Dr. Watkins, I presume

I really like my doctor. She is so kind and supportive that I can almost overlook the annoying fact that she is thin and pretty in a Halle Berry kind of way.  So, when she proclaimed today that I made her day - and possibly her entire week, I was like a little kid who had pleased her mother. (Well, I assume I was, I never experienced that feeling myself - but I see it in my sister all of the time).

According to her records, I've lost 35 lbs in 3 1/2 months. She is extremely pleased with my current approach to health and apparently, so is my body!  My blood pressure was great the first (and only) time they checked it today! Normally, it is pretty high when they first check it, as a result of anxiety, and they take it again as I'm leaving and it's normal. And when she asked, I realized that I did not even take my anti-anxiety meds last night! So anxiety is down, BP is down and the thyroid is in the normal range.

My assignments for the next two months are to (1) keep up with my current eating and activity habits, (2) win at a foot race across our front lawn against my daughter, and (3) lose 20 or more pounds. She had talked about visiting with me again near my birthday in December, but agreed to checking in just before Thanksgiving instead. She seems genuinely happy and excited about this. She thanked me for making her job easier and for not making her come see me in the cardiac ward of the local hospital. So, we have our date Nov 15 and I will try to live down to her expectations. Maybe by then I'll be able to fit into the workout clothes Allan is sending!  Now I need to win a free sports bra or 2 or get a raise in my allowance!

Thanks everyone for your continued support. This 'flip floppin lunatic' loves the lot of ya!  MWAAAH!

Wonderful!

Church this morning was a success. It was so earth-based and loving and community-driven that I just couldn't help but love it. Sure, there was a moment or two where I had to resist the old endoctrined eyeroll (magic wand, ancient languages) but when it comes down to it - it was based on belief systems made from so many different ancient civilizations that it was interesting. My daughter stayed and listened, fascinated that they brought together Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythologies that she learned in 3rd grade and married them all into one religious view.

The best part of church for me(because it IS all about me of course)was when one of the greeters made a big fuss over me and how WONDERFUL I look these days. Yes, I blushed and thanked her appropriately, then reminded her that I not only look wonderful but that I AM wonderful and we had a little chuckle and went to our seats. I think I may have seen my fake husband (yet another a post for another blog)puffed out his chest with pride.

In an hour or so, daughter and I will do our swimming, have a nutritious snack, and then prepare for a visit of our local symphony at our local zoo. I love free culture!

Crikey, I was going to put a little tag previewing next Sunday's service but I can't get the website's calendar to open. Ah well, I'm sure it will be educational and enlightening!