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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.

Cookie Monster

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 2:12 am

No, the title of this entry isn’t about that cute furry blue Sesame Street character that most of us loved and envied growing up. Instead, it’s about me, a self proclaimed cookie monster, which is what I’ve become this holiday season. I have not only baked cookies, but I’ve also eaten them, and eaten them….. and eaten them. You get the idea. Needless to say, it’s time to start thinking seriously about my health and fitness aspirations for the new year.

This year I lost 10 pounds. Some people may think WOW, but compared to the year before, there’s nothing really wow about it. I have proven to myself I can maintain weight, but now I need to start getting serious again about getting the rest of this weight off. I really want to reach my goal this coming year.

I can do it, there’s no question about it. Anyone want to come along with me on this journey to weight loss and good health?

December 25, 2009

Have Yourself a …

Filed under: Holidays — gardener @ 6:37 am

A MERRY Little Christmas!!!..

For the first time in my life- I woke up to a white Christmas. It started a little after midnight last night, and snowed all night and into the early morning. I woke up many times during the night, would have a peek outside, and then would smile and go back to sleep. This morning I woke up to a winter wonderland. It started raining not too long after that, but I don’t mind. I have my white Christmas. 🙂

Merry Christmas each and every one of you!

December 22, 2009

Getting Back to Gratitude

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 2:51 am

I haven’t done a gratitude list in so long, that I really thought that it was about time I started doing them again. It isn’t that I am not grateful for so many things in my life, because I am, but the truth is, I’ve not felt very grateful lately, and that’s the exact moment that I should be pausing and thinking about what I should be grateful for.

No matter what life may toss our way, or no matter how difficult we may think we have it- there is always something to be grateful for.

My Gratitude List for December 22, 2009.

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • Marcel, for going out with JJ this morning so that I can get a few things done around the house before he goes to work.
  • The beautiful snow, that brings joy to my heart even though I know it’s a nightmare for so many.
  • The sound that it makes when you walk across freshly fallen snow.
  • The TRUE reason for the season,  Christ.
  • The little angels in this world who lift me up and bring a smile to my face when I need it most.

Sniffling, Sneezing.

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 2:46 am

In addition to all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, I’ve been feeling a little under the weather. It hasn’t been anything major, like the ‘oink’ flu, but more problems with sinuses and the changes that keep happening in the weather. I’ve really wanted a day where I didn’t have to leave the house, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen, not with Marcel working and JJ needing to go out from time to time.

What I have noticed is that my allergies and sinuses are on this sort of rampage, and I’m wondering if allergy bedding may not be the answer to my problems. I figure it’s worth a try, after all, it can’t hurt and anything that can possibly help me stop sneezing and sniffling is worth its weight in gold.

Christmas Change

Filed under: Holidays,Life — gardener @ 2:42 am

I always love receiving cards from people this time of the year. I love Christmas, even though this year I’ve been running really far behind, but I know I’m not the only one and it’s ceased to bother me. It is what it is, and I plan to enjoy the Christmas season as much as I can. The highlight so far is the cards that I’ve received, often with letters from friends talking about what has been going on in their lives and what changes are taking place. One friend is expecting a baby, and another has been looking for jobs in Philadelphia since they can’t find what they were hoping for in their local cities. It seems that everywhere I look, change is occuring. I feel it within myself as well, only at this point, I am not sure of what that change will be, but it’s coming.

Look out 2010.

Baking Cookies

Filed under: Holidays — gardener @ 2:36 am

That’s what I’m doing this morning- well as soon as I finish writing this. Today is Marcel’s last day of work before Christmas, and he wanted me to bake some cookies that he could take and share with his colleagues. I planned to do it last night, but ran out of time, but I did get the dough mixed up, so now all I have to do is scoop and bake.

I hope they turn out ok.

December 17, 2009

Can You Do This For Me?

Filed under: Techy — gardener @ 11:40 am

In the midst of all the busyness around here, Marcel has been having a few issues with his computer and wants me to do an online backup so that I can wipe his computer and reinstall everything. Granted, I don’t currently have time to do all the reinstalling, but I can at least do the back up and get things ready.

Tonight, I’m going to finish the Christmas candy I’m making, and then from there, I’m going to attempt a few Christmas cards. There won’t be as many as previous years. I’m running far too late for that this year. I’m sure no one will notice.

I Can’t Believe

Filed under: Holidays — gardener @ 11:38 am

I can’t believe that we bought our tree on the 9th, and yet here we are on the 17th and the tree STILL isn’t decorated. We do have everything in the living room, and will have it all finished tomorrow, but I don’t thinK i’ve ever been so far behind in all my Christmas preparations as I am this year.

I’ll say it’s because I haven’t been feeling well, and because I’ve been busy. What it is- is ridiculous.. Ahhh such is life- I’m sure it won’t impact anyones life one way or the other, so I shouldn’t stress about it.

December 9, 2009

One Step Closer

Filed under: Holidays — gardener @ 1:53 am

Last night we finally bought a Christmas tree, which puts us now one step closer to being ready for Christmas. We also decided to spend next Thursday at a Christmas market in another place, and invited some new friends we’ve made to go along with us.

Sometime today comes the task of rearranging the furniture, followed by hopefully getting the tree in the stand. That’s going to mean Marcel finding it in the storage shed, but he thinks he knows just where it is. Once we are finished, pictures will follow.

Does everyone else have their tree up already?

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