09/28/2013

 
I’m officially done my 30 day ‘detox’. It’s not really a detox, just an overhaul of my diet. I still have two weeks of prednisone left, but I’m feeling much more optimistic about my future. My parents are being really great. Annoying, because they love me, and worry, but less pushy and insistent on everything being done their way.

I had a mini flare last night while I was finishing Julianne’s baby things. I had a Mocha from Tim’s while Manda, Jules and I spent the day at the beach (It’s been beautiful since I got here!), and I’m thinking the artificial sugars Tim Hortons uses might have caused my skin some grief. Also, didn’t take any allergy pills yesterday, which I’m supposed to take religiously.

Coffee,  I missed you. I had a latte from Starbucks and so far, so good 🙂 

Amanda cancelled dinner plans on me last minute. I was a bit off put, but whatever. I understand. Her sister in law already makes me uncomfortable, so when Mel insisted they go t o her place for dinner, I can understand why they didn’t want to say no. The only part that irked me was that it was last-minute, but that happens.

Plus, it’s their family, and sometimes I find family is less reasonable than friends. Mel always makes me feel like we’re in ‘competition’ for Amanda’s friendship or attention. Almost like "look at how close we are", and that kind of thing makes me feel uncomfortable, because my friendship with someone can not be measured or compared to someone else’s relationship with that same person… if that makes sense? Amanda will always be like family to me, but Mel IS Dave’s family. I just don’t get what Mel seems to be trying to ‘prove’ to me, like "look look at how CLOSE we are!". I’m not the jealous friend type, I mean… I’m glad they’re close, they’re family, they should be?

Maybe it’s because growing up, we were a threesome. Manda, Riks and I, and I always got that feeling (still do) from Erika, like we should be competing for Amanda’s friendship. I don’t understand girls and their weird competitiveness’.

Amanda and Dave have made a lot of time for me while I’ve been here, and I really appreciate that they have. I had no plans to spend as much time with them as I have gotten to. Jules is only 7 weeks old, I’m not sure I would be up for company if I had a small baby like that, but she’s been an angel this week, which I think helps. Amanda is definitely a natural mom. She’s so laid back and chill. I think that is starting to show in Jules as she is starting to come into her own little personality. My goodness she’s cute! 

I can’t believe she’s here, in the flesh! It’s been surreal to see her, and hold her. Amanda and I have known each other since eighth grade. Its crazy to see how much life has changed, and how much we’ve grown up since we met and became friends. She’s honestly the best friend I could have ever asked for, and I feel so lucky for her to have asked me, of all of the people she could have, (and wanted to!) be the godmother of her first child 🙂

Alright, since I’m in for the night, and my crochet procrastination projects are done, I might as well hit the books! Hope all os well in OD land! xo

 

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YAH
September 28, 2013

RYN I got the info as a paper report, I can scan it in and email you the PDF? But that said, here is a good article online from the same doctor to start with: http://www.advancedbionutritionals.com/Products/Advanced-Adrenal-Factor.htm Take care

YAH
September 28, 2013

Basically they have created a single supplement to take, but you can also take a set of items to do the same thing..

September 28, 2013

I could not agree with you more. It is your hair’s natural oils that can be thought of as “nature’s conditioner”. They keep your hair healthy, shiny and nourished. Thank you for your note. 🙂

YAH
September 29, 2013

Interesting you mention blue green algea, I took them in 1995 or so and got so hyper and energetic I fried my brain, not getting enough sleep etc, causing mania. I never took them again, but maybe I am just susceptible.

October 5, 2013

I know the “look how close we are” competition very well. That’s when they bring up all these inside jokes and the “Oh remember that time that we…”s. Reminds me of the Bridesmaids movie. Good thing you’re not the jealous type.

October 8, 2013