I went to the doc today to see why I'm so exhausted. I'm fed up with not having any energy, hot flashes, being completely sore everywhere and feeling like crap. He took 4 vials of blood and is checking for mono, thyroid issues, diabetes and some other stuff. Mono is going around the schools right now and I have had teenagers in my house all summer and in/out a couple of times a week now that school has started. The good part is that my blood pressure is at 113 over something so cycling is helping.
Sigh. The LBS has some new bikes in. Walk away. Walk away. You don't have any money right now and you have wonderful bikes. Dang. I had no idea cycling was this addictive. It's almost as bad as quilting. I almost spent 120 dollars on white tires for my Trek 1.2 bike. Yup. Tires can be expensive. I figured I'd save those for completing something special like 500 miles or something like that.
There is a reason why cyclists wear such dorky clothing as I realized after riding my Madone to the pharmacist the other day. It's to save your butt from all the bumps and cracks in the streets. I have several pairs but still feel like a dork using them and hate to use them just to ride a mile up to the store. They make underclothing for regular pants/shorts so you aren't always stuck in dorky black cycling shorts but still wanted to make a quick trip.
Apparently I have been noticed around town riding my bikes as I was in a restaurant and had people ask where my bike was today as they didn't see it out front. I was using my car as I had the doc appt and needed to get gas for it. I try really hard not to be a bad cyclist and scare cars so I hope I'm not.
Hopefully I hear from the doc soon. I'd really like some answers.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
The Rules
Feeling so much better after the weekend. Colds nearly kill me. They always have. I could get the flu and sail through without too much pain, but a cold will knock me out for a week.
I rode my Madone a mile today to get the cycling itchies out of the way. I've missed her.
Dear Cats:
I do NOT need your help while quilting. That means:
1. Stay off the foot pedal. It's not a sleeping pad.
2. Getting into the drawers looking for bobbins is forbidden. The two of you fight over them causing growls and nasty looks. I need them more than you do anyway.
3. Paws are forbidden near the needle. I know it's fascinating but believe me, it hurts to have it go through your finger..errr your paw. All vet bills will be charged to your food account.
4. Dumping my project onto the ground to sleep on is also forbidden. So is dragging it around looking for a better place to put it.
All cats who do not follow the aboves rules will be banished to the bedroom where I will ignore your pathetic but loud pleas to come out. Banging the door will help not your cause. Your safety and my sanity are more important.
The Lady That Feeds You
I did get some satin stitching done despite "help".
I rode my Madone a mile today to get the cycling itchies out of the way. I've missed her.
Dear Cats:
I do NOT need your help while quilting. That means:
1. Stay off the foot pedal. It's not a sleeping pad.
2. Getting into the drawers looking for bobbins is forbidden. The two of you fight over them causing growls and nasty looks. I need them more than you do anyway.
3. Paws are forbidden near the needle. I know it's fascinating but believe me, it hurts to have it go through your finger..errr your paw. All vet bills will be charged to your food account.
4. Dumping my project onto the ground to sleep on is also forbidden. So is dragging it around looking for a better place to put it.
All cats who do not follow the aboves rules will be banished to the bedroom where I will ignore your pathetic but loud pleas to come out. Banging the door will help not your cause. Your safety and my sanity are more important.
The Lady That Feeds You
I did get some satin stitching done despite "help".
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
I'm planning on getting something done today. I'm feeling a lot better after yesterday.
Need a laugh?
Buttons, my newest addition, is extremely street smart since she lived outside for the first couple of months of her life. The other day I bought sugar cookies and left them on the table. I happened to hear some plastic crashing and looked over. Buttons had shoved the plastic box over the side of the table, watched the cookies spill out all over the floor, jumped down and helped herself to one of them.
She has managed to pop off the top of her food bin to help herself.
Last night I was eating dinner and she pops up out of nowhere, sticks her head into the bowl, grabbed food and took off.
She digs through trash cans looking for human food and has conned Bandit into helping her.
She gets the squirt bottle a lot. It's a good thing she's cute.
Need a laugh?
Buttons, my newest addition, is extremely street smart since she lived outside for the first couple of months of her life. The other day I bought sugar cookies and left them on the table. I happened to hear some plastic crashing and looked over. Buttons had shoved the plastic box over the side of the table, watched the cookies spill out all over the floor, jumped down and helped herself to one of them.
She has managed to pop off the top of her food bin to help herself.
Last night I was eating dinner and she pops up out of nowhere, sticks her head into the bowl, grabbed food and took off.
She digs through trash cans looking for human food and has conned Bandit into helping her.
She gets the squirt bottle a lot. It's a good thing she's cute.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
I have a question. If you have any ideas, let me know, especially if you excerise, cycle, walk or have a health care background. I have epilepsy but it's never stopped me before. I have fibromyalgia and a bad back..which seems better after cycling.
Since I've started cycling my body gives out after a half hour or about 5 miles. I mean, it really gives out. Nada. Zilch. Nothing. I spend the rest of the day/night sleeping it off and still wake up exhausted. It's to the point where I'm sleeping in until at least noon.
I walked a mile yesterday came home and slept for two hours. DH and I went out for a simple bike ride, both on cruiser bikes. 15 minutes later I'm done..maybe 3 miles? I've slept until almost 1pm today.
I'm 35. Out of shape (unless you count round as a shape) which is why I started cycling. I thought this would get easier..that's how it is with exercise right? You lose weight, get stronger and healthier.
I know I'm not 15 like my son who can do 20 mile round trip, but after cycling since May you'd think I'd do more than 5 miles.
Sunday I went out for a ride, gone 4-5 miles most of it uphill (welcome to rural NE) came back home and slept. I woke up a couple of hours later and the room started spinning. For a second I thought I was going to have a gran mal seizure. Thankfully; I didn't. For about an hour every time I sat up the room would spin for a second or two. I kept myself hydrated, ate like I was supposed to for a cycling trip and still spent all day Sunday and night sleeping it off.
A few cycling friends said I was probably "bonking" which means your sugar levels are down to zero. How do you "bonk" at 5 miles or at 1 mile of a walk? DH can do 9 and not have any problems and he's not sucking down Gatorade, energy bars, etc.
This is also why I haven't done anything quilty. I'm too busy sleeping.
Yeah, I know. Go see a doc. I've been around enough docs to know they'll say, "just take it easy and not overdo it". I'm not cycling every day to give myself a break, but nothing is helping. Maybe I should just give up cycling for now, but I love doing it.
Since I've started cycling my body gives out after a half hour or about 5 miles. I mean, it really gives out. Nada. Zilch. Nothing. I spend the rest of the day/night sleeping it off and still wake up exhausted. It's to the point where I'm sleeping in until at least noon.
I walked a mile yesterday came home and slept for two hours. DH and I went out for a simple bike ride, both on cruiser bikes. 15 minutes later I'm done..maybe 3 miles? I've slept until almost 1pm today.
I'm 35. Out of shape (unless you count round as a shape) which is why I started cycling. I thought this would get easier..that's how it is with exercise right? You lose weight, get stronger and healthier.
I know I'm not 15 like my son who can do 20 mile round trip, but after cycling since May you'd think I'd do more than 5 miles.
Sunday I went out for a ride, gone 4-5 miles most of it uphill (welcome to rural NE) came back home and slept. I woke up a couple of hours later and the room started spinning. For a second I thought I was going to have a gran mal seizure. Thankfully; I didn't. For about an hour every time I sat up the room would spin for a second or two. I kept myself hydrated, ate like I was supposed to for a cycling trip and still spent all day Sunday and night sleeping it off.
A few cycling friends said I was probably "bonking" which means your sugar levels are down to zero. How do you "bonk" at 5 miles or at 1 mile of a walk? DH can do 9 and not have any problems and he's not sucking down Gatorade, energy bars, etc.
This is also why I haven't done anything quilty. I'm too busy sleeping.
Yeah, I know. Go see a doc. I've been around enough docs to know they'll say, "just take it easy and not overdo it". I'm not cycling every day to give myself a break, but nothing is helping. Maybe I should just give up cycling for now, but I love doing it.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Cricut Leaves
With all the leaves needed for the "My Tweets" quilt I started playing around with my Cricut cutter and my now banned software. I don't know if "Sure Cuts A Lot" still has the Cricut on it. "Make the Cut" no longer has Cricut supported so if you are thinking of doing this for yourself, buy another cutter.
Now that I sort of understand how the software program works, I was able to get the leaves drawn out on fusible webbing. I should have taken photos of the screen, but didn't think about it. A few minutes later I have leaves. What I didn't realize is that I messed up the top row and had to hand draw them out. If you are more coordinated than I am with this kind of software and have a cutter (just put a pen or pencil in) it's worth it.
Actually, if you have a leaf set you could probably easily draw out leaves that are similar or exactly like the ones in your blocks.
Now that I sort of understand how the software program works, I was able to get the leaves drawn out on fusible webbing. I should have taken photos of the screen, but didn't think about it. A few minutes later I have leaves. What I didn't realize is that I messed up the top row and had to hand draw them out. If you are more coordinated than I am with this kind of software and have a cutter (just put a pen or pencil in) it's worth it.
Actually, if you have a leaf set you could probably easily draw out leaves that are similar or exactly like the ones in your blocks.
Design Wall Monday
I have been busy working on my "My Tweets" blocks. I'm almost caught up and just need to finish up details.
I still need beaks and the top feathers on most of them. Some of the flowers need centers as well. I can't wait for the next block! This has truly been my favorite BOM and the most fun to do. Check out Judy's blog for more Design Wall Mondays
I still need beaks and the top feathers on most of them. Some of the flowers need centers as well. I can't wait for the next block! This has truly been my favorite BOM and the most fun to do. Check out Judy's blog for more Design Wall Mondays
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