194.4 A Simple Pleasure

The other day I was at Costco and had so much fun. For probably 15 to 20 years except for very brief interludes, I have had to shop in the plus size /women's departments in various stores. It was really quite sad and frustrating, especially when we would be at a wonderful resort that had beautiful shops and Jeff would suggest that something in a shop window would look great on me. I loved that he thought that, but I could no more go in and buy something off the rack than fly to the moon.

Shopping at Costco has always meant that Jeff would roam over to the men's golf shirt area and buy a couple of golf shirts. I would feel really bad because for me to buy a couple of golf shirts every now and then meant heading for the specialty shops/department stores for the larger woman or ordering on line, etc., and paying full price. Well, a couple of days ago I went to Costco to buy berries, veges, and a roasted chicken. What did I come out with? The above, plus two fantastic golf shirts, size large, at $11.99 each. I brought them home and you would have thought I had won the lottery. What a simple pleasure!

194.2 Moving Into That Space

I love writing this blog and I love the comments. Kathleen always keeps me grounded, the voice of reality and experience. She works hard to keep her health, exercise, and weight all under control while raising her three little boys. And, Prill, my sister, usually makes me smile with her comments. If you didn't see either, look at the bottom of yesterday's blog. I love the yabuts! Both comments ring so true and I really appreciated getting them.

But, I hope everyone will try to move into that space where the hard work and yabuts fade away and that positive voice can be heard. When I am on the elliptical and don't think I can go another "glide", if I hook up with that inner spirit it is as if I can go forever, for a while :). It's amazing!

202.6 Yikes!

And I didn't even eat anything special or salty or whatever. So today I have tried not eating much at all, and I am famished and head achy. I want those 6 ounces gone by tomorrow!

It has been a good day though. I got a call from a dear friend in Ohio, I got a lot of grocery shopping done for the coming week, and our Christmas card is finally coming together. That is my upbeat, positive self speaking. On the other hand, when I returned from the store, Jeff was on the phone talking to his doctor. Yesterday he had a very painful skin treatment and was in a lot of pain. During the night he developed chills and that happened again while I was gone. His dermatologist doesn't think his symptoms match any after affects of the treatment, so now we may be looking at a guy who has the flu. How can that be? He had a flu shot and is scheduled to get the H1N1 shot in mid-January. He's doing his part! And, our daughter Alee is arriving on Tuesday, and in a week we are heading to Memphis to see our grandsons. Excuse me, but we have no time for the flu!

I just read my friend Kathleen's blog, Among The Savages, and she is feeling sick. It is sort of like this blizzard that is hitting the east coast. Hello?? Doesn't Mother Nature know this is Christmas week? Blizzards do hit and people do get sick, but.... Oh, please Jeff, don't have the flu.