Emma-Liza's Journal

Go Raw Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds / Sprouted Sunflower Seeds
Freeland Foods

Okay, yes, I could soak, sprout, salt, and dehydrate my own. But I won't, because it takes so much time. And I'm lazy. And I could purchase raw seeds from Whole Foods and eat them without any prep whatsoever. But they won't taste as good (cuz I love salt) and who knows how raw they would be?

These seeds are crisp, ...

It's been really cold here today, but sunny and not too breezy. I went out to the barn, where I rode and then took my nieces for a ride. Winter sunshine is so special!

They have begun deer hunting on the property next to where the horses board. I just hate that!!!! We can't ride out there for the next several months and I worry that the horses are in danger. Taylor is in a far pasture and at less risk, but the other horse herd (about 8 horses) are pastured right next to huntable ...

...So I'm making like a wet dog and shaking this fear and depression off! I might not race around the house (Do your dogs do that after a bath? Why do they do that?) but it wouldn't be a bad idea.

I've spent 2 days in the worst funk--I've read and read and read, I've eaten some not-so-good stuff, and I've spent too much time sitting around feeling pathetic. I think I'm done now.

The funny thing about hope is...it feels so good when you start to feel a flicker ...

You may remember my good blood test results back in August. Well, I had more blood work this week and got the results back today. Everything was good except the cholesterol numbers, which were worse. I was so stunned, I don't remember the exact numbers for any except the total (up from 184 to 220!), but all four were worse.

I cannot fathom why this would be. I ate a lot of nuts over the weekend, and not all of them were raw...could that account for this? Or do I need to accept that ...

As you can see, I changed my avatar to a real picture of me!

Also, I started an album, All About Me. With some pics of a much younger "Emma-Liza." Click on the pictures for captions!