Improvements

I'm getting into a new eating and exercising habit, and I've been talking a lot about it on this blog and on Facebook. It isn't my entire concern or my only focus, but it does affect most areas of my life. In fact, I'm only now realizing how I'm "getting better" because of this improved lifestyle:

1. Sleep is deeper and more refreshing.

2. I'm more awake and aware during the day.

3. I have more energy and consequently get more housework done.

4. Life is happier and routine daily things are fun and interesting.

5. I have a better sense of accomplishment.

6. I'm more engaged with those around me.

7. Breathing is deeper and more refreshing.

8. I'm not constantly thinking about what to eat next.

9. I'm optimistic and hopeful.

10. I look forward to tomorrow, next summer, next year, and the rest of life, including retirement with Bob.

The list could go on and on. I am thankful to have found the program that is working for me and the strength from the Lord to make this much-needed change.

After years of living with blue safety-grip strips on the shower floor of our now light yellow-gold master bedroom's bathroom, I finally removed the remaining strips and cleaned away the adhesive goo. Spray Gel Goo Gone worked nicely. After letting the Goo Gone work a short time, the adhesive softened so I could lift it away with a metal spatula. (AKA: "Pancake Flipper) After a scrubbing with Whink Ceramic Cook Top Cleaner, only shadows of where the strips had been remain. We had used a square safety mat on top of the safety strips, since some of the strips had come up and since it is the shower Marian also uses. But now we have a long safety mat running the length of the shower enclosure. It is much safer now, and much prettier as well.

I'd post pictures, but I forgot how to download them from my camera. Next time Phil or Dan or Ryan show me how, I'll be sure to take notes! I know I have the equipment, and I'm pretty sure which is the correct cable to plug into my laptop. Someday soon I'll surprise myself and start posting pictures directly from my camera. I have a lot of pictures that belong with past postings!