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I really like to cook

Advent — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:30:34 +0000

I really like to cook and one of the things I wish I had done was gone to one of those culinary arts schools. I would love to be able to go to school and learn all of the neat things you can do with food. Matt tells me I should just do it but I don’t know. I have been looking around at them and found that no matter where you leave you can find a school close to you.

Maybe when we move out to California and I am looking for a career change I can try my hand at culinary arts school. I really like to cook and I love to try new recipes so think I would be great to broaden my knowledge. I don’t know if I would want to work in a restaurant or not but I think I would be awesome to be able to have the chance to. I always tell Matt that if we get rich one day and I do not have to worry about money I would like to work in a soup kitchen or something just volunteering. I guess I should just do what I want with what I have and not wait for the perfect conditions to come along because we all know if you wait for the perfect moment you will be waiting forever. Sometimes you just have to jump in and do it.

Hip pain

Advent — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:09:37 +0000

I am thinking about getting a magnetic bracelet. I have bursitis in my right hip and it is really giving me a lot of trouble lately. I was in a car accident about 3 years ago and they told me that is what brought it on. The doctor’s told me that I would have probably gotten it when I was older but the accident made it happen faster. My foot was on the brake pedal when I was hit from behind. I have a memory mattress on my bed and that helped when I was pregnant but I am not getting much relief from it now so I guess it is time to try something else. I know a couple of people that wear them and swear by them so I guess they can’t all be wrong.

H. Pylori

Advent — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:31:47 +0000

That is what’s wrong with me, I have H. Pylori. My biopsy came back today and I spoke to my doctor and they have diagnosed me with H. Pylori. Finally, after 2 months of stomach pain it has a name. I got sick on our 3rd day in Bangkok on July 17th and my stomach has hurt everyday since then. I was very happy to find out that all I have to do it take 2 antibiotics, twice a day for 2 weeks and I should feel better.

I had my first dose of the medications tonight and I seem to be OK. I am a little nauseous and my head hurts but other than that I am doing OK. I should be fine after taking the medicine so keep your fingers crossed. All of the test they ran on me came back normal and I am sure they thought I was crazy but I kept bugging them util they did the right test.

I had a hida scan, a ct, ultrasound and a ton of blood test and they all showed nothing. They decided to do an upper endoscopy and that was when they found that my stomach was completely messed up with chronic gastritis so they took several biopsies in different area that were irritated and they found it.

My friend was pregnant

Advent — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:54:46 +0000

One of my friends at work found out she was pregnant and because had her tubes tied and then untied they started running test on her early and noticed her progesterone was dropping so the put her on the oral supplements. We had the same thing happen to us when we were trying to have Lani but with us after 3 miscarriages they decided to go that route. We were lucky that it worked with Lani and she was healthy and we carried her almost to term. Amy told me the other day that she was not so fortunate and lost the baby. She is going to call the USF Physicians Group where we had Lani so we will pray she has some positive results like we did. My heart goes out to her because I know how heart breaking it can be to lose a pregnancy.

Older pets

Advent — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:14:47 +0000

We all love our pets but the simple fact is they all get old just like us. Our Great Dane, Breeze, will be 12 in October which by all standards is very old for a Dane. She still has her moments were she plays like a puppy but the moments are few and they do not last as long as they did before. We are going to start her on pet supplements to hopefully raise her energy level so she is a little more active. We want the amount of time she has left to have quality to it, not her just laying around.

Long hours but no big deal

Advent — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:57:31 +0000

Since I started the new job I have been working 10 hour days, minimum. I am use to only working 7.5 hours per day but this does not seem to phase me. My third day on the job I started taking Biotivia and I really think it has made a difference. I don’t know if it is the Apple Skin Extract, Goji Berry Extract or the Alpha Lipoic Acid but something is working well.

I feel like I have more energy, I am sleeping better at night and waking up feeling good. I am sure it has something to do with the fact that I love my job now but who knows. I am going to keep taking them because something is working.

Time to stop smoking

Advent — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:41:20 +0000

Ok I know, I know I should stop. Matt is starting to talk to me more about getting addiction treatment for my smoking. The TV is being flooded with ads for the latest nicotine aids and even the scary “truth” ads. Those can be really informative but shocking. I know it has to be my decision to quit and no one else’s and I will not be able to quit until I make that choice. I am hoping that when Mom and Dad Campos move down and I am busy with Mom doing things that I will want to stop. We will see, I know Matt will be happy when I do.

Get answers to your questions about mesothelioma

Advent — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:27:24 +0000

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How do you control your weight?

Advent — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:55:54 +0000

I seem to be putting on a little weight again. I don’t know what it is. I am still watching my portion sizes and I am really not a fan of junk food. I guess it is time I start walking or something to insure I keep the weight off. I don’t think I am ready for diet pills just yet.

Wine with dinner, it’s a good thing

Advent — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:53:04 +0000

Need a reason for that glass of wine at dinner other than you are an adult and you want it? How about the fact that it is packed with antioxidant that’s right, it is good for you. With five servings of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants can reduce your risk of stroke by 25 percent. So the next time you want to do something good for your body have a glass of wine with dinner.