Just Because

When I got back from my lunch today, I found these beautiful aromatic flowers waiting for me! They are from my husband as a "just because." I absolutely love "just because"!!!

Happy Friday!!!!

On a Mission

A couple of weeks ago I had gotten some blood work done to test my blood sugar, TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), and my A1C. The results came back last week and my TSH is 2 points from being considered Hyperthyroidism. So I am on the high side of normal. My blood sugar was pretty high, not nearly as high as the last time they tested it in September 2009, but it still is quite high for my age. I am pretty much borderline diabetic. Upon further discussion, they thought it would be best for me to get a PCP (Primary Care Physician) and talk with them about how to treat it and to see if I will need more tests.

When I originally talked with the PRN, she explained that the thyroid affects everything. This would explain my frequent fatigue and trouble losing weight...and gaining weight for that matter! I also even read that chiropractic visits can help with the thyroid acting up. I need to go anyway.... But I think if Ican get this under control, it will really help me and get back to normal.

But in the meantime, I have pretty much gone "gung ho'" with my diet and exercise. I do feel better, which is good. I have been eating decent proportional size meals/snacks and have excercised already twice this week for 30 minutes. I even ran on the treadmill for 2 minutes! Thats a pretty big deal for me. I hope to be able to do intervals of running/walking. One day I will run a 5K and a Marathon.

The most important thing to me is to be healthy. Yes, I want to be thin and toned. That is just the icing on the cake with choosing to be healthy. I want to be healthy when we start to have a family. Being able to watch Biggest Loser is such awesome motivation. I love that show!

I have set up my doctor appointment for next Wednesday. I will keep ya'll posted.

Blessings!

Abby

The Arrival

Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day in the Richardson household because......we are getting

CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE

and

NEW BEDROOM SET (Just the bed/dresser)

What more could a girl ask for?

The [Big] Move

Well, it has been 9 days since we have officially became homeowners and moved into our first home! It rained all last Wednesday morning, but cleared up when we actually moved. It was definitely a God moment. With the help of family, we got moved in quite quickly and effortlessly! Almost all of the boxes are unpacked except for ones in the garage.

But as Dory in Finding Nemo says, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...."

Life is good! :)

Master Bedroom - Pottery Barn Bedding

With getting the new house (we move in next Wednesday!!), I have really been thinking what I would like to do with the master bedroom. I want something that is calming, cozy, romantic, warm, vintage, and provokes memories. I want it to have some history to it. :)

Also, with the Spring coming up, I have swooned over certain bedding that I have been inspired by:

This was is just plain pretty! I love the pastels and the birds/butterflies. It reminds me of Tennessee in the springtime.

I just find this bedding extremely sweet! I love the pinks and paisley pattern.

This was my original inspration bedding. It's inspired after a 1920's french tapestry! Isn't it exquisite?

What do you think? What's your opinion?