I’m Back, Part II

 

As I stated in my earlier post, A LOT has happened, and I can’t begin to say how great it feels. 

First of all, I am feeling a TON better, and the pain is very much under control.  There are still times that I will feel it, but the new combination of medications is working really, really well.  I did, however, run out of the one extended release medication last week, and I didn’t have it for 3 days.  That left me in excruciating pain for the days I didn’t have it, but I’m all good now.  I had NO CLUE how much that one medication did until I woke up Wednesday morning in so much pain that I couldn’t roll over without breathing like I was in labor & convincing myself that I could do it.  THANK GOD FOR DOCTORS & PAIN MEDICATION!!!

Since the pain has been under control for quite awhile, I have been able to take two short trips.  A month ago my parents & I went to Dallas to see my brother & his wife for a special occasion.  I did pretty well, except for first night, but I think that had a lot to do with my dad’s driving.  My stomach & “guts” were tied in knots from Austin to Dallas, because we were almost in an accident that resulted in me waking up as I was being thrown into the floorboard of the backseat from my dad slamming on the breaks.  In addition to that, my dad has no ability to softly step on the breaks or ease into a stop.  He’s either driving, or “hitting” the breaks.  There’s no in between.  Riding while he’s driving is akin to what I would imagine being inside a washing machine would feel like.  It’s no wonder I always got car sick on our summer vacations. :)

I was also able to see one of my best friends, Katye, and her daughter for their birthdays last weekend.  I went to Corpus Christi on Thursday, Oct 29 (Victoria’s birthday), and stayed until Tuesday, Nov 3.  Katye’s birthday is on Halloween, and we went to a nice party at her in-laws.  Actually, it was a blast considering I haven’t done much, if anything, social in the past 9 months, and it would have been mine & Shay’s 2 year anniversary.  As long as it’s been, it’s still incredibly painful, because of all the unanswered questions.  I was quite proud of myself that it didn’t even occur to me until after 4pm when I was taking my second shower of the day in order to get ready for the party.

Another thing I’ve done is change my hair.  I went dark for the winter, and I LOVE IT!!!  I was also able to get it cut when I was in Corpus, and I’m really happy with it, as well.  I went back to the same cut I got a week after my gallbladder removal, and although I wasn’t really happy with the lady who cut it, I like it.  The ONLY thing she ever said to me was when giving me directions on how to move my head.  I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve never had that happen.  If anything, I often find myself thinking, “When is this person going to shut up?”  But, in the end, I wasn’t paying for someone to talk to, was I?

There are also some new business options I’ve been approached about.  They’re all very exciting, but I just need to decide which one is right for me, and just go for it.  I’m going insane with no work & being cooped up in this house for 9 months.  It’s time for me to start exercising my brain & making money.

I think I’ve covered everything that’s happened, but if I think of more, I’ll add it.  I’ll also post the Halloween photos of the haunted house Tisha & Ron set up in their garage. 

Tjuus!!!

Tragedy in Ft Hood

 

My last post said I’d be right back after going to the bank, but that obviously didn’t happen.  Unfortunately, I found out about the shootings in Ft Hood at that time, and I was glued to CNN for two days.

I wish I could put into words my feelings about it, because I have so many, and they go “deeper” than the actual shootings.  I believe the media has been extremely irresponsible, and jumped to too many conclusions before knowing the facts, which is extremely angering to me.  For now, though, I will keep my thoughts and prayers focused on everyone who has been impacted by this terrible event.

QOTD

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
~ William Arthur Ward

I'm Back!!!!

WOW!!! What a loooooooong break. Being without a desktop AND laptop for 3 weeks is not something I suggest to anyone. Relying on your Blackberry just doesn't cut it!!!

So much has happened. I don't even know where to begin...

I guess I should start with speed skating. Tomorrow is the first long track world cup of the season, and as I was searching to catch up on who made the US team, etc, I stumbled upon an article about a new "sponsor"... The Colbert Nation!!! To say I love Stephen Colbert is an understatement, so when I saw this it was like... like... like Christmas!!! You can check out the article, and the official announcement in the article, 'The Colbert Report' becomes main sponsor of U.S. Speedskating. If you would like to support the team, feel free to through US Speedskating, or through The Colbert Nation.

What else has happened... that I can share, at least? Oh, my hotmail address that was closed due to fraudulent claims of harassment was opened again. Talk about a nightmare. At first I didn't know what was happening, because I couldn't login through my phone. When I was finally able to get online, I got the message that it was "closed due to breaking the terms of use". Ummmmm, yah... whatever!!! Then, after that, it was one email a day, every other day, and not on weekends, trying to get things straightened out. It's a good thing I have a photographic memory & can remember people's email addresses, or I don't think I would have been able to have it reopened. They ask you crazy questions that you would never know if you didn't have such "talents/abilities". If something like that ever happened to one of my parents, I can guarantee you, they'd never be able to get the email back, but I suppose it's a great thing they don't use free emails. Well, and my dad doesn't use ANY email.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I have to run to the bank!!! I'll be back!!!

QOTD

The purpose of life . . . is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

QOTD

I got this quote yesterday on my way back from Dallas. It is one of my favorites of all time, and I wish more people would HONESTLY embrace it.


After all, there is but one race -- humanity.
~ George Moore

Craziness!!!

The past few days have been nuts around here. I don't know where to begin, nor do I have the time. At this point I'm doing well to keep one eye half way open. So, before I fall asleep with my phone in my hand, I'll post this great quote I found a couple of months ago & shared with Niza. Ironically, she told me she really believed that, just like she "doesn't believe in burning bridges." I guess my super powers were acting up again & I didn't even know it. I really ought to see a doctor about that, eh? Oh well! Their loss, eh?

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
~ Audrey Hepburn