Thought provoking Thursday

I saw Dr. House yesterday. She is Dr. Peine's wife who deals with food and hormonal issues. I was there for 90 min. and a lot got said. First, I told her what the last 4 years have been like. Then, she examined me. Finally, we got down to the spit test results and her opinion. The test revealed that I do have adrenal fatigue. This is where your adrenal glands don't work as well because you've been very stressed. They can heal, but it can take years. The good news is that it's about lifestyle changes and I've already been working on that. She thinks that in another 6 months they'll be even better, if I follow the eating guidelines and takes some heavy duty vitamins. That's the good news. She also thinks that I'm gluten intolerant. Apparently this happens in 1 in 8 people. Now, this is not new for me. The doctors have been wondering for about 3 yrs if I have a gluten intolerant. I just have ignored it say it can't be true. However, I finally feel that it's time to tackle this and find out for sure. Dr. House said it's my choice and I can wait until October, when I see her again, to start this gluten free eating. [To really know if I'm intolerant I need to be gluten free for 3 months.] But, I'm going to dive in and start on Sunday. I figure that it should be fairly easy considering I've already cut corn out of my diet. Corn products aren't listed on foods as an allergy ingredient, but wheat is. It should really be quiet easy to find foods to eat.
I'll keep you updated on the progress.

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Wild and Wacky Wednesday

My alarm went off at 5:30 this morning so that I could work out at 6. I went outside and opened my newly rented garage. I had backed my car in yesterday so that I could just pull out this morning. I got in the car and started it, but it would not shift from park. I tried several times and then pulled out the manual. It said I needed to push the override button. I located that and tried to push it with my storage lock key, but to no avail. I came inside the house, found my tool box, and took out the screwdriver. That didn't work either. So, I called Michelle to tell her I was working out this morning and then I called 1-800-call-mom. I was hoping that Dennis would be able to tell me what to do. He had already left for work, so I called him there. He said it sounded like I wouldn't be able to fix it and that he would have to look at it more to see what the problem was. I should just call a tow truck. [Remember, I can't put my car in neutral to tow it.] This was not sounding promising. I sent Dad a text and asked him where I should have it towed to. He called back and said that he would come over as soon as he finished breakfast. It was now 6:25. I got into the shower, thinking that I would like to be dressed with clean clothes when the tow truck driver called. It was at this point that I realized I don't have towing insurance. I had had roadside assistance with my warranty package and had taken towing off the insurance to save money. When the warranty expired, I forgot to add it back on the insurance. Dad got here around 7:15 and we tried to move the gear shift. We read the manual some more and learned that this can happen when the fuse for the break lights are blown. [I would assume that. :~?] Well, I had break lights. So, it was decided that I would call the Ford dealership. However, they don't open til 8. So, I ate breakfast and waited. The service dealer said I needed to have it towed in and he could fix it. I called the towing company and they said they would be here in 30 min. I called my insurance company at 8:30 when they opened and told them the deal. The kind lady put towing insurance on my package and said they would probably cover today's cost. As I was talking to her, the tow truck showed up. The man asked what was wrong and I told him. He said, "Oh, the break light fuse must be blown." Really??!! I told him the brakes worked, but he didn't believe me. They did. He was able to push the override button and put the car into gear. I paid him for a jump start and he waited while I closed up my apartment and left the garage. I drove straight to the dealer. I got there around 9:15 and waited an hour for a courtesy drive back to my place. I worked on sorting old bills and stuff and sewed on the fleece blanket. Laurissa called around 1 and wanted to know what I was doing. I told her and she asked if I needed a distraction. I said yes, but I hadn't had lunch. She hadn't either, but I had a pizza in the freezer and lots of fruit. I put in the pizza and cut up the fruit by the time Laurissa and Zeralina got here. As we were eating lunch and watching "Zerie" play, the service guy from the dealer called. He told me they would have to replace the entire gear shaft in the middle consult. The good news was the parts were in stock. The bad news was the cost. I told him I didn't really have a choice and to go ahead. He also said one of the front lights was out. I said why not. The three of us girls decided to run errands. We went to Jo-Ann's so that I could buy batting for the t-shirt quilts. Then we went to Cost Plus and wandered around, walked to Barnes and Noble and browsed, went to Staples to get paper and pens, then went to Home Depot to look at stuff. We decided to go to Laurissa's house and wait for the call about the car being done and then she would take me up to the dealer. On the way to her house we stopped for ice cream at McDonald's. It was about 4:30, so I called the dealership to see if my car was close to being ready. I was told that the parts were in and it would be about 1/2 hr. Laurissa drove me up there and I walked in with a glass of water, batting in a bag, two reams of printer paper, two pairs of scissors, and four new pens. I probably looked like a dork, but hey, I got some shopping finished. I sat in the waiting room til 5:15, when I noticed that my car was waiting in the lot. I went and asked if my car was done and the gal said, "No-one came and told you that it's finished." Who knows how long it was sitting there. I paid the bill, [Grateful that I worked 11 days of summer school, cause that was what I needed.] and drove home.

Tazmanian devil Tuesday

I got up at 5:30, so that I could go work out at 6:00 before summer school. For some reason, I started thinking yesterday morning. I thought it would be a good idea to make a quilt for a lady who has trained me in a reading program and has been my supervisor in this area for the last 6 years. She is retiring and her last day is Friday. She is a huge Boise State fan and I thought it would be fun to make her a blanket. [I'll just whip it right up!] After work, I went to the storage unit to see what was left in it so I can clean it out. I removed 7 boxes of books. Now, I knew I had more books than the 6-8 I had moved in Sept! I almost need more bookshelves. :-) Needless to say there is no room in my 525 sq. ft apartment for more furniture. But I digress. After the storage unit trip, I went to the church to buy gift cards. The cards benefit the school and families that attend the school. I figured I might as well go get gift cards to Jo-Ann's before I buy fabric. While I was at the church, I found Laurissa feeding Zeralina. We decided to go for a quick lunch since Laurissa had to tutor at 1:30 in Meridian. After lunch, I ran to Barnes and Nobles and got some crossword books. I wanted to have some to work with Grammie. Then, I went to get fabric. I got the neatest fleece material. It has the word Broncos and Boise State all over it in orange and blue. For the back I got a light/dark blue swirl. I brought it home and started sewing. My machine was having issues, so I finally quit working on it around 8:30.

Monday madness

I got home from Michigan on Sunday morning and slept most of the day. I'll write more about the trip later. I am subbing for summer school all this week. It's from 7:45-11:45 AM. After school, I went to grab lunch, dropped off books at the library, and picked up my mail at the post office. I visited with Grammie from 12:30-1:30 and then I came home for a short nap. I went to a swim meet at 5:00, thinking it would be over by 9. Oh no, I left at 10:10 and it was still going.

Busy, Busy, Busy

OK, here is a run-down of my week.
I subbed for summer school all week. That ran from 7:47-11:45. Tues. I left at 9:30 and today I left at 10:45.

Mon. I went for a workout at 6 AM for 30 min. Then I went to work. I had book group from 12-1, then a doctors appt from 1:45-2:30. I ran home for a quick nap and then I grabbed dinner. I was babysitting at the church from 5:45-10 PM.

Tues. I had to take my spit test. I woke up at 5:30 and spent 25 min. spitting into a vial. Then I went to work til 9:30. I ran to the church for a Sunday School Leadership meeting that lasted until 12. I came home and took another spit test. Luckily this one only took 10 min. I rested for a little bit and then I went to Merritt's with Michelle at 2. We wanted to try out their scones. They tasted great, but my stomach wasn't happy later. I was at Grammie and Pa's from 3-4. I went home and at 6, did another spit test which took 15 min. I hung out and watched tv and at 10 did the final spit test, which took 6 min.

Wed. I ran errands and mailed the spit test. I worked on the 2 t-shirt quilts that need to be done by Aug. 13. At 7:15, I met Jack (my brother's father-in-law) to pick out fabric for the back of the quilts.

Thurs. I went for a workout at 6 AM for 30 min. After work, I went to Carmen's house at 12:45. I threw a load of laundry in her machine and we went to lunch. Then we ran errands. After all our errands we done, we took the kids to the zoo. We all had a lot of fun, but it was very hot. On the way home we went and got ice cream. I had planned to go to a swim meet at 5, but by the time we got back to Carmen's it was 5:30. I still had to put my clothes into the dryer. Carmen and I ended up talking and I got home around 7:30, after I dropped off my recycling. I was so tired that I was asleep by 9:45.

Fri. I got up at 6 and got dressed. Then, I sent emails, charged my iPod, and cleaned my kitchen. After I got off work at 10:45, I ran and got my meds. from the store, came home and cleaned my bathroom, and went and had lunch with Dad from 12:15-1:15. Then I ran to Costco to get fruit snacks for Carmen and fill my car with gas. Costco the day before a holiday weekend is not the place to go. :-) I came home and laid down for 40 min. Then I went to the library, the PO box, and Albertsons. I had to pick up flowers for Grammie and Pa because tomorrow is their 64th anniversary. I stayed at Grammie and Pa's from 4-5. Then, I went to Carmen's to give her the fruit snacks. I was there from 5:30-630. I then ran to Fred Meyer to get some snacks and grabbed dinner. When I got home, I cleaned out my fridge, and vacuumed my apartment.

Now I am posting this blog and hoping to get to sleep by 10:30.