I've found that lattes and warm drinks tend to fill me up, but I'll try to consider the protein thing. Unfortunately, I'm trying to get back to goal-weight and that means watching EVERYTHING :)
I know how to manage my chore-list so that I don't get overwhelmed, but I'm itching to get outside and run and/or do some exercise. I hate letting the natural motivation vanish under the "you are supposed to be taking it easy". *sigh* This week, I scheduled playdates in the afternoons so that I don't feel the need to rake the yard.

As for the food thing... my husband doesn't get any pleasure from food and subsequently barely eats. He just isn't hungry... or not hungry for that. It's completely frustrating to see his food-issues and couple that with mine (a tendancy to make really good food and eat way too much of it).

My first art-show was all watercolor. This second one is a little out of the box... it's litterally off the board/page and a little more fun and whimsical. I used a paper mache technique that is kind of fun and works similar to clay. Once I get the art-pieces framed, I'm ready to launch the next show.

Surgery- I am no longer going to have a period :)

Mona,

Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'm simply glad that we were able to help. However, I do worry about this summer and hope that everything goes smoothly.



On the other note: I do believe as you indicated, that LoJ are the same sort of "celebrity" that deserve the same amount of respect.

I may respond to the other thread, but I'm waiting for others to jump in and join the conversation. I'd prefer that it become a lively conversation devoid of attack and I appreciate that you have attempted to intelligently speak on the topic.

-Z

Thanks for the information I will try Michaels this weekend.

I would love to learn how to croche, what is the easiest way to learn?

Mona,

Thank you! I appreciate your support. Sometimes it's especially hard when the people you expect to respect and support you are not there. Family is incredibly important to me. Unfortunately, this kind of came at me at the wrong time. I'm uncertain really what life will look like after all this is done. I don't anticipate that it'll change everything, but I do believe that I have a different perspective. She's been extremely vicious in her attacks. I hate saying it but I believe that I have put more stock in what my mil thinks of me than most other family members. It hurts. Thankfully, I know that I would regret stopping this process. I've worked so hard and gone through so much already to stop within days of the end. I'm not being stupid. I'm not ruining my health by continuing. (at least that's what I have to say to myself) I'm feeling better today. It's just rough sometimes. Thankfully, I knew that one safe place to write and vent about my troubles was here. I knew that even though not everyone may support me on Gabster, at least I could find comfort in expressing myself. It's been a very volatile couple of days.

Unfortunately, my body is not working as fast as I'd like it to. The ultrasound this morning revealed that I am progressing, but not as fast as expected. I suppose pneumonia might have something to do with that :) Hopefully by this weekend it will all be over.

Thanks!

I just saw your comment to me on the hugs thread. Thank you so much, I was very glad to read it. I love when strangers "meet" in a deep and passionate way!

spreading the stars...