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November 21, 2012 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,



My Daughter ~ My Friend
My daughter sent me a text to let me know she was having a �Friendsgiving� tonight and the more I looked at the words on my phone, the more I thought about the meaning of the words. My mind started reeling with ideas of how I would write about this and a quick call to my girl to get her insight was in order.  Well, my daughter and her friends have been meeting every Tuesday for girls dinner night, where they take turns preparing the meals, and enjoy a special sharing of their lives�talking, laughing, comparing stories, and eating the meal prepared with their own hands�no orders in�these gals are serious about their food, their lives, and their friendship. Sounds somewhat like �Sex in the City� gone REAL and how FABULOUS is that!

I think about that and am proud of the special bonds that my daughter has with these very special ladies�I have had the privilege to meet a few of them.  They celebrate their year anniversary of �Girls Dinner� night for Friendsgiving this year�HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LADIES!

My Daughter and Her Fabulous Friends


This struck me deeper than the words Thanksgiving this year, as spending time with those we love can and often times does include people that are not related by blood, but a deeper bond�a chosen bond.  A true friend is a rare gem and gift from God and to have more than one is even rarer.  Think about the sharing of food made with your own hands, laughter around a table, sharing stories of life and really listening and caring about the lives and feelings of others around that table�WOW�now that is a THANKSGIVING!

I am saddened by the many who struggle through the holiday filled with hurt, pain and overwhelmed with stress at the very thought of going through the motions with people, some family, some not�but honestly, none of us�yes, me included�are not immune to hurt from time to time, and during the holiday it can feel larger than life itself.  It is in those times, where a �Friendsgiving� would feel so good to be a part, to be able to share openly, honestly, and receive that in return, to relish in the aromas of food made with tender, loving hands, warm laughter and REAL moments of caring surrounding each and every person.  I wish this moment for every struggling person out there on this holiday�a very special �Friendsgiving�.
 


I was reminded of something from my daughter today as she shared her story of �Friendsgiving�� cherish the bonds of special friendship, take the time to stay in touch, to share a meal, a laugh, a cry�LIFE.  As I celebrate the holiday with family and friends this year, I will be thankful for my chosen bonds, those gems in my life that will hold my hand when I need it the most.  



Happy Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Everyone!!!


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August 02, 2012 , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Charging the Hormones!
The warm mug cupped in my hand as the aroma drifts into my face, a sip here and there as I take in a morning peaceful moment all cuddled on the sofa with my feet tucked under myself�awww�sounds like a hallmark moment, or commercial that will definitely sell coffee�lol�but I am going to bring this to an abrupt HALT.  OK�rewind to a few months ago when I woke to have my usual cup of coffee with splash of non-fat French vanilla creamer�ON MY�yes�can�t do coffee straight up, and to my unsettling surprise�REJECTED�OH MY�OH WHY.  I do not know if you have ever experienced this, but all of a sudden I needed a coffee break�I mean a break from coffee�sniff sniff.  Believe me I tried for two mornings in a row, and the same result�blahhhh�YUCK. 

I was even feeling dragged down by the coffee and not perked up as usual�although I only drink half/calf anyway�but still�my body just was not feeling the love for the coffee.  I do take a few sips from my hubby�s mug just to test drive and although OK�it is not driving me to grab my own mug down and pour a cup.  Hmmmm�.OK�I have been taking a break for at least 2 months now and I must say, I feel less tension, some weight loss (which I definitely do not need), and the added benefit of no stains on the pearly whites �at least for awhile.  I am not saying I am giving up coffee�maybe it is the hot summer months that has put the kibosh on my morning time with my warm cup. 

Studies show many health benefits in coffee and my one cup intake per day satisfied that�but now I will just have to make do with the rest of my healthy meals.  I have to admit that when my body responded well to the caffeine�meaning OK�this girl is ready to workout�I enjoyed that.  But truly, it got to where it felt like this backfired, and I no longer felt a surge of energy from the small amount of stimulant in a half/calf cup.  So�this made it easier to give up for awhile and I must say that I am enjoying my coffee break. 

When I feel a lack of energy now, I will not blame it on�man�I did not have my coffee�I can truly say�OK Darla�not enough rest, more recovery after that hard workout is needed, and the biggie as an almost 50 year young woman�HORMONE changes�YUCK.  Yes, hormones have much to do with how peri-menopausal and menopausal women feel.  I am definitely riding the peri journey right now and doing lots of research as my own health advocate.   I will say that I am so happy that watermelon season is here and I am eating pumpkin seeds like no other. 

I am not a woman who requires a JOLT to workout, so coffee on hold is OK in that area.  I hear so many people say OH MY�I just don�t have the energy to workout without my caffeine or energy drink fix�really????  OK�why does anyone need to be dependent on something to function through a workout�this is not healthy.  I can understand the occasional�man do I need a cup of coffee this morning, but when it becomes a dependence to function�not for this girl.  I do look forward to when my body says OK�YAHOO�loving coffee but for now� I will enjoy my coffee break;)

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