MammaSteph

According to Ms.6, a "ugnula" (pronounced "you-NEW-lah") is a camel penis. This is the first thing she told me when I asked, "How was school today?" Apparently her best friend learned that a camel penis is called a "ugnula". Her friend supposedly acquired this fact during her travels to Cuba. Puzzling, because I wasn't aware that Cuba had a desert full of horny, wandering camels. Now Ms. 6 has been known to embellish the truth somewhat. This has been a fairly recent development. First... Read Full Story

After 2 long weeks of detox, my first sip of espresso was indescribably...divine. Really, that's the only term that comes to mind. DIVINE! But why is coffee so precious to me? Truth be told, I'm able to manage without it. The first days of detox left me with horrific symptoms of caffeine withdrawal. I don't care if people think it's psychological, but I can tell you that the stabbing pain behind my left eye was very very real. And yet, I'm here to tell my tale. So I can manage without coffee... Read Full Story

This is getting tiring now... I'm near the end of my cleanse & I believe it's done what it was meant to do. Yes, it's put a slight spring in my step. Yes, I'm feeling more energetic & "on", without the help of caffeine. But... I'm getting tired of it. I really really really want an espresso in the biggest, baddest way possible. I did 2 mini-cheats. Once you're at the end of the second week, I think mini-cheats are inevitable. I mean, I've been so very good, so why not! Plus, one of my cheats... Read Full Story

I couldn't blog about it yesterday - I simply couldn't. I had window-washing arm fatigue. Oh, it was horrible. I wasn't even sure I'd be able to chop up veggies for my salad, but I persevered. Not sure where all the energy came from, but I went to town with my spring cleaning yesterday. I hadn't realize that could be possible without the aid of a cappuccino. Live and learn, eh! Our family was paid a surprise visit from my in laws yesterday. They were kind enough to offer us an ice cream... Read Full Story

If ever there was a day when I was entitled to cheat my detox into oblivion, it was today. From a wild goose chase for Miss 6's ballet slippers (which have disappeared into thin air, along with her brand new sun hat) to madness at the mall, it was hellish to say the very least. What is wrong with people in shopping malls? When you park your vehicle, do you leave your brain behind as well??? Bloody hell! Watch where you're going, for starters. If you're walking northbound, then don't be... Read Full Story

I've been sick sick sick since Monday. Anytime I've ever tried to start a cleanse, I end up getting really sick & my efforts are thwarted by illness. This time, it's full speed ahead. I'm sick (ha ha) of the sabotage. However, it did cause me to give in a little today. Bear in mind that I was feeling completely run down - not an ounce of energy & calling in sick to work was NOT an option.... Breakfast: oatmeal w/ banana & hemp seeds Snack: Fruit: (a mix of cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries... Read Full Story

Wow! I feel like Rocky's theme music should be following me around wherever I go. I've made it to the one-week mark in one piece, though my sanity is in question. Today proved to be the ultimate test. I'm not sure why I thought it would be a good idea to head into a little boutique shop that sells everything & anything to do with the art of espresso making. I know. Insane, right? Riiiiiiight. But we needed to buy an espresso maker for our branch's give-away. We've put together a contest & the... Read Full Story

If one more person asks me what's wrong, I'm going to clock 'em! And that's not the drink talking...unless you classify "the drink" as chamomile tea or water. *sigh* Yes, I'm on my 6th day of the cleanse. In the past six days, I've had more than my fair share of people questioning me about my sanity as they cannot fathom WHY I would want to torture myself. Is it really such a sacrifice? I'm starting to feel like a monk in a hairshirt. I also find it amusing how people have suddenly become so... Read Full Story

Last night, I thought I was going to croak. I was ready to start penning my good-byes to everyone. One minute I was hot. The next minute, I was cold. And no, I am not peri-menopausal! My bones ached & I had chills. It felt as though I was coming down with a whopper of a flu. This morning, I was doing a tad better, but still functioning at only about 60%. I felt crappier than crap. Mr. Hubby attributed it to the detox & suggested I eat a Nutella sandwich. Thanks for the support, eh! I'm not... Read Full Story

I didn't want to write this evening. I really really didn't. I'm completely and utterly spent. The last thing I want to do is rehash how difficult it was to sniff at the endless cups of coffee passing me by throughout my workday. Sure, my coworkers were great about feigning their disgust as the downed their mocha java delights, but I knew it was rocking their world. I resisted & drank a couple of cups of herbal tea. They say I'm supposed to start feeling better, but I'm not sure that's... Read Full Story