Kami, No I haven't hit Chuys yet. My favorite thing has tomatoes on it, (the fajita nachos) and I can't eat anything fresh - like their great salsa or guacamole. So until I'm able to eat the exact thing I want, I am going to stay away. Boo.
I slept an hour or so. Got up and made some breakfast tacos. So I feel a little better now. I can't cope on no sleep.
Did y'all know that Zoe is camping right now? My sweet friends snatched her up for the weekend. She loves to camp. I'm really sad that I'm missing that. As soon as I'm able, my girls and I are going to go camping.
My nurse said that they might be able to reduce my clinic visits to three times a week instead of 5-7. This means that I can spend more time at home and working out. I might try to do a modified Body for Life Challenge again.
I can do this. And hopefully I can end up being more fit than before I got sick.
Since I skipped it in that last post, I am going to give an assignment today. I'm going to the gym. I already hooked up my fluids for the day, so when they are finished in a few hours, I'm going to our apartment gym to ride the bike for ten minutes (minimum). (and yes, I probably will wear gloves cos the equipment is always funky).
It's a lovely spring day here. Probably too hot for me, but still nice out. I want you all to get out and do something. Move. Turn off the tv, play some music you like and can be joyful to. Dance around like you don't care. Dye some easter eggs. Make cupcakes. Paint your toenails sweet spring colors. Plant some flowers. Wear perfume. Deep condition your hair and fix it some way you don't usually - like with a cute barrette. Do something "Spring-like." Enjoy the day as best you can. I'm going to try. I just have to.
Posted by debutaunt at April 15, 2006 09:33 AMOkay then. Just let me know when you DO go.
Posted by: Kami at April 15, 2006 10:58 AMI just love reading your posts. You are amazing! I have done many things in your assignment and I will do many more today with you in my thoughts. Much love to you today.
Posted by: Erin at April 15, 2006 11:14 AMHi Deb, I am half finished with this assignment. I have a rose for you on my blog. I would post it here, but I am not that smart on the computer. Have fun with your workout. I shall go workout too today. You are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Dr. Ethel at April 15, 2006 11:47 AMWell I can't promise I will do the whole "something spring" thing today. I can, however, promise I will move. It's raining cats and dogs here today/this weekend and the easter egg hunt will be inside tomorrow I guess!
Deb, honey, I know this is difficult and scary and a whole bunch of other yucko words I could list. I know that we all are heartbroken this week. I also know that you can do this, you are doing it, and you will continue to do it. No, your life will never be the same and you'll probably think about and view things differently foreverafter...You WILL still do it though. You will make it. You ARE doing it!
The definition of courage is to "feel the fear and do it anyway"...and you are courageous and beautiful and you look nothing like a "sir" and I still think you need to grab your crotch the next time someone calls you that! Or not...
Now I really want to know why MJ is the "silent one"...she wrote there's a reason...doesn't she know the curiosity will drive me nuts???
{{{{{Deb}}}}}
Posted by: Traci at April 15, 2006 12:19 PMdeb baby!
i am going to bellydance in my livingroom with the windows open and my smart green sportsbra on. how's that??
you are beautiful. and so is zoe (I haven't checked in a little while...what a young lady!)
what's a good address for you these days, there's something i want to send you?
hugs and love,
md
xoxoxo
it's a beautiful day here in massachusetts. we did something springlike for sure.
Posted by: clandestine at April 15, 2006 02:17 PMMy favorite Yiddish work is zaftig. It means plump women who don't fit the definition of "fat". In German zaftig means juicy. So are you cankles getting less zaftig today?
Posted by: Carol at April 15, 2006 02:56 PMWe are back! Lots of sun, sand and an Easter egg or two, Zoester had a ball.
She swam, jumped into my arms and rode waves. Then curled up in a chair on the beach because the "crabs will try to pinch her toes". I explained that the crabs are very, very scared of her and wouldn't pinch her while she is in the water. Of course, she didn't burn and I look like I need some aloe vera.
We went to IHOP this morning and that child ate everything on her plate with lightening speed. Last night, we walked on the beach with the full moon glowing overhead. We also talked about how fun it will be when you both are camping again. She had fun, Deb. We missed you.
Go hug your baby (I know she is there!)
Paige
Posted by: Paige at April 15, 2006 04:38 PMYay! I was out in the garden today planting flowers. I hope you get to go to Chuy's and go camping sooner rather than later. And good for you working out on the bike (and wearing gloves). Of course you'll have a better body than before. How wonderful is that?
Posted by: Philosophical Karen at April 15, 2006 09:24 PMI'm ashamed to say I didnt do your assignment today, but I am going to make myself do it tomorrow. Nikki is on my heart, in my prayers. Shoshie and everyone in her family, and those that know her are also in my prayers.
I'm glad Zoe had a great time camping. Its good to get out.
Hi Deb,
I am still in disbief about Nikki.
I went to a "spirit medium" this eve with a friend. The final message from her was "that we should all live each and every day as if it was our last day on earth, then world would be kinder, peaceful and there would be less hatred."
I really thought about those words and she is right. I personally would be a kinder person if my final actions were going to be what people remembered me by.
Nikki last actions (joining Doctors W/O Borders) is the perfect example for all of us to follow, she was giving, selfless and a wonderful role model for all of us to follow.
So I am going to try to live my life as if it’s the last day and be the best person I can be.
Just like you, you are an inspiration and I hope I can take a page from your book and do my best. I am going to do my best for the todays and not worry about the tomorrows.
You are also a great role model. Thanks for spelling it out. You are going to DO THIS for you, Zoë, your family, the sisters and Sarah and Nikki.
Peace and Prayers
Nancy