For some strange reason I get really excited when something I wrote gets posted online, but I hate showing my writing to almost everyone. And those of you who have read my writing should know how special you are to me. You also know that I'm full of contradictions like that. :D
Today's excitement is due to being in the new 6S Newsletter.
http://sixsentences.blogspot.com/2009/02/newsletter-sixes.html
My piece is the "Bonus Six" at the end called "Happiness".
This 6S was inspired by an email conversation I had one day with my friend, Maria. Something she said got me to thinking and then got me to writing. Thanks for the inspiration, Mia! (Love you & miss you bunches!)
Anyway, thanks for stopping by and be sure to let me know what you think. :)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
PostSecret
I'm not sure what made this secret stand out for me. Is it the sentiment or is it the gorgeous plus-sized girl? Maybe it's both.
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Lemonade Anyone?
Kwizgiver was passing out "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade" Awards and she tossed one my way. I'm honored. Thanks, Sunshine!
So here's the deal...
1) You must link back to the person you received the award from.
2) You have to nominate 10 bloggers who are deserving of this award!
So... ten bloggers to whom I pass this honor along to, but first a disclaimer.
My first choice would have been Cleggy, but his sister (Wendy Darling) got to him first. Dagnabit! :)
1. Cormac at Cormac Writes
2. Margo at Musings v3.0
3. Crystal at Boobs, Injuries and Dr Pepper
4. Tammy at Sweetest T (partly because I haven't tagged her in a while so she's due) :P
5. Terry at On The Turning Away
6. The Feel Good Librarian
7. Scarlet Hip
8. Gluten-Free Girl
9. Todd at The Moviequill
10. Mr. McKnob
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Interview Me...
My friend Kwizgiver was interviewed by one of her blog buddies and I figured I was brave enough to try it too! So here are the questions she gave me.
1. How nervous are you to speak in front of an audience? (I'm thinking of you being interviewed by the local news for your job) Let's just say that if you sit in the first row (and maybe the second) or if you're interviewing me, don't wear your favorite pair of Jimmy Choo's because they WILL get thrown up on. Sorry. That's just how it is.
2. Would you rather be Miss America for a year, win an Oscar or win a Grammy? And why? It's a close race between an Oscar and a Grammy, but I think Oscar wins by a nose. Despite the fact that I have horrible stage fright, I have always wanted to act. I even took Drama in high school. I was told I was pretty good at it, when I forgot to be queasy.
3. President Obama would like you to be his advisor for... what? The Arts. I would love to be the advisor that helps him decide which arts programs need grants & government assistance. And how cool would it be to basically get paid to read, watch movies, listen to music, and go to the theater.
4. What t.v. show would you like to have to watch every day for the rest of your life? CSI - Las Vegas or New York. Or Bones. Or Criminal Minds. What can I say? I like watching the good guys catch the bad guys.
5. Would you rather wear a sombrero or a clown cone hat for a week? (no, you can't wear your tiara) I'll go with the sombrero and secretly wear my tiara underneath. So there. :P
Want to play too? Here's how:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions).
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
1. How nervous are you to speak in front of an audience? (I'm thinking of you being interviewed by the local news for your job) Let's just say that if you sit in the first row (and maybe the second) or if you're interviewing me, don't wear your favorite pair of Jimmy Choo's because they WILL get thrown up on. Sorry. That's just how it is.
2. Would you rather be Miss America for a year, win an Oscar or win a Grammy? And why? It's a close race between an Oscar and a Grammy, but I think Oscar wins by a nose. Despite the fact that I have horrible stage fright, I have always wanted to act. I even took Drama in high school. I was told I was pretty good at it, when I forgot to be queasy.
3. President Obama would like you to be his advisor for... what? The Arts. I would love to be the advisor that helps him decide which arts programs need grants & government assistance. And how cool would it be to basically get paid to read, watch movies, listen to music, and go to the theater.
4. What t.v. show would you like to have to watch every day for the rest of your life? CSI - Las Vegas or New York. Or Bones. Or Criminal Minds. What can I say? I like watching the good guys catch the bad guys.
5. Would you rather wear a sombrero or a clown cone hat for a week? (no, you can't wear your tiara) I'll go with the sombrero and secretly wear my tiara underneath. So there. :P
Want to play too? Here's how:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions).
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Twilight...
I’m 40 years old and for the first time in my life, I went to the movies alone. Seriously. I know. Half of you are shocked that this is the first time I’ve done it and the other half are shocked that actually did it. I’m kind of shocked too.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind being alone. Heck I lived alone for about four years and loved it. There are just a few things that I don’t really like to do alone. Going to the movies was pretty much the last one I hadn’t done yet. There are several things that brought it about.
The movie. I’ve read all of Stephenie Meyer’s books. Including her latest that isn’t in the TWILIGHT series, THE HOST. I love the way she writes. I think she is a very talented author and can’t wait for more of her books to come out.
A vampire. If you talk to anyone that knows me for any length of time, they will eventually reveal what some would call my unhealthy fascination with vampires. Yup, I’m a fan of the vamps. I like reading about them, I like watching movies about them, and I even like writing about them. I am such a fan that I even attempted to read Anne Rice’s vampire series despite the fact that I absolutely loathe her writing. I got through the first five before I had to stop. I’ve even been known to read children’s & young adult books or watch anime. The former being how I found Stephenie Meyer. Or I should say was open to reading her books because Cleggy is the one that found her for me. Instead of merely tolerating my almost obsession, he likes to make me happy by finding new authors for me to read. Thanks again, Cleggy.
The mini road trip. To find a theater still showing TWILIGHT, I had to travel over 19 miles. This was actually a good thing. For the most part, I am a homebody. I don’t mind staying home and usually prefer it. Most of the time. There is a tiny voice in the back of my head that apparently represents the small restless side of me. Usually that voice is easily ignored, but sometimes it’s hard to push aside what it wants. The desire to grab my keys and just hit the road in any direction can be almost irresistible. And when I do give in to that desire, it’s even harder to resist the thought of just never going home again. To go someplace new and be someone new.
So off I went a little after noon today. I purposefully took a route that put me on the highway to feed that desire for open road. I was thrilled by the thought of going somewhere I’ve never been before and doing it all alone. Liking the movie was just a bonus.
Yes, I liked the movie. I thought it progressed well and understandably despite having to leave out parts of the book. I mean only a true fan would sit through a movie taken word for word from the book. I was even thrilled that they included several of my favorite lines. I was only disappointed once when they changed a scene slightly and bypassed one of very favorite lines in the entire series. I mean it can’t be everyone’s favorite, right?
The theater was nice and the bargain show only cost me $5. The crowd even pleasantly surprised me. I expected teens & pre-teens with the occasional mother who did the driving. There was a small group of 4 pre-teens. A few more teenagers in sets of 2 or 3. And the rest were adults ranging from 20 to 50. I was not the oldest one there and not the only one alone. There was even a Goth teen there that made me smile. What made me laugh out loud was the comment she made to me on the way out.
I couldn’t help myself. I was smiling at her, seeing a bit of myself in her. She saw me smiling, gestured at her outfit, pointed at the screen, and said, “How cliché, right?” Then she smiled as I laughed and confessed that I was actually thinking that I sometimes miss my old Goth look. That made her laugh. As we stepped out into the brightly lit lobby, she declared that going for a Goth look must have been a no-brainer with my skin colour and obviously attraction to vampires. As I told her, sometimes it’s good to be so pale.
I’ve now seen the movie I’ve been dying to see since it came out just before Thanksgiving. I had a little adventure and quieted that restless voice for a little while. I won’t kid myself. That voice will pipe up again soon. It’s been so long since I took it on a real trip (moving does NOT count). Not since Cleggy & I took a small trip a few years ago. Family and work obligations along with a general lack of extra money have kept us from setting off on another adventure. But I live in hope that we’ll get back to that cabin with the fireflies eventually.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind being alone. Heck I lived alone for about four years and loved it. There are just a few things that I don’t really like to do alone. Going to the movies was pretty much the last one I hadn’t done yet. There are several things that brought it about.
The movie. I’ve read all of Stephenie Meyer’s books. Including her latest that isn’t in the TWILIGHT series, THE HOST. I love the way she writes. I think she is a very talented author and can’t wait for more of her books to come out.
A vampire. If you talk to anyone that knows me for any length of time, they will eventually reveal what some would call my unhealthy fascination with vampires. Yup, I’m a fan of the vamps. I like reading about them, I like watching movies about them, and I even like writing about them. I am such a fan that I even attempted to read Anne Rice’s vampire series despite the fact that I absolutely loathe her writing. I got through the first five before I had to stop. I’ve even been known to read children’s & young adult books or watch anime. The former being how I found Stephenie Meyer. Or I should say was open to reading her books because Cleggy is the one that found her for me. Instead of merely tolerating my almost obsession, he likes to make me happy by finding new authors for me to read. Thanks again, Cleggy.
The mini road trip. To find a theater still showing TWILIGHT, I had to travel over 19 miles. This was actually a good thing. For the most part, I am a homebody. I don’t mind staying home and usually prefer it. Most of the time. There is a tiny voice in the back of my head that apparently represents the small restless side of me. Usually that voice is easily ignored, but sometimes it’s hard to push aside what it wants. The desire to grab my keys and just hit the road in any direction can be almost irresistible. And when I do give in to that desire, it’s even harder to resist the thought of just never going home again. To go someplace new and be someone new.
So off I went a little after noon today. I purposefully took a route that put me on the highway to feed that desire for open road. I was thrilled by the thought of going somewhere I’ve never been before and doing it all alone. Liking the movie was just a bonus.
Yes, I liked the movie. I thought it progressed well and understandably despite having to leave out parts of the book. I mean only a true fan would sit through a movie taken word for word from the book. I was even thrilled that they included several of my favorite lines. I was only disappointed once when they changed a scene slightly and bypassed one of very favorite lines in the entire series. I mean it can’t be everyone’s favorite, right?
The theater was nice and the bargain show only cost me $5. The crowd even pleasantly surprised me. I expected teens & pre-teens with the occasional mother who did the driving. There was a small group of 4 pre-teens. A few more teenagers in sets of 2 or 3. And the rest were adults ranging from 20 to 50. I was not the oldest one there and not the only one alone. There was even a Goth teen there that made me smile. What made me laugh out loud was the comment she made to me on the way out.
I couldn’t help myself. I was smiling at her, seeing a bit of myself in her. She saw me smiling, gestured at her outfit, pointed at the screen, and said, “How cliché, right?” Then she smiled as I laughed and confessed that I was actually thinking that I sometimes miss my old Goth look. That made her laugh. As we stepped out into the brightly lit lobby, she declared that going for a Goth look must have been a no-brainer with my skin colour and obviously attraction to vampires. As I told her, sometimes it’s good to be so pale.
I’ve now seen the movie I’ve been dying to see since it came out just before Thanksgiving. I had a little adventure and quieted that restless voice for a little while. I won’t kid myself. That voice will pipe up again soon. It’s been so long since I took it on a real trip (moving does NOT count). Not since Cleggy & I took a small trip a few years ago. Family and work obligations along with a general lack of extra money have kept us from setting off on another adventure. But I live in hope that we’ll get back to that cabin with the fireflies eventually.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
I Need YOUR Help...
On Saturday, January 31st, the MDA office where I work will be at Grapevine Mills Mall before dawn to host the 2009 MDA DFW Stride & Ride.
My goal is to send at least one kid to camp. Thanks to MDA that only costs $800. That's amazing for one week at a barrier-free camp. Kids who spend the other 51 weeks of the year in a wheelchair or leg braces get a chance to swim, canoe, ride horses, and even ride on a zip line.
Please make a donation and help me reach my goal! Remember that any size donation is appreciated. So give what you can and what your heart leads you to give. $5, $10, or whatever you can. And then feel proud of the fact that together we're providing help and hope to kids and adults served by MDA in our community.
Thanks for making a difference!
https://www.joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/cpldybg
Also, please pass this on to anyone and everyone. I need all the help I can get. Thanks!
My goal is to send at least one kid to camp. Thanks to MDA that only costs $800. That's amazing for one week at a barrier-free camp. Kids who spend the other 51 weeks of the year in a wheelchair or leg braces get a chance to swim, canoe, ride horses, and even ride on a zip line.
Please make a donation and help me reach my goal! Remember that any size donation is appreciated. So give what you can and what your heart leads you to give. $5, $10, or whatever you can. And then feel proud of the fact that together we're providing help and hope to kids and adults served by MDA in our community.
Thanks for making a difference!
https://www.joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/cpldybg
Also, please pass this on to anyone and everyone. I need all the help I can get. Thanks!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
PostSecret
This one really jumped out at me today...
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
I'm So Excited!!!
My first submission to Six Sentences was rejected with one of the nicest rejections I've evern gotten.
"I've decided not to use this piece, but I wanted to thank you for sending it, and I hope you'll consider sending more work in the future.
Sincerely,
Robert McEvily
Editor, 6S"
So he only has himself to blame for me submitting a piece again a few days ago.
Mr. McEvily not only accepted it but said it gets express service. Which means it's already posted. :)
http://sixsentences.blogspot.com/2009/01/obsession.html
I'm so thrilled and honored. So much so that I've been telling everyone I know. :)
"I've decided not to use this piece, but I wanted to thank you for sending it, and I hope you'll consider sending more work in the future.
Sincerely,
Robert McEvily
Editor, 6S"
So he only has himself to blame for me submitting a piece again a few days ago.
Mr. McEvily not only accepted it but said it gets express service. Which means it's already posted. :)
http://sixsentences.blogspot.com/2009/01/obsession.html
I'm so thrilled and honored. So much so that I've been telling everyone I know. :)
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!!!!!!
So what did YOU do for New Year’s Eve?
For yet another year there was no party, no crowds, and no special kiss at midnight for me. And no regrets either. Okay, well maybe just a few little ones about the lack of a kiss, but I’ll live. :P
Instead of braving crowds of drunken revelers, I went to my best friend’s house. Betty (Mistress Violet), her husband, their two boys, and I made our own party. Complete with party hats, noise makers, and champagne for toasting. No one panic. I only had two very tiny sips.
I arrived at their house about 8:30. Betty and I spent some time catching up since it had been nearly two weeks since we last saw each other. Yes we do talk daily via text messages, emails, IM’s, and phone calls, but that’s not the point. :P
Then we rounded up the guys and played the American Idol karaoke game. Yeah, you read that right. I managed to wriggle my way out of playing. For the first round. I was not so lucky for rounds two & three. Yeah, you read that right too. I sang. In front of people. Without evidence of force.
You know what is even crazier? I WON!!! Both rounds two & three. No kidding. Here’s proof of my round two winning…
In the midst of our revelry, we paused to watch the ball drop & have a champagne toast. (Remember there is no panicking allowed here.) What did we toast to? Good health & happiness. And love. Always love. Hmmm, maybe I’ll get that kiss next year. Maybe. :)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
It's time to stride for a cure!!!
MDA Dallas' Stride & Ride will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Grapevine Mills Mall. And I need YOUR help. Here's how...
If you would like to help me raise money then join my team. You can come out and see one of the largest walk events in the country or participate virtually. Either way, you simply click the "Join My Team" button below or go here - https://www.joinmda.org/MyStrideRide/MyTeamHomepage/tabid/40679/ctl/Register/JT/1277/Default.aspx - and set up your own online donation website. It's easy and will take you less than 5 minutes. Think about it, just 5 minutes to start making a difference in someone's life. Could it be any easier than that?
Yes, it can. You can donate to my team if you can't join us. Simply click the "Donate to My Team" button below or go here - https://www.joinmda.org/MakeaDonation/tabid/40675/Participant/cpldybg/Default.aspx - and donate whatever amount your heart leads you to give.
So do it. Get involved. Make a difference. I promise you won't regret it.
Together we CAN make the world a better place.
Wanna see how my team is doing? Go to https://www.joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/BugleysBunch
If you would like to help me raise money then join my team. You can come out and see one of the largest walk events in the country or participate virtually. Either way, you simply click the "Join My Team" button below or go here - https://www.joinmda.org/MyStrideRide/MyTeamHomepage/tabid/40679/ctl/Register/JT/1277/Default.aspx - and set up your own online donation website. It's easy and will take you less than 5 minutes. Think about it, just 5 minutes to start making a difference in someone's life. Could it be any easier than that?
Yes, it can. You can donate to my team if you can't join us. Simply click the "Donate to My Team" button below or go here - https://www.joinmda.org/MakeaDonation/tabid/40675/Participant/cpldybg/Default.aspx - and donate whatever amount your heart leads you to give.
So do it. Get involved. Make a difference. I promise you won't regret it.
Together we CAN make the world a better place.
Wanna see how my team is doing? Go to https://www.joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/BugleysBunch
Friday, November 14, 2008
Stolen...
... from Kwizgiver. :)
The Ultimate Color Test
When you are at peace, you are:Giving and unselfish
When you are moved to act, you are:
Confident and optimistic
When you are inspired, you are:
Flexible and experimental
When your life is perfectly balanced, you are:
Connected to nature and the world
Your life's purpose is:
To find contentment
Saturday, November 08, 2008
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas......
At least it is over at Wendy Darling's Wonderings. :)
One of the things that Wendy and I have in common are that we can both listen to Christmas music year round. And sometimes do.
Something else we have in common is the belief that Eric Dodge has a tremendous amount of talent and will be a HUGE star someday soon. (Andy & Ashton too!)
These two things have collided in "A Christmas Wish", Eric's new Christmas CD.
Wendy is giving one away on her blog. You really NEED to head on over and enter to win it. The CD is absolutely fabulous. My copy has gotten quite a bit of use since I bought it at the beginning of October. :)
So go now! Or don't come crying to me when you miss out on the best Christmas CD that's come out in years. Seriously. Go now. Go on. What are you waiting for? I'm done here. So start clicking. :P
One of the things that Wendy and I have in common are that we can both listen to Christmas music year round. And sometimes do.
Something else we have in common is the belief that Eric Dodge has a tremendous amount of talent and will be a HUGE star someday soon. (Andy & Ashton too!)
These two things have collided in "A Christmas Wish", Eric's new Christmas CD.
Wendy is giving one away on her blog. You really NEED to head on over and enter to win it. The CD is absolutely fabulous. My copy has gotten quite a bit of use since I bought it at the beginning of October. :)
So go now! Or don't come crying to me when you miss out on the best Christmas CD that's come out in years. Seriously. Go now. Go on. What are you waiting for? I'm done here. So start clicking. :P
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Let The Be Peace On Earth...
... And let it begin with me.
Lots of people have said it far better than I could ever hope to. Here are just a few. May these words of wisdom start a whisper of change in your heart that becomes a shout for change in the world.
"Until the philosophy that holds one race superior, and another, inferior, is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned, everywhere is war."
Haille Sellassie
(Popularized by Bob Marley through is song "War")
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
Mother Teresa
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
Jimi Hendrix
"All we are are saying is give peace a chance."
The Beatles
Peace on Earth CAN be achieved in our lifetime. Spread the word.
"Until the philosophy that holds one race superior, and another, inferior, is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned, everywhere is war."
Haille Sellassie
(Popularized by Bob Marley through is song "War")
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
Mother Teresa
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
Jimi Hendrix
"All we are are saying is give peace a chance."
The Beatles
Peace on Earth CAN be achieved in our lifetime. Spread the word.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
My good friend, Maria, sent this to me today. It was a good thing that most of the people in my office were off at an event because I seriously laughed out loud. Loudly. Then I promptly sent it to my co-workers. :P
Ahhhh, so many people that need one of these, so little time. :P
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Happy Birthday, Tammy!!!!!!
Today is my little sister's birthday. Tammy is this many. *holds up lots of fingers* :P
Be sure to tell her happy birthday either on her blog or on her MySpace page. :)
That's her on the left a few years ago. Okay, more than a few but it's still her. :P
I can't wait to see you this month, baby sister! I love you bunches!
Be sure to tell her happy birthday either on her blog or on her MySpace page. :)
That's her on the left a few years ago. Okay, more than a few but it's still her. :PI can't wait to see you this month, baby sister! I love you bunches!
Monday, November 03, 2008
The Truth As I (and Others) See It...
I have just decided to learn how to play Guitar Hero...
Many thanks to Cleggy for sending the comic too me. :)
Many thanks to Cleggy for sending the comic too me. :)
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Gratitude Sundays...
For about eight years now I've belonged to an online group for plus-sized women. These women are like family to me and have greatly enriched my life. Our moderator started "Gratitude Sundays" for the month of November in 2005. I am so excited by this weekly chance to examine all the wonderful parts of my life that I wanted to extend it to my blog. I encourage everyone that reads this to participate. It truly is uplifting.
So without further ado here is this year's first entry for "Gratitude Sundays"...
I am continually thankful for...
God's presence in my life that keeps me safe, healthy, happy, sane, & inspired.
My loving family & friends especially those who touch my life on a daily basis - Cleggy, WendyDarling, Terry (& their family), Margo, KwizGiver, Violet Mistress, Maria, Andrew, Cormac, DC, my brothers - John & Mikey, my sister (& her gorgeous children), & all FOUR of my parents - Mommy, Pops, Dad, & Joan.
The chance to transfer so that I was able to move in with my brother, John, and keep the job that I love so much.
Living with my brother. I love being close to him. I enjoyed living alone, but I missed him and the dogs so very much. Now we all live together so I don't miss them and we're in a big enough space that I can have all the alone time I could ever want or need.
Books. I LOVE to read and have been known to read the backs of cans in pantry in desperation. We all owe a huge thanks to Johannes Gutenberg who invented the printing press in 1439. He's my kind of guy. :)
The opportunity every day to interact with friends & loved ones all over the world through the internet. God bless whoever really did invent it. Even Al Gore. :P
So, have you counted your blessings today?
So without further ado here is this year's first entry for "Gratitude Sundays"...
I am continually thankful for...
God's presence in my life that keeps me safe, healthy, happy, sane, & inspired.
My loving family & friends especially those who touch my life on a daily basis - Cleggy, WendyDarling, Terry (& their family), Margo, KwizGiver, Violet Mistress, Maria, Andrew, Cormac, DC, my brothers - John & Mikey, my sister (& her gorgeous children), & all FOUR of my parents - Mommy, Pops, Dad, & Joan.
The chance to transfer so that I was able to move in with my brother, John, and keep the job that I love so much.
Living with my brother. I love being close to him. I enjoyed living alone, but I missed him and the dogs so very much. Now we all live together so I don't miss them and we're in a big enough space that I can have all the alone time I could ever want or need.
Books. I LOVE to read and have been known to read the backs of cans in pantry in desperation. We all owe a huge thanks to Johannes Gutenberg who invented the printing press in 1439. He's my kind of guy. :)
The opportunity every day to interact with friends & loved ones all over the world through the internet. God bless whoever really did invent it. Even Al Gore. :P
So, have you counted your blessings today?
Saturday, November 01, 2008
When Someone's Secret Is Yours Too...
This will be posted on Post Secret tomorrow (Sunday). Somehow I got a sneak preview through my Google Reader. I don't know that it's necessarily a big secret of mine, but I definitely identified very strongly with the sentiment. Spontaneity and humor are some of the things I wish for in a relationship.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Just Do It!
Your voice can be heard. All you have to do is vote. So get up and go.
Not sure where to vote? Go here http://maps.google.com/vote and find out.
Your vote DOES count!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Another Round of Tests...
Some of you may know that I've been going through several medical tests because I am extremely anemic. So far I've had an endoscopy & a colonoscopy. They didn't find anything so today I am having a capsule endoscopy. I'm blogging about it because it's kind of cool.
At ten after 8 this morning, I swallowed this...
Sorry that it's blurry, but I took it with my phone and my hands were shaking. I was on a clear liquid diet the day before to prepare for the test. That tends to make you a little shaky. :P
Here is the lovely harness that holds the recorder/receiver. It's heavier than it looks and not the least bit comfortable. I didn't sleep well last night and had planned on napping today. That's not going to happen.
There are also straps that go up over my shoulders. Basically I look like I'm ready to lift heavy objects at Home Depot.
Only, I'm not supposed to do anything of the sort until they remove all this stuff. No lifting, exercising, or sweating (there are electronic leads attached to various spots on my body). I also can't go into any place that has any sort of electronic theft protection, like Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, or most libraries. They also suggested that I not go inside any banks. Something about it looking like a bomb. Lovely. I think I'll just stay home until time to get this darn thing off.
BTW, driving wasn't all that fun either. Seatbelt + steering wheel + harness = uncomfortable.
Right now I'm counting down until noon when I can eat & drink again. Then I'll be counting down to 4pm when this sucker comes off.
When this is all over, I'll have an 8 hour movie of my small intestine. I'm thinking YouTube. What do you think? :P
At ten after 8 this morning, I swallowed this...
Sorry that it's blurry, but I took it with my phone and my hands were shaking. I was on a clear liquid diet the day before to prepare for the test. That tends to make you a little shaky. :P
Here is the lovely harness that holds the recorder/receiver. It's heavier than it looks and not the least bit comfortable. I didn't sleep well last night and had planned on napping today. That's not going to happen.
There are also straps that go up over my shoulders. Basically I look like I'm ready to lift heavy objects at Home Depot.
Only, I'm not supposed to do anything of the sort until they remove all this stuff. No lifting, exercising, or sweating (there are electronic leads attached to various spots on my body). I also can't go into any place that has any sort of electronic theft protection, like Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, or most libraries. They also suggested that I not go inside any banks. Something about it looking like a bomb. Lovely. I think I'll just stay home until time to get this darn thing off.
BTW, driving wasn't all that fun either. Seatbelt + steering wheel + harness = uncomfortable.
Right now I'm counting down until noon when I can eat & drink again. Then I'll be counting down to 4pm when this sucker comes off.
When this is all over, I'll have an 8 hour movie of my small intestine. I'm thinking YouTube. What do you think? :P
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