I can't think of anything clever to write about. So, you guessed it. Here's another ramble.
I've been spending my evenings at the lake. I take with me a supper consisting of a ham and cheese sandwich on rye, a single serving package of cheetos, a sliced cucumber and a Diet Mountain Dew. I enjoy that as I look out over the water. Then I commence my walk. I like to eat first to prevent any unexpected drop in my blood sugar.
Fortunately, I've quickly gotten back to my two mile goal. I hope to increase it by another mile before long. I have been a little afraid about shoes, blisters, and what have you. All is well though and I'm just feeling the fear and doing it anyway. That fear could freeze me if I let it.
Usually, I also take along a book to read after I'm done walking. I love relaxing there as the sun sets over the water.
My little crop circle of a garden is planted. I have been watering it. It's finally warmer here and I know my seeds will be germinating soon. It's very small as gardens go, but that's ok with me. I've done the big garden thing in years past and found no joy in the full time job it became.
The first litter of baby kittens came out from under the porch yesterday. I heard little meows and went to investigate. There they were on my back step. They were all wobbly like little toddlers with their little eyes barely open. All seven of them let me pick them up and pet them. The momma kitty was right there keeping an eye on me. She wanted her ear scratch too. I will post some photos as soon as I take some. Yesterday, I was having too much fun petting them to think about pictures.
There are two more litters of kittens under that same porch. I'm sure I'll be seeing more little ones in the weeks to come.
My season as a hay widow is fast approaching. My brother-in-law started cutting a hay field yesterday. My husband is chomping at the bit to go help. This will go on until Labor Day. In the winter I am a cattle widow and in the spring it turns to hay. It's clear where his passion is. My relationship remains frustrating.
I will entertain myself with my nephew's baseball games and a trip to visit my best friend next month. She's asked for help in clearing out some of her mom's things after her passing. Her father is now in a nearby nursing home. So, I will go be a friend for a few days.
I've decided that I will write the book about my experience with diabetes now. After I finish the book I'm reading after my walks, I'm going to draft my outline out at the lake. I'm toying with the idea of doing most of the writing of the book there too. The lake seems to be the place where my mind is clearest. I seem to have a foggy memory these days, so I want to get this all down while it is still fresh.
I'm also seriously considering doing a line of products to compliment my other blog. That's still in the brainstorming stage, but I'll let you know what transpires.
Today, I really need to do some housework. It's so nice out though. What do you want to bet that I'll end up at the lake?
Have a good one.
CW
(my other blog)
CreativeWoman posted on May 18, 2008
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wishyouwerehere said on May 18, 2008....
CW - I love that you are taking time to tend and care for yourself. It can be extremely frustrating when you do not receive the love you should be able to expect from your partner, but it is clear you have found a way to transcend that by continuing to enrinch your own life, as we all should. When my ex-husband consistently placed other things above me, it effected my self-esteem in such a negative way that I allowed myself to fall apart. I identify with so much of what you write, but I am hoping you will not share my terrible mistake. It's been a long road back from that. Know that you deserve better - Wish -
CreativeWoman said on May 18, 2008....
wish,
Thank you. Sometimes I feel like I'm grasping at straws to give my life direction. If I didn't keep myself and my mind busy, I would go crazy. There will come the day that I move on, but until then I must keep working toward it. I hope that makes sense.
CW
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quietone said on May 18, 2008....
CW ~ I think what you are doing and planning is a great start in doing something for yourself. A book?? wow that is very ambitious to say the least! I bet the lake would also be a good place to start. You are lucky you have a place like that to go to. :) here is to another mile~ -
kruuyai said on May 18, 2008....
I'm looking forward to seeing the kitty pics. SC is about the only place I get to see cats anymore... going through withdrawal. I'm glad you have a nice lake where you can get grounded. Water is very grounding for me, too. Another thing I don't have in my life anymore... -
CreativeWoman said on May 18, 2008....
quietone,
Yes, a book. :-) I'm just going to tell a first hand story of how it has affected me. Thanks for your support.
kru,
I will do my best to get some good photos. They are very cute as all new baby animals are. :-)
CW
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quietone said on May 18, 2008....
I got so excited hearing about your book I forgot about all the baby kitties living under your porch! LOL - can't wait to see pics. -
CreativeWoman said on May 18, 2008....
quietone,
I haven't seen them yet today. My husband said he saw one of the momma's moving hers to the barn this morning. I could kick him for letting the chickens out yesterday. They got too close to the porch and now she is being protective. :-(
CW
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silverwhisper said on May 18, 2008....
on the plus side, CW, i'm really glad you got up to 2 miles already! :>
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MissMimi said on May 18, 2008....
You know what, CDub? You give me hope that once again my Cheetos craving will be silenced! LOL I've missed junk food -- but, almost three weeks and no more junk, and decent blood sugar numbers. Woohoo!
Good for you for taking good care of yourself.
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woman said on May 18, 2008....
CW~ What a nice entry. 3 of my favorite things. Writing, kittens, and walking. And it sounds like all three are doing well at your place. I wish I could have a kitten again. We used to have cats when the children were here and we all loved them, but two of the girls developed allergies to cats and their children have the same problem. So, no cats now and I miss them. I loved their personalities. Each was different but of course each was a CAT. Bossy, aloof when they wanted to be, friendly when they were in the mood. I used to love when they were upset with us and they would turn their backs and ignore us. Now, Dogs just don't do that, do they? It sounds like your walking is going very well. It is so difficult to walk in bad weather and I am not walking as long as I should be. I hope you inspire me CW. And writing. I am so impressed that you just proclaim that you are writing a book. I have no doubt that you will do just that and that it will be wonderful. I wish I could have been that brave and bold when I was your age. You go for it! Woman -
CreativeWoman said on May 18, 2008....
Ed,
I'm happy about that too. I have that good kind of sore feeling from my muscles waking up again. :-)
Mimi,
One of the meals they gave me in the hospital was a hamburger on a bun with a personal size bag of Lays pototo chips and a salad. I double checked my tray and it had the diabetic tag. I felt almost human. :-)
A personal size bag of Cheetos has about 13 grams of carbs and no trans fats. I can work it in to my carb count easily. I find that it stops those darn cravings for a while and gives me something to look forward to when I'm planning my meals.
I'm so happy your blood sugars are doing well. Keep up the good work. :-)
Woman,
I do love the different personalities the cats have. I am blessed with some very loving momma cats. I had a cat named Morris that I lost this past winter that hated everyone and everything except me. We had an understanding and I miss him terribly.
I didn't walk much during the bad weather either. None, in fact. But, I did a little belly dancing. That was fun.
My endocrinologist keeps encouraging me to write not just one book, but books, from what she sees in my health journals. She thinks I could help a lot of people by sharing my experience. So, I'm just going to do it. It's hard to explain, but it somehow feels like the right time.
Thanks for your encouragement.
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Fire-flower said on May 19, 2008....
Now I'm all broody for another kitten. I never get broody for children, but animals, oh dear. Please do write about your diabetes - at one stage my grandmother was in a ward with a woman who suffered from it badly - despite getting a tiny bit of support from the Diabetes Society, she felt like she was all alone with the disease. I'm sure a book/s by a fellow sufferer would have been a great help.... -
CreativeWoman said on May 19, 2008....
Fire,
I know I felt the same way when I left the hospital. I felt like I was alone with a horrible disease that could kill me. I really hope that I can come up with something that will truly help others like me. The fear was/is the very worst part of learning to manage it.
I'll be posting some pics of the new kittens in the next couple fo days. They are so cute.
CW
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queenparanoia said on May 19, 2008....
i'm looking forward to your book cw... =) -
CreativeWoman said on May 21, 2008....
queen,
Thanks. :=)
CW
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