I know I mentioned on here earlier in the summer how I was having so many problems with my face breaking out. I was actually embarrassed that at the fabulous age of 43 that I was having break outs that were worse than when I was a teenager. I was ready to seek help at www.acnesolution.org when my sister in law brought me some olive oil soap back from Greece. I figured I’d use it to clean my face, since nothing else was working. Amazingly- it helped and I’ve been using it ever since. I still have the occasional break out, but nothing like I had before. I can’t begin to tell you how happy it makes me, because 43 and having break outs is a little too much- hormonal or not.
October 15, 2010
Gratitude- Friday, October 15, 2010
Today I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my grandmother. It would have been her birthday today, if she had not passed away in 2001. Sometimes I go weeks without thinking of her, and other times I think of her days on end. I miss her. I also miss Carol. In fact – I miss many people.
I’m still grateful- I’m grateful for the opportunity to have had these people in my life and to have had the chance to love them.
Gratitude List for October 15, 2010.
Today I’m Grateful For:
- The dark, rainy day, which made it easy to stay inside and work.
- Cooler weather, which means I can snuggle up under a blanket and my favorite mug filled with coffee.
- The love of family and friends- for which I’m so blessed to have.
- Seeing some things for what they are, and learning that some things need to be let go.
- The raise that Marcel got yesterday.
The Outside is Evident to the Inside
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about health, fitness and the fact that I seem to have lost my way when it comes to exercise. I know why- there’s no doubt about it that the fact that my lack of motivation is evident of the emotional turmoil I’ve been struggling with most of this year. It wouldn’t matter which weight loss pill reviews that I read, because until I work through what needs to be worked through- I’ll continue to struggle. Don’t get me wrong- I’m not on a binge or anything like that- but I’ve always had a weakness for sugar and that continues. I know I’ll get my ‘groove’ back, but I also know that it isn’t about the food, but about what’s going on inside my heart and head. If you’re struggling- I’m sure the same is true for you as well.
To Whom It May Concern
I don’t know about you other bloggers out there, but I get a LOT of comment spam from people wanting or thinking they are going to get some free product advertisement on this site. Let me be the first to tell you- it ain’t happening.
Someone asked me (via a spam comment) how I keep SPAM comments off this blog- As you can see ‘person’- your comment was not approved and was delivered promptly into the spam garbage can. In spite if you attempting to disguise your advertising as an actual comment- it still isn’t allowed, so off to the garbage can it went.
So to answer your question- that’s how I get rid of spamming. I simply don’t allow it. Advertising is possible on this site- and you’re always welcome to contact me at info@ this site dot com (througthetulips.com) in order to inquire. It won’t happen through comments though- not as long as I have anything to say about it.
Quick and Healthy Meal
Marcel had leftover casserole tonight and I decided that since there wasn’t enough for two of us, I’d whip up something fast for myself. I happen to think that the best weight loss supplements consist of eating healthy, whole foods and with that in mind I sliced two zucchini, a yellow bell pepper and sauteed them in a teaspoon of olive oil. I cooked some whole grain elbow macaroni, then added some chopped shrimp to the zucchni mixture. When they were done, I added some fat-free Greek Yogurt and a little cayenne and granulated garlic. I mixed it all together and voila’ – a quick, healthy meal.
October 14, 2010
Don’t Doubt Me
A little earlier my iPhone rang and I could tell by the ringtone that it was Marcel calling. He was at work, so I knew that he was either having a break and was bored, or that he actually had something to tell me. As it turned out- he had some news and the conversation went a little like this:
Marcel: Hey guess what? I’ve got some good news.
Me: Really? Do tell. (I figured I already knew, and as it turned out, I was right.)
Marcel: Remember me telling you I had to go to a meeting this morning?
Me: Yes, I remember.
Marcel: Well, that meeting was canceled, but as I was walking out the door, my boss asked me to wait because he said he had something for me. So, I waited and he came back and handed me an envelope.
Me: (Laughing) Hmmm, and I wonder what was inside that envelope.
Marcel: There was a letter inside. (nothing like him taking his time to get to the point- even though I already knew what it was.)
Me: Really? Hmmmm, and what did the letter say? (I was playing along since he was taking his sweet time.)
Marcel: Well the letter was from my boss that I was getting a raise.
Me: Well imagine that- Repeat after me- “From now on I will listen to Lori when she tells me something instead of being pessimistic.” I’m very happy for you sweetie, but I must say it- “I told you so.”
Marcel: (He repeated what I said) I guess I should have been more positive and patient instead of being so stressed about it.
Me: I believe you are correct. I think we should go to dinner to celebrate.
Marcel: Ok, sounds good.
At that point there was a little more chatter and we hung up the phone. Months ago, Marcel’s boss said that he was putting him in for a raise, but that the one guy higher up had to approve it. It has probably been about two months, and I suggested to Marcel when he started complaining that he hadn’t heard anything that he contact his boss and find out the status. He was very negative and said that he wasn’t going to get the raise because he’d recently switched to another department and that there was no way they were going to give him the raise if the possibility existed that he wouldn’t be going back to his old department. I did not agree. He was frustrated that things didn’t happen in ‘his’ time frame, but I assured him that he wasn’t the only person on their mind and if he was concerned about when he was going to hear something, that he should contact them. He said no… and he was certain that he wasn’t getting the raise, while I’ve said all along that he would.
He found out today that I was right. I teased him and told him that one day he’d learn not to doubt me. haha.. I am very happy for him though, plus the up side is that I don’t have to cook tonight.
October 13, 2010
Busy as a Bee
This has been an extremely busy week and it’s only ‘hump day’. I haven’t had nearly as much time to write as I’d hoped, but I think things are going to settle down a little right now and I’ll be able to have a chance to write more. I have so much I want to talk about, but one has to have the opportunity to get it out of the head and tap it out on the keyboards.
Right now- the coffee is ready and that means time for a cup of the steaming hot java and a quick bath to warm the bones. I’m freezing and have been most of the day.
October 9, 2010
Have Suitcase- Will Travel
I have so much that I’d love to say right now, but the day is simply too gorgeous for me to sit inside and miss out on the sunshine, cool breezes and fabulous temps. The last couple of days I’ve really been thinking about our upcoming travels and I am more than excited and ready to go. Today I mentioned it to Marcel and he said the departure date couldn’t get here soon enough. He was actually ready to pull out the luggage and start packing. As much as I wish it wasn’t, it is still a little too early for that.
Tomorrow is Marcel’s birthday, but I hope to have time to write a few words tomorrow. If not- I’ll see y’all Monday.
Keeping Positive
One of my friends was laid off from the company she worked for earlier this year, and because she lives in a pretty remote area, she’s been unable to find any local jobs. She commuted about an hour each way for her last job and she was ready to do the same thing again. She was turned down for a job that would have required she travel 1 1/2 hours each way daily, plus they felt she was over-qualified. I told her I was sure that something would come along- and wouldn’t you know that yesterday she got a call and was hired not a half hour from her home. She starts next week. I hope this job is everything she’s ever wanted and then some. I’m VERY excited for her and can’t wait to hear all about her first day. She kept a positive attitude the entire time she was job hunting and I’m sure that contributed to her finding exactly what she was looking for.
Perfect Day
Today kicked off Marcel’s birthday weekend and I have to say that the weather couldn’t be much better. The skies are blue, the temps cool and I just finished making a huge pot of soup that we’ll sit outside and eat. It doesn’t get much better than this. The day has included drinking coffee at a local farm- turned restaurant, buying raw almonds at a market, taking a long run- walk with JJ and picking up Marcel’s birthday cake.
I wish every single day was just like this one.