Good evening all!! I know, I know it has been a very long time since my last post. July to be exact... August has been a wacky month for me. How do you spell Julia this month?? C-R-A-B-B-Y B-U-T-T!!! ;p Wish I was kidding. I did not want to blast you all with my negativity. Hopefully, I am back for good since I love blogging to you my readers & friends!! First:
Happy 41st anniversary to my big sister & her hubby!!!
Our prayers are going out to all of those in the path of hurricane Issac....
This post will be kind of random while I get back into the swing of things here...
Chicago Cubs you know I love you but...learn how to play the game please!! Enough already!! You make how much money & you still can't get it together?
And I know you never thought I would say this but... GO CHICAGO WHITE SOX!!!
Who are currently first in their division..I am still a Chicago fan after all... ;p
Need a nice pleasant read? Alexander McCall Smith's "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" series set in Botswana is a great bet!! I look forward to each book. Just finished the most recent one in the series and am trying some of his other series out so I will let you know how those are.
You know what got me out of my funk (along with praying) was watching Christmas movies and reading those feel good Christmas stories... I love a positive message. :) I know Christmas in August? Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to get through a slump. You know what I mean? I didn't want to unload my crabbiness on you all since I love you guys!! But I also have missed putting word/finger to blog. ;p
Yes, for all you newer readers, I am not the sharpest crayon in the box but I like to believe I bring some tolerance & love wherever I go. I am not a natural magnet for people, however, the ones who take the time to get to know me are (usually) pleasantly surprised. ;p
I do have some major flaws for anyone who has forgotten: I am lazy (okay I have now proved that), I have T.M.I of the mouth (Translation: Too much information) hard to get me started then hard to get me to stop. You have seen that in some of my posts. I am an enigma wrapped up in craziness, I know, and I am getting to be alright with that. Be mellow, be happy or at least fake it. ;P
Well, I dipped my toes back in and will stop here for now. I hope you all are having a great week!! Remember, I am here if you ever need to vent or if you want me to rant about anything in particular. ;p
Remember to smile at the people you pass..it might ignite a fire of hope that lights up the world! And more importantly..please, remember you are loved!!!!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Yes, doctors are human...however
Hello everyone!! Sorry I haven’t been producing any blogs lately. I will get better soon I promise. I have a few ideas floating around. Today, however, I wanted to see how you all are doing. Are you taking caring of yourself? Getting the rest and care you need? We all need to take care of ourselves and our bodies and often need to be our own advocates when we have health issues. Why? Because doctors are human too and they don’t always know when something is wrong with YOUR body. We have to be our own advocates sometimes or things can go very wrong.
Examples? You want examples? Okay, I have examples for you. In my thirties I used to get the occasional pleurisy attack when I was sick (an inflammation of the lung that causes it to rub against the ribcage and causes a sharp pain when breathing). And occasionally I would get “walking” pneumonia that would not be found until an x-ray was done since my lungs always sounded clear. One day I had been suffering for hours from an attack and went to urgent care, not for pain pills, but because I knew there was a possibility of “walking” pneumonia. The doctor listened to my lungs and heard nothing so diagnosed that I was sore from coughing. I had not been coughing and I said it was not that kind of pain. The doctor gave me that attitude and look like “great another hypochondriac!”. Yes, I am familiar with that look. However, she agreed to have a chest x-ray done. When she came back with the results she actually apologized since the x-ray clearly showed some type of issue with my lungs.
Yes, I have more examples. In my teens and in my 40’s I had issues with my ears that presented differently. In my teens I kept getting a lot of headaches and after several tests nothing could be found wrong. Since I had known ear issues my Mother took me to the ear doctor and had him look. He said that my ears wouldn’t cause a headache. However, since I had already had several ear infections and they needed to be taken care of via surgical cleaning my Mother insisted it be done like, now, since by then the left side of my face had started twitching as well. The doctor did the procedure and ended up having to remove the mastoid and other ear bones that had been disintegrated by a cholesteatoma (a benign growth of the ear). The infection and growth had started eating into my facial nerve which explained the twitching and the headaches. And yes, the headaches left after the surgery. In my 40’s I started having balance issues and my right ear felt full. I went to my ear doctor (a different one by now) several times over the course of six months and he kept insisting nothing was wrong; even saying at one point that he could practically see into my brain! I switched doctors because even hubby could tell I was having issues walking a straight line at this point. The new doctor tried to give me the same song and dance and I insisted there was something wrong and that I would go to another doctor if I had to. He agreed to do an MRI. Guess what? He apologized as well since there was a cholesteatoma in my right ear now. I had the surgery and again the mastoid bones and other ear bones were destroyed and had to be cleaned out. He estimated that it had been growing for over six months. About how long it took me to get someone to listen. Advocacy is important people!! And did I learn my lesson? No.
A couple of years ago I kept getting sick with sinus infections that doctors kept saying they couldn’t see. Well, finally my ear doctor took a CT scan of my sinuses (again after saying nothing was wrong but this time he trusted my judgment). He came back to say the back sinuses were BAD and I ended up with surgery again. Now I do not allow anything to go on in my body for a few days without doing a check on why.
However, by far the scariest episode happened with hubby. Two days before Thanksgiving in 2002 hubby calls me at work saying he thinks he needs to go to the emergency room can I come home. Now, my hubby would NEVER go to the doctor preferring to tough things out. So hubby saying he needed to go to the hospital said this was serious. We get to the hospital and they do their normal run of tests and come back saying everything looks good and I am thinking hmm, but I had to get our daughter from school so I left under the assumption they were going to send him home. I went to get her and I am praying the whole way don’t let them send hubby home if he isn’t okay. We get back to the hospital and the nurse says he is having a test done. A little later she comes out to tell us that he had a heart attack but he is okay. Our daughter is crying and I am in a state of shock but glad hubby is okay.
I found out later that the cardiologist had looked at his EKG and found an extra heart beat which is an indicator you are either pregnant, which obviously hubby wasn’t, or the possibility of a possible heart attack. Turns out the doctor gave hubby the option of having an angiogram right away since the doctor was there and available or of scheduling it another day. Hubby was already in pain and wanted the test out of the way now so they did the angiogram, which led to an angioplasty and stent. If hubby had opted to wait he would not be with us today because the artery that was clogged is aptly named “the widow maker”. He would have gone home and had another heart attack that would have killed him, no lie. God was with us that day and answered my prayers. If hubby had not listened to his own body he would have died and luckily he did not wait to have the needed test done. And yes they had intended to send him home, however, anything heart related has to be checked out by a cardiologist thank goodness!!
So, what I am trying to say is, I love you guys so if you are feeling off get it checked out. Yes, we have to be careful about over analyzing ourselves but sometimes you do know better then the doctor especially when it comes to your own body. Some things like colds can take time to recover from; but, if it has been weeks get thee to a doctor post haste! Remember, you are loved! I love you (all 20 of my fans and any new readers out there) and pray for you daily. Until next time be your own advocate if need be!
Examples? You want examples? Okay, I have examples for you. In my thirties I used to get the occasional pleurisy attack when I was sick (an inflammation of the lung that causes it to rub against the ribcage and causes a sharp pain when breathing). And occasionally I would get “walking” pneumonia that would not be found until an x-ray was done since my lungs always sounded clear. One day I had been suffering for hours from an attack and went to urgent care, not for pain pills, but because I knew there was a possibility of “walking” pneumonia. The doctor listened to my lungs and heard nothing so diagnosed that I was sore from coughing. I had not been coughing and I said it was not that kind of pain. The doctor gave me that attitude and look like “great another hypochondriac!”. Yes, I am familiar with that look. However, she agreed to have a chest x-ray done. When she came back with the results she actually apologized since the x-ray clearly showed some type of issue with my lungs.
Yes, I have more examples. In my teens and in my 40’s I had issues with my ears that presented differently. In my teens I kept getting a lot of headaches and after several tests nothing could be found wrong. Since I had known ear issues my Mother took me to the ear doctor and had him look. He said that my ears wouldn’t cause a headache. However, since I had already had several ear infections and they needed to be taken care of via surgical cleaning my Mother insisted it be done like, now, since by then the left side of my face had started twitching as well. The doctor did the procedure and ended up having to remove the mastoid and other ear bones that had been disintegrated by a cholesteatoma (a benign growth of the ear). The infection and growth had started eating into my facial nerve which explained the twitching and the headaches. And yes, the headaches left after the surgery. In my 40’s I started having balance issues and my right ear felt full. I went to my ear doctor (a different one by now) several times over the course of six months and he kept insisting nothing was wrong; even saying at one point that he could practically see into my brain! I switched doctors because even hubby could tell I was having issues walking a straight line at this point. The new doctor tried to give me the same song and dance and I insisted there was something wrong and that I would go to another doctor if I had to. He agreed to do an MRI. Guess what? He apologized as well since there was a cholesteatoma in my right ear now. I had the surgery and again the mastoid bones and other ear bones were destroyed and had to be cleaned out. He estimated that it had been growing for over six months. About how long it took me to get someone to listen. Advocacy is important people!! And did I learn my lesson? No.
A couple of years ago I kept getting sick with sinus infections that doctors kept saying they couldn’t see. Well, finally my ear doctor took a CT scan of my sinuses (again after saying nothing was wrong but this time he trusted my judgment). He came back to say the back sinuses were BAD and I ended up with surgery again. Now I do not allow anything to go on in my body for a few days without doing a check on why.
However, by far the scariest episode happened with hubby. Two days before Thanksgiving in 2002 hubby calls me at work saying he thinks he needs to go to the emergency room can I come home. Now, my hubby would NEVER go to the doctor preferring to tough things out. So hubby saying he needed to go to the hospital said this was serious. We get to the hospital and they do their normal run of tests and come back saying everything looks good and I am thinking hmm, but I had to get our daughter from school so I left under the assumption they were going to send him home. I went to get her and I am praying the whole way don’t let them send hubby home if he isn’t okay. We get back to the hospital and the nurse says he is having a test done. A little later she comes out to tell us that he had a heart attack but he is okay. Our daughter is crying and I am in a state of shock but glad hubby is okay.
I found out later that the cardiologist had looked at his EKG and found an extra heart beat which is an indicator you are either pregnant, which obviously hubby wasn’t, or the possibility of a possible heart attack. Turns out the doctor gave hubby the option of having an angiogram right away since the doctor was there and available or of scheduling it another day. Hubby was already in pain and wanted the test out of the way now so they did the angiogram, which led to an angioplasty and stent. If hubby had opted to wait he would not be with us today because the artery that was clogged is aptly named “the widow maker”. He would have gone home and had another heart attack that would have killed him, no lie. God was with us that day and answered my prayers. If hubby had not listened to his own body he would have died and luckily he did not wait to have the needed test done. And yes they had intended to send him home, however, anything heart related has to be checked out by a cardiologist thank goodness!!
So, what I am trying to say is, I love you guys so if you are feeling off get it checked out. Yes, we have to be careful about over analyzing ourselves but sometimes you do know better then the doctor especially when it comes to your own body. Some things like colds can take time to recover from; but, if it has been weeks get thee to a doctor post haste! Remember, you are loved! I love you (all 20 of my fans and any new readers out there) and pray for you daily. Until next time be your own advocate if need be!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Annoying phrases
Okay folks, I have had "bloggers block" for the past several days. Sinuses acting up and migraines have not helped much either, but it will get better eventually. Dear readers, if you have any suggestions for future topics I would love to hear them and you can email me at annoyingbgirl@gmail.com (don't ask, too lazy to change it to my blog name, maybe some day ;p). Anyway, I decided to do another rant on, drum roll please, phrases that REALLY annoy me and why. In no order of importance or annoyance factor:
1) "It can't get any worse" and variations of this theme. Are you trying to bring on a lightening strike? Really? And let's think about it, hm, things can always get worse. Are you still breathing? And even if you are dead what guarantee do you have that things won't get worse? Hmm, put that in your pipe and smoke it! And lest you think I am kidding, just as a warning if you EVER say that phrase around me, and I hear you, I call first dibs on slapping you! ;p Which leads us to..
2) "I know how you feel" said as a way to connect with someone who is going through a situation. Okay, this is meant with love I know; however, even if you have gone through the same trials such as the same health issue you may not know how they feel. Not to be too harsh but are your doctors the same, treatments the same, support system the same, pain levels the same? Maybe, maybe not. I think it would be better to say something like I am sorry or I don't know what you are going through but I am here or I have been through something similar and if you need anything let me know. It is most annoying to me when said by someone who has never gone through it and has not clue. But again, I think they are trying to connect. Let's move on to another connector.
3) "how are you?" By itself in a one on one situation is cool if you actually wait for a response. However, when said as part of "hi" or "hello" as you are passing someone is extremely annoying in it's pointlessness (not sure if that is a word). Just a waste of words since you really don't care to wait for the answer. How do I know this? Cause you keep walking without waiting for a response. This is another attempt to connect or appear to care but really? I always end up feeling like I have to respond with "good" even though I know they have passed out of ear shot. I am just too polite to NOT respond. Dang! And now I feel stupid for answering. Not a nice thing to do to a person who already doubts their sanity! ;p let's move on to other annoying phrases.
4) "Do we have issues?" Why don't you just say "is there a problem or concern" This phrase if not said right can seem down right sarcastic. (This one was contributed by hubby)
5) "Whatever" When said in a dismissive tone. Usually said either when you are asking a question the other person doesn't want to answer or when the other party is not winning the discussion, debate, etc. Whatever! Such a cop out phrase. If you give up or don't want to answer, please say that and/or explain why. (Contributed by hubby)
6) "Who's your Momma?" (Contributed by hubby) Really?? People still say this? And why? I never understood this one in the first place. Are you asking because you might be the Daddy?? Grow up! So slimy even.
7) "I guess" Said when someone either can't make up their mind and/or are afraid to commit to an answer. Really! You guess? What? How many jelly beans there are? How many licks it takes to get to the middle of a tootsie roll pop? Such a flat non-answer. Almost as bad as..
8) "It's not my job" Usually said when asked why something wasn't done right. Okay, so if it isn't your job, but you noticed a mistake that happened or is about to happen shouldn't you, at the very least, point it out to the person whose job it is?? Take ownership and show some innitiative.
9) "I'm tired" Okay, this one is usually said by me, under my breath, in that way Brick from "In the Middle" says it (said in a whisper with his head down but others can hear in case you don't know this reference). This one was also contributed by hubby; however; he is right. It is annoying even to the person who says it. In my case it is more like a sigh and can be changed to "I am hungry" or " I need to go to the bathroom"..Really? Why do I say this stuff? Cause I am nuts okay. ;p Actually, I think it is my body telling me this and forcing me to say it aloud so I will actually do something about it. At least that is my excuse.;p
Okay, this was my list, what is yours like? Let me know I would like to hear. I sent the question to a few people I know and only go four responses :*( And what were they?
A) "It is what it is" And yes this one is annoying and I am guilty of saying it. So, sorry! And by the way this was given to me by a second person just a minute ago. So, I guess we have a winner, winner chicken dinner ;p I interpret this to phrase mean there is no hidden meaning as in "a cigar is just a cigar". And of course I meant the phrase "It is what it is" and not "winner, winner chicken dinner". ;p
B) "They came to play" Submitted by someone who plays in bands and orchestras so I can understand why they get tired of hearing this one ;p
I received a couple of other ones that I could not quite explain. Keep them coming and I might use them in a future blog. ;p
Beofre I sign off I wanted to say I appreciate my readers and hope that you will continute to plug along with this blog. Someday, I hope to improve and actually be funny. ;p Remember, you are loved! And if I say something that annoys you please feel free to let me know. That is preferable to a slap! ;p Have a great day all! And go Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears!!!
1) "It can't get any worse" and variations of this theme. Are you trying to bring on a lightening strike? Really? And let's think about it, hm, things can always get worse. Are you still breathing? And even if you are dead what guarantee do you have that things won't get worse? Hmm, put that in your pipe and smoke it! And lest you think I am kidding, just as a warning if you EVER say that phrase around me, and I hear you, I call first dibs on slapping you! ;p Which leads us to..
2) "I know how you feel" said as a way to connect with someone who is going through a situation. Okay, this is meant with love I know; however, even if you have gone through the same trials such as the same health issue you may not know how they feel. Not to be too harsh but are your doctors the same, treatments the same, support system the same, pain levels the same? Maybe, maybe not. I think it would be better to say something like I am sorry or I don't know what you are going through but I am here or I have been through something similar and if you need anything let me know. It is most annoying to me when said by someone who has never gone through it and has not clue. But again, I think they are trying to connect. Let's move on to another connector.
3) "how are you?" By itself in a one on one situation is cool if you actually wait for a response. However, when said as part of "hi" or "hello" as you are passing someone is extremely annoying in it's pointlessness (not sure if that is a word). Just a waste of words since you really don't care to wait for the answer. How do I know this? Cause you keep walking without waiting for a response. This is another attempt to connect or appear to care but really? I always end up feeling like I have to respond with "good" even though I know they have passed out of ear shot. I am just too polite to NOT respond. Dang! And now I feel stupid for answering. Not a nice thing to do to a person who already doubts their sanity! ;p let's move on to other annoying phrases.
4) "Do we have issues?" Why don't you just say "is there a problem or concern" This phrase if not said right can seem down right sarcastic. (This one was contributed by hubby)
5) "Whatever" When said in a dismissive tone. Usually said either when you are asking a question the other person doesn't want to answer or when the other party is not winning the discussion, debate, etc. Whatever! Such a cop out phrase. If you give up or don't want to answer, please say that and/or explain why. (Contributed by hubby)
6) "Who's your Momma?" (Contributed by hubby) Really?? People still say this? And why? I never understood this one in the first place. Are you asking because you might be the Daddy?? Grow up! So slimy even.
7) "I guess" Said when someone either can't make up their mind and/or are afraid to commit to an answer. Really! You guess? What? How many jelly beans there are? How many licks it takes to get to the middle of a tootsie roll pop? Such a flat non-answer. Almost as bad as..
8) "It's not my job" Usually said when asked why something wasn't done right. Okay, so if it isn't your job, but you noticed a mistake that happened or is about to happen shouldn't you, at the very least, point it out to the person whose job it is?? Take ownership and show some innitiative.
9) "I'm tired" Okay, this one is usually said by me, under my breath, in that way Brick from "In the Middle" says it (said in a whisper with his head down but others can hear in case you don't know this reference). This one was also contributed by hubby; however; he is right. It is annoying even to the person who says it. In my case it is more like a sigh and can be changed to "I am hungry" or " I need to go to the bathroom"..Really? Why do I say this stuff? Cause I am nuts okay. ;p Actually, I think it is my body telling me this and forcing me to say it aloud so I will actually do something about it. At least that is my excuse.;p
Okay, this was my list, what is yours like? Let me know I would like to hear. I sent the question to a few people I know and only go four responses :*( And what were they?
A) "It is what it is" And yes this one is annoying and I am guilty of saying it. So, sorry! And by the way this was given to me by a second person just a minute ago. So, I guess we have a winner, winner chicken dinner ;p I interpret this to phrase mean there is no hidden meaning as in "a cigar is just a cigar". And of course I meant the phrase "It is what it is" and not "winner, winner chicken dinner". ;p
B) "They came to play" Submitted by someone who plays in bands and orchestras so I can understand why they get tired of hearing this one ;p
I received a couple of other ones that I could not quite explain. Keep them coming and I might use them in a future blog. ;p
Beofre I sign off I wanted to say I appreciate my readers and hope that you will continute to plug along with this blog. Someday, I hope to improve and actually be funny. ;p Remember, you are loved! And if I say something that annoys you please feel free to let me know. That is preferable to a slap! ;p Have a great day all! And go Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Julia's Crazy Night Moods Part III
Well, good evening there! And how are you on this wonderfully hot night? Cool I hope. We are chillaxin in the basement keeping cool watching the telly. Long day, headache at long last gone and yes, hubby I know you are still here, I wasn't talking about you! ;p Hm, what shall we chat about tonight dear friends? Well, someone did ask about the pumpkin story so I guess I will lead with that.
Many moon ago, oh relax and take a chill pill, I am trying to be creative here, I worked with a someone who became a close friend and who was fun to hang with. While I was hanging with her my brother was asking if I knew any nice ladies and I mentioned my friend from work. She was interested, he was interested, bada bing, bada boom we set them up. And they lived happily ever after....
Oh, did I forget the part about the pumpkin? Well, they decided they wanted to do a double date, for their first date, with me and hubby so we decided to go in my car. Did I tell you I am a slob? And forgetful? Have you even read any of my blogs? I just texted my friend (yes, she still is my friend) to find out the date of the infamous pumpkin incident and it was on December 4, 1988 a day that will live in infamy! Okay, okay, I am stalling I know, I can't bear to tell the pumpkin tale. Bill told me to make sure my car was cleaned up and ready to go. I forgot as usual, same old Julia but I did take out the car seat. So, we were all set and we decided to take one car, mine. The two soon to be lovebirds decided to sit in back and we in front. My friend gets in the car and starts to get settled when she says something like "my seat is wet" and my brother looks and says something like "Eww! Julia! How come there is a pumpkin back here and how long has it been sitting here?!?! Halloween was like a month ago man". Okay, before you have a cow it was one of those mini pumpkins and easily missed if you are an absent minded Mom, who works full time and is chronically a messaholic, Okay, there is no defense and yet I still giggle cause it was insanely stupid of me not to notice it. Especially, since I wanted to make a good impression. Oh, and there is s silver lining, the happily ever after part is true. My friend and my brother are happily married and have two handsome sons. So at least it ended well even if I almost destroyed the beginning with pumpkin guts!
Having said this, I confess to having cleaned out the snot rags currently cluttering up my car just this morning so it is almost clean right now. Back then I was a nightmare when it came to my car (let's not get into the rest of my life right now; this is a blog not a book). I once gave a coworker a last minute ride home several years ago and warned them my car was a mess. This is what I said "Imagine the messiest car you have ever seen and then times that by a thousand". And yes I seriously said that since I had not planned on giving anyone a ride. Do you think she was prepared? And I kid you not the car was loaded down with newspapers, to go bags, etc. No she actually thought I was either a) kidding or b)one of "those" people that say their car is a mess when you can actually eat off the seats. Not my favorite people; not because they make me look bad, no , because then people don't believe me when I say my car, house is a mess.
Well, I think that is enough horror for one night. I hope you don't have nightmares. Hopefully, I will have a clean house and a clean car of my dreams cleaned by me, myself and I. Sweet dreams all!! And remember, You are Loved!!! And the next time someone says their car is a mess, ya might want to believe them! ;p
Many moon ago, oh relax and take a chill pill, I am trying to be creative here, I worked with a someone who became a close friend and who was fun to hang with. While I was hanging with her my brother was asking if I knew any nice ladies and I mentioned my friend from work. She was interested, he was interested, bada bing, bada boom we set them up. And they lived happily ever after....
Oh, did I forget the part about the pumpkin? Well, they decided they wanted to do a double date, for their first date, with me and hubby so we decided to go in my car. Did I tell you I am a slob? And forgetful? Have you even read any of my blogs? I just texted my friend (yes, she still is my friend) to find out the date of the infamous pumpkin incident and it was on December 4, 1988 a day that will live in infamy! Okay, okay, I am stalling I know, I can't bear to tell the pumpkin tale. Bill told me to make sure my car was cleaned up and ready to go. I forgot as usual, same old Julia but I did take out the car seat. So, we were all set and we decided to take one car, mine. The two soon to be lovebirds decided to sit in back and we in front. My friend gets in the car and starts to get settled when she says something like "my seat is wet" and my brother looks and says something like "Eww! Julia! How come there is a pumpkin back here and how long has it been sitting here?!?! Halloween was like a month ago man". Okay, before you have a cow it was one of those mini pumpkins and easily missed if you are an absent minded Mom, who works full time and is chronically a messaholic, Okay, there is no defense and yet I still giggle cause it was insanely stupid of me not to notice it. Especially, since I wanted to make a good impression. Oh, and there is s silver lining, the happily ever after part is true. My friend and my brother are happily married and have two handsome sons. So at least it ended well even if I almost destroyed the beginning with pumpkin guts!
Having said this, I confess to having cleaned out the snot rags currently cluttering up my car just this morning so it is almost clean right now. Back then I was a nightmare when it came to my car (let's not get into the rest of my life right now; this is a blog not a book). I once gave a coworker a last minute ride home several years ago and warned them my car was a mess. This is what I said "Imagine the messiest car you have ever seen and then times that by a thousand". And yes I seriously said that since I had not planned on giving anyone a ride. Do you think she was prepared? And I kid you not the car was loaded down with newspapers, to go bags, etc. No she actually thought I was either a) kidding or b)one of "those" people that say their car is a mess when you can actually eat off the seats. Not my favorite people; not because they make me look bad, no , because then people don't believe me when I say my car, house is a mess.
Well, I think that is enough horror for one night. I hope you don't have nightmares. Hopefully, I will have a clean house and a clean car of my dreams cleaned by me, myself and I. Sweet dreams all!! And remember, You are Loved!!! And the next time someone says their car is a mess, ya might want to believe them! ;p
Monday, July 16, 2012
Julia's Crazy Night Moods, Part II
Good evening all! Julia is back for the duration, hopefully ;p I have been trying to think of some non-boring rants, topics, etc... Today I decided to continue with the previous theme of Julia's crazy night moods ;p Mwahahahahaha!!! The same friend (who shall remain nameless lest I embarrass them) who was so much fun in the bookstore in allowing me to read aloud the children's books to my hearts content! And yes I was seriously hoping that there would be a line of children behind me like the Pied Piper; alas, no such luck. Oh me! I know what you are thinking, this girl is obviously making this whole thing up! Hmm, how very little you know about me, I am a ham to the nth degree and never get to show it :*(.
How sad it is to want to ham it up and not be able to! That is why this friend is special to me; because they do not embarrass easily. HMM, or maybe they do and that is why we lose touch every few years? Just kidding!! We are that rare variety of friend that can pick up where we left off; however, this time they are stuck with me. ;p So to continue our evening we stopped into Anthropologie a clothing store and did something we had not done in decades. No!! We did not shoplift, we were and are good girls! Although, the store manager may have preferred it. ;p We went through each item of clothing and critiqued it. I can see you are scratching your head..If you and I had gone it might have been boring; however, since this was something we had done before we knew how to take it to a whole new level of fun. We commented on the feel of the fabric, how we thought it would look on us, the draping, the colors and how if we had a million dollars we would or would not buy it. And then there were the really ugly clothes we would never buy..hmm a striped blue prison matron dress anyone? Anyone? I kid you not this dress was selling for around $100.00 and it was shaped like the old time prison matron dress. Uh guh lee!!! We talked and laughed our way through the whole store. I kept waiting for the manager to come over but then again we made a lot of positive comments so we may have sold a few things for them. ;p
We have known each other since 2nd grade hmm I think she was the one who explained to me that kids are also baby goats (see previous post about skipping down memory lane). It is nice to have friends that know you so well that you can feel safe to be yourself around them. I can be pretty strange sometimes. Okay, more than just sometimes. I have a couple of "newer" friends that that I am learning to hang with again as well. One, I meet for lunch once a month, remind me to tell you about the pumpkin episode some day; we can talk for hours. One I go to church with and go for lunch dates with too. And one I walk with at work everyday who manages to crack me up each day and has "talked me down off the ledge" more than once. Each of these special ladies I am sure have there own stories to tell on me too. ;p Hmm...I may have to do another part to this one...the pumpkin story is kind of funny...We shall see. I hope your evening is calm, cool and collected or at least fun ;p Here is to talking to you again tomorrow. Think about the special people in your life that make each day more bearable. Do they know? If not please let them know. Remember you are loved!!!
How sad it is to want to ham it up and not be able to! That is why this friend is special to me; because they do not embarrass easily. HMM, or maybe they do and that is why we lose touch every few years? Just kidding!! We are that rare variety of friend that can pick up where we left off; however, this time they are stuck with me. ;p So to continue our evening we stopped into Anthropologie a clothing store and did something we had not done in decades. No!! We did not shoplift, we were and are good girls! Although, the store manager may have preferred it. ;p We went through each item of clothing and critiqued it. I can see you are scratching your head..If you and I had gone it might have been boring; however, since this was something we had done before we knew how to take it to a whole new level of fun. We commented on the feel of the fabric, how we thought it would look on us, the draping, the colors and how if we had a million dollars we would or would not buy it. And then there were the really ugly clothes we would never buy..hmm a striped blue prison matron dress anyone? Anyone? I kid you not this dress was selling for around $100.00 and it was shaped like the old time prison matron dress. Uh guh lee!!! We talked and laughed our way through the whole store. I kept waiting for the manager to come over but then again we made a lot of positive comments so we may have sold a few things for them. ;p
We have known each other since 2nd grade hmm I think she was the one who explained to me that kids are also baby goats (see previous post about skipping down memory lane). It is nice to have friends that know you so well that you can feel safe to be yourself around them. I can be pretty strange sometimes. Okay, more than just sometimes. I have a couple of "newer" friends that that I am learning to hang with again as well. One, I meet for lunch once a month, remind me to tell you about the pumpkin episode some day; we can talk for hours. One I go to church with and go for lunch dates with too. And one I walk with at work everyday who manages to crack me up each day and has "talked me down off the ledge" more than once. Each of these special ladies I am sure have there own stories to tell on me too. ;p Hmm...I may have to do another part to this one...the pumpkin story is kind of funny...We shall see. I hope your evening is calm, cool and collected or at least fun ;p Here is to talking to you again tomorrow. Think about the special people in your life that make each day more bearable. Do they know? If not please let them know. Remember you are loved!!!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Julia's Weird Nightmoods
Okay, I am feeling weird today so I don't know where this blog will go...Hmmmm....I have been thinking about the songs I sang as a youngling...Like..."Kookaburra sit in the old gum tree, merry, merry king of the bush is he, laugh kookaburra, laugh kookaburra gay your life must be!" Sang that in some girls group like Pioneer Girls. Loved that song. Remember "Kumbaya my Lord, Kumbaya, Oh Lord Kumbaya!" With the hand movements too! Of course there were the more violent songs of my youth...."Little Bunny Foo Foo hopping through the forest, scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head!" Or the really weirdly violent song sung with a yellow headed dandelion in hand. Place thumb just under the yellow head of the dandelion and just before flicking the yellow head off with your thumb sing.."momma had a baby and her head popped off!!" Sick!! ;p Beats blowing the white seed heads all over the place! ;p Just kidding cause that was fun too.
Told you I was in a weird mood....hmmm...what next? Children's read aloud books? My daughter Heather liked "Amelia Bedelia", "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" and " I know an old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly". The last one was a favorite of mine too. We would bounce and dance around the room singing the book it was soo much fun!!
Recently, a friend of mine and I had a blast going through the Barnes & Nobles store reading "read aloud" books out loud. Okay, I was reading them out loud I am SUCH a ham if the kids had started lining up I would have been in heaven, HAM heaven! ;p You would not believe some of the hysterically funny kids book out there now. Mo Willems has some of the best ones around! "The Duckling Gets a Cookie?" Is soo funny! Not just for the kids, it has a grownup humor in a pint size book. So much fun! These are books I would gladly buy for any child that loved a good story. We also read another one I loved that my daughter might like too "Skippyjon Jones" about a Siamese cat who thinks he is a chihuahua. So much fun, a slightly longer book though. But I still read the whole thing out loud! He, he.
And I didn't even get to tell you what we did in Anthropolgie! Maybe next time ;p
Well, I am feeling slightly less weird and I sure had fun, I hope you did too. Remember, you are loved!! Please keep the comments coming and if you have something you would like me to write about please feel free to email me or reply to the blog or send it telepathically! Good luck with the last one! I hope you all have a great night or morning!
Told you I was in a weird mood....hmmm...what next? Children's read aloud books? My daughter Heather liked "Amelia Bedelia", "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" and " I know an old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly". The last one was a favorite of mine too. We would bounce and dance around the room singing the book it was soo much fun!!
Recently, a friend of mine and I had a blast going through the Barnes & Nobles store reading "read aloud" books out loud. Okay, I was reading them out loud I am SUCH a ham if the kids had started lining up I would have been in heaven, HAM heaven! ;p You would not believe some of the hysterically funny kids book out there now. Mo Willems has some of the best ones around! "The Duckling Gets a Cookie?" Is soo funny! Not just for the kids, it has a grownup humor in a pint size book. So much fun! These are books I would gladly buy for any child that loved a good story. We also read another one I loved that my daughter might like too "Skippyjon Jones" about a Siamese cat who thinks he is a chihuahua. So much fun, a slightly longer book though. But I still read the whole thing out loud! He, he.
And I didn't even get to tell you what we did in Anthropolgie! Maybe next time ;p
Well, I am feeling slightly less weird and I sure had fun, I hope you did too. Remember, you are loved!! Please keep the comments coming and if you have something you would like me to write about please feel free to email me or reply to the blog or send it telepathically! Good luck with the last one! I hope you all have a great night or morning!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Today's Spiritual Post
Good evening all, I hope you are enduring the heat this week. Hopefully, soon there will be relief for all. I have been trying to think of what to say this week and I think I want to go over some of the interesting thinks I have noticed when I view Jesus through His word. Some thoughts I have had recently that might get you to thinking too.
Have you ever thought about the fact the Jesus knew what was going to happen in the end? How He was to suffer and die? How he was to come to His death? By being nailed to a cross with wood and nails? And what was His earthly Father's profession? Remember? Yes, that's right Joseph was a carpenter who worked with....nails and wood..Hmmm, could that be significant?? His father could have been a fisherman and Jesus would have been the fisher of men like His disciples but instead his father was a carpenter. Who do you think built the cross He was to be crucified on? A carpenter. I can't even imagine having to think about what that would lead to in the end for Him.
Another thought, Jesus was compassionate even with His earthly Mother who asked Him to provide more wine for the wedding in Canaan. We all remember His first miracle turning water into wine; what you may not remember is that His Mother instigated it. He told her it was not yet His time, but because she told the attendants to do as He said He turned water into wine. He knew He was going to do this but I think He knew it was also important that He told her basically in a kind way, "Mom, why are you asking me this now?? It is not my time". However, He was a good son and performed the miracle.
We also assumed He did not fear His death in the end..remember he came as a human and He would suffer. If you don't think He was afraid read Luke 22:42-44. He wept tears of blood and asked for the cup to be removed if it would be His Father's will. And yet He did what He knew was necessary to save His people. He became the sacrificial Lamb so that all could be saved. Which brings me to my last thought..If we still had to offer sacrifices to atone for our sins there would be no animals left in existence. Think about it....Hmm...
I know this has been a long and possibly confusing blog. I just had these thoughts and wanted to share. Remember, you are loved! Not only by me but by the One who made you and who is waiting for you to seek Him. He will turn away no one who loves Him no matter what you think you may have done or what you actually have done. I hope you are all doing well and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Have you ever thought about the fact the Jesus knew what was going to happen in the end? How He was to suffer and die? How he was to come to His death? By being nailed to a cross with wood and nails? And what was His earthly Father's profession? Remember? Yes, that's right Joseph was a carpenter who worked with....nails and wood..Hmmm, could that be significant?? His father could have been a fisherman and Jesus would have been the fisher of men like His disciples but instead his father was a carpenter. Who do you think built the cross He was to be crucified on? A carpenter. I can't even imagine having to think about what that would lead to in the end for Him.
Another thought, Jesus was compassionate even with His earthly Mother who asked Him to provide more wine for the wedding in Canaan. We all remember His first miracle turning water into wine; what you may not remember is that His Mother instigated it. He told her it was not yet His time, but because she told the attendants to do as He said He turned water into wine. He knew He was going to do this but I think He knew it was also important that He told her basically in a kind way, "Mom, why are you asking me this now?? It is not my time". However, He was a good son and performed the miracle.
We also assumed He did not fear His death in the end..remember he came as a human and He would suffer. If you don't think He was afraid read Luke 22:42-44. He wept tears of blood and asked for the cup to be removed if it would be His Father's will. And yet He did what He knew was necessary to save His people. He became the sacrificial Lamb so that all could be saved. Which brings me to my last thought..If we still had to offer sacrifices to atone for our sins there would be no animals left in existence. Think about it....Hmm...
I know this has been a long and possibly confusing blog. I just had these thoughts and wanted to share. Remember, you are loved! Not only by me but by the One who made you and who is waiting for you to seek Him. He will turn away no one who loves Him no matter what you think you may have done or what you actually have done. I hope you are all doing well and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Fourth of July all!!!!
Well, good evening all and happy Fourth of July!!!! Hoping everyone is able to stay cool and has their power back in West Chicago, IL. A lot of other people are suffering because of the weather between the wildfires, drought, the wicked storms and everything in between. I hope you are safe and well and able to find refuge somewhere if needed.
I am home with some sinus issues, we lost power last night and spent the evening outside, which is not always the best combination in this weather, if you have allergies. We do have power back again and I hope it stays and everyone else gets theirs back. I was supposed to go hang out at my brother's house; however, I sent hubby instead. He needed a break from me ;p And he almost likes the heat, almost. I hope he is having a good time he gets stuck with me way too often for his mental health! ;p I would say I was kidding..But...I am not all bad just a little wacko sometimes is all which may be why he has stuck around for almost 27 years.
So, while I have been staying home trying to chug liquids and take my medications and stay cool I have been watching movies. I have to pause for just a moment to catch my breath..I just turned on blinx Beat for some background noise and had the hoo haa scared out of me by some lunatic who was yelling something really loud and I thought it was Bill trying to scare me..Jeez Louise!! Too funny.
Anyhow, I was watching some cool movies that you have probably never heard of; one was "chocolate" with Jeeja Yanin, Ammara Siripong and Hiroshi Abe, cool movie! It was about a girl with autism who learned how to fight like Jackie Chan via video games and old Kung Fu movies. Really neat movie to check out of you like the Jackie Chan genre (and no he is not in the movie she was just about as good as him though). The other movie I saw was "Smoke Signals" with Adam Beach, Evan Adams and Irene Bedard based on the book "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven", it was a good movie, no action just an emotional movie sort of.
Well, Hubby is back home, I hope you all have or had a great Fourth of July!! Remember, as always, you are loved! Pass it on, pay it forward and never forget who you are and that you are very special!!
I am home with some sinus issues, we lost power last night and spent the evening outside, which is not always the best combination in this weather, if you have allergies. We do have power back again and I hope it stays and everyone else gets theirs back. I was supposed to go hang out at my brother's house; however, I sent hubby instead. He needed a break from me ;p And he almost likes the heat, almost. I hope he is having a good time he gets stuck with me way too often for his mental health! ;p I would say I was kidding..But...I am not all bad just a little wacko sometimes is all which may be why he has stuck around for almost 27 years.
So, while I have been staying home trying to chug liquids and take my medications and stay cool I have been watching movies. I have to pause for just a moment to catch my breath..I just turned on blinx Beat for some background noise and had the hoo haa scared out of me by some lunatic who was yelling something really loud and I thought it was Bill trying to scare me..Jeez Louise!! Too funny.
Anyhow, I was watching some cool movies that you have probably never heard of; one was "chocolate" with Jeeja Yanin, Ammara Siripong and Hiroshi Abe, cool movie! It was about a girl with autism who learned how to fight like Jackie Chan via video games and old Kung Fu movies. Really neat movie to check out of you like the Jackie Chan genre (and no he is not in the movie she was just about as good as him though). The other movie I saw was "Smoke Signals" with Adam Beach, Evan Adams and Irene Bedard based on the book "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven", it was a good movie, no action just an emotional movie sort of.
Well, Hubby is back home, I hope you all have or had a great Fourth of July!! Remember, as always, you are loved! Pass it on, pay it forward and never forget who you are and that you are very special!!
Monday, July 2, 2012
West Chicago, IL
Good evening all!! So I owe West Chicago an apology...I did not know how bad the devastation was. So far I have not heard of any injuries, thank goodness, but I have seen a LOT of trees down all over. And shortly after my blog yesterday we also lost power. We got it back today three minutes before I got home; however, there are still a lot of people here without power. And it is VERY hot!!
Me and hubby went by one of the major parks here Reed Keppler and it was bad. A lot of trees are down like the wind or an axe went through the whole park and just leveled the trees. It will survive but a lot of good trees are gone. :( Same with Oak Meadows Cemetary, I have never seen a cemetary closed off before but due to the tree damage there you could not get in...Well, maybe but I hate to think of that way.
I know that Com Ed is trying to get everything up and running and the heat does not help. Hard to find any humor or joy in this especially if you are suffering in the heat. I hope everyone across the US gets there power back. A lot of people out east are still without power too.
I know this isn't the most positive of blogs but I wanted to let people know what has been happening. So, if you have neighbors who have no power and you have room perhaps you acan offer them a room. Perhaps we all could open our doors to our neighborsif needed. I know it is hard because we have become such an isolated society. I had a co-worker offer me and hubby a room and it was so thoughful of her. Especially since she knows I am a crazy lady! ;p
It is sad that a lot of us are afraid to reach out and ask for help or afraid to share what we have for fear of rejection or fear that they will see what our house really looks like ;p That last one applies to me..Hubby tries but I am a grade A SLOB.... I thank you for your patience with this blog. Remember, you are loved!!! Hey, and if anybody has an idea or something they would like me to rant about I would love to hear it...No politics please as I am not that literate ;p Love you guys!!!
Me and hubby went by one of the major parks here Reed Keppler and it was bad. A lot of trees are down like the wind or an axe went through the whole park and just leveled the trees. It will survive but a lot of good trees are gone. :( Same with Oak Meadows Cemetary, I have never seen a cemetary closed off before but due to the tree damage there you could not get in...Well, maybe but I hate to think of that way.
I know that Com Ed is trying to get everything up and running and the heat does not help. Hard to find any humor or joy in this especially if you are suffering in the heat. I hope everyone across the US gets there power back. A lot of people out east are still without power too.
I know this isn't the most positive of blogs but I wanted to let people know what has been happening. So, if you have neighbors who have no power and you have room perhaps you acan offer them a room. Perhaps we all could open our doors to our neighborsif needed. I know it is hard because we have become such an isolated society. I had a co-worker offer me and hubby a room and it was so thoughful of her. Especially since she knows I am a crazy lady! ;p
It is sad that a lot of us are afraid to reach out and ask for help or afraid to share what we have for fear of rejection or fear that they will see what our house really looks like ;p That last one applies to me..Hubby tries but I am a grade A SLOB.... I thank you for your patience with this blog. Remember, you are loved!!! Hey, and if anybody has an idea or something they would like me to rant about I would love to hear it...No politics please as I am not that literate ;p Love you guys!!!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Spiritual Sunday
Jesus is Lord! And how grateful I am to Him today. We are getting the rain we need or at least some of it. And so grateful that the tree branch that came down by my hubby's truck missed it. The branch was directly above hubby's truck and the wind blew it sideways away from the truck or anything else it could damage. We drove through the neighborhood and though there were branches down I saw miracles. A basketball hoop that just missed a car by an inch. Youngling trees that were uprooted by the root balls but not damaged so they should be able to be replanted. We also have power for the moment.
There are many without power and many with damage from storms. I see the damage as a chance for regrowth. A chance to draw closer to Him who created us and this beautifil planet. For those who are in the midst of storms I offer a couple of my favorite Psalm passages.: Psalm 27:14 "Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord." We may not always get what we want but he will provide what we need when we need it. Also Psalm 30:4-5 "Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise His holy name. His anger lasts for a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may go on all night, but joy comes in the moring." Psalm 27:1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation----so why should I be afraid? The Lord protects me from danger---so why should I tremble?" These are some of my favorite passages that are highlighted in my Bible and have gotten me through some scary times.
Someone asked me why I am writing this blog, the answer is I don't really know. To reach out? Because I hear a calling to share that you are not alone in this vast universe? Because I am egomaniacal? ;p I don't even know why I do things sometimes. I roll with the flow and hope for the best. There is one who is bigger than all of us and He is waiting for you to invite Him in. Please consider it. Especially if you feel alone and are in need of a friend; no one should travel this world alone and He will find a way for you not to be alone. Remember, you are loved my friends!! Hope you are all safe from the storms of life and have someone to hang on to. Have a great Sunday.
There are many without power and many with damage from storms. I see the damage as a chance for regrowth. A chance to draw closer to Him who created us and this beautifil planet. For those who are in the midst of storms I offer a couple of my favorite Psalm passages.: Psalm 27:14 "Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord." We may not always get what we want but he will provide what we need when we need it. Also Psalm 30:4-5 "Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise His holy name. His anger lasts for a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may go on all night, but joy comes in the moring." Psalm 27:1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation----so why should I be afraid? The Lord protects me from danger---so why should I tremble?" These are some of my favorite passages that are highlighted in my Bible and have gotten me through some scary times.
Someone asked me why I am writing this blog, the answer is I don't really know. To reach out? Because I hear a calling to share that you are not alone in this vast universe? Because I am egomaniacal? ;p I don't even know why I do things sometimes. I roll with the flow and hope for the best. There is one who is bigger than all of us and He is waiting for you to invite Him in. Please consider it. Especially if you feel alone and are in need of a friend; no one should travel this world alone and He will find a way for you not to be alone. Remember, you are loved my friends!! Hope you are all safe from the storms of life and have someone to hang on to. Have a great Sunday.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
About da hubby...
Hello world; I know I have been MIA for the past few days....Today I am going to write about that very special man in my life my hubby Bill. We met 28 years ago in June when we both ended up at a bar called "Close Encounters" behind "The Bowling Green" in West Chicago, IL. I was with a friend who had no problems getting dance partners; I was not as lucky and was contemplating making a sign saying "I only want to dance with you; not date you" when this handsome cowboy walked in and asked me to dance. We danced and talked and talked; he gave me his number and I said something dumb like "I don't call guys yada, yada" and we said good night. I also wasn't looking to date anyone at that time either. However, we both showed up at the same place the next night and we hung out; this time he asked for my number and I gave it to him.
I didn't want to fall in love, I was a mess and knew I wasn't good for anyone; however, he made me laugh. I'm not talking about the little titters, he made me laugh with abandon and that is something I still value to this day. Poor thing didn't know what he was getting into. He still reminds me when he found out about the hearing aid that I said "treat me like anyone else". He still knows that is true for the most part; however, he also has adapted very well to living with a person with hearing issues and how to have fun with it. He recently found out the "Bill where are you?" game. I will make the mistake of calling out and asking him where are you and in some of his funniest voices he will call out I'm right here!. Well, I am not a bat and my ears are no help at all so here I am trying to figure out what room he is in...By the time I find him it is always "how could you not find me; I was right here?" And for the record; he is the only one who can get away with that since he speaks loudly enough for me to hear him and I refuse to kill him ;p
Bill met my parents without me being present both times. He was invited to a party my Mother was having for a few of my brother's friends. Bill was not there yet since he wasn't due for an hour or lao and my Mother insisted she needed something so she made me and my brother go get it saying "you have time and he won't be here for a while". I get back and he was making my Mother laugh; to this day my Mother adores him and he can do no wrong in her eyes. She was a wise woman since he helped her out and gave her a beautiful grand daughter. Bill met my father because my parents were divorcing and he wanted the car back that he had given me to use; so Bill was following me to return it in La Grange, IL. I got show offy and missed my exit and ended up in Orland Park with no idea how to get back. Bill was waiting for me and concerned when I didn't show up. He went looking for my father and found him eating lunch next to his store. Bill said he was worried and my father didn't seem to care. And yes I obviously found my way back and Bill and my Father never did become friends because in Bill's eye's there was no concern for my safety and therefore no love.
We may not be other people's cup of tea but we are hot for each other. He will even play peek a boo and jump out at me which always makes me laugh (except for the time he startled me and I stepped on his foot) Ooops...He is a grownup with an occassional 5-12 year old sense of humor which I adore! He has saved many a bad day by making me laugh. And how I love to laugh; even a simple joke or comment can get me to laugh. Being married to me gives him lots of material too ;p
If you ever go into the local St Charles Target you may see him, he will chat and wears a vest to keep off the chill. And if I am with him and I since I am normally spacy I may accidentally get in front of your shopping cart and he will offer you a dollar to run me over wth your cart ;p Yes, it is that kind of off the wall humor I find amusing. We can have some interesting conversations as we wander around. Just saying....Well, it is time to end this blog..Remember, you are loved! And if you ever need a laugh give Bill a shout and he will be happy to accomodate ;p He may not be happy I just said that he, he. I hope you all have a wonderfull weekend. Try to stay cool and send some rain to West Chicago, Il okay?
I didn't want to fall in love, I was a mess and knew I wasn't good for anyone; however, he made me laugh. I'm not talking about the little titters, he made me laugh with abandon and that is something I still value to this day. Poor thing didn't know what he was getting into. He still reminds me when he found out about the hearing aid that I said "treat me like anyone else". He still knows that is true for the most part; however, he also has adapted very well to living with a person with hearing issues and how to have fun with it. He recently found out the "Bill where are you?" game. I will make the mistake of calling out and asking him where are you and in some of his funniest voices he will call out I'm right here!. Well, I am not a bat and my ears are no help at all so here I am trying to figure out what room he is in...By the time I find him it is always "how could you not find me; I was right here?" And for the record; he is the only one who can get away with that since he speaks loudly enough for me to hear him and I refuse to kill him ;p
Bill met my parents without me being present both times. He was invited to a party my Mother was having for a few of my brother's friends. Bill was not there yet since he wasn't due for an hour or lao and my Mother insisted she needed something so she made me and my brother go get it saying "you have time and he won't be here for a while". I get back and he was making my Mother laugh; to this day my Mother adores him and he can do no wrong in her eyes. She was a wise woman since he helped her out and gave her a beautiful grand daughter. Bill met my father because my parents were divorcing and he wanted the car back that he had given me to use; so Bill was following me to return it in La Grange, IL. I got show offy and missed my exit and ended up in Orland Park with no idea how to get back. Bill was waiting for me and concerned when I didn't show up. He went looking for my father and found him eating lunch next to his store. Bill said he was worried and my father didn't seem to care. And yes I obviously found my way back and Bill and my Father never did become friends because in Bill's eye's there was no concern for my safety and therefore no love.
We may not be other people's cup of tea but we are hot for each other. He will even play peek a boo and jump out at me which always makes me laugh (except for the time he startled me and I stepped on his foot) Ooops...He is a grownup with an occassional 5-12 year old sense of humor which I adore! He has saved many a bad day by making me laugh. And how I love to laugh; even a simple joke or comment can get me to laugh. Being married to me gives him lots of material too ;p
If you ever go into the local St Charles Target you may see him, he will chat and wears a vest to keep off the chill. And if I am with him and I since I am normally spacy I may accidentally get in front of your shopping cart and he will offer you a dollar to run me over wth your cart ;p Yes, it is that kind of off the wall humor I find amusing. We can have some interesting conversations as we wander around. Just saying....Well, it is time to end this blog..Remember, you are loved! And if you ever need a laugh give Bill a shout and he will be happy to accomodate ;p He may not be happy I just said that he, he. I hope you all have a wonderfull weekend. Try to stay cool and send some rain to West Chicago, Il okay?
Friday, June 29, 2012
Talking to oneself
Good morning world!!!! Hm, what should I write about today? Julia, think!! I am thinking!! Not fast enough!! Well, I think that answers that question. So, how many of you folks talk to yourself? Come on now be honest. And I don't mean the talking in your head kind; I mean the talking out loud kind.. Well? Anyone or am I just talking to myself here?? If you said no YAY YOU!! If you said yes I love your honesty.
I am very talkative with myself; unfortunately, for anyone who is around me and likes peace and quiet. Not sure why I do it and some days are better than others. I just googled talking to oneself and found that it is actually helpful in the learning and working processes because it helps you think. Well, it does help me..not so sure about the people around me ;p
To say I am really bad would be the biggest understatement of the world. It drives hubby CRAZY! Mostly because he doesn't always know if I am talking to him or to myself. To be fair, I am usually in another room when I am doing most of it so he can, usually, safely assume I am not talking to him...maybe...It is very embarassing when done in public places...like work...ouch...Nothing like distracting other people. Okay, so most people can't really hear me; however, I did warn the person sitting across from me about my issue. There comment? As long as you don't answer back.....
Hmm, go back to the beginning of this post and see Julia talking to herself..what else is she doing? Answering back!! Yes, I am one of THOSE people!! Don't hate! And be honest I bet if you really thought about it some of you do too. It helps in the decision making process when you aren't quite sure what you want...Or when you disagree with what is happening on the television. Yes I am one of those people too..Why did they do that??? Come on now!! I should have known they wuld do that...Well, I could go on all day about this toipc so I will stop there ;p
If you are one of those people just remember to keep it to a dull roar and try not to wander aimlessly while you are talking to yourself and you will be okay!! Remember, you are loved and appreciated. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy life to read this post. I love you guys and hope you have a wonderful day!!
I am very talkative with myself; unfortunately, for anyone who is around me and likes peace and quiet. Not sure why I do it and some days are better than others. I just googled talking to oneself and found that it is actually helpful in the learning and working processes because it helps you think. Well, it does help me..not so sure about the people around me ;p
To say I am really bad would be the biggest understatement of the world. It drives hubby CRAZY! Mostly because he doesn't always know if I am talking to him or to myself. To be fair, I am usually in another room when I am doing most of it so he can, usually, safely assume I am not talking to him...maybe...It is very embarassing when done in public places...like work...ouch...Nothing like distracting other people. Okay, so most people can't really hear me; however, I did warn the person sitting across from me about my issue. There comment? As long as you don't answer back.....
Hmm, go back to the beginning of this post and see Julia talking to herself..what else is she doing? Answering back!! Yes, I am one of THOSE people!! Don't hate! And be honest I bet if you really thought about it some of you do too. It helps in the decision making process when you aren't quite sure what you want...Or when you disagree with what is happening on the television. Yes I am one of those people too..Why did they do that??? Come on now!! I should have known they wuld do that...Well, I could go on all day about this toipc so I will stop there ;p
If you are one of those people just remember to keep it to a dull roar and try not to wander aimlessly while you are talking to yourself and you will be okay!! Remember, you are loved and appreciated. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy life to read this post. I love you guys and hope you have a wonderful day!!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Chicago Cubs!!! How clean can you get man?!?!
Hello world, today's rant??? How clean are the Chicago Cubs going to get before they start winning again???? Dang! If they get swept any more they won't need to bathe they will be so clean!! I love the Cubs but something has got to be done. If a business did this bad they would have gone under by now....Just saying...I miss Lee :*(. He was a good all around player and the Cubs could use some of those right now.
Hubby agrees and even commented maybe they should just call it quits for the season...So sad and yet... Cubs fans are true blue..Pun intended...I want to see them rally the troops and come out slugging with their Louisville's. Come on Cubs it ain't over yet!!!! Okay, so you are in last place..in all divisions......There is still some hope...I believe in miracles and there is always next year!!!
To be honest I am not sure why I love the Cubs but I do. I am the family rebel. My family are all..Chicago White Sox fans!!! Oh no!!! Where did we go wrong? ;P I think it is because hubby and I are Chicago Cubs fans not necessarily baseball fans. And then we are Chicago fans.. We will root for the White Sox if in the end they are in the World Series. Not because we are not Cubs fans; we just aren't haters! Just kidding! I know my family would probably root for the Chicago Cubs if they ever made it into the World Series...unless...they were playing the Chicago White Sox!!!
This is a special shout out to my big brother Mark who, although he does not care for the Chicago Cubs, does read my blog faithfully and even lets me know what he thinks. Love him dearly and miss him out in Washington!!! It is a scorcher out here in Illinois and we need the rain so how about sending us some, okay Mark??? ;p Remember, you are all special people in this world even if you are a White Sox fan or even a Green Bay Packers fan!!!NOOOOOO!!!!!! Just kidding! You are loved and I think of you each day and pray that you have a wonderful day!!!! You are all truly loved!!
Hubby agrees and even commented maybe they should just call it quits for the season...So sad and yet... Cubs fans are true blue..Pun intended...I want to see them rally the troops and come out slugging with their Louisville's. Come on Cubs it ain't over yet!!!! Okay, so you are in last place..in all divisions......There is still some hope...I believe in miracles and there is always next year!!!
To be honest I am not sure why I love the Cubs but I do. I am the family rebel. My family are all..Chicago White Sox fans!!! Oh no!!! Where did we go wrong? ;P I think it is because hubby and I are Chicago Cubs fans not necessarily baseball fans. And then we are Chicago fans.. We will root for the White Sox if in the end they are in the World Series. Not because we are not Cubs fans; we just aren't haters! Just kidding! I know my family would probably root for the Chicago Cubs if they ever made it into the World Series...unless...they were playing the Chicago White Sox!!!
This is a special shout out to my big brother Mark who, although he does not care for the Chicago Cubs, does read my blog faithfully and even lets me know what he thinks. Love him dearly and miss him out in Washington!!! It is a scorcher out here in Illinois and we need the rain so how about sending us some, okay Mark??? ;p Remember, you are all special people in this world even if you are a White Sox fan or even a Green Bay Packers fan!!!NOOOOOO!!!!!! Just kidding! You are loved and I think of you each day and pray that you have a wonderful day!!!! You are all truly loved!!
Sunday Post Spiritual, love thyself
Good day friends...To those of you who took up the challenge the Sunday before last how did you do? I did not do well I am afraid. However, I will keep trying. As a child I memorized John 3:16: "For God so loved the world He gave his only Son so that whosoever believed in Him would have eternal life." However, the rest of John 3 is also very enlightening; it explains that He did not send His Son to condemn the world but to save it. John chapter 3 in the final verse also speaks about obedience to Him as we follow His word. If we believe then we must also act on those beliefs.
This is something I still struggle with daily and at the age of 50 I do not see the struggle ending any time soon; because although I am saved, I still face sin on a daily basis. My greatest struggles are with being a slob, impatience, laziness, an inability to reach out to others which may be the most selfish of all of them. And I know I am being hard on myself; however, someone needs to be. I will never progress if I don't at least make the effort.
I know that He loves me; however, I was reminded by someone I love that I have still not learned to love myself. I am working on it and I know I am not the only one who struggles with this. We may be creatures of our past and present situations; nevertheless, we have some one who can help us. He wants to help us. Although I still struggle with my sense of self I am still a long way from when I was a child who feared everything and suffered from extremely low self esteem. He became my friend and helped me to hold on until I was old enough to learn...Which took about 50 years ;p Cause I am still learning.
I believe as the Bible says He is glorified through my weaknesses. I am not the one who can do all of the things I am capable of He is. He just asks that I believe and try and obey. Or as Yoda would say " Do or do not there is no try". I need to start putting one foot in front of the other and make the needed efforts. I am not worthy of His love; after all, and yet He still loves me. I even like to think that occasionally I can make Him laugh with some of the sillier "stupid" things I have done. Well, my beloved friends I hope you had a great weekend and hope your week is fantastic!! Because you deserve it. Remember, you are loved and I pray and think about you all daily. I hope we can continue our daily chats and that I can bring some hope to your day as you all bring to mine. Until the next blog..
This is something I still struggle with daily and at the age of 50 I do not see the struggle ending any time soon; because although I am saved, I still face sin on a daily basis. My greatest struggles are with being a slob, impatience, laziness, an inability to reach out to others which may be the most selfish of all of them. And I know I am being hard on myself; however, someone needs to be. I will never progress if I don't at least make the effort.
I know that He loves me; however, I was reminded by someone I love that I have still not learned to love myself. I am working on it and I know I am not the only one who struggles with this. We may be creatures of our past and present situations; nevertheless, we have some one who can help us. He wants to help us. Although I still struggle with my sense of self I am still a long way from when I was a child who feared everything and suffered from extremely low self esteem. He became my friend and helped me to hold on until I was old enough to learn...Which took about 50 years ;p Cause I am still learning.
I believe as the Bible says He is glorified through my weaknesses. I am not the one who can do all of the things I am capable of He is. He just asks that I believe and try and obey. Or as Yoda would say " Do or do not there is no try". I need to start putting one foot in front of the other and make the needed efforts. I am not worthy of His love; after all, and yet He still loves me. I even like to think that occasionally I can make Him laugh with some of the sillier "stupid" things I have done. Well, my beloved friends I hope you had a great weekend and hope your week is fantastic!! Because you deserve it. Remember, you are loved and I pray and think about you all daily. I hope we can continue our daily chats and that I can bring some hope to your day as you all bring to mine. Until the next blog..
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Tears are cleansing
Good morning world!!! So, yesterday I was going to blog about being in a pissy mood; however, I held back on that ;p.... It has been a rough week for no particular reason or too many reasons to count...In another week, I start a new chapter in my work life; my current job was shifted to Arizona and I will miss it a lot. It is what gave me the courage to finally start a blog (that and my daughter's encouragement ;p). It is hard to keep doing what I love this week only to lose it next week;however, I am incredibly blessed to still have a job and the people I will be working with are people I already know and I will enjoy working with them again. I am really lucky!!
I am also dealing with my body issues; nothing new here just more annoying because of the heat and impacts hubby (I get even crankier than usual! ;p). Okay, if you must know the fancy shmancy name for it is Hidradenitis suppurativa. That is all I will say about that! Look it up nosy ;p. Just got off a round of prednisone for it and I hate not being weaned from it! My body has been hurting all week like I have been beat up. It is better now so I apologize to anyone I may have snapped at...
And there is family I worry about who are going through their own very real pain issues. The prednisone "crash" made me realize how very much they must be suffering right now. So sorry :(... They were a workaholic for decades and now the pain is too much for them to work...harsh reward for so much hard work....I am lucky to have them as they are my biggest source of laughter; just wish they didn't have to suffer...This is my hubby and yet he still manages to make me laugh daily; a commodity I need a lot of..
So, I guess I had some valid reasons for my melt down yesterday; as long as I got through it and didn't hurt anyone. We all have days when we feel the need for a good cleansing cry; that was for me: yesterday. I am not ashamed that I cried since sometimes it is needed for clarity; I would be ashamed if I had allowed it to continue or to harm anyone else. I love my life and would not trade it for any one's!! I came home after my cry and my hubby, as always, made me laugh. I don't know what I would do without him in my life.
Dear friends, remember you are loved no matter who you are or where you are!! It would be amazing to see all of you; old friends and new!! Remember, crying or pausing to allow the pain to flow is not a sign of weakness; after all the grass grows taller after the rain has flowed. I love you all so much and hope this blog lets you know that! Have a great day!!
I am also dealing with my body issues; nothing new here just more annoying because of the heat and impacts hubby (I get even crankier than usual! ;p). Okay, if you must know the fancy shmancy name for it is Hidradenitis suppurativa. That is all I will say about that! Look it up nosy ;p. Just got off a round of prednisone for it and I hate not being weaned from it! My body has been hurting all week like I have been beat up. It is better now so I apologize to anyone I may have snapped at...
And there is family I worry about who are going through their own very real pain issues. The prednisone "crash" made me realize how very much they must be suffering right now. So sorry :(... They were a workaholic for decades and now the pain is too much for them to work...harsh reward for so much hard work....I am lucky to have them as they are my biggest source of laughter; just wish they didn't have to suffer...This is my hubby and yet he still manages to make me laugh daily; a commodity I need a lot of..
So, I guess I had some valid reasons for my melt down yesterday; as long as I got through it and didn't hurt anyone. We all have days when we feel the need for a good cleansing cry; that was for me: yesterday. I am not ashamed that I cried since sometimes it is needed for clarity; I would be ashamed if I had allowed it to continue or to harm anyone else. I love my life and would not trade it for any one's!! I came home after my cry and my hubby, as always, made me laugh. I don't know what I would do without him in my life.
Dear friends, remember you are loved no matter who you are or where you are!! It would be amazing to see all of you; old friends and new!! Remember, crying or pausing to allow the pain to flow is not a sign of weakness; after all the grass grows taller after the rain has flowed. I love you all so much and hope this blog lets you know that! Have a great day!!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Good evening all!!! It is hot, hot, hot around here!! And the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox!! ;p WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW ;p
Wednesday here and I haven't got a clue...Just had a bottle of water with some sugar free koolaid that was strawberry, orange and banana flavored. Sort of like a drinking jello or the kiddie koolaid offered at kids parties. Very refreshing, seriously!! Now I am drinking Arnold Palmer Half & Half ice tea lemonade mix sugar free; not quite as refreshing but it will do....Trying to stay hydrated and the fruity stuff is helping more than the ice tea stuff...hmmm.. You just never know what will work do you? Life is like that sometimes. Always chasing for the harder or more "sophisticated" fixes when something simpler may be the best way to go. The kiddie fruity stuff is the winner this time over the "grown up" ice tea ;p
We are still in need of rain here and hope we get some soon. A nice soaking rain would be good; however, we are still better off than some areas. Blahhh!! I can't think too well...Have nothing on my mind except....Okay, "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"!! It starts shortly and hopefully the top 20 will be filled with talented people. We need another performer like Benjy to get the show fun to watch again ;p And more variety in the dance styles. They have been getting lazy lately and doing too much ball room, etc.
Well, since I admitted my addiction to "So You Think You Can Dance" I might as well admit the one to "Master Chef" (yes I watch "Hell's Kitchen" but not as much of a fan). I already have some favorite chefs like Christine, Becky and Monti. "Hell's Kitchen" just makes me wonder... Where do they get these people??? And I thought I was cranky all of the time ;p
Well, it is getting to be that time "So You Think You Can Dance!!!". I hope you all have a wonderfully cool evening or a hot one if that is your preference. Remember, you are loved and appreciated. Be kind to yourself as well as to the people around you; we all have to ride around this world together so we might as well be kind (Something I need to remember before I open my own mouth ;p). Good night!
Wednesday here and I haven't got a clue...Just had a bottle of water with some sugar free koolaid that was strawberry, orange and banana flavored. Sort of like a drinking jello or the kiddie koolaid offered at kids parties. Very refreshing, seriously!! Now I am drinking Arnold Palmer Half & Half ice tea lemonade mix sugar free; not quite as refreshing but it will do....Trying to stay hydrated and the fruity stuff is helping more than the ice tea stuff...hmmm.. You just never know what will work do you? Life is like that sometimes. Always chasing for the harder or more "sophisticated" fixes when something simpler may be the best way to go. The kiddie fruity stuff is the winner this time over the "grown up" ice tea ;p
We are still in need of rain here and hope we get some soon. A nice soaking rain would be good; however, we are still better off than some areas. Blahhh!! I can't think too well...Have nothing on my mind except....Okay, "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"!! It starts shortly and hopefully the top 20 will be filled with talented people. We need another performer like Benjy to get the show fun to watch again ;p And more variety in the dance styles. They have been getting lazy lately and doing too much ball room, etc.
Well, since I admitted my addiction to "So You Think You Can Dance" I might as well admit the one to "Master Chef" (yes I watch "Hell's Kitchen" but not as much of a fan). I already have some favorite chefs like Christine, Becky and Monti. "Hell's Kitchen" just makes me wonder... Where do they get these people??? And I thought I was cranky all of the time ;p
Well, it is getting to be that time "So You Think You Can Dance!!!". I hope you all have a wonderfully cool evening or a hot one if that is your preference. Remember, you are loved and appreciated. Be kind to yourself as well as to the people around you; we all have to ride around this world together so we might as well be kind (Something I need to remember before I open my own mouth ;p). Good night!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Indecision or what do you want to do?
Hello world! How are you today? I am a little bit tired and it is a scorcher out right now! I know it has been a while so I don't know where this will go tonight. Hmmmmm...I am thinking about the scene in Runaway Bride where Julia Roberts is sitting surrounded by an array of different kinds of eggs trying to figure out which one she likes the best. I am much the same way if you ask me for my favorite food, books, etc I would be hard pressed to tell you.
Which can cause problems when hanging out with people. Unless I am craving something at the moment I will pretty much go wherever the other person wants to go; as long as they have something I can eat. I guess that makes me hmm...indecisive,...is that the right word for it? I can't decide and I really don't care. There is enough stress in life that I tend to take this attitude; which to be honest many, many people hate I know. I am a pain in the neck ; however that is because other people are the same way about making decisions. ;p
I am not like that with everything. My choice of hubby was a no brainer..he makes me laugh which is often in short supply in life and he of all people "gets" me. I am just realizing that it is not necessarily a bad thing to be indecisive about the little things unless you allow people to walk all over you. I think some people are afraid of indecision; or another word for it that works is FLEXIBILITY; because it is viewed as a sign of weakness. I see it as being compassionate with whom I am with; how do I know if they are in pain or may want to do something they don't normally get to do when hanging out with someone else? Also, you never know what new opportunities might come up by just being patient.
I know I have said in past posts that I was afraid of everything as a kid; however, a friend recently reminded me of a story I told her about the game of chicken I used to play with the my bext door neighbor friend with the dirt bike. Those were true stories. I have never been afraid of a game of chicken or dodge ball. I was great at dodging things that were aimed at me such as moving dirt bikes and dodge balls; and won in chicken. Dodge ball I was good at surviving the dodge part but not the throwing part so it either ended in a tie or I lost when I threw the ball and the other person caught it. I still am a wuss at throwing objects.
So where am I going with this? Everyone has quirks or fears; I am viewed as a people pleaser too; however, people in some form ar another terrify me. To be honest people can really annoy me and make me wonder where my hermit cave went. If you see me say hello and smile at you that takes effort and comes from above since I am not by nature a happy go lucky kind of person. It takes a lot of work; let me tell you; so I get tired some days of even trying ;p
Okay, so this blog went way off the beaten path. Like I said it is a scorcher and my brain is fried!!! Remember, you are loved dearly by me if no one else; which I find very hard to beleive that no one else loves you dear friend. Anyone who takes pity and reads this blog has to be a loving person and so worth getting to know!!! I love you all and I know I am going to get grief for this...Yes, I know...The Chicago Cubs are playing the Chicago White Sox tonight..So root for your favorite team!! I will be waiting on the Cubs ;p Love you all!!!
Which can cause problems when hanging out with people. Unless I am craving something at the moment I will pretty much go wherever the other person wants to go; as long as they have something I can eat. I guess that makes me hmm...indecisive,...is that the right word for it? I can't decide and I really don't care. There is enough stress in life that I tend to take this attitude; which to be honest many, many people hate I know. I am a pain in the neck ; however that is because other people are the same way about making decisions. ;p
I am not like that with everything. My choice of hubby was a no brainer..he makes me laugh which is often in short supply in life and he of all people "gets" me. I am just realizing that it is not necessarily a bad thing to be indecisive about the little things unless you allow people to walk all over you. I think some people are afraid of indecision; or another word for it that works is FLEXIBILITY; because it is viewed as a sign of weakness. I see it as being compassionate with whom I am with; how do I know if they are in pain or may want to do something they don't normally get to do when hanging out with someone else? Also, you never know what new opportunities might come up by just being patient.
I know I have said in past posts that I was afraid of everything as a kid; however, a friend recently reminded me of a story I told her about the game of chicken I used to play with the my bext door neighbor friend with the dirt bike. Those were true stories. I have never been afraid of a game of chicken or dodge ball. I was great at dodging things that were aimed at me such as moving dirt bikes and dodge balls; and won in chicken. Dodge ball I was good at surviving the dodge part but not the throwing part so it either ended in a tie or I lost when I threw the ball and the other person caught it. I still am a wuss at throwing objects.
So where am I going with this? Everyone has quirks or fears; I am viewed as a people pleaser too; however, people in some form ar another terrify me. To be honest people can really annoy me and make me wonder where my hermit cave went. If you see me say hello and smile at you that takes effort and comes from above since I am not by nature a happy go lucky kind of person. It takes a lot of work; let me tell you; so I get tired some days of even trying ;p
Okay, so this blog went way off the beaten path. Like I said it is a scorcher and my brain is fried!!! Remember, you are loved dearly by me if no one else; which I find very hard to beleive that no one else loves you dear friend. Anyone who takes pity and reads this blog has to be a loving person and so worth getting to know!!! I love you all and I know I am going to get grief for this...Yes, I know...The Chicago Cubs are playing the Chicago White Sox tonight..So root for your favorite team!! I will be waiting on the Cubs ;p Love you all!!!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Lazy Saturday, where is the rain?
News flash; I just heard thunder like three times inside the house. In order for me to hear that it had to be loud! So, where in heck is the rain?? We got some dribbles and a spit of rain; we need more here in West Chicago, IL or we will turn into desert. Just kidding, however, we sure could use some rain. All that thunder has me hoping for some good, healthy, clean , pure rain ;p.
Well it is a few hours later still no rain; however, some is in the forecast for tonight! Yea rain!! Well, my vacation is almost over and it was a good week. I spent Monday with my sister in Long Grove, IL; her leg should be healing up fine now, just kidding she is fine. We had a lovely time walking around wishing we had the millions needed to buy the beautiful things there. Tuesday lunch was spent with an old friend and there was much laughter and joy at a friendship renewed. Wednesday was doctor day and my iron levels are back to normal, yea me!! Thursday hubby and I went to the Sycamore library; he for genealogy research and I spend the time catching up on magazine reading. Friday was a pain day for both of us so we relaxed and enjoyed each other's company and we found me some gym shoes that fit too :)
Right now I am just trying to stay cool and hoping for rain. We took a nice walk in an effort to walk off the mash potatoes, gravy and chicken skin I had for dinner. LOL! For real. Boston Market has gluten free poultry gravy so I enjoyed that on my potatoes and ate the skin off of my gluten free roaster chicken. Yummy dinner!! And I have leftovers since the skin and the potatoes filled me up ;p
Bill just informed me the rain may head south of us; hope for once he is wrong..not likely though :(
Please, remember you are loved! Have a wonderful weekend! And pray for the Chicago Cubs; they really need it ;p
Well it is a few hours later still no rain; however, some is in the forecast for tonight! Yea rain!! Well, my vacation is almost over and it was a good week. I spent Monday with my sister in Long Grove, IL; her leg should be healing up fine now, just kidding she is fine. We had a lovely time walking around wishing we had the millions needed to buy the beautiful things there. Tuesday lunch was spent with an old friend and there was much laughter and joy at a friendship renewed. Wednesday was doctor day and my iron levels are back to normal, yea me!! Thursday hubby and I went to the Sycamore library; he for genealogy research and I spend the time catching up on magazine reading. Friday was a pain day for both of us so we relaxed and enjoyed each other's company and we found me some gym shoes that fit too :)
Right now I am just trying to stay cool and hoping for rain. We took a nice walk in an effort to walk off the mash potatoes, gravy and chicken skin I had for dinner. LOL! For real. Boston Market has gluten free poultry gravy so I enjoyed that on my potatoes and ate the skin off of my gluten free roaster chicken. Yummy dinner!! And I have leftovers since the skin and the potatoes filled me up ;p
Bill just informed me the rain may head south of us; hope for once he is wrong..not likely though :(
Please, remember you are loved! Have a wonderful weekend! And pray for the Chicago Cubs; they really need it ;p
Public bathroom etiquette Please!!!! By Julia Purdom Dillavou
Good day all, I know it has been a while. I have been on vacation and enjoying every minute of it to the max! Well, except for.....My rant today is public bathroom etiquette! Dang, and I have only seen the women's bathrooms!! What is it about people that they feel they can leave their manners at home sometimes? Really, some of you know exactly what I mean; I can see the eye rolling and even I can hear the EWWWS!!! Ladies appear to be ladies until they meet a public bathroom and then for some, all bets are off. Here are a few of my very own pet peeves; please feel free to follow up with some of your own in case I miss any:
1) I love that public bathrooms provide those nifty sanitary seat covers since I know many people are worried about getting germs on their keisters.. However, I deeply resent people who leave them behind after they use them instead of properly disposing of them. Come on! Like the next person wants to touch YOUR keister germs!! ICK & EWW!!!! Can I get an amen sister?!?! So if you use them please DISPOSE of them properly!!!
2) Okay, even on self flush toilets it should still be YOUR responsibility to make sure all of YOUR grossness gets flushed down the toilet; instead of making some innocent bystander a witness to your food or drink of the day! GROSS to the max!!! If you go; then, let it flow ,down the toilet, okay??
3) In reference to point number two; only put into the toilet that which is actually flushable! Would you do that at home? And even if you would you are NOT at home... Some poor innocent person has to clean up after you and NOBODY makes that much money. Just saying...
4) Please wash your hands. And if you need to use a paper towel to open the door throw it away in a garbage can; not on the ground. We are not pigs, we are human beings.
5) Oh , and if there is no toilet paper please let the management know so that they can refill for the next person.
I love you all and I know you are NOT guilty of any of these offenses, right? ;p I know we all slip up and our minds wander, etc. However, please keep the toilets stink free by flushing ;p And remember you are loved!! I have missed you all and hope this day is fantastic and this post has made you smile at least a little. We all share this planet so let's make it a fun ride all!!!
1) I love that public bathrooms provide those nifty sanitary seat covers since I know many people are worried about getting germs on their keisters.. However, I deeply resent people who leave them behind after they use them instead of properly disposing of them. Come on! Like the next person wants to touch YOUR keister germs!! ICK & EWW!!!! Can I get an amen sister?!?! So if you use them please DISPOSE of them properly!!!
2) Okay, even on self flush toilets it should still be YOUR responsibility to make sure all of YOUR grossness gets flushed down the toilet; instead of making some innocent bystander a witness to your food or drink of the day! GROSS to the max!!! If you go; then, let it flow ,down the toilet, okay??
3) In reference to point number two; only put into the toilet that which is actually flushable! Would you do that at home? And even if you would you are NOT at home... Some poor innocent person has to clean up after you and NOBODY makes that much money. Just saying...
4) Please wash your hands. And if you need to use a paper towel to open the door throw it away in a garbage can; not on the ground. We are not pigs, we are human beings.
5) Oh , and if there is no toilet paper please let the management know so that they can refill for the next person.
I love you all and I know you are NOT guilty of any of these offenses, right? ;p I know we all slip up and our minds wander, etc. However, please keep the toilets stink free by flushing ;p And remember you are loved!! I have missed you all and hope this day is fantastic and this post has made you smile at least a little. We all share this planet so let's make it a fun ride all!!!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Everyday addictions By Julia Purdom Dillavou
Okay friends, I know it has been a few days...Some changes, some aches, some rearranging.....However, I am back......Hmm today's topic...Just so you are aware this blog is totally off the cuff. Hoping to to sit down and pre-write some of these; however, for the moment they are basically 5-10 minute rants or themes of what I am thinking about at this moment in time...Right now it is that we here in West Chicago need some rain and the Chicago Cubs need to give me back my broom and learn how to play the game again ;p But then again I would have to sweep and clean...Aww keep the dang thing!!!!
Which leads me to my topic today...addictions of all shapes and sizes....
Yes, you have the addictions, to drugs, alcohol, smoking etc.... I am focusing on other types of addictions.. Let me preface this by with the statement that the aforementioned addictions are not problems it is just that people do not realize that many people have an addiction that they are not aware of. There are people who have addictions to exercise, cleaning, partying...I am not one of those people, I am too lazy to do any of those things ;p. Actually, I am working on trying to enjoy exercising, cleaning just gotta do it and partying not gonna happen cause I am just too boring...
There are addictions to shopping, traveling, working, sleeping, candy, junk food... Again I am not one of these people ;p If I have the money shopping is fun, traveling hmm I am a homebody unless it is Disney world :), working I would rather do then clean any day of the week, sleeping...hmm normal there, candy was a past addiction and junk food is starting to be a thing of the past but not quite...
Okay, now you are asking what ARE your addictions??? Hmmm, I am a recovering bookaholic who will backslide for the right book; I am addicted to television especially anything that will make me laugh; I LOVE food even with my food allergies. However, my worst addictions by far are being a slob to the Nth degree and the television... Okay occasionally a Facebook backslider too.
I like to browbeat myself a lot; however, there are some addictions I have indeed overcome...I had a very severe, very real addiction to day dreaming..Not the occasional for a few seconds day dreaming..I am talking the big time take a nap as an excuse for day dreaming with a whole other life dreaming...Not a healthy way to live...I am also not as self hating as I used to be...Hey man, this is way better than I used to be...And seriously my addiction to books is way better, I have not read a book in 5 days. I normally could not go through a day wthout one.
The thing about any addiction isn't necessarily that they may harm you..It is the unintentional harm done to others and the plain fact that you are missing out on one of the greatest things around!! LIFE!!! Too much day dreaming, reading, television or whatever else you do to the exclusion of living your everyday life with the people you love is an addiction and takes away time, energy and an importance of anything else in life...
It took me decades to break the cycle of day dreaming and reading that were used to avoid people, circumstances or feelings I did not want to deal with.... So before you talk trash about someone else's addiction to alcohol, food, gaming, etc. take a look in the mirror and see if there is something you devote too much time too that is not healthy. Exercise, food, reading, etc can all be healthy pursuits until they are used to avoid life, family, friends....These are things I am still working on..Mainly for me it is television and being a slob..What are your issues?
Remember that none of us are perfect.We all have something we want to work on, some of us have more than we would like to have. Please remember that you are loved!! We can work through these things if we reach out when we need help and if we are honest with ourselves.... So if you are sitting there thinking I am the only one with this addiction..you are probably wrong and again you are loved. Until next time keep on plugging away at finding a way to enjoy life without hurting yourself or others...
Which leads me to my topic today...addictions of all shapes and sizes....
Yes, you have the addictions, to drugs, alcohol, smoking etc.... I am focusing on other types of addictions.. Let me preface this by with the statement that the aforementioned addictions are not problems it is just that people do not realize that many people have an addiction that they are not aware of. There are people who have addictions to exercise, cleaning, partying...I am not one of those people, I am too lazy to do any of those things ;p. Actually, I am working on trying to enjoy exercising, cleaning just gotta do it and partying not gonna happen cause I am just too boring...
There are addictions to shopping, traveling, working, sleeping, candy, junk food... Again I am not one of these people ;p If I have the money shopping is fun, traveling hmm I am a homebody unless it is Disney world :), working I would rather do then clean any day of the week, sleeping...hmm normal there, candy was a past addiction and junk food is starting to be a thing of the past but not quite...
Okay, now you are asking what ARE your addictions??? Hmmm, I am a recovering bookaholic who will backslide for the right book; I am addicted to television especially anything that will make me laugh; I LOVE food even with my food allergies. However, my worst addictions by far are being a slob to the Nth degree and the television... Okay occasionally a Facebook backslider too.
I like to browbeat myself a lot; however, there are some addictions I have indeed overcome...I had a very severe, very real addiction to day dreaming..Not the occasional for a few seconds day dreaming..I am talking the big time take a nap as an excuse for day dreaming with a whole other life dreaming...Not a healthy way to live...I am also not as self hating as I used to be...Hey man, this is way better than I used to be...And seriously my addiction to books is way better, I have not read a book in 5 days. I normally could not go through a day wthout one.
The thing about any addiction isn't necessarily that they may harm you..It is the unintentional harm done to others and the plain fact that you are missing out on one of the greatest things around!! LIFE!!! Too much day dreaming, reading, television or whatever else you do to the exclusion of living your everyday life with the people you love is an addiction and takes away time, energy and an importance of anything else in life...
It took me decades to break the cycle of day dreaming and reading that were used to avoid people, circumstances or feelings I did not want to deal with.... So before you talk trash about someone else's addiction to alcohol, food, gaming, etc. take a look in the mirror and see if there is something you devote too much time too that is not healthy. Exercise, food, reading, etc can all be healthy pursuits until they are used to avoid life, family, friends....These are things I am still working on..Mainly for me it is television and being a slob..What are your issues?
Remember that none of us are perfect.We all have something we want to work on, some of us have more than we would like to have. Please remember that you are loved!! We can work through these things if we reach out when we need help and if we are honest with ourselves.... So if you are sitting there thinking I am the only one with this addiction..you are probably wrong and again you are loved. Until next time keep on plugging away at finding a way to enjoy life without hurting yourself or others...
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Happy Birthday Heather!!!
Hello everyone!!!! Today is a celebration of my youngling Heather's birthday!!! She is 26 today...
So I am going to take another trip down memory lane, sort of.
She was due in May and then in June. I was told she would be another week but she couldn't wait. The next day; after over 20 hours of labor a C section was done and she was born!! 7lbs 14oz, 21 inches long we were in love...I was so unused to the idea of having a youngling of my own that I called her Natalie for the first 24 hours (my youngest niece's name)....
Poor thing, I was so worried about the hearing issue with her that God decided to make sure I knew she could hear and gave her super sonic hearing for first few years of her life. Airplanes made her cry, balloons scared her, she wanted to go to fun fairs but the noise was harsh..And yes she did grow out of it to become a normal teen who blasted her music.
She was a cutie bug at times very serious and at other times very goofy ;p I never called Bill "Dad", so when she was learning to talk she would run around the house going "Beeoll, oh beeeoollll looking for her daddy. As an infant/toddler she loved being held facing out so she could see the world go by. She was a climber before she could crawl or walk..you had to watch her or she would climb ladders, couches stairs... She loved a monkey that was given to her and carried that around for years. She is very sentimental having saved a lot of momentos over the years including a baby blanket knit by her great grandmother.
She was a quiet youngling and yes every year I got her report card with the same thing "Heather is so quiet, she needs to participate". I think she was busy observing. I had no worries because I could see that she had friends and she talked a mile a minute at home :)
Middle school was spent driving her and her friend to the malls.
Again poor thing we didn't find out until she high school when she went to get her learner's permit that she needed glasses..OOPS! Should have seen that coming me and hubby both wear glasses.
High School she came into her own as an individual taking up hubby's work ethic and working starting at 16. She even joined the badminton team and bowling teams.
As a young woman she is kind and loving but not to be messed with if you are in the wrong... She married her hubby Andres in 2007 and picked a good man and he is very lucky to have her as well. She works as a pharmacy tech after working everywhere there is to work at her company and learning everything she could. She now has a beautiful home. She is truly a gift from God. She is an amazing woman who encourages me to reach out, it was her idea for me to start blogging. I look forward to seeing what happens next in the coming years of her life. She could have a better Mother ; however, I could not have a better daughter....Happy Birthday Heather!!!!!! Remember you are all loved!!! And if you see Heather give her a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY YELL!!!! I love you Heather thank you for letting me be your Mom ;p
So I am going to take another trip down memory lane, sort of.
She was due in May and then in June. I was told she would be another week but she couldn't wait. The next day; after over 20 hours of labor a C section was done and she was born!! 7lbs 14oz, 21 inches long we were in love...I was so unused to the idea of having a youngling of my own that I called her Natalie for the first 24 hours (my youngest niece's name)....
Poor thing, I was so worried about the hearing issue with her that God decided to make sure I knew she could hear and gave her super sonic hearing for first few years of her life. Airplanes made her cry, balloons scared her, she wanted to go to fun fairs but the noise was harsh..And yes she did grow out of it to become a normal teen who blasted her music.
She was a cutie bug at times very serious and at other times very goofy ;p I never called Bill "Dad", so when she was learning to talk she would run around the house going "Beeoll, oh beeeoollll looking for her daddy. As an infant/toddler she loved being held facing out so she could see the world go by. She was a climber before she could crawl or walk..you had to watch her or she would climb ladders, couches stairs... She loved a monkey that was given to her and carried that around for years. She is very sentimental having saved a lot of momentos over the years including a baby blanket knit by her great grandmother.
She was a quiet youngling and yes every year I got her report card with the same thing "Heather is so quiet, she needs to participate". I think she was busy observing. I had no worries because I could see that she had friends and she talked a mile a minute at home :)
Middle school was spent driving her and her friend to the malls.
Again poor thing we didn't find out until she high school when she went to get her learner's permit that she needed glasses..OOPS! Should have seen that coming me and hubby both wear glasses.
High School she came into her own as an individual taking up hubby's work ethic and working starting at 16. She even joined the badminton team and bowling teams.
As a young woman she is kind and loving but not to be messed with if you are in the wrong... She married her hubby Andres in 2007 and picked a good man and he is very lucky to have her as well. She works as a pharmacy tech after working everywhere there is to work at her company and learning everything she could. She now has a beautiful home. She is truly a gift from God. She is an amazing woman who encourages me to reach out, it was her idea for me to start blogging. I look forward to seeing what happens next in the coming years of her life. She could have a better Mother ; however, I could not have a better daughter....Happy Birthday Heather!!!!!! Remember you are all loved!!! And if you see Heather give her a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY YELL!!!! I love you Heather thank you for letting me be your Mom ;p
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Favorite book series by Julia Purdom Dillavou
Good day friends!! Sorry no post yesterday, headaches and being tired not a great combo. So today I will write about what I love; friends in books better known as characters in books. For me books were an escape and still are that is why I read the fun stuff mostly. My favorite characters are of the Sophie Kinsella Shopaholic series and Stephanie Plum of the Janet Evanovich series.
I love the shopaholic series and most of the rest of Ms Kinella's books because I can relate to the main character. In this series she is a nice gal who has a thing for Gucci, Prada and on and on. That is where we differ I don't do expensive brands,....because they are expensive...however, her character is a lovable girl that could be your best friend who has an addiction to all things shopping. She tries so hard to do the wrong thing and then ends up screwing up over and over again...kind of like me which is why I love her because I can relate.
The Stephanie Plum series is a popular series loved and read by many people so I am in good company there. I love this series because there is action , adventure and loads of laughs... Again we have the female bounty hunter character who is a bit of a klutz but lucky when it comes to catching perps. And then there is the love interests Joe or Ranger.....Which camp are you in? I think I lean towards Ranger he has all the cool high tech stuff man!! She also has a tendency to get cars blown up food dumped on her...Basically, what would probably happen if I was a bounty hunter...Heck, I have taken out a 30 foot aluminum light pole and survived to tell the tale, amongst other silly stuff I have done.
I also have to give a shout out to George Lucas who made smart move in retaining control of the Star Wars sage in books. My hubby and I love any of the series having to do with Luke, Leia and Han Solo and their kids. You probably wouldn't believe this but there are over 100 Star Wars books out there and they are true to the time lines. AND they are great if you like science fiction. I used to be a Star Trek book fan but the books are disorganized...one person dead hear and alive there. In Star Wars books, you die and you stay dead...Unfortunately RIP ???? I ain't gonna tell ya!
I occasionally read more up to date books such as The Help which I loved and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo which was well written but graphic.. Let's just say I will NOT be seeing that movie. The Help and One for the Money (Stephanie Plum) I am waiting to come out for the close captioning.
Well good night all!!! I love you all...Remember you are loved....Keep the love flowing...See you tomorrow...
I love the shopaholic series and most of the rest of Ms Kinella's books because I can relate to the main character. In this series she is a nice gal who has a thing for Gucci, Prada and on and on. That is where we differ I don't do expensive brands,....because they are expensive...however, her character is a lovable girl that could be your best friend who has an addiction to all things shopping. She tries so hard to do the wrong thing and then ends up screwing up over and over again...kind of like me which is why I love her because I can relate.
The Stephanie Plum series is a popular series loved and read by many people so I am in good company there. I love this series because there is action , adventure and loads of laughs... Again we have the female bounty hunter character who is a bit of a klutz but lucky when it comes to catching perps. And then there is the love interests Joe or Ranger.....Which camp are you in? I think I lean towards Ranger he has all the cool high tech stuff man!! She also has a tendency to get cars blown up food dumped on her...Basically, what would probably happen if I was a bounty hunter...Heck, I have taken out a 30 foot aluminum light pole and survived to tell the tale, amongst other silly stuff I have done.
I also have to give a shout out to George Lucas who made smart move in retaining control of the Star Wars sage in books. My hubby and I love any of the series having to do with Luke, Leia and Han Solo and their kids. You probably wouldn't believe this but there are over 100 Star Wars books out there and they are true to the time lines. AND they are great if you like science fiction. I used to be a Star Trek book fan but the books are disorganized...one person dead hear and alive there. In Star Wars books, you die and you stay dead...Unfortunately RIP ???? I ain't gonna tell ya!
I occasionally read more up to date books such as The Help which I loved and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo which was well written but graphic.. Let's just say I will NOT be seeing that movie. The Help and One for the Money (Stephanie Plum) I am waiting to come out for the close captioning.
Well good night all!!! I love you all...Remember you are loved....Keep the love flowing...See you tomorrow...
Monday, June 4, 2012
Funday Monday by Julia Purdom Dillavou
Good day all! And how are you all doing? Do I hear grumbling cause it is Monday? Do I blame you? No cause I am tired too :) Time for another stroll down memory lane...Step into my time machine as we go back over some of my goofier and pleasant memories of my youngling years..... I was a city girl to begin with born in Oak Park and moved to Winfield right outside of West Chicago when I was in 2nd grade. Which compared to where I had been may as well have been a deep country area. Went from city streets with side walks to out in the boonies....Back then it still had a lot of gravel roads and in my area no sidewalks..I had never seen so much land without houses on it (Now land is harder to find)..
On my first day of 2nd grade I was shown around by a girl carrying a frog...Hmmm, I was a little freaked but intrigued at the same time...Even chicken little younglings think things like that are cool........And then there was the incident with the kids.....A couple of kids asked me if I had any kids..I'm like umm no I'm only eight years old man why would I have kids?? Then the other kids are like we do and I am like what?? You are kidding me right?? I knew I was in another universe but what??? One of the kids took pity on me and said we are talking about baby goats and I am like ohhhhhhh!!! Okay, so I wasn't the sharpest crayon in the box...
I loved growing up there even though I spent much of my time alone being the shy gawky kid that I was....I have the experience of being from a large family of 7 kids (now you can understand my earlier "kid" confusion) and being an only at the same time. I was number 6 of 7. Another day we will go down that road...Today we are still in the youngling selective memory stage...I loved the outdoors and was terrified of it at the same time. Garter snakes were cool to me as long as they stayed in their little sunning piles instead of slithering around. Frogs and toads again okay as long as I didn't step on one or have to touch one....Well that's not hard you say...Hmmm, back then it was almost impossible to go anywhere in the yard or the driveway without almost stepping on toads, snakes, etc...Sadly, nowadays they are harder to find which is sad...Unless they are in your house (like salamanders) or on your front stoop...Ick...
Anyhoo, I was afraid of everything but here is a secret...I HATED being afraid...I think if some understanding adult or sibling (hint, hint ;p) had taken the time to show me I did not need to be afraid I might have enjoyed it more...I envied by older brother Dave who was 7 years older than me and who raised everything from chickens, to sheep, to goats, to rabbits. I'm not sure what he didn't raise. He was in 4H and into the country bit the whole nine yards....While I was wishing I was either back in the city or that I would adapt already!!! ;p ;p
If I had to spend my time alone at least I had trees short enough to climb so I could sit and read, bushes to hide in and play house in, there was even a pond to fish for bullheads in. Of course we only used string, safety pins and hot dogs and that was only if my next door neighbor friend would go with to take the fish off the hook or a brave girl was visiting. Catch and release. The same neighbor even had a motor bike we got to play with occasionally that was cool....And I could even drive it...Critters I was afraid of but not that...Go figure :) Well, this has been fun but the night is winding down and I need to be off.. Remember you are loved! And if you have a youngling or even a middling who is afraid maybe you could try to help them step outside their comfort zone. After all sometimes we just need a little help from our friends in order to fly...Please let me know what your thoughts are..Good night and sweet dreams....
On my first day of 2nd grade I was shown around by a girl carrying a frog...Hmmm, I was a little freaked but intrigued at the same time...Even chicken little younglings think things like that are cool........And then there was the incident with the kids.....A couple of kids asked me if I had any kids..I'm like umm no I'm only eight years old man why would I have kids?? Then the other kids are like we do and I am like what?? You are kidding me right?? I knew I was in another universe but what??? One of the kids took pity on me and said we are talking about baby goats and I am like ohhhhhhh!!! Okay, so I wasn't the sharpest crayon in the box...
I loved growing up there even though I spent much of my time alone being the shy gawky kid that I was....I have the experience of being from a large family of 7 kids (now you can understand my earlier "kid" confusion) and being an only at the same time. I was number 6 of 7. Another day we will go down that road...Today we are still in the youngling selective memory stage...I loved the outdoors and was terrified of it at the same time. Garter snakes were cool to me as long as they stayed in their little sunning piles instead of slithering around. Frogs and toads again okay as long as I didn't step on one or have to touch one....Well that's not hard you say...Hmmm, back then it was almost impossible to go anywhere in the yard or the driveway without almost stepping on toads, snakes, etc...Sadly, nowadays they are harder to find which is sad...Unless they are in your house (like salamanders) or on your front stoop...Ick...
Anyhoo, I was afraid of everything but here is a secret...I HATED being afraid...I think if some understanding adult or sibling (hint, hint ;p) had taken the time to show me I did not need to be afraid I might have enjoyed it more...I envied by older brother Dave who was 7 years older than me and who raised everything from chickens, to sheep, to goats, to rabbits. I'm not sure what he didn't raise. He was in 4H and into the country bit the whole nine yards....While I was wishing I was either back in the city or that I would adapt already!!! ;p ;p
If I had to spend my time alone at least I had trees short enough to climb so I could sit and read, bushes to hide in and play house in, there was even a pond to fish for bullheads in. Of course we only used string, safety pins and hot dogs and that was only if my next door neighbor friend would go with to take the fish off the hook or a brave girl was visiting. Catch and release. The same neighbor even had a motor bike we got to play with occasionally that was cool....And I could even drive it...Critters I was afraid of but not that...Go figure :) Well, this has been fun but the night is winding down and I need to be off.. Remember you are loved! And if you have a youngling or even a middling who is afraid maybe you could try to help them step outside their comfort zone. After all sometimes we just need a little help from our friends in order to fly...Please let me know what your thoughts are..Good night and sweet dreams....
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sunday format or spiritual post
Hello all, how are you on this wonderful Sunday? I meant to write earlier in the day, however, it didn't happen. I have decided that I will be doing my normal random blog Monday through Saturday and on Sunday will be for the Lord. Sunday's blog will either be a commentary on the sermon I hear in the morning or random thoughts about the Lord since Sunday or Saturday depending on your faith is the day to rest and to honor Him.
Today the sermon was on John 3:1-15. Being born again in His spirit as the Lord desires us to be. I have been a believer in faith for a long time, however, I have not been a very good on acting on that faith. Believing is more than just having faith that God is there and going to church every week. As one of my favorite singers Keith Green said "going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than going into a McDonald's makes you a hamburger". It is actively accepting His Spirit and seeking His will in our lives and being a reflection of His love and spirit and basically loving Him to pieces.
He was with me as a child and teenager when I felt alone and unlovable; if not for Him I would not be here today. As a grownup I became self centered and blamed others for my problems instead of going to Him for guidance. Here in my 50th year I know that I have failed and wonder how He can love someone like me; and I found the answer: because He loves me, the weakest of the weak and as the song goes "He isn't finished with me yet".
This is not a pity party please don't get me wrong. I feel that I have failed because I have not reflected that love to others in my life. What am I doing to show His love?
How can I believe and be so afraid to reach out to others or fear groups? I signed up for a Bible study that I am chickening out on again; people scare me badly. There are days I still feel like the person I was as a child; a leper that people run from or avoid. This thinking is not from the one who loves me or my very, very loving family. It comes from the evil one who wishes to see failure not success. As a re-dedication of my life to Him:
I have taken up a challenge this week from my Pastor that I hope will help me overcome my fear that maybe I am not doing His will and that I hope you will try if you are not a believer or feel a need for renewal.
I will pray:
"God if you are real; please prove yourself real to me"
Instead I will be changing it to "God I know that you are real, please point the wsy and help me to change" I have been trying for months , however, I forgot the vital component: prayer and action; to make me a kinder , more loving person and not a SLOB or LAZY anymore ;p Okay at least less slobbish and lazy each day.
I love you all very, very much and hope I have not scared you away.. If I have I will not take it personally. And again this talking about my beliefs will only appear on Sundays. The rest of the week I will be my same goofy, weird, boring self. Please know that you are loved my friends. Tomorrow is another day or more precisely Monday...May you have sweet dreams and find what you are seeking along the way this week..Until tomorrow...
Today the sermon was on John 3:1-15. Being born again in His spirit as the Lord desires us to be. I have been a believer in faith for a long time, however, I have not been a very good on acting on that faith. Believing is more than just having faith that God is there and going to church every week. As one of my favorite singers Keith Green said "going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than going into a McDonald's makes you a hamburger". It is actively accepting His Spirit and seeking His will in our lives and being a reflection of His love and spirit and basically loving Him to pieces.
He was with me as a child and teenager when I felt alone and unlovable; if not for Him I would not be here today. As a grownup I became self centered and blamed others for my problems instead of going to Him for guidance. Here in my 50th year I know that I have failed and wonder how He can love someone like me; and I found the answer: because He loves me, the weakest of the weak and as the song goes "He isn't finished with me yet".
This is not a pity party please don't get me wrong. I feel that I have failed because I have not reflected that love to others in my life. What am I doing to show His love?
How can I believe and be so afraid to reach out to others or fear groups? I signed up for a Bible study that I am chickening out on again; people scare me badly. There are days I still feel like the person I was as a child; a leper that people run from or avoid. This thinking is not from the one who loves me or my very, very loving family. It comes from the evil one who wishes to see failure not success. As a re-dedication of my life to Him:
I have taken up a challenge this week from my Pastor that I hope will help me overcome my fear that maybe I am not doing His will and that I hope you will try if you are not a believer or feel a need for renewal.
I will pray:
"God if you are real; please prove yourself real to me"
Instead I will be changing it to "God I know that you are real, please point the wsy and help me to change" I have been trying for months , however, I forgot the vital component: prayer and action; to make me a kinder , more loving person and not a SLOB or LAZY anymore ;p Okay at least less slobbish and lazy each day.
I love you all very, very much and hope I have not scared you away.. If I have I will not take it personally. And again this talking about my beliefs will only appear on Sundays. The rest of the week I will be my same goofy, weird, boring self. Please know that you are loved my friends. Tomorrow is another day or more precisely Monday...May you have sweet dreams and find what you are seeking along the way this week..Until tomorrow...
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Ear worms, yes you heard right ear worms
Good day everyone, how's it hanging? I was wandering down the stairs earlier with my nightly bowl of chocolate ice cream when I had an ear worm: "Monday, Monday" by the Mommas and the Papa's. For you younglings it was a hip group in the 60's. Before my time and I have not heard that song in ages so why now? You got me; however, that is the nature of ear worms. In case you hadn't figured it out "ear worms" are those songs that get stuck in your head. Usually, something recently listened too but can happen for no reason at all. Hence the "Monday, Monday" song on a Saturday evening.
Which got me thinking of songs we love over the course of a lifetime. Oldsters & middlings may understand this better than younglings; however, a song you may have loved 10 years ago may make you cringe now. Then there are the ones you will always love because of their history. Today I am going to cover the songs I remember from past to present that I liked and loved.
As a youngling who had limited access to a radio that I could play loudly there were a handful of songs I remember listening to and enjoying; "Billy Don't Be a Hero"; "Locomotion" played in gym class; "Will you Marry Me Bill"; "I Shot the Sheriff"; "I Can See Clearly Now" and of course anything by the Jackson 5 ; The Osmond's; The Partridge Family, The Bay City Rollers and the Bee Gees (May they rest in peace). This was in grade school and middle school of course. Some of these groups I still like; Osmond's not as much, Partridge family had some peppy tunes. I was a very soft kiddie pop fan I guess.
When I got to high school I was into the Beatles;Sonny & Cher and then Cher solo; The Carpenters; Beach Boys and Janis Ian; retro I know for those in the know. My favorite songs of that period were "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian-my theme song; "Cherokee People" by Paul Revere and the Raiders; "Gypsies, Tramp and Thieves" or anything by Cher; "Yesterday"; "Eleanor Rigby"; again still retro or sad I was a teenager in an era of angst filled teenagers; okay so I was a loner; an outsider; a wacko born a decade too late maybe?? Who cares good songs are good songs.
Fast forward to my twenties and I was into dancing which is where I met my hubby and ironically (if you read my previous favorite songs) his name is Bill; even more ironic he does not like to dance and yet that is how we met...Hmmm. My fave song is "Hello" by Lionel Ritchie as that is "our" song. When we went dancing there were songs such as "Little Red Corvette"; "1999". Bill had a friend who would occasionally dance with me if the right song came on.."Super Freak"..Such a Freaky Girl!! Loved that song too reminds me of an old friend long passed..RIP Dan... "Dancing Queen" and too many others too remember. Cher came into her own and loved her songs too. Got into the Beatles some more such an enduring group; fell in love with the Beach Boys thanks to Bill especially "Kokomo". Still loved the Carpenters RIP Karen. Donna Summer one of my major faves again RIP. Dang a lot of good ones have passed on so....
Fast forward to my thirties and forties when I when I went through a country phase: Reba Mcentire; Alan Jackson; Gretchen Wilson; Neal McCoy; Alabama; John Anderson; Dolly Parton to name a few favorites. Loved "Red Neck Woman"; "Swinging"; "Wink"; again all peppy songs.
Fast forward to my forties to now..when my teenage daughter introduced me to new groups; Aqua a very peppy group, The Cranberries; Britney Spears "Oops..I Did it Again"; "Lucky". I have never really been known to follow the fads until I hit my 40's when I got into Rihanna; Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl"; a fun song. I love Adelle she has such a natural voice nothing enhanced about it.
Nowadays, my taste has changed again to K Love Radio music: Third Day; The Afters; Mercy Me; Casting Crowns. Although I still love Adele and even like Lady Gaga.
Well, this has been a long winded blog and I hope it brings back some memories or intrigues you enough to search them out. Ask me questions, rescue me from the next ear worm that comes along ;p. Remember you are loved and music is a gift to be shared and enjoyed......
Which got me thinking of songs we love over the course of a lifetime. Oldsters & middlings may understand this better than younglings; however, a song you may have loved 10 years ago may make you cringe now. Then there are the ones you will always love because of their history. Today I am going to cover the songs I remember from past to present that I liked and loved.
As a youngling who had limited access to a radio that I could play loudly there were a handful of songs I remember listening to and enjoying; "Billy Don't Be a Hero"; "Locomotion" played in gym class; "Will you Marry Me Bill"; "I Shot the Sheriff"; "I Can See Clearly Now" and of course anything by the Jackson 5 ; The Osmond's; The Partridge Family, The Bay City Rollers and the Bee Gees (May they rest in peace). This was in grade school and middle school of course. Some of these groups I still like; Osmond's not as much, Partridge family had some peppy tunes. I was a very soft kiddie pop fan I guess.
When I got to high school I was into the Beatles;Sonny & Cher and then Cher solo; The Carpenters; Beach Boys and Janis Ian; retro I know for those in the know. My favorite songs of that period were "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian-my theme song; "Cherokee People" by Paul Revere and the Raiders; "Gypsies, Tramp and Thieves" or anything by Cher; "Yesterday"; "Eleanor Rigby"; again still retro or sad I was a teenager in an era of angst filled teenagers; okay so I was a loner; an outsider; a wacko born a decade too late maybe?? Who cares good songs are good songs.
Fast forward to my twenties and I was into dancing which is where I met my hubby and ironically (if you read my previous favorite songs) his name is Bill; even more ironic he does not like to dance and yet that is how we met...Hmmm. My fave song is "Hello" by Lionel Ritchie as that is "our" song. When we went dancing there were songs such as "Little Red Corvette"; "1999". Bill had a friend who would occasionally dance with me if the right song came on.."Super Freak"..Such a Freaky Girl!! Loved that song too reminds me of an old friend long passed..RIP Dan... "Dancing Queen" and too many others too remember. Cher came into her own and loved her songs too. Got into the Beatles some more such an enduring group; fell in love with the Beach Boys thanks to Bill especially "Kokomo". Still loved the Carpenters RIP Karen. Donna Summer one of my major faves again RIP. Dang a lot of good ones have passed on so....
Fast forward to my thirties and forties when I when I went through a country phase: Reba Mcentire; Alan Jackson; Gretchen Wilson; Neal McCoy; Alabama; John Anderson; Dolly Parton to name a few favorites. Loved "Red Neck Woman"; "Swinging"; "Wink"; again all peppy songs.
Fast forward to my forties to now..when my teenage daughter introduced me to new groups; Aqua a very peppy group, The Cranberries; Britney Spears "Oops..I Did it Again"; "Lucky". I have never really been known to follow the fads until I hit my 40's when I got into Rihanna; Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl"; a fun song. I love Adelle she has such a natural voice nothing enhanced about it.
Nowadays, my taste has changed again to K Love Radio music: Third Day; The Afters; Mercy Me; Casting Crowns. Although I still love Adele and even like Lady Gaga.
Well, this has been a long winded blog and I hope it brings back some memories or intrigues you enough to search them out. Ask me questions, rescue me from the next ear worm that comes along ;p. Remember you are loved and music is a gift to be shared and enjoyed......
Friday, June 1, 2012
Revenge on the HOH MWHAHAHAH!!
Hello my friends it is FRIDAY!!! Yeah!!! Someone gave me a helpful suggestion for this blog. Dedicated to my hubby ;p who always makes me laugh...
Today is what the HOH should or should not do:
1) HOH should NOT control the volume of the TV...
2) HOH shouldn't try to get close captioning on the radio in their car. .
3) HOH should have patience with the hearing...And don't laugh at their repeated attempts to be understood by you.
4) HOH shouldn't try to sing without a bucket nearby to carry a tune in..Oops, I think I was only talking about myself that time.
5) HOH should NOT be the one in charge of listening for the tornado siren or the all clear alert to go off.
6) HOH should not be the person to check out that "mysterious noise". How are they going to find it let alone identify it??
7) HOH may find it ill advised to play Marco Polo...Hmm think about it.
If you have any good ones let me know :) Hope your Friday was a blast and you all have an amazing Saturday!!! Remember you are loved...Do a random act of kindness and pass it on. Even a smile can be an act of kindness. Be good, be real and be you...
Today is what the HOH should or should not do:
1) HOH should NOT control the volume of the TV...
2) HOH shouldn't try to get close captioning on the radio in their car. .
3) HOH should have patience with the hearing...And don't laugh at their repeated attempts to be understood by you.
4) HOH shouldn't try to sing without a bucket nearby to carry a tune in..Oops, I think I was only talking about myself that time.
5) HOH should NOT be the one in charge of listening for the tornado siren or the all clear alert to go off.
6) HOH should not be the person to check out that "mysterious noise". How are they going to find it let alone identify it??
7) HOH may find it ill advised to play Marco Polo...Hmm think about it.
If you have any good ones let me know :) Hope your Friday was a blast and you all have an amazing Saturday!!! Remember you are loved...Do a random act of kindness and pass it on. Even a smile can be an act of kindness. Be good, be real and be you...
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Good evening or morning out there! This is part two of my HOH blog; welcome to my world. I am not deaf and I am not nor have I ever been a part of the deaf or HOH community. Sort of like a stranger in a strange land; I don't belong in the world of the hearing and I don't belong in the world of the deaf and HOH. Not that I am complaining; I am my own unique individual like everyone else in this crazy mixed up universe.
However, that being said there are a few things I would like to address such as helpful pointers for everyday life and for the workplace.
When dealing with an HOH in everyday life here are some helpful hints:
1) Make sure the HOH knows you want to talk to them before you start; get their attention or you may be wasting your breath. Most of us don't mind a tap or a wave.
2) Make sure your lips/mouth are in clear view so that if lip reading is needed to clarify what you say they can read your lips.
3) If you have repeated something twice don't give up instead rephrase. Most HOH have letters, numbers, words, etc that they can not differentiate from others; so rephrasing allows them the opportunity to hear different words that may be easier to understand. Not all HOH have the same types of hearing loss so what one can hear may be a problem for another HOH.
4) Be patient, the HOH is just as frustrated as you; as well as being embarrassed at making you repeat.
Here are some helpful hints for dealing with HOH in the workplace, school, etc:
1) Include the HOH in the decision making process for issues that affect them; don't decide for them and don't assume they don't mind hearing about it after the fact instead of being included in a group.
2) Make sure only one person speaks at a time in a group; it is hard to keep up when more than one person talks for a hearing person even worse for HOH.
3) Do not exclude HOH people from group discussions just because it takes more effort; it is rude and in some cases it is discriminatory to exclude the HOH.
Wow, this blog went way longer than I intended...so there may be a part 3 which will be way more fun...Unless I move on to something else. It is my blog and I can change my mind if I want to! ;p
**Remember, in many cases if an HOH appears standoffish or hard to approach it is a protective barrier from being hurt or from the paranoia that comes with being HOH or deaf and everyone around you is grouping for social or work reasons. Being HOH or deaf can feel like being in a fish bowl; you see a lot of interesting movement around you; however, you don't quite know what is going on since you can't hear the normal everyday sounds hearing people can.
Well, I hope your ears are not bleeding..too much........Again, if you have questions concerns or complaints please feel free to post a comment and I will be happy to respond.
Live long and prosper & please know that you are loved.
However, that being said there are a few things I would like to address such as helpful pointers for everyday life and for the workplace.
When dealing with an HOH in everyday life here are some helpful hints:
1) Make sure the HOH knows you want to talk to them before you start; get their attention or you may be wasting your breath. Most of us don't mind a tap or a wave.
2) Make sure your lips/mouth are in clear view so that if lip reading is needed to clarify what you say they can read your lips.
3) If you have repeated something twice don't give up instead rephrase. Most HOH have letters, numbers, words, etc that they can not differentiate from others; so rephrasing allows them the opportunity to hear different words that may be easier to understand. Not all HOH have the same types of hearing loss so what one can hear may be a problem for another HOH.
4) Be patient, the HOH is just as frustrated as you; as well as being embarrassed at making you repeat.
Here are some helpful hints for dealing with HOH in the workplace, school, etc:
1) Include the HOH in the decision making process for issues that affect them; don't decide for them and don't assume they don't mind hearing about it after the fact instead of being included in a group.
2) Make sure only one person speaks at a time in a group; it is hard to keep up when more than one person talks for a hearing person even worse for HOH.
3) Do not exclude HOH people from group discussions just because it takes more effort; it is rude and in some cases it is discriminatory to exclude the HOH.
Wow, this blog went way longer than I intended...so there may be a part 3 which will be way more fun...Unless I move on to something else. It is my blog and I can change my mind if I want to! ;p
**Remember, in many cases if an HOH appears standoffish or hard to approach it is a protective barrier from being hurt or from the paranoia that comes with being HOH or deaf and everyone around you is grouping for social or work reasons. Being HOH or deaf can feel like being in a fish bowl; you see a lot of interesting movement around you; however, you don't quite know what is going on since you can't hear the normal everyday sounds hearing people can.
Well, I hope your ears are not bleeding..too much........Again, if you have questions concerns or complaints please feel free to post a comment and I will be happy to respond.
Live long and prosper & please know that you are loved.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Well do you know what H.O.H. stands for???
Good evening one and all! Where is my broom?? The Chicago Cubs swept the San Diego Padres who didn't have a prayer! JK, don't shoot.....So did anyone figure out what HOH stands for??? Well, if you guessed Head of Household.....wrong! That would be my hubby (in my household anyway) or a good contestant on Big Brother..It is not his or her or head over heels...In this case it stands for Hard of Hearing..... Which is what I am or as hubby likes to say deaf especially without my hearing aid. I don't wear your normal in the ear hearing aid, I wear a bone conduction hearing aid built into a headband...I guess you could call it a non-permanent version of the BAHA hearing aid which is surgically implanted into your skull (don't freak, just the post the aid connects to is implanted) I was offered the option but the healing time I was told is 3 months without my hearing aide and I am a little old at this point for it to be cost effective and no guarantee it will be an improvement over what I currently use. And last time I checked way too much money and not covered by my insurance. For the record most hearing aids are not covered by insurance although an exception may be made for a child. Why isn't there hearing aide insurance? Hmm.
I have been HOH since I was a youngling. I don't know if it was from birth or caused by chicken pox, etc. When I was a youngling it was not as bad as it is now but it was bad enough that I missed a lot of what was going on around me; basic social skills kind of got lost in translation for me. I went to an ear doctor who didn't believe in aids (or so I was told). Unfortunately, if you aren't going to provide the needed aid for whatever reason survival skills of a sort need to be provided to the youngling to compensate. That didn't happen either. So here I was a gawky, too skinny girl who had to keep asking what to the point other younglings were annoyed and when I explained that I could not hear well was asked "then why don't you have a hearing aid?" See younglings are smart. I had no answer to that especially since I was aware of another youngling who wore an aid and I would have liked one too.
For whatever reason I was given a hearing aid as a freshman in high school. I heard birds singing and Muzak for the first time. Classes were easier.
Flash forward to 18 and surgery to remove a cholesteatoma in my left ear that had been giving me headaches and slowly destroying my mastoid bone, et al. More hearing loss.
Flash forward to my 40's and surgery to remove a cholesteatoma from my right ear after having balance issues for months and slowly destroying the mastoid bone, et al in that ear. Now without my hearing aid I am officially deaf. If I concentrate I can hear muffled sounds. My hearing aid is very powerful (in my opinion) since it does the work of both my ears now; however it can not replace normal hearing.
I can no longer do phone work even with extreme amplification because I can not guarantee I will hear the person on the other end. At home if I use the phone it is on speaker, no TTY yet although I qualify. I use a cell phone in text mode only.
Well this has been realllly long winded but I needed to get it out. Stayed tuned for part 2 of my pet peeves about being HOH and other peoples' pet peeves having to deal with it. And maybe some helpful hints for both....... Remember you are loved. Be kind to whomever you see tonight or tomorrow...You never know when you might be someones last hope or first ray of hope....Love ya! And sorry for the long winded post.Please leave comments, I won't take offense..a gate maybe ;p. Just keep it G rated. See you tomorrow!
I have been HOH since I was a youngling. I don't know if it was from birth or caused by chicken pox, etc. When I was a youngling it was not as bad as it is now but it was bad enough that I missed a lot of what was going on around me; basic social skills kind of got lost in translation for me. I went to an ear doctor who didn't believe in aids (or so I was told). Unfortunately, if you aren't going to provide the needed aid for whatever reason survival skills of a sort need to be provided to the youngling to compensate. That didn't happen either. So here I was a gawky, too skinny girl who had to keep asking what to the point other younglings were annoyed and when I explained that I could not hear well was asked "then why don't you have a hearing aid?" See younglings are smart. I had no answer to that especially since I was aware of another youngling who wore an aid and I would have liked one too.
For whatever reason I was given a hearing aid as a freshman in high school. I heard birds singing and Muzak for the first time. Classes were easier.
Flash forward to 18 and surgery to remove a cholesteatoma in my left ear that had been giving me headaches and slowly destroying my mastoid bone, et al. More hearing loss.
Flash forward to my 40's and surgery to remove a cholesteatoma from my right ear after having balance issues for months and slowly destroying the mastoid bone, et al in that ear. Now without my hearing aid I am officially deaf. If I concentrate I can hear muffled sounds. My hearing aid is very powerful (in my opinion) since it does the work of both my ears now; however it can not replace normal hearing.
I can no longer do phone work even with extreme amplification because I can not guarantee I will hear the person on the other end. At home if I use the phone it is on speaker, no TTY yet although I qualify. I use a cell phone in text mode only.
Well this has been realllly long winded but I needed to get it out. Stayed tuned for part 2 of my pet peeves about being HOH and other peoples' pet peeves having to deal with it. And maybe some helpful hints for both....... Remember you are loved. Be kind to whomever you see tonight or tomorrow...You never know when you might be someones last hope or first ray of hope....Love ya! And sorry for the long winded post.Please leave comments, I won't take offense..a gate maybe ;p. Just keep it G rated. See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Yo, it is another day & whadya know the Chicago Cubs have won two in a row!!!!! Apparently they are still in first place.....for last place in their division....Gotta love an under dog...If companies had as big a turnover as the Chicago Cubs did they would go out of business......... I miss Lee but I am glad Zambrano is gone....
The windy city seems to be expanding as there is nothing but wind out here and sunshine.....Never thought I would wish for rain..but..rain, rain please come back again!!!
Again, have patience I am still new at this... I had lots of cool rants to write last week..Probably with being 50 I can't remember what I was gonna say ;p
Here is a thought for the day....if you work with or have to associate with someone who is occasionally cranky for no reason...smile it may make a difference...You don't know what they are going through....Not all people have it as together as you do :)......
Most important of all remember you are loved...I am here so if you have anything to say let me know...Just keep it clean..And have a marvelous day! Oh and "Go Cubs!!!"
Stick around tomorrow and I will talk randomly about being H.O.H. see if you can figure that one out!
The windy city seems to be expanding as there is nothing but wind out here and sunshine.....Never thought I would wish for rain..but..rain, rain please come back again!!!
Again, have patience I am still new at this... I had lots of cool rants to write last week..Probably with being 50 I can't remember what I was gonna say ;p
Here is a thought for the day....if you work with or have to associate with someone who is occasionally cranky for no reason...smile it may make a difference...You don't know what they are going through....Not all people have it as together as you do :)......
Most important of all remember you are loved...I am here so if you have anything to say let me know...Just keep it clean..And have a marvelous day! Oh and "Go Cubs!!!"
Stick around tomorrow and I will talk randomly about being H.O.H. see if you can figure that one out!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Celiac rant, et al 5/28/12
Well, here it is day one of my blog. It will be a little of everything; just my random thoughts on life, etc. Today I want to start with a personal issue I have. I have Celiac disease which means I have to maintain a gluten free diet. My issue? with people who are opting to go on a gluten free diet to lose weight. I love you guys if you can lower the cost of gluten free items such as bread, however, you make it hard on those of use who are on the diet for our health and for life. Everybody now thinks it is a fad with no health benefits for those who need to be on it. I was diagnosed a few years ago after going for years with stomach issues and pain my Mom called growing pains. As I got older the stomach issues and the pain got worse. When I am true to my diet the pain stays away and the stomach issues die down. I can tell when I have been "contaminated" when the pain comes back; a deep muscle pain that allows me to move but causes a lot of pain whether I move or not. My stomach isn't my best indicator unless you talk to my husband who says my sh** stinks enough to peel wall paper when I have eaten gluten. I used to cheat and eat gluten on my birthday until I realized I was getting really sick with whatever cold, etc that was going around. Now I don't mind as much. Not sure how going gluten free aids in weight loss since most baked products made gluten free require a lot of butter, etc to make them tasty. A meat and vegetable diet might help but that isn't necessarily a gluten free diet; that is a healthy diet.
Oh, another thing, did you know a lot of people are not aware that bread is made out of flour that is made out of wheat?...Smack my head!! That could explain why I get offered baked good even after I say I can't eat anything with wheat, barley or rye in it.
Well, enough of that rant.....it has been a scorcher for the past few weeks with little rain in sight. We have been luckier than most weather wise here in my part of Illinois. And for the moment or second the Cubs are actually in the lead....Hmmmmm Spoke to soon Padres just tied the score. Dang!
If you have issues with my blog please be kind as I am just starting and come back since ya never know what I might say next. I have a tendency to stick my foot in my mouth and wiggle my toes a bit......That is it for now. You all have a great day and remember you are loved. And dang the Padres just scored another run :(
Oh, another thing, did you know a lot of people are not aware that bread is made out of flour that is made out of wheat?...Smack my head!! That could explain why I get offered baked good even after I say I can't eat anything with wheat, barley or rye in it.
Well, enough of that rant.....it has been a scorcher for the past few weeks with little rain in sight. We have been luckier than most weather wise here in my part of Illinois. And for the moment or second the Cubs are actually in the lead....Hmmmmm Spoke to soon Padres just tied the score. Dang!
If you have issues with my blog please be kind as I am just starting and come back since ya never know what I might say next. I have a tendency to stick my foot in my mouth and wiggle my toes a bit......That is it for now. You all have a great day and remember you are loved. And dang the Padres just scored another run :(
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