Jim Has a Birthday

 Our weekend was lazy.  Didn't go anywhere on Saturday.  I did some chores around the house.  Laundry is always a big deal and I managed to strip the bed and remake it.

Sunday the birthday boy turned 84.  Most of the day was spent quietly.  We had some much needed rain roll through with a bit of thunder and a tornado watch.  Sonsearae and Chris picked us up for an early dinner at Ted's.  Jim had Bison meatloaf that he really enjoyed.  I opted for Bison brisket, both came with mashed potatoes, gravy and buttered carrots.  I have leftovers. I should not have indulged but it was so tasty!

Fat Tuesday.  For years we lived in New Orleans and Mardi Gras is something to behold!  We have some King Cake and Sonsearae gifted us with red beans a Jambalaya to enjoy.  No celebrating for us. Tallahassee doesn't indulge.

Today was a normal day for us.  Jim had some lab work done, he sees his PC next week.  Meanwhile I had some 'carving' on my left ear.  Awhile back my dermatologist took a sample and it was benign but they wanted a deeper slice this time to make sure.  Right now it's quite painful and I can ice it and take Tylenol.  Sleeping is the big problem.  As you can imagine laying on this ear will be painful.  I bought a pillow with a hole in it witch will help.

Not2Shabby ephemera and paper.  The colors are so vibrant!

All is right in our world

Life Update

 Not sure how this will go.  Many of my friends and family know I try to eat WFPB, SOS...What that means is Whole Food Plant Based no salt, oil or sugar.  I'm struggling and working on this daily.

I weigh 101.5 and I'm not sure how I got to this weight but I like it!  I wasn't trying to lose weight it just happened. I find myself checking the scales often.

I take medicine for diabetes and I believe it can be controlled with this way of eating.  I just can't stick to it.  My doctor wants me on meds for hypertension and cholesterol but I refuse.  Again I believe if I can stick to a WFPB way of eating my numbers should come down.  All of my research suggests it will help but only if I stick to the plan.

Do you struggle with health issues?  What do you do to be healthier? Trust the meds your doctor prescribes?

Some of my recent cards:

Card Fronts from Not2Shabby

Call me Crafty Al puts out a sheet load every month.  Echo Park papers, some stickers

Brandi's Cards made 10 in 20 minutes.  I chose this fern from a retired SU set

Not2Shabby February paper pad kit and ephemera

I'd love to hear your thoughts on your health or mine..perhaps we can help each other

Wonderful Day!

This time of year is so nice...except for the pollen.  We get spring storms that can be pesky but the temperatures are what we like.

We had lunch at Casa, it's taco Tuesday and they have an all you can eat buffet set up...and the two for one margaritas are tasty!  After lunch we headed to Costco and picked up a few things, can't say we needed them but we got a new rug for the entry way. The previous rug didn't have non-slip so this one is safer. Raspberries for my breakfasts, cashews in a lovely glass jar for reusing in the pantry.

Then we headed to the car wash so Jim could get the pollen off the car.  He has a subscription and if he wants he can pass through everyday!  Once we got home I had me some iced coffee and sat outside for awhile

These cards are from a Stampin' Up Kit, Heirloom  Arrangements.  The kit makes eight cards using ephemera so each card will be have different items on each card.  I'm finding I like working with ephemera!

Using ephemera from Not 2 Shabby I made three ATC's.  An ATC is an Artist Trading Card that is 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches.  It can be traded or used as a card from.  Two of them use Stampin' Up! DSP.  The sentiments are from Paper Rose

I hope ya'll are enjoying some pleasant Spring weather!

All is right in our world