just checking in...

Hi everyone, haven't been here in some time and thought I would check in. Glad I did. I had no idea about our poor Elizabeth but glad to hear she is doing well and is home from the hospital.
I lost my job a couple of weeks ago on August 4th from the hospital. Not the best news in the world, and I am bummed that I am out of a job, but not really that upset that I am not working there anymore. While the job paid really well and I had great benefits (I still have benefits through my husbands job thank God) the stress was so not worth it and I am glad to be out of there. I had a quick interview earlier today and one of the questions they asked me was, if I could choose between these 2 answers which one would I choose? WOuld I rather work at a job for the pay and benefits or work for a great boss? I didn't hesitate with my answer and said that I would tahter work for a great boss, since I just left  job that had a ****ty boss. So ironic and weird. So I am waiting for my unemployement and trying to get the rest of my testing done before the end of the month when my benefits run out. I saw the specialist at UCSF and he wants me to have another CT Scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis with contrast, and a colonoscopy. So I am busting my butt to get all of this done before August 31st. He is trying to be 100% positive that I have these neuro-endocrine tumors before we discuss having surgery. I guess the good thing is that if I get unemployment and don't have a job before I need surgery, I can do on disability too. I had a trip planned for my daughter and I to go to Seattle before this latest development, so her and I went from Aug 11th thru the 17th and had a great time with family. It was hot as Hades the whole time we were there. I had a couple of bad days where I felt pretty awful, but I had to muddle through. I am glad to be home though. My daughter kept telling me that she was ready to go home and sleep in her own bed....alone. She didn't want to sleep with me anymore. I thought that was funny coming from a 4 year old.
So while my life kind of sucks right now, it could be worse. I hate looking for a job. It can feel so demeaning at times. The questions they ask you are so stupid. How would you describe yourself, what would be your perfect job, blah blah. Why can't they just ask you what they really want to ask you, talk about your past experience and move on? So annoying.
ANyway, hope everyone is feeling good, and has had a good summer. My weight loss has slowed down considerably, but I am still losing and that is what matters. I am wearing a size 10/12 in pants, and can wear some stuff from the juniors dept. Crazy I know. Never in my wildest dreams. Hubby has lost 45lbs and is looking great. His 50th birthday is tomorrow and while I can't give him a big party or celebration, I am trying to plan something very sexy for when he gets home from work. (daughter is asleep by the time he gets home. wink wink)
take care everyone!
leanne

It is so good to hear from you Leanne? How many tumor do you actually have. I am sorry I haven't PMed you. It has been so crazy around here. You know you can call anytime. If you need my phone number again I will send it to you. Just let me know.

My 3 year old grandson is like your daughter. He wants to sleep in his own bed every night and when they are gone he cries to go home for bed. He is such a home body. I bet he doesn't go to many sleep overs when he gets older.

I am sorry you lost your job, even though it sounds like it is for the better. Do you think your illness had anything to do with it?

Congratulations on getting into a size 10/12. I sure feels good doesn't it.

Please keep us up to date and take care!