Happy Memorial Day

Please remember to thank a member of the military today. They and their families sacrifice so much for us. Several of our D-OC members have spouses in the military. If you can't thank a military person directly, thank a spouse. Cherise & Brandi are the first two members I think of. I know I'm probably leaving someone else out. If I am, shoot me an e-mail or leave a comment and I'll get you added

Another Letter to Crystal Bowersox

I'm disappointed in the outcome of Idol. But the offer still stands. I'd still love to interview you. Sincerely, Cara

Caking Wednesday

So today is my birthday. I also share this day with the lovely Karen over at Bitter-Sweet Diabetes. She's turning 29 with me today. :) Happy Birthday Karen!And along the lines of birthdays, we usually have cake.This isn't my birthday cake, but it was one I made recently for the child of a friend. He's 7 and is obsessed with the Civil War. And military of any kind actually. He will sit an explain

My Open Letter to Crystal Bowersox

Dear Crystal, Tonight's the night. The finale. Honestly, you are the only reason I'm still watching this season. I would have quit long ago otherwise. Not that the contestants were talented enough; they were. The season's just kind of been boring. Except for you.From the first time they showed you, you've been a bright point in the show. You're different. You had a distinct sound. You sing the

American Idiot

When I first heard that there was a musical coming to Broadway that featured nothing but Green Day music, I called a good friend of mine, who I knew loved Green Day let her know we were going to have to plan a trip to New York. Then, after reading THIS review of the show, while it was still at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, I knew I had to see it when it came to Broadway.American Idiot is based on

D-OC NYC Meet-Up

A week ago today, I had the privilege of attending a meet-up in New York City. Since I am a total Broadway addict, I have been trying to make a yearly trip to New York. And since there are so many of my fellow bloggers, tweeters, and facebook friends in the area, I love getting to meet up with them.Last year, the wonderful Allison organized a meet-up for a bunch of us. And when she found out I

Dream a little dream - life after a cure

It's appropriate that this post would be set to post on the same day that I am going to be in New York meeting up with many other fellow diabetics. A cure. That illusive word that's been floating around in my world for 24 years. When I was diagnosed, they said "within 10 years". Yet, here I sit, sipping a juice box from another low blood sugar. I know most of us have thought about it. About how

Diabetes snapshots

Let's get moving

Exercise....love it or hate it? HATE IT! I was not born an athletic person. My idea of running involves something really scary chasing me. Or being late to something. Sports....well, let's just say the only sport I ever did with any amount of success (i.e. no major injuries) was swimming. And the whole no injuries thing that goes with swimming basically means I don't drown when I get in the

To carb or not to carb....

That is the question... (You all knew that was coming, right?) There are many mixed opinions on carbs, and how to deal with them in the life of a diabetic. All of those opinions are mine, of course. :P I go back and forth. People like Dr. Bernstein believe that you should consume very minimal amounts of carbs. Others believe that carbs can be consumed as long as insulin is given to cover it. I

Your Biggest Supporter

Living with diabetes requires support. Sometimes we don't want to ask for it. Sometimes we get too much of it. Sometimes we don't get enough. But support is very important. Family, friends, medical professionals; they are all play an important role in our diabetes management. After I got to a certain age, my friends and family pretty much trusted me to do what I should.And trusted that I knew

Making the low go...

Day 2 of Diabetes Blog Week. Making the low go. Sure, we all have our guilty pleasures. That ice cream or candy we eat when we're low and can "get away" with it. I try to keep that kind of stuff out of my house for the simple fact that I don't eat it when I'm low...I eat it all the time!One thing I try to keep on me and in my house at all times is juice boxes. They are quick, easy, and taste way

A day in the life . . . with diabetes

Welcome to Diabetes Blog Week! First post. First day. I'm going to be honest and say that most of these posts are being pre-written and set to post on the day they are supposed to. My excuse...I'm getting ready to go on vacation. I'll be busy getting ready and then Friday morning I'm off to New York City! My favorite city in the world. The lovely (and newly engaged) Allison has arranged a meet-up

Missed Anniversaries and a New Project

Well, I did it. I actually forgot something I have celebrated every year for the past 3 years...until this year. On May 1, 2006 I became an insulin pumper for the first time. I took my mother down to the CDE’s office with me because they suggested that I have someone else to drive, since I would basically be starting from scratch on basal rates. My mother was more than happy to go with me. That

Update on Tennessee Flooding

I just got off the phone with the Middle Tennessee chapter of JDRF. They wished for me to express their gratitude at the inquiries about those needing diabetes supplies. They also said that they have had NO calls or questions about people needing supplies at this time. (AMAZING! And wonderful!) But they did take my e-mail address and phone number, so I will be passing along any info I get, if

Update....

I've had a few question about the possibility of diabetics needing supplies in the Middle and West Tennessee areas. I currently don't know anything, but am in the process of finding out what I can. For now, I can offer you this info:Middle Tennessee Red Cross The Nashville Area Red Cross is in need of financial support to continue providing relief to victims of local disaster flooding. The

Sadness: Flooding in Tennessee

Typically, this is my music post. Today, I'm just going to share my feelings. As many of you may have heard, Tennessee was hit with record rainfall over the weekend. I'm fine, as is my family. Although we got a lot of rain, it was nothing compared to other areas and there was little to no flooding anywhere around me. Downtown NashvilleHowever this was not the case with many other parts of my