Wednesday October 8, 2008 Phase Two Day 170:
Up and out but back and down. Met friends for walking but decided to come back to the house for hot chocolate. We finalized plans assignments for taking dinner to the Campbell’s tomorrow, flowers for the funeral as well as serving at the reception on Saturday. I have a hair appointment this morning then I have an appointment to get a massage…..heavenly.
It was everything I hoped and more. Boy did I need a massage. I haven’t felt that good in weeks. Back home I ate the last of the luscious lasagna. I also had some cereal. I have really become cereal girl. Some benefits are the amount of calcium from milk and the fiber from the protein Special K. Sew, sew sew. I am having fun sewing.
Tonight we went to the church broadcast for prop 8. What a fight we have on our hands here in the state of California. There are many people who believe in traditional marriage between a man and a woman, however, some are apathetic when it come to voting and even more who think it easier to go along with the flow in the name of getting along. People sometimes struggle thinking it is judging others to stand up for an opposing view. The fireside was very good and I hope it will help all of us in this important endeavor. When we came home I was hungry and realized I never ate dinner. I had a……what do you think…..bowl of cereal.
Thursday October 9, 2008 Phase Two Day 171:
Good morning. Today I ate a light & fit yogurt and went to step class. Some girls were talking about Sarah Palin and I said I wanted a McCain/Palin yard sign. I said I already had my ‘Yes on Prop 8’ sign. A few said they wanted one so I will try to get some to take to class next Tuesday. This morning I will have cereal but I need to make my stake fall social flyer first. I need to hand out all the flyers and posters tonight at Bishopric training.
Lunch – I think I eat too much at one time. For lunch, I had an apple, then tuna and crackers. When I say Tuna and crackers I mean the whole can of tuna with green onion and mayo on six crackers. Then I had the last Skinny Cow ice cream. I was still munching so I ate a miniature pop tart thing. See, that is too much. It is probably because I was at home and could wander into the kitchen whenever. The good news is that when I eat like that I usually have something light for dinner. Stephen cooked two eggs, bacon and one piece of toast for each of us. I went to Bishopric training then home to walk with Sonnet.
Friday October 10, 2008 Phase Two Day 172:
Walked with friends. Came home to eat cereal then off to Connie’s for a quick run through of the song for Shannon’s funeral. I am so nervous. I have prayed for composer. My nightmare is that I will detract from the Spirit and make people uncomfortable with my emotions. Having a voice to sing is one of the happiest aspects in my life but it is not without its stresses. May the Lord help me today, yet even as I speak the words I know He will.
Shannon’s funeral was lovely, just like her life. Together we remembered with laughter and tears the wonderful young woman she is. Testimonies of the plan of salvation were declared with power from the Spirit. As far as my song goes, I can say I tried. I began then had to remain silent for a time as the beautiful piano played on. I finished pretty strong so maybe I did not make anyone too uncomfortable. People said it was all right – I only hope it was.
My good friend Debbie came from over from Sandy Valley. Following the graveside the Walkie-Talkies (minus Rinez), Cindy, Sonnet, Debbie & her sister Kathleen went out to the Hometown Buffet for lunch. Of course I ate way too much but then so did everyone else. I was very full when we left. That night Stephen & I had a company dinner to attend. You know that means trouble. I was still full from lunch when this wonderful steak dinner with mashed potatoes and veggies was placed before me. The meal was especially delectable. Maybe because I have not had mashed potatoes in such a long time, or maybe just because I love food, but everything tasted good. They served a small piece of cheesecake for dessert. I did pay the consequence for over eating though. I felt very uncomfortable for the rest of the evening. I actually thought of throwing up at one point and wished I knew how to make myself do it.
Saturday October 11, 2008 Phase Two Day 173:
What a day! I have three major things going on today. First up, I need to wrap the baby shower gift for Sara. Sara’s mom asked if I would make a blessing out fit out of Sara’s wedding dress so I have been busy with that. I think it turned out nice.
Next, get Sonnet and my Mom then drive to Fresno for Sara’s baby shower. We got there about 10:15 because it started at 10:30. The hostesses Lori & Grace served quiche, breakfast casserole, muffins and crepes. It was a lovely spread. In my post pig-out pain of the previous night, I swore off food for life, however somehow I managed to enjoy the brunch.
Following the shower, I made a mad dash back to Bakersfield and out to Hart Park to attend a Dunn family reunion picnic. We did not get there until a little before 3:00. The weather was cool and breezy but all had a good time. In addition to the traditional chicken, I sampled all kinds of things I have not tasted in a long time. Things like bread pudding, tamale pie and homemade applesauce. By 5:20 we made our excuses and left to race home and change for the Campbell reception. I was due at the Neville’s house by 6:00 to begin dessert and punch preparations.
The evening was cold so we made a last minute adjustment to the menu by adding hot chocolate. It was very popular. Throughout the night I snacked on a few butter mints and a piece of pumpkin pie. By the time we cleaned up and headed home I was wanting a hamburger. Now I do not usually crave hamburgers – check this journal, you will probably only find about three hamburgers’ since I began in April. So, on the way home when I said I wanted a hamburger Stephen did not have to be told twice. We pulled into Farm Boys and had one. I am officially finished with the eating frenzy. Tomorrow is fast Sunday and will be a nice rest for my poor body.
Sunday October 12, 2008 Phase Two Day 174:
Stephen’s car still does not work so I was up to drive Stephen to the church this morning at 5:30. What a good man he is. There is so much he does and so much he carries that I know nothing of. He accomplishes it all without complaint. I came back home a laid down. Before leaving for choir, I stopped by the stake center to put up the posters for the stake social. Testimony meeting began with six babies being blessed. I have never been in a ward with six babies blessed on the same day. It was wonderful. Two more are waiting and will be blessed next month.
It is going on 5:00 so I will go down to the kitchen to see what I can stir up. The heater is off and I am cold in the house. Something warm sounds good to me……Well this is what I did. I just kept opening cans of stuff and dumping them in a pot. Lots of chicken broth, a cream of broccoli soup, a cream corn, a cream of chicken, a few chicken noodle as well as some fresh celery, carrots and chicken that was leftover from the reunion picnic yesterday. We were not sure what it would be like but to our surprise, it was very yummy. I had a bowl of soup, a roll and a half and some hot chocolate. Perfect.
Monday October 13, 2008 Phase Two Day 175:
Boy it has gotten chilly in the morning. I walked with friends this morning and needed a sweatshirt. Came home and had cottage cheeses and cantaloupe while watching one episode of Andy Griffith. Cleaned house a little and did church work. I think I will go in to the office just before lunch to check my desk and eat with them. I will take chicken soup, crackers and cantaloupe. I have a Medi-Cal meeting all afternoon at Mercy.
I ate one cookie at my meeting but nothing else. Tonight Stephen & I had soup and one piece of cheese bread. We went out to the ball field to check out the facility in preparation for the stake picnic. On the way home, we went to the grocery store. I have looked high and low for the granola bars I like so well but to no avail. I am so disappointed. I picked up two other brands to try them. I ate one on the way home. It was good but not as good as my favorite.
Tuesday October 14, 2008 Phase Two Day 176:
Step class day. I am excited to go because a few of the girls said they wanted ‘Yes on Prop 8’ yard signs. Class was good and my friends took the signs. Today is weigh day and I am a few pounds up. I know why though. I am just getting back into life after the shingles bout and except for walking not much exercising for about three weeks. A swim here and a class there but all in all very much off my schedule. Also, I was wondering if all the cereal I have been eating would add weight. I have noticeably laid off the veggies which is bad. I had two horrible pig-out days on Friday & Saturday and to top if off I have not gone to the bathroom since Friday! I think the cereal helps to keep me regular so I want to keep it on my menu. I love cereal and would eat it all day if I could. I really need to exercise self control with the portion size because I usually pour huge bowls which most likely are double the portion size which means double the calories.
So, how should I plan for eating today? I think I’ll start with cereal. For lunch, I’ll take soup, cantaloupe and a yogurt with me to the office. I have the new granola bars so I’ll have one of those for a snack. For dinner tonight I’ll fix Chinese chicken salad. I meet Sonnet for weight lift class this afternoon which I am looking forward to.
Wow, I just laid down to read for a little while and fell fast asleep. I woke up two and a half hours later. Sure did feel good though. So much for sewing this morning. I have eaten cereal and now should get ready and head in to the office. Because I ate cereal so late, I was not hungry at the office until late. At my desk during the afternoon I ate my yogurt then a granola bar. Later at home, I had another granola bar before going with Sonnet to weight lift class. Stephen & I had the salad bar and steamed veggies at Marie Callander’s. What a nice day of rest, work and exercise – oh, and I finally went to the bathroom!
Up and out but back and down. Met friends for walking but decided to come back to the house for hot chocolate. We finalized plans assignments for taking dinner to the Campbell’s tomorrow, flowers for the funeral as well as serving at the reception on Saturday. I have a hair appointment this morning then I have an appointment to get a massage…..heavenly.
It was everything I hoped and more. Boy did I need a massage. I haven’t felt that good in weeks. Back home I ate the last of the luscious lasagna. I also had some cereal. I have really become cereal girl. Some benefits are the amount of calcium from milk and the fiber from the protein Special K. Sew, sew sew. I am having fun sewing.
Tonight we went to the church broadcast for prop 8. What a fight we have on our hands here in the state of California. There are many people who believe in traditional marriage between a man and a woman, however, some are apathetic when it come to voting and even more who think it easier to go along with the flow in the name of getting along. People sometimes struggle thinking it is judging others to stand up for an opposing view. The fireside was very good and I hope it will help all of us in this important endeavor. When we came home I was hungry and realized I never ate dinner. I had a……what do you think…..bowl of cereal.
Thursday October 9, 2008 Phase Two Day 171:
Good morning. Today I ate a light & fit yogurt and went to step class. Some girls were talking about Sarah Palin and I said I wanted a McCain/Palin yard sign. I said I already had my ‘Yes on Prop 8’ sign. A few said they wanted one so I will try to get some to take to class next Tuesday. This morning I will have cereal but I need to make my stake fall social flyer first. I need to hand out all the flyers and posters tonight at Bishopric training.
Lunch – I think I eat too much at one time. For lunch, I had an apple, then tuna and crackers. When I say Tuna and crackers I mean the whole can of tuna with green onion and mayo on six crackers. Then I had the last Skinny Cow ice cream. I was still munching so I ate a miniature pop tart thing. See, that is too much. It is probably because I was at home and could wander into the kitchen whenever. The good news is that when I eat like that I usually have something light for dinner. Stephen cooked two eggs, bacon and one piece of toast for each of us. I went to Bishopric training then home to walk with Sonnet.
Friday October 10, 2008 Phase Two Day 172:
Walked with friends. Came home to eat cereal then off to Connie’s for a quick run through of the song for Shannon’s funeral. I am so nervous. I have prayed for composer. My nightmare is that I will detract from the Spirit and make people uncomfortable with my emotions. Having a voice to sing is one of the happiest aspects in my life but it is not without its stresses. May the Lord help me today, yet even as I speak the words I know He will.
Shannon’s funeral was lovely, just like her life. Together we remembered with laughter and tears the wonderful young woman she is. Testimonies of the plan of salvation were declared with power from the Spirit. As far as my song goes, I can say I tried. I began then had to remain silent for a time as the beautiful piano played on. I finished pretty strong so maybe I did not make anyone too uncomfortable. People said it was all right – I only hope it was.
My good friend Debbie came from over from Sandy Valley. Following the graveside the Walkie-Talkies (minus Rinez), Cindy, Sonnet, Debbie & her sister Kathleen went out to the Hometown Buffet for lunch. Of course I ate way too much but then so did everyone else. I was very full when we left. That night Stephen & I had a company dinner to attend. You know that means trouble. I was still full from lunch when this wonderful steak dinner with mashed potatoes and veggies was placed before me. The meal was especially delectable. Maybe because I have not had mashed potatoes in such a long time, or maybe just because I love food, but everything tasted good. They served a small piece of cheesecake for dessert. I did pay the consequence for over eating though. I felt very uncomfortable for the rest of the evening. I actually thought of throwing up at one point and wished I knew how to make myself do it.
Saturday October 11, 2008 Phase Two Day 173:
What a day! I have three major things going on today. First up, I need to wrap the baby shower gift for Sara. Sara’s mom asked if I would make a blessing out fit out of Sara’s wedding dress so I have been busy with that. I think it turned out nice.
Next, get Sonnet and my Mom then drive to Fresno for Sara’s baby shower. We got there about 10:15 because it started at 10:30. The hostesses Lori & Grace served quiche, breakfast casserole, muffins and crepes. It was a lovely spread. In my post pig-out pain of the previous night, I swore off food for life, however somehow I managed to enjoy the brunch.
Following the shower, I made a mad dash back to Bakersfield and out to Hart Park to attend a Dunn family reunion picnic. We did not get there until a little before 3:00. The weather was cool and breezy but all had a good time. In addition to the traditional chicken, I sampled all kinds of things I have not tasted in a long time. Things like bread pudding, tamale pie and homemade applesauce. By 5:20 we made our excuses and left to race home and change for the Campbell reception. I was due at the Neville’s house by 6:00 to begin dessert and punch preparations.
The evening was cold so we made a last minute adjustment to the menu by adding hot chocolate. It was very popular. Throughout the night I snacked on a few butter mints and a piece of pumpkin pie. By the time we cleaned up and headed home I was wanting a hamburger. Now I do not usually crave hamburgers – check this journal, you will probably only find about three hamburgers’ since I began in April. So, on the way home when I said I wanted a hamburger Stephen did not have to be told twice. We pulled into Farm Boys and had one. I am officially finished with the eating frenzy. Tomorrow is fast Sunday and will be a nice rest for my poor body.
Sunday October 12, 2008 Phase Two Day 174:
Stephen’s car still does not work so I was up to drive Stephen to the church this morning at 5:30. What a good man he is. There is so much he does and so much he carries that I know nothing of. He accomplishes it all without complaint. I came back home a laid down. Before leaving for choir, I stopped by the stake center to put up the posters for the stake social. Testimony meeting began with six babies being blessed. I have never been in a ward with six babies blessed on the same day. It was wonderful. Two more are waiting and will be blessed next month.
It is going on 5:00 so I will go down to the kitchen to see what I can stir up. The heater is off and I am cold in the house. Something warm sounds good to me……Well this is what I did. I just kept opening cans of stuff and dumping them in a pot. Lots of chicken broth, a cream of broccoli soup, a cream corn, a cream of chicken, a few chicken noodle as well as some fresh celery, carrots and chicken that was leftover from the reunion picnic yesterday. We were not sure what it would be like but to our surprise, it was very yummy. I had a bowl of soup, a roll and a half and some hot chocolate. Perfect.
Monday October 13, 2008 Phase Two Day 175:
Boy it has gotten chilly in the morning. I walked with friends this morning and needed a sweatshirt. Came home and had cottage cheeses and cantaloupe while watching one episode of Andy Griffith. Cleaned house a little and did church work. I think I will go in to the office just before lunch to check my desk and eat with them. I will take chicken soup, crackers and cantaloupe. I have a Medi-Cal meeting all afternoon at Mercy.
I ate one cookie at my meeting but nothing else. Tonight Stephen & I had soup and one piece of cheese bread. We went out to the ball field to check out the facility in preparation for the stake picnic. On the way home, we went to the grocery store. I have looked high and low for the granola bars I like so well but to no avail. I am so disappointed. I picked up two other brands to try them. I ate one on the way home. It was good but not as good as my favorite.
Tuesday October 14, 2008 Phase Two Day 176:
Step class day. I am excited to go because a few of the girls said they wanted ‘Yes on Prop 8’ yard signs. Class was good and my friends took the signs. Today is weigh day and I am a few pounds up. I know why though. I am just getting back into life after the shingles bout and except for walking not much exercising for about three weeks. A swim here and a class there but all in all very much off my schedule. Also, I was wondering if all the cereal I have been eating would add weight. I have noticeably laid off the veggies which is bad. I had two horrible pig-out days on Friday & Saturday and to top if off I have not gone to the bathroom since Friday! I think the cereal helps to keep me regular so I want to keep it on my menu. I love cereal and would eat it all day if I could. I really need to exercise self control with the portion size because I usually pour huge bowls which most likely are double the portion size which means double the calories.
So, how should I plan for eating today? I think I’ll start with cereal. For lunch, I’ll take soup, cantaloupe and a yogurt with me to the office. I have the new granola bars so I’ll have one of those for a snack. For dinner tonight I’ll fix Chinese chicken salad. I meet Sonnet for weight lift class this afternoon which I am looking forward to.
Wow, I just laid down to read for a little while and fell fast asleep. I woke up two and a half hours later. Sure did feel good though. So much for sewing this morning. I have eaten cereal and now should get ready and head in to the office. Because I ate cereal so late, I was not hungry at the office until late. At my desk during the afternoon I ate my yogurt then a granola bar. Later at home, I had another granola bar before going with Sonnet to weight lift class. Stephen & I had the salad bar and steamed veggies at Marie Callander’s. What a nice day of rest, work and exercise – oh, and I finally went to the bathroom!
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