New Year, New Discoveries

Thankfully, the results from the needle biopsy were just what we hoped: benign! Now, if only my stinkin' hormones would cut it out....

When I asked the doctor what more I could do to prevent these fabulous fibroid tumors, she said that I was already doing the most important thing.....getting older day by day. Charming! She said as my hormone levels decrease, so will the chances that I develop more of these loves little gems. Glad there's some benefit, right???

Moving on, I decided it was time to count my blessings, stop being a slug, and make my body work for me. So back to Jazzercise I go! Now, before you judge, this NOT the workout you are probably thinking of:

It actually combines dance, weight training, Pilates, aerobic conditioning, and more! A one hour class can burn up to 600 calories and you get to dance to great music and have fun! My goal is to do 3 classes a week until spring break, then I hope to add in some extra conditioning classes as a last push before summer. I've done Jazzercise off and on for over 10 years and it works for me...if I actually go!

I also decided to see if I could find some new products I love, as I've been in a kind of makeup rut. Enter Ulta! Whoa! I love to shop for bargains, so finding a place that offers rewards and coupons for makeup? Score! New favorites so far:

Pop Face Magnet Primer

This primer has caffeine in it, which wakes up your skin, helps to minimize redness, and makes your foundation last like crazy!

 

Ulta brand Lipstick

It goes on so smoothly, the colors are beautiful, and it sells for $8 but was on sale for $4!

 

Ulta brand Tinted Lip Balm

My new favorite thing to keep in my desk at school. Just enough color and lots of moisture. Love!

I think I'm becoming a little Ulta obsessed. What are some of your favorite products that I should try???

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A Merry Christmas and a Titanium New Year

Christmas around here began all holly and jolly! One of the ladies at school challenged me to sport a fun holiday look, so on our tacky sweater day at school, this happened:

It was a hit more so with the adults than the six year olds and I won the contest! Such fun! I can't believe the wiggly eyes stayed put all day and that I managed to conduct a perfectly professional ARD meeting, too. Parents must think teachers are totally nuts.

I got my wish of a pink Christmas tree this year:

I actually managed to get the tree half price after Christmas last year with my sweet sister's help. Score!

David and I enjoyed a quiet Christmas Eve together, starting with dinner at Cheesecake Factory(courtesy of a generous gift card from a precious student) and a little fun in downtown Grapevine to see the lights!

We celebrated with both sides of the family and our own furry babies, too.

One not so fun part of my break however included getting a call after my yearly mammogram that once again, a spot had been found that needed further scrutiny. Back I went for a diagnostic mammogram, followed by an equally exciting sonogram on New Year's Eve. It was then determined that I didn't just have nice clear cysts, but a tiny mass on the left side. Today's fun included a needle aspiration, followed by an ultrasound guided core biopsy. The doctor said it looks to be another fibroid tumor---just like last time, a little over a year ago. Results should come in by Monday, so fingers crossed that I dodge the same bullet twice! And for those keeping track, I now have 2 titanium chips, one on each side---marked for the surgeon "just in case" and so the areas can easily be monitored in the future. Tylenol, an ice pack, and a healthy dose of care and attention from my ever sweet husband make it all better! Here's to starting 2014 in a memorable way, right?

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