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Wishes for the New Year
Dec 29, 2008
Fulfillment in the New Year
Here’s to the outgoing year, 2008:
May the good times live on in our memories,
and may we learn lessons from the troubling times
that will make us stronger and better than ever.
Here’s to 2009:
For each and every one of you,
may it be filled with significant steps
toward the fulfillment of your fondest wishes.
In this coming new year,
let us focus on our goals and work toward our dreams,
and yet
let’s all try to go with the flow a little more
and stress a little less.
And most important, here’s to all of you.
Appreciate yourselves and each other in the New Year
as I appreciate all of you now.
Let’s focus on each other’s good points
and choose to overlook minor annoyances
to create mutual happiness and contentment in 2009.
Here’s to 2009: Enjoy the journey!
Do you believe in Angels?
Dec 21, 2008
They say people come into our lives for a reason or a season. Some people come in and go out before you know it.Friday evening my SO and I went to a surprise 50Th birthday party for a dear friend of ours. When we arrived we were greeted at the door by a lady. Nothing out of the norm at that point.
My SO turned to me and said "I know her from someplace" I was like yeah well you know a lot of people LOL
Within 15 minutes he asked her if she was a nurse. She said Yes. Then this huge spark went through me and I said in the ER!.
I was correct. Here she was the dear nurse that took care of me on labor day week end when I ended up in ER with my obstruction post RNY surgery. She took extra care of me and made sure people understood I could NOT be drinking contrast fast etc... she really understood! Did I ever think I would see her again- hopefully NOT!
Here she turns out to be our good friends niece! who was hosting the party LOL
I have had two angels watching over me ( thanks Becky!!) and this nurse. She remembered me well and how she was so scared to give me the harsh pain killer they usually only need for broken bones etc... She trusted in a higher power that I was going to be OK and later wondered if I was, never to actually know.. She was amazed at my transformation in this amount of time. She says in the ER they never get to see the afters once people are sent on to a room etc.. so to her this was a real nice success story to be a part of.
What a wonderful thing to have happen around Christmas
Kelly/tink
Winter Humor
Dec 12, 2008
December 8: 6:00 PM. It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!
December 9: We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the Whole World? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had. Shoveled snow for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life.
December 12: The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment. My neighbor tells me not to worry, we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. l don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man I'm glad he's our neighbor.
December 14: Snow lovely snow! 8" last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. l didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish l wouldn't huff and puff so.
December 15: 20 inches forecast. Sold the van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the other car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. Curt wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.
December 16: Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. Curt laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.
December 17: Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at Curt and try not to irritate him. Guess he should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to him. God I hate it when he's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.
December 18: Electricity's back on, but had another 14" of damn snow last night. More shoveling. Took all day. God damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.
December 19: Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white shit fell today, and it's so cold it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to piss. By the time I got undressed, pissed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter; but he says he's too busy. I think the asshole is lying.
December 20: Only 2" of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. Curt wanted to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is he nuts!!! Why didn't he think to do that a month ago? He says he did but I think he's lying.
December 24: 6". Snow packed so hard by snowplow, l broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the son of a bitch who drives that snowplow, I'll drag him through the snow by his balls. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at a 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight Curt wanted me to sing Christmas carols with him and open our presents, but I was busy watching for that goddamn snowplow.
December 25: Merry Christmas. 20 more inches of the !=3D@x@!x!x1 slop tonight. Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. Curt says I have a bad attitude. I think he's an idiot. If I have to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to kill him.
December 26: Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HIS idea. He's really getting on my nerves.
December 27: Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze.
December 28: Warmed up to above -50. Still snowed in. Curt is driving me crazy!!!!!
December 29: 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?
December 30: Roof caved in. The snowplow driver is suing me for a million dollars. Curt went home to visit his parents. 9 more inches of snow predicted. December 31: Set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.
January 8: I feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?
Author Unknown
December 9: We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the Whole World? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had. Shoveled snow for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life.
December 12: The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment. My neighbor tells me not to worry, we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. l don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man I'm glad he's our neighbor.
December 14: Snow lovely snow! 8" last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. l didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish l wouldn't huff and puff so.
December 15: 20 inches forecast. Sold the van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the other car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. Curt wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.
December 16: Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. Curt laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.
December 17: Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at Curt and try not to irritate him. Guess he should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to him. God I hate it when he's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.
December 18: Electricity's back on, but had another 14" of damn snow last night. More shoveling. Took all day. God damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.
December 19: Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white shit fell today, and it's so cold it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to piss. By the time I got undressed, pissed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter; but he says he's too busy. I think the asshole is lying.
December 20: Only 2" of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. Curt wanted to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is he nuts!!! Why didn't he think to do that a month ago? He says he did but I think he's lying.
December 24: 6". Snow packed so hard by snowplow, l broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the son of a bitch who drives that snowplow, I'll drag him through the snow by his balls. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at a 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight Curt wanted me to sing Christmas carols with him and open our presents, but I was busy watching for that goddamn snowplow.
December 25: Merry Christmas. 20 more inches of the !=3D@x@!x!x1 slop tonight. Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. Curt says I have a bad attitude. I think he's an idiot. If I have to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to kill him.
December 26: Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HIS idea. He's really getting on my nerves.
December 27: Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze.
December 28: Warmed up to above -50. Still snowed in. Curt is driving me crazy!!!!!
December 29: 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?
December 30: Roof caved in. The snowplow driver is suing me for a million dollars. Curt went home to visit his parents. 9 more inches of snow predicted. December 31: Set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.
January 8: I feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?
Author Unknown
Made it through....
Dec 06, 2008
the Thanksgiving Holidays. This is the first time in many years I was able to walk away from the dinner table not feeling over stuffed. I was able to eat each and every item of my choice. Here is what I had:
2 ounces of turkey
One teaspoon of real mashed taters and some gravy
Spoon tip of dressing ( tried it still not a favorite)
1 teaspoon of sweet potatoes with ONE mini marshmallow.
That's all she wrote.
Later that eve I had a bite of someones key lime pie filling.. NASTY! I never liked it but you know how they says our tastes change..NOT
Over the week end I had 1 sliver of pumpkin pie filling with a dab of whipped cream. It went down just fine.
While others were still stuffing themselves with turkey this and that I was enjoying some soups of choice and feeling just fine.
I did the Black Friday shopping with Curt's older sister from 430 am til about noonish. We had a blast. I also fit in a dollar store trip later Friday and a goodwill trip. Found nothing at the goodwill. They had no rhyme or reason to how the clothing racks were set up.. The little ring thingys that tell you the size sections said S...M...L..XL, it was up to you to then sort through each section to find a size you might want LOL that is just to much work!
I hope everyone enjoyed there Thanksgiving Holiday
Kelly/tink
Thankful
Nov 21, 2008
It is a wonderful Saturday morning here in COLD *** North Dakota. The air is so crisp you could freeze your nose off. I guess it is time for me to hang up the spring jacket and bring out the winter one. I just try to make that a last event,knowing if I give in,winter will be that much longer LO L
As I am getting ready for my day I was reflecting back on many things I have to be thankful for, family friends,taking control over my health,My partner in life,putting me first and a bunch of other general things. When I think of family I think often of my sister who passed away a few yrs ago at the age of 39 ( she would be 58 come December). Even tho she was 11 yrs older then me we were pretty close. She was not one of who people call lucky- she was born with downs syndrome and had a hole in the upper chamber of her heart. They claimed she would never amount to anything,never walk,talk,potty train etc... She lead a full life and did all the things they said she would never do.She even had her own/shared apartment for the last yrs of her life. Yes,she grew up and left home. She was a comic in her own rights and kept our family in stitches a lot of the time. She was our super bond glue.
When I met Curt approx 8 or so yrs ago, he also had/has a sister with downs. My sister and his sister would of been best friends had they known each other. They are so much a like. They say that birds of a feather flock together. While I don't always agree with that, in this case I would have.
When I first went out into the work field I landed a job working with people with disabilities (group homes,work shops,vocational programs,job coach...), 20 some yrs later I am still in that line of work and would have never traded that off in a million yrs. I am(3 yrs) a paraprofessional for middle school aged kids with special needs.
I have so much in my life to be thankful for and this just touches a small corner of it. Thank you for reading this ,thought I would share. May your blessings and thanks be plenty .
AND THEY CALL THEM RETARDED- And they call some of these people "retarded"... A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back... every one of them. One little girl with Downs syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing: What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course. "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle".
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kelly/tink
Onederland
Nov 14, 2008
Greetings!
It has been a short time since I have left an update on here.
I have gained all that energy people talked about that I had no clue of. I enjoy life once again and look forward to each new day.
Around the beginning of November I finally got out of my stall and dropped a few pounds. Ok, I won't lie it was just falling off! I went from losing 38 pounds to misplacing a total of 60 pounds in a couple weeks (22 pounds difference).I have lost a total of 33 inches from neck to ankles. Clothes finally not fitting,having to hit a couple thrift stores. I went from a 24 or 22 pants to a loose 18. Tops have became a bit smaller to but I am still able to wear most of the ones I have had hanging in the closet for that "Some day" Well, That some day finally made it around the corner LOL
I am down to 194 and more to go. People at work come up to me and say you have had to of lost 60 pounds by now, I smile and say well 59.5 LOL I hate when they are right. These are people that I never told I was having or had WLS. The rats I did tell just couldn't keep a secret LOL. Another gal came up to me and said I am looking so wonderful each day. She gave me a tap on the arm as if to say way to go! I chuckled and thanked her. Later I thought to myself- Did I look that damn bad prior??? Doubtful-I was always the person who's hair,clothes,makeup and everything was in check. I will stop reading so much into people giving me compliments,smile and say thanks LOL Something I am not used to.
I know a lot of people get excited when they have these WOW moments (clothes,pounds etc..) It is odd I get no joy out of it. Yes, it is kind of neat but not a OMG thing for me. My goal was just to get healthy and be able to walk,sit,stand in a good form and fashion. All these things in between are just steps of getting there.
I wish everyone such success in their lives!
Kelly/tink
It has been a short time since I have left an update on here.
I have gained all that energy people talked about that I had no clue of. I enjoy life once again and look forward to each new day.
Around the beginning of November I finally got out of my stall and dropped a few pounds. Ok, I won't lie it was just falling off! I went from losing 38 pounds to misplacing a total of 60 pounds in a couple weeks (22 pounds difference).I have lost a total of 33 inches from neck to ankles. Clothes finally not fitting,having to hit a couple thrift stores. I went from a 24 or 22 pants to a loose 18. Tops have became a bit smaller to but I am still able to wear most of the ones I have had hanging in the closet for that "Some day" Well, That some day finally made it around the corner LOL
I am down to 194 and more to go. People at work come up to me and say you have had to of lost 60 pounds by now, I smile and say well 59.5 LOL I hate when they are right. These are people that I never told I was having or had WLS. The rats I did tell just couldn't keep a secret LOL. Another gal came up to me and said I am looking so wonderful each day. She gave me a tap on the arm as if to say way to go! I chuckled and thanked her. Later I thought to myself- Did I look that damn bad prior??? Doubtful-I was always the person who's hair,clothes,makeup and everything was in check. I will stop reading so much into people giving me compliments,smile and say thanks LOL Something I am not used to.
I know a lot of people get excited when they have these WOW moments (clothes,pounds etc..) It is odd I get no joy out of it. Yes, it is kind of neat but not a OMG thing for me. My goal was just to get healthy and be able to walk,sit,stand in a good form and fashion. All these things in between are just steps of getting there.
I wish everyone such success in their lives!
Kelly/tink
The Rules For Being Human
Oct 25, 2008
1. You will receive a body.
You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours for the entire period of this time around.
2. You will learn lessons.
You are enrolled in a full time informal school called Life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or think them irrelevant and stupid.
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons.
Growth is a process of trial and error: Experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately "works".
4. A lesson is repeated until learned.
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can then go on to the next lesson.
5. Learning lessons does not end.
There is no part of life that does not contain its lessons. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.
6. “There” is no better than “here”. When your “there” has become a “here” you will simply obtain another “there” that again will look better then a “here”.
7. Others are merely mirrors of you.
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself.
8. What you make of your life is up to you.
You have all the tools and resources you need, What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
9. Your answers lie inside you.
The answers to Life's questions lie inside you, All you need to do is look,listen and trust.
10. You will forget all this.
~Cherie Carter Scott~
You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours for the entire period of this time around.
2. You will learn lessons.
You are enrolled in a full time informal school called Life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or think them irrelevant and stupid.
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons.
Growth is a process of trial and error: Experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately "works".
4. A lesson is repeated until learned.
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can then go on to the next lesson.
5. Learning lessons does not end.
There is no part of life that does not contain its lessons. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.
6. “There” is no better than “here”. When your “there” has become a “here” you will simply obtain another “there” that again will look better then a “here”.
7. Others are merely mirrors of you.
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself.
8. What you make of your life is up to you.
You have all the tools and resources you need, What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
9. Your answers lie inside you.
The answers to Life's questions lie inside you, All you need to do is look,listen and trust.
10. You will forget all this.
~Cherie Carter Scott~
Special times.
Oct 23, 2008
Today was a very busy day.
I started out with a trip (scheduled) to the Surgeon for a follow up appointment. He is and so am I that I am feeling so much better. He says I am on track with weight lose and everything will melt off. I have been at a stall for the last 3 weeks. He says not to worry. I told him my legs were starting to retain some fluids. He checked it out and was glad it was in both legs and not one leg. That would of meant DVT(?). He is not against me seeing my regular doctor to get my lowest dose of water pill back. He reminded me I would have to drink extra fluids to replace what the water pill takes away or I could end up in renal failure. I am all for waiting a bit and see if maybe some exercise wont help rid me of the puffy legs. Everything is worth a try. I asked if I could have coffee or tea yet and he said "by all means" OH HAPPY DAYS!!
The next trip of the day was to take Tiki to the shop and get his wings clipped. Getting him into the box was a semi chore. He flew off from me. I dropped a wash cloth on top of him and scooped him up and into the box. Don't be messing with mom, she will get you LOL
Final trip of the day was to take Teddy (dog) to the vet for his annual physical. He is up 1.5 pounds since last yr. He enjoys fruits and my left overs. The vet was not to concerned about this. I think he feels as long as teddy is healthy and happy all is good. Teddy has a pinched nerve in his back/neck that we prn pain meds for. This will most likely be what causes his final days in the long run. As long as he is comfy and happy that's what we aim for. He got his shots updated for the year and is good to go.
It was just a medical day in my world today.
Now, for special times. The above was all special too.
I had made dinner plans for me and one of my best friends to make mini pizzas at my house. She arrived after work about 530
We had pizzas on tortilla's, toppings of mushrooms,onions,sausage,pepperoni,ham,and cheese. They turned out really good. Mind you I can not eat a whole tortilla. I ate a Fourth piece. Then I had the toppings off two other pieces. It was a good meal and teddy once again enjoyed the left overs LOL.
For dessert we had homemade protein ice cream. It was like orange dreamsicle ice cream. Pretty darn tasty. It should of been seeing I went crazy trying to make it (yes, I know it was a short trip- shhhh!) LOL
After dessert we played a game of cards (500 rummy). I started out in the hole of -85 points. Yeah I knew how that game was going to go LOL. I did pull it off by the end but only a few points difference.
I will post the ice cream making ordeal next. I know this is a long entry today but, so much has happened.
I have by total accident found a new way to make Ice cream today. I thought I would share this with everyone and see what you think. I first dug out the old ice cream maker from the lower (floor level) cupboard. When I say old I am talking around 1989. It is the one you have to use salt,ice and water with. It is electric. I need to make a double batch as I am having company tonight and want to share. My mom taught me to share at a young age LOL I put all of the items into the container (eggface’s recipe- dreamsicle). Go to snap the lid on to finish the set up of this wonderful machine. This is where I changed a bit of the ice cream process. I was not strong enough to snap the lid on (turn and snap). I braved it next door, carrying the said container, the ingredients are slopping around. I knock. NO one home, just my luck! I start back home and notice over at the community office, they are in! I walk over there; surely someone will have the power to help with this! It is the wife in the office. It took both of us to try and get this lid snapped in place, one twisted while the other held it in place. To no avail. Finally in giving up I give the lid a good whack. Yes, you guessed it! LOL no you didn’t! The tab thingy that was to SNAP shut the lid, broke off! Back home I went with the handicapped container, Duct taped the lid on!! Set up the whole machine thing. Plug it in and lordy lordy, it is loud as can be. Hasn’t been run in ages. I let it run a good half hour. I go check things out to find out the paddle inside had not been moving, just the container!! I still have soup at this point. I take it apart, smack it back together and start over. Half hr later I have soft serve ice cream (YAY!!). The ice cream maker is now in the trashcan along with all the books.
Note: this is a way to get in extra exercise, but not the way to make ice cream. Something that easy should not be so hard to do LOL
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kelly/tink
I started out with a trip (scheduled) to the Surgeon for a follow up appointment. He is and so am I that I am feeling so much better. He says I am on track with weight lose and everything will melt off. I have been at a stall for the last 3 weeks. He says not to worry. I told him my legs were starting to retain some fluids. He checked it out and was glad it was in both legs and not one leg. That would of meant DVT(?). He is not against me seeing my regular doctor to get my lowest dose of water pill back. He reminded me I would have to drink extra fluids to replace what the water pill takes away or I could end up in renal failure. I am all for waiting a bit and see if maybe some exercise wont help rid me of the puffy legs. Everything is worth a try. I asked if I could have coffee or tea yet and he said "by all means" OH HAPPY DAYS!!
The next trip of the day was to take Tiki to the shop and get his wings clipped. Getting him into the box was a semi chore. He flew off from me. I dropped a wash cloth on top of him and scooped him up and into the box. Don't be messing with mom, she will get you LOL
Final trip of the day was to take Teddy (dog) to the vet for his annual physical. He is up 1.5 pounds since last yr. He enjoys fruits and my left overs. The vet was not to concerned about this. I think he feels as long as teddy is healthy and happy all is good. Teddy has a pinched nerve in his back/neck that we prn pain meds for. This will most likely be what causes his final days in the long run. As long as he is comfy and happy that's what we aim for. He got his shots updated for the year and is good to go.
It was just a medical day in my world today.
Now, for special times. The above was all special too.
I had made dinner plans for me and one of my best friends to make mini pizzas at my house. She arrived after work about 530
We had pizzas on tortilla's, toppings of mushrooms,onions,sausage,pepperoni,ham,and cheese. They turned out really good. Mind you I can not eat a whole tortilla. I ate a Fourth piece. Then I had the toppings off two other pieces. It was a good meal and teddy once again enjoyed the left overs LOL.
For dessert we had homemade protein ice cream. It was like orange dreamsicle ice cream. Pretty darn tasty. It should of been seeing I went crazy trying to make it (yes, I know it was a short trip- shhhh!) LOL
After dessert we played a game of cards (500 rummy). I started out in the hole of -85 points. Yeah I knew how that game was going to go LOL. I did pull it off by the end but only a few points difference.
I will post the ice cream making ordeal next. I know this is a long entry today but, so much has happened.
I have by total accident found a new way to make Ice cream today. I thought I would share this with everyone and see what you think. I first dug out the old ice cream maker from the lower (floor level) cupboard. When I say old I am talking around 1989. It is the one you have to use salt,ice and water with. It is electric. I need to make a double batch as I am having company tonight and want to share. My mom taught me to share at a young age LOL I put all of the items into the container (eggface’s recipe- dreamsicle). Go to snap the lid on to finish the set up of this wonderful machine. This is where I changed a bit of the ice cream process. I was not strong enough to snap the lid on (turn and snap). I braved it next door, carrying the said container, the ingredients are slopping around. I knock. NO one home, just my luck! I start back home and notice over at the community office, they are in! I walk over there; surely someone will have the power to help with this! It is the wife in the office. It took both of us to try and get this lid snapped in place, one twisted while the other held it in place. To no avail. Finally in giving up I give the lid a good whack. Yes, you guessed it! LOL no you didn’t! The tab thingy that was to SNAP shut the lid, broke off! Back home I went with the handicapped container, Duct taped the lid on!! Set up the whole machine thing. Plug it in and lordy lordy, it is loud as can be. Hasn’t been run in ages. I let it run a good half hour. I go check things out to find out the paddle inside had not been moving, just the container!! I still have soup at this point. I take it apart, smack it back together and start over. Half hr later I have soft serve ice cream (YAY!!). The ice cream maker is now in the trashcan along with all the books.
Note: this is a way to get in extra exercise, but not the way to make ice cream. Something that easy should not be so hard to do LOL
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kelly/tink
Thanks Mom for life!
Oct 15, 2008
Oct 16Th, The day my mother gave birth..yep to me.LOL
Sometimes her life would most likely had been easier had she not went that route LOL.
If nothing else I gave life some added zest and her lots of gray hairs.
Some of the things I have learned this far in life are:
If you try hard enough you can piss off a lot of people.
If you get up early in the morning you may be the first into the shower.
If I work my hardest I will still get the same amount of pay in my check.
If I act silly It makes others around me smile.
If I call a family member they always make time to talk, OK and vent LOL
If I put my shoes on the wrong feet, they will hurt!
I live in ND yes Snow will come every flippin yr.
If I spend time with friends it is quality time no matter what we do.
If I were to try out for the TV show "Are you smarter then a 5Th grader"- They would kick my butt! (Don/t mind the fact I work in a 6,7,8Th grade class daily)
If I didn't have all you in my life, I would be bored as hell and have no one to love!
Remember I said I would only list a FEW things I have learned.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. I will as today (Thursday) I am celebrating my 47Th birthday!!!
Happy days to me!
Hugs
Working once again....
Oct 11, 2008
Just an up date of the times and trials of me LOL
I returned to work on Sept 29Th. It was to be a short work week due to a teachers in service day. I made it ALL four days!! I was very tired at the end of school but managed to make it home and take a nap.
Then the next week of school went ok, the kids are a very needy group this year. The student who would be rated as our lowest in class last year, is now the highest in class this year. This is a huge flip around.
That is what happens when you work in special education. Expect the UN-expected and except the best! Is my motto.
My health- Is ok, I am still not feeling that energy everyone talks about having. I get tired and need some naps.LOL. My eating comes and goes. Some days/meals I can eat 1/4 of a cup of food and another meal/day I can eat a cup.
My weight has been at a stand still almost a month now- kinda bummed out about that. I hear it is ok and soon the weight will just fall off. There is nothing I can do but wait and see.
I have in the last day started retaining water in my lower legs. This was a problem before surgery and I took the lowest dose of a water pill by Rx. I wonder if that will be a need again or even something I can be able to do.
I have a funny to share- On Friday morning while getting ready for work I wanted something to drink. I am so sick and tired of- water,crystal lite,propel,power ade zero.. I made myself a nice tall cup of tea with splenda. I know doc G said no caffeine for now when I had surgery-he didn't say for how long. Maybe he will toss me under the bus for this,who knows. Anyways, that cup of tea was GRAND! I was so happy,laughing,smiles and full of energy at work! Co-workers were giggling saying oh now we know what you would of been like in your drinking days- FUN! I was having a caffeine HIGH! I have never (that I remember) experienced this before. I always drank soda and then once I gave that up I went to coffee for about 2 yrs prior to surgery, so I always had a supply of caffeine in my blood system. I think back on Friday and have to chuckle I finally know what people were talking about all these yrs of having a buzz from soda,coffee etc.. I was one of them if even for just that morning LOL
I go back to Doc G on the 23rd for my follow up of 2ND surgery. I will then ask him if I can have coffee or tea and if it HAS to be decaf or can I have leaded LOL
I have done my measurements for the month and will post them on that blog but I will give you the total on this one-
(drum roll)
I have lost a total of 32.75 inches from neck to ankles.
Time to get my day moving- October fest at the mall, walking to do,things and crafts to look at and I am sure things to buy LOL
Take care
Kelly/tink
I returned to work on Sept 29Th. It was to be a short work week due to a teachers in service day. I made it ALL four days!! I was very tired at the end of school but managed to make it home and take a nap.
Then the next week of school went ok, the kids are a very needy group this year. The student who would be rated as our lowest in class last year, is now the highest in class this year. This is a huge flip around.
That is what happens when you work in special education. Expect the UN-expected and except the best! Is my motto.
My health- Is ok, I am still not feeling that energy everyone talks about having. I get tired and need some naps.LOL. My eating comes and goes. Some days/meals I can eat 1/4 of a cup of food and another meal/day I can eat a cup.
My weight has been at a stand still almost a month now- kinda bummed out about that. I hear it is ok and soon the weight will just fall off. There is nothing I can do but wait and see.
I have in the last day started retaining water in my lower legs. This was a problem before surgery and I took the lowest dose of a water pill by Rx. I wonder if that will be a need again or even something I can be able to do.
I have a funny to share- On Friday morning while getting ready for work I wanted something to drink. I am so sick and tired of- water,crystal lite,propel,power ade zero.. I made myself a nice tall cup of tea with splenda. I know doc G said no caffeine for now when I had surgery-he didn't say for how long. Maybe he will toss me under the bus for this,who knows. Anyways, that cup of tea was GRAND! I was so happy,laughing,smiles and full of energy at work! Co-workers were giggling saying oh now we know what you would of been like in your drinking days- FUN! I was having a caffeine HIGH! I have never (that I remember) experienced this before. I always drank soda and then once I gave that up I went to coffee for about 2 yrs prior to surgery, so I always had a supply of caffeine in my blood system. I think back on Friday and have to chuckle I finally know what people were talking about all these yrs of having a buzz from soda,coffee etc.. I was one of them if even for just that morning LOL
I go back to Doc G on the 23rd for my follow up of 2ND surgery. I will then ask him if I can have coffee or tea and if it HAS to be decaf or can I have leaded LOL
I have done my measurements for the month and will post them on that blog but I will give you the total on this one-
(drum roll)
I have lost a total of 32.75 inches from neck to ankles.
Time to get my day moving- October fest at the mall, walking to do,things and crafts to look at and I am sure things to buy LOL
Take care
Kelly/tink
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Fargo, ND
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23.6
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Surgery
08/12/2008
Surgery Date
Jun 15, 2008
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