Twenty-first New Thing-Michael Buble

Tomorrow is the day I will see my love in person! We have so much in common 1) We are both French-Canadian 2)We both love music 3)We both love to travel 4)We both love french cuisine 5)We are both young - don't argue with me on this.
I'm thinking that people should be able to get a free CD after they purchase 5 CD's from an entertainer. I'll be happy to pick up my free CD from Michael, my beloved, tomorrow in Wichita, KS. Hopefully he will recognize me - we've been together in many dreams!
Will finish this blog after the concert tomorrow:)

Twentieth New Thing-The Total Foot Experience

I decided I better tag some topics for easy reading use. My twentieth new thing was pure perfection. I visited my youngest daughter in Kansas City last week and she made two appointments for us. She had a facial and I had a total foot experience. It was supposed to be a pedicure, but let me tell you it was a total foot experience! First she dipped my much needed feet in a soaking stainless steel basin - a washing of the feet:) She proceeded the next hour with removal of old polish, the trimming, the cuticle removal, the massaging and oil treatment, and even a mini accupressure. Evidently one can have knots in the feet too. This luxurious hour treatment began with a soothing warm herbal neck pack wrapped around my shoulders, an eye soothing mask that had a definite aroma which I think was legal anyway, and topped off with a toasty warm blanket draped over me like an Egyptian mummy queen.
I was so in love by the end of the hour I should've asked for her number - hehe, if only she had spoken english:) This was a delightful summer treat that I said I deserved after my first year teaching in the middle school. How will another pedicure ever live up to it I just don't know. I think everyone deserves a treat every now and then - if you haven't lately - treat yourself. You are worth it!

Nineteenth New Thing

Ok it's a start anyway. Last night I had a real heart to heart or whatever you call it with myself about my lifestyle. I've been enjoying it way too much, at least 14 pounds too much, so needless to say "Self" told me that tomorrow there would be no more excuses. My eldest daughter coericed me into keeping an exercise and food diary. Sometimes I just don't like what I'm writing down:( My middle daughter suggested that water exercise should definitely be added to my exercise regimin, and I don't think her just getting aqua zumba certified had anything to do with it! My baby, who I will be visiting for a few days next week said we will be exercising and eating very healthy while in KC - YEP that's going to be a tough one!!!!!
I went to my first aqua exercise class this afternoon with 13 other "much older" wonderful ladies. I didn't work up a sweat but I must admit it was rather soothing and rythmic. I'm going to step up the pace and move up to the next water exercise class which is mid to high intensity. The class today was no intensity but it got me in the water, not to mention I learned where the showers, dressing room and the sauna were. Oh yes, the sauna was coed - that is another story altogether!!!!!!

Eighteenth New Thing

Walking - walking - walking! Hallelujah I have a new walking partner. After three years in my new city searching for a walking friend, my new walking partner was right next door. Yep right next door! I've prayed about it for a month that God would send me a walking friend. It is exhilerating to walk with a friend and solve all the world's problems. There is just something about walking outdoors!

Seventeenth New Thing

Although it's scary, it definitely needs to be my next new thing. I've only lived here three years and yesterday morning was a testimony of my lack of knowledge of Hutchinson, KS. What started out as my first new walk of the summer ended in oblivion! I had no idea where I was, totally lost in a ten block radius! Who does that - gets lost that close to home?
I went driving this morning on my way to school to figure out what I did wrong. Needless to say I'll be walking outdoors bonding with my home radius this summer!
I challenge you to explore some new areas in your neighborhood this summer. Who knows maybe you'll meet a neighbor or meet a new friend.

Sixteenth New Thing

Out of my comfort zone but loving it! I used to love hostessing parties but have been in a shell the past almost four years. My shell is cracked - or I am, either way tomorrow I will be hostessing my first ever teacher luncheon with my fellow language arts teachers where I teach. I planned a succulent lunch with almond bacony chicken spread, homemade herbed beer bread, tortellini salad, homemade salsa, chips, relishes, dip and cappuccino mocha bars. We will wash it down with peach bellinis or peach tea:) Join us if you are in the neighborhood!

Fifteenth New Thing

Some fondon't but I fondue. Oh yes I have a new love - it's an electric fondue pot! I had the great fortune of spending an evening in McPherson, KS with my sorority sisters. Stay posted and I'm sure you will learn more about the "sisterhood"! We dined and drank, well some did - I was medicated because of a severe ear infection! The restaurant was a very quaint establishment, the chef was superfulous, the bartender was perfecto, and let's just say I could've adopted the sweet little waitress - she would've fit in perfectly with my three daughters.
We began with a delectable cheese fondue, then followed with a mexican blend fondue, and finished with a to die for chocolate fondue complete with an array of breads, fruit, vegies and assorted relishes, homemade strawberry and chocolate marshmallows, and shortbread.
I will have to walk 50 miles this week to burn the calories I ate last night!
So if you are looking for something new - try fondue too!