Sunday

Well, the first day of spring was this week and it feels like the first day of winter. It seems that it's always like that every year. But I do have to say that the winter wasn't very cold at all.
It's almost April.
I had my nephews dog, Lucy this weekend. My nephew and my sister went to the beach for spring break this year.
The family beach trip is coming up in July and I haven't decided yet if I'm going to go this year. I would like to get away, but to a peaceful place. It's not going to be peaceful with four teenagers going on the trip. And it's always real hot in July, so I'm still considering it. Knowing me, I probably won't be going.
I'm still walking a lot for my exercise program. I walk about two miles every other day now. I was walking daily, but I've had so much trouble with my knees that I'm walking every other day now.
It's Sunday today and I'm doing my household chores. You know, washing clothes, dusting and vacuming.
Not much else to report for the day. I hope everyone has a good week next week.

Spring

Spring is in the air. It's 70 degrees and beautiful. I wish I could take a long walk, but unfortunately I have done something to my knee and it's all swollen. So, I'm off of it for a few days.
I'm weening myself off of Nutrisystem now. Going to be getting on a full protein diet that my Dad has designed for his patients. I have about two months worth of Nutrisystem food left but after thats it's going to be all protein.
So I don't think I'll hit any hunger spells on this. I'm still walking on my program and going to the gym for weight lifting.
The gym has toned me up somewhat. I guess I've been toning up for about five months now. My membership will last until October. I don't have my own personal trainer anymore, but I've learned what to do.
There are so many good classic movies on today. I love the TCM channel. I prefer older movies to newly released movies. So I've been hunkered down today in front of the TV.
Well thats about it for me today. I hope everyone has a good weekend.

Beautiful

Boy, it's so pretty outside. Just a cool breeze and the sun is shining. There's this black cat that I have made friends with who lives in the complex. He followed me on my walk this afternoon. He loves to be held and petted. I thought he would be scared and run away when we came across some dogs, but he didn't. He just walked closer to me.
I just found out yesterday that I will be keeping my sisters cutie pie dog this month. Her name is Lucy and she's just the best dog. I'll have her about four days and I can't wait.
I still don't want a dog of my own. I've enjoyed not having to take care of a pet day in and day out. So keeping Lucy will be a breeze.
Today, I've been on my new exercise program for eleven days now. I walked everyday last week and so far I have walked everyday this week. I have so much more energy. I think it's not only the walking I've done but also the protein I've been eating.
And I'm sleeping better at night too.
Well thats about all for me today. Talk later...

Monday

Hi... I'm home today with a major migrane headache. I even tried to walk this morning, but I got nauseated. It's kind of hard to see the computer screen because it's so bright. So, I guess I won't be doing much until this goes away. I don't have a Rx for any medicines for headaches. So I just have to wing it.
It was so beautiful this past weekend. I figured out that I walked approximately 5 miles. I've beefed up my exercise program. I'm just having a hard time getting these extra pounds off. My counselor from NutriSystem says that a lot of it has to do with the medications I take for my diabetes.
My goal in this weight loss program is to loose enough weight that I don't have to inject insulin anymore.
Gosh, wouldn't that be nice. Basically if I loose the weight I can go into remission with the diabetes and just get by taking oral medications for it. Of course, I will always be sensitive to carbs, but it would be much more manageable.
Are you ready for this cold weather to end? I am. I'm into the spring. There's nothing like going to the park on a spring day. Taking my camera and some bread to feed the ducks. And walking around the lake. So many outdoor activities. Spring is just around the corner.
Well, I hope everyone has a good week.

Tuesday

Hey. I got home early today from volunteering and I decided to go for a walk. I walked two miles today. It only took me 48 minutes. Wow. I think thats the fastest time ever for me. I'm trying to beef up my exercise regimen. I figure that if I do this, I would be able to loose more weight. I have just six weeks to go before I see my doctor again, so I want to have lost more weight by then.
It's still raining over here, has been for the past two days. I saw on the news the other day that February has been the most wet month since 2011. I always like to walk either in the rain or right after wards because there's still a cool breeze in the air. I hate walking when it's hot outside. So in the summer months I usually walk early in the mornings.
Nothing much more is going on with me. My flowers are still alive from when my sister gave them to e last Tuesday.. And I'm still getting "belated" cards from people from my Birthday. My parents took me out shopping last Saturday. After going to three different stores, we finally found this table that looked old. I've got all of my books on it now. It was fun spending time with both of my parents. I rarely get to do that.
Well I guess that's all for me for today. I hope everyone has a good week!

Friday

Continuation from the 19th. My brother did remember my birthday. He actually called while he was out of town. That made my day. Also another surprise was my sister stopping by with her best friend. She brought me flowers and a card. It was so nice to see both of them. I heard from both my parents and all of my friends.
I ended up going to the park that day. I fed the ducks and walked around the lake. So all in all I had a wonderful birthday.
Another treat is going to be tomorrow. My parents are taking me to an antique mall. I love old furniture.
We'll walk around. Maybe I'll see something that I will like. I'm just happy because I'll be able to spend time with my parents. I don't get to do that often.
Today, I've been dusting and cleaning around the house. I don't know about you but my house is constantly dusty. It make me sneeze a lot. I think my place gets so dusty because it's small and there's not a lot of circulation going on. Plus it's by a busy street. This really makes a difference.
I feel so fulfilled. I have a wonderful family who loves me, fantastic friends and I own my own home. So my life is pretty complete. I never really realized how much I have.
Of course I live on a budget, but who doesn't.
I can honestly say that I have all that I need or even would care about having. My place is small, but it's mine. So, I guess what I have been trying to say is that I'm truely happy.

Birthday

Hello. Well it's my Birthday today. I'm 48 years old. Just two years away from 50. I usually celebrate it over at my parent home, but due to my mother having surgery we're not doing it. Thats OK.
So, I will be home all day, not working. I have slept in late and i plan on being lazy all day. I might watch some movies today, who knows?
Then again I might just end up doing some much needed housework. I've already heard from some friends both yesterday and this morning. I wonder if my brother will remember it. He usually doesn't.
Nothing else to report. Have a great day!