u/OreoSpeedwaggon

I learned shortly after moving to NWA and the Fayetteville area that stopping at red lights is apparently optional, but I didn't realize that frashing red lights on HAWK signals at trail crosswalks seem to be ignored completely. A few times already, I've been honked at by impatient drivers when I've come to a complete stop when these lights are flashing before proceeding, as the signs like the one above instruct. I'm just trying to be a courteous motorist and follow directions, but am I actually in the wrong for doing that? I'd especially love to hear input from bike riders, joggers, and others that use the local trails frequently.

It wasn't the whole lawn and I struggled with trying to not fall down, but my tiny little electric push-mower and I did it. For anyone not aware, I had a severe leg injury a decade ago that required a permanent metal rod inserted into my leg and months of rehabilitation to simply walk again. Even then, I still couldn't walk on soft or uneven ground without a lot of pain and losing my balance. And I thought that the weight I gained in the aftermath ended my lawnmowing days for good.

However, here I am with nearly a year of being on Zepbound, and I somehow managed to do it. I've said since the start that one of my goals in losing weight is to be healthy enough to get some of my life back and to be able to do some of the things I used to be able to do. This was one of them.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go lie down and cry into a big pool of sweat.

Cocktail in first pic: Horven's Treasure (with Val the Octopus)

I was trying to make chicken cacciatore and it came out looking like chili and tasting more like a Moroccan tagine.

I just got the report on my lab work from my doctor's office following my yearly wellness visit, along with an encouraging message from my PCP. I know this kind of thing is personal to a lot of people, but because this community has been so supportive toward me, I just had to share. A couple of highlights:

• My A1C percentage has dropped over the last year from 5.7% to 5.1% and I went from being "pre-diabetic" to "non-diabetic." This is HUGE!

• My total cholesterol level, my LDL, and my triglycerides have all dropped significantly as well. And although my HDL is still too low, my doctor assured me that it should increase as I continue to lose weight and exercise more.

Considering how incredible these changes have been over the past year, I can't wait to see what my numbers look like again after next year's visit!

I threw in a tomato and spinach to give it personality.

Alternate title: Tell me you live in South Fay without telling me you live in South Fay.