tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17271526996484781332024-02-20T09:43:25.848-08:00Lisa Lives, Loves, Laughs...and LosesLive, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-68320425908401182722016-03-19T12:46:00.003-07:002016-03-19T13:42:31.443-07:00Feeling Like the Old Me Again :)<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Greetings
all, I am back to blogging, among other things. It seems that there is always a
lot happening in my little corner of the world. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I’ll
start with work. In case you didn’t already know…I teach first grade and I
enjoy it immensely. I currently work in a school in East San Jose where I have
been working for the past four years. I am kind of a late start professional,
as I did not attend college until I was in my 30’s. It’s OK though because I
feel that being a little bit older has given me some maturity and life
experience and it works towards my benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Anyways,
I think the last time I wrote I was pointing out how the particular school site
that I work at has a high demand to go above and beyond, with home visits,
additional conferences, an extended day and almost two additional weeks of
professional development classes pre and post school year. Now, I am not
against working hard and always striving to do my very best, but being the
perfectionist that I tend to be, I never feel completely accomplished and I am
certain that it has been attributing to my feeling down at the years start.
(*Note, I have since crawled out of my temporary depression and am feeling like
myself again, thanks to additional vitamin D). The amount of work we all put in
is overwhelming. Teaching in itself is a demanding job, but at our school it is
almost impossible to keep up, maintain the level of expectation and remain
happy in doing so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">So,
I had made the difficult decision to opt out of my contract to continue at this
school for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. I hadn’t told anyone of my
decision. Then our staff was<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>presented
with letters of intent to say whether we are remaining at our current campus,
retiring, resigning or “other.” What I had selected to do counts as “other.” So, I was faced with having to be honest and upfront to my principal about my decision. She was understanding and asked me to reconsider, but I just cannot remain in a constant state of stress. I
have opted to excess, which means that I have put my name in as not wanting to
remain at my current site, but am guaranteed a position within the district, dependent upon available openings and seniority status. So, for now I am just
waiting for the selection process that is to happen on May 5<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And ya know, I feel really good about my
decision to move on. It will be the next exciting chapter of my beautiful life.
I’m hoping to find another primary (K-1-2) position at a desirable site, so
wish me luck and send me some of that good universe juju.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">It
actually turned out that five out of our eleven of staff members are moving on.
This particular school has had a long history of large turnover and really no
longevity, so I don’t feel so bad. I will however miss my students, former students and
families, but know that wherever I go I will love my new students just as much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">On
another note, I have decided to go back to Medifast after five years. I thought
about it for a long time and spoke with my general practitioner, who is
supportive and is monitoring me during this current weight loss phase. I did
Medifast in 2011, with great success and more than likely would have remained
through transition and maintenance had I not become ill with adenomyosis and uterine/abdominal
cavity mesothelial cysts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">My
goal this time around is to lose the weight, transition accordingly and
maintain my loss using the learned habits from Dr. Wayne Anderson’s Habits of
Health textbook and workbook. It actually feels like a college course on sound
nutrition and I am enjoying it completely! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I
started following the program last week on Sunday and am already down five
pounds. It feels great to get up and see the scale going down again. I lucked out because my old health coach is still active and she is also </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">supporting</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">assisting</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> me in this process. I really like her and trust her input, so it feels good. </span></span><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 18.6667px;">I should also say that my sweet husband is incredibly supportive. He just may be my biggest fan. Prior to making this decision </span><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14pt;">I had been
counting calories on MFP religiously and getting regular exercise without much success. I was also doing WW
for a while and more or less maintaining at a weight that I am not comfortable
with. I am certain that my new plan and support system will be effective. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">And,
it was just the one-year anniversary of my hysterectomy on St. Patrick’s Day and I
have been feeling physically better than ever, so it feels like the perfect
time to take on this weight loss challenge. I had tried briefly to go back to
Medifast after my initial surgery in 2011, but I was too ill at that time to
follow through. I actually required three further surgeries from the initial
one in 2011, until the final hysterectomy surgery in 2015. So, I had been
feeling physically poor for a long, long time…BUT NO MORE! I feel good and now
I want to look good too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
think that’s all for now-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Until
next time, be well </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Live,
Love, Laugh-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-28061471525742946642016-02-18T10:47:00.003-08:002016-02-18T11:29:37.533-08:00New Positive Outlook<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">Hello all,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
I've been meaning to get back over here and update after that last downer post.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
Actually, I've been putting off posting because I wanted to add some pictures,
but I don't know how to get the pictures off of my iphone and onto my MacBook.
I forgot to ask my son to help me this past weekend. No matter, I felt like
writing and updating today. Nothing specific, just random thoughts and what's
new with me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
Last post I was in the midst of feeling extremely down and depressed. And
actually posting about it made me feel somewhat better. I was however proactive
and doing all that I could to feel my best and find a solution. I even
scheduled some time to speak with a professional who told me that there are
many triggers contributing to my feeling depressed (shorter winter days, holidays,
obligation, overworking, missing my children, extended family stuff, loneliness
etc. etc.) and that I was doing all of the proper things I needed to do to for
my health, but the piece that was causing the most distress was my over
thinking, over active mind. Just knowing that allowed me the opportunity to
change my thinking when a sad or negative thought popped in, and I also
started supplementing myself with additional vitamin D and ya know what? I feel
so much better, like my true self again! So, yay to me for making a quick
turnaround. My only wish for the future is that I am able to recognize when
this is happening to me again before I get too immersed into depression.
Depression flat out SUCKS and if you've ever suffered then you understand. I am
not going to be ashamed of being depressed ever again, but rather speak out and
hopefully make a difference in the lives of others as well as my own. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
I should also say that I have some really great friends that reached out and
took me to breakfast, went on walks with me, shared deep conversation and just
were there for me...so if you are one of those great people, thank you so much.
It really means the world to me and makes a true difference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
Now that I have climbed out from feeling depressed and back to me again, things
are going very well. <span style="background: white;">I weigh in each week
at my TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting and this week I was down -4.6lbs,
so very pleased with that. I have been truly faithful about tracking honestly
and being extremely careful about staying within my calorie limit. I always
drink the required water and strive to get enough sleep every night. Of course
I try to get enough exercise, but find it more difficult in the
winter when the daylight hours are shorter. So my new fix for that is with
my sweet and supportive husband's assistance, I am creating a workout room that
includes a treadmill, stepper, free weights and all the yoga essentials. All of
these simple and healthy lifestyle adjustments are what have led to my current
weight loss and new positive outlook.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ya know, it really
is that simple. It seems that I have always made it more difficult to lose
weight than it needs to be. I cannot explain it but I feel different this time
around, it's almost like an empowerment of sorts. There is something in me that
just knows I am going to attain my goal. Having this week off work and
allowing myself some time to breathe without over planning and over extending
myself every day has been a real eye opener in that I have been reevaluating many
things that lead to my healthy lifestyle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">My goal is to make
healthy decisions in my food and exercise choices, but what about livelihood?
Has my job been contributing to my difficulty in losing weight as well as
feeling depressed? Is my job contributing to me feeling ill so much? Can I keep
going at this pace? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">The past few days
since I have been feeling ill yet again have left me home with nothing to do
but think (possibly overthink) about where I am at in life, where I want to be
and what I need to do about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">I've been very
careful about my food choices and staying within my calorie limits. I am
exercising faithfully and am creating a work out room now that my children are
grown and out of the house. But I am seriously considering looking to work at
another school campus, or possibly making a career change. I actually applied
for three different positions today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">I read somewhere
that if you work at a job that you love, it will not feel like work at all...
hmmm.... I think I am overworking and not allowing enough time for me to be the
best me anymore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">All of this has
really got me to thinking....YES, I am going to leave my current place of
employment at years end. I don't even know if I want to stay in the same
district any longer. And ya know, I have a calm, confident and peaceful feeling
about it. I actually feel good about making this decision. I'm not sure where I
am going to work but I'm ok with that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">If I have
difficulty finding another teaching position, maybe I will just work at
Nordstrom for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">I am lucky to have
a strong and supportive husband that backs me up no matter what. Thank goodness
for that! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">Well, that's what
has been consuming my mind of late. For now though I am off to get my hair cut
and colored, as close to the lighter natural color as possible (by Sarah's hair
girl). I'm kind of excited about it. New hair is always
a terrific boost! Hopefully it will look beautiful and contribute
to the new healthy and happy me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">Until next time-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">Keep shining :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard; font-size: 14.0pt;">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-36107205120968871382016-01-16T16:58:00.001-08:002016-01-16T16:58:20.243-08:00It Can Only Get Better<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I’m depressed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I cannot even
believe that I am putting this out there. It seems to me that depression has this
negative stigma attached to it and it’s not something that comes up in daily
conversation. Admitting that I am depressed actually makes me feel like less of
a person, less worthy somehow, less valued, less of me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">If you’ve never
suffered from depression it can be difficult to understand. It’s like feeling
numb to life and everything around you, and essentially going through the
motions of daily life with no sight of light at the end of the tunnel. It feels
like an extreme sensitivity that is challenging to turn off or even tone down.
It sucks and it hurts deep down inside at the very core of your soul. I find
myself continually asking,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“How can I make
this sad and lonely feeling go away?” I don’t want to leave the house. I don’t
want to wake up. I don’t want to do even the usual mundane things that are
needed to get by each and every day. Everything feels as if it takes more
effort and I feel doubtful that I even have it in me to push forward. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">What really sucks
is that even though I have suffered through this before, and most likely will
again, I don’t recognize that it’s happening to me until I am in the thick of
it. I’m here now and I think I’ve been feeling this way since before the
holiday season. In looking back over my previous blog posts, it is so apparent
to me that I am and have been depressed for much of my life. That sucks! That’s
hard to face, and I am sad to say that I don’t really know how and what to do
about it. It’s like a quiet desperation inside my head that tells me I am
destined to live a sad and lonely life. I have seriously been feeling lonely
within my own household. Sure Alex and Glenn are here, but Alex never says more
than two words to me at a time, and even then it’s not until he wants or needs
something. And Glenn, though he means well and would never purposely avoid or distance
himself from me has been so busy either doing his own thing or being tired from
life, that we have barely connected lately. It really is a bummer to feel alone
in your own home where there are people around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I wish that I were
somebody’s priority. I wish that I mattered more. I wish that I felt better and
that this desperate feeling would go away and never come back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I can remember
years ago feeling like this and reaching out to my parents for advice, love or
reassurance. Instead I was met with “Everyone feels down sometimes, You are
being dramatic, You are overreacting, You are being ridiculous, Snap out of
it”, and my favorite,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You do this to
yourself.” I am certain that this contributes to why I doubt and question
myself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I used to see a
counselor for many years. She helped me work through lots of issues in my life.
But in the end it stopped feeling helpful and more of an obligation, an
expensive obligation. So I stopped seeing her about two years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I also used to
take medication, but felt that it just numbed me even more. I actually tried
several different medications over the years…all with the same numbing effects,
along with some unpleasant side effects. They were difficult to wean off of and
I’m not really sure that they helped. I am certain though that I do not want to
subject myself to antidepressants ever again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">That said I am not
one to really give up or give in so I have been trying my best to crawl out of
this current dark place. I am mindful of getting enough sleep. I try my best to
eat healthy. I go to Weight Watchers every week. I walk and ride my bike
(though not as regularly as I would like, now that it’s wintertime). I try to
stay within my routine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m reading a
book called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Depression Cure. </i>I’m trying
to reach out to friends and be more social. I have shared with Glenn. I even
got one of those light therapy boxes and now I’m writing this blog putting it
out to the entire world. I know it will eventually pass, it has before, but for
right now I am down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Along with all of
those positive lifestyle checklist items, I am about to close down and let go
of my Facebook page. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time now and I
think I am fairly close to doing so. I can’t say why making that decision has
been so tough for me. It may be because there is a time line of pictures of my
life over the past 10 years, or if it is because it really is a window into the
world of friendships that I am always longing for. I’m not sure exactly what it
is but I feel that my inner voice is telling me to let it go. I see these awful
heartbreaking stories of animal abuse and neglect that really cause me to break
down and cry and I just cannot take seeing those crushing stories any longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, it is not that I am burying my head in
the sand. I know that these things exist and happen daily. I just choose not to
subject myself to the daily exposure any longer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Again, I cannot
believe I am putting it out there quite like this, but I have no one to talk to
and I like to write. I find writing to be very therapeutic, a way of sorting
out your thoughts. It gives you the opportunity to get out there what is on
your mind and then (hopefully) let it go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Don’t worry. I am
going to pull through and be the best me again. I just need to push through it.
Hopefully I am on the uphill side of things. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">No matter what
though, I have decided to take up blogging again. It really does give me the
outlet for expression that I need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Until next time,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It has been over a month since I last posted and so much has happened around here. February came and went in a flash. It was full of worry due to several events that are close to my heart. It all started with a letter I sent to CPS at Christmastime regarding my sweet little nephew, Christian, after he complained about some scary and disturbing happenings in his home environment.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1h-frxQpJKuqaFSw7k_G-2Q109gJA-wYkl_upDpR1W1QKEHhKkcGB26RjV_iuOctDs57DinVgtoZ2ZTxMikzWzzpThLPRb93LET1mKuHlZIvbrCMjmJfux1UawHuIrjuqABK0vp8v9qQ/s1600/IMG_1357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1h-frxQpJKuqaFSw7k_G-2Q109gJA-wYkl_upDpR1W1QKEHhKkcGB26RjV_iuOctDs57DinVgtoZ2ZTxMikzWzzpThLPRb93LET1mKuHlZIvbrCMjmJfux1UawHuIrjuqABK0vp8v9qQ/s320/IMG_1357.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><br /><!--[if 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I have been to court in San Luis Obispo twice in support of my brother and to protect Christian from his current difficult environment. In short, Christian has been appointed his own attorney that is further investigating and allowing Christian to have his own voice in court. His mother was proven a liar and we are due to follow up at the end of the month. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers that he will remain in good spirits and continue to be safe. I love him as if he was my own and more than anything, I would want him to be in the custody of my brother and in the care of my family. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> 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We’ve switched to the Wednesday evening meeting and the leader is so much fun. She is lively, enthusiastic, funny and well informed. She makes it more engaging. The group is also very cohesive. Everybody is open to sharing and supportive of each other; just the way it should be. I’ve not lost much over the past month and this past week I was concerned. My new leader looked over my past week and all of my information and she has come to the conclusion that I am getting too much sodium. So, now that I am aware, I am being nit-picky about every little thing and trying to eliminate as much sodium from my intake as possible. 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It is remarkable to me that they have taken to the practice so well. They are definitely more flexible than I am and it makes me happy to see that they are taking it so seriously. I must admit that being sick and becoming so busy and overwhelmed, the first thing I have allowed to suffer has been my exercise routine. Wow…just confessing and writing this down feels bad and makes me want to figure it out and get back into my routine. In weeks past, Sarah and I have gone over our schedules on Sunday to determine which days for the following week are best for us to work out together. Today this is a must! I commit to attending the gym at least 3X this coming week. 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I was invited by a sweet friend to participate on her team. Sarah also signed up to do it. I have spent a lot of time with friends and family that included lunches, dinners, coffee, shopping and all of that good stuff. Our family was able to have Christian visit for a few days. The judge confirmed that he will be with us over the Spring break so we can take him with us on a big family Disneyland trip. I had a week off for Winter break where I mostly tried to recharge and regroup. I have spent a lot of time with Glenn as he has not been working regularly for several weeks. He has actually been invited to participate in a chronic pain management program that I think will change his/our life for the better. Finally I did book that trip to Las Vegas to attend my friend’s wedding in April. 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sensitive is not always a blessing; in fact it can be a bit of a burden at times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know if it is the fact that I can feel other people’s feelings and emotions or if it is simply being vulnerable that seems to drain me of my own energy, but whatever it is, it doesn’t always feel good. I’ve been told on many occasions that I need to learn how to protect my energies better, I’m just not quite sure how. For now though, I felt guided to place my facebook account on hold, so I deactivated it temporarily and so far it feels good.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I think that since I’ve been doing yoga more regularly I have opened up an even deeper emotional state in myself that allows me to be/feel even more open hearted than usual, yet it also attributes to me feeling more exposed, sensitive <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and worn down in general. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I continue to struggle with my feelings of not fitting in. It is a real tough place to be. It doesn’t always bother me, but every once in a while it creeps back in and infects my thinking. I like to hang with Glenn, Sarah and Alex but there are times when I wish I had a best girlfriend to do girly stuff with. I am comfortable with myself and I like me the way I am. I just start to question myself as to whether I am not all that likeable to others. Maybe I’m not that approachable or easy to connect with. I don’t know, it sucks to dissect myself. I was looking over some older journal entries and it makes me sad to see that even several years ago I was yearning for friendships. I know Glenn is my best friend, but sadly, it doesn’t feel enough. I’m not sure what the reason is or why this is coming up now, but it is bothering me lately.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Whatever the reason, I feel as if I am on the mend. I started feeling overwhelmed with life, and then of course I became sick and needed essentially my entire carefree three day weekend to recover. So this past weekend I did not do much of anything but lay around and watch mindless tv in my sweats. It felt good to do nothing but I think this is all good indication that a vacation is way past overdue. Hawaii has infected my brain and is a recurring scenario in my mind. I am so tired of wearing socks and closed shoes. I am dreaming of sundresses, swimsuits, sandals…and Hawaii!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The weekend prior to this past weekend, I did take the time to make a second vision board. I mentioned it in my previous post that Sarah and I attended a party at a beautiful friend’s house where she was hosting a vision board party. Well, she had many different types of magazines from me and I was able to find so many wonderful images and phrases of the spiritual nature to include on the new spiritual vision board. I found so many angel things…my heart was singing an angel song.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here it is for your viewing pleasure:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiUfEBxExO1N7uUuHqg11aPrqN2_YdpGDd13P9o3eRvkqTOHrZYOYrPcjopif3lhw1JZZbPqXZbSitPuznhNqLPGmk6_0Yl88EnSNW5fep7xrQTh2R-yoejeu9YQZaB2GPzUYgL3kI0Y/s1600/IMG_1322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiUfEBxExO1N7uUuHqg11aPrqN2_YdpGDd13P9o3eRvkqTOHrZYOYrPcjopif3lhw1JZZbPqXZbSitPuznhNqLPGmk6_0Yl88EnSNW5fep7xrQTh2R-yoejeu9YQZaB2GPzUYgL3kI0Y/s320/IMG_1322.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I hung them both behind my bedroom door and it is really amazing at how just looking at these affirmations starts the day of beautifully. I know it may look a bit busy, but I like it. It seems to fill my soul with happiness and good feelings. It makes me smile each time I look at these posters. Luckily with their strategic placement, they are the last thing I see before I fall to sleep and the first thing I see when I wake up.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPIbkI5nZHzVuIhHyz8HWYnbotFQhIiz15S0p2HYRzI-pG-6nL4krvV7oe67g-0MGluq1cft9yug7q8bI4VpTpsBsE1zPN6F4BKxe6XsGiuImUI4MVLLo7FzB8a5_Fu9Xw_BYb3DGaFU/s1600/IMG_1325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPIbkI5nZHzVuIhHyz8HWYnbotFQhIiz15S0p2HYRzI-pG-6nL4krvV7oe67g-0MGluq1cft9yug7q8bI4VpTpsBsE1zPN6F4BKxe6XsGiuImUI4MVLLo7FzB8a5_Fu9Xw_BYb3DGaFU/s320/IMG_1325.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I found so much joy in creating these boards that I have decided to be more creative, more often and I am considering bringing some angel crafts to the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival next fall. I am going to start on all of my crafty things now so that I can rent a booth and be part of the big fun next year. I have lots of creative angel inspired ideas, and I like having a goal with a purpose. Again, that’s just a taste of my big idea, but I will continue to share as it all unfolds. Wait until you see the goodies I have in mind!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For now, that’s all I have on my mind. I am going to keep plugging along as happily as possible and doing what I do best…just being me.</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Until next time,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Make someone’s day by simply smiling at them and showing you care.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Live, love, laugh and 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Name="TOC Heading"/> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-E7-ilh1AHkBYCwztaqUHZh2AXclYdEDlBq5bYwUyPF8H3h4iU4mTxAAOkvRsuXBI6y7QvbZ8Im5gO5gbGwCpg2s4wCo6CkVdwWiGAvE-pBhjfWrQYm3MfKooZwKs9exERtO9uYaT1Lo/s1600/backtowork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-E7-ilh1AHkBYCwztaqUHZh2AXclYdEDlBq5bYwUyPF8H3h4iU4mTxAAOkvRsuXBI6y7QvbZ8Im5gO5gbGwCpg2s4wCo6CkVdwWiGAvE-pBhjfWrQYm3MfKooZwKs9exERtO9uYaT1Lo/s1600/backtowork.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This past week was back to work with the sweet and needy second graders. Though I was dreading getting back into the swing of things, it was remarkably more simple (aside from waking up early) than I anticipated. It honestly felt as if I never left. It also reinforced just how much I missed all of my little sweeties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a very sensitive and thoughtful group of students and this week I got lots of hugs and love from them. They enjoy sharing their lives with me and sometimes I get an earful of unexpected information. For instance, while sitting in circle and sharing with each other about <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>holiday break, most students shared stories of visiting family, attending parties, receiving wonderful gifts from Santa and general pleasantries. However, there were a couple of awkward surprises. First one of my students shared that her uncle was so drunk and mean at a family get together that she wished he didn’t come to visit. Another student told me of her grandmother’s car accident that led to a drunk driving citation with her in the backseat, and having to spend the afternoon at the police department…and still one more student shared with me that his mother’s car was stolen on Christmas day(possibly by his father)! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is sometimes hard for me, but I need to remember that these students live in a very different environment than my own children. I also need to remember that they have no filters when it comes to sharing and will openly tell me anything and everything, whether positive or negative. I always respond positively, but I do find that I get caught off guard on occasion.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTWCmBWMHQ28RoTyaghfqRP17aifDnlQgEvBec89Yp5bNG4XbhpJjwK9PLYRE1WX2f2qUR7OzDtAgz_Fz17_xSF8PHK1I_ct4Ki2c2HKa_kKQJibo7JGTZI-OTGVUm2ci_bt31VQEEj0/s1600/weight-watchers-300x239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTWCmBWMHQ28RoTyaghfqRP17aifDnlQgEvBec89Yp5bNG4XbhpJjwK9PLYRE1WX2f2qUR7OzDtAgz_Fz17_xSF8PHK1I_ct4Ki2c2HKa_kKQJibo7JGTZI-OTGVUm2ci_bt31VQEEj0/s1600/weight-watchers-300x239.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On another note, Saturday mornings are my WW weigh in days. I attend a small meeting close by my house that I really enjoy. We have a great leader, a delightful receptionist and a nice group of members. They keep me going. For the past three weeks though, I have gained a small amount. I promised myself that I would not get caught up in the numbers, yet I am finding that I am being a bit negative with myself. I have to remember that I am not defined by a number. It is so easy to say, but more difficult to embed in your mind. For now, I am going to do what I know works best. I will track all of my meals and snacks, drink my water, work out regularly and include fruits and vegetables at every meal. Sounds simple doesn’t it? It is, and it would be if only I could stick to it each and every day. Either way, I continue to show up and attend weekly, listen and share with others and allow myself a fresh start each week for a healthier and improved week ahead.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcos4vwpCfeOnbEXxs_mVWh5H_KaTQ2Vnoi5juNNoRYoxzued28JZSvqfo2O6rze7mFQdO_fOKnkhXNpUJGVsr2kf_lY4i_ZqbPWPKW9kdxlmjCrmEaNWjn9yFBEWtlgSeZyTrrM99UrU/s1600/angel-0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcos4vwpCfeOnbEXxs_mVWh5H_KaTQ2Vnoi5juNNoRYoxzued28JZSvqfo2O6rze7mFQdO_fOKnkhXNpUJGVsr2kf_lY4i_ZqbPWPKW9kdxlmjCrmEaNWjn9yFBEWtlgSeZyTrrM99UrU/s320/angel-0009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lastly, over the past week Sarah and I attended a vision board get together at the home of a lovely friend of mine. It was such perfect timing since I had just done that very activity the week prior. She added a bit more insight into the process that makes it even more worthwhile. She had us do this mindful process of reflecting on the past year and listing some of the successes and shortcomings. We then did something similar in projecting for the coming year. I found it to be a fantastic addition to what I had already done and I plan to tape it to the back of my board. I also decided that I am making another board specifically for my spirit/angel work, as she had many ideal magazines to choose from for that purpose. I promise to post it as soon as it is complete. IT IS GOING TO LOOK SO GOOD!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Bfd7dV31lfdRSqIx3E7ULJVjcjkFoTEp7d9FAZBIk5I1x_LfVLdlYqS4ezTq_vrtCTvZ4eg1c6yHjHoO0TVT0qpEzmzWYX4bnhrz0t33OwkP94xxOpve6BjjG7WrxJSmCqMIoQSCaCg/s1600/Renaissance_Angel_by_ellaine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Bfd7dV31lfdRSqIx3E7ULJVjcjkFoTEp7d9FAZBIk5I1x_LfVLdlYqS4ezTq_vrtCTvZ4eg1c6yHjHoO0TVT0qpEzmzWYX4bnhrz0t33OwkP94xxOpve6BjjG7WrxJSmCqMIoQSCaCg/s200/Renaissance_Angel_by_ellaine.jpg" width="158" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">That’s it for now. I am off to enjoy this beautiful Saturday with my family. I don’t have any specific big plans, but I do know that I am going to have a great day. I may even go out to dinner with my sweetheart tonight.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF4Ok6FPADpHy5rAxX8Tg6sLii3UmOX1_i6ZHtgX-bQbz3UZjsBP7KXfTTTj5wm9LWyzP0LO06MNm8ULpK1BJmxak6tGKon6INyEs1Rq1oxccb7-9iOyIVYL_68DOV9cCf68HjapQDqY/s1600/neverunderestimate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF4Ok6FPADpHy5rAxX8Tg6sLii3UmOX1_i6ZHtgX-bQbz3UZjsBP7KXfTTTj5wm9LWyzP0LO06MNm8ULpK1BJmxak6tGKon6INyEs1Rq1oxccb7-9iOyIVYL_68DOV9cCf68HjapQDqY/s1600/neverunderestimate.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Until next time…Dream Big, Shoot for the Stars, Believe in yourself, and never ever underestimate the power of love!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Live, love, laugh and light-</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lisa</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-78565494759291309342013-01-06T15:46:00.000-08:002016-01-16T13:41:36.118-08:00Vision Board and more!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> 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the vision board I completed yesterday. It feels strange for me to call it a “vision board” but that is the way it was introduced to me. I see it more as a wish list for the New Year, a compilation of the things that are important to me. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKw_FmHBRgMNNN4d_4lxzyhus1eMJT9YqZtVSweNTwSGvH3s2_YV6csMs3V7aFa6C47fCf6EfbMnPfXUkwRb9NENPxMFgzTeAOC44edB9n8ooC8iOKNfIY4JAxPptOEWJcDVL3mbpMAw/s1600/IMAG0285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKw_FmHBRgMNNN4d_4lxzyhus1eMJT9YqZtVSweNTwSGvH3s2_YV6csMs3V7aFa6C47fCf6EfbMnPfXUkwRb9NENPxMFgzTeAOC44edB9n8ooC8iOKNfIY4JAxPptOEWJcDVL3mbpMAw/s320/IMAG0285.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">First, let me say how wonderfully therapeutic it felt to cut out and configure all of these fantastic images, phrases and little cutie things that I enjoy. It was truly a labor of love. I did not want to complete this undertaking. I also discovered (what I already am aware of), or rather confirmed that I prefer the written language as compared to images. It seems that I found more phrases and words that were meaningful to me than I was able to find pictures. I think because I can envision my own images that are connected to the phrases and my own view and/or imagination is far more creative than what I was able to find. So, as you can see, my “wish list” is full of significant positive affirmations that speak directly to me.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This project was so much better than simply creating a list of resolutions (and I like to make lists) because it made me use my creativity. I can visualize seeing myself doing this each year, creating my own tradition and reflecting on the past years progress/fruition etc. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I don’t know how well you can view all of the small things on my board, but I am sure with careful observation, you can see what is on my mind for the coming year. I really wasn’t even sure of what it was I was going to add to this board until I began looking, but now it all makes perfect sense. Now after completion, I am ready to list my main aspirations for the coming year.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here goes:</span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Save money $; Now that I finally have a professional position doing what it is I have trained for, I want to build my savings up so that we as a family can afford to do things that we enjoy as well as better prepare for unexpected setbacks. I also want to continue to outright pay for my children’s education so that when they get into the real world they are not burdened with debt.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EFoypAWsPqn9mtBRyylOKWunF_hwvgGtVCy8EkmflT7ImZ6utj6J5wD6SXuZUf37e61_QdEYNhdG2xDnvP2mWqYQ6gd0TX_l1uYLtM5mrv9AmAisI_7YMmkzXhgsF9NzQ17VVOwmr9c/s1600/IMAG0282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EFoypAWsPqn9mtBRyylOKWunF_hwvgGtVCy8EkmflT7ImZ6utj6J5wD6SXuZUf37e61_QdEYNhdG2xDnvP2mWqYQ6gd0TX_l1uYLtM5mrv9AmAisI_7YMmkzXhgsF9NzQ17VVOwmr9c/s320/IMAG0282.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Health: this includes continuing to eat clean and healthy, incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my daily intake, remain accountable by weighing in each week at my Weight Watchers meeting. Though I have changed my view from solely weight loss focused, I am on a quest to continue this weight loss journey. However, it has become so much more to me. Now it’s about feeling good as opposed to just looking good.</span> </li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Exercise: I am the first to admit it; I can easily become lazy and accustomed to doing nothing if I have nothing to do. I do, on the other hand appreciate how good I feel when I am exercising and taking care of my body. So this year, I plan to make myself do the things I love, including yoga, bike riding, walking, attending my gym, (Sherri’s Gym…the best gym in the world for ladies) where Sarah has joined with me as a great buddy incentive, and someday attaining my dream of becoming a runner.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BgqotDmO5Pl5m2jdmElVFkB69i0P9mMs9TBb1oC5QxXPmmRrx4FqYoGFDPC7_vMWye6GJLmIWBOPig5KhvtrYhJwMbqiVMdN4Gqzf1mMJfi3E9_rHzlhUBoERhuQ0kOqRdSyiVSNo18/s1600/IMAG0283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BgqotDmO5Pl5m2jdmElVFkB69i0P9mMs9TBb1oC5QxXPmmRrx4FqYoGFDPC7_vMWye6GJLmIWBOPig5KhvtrYhJwMbqiVMdN4Gqzf1mMJfi3E9_rHzlhUBoERhuQ0kOqRdSyiVSNo18/s320/IMAG0283.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Being in the best shape of my life: mind, body and spirit. Mind you, I like to look like a sexy pin up girl in my bathing suits, but I also need to have a calm, quiet and focused mind so that I can continue working on me and living my best life. I plan to continue my spiritual/angel work and even have a new venture in mind! I’ll update as it unfolds.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span> <ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vacation/Travel; I sure love to have fun things to look forward to and vacation is one of the most encouraging and motivating ways for me to stay on track. Having something ahead that is fulfilling really keeps me going. It gives me a chance to spend concentrated time with my busy, busy children. This year I am taking all of the kids (my kids + their significant others) to Disneyland for a long weekend of fun, since we’ve been talking about it forever. Another plan is that I am scheduling a trip to Las Vegas for Glenn and I as I have a good friend from high school that is getting married in April, so of course I plan on attending and seeing all of my old friends. I am also in the works for a 10 day Hawaiian get-a-way during the summer since I have two graduating seniors this year and our family really likes Hawaii. Who knows what else will pop up? For now, I’m just keeping an open mind.</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ3fv4Qqe2qYIsy9ujZlL24GJEE4NdBMPjW0EZiCmCqP4cremi5nXnuUZBDeuokcFWq2lqy7JQ2F-Gc-MnAD4675pj0yPsVefJ6x3dKypN2D4c3NiBLcZ8x71Woc2X_0zEjRTvlTDETQ/s1600/IMAG0284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ3fv4Qqe2qYIsy9ujZlL24GJEE4NdBMPjW0EZiCmCqP4cremi5nXnuUZBDeuokcFWq2lqy7JQ2F-Gc-MnAD4675pj0yPsVefJ6x3dKypN2D4c3NiBLcZ8x71Woc2X_0zEjRTvlTDETQ/s320/IMAG0284.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are plenty more “little things” that are incorporated into the board, but that’s the gist of it. I feel confident that these are all realistic and attainable goals that I will be able to achieve in the coming year. It looks like a mighty fine year ahead for this girl!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So please, do yourself a favor and make a wish board for the New Year and if you do, please share with me.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you don’t ask the universe, you don’t get! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dare to dream. Set your sights high and shoot for the stars-</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Live, love, laugh-</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lisa</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-51728803470874493182013-01-01T20:30:00.000-08:002016-01-16T13:41:36.138-08:00New Year, New Me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinap4WBjC1BrfOCSklwAtt_ysMh0Da_ChsQduhKVb5QVTMzMACNfphAiOSKOxi4XVh9c5kZBhJHag8clkv4YkmgIbEbbao6VwKoZWrvGzCLdtx-MQlWeSnm83cykdLssCu-gZaI_Y6tfs/s1600/December+2012+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinap4WBjC1BrfOCSklwAtt_ysMh0Da_ChsQduhKVb5QVTMzMACNfphAiOSKOxi4XVh9c5kZBhJHag8clkv4YkmgIbEbbao6VwKoZWrvGzCLdtx-MQlWeSnm83cykdLssCu-gZaI_Y6tfs/s400/December+2012+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Here it is, the first day of the new year, 2013. I plan on having a wonderful year. 2012 felt like a long a difficult year, especially the end of it. I'm hoping that this fresh start will be good for all. I am going to attempt to document my life in a place that is accessible to others, in hopes that my sharing will be of assistance to those that are interested.<br /><br /> In 2011, I took drastic measures to lose weight, and I was successful in losing approximately 40 pounds. I was not able to maintain that entire loss as it was not done in a healthy, sustainable way. I am determined this year to obtain the best, most realistic way of becoming the healthiest me possible.<br /><br />Yesterday I sat down to tear out magazine pictures in order to create a "vision board" for the new year. I wasn't even sure what it was going to be about. My plan was sort of a non-plan to just pull out pictures that were meaningful to me. It quickly became apparent that my new year vision board was about getting my body in the best shape possible, as most of the pictures and phrases that were calling out to me had to do with healthy eating and exercise.<br /><br /> I'm not one to make resolutions (mostly because I think that every day is an opportunity to be your best) but I am determined to be the healthiest me I can be and this is the year I am certain I will obtain my goal.<br /><br /> Last year I spent a lot of my time reawakening and developing a deeper spiritual side of myself and I feel that in doing so, it has put me in a place that is more in tune with my physical body, my heart, and my soul. I have absolutely become more sensitive to how my body feels in response to specific foods and stress. This is certainly a blessing in that it has changed my view of the past ultimate goal of simply "losing weight" to rather "gaining health."<br /><br /> This year I commit to gaining health and being the best possible me I can be. Please join me and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-50855381963730859452012-02-05T19:50:00.000-08:002012-02-05T20:07:42.284-08:002012, Here I come!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHjEGo3YsMHCZRqKe6JpbyjE9CsGQ_BD-h_JiUoy9fxbV7O1fO5hqSoQ0ADjgKxiD9xbPEXunPXukEWBpsOB6Y2MI56bhIV-DpE-lXPpN8xPWKiV6YkDpLzIAgmTXFE83g1roUf4afgya/s1600/IMG_0803.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHjEGo3YsMHCZRqKe6JpbyjE9CsGQ_BD-h_JiUoy9fxbV7O1fO5hqSoQ0ADjgKxiD9xbPEXunPXukEWBpsOB6Y2MI56bhIV-DpE-lXPpN8xPWKiV6YkDpLzIAgmTXFE83g1roUf4afgya/s400/IMG_0803.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705866134380919762" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I am the first to admit it…I am a terrible blogger. As much as I would like to be consistent, I’m just not. It is always in the back of my mind to document this or that, but I get so busy that I hardly allow myself any down time. Today is actually the first unplanned day that I have not absorbed with busyness in three weeks. I had a quiet day last Sunday, but I filled every moment of it with something and it ended up being anything but a quiet down day.</span><p>
<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Now that I have been feeling well, I have taken on a second teaching position. Not that I needed another job. I was simply seeing what else might be available to me. I even rescheduled my interview TWICE because other things kept coming up. I told myself that I would listen to what she had to offer and then take some time to think about it. I even rehearsed my response in the car on the way to the interview promising myself not to jump into anything, but rather to talk it over with Glenn and really ponder how taking on a second job would affect my life and the healing I have been going through. However, as soon as I arrived I knew that I really, really liked the girl I would be working for. She owns a tutoring center and only hires credentialed teachers. She pays really well and it seemed like I wouldn’t need to give up too many hours per week of my time. What really reeled me in tough was the fact that she sends her employees out to the low income schools to tutor the struggling students. OMG WOW! This is exactly the kind of work I live for. So, I suppose I needn’t even say that my plan to think it over went right out the window. And, flattery always works with me. She said that she looks for a “sparkle” in her employees, but she said that I do not just sparkle, I “shine.” She won me over. It is a twelve week contract position that should be complete towards the end of March. She said that she wants to keep me to work in the center afterwards, but we’ll see. I’m kinda tired. My afternoons have now been consumed with tutoring ten students in either math or language arts skills. It makes for a much longer day, but I feel good about it, like I am really making a difference</span></p></span></div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSoGnQ079bhiS0o4ChApyy3eWzaDOgj4Xggyw4gLwg_VvT6SNivs8ZPX3pFfGlM5o4AcZwrTFi3hu2JKTBILSlbR-ORTUURS_fhFHNXnsYssj2U_hSEKUQjQevbuinHLEHOPK1hwFg1Ab/s1600/IMG_0786.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSoGnQ079bhiS0o4ChApyy3eWzaDOgj4Xggyw4gLwg_VvT6SNivs8ZPX3pFfGlM5o4AcZwrTFi3hu2JKTBILSlbR-ORTUURS_fhFHNXnsYssj2U_hSEKUQjQevbuinHLEHOPK1hwFg1Ab/s400/IMG_0786.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705866119502206530" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">Beyond that, there are several other great projects I am working on. First of all, my children’s book, <i><u>Ozzy and Crackers</u></i> is really coming along. I anticipate it actually coming to fruition in several months. Sarah has agreed to be my illustrator and I couldn’t be happier. She knows just how I want my images portrayed. I think the only setback will be that Sarah is so busy herself that getting serious about the book will take up a lot of her time, so I will just need to be patient. We are also both joining the SCBWI which is the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Through serendipity, we have even met with the regional director of our local chapter and it looks like Sarah may even intern this summer at her publishing house. It really is amazing to me how you can merely “ask” the universe for things and they seem to materialize. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">The other cool thing I am doing right now is teaching adults to read. My local library sponsors this program called Read Santa Clara and I have been interested in participating for a long time, but never had the time. I recently came across the flyer that I had picked up eighteen months ago and decided to look it up. I did and found that I had missed the most current orientation by only several days. My little voice told me to call and email anyway, so I did. Not ten minutes later the program coordinator called to tell me that if I were still interested she would hold a private orientation for me on that particular day. She also told me that the training started the following day. So this is part of the reason I have not been able to relax and have a down day. My last couple weekends have had me training to teach adults to read. I really cannot wait to be matched up with a learner. I think that this may turn out to be my most rewarding endeavor ever! <span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVE8QDKTR9hUTuZN7umjD_knDglaKgjbhXGyxQMBStGP48IMNX7AIofk440c_QcYMLo4Pqv_O61TeuFhXJa7EbLvxCfOD3EKAiZ7_KWvI9RLY7hOvfafqs0qOso2B6XLJpZ6me0KcbKBrw/s1600/IMG_0784.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVE8QDKTR9hUTuZN7umjD_knDglaKgjbhXGyxQMBStGP48IMNX7AIofk440c_QcYMLo4Pqv_O61TeuFhXJa7EbLvxCfOD3EKAiZ7_KWvI9RLY7hOvfafqs0qOso2B6XLJpZ6me0KcbKBrw/s400/IMG_0784.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705866107169025874" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">As for my work at Mulberry, after Christmas it seemed that there was not enough real work for me to do. It was apparent that the lady I aide for didn’t really need me there. I know that the ratio numbers say otherwise, but she can handle the class all by herself. It came down to the point where she was running out of things for me to do and resorting to mindless tasks like asking me to sharpen pencils, dust shelves and clean out the sink. Mind you, I am not above doing any of these tasks, but I started feeling super bleak about the future. I mean, it was only January and she had already run out of work for me. I was also spending many a morning sitting and watching her lead lessons while I had absolutely nothing to do. I tell ya, it is awful hard to get up at six am knowing that I had an entire shift of nothing ahead of me. I like having something to do and now my something was turning out to be nothing. I ended up going into the office to talk to the head of the school and the operations manager. I told them that I would type up my resignation more formally, but that I was giving my notice as I felt that I wasn’t really needed. They both actually asked me to hold that thought and give them some time to sort it out. They told me that I am loved by the community, the staff and also by all the students and that they do not want to lose me. They said that if I could not be put to use in my assigned classroom, then I could tutor language arts to the struggling students in all of the other classrooms. I agreed, we worked it, out and I have been busy ever since doing worthwhile, valuable work. Actually this past week I completed all of the third graders reading assessments for the second time. It was incredibly rewarding to see documented evidence of student progress in three months time. (I had done them for all students previously in November). I am also being requested by the second grade to conduct some of her more difficult reading assessments, so now I definitely feel more useful.<span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sKgt8QFli0r4doB49JQeLzxPzYjgqePYT2xtipLG6BUEGyJlC8pAB1YWS_2ZXfVtUxxzk0H8AOEmxXgLSC9OeGrLsOB17ZDVYmOqDfdO4mrFdlVFl3hpCvx_U9r64DIHS0L9k06JCRBa/s1600/IMG_0778+Cut.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sKgt8QFli0r4doB49JQeLzxPzYjgqePYT2xtipLG6BUEGyJlC8pAB1YWS_2ZXfVtUxxzk0H8AOEmxXgLSC9OeGrLsOB17ZDVYmOqDfdO4mrFdlVFl3hpCvx_U9r64DIHS0L9k06JCRBa/s400/IMG_0778+Cut.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705866100351149106" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">Lastly, I had a really nice Christmas. It was one of the quietest I’ve ever had, but definitely one of the best. I was able to get my sweet little nephew for a long visit and that was very special. I spent a lot of time relaxing and trying not to get caught up in all of the materialism. I felt like I didn’t get out shopping until late, due to busyness and a tight schedule, but it all fell into place in the end. It wasn’t the norm, but we did see all of our family, spend lots of wonderful time together and we all enjoyed having some time off.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I plan on having one of my best years ever. 2012 has so much promise. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">My next blog is a work in progress. I’ve started it twice, but cannot seem to find the right words. It is about my spirituality and my belief in angels. I want to share, but it seems to be so intimate and personal to me that I need to have just the right words.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">Wait and see…<span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<br /></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-29492214654986854192011-11-30T20:58:00.000-08:002011-11-30T21:03:50.911-08:00I'm Still Here<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh116egAo8X4idqOz0GJg_cv8Z1YgPlrVZp2J46lUuPAbMrPYChLbNTu_TzWVaPId_7cyhQ4Mr135yE4STM6hYlMmRIudaSIw5pwBESDlrFi6OoAdVxcajU7d5fBgXOIv802rxWCF-nJDEF/s1600/IMG_0707.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh116egAo8X4idqOz0GJg_cv8Z1YgPlrVZp2J46lUuPAbMrPYChLbNTu_TzWVaPId_7cyhQ4Mr135yE4STM6hYlMmRIudaSIw5pwBESDlrFi6OoAdVxcajU7d5fBgXOIv802rxWCF-nJDEF/s400/IMG_0707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681020862558784178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2m7rKaRfMOdnO3LXFkeOg9X22HVrjBv_aKeWtgLP2pvNjP_HgOxuzpLVtatbXi_HoiPCTWp60RpRtxI5sBH_j7qOJDEdQ1HDBlNe7NNytnyTcLjcWdroF0Ql4IooFuBtCMQW6DTjbyOu/s1600/IMG_0696.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2m7rKaRfMOdnO3LXFkeOg9X22HVrjBv_aKeWtgLP2pvNjP_HgOxuzpLVtatbXi_HoiPCTWp60RpRtxI5sBH_j7qOJDEdQ1HDBlNe7NNytnyTcLjcWdroF0Ql4IooFuBtCMQW6DTjbyOu/s400/IMG_0696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681020860324573458" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I’ve not disappeared.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’m still here, plugging along, working on feeling my best and continuing to be the best me I can be. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Since I have returned from my vacation, I have gained and lost-gained and lost the SAME 6 POUNDS at least three times. As of last week, I am fully recommitted to my Weight Watchers plan. I am still in search of the best meeting and time, but I have not given up.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have also had a little bit of a recurrence in my health issues, but I don’t feel the need to elaborate just now. I will say that the week prior to Thanksgiving I was required to have an additional ultrasound due to some crappy circumstances, but again, it turned out to be OK. For now, I am just hoping that all will remain clean and I will not need to have another uterine biopsy, so please send out love and light in my direction.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">My Thanksgiving was wonderful. For the first time ever, we decided to go out to eat at Mariani’s, as I wasn’t feeling like shopping and cooking this year. It was truly magnificent. I was able to sleep in, drink my coffee slowly while watching the parade and actually take my time in getting ready. My brother and his girlfriend also came along. We didn’t have to set up or clean up, just show up. It felt absolutely brilliant! I did have my share of mimosas and champagne, which is a little unusual, but definitely fun.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Glenn turned forty eight last weekend and we helped him clean up the garage, per his birthday request. It was super low key. He wanted me to make him some chicken fajitas, sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies, so that’s what I did! </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The most exciting thing that is currently happening in my life right now is that for about five years I have been composing books for children with the thought that I would someday become a published author. I don’t ever mention it because it has always seemed like more of a hobby or simply a dream as opposed to a reality. Lately though things have been changing, I’ve been meeting people that have not only encouraged me to pursue this dream, but have actually helped me to make some connections in the publishing world. I have not one, but two upcoming meetings with some reputable children’s authors and publishers in the next week or so. Each meeting is a little bit different, for different aspects of writing, but both are avenues to obtaining the same outcome. The thought of all this actually happening for me is completely consuming.<span> </span>I suppose if I were never to try, I would never know.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It’s funny where life leads you. You just need to be aware of the signs, follow the leads and “trust” that inner guidance because that “gut feeling” is real.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Follow your dreams, shoot for the stars and never ever stop believing in your highest potential.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Cheers until next time-</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Lisa</p></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-84384489325402759362011-11-09T17:11:00.000-08:002011-11-09T17:26:03.169-08:00October Came and Went So Quickly<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimV5WUvVBJNU8ik4M8hGWFS7msyQ_FZEbr0tOCW2IFg6NbQfg8mZwMEL-xQsUwA24O53qwIcJVCI6QlM4xFTCyntOsYoIYA-zb1kJWjLiCEz0_4hrhOpVgPcnCU6eOJbhwHY4OmlZouWYb/s1600/IMG_0669.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimV5WUvVBJNU8ik4M8hGWFS7msyQ_FZEbr0tOCW2IFg6NbQfg8mZwMEL-xQsUwA24O53qwIcJVCI6QlM4xFTCyntOsYoIYA-zb1kJWjLiCEz0_4hrhOpVgPcnCU6eOJbhwHY4OmlZouWYb/s400/IMG_0669.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673169360450492258" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div class="document" style="margin-bottom: 10px; "><div class="portrait"><div class="c_5b"><h1 class="title" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">It seems that every time I have meant to sit down and type up something new, my time becomes consumed or I am too tired to do so. It’s not that I have nothing going on, or have nothing to report (because I always do); I am still not in the habit of blogging. I really am trying to be consistent. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">October may just be my favorite month of all. It represents the coming of fall for me (which happens to be my favorite season of all), the anniversary of our wedding day, my birthday, Halloween and promise of the coming holidays. It seems that October is the shifting point of the year for me and I absolutely love it! I should also mention that here in the bay area, October is the most amazing month for weather. To the north, San Francisco has clear, fogless days and to the south, Santa Cruz has sunny beach days that bring the magnificent ocean animals in close to the shore, such as the humpback whales and the dolphins. October is fantastic!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">This October was no exception. Though I am still on the mend, I have enjoyed my past few weeks immensely. Our anniversary was kinda uneventful, but that was my choice. We ordered pizza, watched movies in our comfy pj’s and simply enjoyed each other’s company, and talked about how pleased we are with how our lives have turned out thus far. We are both thankful and blessed in this life.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">My job has continued to become a place of solace and refuge. It really has been amazing to experience so many good things in one place. I have definitely bonded with all of the children in my class, as well as with the teacher I am working with and the other staff members. But beyond that I have been able to create several art pieces that I am quite proud of. My most favorite thing of all so far is a ceramic pumpkin that I was able to make. She has a glamorous face and she is so shiny and beautiful. I’ve never made anything quite like this before! The school has a kiln for ceramics! I feel like being there is allowing me to be nurtured in the perfect way. I have also been able to put my tutoring and language arts skills to use as I have been doing all of the reading assessments for the students. It is working out perfectly, because since I am not juggling my time between teaching the class and assessing, I have more time to invest and I can absolutely individualize each and every student’s needs. I really cannot say enough good things about my job. The Mulberry School is magical!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">My birthday was also last week and it was celebrated in the perfect Lisa kind of way. My children made me some pink cupcakes and again we ordered pizza because it was a work day and I have been tired upon my return each day. I spent a small bundle on some books I have been wanting and also treated myself to this crystal, chakra pendant I have had my eye on. I also had a reading done at my favorite metaphysical bookstore. Glenn, Sarah and Alex gave me some other books I had on my list, so I’ve got a lot of reading material on the horizon. Then on the weekend, we went out to the Fish Market (one of my favorite restaurants) to celebrate with family and friends. It is also Sarah’s boyfriend Kevin’s birthday the day after mine. I turned 44 and he turned 22. I thought this was meaningful in that he is now half my age, or I am twice his age. Either way, we all had fun and enjoyed our nice dinner celebration.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">Halloween is always fun. I especially love the fact that I work at an elementary school because I get to see all of the sweeties in their costumes. They are all so excited to look like their favorite princess or superhero. What comes to mind as a favorite costume this year was a little girl dressed up as Rapunzel. She had the most beautiful handmade wig of long, wavy, blondish hair with flowers infused throughout. It was gorgeous and she looked like a real live princess. I went this year as Fiona (minus the green skin) from Shrek because I have the perfect green Renaissance dress. I really wanted to be Mary Poppins, but I could not find the perfect overcoat and was not in the best shape for shopping around this year. Maybe next year I will either be Mary Poppins or the Tooth Fairy. Alex went as a Rabbi and Sarah and Kevin went as bats. Glenn wore the same creepy mask he’s been wearing for years to hand out candy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">October has also brought me some new acquaintances that are fun. At Mulberry, I have met many nice and friendly people, but there are a few that stand out as favorites. I’ve even been invited to audition for adult theater, so who knows, maybe I’ll do it. Aside from school, I’ve made some great connections to a handful of people in the metaphysical community I have been spending my time with.</span></span></p></h1></div></div></div></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW8c2-4Yf3TiPlnrpJgMmA_8ETO43K4xLSLVgsrruKkzlljNybtAgFLWY4MdN3kGCtz-zBC5n_3jMDmc9kbmejDMB4xkXqqEtZdDucPuZSY8V0aTW17aU27WgsPgHhofx2_4PAJZ93w7S/s1600/IMG_0667.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW8c2-4Yf3TiPlnrpJgMmA_8ETO43K4xLSLVgsrruKkzlljNybtAgFLWY4MdN3kGCtz-zBC5n_3jMDmc9kbmejDMB4xkXqqEtZdDucPuZSY8V0aTW17aU27WgsPgHhofx2_4PAJZ93w7S/s400/IMG_0667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673169350316640274" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><h1 class="title" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 21px; "></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal; ">Now though with October behind me, I’ve got November to consider and I am feeling more like myself each and every day. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">A couple of things I am working on include:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">-My continued weight loss efforts<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">-The Story of Glenn and Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">-Angels and Spirituality<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">-A Sense of Belonging<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">-Fibromyalgia (my take on it)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">-Future Endeavors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">So, I will leave you all with a wish for a peaceful and fulfilling upcoming holiday season.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-weight: normal;">Live, love, laugh and light-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Lisa</span><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p></p></span></h1></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1jHl28UN2woiG02mCLjvavRCqPPKBoG2R-FvB0wwrR8uI-yDzZWpg3VvqN4T1Eux5aYZpFzlpyvDYijEVSqdwhMlEEChXG4VHNxuyggZZYVTe8AuOlrMXCKQJv_dZBhyphenhyphenAbT-brwG03W7/s1600/IMG_0598.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1jHl28UN2woiG02mCLjvavRCqPPKBoG2R-FvB0wwrR8uI-yDzZWpg3VvqN4T1Eux5aYZpFzlpyvDYijEVSqdwhMlEEChXG4VHNxuyggZZYVTe8AuOlrMXCKQJv_dZBhyphenhyphenAbT-brwG03W7/s400/IMG_0598.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673169343187732034" /></a><br /></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-16788244811875099742011-10-12T19:42:00.000-07:002011-10-12T19:52:45.104-07:00What’s New With You? Well, Let Me Tell You…<div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Today is the first day I have felt great from beginning to end, without some kind of ache or pain. <span> </span>It has been almost five weeks since my surgery and I have been doing a whole bunch of nothing beyond my half-day-work-day. My life has felt somewhat uneventful since the surgery and I feel as if I have been on pause for a little while. I cannot express how grateful I am to have been working a short day. It has made a huge difference in my recovery due to the fact that I have been able to come home, eat some lunch and then take some time to rest before my family comes home. I know it sounds boring as hell, and it has been, but it is exactly what I needed. After working five hours, I am ready for some down time. It is evident to me that rebuilding my stamina is going to consume much of my winter. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Another thing, I have not been able to wear my beloved Levi’s jeans in some time and I sure miss them. I have tried to sneak them back into my life on a couple of occasions, only to find that either the waistband or pocket rivets rub against one of my incisions causing more pain. So I am currently content to wear dresses each and every day until I feel better. I have said it before and I am going to say it again, but I did not think that recovery was going to be so time consuming. <span> </span>However, after speaking to many others on the recovery time for abdominal surgery, I don’t feel so bad. I’ve heard that it will take six to eight weeks to feel better. I’ve also heard that one month of recovery per hour of surgery is common; I’ve also read on some forums that it can take up to a FULL YEAR to feel my best again! Since I actually had four procedures and was under anesthesia for almost five hours, I am going to say that I am doing quite well. I almost rode my bike today, but backed out at the last minute. I am feeling like a chicken. I don’t want to hurt myself, but I also have a tendency to feel great, do too much and then have a setback. I refuse to let that happen this time around. I hurt myself a couple of weeks ago lifting Max up onto the bed. I’m trying to take the best care of me so that I can sign up for that next round of pilates that is coming around in late November. I also have my eye on a yoga class at Kaiser. I figure I can go at my own pace and slowly build myself back up. I need to get rid of this bloat that I am experiencing. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">On another note, ya know that poem that describes friendships as a reason, a season or a lifetime? Well I have had the best experience and I take nothing as chance. I am one of those people that believe everything happens for a reason, even if I am not sure what that reason is at the time. I see signs and receive confirmation of feelings in things I observe around me every day. However, once in a while something happens that is so crystal clear, it needs no question. Here is what happened recently: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">I am new at The Mulberry School so I am meeting new people every day. During my first week, maybe even my first day I met this really nice woman who is a parent at the school. We were both on the playground at recess time and we introduced ourselves, shared a little chit-chat. I explained that I was the new third grade aide, and she explained that she was an OBGYN surgeon. WOW! (This is where the reason falls into place) How incredible is this? I could not resist the urge to tell her a bit of my story and she was familiar with both Ashermans Syndrome and the most recent, Benign Cystic Mesothelioma. She said that in her twenty years of surgery, she had only seen the BCM once. We spoke of recovery time and some other things and left it at that. Afterwards I could not stop thinking about it. I wondered if it was her patient that had the BCCM and if she had followed up or done any long term maintenance. When I saw her next, I asked that very thing and she said that it was not her patient so she had no information to share. She did have a suggestion for me though. I explained that since it is so rare and undocumented, I was having a tough time finding much information about it. She said that she would be returning to work the following week and would be happy to look it up on her medical database at work and email me all of her findings. Well, that was last week and she followed through and emailed me all of the info she found. She also said that if I sent her my medical record number, she would send all of my stuff over to the OBGYN oncologist for review and share a new doctor opinion with me. How wonderful is that? My concern was that from what I could find, it said that this is possibly caused by prior surgery or trauma. Both of which I suffered after the birth of my youngest child over sixteen years ago. I have actually complained of many maladies over the years that have gone unexplained. I found that the real only treatment is surgical removal, and that the recurrence rate is over fifty percent, suggesting that long term monitoring is ideal for the patient. My doctor really wasn’t sure of the long term monitoring part. She seemed to think that since most of it was removed, I need not worry about it any further. Now that I have some reputable information to present her with, I imagine I will have no problem requesting a CT or ultrasound yearly or whenever needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Lastly, I am also on pause when it comes to my weight loss. When I went back to Weight Watchers, I had lost 3.6 pounds, the following week I gained two, and this past week I gained one more, so I am essentially right where I was three weeks ago. I’m not sure if it is my body readjusting after the surgery, my lack of exercise, sheer laziness or a combination of all three. What I do know is that I am not/have not/will not give up! I am still more than halfway to my goal and I am confident that it is going to “click” for me again real soon. I am currently studying the principles of the South Beach Diet as it is a low carbohydrate plan that incorporates lots of healthy foods including dairy and fruit. I really cannot imagine living on dehydrated food for much longer. I don’t even think I can bring myself to eat any more of the Medifast food in the cabinet. I tried to start over a couple weeks ago, and I just can’t do it. I was hungry, grouchy and not satisfied.<span> </span>Until then I have been logging my food intake into a journal, eating something healthy every three hours, weighing in at Weight Watchers weekly and maintaining my weight. When I figure it all out, I’ll be sure and let you all now.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">I want to also mention that this past Friday was my 22<sup>nd</sup> wedding anniversary to Glenn. I planned on writing a blog entitled “The Story of Glenn and Lisa,” but I have been tired upon my return from work each day and never made the time to get it done. I am thinking I still will get that written up, as I am now feeling better. I even turned down a dinner date out on our anniversary, because I wasn’t feeling my best. I’ll tell you, once I feel better; I will have plenty of fun time to make up.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Until next time, here is an oldie picture of Glenn and I on our wedding day, 10/7/89<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfMmlFSyaa1c1IHduF8j3xGmTMl4qYr0LzMCi2DhdhwOsy71xu_1RJiYlAfGSoZCtqlvmWC_9mcYtaGo-0M5rV8jNbQkc2KeReOwXNiAqa80qDMf799DNQws-iu__seZdRFMewsF4PLPY/s1600/Sarahs+camera+027.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfMmlFSyaa1c1IHduF8j3xGmTMl4qYr0LzMCi2DhdhwOsy71xu_1RJiYlAfGSoZCtqlvmWC_9mcYtaGo-0M5rV8jNbQkc2KeReOwXNiAqa80qDMf799DNQws-iu__seZdRFMewsF4PLPY/s400/Sarahs+camera+027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662801902673450018" /></a>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-24364555662681017042011-10-01T12:47:00.000-07:002011-10-01T12:57:46.393-07:00New Things Happening<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hOB45fO7A5bOoBkvwByG5BG9duT_WguT25WwipLMsnry0jusenwPE5zR1i9O84mgOp10eegAuoPCAKnJiUAxCi0AY9kKsykDjFszMo7PZDB5kr3CbfAwkzkQ5rJ_4xD2KbsxTPjTmjRo/s1600/progress+photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hOB45fO7A5bOoBkvwByG5BG9duT_WguT25WwipLMsnry0jusenwPE5zR1i9O84mgOp10eegAuoPCAKnJiUAxCi0AY9kKsykDjFszMo7PZDB5kr3CbfAwkzkQ5rJ_4xD2KbsxTPjTmjRo/s400/progress+photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658613025402615010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 19px;"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 19px; "> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; ">My week has passed quickly and I have a few new things to share. First, I was able to start my new job and I like it very much. It seems that everyone there seems to share in the magic. In other words, they are ALL amazingly kind, genuine and welcoming. I’m still feeling it is a great match for me and I am pleased to be part of it all. The class I am working in is full of really smart and friendly children (heavy on boys) that I am enjoying spending my time with. A half day goes by really quickly and for the time being, I am grateful for that as I am not completely back to my best self.</span> </p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">I’m also glad that I do not have to leave Maxi and Roscoe in crates all day long.</span> </p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">As for health and healing, my week has been up and down. By Tuesday and Wednesday I was feeling REALLY good, so much so that I think I pushed myself too far. Wednesday I had a super long day, in that directly after working I needed to pick up Alex from school for an appointment and we ended up getting home kinda late. By then I was definitely tired. I really need to build up my stamina. After doing nothing but resting and relaxing for six weeks, I tire quite easily. It is a frustration because I want to feel like my old self again and be able to do all of the things I like to do, but I am just not there yet. Anyways, I’m not sure if was the heavy bag I’ve been carrying around, or the tight windows I’ve been pushing up and down here, or if it was when I lifted Maxi boy up onto my bed (most likely this), but I definitely hurt myself and disrupted the healing process somehow. I was feeling so good and thought that the worst was over, but nope…I still need to take it slow for a while. So, I ended up missing Friday of this past week. I feel guilty because I am still just getting started, but I could barely bend over or even sit in a bendy position. Thursday was a bit tougher than the previous days and I was really hurting. Thursday night was even worse. My plan was to continue resting, dose up on motrin and tough it out on Friday, after all it is only a half day. Glenn has been going into work later to help me with all of our “morning stuff.” I wasn’t getting around very well come Friday morning. It was then that Glenn that persuaded me to call in and take the day off. He said that I was in surgery for almost 5 hours and I could not expect to feel “good as new” in such a short time. He said that I need to be patient and allow myself the time I need, however long it takes. However, three weeks doesn’t feel like a short time to me. I was feeling so much better earlier in the week, so I obviously did something I shouldn’t have. Again, I cannot convey the compassion I received from my boss. I LOVE THAT PLACE! (and the people, of course)</span> </p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Since then I have just taken it easy, iced up and dosed myself with the heavy duty motrin. I anticipate feeling much better by the time Monday rolls around. I’m still suffering from severe boredom. I keep dreaming up all these fun things to do that will just have to wait. For instance, Glenn and I had spoken of going to Disneyland for our 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary, which is next weekend, but I don’t see that happening. For some reason I am feeling that I will need 6-8 weeks post-op to feel better again. Maybe by my birthday at the end of the month we can plan something grand. It is always wonderful to have something to look forward to.</span> </p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">As for my weight loss efforts, they have not been dismissed, rather shelved temporarily. I think I have decided on attending the Sunday morning Weight Watchers meeting. I like to be part of the camaraderie and have some accountability, so I really need the meeting. I already know that I will like this meeting because I am familiar with the leader. Her name is Jennifer and she has lost over 100 pounds! So, she can talk the talk AND walk the walk. I’m actually looking forward to going tomorrow. I think I may have a small gain this week because I’ve not been very careful, but I am OK with that. No surprises here. I am just impressed with myself for making it this far, more than halfway to my goal. At this point I am all about taking my time and being consistent. Slow and steady wins the (non) race. I am still planning on locating a book that consists of cancer fighting foods so that I can consciously incorporate them into my daily life. I also know that my body functions best on lower carbohydrate meal plans and when eating any carbs, I definitely need the whole grain type. (Is there such a thing as whole grain cupcakes? Have I mentioned that I love cupcakes?)</span> </p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">All I do know for sure is that I will<span> </span>not give up until I reach my goal, and I know in my heart that I will reach my goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Until next time-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Light and love,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; ">~Lisa<u style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><o:p></o:p></u></span></p></span></span><br /></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-33464950682297636572011-09-23T10:12:00.000-07:002011-09-23T10:27:01.774-07:00I Almost Forgot<span class="Apple-style-span" >I can't believe i forgot to add in my weight loss info into my blog yesterday.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I was feeling so good yesterday that I went out and about on my own. I went to my counseling appointment, went to Weight Watchers and then stopped in to visit a friend. I was quite tired afterwards and I think I can still feel it today, but I had been so bored for so long that I'll take a little pain for some fun.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >So, I had not weighed in at Weight Watchers since July 22nd, which was exactly two months as of yesterday. I had gone on my vacation and then became ill. I was interested to see where I am at so that I can move forward in my weight loss efforts. I know that after my vacation, I gained four pounds according to my scale. I have also had various doctors appointments over the past month or so, so I knew that I was losing. I just didn't know what the numbers would show on my weight watchers scale. I was pleasantly surprised to find that from my last lowest weigh in, I was down 3.6 pounds. That means that i lost my vacation weight and then some. I am a half a pound away from a 40 pound loss since April!!! I am now more than halfway to my goal and feel confident that I will get there. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I would like to add that when I began this journey my BMI was at 36.8 and as of yesterday my BMI is at 30.7. I am not that far from the "overweight" category and that is my next goal. I need to lose four more pounds, but I am not in a hurry. I just want to see the numbers going down.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I've still not decided on a regular meeting time as I will be starting my job next week. I am thinking either Saturday or Sunday morning. Not sure, but I will definitely decide within the next week.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Wishing you all an excellent day and an even better beautiful weekend!</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-91040095102954335352011-09-22T19:28:00.000-07:002011-09-22T21:28:09.100-07:00Good Conversation is Good for the Soul<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOk3vGwEQbAfQyNC5p2ZwyLpdXFC28jxK3FoaxFgI3TCXOFvVZNCIYLC4DzwM6DFwe-heLR24qkYvUIiIzt6seOS3hrOPFynxEsefPUuX0WkZjbCDDkjmcnnZnWv7ZF5cRafclXMcPhmQP/s400/192733.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655376416638918690" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; ">I was thinking it’s kinda funny that I would put myself “out there” by way of this blog. I consider myself somewhat private about what I share with others and more specifically with whom I share information. I actually started blogging as a way to help myself sort out my over active mind, and also to have a place to store a connection to some of the other bloggers I was interested in. I never thought I would make my private thoughts public, or even invite others to share in my thought process. I honestly thought that no one would really care what it is that I think about, but here I am sharing my dreams, thoughts, highs, lows, excitement and humdrums with whoever cares to read and “listen.” I guess the part that is funny is that I have received a lot of positive feedback, which is both inspiring and reassuring. That being said, I am finding blogging to not only be therapeutic for myself, but I suppose it allows others to get to know me in a way that may not be possible otherwise. For now I am just going to go with it and see where this blog world leads me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" > <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"">Over the past couple of days I have had many incredible conversations with some very special women in my life. I thought I could summarize and share with others the remarkable effect people have on others lives, simply by sharing words of kindness, understanding, empathy and love. Here are a few of the recent interactions I have had of late that have made a great impact on my well being.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"">Last week while I was awaiting the news of my pathology report, it seemed that cancer was prevalent on my mind. Although it was what everyone was thinking about, no one wanted to talk about it, especially my direct family. I was experiencing so many distractions and thoughts of “what if?” but felt shut down whenever I brought it up. Then an amazing thing happened. A friend I had not spoken with in several months called and said that I was on her mind. She asked if I was OK and wanted to come by for a visit. It really worked out well because the day she was available to come for a visit was the first day I was to be home alone since the surgery. So she came over, brought some lunch and we spent the afternoon talking and sharing our most intimate thoughts. I know she sensed that I needed to talk and she allowed me to talk about cancer and open up about all of my “what if’s?” I’m not sure if it made her uncomfortable or not, but if it did, she sure didn’t show it and ya know, it really made a difference for me. Thanks friend for praying with me and for allowing me to get that off of my mind. You are a true gem and I love you for the genuine person that you are.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"">Last night I had the great pleasure in sharing conversation with a very insightful, intuitive and loving woman. We found that we have many similarities in beliefs, backgrounds and future endeavors. I think she may have opened my eyes to some things that I already knew, reinforcing my own intuitive side. She definitely calmed my fears about something alarming that has happened recently, but more than that she confirmed just how bright my future really is. This conversation led me to further explore the vulnerability that I have been feeling and helped me to focus on what is really important in this life. I’ve been sensing a shift in myself/my life and it was comforting to find that it is not just some internal trauma that I am experiencing. I left our conversation with a renewed sense of being and a calm that I rarely ever feel. Thank you, my friend. The time you spent with me meant more than you know. You are appreciated immensely and I look forward to our future conversations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; ">Today I went to see my counselor. I had not seen her in over a month. I’ve seen her fairly regularly for the past five or six years. I started seeing her years ago when I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks (I no longer suffer from these). There have been several times throughout the years where I have taken a break, but I always come back. I think of her as a life coach that I can share absolutely everything with. I feel as if she is an old friend that knows me well. Going to see her is something I look forward to and she has become a constant in my life. She is interested in many of the things I am interested in and she always has a wealth of knowledge to contribute to our conversations. When I graduated from college, she came to my commencement to support me. It really meant the world to me. She has always been one of my greatest cheerleaders. She has seen me at my lowest points and at my highest peaks in this life. I am grateful to her for believing in me when I did not believe in myself. She always listens so intently and she remembers everything I have ever said. She uses my own words to reinforce current thoughts and feelings. She has always guided me into trusting my gut instincts and for all of these reasons; I love her and am thankful for having her in my life. Today was no exception. We had a really nice conversation and I am looking forward to my next visit. She even had a bouquet of flowers for me of daisies and sunflowers (two of my favorites). See, she knows what I like.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p></span><p></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1J-fM523Hsrphdi0JYZoW4Cik6XuD7uO01st0jAzl3vbP4q-9aI-U7-KZDKpYqhcUu-hZjZgD5b56uyICmrUZxAEaz9ReHCPZ_fi73kaLmYLFASkpqAIb5Nj6aKZhbjtA8xW9mm9uEGdR/s1600/flowers.jpg" style="text-decoration: underline; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1J-fM523Hsrphdi0JYZoW4Cik6XuD7uO01st0jAzl3vbP4q-9aI-U7-KZDKpYqhcUu-hZjZgD5b56uyICmrUZxAEaz9ReHCPZ_fi73kaLmYLFASkpqAIb5Nj6aKZhbjtA8xW9mm9uEGdR/s400/flowers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655396636983380418" /></a><div><div style="text-decoration: underline; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-decoration: underline; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; ">Lastly, while I was out and about today I decided to stop by and visit a great friend that I had not seen in some time. I told myself if I drove by and saw her car, I would stop. I did and she was there. She was as happy to see me as I was to see her. We shared hugs, love and conversation and it made my great day even better. She is a collector of angels and a very spiritual woman. I told her that she had been on my mind and also that I could not stop thinking about angels. She then said that it was meant to be that I stopped by today. I think so too! I also think that sometimes you don’t realize just how much you miss someone until you actually see them again. I have missed you friend, your compassion, sincerity and genuine friendship. I plan on seeing you again very soon.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; "></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"">Now back to that shift I mentioned earlier. All of this has got me thinking. I was thinking about how I am consumed in my own thoughts at times. I consider myself lucky to have a handful of friends that are truly there for me. I was thinking about how I am usually quite private and choose not to share my real thoughts with many people. I sometimes think that I don’t really have many friends. I think I am somewhat guarded and difficult to get to know. I sometimes think that there are very few people that I actually trust and even fewer that I could/would rely upon for anything worthwhile. But somehow, something inside me is shifting. I can feel it. I feel that after these past several days, these past several conversations I may just be changing my views of myself and my friendships. I think the people that have taken the time to be part of my life and actually get to know me are the ones that are going to be around for a long, long time…and for that I am thankful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p></span></div><div style="text-decoration: underline; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-decoration: underline; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-decoration: underline; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-decoration: underline; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span><br /></div></div></span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-83011353635513083452011-09-21T13:08:00.000-07:002011-09-21T13:18:14.119-07:00Inch by Inch, Row by Row<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HYXwlVXoUDT8zLklMN1Xk2RKfbUlzZJgIjBW_NGbvtDZbwYtoXe64Mbqp2lbxZn6bkN_n25Ig3oC3koWF7moAuTPdQsUyf-LZHagLhHnyHNPh3olUi80Xud2XbP_W-iQKQo1w_6Y-mtN/s1600/124431.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HYXwlVXoUDT8zLklMN1Xk2RKfbUlzZJgIjBW_NGbvtDZbwYtoXe64Mbqp2lbxZn6bkN_n25Ig3oC3koWF7moAuTPdQsUyf-LZHagLhHnyHNPh3olUi80Xud2XbP_W-iQKQo1w_6Y-mtN/s400/124431.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654908391980759282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">I am feeling a little bit better each day. I really thought that I would recover much quicker than this. I did have a small setback. One of my incisions started to become infected. I think I caught it early enough though. I’m on antibiotics and feeling less achy. I went in yesterday for what I thought was my follow up appointment, but it turned out to be just a quick check of the incisions, along with cleaning the wound that was in question. My doctor assured me that everything looked good and that we could talk further today. My original follow up appointment is scheduled for today, so back I will go to Kaiser. It’s OK. It gave me another excuse to actually get dressed and made up. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">I think the toughest part of recovering is boredom. I have essentially done nothing for weeks now. I really cannot wait to go back to work, have others to talk to and keep busy again. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">I should say that I am blessed beyond belief in that I have so many wonderful friends and family that have offered words of kindness and company. It has helped to pass my boring days. Also this week, although boring, is far better than last week. For one, I am mobile and also my anxiety has diminished as I am no longer in wait of cancer news, so life is good. I think it won’t be long before things are back to normal again.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">Beyond all that, I have not abandoned my weight loss efforts, but rather modified them some. Though I have not been to Weigh Watchers in over a month, my plan is to continue using Weight Watchers as my main source of accountability, group meetings and support. I feel that with the 40 pounds I have lost so far, I am well on my way to reaching my goal. Actually according to the BMI chart, I am only 3 pounds away from merely “overweight” as compared to “obese.” So that is my most current goal. I also have lost ten pounds since returning from my vacation (four of those are the four I had gained from the trip) so actually I am down six more pounds from my lowest, placing me at a 40 pound loss.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">I’ve not decided which WW meeting I will be able to attend on a regular basis. I really love the Friday meeting I was attending. The leader was great and the group was also really cool. I am thinking though that I will go to a meeting tomorrow if I am feeling up to it, giving me a renewed sense of accountability. I may switch to a weekend morning meeting because I like to weigh in early, before eating, at the same time, same scale, same place each week. I only know I am down ten pounds because the scale at my doctor’s office shows me at my lowest weight in over a decade. I wonder if the WW scale will be close in accuracy. I know my home scale weighs me higher than the WW one. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">I’ll let you all know tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">Gotta run, off to that appointment and then having an afternoon visit with Grandma and Gramps-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">Cheers-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></p></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-800033288307986642011-09-17T16:04:00.000-07:002011-09-17T16:09:29.681-07:00Good News!<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >My pathology report came back clean. Absolutely everything was cancer free, the appendix, fallopian tube, ovary, uterus AND the mysterious cysts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >It turns out the cysts are a very rare condition called mesothelial cysts or benign cystic mesothelioma. My doctor said that there are under 900 cases ever documented in history, and that is why she or the other doctors had never seen them before. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >I am blessed in that she called me late yesterday evening, preventing me from having to wait over the weekend for results. She was so thorough and professional that I have requested her to be my primary OBGYN doctor, and she said that she would be honored to be my doctor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >My follow up appointment is next Wednesday and I am composing a list of questions and concerns to go over with her. Until then, I am slowly recovering and taking things very, very slow.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Since I am feeling a huge relief I thought I would share a bit about my new job. Since there are not many jobs available for teachers (especially new teachers) I accepted a part time position in a third grade class as an assistant. I accepted this position for several reasons. First, a part time position working with children is better than no position and it means a regular paycheck will be coming in. Second, I fell in love with the people that run the private school I am working at. I felt an immediate connection and a sense of belonging. I know this may sound/seem a bit crazy, but it is absolutely true. I wanted to work there at that school with those people more than anything. They also said that they are planning on expanding next year by adding another kindergarten, another first grade and another second grade classroom and that I would have first dibs on one of these openings. I figured that if I were hired in the public school setting, I would be one of the first people pink slipped in the springtime. So not only am I going to be able to work at the school I fell in love with, in a classroom with third graders that I adore, for people that are incredibly open minded, kind and understanding, but also with the promise of opportunity! It is all good and I am so pleased that they liked me as much as I liked them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Now for the most amazing part of all… after I was diagnosed with abnormalities and told I needed surgery I had to call my new boss and tell her that I would need to take some time off (even before I ever started). I cannot believe her amazing response and how kind hearted she was to me. She initially said that she would cover the first two weeks, allowing me time to feel better and to schedule my surgery. She then said that she thought I may need more time off that the original two weeks. Of course since then I have needed more time off. I just finished missing my third week off work. I planned on going back on Monday, even though I am still hurting. Well she called earlier this week and said that although they really want me, they want me to be 100% before I commit to coming in daily. I said that I felt bad that they were probably scrambling to cover my shift and she assured me that that was not my problem and they have it covered. She doesn’t want me to return until at least after my follow up appointment this coming Wednesday. I promised her that I am worth the wait. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Remarkable! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;">It absolutely solidifies that I made the right decision in wanting to work for these people/school. I mean, had I taken on a job in the public school system I would have already been replaced by one of the other 300 people looking for each open position. So I think I am taking off one more week, but I really can’t wait to go back to work. I truly </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; ">believe</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;"> that little people keep me young:)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="line-height: 115%; ">Wow, am I thankful. I am thankful for not having cancer. I am thankful for a speedy recovery. I am thankful for my job and the kindness of the people there. I am thankful for all of your prayers, but mostly I am thankful being able to continue living this great life of mi</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; ">ne!</span></span></p>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-32657568543156125152011-09-15T15:58:00.000-07:002011-09-15T16:04:23.321-07:00My Health-Weight Loss Just Doesn't Seem Important Anymore<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">I’m not really sure where to begin, so I am just gonna start to type and see where I go. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">After my vacation, I came home to two interviews and felt pretty great about it all. I knew which position I really wanted and which one I was not interested in. In the end it turned out great and I was offered the position I really wanted, at the school I wanted, and with third graders that I adore.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">Shortly after accepting my position, I started feeling really bad. I was suffering with the most excruciating pelvic and abdominal pain and pressure. It was hurting so much that I needed to call and be seen. I went in on a Thursday for examination. My own doctor was not available until the following Monday so I was given the choice to be seen by a nurse practitioner, or to wait until Monday. I chose to be seen immediately. At my appointment, the nurse determined that I needed a vaginal ultrasound, which I quickly declined because several years ago I had the same procedure with a very insensitive male technician. And in the end, it came back inconclusive because they could not even locate my left ovary and fallopian tube. At that time, it was left at that… So at this appointment I asked the nurse if there was another way of checking me out and she said no. She then went on to schedule an appointment for the ultrasound, and in my mind I had no intention of returning and following through. I actually thought to myself “you can go ahead and make the appointment, but I am not going.” However, she sent me down to have it done immediately. Her assistant brought in the recommended water I was to drink while she waited and watched. I had no way out. I then went down and registered for the ultrasound and waited in the lobby for over an hour when I got up to say that I had decided not to stay and follow through. Funny thing though, he said it was my turn right then and there. I tried to escape this ultrasound twice, but ultimately had to have it done, and this time by a very sensitive and sweet older lady.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">The following morning, my doctor called to say that my left fallopian tube was filled with fluid and that the ovary was possibly damaged. I needed to have it surgically removed asap as it was quite large and was the cause of all of my suffering. She sent me the report via email and she also explained that it was 9cm X 5cm X 4.5cm and that anything over 5cm needed surgical removal. She also said that she injured her hand and would not be able to perform the surgery herself. I was referred to one of her trusted colleagues. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">Honestly, I was scared and scared of ovarian cancer more than anything. I don’t think I have ever mentioned this, but I have narrowly escaped several types of cancers over the past five years. In 2007, I had my first mammogram that produced abnormalities and I had to have mild ductal hyperplasia (abnormal pre-cancerous cells) removed from my right breast. I have also had basal cell carcinoma (non threatening skin cancer) removed from my right shoulder. Other cancer scares include gum and mouth cancer biopsies as well as a lip biopsy last year. So it seems that cancer is always on my mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">The new office called to set up a surgery consultation for the following week. I am a nut about thoroughness and I had plenty of time to think, so over the week I made an extensive list of questions. She turned out to be very well educated (Stanford) and incredibly personable. I honestly fell in love with her personality, her honesty and her professionalism. We talked about my female health history that includes one very serious, life threatening incident after the birth of my youngest child. (In short I almost died from hemorrhaging after child birth and have since never had another menstrual cycle). She found it unacceptable that it was never followed up on as time passed. She wanted to biopsy my uterus as well. This means that she was going to use laparoscopic surgery to remove my left fallopian tube, possibly my left ovary and now she was adding another procedure to the mix, a hysteroscopy of the uterus. She explained that all of this would take approximately two hours of surgery time. WOW, I was scared. She also reassured me that she would check everything while she was in surgery. We talked about ovarian cancer and the possibility of it happening to me. Although I was afraid of all of this, I felt a little bit relieved and almost validated for all of my complaints over the years. I felt as if I was finally going to have some type of closure, and I was hopeful that she would remove all of the hurty stuff and I would feel like my best self again. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">My surgery was scheduled for the following week, which meant I had another week of waiting and still hurting. I was scheduled to go in at 10am on 9/9. My surgery was scheduled for 12-2pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">I arrived on time and all seemed well. It took the nurse four separate tries and four separate needles to get my IV going. Then my surgery got pushed out by two hours, so all I could do was wait. In my mind I knew that if I went in at 2pm, I should be out by 4pm, however when I was woken up, it was 6:30pm and there was apparently some kind of complication and my appendix needed removal as well. I was told that she found some sort of mucus filled sacs in my abdomen. She said that during her 9 years of surgery, she had never seen anything like this before. She consulted with another OBGYN, who had also never seen anything like this before. A general surgeon was then called in who said that it could possibly be the result of an appendix abnormality, so my appendix was also removed. I was under anesthesia for 4.5 hours having my left fallopian tube, left ovary, appendix and 11-15 mucus filled sacs removed from my abdomen along with various biopsies. Boy was I sore…and confused.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">My mom, husband and children have been very supportive and helpful. I have mainly been resting, sleeping, sitting, sleeping and sitting and bored as can be. My doctor called on Monday to check in on me. She said that not all of the mucus sacs could be removed because they were in a dangerous area. She also said that they don’t yet know what it is. She explained that the general surgeon said that sometimes the appendix produces these sacs and that they can be cancerous, and that cancer of the appendix is very rare. She also said that my pathology report should come back sometime mid-week, but here I am on Thursday afternoon and have not yet heard from her. I cannot tell you how painfully agonizing it is to wait and wait some more.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">As of now, this is all I know. I know that I am so scared of cancer and I just want to hear back from my doctor very soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">So, this is where I have been, what I have been doing, and why I have been MIA. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">Please pray for me-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></p>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-29906267447693227292011-09-02T22:30:00.001-07:002011-09-02T22:46:27.037-07:00Hawaii and More<div>
<br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">I have been MIA for over a month and although it has been on my mind to put my thoughts to writing, I have either not had the time or not been feeling well. A lot has happened to me during the month of August.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">First, I went on a fantastic vacation with my family. My sweet husband brought seven of us on a fun trip to Hawaii. Each of my children brought a guest. Sarah brought her boyfriend, Kevin, whom we all love. Alex brought his best buddy, Michael, who is a real sweetie and tons of fun to have around. Glenn and I brought my mom and it felt so great to bring her along because I know she had the best time, and we ALL enjoyed her company!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">We spent three nights in Oahu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was great because both of my children, as well as their guests speak Japanese and there is a large population of Japanese on the island. (We’ve actually hosted three Japanese exchange students and have sent our children on school trips to Japan) The kids were able to find plenty of choices for good sushi and all of the Japanese treats that they enjoy. We even all went out one night for great sushi and the kids made a new little friend, Hotaro, while singing silly Japanese songs, speaking broken Japanese, and playing silly Japanese games.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">While on Oahu, my mom, Glenn and I took public transportation <span> </span>to Pearl Harbor. It is quite the memorial. It is both somber and breathtaking.<span> </span>All of the memorabilia in the museum is amazing to see. My favorite things were the taped accounts of people that were actually there on the island, the photographs and the movie I saw in the large auditorium before actually going to the USS Arizona Memorial. I learned that Elvis Presley has a fundraiser concert to raise money to help build the memorial. I also learned that it is maintained to this day by the Navy. It is so much to absorb and process while visiting. I do think it is something that any American and beyond should see at least once in their lifetime. I am glad that I went as this was my third visit to Oahu, yet my first visit to Pearl Harbor.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">We also spent a day at Sea Life Park, so Sarah and I could swim with the dolphins again, but this time we were able to take some dolphin virgins along. Sarah and I were both interested in doing this again, as it is almost a spiritual thing. I think the dolphins know what we are feeling and thinking. They are amazing creatures and I will swim and touch them at every opportunity. We couldn’t convince my mom to do it, and Glenn and Alex have had to do this with Sarah and me several times on other vacations, so they were not interested in participating. So, we brought Kevin and Michael along. Of course they loved it and had a great time. I think it brings out the best in everybody.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">After Oahu, we boarded our ship, The Pride of America, for our Hawaiian cruise. It was the best fun. We spent the next seven nights cruising the islands of Hawaii and I would do it all over if given the opportunity, just so I could experience the beauty, fun, family and kindness of others. The first night we all got used to the layout and mechanics of the ship. At our muster station meeting, Kevin began to play the piano on the way out. He is classically trained and absolutely amazing. The dining room manager invited him back to play on formal night. So, for the next couple evenings, he and Sarah went to practice on the grand piano. It was pretty cool, and when he finally did perform, we of course videotaped so we could share the pride with his own parents.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Our first overnight stay was in Maui. On one of these days, I drank too much at the pool and danced like a fool on the deck, along with my partner in crime, Mom. Again, it was all in fun and I ultimately switched to water, but I can tell you that I made good friends with my pool deck waiters. We kinda split up in Maui and the kids all stayed together hunting for the best sushi.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">It’s funny, even though the kids could do whatever they wanted and eat whenever they chose to; they chose to eat with us, as a group, every single night. So every night we dressed up and went to the dining room together. It was great because we could also decide what we were all doing afterwards, as there were shows, dances and fun things to choose from. Most nights we all did things together, but since there were so many choices, we sometimes split up. For instance, Sarah and Kevin were interested in seeing this improv group that I really wasn’t interested in seeing. Glenn and Mom and I mostly hung together, but when Glenn got tired and pooped out, I was happy to have Mom. She never tires and was always up for anything. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">After Maui, we docked in Hilo on the Big Island. We had pre-arranged for a van since we were a party of seven, so we could sight see. First stop-BIG ISLAND CANDY...oh my goodness. This place is too much for me. I mostly wanted to get my dog sitter something special, and I did. The old me would have bought and eaten the chocolate dipped shortbread cookies. However, the new slimmer me put some serious thought into this dilemma. In the end, I opted out of purchasing anything for myself. Honestly I prefer to have enjoyed the sample I was given and pass on all of the delicious calories. It wasn’t easy, and it took a lot of self talk, but once I left that place, I didn’t miss the goodies one bit. We then traveled to Akaka Falls where they have this 1 mile loop trail leading through the beautiful rainforest to the stunning view of the falls. Even though it was raining, and we were not prepared, it was still warm and we did not care. We had a fantastic time, made some great memories, soaked in all of the beauty and took many gorgeous pictures. It felt like we were at the heart of Hawaii; truly remarkable. We then went to a local place for lunch and headed towards the botanical gardens. Hilo was fairly rural and untouched. I imagine it is what Hawaii is meant to be.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">The next day we went to the opposite side of the Big Island to Kona. Of course, we had to lunch at the Kona Brewing Company. We made friends with the shop kitty and dubbed her “Kona.” Sarah and Kevin went snorkeling, the boys took the tender back to the ship to hang with their teen club friends, and Mom and I shopped for white dresses for the white hot party that night (with success). We also swam and played on the beach with Glenn for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Our next day was in Kauai and it was my absolute favorite! All I can say is WOW! We again had a van so we could all travel together. On this day we stopped at the grocery store and loaded up with beer, drinks, snax and lunchy stuff. We knew we were headed to the north shore in search on Hanalei. We ultimately found it and I think it was the most spectacular beach I have ever been to. Glenn and I are definitely planning on heading back to Kauai next year, by ourselves. We spent our entire day lunching, swimming and playing at Hanalei. Someone later told me that <i>Puff the Magic Dragon </i>was written about that particular spot (Hana Lee). Who knows? Either way, it was the most magical place I have EVER been. I didn’t want to leave. Kauai is where I want to spend more time with my sweetheart. I’m already looking into resorts for next year.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">The next day was our final full day, and we never left the ship. We were still in Kauai, but were set to sail at 1pm, so we opted to party and celebrate vacation. Once the ship set sail, we sailed along the Napali coast along the shores of Kauai, and boy oh boy did that solidify for me that Kauai is the most beautiful island. It was absolutely majestic and phenomenal. I have never seen anything like that before and I was definitely in awe. Our last night on the ship was equally as entertaining and I think that cruising is a nice way to get a little taste of several of the islands. Ad I can’t believe that I have not mentioned until now just how extraordinary the staff and crew were. We loved them, and I think I may have made some lifetime friends in the staff. (I’ll get into the coincidences later)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Our trip was tons of fun. There is just too much to share. I think I’ve already written over 1500 words in my short blog post. I was going to elaborate on my other stuff from August, but will have to wait until next post.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">OH YEAH! I only gained 4 pounds and have lost them already. Yay, yay, yay for me!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">Also, I got the job I wanted (more on this later).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">And lastly, I am having some serious health issues that are requiring surgery next week. I promise to elaborate on this over the weekend sometime, but it is the true reason I have not written since I have returned home.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">I promise, promise, promise to update later this weekend-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS"">~Live, love, laugh and lose,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Comic Sans MS""><span> </span>Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div>
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<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeGgWFlQv-PG2V7xj-r0Bl9igFCjALu5hIaOgYcGspyff-A7ndX_hC7q7ffF0Fwpn4Zm_FcWIfwoiKznAeLQOGX8kvS9Q1VViOiOJGbR1ce4jFrQ67pi2XXvOFNnhDoMVl5PykkBb3AiF/s1600/Hawaii+364.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeGgWFlQv-PG2V7xj-r0Bl9igFCjALu5hIaOgYcGspyff-A7ndX_hC7q7ffF0Fwpn4Zm_FcWIfwoiKznAeLQOGX8kvS9Q1VViOiOJGbR1ce4jFrQ67pi2XXvOFNnhDoMVl5PykkBb3AiF/s400/Hawaii+364.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648003554863614386" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Our first night. Mom, Michael, me and Glenn
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrGuIX7Iyn_JdzU45EWPOsAtwXr_e8bEEOiXjyEwo0yCqF59GvpllA6mxnvwSE_xncLR2_cA4FuXXXKn__wk9xyc4pbEGMqQg8yFT346f-VUJ8N7doCZl35bOP0lnwLE0w0upMuk09cvD/s1600/Hawaii+437.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrGuIX7Iyn_JdzU45EWPOsAtwXr_e8bEEOiXjyEwo0yCqF59GvpllA6mxnvwSE_xncLR2_cA4FuXXXKn__wk9xyc4pbEGMqQg8yFT346f-VUJ8N7doCZl35bOP0lnwLE0w0upMuk09cvD/s400/Hawaii+437.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648003542194170754" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Big Island Candy with everyone.
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURrfCpmt1oPduwANfWSOsjdtGsCkzHaKx0_aIGN_X2y2_fiZOzDjHvOLOgjuxYz_dGqflGJBvKClGALvAKKE478wweJhUiSnkT7aI6N5YOCbE4aaAei2M-0AOhq3L2T5qZciXvFpnE4k5/s1600/Hawaii+553.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURrfCpmt1oPduwANfWSOsjdtGsCkzHaKx0_aIGN_X2y2_fiZOzDjHvOLOgjuxYz_dGqflGJBvKClGALvAKKE478wweJhUiSnkT7aI6N5YOCbE4aaAei2M-0AOhq3L2T5qZciXvFpnE4k5/s400/Hawaii+553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648003538079309506" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Kona Brewing Company with everyone.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNxlDtvyC0BFunuxL75rcsRyBNfwRq6XhF4BjU38NDj8WGdByh5tI6DkY26nKqABfE2UWlbxF8jFFKeKWETcsZfNBm5r0IRR3A2zZGQHQp7O1DGP-fkcJ4YVx5YBf-fbB7YhHmAuvg8Xf/s1600/Hawaii+579.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNxlDtvyC0BFunuxL75rcsRyBNfwRq6XhF4BjU38NDj8WGdByh5tI6DkY26nKqABfE2UWlbxF8jFFKeKWETcsZfNBm5r0IRR3A2zZGQHQp7O1DGP-fkcJ4YVx5YBf-fbB7YhHmAuvg8Xf/s400/Hawaii+579.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648002511311897586" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>White Hot Party, Mom and I
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkfeU9J0CkdNg6lnKd9-BKrcAUPjjqP0TgMZXqS9Cl_ip-YYoweo5_kN_TkY51o2Zgk3A8OlzvYDMX6JRpTfQ0ifr2GKaiN3PK8lXrCciWG3KUN71rnFGDyMuvXbr7dFWb6GjKoSPGw0Wx/s1600/Hawaii+583.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkfeU9J0CkdNg6lnKd9-BKrcAUPjjqP0TgMZXqS9Cl_ip-YYoweo5_kN_TkY51o2Zgk3A8OlzvYDMX6JRpTfQ0ifr2GKaiN3PK8lXrCciWG3KUN71rnFGDyMuvXbr7dFWb6GjKoSPGw0Wx/s400/Hawaii+583.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648002498411314546" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Alex, me, Glenn and Sarah
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72xq_y__LhQS3lFnYidLmfqnJNCc_2F23DNKy2K-Vu7y-qi_x8BVx5N8VdteZzvJLTlEtW_YvepwKmw7LME16oh7BOLzO-5gZ0_QXg_kEOsaLZRVgH-nEEXNz3YB_iMTnOhYRthhgMnhE/s1600/Hawaii+641.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72xq_y__LhQS3lFnYidLmfqnJNCc_2F23DNKy2K-Vu7y-qi_x8BVx5N8VdteZzvJLTlEtW_YvepwKmw7LME16oh7BOLzO-5gZ0_QXg_kEOsaLZRVgH-nEEXNz3YB_iMTnOhYRthhgMnhE/s400/Hawaii+641.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648002496270063170" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Kauai on pool deck with Glenn
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSMZTcbiFSoYAtThLncS3vzNPtFop4CEadqhflldY9nKRoizcMCu-knc7GFKYjSVkpNB9RXoszqfcNH4_Laip-1Q1_HJlTOl6FqXEVOF_jREzFRrx_K6h-vnQECvWq2gIjEYKZhavuABp/s1600/Hawaii+686.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSMZTcbiFSoYAtThLncS3vzNPtFop4CEadqhflldY9nKRoizcMCu-knc7GFKYjSVkpNB9RXoszqfcNH4_Laip-1Q1_HJlTOl6FqXEVOF_jREzFRrx_K6h-vnQECvWq2gIjEYKZhavuABp/s400/Hawaii+686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648002483796198146" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Napali coast with GlennLive, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-54225192965108138292011-07-23T13:30:00.000-07:002011-07-23T14:07:08.093-07:00I Am Shrinking And It Feels So Good!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ekr5f9PBTGRZECeBqQuOIiTmlRVyDVN_6-XBNP5TbobtMcN9tUbf-6SvPMIvYOL1TIEKYYJTLdPaTI9v465jyj0In5qXdV_97MnSxCcIHlKACIgURVXjz1-EQRRtnx8FRhcD9Y47n1mM/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ekr5f9PBTGRZECeBqQuOIiTmlRVyDVN_6-XBNP5TbobtMcN9tUbf-6SvPMIvYOL1TIEKYYJTLdPaTI9v465jyj0In5qXdV_97MnSxCcIHlKACIgURVXjz1-EQRRtnx8FRhcD9Y47n1mM/s400/IMG_0189.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632655794591429490" /></a><br />Greetings all,<div><br /></div><div>I know it has been a little while since I have posted, but remember this is all new to me and I am simply trying to use the blog as another source of accountability. So, last week I opted not to weigh in for the first time in three months. The reason being that I had the worst food week ever and I personally did not want to see a gain as I know it would crush me. The week leading up to my decision consisted of a wedding shower where I ate a cupcake and some pasta, a Friday night pizza party, a trip to Santa Cruz that included some fudge and assorted candies, along with various other "treats."(see above, we had our sweet little nephew for the week) Needless to say, I was not feeling the weigh in. I chose to skip it, forgive myself, start fresh again and move forward in my plan and that is exactly what I did!</div><div><br /></div><div>I did weigh in though yesterday and came out with a 2.5 pound loss, so all is good with the world now:) More importantly I made a discovery that has brightened my days and re-sparked my motivation. My daughter and I are addicted to this vintage dress website where we order SO MANY THINGS!! (the UPS man knows us well) On the site, each and every dress has a measurement chart for precise sizing, so we have our handy dandy tape measure at our sides all the time. My daughter, Sarah, ordered something really cute that I have had my eye on and I asked her if she would mind if I had the same thing. Of course she did not, as long as we don't wear them at the same time, cool...done and done. However, I have been practicing a bit more reserve lately as I do not want to order this great stuff that will fit now for only a short time. So I decided to order it in a smaller size while it is now still available. I took my measurements for my waist and hips, 34 and 44 inches, great, perfectly proportionate! Sarah then asked me what were my measurements when I started. Hmm... I did not know. I ran to my room to look up the starting weight paperwork and found that my waist and hip measurements in April were 38 and 48 inches! HOLY CRAP!!! I have lost 4 inches in both places, significant inches, and I am only halfway to my goal (actually 2 pounds away from halfway). No wonder nothing fits me anymore. I may lose 4 more inches in each place. Wow, I feel so good about this! I should also mention that I had to buy new bras this week. I am no longer wearing a 40G, but a 38DDD! Every little bit counts.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also want to add a very special announcement. I am finally below 200 pounds for the first time in a very long time. If these monumental changes are happening to me now, just think how great I will feel as I get closer and closer to my goal?</div><div><br /></div><div>I am very proud of me!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am off to have another successful, productive and positive week.</div><div>Y'all should do the same-</div><div><br /></div><div>Live, love, laugh and lose-</div><div>Lisa</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-88289993124164702532011-07-04T09:57:00.000-07:002011-07-04T12:29:33.505-07:00Weigh In Results 6/30/11<span class="Apple-style-span" >Oh my goodness! I think the busyness around here has finally come to an end. All of my home improvements are in place and we are finally enjoying the fruits of our labor. The most complicated drawn out process was the wiring of the television and surround sound. I personally do not know why all this fancy speaker, woofer, blah, blah, blah is necessary, but apparently it is very important to the home theater. What I do know is that it took forever and made a big mess, created lots of dust and also made some holes in/on my freshly painted walls (That are now patched up, but still need painting). During all this chaos, I was without my laptop and was relying on my android to check email, so I am late in posting my weight loss for the week.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here goes...I lost 3.4 pounds last week. I am thrilled and quite positive that my body has finally adjusted to this new change. I am at 201 and am really hoping to be below "that number" at my next weigh in. I still have four weigh in's before I sail away to the islands, so I am diligent about timing my meals, drinking my water and getting in my exercise. I really, really, really want to be at 191 when we go, but I promise not to be hard on myself if I do not meet that goal. After all, it is a journey, not a destination, right? Until then, I will continue down my path and assure myself that I am doing well and will follow this path until I reach my goal and the maintenance phase of my program.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I have a busy mind and always have lots of thinking going on. I never really have a concrete plan when I sit down here to write, but rather ramble and try to keep the blog coherent. Here it is the Fourth of July and it is the first free weekend day we have had in weeks. We have no furniture to move, no painting to do, no more boxes to pack or unpack and I am completely unsure of what we are going to do. Maybe we will simply relax and just enjoy the gorgeous new surroundings. I would love to go out and about, but anyone that knows me knows I am anti-crowd. I love people, but I hate crowds and living here in the bay area, anywhere worth going today will be too crowded for my liking. Thinking we will just hang out and BBQ.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Also, my sweet Maxi boy turned one on Saturday. I bought him this cute little peanut butter doggie cake in celebration. It turns out, he is not a fan of frosting, just like his big sis, Sarah! Roscoe, of course loved every morsel. I think he must be part lab because he will eat anything. All in all,Max had a great birthday despite all of the uproar in our house that day and we are so happy to have him here with us. He is adapting beautifully and I am sure he now feels safe and secure. I think he is the most sensitive dog I have ever owned. He really is mommy's sweetheart. I adore that dog.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >As for Roscoe, he will be one on July 29th, so we will also get him a little doggie birthday cake. Roscoe is not feeling well though. Yesterday when I returned from my girls day out, he was coughing a little bit and I asked Glenn if he had been doing so all day. Glenn hadn't noticed. But as the night wore on, he got worse, coughing and retching. Around midnight we called the 24hr emergency vet and decided to bring him in. They said it is most likely kennel cough. I'm sure we had him immunized for this, but apparently it is quite common. It must have been contracted from the dog park. Currently he is dosed up on codeine cough syrup and antibiotics and sleeping. I hope he can sleep most of this day and feel better tonight. My poor little sweetheart. It seems that all these crazy illnesses always happen late at night or on a weekend when my regular vet is not open. We are all tired today because Roscoe coughed and vomited all night. Staying home today seems to be the best bet for all.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >So, that is what has been going on in my little corner of the world. As of today, I am 33.5 pounds down from my starting weight in April. I'm getting there!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Birthday America!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Live, love, laugh and lose-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >~Lisa</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-79339518699561925352011-06-24T11:19:00.001-07:002011-06-24T11:39:29.089-07:00Weigh In Results 6/23/11<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp8lis1bmEmm3FQcODkn6YjQPZRP0jmHnhBlTWNgytocvH5JPCD3LcXHg2KS-Q5xHs7x-xjmbaLfJ0JxUBHU852RUg4MMSGZv6_HmZGUfdCo3CNbHpln0xNCpjPCgU9nPet9oGWx5udlO/s1600/IMG_0091.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp8lis1bmEmm3FQcODkn6YjQPZRP0jmHnhBlTWNgytocvH5JPCD3LcXHg2KS-Q5xHs7x-xjmbaLfJ0JxUBHU852RUg4MMSGZv6_HmZGUfdCo3CNbHpln0xNCpjPCgU9nPet9oGWx5udlO/s400/IMG_0091.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621852879526234114" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >Well here I am, down 30 pounds. Actually I am two tenths shy of 30 pounds, but I am calling it 30 pounds. Funny how last week that same two tenths of a gain was such a downer, but now that I am two tenths away from a thirty pound loss, I can easily dismiss it as insignificant. Crazy mind games.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Anyway, I had to weigh in day early this week due to life circumstance, so I weighed in yesterday making my week a six day week. I figure next week should be good since I am giving myself an extra day and going back to my regular Friday weigh in. Though this was my third week on Medifast, it was my tenth week on a vlcd. I have averaged a 3 pound loss per week. Boy, I am happy with that! I still have five and a half more weeks before vacation and I do not think I will reach my 180 pound wish. I have decided that if I lose at least another 10 pounds before vacation, I will be thrilled. Fifteen more pounds will put me over the moon. I guess fifteen is not too outrageous to shoot for if I am averaging three pounds per week. We'll see. Today I am at 205lbs. If I can be somewhere in the 190's before vacation, that will be wonderful.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >During my trip I plan on doing a 3 and 3, that is three regular L&G meals and three MF easy to pack meals. I am hoping to maintain during that time and even if I have a little gain, I will not be hard on myself. After all, I will be on a dream vacation!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >And, for the record, that dress I am wearing in the picture is one that I found in my garage closet. It still had tags on it. It looks like I bought it on sale and it was always too tight, then too small and never flattering enough to wear. I'll tell ya, shopping in my own closet has been so much fun. I didn't even remember having that dress, so it was like a fantastic surprise. I received so many compliments yesterday in that dress. I felt like a new and improved me!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I am the new and improved me!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Friday all.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >See ya lighter next time-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Lisa</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-43896312792631607912011-06-17T13:39:00.000-07:002011-06-17T13:54:40.853-07:00Weigh In Results 6/17/11 (Not Good)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4Cyj8-K-PmRbsJSShum75YWaWUMB8ols6oJjyioaycQjapW8fBe3JMld4Z1hfPGR2QIdbSPIxk_g041eHNbFWMfauZTNIgSGguxEE4cLZFLHgSa9iMJsAjqSxoIAS-b0s2xqLlxnNXZR/s1600/134929.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4Cyj8-K-PmRbsJSShum75YWaWUMB8ols6oJjyioaycQjapW8fBe3JMld4Z1hfPGR2QIdbSPIxk_g041eHNbFWMfauZTNIgSGguxEE4cLZFLHgSa9iMJsAjqSxoIAS-b0s2xqLlxnNXZR/s400/134929.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619294908056796626" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >Kinda feelin' crappy about this, so I will keep it short and sweet.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I had a small gain of .2 (two tenths) of a pound, which absolutely sucks because I have been following all the rules and drinking an excess of water. I can't even think of what it is that I did differently, so I am at a loss for explanation. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >All I do know is that since I started Medifast three weeks ago, I have only lost 2.5 pounds. I just placed my second months order and if I do not make better progress on this plan, I will find something else that works for me.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I did well on optifast, and am now second guessing myself. Hmm... what to do, what to do?</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-20818540202008867682011-06-14T10:23:00.000-07:002011-06-14T10:41:18.240-07:00A Very Cool Thing Happened Yesterday<span class="Apple-style-span" >We have been doing a lot of work around our house. I guess that is what happens when I am not working or in school. It seems I need to have something important to do each day. I cannot just sit back and relax for very long. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >So one of the things we are incorporating into this facelift is the home theater. We are having our widescreen television mounted above our fireplace and this entails moving most of our electronics to new spaces. To have the television moved, we need to have some masonry work done as well as some wiring work done. We have interviewed several wiring guys, but have not yet decided on anyone, as Glenn seems to think he can do it himself.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Either way, Glenn has been up in our attic clearing a path from the attic entrance towards the area near our fireplace. He is sorting through twelve years of family storage and it is a big job. I think we have opened a can of worms. But I guess purging some of our old stuff is freeing in a way and it does feel good. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Moving on to the cool thing...as Glenn was clearing crap from our attic he came across a sealed plastic bin of mine that was full of clothing. This was clothing of mine from so long ago that i cannot even remember. The cool thing was that it was filled with shorts, jeans, denim skirts and capri's in my current size! Perfect blessing. Most all of the clothing in this bin was in a size 14 and there were also a few size 12's. I am thrilled to have found this cache as I am in desperate need of clothing that fits. The bonus is that there are a few items that are actually too small. It gives me something to work towards.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Timing is everything. It's funny how things happen-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I think today I will clean out my closet and drawers again~</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727152699648478133.post-77225854331943634442011-06-13T12:27:00.000-07:002011-06-13T12:45:16.759-07:00Random Thouhgts<span class="Apple-style-span" >So yesterday it was finally a nice sunny day here in my little place in the world. I decided to wear shorts for the first time in forever. I had cleaned out all of my clothing drawers fairly recently and had given away all but three pairs of my shorts. I kept the smaller pairs of shorts as I thought I could still wear them for a bit. I was wrong! I tried them on one by one and each pair were far too big. It was as if they belonged to someone else. I suppose they did belong to someone else...the former fat me. I should also add that I now need a complete new round of undergarments, pajamas and many other things.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" >My sweet husband told me to head out and find some new things. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">This girl never needs an excuse to shop, so off I went and I was able to find two new pairs of shorts in a size 14! It was kinda weird and fun to be shopping in the regular women's department as opposed to the plus sized department. I am feeling good and just thought I would share.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; " ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; " >On another note, this morning I taught water aerobics for the first time in a long time. It was so much fun. I used to teach it at the YMCA and when I stopped teaching it, I wrote down my routine in a journal just in case I ever took it up again. Well, I located the journal sometime last week and placed it on top of my jewelry box for safekeeping, knowing that this week I would be teaching. Since we have been having so much work done around here and last week the painters were here, I packed it up and thought my journal was in the garage in a box of my personal stuff. Of course being the procrastinator I am, I didn't even try to locate it until last night when I discovered that my sweet hubby brought it to the storage. Needless to say, I had to wing it today. Luckily for me, I've still got it!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; " ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; " >Until next time-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; " >Live, love, laugh and lose~</span></div>Live, Love, Laugh, - Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104993076083350088noreply@blogger.com2