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Busty or Busted?

Reader and lovely lady Christine mentioned bathing suits in her last comment. That reminded me of the best story ever. This happened yesterday. I am in a database to be an extra in movies. I signed up about three months ago. They know my real weight, height, measurements, etc. They have pictures. I got my first invitation yesterday to "portray a (we'll substitute the words lady of the night here) in a bikini" I was laughing so hard I almost fell off my chair. I mean seriously, were they only searching bust measurements? I am not trying to be down on myself but I looked it up and it's a legit film starting to film in June near here and there is no way that my bare belly should be on a tiny screen never mind a big one.

I signed up for the casting anyway. After I got over the initial crying from laughter I decided... Motivation! I have also wanted to show off my impression of the "Rock of Love Bus" girls. I may be famous soon. ;)

Much love,

Lula Mae

I will be strong like bull

Hey all -


My hand weights came today! 5 lbs each. I have been using 2 lbs, so this is more than twice as much but 3 was too little and there aren't a lot of 4's around. Anyway, I'm excited to go home and use them. That DVD I got (Biggest Loser) kicks my bum! It's really good. The other people doing it are previous biggest loser contestants who aren't finished getting in perfect shape yet. I am finding that this helps. When I watch a video and everyone who has rock hard abs is sweating I tend to doubt my ability to do the same thing, but here these real people are doing the moves along with the trainer and I have no excuse to stop. Unless I need water.

I don't have a lot of time today work is nuts. I just wanted to say hello and see how everyone is doing. I think it's time to reboot our diets. Shorts, coming soon.

Take care,

Lula Mae

Too much Reality

I'm a little sad. Being the reality TV addict that I am I obviously Love Bethany from The Real Housewives of New York. I was very excited for her book. It seemed to have the same basic ideas that I have been getting behind. Eat healthy, exercise, sometimes you're going to give into a craving. Now, it does have good reviews for the most part but there are a lot of honest people out there who are saying not to waste your time, that Bethany is basically saying don't finish your meal (order steak and take 3 bites), she gives her diet log for a week that is about 760 calories a day when no one should really live on less than 1000 and that's a very small person. This is not the healthy eating strong woman manifesto that I was hoping for. Although, I may still buy it for her cocktail recipes.
In other news I am in no way interested in the book by the snotty Countess about manners. If you were wondering.

I did buy a new workout DVD to switch things up a bit and also some hand weights.
Again with the reality TV. It's sad, I know. Bob from the biggest loser always gets me pumped to work out and I know I need to focus on cardio since what I really want to do is burn the fat. This DVD is pretty cool. It's a 6 week boot camp that gets harder every two weeks, you can customize the workouts, and you can do them all in a row if you're feeling hardcore. I don't recommend that the first one had my butt in a lot of pain the next day.


So tell me, what's new with all of you? Any progress? New stories?

I was held back a little by an Ovarian cyst, I was in a lot of pain and working out wasn't very fun. I was also very bloated. For some reason when I look fat I feel like it's ok to eat bad food and it's a very vicious circle that I am just getting out of again. Eat right, exercise, want to be healthy. Come on now. I quit smoking years ago I can do this.

Take care,

Lula Mae

Fad no more!

Hello all -

I've started my burpees - day one was 6 (3, pause for 30 seconds, 2, pause, 1) harder than it sounds. Day 2 10 (4,3,2,1) Today will be 15. I'm a monstah! I don't know if they are something that I will do every day but I like them like I like jumping jacks. They get my blood pumping and make me feel alive all over really fast. I dig that.

I would just like to say that I disagree with this news story
I don't see an issue of fighting fat with fiber, eating protein, etc, but again the news is trying to sell America on a "new way of eating" when the tried and true way to lose weight and stay healthy is what we've heard since we were kids. Exercise and a balanced diet. Why the hell do we keep falling for all of these fads? I know why, it seems like there has to be an easy way out. It's possible for people to cheat at almost everything else in life. But fad diets don't last, plastic surgery is dangerous and unnecessary in most cases, and no matter what anyone says there is no magic pill. Some make you lose water weight, some pills for other things have side effects of weight loss for a little while but to really be healthy you still need to exercise and eat right. If you don't own up to it. I had the dollar menu from Wendy's yesterday. It was a weak moment and I caved, I own it and I will continue to own my stomach.

Sorry for the rant. I just want people to stop wasting money and time on things that aren't going to last. I'm not at my ideal weight yet but I feel like I know how to get there.

Take care-

Lula Mae

I thought Burpees were for baby puke

Good morning all -

Good news. By incorporating exercise back into my healthy life plan this weekend I lost the pound I had gained, so I am down to 159.4 or .6 I forgot to take a picture. That reminds me, I have to start taking pictures.

In addition to the Wii fit I am going to start a Burpees program with the man. He started on 40 because he's nuts but I am going to start with 5, and increase daily until I'm up to 100 and basically Wonder Woman. If you've never heard of this phenomenon here are a few pages to get you started.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rossboxing2.htm

http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/burpeeclip.htm

A few options from another blogger

So for those of you who don't know me it's my birthday. I am the big 2-9 today and I am glad that I have already started working on my body and eating better. I find that each year really does bring weight in new places and makes it a little harder to get rid of. With the correct mindset and endurance I'll be able to chase my future children around the house way better than present Lula Mae could, if they existed already. I don't know if that made sense.

I hope you are all having a wonderful day. If any of you have tried Burpees or any other indoor do it at your own pace in the bedroom type of exercise I would love to hear feedback.

Good luck!

Lula Mae

beep beep beep beep beep this just in

So, week end report: the eating well has been going well. This morning I had a multi grain English muffin with a tiny bit of peanut butter, a cup of vanilla yogurt with a little granola mixed in and some 100% juice. Lunch is free Pizza on Fridays at work and hard to work around but I managed a plate full of salad and two meatballs, not bad considering. For a late afternoon snack I had two pieces of dark chocolate. I am PMSing and do not deny myself chocolate. It's not just for me, it's for humanity. I also drank a lot of water and some coffee. I cut the sugar out of coffee a couple of years ago. I can drink it black but usually put in a little fat free milk because I find it more aesthetically pleasing. I'm weird.

Everyone else is at Beer-30 right now but I'm still trying to show my boss that I'm a shining star just like always. I love to socialize so this is exceptionally hard for me. It's right down the row from me because well, I helped invent it. *sigh*

Sara, when you were talking about putting on sudden weight I didn't think of it right then but remember your cycle. A week before or during your "time" you may add on water weight. I always do. It's different for everyone. Please don't get discouraged. You re-inspired me so if you're not inspired anymore where does that leave us?

Next weeks goal: daily exercise in addition to work, school, and eating well. I can do it. I already have more energy from having better food in my body. We'll start tomorrow shall we?

How are you all doing? Losing weight? Gaining Weight? Starting new projects? Sitting on the couch doing nothing? Running marathons? Anything?

Love you,

Lula Mae

The times they are a changin..

I admit it. I am listening to Britney Spears "Womanizer" right now. I realize that it's a computerized (digitized?) voice and all that and I don't really give a crap about her but the tune is catchy. I feel ashamed. What happened to the indie rock days of college? I am turning 29 next week and listening to.... POP?! And then I find out that the least likely person in the entire world to get married got married to a lawyer and moved to New York. He didn't even shower when I knew him 3 years ago. weird.

I also had a dream last night involving the fat on my thighs turning into terrible shapes so that it was impossible to hide. Talk about traumatic.

I had a bad yesterday and a better today. I don't have a lot to give to you right now but if you would like to share any changes you have noticed in yourself this year you are more than welcome, in fact I would love it.

Jenessa I love all your snack ideas, and and I am so with you on the back fat. I think the shuffle against the wall idea is a good one. What did you call it? Do si do?

Love you,

Lula Mae

Sunny Days

Seriously? No one is willing to share their self image issues. I can post them anonymously. Or you can. Anyway. Maybe we'll start with a lighter topic.

Your Favorite Healthy Recipe or Snack

Mine is a snack because I can't cook, I'm going to learn though. I love laughing cow cheese (just one wedge) spread over a wasa sesame cracker. I know we may have discussed this but that's my favorite so I have no choice but to be redundant.

In other news I miss all of you. It must be a busy time of year for everyone, I know it has been for me. Anytime you feel like dropping a line it's lovely to hear from you.

Much Love,

Lula Mae

You're beautiful

Hello my friends-

After getting over the jetlag, missing vacation, hating being back at work, and the flu, I am done with excuses. I am ready to get back on track. Today has been great so far and I am excited to pick up where I left off. I cannot wait to move down a pants size. I was at a point where I didn't mind looking in the mirror and now I'm kind of like "meh".

So to go over the basics; I will eat healthy as often as possible. I will find ways to fit exercise into my daily life. I will only give in to unhealthy foods if they are a 10 out of 10 on my yummy scale and I feel like I deserve a treat. I will reward myself with something that is not food every 5 pounds. I will cut back on my drinking.

I'm ready.

I can't wait to get back on the Wii fit when I get home even though I'm sure it's going to yell at me. The Jerk.

The new site is up but not quite running yet. I don't want to make it the main site until it's functional at more than a blog level. To help start off my sections I was wondering if the people who are my readers now would like to contribute stories that will be on the website when it launches. You don't have to do this but if you decide to I would very much appreciate it and I think we could inspire a lot of people.

Today's topic: Self Image (I know it's broad, it's so you can take it where you want to. If you're not heavy you can still write about issues you've had with yourself or if you are any weight and have had no issues tell us how and why)

I'll start.

As I've said before my weight has ranged from 159 - 200 over the years after high school. There was a point right after college when I started a medication that had the happy side effect of making me lose weight (for a little while) it just reduced my appetite. I remember feeling full for the first time. This was the first time I went down to 159. I looked pretty good, as a girl of 5'7" who had been considerably heavier before. Unfortunately I didn't notice. My confidence was at such a low level that every time I looked in the mirror I saw the same pudgy girl I had seen all my life and I was disgusted. I had issues letting anyone see me naked, I thought I was ugly and incredibly fat. It was at that time that I gained my first bit of confidence. A person that I was... we'll say dating, could not understand why I hid under the covers all the time. Finally it got to a point where he ripped them off me and left me on the bed in my birthday suit. I curled up in a ball and tried to cover myself. He gave me back the sheet but repeated "You're beautiful" to me about 300 times while I sobbed and finally relinquished the sheet. After that I knew that if a man wanted to be with me he liked seeing me naked and that there were very few people that were completely perfect, and that most people knew that. That's how I became comfortable with my body. (I still don't always love it) but I'm comfortable.

Love you,

Lula Mae

Atlas

The weather is getting warmer around here which is a good motivator for any of those who lost their New Years Resolution Motivation. I remember just last year when the man wanted to play Tennis with me, I was so embarrassed of my thighs that I bought these horrible long shorts, when I looked in the mirror I did not feel feminine or attractive and I just sobbed. By the end of the summer with a little exercise my legs slimmed down a lot. We went to play tennis one day and I looked down at my thighs and was not at all embarrassed. I didn't even try to make it happen, I was just trying to be healthy.

There are a lot of stresses right now that can bring anyone down. The economy, the change in seasons, getting older, etc. I know they're all taking their toll on me. I'm an optimist and I find it hard to get out of bed in the morning so I have no idea what it's like for a pessimist. It's time to get the adrenalin pumping every morning. Not only for our physical health but now for our mental health. My doctor has always told me that exercise can have an amazing effect on the mood. I think that if we all start of the day with a little bit of a boost maybe it will make work a little easier to get through.

I also think it's important that we are here to support each other whether it's through weight loss, illness, relationship issues or anything else that happens.

This is why I am kicking off an official website within the next couple of weeks. I will keep the blog and even have another perspective from my friend Phoebe, but there will also be other areas of the site that I think will be beneficial to help us all support each other. I will keep you posted.

Sorry for being all over the place today, I'm feeling a bit scattered. I am going to chill with the man and the kitties for a little while longer and then get on the Wii fit for a while.

I hope you're all doing well. If you have ideas for the new site please post them. Anything that you would like to see a focus on in any area of women's health. Any tool that might help you in your daily life, etc.

Much love,

Lula Mae

Pew Pew Pew

I think we should all take a moment to congratulate blog follower Sara D on her first 10 (make that 11) pounds lost since she started reading and sharing with all of us. That is awesome and inspirational. You are now going to help me get motivated again, and I think that's important. We all need a support network. Sara I hope you rewarded yourself with a 10 pound indulgence. I have the sexy boots planned for me. What about you? A day at the Spa? A maid to do your spring cleaning? A hot new outfit?

I want all those things...

Thank you all for listening to me whine yesterday. I got back on the scale and through all this I have actually only gained back a pound. I can deal with a pound. Heck, I could get my hair cut and lose a pound (seriously there's a lot of it). I still don't feel great though and that's what I want to get back. I am back on the right track. I had a healthy dinner last night and when I felt like it wasn't enough I cut up celery and a cucumber. This morning I had a cup of good for me cereal with a little no fat milk. I did some leg stretches and lifts with weights last night and a little step this morning. I think I can I think I can..

Ok here's an embarrassing share story. I know there's some comic that has this in common with me so at least I'm not the only one but do legs over your head yoga poses give release gas for anyone else. I'm sitting there feeling all sexy and bendy and I lift my legs straight in the air, fine, and then they say bring them down over your head parallel to the ground. That's when it starts. I can't do those poses when the man's around though I'm pretty sure he would like them other than... that. I'm also petrified to go to a yoga class. I'm sticking to home yoga. I did a few light classes that never asked me to bend like that a few years ago so I have some basics.

I told you I'm honest.

Tell me a story.

Love,

Lula Mae

Kick Me.

Hello again friends,

I have had a really hard time eating healthy since I got back from my trip. I have still not weighed myself because honestly I don't want to know. It's upsetting because I was on a really good track. I want to be on it again, it's just that initial motivation, that kick in the ass that I'm missing. I try thinking about the possibility of a high school reunion and how amazing I would like to look, doesn't work. I try thinking of children I want to have 5-10 years from now and how I want to be able to catch them, nothing. I am in this apathetic stage where I am just watching myself go downhill and hating it. I did manage to get healthy groceries so that when I'm home I have very little choice but to have a healthy dinner. Breakfast and lunch are sometimes questionable. My stomach has been a bit messed up lately so I'm afraid to add in too much fiber and ruffage. I can certainly eat better than I am without it, but what I'm doing isn't horrible. Why does the computer say ruffage isn't a word? Did my mother make it up or something? It has no problem with isn't and technically that's completely incorrect. But where was I before I went off on the English major tangent?

Oh yes. I did start back at school to finish up all my odds and ends, so that's good news. The man and I have started looking for a place together. It wouldn't be until September or August but we want to make sure we get exactly what we want and get our deposits in ahead of the students. I also got a lot of new HD channels for the same price with EXTREME HD (it came with a free helmet I think) there's going to be a pet channel in HD soon and I know the kitties will be excited. They love animal planet as it is so more kitties will be even better.

Ok so here's the deal. I need your help. I need a kick in the ass. I don't know if it's the change of seasons or stress at work or just general laziness but when I get home or when I wake up I cannot convince myself to work out. I know once I start that it will just get better and better.

Is anyone else having these issues right now?

Love,

Lula Mae

Here I am

It's true, I've been back from New Zealand for more than a week but I felt like a fraud writing to you any earlier than this. I haven't weighed in since coming back, I was a bit naughty food wise while on vacation but made up for it with all the activities I participated in, and when I got back I found the work and the jet lag didn't mix well with eating well. This was especially hard since I was poor until we got paid again. I had a really good time spending money in New Zealand though.

I am back now, finally caught up on sleep and have a fridge full of groceries that are at least semi decent for me. I came across an article today that I found very relevant to my blog and wanted to share it with you. Bethany NY Housewife Dieting Tips


I thought her general rules were very similar to things we have been discussing and definitely plan on purchasing the book. Ok so I'm giving in to buying another diet guide but this one at least admits that you just have to change your idea of eating and offers recipes and tips. I need that.

I hope you are all doing well. Did I miss anything urgent while I was gone?

ANTM starts tomorrow, you know you're as excited as I am.

Love you,

Lula Mae

Here I go to a land down under

I'll be off now until around the 20th but I will be sure to take many pictures for you! I will also investigate cuisine in New Zealand. I think I should try both the healthy and non healthy options, to be fair. ;)

The man is on his way so I have to go.

Much love!!

Lula Mae

A Rant

Good morning lovelies -

I was on my way home this morning, pretty early to get ready for work and spend a little time with the kitties, and I went on the hunt for coffee. I was on a pretty major road so it wasn't hard to come by but I also knew I wouldn't have a lot of time for breakfast at home so I thought I would try one of those egg white flat bread breakfast sandwiches. This drive through has a sign up "no sandwiches between 6 AM and 10 AM" bastards! Obviously they are against me and wanted me to eat a doughnut. I would have parked and gone in despite the cold had I known that but I was already more than halfway around the building in a one way parking lot on a one way street. Not an option. I ordered my coffee and said very sweetly "could I please have an egg white sandwich?" the lady barked at me! Well, not really but it was close enough. May I add that there was no one behind or in front of me and it was 6:15. So I decided just the coffee (WOOOOOO! That's actually a really big step for me) and pulled up. I got to the window and took the coffee, and the outside of the cup is covered in sugar. I'm actually not a rude person, even early in the morning. I just asked "excuse me, this is just skim milk right" because I can't even deal with sugar in my coffee any more. I got used to it without sugar and now if there is any sort of sweetener I make a Bill Cosby face as soon as I drink it. Anyway, dunkzilla barked at me again and when the coffee cooled down from boiling I learned that she wasn't lying. But as she handed me my receipt something inside me still made me say "I hate you". For those of you who know me you know I am telling the truth for I cannot lie. I thought I had my inner monologue on but it must be broken. It's going to be an interesting day.

Seriously though, I have worked in customer service before and I've had to swallow my pride and deal with mean people plenty of times. There is never a reason to be rude to a customer, especially when they are not being rude to you. I understand that she couldn't make me a sandwich but I didn't think it would hurt to ask sweetly.

Now I'm home with my coffee and oatmeal with a kitty and my computer on my lap and my coffee is almost gone, and that mean lady is probably only starting to deal with the rude people. Karma.

I do have to go to work though.

Love,

Lula Mae

Puppies!

If you're like me and do not particularly enjoy football I have a solution for you.

Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl V

It is by far the cutest show ever created and way more fun than watching a game that stops to reset every 5 seconds. I'm sorry, that annoys me. The puppy action never stops. There are only whistles if one has to go to the bathroom or if they're changing the lineup. There's also a kitten half time show.

That's right. It's Superbowl Sunday and I will be watching Animal Planet with my cats! They love to see other animals on the TV I can't wait.

Kitten Half Time

Weekly weigh in: 159.5 - chip chip chipping away. I'm bloated today so I usually don't even weigh myself this week of the month. I did it for you. I wanted to show you that even with a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2 weeks actually but that's not the book title), during which time I did not always stick to the healthy eating plan, if you don't give up you can still succeed. I have to remember that it's not a diet. I choose not to eat food that is bad for me most of the time. It's a life change. I choose to exercise more. The weight loss is a bonus and will put me at a lower risk for heart disease, diabetes (which runs in my family), and I just don't want to let go of myself. I want to wake up in the morning and try to look good. I want to go to the doctor for physicals, get my hair styled by someone who knows what they're doing, keep working with my therapist towards a mentally healthier me with less medication. I want to embrace life. And watch the puppy bowl.

By the way I'm so over the bad time at work, it's dropped. Oddly enough monkeys and the man really helped me out there. Long story. But I realized that if I put my head down and work hard for a while longer this job can open up so many opportunities for me that will make many of my dreams come true. Right now I could have a job that I liked going to every day but it would probably be a volunteer job. In the future if I stick with school and work I can have a job that I love going to that they pay me for. That's pretty friggen sweet.

I really have to pack now. I was using all of you to procrastinate. Don't feel too dirty.

In the meantime I would like to know if you have life goals, and if you would mind sharing them with us. Large or small doesn't matter. Inquiring minds want to know.

Love you,

Lula Mae

When everyone is beautiful no one will be

I know it's late but I finally found a YouTube post of my favorite Twilight Zone episode and I wanted to share it with you. I apologize that it is in three parts. It's called "Number 12 Looks Just Like You". I spoke about it in my first blog entry.

This is something that really speaks to me and says that it's ok not to be perfect. I want to make sure that it's clear that I am trying to promote healthy eating and exercise to promote a better life, not so that you can fit into some Hollywood mold. Though I am working and plan to work harder to take care of my body, I never plan on getting plastic surgery. Veneers are something I would consider, but that's about it. I understand that sometimes people need plastic surgery but I think it's being abused as depicted in this episode which came out in 1964 and was way ahead of it's time.

Because I love you

Every time I put salsa on my eggs or yogurt on my waffles I think of you. That sounds weird. What I mean to say is that I wanted to talk about alternate toppings. I think they make a big difference.

Alternate topping # 1 - Salsa (replaces Ketchup, BBQ Sauce, etc. Also makes bland food better)

Eggbeaters, on their own they're ok. Put some salsa in there and they are fan-friggen-tastic. Any sort of vegetarian Patti like a chicken puck or a veggie burger, better with salsa. Pretty much any time anything needs to taste good I use a spoon full of salsa. It's really not bad for you at all and it spices everything right up. I believe they say spicy food helps you digest things better but I'm going to have to look that one up for you.

Alternate topping #2 & 3- Baby food or Yogurt (replaces syrup, or sugary jelly)

That's right, every once in a while I treat myself to two Eggo's but instead of butter and syrup I put a little baby food (peach) or Yogurt (vanilla Stoneyfield Farm. I think it actually tastes better. It's not really that far of a reach, diners cover French Toast and Waffles in fruit all the time. If I have fresh fruit available that is also an option but for some reason I like a little soggy on the waffle.

Baby food is also good on it's own. Very underrated. This stuff is packed with vitamins and protein that your body needs and comes in a variety of flavors. I also use it in the place of ice cream when possible. I have always stuck to the fruit flavors, and read the labels to make sure they aren't trying to pull one on me by sneaking in sugar. It's always important to read labels.

Alternate topping #4 Tabasco sauce - (replaces salt)

I don't put Tabasco on everything. The point is that I taste what I'm eating first. Watch next time you are out at a meal. You will be surprised at how many people put salt on the food without tasting it first. How do they know it needs more salt? I often add a little pepper or Tabasco if I find something bland but rarely salt.

I also have a good friend with a theory that if you are at an Italian restaurant with more than 3 people at least one person will order chicken parm. So far he's been right and it's been like 4 years. You can't tell the other people the rule before they order obviously. It's just how things happen. This has nothing to do with Tabasco sauce I just like people watching.

Alternate topping #5 - small amount of peanut butter (replaces butter on English muffins)

It's good and good for you. I said a small amount.

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I also keep a little jam around at all times because I buy the Stoneyfield Farms Yogurt in bulk. You know, the big container of plain or vanilla? If I'm feeling saucy I mix a spoonful of jam in there and ta daaa flavor.


In other news I'm just getting ready for my trip. It may be hard (or nearly impossible) to post while I'm gone but I'll make up for it and take a lot of pictures.

Today's sharing story is about nervous habits. When I'm stressed out I pick my face until there are spots that look like they might have been zits but are now just red ugly spots. True story.

Ok ladies and gentlemen, I would love to know of any alternate toppings you have discovered and if you feel like sharing any nervous habits you are more than welcome. Mine was mildly disgusting so there's nothing to fear.

Much Love,

Lula Mae

I'm the Mommy that's why

I'm sitting here eating my oats and banana slices with a side of cranberry juice and I decide no time like the present to write a blog. The cranberry juice was actually my inspiration for this entry. A lot of people will tell you on diets not to have too much juice because of the hidden sugars. While this can be true there are certain juices that do great things for you. I make sure to buy 100% cranberry juice (the cocktail is actually more grape juice) with no sugar added. I drink a small glass every morning with my medicine. This all started with the Man's Mom.

She is the kind of woman who's advice you listen to. The first time I met her we got along instantly and our friendship grew over the week I was there. By the end of the week she had me following her basic rules.

1) One glass of cranberry juice a day to maintain a healthy UT (hey, I read about people with severe bladder infections all the time so I think it's a good plan)

2) One glass of milk per day to keep my bones strong and avoid Osteoporosis. I try but don't always stick to this one. I do make sure to have my dairy every day.

3) 1 multivitamin in the morning with possible extras like E for me since I have such dry skin.

She also showed me the way that she cooks to keep her son and husband in great shape. She puts love into everything she does and truely cares about those around her. I had such an amazing bond with her that when we had to leave we were both in tears. She was more upset about the Man leaving I'm sure but still.

I don't have a long time this morning but I wanted to share those things with you. It might seem very obvious to some, or things that we have heard before. But do you do it?

Has anyone given you unconventional wisdom that you stick to?

Love you,

Lula Mae