November Numbers

Lets make this the best month yet! Numbers that will make DEX jealous. Work hard to all and to all a good night.

My Reality. By Cynthia.

My Reality. By Cynthia.
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30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know
1. The illness I live with is: Type 1 Diabetes
2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: September 1997
3. But I had symptoms since: The previous summer
4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: Counting everything.
5. Most people assume: Diabetes is totally manageable and in your control. It's just that you can't eat sugar. Quite the opposite is true
6. The hardest part about mornings are: 195-277. Yuck. And then having to go to work and smile for teenagers.
7. My favorite medical TV show is: Huh?
8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: DEXCOM
9. The hardest part about nights are: Nights.
10. Each day I take 10 shots and _4_ pills & 2 vitamins. i also insert a new sensor site every 7 days for my continuous glucose sensor.

11. Regarding alternative treatments: There is no alterantive. Just do it old school. Medicine and discipline thanks.
12. If I had to choose between an invisible illness or visible I would choose: NO thanks.
13. Regarding working and career: I have both. I work at diabetes and teaching is my career.
14. People would be surprised to know: How really, really, really hard it is. we make it look easy but each day invites a layer of gut wrenching truth about the D.
15. The hardest thing to accept about my new reality has been: scratch out "hardest" insert BEST. Then, the answer would be how to truly be healthy and know what that means.
16. Something I never thought I could do with my illness that I did was: Get it right.
17. The commercials about my illness: lame. I said it, LAME. and they are all about type 2 diabetes and quaker oats.
18. Something I really miss doing since I was diagnosed is: Not having to carry a bag or purse EVERYWHERE.
19. It was really hard to have to give up: is this where I am supposed to say "cake" or "candies"? It was really hard to give up a big piece of my own freedom and security. . That is something I can never have again. If I was stranded anywhere I would die. Even if there was food, water and shelter. That is always a strange feeling.
20. A new hobby I have taken up since my diagnosis is: poking fingers, injecting insulin, logging numbers on a computer, counting carbs, watching arrows, finding out information on every complication possible. Wanna join?
21. If I could have one day of feeling normal again I would: Be so excited to just do nothing and feel what it's like to feel normal for an entire 24 hours. That has not happened for 15 years.
22. My illness has taught me: time is interesting and timing is even more interesting.
23. Want to know a secret? One thing people say that gets under my skin is: "My Grandma has that too"
24. But I love it when people: try to learn about it and help me through my day. It's the little things.
25. My favorite motto, scripture, quote that gets me through tough times is: 121
26. When someone is diagnosed I’d like to tell them: You can be healthy
27. Something that has surprised me about living with an illness is: it keeps it interesting
28. The nicest thing someone did for me when I wasn’t feeling well was: fly to see me, push we around in a shopping cart so I could shop at Target (legs hurt). let me cry in frustration. then cried as well.
29. I’m involved with Invisible Illness Week because: so many people deal with so many "invisible" things
30. The fact that you read this list makes me feel: bad for you because you must be bored! Just kidding, thanks for caring

D is for DEXCOM

See Him. He is down in the corner. It says my B.S. level. He hangs out on the coffee table a lot. I love Him.

I shall call him Clint (Eastwood), Otis(The blood hound)or Sleuth(as in sleuth)....all who sniff and snuff out the bad guys...."sneaky sugars".
This little gadget has changed my life in just 24 hours!In the words of Mike "how can this not be mandatory?" Check it out at dexcom.com.

A1C Bleah

I was hoping for 7, I got 8.2. The last two weeks however have been 6.4! Good. I am also working towards getting a Dexcom. I sort of miss being supersonic and robotic. This flower is my tribute to the A1C test. Beautiful but slightly imperfect.

These little dangles really have no relation to robots. But they are cute ( I know a little hard to see here) and a great deal for gemstone earrings -$10. Super great with a sundress or jeans.

Butterflies.

Luxurious Lanyards and Butterflies.

This is an example of the end piece and clasp that I use on the lanyards. This blue beauty has a butterfly theme. Super cute!

Yeah Butterflies... This one I found in our yard. And some days...oh to be in envy of them. The seek out the sweet sugars of the yard. Still able to dance and be light after gorging on sweetness. I am low as I write this. Perhaps I will go find a flower to suck on.

All lanyards are $14.

Mermaid Stars and good sugar

I was back and forth today between shooting flower photos and finishing an order for the Mermaid Stars necklace. I love this piece, so light and pretty. It reminded of this flower. The clasp is so great -a Mermaid!

I am also having great luck with my blood sugars this week! I am looking forward to a great A1C test on Monday.

Oh yes, I have also done cute earrings to match this necklace (and of course, each one is slightly unique!)

Chandelier. Click photos for detail.

Fancy and delicate. The short length accents a white collared shirt amazingly well. Also stunning with an elegant dress. 16 inches. -$21

Matching Earrings -$10

The Set -$28

Reasons and Sushi

I spent alot of time in the garden today (o.k, for me "the garden" means taking a few photos of flowers and touching a little dirt) and it made me happy like "The Rainbow" necklace. -$14

I love these earrings and wear them almost every day. Practical and easy to wear. "Swirls"-$10

So, I have been having way too much fun putting up all of these pictures, making the jewelry and hoarding beads. I needed to remind myself of the real reason I began doing all of this...for diabetes! I spent the afternoon reading one of my favorite blogs http://www.sixuntilme.com/

It makes me laugh so hard and Kerri is my absolute diabetic twin! I've had a great two days of blood sugars...this always happens after sushi. I think it's the ginger.

Gorgeous and Sexy. Long Necklaces.

Unquestionably my most favorite thing to both wear and make. I have spent countless hours simply starring at, playing with and organizing long, lucious necklaces. I have loved them since I was born. I have no question.

Antique Rose- $18
Estate beads hand strung with a beautiful, delicate scroll clasp

Soft Sea and Silver- $186

Classy and fun with plenty of silver and sass.

Silver and Never Blue-$18

Hammered silver clasp with cool silver funky accents.

Antique Berry and Gold
with Gorgeous Blue. Estate beads, strung with gorgeous goldtone accents- $18

Circles of fun!

Beautiful and simple...wire wrap bracelets- $12

The Wrap Bracelets are available in any color. They wrap around the wrist 3-4 times(more or less if requested) and are made with memory wire. The are super easy to take on and off, I think that is why they are also really popular for kids and teenagers too!

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Website: http://www.121sweet.vpweb.com

I am trying this entirely new thing...a website about the jewels! I hope to be able to put up many photos of different pieces and provide a place to order! Let me know if anyone can help...I am a total rookie!

The Rainbow of lanyards

I think these lanyards are so beautiful that I make them so they can also be worn as necklaces. The ID hook detaches and is ready to wear after-office. I can certainly do a permanent clip upon request. Most colors are available with any sort of fun motif (butterflies, fish, sun and moons, etc.) if desired. Be beautiful at work and beyond! Lanyards-$14