Doctor's Advice...an apple a day...

I had my physical today. And the doctor told me what I already knew. That I am too fat, probably have high cholesterol, and have high blood pressure... I need blood work done, a mammogram done and need to lose weight. Oh yeah, and the "annual" woman thing was performed as well-nothing like being violated by a cold piece of metal while someone you don't know peers into your nether regions and uses something that feels like a rough toothbrush to "get a sample" and causes my uterus to protest by cramping up. It's still protesting by the way, and all those looks that hubby is giving me telling me to come to bed? He can forget it, lol.

Now I realize this is for my health...but why the heck do the things that I like to eat and that taste GOOD end up being bad for me? I am suffering now, I said I wouldn't eat anything after 7 pm. It's a start. I love to snack in front of the computer. So far, I've had a bottle of Poland Spring water-and 2 Hershey Pot of Gold chocolates...(they were crying out for me to eat them since tonight's trash night and I needed to throw out the box) I am going to get more water if I feel hungry-which should be in an hour or two.

So, since I wanna be around for awhile-and my body isn't what it used to be-I guess I'd better listen to the doctor and start searching for some healthy recipes and eat more fruits and veggies! (but I will still be dreaming of McD's french fries as I eat those celery sticks!)

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New Baby

Oh my God! gasped New Daddy. It was 1 a.m. and baby was awake for the 10th time today. New Mommy had been folding laundry, but rushed to check on New Baby. "No, no," said New Daddy, who had been relaxing by playing online games. "I'm always happy to help with the baby. I'll go." New Mommy was irritated, since this was only the second time that New Daddy had offered to help. In fact, New Daddy was more inclined to snack on pizza, while sitting on the couch, watching Stargate SG1. New Mommy knew that she should willingly accept, because New Daddy might not offer again!

Does It Measure Up?

I had to laugh when I saw this bathroom urinal photo of the Sofitel Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand. I can tell ya my hubby would go in, and probably be very self conscious of his surroundings and LEAVE before he did what he had to do. Hell, it would probably leave his macho image scarred for life-lol!

Seeing this, I started thinking about a song I heard years ago in Canada at the discos. This song wasn't ever played in Maine that I know of but if you look it up on You Tube you can find it- Short D*** Man but Gillette. *if you are offended by the f-bomb or frequent mentioning of the male anatomy, DON'T look it up! We used to have a great time out on the floor dancing as a bunch of drunken girls laughing at the lyrics while the guys just glared at us having so much fun poking insults at their anatomy.

Nevertheless, I have seen lots of cool art projects done in bathrooms, on sidewalks etc... but in the emails my friends have sent me most-if not all-of this was art done in foreign countries. I wish some of our artists would be that creative! Basically all I see here in Maine are the occasional tagging marks done on the side of railroad cars as they pass by in front of me while I'm stopped at a railroad crossing. You know, the big bubble letter types? Now some of them are pretty good, don't get me wrong-and I've also seen a few of the colorful murals that have been done in larger cities in the US too-usually on the sides of a building somewhere. But I think the quirky, unusual artistic expressions like the one above are pretty cool too. Maybe as Americans, we just aren't ready for it yet?

Tweaking the blog a bit-

Well, I never got the HTML thing figured out myself. I was lucky enough to win a new template (and I picked a 3 column!) from Smitten Blog Designs and also will be getting my own button from them shortly. I decided I NEEDED my own button because people were asking for it, so what better way to appease the masses, right?

So now that my blog has a new, streamlined look which I am very excited about (and still getting used to as well!) I will hopefully be doing more giveaways and fun things in the near future. To tell ya the truth, I kinda felt badly having sponsors give away stuff on my blog because it looked so unprofessional! I DO have some stuff coming up soon, reviews, giveaways, stuff like that.

I gotta admit, the Smitten Blog Designs $5 templates are a bargain, and there is a great selection to choose from. They even have some free templates too! The ladies were super helpful in getting everything done for me quickly and I really appreciate the great communication. Also, a big thanks to Mary Beth over at Blogmania for putting on this giveaway-thanks so much! Be sure to visit her site as well for some great giveaways and see what she has to say!

Wishing you all a great Memorial Day weekend, enjoy the fun, family and BBQ's you all have planned. Stay safe, and I will be looking forward to seeing your pictures and posts of what you all did!

Site Warming tonight for Chic Tots!

Can you all believe that the Chic & Cozy Blanket Bags are now available at select Target stores nationwide? Wow! What a great achievement for Michele Good, the owner of Chic Tots AND what a great day for mommies as well, who can now venture out to Target to buy these wonderful bags as shower gifts, or for their own children or grandchildren.

Over at Resourceful Mommy, they are announcing a Site Warming party for Chic Tots tonight from 9-10 pm EST. There will be PRIZES and lots of fun mommy talk too, so please join us! Head on over to Resourceful Mommy at the link above to see what it's all about!

Win an Englewood Pub Dining Set-New England States only

Isn't this just gorgeous? And you can actually win it if you live in one of several New England states and head on over to Momma's Review before May 29th and enter to win! Sponsored by Bob's Discount Furniture, which has about 33 stores in New England so far. I've been to one in Massachusetts to get furniture for my sister in law's son, and I know they have some great stuff at good prices. Hurry, enter to win now at Momma's Review!