Day 99 - 266 Days to Go

Busy Wednesday (it is wednesday isn't it)
Woke up with a little bit of anxious feeling. It's a feeling like you're lite headed, not really a headache, but this dullness feeling; like if you're not carefull you might be sick. It was a feeling that brings back many a bad memories from about 11 years ago, when I was first sick with chemical imbalance. At the time, I felt I had flu like symptoms. Couldn't eat, lost weight so I was down to 102 (would love that weight again) and of course everyone said to eat so I'd feel better. Now when I feel like that I assume I need to eat to feel better. Well I think I broke that cycle today. I stopped and took notice of how I felt, took my infamous ativan and made myself busy. By 11:00 all those feelings were gone, and I didn't even reach for food to fix them. Yeah!!!
Anyway worked with Sam this afternoon and then went for my 4:00 job interview. Went well It thought, but I'm ok with ever which way it goes. Not sure if that is a good thing or not.

BODY: Did not reach for food when I was feeling ugh. Talked to myself and asked if I was actually hungry or just blah. I think that is a major step for me.

MIND: Talked myself through my anxiousness and came away from my interview with a feeling of "what ever will be, will be." Loiuse Hay "Joy and happiness are at the center of my world."
Is there anywhere else it should be.....
Night
Stacey

Day 98 - 267 Days to Go

Poor Bill. I have been singing the same song all day. "I'm so exicited, and I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it." Who would have thought someone could be so excited about floor renovations. Already one room is done (ashley's) We're on a roll.

BODY: Over 15,000 steps today. Contributions from a walk with Maya, and my line dance class. I really must remember to wear my cowboy boots on days when I'm tired. Your feet must be able to slide.

MIND: I'm so excited-------Feeling great about everything. Many things to be thankful for - except for the little blip that just happened (husband dropped some metal cable thingy on my lovely new table lamp and broke the shade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) It's just a thing that can be replaced!!!!!
Better finish on the computer and focus on some positive energy.

Night
Stacey

Day 97 - 268 days to Go

What a nice Monday to start of the week. The flooring guys were supposed to be here this morning, but it got postponed until Tuesday to to family health reasons. Positve energy going Dan's way.
Didn't have a great sleep last night, and it's getting pretty hard to scuttle around the house when there are very few places to scuttle to. The son is sleeping in the zen room, so not much noise and movement can be made in the kitchen/living room area.
After breakfast I climbed back into bed until about 9:00. That made all the difference in the world. Woke up with energy and an agenda to get some things done.

BODY: Over 12,000 steps today. Did stairs for some cardio this morning. Also made whole wheat pasta for supper. It's difficult staying away from white stuff.

MIND: Daily affirmation by Louise Hay " As I say yes to life, life says yes to me." I made a decision this morning to start eating healthier and working out more (in addition to my steps) Sometimes we just need a little reminder of where our path should be heading.

Early night to get in some reading
Stacey

Day 96 - 269 Days to Go

Renovating is stressful enough, but throw in a spouse!!!! Mind you, Bill is probably thinking the same thing. It amazes me how two people who have lived in the same house for almost 25 years can expect something as simple as cleaning the bathroom to be done a different way!!!! Only under stress would this seem like a biggy!!! Think positive, think positve, think positive - and I am. Despite the stress of this renovation and the work involved, I am very excited as the prospect of the final product!!!!! Downstairs is ready for the installers.
Taking the son to his soccer game was a much needed interruption. It never hurts to refocus.

BODY: It hurts!!!!! But I did notice my biceps are looking quite firm. The tummy is the next project.

MIND" "Trust Life to hear and respond to your positive words." Louise Hay. That can only explain my excitement for the upcoming transformation of the house!!!!!

Early to bed again
Night
Stacey

Day 95 - 270 Days to Go

Another destruction day under our belts.
Won't go into many details, but the stairs are done.
Finished up pulling the last of the staples - sent Bill and the son to Anne and Brian's. I was too tired to wash up and be presentable.

BODY: Lit some candles, climbed into a soaking jacuzzi and soaked.

MIND: Put on some soft music and jest drifted for about 20 minutes.

I know it's only 7:30, but I'm ready for bed.

Night STacey

Day 94 - 271 Days to Go

Hats off to people who put in a 12 hour day! I'm exhausted. Got called in to work at the Hamptons school this morning. If the call had come in 10 minutes later, I would have been back in bed and ignoring the phone. Packed it in at 11:45 and hopped in the car to eat my tuna lunch. Drove to get Sam and we headed off to BVC. Watched the most moving movie I have seen in a long time - Sarah, Plain and Tall. (Glenn Close and Christopher Walken) - had a good cry. Finished up there at 4:00 - dropped Sam at home and headed over to the soccer center to pick up the son. (stopped off to pick up sub's first) On the way home, the son decided his bud was coming over (good thing I got extra sub's) We ate and then moved and 10,000 pound TV from downstairs to upstairs. I think I helped. Finished ripping up the carpet in the basement family room, removed the underlay (I no longer enjoy using glue), scraped off all the glue. Three hours later I'm ready for bed. I don't think I'll need any rocking tonight.

BODY: Didn't you read my blog. I'm pretty sure I got two days worth of exercise in. I'm still sweating.

MIND: I was going to whine and complain when I got home that I was too tired to work in the house, cause I had been up since 7:00 am. Then I remembered Bill had been up since 5:00 and he's put alot more strenuous work in the reno's than me. Again hats off to those who work 12 hour shifts.

Good night
(after a nice daquiri)
Stacey

Day 93 - 272 Days to Go

Busy, busy day!!!!!
I really am one of those people who works so much better under pressure.
I knew if I bought my Christmas tree full price it would go on sale, and it did. Thank goodness it was under 10 days so I was able to get the difference - 40 bucks is 40 bucks.

Was going to go and visit my mother-in-law, but woke up with stuffy feeling. Better wait til the weekend.

Spent the better part of the morning running errands and most of the afternoon pulling carpet! I'm going to be so glad when the destruction part is done!!!!

BODY: Over 12,000 steps again! Probably from running up and down the stairs to answer the telephone.

MIND: Told a small white lie - but it was for the good of the basement (and my sanity) Hope Alisa doesn't mind that she was my alibi. I'll make it up to the injured party next week!

Night, cause I'm really tired.

STacey