Happy Easter! We went to brunch with the kids. It wasn't as good as last year. Of course, they seated us at a table next to the kitchen door (happens 9 of 10 times we go out) and wouldn't switch us. Then the table next to us has a screaming 1 year old that they encouraged to scream. Oh well...

I went out in the back yard and began to pull our the dead plant stuff and rake it out so the new growth gets sun. Maybe I shouldn't have done it so early in case we get new snow but it is April and I want a long growing season.

Shirley, I will friend you on Facebook. Yay!

Jenny

Just returned from my vacation and I am back to work .
I have not read anything yet since it's been pretty steady so far . I did not bring my laptop to Louisiana because I knew I'd be way too busy to log on but I had my phone.
Mexico in the cruise was amazing ! I swam in a Cenote in a cave ! It was beautiful . My friend didn't go because she won't swim in open water or anything other than a pool haha .
We also did the Tequila tasting tour in Cozumel . I didn't like that part but I loved the margarita's !
When I returned to Louisiana my son decided to marry his girlfriend ( she's expecting ) and we planned the wedding in like 2 days ! Seriously . It was amazing but my sister is amazing at things like this .
I cried his new bride cried , my brother said he had to get away from me before he cries too ! hahaha.
I did purchase internet at my mom's house the day before I left because they are having a great incentive at 20 dollars a month for one year so why not right?
It's still cold and winter here in dead horse but having this nice warm vacation really helped .

I'll write more soon . I'll try to read the thread .


Amy

One of the jobs I applied for back in February was a government job. I applied knowing I would probably never hear from them. I heard from then today!!!! I have an interview on Tuesday for a government position!! So excited and nervous all in one!!!

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Isaac is so cute! Shirley, Kristina looks just like you. Beautiful! How does it feel to have a grand baby? Another generation in the family. I looked for you on Facebook but couldn't find you. I searched Shirley Bruce but did not see you. Maybe you have your account blocked to new friends?

Marla- sorry you are feeling blue. Weather warming up this weekend. Maybe you can get outside and work on your plants? It seems in the past you enjoyed that.

Amy- Congratulations on your son's marriage, a new DIL and a grand baby on the way

I saw the nutritionist today. I could be her mother, she was young. Very nice! I didn't learn much I didn't already know but I have some guidelines to follow. She did mention she thinks an anti inflammatory eating plan may be good for me with my joint pain. I will also aim for 100g's protein per day and stay within my carb recs for Type 2 diabetes. I need to look over the info and make a grocery list so I am prepared. I'll let you know what I think. I'll also be logging on here again and weighing myself at least once per week. Ugh! If the rain stops I will get on my bike and ride.

Well I better study my stuff. Tomorrow I will check in and then I'm going to the speech/language and hearing convention (in Minneapolis) tomorrow eve through Saturday afternoon. I am on the planning committee so I need to help with set up, intro of speakers, and packing up on Saturday.


More tomorrow,
Jenny

That last picture was one of the cenote in Mexico . You can actually swim in a cave. You guys can see the 35 pounds I gained here sigh , I am trying so hard .

Just ordered a few new fun workout tanks. One says "Oh my quad" -

Shirley - same here as Jenny - can't find ya![/quote]

Hahaha Marla I like that "OH MY QUAD "

Shirley ,Me neither

my antibiotic from the sinus/ear infection finished on MOnday I think it was - and boy today do I feel the pressure and pain starting again in my right ear. For crap's sake. December/January/February was the never ending UTI - is this going to be the never ending ear thing? sssiiiigggghhh

Wonderful cuddly pic of Isaac.

I'm back from my conference. I attended some interesting sessions and heard the updates for our profession, good and bad. I didn't do any logging since my friend and I ate out both nights and I didn't really watch my calories. Great dinners but too many things to log and I know I was over everything anyway. Now to get back on track. I need to make my grocery list and get to the store tomorrow so I'm prepared for the week.

I did attend a session called "Cooking to Save Your Life". It was presented by a chef that had a massive stroke 6 years ago and is lucky to be alive. He has Aphasia (language deficit as a result of the stroke) but has had 4 years of therapies for communication and motor skills. He has researched food and published a cook book that includes his story and healthy recipes that use foods that include ingredients that are healthy and nutriteous to fight disease. He worked with the hotel where the convention was to give input on our meals. It was the healthiest food they've ever had at the convention! Tasty too. Here is his info if you want to look him up online.

Chef Kurt Stiles/Americas' Healthy Chef/Author
"Cooking to Save Your Life" cook book
www.americashealthychef.com

I didn't buy the book since I didn't get time to look at it. I'm going to look at it online and decide if I like the recipes in it. He had two attendees making one of his salads at the session and we were given servings to taste. Yum!

Well I'm going to relax and have dinner with Russ. Have a great evening!

Jenny

I think I forgot to give you an update on my hair when I saw the dermatologist. He listened to my story of hair loss and stress I experienced with knee injury and my job last year and summer. He checked my scalp and stated he believes it is stress related not due to aging. He said trauma and stress can cause hair loss up to a year after the stressful event. Our hair has cycles of resting, loss and regrowth that are balanced for normal loss of hair that we all experience our whole lives. When extreme stress or trauma is experienced it can offset the balance of these cycles and hair loss can become the predominant cycle for a longer period of time. Since my loss is diminishing in the last couple of weeks he thinks it may stop and begin to go back to normal. This can also take up to a year. He said I could choose to use Rogaine or not, up to me. So time will tell...

Shirley- boating season!!!!! Let the parties begin! Isaac is very cute. I'm glad you get to see him again so soon.

I just got back from my grocery shopping for lunch food and healthy snacks recommended by nutritionist. I won't be home for dinner T, W, or Th this week so I didn't concentrate on meals for dinner. Russ has planned a healthy meal tomorrow night.

Beautiful day here so we are going to take the dogs to the dog park so they can run. Charlie got his cone off and his wound is healed. I looked in to the Humane Society and surrendering my cat. It would cost $50 and then they have a counseling session to determine if they can help you keep it (not!), find it a home, or humane euthanization. I just have to get up the nerve to call and make the appt. My guilt is huge when I see how healthy Tommy is but his behaviors probably make him unadoptable. A cat will never pass my door again for the rest of my life. I've had several, some good and some difficult. This is my last cat!

Well have a nice day! I need to log my breakfast...
Jenny