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Sweet Dreams

So, anyone who knows me well knows a couple of things:

*I love coffee, espresso, java…I have even enjoyed carob covered coffee beans as a snack. I can put away a quadruple-shot latte without thinking twice. My caffeine levels are at epoch proportions.

*I hate exercising. I love the thought of being a person who exercises. I just can’t be bothered by the actual act of exercising.

*My immune system is not so great - especially when I’m under stress.

*I’m hypoglycemic and should avoid all processed food, sugars and should eat 5-6 times a day.

So, all these things in mind, we (Byron…and I) have decided to repair some of the stress damage that has taken place over the last year, and prepare for the rapid pace that’s going to continue to increase.

BOTTOM LINE: I AM IN DETOX HELL.

My personal plan allows for -1) no sugar, salt or processed food -2) no caffeine - basically, nothing but water (100 ounces of water!) -3) exercise, and more exercise. -4) six high protein meals - lots of eating, but no fun food!

Did I mention the caffeine addiction?

So now I am having major withdrawals from…my life! My head is killing me, I feel achy - like the flu, and I would seriously injure someone for a piece of bread!!!! Also, drinking so much water is HORRIBLE! Didn’t someone die a while back from drinking too much water?!

And to top it all off, I am realizing just how much of a drama-queen I really am. This morning I told Byron that I felt like I have nothing left to look forward to IN MY LIFE now that I don’t have my coffee. He made the mistake of telling me that if I really want coffee, or anything else, he’ll get it for me. “Just don’t look so sad, please! I can’t take it!”, he said. This was the wrong thing to let me know - now I feel compelled to look sad ALL DAY!!!

Did I mention that my head hurts?

I’m going to try to go to sleep now…and dream of carob covered coffee beans…and my Oma’s braided bread…with butter…and cinnamon…and cheese…and sushi…and fried cheesecake…and Little Debbie “Star Crunch”!

Sweet dreams!

Peace.

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angiebledsoe
on September 18, 2007
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Coffee, Courage, and Commitment (And Happy Wednesday)

Happy Wednesday! (At least it is now) - The boys get out of school early on Wednesdays, so we decided to bring them to “Cuppy’s” (My favorite coffee shop, on Lee Vista). So, hangin’ with my boys and drinking a caramel latte (and free wifi)…it just doesn’t get any better than this!

We had lunch with Vinny and Valerie, an awesome couple with a passion for God that’s contagious. They are definitely “so C3″!

I’ve been reading “Stand Against the Wind” by Erwin McManus - he’s one of my favorite authors - and this quote spoke to me, “Our capacity to run free is related to our commitment to stand firm.”

It may seem odd that he would correlate commitment with freedom. Those two seem contrary, but, in reality, you are only as free as you are committed. You are only as strong as your willingness to lay aside anything that hinders you in the race. Freedom comes after the sacrifice, when there’s nothing left to lose.

McManus asks the question, “How often have we surrendered our freedoms under the weight of our fears?” That’s something to ponder. Fear is bondage, and bondage is the death of hope.

So, today, I desire to run free and fearless - with nothing left to lose, and everything to gain.

Happy Wednesday!

Peace.

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angiebledsoe
on August 22, 2007
in coffee, faith, life lessons and wednesday
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What Day Is It?

I woke-up in a bad mood. Last night, my boys left to go visit their cousins in south Florida. So, no “Splash-Zone” for me today. (By the way, the Splash-zone “authorities” made me go put my large iced-coffee in the car before entering…I’m telling you, it’s a conspiracy! (see Happy Darn Wednesday).

Instead of frolicking with my boys, I went to the office and tried to fill in for Byron’s secretary, Peggy, who is out of town. The morning began with me spilling my large iced-coffee all over my desk and floor (it’s like someone is trying to tell me something - like, “always use spill-proof containers!”), then the day progressed downhill from there.

Apparently, my office computer has developed quite an attitude over my growing love-affair with my MacBook, and it wouldn’t cooperate - it refused to even recognize me on the network! Back to my Mac - I love her, she always accepts me, never judges - even when I write stupid stuff. She always acts shocked that I would delete any of my pearls of wisdom by saying, “Are you sure you want to delete this?”. I know she’s really saying, “You’re awesome, Angie, and all of your words are wonderful…” I love her…But, I digress.

So, anyway my office computer reminded me, once again that I have no marketable skills, and Byron needs to check the amount on his life-insurance policy, unless he wants me to turn to a life of crime should something befall him, God forbid!

Tonight is band practice, so I need to get my stuff together, so I can worship the Lord properly…Maybe I just need to get some coffee. This time I’m going to “Cuppy’s” where I know I’ll be treated right! I’m gonna try to act happy the rest of the day, or Byron will remember that we haven’t worked-out yet, and make me work-out my grumpiness on the Bowflex…I need to fly under the radar as much as possible…Peace!

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angiebledsoe
on June 26, 2007
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Happy Darn Wednesday

This has actually been a great day. The boys and I spent the morning with some great friends at the splash-park. I’m just tired, and our air is out again - so I’m a little grumpy. And now Byron reminds me that usually, on Wednesdays, I “try” to be humorous and light hearted - only I don’t feel like it.

So, I’ve got nothin’ - no blonde jokes - no witty banter - no delightful prose. Maybe next Wednesday I’ll be more pleasant. And this has NOTHING to do with the fact that I had to order a sugar-free, “skinny” latte, when I really wanted a Dunkin’ Donut’s extra large chocolate coconut iced coffee with extra whipped cream, but I’m trying to be “buff by 40″ - and the Dunkin’ Donut’s lady is starting to look at me like I have some kind of problem or addiction or something. Like she knows my issues - she couldn’t possibly, because I strategically re-route my coffee stops so that it only looks about one-third as bad as it really is…but I digress…

What was I saying, oh yeah, - so, I’ve been mistreated by several java establishments in this town (NOT “CUPPY’S” ON LEE VISTA - BILL TREATS ME WITH RESPECT AND PASSES NO JUDGEMENT!), so to all the coffee-pushers who judge me because I like to drink dessert-style lattes several times a day - in spite of my efforts to decrease the “junk” in the…well, anyway… I say, “Don’t be a hater, be a liberator!” - or better yet, a caffeinator. As the great philosopher Madea once said, “The bible say, ‘be ye kindest and gentlest to all the peoplests’.” I wholeheartedly concur! Next Wednesday will be different, I promise…I can quit anytime…it’s not me, it’s the caffeine talking…just give me one more chance…

HAPPY WEDNESDAY - PEACE!

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angiebledsoe
on June 21, 2007
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