Time to get healthy

Well my month of July started off with a bang alright... I had on 6/28 pain like I have never had in
my life before.. And I do mean PAIN that I NEVER had before.. Even with having my Son I didnt
feel that much pain... I awoke in the middle of the night to feel like I could breathe and move but I
knew I had to get to the bathroom.. I will spare you of the lovely bathroom trips but let me say
I suffered with not sleeping the rest of the night and at 3pm the next day I finally thought I was
going to lose my mind to I finally called the doctor...He had me come in and right away thought
it was either my appendex or gall bladder.. So he sent me to ER.. After hours of waiting I found
that I have serveral things wrong.. I had a kidney infection, gall bladder stones, problem with my
liver, and small cycist on a overy.. So now WE are taking steps to getting me well again..
I am taking meds for infection. And as far as the stones that is yet to come..
But in the mean time I decided to make a start of plans for being more healthy.....

1. NO more POP=======I have been good so far for 15 days.

2. LOTS of water------  I have a special gallon water bottle that is pink and purple.

3. Taking my Vitamins with Iron and fish oil----- doc was conerned about Iron too

4. Amazly not really having coffee

5. NOT eating fast foods---- no mcdonalds for 15 days...

6. Eating slower with smaller bites

7. Making time in for breakfast

8. Finding more ways to put veggies into diet... so far really good with green beans and carrots..

9. Avoiding cholate candy/ice cream----- Another biggie for me It always been a nightly treat of having a

small scoop and on stress day BIG scoop...None for 14 days except on Wed.. I had a vinilla Yogurt.

10. Trying to keep bettter sleep habits...

IS IT FRIDAY YET???????

I don't like that lately I have been feeling more and more
Is IT FRIDAY YET????
Time goes by so fast for me to keep saying
Is IT FRIDAY YET????
I am not the only one that says
Is IT FRIDAY YET????
I found a mug that said
Is IT FRIDAY YET????
Can you believe there is even a Face book page for
Is it FRIDAY yet???


Ok I think you understand what I am saying so just to make something
differnt I am now going to SAY today:

Today I have to Focus on just today.
Today I can do one thing at a time.
Today I can really notice something.
Today I can be thankful.
Today I can say a prayer.
Today I can know I am blessed.
Today I can read my bible.
Today I can listen to my favorite song.
Today I can Drink a cold Drink.
Today I can Hug my Hubby.
Today I can pet and talk to the cats.
Today I can call my mom.
TODAY IS ALL THAT I NEED!

Being a Volunteer

Lately I have been thinking of volunteering and I saw this from the Red cross site of some tips.. But then I thought hey this is good advice for life too.. How cool is that..


Volunteering is fun and rewarding, but it’s also a little more complicated than just showing up and having a good time. Here’s some advice on how to make the most of your volunteer work:

1.Be selfless. Selfless is the opposite of selfish. Don’t think about what you can do to help yourself. Think about what you can do to help others.

2.Be well-trained. Know what you’re doing as a volunteer. If you need some time to learn your job, take that time. If you need training or need someone to show you what you’re supposed to do, speak up. If you’re good at your job, it will be much easier to help others (plus you’ll have a lot more fun).

3. Be dependable. Do what you say you’ll do, and do your best. Don’t show up late, and always keep your promises. People will be relying on you so you don’t want to let them down.

4. Be enthusiastic. Don’t moan and groan your way through your volunteer work. If you really don’t like what you’re doing, find something else. Always have a positive attitude and show others that you’re doing this because you WANT to.

5. Be open-minded. One of the really great things about being a volunteer is the chance to learn and experience new things. Keep your mind open to new possibilities, and you’ll probably grow as a person.

6.Be respectful. Always remember to show respect for other people and other cultures. Keep in mind that your way of thinking or living is not the only way there is.

7.Be cooperative. Don’t be a “hot shot” or a loner. Don’t try to do everything yourself. Work as part of a team to make sure everyone gets a chance to participate and do his or her fair share of work. If someone asks for help, be willing to lend a hand. If you need some help, ask politely for it.

8.Be understanding. Try to see things through other people’s eyes. Try your best to understand what other people are going through, even if it’s something you’ve never dealt with yourself.

9.Be humble. Humble people don’t brag or go around telling everyone about all the good things they’ve done just to get some attention or feel superior. They’re happy knowing that they’re making a difference, and don’t need to shout about it.

10.Be friendly. Treat others like friends, and they’ll do the same for you. Many people who volunteer meet new people with whom they want to stay friends. You might just meet someone who becomes a buddy for the rest of your life!

I thought what awesome tips!

Fun Times

I am feeling like I am missing some fun times..
My hubby resently got to go to Great Americia (a Friend paid for him)
A few weeks ago.
Today he has gone to a Cub game..Which another friend just happened
to have a extra ticket..

We are hurting very bad financially and I have felt the need to cut back allot.. He has worked so hard this year and been in such a slump.. So when these two events game up for him I was happy for him.

BUT at the same time I feel like I am missing fun..
So I have to make one of my lists again...
What is fun for me????
If only just to think of these things sometimes it helps.

Free:
1. Going to Library.
2. Going to park to watch kids play or base ball game
3. Sitting with a friend in there back yard with a pop
4. Reading a book
5. Making a bracelet (which I have tons of beads so its free for now)
6. Looking at old pictures
7. Crocheting (yarn I have plenty of)
8. Doing my nails (polishing and creams on them that I have plenty of)
9. Writing in my journal (which I have plenty need filling )
10. Playing games on FB..

So thats my Free list... Now IF I still had money fun would BE:

1. A spa day.. Nails, pedcure, and facal..
2. A bookstore with some awesome cold coffee
3. Shopping for shoes.. I would love to get a pair of those excerise shoes.
4. Going to a craft show
5. Going to a flea Market.. Heard about a big one in In recently.
6. Going to The Adler Planetarium.. I used to love the field trips there.
7. Going to Ikea for a swedish lunch and still searching for that dream pillow..
8. Going on a downtown boat ride and people watching at Navy Pier.
9. Going to the botical gardens and riding the tram.
10. Brookfield Zoo

But then all these are just dreams and lists..
But I can do the free stuff and be grateful at that..
There could be so many things worse going on right now..
I am SO grateful for what I have..

Thinking of Others

May - WOW... I have so many birthdays this month.. A total of 10 people I
call friends I would not want to live without.. May 1st and 2nd
were my sister N laws... And my dear hubby is at the end of the month..

So in honor of this I will have this at the top of the hope for List:

1. Update a permant calander of all my cherished people in my life and
new friends in my life.
2. Have a better place for the cards that I find and just have to give..
3. Keep a better place of my recyle gifts and lists of gift ideas.
4. Notice and be thankful for the little touches of those I love..
5. Keep a active thankful and prayer list for my close friends..
6. Keep enjoying walks outside and being thankful Rain or shine...
7. Be true to myself and speak up when people hurt me..
8. Be true to others and encourage those who are down..
9. Sharing with others when I have more than I need.
10. Stretch myself and reach out to those I dont always like..

So I guess this month I will be hoping and thinking of reaching to others..
They do save its better to give than recieve..

Time going so fast

Man how time flys.. But not sure If I can say having fun.. Thats a shame..
But its my own fault.. Your as happy as you make up your mind and body to
be they say... I am trying to make a commitment to this blog to write atleast once a month just to reflect and remind myself what I hoped for..

Hoping for at this time:

1. My arm to heal from a spider bite from a year ago that has never
healed right..
2. A move of my brothers to go well and not have my mom be in another
crash...
3. Sort threw clothes that are stained, to small, or just plain ugly...
4. Be better at growing my nails..
5. Keep track of my bible reading and prayer list.
6. Make sure when I say something dumb I correct my wrong.
7. Keep learning words I dont know and improve handwriting.
8. Keep a journal of what I am spending.
9. Go to bed earlier and get up earlier..
10. Drink more water instead of soda..

There is my list for this month.. I do love making lists..

Hope I will begin to see the process and progress..

Being Productive

Today I feel like I have done a well worth day spent of my time..
Things around the house.
Did some wash.
Wrote some Thank you notes
checked allot of emails.
Made some phone calls.
Looked at some jobs.
Made a awesome cup of coffee
Played with the cats
Sorted some old clothes
Learned some things about mental Illiness..

I struggle that I have depression. Yes I said it. Just overcoming the fact
I have a mentall illness and somedays are just a struggle to get out of
bed. I feel so overwhelemed so many of my days of just not feeling normal and wondering how well people can get things done and make it look so easy.
(which these days nothing in life is easy)

I find myself so many days surfing the net to find any new break throughs
that will set a light bulb off in my head that will put me in a good place
that day so I can just go threw the day.

But inside my head of growing up with the family I have that has always
stated I have a faith in a God has us all in his plan and that we are
suposed to grow and be showing how awesome God is. Which No Matter how
depressed I am do believe that we have a awesome creator of this world and
the one yet to come!