Took P to the state fair yesterday, the last day it was open. We walked and walked and walked. We saw amazing (and some not so amazing) quilts, knitting/crochet, lego creations, and artwork from artists of all ages. We blew a wad of cash to throw MANY darts at MANY balloons to win a prize, a small tiger named, of course, "kitty". We met many ( Read more... )

If someone in my small, wonderful, loving family were racking their brains to think of the perfect birthday gift this year for me, that's under $35 bucks no less, they might click on the link above the picture below, which will take them to a page where they can purchase a gift subscription. Yes my birthday is not until October, but I REALLY want ( Read more... )

Oh yeah, "I'm doing this for my family. I get to go to PR in May. I'm doing this for my family. I get to to PR in May. I'm doing this for my family. I get to to go to PR in May. etc etc etc

Ohmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Here I am, still stuffed from yesterday's feast. Argh. I didn't make it to the gym this morning, which means I won't make it today (that's just how I am). I was upset at myself for not getting my workout this morn, sitting under a blanket on the loveseat watching Spiderman 2 while drinking coffee and having a piece of pumpkin pie for breakfast, and ( Read more... )

A happy Thanksgiving to all my friends virtual and corporeal! A day off to hang out with family, eat comfort foods, play games, do puzzles, whatever. I hope you all have a nice relaxing, fun visit with family and/or friends. Don't make it about a pretty table, or the best, most attractive turkey, or any of that. This is a time to be with family and ( Read more... )

Exactly two Thanksgivings ago I decided it was time I did something about my health and my weight, for my sake and my family's. My first step was to stop eating at least 2-3 hours before bedtime, and taking healthy food to work so I didn't eat junk when stressed out. I lost a little bit. Then I went for my checkup and doc suggested I try following ( Read more... )