Hump Day.....It's Hump Day
I try to start a quick post so none of us post at the same time. Anyway, today is Wed....yeah. Then Thursday and then Friday. I swear; I am having a horrible time this week. I'm sure it has to do with those eight days of scoring AP exams...but I just cannot get my groove back. It's like I'm a half-step off.
This week, we have another group of high school students on campus and some of my tutors are working with them so today, we have to do our introductions and little welcoming program and they feed us, which is good because they usually have good food. But, I turn it all over to the graduate tutors after I approve the program because it is 90 freakin' degrees outside and humidity of a million percent so I don't intend to walk all over campus to do writing activities with a bunch of kids...love the kids; hate the heat. That's what I like about my job; I have people. LOL
My week in KC revealed some very hard truths: 1) I have not recovered from that freakin' ligament transplant so I am going to have to pick my game up to get this leg working so I am back at the gym. 2) my jeans were just a little on the tight side. How did that happen? I am going back on my very strict food program. 3) I am old. Just last year, when I went to the AP read, I had nights of staying up late and hanging out...this year, I went to the readings, back to the hotel, to bed. Maybe, out of seven nights, one night I spent up past 8.
When I got home from work last night, I made myself this really light weight poncho out of some cotton material I had lying around. I doubled it so that I can wear it as a solid color on one side or a print on the other. Now, I can wear the thing to meetings and not look like I am freezing to death because it covers up my long sleeve shirts that I wear every single day...plus, I do look a little stylish.
You guys, I will be thinking about you today: 1) Connie, I know you are struggling and I wish I lived close enough to drop by and spend the day..we could have some fun getting into trouble; 2) Eileen, I cannot wait for your brother to move there with you so you are not so alone; 3) Judy Girl, I hope you sister begins to improve and I wish there was a kidney for her; 4) Vic, I am still thinking of you and your girls. I'm sure by now, Butch's heart is finally beginning to weaken and he is slipping further away. Hold his hand; tell him you love him; and let him know you will be fine. 5) for the rest of you ladies, have a good hump day.
So, tell us about your day.
Morning Jeannie...Thanks for the wishes on my sister and a kidney...even IF there was one she can't have the surgery....she is unable to have it. Way too many things wrong with her to go through that ordeal...sad isn't it?
Hope you feel better soon...I know you will get back in shape!!! You seem to snap back!!!
I need to get to work...just stopped in to see if any news on Butch...
Thoughts and Prayers for ALL that need them!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSS
Yes, Judy, I understand about the kidneys. My dad went through hell with his dialysis ports. Finally, at the end, they wanted to do it in surgery through his vein in his neck. Very painful, very risky. He was already dying from colon cancer. We said no (well, my then-SIL said no; we all agreed with her when we found out). So they quit doing dialysis and two days later he died. (Sorry ... don't mean to scare you.) I gather your sister is still getting dialysis. Swinging chickens for you and her.
Hi Judy....I am so sorry that Bonnie can't have a transplant or any other kind of surgery. It is sad that she is struggling with such poor health.
I continue to pray for her and you too. I am just as concerned about you!! I love you my friend!!!! 
I hope to chat with you later. I feel like you are so far away now. Life has taken a good whack in the head on many of us!
More love and hugs to you....connie d
Hi Jeannie and everyone.....
I am all mixed up today...I answered people from the bottom and then to the person who started the thread! Sorry Jeannie!! I didn't mean to miss you!!
Jeannie..I am having that feeling too. I feel slightly off. I agree with you... it is probably from scoring all those AP exams. I have felt that way since I met with my therapist on Monday. I guess I need to have a few calming days to myself. I wish I could go off somewhere and be totally alone!!
I am so sorry you have not recovered from the ligament transplant. I am glad you didn't stay outside in that heat today. I am sure they did fine without you. I can relate to the staying up late and partying...I sure couldn't do it anymore. I hate getting old!!
That poncho sounds like a great thing to wear. I have always loved them!!
I wish you lived near me too. I could use your shoulder for awhile!! Plus...we would have FUN!!!! 
As for me..... I got my haircut and highlighted this this morning. I no sooner got home and my cleaning fairy was here. Then I went for my walk!! Now I have free time!!! I only had protein drinks and protein bars for breakfast and lunch. I need solid food tonight!! Something with chicken...I think a salad will be great!!
I pray and pray and pray for our wonderful Poe Family. I hope they can have a quiet and restful day today. I send love and good thoughts all day long. I love you Vickie...and Butch and all your sweet little family.
I know it is Benny's 5th birthday today!!! Happy 5th Birthday Benny!!!! 
I hope you have a really fun day!
I am going to go for now. I will check in off and on through out the evening.
Loads of love and bushels of hugs to all......connie d
