It's Wednesday and I did not go to work today. Why you might be wondering? Well, it's because of a couple of reasons...
I have a squirrel friend in my attic. Well he's not really a friend, he's very unwelcome in there. When I got back from traveling I had a lovely hand written note from my neighbors telling me that they've watched him...or her...sneak in and out of the attic all week long. So, since I'm a gal who lives by herself, and is very self sufficient/independent, I'm going to make the trek to Tractor's Supply to buy some hole patcher-upper. That pesky guy...or gal... has got to go.
I have an appointment with Dr. Bain, the ENT that I'm convinced I keep in business. If you have sinus problems, he's the man to see, but I'm getting tired of all of the "procedures" that have to be done to my poor sinuses. I'm sure I've had more things poked in my nose, than most people have had poked in their body over a lifetime. Today's "procedure" is no small task- he has scheduled 2 hours with me. We'll see if I can breathe out of my left nostril once he's done.
That leads me to my next thought. I've got a high tolerance for pain and when I'm in the middle of a procedure, I always go to my "happy place." But I always get anxiety thinking about the amount of pain that he's going to put me through and that's what drives me crazy. Here's to hoping that this goes smoothly with the least amount of pain possible....yea right!
I get to have lunch with Mrs. Tanya Flieller Bean today, yay! She's been my best friend forever and even though we don't talk every single day...or week, we still can pick right up like it was just yesterday. My dad calls her his other daughter. I love that woman to pieces and we'll be dining here at 11:30!
Now for the real reason why I did not go to work today. I'm sure you read this post and after my appointment with Dr. Bain, I'll be making the 5 hour drive up to Granbury for his memorial services. I don't know how to feel at this point. I'm actually fighting with the emotional cycle that I've experienced. Part of me is relieved and peaceful about his passing because I know that he is no longer suffering and that those who were around everyday until the end are no longer suffering. But on the flip side, I'm angry, saddened, confused, and hurt that a 25 year old man with a beautiful wife and daughter could be taken from us at such an early age. I guess God truly only takes the best. I don't know how well I'll be able to hold up for the next 2 days. If you find yourself thinking about me or my family, please say a prayer for us.
That is all I've got for now. Time to run to Tractor Supply.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
So What Wednesday...
So what if I fed Slim, the stray cat outside that I've not seen for a long time. I've missed the little guy!
So what if I'm now driving a Toyota Carolla as a rental car. My Lexi will be good as new by the weekend.
So what if I burned the bacon this morning and it had to be thrown in the trash. That's what I get, I'm not supposed to be eating it anyway. (damn karma!)
So what I'm excited the sun hasn't come out today. Not that it's going to rain anyway, but just happy that my grass isn't being scorched for another day in the Texas heat/sunshine.
So what I've only lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks. It brought a smile to my face to see that the number didn't go up!
So what if I keep updating marketwatch.com to see what the market is doing today. I want to put more money in and big down days are the days to do it.
So what if I have to go to the grocery store for the 2nd time this week. I'm not used to this {being home} thing, and didn't buy enough groceries to last 2 weeks.
So what if I'm now driving a Toyota Carolla as a rental car. My Lexi will be good as new by the weekend.
So what if I burned the bacon this morning and it had to be thrown in the trash. That's what I get, I'm not supposed to be eating it anyway. (damn karma!)
So what I'm excited the sun hasn't come out today. Not that it's going to rain anyway, but just happy that my grass isn't being scorched for another day in the Texas heat/sunshine.
So what I've only lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks. It brought a smile to my face to see that the number didn't go up!
So what if I keep updating marketwatch.com to see what the market is doing today. I want to put more money in and big down days are the days to do it.
So what if I have to go to the grocery store for the 2nd time this week. I'm not used to this {being home} thing, and didn't buy enough groceries to last 2 weeks.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
What I've Been Up To...
...in no particular order
*traveling the state of Florida (from Boca Raton to Ft. Lauderdale, to Miami, Stuart, Tampa, St Petersburg, and Palm Harbor)
*spent a lovely vacation in south padre island; fishing, sun bathing, swimming, hanging with loved ones, enjoying too much food, drinking beer
*getting a speeding ticket
*eating lots of sushi and seafood
*making to do lists
*debating my future
*stressing out about the little things
*blocking people from facebook (never knew this option exsisted and I absolutely love it!)
*making plans for key west
*trying to plan for a good weekend for company to come visit
*wondering if I can make a trip to Cancun with Bill Creager and company for Roger's Birthday
*juggling every piece of technology available- 2 cell phones, ipad, laptop, internet card, mouse
*trying to relax and not take life to seriously
*looking forward to going home
*traveling the state of Florida (from Boca Raton to Ft. Lauderdale, to Miami, Stuart, Tampa, St Petersburg, and Palm Harbor)
*spent a lovely vacation in south padre island; fishing, sun bathing, swimming, hanging with loved ones, enjoying too much food, drinking beer
*getting a speeding ticket
*eating lots of sushi and seafood
*making to do lists
*debating my future
*stressing out about the little things
*blocking people from facebook (never knew this option exsisted and I absolutely love it!)
*making plans for key west
*trying to plan for a good weekend for company to come visit
*wondering if I can make a trip to Cancun with Bill Creager and company for Roger's Birthday
*juggling every piece of technology available- 2 cell phones, ipad, laptop, internet card, mouse
*trying to relax and not take life to seriously
*looking forward to going home
Monday, June 6, 2011
Day 1: Back On the Road
3 am: alarm goes off; wander to the bathroom to fix my hair and face
3:40ish: dress myself, grab luggage, briefcase, jacket, make sure the cat and dog have enough food and water to last 5 days
4:20: go through the routine of going through TSA where everyone is on a power trip, thinks you're a suspect and herds you around like cattle at an auction
4:27am: first email goes out to the girls on my team about scheduling future meetings
5:15: flight 278, via Continental/United, boards for Houston (flight actually leaves at 5:50, but if you're late, you're screwed!)
6:30: deboard flight in Terminal C and boogie over to Terminal E and immediately board flight 1868, next stop, Ft Lauderdale. While in the air, try to sleep but can't because the couple next to me insists on munching on chips...because chips make the most sense for breakfast?!??
10:40: land in Ft Lauderdale, emails go out at 10:47, 10:53, 10:54, 10:58, 11:23, 11:42, and 11:43; phone calls go out at 11:07, 11:10, 11:12, 11:13, 11:35 and 11:45. All of that takes place off of my BlackBerry while walking to baggage claim, getting the rental car, trying to hurry up the poor rental car man making nice talk with me, and driving to my first appointment of the day.
12:30: first appointment of the day; goes well. he's a Heat fan and dislikes the Spurs. concentrating on bringing his book of business from Orlando back to Miami.
1:50ish: feel like I'm starving to death; stop at a sushi place and chow down on sashimi
2pm: meeting number 2; very nice guy, does a lot of business with us, very funny and serious at the same time
4pm: last appointment of the day; it's like pulling teeth but we find some common ground. all is well.
5pm: on my way to the hotel which is 40 miles away. check in and make nice talk with John, the front desk guy. There is a man, who is also waiting to check in, looking at me...scratch that, staring at me. He's one of the types that doesn't look away when I look at him, so I politely say, "hi." even though I'm thinking, "what the hell are you staring at?!? you're supposed to look away when I catch you, dummy!"
5:30ish: John calls from the front desk to make sure my room is to my liking. I love being a platinum member at Marriott!
5:40ish: there's a knock at the door and fruit, cheese, and wine are delivered to my door with a note from John welcoming me again (that's a little much).
6pm: dinner in the hospitality room consists of fruit, water, and small triangles of cheese.
I've just showered and am now laying in my bed....exhausted! For the first day back on the road, it was a successful one!
3:40ish: dress myself, grab luggage, briefcase, jacket, make sure the cat and dog have enough food and water to last 5 days
4:20: go through the routine of going through TSA where everyone is on a power trip, thinks you're a suspect and herds you around like cattle at an auction
4:27am: first email goes out to the girls on my team about scheduling future meetings
5:15: flight 278, via Continental/United, boards for Houston (flight actually leaves at 5:50, but if you're late, you're screwed!)
6:30: deboard flight in Terminal C and boogie over to Terminal E and immediately board flight 1868, next stop, Ft Lauderdale. While in the air, try to sleep but can't because the couple next to me insists on munching on chips...because chips make the most sense for breakfast?!??
10:40: land in Ft Lauderdale, emails go out at 10:47, 10:53, 10:54, 10:58, 11:23, 11:42, and 11:43; phone calls go out at 11:07, 11:10, 11:12, 11:13, 11:35 and 11:45. All of that takes place off of my BlackBerry while walking to baggage claim, getting the rental car, trying to hurry up the poor rental car man making nice talk with me, and driving to my first appointment of the day.
12:30: first appointment of the day; goes well. he's a Heat fan and dislikes the Spurs. concentrating on bringing his book of business from Orlando back to Miami.
1:50ish: feel like I'm starving to death; stop at a sushi place and chow down on sashimi
2pm: meeting number 2; very nice guy, does a lot of business with us, very funny and serious at the same time
4pm: last appointment of the day; it's like pulling teeth but we find some common ground. all is well.
5pm: on my way to the hotel which is 40 miles away. check in and make nice talk with John, the front desk guy. There is a man, who is also waiting to check in, looking at me...scratch that, staring at me. He's one of the types that doesn't look away when I look at him, so I politely say, "hi." even though I'm thinking, "what the hell are you staring at?!? you're supposed to look away when I catch you, dummy!"
5:30ish: John calls from the front desk to make sure my room is to my liking. I love being a platinum member at Marriott!
5:40ish: there's a knock at the door and fruit, cheese, and wine are delivered to my door with a note from John welcoming me again (that's a little much).
6pm: dinner in the hospitality room consists of fruit, water, and small triangles of cheese.
I've just showered and am now laying in my bed....exhausted! For the first day back on the road, it was a successful one!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wearing workout clothes...but can't work out
I'm in full blown recovery mode and have been this way since my surgery took place on Monday, April 11th. Recovery mode includes, pain medicines every 4 hours, daily visits from home health to change out packing and bandages, snoozing, drinking as much water as humanly possible, trying to eat as often as I can when I have no appetite, showering every other day, couch laying, book reading, and tv watching. IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!! I've had several visitors- my sister, aunts, grandma, parents, and as of today, a best friend- Tanya. I've got my workout clothes on, but am not even close to being cleared to workout- that won't come until June, I think. Thank God, my sister is having a baby shower on Saturday. We spend most of our days getting stuff together for that. (as much as I can while I'm laying on the couch on my tummy.) I'm looking forward to my follow-up appointment on the 19th. I'm praying good news comes from that visit. Until then, I'll be laying here in my workout clothes....taking pain medicines every 4 hours, waiting for home health to make their daily visit, snoozing, drinking as much water as humanly possible, trying to eat as often as I can when I have no appetite, showering every other day, couch laying, book reading, and tv watching.
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