Thursday, April 5. 2018

Look what is blooming in the south. We call these Wild Forest Dogwood because they bloom wild at the edge of the woods in our yard.  And of course with this brings Dogwood Winter and to prove it it was 34 degrees at my house this morning.  What!????

So you might wander what the sadness is about.  I am sad. No not Seasonal affective disorder. I love the changing of the seasons even when winter comes.  I always have. I am sad because I have had so many changes in my life lately. I have lost many family members and loved ones. And I guess this with my mother in law falling really topped it off. I am healthy and I am grateful for everything I have. I am so tired of well meaning people offering advice on what I should do or should have done. I got it thank you.  What I really want to say is f$&@ you.  I am really juggling a lot of things right now. If you want to lend some support then stand behind me and listen without judgement.

I have my faith that will never falter. I love the springtime and everything about it. I am so fortunate for my wonderful family and friends this does not mean I have to pretend to feel something I don’t. I am sad I will let it be that way. It will pass and until it does I will just be sad.  It’s ok  I have started repeating that to myself and it really helps

This little guy makes me smile every day just look at that face how can you not laugh at that.

Just keeping it real with you so how do you get yourself out of a funk, or the blues, or whatever you call it. I would love to hear it

Love your day your way

Lisa

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Happy Easter if you celebrate it and happy Sunday if you don’t.  This may not be a bonnet but it is my Easter bonnet even though I didn’t wear it all day.

What a crazy weekend. My poor little mother in law who is 84 years old fell Friday night and broke her hip.  She is quite a spunky thing and she told me yesterday “ well I guess it was a waste getting my hair done on Friday”.  I said well you looked really good when the ambulance attendants picked you up. We had a  good laugh over that.  Most of my weekend was spent at the hospital but I did spend today with my family and we had food and fun and happiness and laughter.  What a great day.

While I was at the hospital this weekend I spotted these Pansies. I love them. They are such a hearty little plant and grow even in the cooler climates that we can have in East Tennessee in the Springtime

Well good news and bad news.  I will give you the good news first.  Since the dreaded Doctor visit 4 weeks ago. I have lost 10 pounds.  I feel so much better. Eating healthier and low carb gives me so much energy. Now for the bad news.  Procrastination is something I have been trying to work on.  I don’t think I am doing very well. I have to get my taxes done tomorrow and I am still digging out receipts.  Oh well I will carry on.  Wish me luck.

Love your day your way.

Lisa

 

Thursday March 29, 2018

There is a country song out right now by Darius Rucker, When Was The Last Time You Did Something For The First Time?  I love this song.

Some of the lyrics go like this:
Let yourself go and follow that feeling
Baby something new is what you’re needing
Like a real night let your hair down feel alive

 

I hope it hasn’t been too long since you did something for the first time.  I think the last thing I did was start this blog a few weeks ago. I had been toying with the idea for a long time before I actually took the plunge and did it.  I think as I have gotten older I am very curious about trying new things.

It doesn’t have to be anything too daring like skydiving or cross-country skiing.  It could be trying a new food, or a new outfit or doing something totally out of your comfort zone  and yes it might me scary but think of how much fun it could be too.  So let yourself go and follow that feeling cause baby something new is what you’re needing.

So tell me, When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Love your day your way

Lisa

Tuesday March 27, 2018   (Happy Birthday to my sister Pat)

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with string these are a few of my favorite things.

Yes those are a few of my favorite things but so are these:

This Batiste Dry Shampoo is awesome. It is very reasonably priced only $5.99 at Walmart or Target but a little higher priced at Walgreens or CVS.  If I want to skip a day of washing my hair this gives my hair that just washed feeling.  If I have had a sweaty workout I don’t use this and who wouldn’t wash their hair after a sweaty workout anyway.   A personal note, I prefer the bare with no scent some of the scented ones are a little overpowering for me you may like them.

 

This Pedi Scrub Foot Buffer is also a great little gem and also can be found at Walmart for only $2.99 and it feels ahhhhhhmazing!!!   This is good for ten uses give or take one. One side is a foamy sponge and then just flip it over and it acts as a pumice stone.  Your feet feel great afterwards.

I have really been working on losing weight since the dreaded doctor visit a few weeks ago. I have been trying to eat low carb as much as possible.  I discovered these tortilla  shells you can find them at just about any grocery store.  I use them for wraps and also to make small pizzas.  These have only 5 net carbs and 50 calories.  They are soft and the taste is great it really makes eating low carb easier.

These Under Armour shoes from Kohl’s have quickly become one of my favorite pairs of shoes. They are on sale now.  If you are an avid Kohl’s shopper like me and my sister Sandy you know that Khol’s doesn’t honor their 15, 20 or 30 % off coupons for selected brands and Under Armour happens to be one of them.  But Under Armour is sponsoring this sale price. Your feet will love you.

These are just a few things I am loving right now like those beautiful red tulips that make me think spring may really be on the way.

I receive no money for recommending these brands if I do I will tell you.  They’re just things I am enjoying and want to share with you.

Love your day your way.
Lisa