G and I carried the Pilates boxes upstairs yesterday and set everything up. The risers make it much easier to get on and off the machine. I am back at square one and perhaps even worse off than the last time. I felt so LARGE and CLUMSY this time. But, I have to just begin again and keep going. I remember those first days as being a struggle also. G wishes I had purchased the $900 machine. We have 30 days in which to experience Buyer's Remorse.
I have regular housekeeping to do today along with my first Pilates exercises, the dog walk and I do want to drive to the bookstore to see if they have Alys Fowler's books. I may just call to save myself a trip or I could order from Amazon. Can you tell that I wasn't scheduled to work today or tomorrow or the next day? Yes, I am still on Winter Furlough and can continue to work on my own projects here at home.
The driveway is clear of all the thick slippery ice. G chopped and I shoveled. The rain and warmer temps are taking care of the remainders. There are many puddles and lots of soggy ground on the dog walk but it's okay with me. We're making progress! But snow showers are predicted for Thursday.
I used up the last of my huge jumbo sized bag of kale. That stuff is very, very good. I need to go buy more. BUT, right now I have butternut squash from my summer garden that needs to be peeled, cubed and roasted before it goes bad. Once that is eaten, I have organic sweet potatoes to eat. I like them in sweet potato veggie burgers or just roasted till very, very soft. Red peppers were on sale at the grocery last week so I bought three beauties and found time this morning to slice them and put them in the freezer on a tray. When they are frozen I will move them to a freezer container. I add them, still frozen to stir fry, pizza and bean dishes. No wasted peppers. I have mushrooms that need to be eaten today so have to think of a recipe for something mushroomy for G.
I found a bag of pearl barley in the cupboard. And two bags of orzo. I had to toss coconut, dates and dried fruit (that was really old) into the compost bucket. I found jars of things I couldn't identify in the very back of the top shelf in the cabinet. They were dry. Very dry. So it wasn't disgusting. Still.
Well, the laundry and bed sheets are calling. G wants to buy a new mattress. Any suggestions on type and brands? We both have back issues. And since I am buying things: I guess it's time to replace the microwave.
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Re: mattresses, don't even consider a pillowtop. We shopped for a new set last year and after considering several, were shown a firm mattress with a pillowtop. It was *heaven*. After a year, it feels like we are sleeping in a hammock! So disappointing. And it was a high-end set.
I recently googled 'pillowtop mattress' and was shocked to see so many similar experiences, across the board, manufacturer-wise.
My husband has had back surgeries and three plus years ago we splurged and got a "Tempur-pedic." I was horrified at the cost at the time. It has proved to be money well spent. He sleeps better, he has no stiffness in his back upon waking, etc... Also, I would occasionally have lower back aches when I got up but haven't had one since we got this mattress. I can wholeheartedly recommend this mattress if you really don't mind spending the money.
As regards cleaning the pantry, don't you feel virtuous now? LOL! You can see everything and will be able to use what you have more efficiently and rotate the goods!
I have to say that my husband and I don't really like our Tempurpedic. It didn't help his back much at all, and I get far to warm. I also wake up stiff because I can't move around as much. Without innersprings, there is no "push back" and I find it hard to roll over and such without have to wake up and grab the side of the bed to get rolled over. However, that may have something to do with my excessive weight.
I do recommend that you be willing to spend HOURS trying out beds. Lay on them for about 15 minutes at time. Not just on your back, but on your side and stomach also. Roll around on them, squirm and adjust your body position, and practice how you actually get out of the bed. At the $4000. that we spent on our set, we will be keeping it a few more years. Our kids love their tempurapedic mattresses, but they aren't for everyone.
Have fun today.
We purchased a king size firm "ORIGINAL MATTRESS FACTORY" mattress. We have had it three years and love it. It does have to be flipped and it has the pillow top on both sides. Paid about $1600.
It is our third mattress from them. We had them in our two other bedrooms.
Linda
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