Here we are, already in the second week of November! I simply can’t believe how quickly this year has gone. Soon enough, it will be New Year’s Eve, and 2027 will be upon us. But for this week’s Friday Five, here’s what’s happening.
- The weather has truly begun to feel like November. Cold, dark skies, and a feeling of snow in the air.
Of course, after hoping for a little snow shower overnight, we did not get one. So I’m still waiting for the beauty of new falling snow.
- When I met my Orthopedic Surgeon, he suggested I lose some weight to benefit my knees. The next day, I started a high-protein, low-carb, low-sugar diet. Within two weeks, my blood sugar was running lower, and now, after seven weeks, I have lost 16 pounds. I eat three good meals a day and two snacks. I’m doing this right.
- It’s now twenty days until my knee replacement surgery!
I’ve been doing a few light exercises to strengthen the leg muscles. Nothing too wild, since the knee is pretty sensitive, but I am using it.
- My turkey is now out of the freezer. Now, before anyone freaks out that it is too early, let me explain. My sister and cousin are coming here for my birthday on Tuesday. Since a turkey dinner is my favorite meal, that’s what we’re having, complete with a small amount of chestnut dressing.
- And lastly, I finally slept until 6:45! The time change has been really difficult for me this year. However, I think I may finally be getting used to it.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
