I'm a voodoo health nut

Sheesh October has been a short long month. It could have been because I had vacation.  It was an easy boring one, but I liked visiting family. Plus I got to see my sister in Reno which I haven't seen in seven years!  I started the extravaganza with my cousin visiting me in Atlanta because he had a conference. We also made it for Atlanta Pride which I thought was fun except all of the marketing vultures that came out to rob the LBGTs blind. We then flew to Salt Lake together which was amazing for me because I got onto his flight and it was the direct flight too. I was glad to get there earlier than expected because I got to see Rinehart and his kids before they went on vacation. We went to a local spook alley. It was fun with all the nieces and nephews. I haven't been to a spook alley in over 10 years. I got to visit with college friends for lunch. One day my in-laws took me to City Creek which I thought was beautiful, but Lenox mall is way more upscale. It was fun to see all of my family in one shot. Thank you Trudy and Dave for moving back to Utah!

On Friday I got up and caught a flight to Reno to visit my oldest sister. I got a great surprise when I saw my niece who had come home from boarding "troubled" school.  It was super nice to see her, but stressful as she was still pushing her parents buttons.  I got bracelets made for me (I was super picky and made them match my outfits, why waste the little jewelry I have and if I get it for free...), rich good food, a craft fair, accessory shopping and a haunted house which was pretty good for how small it was.  My sister does know how to throw a bash even if you visit for 48 hours.

My good deeds lead to my strange title.  One of my friends got hives when she moved to Atlanta, and she has been put on a gluten free diet to see if that helps. I keep coming up with all these recipes and go shopping with her to find the gluten free sign. Seriously this is a major thing as she seems completely blind to it and it could be hugely displayed on the package.  I also started walking with her as that is what she wanted. We go Saturday morning or 5 am on weekdays whatever she needs.

So I've become more conscious of what I'm eating and I had a really bad doctor's visit that left me feeling that the path of health I was taking may not be what I need. I saw my mom's alternative health doctor in Salt Lake and confirmed that maybe I should try some voodoo stuff and see what happens. I was also recommended an acupuncturist. I've been and I have to say after two days I sleep incredibly fabulous and am not sure when the last time was that I dreamed, but I've dreamed two night in a row and can breathe easier. I'm suppose to see how my nutrition is next. Now I'm totally on this alternative health stuff. I'm seeing all kinds of voodoo things.

My other good deed was helping a friend at church who didn't want to be alone. I didn't either, but I also didn't want to go to her house cause it was a long drive for me. I bucked up and went over and had lunch and entertained each other. It didn't seem much but it brighten her and my day. Plus I didn't know her that well and it took me out of my comfort zone.

No pictures this time, but I am totally going to make a diva post soon.