The Dackel Princess

Okay after a week back on South Beach and being very strict, which for me means that I don’t eat the bad carbs like potatoes, bread, etc., but I do eat all vegetables like reasonable amounts of corn and butternut squash, etc., because those are good natural carbs, I have lost 4 pounds. I am eating all my meals and snacks and if I feel shaky at all I just go grab a piece of low fat cheese.
Yesterday I went to a Food Co-Op and they had this awesome Deli section with great low carb salads. Mango health salad, broccoli slaw and the worlds best seafood salad. This place also has their own Sushi Chef right there! I knew before hand I would be buying a lot so I had a cooler in my trunk.
Tonight is Mexican night here at my house. Surprisingly Tacos are not that high in carbs.
Olé!

I drove to the doctor’s today for my appointment. This was a recheck on a breast lump I found late last winter. The biopsy was clear then, but the doctor wanted to wait six months to see if anything developed.
Meanwhile, I stopped taking HRT and of course have spent a lot of time praying about this and keeping my fingers crossed.
Over the months, I’d felt that my lump was not as big. I also noticed that once I was a few months without the HRT that my breasts were less “lumpy”. (I hope this isn’t too graphic for people, but I feel it is important)
Today’s exam was a good one and I came through with flying colors. Yes, the lump is in fact smaller, nearly undetectable. And the nodes under my arm are not swollen at all.
The doctor believes that this was caused mostly by the HRT and that I shouldn’t use it at all in the future.
Don’t worry, I won’t!
So during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I can say that I am doing GREAT!
And I am so very thankful!!!

Okay, now I know there are a lot of people out there who hate Martha Stewart, but I have to tell you, after last night I think she rocks.
I watched her version of the Apprentice where they had to design a wedding cake and then sell their mock up at a Bridal Fair. There was this one chick who was so obnoxious about it. She could have cared less, and at one point said to the man supervising things for Martha, “If we don’t win this, you should fire me.” And then she laughed.
She was one of those “pretty girls”. The type that always get by on their looks and never their actual work. She was supposed to help out with design and sales and she did neither. She was all fluff.
And her team lost.
But everyone likes her, she is so “sweet”.
So when the hapless Project Manager has to select two people to come back into the boardroom, he selects two less attractive people. And Miss Cutie Pie goes sailing up to the suite.
Martha didn’t like that, so she had her secretary call up to the suite and bring them all down. Then she asked very specific questions of our beauty queen. Who made the fatal error of responding, “You have to fake it, until you make it!”
Not in Martha’s world, Not in the real world! She fired her proverbial butt and sent her packing!
I say one thing here and one thing only.
Good for you Martha!!!

Today is cooking day. Hubby has taken our Old Boy to look at his New Hampshire property. So I have the house to myself. The first time since we returned from Alaska! Anyway, I have laundry going and I am cooking things that I know Old Boy can eat. I also am making some of the chicken tarragon salad that I like so much.
I’m fighting a cold, and I wound up going to bed at 9 o’clock last night just because I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer. I slept until 7:30 this morning. Still coughing and the nose is running, but at least I know I am well rested.
We went to a fly-in yesterday, where all retired and aviation enthusiasts flew into a small airport near us. Many other drove. (like us)
Old Boy was the center of attention. He was probably the oldest pilot there, and the only one to fly the Berlin Airlift. I loved seeing him enjoying himself so much!!
It was a lot of fun and I think when I counted all the small planes there, there were over 30.

Well, back to work!

I had an appointment yesterday. It was at the medical center clear across the state. Okay, so we’re in New Hampshire, so clear across means an hour and a half drive. Still…
I drove over and made it through all the construction, an accident, and all, (not mine) and arrived right on time. I got to the desk, checked in and the man says, “Oh, I’m sorry, your appointment isn’t until Friday. Didn’t anyone call you?”
No, no one called, no one wrote, even though they knew about this change before I went to Alaska! I was not pleased. I stood there and felt like crying. “Do you know how much it costs to fill my car up with gas?” He handed me a chit for gas. $10.00. That’ll hardly cover it, but I guess it’s better then nothing.
Still…

The say confession is good for the soul.

So, forgive me.
Last night for dinner I had Fettuccini Alfredo and then an Almond Joy Mousse for dessert!!!

Yes. You now know that this means? A big carb splurge like that? Today is the first day of going back on South Beach. I know I have spoken about it before, but I really have to do it this time. Although I didn’t gain weight on the cruise I HAVE gained some since I got home. My stretch jeans are now about the only thing that fit. So, here goes.
I may come here and cry. I may come here wanting a chocolate fix.
I hope you will understand.

I wish, I could bottle weather like this. Cool in the 70’s with bright blue skies, no wind and sunshine that warms the soul.

I wish, that when you reach your goal on a diet, that your metabolism would magically change so that you could eat anything you wanted and never again gain weight!

I wish, that people didn’t age. I know it is wonderful to learn things as we go along in life and to gain wisdom, but why should the acquisition of wisdom come at the cost of your body.

I wish, that time didn’t rush by us so quickly on the days when the wonderful things are happening, and then seeem to drag on, when your life is going to hell.

I wish, I wish, I wish…

We’re giving the Old Boy some much needed pet therapy. The biggest love? Greta! She just adores the Old Boy! All their loving is helping him out a lot.

I watched “The Apprentice” last night. I confess, it’s probably my favorite TV show. I love to watch the projects, I love to see how people think and what they do in different situations.
Last night was a great example. The men were disorganized and their project resulted in a really poor product. The women on the other hand, worked together well, worked hard and their product, was a very professional presentation. I could just see the Ad Company Reps faces light up! Yes, the women won last night!

Today is an easy cooking day. I have been marinating a Sauer Braten Roast all week and today I will cook it. This will be good and easy eating for my dear Old Man. I also serve mashed potatoes and red cabbage and cooked onions. All very soft foods that are almost pre-digested. Or at least they will be, because I will cook them until they are really soft.

I had this strange dream last night. My cousin and I were teens again and we were swimming at our favorite beach. Surf Drive. The beach was beautiful and the day was sunny, and we looked great! So very YOUNG! Ha! Well, it was a nice dream.