I'm currently in the process of sorting through all of my clothes and other stuff that were sent from California. Throwing out all of the old crap that I have somehow held onto for years has been really fun! I am currently figuring out where everything will go in my room, as I will probably be here for at least a few more months, possibly through the end of the year. The recovery is going slower than I had hoped, but we did go to Chicago last weekend to see my sister (her and her husband just purchased a condo there). Getting out of town was fun and so freeing.
Other than that, just playing a ton of lexulous (scrabble on facebook) and watching lots of movies. I'm a new fan of the probiotic yoghurt thing, so we will probably go to one of the places here after dinner tonight. Mom and I are trying out a new recipe for sambar - I'll let you know how it goes!
TTYL,
Amy
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Positivity and Updates
I'm on this new positivity kick lately, after reading "The Secret" yesterday afternoon. In case you are not familiar with this phenomenon, which was first written about over 100 years ago, it has a lot to offer to the world today. The Secret is also known as 'The Law of Attraction' and using positive thoughts and the process of visualization to summon positive outcomes.
From the website www.thesecret.tv:
The Secret teaches us that we create our lives, with every thought every minute of every day. Living The Secret offers tools and ideas to help you live The Secret and create the life of your dreams
So far it seems to be helping with keeping a positive outlook. At first it was really hard to focus on and banish negative thoughts, but I used the recommendation of summoning feelings of gratitude, if nothing else. I will post later in terms of results - but so far so good!
I never updated regarding the move. We are still waiting for the pod with our stuff to arrive. The tracking details show that it is in Houston, I just don't the delivery date to us. The cats are currently being boarded right now nearby, and I visit them when possible. Hasan flew with them from California to Houston after he packed the pod and had it sent off. He is in the UK right now visiting his little sister.
On the book front, I just finished a series on King Henry and Eleanor by Sharon Kay Penman. I'm currently reading a book by Sandra Gulland on Louise, the commoner wife of Louis the 16th.
I've also been catching up on Hindi movies lately, and getting back into the swing of things with Navision accounting. We do 30 minute walks once or twice a day for exercise - I can't wait to be back in the gym! Overall things are going well..I went up on the meds, but am hoping that that also translates in to a full recovery.
TTFN,
Amy
From the website www.thesecret.tv:
The Secret teaches us that we create our lives, with every thought every minute of every day. Living The Secret offers tools and ideas to help you live The Secret and create the life of your dreams
So far it seems to be helping with keeping a positive outlook. At first it was really hard to focus on and banish negative thoughts, but I used the recommendation of summoning feelings of gratitude, if nothing else. I will post later in terms of results - but so far so good!
I never updated regarding the move. We are still waiting for the pod with our stuff to arrive. The tracking details show that it is in Houston, I just don't the delivery date to us. The cats are currently being boarded right now nearby, and I visit them when possible. Hasan flew with them from California to Houston after he packed the pod and had it sent off. He is in the UK right now visiting his little sister.
On the book front, I just finished a series on King Henry and Eleanor by Sharon Kay Penman. I'm currently reading a book by Sandra Gulland on Louise, the commoner wife of Louis the 16th.
I've also been catching up on Hindi movies lately, and getting back into the swing of things with Navision accounting. We do 30 minute walks once or twice a day for exercise - I can't wait to be back in the gym! Overall things are going well..I went up on the meds, but am hoping that that also translates in to a full recovery.
TTFN,
Amy
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
On their way
So my cats and husband are going to be here tomorrow evening! I'm excited, stressed, and nervous, all in one, but I think that's a good thing! It's like two worlds are coming together - my California family and my Texas family, which was been hard to do!!!
In other news, I'm still reading a lot. "The Russian Concubine" was a fabulous book - I highly recommend it. I'm currently reading a Jude Deveraux trade book, "Return to Summerhouse", and next up might be "The Photograph."
The next few days will be a bit busy, so I will try to post again when I have some free time.
In other news, I'm still reading a lot. "The Russian Concubine" was a fabulous book - I highly recommend it. I'm currently reading a Jude Deveraux trade book, "Return to Summerhouse", and next up might be "The Photograph."
The next few days will be a bit busy, so I will try to post again when I have some free time.
Monday, February 23, 2009
The latest update
Again, sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been away from the computer a bit while I brush up on my physical therapy and wii fit exercise, and of course plenty of books and movies. I've been reading a LOT of Rosamund Pilcher - her books are just to easy and relaxing. The complexity level of her plots are just the right amount - no major twists or sudden new characters, or mysterious murders. Just what I need right now! I also finished "How to be Cool" (good book) and another recent one from Anne Rivers Siddons, I forget the actual title. It was decent.
We saw the Duchess last weekend - that was a good film! I have yet too see Slumdog due to the subject nature, but we might see The Changeling this week.
Hasan is currently in the process of getting the cats to Houston, once he sends his car off. The exact date of his arrival at this point is unknown, but it might just be tomorrow, if all goes as planned!
We saw the Duchess last weekend - that was a good film! I have yet too see Slumdog due to the subject nature, but we might see The Changeling this week.
Hasan is currently in the process of getting the cats to Houston, once he sends his car off. The exact date of his arrival at this point is unknown, but it might just be tomorrow, if all goes as planned!
Friday, February 13, 2009
I'm back with a recommendation for some of you
Hi all! I'm back, sorry for the time between posts. I actually wrote up a review of the "Story of India" BBC series about a week ago, but the website ate it. After that I was hesitant to write another one again.
I have been looking on the web for interesting sites, and found the following:
http://workingwithchronicillness.com/
http://www.findingeq.com/
The first contains tips on working with a chronic illness. The second is by a professional blogger who is recently out of school - I really like her writing style. She writes about various aspects of living and working with a chronic disease, in her case the illnesses are IBS and sleep apnea.
The issue of working with this illness has been on my mind a lot lately, and I know that others of you might find some helpful information in her blog. Chronic illness, particularly the auto-immune variety, requires a lot of stress monitoring and management.
This blogger also has links to some other interesting sites. I believe that I found her through Brazen Careerist.
In other news, I've been keeping busy with books, working out, movies, and visiting friends.
Basically, nothing too new to report. Hasan gets in to town next week with the cats, so we will soon be busy unpacking and reorganizing the stuff from our California apartment. That should be fun! I'm planning to finally get rid of a LOT of stuff. Can't wait!
What are you all up to? I haven't heard from you in a while, drop a note or comment when you get a chance. Or better yet, send me an email!
Love ya,
Amy
I have been looking on the web for interesting sites, and found the following:
http://workingwithchronicillness.com/
http://www.findingeq.com/
The first contains tips on working with a chronic illness. The second is by a professional blogger who is recently out of school - I really like her writing style. She writes about various aspects of living and working with a chronic disease, in her case the illnesses are IBS and sleep apnea.
The issue of working with this illness has been on my mind a lot lately, and I know that others of you might find some helpful information in her blog. Chronic illness, particularly the auto-immune variety, requires a lot of stress monitoring and management.
This blogger also has links to some other interesting sites. I believe that I found her through Brazen Careerist.
In other news, I've been keeping busy with books, working out, movies, and visiting friends.
Basically, nothing too new to report. Hasan gets in to town next week with the cats, so we will soon be busy unpacking and reorganizing the stuff from our California apartment. That should be fun! I'm planning to finally get rid of a LOT of stuff. Can't wait!
What are you all up to? I haven't heard from you in a while, drop a note or comment when you get a chance. Or better yet, send me an email!
Love ya,
Amy
Monday, February 2, 2009
Happy Groundhog Day!
Here's wishing everyone a Happy Groundhog Day!
Nothing new to report, except that I am feeling so much better lately, and want to apologize for my whininess and complainy-bird attitude over the past 2 months! I'm taking the honorable and truthful way out and revealing my secret...it was the medicines that I was on! I'm not normally so down, but I realize that one particular medicine that I'm on has been particularly crazy-making. I'm hoping to reduce it this week pending the doctor's authorization - one woman that we met on the cruise warned me about this medicine and said that she ended up in a mental institution as a result of it. I was overruled by my medical team when I asked to go on something else, but whatever.
I just finished a great book - 'The Day the Rain Came" by Rosamunde Pilcher. It's a great comfort read. The other book that I would recommend for you historical mystery buffs is "A Poisoned Season" by Tasha Alexander. Both are absolutely fantastic!
Other than that, same old stuff. I've been industrious with the wii fit and physical therapy, and get stronger every day, knock on wood!
Please keep your comments coming - it lets me known that someone besides my mom reads this thing!
Bye,
Amy
Nothing new to report, except that I am feeling so much better lately, and want to apologize for my whininess and complainy-bird attitude over the past 2 months! I'm taking the honorable and truthful way out and revealing my secret...it was the medicines that I was on! I'm not normally so down, but I realize that one particular medicine that I'm on has been particularly crazy-making. I'm hoping to reduce it this week pending the doctor's authorization - one woman that we met on the cruise warned me about this medicine and said that she ended up in a mental institution as a result of it. I was overruled by my medical team when I asked to go on something else, but whatever.
I just finished a great book - 'The Day the Rain Came" by Rosamunde Pilcher. It's a great comfort read. The other book that I would recommend for you historical mystery buffs is "A Poisoned Season" by Tasha Alexander. Both are absolutely fantastic!
Other than that, same old stuff. I've been industrious with the wii fit and physical therapy, and get stronger every day, knock on wood!
Please keep your comments coming - it lets me known that someone besides my mom reads this thing!
Bye,
Amy
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Life is good - my update
I just got back from physical therapy and eye doctor appointments, and I feel really great about the results! As far as I can tell, I'm in fairly good shape, and I'm hopeful to make a full recovery of all numbness in my fingers. My eyes checked out perfectly - there's been no issues due to the disease, and every piece of information that I uncover makes me feel that much better! I think I've been worrying a lot needlessly, and I apologize to those of you that have been worrying along with me, but who can know without actual physical results? Everything that I have read about this disease has put the fear or god in me, and I'm finally now getting over it.
Now that things are better, I'm even considering driving again for short distances - let's see if my doctor approves it next week.
In terms of activities, I've just been reading, wii fitting, and watching Lost! now that the new episodes are on tv. The new episodes are very exciting, for you Lost! fans out there. Watch it again - it's gotten more adventurous, but they are preserving some of the debt. Things seem to also be getting a bit more scientific.
In terms of books, I finished a great book - 'The Diplomat's Daughter'. It was fabulous, very interesting for those of you that follow current events and are interested in world politics. I read the whole book in a day, and it's huge!
We need to get a few more books from the library. I will keep you posted if I find any other good ones!
TTFN,
A
Now that things are better, I'm even considering driving again for short distances - let's see if my doctor approves it next week.
In terms of activities, I've just been reading, wii fitting, and watching Lost! now that the new episodes are on tv. The new episodes are very exciting, for you Lost! fans out there. Watch it again - it's gotten more adventurous, but they are preserving some of the debt. Things seem to also be getting a bit more scientific.
In terms of books, I finished a great book - 'The Diplomat's Daughter'. It was fabulous, very interesting for those of you that follow current events and are interested in world politics. I read the whole book in a day, and it's huge!
We need to get a few more books from the library. I will keep you posted if I find any other good ones!
TTFN,
A
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