PILLS PILLS AND MORE PILLS! The doctor thinks my sore feet are actually damaged nerves which is a symptom of diabetes in some cases so, of course he said I have a pill for that. You just take it three times a day and it should take care of the sore and cramping feet. Three … Continue reading There is a Pill for That
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Snack Score and a Couple of Frogs
This week's expedition took us to a Daiso instead of 7/11 and just look what we found to try: Also, while we were out this weekend we came across these awesome barrier holders...yes folks those are frogs! … Continue reading Snack Score and a Couple of Frogs
Soul Regeneration: From Taker to Giver
For many years I slaved worked in a business that took homes from people who couldn't afford to keep them, sometimes it felt like it was sucking the soul right out of me. The first few years I actually had a conscience about it. That faded as the years rolled on and the stories became … Continue reading Soul Regeneration: From Taker to Giver
Unexpected Visitors
In the office yesterday a coworker called me into her office and asked if I smelled anything like cologne. Nope, sure don't, why? She had a very strong scent invade her desk area that reminded her of her Father who has passed on. I said well he's just visiting you, enjoy it while it lasts. … Continue reading Unexpected Visitors
Insect Invasion
I grew up in Tucson, Arizona among Cicadas and Crickets making all kinds of noise but THIS! this noise in Japan is bordering on ridiculous. I'm told these are Cicadas as well but I'm pretty sure the Japanese variety have megaphones. Some sound like normal Cicada noise just amplified. Others sound like a cackling old … Continue reading Insect Invasion
What! No Streamers, Baloons or Kazoos? Cake?
How can it be that a full year has passed since I started this blogging thing? It's not that I don't believe WordPress and it's little notification, it just doesn't feel like a year. When I think back, the blogging started when we found out we were moving to Japan and I had to weed … Continue reading What! No Streamers, Baloons or Kazoos? Cake?
You’ve Got Comments
Remember the movie "You've Got Mail"? The excitement and anticipation at hearing those words when you log in to your email or these days when you are notified of a Facebook comment on one of your posts or photos. When I first started blogging, it was for my own documenting purposes, getting ready for Japan, … Continue reading You’ve Got Comments
Soft n Mushy
I am a fairly independent kind of woman. However, I spent last year not working and not having my own money which made me feel completely strange and rather worthless even though my husband reassured me taking a break and getting healthy was well earned. We got married and I dissolved my bank accounts, all … Continue reading Soft n Mushy
Will Power Fail – Sugar Detox Update – Week 3
Ok Ok I will come clean. I cheated this weekend a little bit. We went out for Yakiniku and I simply couldn't resist using Soy Sauce to dip the meat into and today I finally gave in to the crunchy carb craving and finished off what was left of a small bag of Japanese rice … Continue reading Will Power Fail – Sugar Detox Update – Week 3
Week 2 of the Sugar Detox
So far I've noticed a few changes in my body: 1. I have lost 5 pounds and do not feel as bloated. 2. My pee smells different, can't quite explain it but it just does. 3. My sweat has a different smell as well. 4. Moments of slight tummy upset now and then and just … Continue reading Week 2 of the Sugar Detox
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