What's new Friday?
TGIF my OFF family!
My boss let me take a personal day yesterday ... I'm really glad she did. I would have been too preoccupied and stressed out to work. But I do think Scooter is on the mend. I came out of the bedroom to get a bottle of water about 11:30 and called him and he came scooting (it's how he got his name) out from under the coffee table with a hearty meow. He seemed perkier and I thought he might want some fresher food, so I opened up a can of the a/d food the vet gave me (I'm sure I paid for it) and put half on his plate. It actually smelled like chicken ... a/d is for cats that won't eat, btw. Well, Scooter obviously liked it enough, as he wolfed down most of it. Eventually, he came up on the bed and snuggled down next to me.
Of course, I haven't been able to sleep, despite the usual round of night-time meds; everything hurts and my skin itches. I know it's stress-related, but that doesn't make it go away. I would love to have a shrink to talk to down here, but no insurance right now, so I come to talk to you folks in cyberland, or call my friend Mary Kay, who has turned out to be such an important person in my life in the past year ... she has talked me down off the proverbial ledge more times than I can say (not that I was going to jump or considered suicide ... but there were days I was so down, I had to talk to someone who understood ... and there she was).
So as I'm unable to sleep, I've been re-reading The Pillars of the Earth ... so much better than the miniseries. The miniseries was OK, but it butchered the book ... and history, for that matter. The book is so good, and now I remembered why I loved it so much. I started re-reading on Sunday and I'm three-quarters of the way through it.
Well, everyone will be happy down here in Saints country, with them beating the Vikings. Tonight is another high school football Friday, so I'll be busy. Then Football Saturday with the college games. It's football all the time down here. I don't think they cover any girls sports at all.
So what's up with y'all?
My boss let me take a personal day yesterday ... I'm really glad she did. I would have been too preoccupied and stressed out to work. But I do think Scooter is on the mend. I came out of the bedroom to get a bottle of water about 11:30 and called him and he came scooting (it's how he got his name) out from under the coffee table with a hearty meow. He seemed perkier and I thought he might want some fresher food, so I opened up a can of the a/d food the vet gave me (I'm sure I paid for it) and put half on his plate. It actually smelled like chicken ... a/d is for cats that won't eat, btw. Well, Scooter obviously liked it enough, as he wolfed down most of it. Eventually, he came up on the bed and snuggled down next to me.
Of course, I haven't been able to sleep, despite the usual round of night-time meds; everything hurts and my skin itches. I know it's stress-related, but that doesn't make it go away. I would love to have a shrink to talk to down here, but no insurance right now, so I come to talk to you folks in cyberland, or call my friend Mary Kay, who has turned out to be such an important person in my life in the past year ... she has talked me down off the proverbial ledge more times than I can say (not that I was going to jump or considered suicide ... but there were days I was so down, I had to talk to someone who understood ... and there she was).
So as I'm unable to sleep, I've been re-reading The Pillars of the Earth ... so much better than the miniseries. The miniseries was OK, but it butchered the book ... and history, for that matter. The book is so good, and now I remembered why I loved it so much. I started re-reading on Sunday and I'm three-quarters of the way through it.
Well, everyone will be happy down here in Saints country, with them beating the Vikings. Tonight is another high school football Friday, so I'll be busy. Then Football Saturday with the college games. It's football all the time down here. I don't think they cover any girls sports at all.
So what's up with y'all?
Eileen,
So sorry you are having money issues again. I thought that when you got to Monroe with the new job and new apartment that things had turned around. Was hoping that the change in climate would do you some good on with your arthritis but it must be the humidity. Maybe that opportunity in Phoenix in a couple of years will work. Until then,just hang in there.
This is the first time in a long time that I think I'm overwhelmed with my schedule and hope I don't gain anything. Never thought I'd have a stress-level for having a life for awhile, guess it's just too much.
Today I meet a friend for lunch I've not seen in 10 years. Tomorrow is a wedding at The W in Dallas. Probably one of the most exclusive hotels in Dallas besides Hotel ZaZa. Dinner and major party afterwards and with RE friends I've not seen in years. The 8 lbs I gained preclude me from wearing my ONLY dress. The 14th is my b/d and my friend from Perryton I've not seen in two years will have a 4-hour layover at DFW and we are going to meet. I'm taking 'lunch' in a brown bag so we can chat in the baggage handling area. The 18th my cute little friend from Kansas will be here for a conference and going out to dinner. He's not seen me since before the tummy tuck. The 19th, Pam Wooddell will be here with 6 of her agents and hubby. We are going out to dinner. The 20th I'm meeting Shirley, one of my brokers, for dinner since it's her b/d and she's here for the conference. She lives in D.C. The 21st, I have the whole day off as I've been cleared evidently by the Secret Service to go hear Laura Bush speak. The 24th is the Class of '63 Slumber Party at The Embassy Suites until the 26th. Free breakfast and happy hours. The 27th is my appt at the surgeons to check my 'head'.
SEEING A FOOD PATTERN HERE?????
And it's 5:10 a.m. and I'm not sleeping again. Pooped. Guess I'll turn on the news and weather, get a shower, put on the jeans and try to look perky. I'm not. STaaaaaaaaaaaaaarbucks, here I come!!!
Everyone have a good day.
Janet
So sorry you are having money issues again. I thought that when you got to Monroe with the new job and new apartment that things had turned around. Was hoping that the change in climate would do you some good on with your arthritis but it must be the humidity. Maybe that opportunity in Phoenix in a couple of years will work. Until then,just hang in there.
This is the first time in a long time that I think I'm overwhelmed with my schedule and hope I don't gain anything. Never thought I'd have a stress-level for having a life for awhile, guess it's just too much.
Today I meet a friend for lunch I've not seen in 10 years. Tomorrow is a wedding at The W in Dallas. Probably one of the most exclusive hotels in Dallas besides Hotel ZaZa. Dinner and major party afterwards and with RE friends I've not seen in years. The 8 lbs I gained preclude me from wearing my ONLY dress. The 14th is my b/d and my friend from Perryton I've not seen in two years will have a 4-hour layover at DFW and we are going to meet. I'm taking 'lunch' in a brown bag so we can chat in the baggage handling area. The 18th my cute little friend from Kansas will be here for a conference and going out to dinner. He's not seen me since before the tummy tuck. The 19th, Pam Wooddell will be here with 6 of her agents and hubby. We are going out to dinner. The 20th I'm meeting Shirley, one of my brokers, for dinner since it's her b/d and she's here for the conference. She lives in D.C. The 21st, I have the whole day off as I've been cleared evidently by the Secret Service to go hear Laura Bush speak. The 24th is the Class of '63 Slumber Party at The Embassy Suites until the 26th. Free breakfast and happy hours. The 27th is my appt at the surgeons to check my 'head'.
SEEING A FOOD PATTERN HERE?????
And it's 5:10 a.m. and I'm not sleeping again. Pooped. Guess I'll turn on the news and weather, get a shower, put on the jeans and try to look perky. I'm not. STaaaaaaaaaaaaaarbucks, here I come!!!
Everyone have a good day.
Janet
I'm not sleeping either. Usually after all my drugs, I can zonk out. Too much on my mind. And for some reason I'm damned itchy ... I have surrendered and come out to the living room to my recliner.
Janet, at least the money woes are not from over spending on junk. These are just catching up after the move. And who knew Scooter would get sick so fast? I guess I should have budgeted something for that ...he is 16. My mom wouldn't understand me blubbering about a cat. But he is my family.
Enjoy Starbucks. I had a trenta iced coffee with SF cinnamon dolce on the way to the vet (I have a card that was loaded last payday, so I had money to pay for that). Yummy ... I almost never have hot coffee when I'm out anymore .. too ho down here.
Janet, at least the money woes are not from over spending on junk. These are just catching up after the move. And who knew Scooter would get sick so fast? I guess I should have budgeted something for that ...he is 16. My mom wouldn't understand me blubbering about a cat. But he is my family.
Enjoy Starbucks. I had a trenta iced coffee with SF cinnamon dolce on the way to the vet (I have a card that was loaded last payday, so I had money to pay for that). Yummy ... I almost never have hot coffee when I'm out anymore .. too ho down here.
janet- hug pam wooddell for me!
um yes to the food pattern-
a pretty glass of water with a slice of lemon????????
do you ever get a chance to walk or?
well- no-not the way you work- overacheivers anonymous aren't in the phone book are they?
love ya
um yes to the food pattern-
a pretty glass of water with a slice of lemon????????
do you ever get a chance to walk or?
well- no-not the way you work- overacheivers anonymous aren't in the phone book are they?
love ya
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
good morning!
i posted on fb about michael calling me yesterday-i'm glad my phone was off -has to be at work- so he talked to my vm. eileen- when i mention no screaming i meant HIM not screaming-i have done all i can to maintain a quiet voice so he would not get loud!!!! his screaming at me puts me in a horrid state...anyhow- he saw a dr yesterday that his sis knows - put him on some "miracle med" according to michael- it's to supplement his depression and anxiety meds and now he can walk 150 ft w/out pain! goodness- wonder what the med is? anyhow he hinted that i could call him but i did not.
work was great yesterday - i feel so much a part of that branch and really wish i worked there but- only as a fill in! this morning we have a mtg at 730 am in my branch- i am thinking this is our "breakfast mtg to get honest about everything" that boss hinted at when she found out how bad stuff was while she was gone....i know i accept some responsibility due to stresses at home but i am not teh only problem there! and so my 8-6 day becomes a 730 am to 6 pm day- i'll crash tonite and work tomorrow and then crash again.
on a sad note; my neice and her hubby found out that they were expecting their first in april- yesterday she lost the baby.
it's chilly here and not gonna be a pretty fall weather weekend but all is good....
hugs and prayers............
i posted on fb about michael calling me yesterday-i'm glad my phone was off -has to be at work- so he talked to my vm. eileen- when i mention no screaming i meant HIM not screaming-i have done all i can to maintain a quiet voice so he would not get loud!!!! his screaming at me puts me in a horrid state...anyhow- he saw a dr yesterday that his sis knows - put him on some "miracle med" according to michael- it's to supplement his depression and anxiety meds and now he can walk 150 ft w/out pain! goodness- wonder what the med is? anyhow he hinted that i could call him but i did not.
work was great yesterday - i feel so much a part of that branch and really wish i worked there but- only as a fill in! this morning we have a mtg at 730 am in my branch- i am thinking this is our "breakfast mtg to get honest about everything" that boss hinted at when she found out how bad stuff was while she was gone....i know i accept some responsibility due to stresses at home but i am not teh only problem there! and so my 8-6 day becomes a 730 am to 6 pm day- i'll crash tonite and work tomorrow and then crash again.
on a sad note; my neice and her hubby found out that they were expecting their first in april- yesterday she lost the baby.
it's chilly here and not gonna be a pretty fall weather weekend but all is good....
hugs and prayers............
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Good morning Eileen and my OFFer's
Eileen, glad to hear Scooter is doing a bit better, I know how you love that kitty!
Support group was last night and I kind of got into it with the bariatric coordinator. She's a sweet gal, but as a volunteer, you'd think she'd treat me a bit better. Embarrassed the heck out of me in front of the group and I nearly walked out. I think it's good that I'll miss the October meeting.
I got some of my labs back yesterday and may have a problem with my iron levels. I'm having my PCP's office fax them to my plastic surgeon to see if it's ok to proceed with my surgery in two weeks. That's IF the stupid re-fi can get finished in time to pay before the 23rd. It's looking rather doubtful at this point. Funny, the PCP was more concerned about my B-12 level being high (who cares, you can't get toxic from too much B-12) than my iron levels. We'll see. Haven't keeled over yet.
Okay, off to get ready for another fun day at work, so you all take care.
Eileen, glad to hear Scooter is doing a bit better, I know how you love that kitty!
Support group was last night and I kind of got into it with the bariatric coordinator. She's a sweet gal, but as a volunteer, you'd think she'd treat me a bit better. Embarrassed the heck out of me in front of the group and I nearly walked out. I think it's good that I'll miss the October meeting.
I got some of my labs back yesterday and may have a problem with my iron levels. I'm having my PCP's office fax them to my plastic surgeon to see if it's ok to proceed with my surgery in two weeks. That's IF the stupid re-fi can get finished in time to pay before the 23rd. It's looking rather doubtful at this point. Funny, the PCP was more concerned about my B-12 level being high (who cares, you can't get toxic from too much B-12) than my iron levels. We'll see. Haven't keeled over yet.
Okay, off to get ready for another fun day at work, so you all take care.
Susan
Good Morn,
I just took my middle of the night meds- starting to yawn already. The pain meds are wreaking havoc on my elimination schedule. I just took 3 stool softeners and ate a prune. I will sleep in this morning- then drive to the doctor to pick up my disability forms and got to Target to pick up more meds. My life in a nutshell :).
Glad your Scooter is doing better Eileen. My cat Cleopatra is 17 and I know she's getting toward the end of her lifespan too. I know she's had a good life. Just enjoying each day- a good lesson for all of us.
Julia
I just took my middle of the night meds- starting to yawn already. The pain meds are wreaking havoc on my elimination schedule. I just took 3 stool softeners and ate a prune. I will sleep in this morning- then drive to the doctor to pick up my disability forms and got to Target to pick up more meds. My life in a nutshell :).
Glad your Scooter is doing better Eileen. My cat Cleopatra is 17 and I know she's getting toward the end of her lifespan too. I know she's had a good life. Just enjoying each day- a good lesson for all of us.
Julia
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