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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Miss Queen Uptight

Welcome to our blog. We've been feeling a little disconnected lately, so we've decided to try to keep keep a blog to stay in touch. Please feel free to comment any time.



Chad is starting to get a little antsy. He hasn't been racing for about a month. The track has been closed for summer break. Summertime in Death Valley is not really the most ideal conditions to race in. So, he's patiently waiting for September. He's been contemplating going to Tonopah or Victorville, CA to race. He just hasn't made it out yet.

I had some blood work done recently. The Dr. told me my HDL (good cholesterol) is a little low. He told me there are 3 good ways to raise HDL.
1) exercise: 30 to 40 minutes 4 times a week of a good cardio workout.
2) supplements: a slow release Niacin.
3) Wine: 1 glass a day

I decided against the first one right away. I have every excuse in the book why I can not spend that much time exercising. I'm not good at taking pills every day, so it looks like the second option is out. So that just leaves the third choice. Wine. The Dr. said he didn't recommend start drinking to people who don't already drink, but if your a beer drinker, switch to wine. Now at first, I thought no way am I going to start drinking wine, but as the day wore on, the more I thought about it. So many people have told me a glass of wine is relaxing. We all know that I could use a little relaxing. You know me, Miss Queen Uptight. I've tried wine before. I hate it. Is there such a good thing as "good wine"? Or does it all taste like that crap from a box? If it's an acquired taste, it may take more than a glass a day. LOL!!!! Can you see me drinking a glass of wine, much less enough to acquire the taste. And hmmm.............do you have to drink it in a wine glass, or can any ole glass or cup for that matter, work?

Well, I'll think about it. I'll let you know if I go shopping for wine or Niacin.