TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY

It's official. I am sick. Dang it. It was bound to happen. Everyone around me has gotten. I had to stay home to today. Can't get L.L. sick. I ache all over. Even my hair hurts. Wish I could sleep. Coughing too much. I always get sicker at night. Add a headache to the mix and well I am miserable. Going to cruise blogs and try to get a game plan on food. I need to try to cook. I really don't like it. I am no good at it because I don't do. Picture dog chasing tail. So I am going to try and get a list together and then if I feel any better later I will sneak off to food shop. I hope I can kick this thing to the curb. I walked yesterday. Not far, but it was nice to walk alone and listen to a podcast. To think. I guess I am going to try taking L.L. out for at least a mile walk until it gets too hot. Then make myself do another couple of miles. I will be happy with 3 miles a day. I guess really I could walk 2 miles in the morning. Very Very Early. It's just I know I am a m...

He's not a new born anymore. They grow up so quickly. He's getting a cute personality and is truly a good baby. Gets alots of love for sure! Holy cow! This is my 500th post. Really? That seems so weird. I never dreamed I could stick with this for so long. I love this blog and friendships I have from our little community. Yesterday I walked the Heart Walk 5K. My father received a heart transplant years ago. He got the heart of a 20 year old Marnie who lost his life in a car accident. I have the obit. He passed away in 1996. He got a 7 year life extension. My husband died of a heart attack at age 36. I walked for both of them yesterday. My body held up and I could went farther. Glad that I didn't as by the night I was feeling achy in my legs and feet. Kind of like they are nervous. The walk was lots of fun and free stuff. I ate breakfast there before we headed out across the bridge. The pic is of my buddy and me pre-race. I did go dress shopping. No dress but I did end up ...

Well I am back online. I got a new laptop, which I love. However, I found out that it wasn't the computer's fault I couldn't get online. I could have crippled along with my old unreliable laptop. I spent money, and it darn near killed me to pull the cash out of the bank, but in the long run I think it was a good decision. My money habits have changed for sure. I am doing good on not spending. The new laptop is much smaller and I do love it. Things around here have been good. Was in Onderland last week. This week I am back up 4 lbs. Come On Dana! Anyway, I felt kind of isolated without my internet life, sad I know. I went to bed early every night and over ate on my way there. Had moments of food controlling me. I really hate that feeling. I don't mind having a treat, ONE treat, but I hate it when I can't stop eating something that doesn't even taste good. Yep, I am an addict. Anywoo.... Walking has been next to nothing. The L.L. freaked out about...

Well my computer is toast. I think. My daughter is looking for a good buy on another, smaller laptop. There is also a guy in my church that might have some for sale. Any hoo. That puts me at the library to make a quick post and check up on some of you. L.L. is improving! I can't believe it. We took her off all the narcotics and anxiety meds and she is back to her old self. She is walking with assist and standing on her own. No more terrors. No more freak outs. I am getting off by 3pm too. Job life is looking up. On the flip side, my legs and butt are still killing. This has been so weird. If it was a pulled butt muscle shouldn't be feeling better by now? I did it quite some time ago. Also, I have pulled something in my upper arm. The toe is healing. I walked 4 miles Saturday and it was ok. Later on though it did start to ache again. Especially on Monday. I walked around the neighborhood pushing L.L. in some funky shoes. Walked this morning and then again t...

This week has gone by so fast. I had something everyday after work. Except tonight. I plan on going to bed extra early. I woke up 10 mins before I needed to be at work. That never happens. I went and got a massage after my adjustment Wed and I guess I was really relaxed. The massage was so nice. Butt muscle still ouchy. My upper arm is hurting now too. Ugh. I have a line on a over night job that is suppose to be easy. I would love an easy patient. I am waiting to hear from them. I hope it really is easy and pays the same. A girl can dream, right? Of course I am conflicted. I don't want to leave my L.L. and her family in the lurch. It's pretty obvious that it's getting harder and harder for the family to keep her at home. Her funds will run out soon. Plus they can't keep care givers. Especially over nights. Another girl just quit. Like I said. It's not an easy job. Her sons are going to fill in over nights for awhile. Hopefully they can find someone else. So maybe th...

2 posts for today?! Yep, I just wanted to remind myself that getting dressed and getting spiritually centered for the day made all the difference. I had a much better day. Beleive the hype. Making one good choice leads to more good choices. I drank lots of H20. I found ways to stay busier today. Yep.....just wanted to remind myself.

Tuesday morning. Another morning of not walking. This is making me crazy. My toe is feeling better. I wore shoes all day yesterday. My walkers. It actually felt better then the loose shoe. It didn't bother me at work. So I think I am going to try and get a walk in after work. Not the best idea. Cause it usually never happens if I wait till later in the day. Maybe I will get my walking buddy to walk with me. Love this pic of my buddy and me. The look on her hubs face is funny. I gave him a "thanks for sharing your wife" Christmas gift. He is really one of the good guys. Food hasn't been the best. In fact, I have been down right naughty. Don't need to get into detail. I have been thinking about getting my dress for the wedding and I it makes me want to eat. Stupid.....emotional eating anyone? I am so bored at work. OMG! I was about to loose my mind yesterday. I am not feeling motivated. At all. I could take my filing with me. I might. I did the other day. Could ...

Good Monday Morning! It's back to work for me today. I am hoping that my toe doesn't interfere with work. I went to church yesterday and then stayed for some dinner and Super Bowl. Yummy dinner by my daughter. She's getting some mad cooking skills. By the time I got home last night. Which was early. My toe was was killing. Then my back started hurting cause I was limping and my gait is messed up. Bed rest really is what the doctor ordered. I came home and watched that new show Who Do You Think You Are. People's stories are just fascinating. Flipping back and forth to the Super Bowl. Kind of nice to see the Packer's win since they haven't won in a long time. But my BIL is a die hard Steelers fan. It can't be easy for my sister this morning...lol. I didn't file anything. Cassie called yesterday morning. She was emotional. Running on no sleep the past few days. Plus she broke her crock pot. Very important when you're planning on havin...

Well I have an awful confession. I broke my toe during a food coma. Woke up in the middle of the night and decided I needed an otter pop. So I sleep walked towards the stairs. Damn near fell down them and instead I some how broke the little toe on my left foot. Well. I am ashamed. Ever heard of drunks falling down the stairs in a alcohol or drug induced daze. I feel like it's the same thing. Since I now exactly how that feels. I did something to my back as well. Spent most of the day in bed. I yes.....I over ate again. UGH! I had a chance to go visit my sweet friend I used to work with. Could have done a lot of things. Instead I was laid up in bed. I am not going to let this ruin another day today. I will move past this and get myself up and dressed today. I will go to church with my daughter as planned and stay for dinner and some of the Super Bowl. I will make better choices. Yesterday wasn't that bad I guess. I did get out and ride my bike. I haven'...

Well T.G.I.F.! I have had a good week this week. I needed one. I earned on. I am only working 8 hours today. Might meet my daughter and pick up a Gkid tonight for a one on one sleepover. Then 5 year old football. Then I am taking the rest of the weekend for myself. My back has been giving me fits. I am suppose to walk 6 miles tomorrow, but I don't see that happening. My buddy is going to of town with her hubs, plus I seem to just ache all over. Not sure if it's related to being adjusted or not. Trying to drink lots of H20. Last night I over did it. bought some "treats" for the kids. Yes, I know, there is a river in Egypt. Denial. My 5 year old Gkid kid asked for Dove dark chocolate....naught. Any hoo, not derailed just delayed. Will do better today. I meant to blog about this. Last weekend I went to McDonald's. Again, I know. I decided I want to try an Angus Burger with Swiss cheese. I don't know what I was expecting. But it wasn't ...

Shh, i don't to say this too loud, but I have had 3 goods days in a row. My L.L. is back to being a sweetheart. Kind and reasonable. Plus I am only working 10 instead of 13 hours. The rest of the week will be 8 hours. It really is amazing how much better it makes it us for both of us. So, nice surprise. I am proud of myself for asking what I wanted and negotiating my pay. Took me long enough, but I did it. Another "atta boy" was that I called and canceled the MK party. I just decided that I wasn't going to be bullied into doing something I didn't want to do. I mean...I already spent 3 hours of a Saturday afternoon and more money on potions then I have in a year that afternoon. I think I handled it well. We are still friends. Getting off earlier allows me a little life. Like I had a busy social schedule prior to October. I did have my son and his GF to dinner. It was nice. I fixed ribs in the crock pot. Got to give the people what they want. I had ...

Carson and the coach....his Dad! Yes. I brought muchkin donuts I love this picture. She is such alittle doll baby. Good Morning! Yes, it's going to be a good morning. I am bound and determined. I had the best weekend ever. Went to see my 5 year old Gson play football. really fun. Fun to watch my SIL coach the team. The other parents were nice as well as all the little boys. Sometimes that's not the case. Laughed...alot! It was so cute. I am going to soak it up while he still wants to run to sidelines and hug his GeGe. I brought the boys home for an overnight. It was fun, but exhausting. Then I went back to work for my crazy L.L. yesterday. The bottom line is that I am going to have to quit. There are alot of different reasons, the most important one is that I don't think I am serving her. I do think she's bored, and I just don't have a party left in me ...