The other day while on facebook I got a message from an unhappy individual, which I did not appreciate! In retaliation mode I said some "not so nice" things back that I now cannot take back, unfortunately. On that note... I understand how being honest is always better, but not always the easiest.
Somtimes I am guilty of not being forthcoming with the events of my every day life. Sometimes I think some things are better left unsaid. I sometimes justify this as I'm not lying or being dishonest, I'm just not saying anything about it at all! In all reality though, am I lying by omission?? hmmmm
I guess its a catch 22. In my situation my boyfriend and I do our own thing. We don't question each other about our whereabouts, we don't snoop at each others e-mail or text messages, we don't set the tripometer and monitor where each of us go, etc. I couldn't imagine being in a relationship where those things were happening. I admit though I have not always been so passive. I'm not exactly sure when it changed or why, but I like not having that insecurity burdening me.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
In the news..
Today I learned my previous case manager (Mary Kilby) through carestar was being indicted for the death of a 14 year old girl who passed away from neglect. She weighed 28 lbs and was compared to as a skeleton by the Montgomery County prosecuting attorney. The girls mother was arrested yesterday and three nurses were arrested this morning. One nurse took care of the girl 6 days a week and the other two nurses were supervising over the case and suppose to do home visits to check on the well being of the girl who has cerebral palsy. It really surprised me to see Mary in the news and her mug shot on the front page of the paper. She was very thorough while she was my case manager and ALWAYS looked out for my well being!
Tomorrow is my dad's birthday. He would be 76. I love you daddy-O and think about you a billion times a day! I miss you!! :)
I will write more this weekend!
Tomorrow is my dad's birthday. He would be 76. I love you daddy-O and think about you a billion times a day! I miss you!! :)
I will write more this weekend!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Woodland Taverns
Last night we went to Woodland Taverns in Columbus for the 2nd annual Grateful Tribute night, which is a tribute to the Grateful Dead. (Maybe it was obvious, but just in case it wasn't) :) Again, like last weekend both Terrapin Moon & Skeleton Crew were lined up to play back to back making it nice to get the enjoyment of listening to both bands on the same night and under the same roof! :)
Steve wanted me to hear another band called The Jim Miller Band and they sounded phenominal. It's strange how you get bands who share the same musical repertoire, sing the same songs, but sound so different. :) Anyway...it was a fun night!
Today I just hung around the house and got caught up on some much needed paper work. Tonight I will be stand:ing in my standing frame and glued to the tv watching Dexter and Homeland.
Steve wanted me to hear another band called The Jim Miller Band and they sounded phenominal. It's strange how you get bands who share the same musical repertoire, sing the same songs, but sound so different. :) Anyway...it was a fun night!
Today I just hung around the house and got caught up on some much needed paper work. Tonight I will be stand:ing in my standing frame and glued to the tv watching Dexter and Homeland.
Friday, November 4, 2011
In the news
I was watching The Talk yesterday and the ladies were discussing the Texas Judge William Adams who was caught on video beating his then 16 year old daughter Hillary with a belt. The video was 7 or 8 minutes long, but the 18 seconds I watched was way enough for me. Evidently she had been getting beaten more frequently and a pattern was beginning to develop as to when she would receive them, so when she knew the next one was coming she decided to video tape it. This particular time she was getting punished for illegally downloading music that she didn't purchase!
The video was from 2004. Here it is 2011. Why 7 years later? This story leaves a bad taste in my mouth. We all know every side has two stories and we know the media runs with stories, but this video can not be disputed!! He beat her continuously with a belt and humiliated her as he did it. His side of the story is he was disciplining her because she downloaded the music illegally. He says that she is bringing the video to surface now because she is mad at him for cutting her financial support down and not paying her mercedes car payment anymore. He said he is teaching her to not be self suffient because she is only working part time in a video store. Her side of the story is she was too scared to bring the story to light while she lived at home and she wants him to get help. She did admit to feeling bad for doing it though because she doesn't want her dad to get in trouble.
Well, I read that he probably will not be facing charges because the 5 year statue of limitations has passed, but another judge is filling in for a couple weeks while the case is reviewed. Regardless, this man's reputation as family judge is ruined and I bet he will not be re-elected when his term is up in 3 years.
Children need discipline. It's how they learn boundaries on what is right and wrong. There are several forms of discipline that can get the point across and beating them with a belt for eight minutes is not one of them IMHO. I admit I have came across a handful of kids in my life that I'd like to smack their smiles to the back of their head because of their rudeness, but obviously I don't carry out the act. I don't know how I would handle discipline if I was a parent, but I'd like to think I wouldn't resort to beatings and belittling. The children are our future and the same ones who will choose which nursing home they will put you in. :)
The video was from 2004. Here it is 2011. Why 7 years later? This story leaves a bad taste in my mouth. We all know every side has two stories and we know the media runs with stories, but this video can not be disputed!! He beat her continuously with a belt and humiliated her as he did it. His side of the story is he was disciplining her because she downloaded the music illegally. He says that she is bringing the video to surface now because she is mad at him for cutting her financial support down and not paying her mercedes car payment anymore. He said he is teaching her to not be self suffient because she is only working part time in a video store. Her side of the story is she was too scared to bring the story to light while she lived at home and she wants him to get help. She did admit to feeling bad for doing it though because she doesn't want her dad to get in trouble.
Well, I read that he probably will not be facing charges because the 5 year statue of limitations has passed, but another judge is filling in for a couple weeks while the case is reviewed. Regardless, this man's reputation as family judge is ruined and I bet he will not be re-elected when his term is up in 3 years.
Children need discipline. It's how they learn boundaries on what is right and wrong. There are several forms of discipline that can get the point across and beating them with a belt for eight minutes is not one of them IMHO. I admit I have came across a handful of kids in my life that I'd like to smack their smiles to the back of their head because of their rudeness, but obviously I don't carry out the act. I don't know how I would handle discipline if I was a parent, but I'd like to think I wouldn't resort to beatings and belittling. The children are our future and the same ones who will choose which nursing home they will put you in. :)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! I hope you had a nice weekend! On Friday night I went to Canal Street Tavern to watch both of Steve's bands play at a Halloween party. I think this is the first time both of his bands were hired to perform at the same place back to back! Anyway...I sort of dressed up as a football player. I wore a jersey and painted black lines under my eyes... it was cheap and easy!! :)
My picture was tagged to me on facebook and well.. I'll just say I'm not feeling the love. It wasn't a horrendous picture, but it was pretty darn close! Hopefully people were too intoxicated to notice the black under my eyes was smeared down to my cheek bones!!! I hate the tag feature!
The cold weather is here and when the cold weather comes so does my chest congestion and a nagging cough!!! I have been using my percussion vest more often to break up the mucous in my chest, but not as diligent as I should. I'm prescribed to use it once a day for 20 minutes year round . It's hard for me to justify using it though, when there is no congestion to break up in the Spring and Summer months. My friend Leslie, who is an asthma educator and respiratory therapist, gets on me about not using it as often as I should. She reminds me all the time if I use it everyday I wont experience the chest congestion and nagging cough when the cold weather approaches! Anyway....
My picture was tagged to me on facebook and well.. I'll just say I'm not feeling the love. It wasn't a horrendous picture, but it was pretty darn close! Hopefully people were too intoxicated to notice the black under my eyes was smeared down to my cheek bones!!! I hate the tag feature!
The cold weather is here and when the cold weather comes so does my chest congestion and a nagging cough!!! I have been using my percussion vest more often to break up the mucous in my chest, but not as diligent as I should. I'm prescribed to use it once a day for 20 minutes year round . It's hard for me to justify using it though, when there is no congestion to break up in the Spring and Summer months. My friend Leslie, who is an asthma educator and respiratory therapist, gets on me about not using it as often as I should. She reminds me all the time if I use it everyday I wont experience the chest congestion and nagging cough when the cold weather approaches! Anyway....
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Blast from the past
Today I had a visit from a girl who lived down the street from me on Lightner Blvd. That is the street we both grew up on with our families and where we spent our evenings playing kickball, softball, riding our bikes, building forts and doing whatever else we could find to get in to that evening before the sun went down and it was time to get ready for school the next day. :) We were all so energetic and loved being outdoors!
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Unfortunately, her brother Eddie (and our friend) passed away in 1986 while in basic training for the Marines. That was such a sad day in the neighborhood! The story back then was he had an enlarged heart and that caused his death. I was told today though that there were doubts on whether that was the case or not.
I have not seen her since 2000 at my Mom's funeral. The funeral was a dismal time and not a time to catch up, so we haven't really spoken since High School. Anyway, She came with her 20 year old daughter who had fun listening to us reminisce (sp?) about family, neighbors and about the things we have been up to since High School. :)
We plan to get together soon and adding a few others from our clan to join us! Should be fun! :)
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Unfortunately, her brother Eddie (and our friend) passed away in 1986 while in basic training for the Marines. That was such a sad day in the neighborhood! The story back then was he had an enlarged heart and that caused his death. I was told today though that there were doubts on whether that was the case or not.
I have not seen her since 2000 at my Mom's funeral. The funeral was a dismal time and not a time to catch up, so we haven't really spoken since High School. Anyway, She came with her 20 year old daughter who had fun listening to us reminisce (sp?) about family, neighbors and about the things we have been up to since High School. :)
We plan to get together soon and adding a few others from our clan to join us! Should be fun! :)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Happy hump day!
Hello! It's Wednesday and I'm getting ready to run some errands. They're errands I shouldn't have to run and I'm a little salty! My brand new printer is flubbed up all ready and I have to see if I can get it repaired. The part of the printer that pulls the paper through to scan and fax is broke! The printer is big and bulky and not easy to haul around, so I feel bad for my nurse assistant who has to carry it for me. Maybe I will buy her dinner tonight for her troubles? Maybe she will leave her undies at home this week?? Hehe, just kidding!! I wish the printer would fit on my lap, but it doesn't, unfortunately. Anyway..
I had a visit from my friend this week! He was in the area for business and made the time to come and play catch up for awhile! He is the same friend who only visits when he is in Dayton....other than that I'm not worth the time and gas money. :) Totally kidding... I know he reads this and I'm giving him a rough way to go. :) I enjoy visiting with him no matter what the circumstances are and always appreciate him coming to see me.
I just read an article about Mayor Bloomberg, mayor of New York, and his remarks on making more handicapped accessible taxis in New York. Evidently he said that it would cost too much money because they are gas guzzlers and cost $15,000 more than traditional taxis, they would be uncomfortable to average riders because of suspension, they would not generate enough tips to the cabbies, and also that it's too difficult for persons in a wheelchair to hail a cab and they may get ignored.
Mayor Bloomberg is missing a sensitivity chip it seems and hopefully karma doesn't bite him in the ass! I don't wish wheelchair life on anybody, but it can certainly happen without it being wished upon...shame on you Mr. Mayor!
I had a visit from my friend this week! He was in the area for business and made the time to come and play catch up for awhile! He is the same friend who only visits when he is in Dayton....other than that I'm not worth the time and gas money. :) Totally kidding... I know he reads this and I'm giving him a rough way to go. :) I enjoy visiting with him no matter what the circumstances are and always appreciate him coming to see me.
I just read an article about Mayor Bloomberg, mayor of New York, and his remarks on making more handicapped accessible taxis in New York. Evidently he said that it would cost too much money because they are gas guzzlers and cost $15,000 more than traditional taxis, they would be uncomfortable to average riders because of suspension, they would not generate enough tips to the cabbies, and also that it's too difficult for persons in a wheelchair to hail a cab and they may get ignored.
Mayor Bloomberg is missing a sensitivity chip it seems and hopefully karma doesn't bite him in the ass! I don't wish wheelchair life on anybody, but it can certainly happen without it being wished upon...shame on you Mr. Mayor!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Bath Bomb
While browsing around at Living Simply Soap Wednesday I came across something that is called bath bombs. They are about the size of a tennis ball, look like soap and come in a variety of scents. You put them in your bath water and they dissolve almost immediately and leave behind a great smell and leave your skin silky smooth. I bought one because well, I couldn't leave the store empty handed you know. What kind of customer would I be? I also bought a peppermint chapstick. :) Anyway, today I decided to put my bath bomb to the test.
I plopped it in my bath water and it dissolved within a minute. It left a white layer of bubbly substance in my water, it smelled nice and I guess it made my skin soft. I really don't know for certain. I think these would make nice gifts to add to a woman's gift basket if it had girly things like lotions and sprays. :)
I made my bubble bath last two hours this morning. I love soaking in the tub, it's like going to my own little spa. :) When I get in the tub I don't fill it up with water until my shower chair is all the way lowered, it's reclined and I'm strapped in. When the water is turned on and starts filling up my legs start kicking (spasming) fiercely as soon as the water hits the top of my legs. It must stimulate the skin or nerves to respond the way they do. Anyway..my legs might not enjoy the bath, but I do. :)
I plopped it in my bath water and it dissolved within a minute. It left a white layer of bubbly substance in my water, it smelled nice and I guess it made my skin soft. I really don't know for certain. I think these would make nice gifts to add to a woman's gift basket if it had girly things like lotions and sprays. :)
I made my bubble bath last two hours this morning. I love soaking in the tub, it's like going to my own little spa. :) When I get in the tub I don't fill it up with water until my shower chair is all the way lowered, it's reclined and I'm strapped in. When the water is turned on and starts filling up my legs start kicking (spasming) fiercely as soon as the water hits the top of my legs. It must stimulate the skin or nerves to respond the way they do. Anyway..my legs might not enjoy the bath, but I do. :)
Thongs
On Thursday while getting in the van my nurse assistant found a sexy pair of thong underwear on the drivers side floor. She seemed freaked out and I think she was assuming my bf had been messing around. My mind didn't go that direction, instead I thought about who drove my van last and perhaps they dropped them from their purse. I honestly thought the latter would be the case considering my bf usually doesn't drive my van unless I'm in it and if he was going to have sex with somebody else he would probably not do it in my van. Maybe I'm wrong?!?! Anyway!
I asked the only two nurse assistants that could be the owners of said undies based on the size and style and neither claimed them!! Today when I asked my nurse assistant again (in person) if they were hers, she said no and blew it off that she has found undies in her laundry basket before that were not hers or her daughters, as if I should do the same. I snapped at her a little and asked if she was married and found another woman's panties in her domain would she think differently? She said, "Oh yes!" I said, "If somebody isn't fessing up because of embarrassment, I'm going to make accusations that aren't fair" She then said, "Now you got me thinking I should check if they're mine" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Long story short---They ended up being hers! :)
I asked the only two nurse assistants that could be the owners of said undies based on the size and style and neither claimed them!! Today when I asked my nurse assistant again (in person) if they were hers, she said no and blew it off that she has found undies in her laundry basket before that were not hers or her daughters, as if I should do the same. I snapped at her a little and asked if she was married and found another woman's panties in her domain would she think differently? She said, "Oh yes!" I said, "If somebody isn't fessing up because of embarrassment, I'm going to make accusations that aren't fair" She then said, "Now you got me thinking I should check if they're mine" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Long story short---They ended up being hers! :)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Rain Rain Frickin Go Away!
This constant down pour of rain and 50 mph winds is getting ridiculous! I don't know if we're really getting 50 mph winds or not, it just sounded good! :)
Today my nurse assistant, my aunt and I visited a nice couple who used to be friends with my grandparents. Their names are Paul who is 94 and Rinola who is 70. They live about 45 minutes away and their home is right off a huge lake. They are such nice people and enjoyable to listen to as they share stories of growing up in Dayton and Sidney, Ohio. :) I could listen to them all day long.
My aunt bought me a bug zapper and I tried it today. We zapped a spider and when I say zapped....I mean zapped!! It looks like a small tennis racket and it takes two batteries. When the bug touches the center, you push a button and it fries the bug!! It makes a loud zapping sound and kinda smells like something is burning. Well, something is burning, the bug!! I almost felt guilty zapping the spider. I don't dislike spiders, I dislike the possibility of them crawling on me and me not being able to get them off of me.
Today my nurse assistant, my aunt and I visited a nice couple who used to be friends with my grandparents. Their names are Paul who is 94 and Rinola who is 70. They live about 45 minutes away and their home is right off a huge lake. They are such nice people and enjoyable to listen to as they share stories of growing up in Dayton and Sidney, Ohio. :) I could listen to them all day long.
My aunt bought me a bug zapper and I tried it today. We zapped a spider and when I say zapped....I mean zapped!! It looks like a small tennis racket and it takes two batteries. When the bug touches the center, you push a button and it fries the bug!! It makes a loud zapping sound and kinda smells like something is burning. Well, something is burning, the bug!! I almost felt guilty zapping the spider. I don't dislike spiders, I dislike the possibility of them crawling on me and me not being able to get them off of me.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Pumpkin carving
Today I enjoyed the day with my nieces and nephews decorating pumpkins, which was uber fun! This year I decided to jazz things up a bit, though!
In the past I would buy each of the kids a small pumpkin and get some paint so each could create their own little individual "masterpiece" with their own idea of what they wanted their pumpkin to look like.
This year I decided we are carving pumpkin faces instead of painting. When I was young I loved getting my hands inside the pumpkin head to pull out all the seeds and stringy innerds and feeling all the pumpkin goo in between my fingers. It was awesome! I assumed all kids were like me at that age! No??? I was so wrong! All I heard was, "We need gloves!! Ewwww this is sticky! This is smelly! This feels weird! Oh my gosh! After a couple minutes all four kids left the table to play and left the dirty work for my nurse assistant and my sister in law! Can you place an L on my forehead?
Afterwards we got the kids back to the table so they could finish their pumpkins and they had fun with the rest of it. We took pictures, iced cupcakes (tried to anyway) and passed out goody bags. It was a great day and I will post pictures tomorrow. :)
In the past I would buy each of the kids a small pumpkin and get some paint so each could create their own little individual "masterpiece" with their own idea of what they wanted their pumpkin to look like.
This year I decided we are carving pumpkin faces instead of painting. When I was young I loved getting my hands inside the pumpkin head to pull out all the seeds and stringy innerds and feeling all the pumpkin goo in between my fingers. It was awesome! I assumed all kids were like me at that age! No??? I was so wrong! All I heard was, "We need gloves!! Ewwww this is sticky! This is smelly! This feels weird! Oh my gosh! After a couple minutes all four kids left the table to play and left the dirty work for my nurse assistant and my sister in law! Can you place an L on my forehead?
Afterwards we got the kids back to the table so they could finish their pumpkins and they had fun with the rest of it. We took pictures, iced cupcakes (tried to anyway) and passed out goody bags. It was a great day and I will post pictures tomorrow. :)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Weekend
Hello! Well, its Sunday and the closing of another October weekend! A beautiful weekend I should say, because the weather was absolutely perfect! :)
On Friday I went to J-Alan's in Dayton to watch my bf's band., Skeleton Crew, perform. I stayed for just the first two sets because I had an early day Saturday, so I didn't want to be out too late. They sounded great and it was a good time!! :)
On Saturday I went to the Yellow Springs Street Fair, the Apple Butter Fest and to my friend, Leslie's house for the evening. I found pumpkins @ the Apple Butter Fest that were only $1.00 each. I bought five because I'm having my nephews over Saturday to carve pumpkins. Yay!! I love a bargain! :)
On Friday I went to J-Alan's in Dayton to watch my bf's band., Skeleton Crew, perform. I stayed for just the first two sets because I had an early day Saturday, so I didn't want to be out too late. They sounded great and it was a good time!! :)
On Saturday I went to the Yellow Springs Street Fair, the Apple Butter Fest and to my friend, Leslie's house for the evening. I found pumpkins @ the Apple Butter Fest that were only $1.00 each. I bought five because I'm having my nephews over Saturday to carve pumpkins. Yay!! I love a bargain! :)
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Frustration prevails
I don't know if I'm experiencing pms or what today, but my frustration level is through the roof. It's not taking much to push my buttons. I think know, me not being able to find a job has everything to do with my frustration.
I had a job prospective (right word?) last week and I was really hoping to get it. I received an e-mail saying, we want to hire you, but all classes are full. You are on a waiting list, so as soon as somebody backs out we will contact you. Check your e-mail daily" Well, it gave me a little hope for a day or two, but all hope is gone now! Very frustrated! I always think when somebody says something and then says but, it takes away everything they just said before the word but!!! Right??
I will keep looking and looking! I have the seasonal job coming up, so that will be something! I really want permanent work!
I had a job prospective (right word?) last week and I was really hoping to get it. I received an e-mail saying, we want to hire you, but all classes are full. You are on a waiting list, so as soon as somebody backs out we will contact you. Check your e-mail daily" Well, it gave me a little hope for a day or two, but all hope is gone now! Very frustrated! I always think when somebody says something and then says but, it takes away everything they just said before the word but!!! Right??
I will keep looking and looking! I have the seasonal job coming up, so that will be something! I really want permanent work!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
In the President's Secret Service
I'm reading a great book titled, In The President's Secret Service. The author is Ronald Kessler. It's sort of a "tell all" book about what some of the secret service agents witnessed and dealt with while working with different presidents.
I was shocked to learn that Nancy Reagan was bossy, uptight and rude to the agents while Ronald was a complete gentleman who was friendly, talkative and laid back. His favorite thing to do was ride horses with Nancy and her favorite thing was staying inside and talking to her friends from L.A.
I learned that Kennedy had multiple affairs (no shock there) and so did Lyndon B. Johnson. One time Lady Bird Johnson (his wife) caught him on the couch having sex with his lover and he yelled at the secret service for not warning him that she was home early. Afterards he installed a button that the agents would push to alert him when the Mrs. was coming home. LOL!! I read that he would walk around in the buff at times, urinate from the balcony and have meetings while in the bathroom having a bowel movement. (Awkward).
I learned that Jimmy Carter was mean and wouldn't speak to the agents at all. They were told to not speak to him or even look at him. He carried an empty bag while traveling to make it look like he was carrying his own, and at one time he tried to attack a stray jack russell terrier with a saw because it was eating his cat's food! Wow!
I still have a lot more to read, but highly recommend this book!
I was shocked to learn that Nancy Reagan was bossy, uptight and rude to the agents while Ronald was a complete gentleman who was friendly, talkative and laid back. His favorite thing to do was ride horses with Nancy and her favorite thing was staying inside and talking to her friends from L.A.
I learned that Kennedy had multiple affairs (no shock there) and so did Lyndon B. Johnson. One time Lady Bird Johnson (his wife) caught him on the couch having sex with his lover and he yelled at the secret service for not warning him that she was home early. Afterards he installed a button that the agents would push to alert him when the Mrs. was coming home. LOL!! I read that he would walk around in the buff at times, urinate from the balcony and have meetings while in the bathroom having a bowel movement. (Awkward).
I learned that Jimmy Carter was mean and wouldn't speak to the agents at all. They were told to not speak to him or even look at him. He carried an empty bag while traveling to make it look like he was carrying his own, and at one time he tried to attack a stray jack russell terrier with a saw because it was eating his cat's food! Wow!
I still have a lot more to read, but highly recommend this book!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
The Help
I saw The Help this evening and well, it was a good movie! Long, but good. Living in the 1960's as an African American had to be tough. Nobody should have been treated the way the blacks were treated back then. I cannot imagine how they felt being segregated, being treated like a disease, not allowed to use the white person's toilet, not allowed to use the utensils the white people used, etc! Quite the eye opener this movie turned out to be!!
On that note... we are in 2011 and this is a terrible thing that happened in the past. I think that many times nowadays what happened in the past still haunts us today!! I won't ride that slippery slope today!
I'm not sure which movie we will see next. Whats Your Number? opens tonight and that looks like a fun one to see. I like Anna Faris...she was so funny in Scary Movie and The House Bunny.
On that note... we are in 2011 and this is a terrible thing that happened in the past. I think that many times nowadays what happened in the past still haunts us today!! I won't ride that slippery slope today!
I'm not sure which movie we will see next. Whats Your Number? opens tonight and that looks like a fun one to see. I like Anna Faris...she was so funny in Scary Movie and The House Bunny.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Dolphin Tale
Hello reader(s) hope you are having a GREAT week! :) My week is going well I suppose...we are certainly getting oodles and oodles of rain here in Ohio. I know I know we need it! But, I honestly don't think we needed this much though, I'm just sayin' is all. :)
Today I went and saw the movie Dolphin Tale. It was a great movie and is proof that animals aren't dumb. I highly recommend it (especially for animal lovers). It kept me smiling from the beginning of the movie all the way to the end. Winter, the dolphin, is quite a trooper! You can read about the story of Winter at www.seewinter.com.
Tomorrow I'm going to see 'The Help" with my aunt and nurse assistant. We heard that is a good movie, too.
Today I went and saw the movie Dolphin Tale. It was a great movie and is proof that animals aren't dumb. I highly recommend it (especially for animal lovers). It kept me smiling from the beginning of the movie all the way to the end. Winter, the dolphin, is quite a trooper! You can read about the story of Winter at www.seewinter.com.
Tomorrow I'm going to see 'The Help" with my aunt and nurse assistant. We heard that is a good movie, too.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Kevin Nealon
Last night we went to The Funny Bone to see Kevin Nealon and it was hysterical. My cheeks hurt from laughing so much! I recommend seeing him if you get the opportunity. The thing I like most about him is he doesn't get vulgar. He keeps it clean for the biggest part and REALLY has fun with the audience! :) Below is his picture and a link to a youtube clip of one of his stand up shows.
http://youtu.be/ng-_mm0z-BE
The Funny Bone is in Beavercreak and is located at "The Greene". The Greene is a newer area built maybe 7 years ago that is full of ritzy restaurants and shopping. Its like an shopping mall without an entrance to the inside if that makes sense. I compare it to an outlet center without outlet prices. :) I have never spent time to shop and browse around the area before, but I would like to do that before it gets too cold. Below is the link.
http://www.thegreene.com/
http://youtu.be/ng-_mm0z-BE
The Funny Bone is in Beavercreak and is located at "The Greene". The Greene is a newer area built maybe 7 years ago that is full of ritzy restaurants and shopping. Its like an shopping mall without an entrance to the inside if that makes sense. I compare it to an outlet center without outlet prices. :) I have never spent time to shop and browse around the area before, but I would like to do that before it gets too cold. Below is the link.
http://www.thegreene.com/
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Funny bone
Tonight my bf and I are going to a comedy club in Dayton called The Funny Bone. The comedian Kevin Nealon will be there, hence the reason we are going. :) He plays in the Showtime hit Weeds as Doug Wilson, which is one of my bf's favorite shows. :) I like the show as well, but got really far behind and have yet to catch up. Anyway....
My bf has been feeling lousy the last couple days and I'm beginning to worry. He is getting sharp pains in his stomach after he eats, which is causing him to not want to eat. Today he is eating jello only, which is about the equivalent of water....not exactly healthy! He has never eaten well. He drinks soda all day, eats fast food, loves sweets, will not eat fruits or vegetables, etc. I try to have home made meals prepared so he will eat less fast food, but he is a picky eater and will not try anything new! I wonder if his bad food habits are catching up with him.
He won't go to the doctor, he won't go to the emergency room. It's a lost cause trying to help him. Now I'm frustrated! I don't know how to help somebody who doesn't want to help themself!! My hands are tied. Part of me wants to say, "Steve if you feel this bad and are having this much pain, go to the E.R. If not, shut up and quit complaining!" I know that sounds cruel, but my mental state is whacked out thinking he could be dieing and he won't address the issue!
My bf battles with bouts of depression. I guess he has his whole life. Last year it got so bad I feared I would come home and find him dead! I am no doctor, but a big part of me wonders if his poor eating habits and not going to a doctor are results of his depression? He isn't happy, he doesn't like himself, so maybe that is why he doesn't eat well or take care of himself? I often wish I could crawl in his head and see what is going on. I want to read his mind because I never know what he is thinking.
My bf has been feeling lousy the last couple days and I'm beginning to worry. He is getting sharp pains in his stomach after he eats, which is causing him to not want to eat. Today he is eating jello only, which is about the equivalent of water....not exactly healthy! He has never eaten well. He drinks soda all day, eats fast food, loves sweets, will not eat fruits or vegetables, etc. I try to have home made meals prepared so he will eat less fast food, but he is a picky eater and will not try anything new! I wonder if his bad food habits are catching up with him.
He won't go to the doctor, he won't go to the emergency room. It's a lost cause trying to help him. Now I'm frustrated! I don't know how to help somebody who doesn't want to help themself!! My hands are tied. Part of me wants to say, "Steve if you feel this bad and are having this much pain, go to the E.R. If not, shut up and quit complaining!" I know that sounds cruel, but my mental state is whacked out thinking he could be dieing and he won't address the issue!
My bf battles with bouts of depression. I guess he has his whole life. Last year it got so bad I feared I would come home and find him dead! I am no doctor, but a big part of me wonders if his poor eating habits and not going to a doctor are results of his depression? He isn't happy, he doesn't like himself, so maybe that is why he doesn't eat well or take care of himself? I often wish I could crawl in his head and see what is going on. I want to read his mind because I never know what he is thinking.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
This morning started out unusually early when my phone rang at 6:30! It's never a sound I want to hear when I'm sound asleep! It usually means my nurse or nurse assistant is calling in late or not coming in at all. The answering machine answered and I heard, "This is "Name". Cindy when you get this, call me back. I'll keep doing what I'm doing, but call me back if you get this message"
I chose not to call her back because #1. I cannot just call her back. Me calling her back entails me hollering across the hall, yelling over and over and over again trying to wake up Steve so he could wake up and dial the number. #2. I have told her not to call me and tell me to call her back because of reason #1 and finally #3, she didn't sound like she was calling off of work.
When she arrived late (8:15) for work she said she needed to leave early (at 10) because her daughter's car was broke down and she needed to take her to work. I asked, "Uh she cannot find her own ride to work" Her reply was, "I don't know who she would even ask! She cannot miss work and school though" I said, "So, you're telling me its more important for her to go to work than for you to stay at work?" She began to raise her voice and remind me she never misses work.
We exchanged words, but eventually kissed and made up. Not really, but you know what I mean right? :) She is a single mom of three kids, two being adults. (19 and 21) She does everything under the sun for all three and they show no appreciation. They expect her to pay their phone bill, their car payment and insurance. That is why I was so frustrated today! This person was more okay with missing work today, throwing my schedule off, throwing another nurse assistant's schedule way off, etc. just to make her bratty 19 year old daughter happy!! Cut the cord, will ya?
I chose not to call her back because #1. I cannot just call her back. Me calling her back entails me hollering across the hall, yelling over and over and over again trying to wake up Steve so he could wake up and dial the number. #2. I have told her not to call me and tell me to call her back because of reason #1 and finally #3, she didn't sound like she was calling off of work.
When she arrived late (8:15) for work she said she needed to leave early (at 10) because her daughter's car was broke down and she needed to take her to work. I asked, "Uh she cannot find her own ride to work" Her reply was, "I don't know who she would even ask! She cannot miss work and school though" I said, "So, you're telling me its more important for her to go to work than for you to stay at work?" She began to raise her voice and remind me she never misses work.
We exchanged words, but eventually kissed and made up. Not really, but you know what I mean right? :) She is a single mom of three kids, two being adults. (19 and 21) She does everything under the sun for all three and they show no appreciation. They expect her to pay their phone bill, their car payment and insurance. That is why I was so frustrated today! This person was more okay with missing work today, throwing my schedule off, throwing another nurse assistant's schedule way off, etc. just to make her bratty 19 year old daughter happy!! Cut the cord, will ya?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Weekend update
It's Wednesday and I have yet to post an update from my weekend happenings. :) On Saturday afternoon we went to my nurse's birthday party, ate a delicious home cooked meal with red velvet birthday cake for dessert and afterwards finished our night off at Jimmy's Cornerstone Bar and Grill listening to Terrapin Moon until the wee hours of the night. :)
The party was a nice time with friends. As I mentioned we ate a delicious meal cooked by my nurse's Mom, Nadine. She made fried chicken, mash potatoes and fried egg plant which I opted not to try. :) I met a couple people I had never met before, so it was nice to put a face to the names I hear about frequently. :) At Jimmy's the crowd was smaller than usual, but that's because their were two other popular bands performing in the area. This is what I was told anyway. :) I guess the next time the band plays at Jimmy's it will be in the building across the street.
I met with a friend last week, who was in the area for business. If you are reading this, it was nice seeing you again and hopefully your business will give you a reason to come visit me more often considering that is the only reason you visit! Just kidding! :)
I had an appointment with the Urologist Monday. I went to him because of the constant urinary tract infections I keep getting! He said he doesn't want to treat the infection, he wants to treat the symptoms instead. So, now I'm taking anti spasmatic pills for my bladder and rubbing this gel like stuff on my skin which is also suppose to help the bladder from spasming. UGH!
The party was a nice time with friends. As I mentioned we ate a delicious meal cooked by my nurse's Mom, Nadine. She made fried chicken, mash potatoes and fried egg plant which I opted not to try. :) I met a couple people I had never met before, so it was nice to put a face to the names I hear about frequently. :) At Jimmy's the crowd was smaller than usual, but that's because their were two other popular bands performing in the area. This is what I was told anyway. :) I guess the next time the band plays at Jimmy's it will be in the building across the street.
I met with a friend last week, who was in the area for business. If you are reading this, it was nice seeing you again and hopefully your business will give you a reason to come visit me more often considering that is the only reason you visit! Just kidding! :)
I had an appointment with the Urologist Monday. I went to him because of the constant urinary tract infections I keep getting! He said he doesn't want to treat the infection, he wants to treat the symptoms instead. So, now I'm taking anti spasmatic pills for my bladder and rubbing this gel like stuff on my skin which is also suppose to help the bladder from spasming. UGH!
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