Moving Day

No, I haven't moved... 


Today the Catnip moved into his own 1 bedroom apartment.  This move made room in the dormitory for Cilantro to move in with Basil and Rosemary.  So far Catnip seems to be enjoying the extra leg room.  Cilantro is still a little shy but sooner or rather he'll come out of his shell.  

(Wow... can't tell I'm on pain meds can you? ) :) 

Good News Everyone!

I received the results from my MRI this afternoon.

I have a mildly bulging disc at L5/S1 which can be taken care of with rest (lying down), PT and muscle relaxers. No surgery needed.  Yay!

At least for the next few weeks I have a viable excuse for being extra lazy, taking lots of naps and being loopier than normal (yay muscle relaxers!).

I hope to find out later this week when I can start riding my bike.  Wish me luck!

Indoor Garden Update

For those of you tracking the progress of my small little herb garden, 

I have provided an updated picture below.  

You'll notice that the Catnip is definitely winning.  I should be able to harvest the catnip later this week.

It's time for me to start my next set.  I've decided to go with Cilantro and Spearmint for now.  

Easter Bunny Surprise

 The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to our house this morning. :)  

I was told that the Easter bunny thought that maybe this year, I may need some cheering up. So he made the extra special stop.  

This explains why a certain furry faced someone was up barking at 2:30am this morning. :)

Today has been a good day.  Started off the morning with an Easter Basket Surprise, got to go on a family walk with my two favorites and we had lunch with the wonderful Holst Family. :) Now, after splitting the lawn mowing up, I've finished my portion and am laying on the couch with a sleepy puppy, watching the Masters. 

Now, if only Phil Mickelson would have gotten the same memo as the Easter Bunny.

Happy Easter Everyone.

Unexpected Bucket List Item

Unexpected Bucket List Item...
For those of you who may not know, I've gone done injured myself.   Unfortunately, this has already begun to impact other items on my bucket list.  However, I'm hoping that I'll receive some good news next week that will get me back up and at them soon. 


Here's what we know:

• I took this picture with my cellphone. Even though my hips look like they are at an angle, they are not. They are the only accurately angled part of my body right now. 
• There is approx 10 - 15 degrees between L1 & L2 (at the top) and about 20 - 25 degrees between L4 & L5 (bottom)
• No one incident comes to mind that would have caused this. 
• I've had 2 weeks of Chiropractor visits and light physical therapy with negligible improvement - skeletal and pain wise.
• I had an MRI to check for herniated or bulging discs last night (4/6/2012) and should *hopefully* have the results by Tuesday. 
• Received pain, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxers on Thursday afternoon (Finally!)
• Sitting is bad. Laying down and standing up are good. 

I'm hoping to report something on Tuesday - good or bad, something would be better than guessing. 

Chipping away at that Bucket List

1. Read/Finish 10 books:

 a. You Had me at Woof by Julie Klam (Completed January 15th)

 b. A Man Without a Country by Kurt Vonnegut (Completed March 6th)

c. What-the-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy by Gregory Maguire (Completed March 26th) ~ I bought this book a few years ago for myself after buying it for my sisters as Christmas gifts.  At the time, it was probably more "age appropriate" for my youngest sister. Reading it now, I'd give it 2 out of 5 Sprees.

13. Learn 10 new Recipes (new to me)

 * Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad (Yum!)

 * Pan Fried Salmon (Yum Yum!)

 * Home made Mac and Cheese with Egg Noodles

 * White Bean Broccoli Mac and Cheese

 * Beef and Broccoli Rabe with Whole Wheat Penne (I even got rave reviews from my husband on this one! Thanks Clean Eating.)

Bucket List Item: Learn how to Knit a hat.  This is now officially my year-end goal.  I may need some help figuring this one out. Anyone have any tips?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89352713/star-wars-inspired-yoda-hat-baby-crochet