From Jess

Hi all!

Things here are ok physically. My ultrasound showed normal findings, and the bleeding (of three weeks) seems to maybe have stopped today. My energy levels are increasing as I take my iron supplements and mutli vit. Confident things are working themselves out. My neck that was really stiff too for no good reason has also fixed itself.

For this everyday battle for eating well and exercising...I am doing fair. I have been doing a yoga and pilattes dvd, but I must admit, it is hard to do anything in this apartment during these hot days as even fans don't cut the heat! Today, Matt and I are going to do our usual long walk (this time on harbourfront in hopes of some breeze off the lake) and then to high park where we can toss the frisbee around, laugh, play and exercise all at once! I plan on bringing a large travel mug of ice water to stay well hydrated. I am eating the same - always conscious for the most part, but like all of us, I can slip into love of slick. haha BUT, I really think I am not that bad, but can see I have room for improvement without a doubt! The everyday choices and battles for sure!

This past weekend Matt and I took care of mom and dads country haven and all the pets that inhabit their home, and it was really nice! We spent plenty time in the pool with the dogs, but I found it was great exercise and it was easy on the body as we know. I did some laps and just tried to have fun and be playful. And waking up in the country is always a delight! The sun shining in and all those birds! Matt was on cloud nine! He is made to live in the country! haha

We went to a wedding last evening, and it was so beautiful. It was at the Kortwright Centre which is heavy into environmental stuff...the couple (their parents are German) Lila and Odin are environmental engineers (and Matt knows them from vollyball). They wed outside among us and all the trees (and they had asked we dress casual). There was maybe 50 people there, and after yummy dinner, they had a huge bonfire. We all just talked around the fire - it was so intimate and special! The couple are heading the Costa Rica tomorrow for 2 weeks, and they are renting a car and traveling here and there, without any solid plans. They are cool people for sure!

Well, that's all from me for now. This apartment needs a good scrubbing, and Matt is installing Adobe photoshop on my computer (and we have vista now! wooo hooo), and then walking etc...so, must be go. All the best to you all!

Love and hugs!

PS: Ang, Janine, Jess, Matt and Jenny - so far the campers for Turkey Point! We should keep in touch and if we are 100% going, I will book a site!