It’s been a while. I left Turkey on August 17th and flew straight to my son’s home in Philomont, VA (not too far from Leesburg and just over an hour from DC). I’m helping him out with 8-year-old Cris while Mom is studying in the Cayman Islands. I haven’t cooked this much in more than 25 years.
I’m also working on myself….physical therapy for shoulder problems and a special wellness program that includes food, exercise, breathing, and the elimination of additives, white flour, red meat, and especially sugar.
While I was in Turkey, I was very aware that my body is weak and my energy dragging. If I don’t give myself a boost, I’m going to have to change my life….and I’m not ready to quit yet. I know 75 is not 50, but I do think with the right food and exercise, I could still have an active life. I’ll be reporting about my progress from time to time. So far I’ve lost 5 pounds in three weeks…. Still trying to psych myself up for a walk every day!
If you’re interested, check out the program. It’s 12 weeks of working online with five others who are taking the “course,” all of them a whole lot younger than I. It’s expensive, but I know that I’m not capable of doing it on my own.
Stephanie Dalton, Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach, HHC,
www.embracehealthandwellness.com
I’m drinking green smoothies for breakfast and eating tons of colorful foods! Stephanie is constantly in touch by e-mail and phone….and she sends things to read and stuff to fill out. Stay tuned.
I’ve also been helping my niece, Danielle, study for the Texas elementary-teacher’s exam. She’s a fantastic teacher (I’ve visited her classes a number of times.); Houston will be lucky to have her. At this point, I know more about Texas history and elementary math than I ever needed or wanted to know. It’s taking up a lot of room in my head; maybe that’s why I can never remember where I put things.
I’m driving with her to Houston, leaving the 17th of November from northwest VA. I’ll fly to Seattle for Thanksgiving with Jan.
On another note: I got word a few weeks ago that they are doing a
translation of Tales of a Female Nomad in Polish and I’ve been invited by the publisher to go over for the launch. Two interviews a day for three days….then I plan to stay for a week more to get a small taste of the country. The publisher is in charge of me from the 13th to the 18th of October; I’ll stay with Servas families during the next week. (My grandparents came from Poland; I’ve never been there.)
I’m hoping to get out of the U.S. for the month of December. Don’t know where. Any suggestions? I’m not looking for mountains to climb….just good people.
That’s it for today. Love, Rita