MightyFull's Journal, 16 April 2015

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Our house, once the contractors are gone for the day, is too quiet. I find myself sitting in silence, just staring out the window. Here it comes, the heaviness and emptiness...seeping into my system, but I am aware this time. This time will be different!

House is coming along - they built the bookcase for our living room, stained the french doors, and worked on trim work. The large window is in and has plenty of insulation (which the former window had zero!). I found a photo of our house when we first moved in....amazing how much work has been done. We're even considering more later with the same contractors. They do amazing work and are conscious of existing imperfections -- to repair them or make suggestions for future repairs. So glad we selected them out of all the ones we considered.

I know this seems crazy and too early, but Tuesday night I visited Petfinder.com and actually may have found our next pet. Talked with sister about it (she has rescued 3) and she suggested I reach out to the rescue organization about the pup. I did, received a lengthy application to complete and return and a request to visit the dog with family in tow to see if we're a match. The latter I totally agree with. Which we would bring our friends with their 2 year old daughter (we do stuff with them nearly every weekend, so compatibility with the 2 year old is a MUST), my mom (who would keep when we were away unless we boarded dog -- and she has two dogs - both goofy and playful and a cat who is playful but has not adjusted to her new dog yet, and of course hubby and I. Dog is about 3 hours away....so you know, we'll see. The first weekend of May would be the earliest opportunity to visit, as we have church duties Saturday, and next weekend we are going for an overnight trip.

Haven't removed his dog bed which is immediately on my side of the bed. Turned his fan on last night...just too quiet without it. Weird to not be told when to go to bed last night. (Rufus was the best in telling us when to go to sleep by walking back and forth from the living room and the bedroom and when to wake up to a nose in your face and heavy breathing with a stub tail wagging.) This is the first time since 1992 that I've not had a furry child. The longest I have gone without a dog prior is about 2 weeks. I've grown up with dogs...they are a part of my life, and frankly, I think they make my life better.

I did exercise last night -- I had cardio scheduled on my calendar, and I walked in place for 30 minutes, while watching "Identity Theft" with Justin Bateman. It was funny in parts and unnerving in others. I can tell I am turning into my mother (not that would be all bad), but the language, I can totally do without the hard core stuff. And had they left it out, the movie would still be just as funny, you know???

Got my water in and ate what I scheduled for yesterday. Today, it's a little cooler and I wanted something warm, so gonna add it right now.

Peace be with you.

Diet Calendar Entries for 16 April 2015:

1553 kcal

Fat: 44.43g | Prot: 73.33g | Carb: 227.74g. Breakfast: Blackberries , Bananas , Dasani Bottled Water (16.9 oz), Honey Nut Cheerios General Mills Cereals Ready-to-Eat , Strawberries, Publix crispy corn & rice, So Delicious Coconut Milk Unsweetened. Lunch: Sweet Ambrosia Fruit and Nut Mix , Dole Classic Cole Slaw Mix, Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing, Strawberries, Cooked Asparagus (from Fresh), Mushrooms , Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Mozzarella, Costco Rotisserie Chicken Breast Meat. Dinner: Right Size Lean Cocoa Bean Smoothie, So Delicious Coconut Milk Unsweetened. Snacks/Other: Gatorade All Stars Thirst Quencher Fruit Punch Beverage, Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Raisins, Coffee-Mate Italian Sweet Creme Creamer, Goosefoot Acres, Inc. Dandy Blend (Instant Dandelion Beverage), Kiwi Fruit, Fiber One 90 Calorie Lemon Bar, Chicken or Turkey and Noodles (Mixture), General Mills Lucky Charms Cereal, Dasani Bottled Water (16.9 oz). more...