Frustrating Week

Friday, November 20, 2009

It has been a frustrating week. My computer crashed with a virus on Monday and today is the first time I've been able to use it for more than a minute at a time. My husband had to wipe the hard drive and reload my programs, and not all of them are back on yet. So that is why I have been incommunicado.


Today I started physical therapy for the pain in my neck and shoulders. They say the therapy can help reduce my migraines. I also saw the neurologist and he prescribed a medicine that I didn't think was good for me. I asked the pharmacist to check for drug interactions and it is highly recommended that I don't take the drug. I am still having trouble sleeping and that is contributing to more migraines. The neurologist felt that wasn't his department to deal with.


I had a migraine this week. Between that and computer problems and trying to clean the houese I haven't had time to be creative. I am really itching to start me Angel of Spring painting. I also haven't gotten my exercise in. Tomorrow is a brand new day, though!


I still give glory to God for all that I have and all that He continues to provide me and guide me.

  

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BIKERDIANE 11/21/2009 6:29AM

I agree! Good luck to you! Hope you have a good day today! Report Inappropriate Comment

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WOLFSPIRITS 11/20/2009 8:08PM

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A productive day

Monday, November 16, 2009

It has been a productive day despite my lack of sleep. I am wondering how long it will be before I crash on only 4 hours of sleep each night. However, today I managed to do laundry and housecleaning and I will reach my goal of 10,000 steps before day's end.

There's lots of housework to catch up on since I let it go by the wayside when I was busy preparing for the arts and crafts shows. That really took up a lot of my time. Still, I need to get started on my next painting. I have to keep up my crative flow.

Today's creativity went into a new project my husband and I are going to do together. We are going to create our own bath salts and try to market them. I came up with my own recipe and we ordered all the materials for a mini production run. I designed two labels today. I did one several weeks ago so now my husband has three to choose from. Hopefully he will like one of them or it's literally back to the drawing board. I'm including the designs in this post if anyone wants to give me feedback or tell me your favorite one.

I haven't meditated yet today. Must do so before bedtime. Didn't help me sleep last night but maybe if I do it consistently it will help.

It's time to spend some quality time with hubby.

  

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WOLFSPIRITS 11/18/2009 2:54PM

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DORCAS9 11/17/2009 5:37PM

Phew, yea, it was a productive day!! I too am having a similar problem, waking too early, so only managing on a few hours of sleep. I really like Bigdad's thought of thinking your bed as God's Hand keeping you safe while you sleep. Yes, meditating on God's Word too. As regards the logos? That is truly hard, as I like them all!! Whichever you choose, I believe, will go well. They are all so attractive!!! Dorcas. Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGDAD1211 11/16/2009 9:45PM

I love the Bath salt idea! And when you get it started, please let me know! I love the salts! And yes , continue to meditated on the Lord and His Word. Think about your bed as God's Hand and He has you safe and protected as you sleep. Hope that helps. In Jesus Name Greg BTW, I like the first logo! Comment edited on: 11/16/2009 9:46:04 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Thank you to all my well-wishers

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Despite all the many well wishes, positive vibes, good thoughts, and prayers I did not do well at the arts and crafts fair yesterday. Still, I want to thank all of you for your support. I'm not sure what my problem is: not the right target audience, my display may be too eclectic and lacking in focus, my merchandise may not be displayed well enough, perhaps the booth space was too crowded since I was sharing it with my mother-in-law....who knows? I sure don't.

I did get my exercise by loading, unloading, setting up and breaking down, moving my car far away, etc. Unfortunately I set myself back when my husband decided to order in Chinese and I didn't choose healthy or light and ate too much. Ahh, but today is another day. My pedometer is still attached to my pants and I didn't look at the count and can't right now because my husband is sound asleep and I don't want to wake him.

I, on the other hand am wide awake after two sleeping pills. I don't know what it will take to conquer this insomnia. I pray each night to God to let me get some peaceful sleep, to send my guardian angel to wrap me in her arms and ease me into sweet dreams. I don't know why I am being challenged with this; aren't my frequent and severe migraines enough to deal with? Apparently not.

I read today about making an angel box : http://blog.beliefnet.com/angelsonyourshou
lder/2009/10/making-an-angel-box.html. Maybe since I have been painting angels lately I should continue in that vein then make angel boxes using my images and try to sell those. Again, who knows? What I do know is that I can put my own personal angel box to good use, and that iI need to go back to bed and try to go to sleep.

  

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WOLFSPIRITS 11/16/2009 2:17PM

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CAROLDEDOO 11/15/2009 4:26PM

I'm new to the Stampinup Team, so just read your Page and Blogs. sorry about the craft fair. What really interested me was your mention of migraines. I know, everyone has a suggestion! but don't stop reading yet. I used to get them every week...and on a scale of 1-10, mine were a 15. I had to go in a dark room, lay down with the a/c on high and just wait for the migraine to go away (usually 24 hrs. later). And this, after taking daily pills AND pain medication. The nausea was horrific and I was sensitive in all my senses (light, sound, touch). It was horrible. I couldn't function at all. Usually I just slept until the headache went away. Than, I got a new doctor and was tested for sleep apnea. When I started using the machine to sleep better at night. (It's about breathing forced oxygen thru the nose.) Viola! the migraines have all but gone!! I don't question...I just thank God. I haven't had one since August and it was about a #1 on that scale I mention above. Amazing!!! Anyway, I tell you this to encourage you that there is always hope and to try different therapies, anything that may help any other condition, could help the migraines. In the meantime, my prayers and full support go out to you. I know how you feel. You can rest assured that I really do know how you feel, and I sympathize with all my heart. If I could wave my magic wand I'd make them go away for you. Keep on Sparking...Carol Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGDAD1211 11/15/2009 11:01AM

Hello Judi Sorry the arts show was not as successful as you would have liked, but there will be other shows, so keep the faith and continue to make you beautiful art. I would love to see more of it. I like angels. I am sorry you are not getting any sleep. I used to have the same problem. And from time to time, I still have a problem falling asleep, but I have come up with a way to help myself sleep. Well God has come up with the way. I used to worry about everything and it was so much worse at night when I was with myself. It always felt like I had a big weight on my back and shoulders and it was bring me down. Then one night, God spoke to me and said " if you give me that weight, then you will be able to rest a while. Lay it at the foot of my Son's Cross and I will take it from there" And you know what? When I realized that I have to let go of some things and let God handle it, I began to sleep more and more and to get better sleep. It wasn't a overnight thing, but as I started to give my problems to God , I become to find a peace that helped me to get through my day and to see things in a better light. Just go to God in prayer my friend and tell Him your worries and your fears and then give them to Him and trust that He will do what needs to be done. His Will is perfect and true and He will do what needs to be done in your life. Sorry for the long reply, but you have been on my spirit for a while and I just wanted you to know that I am here in prayer for you. Have a blessed and wonderful Sonday and a great week to come, In Jesus Name Greg Comment edited on: 11/15/2009 11:03:16 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

DBELLE39 11/15/2009 8:58AM

I can relate to the non restful sleep. Hopefully you can sleep like a baby tonight, that's what I'm hoping for me! Report Inappropriate Comment

STAMPINITUP 11/15/2009 8:28AM

I hope you can find a way to relax and get that much need sleep that you deserve. I love your paintings!! You are a very talented lady!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIKERDIANE 11/15/2009 6:00AM

I'm sending good vibes your way! Hope this helps you get some sleep! Report Inappropriate Comment

Step Counter and Craft Show

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Yesterdat was day 1 of wearing my step counter. I made an attempt to get extra exercise but not set my goals too lofty. After all, it was only Day 1 and when I looked at my counter before climbing into bed I had taken 9,670 steps. Can you believe it? I was way too tired to get the extra few hundred to reach 10,000, but still 9,760! 9760!

Went out to lunch with my mother-in-law, and tried to order healthy small portions with lots of veggies. Who know the real coulorie count though? Guess I better start tracking my food, But one thing at a time. 9,760 steps!

I don't know what to expect today with the craft show. The weather is supoosed to be a rain/snow mix. I hope the weather is bad enough people can't enjoy their regular outdoor activitied but not so bad that they won't drive to the craft show. As I look out my window now, there is just light rain. Ahhhh, but I don't have any control of the weather. I don't have control over anything except myself and I can not allow myself to be upset if the show is a failure due to eather or just whether people don't like and won't buy my stuff.

I have plans for unsold fine artwork and photographs; whether they bear fruit or not is again what remains to be seen.

I ask everyone that reads this to please hold a good thought for me today, send out positive vibes, say a prayer, or do whatever it is you do to help me do well at the show. I would greatly appreciate it. Now it's time to go back to bed and try to get some sleep.

  

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WOLFSPIRITS 11/14/2009 10:03PM

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BIGDAD1211 11/14/2009 1:45PM

Congrats on the Steps! That sure is a lot of walking. I pray that the art show goes well! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIKERDIANE 11/14/2009 6:03AM

sending some positive vibes your way! Report Inappropriate Comment

WORKOUTWITHPAM 11/14/2009 5:26AM

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that it was indeed a wonderful day! I wish you much success in reaching all of your health and fitness goals. 9,760 Steps deserves an additional WOOHOO, and Congratulations! HUGS Pam Report Inappropriate Comment

I just bought a step-counter

Thursday, November 12, 2009

While I was at the doctor yesterday, i recalled them publicizing the 10,000 step a day program long, long ago. I asked them if they still sold pedometers and, by gosh, they still did. So I got one!

I spent today recovering from my migraine. Tomorrow will be the first day that I wear it. I did the 10,000 steps a day regime once before and met my fitness goals. I will now do it again. It will be harder this time, because my husband doesn't like to eat healthily, but he will exercise with me. I know I can reach my goal!

  

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MUSHCAT 11/13/2009 1:12AM

Oh,my. Someone's going to hold me accountable. Well that's great! Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIE_MAE 11/13/2009 12:47AM

Plan to get one. ... Everyone make it sound like fun, checking your progress daily. Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSIC66 11/13/2009 12:07AM

god for you i hope thing work out for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSHCAT 11/13/2009 12:03AM

I just got a cheapie one that only counts steps and it's made for Kaiser Permanente so I don't know the manufacturer. I convinced my husband to let me get him one as well. Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDRAGAYE 11/12/2009 11:59PM

I HAVE ONE TOO.. HOW DO I SET IT??? I WALKED 12 FT. IN 10 STEPS. IT DRVIDE BY 10... THAT IS 1.2 RIGHTZ// Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGDAD1211 11/12/2009 11:57PM

Good for you! I need a new pedomater. I got a little cheap one,but now that I have to wear more clothes because of the weather, it does not count my steps. I may need to upgrade to a better one. I love to walk! Great way to burn those calories! Good luck with your program. I will stop by to see how you are doing. Greg Report Inappropriate Comment

FOXXSMITH 11/12/2009 11:54PM

Do you mind sharing what kind of step counter you got? I'm happy with the one I have, but like to hear what others are doing. Report Inappropriate Comment