Sunday Salon

I recently went for my annual lab work and physical, and when you are over 50, like me, it's always thrilling to learn all is well. (My husband says he is to thank for providing me with a stress-free life...LOL)...whatever!

• Blood pressure 104/72; 
• cholesterol - 160
• Blood Sugar 89
• EKG - normal
• weight.....ahhem.....let's just say too much
• height (it appeared that I grew 1.5 inches, thanks to some new snappy sandals)

And, while my doctor was pleased, well except for the extra lbs, he suggested something I consider: painful.

My response, "Please no, I'd rather go to the dentist".

Well, I agreed to try walking, except when it is hot and humid, raining, or very cold and icy. Actually, I was walking every day at work for a half hour, until it got hot and humid for most of July.  I don't want to have to go back to work all sweaty.

I do truly wish that exercise was something I learned to like early on in life. The fact is I was one who hated gym even in grade school, frequently skipped it in high school, did not play any sports and never even learned to swim.  I also raised (2) kids who participated in track (daughter) and played baseball (son), but as adults, they hate exercise almost as much as me....(I was a terrible fitness role model).

Do you like exercise, or can you relate to what I've said?

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Now for some Awards that came my way

Award #1 

Natalie, the Coffee and Book Chick awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award. The rule is for me to tell you (7) things about myself. Well here goes:

1. I'm not afraid to die, but I do wish I knew how long I have to live. I honestly think it would help me to focus my energy on what I want to do with the rest of my life.
2. I've always considered myself more of an animal person than a people person.  However, when new people meet me, they quickly begin to share all their problems with me.  As a result, I often thought that I missed my calling, and probably should have been a therapist.
3. I am a control freak, and then quietly bitch about having to do everything.
4. When I was in high school....ahhem...1970's, I went to France and Switzerland with (3) friends and a group from school for $400.00! This included airfare, hotels and (2) meals a day. The first and only time I've been skiing was in the alps of Chamonix.
5. My husband and I love watches. He was more than 25, and I have about 7.
6. I like my job, but wish that I did not have to work full-time in order to have reasonably priced health benefits. 
7. My husband is my best friend.

Now I am suppose to pass this award along to (15) other bloggers, but instead, I'd just like to suggest that if you are reading this, feel free to grab the button and share with all of us (7) things about yourself .....You know you want to!

 Award #2

Vicki was sweet enough to pass along the Summer Blogger Award. Thanks for thinking of me.

 I'm suppose to pass it on to (4) other bloggers, but instead,  I'm breaking the rule and awarding it to EVERYONE reading this post....tag...you've been awarded.

Books and Stuff

I've been on a reading roll lately. For me that always seems to happen when I read a few good books in a row.  In case you missed my reviews, this is what I've been reading. (I actually finished The Good daughter in July, but did not review it until this week).

• The Good Daughters, Joyce Maynard ( Loved it/Don't Miss it) 
• The Lion, Nelson DeMille; audio book was very good
• Such a Pretty Face; Cathy Lamb ( review coming soon) - liked it a lot
• The Gendarme; Mark Mustian (shocking, but very good).

 Just starting.....Fall of Giants; Ken Follett

 Did you have a good reading week?