It HAS been pouring cats and dogs here overnight. To get very windy when the rain stops. So much for the pretty leaves- and many had not yet turned. Good thing I got a new DVD at tai chi yesterday. My "chore" for the day is to do some baking for Thanksgiving (freezer) Perfect thing to do while it's wild outside EXCEPT for the temptation. Strangely I'm seldom hungry when I'm baking - it's like the warm odor is enough. Made princess cookies yesterday. Been on a strange kitchen odyssey lately - unusual for me.
No great plans for rest of weekend. May meet a friend for breakfast after church tomorrow IF I get up and ready in time for the early hour she wants to go (seldom one I make but with the time change it might work out). Whole thing casual enough that if I make it, I do and if I don't, I don't. Think I'll try this time though. Must work on more face time with people.
Food not bad, water good yesterday but sort of pre-storm headachy most of the day. Didn't make it to sister's as planned.
When I got up from computer after last post, opened drapes and got a most beautiful sight. Just my back yard. It was still raining and sky still gray but there was a strange luminosity about the air and my pin oak, dogwood and sugar maple looked just beautiful in that light. Even the leaves strewn on the lawn looked beautiful. I stood in rapt appreciation for a while before I turned away. Totally unexpected in the midst of the wild weather. A few minutes later I looked and the special light was gone replaced by the expected gray drabness. A small break in the clouds somewhere, I assume, but a totally awesome way to begin a Saturday.
OHMIGOD....I'M GOING TO SCREAM!!! I JUST SPENT ALMOST 2 HOURS ON A LONG, HEARTFELT POST. AND NOW IT'S GONE.
I hit 'post reply' and it was taking a little bit too long to post, so I thought "uh oh" and quickly tried to copy before it got sucked off into cyberspace, but it was too late.
I can't see straight I'm so frustrated at this point, so I'll just say, "Hi! I'm back. Glad to see all of you. Be back later!"
<...shuffles away, mumbling and grumbling to herself, occasionally cursing...>
Well, DH has loaded up the car and headed off for Toronto. His sister is looking for relief from constant Mom-care. He's been trying to decide whether/when to go for a few days but this ended up being very sudden.
Annnd... I've got something unusual to report: For the first time, ever, I was sad to see him go. Not that I haven't missed him a bit when he's been gone other times, but usually that's balanced out by my rejoicing over free time that I'll have. He's been so much more of a joy to have around since his brother's death, a changed man. Who knew!
And I've got myself well and truly on track now, no eating other than at the table, no wheat or sugar, daily yoga, and so on. Which is a v. good thing, because if my resolve is even a bit shaky sometimes the whole thing devolves pretty quickly when he's gone. Not this time!
Went for a woggle through the woods (stopped for a swing at the park by the harbour first ), came back for 45 mins. yoga, ran out and did a little quick shopping before DH left and then, when he'd gone, ran out to the back yard for a set of tai chi. May do a little more house-cleaning later... Or may not
Katrinabgood I'm so happy to see you in here! I do feel awfully cheated that your post vanished off into the ether! I'll just imagine that it got through and was as funny, honest, sweet and enjoyable as your posts usually are. Ahhhhh! That's better.
Anagram, what a beautiful moment! It was glorious here this morning at times, too. We had a frost last night and it was vaporizing in the sun and dripping off all the multicolored leaves, mist hanging over the harbour... Supposed to be wild and windy with lots of rain tonight.
Ceara, hope the worked its magic! I feel a little weary myself now... I'm so PSYCHED about getting an extra hour tonight! Whoo-hoo!
K, I'm going to go and collect my spark points in far away realm. (I do like that part of the site, for sure.) Hope all have a lovely day -- rest, restore, replenish!
Okay, I’m back. Actually, I’m typing this in Word, so I can just copy and paste when I’m done, with a BACK UP of my post handy…geez, that’s frustrating to lose a carefully constructed post!
Anyway, it’s good to be back…I’ve missed you guys! Things just seemed overwhelming around here, not sure why they don’t now, nothing has changed, really. I think it’s me. (ya think?)
My WW efforts were starting to dwindle there for a bit, so I’m re-booting the system with a 7-day detox/cleanse. The only thing allowed is the lemonade concoction (fresh squeezed lemons, maple syrup (pure, not Aunt Jemima) and cayenne pepper) Mix it all up and drink up to 12 cups/day. That’s it. For whatever reason, the hunger is really inconsequential…once I drink a cup, it’s gone. Really! I don’t know why, but it works. I lost about 10lbs earlier this year (only to gain it all back and then some, but I didn’t have the WW Fall Back Plan that I’m instituting this time around!)
So, there’s that.
I did check out the other place…very nice, very nice! Good to read Amarantha’s posts again, they’re always amusing!
I had big plans for catching up my some long overdue reading…(for pleasure, not for school!) and here I am clicking away! I have the house to myself, dh is at work, and my poor son is camping this weekend with the Scouts. On this rainy, windy, windy weekend. They had planned on sleeping in tents. As opposed to the cabins they sometimes use. I don’t know how they’re pulling this off, I sure hope some wise leader said, “Tents, schments, let’s find a Motel 6!”
Okay, I’m off to the recliner, book in hand. I’m sure I’ll be snoring in about 10 minutes.
Thanks Arabella, for sending the soothing energy….sure seems to have worked! Namaste!
See ya’ll tomorrow!
Last edited by katrinabgood; 10-28-2006 at 11:05 PM.
Good morning, lies! The rain seems to have passed here, but still the wild winds do blow. Bright and sunny, though, and I'm going to take myself out for a walk as soon as I finish this coffee. Got a bowl of apple/cranberry oatmeal in my tummy, which feels good. I've been up for hours now and spontaneously tidied my office I'm thinking I'll take the vacuum cleaner from room to room today and do a thorough job (for once ) over the course of the day. I've got a plan in mind to do a majorish clean on one room a day while DH is gone... Hope it happens!
I must practice for the concert today. Much as I enjoy it, my days seem to suck me into constant busy-ness and I don't take the few minutes here and there I should be devoting to practice. Trying to mend my ways, I am.
Kat, glad the soothing energy transmission got there.
I start most mornings with a 16 oz. glass of water with half a lemon squoze into it and a half t of cayenne. Wonder if the addition of the maple syrup makes it take away hunger? Hmmm... that might go a long way towards ensuring my success at WI tomorrow...
Hope you had a lovely, restful night after you signed out. That extra hour always thrills me.
Well, the clouds seem to be moving in again. It's so windy that I'm tempted to wash sheets and hang them out. Then again, I could be totally mad!
Shall we dedicate this day to our health and wholeness? Avanti, Y'all!
I just had a fabulous walk this morning with Miss Molly,the wonder dog! She is loving me lately what with all the walkies she's been getting! It is a gorgeous Fall morning here, the wind has died down for the most part, the sky is bright blue, and it is oh, so sunny. We hiked through the woods at a great park not too far from here. Can't beat a fall morning for a walk in the woods.
Atabella, I was thinking that the maple syrup might tide you over longer, gives the lemonade some staying power! I am truly not hungry in the least after having a cup or so. Even being really hungry before I drink it, I am always surprised at how it satisfies me. I feel great, though! Day 4.
I worked last night, so I'm just about ready for bed, with a nice feeling of, "Yay! I already exercised today!
Well, I finally, finally, FINALLY did it. I got my 20 pounds off at WW and have my 10% coming up in 4.4 pounds. Wow, what a struggle it was though. In fact, I was at this point in early August, before I headed out to the cottage. Where... I lost my way.
I had actually gone to a meeting the day I was under the 20 but the meeting was cancelled without explanation. And it all just went to Heck in a Handbasket. I didn't exactly give up. Only actually gained a couple of pounds. But -- somehow, just wasn't putting in enough effort to lose. Onward and downward it is!
I walked over to the gym this a.m. and did the circuit training. Came home and did yoga. Walked over to WW and back. So, a total of over an hour walking plus the circuit and yoga. And I've got to walk to choir practice tonight, another half-hour. I'm tempted to stay home but I really do need the practice.
Think I'll snuggle up here with a cup of chai and a book before I go back to work
Katrinabgood, yup, I can see you must be Miss Molly's NBF. Kudos to you for heading out for walkies -- and then in here! -- before crashing. I may try your detox some time. I'm impressed that you feel good on it. Day 4 -- WOW! And then with your plan to start into when you stop the fast, you should do great.
Congratulations, Arabella, on that 20 lb success. Keep on, keep on. Still missing DH?
That honey seems a great friend, Kat. Good luck.
I too have been getting in some nice walks, even in the wind. Will manage today too as it's relatively free and supposed to be nice.
I don't know what happened to yesterday. Some days I speak to no one unless I call someone or make a point of going out to mall or somewhere. Yesterday I think I spent 75% of my day talking to people (and not even strangers!) But when it cools off later this week, it will probably be a lot less so.
Not going wild, just not able to REALLY get going. I do ok during day - it's that night time stuff. Am trying to bed down earlier which is good for me overall but blew that over the weekend. I'm sure I'm eating in the evenings for two reasons; one, I'm tired and, two, I think I deserve it. Sigh.
I'm back from my run and have finished yoga/meditation. Already have my water quotient filled (although no doubt I'll have more) and cranberry/apple oatmeal in my tum. It's sunny and not unreasonably windy thus far. I've got to take a walk in town later so I hope it stays like that. Also may try to get in a set of tai chi in the back yard.
I was musing in far-away realm about being solidly on-plan on this holiday. For one reason or another, DH has been away the past 3 or 4 Halloweens, which also coincide with end-of-month workathon This is the first year that I've felt safe from the lure of chocolate in the house. I mostly don't even remember it's there, right there in the living room, where I could easily make myself sick on it. I'm very glad that's lost its appeal!
Anagram, I'm not sure whether I'm missing DH or not, but have been feeling a little lost, despite all good actions taken. Also very tired, in the afternoons and evenings, which mitigates against a lot of activities that might make me feel better. I'm reminded though, that meditation would probably help... maybe a bubble bath... maybe a brief nap... I hate those times when I feel like I'm too tired to want to do anything. I was thinking at WW yesterday that fatigue is my worst enemy, diet-wise. I did get myself into bed before nine last night. Woke up around 4:30, but then I guess my body thought it was 5:30.
K, workathon is not quite so frantic as in days of yore -- yet do I have miles to go before sleep and must introduce nose to grindstone.
Empress Amarantha o' latterly o' the land o' the three related females far far away wisheth again to relay greetin's o'er there to the faire Queens who dwell there but have not been able and/or desirething to find transpot here whilst Amarantha canst not find transport there 'cause the Oracle o' Tribal Fusion doth not like Amarantha's magickal crystal computer. Wouldst thou say a how-do to them for me? Huzzah!
Hope ye enjoyed yer woggle.
Healthy Halloween Story Game, for anyone who stumbleth by 'n wants to play:
Ye are a ridin' yer broomstick through the dark 'n stormy night, 'mongst a wildly floatin' assortment o' witchiepoos, ghosts, ghouls 'n goblins. Your pointy hat falls off 'n blows away 'n your loverly green hair whips behind you in the wind. From somewhere, up ahead, a pale light shines 'n faint strains o' musick wend your way. The light grows brighter, the musick gets louder as ye soar towards them. Soon ye are all enveloped in light 'n wonderful rainbow-hued musick is all 'round ye 'n a beautiful maiden in a flowin' white dress somehow moves toward ye, arms outstretched 'n holding a golden Halloween treat bag. She smiles 'n indicates that ye should take a treat. Ye reach your hand out 'n into the bag and take a treat and it is ...
I am so very happy to report that my plans for Halloween candy (i.e. NO CANDY ) were carried out perfectly. Thank the goddess I've been off the sugar for long enough that it was not difficult.
Feeling much better this morning, physically, mentally and spiritually, than I have tended to Nov. 1.
I made an appointment for a facial and microdermabrasion for today as a reward for getting the first 20 WW pounds off. I held off on getting a manicure/pedicure too but if they can do it sort-of simultaneously I may go for it yet.
Kaylets, hope you're feeling better! Don't forget what fabulous success you've had. In fact, you're very close to goal and already looking WONDERFUL! You may want to get off the sugar rollercoaster but a few days without will do it for you. Huzzah!
In fact, it was the hot flash-generation that finally got me on the wagon. One afternoon, I treated myself to a couple of bowls of ice cream and peanut butter sauce. And that night, woke up at 3 with the WORST hot flashes, along with that horrible stress and shame and feelings of failure. Once I connected the dots, that really helped motivate me through the first few days of getting OP and I'm finally on track and starting to lose again. Of course, I've got far, far to go but will keep on going and get there.
Well, I've been up for hours (woke up at 4:15, but still got about 6 hours -- so not too bad). Time to get self to the gym.
will help!
Happy Saturday, Lovelies!
), came back for 45 mins. yoga, ran out and did a little quick shopping before DH left and then, when he'd gone, ran out to the back yard for a set of tai chi. May do a little more house-cleaning later... Or may not 
I'm so PSYCHED about getting an extra hour tonight! Whoo-hoo! 
I think it’s me. (ya think?)
lies! The rain seems to have passed here, but still the wild winds do blow. Bright and sunny, though, and I'm going to take myself out for a walk as soon as I finish this coffee. Got a bowl of apple/cranberry oatmeal in my tummy, which feels good. I've been up for hours now and spontaneously tidied my office 
I'm thinking I'll take the vacuum cleaner from room to room today and do a thorough job (for once 
) over the course of the day. I've got a plan in mind to do a majorish clean on one room a day while DH is gone... Hope it happens! 
I feel great, though! Day 4.
This is the first year that I've felt safe from the lure of chocolate in the house. I mostly don't even remember it's there, right there in the living room, where I could easily make myself sick on it. I'm very glad that's lost its appeal! 
Channeling Empress Amarantha
) were carried out perfectly. Thank the goddess I've been off the sugar for long enough that it was not difficult. 