Feeling Confident

Feeling confident needs some work – as we all know.  Not only has one gotta take care of our health which is 1000% most important but looking good and taking care of your personal hygiene is darn important too.  I started using  anti aging products when I turned 40 – even though my wrinkles haven’t appeared yet at that time but I know they will start creeping up really soon.   But like my mom used to say – prevention is better than cure.  And some 40 years ago – my mother was using the oil of Ulan – because there were no anti-aging products like they do now.  We are so lucky – that we have so many products that we can try and use – to repair our confidence to face the world.  Whether you are a stay at home mom or working mom – it’s important to take care of yourself and by ignoring those wrinkles doesn’t mean that it is not there.

Gift Baskets For All Occasion

2.5 yrs ago – I was in the hospital and a very good friend brought me a fruit basket but of course I can’t eat it – flowers would be more appropriate don’t you think?  so people!!  send flowers to a sick woman!!! in the hospital – don’t send fruit baskets ! now for Mother’s day or a birthday – that’s a different thing altogether eh.   Mother’s Day gift baskets online would be what we are getting for Mother’s day – but for a girlfriend or wife – get her flowers please – well some chocolate dipped strawberries would be nice too.

I used to send gift baskets to friends from away – I think it is a nice gesture – it doesn’t have to be for a special occasion and I know of some friends who would just send gift baskets just because to another blogging friend met online.  Everyone loves receiving gift baskets and if you can find a place that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg to send some – like we do – then it is definitely worth it.   So yes, remember flowers for hospitals but gift baskets are for all occasions.

Wifi In Local Hospital

While back home our hospital is equipped with wifi around the entire hospital – I was told that I wouldn’t be able to get a connection at ours here in town because they are afraid that providing wifi will get their system hacked *rolled eyes*.  So I didn’t even bring my miniportables when I stayed in the hospital the last time.  I feel bad for those who are there for more than a week or two – what are they going to do without a laptop/netbook the whole time there?  Sure the hospital is a place to get well and all – but not to stay connected the whole time – now that doesn’t seems right?  what about the spouse who is visiting or the kids?  wouldn’t it be great if they can do their homework there or read while visiting their loved ones?  You all know what i mean right?  sure the hospital isn’t a place for anyone to visit for a long time – but the special cases like me?  paranoid and have panic attacks?  who need the spouse around all the time?  I remember poor Mr Moo bored outta his mind every day in the hospital with me – now if they had the wifi – he could get connected to work – and do all his work at the hospital while staying with me.  I think i should definitely write to the hospital administration and ask for Wifi in the hospital area – in this time and age – surely they know what to do – to block hackers.

My Family Doctor Office

My family doctor – at the hospital had gone paperless for the longest time and I’m really proud of them – because I think they are the first doctor’s office to be using a scanner software for going paperless.  At first, I didn’t find it that useful because some of the doctors typed so slow and were getting use to the software – but I’ve noticed that the regular doctors now are so much faster when they are recording your diagnosis and doing up prescription.  So yes, they print out all your prescription and any blood work you need done right from this software.  Pretty impressive and I think the rest of the clinics here may be slowly adopting to go paperless as well.  Now if only the doctors in the hospital can do that too – wouldn’t that be great? less paperwork for the nurses and the hospital admin – like my dear friend, Lynette.

Calories! Calories! Calories!

And here I thought I was being good and eating my fruits – but apparently bananas has lots of calories according to a friend ! bummer! and here I was gorging myself with bananas!  so I stopped eating so many bananas a day – and minimized it to only one a day.  So if you don’t know that bananas has lots of calories – about 140 for a big banana – now you know.

Exercising With Your Wii Fit

So I went out buying a micro sd but ended up with a Wii Fit !  you see the mall had a promotion on and since i need to lose weight – i didn’t see any harm getting a Wii Fit to put in the office – so that I can exercise – whenever i have the time.  So is a Wii Fit exercise – an exercise?  can I really get fit – just using the Wii Fit someone asked me.   Well, to me – walking is a form of exercise too – so if i am moving for a continuous of 30 mins and get my heart and blood pumping – that is a form of exercise too.  So I did good eh?  hahah!! went out shopping for a micro sd but ended up with something even healthier.

Gardening Is Therapeutic

Gardening Is Therapeutic  – if you haven’t tried it – you should.  I find it very calming and kinda accomplished feeling – plus when the flowers bloom during Spring and summer – it gives you a unexplained glow.  So when I received my first Mechanix gloves during Christmas last year – it was one of the best gift – that i made used of constantly during the early spring days – and summer.  Come this fall – i’m also gonna do some planting and replanting with my gloves.   It’s so comfy and lets my hands breathe and it’s not sweaty wearing them at all – maybe that is why i could do my gardening since it kept me warm as well without making me feel uncomfy.  So if you are like myself and needs calming or needs alone time – try gardening – don’t forget to get a good set of gloves.

Health & Insurance

While out getting our 5th wheel insurance we were also prompted to get our insurance in order too.  So we had called up Mr Moo’s insurance guy to come see us one afternoon.  Premium for Mr Moo is only about $25 a month and he would have no trouble getting his – in fact – we received the papers yesterday.  As for me – it would be harder to insure me – why?  i have diabetes – high blood pressure – cholesterol and now on anti-depressant.  Sure they will insure me – but at a higher premium and i needed to go for a medical.  So lesson to be learned here – don’t wait till you are 45 before you try and get insurance – else it would be a lot harder.  And insurance is a must – those especially with family – and kids.  Those with no kids – also must get insurance – why?  parents – siblings that need to take care of your funeral and stuff.  So think about it – your RV needs insurance – your house needs insurance – why not you?  you are afterall the biggest asset to your entire family right?

Music & Entertainment Good For Health

The girlfriends from New York  are going to get their Wicked tickets for the hottest broadway show  and trying to entice me to visit them – this summer  by offering me a free ticket.  I sure wished I could go for  I used to go for shows or concerts  to de-stress and to have a fun night with the girls.

It’s not only the dressing up that pumps my adrenalin up but the anticipation of a good Broadway show – can make one go giddy.   My girlfriends said that the raving and the reviews for Wicked the Musical were very good and that this Tony award winning show is almost always sold out.  I’m really tempted to go – afterall, New York is not too far from me – and I do miss my girlfriends very much – time for a short break perhaps?

Children’s Wish Foundation

The town is currently celebrating summer with Seafest for the last couple of weeks and today – we see the Children’s Wish Foundation at the waterfront too.  For those who are not aware of what the Children’s Wish Foundation does -  they grant wishes to children who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.  And how can one not donate right?  and i applaud the girls who were manning the counter – to collect and raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation – and I would have recommended them to a good online printing services for doing their brochures and even their Spin A Wheel game.  I’m not saying they are not good enough – but had I known earlier – I would definitely contact one of my many sponsors and work something out for them – and make it even more impressive.  That’s alright though – Missy Moo and I played some games and did our part – maybe next year eh.

Keeping Cool In The Summer

Or should i say staying hydrated in the summer?  Missy Moo is in summer camp and she refused to drink her water even though every time she comes back either for lunch or for the day – she is dripping wet.   But we all know we need to keep the kids hydrated else they have get a heat stroke.   So now i offer her fruit juices freshly squeezed from home and in a thermal bottle instead.  Not the best alternative – but if you asked me anything is better than nothing and fruit juices freshly squeezed at home – has gotta be the second best – although i prefer if she drinks water.

Aging Gracefully

At 45 – one wonders if one can age gracefully in the West – had i been back home – i would say no problem – but over here – crash diets that work is what i constantly look for.  I’m not used to the facials and hair treatments here therefore, I seriously wonder if i can age gracefully without the help of these wonderful hair stylist and estheticians that I am so used to before. Plus my idea of aging gracefully, certainly isn’t going under the knife – but each time i looked at the car mirror while waiting for the spouse to run his errands – i tell him i need a face lift – hahahah!!   So how do one preserved – or somewhat try to – look youthful – despite the fact that the body isn’t obeying you no more?

Exercise, exercise and exercise – is what one who is aging – must do – and do not be afraid to see a doctor – if you don’t feel so well – or if you find that you are always tired.  But in the meantime, I hear retinolds, and AHAs Acid can help with some antioxidants.  But I think by eating right and exercising would most definitely boost one egos when you are energetic – so here I am – hitting the gym again. Wish me luck eh.

Smoking

Everyone knows smoking can kill but i wonder if it is the smell that bothers us more or just that the person will die…???  everyone dies sooner or later.. and some have lung cancer even though they never drink or smoke at all in their entire life.  My  grandparents smoke a lot too – but if only they  knew about e-cigarettes i think they not only save more they might not have us reeking in smoke when we leave to go home nor  need to worry about washing our hair each time visited them.  Honestly, i don’t mind them smoking and they are beyond the advice to quit because of health but like my mother said -no light, no burning and no tar nor real smoke – now that would have been nice – during the good old days.

Gas aka Wind

Remember I complained about bad tummy pain for the last one week?  yes ! and it happened again yesterday !  I’m now wondering if it was the banana that caused me to be in such bad pain because it’s definitely not because i was hungry.  How do I know?  I was looking for  security cameras and had just eaten before doing my window shopping for it – when it struck – it didn’t even occured to me why till this morning.

This morning I had a really late breakfast – and after breakfast – i was expecting the wind and bloatiness again but nope – it didn’t happen – now that set me thinking – because i always blamed my irregular eating hours .. for the pain that the gas caused – so why not today?  i continued half the day – and still nothing – so what did i eat or not eat that made the difference?  I then figured it could be the banana – now i’m not sure yet but i’m gonna stop eating banana for now.. and see what happens and will update on a later date.  Wish me luck everyone.

Getting Pregnant

For those who are not aware of this – I only got pregnant at a very late age – I was not a young mother like i tell everyone and truth be told, I never thought I would have Missy Moo.  But those who are thinking of getting pregnant or planning to – i strongly advice that you really planned ahead because taking care of your body in order to give the best to the baby is very important.  If i could turned the clock back i would have taken all sorts of  prenatal vitamins before and after I got pregnant.  But my best advice for anyone trying to have a baby is to relax and take it easy  – the more you stress about it – the unlikelihood of getting one is rather high.   The body is really funny and for your body to be the vessel for your child – you have to take care of yourself now.

My New Doctors

First off .. you have to congratulate me for having what i called one of the best doctors I’ve seen in my 11 years here in Canada.  And nope he didn’t ask me what kind of fitness equipment i was using nor did he said i was obese but he did say – a wee bit of activity will go a long way – now isn’t that a nice change from the previous doctor I had now?

Not only that – the new doctors were very encouraging and they explained in detail about my health report and my blood test – they were very thorough and it was definitely a totally different experience.  They were also very understanding and took Missy Moo in immediately when she threw up the same day. Keeping our fingers crossed that’s for sure.

Alcohol & Diabetes

Christmas is over .. and the New Year celebration is round the corner.  Many of you are wondering, when you are doing your new year’s party..  are you gonna be able to have your bubblies (champagne toast) right?  Talking about champagne..  i need new  kitchen faucets but that’s another story for another day.

Ok.. into more serious talks now..  so can one drink alcohol..??  According to what i know.. please don’t quote me .. it’s ok.. to have the occasional drink.  Now what do you mean by occasional drink..??  well.. during celebration.. like the new year.. and christmases.. but no more than 3 glasses .. i would say.  But if you are not into drinking.. don’t just go drinking..and burnt out your liver.. just because you think .. it will help with your blood sugar.

Cinnamon Can Lower Blood Glucose

I was out shopping for candle sconces when i met an old friend of mine and she looked so healthy .. and slim.  I had to ask right..??? hahahha!!! what was the secret.  Well, she has diabetic too.. and swears by cinnamom and peanut butter .. if she needed a snack.   But we all know that cinnamon can help a little.. but it’s not everything, even my family doctor insisted he never heard of something like that.

So can cinnamon lower one’s blood glucose..??  i came to this conclusion that it works with different people and not everyone is the same.. so our body reacts to things different.  Just like my friend who swears by it.. and i can see that it worked for her.  So for those like myself.. who has diabetes.. it’s a continuous trial and error for us eh.

T-Zone Vibration

They claimed that 10 mins on this is equivalent to an hour exercise..??  is it true.. can it be as effective..?? we currently have one here in our small town.  At first.. i thought it was a a car factory.. with that name.. hahahahha!!!  on the website it doesn’t say too too much.. says it’s under construction .. in a lot of pages.  So i’ll have to wait.. and report back.  At $5 per day membership.. it’s definitely worth trying eh..?

Pap Smear After Hysterectomy

I went to visit my family doctor about my blood sugar the other day.. and we had started talking about my other health issues.. and what i had been doing to make sure i live a good long life. I had also mentioned about my pap smear.. with the new gynae.. and my family doctor then told me i didn’t need a pap smear no more.  I was kinda shocked.. because no one told me that..  and neither did my new gynae.  Then I was told that I didn’t need one.. if i had my cervic removed.. but i donch really know if my cervic was removed.. because i know the old gynae removed my uterus.. and left my ovaries.. so did he take the cervic as well..??  Well, i guess i’ll have to write to my old gynae or call my new one eh.  More on it.. when i find out.