Moving to a New City...San Diego

I think a change is always good. Moving on the other hand is the worst experience ever. I really hate packing and loading up to move your stuff to a new place. It took us about a week of HARD labor to get all our things packed and ready for storage. It really was a lot of hard work, at the end of each day we were so tired that every muscle in our bodies hurt. I was in so much pain that even my toe nails hurt. Talk about not being used to hard labor. I can not imagine doing this for a living!!

The day came and we went to our local Home Depo. Where we empluyed the help of two guys. That alone was another ordeal. When they saw us drive up, it was like we were giving money away or something...those guys came running towards our car. Trying to open the door to assure that they will be going with us. Luckily we had been here before and new to keep our doors locked. Now trying to chose two guys from a crowd of like fifty all surrounding your car...now that was hard. How do you go about picking how will work and do a good job for you?
It wasn't easy, but we manage to pick a couple of hard working guys. I was impressed of how well they worked together and how hard they worked.

After all that ordeal we finally were finished and on our way to a relaxing week well spend at my sisters house.

Now in San Diego, even though it's just 2hrs from Los Angeles. It really seems like a totally different world.
Finding things in LA are so much easier and at the same time have more variety of things we like.
Now in San Diego I feel I will need more time to reagust and find "my specialty stores". But I am liking the enviroment and the people.
People here seem to be more relaxed, friendlier and not rude as a lot of people in LA.

To summerize I think our future looks good, we are excited to uncover the riches that San Diego might offer us.

Will post more later...

Pick up line...

Today after my Dr. appointment. I stopped by the 99 cent store, which by the way it's the 1 dollar store now.
As I was shopping minding my own business. I came accross this guy, probably in his late 50's. He seemed like a friendly guy and I was friendly back to him.
All of a sudden I noticed he seemed like he was following me around the store. But he seemed harmless, so I ignored him.

At the check out, I looked over, and there he was checking out too. Looking at me!

Great I not only picked up groceries I also managed to pick up a guy. A total stranger!

On my way to the car, I turned around and he wasnt following me. I get to my car and all of a sudden he is there. Admiring my car, he said you have a nice car.
"Want to go for a cup of coffee"? What was I doing? Did I give him a signal that I was interested?

I picked up bell pepper, and gave him a wink?? What did I do? Nothing that I can think of. I was just being friendly.

Why is it that man get the wrong impression if a woman is being polite or friendly. Doesnt mean we want to go out.

At the car he said you want to go for a cup of coffee. I said no thank you. He continues, well can I have your phone number. No. Well, can I give you my number and you call me? I said look, I am not interested in going out. Thank you!

Finally he left.

I thought for a second, that I had some wierdo on my back and was going to follow me.

Give me a break...I wasnt even looking my best!!

After the surgery

My baby finally had her surgery. She had her surgery this past Friday. Thank God now she is home recovering.
We were at the hospital almost ALL day. We got to the hospital around 9:30 am and got back to the house about 10:00 pm!!

All this time it had been just the two of us at the hospital. I had waited for my "mother in law" to show up. She never did...according to her she got lost. Yeah right!!

I had told her to come, thinking she would want to be with her daughter.

But it turns out after an argument we got into...she thought I was trying to get away from my "duties" and not wanting to take care of my baby. What an old hag!!
Her true feelings came out...finally! I knew she really didn't want to come. But I couldn't believe it or didn't want to believe that her mother didn't want to come and baby her own daughter. But I was wrong.

Oh well enough of that.

Now it's back to being just us, I guess it's how it's supposed to have been in the first place.

My baby recovers and I had my eyes opened up. But what's most important that we have each other and our love keeps growing. Knowing who to count with and who not to. Our little circle has closed even more. But here we remain and here we will be.

Endometriosis

(In women of childbearing age, the inner layer of the uterus (endometrium) goes through a series of monthly changes known as the menstrual cycle. Each month, endometrial tissue grows and thickens in preparation to receive a fertilized egg. Menstruation occurs when this tissue is not used, disintegrates, and passes out through the vagina. The outer layer of the corpus (myometrium) is muscular tissue that expands during pregnancy to hold the growing fetus and contracts during labor to deliver the child.

About 3 weeks ago my partner fainted at work. I was out of town so, when I got that dreaded call from her office. I was in shock! I was scared for her and for me! She has always been very caring of her diet and taking good care of herself over all.

When one of her co-workers called me telling me that she had been taking to the ER by the ambulance. I almost fainted myself.

I came home as soon as I could and went straight to the hospital. To find my baby laying on a hospital bed all alone. My heart ached for her!!

She then told me what had happened. She said she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen and soon after that she fainted. Next thing she new she was inside the ambulance.

After so many test done to her at the hospital. They did an ultrasound of her abdomen and her uterus. They saw that she had a really big grown on one of her ovaries. They let us go and next day we went to an OBGYN.

The Dr. confirmed to us that she had a growth and that it was called "Endometriosis". Located in her left ovary. The ovary size is 3 centimeters, the endometriosis she has is 9 centimeters. As you see in the first picture (above)

So the next step he suggested was to have a procedure done to determined what the next step would be. The procedure would be looking inside her Uterus by doing a Laparoscopic surgery and hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery are, "minimally invasive" procedures.

A laparoscopic surgery requires only small "keyhole" incisions in the abdomen. In the case of hand-assisted surgery, a 3-4 inch incision is also used to allow the surgeon's hand access to the abdominal organs. As a result, the person undergoing the procedure may experience less pain and scarring after surgery, and a more rapid recovery.

That was about three weeks ago. Now we are still waiting to have the approval of our insurance!!

Thank G d my sweety has not felt that bad. The reason is that I have her resting while I do most of the work.

She goes in to her job only 2 days a week, which makes it better for her to be in less pain.

All we have to do is wait for the insurance people to authorize the referral.

Bed Bugs Inn - In the BUDGET INN RIVERSIDE, CA

About 3 weeks ago, I stayed in a Hotel in Riverside CA. I found the motel through "Expedia.com" Thinking that it was a good source to find a good rate and a good motel. I went ahead and booked a room. My sister and I were due to an orientation in UCR.

Our one night turned into a NIGHTMARE! All night we could hardly sleep. I felt bites all night long. But being a paranoid person, I just thought it was my brain working over-time. I thought okay, is not the bed( It can't be the bed). So, it must be my brain and my nerves.

In the morning around 5am. I woke up and asked my sister, how well she had slept. So, I asked did you sleep well? She said; I didn't fall asleep! All night long I felt like little animals were crawling on me. I screamed and told her I felt the exact same thing and added that I felt biting!!We both jumped out of bed and looked at each other with horror.

When we pulled the covers off the bed. The bed was covered in blood smudges. Both my sister and I had been an "open buffet" to BED BUGS!!

We had bite marks, that until today I can still see all over my body. I was really horrified and grossed out. If my post helps anyone...please do not stay here.

My worst nightmare came true. I was devastated! I have visit third world countries and I have never experience such horror! On top of that I am in the bedding industry so, I know how nasty this bugs are and how unsanitary this place must be to have bed with bugs. We got out of there so fast we didn't even want to bring anything back. We wanted to burn our clothes and everything we were wearing. Those bugs come back to your clean home in your luggage, shoes anything they can hold on tight. I trashed everything I had on that day including my bags.

Here is the info of the motel if you or anyone you know is looking to stay in Riverside, CA

DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

BED BUGS INN!

Budget Inn in Riverside, CA

1911 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
USA

Long Beach lesbian and Gay pride

On May 17 and 18 was the Long Beach Pride festival.

I had never attended a pride festival before, and I don't think I will be doing it again.

It was hot, crowded and had little to no shading areas. I was disappointed for the most part. But most outdoor events tend to get me that way. I tend to forget for some reason or another, how incredibly hot and crowded these events tend to get.

We went with some friends of ours so we didn't have to pay for parking which was $15.00 dollars. Entrance fee was $20.00 each person. Come on now, someone is making a lot of money. And what do you get in return....not much.

The only thing to do is people watching. There was nothing good to buy, and on top of that it seems like the "gay" community is unaware or don't really care about killing themselves. They smoke like there is no tomorrow. Well, maybe true for some. But come on, that made me sick, and it made it unbearable. Oh yes, let's not forget alcohol stands at every five steps you took.

I came home regretting to have gone, with a headache less money in my pocket and nothing to show.

I was disappointed and will most likely will not be attending one in the future!

hey, it's only my point of view.

what do you think? How was your experience?

Oh on top of that, I almost forgot to mention. I ran into someone that I did not know he was gay!! It was a bad situation to be in. Some may say, a little awkward?!

Keep skin healthy and beautiful with natural cleansing products

How you clean your body not only helps prevent bacterial growth, gets rid of dirt, keeps your body fragrantly fresh, but also helps beautify your skin, preserving it well for the years ahead.

To soap or not to soap?

Nothing beats time-tested soap for washing away dirt and bacteria. But there is no need to scrub your face and body like when cleaning the dinner dishes.

Overuse of soap or bathing with harsh soaps strips away the body's natural oils, which, consequently, harms and prematurely ages skin.

Natural body oils help protect our skin from infection. Once oils get scrubbed off, bacteria can more easily enter the body.

Washing methods vary with skin types.

No one method of washing works well for all types of skin. Dry skin may do better without soap at all. Instead, it may be best to use a milky cleanser.

Those with oily skin, however, may find "gentle" cleansers too greasy, which could create or accelerate skin problems.

If you have oily skin, don't assume scrubbing reduces oiliness. In actuality, the reverse happens.

Whether you scrub your skin with a harsh cleanser, wash too frequently or clean too vigorously, you stimulate the skin to produce more oil because the skin then feels deprived of its natural oil.

An increase in your skin's production of oil and the irritation can lead to unsightly skin eruptions.
Here are some skin treatment suggestions for all of us:

* Body wash. Instead of soap, try the new all-natural body washes. Body wash rinses off easier than soap, giving it one advantage over soap. Body washes are also formulated with other ingredients that help hydrate and soothe skin while they clean.

Natural ingredients like lavender for soothing or peppermint for stimulating add a new sensation to cleaning your body. Emollients and botanicals help soften and smooth skin, and also promote better-looking skin. Natural humectants hold in anti-aging moisture.

* Keep out of hot water. Hot water causes blood to rush to the skin's surface, warming and easing tight muscles and stiff joints, but damaging skin. Heat causes the body to perspire. This loss of moisture leads to dry skin. Hot water may also result in broken capillaries.

* Bathe with care. A vigorous bath or shower refreshes the body, but be careful. Over manipulation can stretch the skin, leading to wrinkles and sags.

In addition, scrubbing enlarges pores, making them more susceptible to dirt and environmental impacts.

Many people neglect an essential part of a bath -- rinsing. Soap may leave a film over your body, drying skin. After you wash your hands, face or body, be sure to rinse thoroughly.

* Use scrubs sparingly. Resist the temptation to clean pores with a gritty scrub. Misuse of these scrubs, some made with crushed shells, may widen pores and cause them to droop. Use scrubs gently and sparingly. If your skin gets the slightest bit irritated, stop the product's use right away.

* Astringents may not help. Astringents may clean pores, but, in the long run, make the problem worse. Astringents inflame skin, and, with the skin swollen, the pores look temporarily smaller. But, because astringents dehydrate skin, they age skin, further enlarging pores.

* Natural skin aids. Advocates of natural products suggest using jojoba oil to cleanse pores. This oil, from the bean of a desert bush, is said to resemble skin oil.

Researchers believe this proximity to our natural oils helps break up sebum, a mixture of fat and wax produced by the oil glands that clogs pores.

Usually we think of herbal extracts as an addition to a bath that aids in soothing, relaxing or refreshing -- as in aromatherapy.

But cleansers and soaps made with herbs can also help clean, soften and protect skin.

The French have long honored the belief that chamomile has beneficial effects for the skin, helping to reduce inflammation and soften skin. Many find arnica soothes skin irritation and promotes healing. Comfrey is used to soothe, moisturize and cleanse. Ask at your health food store for an herbal cleanser that meets your skin's needs.

With care and attention and use of natural products, you can help your skin, the body's largest organ, stay clean, healthy and looking great.

What To Eat For Glowing Healthy Skin

"you are what you eat” not only applies to our overall health and nutrition, but how our skin looks and feels as well. As the largest organ in the body, our skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive effect on our heart and other major organs. In fact, new research suggests that eating foods rich in protein and certain vitamins and minerals might provide valuable anti-aging effects.

Eating well and drinking plenty of water will help your skin, as well as the rest of your body, stay healthy. But can certain nutrients help prevent skin problems, such as dryness or loss of elasticity? And how much is too much?

Vitamin A

Best bets:
sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, liver, eggs, milk

Also found in:
orange, red and yellow fruits and vegetables, such as mangoes, apricots, pink grapefruit, tomatoes, asparagus; green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli

Essential for:
antioxidant properties, which help reduce the risk for certain diseases, including cancer, and help fight and prevent infection; growth and repair of cells, tissues and skin; relieving allergy symptoms.

When lacking, can cause: dryness, itching and loss of skin elasticity

B Complex Vitamins (riboflavin, niacin, B-6, B-12 and biotin)

Best bets:
whole grains and whole-grain cereals; enriched and fortified grain and cereal products

Also found in:
rice, wheat germ, oatmeal, sunflower seeds, fish, eggs, almonds, liver, yeast, low-fat dairy products

Essential for:
relieving dryness and itchiness; easing stress

When lacking, can cause:
dry, flaky, sensitive skin; eye disorders
Riboflavin (B2)

Best bets:
whole grain and enriched breads and cereals; milk and other dairy products; meat and organ meats; eggs; nuts; green leafy vegetables

Niacin
Best bets:
whole-grain, enriched and fortified breads and cereals; poultry, fish, beef, peanut butter, legumes, enriched and fortified grains and grain products

Note:
Too much niacin, typically as a result of supplements, can cause flushed skin, rashes and liver damage.

B-6 (pyridoxine)
Best bets: organ meats, chicken, pork, fish, whole grains, nuts, legumes

B-12 (cobalamin)

Found in:
fish, milk and milk products, eggs, meat, poultry, fortified breakfast cereals

Note:
Certain people may be at risk for B12 deficiency and should speak to a physician or dietitian before using a supplement. They include adults over 55, those with pernicious anemia or gastrointestinal disorders, and vegans (vegetarian who eats plant products only).

Biotin

Best bets:
eggs, liver, yeast breads, cereals

Vitamin C

Best bets:
citrus fruits, berries, red bell peppers, broccoli

Also found in:
potatoes, garlic, onions, dark green and green leafy vegetables (spinach, parsley), apples, cabbage, tomatoes, sprouts, melons

Essential for:
antioxidant properties; antihistamine effects; fighting skin infections and healing wounds; producing collagen and elastin for firm skin; healthy gums and firm capillaries

When lacking, can cause: scurvy; loose teeth and swollen gums; excess bleeding; wounds that won't heal

Vitamin E

Best bets:
green leafy vegetables, broccoli, oils, almonds, hazelnuts

Also found in:
peanuts, red bell peppers, olives, brown rice, apples, whole grains, wheat germ, sweet potatoes, legumes (beans, lentils, split peas)

Essential for:
antioxidant properties; reducing risk of disease; fighting free-radical damage; potential to help slow aging

Sodium (salt)
Essential for:
regulating fluids and blood pressure

Note: Nearly everyone gets enough salt. Large amounts of sodium are found in highly processed foods (fast food, canned products, frozen dinners). These foods should be eaten infrequently, because an excess of sodium causes fluid retention and swelling and may contribute to other health problems.

Zinc
Best bets:
meat, seafood, liver, eggs, milk, whole grains, wheat germ, fermented soybean paste (miso)
Also found in: apricots, peaches, onions, seafood (oysters), cocoa

Essential for:
healing and overall skin health; working with vitamin A to maintain and repair skin; providing strength, elasticity and firmness to skin; promoting tissue growth; playing a role in many vital functions in the body

When lacking, can cause: reduced resistance to infection

Macro Nutrients

Carbohydrates

Best bets:
whole-grain carbohydrates (breads, barley, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, quinoa, couscous, oatmeal)

Essential for:
energy, fiber and B vitamins

Protein

Best bets:
meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans, nuts, tofu

Essential for:
energy and repair of body tissues and cells

Note:
Excess protein is stored in the body as fat.

Fats (essential fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha linolenic acid)

Best bets:
vegetable oils, poultry fat, soy oils, nuts and seeds

Essential for:
maintaining healthy, hydrated skin

When lacking:
dry, scaly and flaky skin; hair loss
Water

Best bets:
water, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cooked grain products

Essential for:
proper hydration of cells; regulating body temperature; carrying nutrients to cells and wastes away from cells

when lacking, can cause: dehydration

Note:
Check your urine color to see if you're getting enough water.

Light yellow good

Clear maybe too much

Dark yellow/orange not enough

If you have special nutrition needs, discuss them with your physician.

Before making any changes to your diet, first consult your physician.

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