Eczema! Eczema! Eczema!

Between my thyroid levels and cold, dry air, my eczema is coming back with a vengeance despite the humidifier blowing moisture.  I hate the patches on my arms, hips, breasts, and lower back (pretty much anywhere where clothing rubs, I get eczema). As part of my eczema treatment, I am going to raise my T3 dose because whenever my T3 levels get low, my eczema gets bad.  My eczema is as good of an indicator as the T3 blood tests! 

While I dread the winter and being at the stable shivering the entire time with dry, flaky skin and chapped lips, my horse LOVES the cold.  Being part draft horse, I guess she would. 

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Mirror Shows Age

I am 39 years old.  I don't feel older despite the birthday last month indicating otherwise.  I do notice wrinkles at the top of my nose (frown lines...oh boy) and around my lips.  I have a supply of cosmetics like olay regenerist in my bathroom now. Thanks to my gallbladder, I am watching my diet more closely to stay away from high fat foods (or only take a couple bites of those foods anyway).  Maybe I'll hit 40 years old next year thinner and healthier.  I hope so anyway.  My husband is 45 and he is in better health than I am!

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Christmas List: Saddle and Diamonds

I think my husband is going to get me that Weaver saddle in Cinnamon I've wanted for Christmas.  Yeah!  I absolutely love the color.  Now I need to find a bridle that will match it.  I will contact Sunset Halters and see if she makes anything that will match.  She makes great halter bridles!  Since that is sort of a horse/me kind of gift, I think I should put diamond stud earrings on my xmas list too. 

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Weaver Saddle Pad in Cinnamon

The manic shopping days are just ahead!  I prefer to do what I can from home and avoid the crowds so I just love Cyber Monday. I am also looking for a little present for myself - a Weaver saddle pad in Cinnamon (bronco pattern). I saw it at my local TSC but I think I can find a better price, especially on Cyber Monday!

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