Mantracker

Back to Mantracker (continued from last post).... one of the 2 gals has been caught and one is still on the run. I am amazed that she has gotten away from them but they now just found her foot prints and are at full gallop after her. She's running down the road with 457 meters to go.... and WOW, I can't believe she just made it!! Mantracker is one good looking man and I've always liked men in chaps whether they're on horses or motorcycles, haha. I think 'cowboys' maybe are hotter than 'bikers', but it is a toss up. I haven't seen all that many episodes of Mantracker because until recently I didn't get the program, but changed my TV and internet provider so now I get to watch it. Apparently he is from Alberta Canada, and I am in BC Canada, so not far away. In the several episodes I have watched, however, I've only seen 2 times when he got beat... both times it was a pair of women 'prey' and one got caught while the other was able to get away and win. Too cool.

Mewsic

I'm sitting here in my arm chair watching TV, watching Mantracker. I don't think these gals are going to win, they were lucky to get away from him just now by ducking into the bush where the horses can't go, but there is no way they can out maneuver these 2 guys on their horses.

My Mewsic is curled up in the chair with me, having one of her cat naps. I think at the rate she's going I might have to start feeding her the best diet pills you can get for a cat. Can you get them with a fish scent and smell? No? Well darn, maybe I'll just have to cut back on her food and get her more exercise. She is not overly fat yet, but she is getting a little more 'cuddly', if you know what I mean. All she does is sleep and eat with a little play here and there as she chooses.

Oh... the Subaru ad is on!! So funny! The Sumo Wrestlers posing 'sexy' on cars just like so often skinny women do in next to no clothing. This is a great add. "Sexy comes standard!" Haha.

Rose

I am texting with a friend who is hurting. I know from where she comes as what she has been telling me reminds me of... me. I know her pain, and through her today I got to see how far I have come along the road I must walk. Wow, I am so very grateful for this experience, for this view from where I stand now. I have tears blurring my vision, tears of joy, tears of love for the friend I will refer to as Rose and for myself and for the journey we are on. These tears are also love for Spirit, for God, for ECK ... whatever one wishes to call the Creator. Why am I calling her Rose? Because I see her as a tight bud that is just starting the first steps of unfoldment, starting to bloom and to become, eventually, the beautiful Rose she is meant to be. We all have scars (scar from surgery, scar from accident, acne scar, and inner emotional scars) and it's time for all people to start healing, especially those inner scars. I send love and blessings to everyone.

Still Cold

It is currently -13°C, according to the Weather site on the internet. The predicted high is -8°C. The forecast keeps promising warmer temps, then they never come, the posted forecast keeps changing though still holding that 'warmer temperatures' carrot out in front of our noses. The sun is shining and it looks so beautiful outside.... and I don't even want to go there. I'm staying in until I have to go to town this afternoon, then will bundle up. Will actually wear a scarf with my vest, or I might even wear a jacket today. People think it's weird that I usually don't wear a jacket, just a vest and often with the sleeves of my sweater or shirt pulled up to my elbows, but mostly I am comfortable like that. You know it's real cold if you see me wearing a jacket/coat.

I had to talk to a gal at Telus this morning to get her to fix my texting problem... couldn't send or receive texts on my cell. She was in Calgary and said it was -45°C there. WOW that is SO COLD!! Compared to them we have warm weather.... though for us this is cold. Our 'normal' temps at this time of year, according to the weather website, are Max: 5°C Min: -2°C so we are so not normal this year. I want it to warm up so we can start doing the conversion on my new trike.

Have You Ever....

Have you ever....
- heard about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)??? It's a series of taps on median points on your head/body and it is a way to heal emotions, physical issues, etc.
- ridden a horse?
- driven a horse drawn sleigh or wagon?
- driven your own motorcycle? 2 wheels or 3?
- read apidexin reviews on the internet?
- played with chinchillas?
- put cinnamon in your tea?

I have....
- not only heard about EFT but am currently taking a course in doing it. I was cured of a Coke (Cola) addiction with EFT and believe in practicing it.
-ridden many horses. I even have a tattoo of my last horse on the back of my right shoulder. I so miss him!!!
- driven a sleigh pulled by 2 horses, Wonder & Willow. They didn't look alike but they sure were a great match for pulling, both were very good horses.
- driven my own trike, a 2 wheeled motorcycle that I had converted to a 3 wheeler. I love it and though it was ruined when I was hit by a car, I have bought another 2 wheeler the same as the first one and will soon be starting the conversion.
- not read those reviews though I might do so a bit later.
- played with chinchillas. I share my life and home with 4 wonderful chinchillas.... and 1 rabbit, 1 cat, 8 birds.
- been putting cinnamon in my tea for some time now. Cinnamon is very healthy for many things, including lowering blood sugar levels and cholesterol, among many other good things.

Cold Weather

It is currently -5°C, according to the Weather site on the internet. It was sunny this morning though is clouding up. The forcast is:

Today
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to minus 15 this afternoon. Cold wind chill minus 26. Risk of frostbite.

Tonight

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 17. Cold wind chill minus 27. Risk of frostbite.

Thursday
Cloudy with sunny periods. Wind north 20 km/h. High minus 10. Cold wind chill minus 27. Risk of frostbite.

This same site also tells me that the normal temperatures are:
Max: 5°C
Min: -2°C

I sure wish our weather would get back to 'normal'. This nasty cold is not fun.

Loosing Weight

If you follow my blog, you know I am the leader of my TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group. Having lost and gained weight many times over the years, I know that we never lose weight fast enough for our wishes, though we do seem to gain it too quickly. We eat 3500 calories to gain 1 pound of fat, and we must burn off 3500 calories to loose 1 pound of fat. I have found that it is much easier and more fun to take in that 3500 calories than it is to burn/use the same amount. I have set myself a goal... to loose 4 pounds per month, which averages about 1 pound per week, for the next 10 months or 40 pounds. A 4 pound loss per month doesn't sound like much when we want to loose 40 pounds and be 'hot' in time for swimsuit weather, or a special occasion, but it is 'do-able', it is an 'achievable' amount and it is a healthy amount to loose. It will require a change of life style, not easy for me, yet that too is 'do-able' and is what will be necessary not only to drop the weight but also to keep it off. If I am going to achieve this goal, I had better get busy and exercise a lot more than I have been lately.

Dreams of a Library

Hi all. The sun is shining and it looks so beautiful outside my windows. With the wind blowing and knowing the temperature is -9°C out there, I am not in a hurry to go outside today. I got a phone call this morning canceling my physiotherapy appointment due to the therapist's daughter being sick, so I have some extra time home before I go in to the chiropractor. I think I will do some much needed housework and I know I will surf the net as that is what I've been doing so far. Do you know what a jack3d is? I didn't. It's amazing what we can find out on the internet. I get all kinds of information here. It's better than having my own library, endless information and I don't even have to dust anything, haha. I do love books though, and have somewhat of a library in my home, a large collection of good books. I often have wished I could have a special room with lots of book shelves full of books, and a big window to let the sun in, a big recliner arm chair to relax in by the fire that would be burning there, oh and of course a small table beside my chair where my cup of tea would sit between sips.

Happy Valentines Day

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
to everyone in the world.

I believe that every day is the right day to show and express your love. Every day is the right day to feel & acknowledge LOVE. Don't wait for Valentines Day to tell someone that you love the, then them and better yet show them Every Day!!! When my Dad was still alive I told him every time I saw him that I loved him, I even taught him 'sign language' for I Love You which really worked well for Dad. When he passed away I was blessed to not have to live feeling/thinking "I wish I'd told Dad I love him. Now he's gone and I will never get the chance." Instead, I live my life knowing that i told and showed Dad every time I saw him.... I loved my Dad and I will still love him for the rest of forever. I also tell Mom that I love her every time I see her or speak to her on the phone.

Feeling... well... not well.

I don't know what's wrong with me lately. I've been so tired for weeks now and also have been having neck pain & low grade headaches that just don't want to go away. I don't know if the tired has anything to do with the headaches or if there are 2 totally different causes. I just know that I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I had blood tests done to see if it shows why I am so tired now feel too crappy to go to the doctor to find out the results of the tests. Sheesh!! I wish I could just insert new canon batteries into my body like I would put new batteries into my camera, flashlight, or any of many things that use batteries. Maybe that would give me fresh new energy, give me back my active life. I think I might be getting sucked down into depression just sitting home here day in and day out. Must make me get out and do something.

My Day

I had a great day today. It started when I was getting ready to go out to my TOPS meeting and the phone rang. It was my friend Art who is living in Thailand. He's been there nearly 5 months now and told me he's coming home end of March as his 6 months will be up then. He asked if I can pick him up at the airport on the day of his return and I said yes I will do that. Art has always been good about giving me rides if/when I needed them, including taking my Cherry Chinchilla to the vet and my truck brakes were frozen... but I digress. After talking to Art I finished getting ready and headed out to my meeting. Each week we weigh in before the meeting and this week I was happy to log a 1/2 pound loss. Hey, any loss is a good loss folks. As Leader of our TOPS club I led the meeting. I also was the one to do the Program this week, so got everyone working on writing down goals. My goal is to drop 40# by the end of 2011, so that means 4# per month or 1# per week.

After the meeting, as always, most of our ladies went for lunch together, then a few of us went shopping a bit and after that I came home and did a bit here. I then went into town to the Wanding Group and had a short visit with friend Joyce. I came home, washed my hands under the bathroom faucet, and cooked up about 4 cups of vegetables... stir fry. Threw in some mixed nuts and topped it off with some Indonesian Soy Sauce. It was so good. Now I relax with a cup of tea and watch some TV.

Valentines.

Do you think you'll get flowers for Valentine's Day? I mean, it's only 10 days away, the 'Day of Romance' that comes but once a year. I have never gotten flowers or candy or for that matter, anything that I can remember for Valentines. Most of my life I've been single though I have been in relationships on Valentines day. I guess I've just never had romantic men in my life. Maybe that's why I am and have usually been single. Actually, a man friend of mine did give me a bouquet of flowers last week. That was a real big surprise. I've known him for nearly 10 years now and this is the first time. No, he's not suddenly decided he wants 'something more' with me, he likes just being good friends and so do I. Maybe one day I will find 'Mr. Right' and if not that's good too. I am not sure if I want to be tied down or not, after all, I'm only 55 so maybe not quite old enough for a committed relationship. ;o) Ahhhh, but I do love the critters I share my life with.