ITCHY!!!!

O M G. Monday night I went for my big 5 mile walk. I felt a couple bites on my leg as I jogged along, but didn’t think much of it. Until last night when I got into a hot bath. It seems that the dang ‘skeeters were out in force and feasted on my legs…I had no idea until I began to itch in the tub. I’ve counted 10 bits on my legs. TEN! The really odd part is that this is the first time I’ve ever been bothered by mosquitos while walking outside in the evening…3 years and never been chomped on like that…yeah, I’ve had the occasional bite, but nothing like this. I itch like none other. Driving me up the wall. I had to wear my long denim skirt because pants rubbed on the bites and made them itch worse. UGH!!! :0(

Got the school shopping finished up yesterday. Woo hoo!! Taking off from 10 to 2 was genius…there was hardly anyone in the stores…I figured most people would be shopping in the evenings after parents got home from work; and forget about going over the weekend…no way, Jack. Eveyone in the valley will be in the stores trying to get their kids’ school clothes and supplies, not to mention all the college kids outfitting their dorm rooms up at USU.

I hope you all are having a good week so far. It’s “hump day”…almost to the weekend! Hang in there and keep smiling :0)

Migrane by Mozzarella??

Hope everyone had a joyful and fun weekend. And I hope the blog monster doesn't eat my post again today ;0)

Went to a wedding reception for the daughter of a friend I haven’t seen in about 14 years. Got married, moved, lost touch; she kept in touch with my BF, thankfully. Saturday my BF and I (along with my youngest niece) rolled out to the reception, resplendent in our dresses, anxious to see our long-lost bud. Susan looked beautiful, still bubbly and fun. We were thrilled to meet her husband, Michael, who seems to be a great guy, and their 6 year-old son – what a cutie-patootie!! Bride was stunning, new son-in-law looked handsome in his tux. Wishing them much love and happiness in their journey together. Since Susan lives pretty close, I hope we can all get together for a chatfest and do some catching up.

Had pizza for dinner Sunday night….bad girl :0) Later developed a bad headache, so I went to the bedroom to lay down. Watched/listened to “House” (LOVE that show!!) while laying there; he happened to mention that wine and cheese will trigger headaches. Cheese? Really?? I have long heard that the nitrites in red wine will give people headaches, but never have I heard that cheese will make you hurt. Being the curious Kate that I am, I had to check it out. Monday morning I went out to WebMD (great site!) and sure enough, there was an article on that very subject. It seems that aged cheese contain a substance called tyramine that forms when the proteins in the cheese break down. The longer the cheese is aged, the higher the tyramine content. The article goes on to name several “cheese headache culprits”, including cheddar, blue cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and swiss. Who knew!? Not I, said this little red hen. And who says watching tv isn’t educational? ;0)

I am taking some time off today to finish up school shopping for the kidlet…hopefully get his hair cut….registration is tonight. School starts next week, much to the chagrin of kids all over the county. It’ll be good to get back into the school groove.

Have a good day!!

Oh poop!!

Darn it! I had a big ol' post written and the blog monster ate it when I tried to post it!!!! Grr!!! I'll have to redo it and post it later.

Breathe!!!

OMG....I put on a pair on jeans this morning that I haven't worn for a while (ate myself out of them earlier in the year and kind of forgot about them)...looked good....felt good...not too tight, not loose either....and then I sat down in the car. Holy cow. By the time I got to work I decided that I can either sit down, or I can breathe. So I will totally be changing my pants at lunch and I will be trying to stand up as much as possible until then! I think if I sit too long I will pass out ;0)

Hope you are having a good week. Not much to report on here, which isn't a bad thing ;0) Means the chaos is under control. At least for now!