We are very thankful here in Tampa, that Isaac did not directly cross our path. We got very little rain and wind. The heavy rain bands missed us. I was SO stressed about possible evacuation. I need to learn to wait until it is 2 days away to get stressed. Look at how much the path changed!!
The cat situation is about the same, to my distress. Really wanting Gemma to come out of the bedroom. I got Spirit Essences about a week ago. They are promoted by Jackson Galaxy, the My Cat From Hell guy on TV. I am trying to help Gemma be less stressed and Yoshi to chill out. The essences take a couple of weeks to help they say. So far- same.
I am happy I got a few new items listed to my etsy shop and I have a lot of new ideas forming in my head for fall.
I did well with myfitnesspal.com. I weighed in this morning after one week of using it and I lost 2.6 lbs! I did not exercise they way I had hoped. I always have what I think is a valid excuse for why I did not do it- when in the end there is really NO valid excuse when I know it is good for me! I did not track my calories on Sunday, and I felt constantly hungry no matter what I ate on Sunday. But, I did still lose weight!
Since my husband is now riding his bicycle to school I thought I might ride a few miles in the evening to meet him. Even 10 minutes is better than nothing. But the weather here has not been good for that yesterday or today. OH, a valid excuse!! :-)
I will continue watching my calories this week and see what happens!
Off to make dinner!
Marietta
August 28, 2012
August 24, 2012
Isaac
Under major stress at the moment. We live in Tampa Florida. We are in the "cone of uncertaintity".
We live in a level two evacuation zone and we get flooding on our street. With a storm surge our house could be under water. These are always a wait and see thing. By Sunday we will know if we need to evacuate. We do have some place to go. We evacuated twice before. But, now we have 3 cats to think of too. My kitty does not like to be picked up, so getting her into a carrier will be a real
challenge. You ask yourself will you lose everything you have worked for? What do you take with you? Pictures of course and important papers. I know I am not to put my trust in any wordly possesions. I must trust the Lord.
We live in a level two evacuation zone and we get flooding on our street. With a storm surge our house could be under water. These are always a wait and see thing. By Sunday we will know if we need to evacuate. We do have some place to go. We evacuated twice before. But, now we have 3 cats to think of too. My kitty does not like to be picked up, so getting her into a carrier will be a real
challenge. You ask yourself will you lose everything you have worked for? What do you take with you? Pictures of course and important papers. I know I am not to put my trust in any wordly possesions. I must trust the Lord.
August 20, 2012
wait, weight...
In 1990 I didn't feel good, every day I have an overwhelming tiredness. Then I started having chest congestion and wheezing. At that time I had a 3 year old, and it was not convenient to lay down and take a nap whenever this came over me, which was really the only remedy I had found. This went on for about a year. I went to the doctor, got medicine, got better, finished medicine-problem returned.
I started to pay closer attention to when I had the symptoms. It did not take me too long to realize I was having a problem with wheat. Eat a saltine cracker and wheeze within 5 mins. I went to an allergist for the tests and sure enough- allergic to wheat(and corn, oats, peanuts, chocolate and various others like dust, mold etc.) There are no shots for food allergies, you must avoid the foods.
Well, wheat is a BIG challenge. It took me a few months to give it up entirely, but when you feel that bad every time you have it, you give it up.
I spent almost 20 years avoiding wheat. At first there were not many wheat free things that tasted good. Now, I did not have celiac, which is different than a wheat allergy. I could have the gluten, just not the wheat itself. So I found spelt as a substitute. My mom and mother-in-law made delicious bread for me from it, and it tasted pretty close to wheat. I learned to be SO disciplined in my eating. I DID not cheat! I didn't miss chocolate, I missed shredded wheat and a bowl of oatmeal-lifetime breakfast staples for me!
Five years ago I developed a problem with my ear being stuffed up. After seeing several doctors and having surgery on my nose, there is still no definitive answer as to why I have this problem. I decided to go to an allergist again. I was retested and NO MORE wheat allergy. Still allergic to oats, but none of the others. (several new airborne ones though). This was almost two years ago now. I did not test positive for dairy, but I do believe the dairy is the cause of the ear problem. In starting to eat wheat, I thought I wasn't missing anything, but the more I have eaten it, the more I don't want to give it up again. The awesome self control I once had-GONE!! No consequences now when I eat it, feel fine. But, I don't think it it that good for me and what is to say I won't become allergic again?
I give all of this background to talk about my weight. I was very thin up until 10 years ago, when I developed a thyroid problem. I had gained over 10 pounds without changing any eating habits. In
December of 06 my daughter wanted to lose weight, so I ordered a weight watchers at home kit. Being a disciplined person with my eating, it was no problem for me to keep track of points. In 4 months I lost 16 lbs. My daughter wanted to go to meetings to help her, so I went and lost more weight. At one point I had lost 27 lbs, and was at a weight I had not been since my 20's. But really for my height and my age, I knew it was not realistic to try and weigh that little. So I gradually added back about 7-9 lbs- perfect. Then came wheat back into my life! Previously there were no cakes, cookies or pies consumed. So now I have added another 5 lbs. Since they have changed weight watchers around so much, I don't have the correct tools any longer(always a good excuse). My daughter told me about myfitnesspal.com and I have decided to give it a try. It seems to work a lot like weight watchers online. I don't have internet on my phone, but you can track that way, too.
Since my Dad passed away, I have not been taking care of myself the way I should and have decided it is time to start eating healthier and exercising! I want to try and regain some of the self-discipline I once had! My goal is 5 lbs before October 4, when I go to Michigan to visit my Mom!
Wish me luck!!
Marietta
I started to pay closer attention to when I had the symptoms. It did not take me too long to realize I was having a problem with wheat. Eat a saltine cracker and wheeze within 5 mins. I went to an allergist for the tests and sure enough- allergic to wheat(and corn, oats, peanuts, chocolate and various others like dust, mold etc.) There are no shots for food allergies, you must avoid the foods.
Well, wheat is a BIG challenge. It took me a few months to give it up entirely, but when you feel that bad every time you have it, you give it up.
I spent almost 20 years avoiding wheat. At first there were not many wheat free things that tasted good. Now, I did not have celiac, which is different than a wheat allergy. I could have the gluten, just not the wheat itself. So I found spelt as a substitute. My mom and mother-in-law made delicious bread for me from it, and it tasted pretty close to wheat. I learned to be SO disciplined in my eating. I DID not cheat! I didn't miss chocolate, I missed shredded wheat and a bowl of oatmeal-lifetime breakfast staples for me!
Five years ago I developed a problem with my ear being stuffed up. After seeing several doctors and having surgery on my nose, there is still no definitive answer as to why I have this problem. I decided to go to an allergist again. I was retested and NO MORE wheat allergy. Still allergic to oats, but none of the others. (several new airborne ones though). This was almost two years ago now. I did not test positive for dairy, but I do believe the dairy is the cause of the ear problem. In starting to eat wheat, I thought I wasn't missing anything, but the more I have eaten it, the more I don't want to give it up again. The awesome self control I once had-GONE!! No consequences now when I eat it, feel fine. But, I don't think it it that good for me and what is to say I won't become allergic again?
I give all of this background to talk about my weight. I was very thin up until 10 years ago, when I developed a thyroid problem. I had gained over 10 pounds without changing any eating habits. In
December of 06 my daughter wanted to lose weight, so I ordered a weight watchers at home kit. Being a disciplined person with my eating, it was no problem for me to keep track of points. In 4 months I lost 16 lbs. My daughter wanted to go to meetings to help her, so I went and lost more weight. At one point I had lost 27 lbs, and was at a weight I had not been since my 20's. But really for my height and my age, I knew it was not realistic to try and weigh that little. So I gradually added back about 7-9 lbs- perfect. Then came wheat back into my life! Previously there were no cakes, cookies or pies consumed. So now I have added another 5 lbs. Since they have changed weight watchers around so much, I don't have the correct tools any longer(always a good excuse). My daughter told me about myfitnesspal.com and I have decided to give it a try. It seems to work a lot like weight watchers online. I don't have internet on my phone, but you can track that way, too.
Since my Dad passed away, I have not been taking care of myself the way I should and have decided it is time to start eating healthier and exercising! I want to try and regain some of the self-discipline I once had! My goal is 5 lbs before October 4, when I go to Michigan to visit my Mom!
Wish me luck!!
Marietta
August 14, 2012
Monday
I had a good weekend creatively. I decided to make some polka dot scarves and a shabby chic peter pan collar. These are popular on Ruche, Modcloth etc.
I was also very happy that my kitty decided to come out of the bedroom and be my helper in the sewing room for a little while!
The cat scene is not great between Yoshi and Gemma. He wants to chase her when she comes out. Therefore, she does not want to come out. He and Abby are such sweet kitties, I hope that there can be some harmony amongst them soon!
My husband is a teacher and he officially went back to school today. He sold his car last week and is now riding his bicycle to school full time now. Not sure how that is going to work out with the daily Florida rains, but we will see.
I have just been in a down mood, that I can't seem to work out of these past couple of weeks.
The loss of my Dad seems to be weighing heavy on me, even though it was 9 months ago.
We are enjoying having our daughter living at home again, even though I don't see that much of her!
My boss is away this week and part of next week, so no patients in the office this week and I don't have to be on my feet all day, so I should be less tired and hoping to get in some exercise this week. Maybe that will help my mental state! :-) ( if there is help)
Marietta
August 11, 2012
Fall colors
I had so much fun upcycling this sweater over the past couple of weeks.
The sweater started out life as a teal pull over sweater. It has now become a cardigan embellished with lace, roses and buttons. In a lovely color. I am calling it victorian rose. And little did I know that this color is going to be popular for fall, according to Pantone, who are color predictors.
Pantone is calling it Rose smoke or Mesa.
I first cut the sweater up the middle and cut off part of the sleeves. I then put it into a water/bleach mixture( I rarely measure) and let it sit until I had removed most of the color. I then redyed with Rit dye. I LOVE RIT dye. I have used it since I was a teenager- with buckets in the back yard!
I am never sure of what the end result will be, but am almost always pleased with it! The redying was with tan with a hint of pink mixed in. For the laces it was a more concentrated color.
I knew I wanted to use several different laces, overlapped at the bottom.
I then decided to dye some onasburg fabric. It takes the dye really well.
I used that to make into 2 roses for the bottom front of the sweater.
Then the neckline. I was so fortunate to find in my button collection, buttons that matched perfectly.
I added these all around the neckline.
I flipped the top edges over. Sewed lace on the triangles. I added some applique trim I already had. I gave the trim a quick dip in the dye mixture.
Used a piece of lace and onasburg to make a simple tie clossure I wasn't sure how fancy to make the sleeves, I decided on lace and onasburg again. Knotted together and and sewn on the slightly ruched sleeve edge.
The sweater started out life as a teal pull over sweater. It has now become a cardigan embellished with lace, roses and buttons. In a lovely color. I am calling it victorian rose. And little did I know that this color is going to be popular for fall, according to Pantone, who are color predictors.
Pantone is calling it Rose smoke or Mesa.
I first cut the sweater up the middle and cut off part of the sleeves. I then put it into a water/bleach mixture( I rarely measure) and let it sit until I had removed most of the color. I then redyed with Rit dye. I LOVE RIT dye. I have used it since I was a teenager- with buckets in the back yard!
I knew I wanted to use several different laces, overlapped at the bottom.
I used that to make into 2 roses for the bottom front of the sweater.
I added these all around the neckline.
I flipped the top edges over. Sewed lace on the triangles. I added some applique trim I already had. I gave the trim a quick dip in the dye mixture.
Used a piece of lace and onasburg to make a simple tie clossure I wasn't sure how fancy to make the sleeves, I decided on lace and onasburg again. Knotted together and and sewn on the slightly ruched sleeve edge.
Start out with an idea- but be willing to adapt as you go.
Some ideas don't work well or look right.
Use your creativity to come up with something else!
Marietta
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