What's on your Wednesday Menu?

Good Morning Everyone! Whee, I got a lot done yesterday - I felt like a machine. I didn't unpack (whoops) but I did get a lot done for my parent's party (less than 2 weeks away!), did lots of cookie stuff, and lots of school work. Hoping to kill it again today. Still no grades, btw.

It's funny--after the last two trips we took, my kitties were aloof and cold for a day. The last time, they refused to even come downstairs to greet us (even for food). But after this trip they have been so clingy. I don't think Fez was more than an inch away from my head all day. It's lame, I know, but it's nice to feel loved and wanted like that. Pets are the best.

QOTD: Let's channel our inner PartlyPollyanna and turn that frown upside down. Give us a silver lining about something that has been stressful lately. I have two! I have been doing poorly on my math homework and quizzes. I was low-key stressed that I was going to fail this whole class but I finally actually did the averages and I still have an A! Yay! My second is is that I am managing to stay somewhat zen about my parent's party. I sort of just decided that it's going to be whatever it is (and cost whatever it costs) and I just need to roll with it. So I'm rollin'.

I was an idiot about food yesterday. I didn't eat anything all day except a 50 calorie babybel cheese at 4pm.............then UGH - 2 pieces of bread and cheese at the end of the day. I am such a dumbass sometimes.

I am going to get an Instacart order today and hopefully that will help.

B: protein coffee & egg whites

S: jello

L: protein shake

D: salad with chicken

Good morning QJB and menuers,

Wow, time flies! Is this the party your parents wanted you to fund for $50k? You're an amazing planner. Glad you got so much done, and that your kitties are appreciating your presence.

QOTD- Still alive! That's my baseline. No matter what else is going on, I'm still here to greet the day and make a go of it. I enjoy life and its experiences so every day is another gift to do just that. I also make an effort every day to enjoy the little things. A fresh breeze, my wind chimes, a good cup of tea, the unconditional love of a doggo who thinks it's always playtime. You get the picture.

Done with procedures. Packing up now to head home. The roof of my mouth is swelling weirdly the last few hours so I'll monitor whatever that is. It went quickly...and they didn't find a darned thing other than the bile reflux. On the very good side, yay. No evidence of IBD, he did no biopsies for either which he said is exceedingly rare, and told me see ya in ten years. On the other side...I still have no clue why any of this happened. Yay for another medical mystery. I'll keep asking questions. He wants me on a high fiber diet, which I'll work up to. Stop the senna and start two other things I don't remember yet.

Accountability- I ate Chili's soup since it's in the parking lot of my hotel. I was so, so hungry coming back.

Menu today will be poached eggs, sausage patty, grits, leftovers I don't remember are in my fridge.

Time to hit the road! Ready to go home and make tea! Plus busy work from home day after I get the dogs. Cheers!

I'm so glad the procedure went well. Safe travels home.

Thanks! Super happy to be home. Feels like these doctors are spread all over the state.

Glad it was negative. Have a safe trip home.

Very glad! Thanks!

Good morning everyone!

I had a somewhat rough night. My legs cramped and my stomach thing reared it's ugly head a bit to much. It was disappointing after feeling a lot better yesterday after about 3 pm. I didn't get this way overnight and I won't be better all at once either. Patience.

The only thing planned for today is a trip to Walmart for groceries. I will have to work in a few times for a rest as I'm working on very little sleep. We're also supposed to get up to 103° degrees or more today. I'm for sure over that. We have to pick the kids up at noon from VBS.

Yesterdays goodbye with my psychologist was rough...we both cried. She is opening her own practice and will specialize in children's assessments which they lack here in Texas.

QOTD: I'm too stubborn to quit. With everything I've got going on I could just quit it all but I refuse to.

Food will be light. Maybe yogurt for breakfast and who knows what else.

Stubborn can be good if you channel it! I'm glad you keep advocating for yourself. Just wish the Healthcare system would step up.

Good morning everyone and yay for Wednesday! Busy week but we're at the halfway point so good for us!

I have one of those back to back meeting days from 6 until 2 but no after work errands or activities so that is nice. I'll log off and do a stretching series and then enjoy the glorious day that we're supposed to have.

QOTD - I'm glad that my rowing machine works even if the monitor is giving me fits; I have crossed my 50 miles for the month and gotten my virtual trophy for the June program. I can follow along with the programs from an app that doesn't control the resistance on the row or track my actual miles, just the miles that program should be. I always have a goal of getting past what they do -- by rowing one stroke higher or not breaking during their recovery periods, so at least I will have a baseline "minimum" mlles until I can get it fixed. It's not a priority so I've put in on the "July" list.

menu today is

coffee plus half and half X 2

English muffin with an egg

cottage cheese with pb and a few lily's milk chocolate like chips

I still have a couple slices leftover pizza so probably that.

Have a great day everyone! The weekend is just peeking out there in sight.

Is it hump day already? Time is flying by. I am up early again for a 6am yoga class. Yesterday, my mom woke up with a negative attitude about her situation. She has a tendency to fixate on the negative. Which is the new compression fx and screw that has migrated out a few millimeters. The neurosurgeon said there is nothing to be done at this time. So we had a talk about accepting the current situation and her need to push through her pain but to use the Norco as prescribed to help. She will sink or swim but it is up to her to change her mindset and attitude.

more working remotely today, 6am yoga workout maybe a weight workout. I need to go see my MIL to play some cribbage and visit. Either today or tomorrow. Plus a doctor appointment for mom.

QOTD: my boss recently quit to move closer to family. He was awesome. We are hiring a new person. An old boss has applied for the position and I am not a fan. Lucky for me I am on the interview group so I can give my input. I am hoping he won't be hired but we will see.

accountability: not to good with dinner out, popcorn. Today I am back on track today.