Enough already!! and stuff

Yes, it's been a while since my last post. So very sorry Grandy. I know you were counting on me for your 100th post...and I know you cheated for me...thanks my friend. As for my response to chewing gum while talking , thank you for the dedication of your quote...very appropriate for you, I might add..hehehe... one I like is

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt

I also have taught myself some more blog skills. I hope to learn more...very soon...and maybe post some more pictures.

So this weekend I've had a little down time since Michael is working and also busy with his taxes and home chores. When the weather is crappy, like it has been all weekend. I like to curl up on the couch, with the kitties and see what's on the TV...well, apparently I've been so caught up in my daily "get ready for work routine" it has taken me a little longer to realize the only thing playing lately is the "Obama and Hilary show." I mean, I know that every morning, like clockwork, I turn on the news while getting ready for the day....and now that I think back, that's all that has been on. I know that we are in an election year, but come on, lets be serious. Who cares about what some guy thinks that wrote some book about some thing because Hilary or Obama made some comment about something that might be remotely related to his topic. That's all that's been on almost every local channel and news channel for that matter. I guess "The Writers' Strike" has affected more things than we think. I'm beginning to think that anytime I see either one of them on TV, there's a new reality show or something.

Yes, an election is important, and being educated about it is also important. But there are other important issues that can be covered on CNN, the FOX news channel, or MSNBC.

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!

...and we've all seen enough stories about the politicians that cheat on their wives...so ladies, dump the bastards and move on!!

K, now I'm fired up...time to de-stress with some Pilates.

gum-me fun

You Are Fruit Flavored Gum

You are quirky and independent. You don't tend to follow any one style or rule book. You are a mix and match type of person, and you draw inspiration from many sources. While you're definitely a bit unusual, you get along well with other people. You're eager to welcome anyone into your world. You are not judgmental at all. You form close bonds with your friends, and your relationships tend to be very secure. You hold firm to your beliefs and values, and you don't let anyone talk you into compromising them.

What Flavor Gum Are You?

Thanks for the fun, Mar...enjoy.

The Cat Diet-update

I just wanted to update you all on the status of my cat's diet. Yeah, I know, nothing interesting, but since I posted it before, someone might be curious....so last Saturday I took her in for her first weigh in...yeah, sounds like Weight Watchers (actually WW works). So of course the car ride was not unlike the last time...she whined the whole time. Something is working, she lost 7 ounces. I guess for a cat that's a lot...would be like a few pounds to a human...not bad for 3 weeks. She seems happier and has way more energy....just want her to be healthy and happy. So for now, I'll continue with the "diet food." Expensive as it may be, at least so far something is working....now if I could just get myself to lose a few pounds...hmmm, not desperate enough to eat the diet cat food just yet...hehehe...

Until next time....

Power Colors

I found this interesting...please enjoy..and share your comments.

Your Power Color Is Teal

At Your Highest: You feel accomplished and optimistic about the future. At Your Lowest: You feel in a slump and lack creativity. In Love: You tend to be many people's ideal partner. How You're Attractive: You make people feel confident and accepted. Your Eternal Question: "What Impression Am I Giving?"

What's Your Power Color?

The "cat" diet

Today was a holiday, so being the Federal Employee (not disgruntled) that I am, I had the day off. Doesn't mean I didn't have my work cut out for me this morning.
...it was vet day!! I'm smart to only take one animal to the vet at a time...I have 3 so that could be a nightmare...the drive alone would be suicide...

So, it was Raven's day to do..she's one of the 2 black cats I have...hence the blog title...anyway...her day to go.
...open cat carrier....hunt for cat....locate cat under bed...coax cat out from under bed...pick up cat(being careful not to strain back, cat is severely overweight)...lock cat in carrier...the whining begins...put carrier in car...drive 10 miles to vet...whining all the way...arrive at vet and wait in "the room"...more whining...try to coax cat out of carrier...vet arrives...power goes out...sit in dark with whining cat....power goes back on...finally...lenghtly exam..."your cat is fat"...whining...vaccinations...bloodwork...."your cat is fat"...exercise...diet...blah blah blah...

So the bottom line...my cat is fat...she is 8 years old and she weighs....drum roll.....17 pounds... vet has put her on a "restricted food diet" (isn't that what diets do, restrict food?) and exercise...how do you exercise a cat?? okay, I know with play and toys and all that...you don't understand, I own the laziest cat in the world...she even makes Garfield look energetic.

I also have another black cat..so now I'm supposed to restrict the food for one of them and feed them separate...so he has his food and she has her own special diet food...we won't even get in to how much the visit was!! But they ARE my children and I want them to be healthy...so you can't really put a price on that.

Raven is the youngest...and that being said, I now have a family of senior citizen pets. The other cat is 14 and the dog is 13....that's a lot of people years.

So tomorrow begins "the cat diet"...I guess we'll have to see what happens...she is supposed to have her first weigh-in in 3 weeks...sounds like Weight Watchers for felines...hehehe.

Please feel free to send me any comments, tips, or suggestions to help my kitty get back in to shape...she was such the ball of energy when she was younger...and I would really like her to be healthy.

Believe me, it's not going to be as easy as it sounds.

Ways to de-stress

I like to post about things I've read and/or seen on television, internet, etc...well, during a recent trip to my pharmacy, I came across some information about stress..which we all suffer from on a daily basis. Here were some tips that I wanted to share...and maybe share a few of my comments..enjoy..

1. Take a deep breath. Shallow breathing can contribute to stressful feelings. So try this easy exercise: Close off your right nostril and inhale slowly through the left. Hold that breath for a count of five. Then close off your left nostril and exhale out of your right nostril. Do this for about five minutes. Breathing slowly and deeply helps prevent stress from overwhelming you.
hmmm...yes, I think breathing is pretty important to do on a daily basis...don't think I could live without it...hehehe...

2. Reach for protein. When work gets in the way of eating, we tend to reach for quick fix snacks that are high in caffeine and sugar. Instead, try snacking on foods that are richer in energy boosting proteins and minerals like potassium, which gets reduced when we're stressed. Better alternatives: peanut butter on a banana or whole wheat crackers. I hate it when work gets in the way, don't you?

3. Write it down. Start a journal where you can jot down some of your thoughts about what's bothering you and help yourself put stress into perspectvie. Hey, maybe I should start a blog...hehehe..

4. Get out and walk. Walking just five minutes with your mind concentrated on your stride and rhythmic breathing does wonders to clear your mind. If you can't walk (or don't want do), simply step outside, swing your arms back and forth and breathe deeply for an energy boost. There's that breathing thing again...must be of some importance.

What kind of fruit are you?

Some fun fruit things....

You Are a Strawberry

You are friendly, outgoing, and well liked by many people. You are popular, but there's nothing you ordinary or average about you. You a very interesting person, and you have many facets to your personality. Sometimes you feel very conflicted. Your different sides of your personality pull at you. You are a very sensual and passionate person. You are fiery... you can't help it. In general, you keep your passionate side under wraps. You are only wild in private.

What Type of Fruit Are You?