Ankle Update

Here's a quick update about my lovely ankle injury. The good news is that I didn't break my foot like originally suspected! Thank goodness!!! The bad news is the I do have a torn ligament.

:( But its not fully ruptured so that it also good news. This means no surgery. Its still slightly swollen and sore. It probably will take a good 3-6 weeks for it to be back to normal, but I can at least walk now...with it wrapped up or with a brace on. Still no surgery, no crutches, or cast, or boot..that is all good news to me. For now I guess gel ice packs and ibuprofen will be my best friends.

PS...Yes Melissa, I wish Edward would have been there to carry me into the theatre instead of me hobbling like a dork....except that if Edward would have been there he would have caught me before I fell ;)

My Thanksgiving Day Narrative

So yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. I actaully enjoyed dinner this year, probably mostly to the fact that I hadn't eaten all day so by the time Thanksgiving dinner actually came around I was starving. So I ate and ate. Good thing I haven't cancelled my gym membership, eh? So the first part of the day was quite good. My mom, Tate, Holly, and I had plans in the afternoon to go see Twilight. My cousins decided to join us (my dad stayed home to take a nap while we were all gone) so we went to the Megaplex in Ogden. So on our way in, I was walking down some stairs in the parking garage and when I got to the bottom, there was this little inch lip on the sidewalk, well thanks to my stupid shoes that have no support, my ankle rolled, I felt a pop and went down. My foot hurt so bad, but I wasn't going to miss the movie, so I limped my way in, crying the whole way, barely making it. The theatre staff gave me some ice and I sat through Twilight icing my ankle and trying to pay attention to the movie and not my pain. I made it through the movie, which wasn't as good as I predicted, but that I loved anyway. (I'm more excited for #2, which will have a bigger budget and I suspect much better). After the movie I could barely walk, but I slowly made it back to my car. Tate had to drive because I couldn't. When I got home I iced it again and put it up. I've rolled my ankles before, but nothing as compared to this time. After contemplating whether to suck it up and go to work like I was supposed to or call in sick and go get it checked out, I decided to call in, but wait to see if it got worse. So here I am at 7:30am, typing this blog up. I didn't sleep really well all night because it was aching all night long. Now I'm deciding if I need to go to the doctor or not. Not a lot of swelling, but its been up all night. It still hurts horribly though, not in my ankle, but in my metatarsals where I felt the pop. So I guess for now, I'll just watch it, so don't be surprised if you see me hobbling around with or without a foot cast on. ;)

Thought on Thanksgiving

So I'm not trying to sound like an ornery bitter person here. But as much as I really do like Thanskgiving...I really could do without all the food. I mean, its a lot of preparation and time, to sit down for a 30 minute meal, where I eat my normal amount (sometimes less). I realize Thanksgiving is technically not about the food. But here I am 1 am...still making food for tomorrow...no- for later today. :( So as grateful as I am for family and all the other things I should be grateful for...Thanksgiving really is not my most favorite holiday.

Service Project!

So its beginning to be that time of year where everyone starts showing their love and charity around the community. Well here I am asking for your help already!

The young single adults of my stake are in the process of collecting items to be put into Humanitarian Kits. So if you are willing to help to those in need, start early this season and help us out!!! I'll even personally drive to your home to pick up the items (you don't need to use your own gas, I'll use mine!!!!!)

These are the items we are in need of:

Bars of Soap (must be 3 1/2 by 5 oz size)

Hand Towels (15 X 25 inches, no dishtowels or washcloths)

Our goal as YSA is to create 500 kits, so any of those two things that you might be willing to help out with would be soooo great! If you have any questions, please call me!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!

Tomato Soup Spice Cake

I FOUND IT!!! So while I was on my mission, a member made this cake. And it was the most delicious cake I had ever tasted in my life! When I asked what made it so moist and yummy she said.."Tomato Soup." I couldn't believe that tomato soup was actually in the cake because you couldn't taste anything like tomatoes. But I absolutely loved it!! So I'm dumb and never asked for the recipe. But lately I've been craving it soo badly. Then last night I caught the end of some show on Food Network and they talked about Tomato Soup Spice Cake, but didn't give a recipe. Well I researched online....didn't take long....and I found it!! So I suggest (even if it sound gross) that you all try this delicious recipe. Not only does it taste divine, but it also will make your home smell all holiday-ish. Enjoy!

Tomato Soup Spice Cake

2 c. flour

1 1/3 c. sugar

4 tsp. baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1 can tomato soup

1/2 c. vegetable shortening

2 eggs

1/4 c. water

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 13 X 9 pan. Mix all dry ingredients, then add soup, shortening, eggs and water. Beat on low until mixed, then for 4 min on high speed. Bake for 40 min (or until done). Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

1 pkg. cream cheese

2 Tbs. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 pkg (160z) powdered sugar

Cream 1st three ingredients together, then slowy add sugar and beat until smooth.