SENIMMO's SparkPeople Blog

Work instead of workout-ugh

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:13:27 EST

Well, my PLAN was good this week. I prepacked salads and veggies for lunches, I got more cottage cheese, I have healthier snacks on hand, and I got healthier stuff for dinners. I went to the Y on Monday, and planned to go today and Friday both.

Then I overslept this morning (not too late, I could have made class) checked email on my mobile web, and had a message from the Scottie Dog lady. I called and had to leave a message, so leaving for the pool was out of the question until she...

OH NO!!! and Thank God!!!

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:04 EST

Well, I didn't get to the Y yesterday-because? Our friend needed the van back-again. This time he needs it not to hire another person, but because one of his drivers that was in their personal vehicle-HIT my friend in the taxi!!! And my friend had his son with him. Thank God there were no critical injuries, but the little boy is in rough shape. Concussion, stitches in his forehead, bruises, sore leg (waiting for more news on that). He was in the back seat, buckled in and the van got hit on t...

The awesome Hubs-and random cr- er, stuff, yeah, thats it...

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:58:15 EST

So, Hubs is going to miss mother's day. Nothing new. He sent me $$ to go shopping!! Omg, did I shop. I got 3 new pairs of dress shoes (I only owned 1 pair and those were white sandals) all black. 2 with heels, 1 ballet flat. Love the heels!

I got 4 new pairs of jeans. 2 that fit perfect now and 2 that need 5 pounds and will be perfect (I CAN get into them now). My jeans are 1 pink (yes! I love pink-the color not the other "stuff") 1 a kind of greenish and 2 blue(like electric blue,...

What am I doing up at 4am?!

Thu, 9 May 2013 05:56:11 EST

Stressing. Pure and simple. And not smart. Extremely painful (stress migraines suck rocks)

And it's all my own fault. Why? Because I texted my mom yesterday. I had been to a COPD meeting and learned something new that could possibly help her. There is a thing called A-1 deficiency that can cause liver problems and is more of a factor in COPD than smoking has ever been (or ever will be). The good things are it is a simple blood test and there is treatment to supplement the enzyme (?...

Craving-

Mon, 6 May 2013 14:07:50 EST

Junk food. Seriously. I WANT a bunch of junk. Pizza, big mac, nachos, ice cream, chocolate, yep. Big time.

This is what I get for playing online last night on my mobile until...4am...yeah, not so smart.

So I slept through water class. Didn't feel like doing 2 sinksful of dishes (thanks, son) in order to make "real" breakfast. So I made ham and cheese sandwich and grabbed a banana. The dogs ended up getting the sandwich-the bread tasted like fabric softener. I have GOT to...

SHROOMS!!

Sun, 5 May 2013 12:38:41 EST

I'm working on the grocery shopping today. And I bought MUSHROOMS! Portabello mushroom caps, to be precise. I haven't tried them, yet. But I bought them! I've seen some recipes and pictures where they have been used in place of hamburgers, so I'm going to try it. Please, do NOT suggest turkey burgers. I have tried them. They are disgusting. And no, it wasn't the brand (I tried about 4). Ground turkey is just nasty. I have adapted to turkey hotdogs, however.

And I also got turkey sa...

I found the best-

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:06:23 EST

Food containers at dollar tree! They have 2 compartments, one is 2 cups, the other about 1/4 cup. The smaller one has its own lid, that fits snugly!! It's called a vegetable and dip container, but it is perfect for salad and dressing! No, I did not fill the 1/4 cup part with dressing. I put a single serving in it and noted where that fills the container to.

I bought 5 for now and plan to get more as soon as the budget allows. I'm also going to get small containers in various sizes ...

Fabulous Flowers!!!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:16:38 EST

Son and I went out and picked up the Prom flowers and just got back.

Hers

His

Amazing, aren't they? Now the intersting part. The girl he was supposed to go with? Is going with her ex-boyfriend who is apparently her current boyfriend. So, my son is going with another girl (again, as friends) that I really like. She is not u...

YES!!!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:03:05 EST

I just talked to the lady about the Scotty Dog cozies. She has already forwarded the photo to a few "key people" and the one "very particular" person (who wasn't expected to love it) said it is awesome and she will be buying one. This is thanks to the eyebrows. (Thanks for the opinions!!!)

I explained to her that I was limited in my yarn choices, so the two cozies I just sent email photo of are slightly smaller (soda can size rather than coffee cup), but that I will be looking for ...

EYEBROWS!!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:02:39 EST

So, I was lazy today and didn't work on the Scotty until this past hour. But I did write the pattern down and I was making it.

The first one is on the right, the second one is on the left.

What do you think? I'm thinking EYEBROWS! YES!

And more colors. White, and charcoal/soft black. Maybe a silver/grey. This is freaking 345

Ready for Friday!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:09:40 EST

Because this has been another l-o-n-g week. Son is getting better about taking Leo at night, so that's an improvement. Now, if I can get son to put dogs out in the morning and put the gate up so I don't get Leo'd before I'm ready to wake up...

Yeah, not holding my breath. I take the victories where I can, lol. Sleep minus ratdog is a victory.

I'm trying to get more serious about getting back on track. My scale said I gained 8lbs, but it said that last month and 4 days la...

Skipping exercise class-

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:48:06 EST

Turned out to be a good thing. Why? Huh? What?

Had I gone to class, I would have missed a phone call that has the potential to seriously impact my business. Positively!

A lady called because she had seen my sock monkey cup cozies at the coffee shop and wanted to know if I could/would be willing to design one to look like a scottie dog. She is involved in a not-for-profit organization and would like to have me make them for re-sale on their site/at events, etc.

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Laugh, it burns calories

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:57:19 EST

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Back on track today-

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:08 EST

Because yesterday I got a migraine out of nowhere. It wasn't a "normal" one, either. Usually one or two doses of my "rescue" med does the job. Not yesterday.

Yesterday it took 2 doses of that, a dose of benadryl, and 500mg of naproxyn. Plus draining the hot water tank 5 times in the shower. I am SO glad my tank reheats in less than 10 minutes! Then with the watersaver shower head on massage, it lasts for 20+. The first time I was in, I drained the tank twice. Came in, laid down, t...

My lunch-

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:59:34 EST

Which I had so carefully searched and tracked BEFORE I ate it...has disappeared?! It was in a baggie by where I work on my crafts. I'm certain it was. And I know I didn't eat it earlier, because I actually MADE and ATE breakfast. I did leave the baby gate down when I went to the bathroom and to start more laundry, so I suspect Leo had something to do with the missing sandwich.

I can't prove it, but he looks guilty. I have photo proof, but can't get it to upload 28
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Flowers ordered, yay!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:53:53 EST

I went out early today so I could go order the "prom" flowers for my son and his date. I won't know for sure until I pick them up on the 27th exactly what they will look like, but I explained to the guys who own/run the shop what I needed (see previous blog). They promised it will be awesome and "as gay as possible". Since they are also a couple, I'm sure it will be perfect. They were impressed that my son and his date want to show support for their gay friends. I'm pretty impressed, too.

Seriously?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:13:43 EST

So today my kid comes home after school and tells me he is going to Prom. In less than 2 weeks. His date wants him to wear black pants and a teal shirt to go with her dress. Which is apparently black, purple, and teal.

My son is a freshman?! I'm not sure if the girl is a freshman or sophomore. Neither of them is a junior or senior? So how/why are they going to Prom?

It turns out that in this school, Prom is not a reserved reward for Juniors and Seniors. It is one big a...

Maybe tomorrow-

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:13:07 EST

I will make it to the pool...if it doesn't snow again! I did get out today to grocery shop. Bought way more than I planned, but they had apples on sale, and cottage cheese, and lettuce, among other things. So I went ahead and got everything for the week today instead of waiting until tomorrow. The plan was just to get milk and bread, lol.

And I have gotten in hours of knitting and crocheting for several days in a row. It may not sound like much, but (75-150 cal/hr) it sure adds up ...

Today's plan-

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:25:45 EST

Went right down the drain. Why? Because it is freaking snowing like he## again!?!?

So, the plan WAS: get up, wash hair, put computer in bag, get bag to truck, go out for coffee/breakfast, get online and do stuff for my crafting business (ie look into this ETSY thing people keep telling me about, download more patterns-which I will totally rework to be southpaw friendly and probably easier to make) go to the Y to the POOL!, log my exercise, stop at the store (for milk, cottage chees...

It is COLD out!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:03:24 EST

And why do I know this? Because son refused to get out of bed-again-this morning and thus missed the schoolbus! He was going to call a friend of mine to ask for a ride, but she's out of town for the day. So, guess who rushed to get up, dressed, and get him to school?

Yeah, I had to go ahead and use my crutches because he also refused to shovel the snow yesterday and then it rained on top of that and now it is around 20F. Which is like -8C. And windier than heck!

I manage...

This is ridiculous~

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:22:48 EST

I went to get ready to go to the Y this morning. I looked out the back door. I am snowed in?!?! Again! I want that groundhog's head on a platter.

Hubs left yesterday to go back to work (yay for freight!) But he left the pickup out front and with the snow, I can't get out to it. Oh, yeah, even if I COULD get out there, I had him put the fertilizer we had in there (bagged) for traction out in the garden over the weekend. So, no weight in the pickup! This is NOT amusing!

Hu...

Sabotage!

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 13:18:54 EST

Never trust a teenager with a fridge full of food that is pre-measured for your diet. THEY WILL EAT IT ALL and not say a word to you!!

I just went in the kitchen to have my healthy lunch, that I had already tracked. I just bought the stuff last weekend for my sandwiches, so there should have been plenty in the fridge. Not only did he eat the entire spiral ham from Sunday (I had 3 slices total this week) but another pound of lean ham, and a pound of sliced turkey are already gone!!!...

Finally friday!

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:38:28 EST

And it's about dang time! Of course, it would have been better if I could have gone to the POOL (like someone who shall remain nameless... *cough*LOLATURTLE*cough*). But I'm stuck waiting on FedEx. With the package from verizon, with the cases for the cell I gave my son, so he HOPEFULLY doesn't break this one! This one gets broke, he's back to a flip phone.

Anyway. I am tracking my food today! And I am totally on board with my food choices (so far) I'm really hoping to get myself b...

Only Thursday?!

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:12:42 EST

Geez, this week feels like it is never going to end! At least today I'm actually up and moving. And not running errands.

Well, sort of. Kid missed the bus, so I had to rush and dress and take him to school. Then I called Hubs to see if he minded if I came out to breakfast. (Of course he didn't mind, he always says go ahead if the budget will stretch). So, here I am. Full pot of coffee, finished my egg, working on my blueberry pancake, and thinking about the bacon. Maybe it will go ...

is it friday yet?

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 20:30:49 EST

Because I'm already tired of this week. I spent over an hour on the phone today with cell company "v". They really lie on their ads, that's for sure. They have changed their service plans (again) and SUPRISE more money for less service. They tried telling me I had to buy new phones and give up my unlimited data plan and pay for measured service. Not happening. I dropped the data on one of the phones I have, re-activated an old phone on that line and transferred my other smartphone to my son's...

No kidding?!?

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 19:32:38 EST

So, I've lost enough weight that I needed to get some new stuff. Mainly-underwear. Yeah, tmi, too bad :-)

I got the measuring tape out. I'm down to 41" around my ribcage, all my bras are from when I was 44-46. I haven't lost through the bust :-( that's still 49, which I hate, hubs loves. My waist is down to 44, and my hips/butt/belly now can be measured with my standard tape measure instead of having to get out the extra long one! Barely, but 60 beats the heck out of 70!

Friday again?

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:48:58 EST

It doesn't feel like a Friday. It's hard to believe spring break is already over! Considering the amount of dirty dishes my son has stacked in my sink, it's none too soon. I've spent most of the week in my room since our apartment is very small and he had his friend stay over for several days.

I didn't mind, I like his friend. It's the kid we got the huge shoes for. Anyway, son made tacos Monday, and I just found the dirty pan in my sink! I was looking for it to boil eggs to make d...

Out and about

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:53:01 EST

I dragged my teen out with me for a while today. I got a nice surprise that my grocery allotment was already available, so instead of just a few things, I was able to do some real shopping!

I bought a lot of junk, easter candy-chocolate bunnies and such, to put in easter baskets for a couple of the kids who don't get things like that. (They are in worse budget shape than we are) and I wanted them to have enough to share with siblings. And I got my healthy stuff.

I now ha...

Really Mother??!!

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:47:33 EST

So, everyone who knows me, knows the drama with mom and her health. Anyone who doesn't and wants to be bored into a coma, feel free to read past blogs (aka rants-about mom, my teen, wisconsin snow, my son's chihuahua, life in general, lol) to catch up.

She called me earlier tonight (while I was trying to get a massive migraine under control-ugh) to try to get sympathy from me because my sister had just caught her outside at the nursing home smoking a cigarette?!!

Okay. H...

Wondering...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:34:16 EST

If I am going to look good bald? Because at the rate my mother is going, I am going to pull my hair out. SOON.

SO. Todays they were supposed to put her pic line in her neck. They didn't. She has thrown such a fit over not wanting open heart surgery that she is at risk of giving herself a heart attack from panic. This combined with the kidney issues? Is not good.

At this point, they are sending her back to her nursing facility until her kidneys are functionint well enough...

Oh for pete's sake

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:32:00 EST

Can someone PLEASE make up their mind?! Between the weather forecasters saying everything from 40 degrees and sunny to windy, minus 10 and 4-6 inches of snow and my mother's doctors? I am about to go crazy! I talked to her last night, she was supposed to call me in the afternoon, but didn't. When I called her, she couldn't talk because they were putting a pic line in. When she finally called back, they couldn't get the line in, so they gave up. She has 3 iv lines and because her kidneys aren'...

Happy dance!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:58:10 EST

I went to the orthopedist today for my 3 month checkup on the right knee. (The newer of the 2 replacement knees). As far as I knew, it should have been my last appointment. Because no one told me that I was supposed to be having the left one checked at 6 and 12 months!

Anyway, I got my xrays done and went for my appointment. He checked the right knee for stability, said the xrays were good for placement (I haven't damaged anything) and he is very pleased with how I'm doing. I aske...

Thanks

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:14:30 EST

So, my son's been sick since he came home from his friend's on Saturday. He hasn't been able to stay out of the bathroom, so he wasn't able to go to school. I kept him home Monday and Tuesday took him to the dr. She said he's almost over it, tells hime to stay on a bland diet for the rest of the week. Then looked at me-and gave me meds! I have both sinus and ear infections. Gee, thanks.

I go to walmart to get the meds and the pharmacy assistant says "you've lost weight!" I thank he...

I hate groundhogs...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:22:10 EST

I really do. It doesn't matter what the stupid thing saw, winter is never going to end this year. This time last year, all my flowers were already blooming, and we were already starting to put our garden seeds in!

This year? There is still snow up to my butt in places and it is snowing like crazy again! Seriously, it is near blizzard out. Thank God I went out this morning before the snow started and did the banking!

I also stopped at dollar tree to pick up medicine for s...

How much more?

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:16:15 EST

Am I going to be dealing with this year?! My day didn't go as planned. Started with a migraine last night out of the blue, which stunk! Then this morning there was another 1-2 inches of snow on the ground, so Hubs and I didn't get out for breakfast together. I was aching and he needed to head out extra early for his load. Then my sister called...

Remember back around Thanksgiving when my mom's health issues started? Then again in January? Yeah, guess what? They did a heart catheter...

Oops!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:45:25 EST

I was on Spark yesterday. Forgot to blog, and forgot to get login points 2 days in a row. I think login points should be automatic when you are doing a crapload of stuff ON THE SITE 234 but, it's a fabulously helpful site that's not costing us an arm and a leg (in addition to the butt, belly, thighs we WANT to lose 211 )

I did get off the migraine med Tuesday...sort of. I'm weaning off over the next 4 weeks, then have to go back to see Dr in 6 weeks. If the ...

Yay!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:12:35 EST

I rolled Hubs out of bed at 6am and shoved him in the shower. (I took my bath and washed my hair late last night, the hot water was not going to last this morning for 3 people getting ready to leave for the day!) Made sure son was awake before we left the house. Told him I didn't want to hear any complaints that he wasn't getting to go out with us for breakfast because he knew we were going and should have gotten up if he wanted to go.

I actually GOT breakfast this morning. More o...

Monday-ugh

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:18:22 EST

I'm not a big fan of Mondays. Today was no exception. Mainly because even though Hubs was home, I didn't get breakfast. Why? Because we didn't get out of bed until almost lunchtime.

My excuse is that I stayed up late working and listening him to him make noises that made me offer (several times) to take him to the ER if he was in THAT much pain/that sick. He is such a guy when he doesn't feel well. So, since I didn't get to sleep much during the night and I slept late this morning-...

The amazing husband strikes again!

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:42:33 EST

So, I get a text at around 1:30-2:00this morning asking if I'm still up. I was, but not working. I had put my work away about 20 minutes earlier and was watching one of my korean tv programs I'm addicted to on viki. Thank goodness for subtitles! (Why is their programming SO much better than american? A lot of micro-mini dresses, but somehow less skin?? And no blatant sex, etc.)

Anyway, the text says I need a small favor. So I say what. He says go open the door, Hazel is getting col...

Hmmm...

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 22:30:41 EST

Still frozen. No change there. Got on house scale 281. No change there-it weighs 3+ lbs heavier than Dr scale. I use Dr weight when it's lower on my tracker, lol.

Son went shopping with me. We did fair on the healthy part. I did buy some snack foods because I wanted them, Hubs won't be home again (st louis=green bay? No? I didn't think so.) And as long as I watch my portions, who cares? My calorie intake has been way too low because nothing healthy has sounded good. The dietician ...

Oh, I'm COLD!

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:13:46 EST

It's going on the middle of March, for crying out loud! And there is still snow up to my new knees everywhere! And it is flipping FREEZING?!!? Actually, I WISH it were freezing, that would be significantly warmer! This time last year, I was actually already out in the yard digging my flower beds and putting in plants. My daffodils were already up, some of my tulips were starting to come up, the trees were starting to bud...

Geez, I'm depressing myself! Not really, lol. It's just va...

Leo-AKA the rat dog...

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:29:43 EST

From hell.

Don't let the big, innocent eyes or the tan fur or perky ears fool you. Notice the skunk stripe? That's your clue. He is a total stinker.

As of right now, he is curled up on my arm in my recliner, while I am writing my blog. Half sleeping, opening his eyes occaisionally to give me disgusted looks when I disturb him with my tapping on the smartphone, and making odd noises.

He's prob...

Is it Spring yet?

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:53:55 EST

If the amount of ice I still have on my sidewalks is any indication-the answer is a resounding NO! Not by a long shot. I hate that groundhog. I really do.

But, I got several more feet of ice broke up. I could use a good sledge hammer, but since I don't have one, I take my daddy's old green fiberglass hammer out. I'm pretty sure I can hear him laughing at me when I'm out there pounding the crap out of the ice. Then after a while, I know he would be telling me to get my rear inside ...

Manic Monday?

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:47:44 EST

Well, it's not 6 o'clock, I'm not in the middle of a dream, and I sure as heck don't wish it was sunday! Sundays up here in winter are BORING! If it hadn't been for Nascar starting and being able to stream it on the cell yesterday while I worked on crafts, I probably would have been bored into a coma.

Today, I talked my primary care provider into taking me off my water pill and potassium by phone! I was on the water pill to help control the swelling after the first knee replacement...

Sunday-not much going on

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 19:33:22 EST

I didn't do much today, other than a LOT of craftwork. Mainly because my knees are still so incredibly stiff. Not really painful, just stiff. I'm sure they are swelling inside because I'm not getting enough regular exercise. Primarily because I can't get out of the house. That will change around...late April? Early May? Which would be funnier if it weren't probably pretty dang close to the truth.

I'm probably going to have to go see my primary care provider either tomorrow or tuesd...

Made it out-

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 00:49:30 EST

To the store, got the necessities (meds, milk, dog food) some stuff for more monkey cozies in team colors (I'm caving in, quit giggling Cheeser!) *note to self-get seatbelt for her computer chair...she is really gonna hurt herself when she finally falls off that thing laughing at me* and a few odds and ends of groceries.

Oh, and a big ice scraper for the pickup truck. AND a pair of new jeans for me!! In a size smaller than what I had on while we were there. They were on clearance, ...

Sunday's reason-

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:48:01 EST

For Hubs to come home-he didn't make it Thursday like he has promised me and he knows it was disappointing for me. I haven't seen him since his birthday in January! Which is only about 7 weeks ago. He has more documentation here for the truck, so could justify the trip...but I hate asking him to do it just because I miss him so much.

I shouldn't be such a weenie. Especially after I just asked him to come home and stay for Christmas and my surgery.

So, in answer to every...

Aha! I have the BEST Sparkfriends!

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 16:07:54 EST

I LOVE LOLATURTLE!! She is the absolute BEST!! I managed to follow her instructions for how to write my blog on my phone's memo thingy and then paste it onto Sparkpeople so that it doesnt get "lost" when the phone or the mobile web act up.

I did have to write down the directions instead of just reading them off the phone screen because of my learning problem, but that is NOT an issue! And now I know how to do it! AWESOME!

I can't use emoticons while I'm doing it, and my...

I shovelled snow!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:34:59 EST

So what? It's seriously deep heavy snow out there! And my husband is going to kill me when he finds out I did it. If my Dr and certain Sparkfriends don't beat him to it...

But I got tired of fighting with son, it needed to be done, and I HAD to do something for exercise. I started with just clearing the porch so the mailman would take the outgoing mail. It's not like it was going to clear itself! Then I came in to warm up and rest. I didn't feel too bad...once my hands warmed up an...

Today was better

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:30:00 EST

And I had a really nice, long blog almost finished. Then my mobile web went out and my "smartphone" restarted-both within seconds. And we just paid that horrendous fee company "v" charges?! For "service" that is fabulous on the road for Hubs, but STINKS here at the house! I keep getting messages saying I will be charges roaming for data on my current trip. I haven't left town in months!!!

UGH! I'm going to bed, before things start annoying me again!