Thinking about Today

• I am so happy for me! I've lost over 7 pounds already. Maybe it is starting to melt away.
• I have a sore throat, don't think I'm getting the flu though. It is burning. Don't think I can sing tomorrow.
• I wish I felt up to baking more than I am today; 3 Plush Pippen Pies, 24 cup cakes, maybe box of brownies, maybe not. I want to open up my new food processor (Christmas gift) and make some biscotti but won't over do it today.
• Salad & desserts for 40 for a family dinner (before funeral)
• I am happy to have both my parents still kicking around, even if on the other side of the country. At least I can call them anytime.
• I have the most supportive husband! I take medication that won't let me drive at night and so he is stuck driving the kids in the evening after he gets off work. Hope I can change meds in the spring.
• Jamie (I love my Ladybuuuuug) is graduating this April and I am excited for her! I love talking to her about her plans! "What should I do? What can I do? etc" My answer is "Anything and Everything!" What a wonderfully scary stage in life!
• Now I'm going to take a nap.

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Things I've not blogged about but thought to;

medical conditions & solutions
Weight Watchers (again)
my hubby
"Eternity" stuffed animal
Facebook and reconnecting with old friends
parenting teen-agers

Long Road

I joined Weight Watchers last week. I was told to not worry about points this first week and only right down everything I eat. Well I finally got online and typed in everything I ate, including 2 cups of pistachio nuts (no one can eat just one...cup). I tripled my allowed points on the first day! No more pistachios for me.
I went to the gym 4 days last week. One of those times was a free work out with a personal trainer. I had to stop because I nearly fainted. That was work. I went again today to work out with the free PT and again had to stop and rest, but then continued on this time. I am sitting here and my muscles are talking to me now for the first time in YEARS. "Hey, I'm here!" "Hey, remember me?" "I'm awake! and alive!"

I am afraid when I go weigh in tomorrow I will not have lost anything. Dang pistachios.
I had it in my head that working out 5 days a week would melt the fat right off of me. No it is not so.
I bought a bunch of veggies to munch on. Carrots only go so far ya know. This is going to be a long road.

Happy spirit

One of the gifts I received for Christmas was a greatest hits CD of an artist formerly known as my favorite in high school. I smiled through all the songs I had time to listen to the other day. It is nice to be an adult now. It was nice to remember that high school wasn't all bad, like I usually think it was.
One of the lines, in one of the songs, stated that in the "after world" we are all happy, but in this life we are "on our own". I had not realized, back in high school, how doctrinally wrong that statement is. I wasn't thinking about doctrine back in high school.
I am grateful to have the Holy Ghost with me when ever I want. I am grateful that it is my choice to be worthy or not. It is my choice to listen or not. I am grateful for how I feel when I have promptings and I choose to obey. I am very full of gratitude today to know that I am NOT on my own.
I have started this year off well with my goals. I have read from inspired writings. My personal prayers have been heart felt. I have gone to the gym. I am cleaning out the old and welcoming the new. There has been a happy spirit in our home these last 2 days.
I am grateful for the "Prince of Peace".