"Just Stuff"... for sake of a variety of titles.

1. Nail Envy (by OPI) is the numero uno nail strengthener out there, FYI. I took my gel off after 2 years, and in 2 months, my nails are growing back to their original strength! It's amazing stuff.

2. Tonight at 6:45 I am heading to Einstein Bagels to pick up the "leftover bagels" from the day. From what I hear, it will be 2-4 large trash bags full of day-fresh bagels of all flavors. Individuals and companies can put their names on a calendar, claiming 'dibs' on these leftovers, because Einstein will not keep ANY food overnight. (avoiding rodents is a GOOD thing!) We called in February to claim April 30th. Friends who recommended this say the bagels are wonderful the next morning, and since I'm helping to put on a workshop at Walsh for 60+ people tomorrow, bagels are a perfect continental breakfast!

3. I know my hubby works on air conditioners and furnaces for a living, but I wish that "one person" didn't give Rich's number to "another person" who in turn volunteers him for "another person"... and so on and so on.... Call Crown Heating and Cooling, and make an appointment with Rich as the requested serviceman. We have stuff to do around OUR house too! (Friends and family, you know I dont' mean you!)

4. I spent $5 supporting a softball team, and the game is that I purchased a 3-digit lottery combination. 698 is my lucky number, and any person whose combo is drawn any evening drawing in May wins $50. I'm so excited to have a "raffle" that lasts for 31 drawings rather than just one!

5. Why do dogs dig more when it's wet outside? They cover themselves and everything else in mud... UGH! And because Rich just refinished our bathtub... we have no bathing space. Wonder how they'd like a shower... OR... Tracy or Cathy, can we borrow your bathtub???

6. Considering our house selling plans, the hopefully building soon after that... i'm starting to wonder when a vacation is in the plans. Not soon, I'm afraid.

7. Signing off!

Random Thoughts IV

Not sure what made me want to post all of a sudden, but here I am! With a list of random thoughts that might only entertain me, but that's ok!

1. I'm cleansing, and I think many people believe I'm nuts. Here's the thing. It's my fourth cleanse (and the third was just in January), but I absolutely crave this discipline. When I have cleansed each of the last 2 springs (starting with the month before my wedding), I have been super successful in picking up the healthy eating patterns, and those healthy cravings stuck for MONTHS! Then, I'd start back to school... stress... stuck in an office... colder weather... and I'd find myself in some funk that I could not get out of. With that, I developed my normal craving for a Wendy's burger and fries, followed by some DQ ice cream, and the occasional order of cheesy fries from Outback (my FAVORITE!!!) When I started eating that junk, it was over!! And I lost control.

Those of you who know me understand that I have this not-so-normal self-image crisis at times, and for some reason, being introduced to the Standard Process cleanse has really helped me to feel that I can take control when I reach "that point". I cook foods for Rich that I don't really love, and I then make my veggies or salad or whatever I'm eating. It's really not too difficult. Anywho, I'll keep you posted on THAT!

2. I dislike the fact that I have outgrown the desire to talk on the phone. I have wonderful family and friends all of this big world who I really, REALLY want to talk to! But I cannot get myself to just pick up the stinking phone. Nothin personal guys... it comes with my job as a counselor. I talk to people all day long!

3. I love facebook... for the reasons I just mentioned in #2, it gives me a quick opportunity to tell someone I love them, miss them, or am excited to hear from them!

4. My "little" doggy Dugan is ONE-YEAR old today :-)

5. I bought "For Sale by Owner" and "House for Sale" signs at the hardware store about an hour ago. SCARY!!!!!

6. It's so much easier to type really fast without my long nails!

7. I could really go for a diet coke.... wish caffeine wasn't considered a "toxin."

8. I think it might be time to try to think up 25 things you didn't know about me (to post on facebook.) We shall see!!!