change

I've discovered that rules are not my favorite thing. I don't like feeling restricted. Completely rebellious, I know. But after having some strange health symptoms for awhile now, we've decided that I have to do something.

Can you see my bottom lip? It's hugely swollen. And it still got bigger after I took this photo. I've googled it, had alternative-health-smart friends look it up and asked my doctor. No real answers. The only thing that it might be is an uncommon symptom of Candida. The symptoms of this condition seem to pretty much cover everything that could ever be wrong with a person. But this list hit home. Finally something that said "swollen lips/face" as a symptom. Add to that my OCD-ness, psoriasis and sinus issues - we've got a winner. I won't be going on a full-blown Candida diet because my lip only seems to swell if I eat or drink something with a high amount of processed sugar like soda, cookies, cakes, etc. I'll be following more of this guideline but will use honey as a sweetener when needed, i.e. in my coffee (I hate Stevia) and in the granola we're all now addicted to. Its going to take some adjusting but I'm sure it will be worth it. I really think this is it and would love to know for sure.


And this is the new sofa, right after the delivery men walked out the door. We're still piecing together the room. I'm deciding if the throw pillows should be re-covered in a patterned fabric to add some interest to the room.