Counting down.....

Anxiously counting down the days until Friday when I get to see the allergy specialist for the first time. This rash is still hanging on - and my list of "approved" foods and activities seems to get shorter all the time. I am keeping a journal though - literally weighing every ounce of broccoli that I eat and recording it - along with any physical "signs" that we might be able to work with. I figure the more information I can bring with me - the better. Let's just figure out what is causing this - so I can make the necessary changes - and get back to having fun:)

Aside from this ridiculous rash I feel GREAT!!!!! Eliminate something your body sees as a toxin - and WOW! Talk about running on all eight cylinders! I continue to get stronger - clear head - faster - plenty of energy - sleep soundly....if only I would become spot free!

Have to be careful about EVERYTHING! Mushrooms are a trigger - or appear to be, ALL dairy products and things associated with them, whey, butter, butter fats, powdered milk etc. as is all types of artificial sweeteners. Pretty much eliminates all things in a box, bag or wrapper. Even all bran has aspartame in it!

But I love the farmer's market! And giving my $$ straight to the folks that grow it. I am even buying my eggs there now - yummy!!!

I have not drank any alcohol or ate out in over a month now - this is what I miss. A nice glass of wine and someone else to grill my fish or chicken sounds FABULOUS right now. Hopefully next week I'll have the clearance........and the confidence to eat someone else's food. Right now I take no chances. I just want to get to Friday. So I cook everything myself. And drinking only water and green tea that I brew.

I had a couple of "firsts" recently. Tired of sitting around waiting for friends to get their acts together I went to the movies - ALONE! And I was the ONLY PERSON IN THE THEATER! Never did this before - I was always a bit scared or ashamed somehow but guess what - I LOVE IT!!!! So much so I've already gone back for a second movie - ALONE! And again I was the only person there - YIPPEE!!!!

I also went on a brief "road trip" - ALONE. Drove an hour - toured a museum art show I wanted to see - and returned. YIPPEE!!!!!!

As soon as I am "cleared" - I will dine out at a fancy restaurant - ALONE! And indulge myself in the yummy wine and fish I so deparately crave!

I can't wait!