Since my usual work week begins on Thursday (3pm - 11pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 7am - 11pm Sunday, pass days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), i will be unable to attend any American Thanksgiving dinners.
I missed Canadian Thanksgiving, too, because no one at work would trade shifts with me so i could go to Canada.
But, i eat poultry now.
So, we decided to make a turkey today. A day early. My first time. But, i do have basic kitchen/cookery knowledge so i won't be serving (e:Uncutsaniflush) (who says, "it's going to be wonderfuls") and i a rare bird or anything equally beginner moronic.
Photos may follow.
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11/24/2010 12:25 #53158
Forward Thinker11/18/2010 11:22 #53120
Life and Other ThingsI haven't posted a journal in a little while. I wish i could say it's because my life is busy and exciting. Alas, it is not.
I have been on a small journey of self discovery. Finding out what is more important to me and how everything fits into place. Balance is difficult, but with more practice, i might just get there.
Getting used to wearing glasses again. The first pair i had to take back. Too heavy and the little nose thingies gave me sinus headaches. Got a slightly less fashionable pair, but i love geek chic, and they are much better. I have had a few wobbly moments going down stairs and such, but i got used to the bifocal bits quickly.
Going to a diabetic education class was mostly a good thing. Knowledge is power. Was very much looking forward to the meal planning aspects of it, but i think the dietitan was having a 1950's moment, despite the fact that she only knows about that decade from the sitcoms. Meat and two veg anyone?
Despite that, i have crossed over to the dark side. I eat chicken and turkey now. And i am getting all kinds of reactions...
Since my last class, i have been feeling under the weather. Then, i got sick and worked my crazy compressed schedule and on my 3 days off lost my voice.
I go back to work today, needing to have a talk with my boss. Hope she understands croaking....
I have been on a small journey of self discovery. Finding out what is more important to me and how everything fits into place. Balance is difficult, but with more practice, i might just get there.
Getting used to wearing glasses again. The first pair i had to take back. Too heavy and the little nose thingies gave me sinus headaches. Got a slightly less fashionable pair, but i love geek chic, and they are much better. I have had a few wobbly moments going down stairs and such, but i got used to the bifocal bits quickly.
Going to a diabetic education class was mostly a good thing. Knowledge is power. Was very much looking forward to the meal planning aspects of it, but i think the dietitan was having a 1950's moment, despite the fact that she only knows about that decade from the sitcoms. Meat and two veg anyone?
Despite that, i have crossed over to the dark side. I eat chicken and turkey now. And i am getting all kinds of reactions...
Since my last class, i have been feeling under the weather. Then, i got sick and worked my crazy compressed schedule and on my 3 days off lost my voice.
I go back to work today, needing to have a talk with my boss. Hope she understands croaking....
ladycroft - 12/23/10 04:19
i imagine it would be an adjustment to start eating certain foods again!
i imagine it would be an adjustment to start eating certain foods again!
metalpeter - 11/18/10 16:57
I have no idea if this is true or not.... But I have heard that after you stop eating meat your stomach adjusts and when you first eat it again you will get sick since you body can't process it now that might only apply to pork and Beef though not sure. I'm guessing your change of diet is making your body adjust and since it is doing that it isn't fighting off things it normally would, of course I'm not a doctor......
I have no idea if this is true or not.... But I have heard that after you stop eating meat your stomach adjusts and when you first eat it again you will get sick since you body can't process it now that might only apply to pork and Beef though not sure. I'm guessing your change of diet is making your body adjust and since it is doing that it isn't fighting off things it normally would, of course I'm not a doctor......
10/19/2010 16:55 #52980
Change My Userpics?!?!To reflect my old age. Confirmed by an optometrist today. Bifocals. Damn.
leetee - 10/21/10 01:12
not sure, yet (e:Paul), they say it will take about a week (so, yeah, i didn't go to Lenscrafters then, huh?). I paid extra for the anti-glare (i hate bright sun, kills my eyes -- and it was soo sunny the day i got the dilated eye exam) and the no line bifocals. I reckon if this is my first pair of glasses in about 20 years, i might have some adjustments, so i might as well go for all the bells and whistles. All the old people i know say bifocals take some adjustments... like i am not clumsy enough!
(e:Timypliny), thank you for the info. I have had vision problems for longer than i have been a diabetic. And this is just an age thing. I went without for longer than i thought i would (i wore glasses as a child and the doc then said i might last 'til my mid 30's before needing them again). Also, the doc found nothing structurally wrong with my eyes that might have been caused by being diabetic.
not sure, yet (e:Paul), they say it will take about a week (so, yeah, i didn't go to Lenscrafters then, huh?). I paid extra for the anti-glare (i hate bright sun, kills my eyes -- and it was soo sunny the day i got the dilated eye exam) and the no line bifocals. I reckon if this is my first pair of glasses in about 20 years, i might have some adjustments, so i might as well go for all the bells and whistles. All the old people i know say bifocals take some adjustments... like i am not clumsy enough!
(e:Timypliny), thank you for the info. I have had vision problems for longer than i have been a diabetic. And this is just an age thing. I went without for longer than i thought i would (i wore glasses as a child and the doc then said i might last 'til my mid 30's before needing them again). Also, the doc found nothing structurally wrong with my eyes that might have been caused by being diabetic.
paul - 10/20/10 09:09
What is it like to wear them?
What is it like to wear them?
tinypliny - 10/19/10 22:33
Hate to bother you about this - but are you sure this is not because of glycemic control issues?
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Hate to bother you about this - but are you sure this is not because of glycemic control issues?
Relevant Refs:
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10/13/2010 16:58 #52943
Bird BrainWe have a bird feeder and get quite a variety of birds.
We hung the feeder right in front of a window in the kitchen so when we are sitting at that table, we can see them eating.
We have a big (ugly) evergreen in the yard not too far from where the feeder is and often, whether it is full, but particularly when it is empty, the branches of that tree are alive with birds.
We love the whole thing and my mother is always in awe of just how much activity we get at our bird feeder.
Since the weekend, we have been getting one not so bright, but brilliantly coloured, male cardinal. I wish he was eating from the feeder and he might be. However, he is also attacking one of the windows around the side of the house.
I can see him now because the room the computer is in juts out a wee bit into a bay shape and i can see the small trees and bushes he lands on before flying at the window. I assume he is attacking the other male cardinal he sees?
I just chased him away by drumming on the window with my fingernails. But he will be back. We tried closing the curtain, but we have a nice plant on the floor right in front of that window and don't want it to die either. He doesn't seem to like a particular part of the day.
Poor pretty bird, bless his heart.........
We hung the feeder right in front of a window in the kitchen so when we are sitting at that table, we can see them eating.
We have a big (ugly) evergreen in the yard not too far from where the feeder is and often, whether it is full, but particularly when it is empty, the branches of that tree are alive with birds.
We love the whole thing and my mother is always in awe of just how much activity we get at our bird feeder.
Since the weekend, we have been getting one not so bright, but brilliantly coloured, male cardinal. I wish he was eating from the feeder and he might be. However, he is also attacking one of the windows around the side of the house.
I can see him now because the room the computer is in juts out a wee bit into a bay shape and i can see the small trees and bushes he lands on before flying at the window. I assume he is attacking the other male cardinal he sees?
I just chased him away by drumming on the window with my fingernails. But he will be back. We tried closing the curtain, but we have a nice plant on the floor right in front of that window and don't want it to die either. He doesn't seem to like a particular part of the day.
Poor pretty bird, bless his heart.........
10/04/2010 19:39 #52898
It's The Pits(e:uncutsaniflush) and i are in Pittsburhg for a few days. Just part of our ongoing rustbelt vacations tour. Oh, and its our 9th wedding anniversary on Wednesday....
metalpeter - 10/05/10 18:30
Congrats. Hope you two are having a great time.....
Congrats. Hope you two are having a great time.....
libertad - 10/04/10 20:09
Hope you are planning out your next year anniversary already!
Hope you are planning out your next year anniversary already!
paul - 10/04/10 19:51
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
That is exciting, it should open up a world of food possibilities. Poultry is yummy but I prefer to cook smaller birds like cornish game hens. I also found it a little overwhelming the time I tried to cook a turkey (e:paul,46959).
Hope it comes out good.....