[Amarantha2]

Good for you, Kaylets, for finding your way back to the gym! I barely remember apple trees, but are they supposed to bloom in the fall? Thought that's when you harvested the apples.

Lots of my breadmaker batches failed at first. I wanted to make high fiber bread also (fiber does help in regulating blood sugar, so good for your DH in going for the good stuff). Eventually, the break got better ... had something to do with having EXACTLY the correct amount and temperature of water. I couldn't take the pressure.

Ended my eating day with 1780 calories, 60 minutes of exercise but skipping Leslie, unless I get a surge of energy or something. Very burnt out with writing board stories all day. Takes forever, very dull. Wish I could drive a truck for a living instead.

[Kaylets]

Ok, I give, what's a board story? Oh, school board maybe? Yes, that would be boring. I agree. The few I've been too, ( and that was in highschool during our dresscode revolution -- such a rebel!!) were often just a big **** contest.

Driving a truck? hmmm- I am visualizing --- There you are with your crown and the royal entourage, one in front directing traffic, another behind the first w/ flashing lights, and two on each side. I don't know, seems very high profile for us royals. But then again, you could be a commoner incognito. What kind of truck?? Don't say icecream!!! Every time DH feels stressed he talks about buying a hotdog truck. Then I have to point out the long hours on your feet, the heat, the agravating customers, etc.

Anyway, time to get lunches together !!

Have the best Monday !

[Arabella]

I'm a bit less depressed today. I'm sure that it's at least partly menopause. I haven't been as diligent about getting all the vitamins that help and so on, and I know it makes a big difference. Depression just makes life so hard - I get to the point that I hardly feel like putting one foot in front of the other, like I'll just do what kids do sometimes and collapse on the floor.

Anyway, this morning I don't feel quite that bad and I'm working on the things I can do to make it better. My diet and exercise have been fairly good, but since I picked a bit the last couple of days, I have to start with day 1 today.

Amarantha, oooohhh! Driving a truck sounds fabulous! Maybe not for the length of time that they tend to drive every day, but short trips - maybe like a local courrier. Little drives around the countryside, selecting my CDs for the day, yup, that sounds good. Or painting. Or carpentry. Or gardening. Why do we write? Sigh.

Kaylets, I'm glad about your apple tree in bloom, even if it is a little confused about what it's supposed to be doing. I envy you your blackberry bushes! I love them, and now they're supposed to be so fantastic for your health. Maybe I will actually manage to plant some...

Let's make this a good one, Blockettes! I'm going to start a new thread now...