[Mari]

Kay,

I am pulling for your husband to find ways to mange his emotional days better.

You exercise a great deal of patience with the medical procedures.

Did you look on YouTube in case someone is explaining your a/c or a/c manual?


M

[OhKay]

I haven't tried looking on Youtube for the AC tutorial. I usually do better with reading instructions and trial and error. I just haven't put the work in. I may fool around with it today since my husband isn't home. He gets impatient with me. He hasn't taken the time to get to know the AC yet either. He doesn't DO directions, so I had to explain the basic features of the remote to him, and he is Mr. Electronics.

My husband was in a good mood this weekend. YAY! I was disappointed because he got bombed on Friday and passed out before 7:30pm, but he stayed up past midnight on Saturday, and until 10pm last night. He passed on food shopping with me on Saturday, but he at least he brought in all the bags. I ran errands, and brought him to the liquor store Saturday night, but otherwise we stayed in as usual.

It's becoming clear that he's frustrated by my naps though. Part of it is that they are consistently taking longer now, but I can't help that. I planned on skipping my nap on Saturday, but he ended up telling me to take one because I guess I wasn't making sense. I slept for 3 hours. I get to the point where I just have to lay down, it's hard to wake up, and I never really feel much better after I sleep, but that's what you get with MS. It's frustrating. I haven't noticed any difference since stopping the amantadine. I don't think it was ever helping.

My online coffee order from Keurig arrived. I was able to try the "cappuccino" k-cups. It's not a cappuccino machine, so they're obviously not the real deal, but they were tasty and something different. My husband wasn't a fan though. They come 9 to a box, and I only ordered 1 box. I ordered (4) 24-count boxes of Green Mountain Colombian Fair Trade Select K-cups. I prefer it, but it only comes in a smaller size at our supermarket. It's not economical, so I won't buy it, and buy a 36-count of Nantucket Blend which is also very good instead. I figured I'd take advantage of my promotional coupon this time and stock up. I saved $35 and won't have to buy any coffee for a while

I intended to go to the club (again) this morning because it's been so long, but it's going to be over 90 degrees today and I really shouldn't be out when it's so hot. So, I'm going to have to put it off (again) until tomorrow when it will be slightly cooler at about 85 degrees. I'm going to have to go tomorrow come rain or shine because I just can't keep putting it off.

[bizi]

HI kay!
it has been hot hot here and humid. My newish uniforms do not breath well, more poly than cotton. It is only june!
I am hoping it is cooler for you so that you are able to get to the center.
I am still so glad that you have a new A/C unit!!!!
bizi

[OhKay]

Bizi,

The nice, soft, comfy, all-cotton scrubs have their draw backs, too. In the heat and humidity they are breathable but can stick to you when you sweat too much, but I still wore them daily. It is really hard to find the right blend keeping comfort, durability, and a clean look in mind.
I found out the name of the Keurig cappuccino machine is "Rivo." It is actually reasonably priced, and well rated. Check out Amazon or Ebay, or do what I did and wait for a 20% off coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond (just sign up for their email list) to buy the machine of your choice in one of their stores or online.


I have the AC figured out except the sleep and timer features, which I doubt we will be using anyway. Maybe sometime when I am bored I will play with those buttons, too. I love the energy saver features. The AC will turn off when the room hits the right temp, or you can set it to turn to fan only when that happens.

Last time I went to the butcher shop I bought teriyaki steak tips and the marinade was so bad we couldn't finish them. I was surprised because it's an excellent butcher shop and their maple bourbon and sweet barbecue marinades are very good. I decided to roll the dice again on a house marinated sirloin, threw it under the broiler last night, and it was excellent. I guess if I want teriyaki tips I'll just have to marinate them myself. I mainly buy plain meat and season it myself though.

I got my copy of the South Beach Diet Book. I read the first 2 chapters and skimmed. It's interesting, but there really is not a lot of guidance at all about what you can actually eat. I ended up going online and downloading the official can/can't eat list off their website. It makes the diet very easy to follow. Phase 1 is definitely restrictive, but doable. I'm a veggie lover so that will make things easier. But I hate artificial sweeteners and will have to learn to live with that. I will be starting the day after my birthday, July 12th.

I AM going to the club today. I just have to get motivated to get ready… I will probably get in the shower once I have another cup of coffee in me. There is no set time to go. I just want to get there early enough so I can help do some prep in the kitchen. I haven't decided if I will stay for lunch or not. I will play it by ear.

[Dmom3005]

Good luck with the diet. I wouldn't make it with the diet. Veggies aren't
my favorite at all. I tolerate a few.

Donna

[bizi]

hi kay,
I just wanted to chime in on the artificial sweeteners.
Please don't use them.
They are terrible for us and from what I read they don't help you to lose weight.
I use a liquid drops called stevia.
Sweet leaf makes it from a plant.
It is a bit sweet so test it out to see if you like it.
It does have a little different taste....hubby hates it.

my favorite is toffee. I get mine at our local health food store.

And actually the thing about sweeteners.
One packet of splenda equals 4 calories. one packet of sugar has 15 calories. So in the long run does it really make sense to use something artificial in our coffees?

In my opinion, if you must use artificial sweeteners then splenda is the one to use.

I hope you feel well enough to make it to the club today.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi
The cotton scrubs.
I really don't want to iron them....did yours have to be ironed?

[Dmom3005]

The only reason I use any artificial sweeteners is because sugar
doesn't sweeten for me. Leaves it bitter tasting.

Is there an none flavored stevia. I've not run across this.

Donna

[bizi]

oh yes donna there is a non flavored clear stevia. They're even in the regular stores usually in a green packet sometimes a white one. Not sure if sweet leaf is in the regular stores where you live. Health food stores even have colas sweetened with stevia.

I am sure you can order them on line.
bizi