Good morning!
Yesterday I got the girl. I was a little early so I went by Lakeview park and took these pictures of the angry and ugly lake Erie. The waves were up about 2 feet and the wind was blowing crazy, it was very breezy and cold...well it is October.
I got the girl she was moody, I felt bad for her...but this will pass I'm hopeful. They make her feel dirty over there (after her escapades a few weeks ago) and are calling her names that are fit for a street walker. This is unacceptable and just cruel. Hopefully this will all be over on November 23rd....court date.
We order food from the local diner. I had a chicken, ranch wrap, cottage cheese and a few French fries...which I always have. We also split a piece of pumpkin cheese cake 3 ways. I went over my daily calories by 200 last night. We went for a walk after and watched the movie IT.
This morning DH and I were up early and went for a walk. It was very chilly 44 degrees.
Blood sugar was 132...go figure, this isn't for mortal men/women to figure out.
Doggos doing what is in their nature.....sticking their noses into any old hole they can find.
and this little pond....
We stopped at Wendy's and tried their breakfasts. I had a chicken, maple bacon thing that was to die for...it was so delicious, but lots of calories, so will probably not indulge in this too often.
Today - DH and the girl are going out to do a little shopping...me I will clean around the house and watch football.
We have talked about having a little bon fire tonight...we will see how.
Had a chat with the girl about when her Tony Bologna boy can come back over....this probably won't happen until 10/17 kinda like being on restriction or being grounded. This is a new concept for the girl and she's not used to NOT getting immediate satisfaction. I think after she heard my reasoning she is OK with it...Tony Bologna boy not so much! Oh well!
Hope you all have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
Well today is NOT starting off very good.
I got up and exercised.
Was so sleepy crawled back into bed for 1:30 minutes. I didn't take a shower and I'm ok with this!
Blood sugar was 136 this a.m. Not really happy with this, but not sure what else I can do.
Have a project to do for work today and I locked my self out of the application I need. Waiting on the help desk to unlock my account.
DH is working day shift today and will be home for dinner. I think we are ordering somewhere and picking up...and I have to get the girl.
Last night I made a chicken enchilada casserole with black beans and corn. It was good with lettuce, tomato and avocado.
During the walk last night I saw this tree and I thought to myself...that is the biggest mushroom I've ever seen in my life...I have no sense of depth perception AT ALL...sometimes it is hard for me to make left hand turns because of this and I can't judge speed either.
But when I got close enough, it is just a split tree with that side truck sawed off...looked rather destructive to me.
I was able to jog a little and when my knee feels better I may start the couch to 5K program back up.
On the way home saw these amazing thunderheads rolling in...
It did thunder a little bit last night and rained more - it is still raining. I remember the first fall I was here in 2013, I was talking about all the amazing fall colors and a girl at work said....and then the rain and winds come and knock them all off the treese....Maybe the rain is early.
October is also the month I usually participate in the Nightmare Fuel flash fiction writing...the first picture came out yesterday, but I was NOT inspired by it...maybe today.
No big plans for this weekend...yet!
Have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
I took photos today of a huge bunch of mushrooms and tomorrow or the next day I hope to share them with our DD GROUP :-)
I’ve been sleepy too - I think I’m too relaxed lately
There have been so many mornings that I've wanted to go back to bed. During the week, I get up early for more free time. During the weekend, I wake up early to have a much time possible of my days off.
its a meh day!
Woke up but couldn't get up. Body is aching (left knee and right groin) crazy never had this pain before.
Blood sugar - 139 this a.m.
DH and I took the dogs out - it is chilly.
It is raining right now, hopefully it wills top before 4:00 to take the doggos out again.
B: Toast, vanilla iced latte
L: left over pork loin
D: something with the grilled chicken, maybe enchiladas. I wills top and get a tomato on my way home from walking.
Texting with the girl today, she is not very happy...telling me 2020 sucks so bad...my reply - Yes this year has sucked and it's not done sucking but I will ALWAYS, always as long as I breathe have HOPE! A feeling of expectation and desire for good and positive things to happen!
So I hope things and my body get better!
Have a great evening! IP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
Emotions all over the place today!
After work yesterday, took the doggos out. It was nice and cool. We walk this trail two-three times a week. There was a rock in the middle of the path someone painted orange. Maybe, to say, hey be careful there's a rock here, don't trip, or maybe it just looked interesting, whose to say? But today...someone dug it up, filled up the hole and threw it off the trail. Metaphor for...things are changing, and I don't like it!
We also found this Maitake (Hen of the Woods) mushroom that I thought was beautiful. I'm not a mushroom connoisseur, but I've read this is edible.
it was pretty cloudy while we were walking and then I caught this brief ray of sunshine.
We walked for over an hour.
Got home and cook my BBQ chicken and red onion pizza. It was pretty good, or I was just in the mood for pizza.
Started watching baseball (my team lost) then I tried to watch the debate - pretty disgusted by both programs.
This morning I decided to sleep in and rest - tomorrow is the first and will be a big push to get these 10 pounds off before going to the doctor's appointment.
Blood sugar was 135 this a.m.
B: whole grain toast; vanilla iced latte
L: left over pizza
D: pork roast, salad and Brussel Sprouts
DH and I took the doggos around the block and I will probably take them again - just around the block. The wind is supposed to start blowing almost 40 mph, this is not good for my eyes, so I will stay close to home.
I think I may go to the office tomorrow - this is not decided.
Have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
I appreciate your metaphor with the orange rock and how you're feeling. I'm sorry your baseball team didn't win. Cubs lost too.
It's Tuesday Innit?
Crazy is putting it loosely here today...with the debate downtown - my office is doing weather forecasting, I'm glad i"m not there!
Up this morning - did about 30 minutes of Zumba.
DH and I walked the doggos this morning - it was quite chilly but I found some cute pictures along the way.
Rock flowers anyone?
And a gnome garden - pretty cute
I will probably take them back out to our Indian Hollow about 4:00 when I get off work.
B: Fruity pebbles; vanilla iced coffee
L: left over chicken, pasta, cucumber, tomato salad with a little avacado
D: left over chicken with BBQ sauce, red onions on a pizza crust and little mozzarella
Blood sugar this a.m. 126
Cheering for the Indians!! Have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
sometimes i like a nice, sweet breakfast also. I have been doing sweet for just about the entire pandemic...doesn't keep me full for long, but, SO TASTY.
Edited to add pics...because this is the new normal!!
Left work and headed home...work mentioned rain...i did not listen!
got caught in the rain...half way through our walk, down pour! No fun.
Soaking wet here...
Up early at 4:30 and did some Walk Away the Pounds (WATP) I will try Zumba tomorrow - as this isn't my favorite.
Blood sugar this a.m. - 117
B: boiled eggs, 1 piece of toast
L: chicken, tomato, cucumber, pasta salad
S: 100 pack almonds
D: same as lunch
pictures will return tomorrow.
Have a great evening! iP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
For what is going on in my life - we had a nice relaxing weekend and went on several walks.
Sundway we were up and out the door by 8:00 a.m. We walked for 3 miles (we could go longer, but we always have the dogs and it takes us longer than it should.
Just a man and his dog...
While looking down at the Black River caught this spider web in the sun.
Actually what I was looking at....
We came home and got cleaned up.
I cooked scrambled eggs, bacon and toast for brunch.
I did laundry and cleaned up the kitchen, DH went to visit a friend (he thought he was going to get food - it's a joke he has with his friend) he came home with no food though.
DH grilled some beer brats for dinner. He also made grilled chicken that I will use for dinner Monday & Tuesday night.
We then went on another little walk. We didn't go far, because I decided to wear a new pair of shoes...started rubbing a blister, so we cut the walk short - still logged almost 13K steps though.
Scary Jason woods!
Back home and settling in for the night.
I have plans to add Zumba in the morning...IF I can get up early enough.
I do have to go to the office so have to leave my house by 6:50 - early, early day!
Through it all, I'm optimistic for what tomorrow brings! Have a great night! IP
Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 99.5 lbs to go!
Lovely photos! You guys probably another 2 months of hiking weather.
DH gets home about 1:30 and had two small salad's from Wendy's -not what I expected but this was ok.
After we go walk at a different part - Beaver Creek, they all look the same it seems.
We stop at this locally owned shop/diner thing and get some postillitos (a Puerto Rican meat pie thing) of chicken and beef.
For dinner I had the other small salad and one of the chicken meat pie things. So my calories were good for the day.
Try to watch baseball and DH falls asleep.
The girl texts about her concerns with birth control. Yes, well it is better to have acne for a month than an unwanted pregnancy. Well what if it causes depression? Well we will get a different pill. I understand you are reading and are concerned with side affects, and I'm glad you are doing your research, but all side affects may or may not affect you. The goal here is to NOT get pregnant!
DH andI were up at 7:00 and took the truck in for an oil change. We then went to the bike trail and followed it. I was right, if I would have kept going the first timeI would have ended where I thought I would have. I did take a few pictures, but they were blurring and grainy, so no picture of this morning's walk - it was 6840 steps. We will go somewhere this evening.
Blood surage was 159 this a.m. - so I will certainly add zumba and see if this helps (also the metamucil seemed to lower it too).
B: iced vanilla latte, pancake, sausage dog
L: TBD - DH said something about gyro.
cranky/irriitable/moody today - just blah! get this way when I do everything right and see no improvement.
We are going to look for the duck tape sculptures and then come back and watch the rest of Football that starts at noon - this will make me happier!
Have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 27 lbs lost so far, only 100.9 lbs to go!
nice mix of meat pie and getting some veggies in thru a salad. great job to you!
yes, birth control is good...and it may control acne as well as make hormones more regular...and lessen PMS. so there's also the good benefits, that might come ;) there's a coin toss with the pros and cons. and like you said, she doesn't want to be pregnant.
i'm so so proud of you and girl for making the time to talk and get it all squared away. i hope this will benefit you both for a long time.
The girl was over...we talked. Again, I told her I expected this to happen, just not so soon, and I wasn't mad about sex, I was mad that she didn't listen to anything I've said about it dealing with protection and all the responsibility it takes. I told her she wasn't ignorant about sex and what could happen, she just made a stupid decision. Anyway, her appointment is 10/9/2020. And the lawyer sent the change of custody motion to her mother...it shoud get there Monday...this should be fun.
DH came home early because they wanted him to work the first shift today (starting at 5:00 am). He went walking with me. We talked a lot about what is going on...
Here a few pics...this is a habit now and keeps me accountable for my walking (because...it's not doing much for my blood sugar!)
a squirrel or critter next, the kind you see on TV
And this tree, how only half of it has started to change colors
I made a meatloaf, mash potatoes and green beans for dinner. I may have had 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes - we walked AFTER dinner.
I woke up this morning and blood sugar was 155....rediculous!
Working from home today - i did walk the dogs and swept and mopped the floor during lunch.
DH should be home by 2:30 and is bringing dinner, a salad from McAlisters. And then our evening walk.
We have a few plans over the weekend.
DH's truck is going for an oil change, walking the bike trail and then there is A Duck Tape scavenger hunt in Avon so we are going to go look at duck takp sculptures. and grocery shop.
Have a great weekend and thanks for all your comments, I'm stressing just a little. iP
Progress as of today: 25.9 lbs lost so far, only 102 lbs to go!
Have a really good weekend, you’ve got some great things planned!
I haven't had meatloaf in years - yum.
i'm with fingers crossed for your custody!
i'm loving your food, your walks...lots of beautiful nature by you!
Ohh people...drama in my life
I left work at 12:00 to get the girl for her orthodontist appoinment and took her back to her grandmother's house. Then I took the dogs and went on a walk through a park nearby only to get a phone call from the girl's grandmother telling me how the girl didn't want to go home - so the mother called the police and when they arrived told the grandmother she really has no rights to the girl and made her go home to her mother and step dad! Everyone was upset...the girl was upset because the step dad took her phone away.
While walking the dogs we came across this little gem - we have passed this trail before, but never went down the "waterfall trail"
It was lovely, though a little hot and scary for my dogs, we made it back to the parking lot and like I've said we've been on these trails before but I never noticed this...made me think of all you biker riders
Had all kinds of tools and gadgets to fix your bike...very cool!
When I get home I start to cook the pork chops and get a phone call from the girl's step dad. Again all the drama, but apparently the girl and her Tony Bologna found time to have sex in my family room, in broad daylight, while DH and I were 20 feet away. Serioulsy? WTF!! Both admitted to this. I am floored and disappointed!
The girl and I have had so many coversations about this - it was never if it would happen but when. I've told her and told her to take care of herself and feel I have no reason in this whole world to have responsiblity for other human beings.
So this happened, and just hoping the girl didn't get pregnant! I'm so disgusted this happened on our watch...I told DH I just don't even want to spend time with her today. He goes to work at 1:00 and won't be here, so Imma gonna pass! I will just let her stay home with her mother and bask in the attention she so desparately craves! She did say while having this conversation with them (probably a yelling, screaming, crying fiasco) she finally told her mother she wanted to live over here! I politely told her...yeah well, Anthony won't be over again...EVER! And you just added some mighty strong ammunition against you for moving over here.
And then I get a text...so are you going to make me and Anthony break up?
uh...I don't care if you break up or not, but he isn't coming back over.
Do you think I should call my dad?
that would probbly be best.
Just pray for patience, wisdom and guidance.
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Blood sugar this morning - 136
B: Raisin bran, vanilla iced latte
L: probably left over pork chop
D: meatloaf, green beans, potatoes(?)
As if 2020 wasn't already total crap...What's next?
Have a great day! IP
and sorry to spew off here, but no therapy appointment for 2 weeks!
Progress as of today: 23.9 lbs lost so far, only 104 lbs to go!
Wow! Your photos are spectacular! Love the waterfall!
Nice waterfall photo and I like the bike repair station.
sorry about the girl. her stepdad doesn't sound too nice...especially if he's going to call the police and get them involved.
the bike repair station is the first i've ever seen like it! so cool.
I will say that sex does happen in High School. It didn't for me, lol, it took me a LOT longer to get to that bc i didn't date much in HS or College.
with that, i will say that it's just most important to take part in PROTECTED sex. that avoids a LOT of the diseases and cancers that can be brought on by unprotected sex.
however, unfortunately, kids may not realize this and i sure didn't, but some sexually transmitted infections / diseases are transmitted just by skin to skin contact and even with use of condom: this is true for Warts...and i think it's true for herpes.
so, remind her of this..maybe let her see photos of these things online and read about them. sex isn't everything when there's a chance of so many unfortunate things happening because of it...even with condom.
however, without a condom comes pregnancy and some types of cancer sores can be brought on also...
so a condom is best and kids should know this should be the ONLY way to have sex (unless they can be responsible for a new life!)
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Ohh, agitated times. I hope everything will be settled for the best. Nice pictures. The lake seems so peaceful! :) Enjoy your weekend.
bearcountrygg on 10/03/2020:
The dogs...SOOO cute!
Donkey on 10/03/2020:
I love the sound of waves...
Are you seeing any cause/effect on your blood sugar levels? For example, Male Co-Worker knows that if he eats (whatever) for dinner that his sugar levels will be high the next day, and he'll feel it. Not that this information stops him from indulging from time to time - it's hard, I know - but at least he knows what to expect.
No! I can't figure this crap out. I never felt bad to begin with. My DH is a type 2 diabetic and he just popped off one day, let me check your sugar, all because I fell asleep at 2:00 pm. He checked my sugar and it was 238. He said this is very high. So he started checking it again every morning. I DO NOT want to go on the bag of bills that he takes so I am eating 1200 calories, low carb and walking twice a day. I feel no different than when we started. I guess that is why it is so dangerous.
Jacky82020 on 10/03/2020:
Terrific photos as always. Love your pups!
grannyannie on 10/03/2020:
Great photos. Yea, kids. Crossing my fingers you get custody. It's horrible how her mother and stepdad treat her.
Maria7 on 10/03/2020:
Enjoying your photos. Thanks for sharing.
Horn_of_plenty on 10/03/2020:
Wow that lake looks so BEAUTIFUL.
we have the "sound" by me which is similar to a lake like that with small waves, but i think the Long Island Sound is much smaller?
anyways, i love the small waves bc it's easier to go in the water and not be taken under by catastrophic, huge waves!
i hope to go to the lake in future summers, with a man ... a NEW man. One Day.