Holy smokes….I don’t know where this fatigue is coming from. I could barely keep my eyes open driving home after work yesterday. I had to open the windows (w/ 110 heat index outside) to get some wind in there and consciously keep my eyes open. As soon as I got home, I went right to bed. I was in my jeans and all. I slept about 2 hours. Crazy. That’s the 2nd time that’s happened in a week. After I woke up I was pretty out of it and didn’t work out…. I’ll make up for that today. Anyway, my friend Kim called last night. Her nickname is “L.P.” for Life Partner. I gave her that name after we had an Autism Mom’s weekend at Bonneville Spa. It was a really cool group of women. Anyway, the wine tasting was cheaper if you were a couple, so for the rest of the weekend L.P. and I were coupled up for whatever discount we could get. If I find a joke somewhere, and I think it’s a good one. I will never let it go. No matter how silly, embarrassing, whatever. It’ll stick for life. I love it. Amy will always have a “big bush,” Kristy will always be known as Nurse Kristy or referred to as NK in texts or emails, I’ll always associate Tammi with an outhouse, the other Tammi is only known as “Cookie,” because when I met her 20 some years ago she was a 17 y/o straight out of working for Cookie Cutter, and it goes on and on. Do I take jokes too far…uh yeah, but that’s what I really find funny. As you can tell, I’m all about entertaining myself. So, my phone goes off when L.P. calls last night, and it’s: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?” ringtone. I died. I totally forgot I’d given her that. L.P. is like I was my whole
life, up until several years ago. I cringed at hugs, I never put my hand on people when talking to them, and I certainly had never kissed any of my friends
(Relax…no tongue J) But my awesome friends taught me about those things and now it’s just a natural way of expressing how I feel (well, except for the kissing. I hadn’t allowed that much until my bday, and then bam!) Anyway, back to L.P. and her pulling away when I hug her goodbye, etc. Now the joke with her is that I try to plant one on her lips. You should see her face. It’s like I’m trying to rub dog shit in her face or something. It’s awesome and priceless.
So, that’s where her ringtone came from and we both got a good laugh over
that one. She’s a great friend. Not only because we have so much in common and crack each other up, but I love her for showing me the world of Autism. After Caleb was diagnosed, I couldn’t talk about it without crying for over a year (and off and on since through now). I went to an Autism Support Group, and Kim was the one conducting the meeting. We then had a play date w/ the kids. I walked away from that play date a totally different person. It was
as if an elephant had been lifted off of my chest. It’s because of her, that I began my journey of healing…and dealing with Cal’s diagnosis. Okay, my intention was just to say I had a good talk w/ a good friend. But now you know the story of me and my Life Partner :)
I feel so very good about my eating right now. I can already feel the change in the swelling of my hands. This is only day 4. That’s how quickly eating better can make a difference in our bodies. I wish each day meant a pound lost, but that’s not quite how it works. But thankfully, I’m feeling better all the way around from just these few days. I’ve only had (1) 20 oz. Diet Coke a day this week, too. I wanted to be off it all the way, but I’m not there yet. Cutting down really makes a difference, though. I know I’m not in the “perfect zone” for my diet right now, but I’m happy with it. This week is “good.” Maybe next week will be “great!”
I hope you all are doing great. I must tell you how much I’ve been missing everyone lately…. Really, really have. Thanks for sticking with me guys. I know I’m not always the easiest person to stick with, but especially if you follow me on here, you’re there through it all. I so appreciate it. I’m hoping to make you guys very proud, very soon.
Much Love,
Jen
Food:
6:45
Diet Coke, Lara Bar (Brian took the last banana…ugh, but good for him for starting the day off right)
9:00
Packet of Instant oatmeal w/ brown sugar (water)
10:00
Plain black tea
12:00
Footlong egg white sandwich on flatbread…. No cheese (doesn’t taste near as good, but still good enough), extra spinach, black olives, and tomatoes
2:00 Plain black tea
4:30 Glass of Green Juice
5:30 Salad w/ lite honey mustard dressing, and steamed baby potatoes w/ peas and red peppers
8:30 Alright....I was STARVING and I was so tempted to eat a fudgsicle, but I had a glass of green juice instead. Yay Me!
Exercise:
30 Mins. BL workout on the Wii
life, up until several years ago. I cringed at hugs, I never put my hand on people when talking to them, and I certainly had never kissed any of my friends
(Relax…no tongue J) But my awesome friends taught me about those things and now it’s just a natural way of expressing how I feel (well, except for the kissing. I hadn’t allowed that much until my bday, and then bam!) Anyway, back to L.P. and her pulling away when I hug her goodbye, etc. Now the joke with her is that I try to plant one on her lips. You should see her face. It’s like I’m trying to rub dog shit in her face or something. It’s awesome and priceless.
So, that’s where her ringtone came from and we both got a good laugh over
that one. She’s a great friend. Not only because we have so much in common and crack each other up, but I love her for showing me the world of Autism. After Caleb was diagnosed, I couldn’t talk about it without crying for over a year (and off and on since through now). I went to an Autism Support Group, and Kim was the one conducting the meeting. We then had a play date w/ the kids. I walked away from that play date a totally different person. It was
as if an elephant had been lifted off of my chest. It’s because of her, that I began my journey of healing…and dealing with Cal’s diagnosis. Okay, my intention was just to say I had a good talk w/ a good friend. But now you know the story of me and my Life Partner :)
I feel so very good about my eating right now. I can already feel the change in the swelling of my hands. This is only day 4. That’s how quickly eating better can make a difference in our bodies. I wish each day meant a pound lost, but that’s not quite how it works. But thankfully, I’m feeling better all the way around from just these few days. I’ve only had (1) 20 oz. Diet Coke a day this week, too. I wanted to be off it all the way, but I’m not there yet. Cutting down really makes a difference, though. I know I’m not in the “perfect zone” for my diet right now, but I’m happy with it. This week is “good.” Maybe next week will be “great!”
I hope you all are doing great. I must tell you how much I’ve been missing everyone lately…. Really, really have. Thanks for sticking with me guys. I know I’m not always the easiest person to stick with, but especially if you follow me on here, you’re there through it all. I so appreciate it. I’m hoping to make you guys very proud, very soon.
Much Love,
Jen
Food:
6:45
Diet Coke, Lara Bar (Brian took the last banana…ugh, but good for him for starting the day off right)
9:00
Packet of Instant oatmeal w/ brown sugar (water)
10:00
Plain black tea
12:00
Footlong egg white sandwich on flatbread…. No cheese (doesn’t taste near as good, but still good enough), extra spinach, black olives, and tomatoes
2:00 Plain black tea
4:30 Glass of Green Juice
5:30 Salad w/ lite honey mustard dressing, and steamed baby potatoes w/ peas and red peppers
8:30 Alright....I was STARVING and I was so tempted to eat a fudgsicle, but I had a glass of green juice instead. Yay Me!
Exercise:
30 Mins. BL workout on the Wii
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