Well hello there!
It's the second week of school and I just can't get it together. My head is in the clouds. I'm experiencing senior-itis! I think it's been hard because of my chronic sinutitis. The latest update on this situation is:
I finally visited the ENT yesterday. I am now on three different meds, a steroid, something for a bacterial infection (and not a stupid z-pack that doesn't work), and a decongestant/exporant. I have to take them for the next month. I'm also having a CT scan done. He tried to perform a nasendoscopy on me yesterday, but my nasal passage was too swollen. The good thing to come out of this whole thing is that he will finally find the root of my problem and fix it! Yeah! I can't wait. Just wish I didn't have to take all these meds.
That's about all I have. This weekend is a 3-day weekend and I can't wait to rest.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Again?
I've been blessed with yet another sinus infection. This stinks. The part that sucks the most about having a sinus infection is having to pay the doctor to tell you what you already know. Can't I just get a lifetime supply of amoxicillan or z-packs?
Either way, it's been an interesting week. School started back and I am scared for this semester. I have three classes (1.5 hour classes) back to back on T/TH. By the time the third class rolls around, I'm in a daze. I barely know what we are talking about half the time! This semester is also the semester I do my research project. Like an idiot, I decided to do an actual project instead of a literature review. I don't know what I was thinking when I signed up for that one!
The weekend was fun. My friends Jason and Amy had their first baby! Abby Rae was brought into this world after a very long labor (22 hours). It was so nice to spend some time with them at the hospital. Amy looks beautiful but tired, Jason looks so proud and Abby is perfect! She is my first close friend (in town) to have a baby that I've actually gotten to get attached to. It was emotional!
I also got to meet up with an old friend Deana, her husband Steve and their ever-so-handsome son, Max. Although it was a short visit, it was so nice to see them. It has been more than 10 years since I've seen Deana! So much has happened in our lives since then, but it was nice to be able to pick up like old friends! I wish that we lived closer, but I guess that is just how life goes.
Then I had dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Shogun. It was super yummy. Then I stopped off at the Cheesecake Factory (it's open now!) and got two pieces of cheesecake, Tiramisu and Carrot Cake. Robert and I tried the Tiramisu last night and it was sooooooo good. Tonight we will try the other one. There were so many choices. I think that I can feel my waist growing just thinking about it.
Well, I'm off to the library (yuck) to do some research. I can't wait.
Have a great week!
Either way, it's been an interesting week. School started back and I am scared for this semester. I have three classes (1.5 hour classes) back to back on T/TH. By the time the third class rolls around, I'm in a daze. I barely know what we are talking about half the time! This semester is also the semester I do my research project. Like an idiot, I decided to do an actual project instead of a literature review. I don't know what I was thinking when I signed up for that one!
The weekend was fun. My friends Jason and Amy had their first baby! Abby Rae was brought into this world after a very long labor (22 hours). It was so nice to spend some time with them at the hospital. Amy looks beautiful but tired, Jason looks so proud and Abby is perfect! She is my first close friend (in town) to have a baby that I've actually gotten to get attached to. It was emotional!
I also got to meet up with an old friend Deana, her husband Steve and their ever-so-handsome son, Max. Although it was a short visit, it was so nice to see them. It has been more than 10 years since I've seen Deana! So much has happened in our lives since then, but it was nice to be able to pick up like old friends! I wish that we lived closer, but I guess that is just how life goes.
Then I had dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Shogun. It was super yummy. Then I stopped off at the Cheesecake Factory (it's open now!) and got two pieces of cheesecake, Tiramisu and Carrot Cake. Robert and I tried the Tiramisu last night and it was sooooooo good. Tonight we will try the other one. There were so many choices. I think that I can feel my waist growing just thinking about it.
Well, I'm off to the library (yuck) to do some research. I can't wait.
Have a great week!
Monday, August 20, 2007
Yummy!
Hello! I don't have tons of time to write today (today is the first day back at school), but I wanted to share this recipe. Robert and I are trying to eat healthier and I just got my 2007 Cooking Light Annual Recipe book and this is the one we tried last night. It was very unique and good. I served it over brown rice. Garam Masala is expensive in our grocery stores, so I made my own by mixing equal parts of ground cumin, nutmeg, cloves and chili powder. I added more cumin (because I love it).
Shrimp Garam Masala
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper
1 cup prechopped onion (I use the frozen kind-I hate chopping onions)
1/3 cup dry white wine (I used chicken stock)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 lime wedges
PreparationSprinkle shrimp evenly with garam masala; let stand 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add shrimp; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in wine, 3 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 cup shrimp mixture and 1 lime wedge)
Nutritional Information
CALORIES 260(29% from fat); FAT 8.4g (sat 1g,mono 3.5g,poly 2.8g); PROTEIN 35.5g; CHOLESTEROL 259mg; CALCIUM 112mg; SODIUM 405mg; FIBER 2g; IRON 4.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9.6g
Shrimp Garam Masala
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper
1 cup prechopped onion (I use the frozen kind-I hate chopping onions)
1/3 cup dry white wine (I used chicken stock)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 lime wedges
PreparationSprinkle shrimp evenly with garam masala; let stand 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add shrimp; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in wine, 3 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 cup shrimp mixture and 1 lime wedge)
Nutritional Information
CALORIES 260(29% from fat); FAT 8.4g (sat 1g,mono 3.5g,poly 2.8g); PROTEIN 35.5g; CHOLESTEROL 259mg; CALCIUM 112mg; SODIUM 405mg; FIBER 2g; IRON 4.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9.6g
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Picture of Paradise....Xel-ha
This is my absolute favorite spot of all time. Here is a picture we took on vacation.
What my name means...
P is for Philosophical
H is for Hot
U is for Unreal
O is for Outrageous
N is for Neat
G is for Gentle
C is for Cute
H is for Hardworking
I is for Irresistible
H is for Hot
U is for Unreal
O is for Outrageous
N is for Neat
G is for Gentle
C is for Cute
H is for Hardworking
I is for Irresistible
Monday, August 13, 2007
Great memories...
This is going to be a long post, so get ready. Well, we are back from Cancun. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it was (and much needed as well). We began our vacation on Monday morning (Aug 6) and flew into Cancun with no problems. We were taken to our hotel, RIU Palace Las Americas and our mouths were wide open as we pulled up. We had stayed at a RIU hotel in Playa del Carmen for Xmas, but we had no idea how nice the "palace hotel" was going to be.
Everyone at the hotel was SO friendly. We were greeted with fresh pineapple juice and it was sooo delicious. We got to our room and were pleasantly surprised. We were upgraded to a ocean view suite--the view was breathtaking.
Obviously, we sunned a lot and ate a lot. Our resort was all-inclusive, which meant all our drinks and food were taken care of. We had some of the best seafood and guacamole. I'm sure my cholesterol is sky high now!
On Wednesday, we took a trip to Xel-ha, which is a natural aquarium. If you get a chance while you are in Mexico, GO! you will not be disappointed. It truly is something that you need to see while you are there. We opted for the all-inclusive package to Xel-ha, which included transportation, all food and beverages and entrance into the park. It was a little more expensive, but worth every dime.
While in Xel-ha, Robert and I biked in the jungle, napped in the hammocks, snorkled (I saw a stingray, sea turtle and clown fish) and just took in all the natural beauty. I have never seen water so clear and beautiful. You could literally see all the way down to the bottom!
On Thursday, Robert and I got shiatsu massages at the resort. I've never had one of those before and boy, was it an experience. I guess it would be incorrect to label it as a massage. It is actually a technique they use on your pressure points and a lot of stretching. My masseuse/strong arm man was so strong! I felt like he was hanging from the top of the ceiling and then dropping himself down on me! It was quite painful but refreshing! Robert had a female masseuse. At first, I questioned her abilities, but I looked over at one point and she was walking on Robert's back and digging her toes into his butt! He said that he was scared she was going to break something because she was so strong!
We were scheduled to leave on Friday afternoon. We got to the airport and found out that our flight was cancelled. Luckily, they put us up in another all-inclusive hotel for the night. There were so many people that were really upset about it, but, at least they put us up and didn't make us hang out in the airport all day!
So, now were are home and back to the daily grind! I miss it already! I truly love Mexico and all it has to offer. There is so much rich culture there! People always say they fall in love with places they travel to. I truly love Mexico! I love the food, the people, the culture. I can't wait to go back!
I've sent most of you pictures from the trip. Once I figure out the Picassa thing, I'll put a link on here.
Here are some links though to the hotel and Xel-ha. I highly recommend all the RIU resorts (we stayed at the RIU Yucatan for X-mas).
www.xel-ha.com
www.riu.com
Everyone at the hotel was SO friendly. We were greeted with fresh pineapple juice and it was sooo delicious. We got to our room and were pleasantly surprised. We were upgraded to a ocean view suite--the view was breathtaking.
Obviously, we sunned a lot and ate a lot. Our resort was all-inclusive, which meant all our drinks and food were taken care of. We had some of the best seafood and guacamole. I'm sure my cholesterol is sky high now!
On Wednesday, we took a trip to Xel-ha, which is a natural aquarium. If you get a chance while you are in Mexico, GO! you will not be disappointed. It truly is something that you need to see while you are there. We opted for the all-inclusive package to Xel-ha, which included transportation, all food and beverages and entrance into the park. It was a little more expensive, but worth every dime.
While in Xel-ha, Robert and I biked in the jungle, napped in the hammocks, snorkled (I saw a stingray, sea turtle and clown fish) and just took in all the natural beauty. I have never seen water so clear and beautiful. You could literally see all the way down to the bottom!
On Thursday, Robert and I got shiatsu massages at the resort. I've never had one of those before and boy, was it an experience. I guess it would be incorrect to label it as a massage. It is actually a technique they use on your pressure points and a lot of stretching. My masseuse/strong arm man was so strong! I felt like he was hanging from the top of the ceiling and then dropping himself down on me! It was quite painful but refreshing! Robert had a female masseuse. At first, I questioned her abilities, but I looked over at one point and she was walking on Robert's back and digging her toes into his butt! He said that he was scared she was going to break something because she was so strong!
We were scheduled to leave on Friday afternoon. We got to the airport and found out that our flight was cancelled. Luckily, they put us up in another all-inclusive hotel for the night. There were so many people that were really upset about it, but, at least they put us up and didn't make us hang out in the airport all day!
So, now were are home and back to the daily grind! I miss it already! I truly love Mexico and all it has to offer. There is so much rich culture there! People always say they fall in love with places they travel to. I truly love Mexico! I love the food, the people, the culture. I can't wait to go back!
I've sent most of you pictures from the trip. Once I figure out the Picassa thing, I'll put a link on here.
Here are some links though to the hotel and Xel-ha. I highly recommend all the RIU resorts (we stayed at the RIU Yucatan for X-mas).
www.xel-ha.com
www.riu.com
Sunday, August 5, 2007
And we're off....
Robert and I are headed to sunny Mexico tomorrow! We can't wait. After being sick and feeling lethargic all week, I'm ready to be out and about. We have a few things planned, like getting spa treatments next to the ocean and going to see the Mayan ruins. I can't wait to come back and share tons of photos and stories. Until then!
Bon Voyage!
Bon Voyage!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Home again:(
I never thought there would be a day that I would be sad about being at home and not at work. I thought I was feeling better until I got the heartburn from hell last night and still had it this morning. Normally, I would take a nice little purple pill (Nexium) but I can't with the antibiotics that I'm on. So, here I am, home again. I was thinking about going back to work tomorrow but I'm one of the fortunate 1 out of 20 people that experience side effects of drugs. Yeah!
Robert was nice enought to take me out for lunch today. We had the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday's. It is so yummy. They use organic greens and gourmet toppings like edamame and applewood smoked bacon. It was really good. I was feeling really hungry, but when it came down to it, I wasn't very hungry at all. But our experience was so much better than it was the last time we went there, which is a positive.
Well, I think I hear my couch calling me. Better go warm it up.
Bises!
Robert was nice enought to take me out for lunch today. We had the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday's. It is so yummy. They use organic greens and gourmet toppings like edamame and applewood smoked bacon. It was really good. I was feeling really hungry, but when it came down to it, I wasn't very hungry at all. But our experience was so much better than it was the last time we went there, which is a positive.
Well, I think I hear my couch calling me. Better go warm it up.
Bises!
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