Well, I got a letter today from my Cadiologist who basically told me I'm fine, but please keep taking that calcium bloker anyway. NODAMMIT! I'm not going to keep taking a medicine I don't need and isn't working either. I'm so pissed right now I'm seeing red. I feel like these people don't know me and think that they do. My holter monitor showed that my heart rate ranged from 61 (can you say asleep) to 138 (can you say "too damn high") with an average of 95. That's what it has been for the past few weeks. I was at work and not busy there was no reason for my heartrate to go that high. Nevermind, that my normal heartrate was previously in the 80's. I'm tired and I still can't breath. When I ask people all those fun questions at work I get out of breath. It's getting to be ridiculous.
In fact, the verapamil is supposed to control heartrate and it's side effects include rapid heartrate and shortness of breath. How am I supposed to know if I'm reacting the meds or if I'm just having the same problems.
I also did some research and found out to the meds I take, one to control my bursitis and the other to control my essential tremors, don't go well with this drug. He knew I was on these meds too. He told me to stay off my Adderall too. I had already quit taking it, but if my heart is fine I need the stuff. My brain feels like it's fried because I can't concentrate and from what I've read verapamil will contribute to that. This drug just isn't something I should be on. I wondered why my pulmonologist looked at me funny when I told him about it, but he didn't say anything. I guess second guessing the other Dr is bad form. Right now I'm pissed and I can't call them until Tuesday because of the long weekend. They sent a copy of the letter to the wrong Dr. and I'm ready to tell the nurse what I think. Maybe it is a good thing I can't call right now.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
update on Dr visits
I went to a cardiologist the day after I got back from GOG and he told me my mitral regurge and thickened valve (first time I heard that) were normal for my age. I didn't argue, but I think next visit I'm going to ask is it normal for someone who never had it before? I went through a stress test on Friday and then wore a 24 hour heart monitor. He said he it was possibly my thyroid so he ordered a Thyroid panel. I got a letter from him yesterday. Guess what it's NOT my thyroid. Damn. That would have been easier to treat. He was thinking hyperthyroid, BTW.
The stress test was different. They put an IV in me. The tech forgot to tell me the jacket laying there was for me to wear over the transparent hospital gown. I walked around for a while braless in a see through gown before I realized all the women had on the damn jacket. I thought about it and it only bothered me when a man leaned in for closer look and I wanted to swat him. The test itself was no fun. I warned the tech I would have and asthma attack on the tread mill. Guess what, I did. I'm glad I had my inhaler to resue me. They told me the EKG looked fine, but I saw it and the couple of abnormal heart beats didn't look "fine" to me. Though if they had been really bad I would have been taken to my Cardiologist ASAP.
At the end of the treadmill part they inject you with a tracer and send you to the next part. They put you in a scanner and you have to lay still for about 25 minutes. This is not easy for me. Stop laughing. I actually dozed off during the procedure. They told me my scanned showed no blockages. That was good.
I met this woman who is younger than me who has the rare condition of having all her organs in the reverse position. That causes all sorts of health problems. She was very sweet. I don't think people respond well when she mentions it because she seemed pleased that it fascinated me. She was cool.
After that they fitted me with a 24 hr holter monitor. It's a EKG that monitors my daily heart rate. It was annoying to wear. Only a sponge bath and don't get it wet. The girl who hooked me up to it went so fast I wanted to reach over and tell her "you can do this and still be friendly." They are busy, but too much speed makes a person feel like a number. I turn the monitor in tomorrow. I go back in two weeks for the results. Until then I have to take a calcium blocker that should slow my heart rate. I started that last night after I took the monitor off.
The stress test was different. They put an IV in me. The tech forgot to tell me the jacket laying there was for me to wear over the transparent hospital gown. I walked around for a while braless in a see through gown before I realized all the women had on the damn jacket. I thought about it and it only bothered me when a man leaned in for closer look and I wanted to swat him. The test itself was no fun. I warned the tech I would have and asthma attack on the tread mill. Guess what, I did. I'm glad I had my inhaler to resue me. They told me the EKG looked fine, but I saw it and the couple of abnormal heart beats didn't look "fine" to me. Though if they had been really bad I would have been taken to my Cardiologist ASAP.
At the end of the treadmill part they inject you with a tracer and send you to the next part. They put you in a scanner and you have to lay still for about 25 minutes. This is not easy for me. Stop laughing. I actually dozed off during the procedure. They told me my scanned showed no blockages. That was good.
I met this woman who is younger than me who has the rare condition of having all her organs in the reverse position. That causes all sorts of health problems. She was very sweet. I don't think people respond well when she mentions it because she seemed pleased that it fascinated me. She was cool.
After that they fitted me with a 24 hr holter monitor. It's a EKG that monitors my daily heart rate. It was annoying to wear. Only a sponge bath and don't get it wet. The girl who hooked me up to it went so fast I wanted to reach over and tell her "you can do this and still be friendly." They are busy, but too much speed makes a person feel like a number. I turn the monitor in tomorrow. I go back in two weeks for the results. Until then I have to take a calcium blocker that should slow my heart rate. I started that last night after I took the monitor off.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
my sweet family
When I arrived home my family was waiting for me with flowers. Noodle told her Daddy that they should get Mommy flowers so they went to the store and got me roses. She also wore a flowered dress (that actually matches the flowers). She called it her welcome home dress. She told me that she should wear it everytime that we welcome someone home. She is so sweet.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Home
Back home from GOG and I'm wiped out. Who knew that hanging out with your best friends could be so exhausting. Thanks ladies.
Sunday Siren and I hit Sea World so I'm including a pic of that today. I didn't take any other pics that I can share on my blog. ;) This baby stingray kept sticking his head above the water and looking at everything he could. He was checking out Siren and myself. It was great.
My flights home went smoothly, but my flight down was different. Before boarding the first leg of my flight they announced that the lavatory was broken and everyone might want to use the restrooms in the airport before departure (it was a short flight). Then we noticed that the plane's air was warm. The flight attendant said the a/c wasn't working well and he hoped the air would move forward and cool things down. This left us wondering about the plane. During the landing the wheels went down with a thud. I heard the guy behind me say "It's just the wheels." I guess he was trying to make someone feel better.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
The new school year has begun.
My kids started back to school this week. It was noodle's first, well second, day. I forgot the camera on the first day. Bad Mommy. They look cute don't they. They both like their teachers and seem happy with their classes. It's going to be a busy school year though. We have soccer practices on Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights, dance class on Thursday. Of course, we will also have soccer games on Saturday mornings. My husband will stay very busy actually. My work will only allow me to do some of it. I hate that. I want to go the everything. Sunday, August 03, 2008
I've got a new laptop!
I'm posting on my new laptop. My hubby went to the store yesterday and called and said he'd found a good deal on a new one for me and did I want it. UMMMM, YEAH! He set it up for me and everything. He is so sweet. Part of the reason is so he and I can be on the computer at the same time, before we had to wait for someone to get off of it. Four people and one laptop doesn't work.
The new one also lets me look at my goddesses blogs too. For some reason the older one decided biscuits blog was not for me. It would not let me look at it. Not a problem now.
I've been off work for three days and I'm in shock. Now I do the the schedule for my team so you would think that this would not surprise me, but when you don't do it on purpose and then realize on Thursday that you are off for the next three days it's kind of cool. No body better call out today. I won't be happy.
I saw one of my friends yesterday, she and I don't see each other much these days, and I could tell she misses me. I miss her too. The problem we have is that she wants to see me sans children and when I'm not at work that rarely happens. She also wants to me drive to her and even though I live only a couple of minutes from where she works she considers that too far to drive to see me. We live on opposites sides of town. You can see the problem here.
The new one also lets me look at my goddesses blogs too. For some reason the older one decided biscuits blog was not for me. It would not let me look at it. Not a problem now.
I've been off work for three days and I'm in shock. Now I do the the schedule for my team so you would think that this would not surprise me, but when you don't do it on purpose and then realize on Thursday that you are off for the next three days it's kind of cool. No body better call out today. I won't be happy.
I saw one of my friends yesterday, she and I don't see each other much these days, and I could tell she misses me. I miss her too. The problem we have is that she wants to see me sans children and when I'm not at work that rarely happens. She also wants to me drive to her and even though I live only a couple of minutes from where she works she considers that too far to drive to see me. We live on opposites sides of town. You can see the problem here.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Nothing new for now
I went for another follow-up today and was told they found my EKG. Apparently, they really did lose it and were trying to see if they should call me for a redo when it resurfaced. The good news I had a good EKG. In other words, I haven't had a heart attack. Unfortunately, we have no idea what is causing the problem of mitral regurge so I now need to see a Cardiologist. They don't see it as life threatening so I have to wait until I get back from GOG. My appt is the 19th.
I'm planning to see the same Dr. my Dad goes to. I figure with my Dad's health history it would be good for the same Dr. to see me. He is really good too. A side note, any Dr who is ready to take out another Dr for screwing up and almost killing his patient is somebody I want looking after me. Several years ago a gastrologist gave my dad some medicine that does not go with his heart condition and almost did him in. Dad said he thought his cardiologist was going to hit the guy. He was in hospital at the time so he got to witness the argument through an open doorway.
It occurred to me later that I should have asked if I have any restrictions I should follow. I guess things are good as long as I don't do anything stupid. Roller coasters are probably out, and siren knows how much that disappoints me. That's for real BTW. She and I have hit the parks a couple of times before and we had a blast on them. I was actually planning on dragging some goddesses out for my favorite passtime, but I guess not.
I'm planning to see the same Dr. my Dad goes to. I figure with my Dad's health history it would be good for the same Dr. to see me. He is really good too. A side note, any Dr who is ready to take out another Dr for screwing up and almost killing his patient is somebody I want looking after me. Several years ago a gastrologist gave my dad some medicine that does not go with his heart condition and almost did him in. Dad said he thought his cardiologist was going to hit the guy. He was in hospital at the time so he got to witness the argument through an open doorway.
It occurred to me later that I should have asked if I have any restrictions I should follow. I guess things are good as long as I don't do anything stupid. Roller coasters are probably out, and siren knows how much that disappoints me. That's for real BTW. She and I have hit the parks a couple of times before and we had a blast on them. I was actually planning on dragging some goddesses out for my favorite passtime, but I guess not.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
update on heart
Well nothing has changed. My pulse is still up there, but there is a possible reason for it. The echocardiogram showed mild mitral regurgitation. I have a number of the symptoms related to this, but because it is mild they generally don't treat it. He sent me for an urgent CT scan yesterday to see if it would show anything and it was clear.
I have started another round of prednisone (joy) we'll see if it helps. Air quality is so poor right now they are advising people to stay inside. If this is also asthma that is not going to help.
I have another follow-up on Friday. I know my boss will be thrilled, but after leaving me with today, they owe me. Let's just say it was chaos at work today.
The CT scan was interesting. I've never had one done before so my hubby came along. I was very glad he was there. The guy who took me back was cute and very nice. He was funny (remember I'm a phlebotomist so I don't freak out about blood easily) when he stuck me to attatch the iodine injectioner. Apparently, my high blood flow shoved the needle back out and blood went everywhere. He had to reinsert it. He kept talking about my "strong veins" and how he doesn't usually see that. I didn't tell him I've never shot a needle back out before, but I guess there is a first time for everything. I didn't stop bleeding afterward either. Yep, right through the bandage. When I got back to work one of my co-workers pointed it out and redid by bandage.
The CT itself was different too. It was an open system so I didn't have to worry about my claustrophobic tendencies. It would have been hard to lay still and be thinking "get me out of here now." They injected iodine tracer into me so they could look at my circulatory system around the heart. He kept telling me it would make me feel like I was peeing, but I wouldn't be, so don't worry. The funny part is he warned me over the intercom system right before the sensation hit. I'm glad I was alone in the room, but when I got up to leave I see all these techs in the other room looking at screens and realized they probably heard that too. I hope they hear it so much they just ignore it these days. Oddly enough the sensation of iodine moving through your body is warm and it didn't bother me, some people probably don't react well.
One other fun thing about my iodine tracer it actually dropped my heart rate for a few hours. Who knew that hitting my heart with some iodine would do that. I'm back up now though.
I have started another round of prednisone (joy) we'll see if it helps. Air quality is so poor right now they are advising people to stay inside. If this is also asthma that is not going to help.
I have another follow-up on Friday. I know my boss will be thrilled, but after leaving me with today, they owe me. Let's just say it was chaos at work today.
The CT scan was interesting. I've never had one done before so my hubby came along. I was very glad he was there. The guy who took me back was cute and very nice. He was funny (remember I'm a phlebotomist so I don't freak out about blood easily) when he stuck me to attatch the iodine injectioner. Apparently, my high blood flow shoved the needle back out and blood went everywhere. He had to reinsert it. He kept talking about my "strong veins" and how he doesn't usually see that. I didn't tell him I've never shot a needle back out before, but I guess there is a first time for everything. I didn't stop bleeding afterward either. Yep, right through the bandage. When I got back to work one of my co-workers pointed it out and redid by bandage.
The CT itself was different too. It was an open system so I didn't have to worry about my claustrophobic tendencies. It would have been hard to lay still and be thinking "get me out of here now." They injected iodine tracer into me so they could look at my circulatory system around the heart. He kept telling me it would make me feel like I was peeing, but I wouldn't be, so don't worry. The funny part is he warned me over the intercom system right before the sensation hit. I'm glad I was alone in the room, but when I got up to leave I see all these techs in the other room looking at screens and realized they probably heard that too. I hope they hear it so much they just ignore it these days. Oddly enough the sensation of iodine moving through your body is warm and it didn't bother me, some people probably don't react well.
One other fun thing about my iodine tracer it actually dropped my heart rate for a few hours. Who knew that hitting my heart with some iodine would do that. I'm back up now though.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
I'm feeling cruddy
I haven't blogged lately because, well, I feel like crap. I have been sick for over three weeks and I just don't feel like doing anything.
I haven't been able to breathe well for a couple of weeks and I thought I had bronchitis, but when the meds didn't work I went to my pulmonologist yesterday they became worried about me. I barely made it through the day at work, but every one else was out so I couldn't leave. He did prescribe me a nebulizer, but I don't know how much that will help. I go for an echocardiogram on Tuesday. Plus I get to have blood work done. You know you look like crap when everyone you work with keeps checking on you to see if your making it.
I do have a clear chest xray, but my pulse was racing. Blood pressure was good too. Pressure in the chest area and shortness of breath. I about collapsed. I am so glad I'm off this weekend. If my techs call out I will not be happy. Well that's the overview. I'll update you when I know something.
I haven't been able to breathe well for a couple of weeks and I thought I had bronchitis, but when the meds didn't work I went to my pulmonologist yesterday they became worried about me. I barely made it through the day at work, but every one else was out so I couldn't leave. He did prescribe me a nebulizer, but I don't know how much that will help. I go for an echocardiogram on Tuesday. Plus I get to have blood work done. You know you look like crap when everyone you work with keeps checking on you to see if your making it.
I do have a clear chest xray, but my pulse was racing. Blood pressure was good too. Pressure in the chest area and shortness of breath. I about collapsed. I am so glad I'm off this weekend. If my techs call out I will not be happy. Well that's the overview. I'll update you when I know something.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Biscuit tagged me
The rules of the game get posted at the beginning of the post.Each player answers the questions about themselves in their post.At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog.Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.
1. What was I doing ten years ago?
I was pregnant with my son and working full time.
2. What are five things on my list to do today?
Go to work
fill out job apps
spend time with my kids
change the litter box
buy my husband a father's day present
3. Snacks I enjoy?
peanut butter spoon
chocolate
4. Things I Would Do If I Were A Billionaire?
Buy a bigger house
Buy a hybrid
Make a big, with no strings attatched, donation, or two, to charity
5. Three of my bad habits?
Sometimes I am too nice
I procrastinate too much
I drink way too much caffiene
6. Five places I have lived?
Sorry, only two, Georgia and Alabama. moved around in the state, but not
much. I was born in GA, but Alabama is home.
7. Five jobs I’ve had?
Fast food joint
pizza restaurant waitress
movie theater job
processed one hour film
photographer
8. How did you name your blog?
I love my cats, but they are constantly walking under my feet. Hence the name.
I would tag someone, but pretty much everyone I know has already been tagged Soooo If you are reading this, and you haven't been tagged, Go for it.
1. What was I doing ten years ago?
I was pregnant with my son and working full time.
2. What are five things on my list to do today?
Go to work
fill out job apps
spend time with my kids
change the litter box
buy my husband a father's day present
3. Snacks I enjoy?
peanut butter spoon
chocolate
4. Things I Would Do If I Were A Billionaire?
Buy a bigger house
Buy a hybrid
Make a big, with no strings attatched, donation, or two, to charity
5. Three of my bad habits?
Sometimes I am too nice
I procrastinate too much
I drink way too much caffiene
6. Five places I have lived?
Sorry, only two, Georgia and Alabama. moved around in the state, but not
much. I was born in GA, but Alabama is home.
7. Five jobs I’ve had?
Fast food joint
pizza restaurant waitress
movie theater job
processed one hour film
photographer
8. How did you name your blog?
I love my cats, but they are constantly walking under my feet. Hence the name.
I would tag someone, but pretty much everyone I know has already been tagged Soooo If you are reading this, and you haven't been tagged, Go for it.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
The giant playhut second time around
Two years ago I bought a luxury house playhut for my kids, at that time I wrote about it http://underfootallthetime.blogspot.com/2006/01/giant-playhut.html. Since then we've used it a few times in the house, but it's so huge it has been hard to store. You're supposed to be able to fold it up into a circle and store it in a bag. I have contorted myself in ten different directions, unsuccessfully, trying to do this so up until now it has sat flat in my garage.
Yesterday, I decided to bring it in and set it up. I must be a glutton for punishment because I became obessesed with the idea of folding it into the circle. I went online and printed out the instructions that I have managed to lose and still couldn't do it. My husband was just sitting there laughing at my antics. The more I tried the worse it got until....... suddenly it folded. Then when I got the bag it goes in I realized it didn't fit. It was the wrong one. cuss words followed. After finding a substitute bag I quickly put it up. Job done. Yeeha!
Then this morning my daughter asked me to set it up again. (cringing) Okay, I set it up. Tonight I will try the impossible again. Hopefully, I will survive.
BTW I updated up through the trees. http://upthroughthetrees.blogspot.com
Tell me what you think of the new look.
Yesterday, I decided to bring it in and set it up. I must be a glutton for punishment because I became obessesed with the idea of folding it into the circle. I went online and printed out the instructions that I have managed to lose and still couldn't do it. My husband was just sitting there laughing at my antics. The more I tried the worse it got until....... suddenly it folded. Then when I got the bag it goes in I realized it didn't fit. It was the wrong one. cuss words followed. After finding a substitute bag I quickly put it up. Job done. Yeeha!
Then this morning my daughter asked me to set it up again. (cringing) Okay, I set it up. Tonight I will try the impossible again. Hopefully, I will survive.
BTW I updated up through the trees. http://upthroughthetrees.blogspot.com
Tell me what you think of the new look.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Dance Recital Survival
Well, we made it through. This was dance recital weekend and we were busy. It started Friday with dress rehearsal. Now anyone whose done this before knows that a couple of hundred girls running around with parents in tow getting dressed in costumes and all excited is major chaos, and then some. I don't know how the dance teachers do it, but they do.
My daughter took her first year of dance this year and loved it. She is taking after her Mommy. After I got her ready she was very excited. We arrived at the civic center and went in to join in on the controled chaos. She was doing great. Every little girl loves to get dressed up and wear make-up. Okay, most little girls, okay. I know they all don't. Mine does.
We were sitting in some auditorium seats along with some of her classmates when suddenly she freaked out. She started crying and screaming; she wanted to leave. This is when it hit Mommy. I didn't give her the ADHD meds. Oh, crap. She's overwhelmed and I can't calm her down. Caffeine. YES. Run for the concession stand. Thank heavens, it was open. I took her into a quiet room and have her drink a soda. This helped alot. After much convincing I was able to take her backstage in time. She did not want to let me go. I knew she would pitch a fit and refuse to go on. When I saw her teacher I started hand signaling her about it. You learn this stuff when you do enough stage work. She came over and sent me away. Yahoo! Let them handle it. Sigh.
I went to the auditorium to watch, all the while hoping that she would be okay. Then I see her class come out and one of the teachers is carrying a child. NOOO. Yep, it was mine. refusing to dance. She watched from the sidelines.
The next day she took her meds and was just peachy about going out in front of everybody. She did it.
My daughter took her first year of dance this year and loved it. She is taking after her Mommy. After I got her ready she was very excited. We arrived at the civic center and went in to join in on the controled chaos. She was doing great. Every little girl loves to get dressed up and wear make-up. Okay, most little girls, okay. I know they all don't. Mine does.
We were sitting in some auditorium seats along with some of her classmates when suddenly she freaked out. She started crying and screaming; she wanted to leave. This is when it hit Mommy. I didn't give her the ADHD meds. Oh, crap. She's overwhelmed and I can't calm her down. Caffeine. YES. Run for the concession stand. Thank heavens, it was open. I took her into a quiet room and have her drink a soda. This helped alot. After much convincing I was able to take her backstage in time. She did not want to let me go. I knew she would pitch a fit and refuse to go on. When I saw her teacher I started hand signaling her about it. You learn this stuff when you do enough stage work. She came over and sent me away. Yahoo! Let them handle it. Sigh.
I went to the auditorium to watch, all the while hoping that she would be okay. Then I see her class come out and one of the teachers is carrying a child. NOOO. Yep, it was mine. refusing to dance. She watched from the sidelines.
The next day she took her meds and was just peachy about going out in front of everybody. She did it.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
If I do this again put me in a straight jacket
Two years ago we put new siding on our house. The house used to be blue. I liked it but decided to go to a neutral color. I put red shutters on the house, but wound up leaving the front door blue. People kept commenting on how pretty the door looked. In fact, even my own Mother thought I had painted it blue. UMMMM, it was always blue. The house was blue.
The one thing I never got around to doing was painting the bottom of the house to match the new siding so for two years it has been blue too. It drove me nuts that it wasn't complete. I've tried twice in the past year to get off work for few a days to paint it, but something always happened. Well, this week I managed to get the time off. I've needed the sanity break too. I spent Monday preping the house and then yesterday painting.
I wound up running back and forth to home depot yesterday trying to match the color. You see, the piece of siding we had kept for matching paint disappeared recently. I had put it away so I could find it and then my husband put it under the sink, so he could find it. Guess what, tadaaa, it's gone. No surprise there. I started to go with plain old taupe but that matched the garage and not the siding so I looked for another color that I thought would be a better match, and I thought I had found it. The paint chip looked good with the siding it was slightly lighter, but the same color. I thought I had done it.
Then I had to determine whether we had latex or oil based paint. This is important and I had no clue. The lady at the store was very helpful and told me to use denatured alcohol on it. It worked and came off. It was latex base. Yeah, for me. I will say this woman provided the best service I've every gotten at a home depot. She knows her paint.
I went back to the store and there was a man working, he mixed the paint I requested. The color on the can matched the chip so I went home and began painting. What the???? It's lighter than I thought. It will dry and get darker. Nope. I'll put on a second coat that will help. Well, the coverage is good, but it's still too light. I had resigned myself to this, but my husband was ticked off. He was mad because I had purchased two gallons and we were stuck with it. So off I go crying to the garage trying to find the stupid piece of siding. He came and told me it was okay. He didn't realize how much I had put into it. So I dove back in and finished painting which took all day.
Have I ever told you that I have large azaleas in front of my house. Well I do and painting behind them was a feat unto itself. I was crawling around and contorting my body to get in there. Thank heavens there were no unwanted visitors hiding in there. My body is sore today. But I'm finished. I absolutely had to finish it yesterday because rain was coming for today and tomorrow. You can't paint in the rain, at least not outside.
We have ordered new decking and I can't wait to see it on the house. When it is finished I will share a photo. Then you can see my insanity and my husbands. Oh, he got chased my a bumblebee last night while trying to dismantle the deck. I'm nice though I didn't start laughing.
I should say my husband may have upset me yesterday, but he really is a wonderful man. My birthday was this past Friday and he went all out to make me feel special and then did it again for Mother's Day. He doesn't take the easy way out and try to blend the two.
The one thing I never got around to doing was painting the bottom of the house to match the new siding so for two years it has been blue too. It drove me nuts that it wasn't complete. I've tried twice in the past year to get off work for few a days to paint it, but something always happened. Well, this week I managed to get the time off. I've needed the sanity break too. I spent Monday preping the house and then yesterday painting.
I wound up running back and forth to home depot yesterday trying to match the color. You see, the piece of siding we had kept for matching paint disappeared recently. I had put it away so I could find it and then my husband put it under the sink, so he could find it. Guess what, tadaaa, it's gone. No surprise there. I started to go with plain old taupe but that matched the garage and not the siding so I looked for another color that I thought would be a better match, and I thought I had found it. The paint chip looked good with the siding it was slightly lighter, but the same color. I thought I had done it.
Then I had to determine whether we had latex or oil based paint. This is important and I had no clue. The lady at the store was very helpful and told me to use denatured alcohol on it. It worked and came off. It was latex base. Yeah, for me. I will say this woman provided the best service I've every gotten at a home depot. She knows her paint.
I went back to the store and there was a man working, he mixed the paint I requested. The color on the can matched the chip so I went home and began painting. What the???? It's lighter than I thought. It will dry and get darker. Nope. I'll put on a second coat that will help. Well, the coverage is good, but it's still too light. I had resigned myself to this, but my husband was ticked off. He was mad because I had purchased two gallons and we were stuck with it. So off I go crying to the garage trying to find the stupid piece of siding. He came and told me it was okay. He didn't realize how much I had put into it. So I dove back in and finished painting which took all day.
Have I ever told you that I have large azaleas in front of my house. Well I do and painting behind them was a feat unto itself. I was crawling around and contorting my body to get in there. Thank heavens there were no unwanted visitors hiding in there. My body is sore today. But I'm finished. I absolutely had to finish it yesterday because rain was coming for today and tomorrow. You can't paint in the rain, at least not outside.
We have ordered new decking and I can't wait to see it on the house. When it is finished I will share a photo. Then you can see my insanity and my husbands. Oh, he got chased my a bumblebee last night while trying to dismantle the deck. I'm nice though I didn't start laughing.
I should say my husband may have upset me yesterday, but he really is a wonderful man. My birthday was this past Friday and he went all out to make me feel special and then did it again for Mother's Day. He doesn't take the easy way out and try to blend the two.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Gettin' behind here
Sorry no pics of backsides for you today. Just noticed it's been a couple of weeks.
As I wrote before soccer season is here and, guess what, do to work I saw my first game this past Saturday. Thanks to work I missed Noodles game entirely. She is five and I haven't seen even one game yet. It has upset me alot. I did get to see my son's game though. I'm off this coming Saturday and nothing is keeping me from those games. If work calls I'm disappearing.
For those who know my job has been in the pits lately I found out yesterday that my boss is actually trying to help me out this week. She didn't tell me though she told my co-worker who I was assigned too. If she really wants to help me why did she try to humiliate me in front of the entire staff. I don't get it. I should point out her attempts weren't successful. I just sat there and pretended I knew. I'm sure I was supposed to get upset and make a scene. She hasn't spoken to me once about any problem she may actually have with me as an employee. I have decided that the promotion they were talking about giving me they can keep. I don't want it anymore.
I never related this story before but I will use it as the learning lesson as to why I no longer want the supervisors job that I was told I would get and got slapped in the face with. One of my fellow associates, in another department, was promoted to a supervisers position in his dept. I thought he was doing fine, but one day he told me they were demoting him, and taking away his pay grade. He's been there many years and didn't quit over it. He said he could wait it out because the bosses change faster than those of us in the lower ranks. He's right too. He even asked me "Are you sure you want that job? You know they'll do it to you too. They always do." I had hoped he was wrong, but he wasn't.
I have applied to change departments, but I do intend to start looking elsewhere also.
I used to be the kid who was the favorite target for getting picked on during Middle School. I was lucky my parents cared and helped me through it. However, no one can ever take away that pain. I've always cried easily and still have trouble with that, but the control is better. ADHD makes you a more sensitive person. The thing is because those kids picked on me I learned how to spot that behaviour in others from a mile away. For some reason adults still do it too. I have not been such an easy target as an adult. That is because I already learned years ago that letting them see how mad it makes you only makes it fun for them. No reaction or a really good retort gives them no satisfaction and tends to leave them feeling deflated. This is the reason my new boss did not succeed in humiliating me Saturday.
As I wrote before soccer season is here and, guess what, do to work I saw my first game this past Saturday. Thanks to work I missed Noodles game entirely. She is five and I haven't seen even one game yet. It has upset me alot. I did get to see my son's game though. I'm off this coming Saturday and nothing is keeping me from those games. If work calls I'm disappearing.
For those who know my job has been in the pits lately I found out yesterday that my boss is actually trying to help me out this week. She didn't tell me though she told my co-worker who I was assigned too. If she really wants to help me why did she try to humiliate me in front of the entire staff. I don't get it. I should point out her attempts weren't successful. I just sat there and pretended I knew. I'm sure I was supposed to get upset and make a scene. She hasn't spoken to me once about any problem she may actually have with me as an employee. I have decided that the promotion they were talking about giving me they can keep. I don't want it anymore.
I never related this story before but I will use it as the learning lesson as to why I no longer want the supervisors job that I was told I would get and got slapped in the face with. One of my fellow associates, in another department, was promoted to a supervisers position in his dept. I thought he was doing fine, but one day he told me they were demoting him, and taking away his pay grade. He's been there many years and didn't quit over it. He said he could wait it out because the bosses change faster than those of us in the lower ranks. He's right too. He even asked me "Are you sure you want that job? You know they'll do it to you too. They always do." I had hoped he was wrong, but he wasn't.
I have applied to change departments, but I do intend to start looking elsewhere also.
I used to be the kid who was the favorite target for getting picked on during Middle School. I was lucky my parents cared and helped me through it. However, no one can ever take away that pain. I've always cried easily and still have trouble with that, but the control is better. ADHD makes you a more sensitive person. The thing is because those kids picked on me I learned how to spot that behaviour in others from a mile away. For some reason adults still do it too. I have not been such an easy target as an adult. That is because I already learned years ago that letting them see how mad it makes you only makes it fun for them. No reaction or a really good retort gives them no satisfaction and tends to leave them feeling deflated. This is the reason my new boss did not succeed in humiliating me Saturday.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sping soccer has begun
The kids had their first soccer games for the spring season today. They were both scheduled at the same time at parks on each side of town. This sounds simple two parents and two kids: one parent and kid to each game, very simple. Guess what, not so simple. The games were at 8:30am and I had to be at work by 8:45am. Talk about begging Grandparents for help. They did. I took noodle to her game and left her with my parents. I haven't met her coach yet because he wasn't there by the time I left at 8:35. She had fun though.
My husband took my son to his game and then had to meet up with my parents to get our daughter. I still don't have my son's game schedule for the next few weeks so I can't beg off work for any conflicting days. I guess some people don't realize that there are some parents who could use this info. To my knowledge they haven't even finished the schedule yet.
My cherry trees are blooming like crazy. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow. However, if you want to see an old pic just click on my photo blog (the link is over on the right). I tried to link it into the blog itself, but for some reason it wouldn't cooperate
My husband took my son to his game and then had to meet up with my parents to get our daughter. I still don't have my son's game schedule for the next few weeks so I can't beg off work for any conflicting days. I guess some people don't realize that there are some parents who could use this info. To my knowledge they haven't even finished the schedule yet.
My cherry trees are blooming like crazy. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow. However, if you want to see an old pic just click on my photo blog (the link is over on the right). I tried to link it into the blog itself, but for some reason it wouldn't cooperate
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
There's nothing like a sick day.
Well, let's see I've been working alot, but today I'm home with the kids. My Daughter has a staff infection on her leg. I thought it was a spider bite, but the Dr thinks it's more likely that a blister type wart on her leg burst open and got infected. I had planned to take her to the Dr and then on to day care. Unfortunately, I got a call from the Day Care (its spring break normally he would be in school) telling me my son had thrown up. So much for going to work. I called my boss and let him know.
I wound up taking them both to the Dr. The son has a stomach bug. I already knew this, but since I was going anyway I figured he should see the Dr too. We went by the store on the way home to buy supplies for my son, and while checking out the clerk started asking questions. She got "unpleasant" with me so I educated her rather than ripping into her with what I was really thinking. Why do people think they can question me like that?
Yesterday I let one of our trainees stick me with a needle and she did a good job. However, for some reason, I wouldn't stop bleeding for over three hours. I tried everything to get it to stop. It was a bit embarrassing. I've never had trouble like that before. I guess my body wanted to give more than that.
I wound up taking them both to the Dr. The son has a stomach bug. I already knew this, but since I was going anyway I figured he should see the Dr too. We went by the store on the way home to buy supplies for my son, and while checking out the clerk started asking questions. She got "unpleasant" with me so I educated her rather than ripping into her with what I was really thinking. Why do people think they can question me like that?
Yesterday I let one of our trainees stick me with a needle and she did a good job. However, for some reason, I wouldn't stop bleeding for over three hours. I tried everything to get it to stop. It was a bit embarrassing. I've never had trouble like that before. I guess my body wanted to give more than that.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Snow in the south
This weekend was a sleepy one for us, but we still had a good time. We woke up to snow. We never get snow these days. It wasn't enough to go out and play in so my husband scooped up some and brought it inside. He put it in the bathroom sink and the kids made snowballs and threatened to throw them at me. I had to remind them that Daddy was there target and not Mommy. I wouldn't do that would I.
We finally moved our broken TV out of its entertainment center and moved the furniture so we could put our new TV in the center of the wall. We actually bought the new TV several months ago and when my husband hooked it up for some reason we lost several channels we were receiving. Moving the TV brought them back. We have Noggin again. My daughter was thrilled and then she got mad when she realized we were only letting her watch one show last night. She missed her Noggin.
This morning we started carrying the old TV out for the trash, and it weighs a ton. We put it down every few feet. Man that thing is heavy. We grabbed the wheelbarrow out of the garage to help cart in down to the curb. You have no idea how glad I am we did that. My lungs were mad at me after all that in the cold air. I'm still getting over the bronchitis.
We finally moved our broken TV out of its entertainment center and moved the furniture so we could put our new TV in the center of the wall. We actually bought the new TV several months ago and when my husband hooked it up for some reason we lost several channels we were receiving. Moving the TV brought them back. We have Noggin again. My daughter was thrilled and then she got mad when she realized we were only letting her watch one show last night. She missed her Noggin.
This morning we started carrying the old TV out for the trash, and it weighs a ton. We put it down every few feet. Man that thing is heavy. We grabbed the wheelbarrow out of the garage to help cart in down to the curb. You have no idea how glad I am we did that. My lungs were mad at me after all that in the cold air. I'm still getting over the bronchitis.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The sounds of Silence
I wanted to attatch a really cool train photo but I couldn't find one. That really would have confused you wouldn't it. I mean silence and trains do not go together. Or do they?
I my case they do. You see we've lived next to a train for many years now and we are near a crossing so we listen to train horns coming and going on a very busy track. About three years ago one of my neighbors began the campaign to make our crossing silent. It has taken a lot of hard work and cracks from people who didn't think it would make a difference for it to happen, but as of YESTERDAY the horns went silent. There are alot of very happy people in my neighborhood.
The best thing is that I have slept through the past two nights and not been woken up by an overzealous train whistle. I swear that guy has something against us getting sleep.
I my case they do. You see we've lived next to a train for many years now and we are near a crossing so we listen to train horns coming and going on a very busy track. About three years ago one of my neighbors began the campaign to make our crossing silent. It has taken a lot of hard work and cracks from people who didn't think it would make a difference for it to happen, but as of YESTERDAY the horns went silent. There are alot of very happy people in my neighborhood.
The best thing is that I have slept through the past two nights and not been woken up by an overzealous train whistle. I swear that guy has something against us getting sleep.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
I've been busy lately
Yesterday I took my son to the Spyderwick Chronicles and we had a great time. I made a point of going to the earliest showing at our new theater and it was great because only six other people were in the theater with us. The Monaco is the first of its chain and is very different from the standard theaters. They allow you to pick your seats when you buy your ticket and they offer VIP seating in some of their theaters for a little extra. The restaurant/bar looks really nice too. The only complaint I would have is that the popcorn I bought was a little on the cool side. I wanted to ask "How early did you people pop this stuff?" Having worked in the movie theater business before I know it wasn't Friday nights, but it could have been warmer. They just opened for the day.
I feel like I've been working a lot of overtime lately, Oh wait, I have. I think my bosses may kill me before I settle into my new position. (silence) Did you say new position? Yep, guys I got a promotion at work. I am now a supervisor. The only problem is my training isn't complete and the trainees who keep getting stuck with me can't really do anything. It's pretty annoying. Not just for them but for me too. Other than that I'm still in kind of a disbelieving shock that I got this position. Some parts of it I know, but other things I am still stumbling through. Pray for me!
What else, Oh yeah! I've been sick. I have a really bad cold that I think has turned into bronchitis. I was supposed to go to the Dr. on Friday, but had to cancel the appt. because of my work. I couldn't leave. I was not thrilled about this. I hope I haven't shared this stuff with anyone because I was miserable. I don't think I want a bunch of pissed off co-workers and customers because I made them sick.
I feel like I've been working a lot of overtime lately, Oh wait, I have. I think my bosses may kill me before I settle into my new position. (silence) Did you say new position? Yep, guys I got a promotion at work. I am now a supervisor. The only problem is my training isn't complete and the trainees who keep getting stuck with me can't really do anything. It's pretty annoying. Not just for them but for me too. Other than that I'm still in kind of a disbelieving shock that I got this position. Some parts of it I know, but other things I am still stumbling through. Pray for me!
What else, Oh yeah! I've been sick. I have a really bad cold that I think has turned into bronchitis. I was supposed to go to the Dr. on Friday, but had to cancel the appt. because of my work. I couldn't leave. I was not thrilled about this. I hope I haven't shared this stuff with anyone because I was miserable. I don't think I want a bunch of pissed off co-workers and customers because I made them sick.
Monday, February 18, 2008
redoing my previous post
I already did this, but I accidently deleted it so I thought I would do it again.
Q&A Time! Copy and paste this into a comment or your own blog with your answers. As always, feel free to entertain me with stuff you make up if you feel the truth is just too damn boring:
1) Are you currently in a serious relationship? ("Define 'serious'...")
A.17 years married. I think that's serious.
2) What was your dream growing up?
A. I've always enjoyed acting. I would have liked to have been able to follow that one, but you have to be really good at it first.
3) What talent do you wish you had?
A. I would like to be able to sing better.
4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
A. recently I discovered the lemon martini at Bonefish. Man it was good.
5) Favorite vegetable?
A. I have several
6) What was the last book you read?
A. Sandworms of Dune
7) What day of the week were you born on? Or Zodiac sign, your choice. ("I wasn't there, so I don't remember.")
A. I'm a Taurus.
8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
A. Only piercings are my ears and definitely no tattoos.
9) Worst Habit?
A. I procrastinate
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
A. Of, course. I only offer rides to people I know though.
11) What is your favorite sport?
A. Soccer
12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?
A. Both
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
A. talk
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
A. my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
A. UMMM. Can't think of one right now
16) Do you have any pets?
A. Yep, three cats
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
A. Be thrilled to see and tell you to come inside
18) What was your first impression of me? (Alternatively, why do they always ask this in memes? Or better yet, why should I care?)
A. Okay,, that was too long ago.
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
A. Both
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
A. I'm not sure right now
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
A. Your consience, somebody has to do it.
22) What color eyes do you have?
A. blue
23) Ever been arrested?
A. Nope
24) Bottle or can soda?
A. I don't really care
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
A. replace my deck
27) What's your favorite place to hang at? (My first respone: "Hang what at?")
A. home
28) Do you believe in ghosts?
A. yes
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
A. be with my family
30) Do you swear a lot?
A. Unfortunately
31) Biggest pet peeve?
A. People who cuss around my children
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
A.
33) Do you believe in/appreciate romance? (I don't get the "slash appreciate" here. If you believe in it, it would seem you appreciate it. If you don't, well...)
A. yes
35) Do you believe in God? ("It's me, Margaret." Sorry! Couldn't help it.)
A. Yes
36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you? (I suppose this is the "meme" part of the meme. Whatevs.)
A. Well we've already done it so many times it seems redundant don't you think?
Q&A Time! Copy and paste this into a comment or your own blog with your answers. As always, feel free to entertain me with stuff you make up if you feel the truth is just too damn boring:
1) Are you currently in a serious relationship? ("Define 'serious'...")
A.17 years married. I think that's serious.
2) What was your dream growing up?
A. I've always enjoyed acting. I would have liked to have been able to follow that one, but you have to be really good at it first.
3) What talent do you wish you had?
A. I would like to be able to sing better.
4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
A. recently I discovered the lemon martini at Bonefish. Man it was good.
5) Favorite vegetable?
A. I have several
6) What was the last book you read?
A. Sandworms of Dune
7) What day of the week were you born on? Or Zodiac sign, your choice. ("I wasn't there, so I don't remember.")
A. I'm a Taurus.
8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
A. Only piercings are my ears and definitely no tattoos.
9) Worst Habit?
A. I procrastinate
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
A. Of, course. I only offer rides to people I know though.
11) What is your favorite sport?
A. Soccer
12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?
A. Both
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
A. talk
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
A. my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
A. UMMM. Can't think of one right now
16) Do you have any pets?
A. Yep, three cats
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
A. Be thrilled to see and tell you to come inside
18) What was your first impression of me? (Alternatively, why do they always ask this in memes? Or better yet, why should I care?)
A. Okay,, that was too long ago.
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
A. Both
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
A. I'm not sure right now
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
A. Your consience, somebody has to do it.
22) What color eyes do you have?
A. blue
23) Ever been arrested?
A. Nope
24) Bottle or can soda?
A. I don't really care
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
A. replace my deck
27) What's your favorite place to hang at? (My first respone: "Hang what at?")
A. home
28) Do you believe in ghosts?
A. yes
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
A. be with my family
30) Do you swear a lot?
A. Unfortunately
31) Biggest pet peeve?
A. People who cuss around my children
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
A.
33) Do you believe in/appreciate romance? (I don't get the "slash appreciate" here. If you believe in it, it would seem you appreciate it. If you don't, well...)
A. yes
35) Do you believe in God? ("It's me, Margaret." Sorry! Couldn't help it.)
A. Yes
36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you? (I suppose this is the "meme" part of the meme. Whatevs.)
A. Well we've already done it so many times it seems redundant don't you think?
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
My politics are my own.
Edited on 01//30/08: Well John Edwards has gone and dropped out of the race. I already voted so I can't undo my choice. Oh well.
I was responding to Siren's post and I got cranked so I switched to my blog. I'm going to start this with: If you don't agree with my politics that's okay don't bash me because I won't go to your blog and bash you.
I'm a Democrat tried and true. I have always voted in the the Democratic primary, even when everyone I knew didn't. I stick with what I believe in and that is not simple, because politics is shades of gray not black and white. I vote pro-choice, health-care, and realistically about the war in Iraq. I NEVER voted for our sitting President and always knew we would regret having him in office. I actually had someone treat me like I was unamerican during the last election because I did'nt support Bush. BULLSHIT. What the fuck were people thinking when they put this man back in office?!
I want us out of Iraq and never supported starting the war but now that we're there we can't just walk away. "Here's the mess we made, now it's all yours." We have to stay until it is stablized or we will have failed the people we stupidly were told we had to save. We have made things worse now it is OUR JOB to ELECT somone who will take that seriously and work to make things better. WE also need to ELECT somone who gives a shit about this country and will put the programs in place to protect OUR people. OUR citizens should never have to suffer again because our federal emergency services can't get their act together.
I VOTED absentee ballot already. Personally, I voted for JOHN EDWARDS. (my mother would pass out because she supports Hillary Clinton) Suprised take a look again. Bill Clinton came from behind to win. Never count out your choice and don't get complacent if yours in the lead. VOTE!!! If you don't I don't want to here you complain.
I was responding to Siren's post and I got cranked so I switched to my blog. I'm going to start this with: If you don't agree with my politics that's okay don't bash me because I won't go to your blog and bash you.
I'm a Democrat tried and true. I have always voted in the the Democratic primary, even when everyone I knew didn't. I stick with what I believe in and that is not simple, because politics is shades of gray not black and white. I vote pro-choice, health-care, and realistically about the war in Iraq. I NEVER voted for our sitting President and always knew we would regret having him in office. I actually had someone treat me like I was unamerican during the last election because I did'nt support Bush. BULLSHIT. What the fuck were people thinking when they put this man back in office?!
I want us out of Iraq and never supported starting the war but now that we're there we can't just walk away. "Here's the mess we made, now it's all yours." We have to stay until it is stablized or we will have failed the people we stupidly were told we had to save. We have made things worse now it is OUR JOB to ELECT somone who will take that seriously and work to make things better. WE also need to ELECT somone who gives a shit about this country and will put the programs in place to protect OUR people. OUR citizens should never have to suffer again because our federal emergency services can't get their act together.
I VOTED absentee ballot already. Personally, I voted for JOHN EDWARDS. (my mother would pass out because she supports Hillary Clinton) Suprised take a look again. Bill Clinton came from behind to win. Never count out your choice and don't get complacent if yours in the lead. VOTE!!! If you don't I don't want to here you complain.
Friday, January 11, 2008
I've been tagged
Here are the rules--1) Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves. 2) People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules. 3) At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names. 4) Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
My friend, Rebekah, tagged me. For those of you who don't know her yet here is a link to her blog http://davisesdaily.blogspot.com/ BTW Rebekah if you start looking at my friends blogs you might get a suprise and learn somethings about me you didn't know. I hope you'll still respect in the morning. :)
1. I stick people with needles for a living. Yes, someone pays me to do this, I'm not a volunteer, and the people sitting in the chairs are actually volunteering to help save someone else's life. Always good.
2. I love the Dune series of books. I'm just finishing up the last book Sandworms of Dune. I've been trying to read the last few pages for a couple days now, but I keep getting interrupted. Maybe tonight?!
3. Both my kids and me are ADHD. nough said.
4. I love putting together puzzles. I'm currently working on a really hard one. 1000 pieces all shaped very much alike. This one's going to take awhile.
5. I like to play puzzle style video games on the computer and I'm a huge fan of pinball.
6. I have three cats now and all three have the same autoimmune disease because, well, they're related. They now have to eat a special diet and I don't think they like it very much. Big surprise there.
7. I absolutely hate doing housework and I'm disorganized. Now at work I keep things clean, straightened and get frustrated if people put things in the wrong place. I never said I was normal.
8. I'm "the quiet one" among the goddesses. That doesn't mean I don't talk though. For those that know me as "the one who talks all the time" it means I will suddenly say something unexpected. It is fun to watch the expressions I get sometimes.
Now I actually get to tag some others. Here goes, Siren, Kel, Biscuit, Sam, Sassy Lucy, Suthnuh, Memphis Steve, and the Zebraman.
My friend, Rebekah, tagged me. For those of you who don't know her yet here is a link to her blog http://davisesdaily.blogspot.com/ BTW Rebekah if you start looking at my friends blogs you might get a suprise and learn somethings about me you didn't know. I hope you'll still respect in the morning. :)
1. I stick people with needles for a living. Yes, someone pays me to do this, I'm not a volunteer, and the people sitting in the chairs are actually volunteering to help save someone else's life. Always good.
2. I love the Dune series of books. I'm just finishing up the last book Sandworms of Dune. I've been trying to read the last few pages for a couple days now, but I keep getting interrupted. Maybe tonight?!
3. Both my kids and me are ADHD. nough said.
4. I love putting together puzzles. I'm currently working on a really hard one. 1000 pieces all shaped very much alike. This one's going to take awhile.
5. I like to play puzzle style video games on the computer and I'm a huge fan of pinball.
6. I have three cats now and all three have the same autoimmune disease because, well, they're related. They now have to eat a special diet and I don't think they like it very much. Big surprise there.
7. I absolutely hate doing housework and I'm disorganized. Now at work I keep things clean, straightened and get frustrated if people put things in the wrong place. I never said I was normal.
8. I'm "the quiet one" among the goddesses. That doesn't mean I don't talk though. For those that know me as "the one who talks all the time" it means I will suddenly say something unexpected. It is fun to watch the expressions I get sometimes.
Now I actually get to tag some others. Here goes, Siren, Kel, Biscuit, Sam, Sassy Lucy, Suthnuh, Memphis Steve, and the Zebraman.
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