For the last couple of years, I have paid more attention to my health because I was starting to experience pre-menopause symptoms. And because Athena had diabetes I looked into that topic a lot. I found some interesting videos on YouTube. But it’s always good to do your research and check with your doctor before taking anything new.
This is something new that seemed interesting today. But it’s stuff I knew already. Since working out with trainers in Lake Elsinore at the Camp Transformation Center. I switched my sugar to stevia, started eating more fish, and started doing more of a Greek diet.
This video I thought was a great alternative to the new weight loss medication that everyone is now taking to lose weight. I’m going to test it on myself to see if I notice a difference. I think slow and steady wins the fat race. So far with diet and walking I have lost 31 lbs and kept it off in about a year or so. I can’t do heavy workouts anymore and I worry about my heart. I have a PFO from birth.
Here are some of the foods I have in my pantry. Hope it helps people. I also worry about my memory so this stuff is important for me. Hopefully it can help some others.
Here is also some cancer info from my friend Karen who was an artist. She did lose her battle. But the information I felt was important for others. Chemo kept my mom Karen going. She is amazing. Mom beat breast cancer and Ovarian cancer because she had amazing doctors and nurses who helped her along with all of us cheering her on. Go Mom!
I met so many amazing people. And gave away Christmas Cards around town to clients and friends. And new people who I just met. Mailed some gifts to my friends & family all around the USA. The day ended with emails and more cards and uploading artwork because I felt inspired by the people I saw. And well people I met also. Help is abundant out there for others if you can spare enough time to talk with them they usually respond well. Helping people and discovering that all is well in your life because you have a good balance. And you are overcoming so many hills you thought were not able to drive up. The hills in your mind that can alter your life. Being free is an amazing thing. Alive and well and a creative artist who thrives with all people. Today I started the rebuild of my clothing page and also emailed a few artists who I would like to build with or for. And there are concepts I would like to develop and fine-tune. Today I was more focused after helping others, helping businesses, being out in the world with my dog, and spreading kindness. Some kind of Holiday Magic.
Also remembered my friend Jaysen. He has passed and he is always watching me from above. Thank you for my beautiful Kitchen. This house and your work have helped me to heal from the bad one. Who I won’t write about online. He doesn’t deserve his name to be written. I cut that one from my life a long time ago and the rest I will deal with in therapy. Thanks for listening. One day Ill find the one we took of us together the one where u said I looked like Jackie O. When we had lunch in Old Town Temecula. And fountains remind me of you. San Clemente. My SC PUnk! I wrote some lyrics for a song maybe ill sing it one day for you. Tribute to the Funkhouser family. My friends by the beach. And well Family Band was our song.. Fly free my biker friend. Love you, Jay. Wish you were here.
Above is an old website I created for an artist. Shes amazing. We are talking soon about building a new one. I have an original piece that hangs in the house. But always loved this one Fierce. Her art spoke to me while I was going thru a lot about 12 years or so ago. Anyway I think I’ve always been partial to artwork, comic books, superhero movies and brands because of the artwork that surrounds me in my home office. This morning while watching War of the Worlds https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds with Tom Cruise in it. I was reminded me of the church of Scientology. My grandmother’s work was creating brass etching and she made a brass plate for a famous artist and church in Los Angeles, CA. Frank Frazetta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta called Dream Flight. I loved the piece and she felt that along with other pieces like the lady painting was supposed to be here with me. My family’s work was amazing work they created over the years. I was fascinated with the history of how that church operated and watched a lot of https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leah_Remini Scientology and the Aftermath on the A&E Network. But what has sparked my interest more is the case of Danny Masterson. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Masterson. People in my town in the restaurants and all the bars around here when I was drinking heavily over the years have all been here for me to listen to my pain when I have talked about my past and I have appreciated all their time. And I love them all for helping me over the years. I believe the art maybe that I posted about my family may have hurt the community. And I’m sorry. Sometimes when I break I don’t connect everything the best way. I’m very creative and things come out wrong. But I’m learning with therapy and getting the right treatment that I am going to be able to be free from my past pain because people who care about me are here all around me. And I appreciate all their support. Hopefully, everyone has a wonderful holiday. And I look forward to seeing my friends and family in person soon. I am already making plans and doing Christmas cards and wrapping gifts for so many people and children this year. Both sides of my heritage have made me a very strong American Woman with a voice who is free, and it’s a good day to be free. Love all of you. Be free. And stay wild! Wild Horses Rolling Stones! https://youtu.be/SQTHB4jM-KQ?si=jCO_jo3lkmCUQC9d I’ll record soon. It’s a killer song. Or maybe I’ll sing that in person for my friends at the bar one day. Or Adele because Mom would love that. Hometown Glory is one of my favorites I’ve sung that in other places in Temecula as well. https://youtu.be/BW9Fzwuf43c?si=d8o_hjebxALJesls
I’m looking into maybe joining the Historical Society. https://lakeelsinorehistoricalsociety.org/ I look around this town of Lake Elsinore and I see buildings for sale and some famous people that have owned homes as well as artists that flock here. I hope that some of those buildings get restored since the town has such an amazing history and I’m still learning about it all. And It would be nice to have it fixed up for the lady of the lake. The lady art hangs here at my house it’s my family’s art. I’m an artist who fell in love with a biker while singing in a bar and that’s all. But I remembered a lot and was brought back to my family again because of the time I got to spend with him. And I will always love the one who got away. The artist life right. Happy holidays!
Fierce & wild like the call of the wild. Holly Garrett 12/15/24
Also lost my David Yurman ring and one I got from my dad. Purgeing can suck.. Its in photos – me 12 years ago singing Adele. And a new one of me dealing with my stuff. Better today with the help of many people.
Here is just some family history on the Garrett house. We were all over the USA and came from over the pond. My great-grandfather opened the first roofing company in Riverside, CA. And he served as well. And a huge thanks to my uncle who served in Vietnam we have this amazing history for the kids. And the whole world really all the way back…..Pretty Cool..There are so many pages to this book but I thought I would just post the cool ones that I think would be important for the time. My Great Grandmother Pearl had the same heart condition and she loved making pie. Dad likes minced meat pie. And we all love apple pie. Even the Davis Crew. Happy Holidays.
