The Little Blue Pill

No, Not THAT little blue pill.

The pill to which I'm referring, is the antibiotic Clindamycin.

I had been prescribed to take Clindamycin 3 times a day for 10 days.

Well, Day 3 I had a near anaphylactic shock allergic reaction. The pictures below are after 2 days of heavy duty steroid treatment. The day of reaction, I was head to toe covered in swollen painful hives, I had a very sensitive mouth, I had blisters in and around my mouth, debilitating stomach cramps, horribly itchy palms and soles of my feet.
I'll never be able to take Clindamycin again for fear it could possibly kill me next time. But it could have been worse. I am still taking the medication with a heavy dosage of Prednisone steroid in order to finish combating the infection in my system.

Lesson Learned....unfortunately it's now an embarrassing and itchy/painful lesson I will be dealing with for about a week longer.

Sick

Bah! I'm sick.

Of course, the day after I decide to be healthy I get sick and I'm still sick a couple days later. Feels like bronchitis.

Hope I'm better soon...should go to bed....lots of rest and fluids.

Nyquil and Good night!

Getting In Shape

I have made up my mind that I want to get into shape.

I of course have a weight goal in mind, 70 lbs less than I am.

However, my sights are set more towards my health, than my weight. I want to run again...I want to hike and play with my dogs without being winded. I want to do activities with friends that my knees and back don't start to hurt after a short period of time. And I don't want to feel at risk for diabetes or heart attack.

Health comes first. So I'm watching what I eat. Not cutting out carbs, not necessarily counting calories. But I'm being more wise with my decisions. I've stopped drinking soda and started drinking more water. I'm trying my best not to binge eat as well. I'm keeping a little journal so I can see my progress. I'm going to try to start hiking at least once a week, or at least going for long fast-paced walks with the dogs.

I'm excited, I WILL be successful this time. I have to, for my health.

Business Cards!

My business cards came in the mail today! I love them!

Perfect 10-The Long Lost Sister

Searching back, I don't have many pictures of this little girl. This is one of the puppies from Gucci's litter. Pickle's sister, who was given away by my sister in law when she was only 5 weeks old. It was against my recommendations, but she was gone before I even got home.

She looks alot like Tipsy, but her nose didn't have as much white on it...and she had white toes.

Well, after 6 months of searching, checking records at the pound and countless emails from family to family....

I present to you:

SOOKIE!




Sookie is also sight-impaired like Pickles and Minnie. I have plans to meet her and her family who loves her to death in a few weeks. They seem excited to meet me, and learn about all the other puppies and their wonderful homes. I told Ian, her owner...that he has no idea how lucky he is, and how much support he will have. All of these puppies have such good families, and in turn have all become friends with each other.

I'm just so glad I found her, and she's loved...and beautiful

Congratulations Alex!

Alex took her CGC test today...

AND PASSED!

Woo Hoo Alex! She made me so proud!

How Much I Love My Students!

I decided to make my students treat bags, and Easter eggs for Easter.

This is an example of how many treats I usually have around the house to pluck treats from.
I made 45 eggs and treat bags!
For the class that is graduating, I made them special Easter baskets. I hope they like them!