Holiday Rush!

So what has been happening? I guess I should have looked at my last post to see what I talked about last time. Did I mention my air cast? I think I did. Oh yes. My last post was Dec. 8th and since I injured myself on Dec. 6th, I must have mentioned it.

Well, since tearing the ligaments in my ankle, I haven't been able to work out and it is killing me. Besides that fact that it's really starting to show on the scale. I have just been gaining weight and I'm ready to cry. I need to find something that I can do to burn some of these calories. And if probably wouldn't hurt if I really started to watch what I put in my mouth. I know it's the holidays, but combine that with a bad leg and it's just one giant excuse. So I need to do something now. No excuses!!

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Or a Happy Hannukah!! And of course, a wonderful New Year!!!

Injured Reserve

Life has been cruising along at a nice pace. Work was going well. Friends and family were fantastic. Christmas shopping was almost done. Cards sent. Gifts wrapped. I was really in the spirit. And then, crash!

Ok, that might be a slight exaggeration. (My husband says I always exaggerate.) Anyway, Tuesday night, walking from the car to the house and my ankle just gave out on me and I fell to the ground. Originally I thought the worst of it was my hand that I used to brace myself and the scrap on my left shin, but the pain there was over and done in no time. But my right foot was really sore to walk on. It's hard to explain the pain, but it wasn't at the ankle, but a little further down on the top of the foot.

I started looking online, and of course, posted on Facebook for opinions wondering if I might have a broken bone in my foot. After about 2 hours, when it wasn't feeling any better, I decided we should probably visit the ER and get some x-rays. I must say that there wasn't a single George Clooney or Noah Wylie in the place. But everyone at the Norwood Hospital was pretty nice and I was in and out of there a lot faster than I'd expected.

And thankfully, nothing was broken. The doctor (Dr. Geller...I didn't ask if his first name was Ross, but I wanted to) said that it could be a bad sprain or torn ligaments. He gave me an air cast, recommended I use crutches and take ibuprophin for the pain.

Less than 48 hours later and I have to say, almost no pain now. Just a twinge or an ache when I move a certain way. If anything, the muscles in my leg ache more than the foot. I move at a snails pace and I can't work out at all. And with just 2 classes left, I've had to give up on my belly dancing. But again, nothing is broken, so I should heal just fine and will be dancing again before you know it.

Holiday season is upon us!

I am really enjoying the holidays this year and it's not even December yet. I'm just about done with my shopping and I'm pleased with what I've gotten everyone. My bank account looks sad, but it will soon be replenished and it felt good knowing that I had the money to spend. Paying off those debts felt so good and it continues to make me happy.

If there is one thing I could teach the young people today, it's not to get caught up in credit card debt. Spend within your means and don't borrow against the future. Ideally, you should be able to pay off your credit card each month, or only use it for emergencies - like car repairs or other unforseen things.

Life is so much more enjoyable when you don't have to worry about how your going to pay the bills.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish all my friends and family and anyone else reading this a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a lot to be thankful for this year!!

Shop til you drop!

I love holiday shopping. I try not to start too early though because once I find that perfect gift for someone, I just really want to give it to them right away. I did some shopping yesterday and I did find the perfect gift for one friend. I can't tell you what it is though, because what if she reads this? That would ruin the surprise.


My family says I always find the perfect gifts. I don't know why I have such success. There isn't some secret that I could tell you. I just see something and I just know it's right. But that doesn't mean I always find the perfect gift. Sometimes I do struggle on what to get someone. Probably more often then not. But if feels so good when I find the right one.


I hope everyone finds at least one absolutely perfect gift this year, but even if you don't, I hope that you find joy in just giving and sharing with family and friends.

(I wrote this on Sunday, but couldn't get it to post.)

Lead or Follow? Neither!

My mother used to tell us to be leaders, not followers. And I used to think that was really good advice, but I've come to realize that I am not a leader. But I'm also not a follower. I don't want to be either one. I am just me. I am who I am and I don't want people to follow me. I want them to walk beside me. I can look at all my true friends and see that each is unique and special in their own way and that is what makes us friends.

To be a leader, you need followers. Yes, there are leaders who do good things and their followers are the people who support them. But I think that in the world of friendships, there shouldn't be a leader and followers. The leader in a friendship is really just a bully and the followers are just hangers on. That's not real friendship.

The resurection

With encouragement from my friend Crissy, I am resurecting my blog and taking it in different directions. I will probably still talk about my weight loss journey and still hope to be fit and healthy sooner rather than later, this will also be about my life in general and just how I am feeling about different things.

Lately, things have been, how shall I put this...perhaps CRAZY is a good word. Today in particular, I feel free and alive and I want to dance, which is really nuts because with what some people have said about me and my family in the past week and a half, I should probably just be really angry. But I'm not. Maybe that's a sign of growth.

Today I actually feel free after learning what someone who I once considered a friend had to say about me. Crazy, right?

I know that I am a good person. I love doing things for my friends and family just because. I like making them happy. It just makes me feel good. I don't ask for anything in return, but sure, inside I hope for good things to come my way too...and maybe that's just a hug from my niece and nephew or some kind words or a thank you, but even just feeling good because I did it is a plus.

I'm not perfect. I know it, but I don't apologize for who I am. I get angry and impatient and sure, sometimes I probably think I'm better than someone else, but under it all, I still think I'm a good person.

For now I'm going to end this by reposting what I said on Facebook, which apparently made an impact on a few people as they shared it on their pages too (and that made me feel really good) and what led Chrissy to encourage me to re-start this Blog.


I do things for people because I want to, not because I have to. It's who I am. But when you come to expect things and/or use underhanded tactics to make sure you come out on top, I no longer want to do anything for you. I will continue to do things for those who appreciate my generosity.


Love to all my friends and family!!!