low fat/low sugar frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruit

I started my no shakes/no bars today and I must say, it’s been hard!

Breakfast – cheese stick and a little bag of peanuts while my car’s oil was being changed.

Lunch – homemade chicken salad

Dinner – the last of the chili I took out of the freezer (I love my husband’s chili!)

Bedtime snack – I don’t know yet, but I need to get it figured out…[Read more]

What I like about the Pledge-esque process is that you pick your own thing to work on, so I hope that makes it easier for things like vacations because you get to adjust for your different schedule!