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January 6, 2010

So Much for Sunshine, and Coffee

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 8:22 am

Ok, I did have a cup or three or Illy here at home so that does count for something, especially since the cafe I mentioned in the previous entry doesn’t serve the Italian goodness known as Illy, but as quickly as the sunshine arrived, it disappeared again. Once the clouds rolled in, the dark clouds that were looming on the horizon also rolled in and before I could blink or say Rumplestilskin the snow was falling. I don’t mean a little snow- I mean so much snow that it was difficult to see anything but white. Within 15 minutes quite a bit of snow had fallen and left everything covered in a blanket of white.

The weather said that the snow wasn’t going to begin until tonight, so I’m looking forward to seeing what happens. Saturday’s weather says there’s going to be a storm. A blizzard maybe? I guess we’lll see.

Sunshine and Coffee

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,In the Neighborhood,Life,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 2:14 am

I woke up this morning to sunshine and if I have anything to say about it, I plan to get out and enjoy some of it as soon as I get my work done. In fact, since Marcel is off today, maybe I can talk him into walking with me into town (provided the ice is off the sidewalks and it isn’t slippery anymore) and having a coffee at my favorite cafe.. I’d love to have a chococcino (chocolate cappuccino) but I’m trying to detox from the sugar. AND with that being said, I must confess that I did have some fudge last night in a moment of weakness. I’m not beating myself up, but determined to be more conscious and I WILL make it the 21 days without sugar.

But since I’m not supposed to be having sugar, that means that I’d need to have plain coffee, since the chococcino has chocolate in it. I love the cafe though. I think I’ve shared pictures before, and I noticed the other day when I went in to their little girls room that they had new hand dryers that I thought were very cool. You stick your hand slowly inside this little thing, and this really high speed air blows out and dries your hands instantly. I’ll admit, that I played with it even once my hands were dry because I thought it was fun. I know.. it really is the little things that amuse me.

January 4, 2010

Gratitude January 4th

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 11:49 am
  • We are already four days into this new year and already it’s going great. I have high expectations of what this year is going to be for me, and I know that it can be even better than I think.

I’m grateful for so much- so I thought I’d share a few of what I’m grateful for today.

My Gratitude List for January 4, 2010.

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • A quiet evening at home to relax and do exactly what I’d like.
  • The little things that make me smile.
  • Friendship- real friendship.
  • The freeing sense of saying no when I want to, and not saying yes just because I feel obligated.
  • Warm socks on a cold winter’s day.

Thinking about Lasik Surgery

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 11:44 am

I was wondering if any of y’all knew anyone who had had Lasik surgery recently? I have heard that one of the best places to have it done is Stahl Eye and that is usually is without much pain or side effects. I’d love to hear your stories because I would like to be able to give someone advice about it who was asking me.

Sugar Detox

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 11:39 am

Today I started a 21 day sugar detox which has me eating nothing that even remotely resembles sugar or that can turn into sugar. That also means nothing that tastes sweet so no Vanilla Splenda in my steel-cut oats. Surprisingly, it actually was good without it, so I may start eating it with just the cinnamon and smidge of milk that I add even after the 21 days are over.

Sugar is (excuse my French) hell on me. I love it- I crave it- and once I start, I can’t get enough of it. Now if it was good for me, I’d say no problem, but as we all know- sugar is the devil’s way of getting to our hips and thighs. I know it’s bad, yet I plowed through cookies, candies and everything in between during the Christmas season. Heck, I can’t even say it was during the Chrismas season, but instead I should say the Holiday season, because it started before Thanksgiving.

Why? One sentence. I became unconscious in my choices. I knew it wasn’t good for me, but I did it anyway. Now, I’m sorry I did. I’m not beating myself up about it, but what I am doing is taking mental notes so that when I think I can have a little sugar- I can remind myself of what happens when I think just a little won’t hurt.

So here’s to this 21 day detox. Forget the fact that I have a headache and my tastebuds are wanting sugar- It ain’t going to happen- no how, no way. After all, it’s only sugar.

January 3, 2010

The Journey Begins..

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 6:44 am

I have to say that I am really enjoying the first few days of the New Year and if this is any indication of what the rest of the year is going to be like- I’m thrilled. I have high expectations and I know that my expectations can be met and exceeded. Life is great like that. If you expect the worst, you can pretty much be assured that the worst is going to follow you, or at least something which is less than pleasant. But on the flip side of that coin, if you are expecting the best, and carrying a positive attitude, more great things can happen than you could ever dream of.

No, that doesn’t mean that disappointments won’t happen, or that you won’t even have struggles, but remember- perspective is everything.

I lost my perspective somewhat last year, and I’m working on regaining it and making this one of the best years of my life. I’ve had some pretty great years, but I know that this one can be even better, and I plan on helping that along.

Today I started my journey to get the 40 pounds off that are standing between me and my weight loss goals. I still have a little bit of this head cold, so I haven’t started on the elliptical, but I was determined to move, so I went for a half hour walk and covered 2 miles. Not bad considering I was wearing Timberland boots and walking in ice part of the time. It’s my start.

I’m committed to myself, and to this journey.

I will be successful!

January 1, 2010

Gratitude January 1

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 11:51 am

I still can’t believe when I’m typing the words 2010 that is it “really” 2010. Hard to believe that so much time has passed since we rang in the all dreaded 2000. Remember when so many people thought that the world would end, or that all the computers in the world would fail to work?

I’d planned on looking back in 2009 and sharing some of the things I was most grateful for. Instead, I’ve decided that I don’t need to spend any time looking back over my shoulder, but instead I am focused and looking at what is right in front of my nose. It’s what I have, and it’s my NOW.

My Gratitude List for January 1, 2010.

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • Spending the afternoon with Desere- just hanging out, laughing and watching movies.
  • Diddy’s cornbread recipe, which made my New Year’s Dinner complete.
  • A day that had no commitments or appointments.
  • Coming into a warm home after going for a walk in the cold with J.J.  
  • Lotion which is soothing my skin, which has become dry from the weather and the antibacterial gel that I’ve been using.

Goals

Filed under: Holidays,Life,Sands of Time,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 11:45 am

I’ve decided that I’m not going to make resolutions this year, but what I am doing is setting some goals for myself and plan to follow through with them.

One I mentioned in the previous entries is that I am going to begin the journey to lose this last 40 pounds. I would like to reach that goal by November 1st. That gives me 11 months from today. It’s realistic and attainable. Join me in this journey to continued health and fitness if you’d like. I could use the company.

I want to spend more time focused on enjoying myself. I had fun last year, but I seemed frazzled alot of the time. This year, if I have the urge to play playstation 3, I’m going to stop and play, rather than think about playing later and time getting away from me. Time to stop and smell the roses along the way.

This is also going to be a year filled with gratitude. I’m blessed, and grateful for so much, and I do believe it’s important to recognize those things in our lives and be grateful for them. I challenge you to do the same- even if you don’t share yours in a public area, it’s always good to live a life of gratitude.

Welcome 2010

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Holidays,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 11:41 am

The first day of 2010 has arrived and I’ve spend it doing exactly what I wanted to do. I didn’t sleep quite as late as I would have liked, but I did do a little cleaning around the house, plus did some laundry, enjoyed the gorgeous sunshine, and spend part of the afternoon and evening with Desere.

It has been a lovely day. This year I plan to spend more time focusing on positive, and eliminating the negative as much as humanly possible. The one major thing that I took away from 2009 is that negativity and toxic people can be toxic in our own lives if we allow it to be, and unfortunately I allowed that to happen in my life in a few circumstances last year.

2010 is the time for me to detoxify all that is negative out of my life. Does that mean negative things won’t happen in my life? Of course it doesn’t, but what it does mean is that I can be more aware of how I react to them, which can make all the difference.

My quest to lose the last 40 pounds is also beginning- If you’d like to join me on this journey- we can use this as a way to support and encourage each other. Who couldn’t use some of that?

December 28, 2009

Allergies, Sinuses and Headaches- Oh My

Filed under: Holidays,Life — gardener @ 8:38 am

This little cold that I’ve had for several weeks now is still lingering. I thought that I was just about rid of it, but apparently it has arrived back with a vengance. Allergies and sinuses and headaches- Oh My. That’s pretty much how I’ve felt today and keep hoping and praying that I will wake up feeling like me again. I have a feeling that it doesn’t help that I haven’t been getting enough water, nor have I been eating healthy in the least bit.

I even had someone suggest that we ring in the New Year with Drew Estate cigars, which may not be a bad idea to some, but since I’m allergic to smoke, it’s something I think I’ll have to pass on for this year. Everyone else is welcome to partake though, as long as they don’t do it near me.

Right now, I think I need to forgo the water and go straight to the green tea. Maybe that will help, along with a little Tylenol.

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