Well, it's been awhile, I've been too busy. Totally need to make the time to just stop. Rest.
My youngest son is home now. His dad made a choice and Tommy made his. This weekend was a whirlwind, but we got him a room set up and he is settling in.
I registered him online for school through a home school program here in Anchorage so he can fast track graduation. My boy has plans :)
I was fostering an 11 week old kitten who was badly beaten by a coworkers roommate. My animals are still anxious and stressed, so tomorrow another coworker and I are going to contact a local rescue agency to see if they can take over looking for a new home for "lil bit". He is a loving cat and I hope he finds a good home.
Fall is here. The grounds dudes were clearing away the fallen leaves today, so I gave them all a cola. My appreciation for the dog poop they cleaned up in the process. lol.
Tomorrow is paint the rink pink, the aces yearly preseason opener. I am going with the same friends I did last year, plus others, we rallied up 18 people this time. woot woot.
Nov 8th, mark your calendars, they will be releasing Angry Birds Star Wars. My sister texted that to me, and I read it when I was on the treadmill. I almost fell off, I was that excited. Yes, if you are reading this and do not know me, I'm a huge dork.
Okay, my dogs are protesting, they want to go to bed. I need to oblige. They are so wise when it comes to proper sleep...for themselves. They have no problem waking me for nonsense reasons.
Have a good day.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
9.3.2012
Today has been a little rough and long. Still feeling yesterdays adventures. I experienced my first complete loss of balance. That was supper scary, and a tad painful. My saving grace though was all the tripping I did on construction sites payed off, as I managed to hit the ground without doing a face plant...yay.
It reminded me of the time I fell off of the fuel dock when I was 21. I remember being at an angle and the realization that I was going down. Well, it was like that last night.
It was dark out, wet dark ground, I stepped and my foot came down on a pebble, and I lost complete orientation of which way was up, down or sideways. I went down. I had been walking my dogs and was able to maintain a grip on the leashes, so thats a bonus.
I am not looking forward to more of those, but that happens to be a sad reality for me.
Today, I am taking it easy. I did go to the store for some dinner. I appreciate my family and friends who can help me out when I need it.
I built a fire in my fireplace last night, it was interesting. I have some fire building skills to hone, it only took me three attempts to get the fire going haha. It was nice once it took though. I'm excited to build another one here in an hour or so.I have enough wood for maybe two more fires. I should invite my cousin Shawn over, we can build a fire now, and not get our butts whooped...lol.
Well, I'm going to wrap this up, I hope everyone is having a great labor day weekend.
It reminded me of the time I fell off of the fuel dock when I was 21. I remember being at an angle and the realization that I was going down. Well, it was like that last night.
It was dark out, wet dark ground, I stepped and my foot came down on a pebble, and I lost complete orientation of which way was up, down or sideways. I went down. I had been walking my dogs and was able to maintain a grip on the leashes, so thats a bonus.
I am not looking forward to more of those, but that happens to be a sad reality for me.
Today, I am taking it easy. I did go to the store for some dinner. I appreciate my family and friends who can help me out when I need it.
I built a fire in my fireplace last night, it was interesting. I have some fire building skills to hone, it only took me three attempts to get the fire going haha. It was nice once it took though. I'm excited to build another one here in an hour or so.I have enough wood for maybe two more fires. I should invite my cousin Shawn over, we can build a fire now, and not get our butts whooped...lol.
Well, I'm going to wrap this up, I hope everyone is having a great labor day weekend.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
8.30.2012
It's been quite the week. The pinnacle was my car dying on me on my way to work. I'm done with it, it's going up for sale. I don't even care if I only get 100 for it. Okay, maybe a little more than that.
I decided I will support the local people mover :) and save 150 bucks a month. I'm cool with that.
Work is going well, they are talking about paying for clinical associates who want to get their CDC certificate, even though they have a tendency to not follow through, I volunteered anyway. I figured, may as well, bonus if they follow through.
My beagle has taken to playing with her food. She tosses it up and pounces on it, it's cute. Yes, I believe she is crazy.
We came up with an excuse at work if we "accidentally" forget to clock out on some days, we tell our boss that we have mathematics disorder...lol. It's legit. Although if that doesn't fly, we fall back on cognitive disorder, nos. haha.
I forgot what else I was going to blog about. must not be to important, since I so easily forgot.
Have a good day.
I decided I will support the local people mover :) and save 150 bucks a month. I'm cool with that.
Work is going well, they are talking about paying for clinical associates who want to get their CDC certificate, even though they have a tendency to not follow through, I volunteered anyway. I figured, may as well, bonus if they follow through.
My beagle has taken to playing with her food. She tosses it up and pounces on it, it's cute. Yes, I believe she is crazy.
We came up with an excuse at work if we "accidentally" forget to clock out on some days, we tell our boss that we have mathematics disorder...lol. It's legit. Although if that doesn't fly, we fall back on cognitive disorder, nos. haha.
I forgot what else I was going to blog about. must not be to important, since I so easily forgot.
Have a good day.
Monday, August 27, 2012
8.27.12
Well, it's been awhile since I've blogged. I've been busy. :). On friday, I went to dinner with some friends, one of which is my only follower lol...http://krissysakcrochet.blogspot.com/ a little shout out for her, she crochets and has some nice hats she has posted in her blog. Kris and I have known each other forever, with many fun adventures under our belts.
Work slowed down again, which, is okay. Last week a coworker was like a fricken cyclone, she pulled in a bunch of people cause she was going to need help with the med providers caseload. Well, in the 4 days I've been helping I received 2 calls and one transfer request. lol, yup she was sooooo busy and needed all the help she could get...NOT!! I am keeping track of the work I do. I will add here, I have no problem helping my coworkers out, but she sent out an email, delegating work, got a meeting pulled together with the manager, the med provider, and myself to hash out details. I ended the meeting telling them what I would and would not do. lol. I've been told that I am one of the few people who could do that. I try not to abuse it...with great power, comes great responsibility...
I had to pick up another splitter for my internet/cable/phone again. It goes out all the time. So when I got a new one, i wrote the date on it so I can monitor the situation. It's very frustrating when my internet goes out.
One of my favorite new shows is on, Alphas. It's syfy, my fav.
Well, I need to fry me some chicken and mash me up some taters...dinner time.
Hope you have a great day.
Work slowed down again, which, is okay. Last week a coworker was like a fricken cyclone, she pulled in a bunch of people cause she was going to need help with the med providers caseload. Well, in the 4 days I've been helping I received 2 calls and one transfer request. lol, yup she was sooooo busy and needed all the help she could get...NOT!! I am keeping track of the work I do. I will add here, I have no problem helping my coworkers out, but she sent out an email, delegating work, got a meeting pulled together with the manager, the med provider, and myself to hash out details. I ended the meeting telling them what I would and would not do. lol. I've been told that I am one of the few people who could do that. I try not to abuse it...with great power, comes great responsibility...
I had to pick up another splitter for my internet/cable/phone again. It goes out all the time. So when I got a new one, i wrote the date on it so I can monitor the situation. It's very frustrating when my internet goes out.
One of my favorite new shows is on, Alphas. It's syfy, my fav.
Well, I need to fry me some chicken and mash me up some taters...dinner time.
Hope you have a great day.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
8.22.2012
I called in today. I have been feeling the effects of the on again, off again rainy weather for too long. Even though it was nice outside, I called in. I did feel dizzy, so I took advantage, and I sat on my recliner all day long :) and I searched for ancient relics and artifacts in the ruins of peru. I was the tomb raider.
I'm still exhausted, but I do feel better. So the day was successful.
My son Zacho called me yesterday, to tell me he signed his first electoral petition, I was quite proud of that, and even more so that he called to share it with me. It makes me happy, reminds me of all the phone calls to my parents when I did something different, or new. He is getting there, I love that boy.
My son Tommy started his junior year today, I am waiting to hear all about it. For the record I love that boy as well.
My son's are not perfect, but the are perfect for me.
MMM, made Zach and I some bacon turkey burgers for dinner, they taste spectacular.
I took all three dogs last night for a walk. They were pretty well behaved and they all enjoyed it. Then when we got home they ran around the yard for a little while, and then came in. I made a pork and cabbage stirfry, similar to my moms, ate and went to bed. Oh, and I even bailed on the gym this morning, which I had difficulty doing, but as much as I want to lose weight I really need to respect and listen to my limits.
Zach and his friend Denali raked the yard for me tonight AND he scooped up the poop into bags and through them into the dumpster. Good kids, I gave him a few bucks and told Denali to make sure he bought her a soda or something.
Ugh, I still have laundry to do, only one load though, I can do everything else Sunday. Ah, I'm rambling. I have lots to share, I just can't seem to get it to come out, So I will end this here. Have a great day.
I'm still exhausted, but I do feel better. So the day was successful.
My son Zacho called me yesterday, to tell me he signed his first electoral petition, I was quite proud of that, and even more so that he called to share it with me. It makes me happy, reminds me of all the phone calls to my parents when I did something different, or new. He is getting there, I love that boy.
My son Tommy started his junior year today, I am waiting to hear all about it. For the record I love that boy as well.
My son's are not perfect, but the are perfect for me.
MMM, made Zach and I some bacon turkey burgers for dinner, they taste spectacular.
I took all three dogs last night for a walk. They were pretty well behaved and they all enjoyed it. Then when we got home they ran around the yard for a little while, and then came in. I made a pork and cabbage stirfry, similar to my moms, ate and went to bed. Oh, and I even bailed on the gym this morning, which I had difficulty doing, but as much as I want to lose weight I really need to respect and listen to my limits.
Zach and his friend Denali raked the yard for me tonight AND he scooped up the poop into bags and through them into the dumpster. Good kids, I gave him a few bucks and told Denali to make sure he bought her a soda or something.
Ugh, I still have laundry to do, only one load though, I can do everything else Sunday. Ah, I'm rambling. I have lots to share, I just can't seem to get it to come out, So I will end this here. Have a great day.
Friday, August 17, 2012
8.17.2012
My head hurts, it's been a long day, and a loud evening. The highlight though is that tomorrow is saturday, and I can sleep in. This makes me very happy :) see, a smiley face to prove it.
I am actually learning the process and steps for the job I was promoted to do 7 months ago. And with summer ending, we will get busy again.
I had so many things to say, sadly though, the thoughts just went poof.
Ah, my pack of animals are happy I am home. The cat is a troublemaker, he cracks me up when I see him laying in wait for the dogs to walk past him and then he acts the ninja and pounces on the poor unsuspecting canines that are foolish enough to walk through his territory. He is such a mean beast. He likes to hunt in the mornings best, he watches the slumbering household and whomever moves first is the one he starts in on. He will be immune to water soon enough, as the spray bottle is my punishment for him.
One day when i was showering, he thought himself an alley cat and he was pacing the length of my tub, until he fell into the tub, it was very comical. I shut the water off to give him a fighting chance to get out, laughing as I did so.
My chihuahua is his favorite playmate/victim. She tolerates him some of the time, and will, if she is feeling playful will play with him. They will have there battle. Then she will run and sit by my side, and I will cover her and that is how she calls base.
Bobi is cool towards Raditz, she hasn't been won over by the little feline beast.
Ellie, well she has her moments where she dotes on him like he were her puppy, although, not like she did with my lil Guy Mugz, aka Puppy. Sure miss that little guy, his ashes sit in my room, where he liked to hang out. He was a good cat, I miss how he used to jump up and sit on my shoulder as I looked out into the backyard, and he too would enjoy the view.
Well, I think it's time for me to go watch my recorded show the Dead Files and Lost Girl. Two of my new favorites.
Have a great day :)
I am actually learning the process and steps for the job I was promoted to do 7 months ago. And with summer ending, we will get busy again.
I had so many things to say, sadly though, the thoughts just went poof.
Ah, my pack of animals are happy I am home. The cat is a troublemaker, he cracks me up when I see him laying in wait for the dogs to walk past him and then he acts the ninja and pounces on the poor unsuspecting canines that are foolish enough to walk through his territory. He is such a mean beast. He likes to hunt in the mornings best, he watches the slumbering household and whomever moves first is the one he starts in on. He will be immune to water soon enough, as the spray bottle is my punishment for him.
One day when i was showering, he thought himself an alley cat and he was pacing the length of my tub, until he fell into the tub, it was very comical. I shut the water off to give him a fighting chance to get out, laughing as I did so.
My chihuahua is his favorite playmate/victim. She tolerates him some of the time, and will, if she is feeling playful will play with him. They will have there battle. Then she will run and sit by my side, and I will cover her and that is how she calls base.
Bobi is cool towards Raditz, she hasn't been won over by the little feline beast.
Ellie, well she has her moments where she dotes on him like he were her puppy, although, not like she did with my lil Guy Mugz, aka Puppy. Sure miss that little guy, his ashes sit in my room, where he liked to hang out. He was a good cat, I miss how he used to jump up and sit on my shoulder as I looked out into the backyard, and he too would enjoy the view.
Well, I think it's time for me to go watch my recorded show the Dead Files and Lost Girl. Two of my new favorites.
Have a great day :)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Yowza, what a weekend, wouldn't trade a minute of it. I am worn out but content. I had a real good time with 3 very important people yesterday. It was a fun play day :) today though is some belated house biatch work, dishes done, eggs boiling. I have been wanting some mac salad, Trudy style, so I bought the stuff needed today.
Zacho did well putting up with my grumpy side today, that boy sure knows when not to mess with his mom, and he has my smartassed attitude and with great timed comments cracks me up. Ruins my grumpiness.
I have not had a soda in probably 5 days, I am having some serious withdrawls today. I am trying to justify a trip to chevron to get myself a 32 oz cherry coke with crushed ice, my all time favorite drink. If I did though, it would pretty much wipe out what little self control I have at this moment. I will settle for a nice glass of water. Couple more weeks and I might be able to control my soda intake.
I thought my softball season was over, I have two make up games tomorrow. Hope the weather stays as nice as it is now. That would be awesome.
Well, I have some laundry to change out, I just wanted to share a bit of my weekend with you :)
Have a great day.
Zacho did well putting up with my grumpy side today, that boy sure knows when not to mess with his mom, and he has my smartassed attitude and with great timed comments cracks me up. Ruins my grumpiness.
I have not had a soda in probably 5 days, I am having some serious withdrawls today. I am trying to justify a trip to chevron to get myself a 32 oz cherry coke with crushed ice, my all time favorite drink. If I did though, it would pretty much wipe out what little self control I have at this moment. I will settle for a nice glass of water. Couple more weeks and I might be able to control my soda intake.
I thought my softball season was over, I have two make up games tomorrow. Hope the weather stays as nice as it is now. That would be awesome.
Well, I have some laundry to change out, I just wanted to share a bit of my weekend with you :)
Have a great day.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Whew, what a fantastic day :) I spent it with my besties. We did the farmers market, saturday market, the 5th ave mall and then a swing through dimond mall and walmart.
I am pooped, but very content. I had some good food, :) I figured I could splurge on the dietary intake. I had homemade pizza last night, and today I had a mass amount of junk food and my favoritest cherry lemonade from hotdog on a stick.
Now I am home on my trusted recliner, surrounded by my faithful pack of furry beasts.
Watching the show Grimm, it's on NBC, I'm actually catching up on season 1 on on demand. Yet another show to get wrapped up in. Not something I need, but I'll take it.
A new owner took over the restaurant my was working in, and they let some staff go, sadly, Zacho was one of them.
My softball team has two makeup games left and our season will be over, I sure had a great time this summer. I felt normal...some of the time :)
Work is starting to pick up, we have been busy, especially crisis calls. That is all I can say on that though.
I've been getting better at making beanie caps. I bought some more yarn today, I will be making Zacho a hat now, I made Tommy one, complete with ear flaps :)
After that, I am going to make one in Dallas Cowboy colors for myself and one of my besties.
Dang, my day is starting to catch up to me. So I am going to end it here.
I am pooped, but very content. I had some good food, :) I figured I could splurge on the dietary intake. I had homemade pizza last night, and today I had a mass amount of junk food and my favoritest cherry lemonade from hotdog on a stick.
Now I am home on my trusted recliner, surrounded by my faithful pack of furry beasts.
Watching the show Grimm, it's on NBC, I'm actually catching up on season 1 on on demand. Yet another show to get wrapped up in. Not something I need, but I'll take it.
A new owner took over the restaurant my was working in, and they let some staff go, sadly, Zacho was one of them.
My softball team has two makeup games left and our season will be over, I sure had a great time this summer. I felt normal...some of the time :)
Work is starting to pick up, we have been busy, especially crisis calls. That is all I can say on that though.
I've been getting better at making beanie caps. I bought some more yarn today, I will be making Zacho a hat now, I made Tommy one, complete with ear flaps :)
After that, I am going to make one in Dallas Cowboy colors for myself and one of my besties.
Dang, my day is starting to catch up to me. So I am going to end it here.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
8.8.2012
I was lame Saturday, and did not make it to see Julie. I caught up with her on Sunday, right before the physical therapist showed up. I will try again another day.
I have been so tired this last week. I am not sure if it's due to meniere's or what, but i feel as though I can't sleep long enough. It's rather frustrating. I canceled my morning work out, so I can sleep a solid nights sleep. I still have zumba tomorrow so I'm excited about that. I will at least get some exercise. I am working hard towards my goal of dropping two pant sizes by thanksgiving. Traveling will be that much more comfy :)
Work was interesting today. I have a great team, but I don't quite fit in the group. Out of four other coworkers, I only really can relate to one. I'm not use to that. Makes me miss working with all guys, they are so much easier to get along with. Eh, at least it isn't uncomfortable. We also had some interesting issues arise, one of which is something i've brought up in the past, but I think people are just now seeing it, cause what i pointed out as a possibility is actually starting to happen. Honestly, I really do know what I'm talking about sometimes :)
I'm watching the US showdown in beach volleyball. Going in I at least know USA will get gold and silver...lol.
Anyway, I just sent a message to the moderator of a group I'm in for Meniere's. I thanked her for the time she put into it, but told her I needed to walk away, I find some of the members who are always worse than others discouraging, I do not define myself by my illness, and I fight to stay active, even when I feel like it's kicked me in the booty.
That wore me out, and i have lost track of where I wanted to go with this blog, so until next time. I will now zone out on the boob-tube.
I have been so tired this last week. I am not sure if it's due to meniere's or what, but i feel as though I can't sleep long enough. It's rather frustrating. I canceled my morning work out, so I can sleep a solid nights sleep. I still have zumba tomorrow so I'm excited about that. I will at least get some exercise. I am working hard towards my goal of dropping two pant sizes by thanksgiving. Traveling will be that much more comfy :)
Work was interesting today. I have a great team, but I don't quite fit in the group. Out of four other coworkers, I only really can relate to one. I'm not use to that. Makes me miss working with all guys, they are so much easier to get along with. Eh, at least it isn't uncomfortable. We also had some interesting issues arise, one of which is something i've brought up in the past, but I think people are just now seeing it, cause what i pointed out as a possibility is actually starting to happen. Honestly, I really do know what I'm talking about sometimes :)
I'm watching the US showdown in beach volleyball. Going in I at least know USA will get gold and silver...lol.
Anyway, I just sent a message to the moderator of a group I'm in for Meniere's. I thanked her for the time she put into it, but told her I needed to walk away, I find some of the members who are always worse than others discouraging, I do not define myself by my illness, and I fight to stay active, even when I feel like it's kicked me in the booty.
That wore me out, and i have lost track of where I wanted to go with this blog, so until next time. I will now zone out on the boob-tube.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
8.1.2012
this week has felt like a whole month. So much has happened. The biggest event was my friends Lisa and Julie being in a head-on collision on the highway. That was crazy, they both thankfully are alive. Lisa was released this past tuesday, her recovery will take awhile, broken ribs suck a$$. Julie though will have a longer recovery. She was in the passengers seat and that was the side that took a large part of the collision. She has some internal and spinal issues that will take some time to heal.
Saturday, I will teach Julie how to crochet, it will help pass the time. It will be interesting to say the least, considering I am still learning myself.
The weather system in Anchorage has really taken its toll on me this week. I hate feeling like my head weighs 100 pounds, and having flashes of vertigo. Today, I said the heck with it and did me some zumba. it was a little more difficult than usual, but I got er done, i was happy. I even managed to do the hops towards the end of the workout, it was nice to feel like i'm getting better.
Staying active is my way of giving meniere's the middle finger :)
My brother Jimbo and sister Kay were down here this week, we had a nice visit. I like the chances i'm given to get to know my brother better. I have quite a few childhood memories but when I was a teenager, he and his family moved to Washington, and I really do suck when it comes to keeping contact so there are a lot of years that were lost. We are working on it though.
Tomorrow is the last day at work for one of my coworkers. She is moving to Seward. I really enjoyed working with her and build a good working relationship and the beginning of a good friendship.
Oh, fun story for ya, apparently it is very difficult to spell my name for some of my management team, they seem to think it's spelled Shelia. Even though I have pointed it out repeatedly. I love when I receive an award or a nomination and my name is consistently spelled incorrectly. That's amazingly fantastic :)
Thank goodness for sharpies, I just put a single line though my name and print it in correctly. Then I post it on my cork board for everyone to see. We will occasionally belt out a verse of that's not my name and then laugh.
My son is doing better, I think the vertigo has mostly passed. He was back at work and going strong. I am proud of him though, he has been taking it easy to see how it goes.
My dogs are all hunkered down, it's their way of telling me it's bedtime. LOL I think not, although if I was smart I would listen.
hmmm, I have lost my concentration, I received a phone call and the flow of thoughts I had went poof. So I will say thanks for reading, and have a great day.
Saturday, I will teach Julie how to crochet, it will help pass the time. It will be interesting to say the least, considering I am still learning myself.
The weather system in Anchorage has really taken its toll on me this week. I hate feeling like my head weighs 100 pounds, and having flashes of vertigo. Today, I said the heck with it and did me some zumba. it was a little more difficult than usual, but I got er done, i was happy. I even managed to do the hops towards the end of the workout, it was nice to feel like i'm getting better.
Staying active is my way of giving meniere's the middle finger :)
My brother Jimbo and sister Kay were down here this week, we had a nice visit. I like the chances i'm given to get to know my brother better. I have quite a few childhood memories but when I was a teenager, he and his family moved to Washington, and I really do suck when it comes to keeping contact so there are a lot of years that were lost. We are working on it though.
Tomorrow is the last day at work for one of my coworkers. She is moving to Seward. I really enjoyed working with her and build a good working relationship and the beginning of a good friendship.
Oh, fun story for ya, apparently it is very difficult to spell my name for some of my management team, they seem to think it's spelled Shelia. Even though I have pointed it out repeatedly. I love when I receive an award or a nomination and my name is consistently spelled incorrectly. That's amazingly fantastic :)
Thank goodness for sharpies, I just put a single line though my name and print it in correctly. Then I post it on my cork board for everyone to see. We will occasionally belt out a verse of that's not my name and then laugh.
My son is doing better, I think the vertigo has mostly passed. He was back at work and going strong. I am proud of him though, he has been taking it easy to see how it goes.
My dogs are all hunkered down, it's their way of telling me it's bedtime. LOL I think not, although if I was smart I would listen.
hmmm, I have lost my concentration, I received a phone call and the flow of thoughts I had went poof. So I will say thanks for reading, and have a great day.
Friday, July 27, 2012
7.27.2012
Well, what a week. I have logged more time working out this week than I have in a long while...it felt great.
I have been going in the mornings before I have to get ready for work. I think I will stick to cardio only in the mornings. I have committed to doing zumba on mondays and thursdays, and it is going great. I am still having some issues with the steps but thats a result of having two left feet :)
I have only two more weeks of softball until that is over. I have really enjoyed it. My team has some really nice, caring and supportive people. I played a whole game last night and I didn't feel to bad after. I have noticed with the increased activity and exercise I've been getting I was even able to run a bit faster to the next base. I was having so much fun that on one particular crossing of the home plate I stopped and moon walked across it. lol. It was great.
This morning my oldest son was feeling pretty crappy, and actually asked to go to the hospital. He was diagnosed with BPPV, which is a vestibular disorder. I can't tell you how heart broken I felt when I heard them tell him that, although it is treatable and can go into a permanent remission, the fact that my son has to experience some of the worst parts of my disease. Vertigo is so debilitating. He is young though and will endure it, he does after all, have a part of me in him...stubborness lol.
Oh, work has been going well. I got to do some case management :)
anyway, short one here, i am distracted by the awesome pyrotechnic display from the olympic opening ceremonies.
Have a great day :)
I have been going in the mornings before I have to get ready for work. I think I will stick to cardio only in the mornings. I have committed to doing zumba on mondays and thursdays, and it is going great. I am still having some issues with the steps but thats a result of having two left feet :)
I have only two more weeks of softball until that is over. I have really enjoyed it. My team has some really nice, caring and supportive people. I played a whole game last night and I didn't feel to bad after. I have noticed with the increased activity and exercise I've been getting I was even able to run a bit faster to the next base. I was having so much fun that on one particular crossing of the home plate I stopped and moon walked across it. lol. It was great.
This morning my oldest son was feeling pretty crappy, and actually asked to go to the hospital. He was diagnosed with BPPV, which is a vestibular disorder. I can't tell you how heart broken I felt when I heard them tell him that, although it is treatable and can go into a permanent remission, the fact that my son has to experience some of the worst parts of my disease. Vertigo is so debilitating. He is young though and will endure it, he does after all, have a part of me in him...stubborness lol.
Oh, work has been going well. I got to do some case management :)
anyway, short one here, i am distracted by the awesome pyrotechnic display from the olympic opening ceremonies.
Have a great day :)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
7.25.2012
Well, today has been interesting. I am glad I am home so I can kick back in my trusted recliner and chill :)
Today was my oldest sons first day of work. He called me about 40 minutes after his shift and asked if I would just let him relax when I get home and not nag at him :) you know mom stuff. Cause he is relaxing after a hard days work. LOL.
Welcome to the adult world son. Nah, it was a long grueling wait for him to get a job, but when he works he actually has a great work ethic. He and one of his good buddies work at the same place, and now they are researching the average cost of rent and bills so they can save up to find a place they can afford to rent together. They told me they were ready to be adults...lol. Silly kids. I love them.
I am loving the sun, from the wrong side of the window, but it's laundry night and my chair sucked me in...hahaha. Hope it's like this tomorrow night, I have two softball games after work, gonna be a long day.
I am going to the gym before work, to do my 40 minutes of treadmill. Then I am hitting the zumba floor at noon, and two softball games. I only do 2 innings a game if we have enough people.
Saturday is looking pretty good, I will be sleeping in, if nothing else I will laze in my bed for most of the morning...
I am finally being able to do more case management at work. I'm excited, cause I be learning shtuff :)
Oh, I crocheted a hat. I started it yesterday and finished it this morning. It turned out pretty good, I was kind of proud of myself. I used a soft off white and a deep purple yarns at the same time and the coloring is cool.
I would love to make a blanket but at this point it is just tooooooooo much work. I'm all about instant results...
Well, i'm not sure what else I can talk about, I have rambled on quite a bit. If you have read this far as I've said before thanks. Have a great day.
Today was my oldest sons first day of work. He called me about 40 minutes after his shift and asked if I would just let him relax when I get home and not nag at him :) you know mom stuff. Cause he is relaxing after a hard days work. LOL.
Welcome to the adult world son. Nah, it was a long grueling wait for him to get a job, but when he works he actually has a great work ethic. He and one of his good buddies work at the same place, and now they are researching the average cost of rent and bills so they can save up to find a place they can afford to rent together. They told me they were ready to be adults...lol. Silly kids. I love them.
I am loving the sun, from the wrong side of the window, but it's laundry night and my chair sucked me in...hahaha. Hope it's like this tomorrow night, I have two softball games after work, gonna be a long day.
I am going to the gym before work, to do my 40 minutes of treadmill. Then I am hitting the zumba floor at noon, and two softball games. I only do 2 innings a game if we have enough people.
Saturday is looking pretty good, I will be sleeping in, if nothing else I will laze in my bed for most of the morning...
I am finally being able to do more case management at work. I'm excited, cause I be learning shtuff :)
Oh, I crocheted a hat. I started it yesterday and finished it this morning. It turned out pretty good, I was kind of proud of myself. I used a soft off white and a deep purple yarns at the same time and the coloring is cool.
I would love to make a blanket but at this point it is just tooooooooo much work. I'm all about instant results...
Well, i'm not sure what else I can talk about, I have rambled on quite a bit. If you have read this far as I've said before thanks. Have a great day.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
7.22.2012
the weather has not been very inviting for the whole weekend. Yesterday was a long day of absolute nothingness. I cooked two meals, and that was the extent of anything productive. I ask myself if I regret having done nothing and the answer is nope :)
I figure, I'm not perfect, and I have a bunch of crap to do, but I can treat myself to a complete day off. So that is exactly what I did. It was fantastic. I watched every episode of warehouse 13 that was available on free on demand, slept through one tv movie and watched another.
Today I was a little more productive, I did dishes, did some shopping and now I have laundry going while i contemplate this evenings meal.
I made it to zumba last thursday. It was a fun and entertaining way to exercise. I actually sweat through two layers of shirts and my head look like I took a shower. It was kind of gross after the fact, but not enough to not go back. Cause believe you me, I most certainly will.
Tomorrow I have a training to re-certify to be a training instructor for the deescalation program my employer prefers. It is suppose to be 8 hours, i'm hoping a little less :) bonus is I get to wear jeans.
I'm trying to figure out how I can get away to do zumba though. I think I will ask the instructor if he will break for lunch during that time period. He seems like a pretty flexible guy.
I joined a meniere's website today. I'm hoping the people on this one are more positive than one of the others that I am on. I know there are quite a bit of people who do not have an amazing support structure like the one I'm lucky to have, but it's the people who allow their disease to define who they are that gets to me. Granted, as far as being affected, there are people far worse of than I am, but when you give up it just takes over.
There are times when I feel all alone, and I know some people just don't get what I'm going through, or they compare the times they feel dizzy to what i experience quite often and that can be frustrating. But I appreciate the support given to me and I expect nothing more, cause I imagine, when I try to support some of the people who have other ailments in my life, I might prove to be a little or a lot annoying as well.
That being said, I will continue my search for a group that has motivated and daring menierians such as myself.
My oldest son is waiting to hear back on a job, my fingers are crossed. He gets irritable, and just doesn't understand that it's actually due to boredom. Kids! lol
My youngest son is getting ready for school. He isn't looking forward to it, but that's okay. He wants to join the military and one of the requirements is a high school diploma.
Well, I have a few more things to do so I better get at them. Have a great day :)
I figure, I'm not perfect, and I have a bunch of crap to do, but I can treat myself to a complete day off. So that is exactly what I did. It was fantastic. I watched every episode of warehouse 13 that was available on free on demand, slept through one tv movie and watched another.
Today I was a little more productive, I did dishes, did some shopping and now I have laundry going while i contemplate this evenings meal.
I made it to zumba last thursday. It was a fun and entertaining way to exercise. I actually sweat through two layers of shirts and my head look like I took a shower. It was kind of gross after the fact, but not enough to not go back. Cause believe you me, I most certainly will.
Tomorrow I have a training to re-certify to be a training instructor for the deescalation program my employer prefers. It is suppose to be 8 hours, i'm hoping a little less :) bonus is I get to wear jeans.
I'm trying to figure out how I can get away to do zumba though. I think I will ask the instructor if he will break for lunch during that time period. He seems like a pretty flexible guy.
I joined a meniere's website today. I'm hoping the people on this one are more positive than one of the others that I am on. I know there are quite a bit of people who do not have an amazing support structure like the one I'm lucky to have, but it's the people who allow their disease to define who they are that gets to me. Granted, as far as being affected, there are people far worse of than I am, but when you give up it just takes over.
There are times when I feel all alone, and I know some people just don't get what I'm going through, or they compare the times they feel dizzy to what i experience quite often and that can be frustrating. But I appreciate the support given to me and I expect nothing more, cause I imagine, when I try to support some of the people who have other ailments in my life, I might prove to be a little or a lot annoying as well.
That being said, I will continue my search for a group that has motivated and daring menierians such as myself.
My oldest son is waiting to hear back on a job, my fingers are crossed. He gets irritable, and just doesn't understand that it's actually due to boredom. Kids! lol
My youngest son is getting ready for school. He isn't looking forward to it, but that's okay. He wants to join the military and one of the requirements is a high school diploma.
Well, I have a few more things to do so I better get at them. Have a great day :)
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
7.18.2012
Today was a pretty decent day. it may have started out with a painful lower back, but it loosened up through out the day. I wonder if it was as happy to see the sun as me. It could have been the heat :)
Work was slow and uneventful. We had a rep from our compliance dept educating us on what kinds of things we are obligated to report. I had a few questions and I imagine the internal cringe from my manager as I began asking them :)
I did get a compliment from my supervisor for behaving myself. lol. I do know how to maintain some semblance of decorum...occasionally anyway.
We had quite the discussion on reading material, specifically the 50 shades of series. It was rather enlightening...i managed to render my boss speechless, and then she walked out of the room. It was actually quite funny.
Tomorrow I am going to my first zumba class. i imagine it will be challenging. I will let you know how that goes. Yes, i'm excited...
Made some white beans in the slow cooker today. they turned out okay, i have lots of room for improvement when it comes to the musical fruit...:) Zach had called me earlier and asked what I cooked for dinner last night, it sounded like a dead burnt animal...hah hah. Don't see him eating any. All good.
Cut my finger the other night, still pretty tender but it looks to be healing alright. Kind of red still around the cut, will keep an eye on it.
I have a renewed commitment to working out. It is time to seriously lose some weight. I want to drop two pant sizes by thanksgiving. will make flying that much less stressful.
I'm starting to fade out, so i'm going to end this here blog...
Work was slow and uneventful. We had a rep from our compliance dept educating us on what kinds of things we are obligated to report. I had a few questions and I imagine the internal cringe from my manager as I began asking them :)
I did get a compliment from my supervisor for behaving myself. lol. I do know how to maintain some semblance of decorum...occasionally anyway.
We had quite the discussion on reading material, specifically the 50 shades of series. It was rather enlightening...i managed to render my boss speechless, and then she walked out of the room. It was actually quite funny.
Tomorrow I am going to my first zumba class. i imagine it will be challenging. I will let you know how that goes. Yes, i'm excited...
Made some white beans in the slow cooker today. they turned out okay, i have lots of room for improvement when it comes to the musical fruit...:) Zach had called me earlier and asked what I cooked for dinner last night, it sounded like a dead burnt animal...hah hah. Don't see him eating any. All good.
Cut my finger the other night, still pretty tender but it looks to be healing alright. Kind of red still around the cut, will keep an eye on it.
I have a renewed commitment to working out. It is time to seriously lose some weight. I want to drop two pant sizes by thanksgiving. will make flying that much less stressful.
I'm starting to fade out, so i'm going to end this here blog...
Monday, July 16, 2012
7.16.2012
Today was a looooong day at work. I slept well when I did sleep and I felt rested enough when I went to work. However, with the wonderful weather system here in Anchorage, I found the day to be quite challenging. I should explain here that I have Meniere's disease. It is an inner ear, hearing and balance disorder. One of my triggers happens to be barometric changes. Vertigo hit me unexpectedly. Having not experienced it in awhile I was caught off guard.
It took a couple hours but I was able to work through the symptoms, but it wears me down, so as I sit in my trusted recliner, i am exhausted. I feel like I've spent a full day on carnival rides.
One of my besties is turning 40 in about a month. I received a text from her daughter telling me what her mom would like for her birthday. So we have begun the party planning process. I have been told I can be a slight control freak when it comes to planning things, so I am making a conscientious effort to not take over the planning. I will merely offer guidance...hopefully. :)
My oldest brother will be in town tomorrow, haven't seen him in a couple years. I'm excited to spend the few hours with him during his layover on his way to Dillingham tomorrow.
I have a propensity towards petulance, and once again I proved it at work. My mouth occasionally responds before I can filter my thoughts. I work at a good company, but I have a manager who is not qualified for the position she is in. I feel bad, I can hear my mom in my mind telling me not to be such a jerk, but I can't help myself. I'm sure karma will knock at my door, but i'm a big girl and will accept the consequences.
Anyway, i am going to wrap this up, it is getting late and I need to make some kind of dinner.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
My family and friends call me beil. It's a nickname I've had for as long as I could remember (I would like to point out here that I do in fact prefer to be called beil by those closest to me). I know I've allowed someone in to my circle when i do not internally grind my teeth when they have called me beil.
I am not a great writer, my grammar is not perfect and I have a tendency to jump from one topic to the next. I even forget to completely write out my thoughts so the writing is so filtered it may not make sense. I will blame that on brain fog.:) I'm not a political or religious type, you could say I'm kind of in the middle of the road there.
I do try to stand on sides I feel are fair based on my morals and convictions.
I am a proud mother. I have two wonderfully imperfect boys. I rescue animals. I prefer dogs, and even though I'm allergic to cats I seem to have one of those. He is a strange fellow as are his 3 canine companions.
This is just a small introduction of myself. I think blogging might prove to be interesting. If you have read this thank you for doing so. Have a great night.
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