The Apronista: New Apronista Buttons!!

The Apronista: New Apronista Buttons!!

Fading Year

Where has this year gone!!?? It amazes me that each year seems to pass more quickly than the one before - a sign of getting older, I suppose. Tomorrow, I'll be 52 years young & I have never felt better about myself! If I could just get Harry to stop lying to himself & to me about his diabetes. But, I have let go of trying to control that situation, as there is little to nothing more I can do about it. He knows the consequences of his continued non-compliance & I have told him that I will have to deal with those consequences, but that he will have live with them. My job will easier than his.

Thanksgiving is just about a week & a half away & all-in-all I have so much to be grateful for. My job continues to challenge me & make me happy. My Farmgirl Chapter, new this year in my life, is small but has given me new friends & new fun. It's brought me much-needed female friendship & fellowship.

My family is well & for that I am always grateful. So, mostly, life is good to me & I enjoy each day & its gifts.

Cream City Chick Changes

The Cream City Chicks, they are a-changin' it seems. Two of the ladies have told me that don't feel that the Chapter is what they're looking for. Unfortunately, last Wednesday, I was left "holding the proverbial bag" when no one showed up for the meeting. I knew that Sarah wouldn't be coming. I think that she may be staying with the Chapter - I truly hope so. Jill and Danielle are looking for something different that what I have envisioned. So, I have asked them all to think about whether or not they want to continue or not, but that I do have one condition - that being that they tell me what their decision is, sooner rather than later. I guess we'll see what transpires.

I DID IT!!!

Well, I walked the 3 miles yesterday, in the Step Out for Diabetes walk!!! The first 2/3rds of a mile, my leg muscles were not thrilled to be moving, and they let me know that in no uncertain terms. But, I pushed ahead and soon I was moving at a good clip up until the last 1/2 mile or so. I really had to work that stretch and tell myself how good I would feel when I was done. But, I made it! I met a great woman, named Tammy, who taught me how to made Puerto Rican Fried Rice while we were walking! Great fun and a great day!

Well, on Saturday (the 18th) I have a challenge to face! A 3-mile walk for the American Diabetes Association! I feel ready though. My team from work has raised over $400 to date, so that's a good thing. And, the weather looks like it will cooperate - sunny & cool! I'm ready to go!