Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) This song is about a young man who leaves home to seek his fortune. How old were you when you first moved out on your own? Not counting college, I was 20 and newly married.
2) He leaps onto a ship but the captain makes him sleep in the hold with pigs. Have you ever taken a cruise? (If so, we hope you had better accommodations.) I resisted cruises for years, but finally went on one in 2019. We spent 10 days along the New England coast. It was an older, smaller ship, not one of the new ones that are virtual floating cities. There were kids, but not tons of them. It was very peaceful and relaxing. I would like to do another of the same ilk. I don't think I'd like those huge ships at all.
2) He leaps onto a ship but the captain makes him sleep in the hold with pigs. Have you ever taken a cruise? (If so, we hope you had better accommodations.) I resisted cruises for years, but finally went on one in 2019. We spent 10 days along the New England coast. It was an older, smaller ship, not one of the new ones that are virtual floating cities. There were kids, but not tons of them. It was very peaceful and relaxing. I would like to do another of the same ilk. I don't think I'd like those huge ships at all.
3) This recording of the song is by The High Kings. Well established in Ireland, their career reached new heights in March 2012. Right after playing for the Lord Mayor of London's St. Patrick's Day celebration, they flew to Washington to perform for President Obama at the White House St. Patrick's Day concert. Tell us about a time when you were so happy, you had to pinch yourself to make sure you weren't dreaming. I don't think I've ever had to pinch myself as a reality check. I'm happy and I know it.
5) Leprechauns are a symbol of St. Patrick's Day. These small Irish fairies are said to live in the forest, guarding their gold. Do you often wear gold? Nope. I'm a silver/white gold girl.
6) McDonald's has made Shamrock Shakes a St. Patrick's Day tradition. McDonald's began adding the drive-thru window to their restaurants in the 1970s. Would you rather order from the restaurant counter or the drive-thru? The drive-thru. Our local McDonalds has kiosks inside to do your ordering, no one at the counter to take your order. By the way, work supplied a Shamrock shake to everyone today.
7) A four-leaf clover is considered good luck. Do you have a lucky charm? No. I don't really believe in luck.
8) Thinking of Lucky Charms, they are magically delicious. What breakfast cereal is in your kitchen right now? Blueberry Special K, instant oatmeal (maple-brown sugar), and plain old Quaker Oats.
9) Random question: Think of your upcoming week. Which day will be the busiest? Tuesday, just because it is the most physically demanding and I'm always in pain by about halfway through it. Working in the shredding department is a non-stop day.
DIET UPDATE:
By Thursday morning I was down 6 pounds since Monday! Today I was up one pound (darn St. Patrick's Day). I'm not too worried. I will get myself back on track tomorrow.
I did have one little "moment" during the wee hours of Thursday morning. I woke up in the night with a horrible leg cramp. I've always been prone to muscle cramps. That said, this one was particularly bad. It left me in a cold sweat and feeling nauseous. Anyway, on the way back to bed I apparently passed out right before reaching it because the next thing I knew I was on the floor with Tim hovering and asking if I was okay. Since then I've talked to my coach and got the okay to drink sugar free Gatorade to replace electrolytes.
I used to get the most terrifying leg cramps, too! Nearly crippling. My doctor ruled out the serious stuff (DVT, diabetes) but while we knew what it wasn't, we didn't know what it was. My chiropractor diagnosed it as spinal stenosis, which is chronic but VERY treatable. Between adjustments, stretches and yoga (no meds), I'm fine. Which is all my long-winded way of saying: 1. I feel for you, Stacy and 2. I hope you get relief and SOON!
ReplyDeleteThat is so scary! I have been having leg cramps lately, but I think it is because I am getting too dehydrated. I have been drinking 1 Propel water with electrolytes to help I am bad about drinking soda. I am working on it. The Gatorade will help. Great job on your diet though.
ReplyDeleteHow fun you all celebrated St. Patrick's Day! I am on Spring Break, so nothing here. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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Hubby & I are not a fan of cruises and will never subject ourselves to one of those again. I'm so glad y'alls was enjoyable. Fun post. I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you all. xx
#2 I would love doing that! Some day I want to take a Windjammers cruise up the Maine coast.
ReplyDelete#4 For St Patrick day I had a corn beef Reuben.
#6 Same for our local McDonald, not only that but you have to fill your own soda. I don’t like it.
#8 Yup. Instant oatmeal (Apple cinnamon)
Congratulations! Yeah, leg cramps became a problem with me. But watch out for too much salt intake with the Gatorade because of high salt content. It is just as bad as too little salt intake.
Congrats on the weight loss, but do take care. When I get leg cramps, it's usually low potassium. I hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWow, that passing out and leg cramps was scary I am sure! Yes, most likely dehydrated and/or low potassium. I also get leg cramps, but have never passed out with one, thank the Lord. They are very painful, however and I hate getting them. Your St. Patrick's day sounds like fun. Glad you had a good week and pray it will continue! Just don't overdo the diet thingy.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Tim was so worried! Keep us posted. I'm just going to to low carbs again. It always works for me. I could eat pasta and potatoes every day, twice a day and know carbs are my biggest problem. Sigh.
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