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I...
I am: SOOOO happy to be back in Ohio! 11 hours in a car is rough!!
I think: Um... No I don't.
I know: That I have the most amazing boyfriend in the world!
I want: Steve to come home from Dayton... I haven't seen him for a week!
I have: To un-pack. YUCK!!
I wish: I knew what my future had in store for me... kinda.
I hate: Spiders. I seriously have no idea why they were ever invented!
I miss: Dust-a-roonie! We need to get together again SOON!!!!
I fear: Losing someone that I love.
I feel: Like I've finally figured out who I am.
I hear: Cookie snoring. She's had a long day.
I smell: Rain.
I crave: Diet Coke.
I search: For my remote control...
I wonder: Where I'm going to be in 5 years.
I regret: Some of the not-so-smart decisions I have made.
I love: Steve!
I care: About what people think of me... probably too much.
I always: Have to have lip stuff!
I am not: A very good kickball player.
I believe: That everything happens for a reason.
I dance: At weddings!... A LOT!!!
I sing: In the car all the time!
I dont always: Do what I'm supposed to, when I'm supposed to. I'm the world's greatest procrastinator.
I fight: The tumor that has taken up residence in my brain.
I write: Letters to people that I never send.
I lose: Sun glasses... ALL THE TIME!
I win: Rarely. But I'm a kick-a$$ loser!! :o)
I never: Thought I would be where I am today.
I listen: To any type of music other than rap.
I can usually be found: At work, or hanging out with Steve and the Monster.
I am scared: Of heights. I prefer my feet planted on the ground.
I need: To be better about staying in contact with my friends.
I am happy that: I only have one more day until I see Steve!
I tag: Anyone reading this who wants to play along!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Ahhhh.... (that's a sigh of relief)
Once again... It's time for a road trip to Kansas. And once again... It was also time for me to have bloodwork done. I hate having it done right before I go on vacation... I worry about the results until the Dr.s office calls me... and if the news is less than great, then it can really put a damper on things.
I had been putting off getting it done for a few days... I am SOOO good at talking myself out of things! But on Wednesday, I finally bit the bullet and drove to the hospital. I figured it would be better to know if anything had changed, one way or the other, than to worry about having to come home and still get it all done. I wanted it out of the way!
Donna (Dr. C's nurse) called me on Thursday afternoon to let me know that my prolactin level has dropped to 54.2!! It's still about double where it should be, but my meds are working for now, and I'm not complaining one bit! I can't even tell you what a relief it was to hear that number come out of her mouth... I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Cookie and Steve BOTH got big hugs after that phone call!
Anyways... That's the latest update on me! Cookie and I are off to Kansas this weekend to visit Uncle Roland on the farm... I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT!!! I'm sure I'll have plenty of pics to post when I get home!
I hope everyone is well. HAPPY SUMMER!!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
A Perfect Day for Treasure Hunting...
This past Thursday, Steve, Cookie and I spent the day outside in the absolutely GORGEOUS weather treasure hungting. Ok... so technically... it's called "geocaching"... but I like treasure hunting better. We had such a good time... and we had some great finds!!
I had been reading online about geocaching (http://www.geocaching.com/) and since Steve and I both like the outdoors, I thought it was something we might enjoy. It's alot like treasure hunting in that you need a "treasure" map (lat/long coordinates are provided on the website), and you kinda need to know what your looking for. Basically... all you need is a GPS unit, a pair of gloves, some bug spray, and some cheap little trinkets to trade. Once you find the "cache" using your GPS unit, you log the time/date you found it, and also what items you traded.
For example... We set out with a list of 5 caches that we wanted to find. The first one was located about a half mile from my place and was titled "Ball Exchange" ... so we knew we need to take some kind of ball with us to trade. We entered the lat/long coordinates into the GPS, and realized that the cache was located somewhere behind the local library. We parked and the library and followed a paved walkway back into a small wooded park area. Once we got to where our GPS unit told us we needed to be, we started looking around. Steve saw a large tree and figured it had to be somewhere around there. Turs out... He was right! He found the cache down inside the trunk of the tree, and it had been covered by a large piece of tree bark.
I wasn't about to stick my hands down inside that tree... I DON'T DO BUGS!!! (This is where the gloves and bug spray will come in handy.) Steve had no problems with it though. Once we got the medium sized plastic container out and opened it up, we knew exactly what they meant by "Ball Exchange". Inside, we found a pen and small notebook to write in, and a bunch of different balls to choose from. We took out a squishy ball that we thought Cookie might enjoy playing with, and we put our small bouncy ball inside. We wrote down our names, the date and time, and what items were traded. I was SO excited to have our first find!!!
We did this 4 more times that day and only had one cache that we could not find. We looked and looked for that one, but the only thing we came up with were a bazillion mosquitos. We figured we'd just move on and try that particular one again another day. Throughout our day... we found all kinds of little treasures, enjoyed exploring our local parks, and just had an all-around great time!
If any of you are outdoorsy people and this sounds like something you might like to try, check out http://www.geocaching.com/ . You do have to create an account in order to get the coordinates to the caches listed, but it's free. You can enter your zipcode and find pages and pages of caches in your area. I have already looked up Steve's zipcode, my parents' zipcode, and also my brother's zipcode, and I was amazed at the number of these things that are out there! They are all over the world!!
If the weather clears up a bit tomorrow, we're going to head back out to see what we can find... I'M HOOKED!!!
I had been reading online about geocaching (http://www.geocaching.com/) and since Steve and I both like the outdoors, I thought it was something we might enjoy. It's alot like treasure hunting in that you need a "treasure" map (lat/long coordinates are provided on the website), and you kinda need to know what your looking for. Basically... all you need is a GPS unit, a pair of gloves, some bug spray, and some cheap little trinkets to trade. Once you find the "cache" using your GPS unit, you log the time/date you found it, and also what items you traded.
For example... We set out with a list of 5 caches that we wanted to find. The first one was located about a half mile from my place and was titled "Ball Exchange" ... so we knew we need to take some kind of ball with us to trade. We entered the lat/long coordinates into the GPS, and realized that the cache was located somewhere behind the local library. We parked and the library and followed a paved walkway back into a small wooded park area. Once we got to where our GPS unit told us we needed to be, we started looking around. Steve saw a large tree and figured it had to be somewhere around there. Turs out... He was right! He found the cache down inside the trunk of the tree, and it had been covered by a large piece of tree bark.
I wasn't about to stick my hands down inside that tree... I DON'T DO BUGS!!! (This is where the gloves and bug spray will come in handy.) Steve had no problems with it though. Once we got the medium sized plastic container out and opened it up, we knew exactly what they meant by "Ball Exchange". Inside, we found a pen and small notebook to write in, and a bunch of different balls to choose from. We took out a squishy ball that we thought Cookie might enjoy playing with, and we put our small bouncy ball inside. We wrote down our names, the date and time, and what items were traded. I was SO excited to have our first find!!!
We did this 4 more times that day and only had one cache that we could not find. We looked and looked for that one, but the only thing we came up with were a bazillion mosquitos. We figured we'd just move on and try that particular one again another day. Throughout our day... we found all kinds of little treasures, enjoyed exploring our local parks, and just had an all-around great time!
If any of you are outdoorsy people and this sounds like something you might like to try, check out http://www.geocaching.com/ . You do have to create an account in order to get the coordinates to the caches listed, but it's free. You can enter your zipcode and find pages and pages of caches in your area. I have already looked up Steve's zipcode, my parents' zipcode, and also my brother's zipcode, and I was amazed at the number of these things that are out there! They are all over the world!!
If the weather clears up a bit tomorrow, we're going to head back out to see what we can find... I'M HOOKED!!!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Jazzercise!!
A few weeks ago, my friend (and fellow dispatcher) Ilene and I were talking about working out and the different things we like to do. I told her that I really wanted to get into an aerobics class somewhere, but that I wasn't sure where to go. She started telling me all about the aerobic classes she had been taking. She was telling me how much fun she was having, all the people she was meeting, and listing to all the great songs they worked out to. I used to LOVE aerobics back in the day, so I was interested and asked her where she attended classes. When she said "Jazzercise"... I about died laughing!
As you all know... Jazzercise has been around for a looooong time. When I hear the word "Jazzercise", I think of little old ladies with poofy 80's hair, wearing spandex, leg-warmers, and those awful headbands... Not my cup of tea at all! I never in a million years though that it was something that someone my age would enjoy doing. Ilene invited me to attend a free class with her in Pickerington, where she lives, to see what the classes were like. So I thought "What the heck!"... and went. Holy cow, was I in for a surprise...
As you all know... Jazzercise has been around for a looooong time. When I hear the word "Jazzercise", I think of little old ladies with poofy 80's hair, wearing spandex, leg-warmers, and those awful headbands... Not my cup of tea at all! I never in a million years though that it was something that someone my age would enjoy doing. Ilene invited me to attend a free class with her in Pickerington, where she lives, to see what the classes were like. So I thought "What the heck!"... and went. Holy cow, was I in for a surprise...
It was SOOOO much fun!! The music is awesome, the people are really friendly, and the workout... well... let's just say my butt muscles were sore for about 3 days! Our instructor was like a drill sargeant and Kelly Rippa all rolled together.... She was awesome! We had so much fun that day, we actually stayed and did back-to-back classes. By the time we left, I was exhausted!
After that class, Ilene gave me a coupon for a month's free membership, so I joined the Jazzercise location where I live last week. I LOVE IT!! I went three days last week, and I'm planning on going 4-5 days a week from here on out. I am not a gym person... and I don't run unless someone is chasing me. This is SO perfect for me! It kindof takes me back to my cheerleading days. Although, let me tell you... My coordination is NOT what it used to be!
So... If any of you are looking for something fun, and energizing to do, check it out! It's a BLAST!!Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Well.... %*@#!!!!!
Today started out as a fantastic day. I had the day off work, so Cookie and I slept in until 9:15. I scarfed down a banana and some yogurt and then we headed out for a walk. The sun was out, there was a little bit of a breeze, the baby ducks were out swimming on the pond... Things were good.
I didn't really have anything big to do today, so I figured it would just be a girls day for The Monster and I. I finished up a couple of Mother's Day gifts I was making, got showered, and then plopped down on the couch with my sweet little dog and my new Sophie Kinsella book that I picked up the other day at Target. And that's where I stayed until about 15 minutes ago when my phone rang.
Every time I see My Dr.'s phone number come up on my caller ID, the fear of God runs through me. Is it good news? Is it bad news? What is she going to tell me? I almost don't even want to answer the phone. At the same time, I know that if I don't, it just means that I'll have to call her office back and leave a message for her to return my call... It's a complete waste of time.
I knew the call was about to roll over to my voicemail, so I took a deep breath and answered... It was Dr. C. As soon as I heard her voice, I knew that this was not going to be what I wanted to hear. When the news is good, Dr. C's nurse will call me. When the news is less than pleasant, Dr. C calls me herself. I had a check-up with Dr. C this past week, along with routine blood work and MRI. I've been feeling pretty well, so I really wasn't expecting there to be much of a change. Well... Dr. C told me that my prolactin level has gone from 43.4 up to 137.2, and that my MRI showed that my tumor is once again beginning to grow.
Part of me is unbelievably ticked off. Over the past 4 years, I have done everything that my Dr.s have asked me to do... nasty medications, surgery, radiation... you name it and I've done it. Things seem to get better for a while and I actually start to feel like I have control over my body. Then it seems like this stupid tumor in my head has to remind me that it is in there, and that it is the one in charge (insert evil laugh here).
The other part of me just wants to laugh. Seriously... What else can I do? So I have a tumor in my head... Big deal! Maybe I should name it... Herman? Ralph?? Maybe it's a girl tumor. How does Beula sound? I know it's ridiculous... Really, I do. But, maybe it likes being in there. It's obvious that I have a nice brain... It seems to be quite content. It's kindof like I have this really annoying (stinky, dirty, ugly, fat) house guest that just WILL NOT GO AWAY!! Maybe my brain is just too nice of a home to pass up!
So anyways... There goes my fantastic day. Right out the flippin' window! Maybe tomorrow will be a better one.
I didn't really have anything big to do today, so I figured it would just be a girls day for The Monster and I. I finished up a couple of Mother's Day gifts I was making, got showered, and then plopped down on the couch with my sweet little dog and my new Sophie Kinsella book that I picked up the other day at Target. And that's where I stayed until about 15 minutes ago when my phone rang.
Every time I see My Dr.'s phone number come up on my caller ID, the fear of God runs through me. Is it good news? Is it bad news? What is she going to tell me? I almost don't even want to answer the phone. At the same time, I know that if I don't, it just means that I'll have to call her office back and leave a message for her to return my call... It's a complete waste of time.
I knew the call was about to roll over to my voicemail, so I took a deep breath and answered... It was Dr. C. As soon as I heard her voice, I knew that this was not going to be what I wanted to hear. When the news is good, Dr. C's nurse will call me. When the news is less than pleasant, Dr. C calls me herself. I had a check-up with Dr. C this past week, along with routine blood work and MRI. I've been feeling pretty well, so I really wasn't expecting there to be much of a change. Well... Dr. C told me that my prolactin level has gone from 43.4 up to 137.2, and that my MRI showed that my tumor is once again beginning to grow.
Part of me is unbelievably ticked off. Over the past 4 years, I have done everything that my Dr.s have asked me to do... nasty medications, surgery, radiation... you name it and I've done it. Things seem to get better for a while and I actually start to feel like I have control over my body. Then it seems like this stupid tumor in my head has to remind me that it is in there, and that it is the one in charge (insert evil laugh here).
The other part of me just wants to laugh. Seriously... What else can I do? So I have a tumor in my head... Big deal! Maybe I should name it... Herman? Ralph?? Maybe it's a girl tumor. How does Beula sound? I know it's ridiculous... Really, I do. But, maybe it likes being in there. It's obvious that I have a nice brain... It seems to be quite content. It's kindof like I have this really annoying (stinky, dirty, ugly, fat) house guest that just WILL NOT GO AWAY!! Maybe my brain is just too nice of a home to pass up!
So anyways... There goes my fantastic day. Right out the flippin' window! Maybe tomorrow will be a better one.
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