Thin Slices of Joy

glennie - Glad you liked it! It goes with the thin slices of joy. I do love a good cup of coffee in a nice mug. I haven't bought synthetic sheets since I was in college. Good food is a must. It doesn't have to be gourmet, but quality ingredients make a huge difference. Ever since I started avoiding grains, I've lost the taste for regular bread or store-baked goods. I prefer homemade or ones from a real bakery shop (Starbucks doesn't count). I watched a documentary on food/weight loss. A doctor said you can eat as many treats (including bread) as you want, but you have to make it yourself. So, I eat cinnamon rolls, but only 2-3 times a year when we make it at home.

I overdid the Classical Stretch today. Felt a little muscle tightness that didn't subside with the postural alignment exercises. Took some medicine and rested with pup. Watched some recorded shows and loved this bit:

Susan - You don't need to explain comfy shoes to me. I don't compromise on shoes. Not to say I don't look for sales, but I don't buy cheap shoes. Your feet are your foundation. They're worth it! Very nice of your cousin to drop off dinner!

We're trying something new with our dog. Instead of handing her a treat after her walk, we put it in her Kong, hide it in another room, and tell her to "look". She gets very excited. We haven't tried a different floor yet. Soon.

Hi GG! I love VT! Years ago wetook the kids to Ben and Jerry's there. We have a similar timeline. This past year has been rough, but we're through it! I was getting really down when I read the article on changing your mindset by finding those nice, little moments. It's been helping. I still have pain, but it isn't weighing me down. Most days I have more joyful moments than what I write. Some days, not. But then a new day starts. Which reminds me...

I woke up enjoying my bed this morning. It probably helped that I slept for 9 hours. I needed that.

Nice, susan! How old is your granddaughter?

Had a long day at the hospital. It was a checkup with my breast surgeon. Had a mammogram and ultrasound. The mammogram was "stable". I have several nodules that they found a year ago. In the ultrasound they found an extra nodule requiring 2 radiologists to review. They decided to do a biopsy. They planned on getting 3 samples, but it collapsed after the second sampling. My BS will call with the results, but they think it was a cyst. They apologized for taking so long saying my breast is complicated. I'm just glad they are taking extra care. I'm not too worried. Just a little.

I was also seen by my kinesiologist. She measured my arms. She found my affected arm has gotten a little bigger, but that was my goal. I've been exercising it more, and it's still thinner than my other arm. I'm feeling stronger, but a long ways from doing real pushups. Before cancer I was able to push myself up in my inverted hang so that all my weight was on my hands. Can't lift myself off the strap yet. Baby steps.

Leg is less painful. Trying to avoid aggravating my sciatic nerve.

These are the thinnest slices of joy today.

My family including my pup give me the thickest slices of joy all days.

That's such a great age. I loved holding my girls while they slept.

GG - I was laughing near her? Yes, there is too much suffering in the dog world, but not in my house. She brings out the best in my family, and for that I am so thankful.

glennie - I'm so sorry about your dog. When we had to put our previous dog to sleep, I was a wreck. It is in the dog ownership guide that we cannot let them suffer. I hope you have a foster "fail"! New pups are fun!

My leg is still hurting. Sitting at dinner is difficult again. I have to remember that I can be better. I had to review the Stockdale Paradox as a reminder. Even though I hate to take them, I need to allow myself to take the medicine to relieve the pain. I know which exercises help me. I will prevail!

I'm fascinated by the kids cooking or baking on the food channel. They're so talented and nice to each other. I always need a recipe to follow.

My husband gave me a much needed pep talk this morning.

reflect - Thanks! My husband reminded me that it's OK to feel down and that I can work my way back. In the Stockdale Paradox article, straight optimism is not enough. I just need to be more careful. Time with family is so nice. Now that school started again, my older daughter is missing dinner. I'm glad she tries to have dinner with us during the weekend.

GG - I'm glad you've got support.

glennie - I love the pitter patter of puppy paws! Is she a keeper?

I can't tell you the number of times I've watched this...