One Step at a Time - May 2014

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Well - I took a nap in between reading. :H Plus I was at the end of a book and wanted to finish it. I have 3 books checked out from the library (kindle books) and I've got to get busy reading. Two are fluff.....which I have been enjoying in between heavier books. But, I just got 'Gone Girl' which sounds like it might be 'edge of your seat'. We shall see.

I have so much that I want to comment on but I'm just going to let it slide. I waited too long :sofa:

Zen - did appreciate your comment about the "whether you Mod, abstain, or are still working on it". Thank you for that. :l

The Cirque du Soliel sounds like so much fun. You cracked me up with your & Fen's comments though.

Did I tell you all that I'm going to see James Taylor in a couple of weeks??? I bought tickets with a friend from work and I have been feeling really anxious lately about it. (Just the same old, depression/panic attacks from being out and about ) But, now I'm excited. I think it will be so much fun.

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

I saw James Taylor years ago Nora... in Nice in the South of France (I used to live in Antibes).

My comment on AF -v- Mod -v- Working On It... I'm in the latter category, just so you know hon... X I'm OK with that now... I was never born to be perfect! I was AF for quite a while but started to drink socially last summer. Here I go getting controversial now... but the whole AF -v- Mod thing on this site... gimme a freakin break. We are HUMANS first and foremost and this debate is useless to all concerned. Anyone I hear banging on too much about anything... THEY have an issue with it. Dottie is AF and she never mentions it hardly... to me that means she's happy with her life and it's not a problem for her. People that continually go on about it... well, I think they're dwelling on it. And I think AA did my head in. Maybe it's just my town, but they were miserable.

Anyway... I'm back in my box! Said my 2c worth... done now.

Oh and p.s. Nobody on this thread is judgmental. It's taken a while for it to dawn on me, but I really appreciate that in you guys... X

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

paulywogg;1664283 wrote: Zen,i didn't realize how much dairy i eat until i tried to give it up! i never drink milk only almond or coconut milk,(i hate the regular)but cheese and yogurt are another story,ooh and ice creami was gonna ask you how is the "whore"moan cream working for you?must be o.k cuz i haven't heard you complain,is it helping?i need to get something done,i'm just not right hormonally,last gyno trip had to be canceled cuz i got a "surprise"ugh,i hate being a woman! hope everyone is doing good

I am really suffering from "dairy withdrawal"! I've been drinking a shit load of smoothies with Soy milk, Chia seeds etc... and I reckon I'm getting fatter not thinner. I've also been gnawing my way through packs of Ezekiel bread and that fake cream cheese. Gah!

I'm going to get my whore moans tested in the next week or so to see where I'm at. I don't think I'm on the correct balance though. I think the estrodial dose is too high... but we'll see. My hot flashes (flushes) have gone though and I'm sleeping better. My energy hasn't really improved I don't think but I may have been expecting too much thinking I was going to become a teenager again!!! :H :new:

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hi all,
Busy day. Farmers market, out to lunch then visited dad. Stopped at Best Buy to look at a speaker system. Ours had been dying slowly for a while now. I just want speakers behind me so I dont have to turn the TV up so loud....not sure what we will do.
Zen I think whatever side of the fence u are on is OK with us. I am not spending so much time thinking about it now and that helps. I am too darn old to worry about being perfect....
Anyone here own a dehydrator?? I want one to make doggie treats and to dry some of the herbs I am growing. Too many doggies are dying from treats made in China...so I will make my own. I dont want to spend a fortune on the top end one until I see if this works for me.....
OK off to eat something...

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

I make my own cat food Dotts. It's a bit of a commitment, just like the Vegan thing I suppose. Their coats are nice and shiny and they are happy campers... so it's worth it. I reckon we'd have made good mothers!

I'm too damn long in the tooth to worry about redundant stuff too.

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

I would like to make dog food too but with 4 dogs that might be a full time job...but might supplement with home made..just need to find a good recipe.
What do u make for the kitties?? We have 2 of those too..
" I reckon we'd have made good mothers!" Yep totally agree!!!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Feel better Lizz. At the lake... Bliss!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Darn missed a few posts! Bad connection here

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hello my dear friends.....I was talking to my therapist this morning about you all.:l I was telling her that I had a huge support group. Anyway, told her that I had all your numbers and full support. Means a lot to me.....(just realized that I'm missing a couple - no pressure, but if you want to share e-mail/cell phone info, I'm here )

So - bottom line is that you all help me be where I am. One Step at a Time.....some days/months are better than others. But, I hang on here with my friends - so happy to be able to call you all my friends......

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

So sweetNora. Moved EB s furniture out of her room today. Cried for the better part of the afternoon. Wanted some wine so bad. I didn't but boy was today a struggle. So do you guys call each other in a week moment? Cuz I sure could've used you today. Went to the movies with my sister tonight she was down too so we just vented to each other. Off to bed

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hello all - have my dang headache again!!! Going to have to look into allergy meds, I guess. Last year my Doctor told me that I was taking so much med and thought that the sudafed was too much for me (even though her Nurse Practitioner prescribed it!). But, I am just really suffering with headaches. Maybe it's just a sinus infection....who knows!

But, enough about that. Having a nice day off. Woke up at 5:00 and came out in the living room to read. Then went back to sleep for a couple of hours later. Talk about a lazy day. We are having a barbecue tomorrow. My son is off work so it will be fun. Hopefully, he & hubby will go grocery shopping. I don't want to do anything!!

Well - back to my book.

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hi all,
Busy today. Got hot outside so actually put on shorts....don't cave if my legs glow in the dark I am wearing shorts.....
Gym tomorrow then to a friends house for a cook out. Their grill was broken in a storm so we gave them ours. We don't use it and when we did I did all the work so better in their yard than mine...then they can cook...
Have a great evening!!

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hey all,busy day for me too! Louie is being a devil these past few days,i think they should take him to the doc cuz he was rubbing his ear,i'm with you on the headache Nora,mine is more in my neck/base of skull areae,man when i push on it,it's so tender in the muscles,must get to the chiro,we grilled chicken and it took forever,shitty charcoal hubs said,hope everyone has a good nite

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Hi all,
Off to the gym then later to a cook out at friends.
Hope everyone is off having a great AF holiday.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - May 2014

Back from my weekend in the woods! Wow, you guys are busy...so much to read back and catch up on!

Dottie, Mrs. Fen and I hiked at Wyalusing yesterday and got a hundred flights on the fitbit! Actually, we got 99, so I made a point of walking down the hill from the cabin when we returned, so I could go back up and push it to 100! :H I hope you have a good cookout.

Nora, I had terrible allergy/sinusy/headachey stuff the last few days. I've developed seasonal allergies. I actually went to the Walgreens in the town near my cabin and asked the pharmacist for help. I'm on a five day regimen of zyrtec, afrin nose spray and he actually talked me into one of those "neti" pot thingies! I have to say, I feel WAY better now.

Mama, I hope your weekend was awesome.

Niner, hope all is well with you and your folks. :h

Lizann, I hope you feel better soon.

Zen, I'm glad the show was awesome and you returned to a peaceful abode!

Pauly, I'm laughing about you figuring out the ottoman cover. Sometimes, stuff really slips past me, too. In my case, it's because my estrogen has evaporated, LOL!