Hellooooooooo.....Oluwa? You there?

mnjodette

Just looking for our sweet Oluwa...hope you're just having an extended holiday weekend and not battling our arch-enemy. How ya' doing'?

Jody
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Pretti in Pink · Cobra Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 451 Location: Texas

I'm looking too, you take one end and I'll cover the other.

Oluwa, Oh Oluwa where are you?

sits_inthe_corner · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

Squeazing your head Oluwa...

Hope you are spoiling yourself and taking it easy.
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Oluwa · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 7:34 am Post subject:

Here I am, not sweet..sourpussed.

I am a bit dry, dull and ho-hum...that is why I've been hiding. It can bring the party down.

Finding my way. I left some dribbles and scribbles at I go something like this...

Thank you for thinking of me...
Thank you for the head squeeze...

I maybe out of sight but know I am thinking of you, you and you too...wondering how you guys do it. I wish I could be like you guys. I am tired.

Sorry, I am a bit of a hard clay ball...waiting to soften up so I can sculpture my thoughts and adapt again.

Love,
Oluwa

Jody...your avatar made me smile and it made me smell, take a deep nose inhale...ahhh. Maybe I need to cover up and go smell my garden flowers. Will do a spirit good.

hatlady · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 7:40 am Post subject:

Hugs, sweetie!

We love your light moods and pick me ups, but we're no fair-weather friends here. If you'd like a shoulder to cry / grump / crabby at, have at it. If you're tired and just want to say "hey y'all, I'm tired and sad" We'll listen and share as well.

Sometimes just getting it all to flow through the fingers and on to the computer can help. Sometimes the cyber-hugs and thoughts we're all sending will help too.

We love you in all of your days -
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mnjodette · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject:

Soooo glad to hear from you - sorry you've hit a 'dry spell' but don't ever feel alone. We've all been there. If it's easier just to take a peek at the posts and rest your fingers, then that's what you should do. You're part of the 'family'.... posting or not posting!

Luv ya....

Jody
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Pretti in Pink · Cobra Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 451 Location: Texas

Oluwa,

Sorry you're having a rough go at IT right now. As you start to climb out of it we will grab your hand and give you the strength you need to come on out.

It's okay if you're not posting right now as long as we know you are okay and still peeking your head in.

Take it easier and I hope you feel better soon.

Oluwa · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject:

Thank you, thank you guys..IT sucks doesn't it.

I'm working on it. I have been floundering for sometime. Up, down, in, out.. left then the right, front ..back....belly up. What's up with that?

Probably from all those tablets, capsules and Chiclets... toying with my thoughts....

Living in the moment...just finished a Hand Spun Wendy's Strawberry shake without whipping cream....my toes are curling. Ahh...Cools the stomach off...

Surrendering the day to my sleep early..night, night. Sweet Dreams to the sweetest people...you all.

Thank you for all your kindness...hugs.
Love,
Oluwa

rob · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

You are missed Oluwa. I hope IT lets up on you, and allows you a little enjoyment. That strawberry shake sounds pretty good. Like you said, live in the moment.

sits_inthe_corner · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject:

Glad ya checked in Oluwa, sorry you feel cruddy.

We cant fart daisies everday Smile

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Oluwa · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

Why not...if you eat Daisy seeds everyday...

Hey you two....thank you for your cheers up.

A bit of insomnia...the Lyrica is supposedly to help with that I think, I thought....hummm..
Hugs,
Oluwa

Suzique · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 10:10 am Post subject: Daisies

Sits, You guys are making me hurt with laughter! I knew I needed to come here - after a week of having my nose stuck in the books, this is such good therapy.
Oluwa, I join the others in saying, "We love you as you are." You do not have to be perky and funny every day. The nature of our disease takes us through many ups and downs - we are here to support you when those downs come. You have supported us so many times.
Take care of yourself, but don't hesitate to come in and grumble, if you need to do so.

Head hugs,
Susan

Oluwa · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject:

Good heavens, how many days ago..Sorry Suzique...how can any one love one who is late in replies..smile...

Thank you for the compliment...and where are you, whacha ya been doin'??

Jody, Jody...just a quick Hi,..HI...thinking of you too. Did you get the anti-inflammation book? I lost the thread where we were chatting up about it...hummm..

Big head hugs you guys...off to an early night...Happy Dreams
Lots of Love,
Oluwa

mnjodette · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

Hi, Oluwa! No, haven't got book yet. Tried to find it locally, but didn't, so it's back to Amazon. Cheaper there anyway, I'm sure. My husband is very anxious for me to do that. He's sure I'll feel better if I watch my diet more carefully.

I'm very 'spotty' in watching my diet - sometimes very good, other times a bit careless. I've been feeling pretty lousy - tummy, you know. An improved diet just has to help, huh?

I'm learning that my hands hurt a lot more these days - and more when I do things with them - like type, carry my computer case, drive my car....sheesh. This past weekend I mowed some of my lawn (riding mower; covered head to toe - mostly shady yard.) Hands hurt like the devil. But on Monday I spent the day with granddaughter; hubby and I took her to a beautiful state park and we walked a bit (they walked a lot!) and by the end of the day my hands were good again. Tuesday, went to work and by the end of the day hands hurt badly again.

I'm rattling on - and hands are starting to hurt again. I love coming here, but I may need to do more reading and less writing....until I get some voice activated software!

Hugs to you, Oluwa - hope you're well.

Jody
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Oluwa · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:34 am Post subject:

Hey Jody...

Hands...pain..pain in the hands...unpredictable. I am like you. Mine fingers feel like I am trying to bend Ball Park Franks..though not swollen but painful joints as though they were smashed between a door and a frame. I don't know what causes it, but I sure would like it to stop.

Hot, cold, happy, sad...doesn't make a difference they act up, eh....

I was thinking to purchase those arthritic gloves, but haven't found them here. I use to wear them before I had my carpal tunnel surgery.

For a quick fix I close my hands, fingers interlocking with a tight grip and squeeze till they turn white, whiter, dead white.... Humm, maybe I just like more pain, but it seems to help me...try it..

Do you enjoy these...
Salmon, fresh or canned..make salmon cakes..
In to sardines in olive oil?
Whitefish in Minnesota...
Lake Trout too, eh?
Fresh colorful fruits and veggies...
Cabbage, lemon, limes, mangoes, carrots, squash, apples, eggplant, cantelope, yams...baby spring greens...spinach
Hummus...
Flax seed breads..
Olive oil preferably or canola oil
If you enjoy mayo, they do have a canola oil base Mayo by Best Foods or Hellman's.
Handful of nuts..one full a day. Walnuts, almonds..
Ever try sweet potato (yam) salad?
Supplement with fish oil?

Try to eat fresh, simple, baked, grilled or steam..no bottle sauce, or condiments...for a week, your tummy may thank you.

I notice a difference in my body when I don't give two hoots what I consume, my junk is like sourdough bread with albacore filet tuna, Hershey's Chocolate Bars, Blue Bell Strawberry Vanilla Home Made Ice Cream or hummus and white pita bread...fried chicken or fried fish.

Not so junkie, but very inflammatory foods as a whole. Sugar, dairy, white breads..flaming up. Hummus is good, fish and chicken okay, but greasy fried. I do like a bit of grease now and then..more then than now.

Having a prior eating disorder, I know everything to know about food..okay, I exaggerated..almost.

Need a recipe modified. I can do that...

Hugs ..
Love,
Oluwa