August 2010
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Another one bites the dust...
of my classes, that is. I am saddened to say that I have had to drop yet another class. I will no longer be teaching Body Pump on Fridays at 9am.
It is the only way I can continue to school the kiddos part time. And it is best for my body.
My mind is so stinking confused and cluttered. I keep saying things wrong and embarrassing myself. Yesterday in a group I said something and everyone...
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Success!
Today, we had an uncle in town from California. We were going to get together for dinner and I was to bring dessert. My first big challenge! Could I make something gluten free, corn free, soy free, peanut free, egg free, dairy free AND yummy???
Why, yes! It is possible! I present to you:
This, my friends, is a chocolate pie! And it is delicious. And check out the ingredient...
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Allergies, allergies, allergies!
I just called my allergist. I have been tested many times throughout my life. Each time, they say the same thing, “Your past tests cannot be correct. I need to re-test you. Nobody is allergic to EVERYTHING.” So in different cities with different tests, I have endured the process. Sometimes through blood work. Sometimes on the back. Sometimes on the arms. One time I was so...
De-computerizing
Is that a word? Because that is what I am gonna do.
I am going to give it up. I spend too much time with and am too drawn to this stupid thing. I am going to have some hours I am allowed on it. But that is it. I won’t read all of the FB updates. I won’t be up to date on blogs. And guess what? I will survive!
I think I have convinced myself that I NEED to know what is...
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Sometimes you feel like a nut....
And when you do, eat one of these.
“Mounds” Candy Bars
My sweet friend, Lisa, posted this recipe on Facebook. Today, I made them.
Oh. My. Goodness.
(***Shhhhh. These are good for you. But don’t tell and they won’t know.***)
1 1/3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (look in bulk bins for this)
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp almond extract
36...
I don't believe it!
No really, I don’t. I have a problem. I am just going to come right out and admit it and you may then join the rest of the world in knowing that I am weird.
I don’t believe I have anything medical. Ever. I can get the flu and within a few days question my sanity and whether I had it or if I just made it up.
And here is the problem with that: I often quit taking medication. ...
littlegrayy asked: Hi, I was diagnosed with Juveniel Rheumatoid Arthritis at 5 years old, and haave been dealing with it until now, at 18. Technically, I guess I have stills disease? I'm not sure, I havent had the best doctors, but I've been lead to believe that Stills IS what makes me feel what I feel day to day. I, however, think I have lupus. My diagnosis just doesnt seem right to me. What were the...
Lucky Wins!
Why would I think differently? He knows me best! Of course he would win the name-that-blog game!
My ENTIRE life has been one constant theme….”well, what you have is an atypical presentation of ….whatever”! Allergies. I am allergic to 100% of the things tested for. However, do I sneeze? No! Do my eyes water? No! I just get tired. Atypical presentation. Story of my...
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Lupus. Yes, Indeed.
My new rheumatologist was thorough and good. He, Lucky, and I could laugh together at some of my crazy symptoms. He spent a long time hearing about my past before looking at any labs. He wanted to make an assessment without any other doc’s influences.
After that, he looked at labs and other doctor’s note.
Yes, I have Lupus. This is a hard diagnosis to get, by the way. It takes...
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A real pain in my...
lower right abdominal side.
That is what brought me to the Emergency Room yesterday. Now, I don’t really want to talk about it. That is why I am writing about it. Some of you know (because you were in my BodyPump class that I walked out on), but most of you don’t. The only reason I don’t want to talk about it is because it is embarrassing to me that all of this weird stuff...
