Did my second swim aerobics class on Thursday evening. I struggled a bit because my belt was too loose and kept slipping up around my chest. Now I know the belt has to be pretty tight from the beginning. I am heading to another class today, then on to the home show at the Cocoanut Grove here in Santa Cruz.
I feel great today! I don't know if it is the fact I went to sleep last night at 9:30 and woke up at 8:00 am or the exercise or both....but whatever is causing the increase in energy I love it.
Off to swimming I go!
Cheryl
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Swimming is fun!
I loved the swim aerobics class on Saturday! Great work out and fun as well. I plan on going back at least once a week to swim, possibly even more.
Missed the belly dancing class on Tuesday because we worked very late (7 pm). If there is another beginners class this coming Tuesday, I will go to that one. Sonja who does my manual lymph drainage (MLD) said belly dancing would be great exercise and good for my lymphedema too!
My hair seems to have stopped growing or really slowed down. Eyelashes and brows are on the thin side too. I have a sneaky suspicion the Tamoxifen might be slowing the hair growth. Oh, well...it is what it is.
Eddy and I went to Stonyford for some dirt bike and quad riding recently. What a fun time we had and I actually rode for about five hours. There was snow on the ground, which I really enjoyed riding in on the quad. Eddy seemed to slip around a bit more than I did but that is because he was riding his dirt bike. I'll post a picture or two soon.
That is all the news I have for today!!!
Cheryl
Missed the belly dancing class on Tuesday because we worked very late (7 pm). If there is another beginners class this coming Tuesday, I will go to that one. Sonja who does my manual lymph drainage (MLD) said belly dancing would be great exercise and good for my lymphedema too!
My hair seems to have stopped growing or really slowed down. Eyelashes and brows are on the thin side too. I have a sneaky suspicion the Tamoxifen might be slowing the hair growth. Oh, well...it is what it is.
Eddy and I went to Stonyford for some dirt bike and quad riding recently. What a fun time we had and I actually rode for about five hours. There was snow on the ground, which I really enjoyed riding in on the quad. Eddy seemed to slip around a bit more than I did but that is because he was riding his dirt bike. I'll post a picture or two soon.
That is all the news I have for today!!!
Cheryl
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Swimming
Going to my first water aerobics class today! Should be fun and good for my lymphedema plus I don't have to wear my compression glove/sleeve while swimming. Doing new things always makes me a little apprehensive but I know that exercise is good for me.
Suzanne, my sister, is having a CAbi party this evening. I am heading over to help her with food and set up around 4 pm. It will be nice to see everyone since I missed the last two parties.
Tuesday I am trying another new form of exercise....belly dancing! Doesn't that sound like so much fun? It is an hour class for beginners over on 41st Ave. Very excited since belly dancing is always something I wanted to try.
I love working in our new shop office instead of at home....it is nice to get out of the house and into the real world again. Yesterday I took a few minutes to walk over to the Los Gatos Creek Trail for a bit of the outdoors. Love the park but don't like having to walk passed the geese.
Time to make some french toast!
Cheryl
Suzanne, my sister, is having a CAbi party this evening. I am heading over to help her with food and set up around 4 pm. It will be nice to see everyone since I missed the last two parties.
Tuesday I am trying another new form of exercise....belly dancing! Doesn't that sound like so much fun? It is an hour class for beginners over on 41st Ave. Very excited since belly dancing is always something I wanted to try.
I love working in our new shop office instead of at home....it is nice to get out of the house and into the real world again. Yesterday I took a few minutes to walk over to the Los Gatos Creek Trail for a bit of the outdoors. Love the park but don't like having to walk passed the geese.
Time to make some french toast!
Cheryl
Monday, March 16, 2009
Christmas Tree
Well, I finally got around to taking the Christmas tree down! Yes, I know, I know....we just got used to it and liked using it for a night light while watching tv. The living room looks naked with the tree gone.
Our new shop has easy access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail so today I took a little walk. I had to make a large detour around two geese that were giving me stink eye....they looked mean. My plan is to get out as often as possible for some exercise.
Tonight I am heading to a pilates class for some exercise and to destress. Saturday I plan on going to my first water aerobics class with a few of my lymphedema friends.
Cheers.
Cheryl
Our new shop has easy access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail so today I took a little walk. I had to make a large detour around two geese that were giving me stink eye....they looked mean. My plan is to get out as often as possible for some exercise.
Tonight I am heading to a pilates class for some exercise and to destress. Saturday I plan on going to my first water aerobics class with a few of my lymphedema friends.
Cheers.
Cheryl
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Mammogram okay
I was the first patient to have a digital mammogram at Santa Cruz Medical! The radiologist took the time to show me the images and explain about the differences in regular mammograms versus the digital variety. The doctor had my regular mammogram images up from last year and the new images...what a difference in detail. The digital mammogram came up clear except for a small area of microcalcification in the area of my scar but the doctor believes it is benign. We are going to keep an eye on the area (next mammo is in six months).
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Mammogram
Going in for my annual mammogram today at 1 pm. A bit nervous about the whole thing but that is probably normal.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
New office and shop
In July we moved the business into a new facility in Campbell and started the permit process for a spray booth. After several months, a few expensive permits and five government agencies later we are up and running! The spray booth is capable of drying our finishes, which produces a much nicer product for our customers. For those of you that live in the Bay Area, come on by for a visit 1334 Dell Ave, Unit A, Campbell. I can give you the grand tour of the showroom and shop spaces.
Health Update: I am feeling better but not getting my energy back as fast as I expected. The hot flashes/night sweats do contribute to the lack of energy and I hope the acupuncture will eventually help. Yes, I know I need to be patient.
My first bilateral mammogram since my surgery in May is scheduled for 3/4 at 1pm and will be the digital variety. Currently I am not nervous about the appointment but that could change the closer I get to the 4th.
I will post later about a fund raiser I am doing for lymphedema. My goal is to collect spare change from family/friends and do the HumanRace 2009 in Santa Cruz. More information to come later on the fund raiser which is in May.
Wishing everyone a happy day!
Cheryl
Health Update: I am feeling better but not getting my energy back as fast as I expected. The hot flashes/night sweats do contribute to the lack of energy and I hope the acupuncture will eventually help. Yes, I know I need to be patient.
My first bilateral mammogram since my surgery in May is scheduled for 3/4 at 1pm and will be the digital variety. Currently I am not nervous about the appointment but that could change the closer I get to the 4th.
I will post later about a fund raiser I am doing for lymphedema. My goal is to collect spare change from family/friends and do the HumanRace 2009 in Santa Cruz. More information to come later on the fund raiser which is in May.
Wishing everyone a happy day!
Cheryl
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