Where I've been, what I've been doing

[Guest guest]

Sorry I haven't been around much the past few weeks - with Henry home from

college classes we've been spending a lot of time together - something

that's unavoidable when he has lots of places to go but refuses to drive. He

takes this off-time to catch up on all his doctors' appointments, visit

relatives he avoids all year long, and get some shopping done. This year

he's also been working on his application and getting references to grad

school. He finally got his last reference in today's mail so the application

will be hand delivered to the office Tuesday.

On Tuesday we'll be in the area because I have to go for fingerprinting to

start the mandatory criminal background check the wonder state of NJ is now

requiring of all medical personnel, and since my nursing license is still

active and valid, I have to go.

Yesterday was a podiatrist appointment. Wednesday evening Ed and I started

dancing around to R.E.M.'s Shining Happy People and I landed wrong on my

foot. The doc is 99% sure there's no broken bones, and said with all the

arthritis I have in the feet anyway he doubts even an x-ray would be

definitive. I have strict orders to curtail all impact exercise for at least

a week and to toss out my R.E.M. album. I promised not to dance for a while

and he's letting me keep it for now.

Food has been okay - I'm not even trying to stick to a strict McDougall plan

right now but have been following my old food plan that kept my hypoglycemia

under good control for all those years. It's *very* similar to Sugar Busters

and South Beach phase 2, but without the silly carrot, corn & potato

restriction. In the past 2 weeks I lost almost 10 pounds, then regained it,

all with no change in eating or exercise from the week before. I'm sure I'll

add another pound or 2 (or more) next weigh in because of the exercise

restriction. Tai chi and toning can keep me fit but does nothing for weight

loss.

Well, gotta go. While I was typing this the library called on the other

phone telling me a book I placed on interlibrary loan came in, and since

they close at 5pm I better hustle my buns outta here and go get it.

TTFN,

Sue in NJ

[Guest guest]

You are one busy lady, I feel tired from reading what you have been up to

recently. Sorry about your foot, but that is a great song--so Stand by

R.E.M. Good news about your son, I am glad to hear he is doing well.

Take care and don't let your doc make you ditch some great music.. you can

tap your toes next time

(now where did I put my old disco records.....)

[Guest guest]

busy, busyy girl LOL - dancing dangerous to your

health - who knew! At least you get to keep your

album

--- Sue in NJ <susang3@...> wrote:

Wednesday evening Ed and I started dancing around

to R.E.M.'s Shining Happy People and I landed

wrong on my foot. >

Live, Love, Laugh

[Guest guest]

Hey Sue I am glad you are spending to with your men. Henry still hasnt gotten over the driving thing. I cant say i blame him. I havent driving in about 3 weeks do to snow. Most likely wont drive until snow is gone. Take care of your foot.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99