Well, I’ve had this domain for a while now and I’ve had several different ideas for what I wanted to put here. I thought about an online shrine and information library starring those dark and fearsome Stomping Goddesses out there, Kali, Durga, Hekate, the Erinyes, Medusa, Chinnamasta, Erishkigal, Ishtar, Sekhmet and the Fates. It would also have a place to share our experiences with the Stomping Goddesses within each of us. Then I visualized it as a VJ site, where I could upload some video clips that I had made to share and also keep a repository of images too, as well as a journal of my experiences and the things I learned by going out there and making my own videos. Either way I knew it would be an important place for me to write down my thoughts and revelations about life, the universe, and every li’l thing. Eventually, towards the end of January, it all became clear. This site needs to be about me. I know that sounds a tad conceited and self-centered, but it’s not meant in that way. I had a very intense spiritual experience and it made me realize that I need to start taking care of myself as I still have alot of work to do and I’m not getting any younger!

At the beginning of January, I decided to stop eating wheat, cow’s milk and milk products, yeast, sugar, and coffee (as well as wine, peanuts, and msg). This strategy, along with a few other tips and tricks, will hopefully help me with my healing journey. A few years back I went for food intolerance testing and found that there were many foods that just don’t jive with me, and of course, a few years back I omitted these foods from my diet for a month and incredibly (well, not so incredible, it makes sense now!) I felt better! I suffered for a long time with lack of energy, depression and bloating, and this little test (now my regime) made me feel better, until I fell off the bandwagon and didn’t get back on it, until now. Now I know that this regime works for me. It’s been 3.5 months and while I’ve had a few cheating times (and BOY did I feel them!), I am now on the road to recovery and discovering of a whole new way of eating. I’ve always enjoyed cooking, so now it’s just a little more challenging – so far so good! Of course, I just think I miss eating all the food I used to enjoy – pizza (but have found a spelt sourdough pizza crust recipe!), various yummy cow cheese (but I can still eat goat, sheep and buffalo cheeses as long as they’re not too salty!), and going out to any restaurant and being able to find *something* (usually a veggie burger and fries, nachos, or potato skins – now it’s only salad – thank the Gods for places like Fresh! and King’s Cafe 🙂 ). Sometimes it’s hard and frustrating, sometimes I cheat, but I always end up back on the wagon right away, which is the only way that will work. I’ve lost inches, I’ve lost some weight, but most of all I’ve lost that bloaty feeling and my moods are so much more stable than they used to be. Rick thinks this is just a fantastic side effect 😉 and so do I! It’s nice to not feel like such a crazy person anymore (well, more than I essentially am). Who would have thought that food could be such a huge factor in all this?! I’m glad I’m figuring it out, it’s making life more tolerable for all of us! LOL

I’m still going to do the video blog, but over at Eye Can See That! and hoping that this site turns into a helpful journal about the trials and tribulations of attempting to live a healthier and more active lifestyle, while sharing the things that I’ve learned so that I can share my experiences with others who are trying to do the same thing!