And Miles To Go Before I Sleep

  It is already September.   While this year felt like it lasted an eternity (and still kind of feels that way), it also sort of flew by.   People are preparing their Halloween decorations and pumpkin spice/apple cider candles, digging out their hoodies and stocking up on their s’mores ingredients.   For my part, I feel like I’m doing these things just because that is what is expected.   I made Halloween crafts, I’ll pull out the other decorations soon. I don’t actually care about pumpkin spice (yes, really).   I do look forward to more hoodies and blankets though.   Otherwise…I guess I just don’t care.   Usually by now, I am chomping at the bit for Halloween to get here and leave so I can start on Christmas décor.   Anyone who knows me knows that every year, since the kids were little, we would watch the Polar Express, one of my favorites.   Christmas was always my FAVORITE holiday. I loved everything about the season. The giving ...

    Let me start by saying this is in no way to get attention. Most people know I do NOT point what ails me often at all and find it rather annoying when people feel the need to bring it up EVERY SINGLE DAY (often to prove how “strong” they are).   That being said, here is the list of stuff I suffer with:   PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome complete with weight problems, hair issues and often painful cysts on my ovaries) Fibromyalgia Spinal stenosis Degenerative disc disease Dislocated bones in both feet along with neuromas and ganglion cysts in both feet as well GERD ( Gastroesophageal reflux disease) PACs (Premature atrial contractions) Diverticulitis Fibrocystic breast disease (not really a disease, just often referred to that way) Arthritis and bone spurs all over And let's throw some anxiety in there just for fun   All this is to say that I have often (SO OFTEN) used these things as an excuse - an excuse to eat things that are bad fo...