Tools to Combat the Flu

So, 10 days and counting and of course I've come down with the flu. Congestion & fever are just a few of the symptoms worth noting.  In an effort to kick this sooner than later I am utilizing some over-the-counter medicine among several natural remedies. I'm not promoting over the counter use- actually I usually almost always try to steer clear of them, but like I said I need to kick this sooner than later.

However, I will advertise and promote the natural remedies:
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup (no cream, instead and avocado based cream)
Rooibos Tea (a South African gem)
Berries (cranberry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry)
Apples (red delicious, granny smith & gala)
Plums (black plum, regular plum)
Beans (red kidney bean, pinto bean, black bean)

Supplements:
Emergen-C
Vitamin D (beware this is a lipid soluble vitamin- means you can take too much)
Calcium
Omega 3 Fish Oil

Lets see how quickly I can kick this thing in the rear. I'm oh so excited (not to be sick) but this is the first time this school year I've been down for the count. I've had a few slight colds here and there and have been able to fight them off quickly and without missing work.

Two Weeks and Counting...I'll be getting hitched!

I thought it was an appropriate time to blog! It has been so long, I just don't seem to find the enter button these days.

Life is moving at mock speed and I just can't seem to slow it down but we are in the final stretch. Feels like yesterday and oh so long ago all at the same time when Daniel and I were sitting in our living room and he proposed after dinner out one night. Wala, and just like that the planning started and went and went some more.

I'd say it (the planning) was pretty uneventful (meant in the best way possible)! Uneventful in this sense that months ticked away and we checked to dos off our list, working on it only when we wanted to. We stayed ahead of schedule and had the ball rolling the whole time. I had a goal and that was to enjoy the process and enjoy we did! Take a look at some of our engagement photos at:

Allison Easterling

and

Tim Bresnahan

I was so very happy with both photographers. Both have a very different style and were able to capture some great unique photos of Daniel and I just the way we are!

So..in two weeks I'm hitched! I can't believe it, it will be such a beautiful day getting to spend it with our closest friends and family! : ) I can't wait to enjoy the day! I'm getting so excited but like everything its a balancing act for me. Trying hard not to get sick and to stay focused on work, training, eating right, the dog, and the wedding is a bit challenging but well worth it! He's a great guy and I'm lucky... stay tuned to see pics from the wedding!