November 17, Shopping

So, I am posting via my new phone. Super snazzy! Getting the phone today was a big headache, however. My prepaid phone dreams were foiled after a lot of wasted browsing time, so I wound up back in a contract with AT&T. I do love my new iPhone, though, so I guess it's worth it. (I'm still frustrated that you can't just buy a prepaid phone and switch it to any carrier you want, whenever you want. Plus, I must say that the prepaid options out there are pretty crappy for the prices charged.) Disappointing times at Best Buy, but ultimately I do love this new phone so it works out.

Yesterday I saw Dr. Aker, who specializes in chiropractic and homeopathic medicine. He told me to stop eating fruit and to focus on vegetables, eggs, fresh fish, and some (free range) chicken from time to time. No sugar, nuts, shellfish, simple carbs etc. He also plans on running a nutrispect exam on me on Monday, and gave my neck some adjustments that might help my parasympathetic nervous system cooperate better. I will see my regular doctor on the twenty-sixth of this month, and then hopefully follow up with a gastroenterologist. Thanksgiving is making scheduling difficult. Anyway, I do hope things start improving soon. It will probably take at least two months to feel a real change...or so Dr. Aker said. For now I am just bearing with my body being seriously upset at me and focusing on the good things in my life. Good family, good friends, my dog, and all the joys of America!

Anyway, speaking of good things, I got to spend time with two of my favorite people in the world last night. Joan and Eric are basically my godparents--and they came over for dinner last night. It was really nice to catch up with them and share stories from TZ. I wish I had two years worth, but I do have plenty of new knowledge to share just from five and a half months abroad!

I visited the Young family this morning and gave the kids their gifts. It was fun to see them--the twins have gotten so big! (My mom works for the Youngs and they have three small, adorable kids...two twin boys and a daughter who is about to turn four.). I was shown a puzzle piece of Africa upon giving Emily her new stuffed elephant. She really is a smart cookie. Anyway, it made me realize that I truly do miss working with kids--they are fun.

I bought new clothes today. I actually got some size 0 and size 3 pants, which is crazy to me since I have a notoriously large rear-end. It was fun to get new jeans and some nice sweaters. Adjusting to the cold is hard! I need layers! I also just really liked spending the day with my mom. I have missed her a lot, so it was nice to have a girl's day out.

Lastly, I also got to see my friend Jesse Whitney today. We now have good vegetable-based meal plans and some tacky Christmas celebration ideas in the works. I can't wait to see everyone in my friend circles--it is a good time of the year to be home.