I just finished reading "The Pact" by Jodi Picoult. I want to thank my aunt for introducing me to her books, because I really enjoy them.
Today is a gorgeous day. I think I am going to go out looking for ugly dog later and try to get some bonding time in. We are making pizza tonight (found a great crust!) and watching "Yes Man". Last night we watched "Bedtime Stories".
I am making an official effort to rejoin the world of the internet. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
A quick lunch-hour update.
Hello, everyone!
I am sorry that I haven't been updating much lately. I haven't tried any new recipes, though I have been seriously enjoying some old ones.
Life, condensed:
My mother came to visit. We had a good time. I had a couple seizures, including one very, very bad one, but I do not want to dwell on bad things. I have to stop driving for at least three months. This is a decision I am making without the doctor giving me an ultimatum, which I think is a good sign about me being responsible and growing up or whatnot. Anyway, I am back on meds and need to go three months without a seizure to feel safe to drive again. In the meanwhile, my work is being very accomodating and seeing if there is a way they can switch me to night shift so I can ride in with Mike. Also in exciting seizure-related news, I have my very first black eye, which I am not happy about because it is ugly and hurts, but am sort of excited about because I have an awesome shiner to show off. Pictures soon.
I have just finished reading "Dead Until Dark", by some woman with an awful hairdo, which was loaned to me by my girlfriend Angela. I have added the rest of the series to my Amazon wishlist, and you should go buy it for me. The list is under elizabeth.x@gmail.com. Go ahead, I'll wait.
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Okay, thanks! That was real nice of you.
:D I have just started another book she loaned me, which is apparantly about werewolves. Fun stuff. Then I am going to read Twilight. Then I may have to dig into Mike's books unless whatever YOU bought me comes in sooner. (He, he.)
I also added a bunch of books to my wish list that I have read good reviews for. Also a bunch of books that Real Simple magazine reccomended during black history month.
That's all I really have to say right now. I'm going to go back to doodling until my lunch hour is over.
Comment. Please.
I am sorry that I haven't been updating much lately. I haven't tried any new recipes, though I have been seriously enjoying some old ones.
Life, condensed:
My mother came to visit. We had a good time. I had a couple seizures, including one very, very bad one, but I do not want to dwell on bad things. I have to stop driving for at least three months. This is a decision I am making without the doctor giving me an ultimatum, which I think is a good sign about me being responsible and growing up or whatnot. Anyway, I am back on meds and need to go three months without a seizure to feel safe to drive again. In the meanwhile, my work is being very accomodating and seeing if there is a way they can switch me to night shift so I can ride in with Mike. Also in exciting seizure-related news, I have my very first black eye, which I am not happy about because it is ugly and hurts, but am sort of excited about because I have an awesome shiner to show off. Pictures soon.
I have just finished reading "Dead Until Dark", by some woman with an awful hairdo, which was loaned to me by my girlfriend Angela. I have added the rest of the series to my Amazon wishlist, and you should go buy it for me. The list is under elizabeth.x@gmail.com. Go ahead, I'll wait.
...
,,,
,,,
Okay, thanks! That was real nice of you.
:D I have just started another book she loaned me, which is apparantly about werewolves. Fun stuff. Then I am going to read Twilight. Then I may have to dig into Mike's books unless whatever YOU bought me comes in sooner. (He, he.)
I also added a bunch of books to my wish list that I have read good reviews for. Also a bunch of books that Real Simple magazine reccomended during black history month.
That's all I really have to say right now. I'm going to go back to doodling until my lunch hour is over.
Comment. Please.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Oh yes, and...
Does anybody know how likely it is that I could be allergic to cashews if I am also allergic to: peanuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds? (Oh, and unrelated but also soy, wheat, corn, and eggs?)
I can eat almonds in mass quantities without any issues.
I have had some cashews today and my throat feels "sticky" but I don't know if it is my imagination or if I am dehydrated or whatnot.
I can eat almonds in mass quantities without any issues.
I have had some cashews today and my throat feels "sticky" but I don't know if it is my imagination or if I am dehydrated or whatnot.
The weekend.
This was a pretty decent weekend. I am at work right now, but I am having an OK day working so I have no real complaints.
I will mention here, not for pity but just for the sake of being completely honest, that my seizures have come back. I still believe completely that my gluten-free diet has done a lot for my epilepsy control, but it appears that my body is just not ready to give up the meds yet.
Oddly enough, that other night, Clementine was out of her cage and sitting on my chest. Her claws barely scratched me, as she is exceedingly gentle with her Mommy (who she loves terribly!), but I got hives on my chest anyway. I know this is from whatever molecules of sunflower seed powder were on her claws got into the scratches. Then after, I cleaned out her cage (it was overdue) and when I was dumping the gravel and seeds into the trash can, I inhaled the dust that came up into my face and almost immediately began wheezing. It was not pleasant. Almost right after that, I had a seizure... and have continued having seizures since then, one or two a day. They are very, very, very mild seizures. I debated not telling anyone, but then I realized that keeping secrets about my health is NOT a step in the right direction, it is several steps backwards. Heck, I even told my MOTHER about it... and she is such a worrywort that I usually keep her in the dark.
Now, for the weekend: on Friday I did chores all day. It felt good to get stuff done. That night we went to bed early and on Saturday I woke up first, showered, played on the Wii Fit, and then finally woke Mike up at 12:30 and told him "this is not waking up early, lazy bones". We got Starbucks on the way to Charlotte, which always makes me a happy girl. Then we went to IKEA. It was packed and we had to park in the street and hike through the parking lot to get there, but that's okay. We ended up getting a dish drying rack for the kitchen, a shelf and rack for towels for the bathroom, and a comforter for the twin bed that we are buying for the guest room this week. Then we went to Trader Joe's and got me every delicious treat imaginable.
So, yeah, I'm a pretty happy girl.
Also, reading Neil Gaiman's "Fragile Things", which is a book of short stories that I stole off Mike's book shelf.
Comment, people, keep me entertained.
I will mention here, not for pity but just for the sake of being completely honest, that my seizures have come back. I still believe completely that my gluten-free diet has done a lot for my epilepsy control, but it appears that my body is just not ready to give up the meds yet.
Oddly enough, that other night, Clementine was out of her cage and sitting on my chest. Her claws barely scratched me, as she is exceedingly gentle with her Mommy (who she loves terribly!), but I got hives on my chest anyway. I know this is from whatever molecules of sunflower seed powder were on her claws got into the scratches. Then after, I cleaned out her cage (it was overdue) and when I was dumping the gravel and seeds into the trash can, I inhaled the dust that came up into my face and almost immediately began wheezing. It was not pleasant. Almost right after that, I had a seizure... and have continued having seizures since then, one or two a day. They are very, very, very mild seizures. I debated not telling anyone, but then I realized that keeping secrets about my health is NOT a step in the right direction, it is several steps backwards. Heck, I even told my MOTHER about it... and she is such a worrywort that I usually keep her in the dark.
Now, for the weekend: on Friday I did chores all day. It felt good to get stuff done. That night we went to bed early and on Saturday I woke up first, showered, played on the Wii Fit, and then finally woke Mike up at 12:30 and told him "this is not waking up early, lazy bones". We got Starbucks on the way to Charlotte, which always makes me a happy girl. Then we went to IKEA. It was packed and we had to park in the street and hike through the parking lot to get there, but that's okay. We ended up getting a dish drying rack for the kitchen, a shelf and rack for towels for the bathroom, and a comforter for the twin bed that we are buying for the guest room this week. Then we went to Trader Joe's and got me every delicious treat imaginable.
So, yeah, I'm a pretty happy girl.
Also, reading Neil Gaiman's "Fragile Things", which is a book of short stories that I stole off Mike's book shelf.
Comment, people, keep me entertained.
Friday, February 20, 2009
GOODBYE, MORBID OBESITY!
(Hello, obesity!)
I have lost a few pounds this week.
Thank you, Wii Fit.
I am officially obese... Rather than morbidly obese.
This is a good, good day.
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Oh, wow.
Trader Joe's pancake mix with real milk, applesauce (instead of eggs), canola oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a little bit of dry oatmeal to add texture. Topped with real maple syrup.
This was not healthy, but wow - what a treat! I didn't think I'd ever eat something like that again.
There is more mix in the fridge. I will make it for Mike and I for breakfast tomorrow.
And then... IKEA!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
It's official.
Grinding your own coffee makes all the difference in the world.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Delicious dinner.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
My Antonia
I have finished reading "My Antonia". It was lovely.
I have also discovered a coffee place close enough to visit on my lunch hour.
Today is a good day.
Next: Neil Gaiman's "Fragile Things", which I believe is a book of short stories.
I have a ton of books of my Amazon wish list, but no money.
In other news, my new-old crock pot almost burned our house down and will not be used again. Me? Exxagerate? Okay maybe a little, but a flame did shoot out the outlet when I pulled out the plug opposite it, and the safety switch clicked on.
Anybody even read this blog anymore?
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Check-In
It's been awhile since I have "checked-in".
I have not totally fallen off the good habits wagon. I have not eaten a single thing I am allergic to, except some lunch meat that had maltodextrin in it. I learned my lesson about that... twice.
I think I have, however, plateaued. I am not too unhappy, because I think it just means that I have reached a balance. I have no gained. I just need to find some more changes to make in my life.
I am 267lbs. I have been 267lbs for the last two and a half months. No loss, at all. That's 66lbs down, though, which is nothing to sneeze at.
I love my new Wii Fit. I did it this morning for about 20 minutes before work, and I did a total of 45 minutes yesterday. I know that this alone is not a workout routine. Don't worry, I'm not that delusional. I do think, though, that it is going to help jump start some real working out. And, truthfully, some of the aerobic games on there really do make you pant a good bit if you do them one after another! I even had the Wii Fit tell me that it might not be a bad idea to stop and get a glass of water. That made me happy.
I just wanted to post this update, though, because I was telling a friend recently about how the Wii Fit board has a maximum weight capacity of 330lbs, and actually won't let you play if your weight exceeds that. This means that in July, when I started my journey, I wouldn't have been able to enjoy this.
So this is another thing that I can add to my list of things I can do now that I couldn't do before: enjoy the Wii Fit. This is even more exciting than the day I realized that I can pull (one of) my foot(s) up to my nose.
Okay, that's all for now.
I have not totally fallen off the good habits wagon. I have not eaten a single thing I am allergic to, except some lunch meat that had maltodextrin in it. I learned my lesson about that... twice.
I think I have, however, plateaued. I am not too unhappy, because I think it just means that I have reached a balance. I have no gained. I just need to find some more changes to make in my life.
I am 267lbs. I have been 267lbs for the last two and a half months. No loss, at all. That's 66lbs down, though, which is nothing to sneeze at.
I love my new Wii Fit. I did it this morning for about 20 minutes before work, and I did a total of 45 minutes yesterday. I know that this alone is not a workout routine. Don't worry, I'm not that delusional. I do think, though, that it is going to help jump start some real working out. And, truthfully, some of the aerobic games on there really do make you pant a good bit if you do them one after another! I even had the Wii Fit tell me that it might not be a bad idea to stop and get a glass of water. That made me happy.
I just wanted to post this update, though, because I was telling a friend recently about how the Wii Fit board has a maximum weight capacity of 330lbs, and actually won't let you play if your weight exceeds that. This means that in July, when I started my journey, I wouldn't have been able to enjoy this.
So this is another thing that I can add to my list of things I can do now that I couldn't do before: enjoy the Wii Fit. This is even more exciting than the day I realized that I can pull (one of) my foot(s) up to my nose.
Okay, that's all for now.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Worchestire sauce.
For my fellow allergy-ridden folks... My meatloaf recipe called for worchestire sauce. Instead I used a little balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Tasted great!
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Valentine's day...
For the record, Mike got me the Wii Fit for Valentine's Day.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Easy Dinner!
Steak and mushrooms, sauteed in butter and seasoned with salt, garlic pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Served over leftover rice. Mike fried his rice with soy sauce. I am allergic to soy sauce, so I didn't partake.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Say hello to Hammy.
This is Hammy, the newest member of my family. Although he has only been with us a few days, I am already in love. :)
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