TYPICAL DAY

THIS WEEK, I forgot about having a LAB appointment.  Oops.  I will welcome knowing the results of a A1c, TSH and Vitamin D.  We got up early and drove over to the LAB.  I was blessed to get a wonderful techie and I barely felt the pinch of the needle. 💉

AS I CHECKED MY HEALTH PORTAL this evening, two of the lab results were in.  My TSH had become suppressed since December 31st.  I was dieting for 21 days during January which I believe caused my TSH to become suppressed.  Thyroid meds were taken early in the mornings and I wasn't eating breakfast when my first meal of the day was closer to noon.  

I've been giving this some thought about splitting my thyroid dosage by taking a pill in the mornings like I have been before eating or drinking anything for 30 minutes to an hour and take the second pill about an hour before supper.  I'll document how I'm feeling and check the TSH again in 6 weeks at the QUEST LABS.  

A1c.  I was very concerned about my sugar glucose levels since I had eaten so much candy (sugar) in October, November and December.  I figured that by doing the Daniel Diet in January that it would help average the last 3 months and lower my A1c.  It was 6.6 which is considered excellent control for a diabetic.   I believe I will be healthier by not eating grains, drink or eat dairy and meats.  In this phase of LIFE, I will allow some grains, dairy and meats. 

Waiting for the Vitamin D results.   

My weight is stable and I have to figure out how to continue lowering my weight.  I believe I'll take liquid apple cider vinegar at bedtime.  2 TBSP of ACV in 8 oz. of spring water.  

NO WALK TODAY for the sake of a mile.  Instead the walking while shopping has to count.  

YESTERDAY.  WINTER WALK in 66 degree weather.  TWAS Heavenly. Taking the new route, I made good time.  I walked to a tree at the turn around spot and HOME again, but this time going HOME was uphill making it more challenging for an old woman.  It took me 25 minutes to walk a mile.  

Once I got HOME, I had to cool off and rest.  I knew I'd feel good about getting a walk in today. As the days pass, I'll have to force myself to walk more to get healthier.  It's a tug of war. Sometimes I just want to sit.  CHEER ME ON so I get fired up to walk.

TODAY AS WE DROVE ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, the snow is virtually all gone.  It looks more like it's November than February.

ON THE HOME FRONT.  The laundry is caught up and I am celebrating by moving onto the next project I have on my TO DO LIST.  Today was a busy one.  I did work on the closet before we headed out for the LAB appointment.  I will be thinning out my Husband's shirts tomorrow so we can donate his shirts to GOODWILL.  This week will be CLOSET WEEK getting ready for SPRING and better organized. 

RECALLING THE DAY in a nutshell.  
Closet worked on.
Drove to the LAB APPOINTMENT.
Appointment honored.
Lunch at McAlisters for a salad.
MARSHALLS to look at handbags.  
Left without a purse, but found a nonstick wok made out of stainless steel.  Nail polish, herbal tea in a tin, noodles, reading glasses.
WALMART to look for new bluejeans.  Still looking.  Avocados, Roma tomatoes, bottled water, ground beef, photo paper, chips, nacho cheese,  peppers, Rotell.
Ice Cream at CALL HALL.
Drove to different community for picking up meds from Pharmacy and stop at the grocery store for chocolate graham crackers.
Picked up mail.
HOME to unload our spoils.
Supper.
Rest.
TV.
Paint finger nails.
Blog.
Quiet time.

Blessed DAY.

Spring is 45 days out and I'm counting. 

~d    

TYPICAL THURSDAY AT HOME

HOW I LOOK.

HOW I THINK I LOOK.

PUTTING AROUND THE HOUSE BEING THAT WE HAVE NO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.  Stayed in my housecoat the entire day.  Can you believe that?  I had grand ideas about going to town for fun and failed to get dressed.  The thought came across my mind that I could drive to the Post Office in my housecoat to drop off some envelopes. Not a good thought because somebody would see me and I don't really want to drive the car in my housecoat.  ha.

I worked on correspondences and it took me all morning.  I was going to walk to the Post Office for exercise and talked myself out of it.  The stack of envelopes will be mailed later.

Folded towels and put them away.  Put another load of towels in the dryer.  When I was looking at the stacks of towels in the Bathroom, I decided to rearrange the linen cabinet, which I did. Made quick work out of it and now it is much neater.

Needless to say I did not make my walk today.  I did take a 3 o'clock nap which I sorely needed.

As I looked across the room at the Christmas wreath hanging on the Bedroom door, I noticed it had about a dozen fern stems sticking out of it, so I decided to pull these sprigs to clean up the wreath.  Fluffing the ribbons made the large wreath look like new.  Glad I did this.  The sprigs I pulled out of it went into a shinny vase placed on top of Mom's antique china cabinet.  Looks nice there.  Added a splash of glittery sparkle to the Dining room.

THEN I decided to place the Nativity Scene's three Wisemen figurines with a camel on top of the china cabinet.  The Bible says that the Wisemen entered the house to see the young child, Jesus not a stable.  Believe I should go with this.  My Nativity Scene had the Wisemen at the stable so I relocated them in the Dining room as if they are traveling to see the Christ child living in a house in the next room.  I still have a shepherd with sheep at the Nativity Scene.  I like the way it looks.

We still do not have a CHRISTMAS TREE up.  I'm not sure we will.  The most important thing about CHRISTMAS should not be about decorating or baking.  It should be about the LORD JESUS, so I relaxed about having no tree.  If we get there, we'll get there.  Having the Nativity Scene means more to me than ever.  Merry Christmas!

We skipped watching a movie this evening.  I worked on sorting through a pile of papers that needed stapled together.  I'll do something with them accordingly tomorrow.  I sure have lots of paper that I want to file to keep.  A basket with books was gone through.  For now they are by my chair.  

I wiped down some storage tubs that will be put back into storage.  These will disappear in the morning.  What else did I do?  Listened to some podcast.  Watched a interview on the television. Cut out some newspaper articles and sleeved paper.  Sorted through a laundry basket full of dirty clothing grouping them into piles to be laundered.  Typical. 

With it being Thursday, I really do need to go walking again.  A trip to town to mail some letters. More laundry done.  Work at clearing off the table again.  Place my Geraniums that I am wintering on the metal rack Hubby brought into the house from the shed.  It's a temporary fix for now.  The rack will need polished before things go on the shelves.  

Being THANKFUL my day was typical without any hiccups.  PTL.  

~d

PLANS WERE MEANT TO BE CHANGED

STAYING FLEXIBLE IS THE NAME OF THE GAME.  Tis best to be able to flex.  Our plans really did change as there were tornadoes on the ground near TOPEKA where we had planned on going to get LABS for HUBBY. 

When I woke and HUBBY wasn't already up, I thought he had overslept.  He had checked the weather to find out it wasn't proper to drive into stormy weather early in the morning.  He let me sleep until I woke up.  He rescheduled his appointment for a different day.

When I got up, a load of laundry went in.  Dishes put away.  I went out onto the front porch and shuffled some potted plants.  I reached on the computer, did some paperwork and read.  Got dressed decided that I needed to go to Manhattan to get some ETERNAL WATER and veggies anyways.  Hubby asked if we could go ahead and go to TOPEKA instead.  The storms cleared out.  No prob.  

Before leaving town, the City bill was paid and some mail dropped off.  I had a HUGE and I mean HUGE Salad from Jasons.  Even had a small amount of chocolate ice milk.  Went to JOANNs to look for two oval grapevine wreaths.  Since BOMGAARS was in the area, we went there.  I wanted to check the plants in the parking lot.  Walked around and the wind nearly blew me away.  Strong gusty winds.  Looked at the BABY GEM BOXWOODS.  hum.  They are soft and a luscious green.  Expensive so I will think about it.  Went to AUTO ZONE to pick up a car cover.  

Drove over to DILLONS for iced tea and to look at their plants.  They had LARGE FERNS for under $15.  Awesome price and they looked healthy.  Gave it some thought and decided that I want one to hang for the front porch.  BOUGHT ONE.  I asked HUBBY if we could skip Storehouse and go back to BOMGAARS to purchase the boxwoods and go on HOME?

He agreed and off we went back to BOMGAARS to buy 8 Baby Gem Boxwood plants.  Thought this would be enough for the front flowerbeds.  As Hubby was checking out, the young clerk said he forgot to give Hubby a SENIOR DISCOUNT.  Hurray.  We saved nearly $40.oo.  Every bit helps.

We loaded the plants in the backseat of our car placing the plants on an old comforter.  They all fit comfortably.  The Fern plant was carefully placed in the trunk of the car.  Drove the distance HOME.  Dragged Main Street when we reached our community.

There's one house that stands out from the rest.  The older couple that lives there were on their front porch so we asked them about the type of grass they have as it is truly a gorgeous lawn.  They didn't know as they have a Lawn Company tend to it.  After they retired they hired the lawn work done for them.  Very nice people.  

When we got HOME, I unloaded the Fern and the Boxwood.  Hubby took care of the rest.  He took a break and then mowed the yard.  It looks so much better.  I think I will get some additional large Geraniums for the urns instead of using what I already have.  Have mercy.  It's alright to change yo mind aint it?  It is.

When we go back to Topeka for Hubby's lab, then we will pick up two more Boxwood as Hubby believes the flowerbeds need them and I'll see about getting some large Geraniums for the front porch urns.  I had priced Day Lillies at one place and they want $15.oo for one plant.  The area we have along the side yard has quite a few Day Lillies that can be moved after they bloom and it's the right season to do so.  If this area is cleared of the Day Lillies then we can adjust the area.  

When my Husband says he wants to have a nice yard, I get somewhat excited that he will make it happen and the yard will begin to look so much better than it does.  It needs a great deal of work done to it to get it up to spiff.

We didn't make it to the Track Meet, but got a phone call from our daughter letting us know that Lil Miss ran the Mile Race and came in first place breaking her personal record.  This was exciting and then the Relay Team she runs on took first place and broke their record.  I'm sure the girls are thrilled.  We are. 

PLANS.  The Boxwood will be planted and the flowerbeds worked over.
Medical Appointment.
Need to purchase some groceries.
Continue doing the laundry.
Continue tidying the Utility room and the Kitchen.
Resting in the LORD.

I'm not in competition with anyone, but I truly want our COTTAGE beautified and neat.  I want to continue walking as I have a WALKING CAMPAIGN going on.  I want to study up more on the Biblical dietary laws.  I'd like to relax and be comfortable as a old Lady.  I am elderly after all.  GRINS.

HOME LIFE IS FOR ME,

~d