ROFL!!!
Jeni B sent me this picture yesterday - and I laughed out loud!!! Metz has stolen Roxie's bed and she seems confused at to why this huge giant has taken her little bed - maybe it's time he had his own bed, but if it runs true to pattern, she will probably take his BIG bed!!!!
Babies
I finally got to see Thomas and Stephanie with their two adorable girls last Saturday ~ and I got to hold C in my arms. Oh, she's so beautiful! She's just as pretty as her older sister, E!
I was disappointed not to be able to hold E when she was a baby ~ I was still recovering from chemo and kept getting colds, so I did not want to pass my cooties to her. So, it was a very special treat to hold C.
I'm telling you, Thomas and Stephanie have such beautiful girls! It's been such a privilege to watch E grow and become the pretty girl she is now, and I look forward to watching C grow, too, with her older sister!
Catching Up
It has been a long road back ~ getting used to do duties that I have done with such ease in the past. I have been gone for so long, my game is totally off. I've found that I've had to relearn some basics, re~train myself to do what came easily to me.
I know that I will be back to my old form once again ~ it's just taking me a bit longer to get there. I'm just glad for the patience people have shown me.
I do know that next year will not be a good year, so I've been taking my time to learn over again, and take some new duties. I know in 2009, I should be okay once more and able to do the same picky~picky job I was known for. I have the skills, ability and patience.
Heh.
All Thinking Is Thought
I was thinking about a good friend ~ I do admire her and I also do feel bad for her.
She has done a fantastic job ~ she has had her committee raise an unexpectedly large amount of money in less than six months, after taking over from someone who had done nothing for over a year. She has gotten everything set up, with only a few details left to do here and there. This promises to be one of the most successful events for the organization ~ yet ~ they have not given her any of the praise she's way overdue for.
Instead, they have been less than grateful for all she's done, including some on the committee. I do not blame her for being disillusioned ~ she has done a tremondous amount of work and scarificed a lot of personal time, and the verbal abuse and disregard that has been given her has been totally uncalled for, and wholly unnecessary.
She has been there for me in the past, and oftentimes I feel bad that those others have felt so free to impunge her good name. I've defended and praised her name to other people, and tried to make myself available for her whenever she needed me.
It makes me wonder why good people are not as appreciated as they should be ~ oftentimes, they're the glue that holds the world together.
I do hope she reads this and know that I'm always there for her, and that I'm proud to be one of her friends, committe members and supporters. If she asks me to help her with another event or whatever, I will never hesitate to say yes.
Angel
A couple weeks ago, I was relaxing on the sofa in front of the television, when I noticed Angel in the green chair besides me... she was in such a funny, cute position, that I had to snap some pictures!!!
Last Weekend
Last weekend...we had a BLAST!!!
Jens and I went to the St. Louis PrideFest - and we had a great time. I picked Lisa D late Friday afternoon, after I felt better from the shot. We went to MoKaBe's for a short meeting for StL MRD, but alas, not many showed up. We got our shirts for the parade, and then sat and talked a while. PayJ came along a bit later, and I went over some GSLAD/MAAD matters with her.
Then, Lisa D and I left to go home - and Jens was home.
We had a little bit of a late start Saturday, because Matty's train was delayed - she didn't arrive 'til around one p.m. I found a great parking place at Tower Grove Park, and we walked a short distance to the deaf patrons tent. We set up our chairs and then went around to the vendors tents and looked, looked and grabbed freebies...LOL!!!
We left a bit late that night - got to Village Wok Chinese for a quick buffet dinner and then home. Jens and I fell asleep, while Lisa D went through all her emails - over 1,500. Sheesh.
Saturday, we got up bright and early, as we were to meet William W. and Ken at 8:30 a.m. to get ready for the parade - we were all dressed in our parade finery...LOL. I grabbed the BEST parking spot for my Gift - heh heh. However, William and Ken were running late - didn't get to us til around 9:30 a.m. Tsk tsk.
Then we went to Grand and Utah to get into the lineup for the parade, and start decorating the truck. The banner was ready to go - just needed a bit of glitter on the arch. I got the beads ready, while we settled Lisa D and Phil in chairs. Then we were told to line up...FINALLY...at around 12:30 p.m. ... just in time for the rain. LOL!!! It felt so good!!! The streamers on the truck got soaked, we got soaked, the walkers got soaked...and we had a great, great time!
We finally arrived back at Tower Grove Park, found the tent again, and set up again...LOL. We went around the vendor tents again - got more freebies... why not?
We did leave a bit earlier - Jens had a game at 8 pm and we had to drop Lisa D home. We dropped her home, checked on Leon to make sure he was doing okay, and then went to get a quick bite at Wing Stop. Jens dropped me off at home, I put stuff away, and cleaned up. Jens' game didn't start til 8:30 p.m., though, so she didn't get home. Her team won the game, though! Greatsie!!
Now it's Tuesday...and I'm just getting back in the swing of stuff again...sheesh.
Last Week
I didn't go to work last Thursday or Friday - my knee was absolutely KILLING me...I had to go see Dr. Evans for a shot of cortsine injected straight into my knee. Then I got a bit groggy a little later - luckily, I was almost home then.
Friday, I was pretty groggy all morning - then I finally woke up as the aftereffects of the shot wore off.
Now my knee feels a LOT better - not much pain.
Thank goodness for drugs...LOL!!! Legal drugs prescribed by the doctor, of course.
Roxie
My friend, Jeni B, got a new puppy - a daschund puppy! She's been named Roxie...and I just can't wait to meet her and pick her up!!!!
Roxie and her new playmate, Metz...yep, Metz sure has grown!
Roxie on Jeff with Metz looking on.
My absolutely favorite pix - Jeni with Roxie sleeping on her.
And this was taken today - Jeni was at the computer, and Roxie climbed up and got behind Jeni's shoulders, curled up and went to sleep!
Religions
You know -
I've always been of the belief that the Bible should be used as a tool of faith, not as the absolute Word of God. The Bible has gone through so many changes throughout the years, from the spoken word, through many translations, so many additions and deletions and so many different points of views by different translators and authors have changed the good book so much... that it is not the original anymore.
Faith is something you develop, either emotionally or spiritually, and you allow that to be your conscience to live your life the way you feel you should be living it.
I know that there is a Higher Power that loves us ALL unconditionally - no matter what religion, faith, belief we are of... period.
I know of quite a few athetics that do not believe in the topic of religion or the idea of a Lord - however, many of them do believe in a Higher Power. Many of them are of the belief that we should be kind to each other, and help one another.
I do know of some so-called Christians that do speak of this, but do not practice what they preach. I mean, come on. They have said that they are good Christians, but there are those who would gossip, argue with other people, be verbally and physically abusive, punch the lights out of other people, etc., etc. Come on. How can you be a good Christian if you can't turn the other cheek OR respect one another?
I've heard of religions bashing other religions - I believe that we are under One, no matter what we believe or worship in whatever faith we are of- the Bible says that we should be tolerant of one another and accept other people no matter what religion, sexual orientation, race, gender and what have you ... we are all equal. Period.
I am so tired of those hypocrites that say they love everyone, yet, really backstab those who are different from them. I've seen so much gossip, so much backstabbing, and so much hatred between so-called friends... sheesh. I know a lot of these, that would make you curl your toes! I'm surprised we haven't wiped ourselves off the face of earth!
I guess it means it takes all kinds of people to make the world go around...and around...and around ad nauseum.
Anonymous Comments
I have noticed an increase in anonymous comments - I have changed my blog to allow me to accept or reject comments first before they are posted in my blog. I will no longer accept anonymous comments - only those who use names, such as
usernames or real names, will be accepted.
It's also a great way to prevent spam!!!
Stalker!
I just found out that I have a stalker here on my blog - someone has been reading it and then telling other people what I have been saying... all I could do was go laugh my fool head off...LOL!!!
I mean, come on. A blog is a form of writing what has been going on, and venting your feelings out - no one has the right to censor other people. If you don't like reading this blog, just delete the link and go on about your life. Who cares? I have friends who are interested in what I do, and what I think about, and I am interested in what my freinds do and what they think about. This is one great way of communication - you know that.
As for the others... this is what I say to those who would critcize me...
So there!
Sheesh...I'm still...
Jack
Jack, the Gold Team coach, is in the emergency room today ~ he had back
surgery last Tuesday. Please pray for his speedy recovery.
Postscript: He got out of the emergency room the same day - he was just in too much pain at that time. His wife is keeping a very watchful eye on Jack now, and won't let him do anything that would make it worse.
Jack will be fine - just gonna take a while.
No Brain Cells Left?
Ugh... my knee is absolutely killing me - I almost locked it up last night, and the side of my knee is still very sore and hard to bend again. It's also a bit swollen again...ugh.
I have an appointment with my orthopedic surgeon tomorrow at one pm, need to ask him about getting a painkiller shot or meds for it - and also look into renting a scooter and making a decision about Curves.
The preparations for the GSLAD/MAAD softball tournament is coming together so well, I'm really pleased at how well the committee has come together and done such a god job doing so much work in such a short time. I will be glad when it's all over, though...my knee is beginning to give me a lot of problems and is getting to be more painful as time goes by.
Oh well...I'll manage.
Just hope we get to have a golf cart at BMAC. *crossing fingers, praying hard*
I also can't wait to watch Jens and my friends play!!! It will be great seeing other friends, too - heh heh. I'll be going, "that's my partner, that's my partner!!" and then.. "that's my friend, that's my friend!!!" and in general, going nuts. LOL!!!
I can't wait.
I especially can't wait to go outta town to my friend's wedding...!! I'm so happy for my friends - they're finally getting married. They've had so many problems and troubles, and they're still soooooo happy together...lucky them!!! Just like me and Jens! Then we will go to Cedar Point the next day...wowza... I hope to be able to rent an electric scooter there - I wanna have a good time!
I have been soooo strict in watching what I've been eating, and being very careful - it's working...just waiting for the empty feelings to go away, which, I hope will go away soon. I just hate having to do it, though. At least I can continue to eat what I like - just have to be very careful how much I eat...that's all.
Just wish my knee didn't hurt so much.
Feelings
Sometimes I feel that there's no one in St. Louis that likes me or wants me around - I know it's not true, and there are a lot of people that like me and wants me around, but I don't often get told that - and oftentimes I feel so alone and friendless.
Thank goodness for Jens. She manages to say the right thing most of the time to make me feel better.
Disjointed Thinking, Scattered Thoughts
Whew... what a weekend. Both good and crappy.
Friday, I had to get off early because I needed a damn strapless bra for the bridesmaid dress - it's a halter style dress, and the woman who helped me was very rude and didn't know what she was doing, and acted like I didn't know what I wanted, either. As it is, the bra is gonna feel like hell after a couple hours.
Then I had to go to Target for some household supplies and to Shop 'n Save for food.
Home sweet home, to the cats.
Saturday, I started cleaning the house while Jens went to softball practice. I got a lot of stuff put away, the rug rolled up and sofa away from the wall when she came back home. I had a nice cool salad waiting for her - and then we got down to work.
I can say that we no longer have dust kittens all over the house anymore...well, for a while, anyway.
Jens then made Mexican pizza for dinner and I baked cookies - yummy!!! That night, I did the ironing while Jens did the laundry and folding - then went to bed a little late.
Sunday, Jens went to her parents home while I got the dirty laundry together, took a bath and then went to my own parents home. I had a dish garden and a card for Dad - it's Father's Day!! There, I got the bra on - had to ask Mom for help. Sheesh. We were able to get the dress on, but the halter top needs to be taken in...it's a bit too big now. I also need to watch what I eat over the next two weeks very, very carefully... it was a bit tight around the waistline. Jens arrived soon afterwards, and we had a nice dinner and chat... then we left to go to the BMAC for the softball game at 8 pm. I had been told that the coach of the Blue Team wanted to talk to me before I signed the form for the scorekeeper position.
Of course, I should have known something was up. I do like one of the members as a friend, but she is so ... wishy washy. She often passes the buck and doesn't like to be confronted or confront other people. Like for example, a friend told several of us about a situation, and that person was one of those people that was told - she promptly told another person, who told her (now ex) partner - in which the ex-partner told the other person in that situation...and guess who got blamed? ME. Sheesh.
This person has told other people to tell me about several things, because she didn't want to "hurt" my feelings - oh please. She even told me to tell another person to stop the public displays of affection because it wasn't proper - she's their friend, too, and she could have told them herself. But no, she must avoid these situations and pass the buck on to other people - I've been warned about her several times, and now I can see these situations as prime examples of the damage she's helped cause.
Anyway, I asked her what was going on, and she avoided looking at my eyes - just told me to talk to the coach. The coach came up soon after, and I asked him what was going on. He told me right there and then that there were two people interested in the scorekeeper position - me and another girl. Now, I like this girl, and I've always wanted to be better friends with her, so it kinda confused me as I thought she was supposed to be the scorekeeper for the other team. I told the coach I had to go home, and would be back as soon as I could.
I went home and changed, and came back... and I had done a lot of thinking on the drive - I went up to the tournament director and asked him if he needed more official scorekeepers and someone to help with the entering of the statics into the database, and that I wanted to volunteer for those. He was happy to accept my help, so I went to the girl and told her she could have the scorekeeping position - I told her I didn't want to be hurt anymore. Actually, that's part of the truth - I do like her and I have never seen her ask to be on a team before - and yes, I wanted to be on the same team with Jens - it would have been GREAT. However, sometimes I have to be a big person, and just give up something I want so bad... to allow others to be happy, too. Then before the meeting, I went up to the coach, looked him straight in the face, and told him I had given the girl the position and that I was tired of being hurt by others. He looked startled, and I just walked away.
Soon afterwards, I saw her signing the forms - I was happy for her, yet I felt so hurt for myself. And now, I'm stuck... I have the shirt that was given to me, because I was expected to be the scorekeeper for this team - a blue t-shirt with the club logo and my "nickname" on it, and no place to use it.
That night, I was told about a very interesting conversation that had happened between the coach and the girl - the coach told her that he wanted her as scorekeeper, that he liked her, and he didn't like me and didn't want me as scorekeeper for his team...and that I liked him. YUCK... I couldn't believe his ego. He thinks I like him?? OH please...NO WAY...!!!!
To tell you the truth, I was glad I had given it up - there was no way I could have worked under such a person like that...I like his ex-wife a LOT better than him - and I don't even like him at all, and yet, I will admit it hurt me a lot. I'm tired of this kind of situation - I keep doing a lot for St. Louis, and the deaf community, and I keep hearing about how much this person doesn't like me, or this person thinks I'm a bad person, and how this person is worried about me stealing from another club... come on. I was cleared of all charges, and am off suspension for good. They know now that I didn't do what they said I did - in fact, I tried to keep the name of GSLAD clear and free of any problems, and in turn, got myself into hot water with myself.
How long do I have to keep facing this?
Now, I have a new concern to worry about - the coach was Jens' coach from two years ago, and he didn't let her play but ONE freakin round robin game at all (someone was the coach last year, and he had her play in almost all games last year). Basically, she sat on the bench - both days. I'm afraid the situation will repeat itself - because that's how the coach is.
I feel that the board of this club has become weak and ineffective in doing their duties - and are not in control any more. I'm of the opinion that the problems will escalate over the next year and half. I mean, look at what happened with Thomas R. He was the President, and yet, five of the board members voted to have him removed...without letting him talk about the situation, and how to solve it - they decided it was a communication problem, and decided it was better this way for them...oh brother. It does seem that the members at large are controlling the board now, not the President or Vice President... and the club doesn't even have a President at this time - and the other problem is that the Vice President is moving out of state for a job - which means he will be less in touch with the board.
How's that for great communication? Oh please.
I just can't believe this.
Reading Again
Now on EVERYTHING'S EVENTUAL by Stephen King - good book - have read it before. You should read it, if you like Stephen King.
Hoping to watch a couple movies tomorrow night with Jens - maybe Happy Feet?
This weekend I will be starting housecleaning while Jens go to softball practice, and I hope we finish it all tomorrow afternoon. Time to catch all those dust kittens!
Purring Cat on Throne
BabyCat is sleeping on the 'throne' and I'm doing my usual soak. Been thinking ~ I didn't make a good choice for dinner last night ~ I had a Big Mac combo meal when I could have had a Southwest Salad. At least my weight remained the same.
Am on the red river now ~ ugh. I hate those times...the warfarin makes my blood so thin, it's so heavy and messy for at least three days, sometimes four. I'll be glad when I finally hit menopause. The hot flashes are much more preferable than the messes.
I'm tired of taking medicines ~ but I'm stuck. Oh well. All I can do is grin and bear it, stick with them through thick and thin. (I know it's supposed to be thin and thick, but I like it the other way.)
Last night, I went to my upline's customer make and take. This is where we make three cards in three different designs ~ sometimes very easy, sometimes a wee bit complicated. The other demo, Maria, was there, also. I like her very much ~ she's so sweet and unassuming, and so TALENTED! These are several examples of her cards ~ very simple in their makeup, yet so elegant.
Upline = Vickie is the manager of Majestic Design Team (MDT) and I signed up under her, so that makes her my upline (manager) and I'm one of her 1st downline tier, which makes me her 'employee'.
Anyway, back to the subject ~ because she's going to the Seminar, she had me and Maria come last night, instead of having a TACquines class for us. She's busy getting ready for the TAC Seminar ~ she's in the process of making cards and 6x6 scrapbook pages for the demo swap.
There won't be much going on for the summer ~ everyone is busy getting ready for the Seminar. I won't be able to go, though. My good friend is flying in from Germany that weekend and I want to be available for her when she comes to St. Louis.
I've made a promise to myself ~ I will go to next year's Seminar if all goes well with the knee replacement operation and I'm able to get around with just a cane or nothing.
Oh sheesh ~ BC is snoring! Heh - he just woke up. Time to get my ass moving.
Splashy Thoughts
Been thinking ~ am working harder on my journaling and really working on my eating habits again. It's gonna be an uphill battle, though. I keep sliding back into my old habits and ways, and will have to make a very conscious effort not to do so.
I hate that. I wish I had a metabolism just like Jens or my uncle. I have a very lazy metabolism ~ I have to shake it awake at all times... sheesh.
Have changed my breakfast habits, though. I prefer drinking a shake in the morning, and then a piece of fruit or granola bar mid~morning. Why can't I follow the same path the rest of the day?? I'm too lazy and entrenched in old habits, that's why! Grr at myself!
Gotta change my afternoon and evening habits, that's for sure.
More Thoughts
I do know this ~ when people tell me they've given up on me, and it tells me that they're just going through the motions ~ it hurts me very much. It makes me feel a lot more worthless; I'm not worth the effort, and I just should give up.
I wonder if they do really understand when they tell me that, I'm liable to give up on life itself? That I should just stop trying, and let myself go? It does make me feel that I'm not worth anything to them.
It's a lifelong process, something that will always continue for the rest of my life, and I do know and understand that. However, do they really understand that? Oftentimes, they're going through the same thing, with different goals, and I've always tried to be there and support them ~ I've NEVER told them I've given up on them or was planning to do so. I know how it hurts ~ because people have told me they have given up on me.
It hurts big time. The last time someone told me that, I've been on a binge since then. I nearly did give up on myself right there and then.
God, it hurts even thinking about it. I know this person loves me, and does care about me, but when that person told me, I just almost gave up. I've been eating since then. I saw the scale today. Sheesh. It's the worst binge I've been on for a LONG time.
I have to take control of my life again. I can't allow this to happen to me again. I do love this person, but if that's how the person feels, then I can't depend on that one again unless we have a long talk about how words can hurt and have a big impact on a person's lifestyle. I have to make this person understand ~ I've never given up on anyone, but I can and have given up on myself because of what someone thought and said to me about myself.
*Sigh*
I am struggling again ~ with weight issues, journaling, household chores. Events from the past keeps popping up in my mind and making me feel bad about myself ~ my self-esteem is dropping again.
I know what I can do and what I need to do ~ it's just very difficult to put them into action. It's like procrasination, inerita and finding excuses not to do anything. I've not even tried to do anything to change it for the last few weeks.
I know Jens is worried, and so are some of my friends ~ they tell me I'm not my usual self anymore, and I know it, too.
I do know I need to do something to change it, get myself back on track again. I'm just not finding the motivation to do anything. Even my usual household chores have been neglected, too. I've just started making myself get back on track regarding the household tasks ~ I've been doing a little here and there every day.
As for my diet, I have to take control of it again. I've started reading the magazines again, fixing myself a healthy lunch every work day, and I need to get back on the Weight Watchers website every day again. I also need to start leaning on Jens and my support system again ~ going to them when I need to talk and seeking help.
I read somewhere that the three hardest phrases are:
*Thank you
*I need help
*Please
Sheesh ~ they're right. I have no problem with thank you, but saying I need help and please is sooo HARD.
And then there are those times in the past that pops up - oftentimes, I feel so bad about myself and then I start thinking it's not worth the effort if that's what some people think of me or have done to me. I have to stop that ~ I know better than that. It's just hard, yet, I know there are people that do love and care about me, and I know I'm worth the effort I need to put in myself.
Sheesh. I'm crying a little bit ~ not really big tears, just watery eyes and a little trickle of tears. Maybe that's what I needed? A good cry?
I'm tired of holding things in ~ i don't understand how people feel it so easy to confide in me, and know I won't say anything, yet, it's so hard for me to do the same. I only have a few people that I do love and trust ~ it's just hard for me to open up. Yes, I can open up to Jens and a select few ~ but it's an effort.
I have to remember this serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Belmont Stakes
Yahoo!
Rags to Riches wins the Belmont Stakes ~ third filly to do so, and first to win in over a century!
MoAD Conference
Am in Fulton, MO for the MoAD Conference at Missouri School for the Deaf ~ late starts, slow meetings, delays and on-going arguments.
Election is done, though. The officers for 2007-2008 are:
President - Ella Eakins
1st Vice President - Cathee Wolford
2nd Vice President - Michael Boyd
Secretary - Meredith Hill
Treasurer - Sharlee Haney
Now bids for the next Conference are done ~ State Fair will host 2009, and 2011 goes to Jackson County Chapter.
JoAnn Benfield was crowned Miss Deaf Missouri, and Sarah Wilson was glad to give up her crown. She is the daughter of Don and Judy Benfield of Columbia, Mo. I hope JoAnn will do well at the NAD conference.
Our new bikes!
We finally got our 2005 Christmas presents ~ mountain bikes! Mine is the blue women's bike and Jens is the owner of the green boy's bike.
Enjoy!
Redecorating
I need to do a little redecorating ~ I want to get more of Jens' stuff up here - especially the flower portrait that she did. I want to get it framed and hanging in the living room. I want to get a new lamp in the living room, too. The floor lamp
obtrudes the angel picture that's hanging in the location where I want to put the flower picture. Then I want to put the angel picture in the green room over the bed. It would be so perfect in there.
Hoo boy. So much to do, and the basement is the BIGGEST job of them all. It needs a thorough cleaning, and a lot of furniture and stuff to be moved around. We're gonna turn the office/craft area into a storage space, and the desks moved into the large area near the stairs.
I want to move the TV and sofa into the small area next to the stairs ~ and the chairs and table directly behind the sofa.
The craft stuff would be moved to the north wall where the storage rooms are located. Bookcases would be against the west wall near the laundry room. That would create a large, open space in the middle - which would be perfect for parties and crops.
Can't wait to get busy.
Water Thoughts
Been thinking ~ a good friend is coming from Germany in less than three weeks ~ and the house needs a thorough clean-up.
I can't wait to see her, yet at the same time, I'm *sighing* over how much we need to do to prepare for her visit. I just wish I had a fairy godmother that with a wave of her magic wand, the house would instantly be sparkling clean.
Oh well. I know I'll have to roll my sleeves, apply a little elbow grease, and knuckle down. Very soon.
You Know...
I like motorcycles, and I like the Harley Davidson Fat Boy, the old Indian, Kawasaki 350 LTD, Honda Vulcan, and the new Victory. However, I refuse to let it define my life ~ sure, we have some
HD and some cycle stuff around, but it's not gonna rule my life.
The reason for this ~ there's a couple that is going WAY overboard... they have
HD clothing,
HD accessories,
HD stuff everywhere ... the guy has said he cruises EBay every day for new
HD stuff. Jeez.
I'm of the school where you can be a biker and live the biker lifestyle in some ways, but you don't let it define who you are.
I cannot imagine their home ~ is it all HD? Was the house built by HD? Are their furniture from HD? Do they even have HD appliances? That's what I get in my mind when I see them... they have HD stamped EVERYWHERE. Their clothes, their jewelry, their gear... HD.
Just way too much. And they don't even look like bikers ~ just Wanna-Be's. Sheesh.
Getting Married Today
Today, a good friend of mine, Tania, is getting married. I am sad that I cannot be there for her, but I'm glad she's gonna be marrying someone she really loves - C does love her very much and shows her so much care and affection.
Curtis and Tania
June 6, 2007
Leon
I have been thinking on and off about my good friend and brother, Leon. As I probably explained before, he had a tumor half the size of a football removed from his upper right thigh. He went through radiation, and we thought it was all good and done.
However, in late April, we found out that he had early 3rd stage cancer cells in his leg, and he has to go through chemotherapy. He has already had his first session - he had to stay at BJC for almost a week, as the doctor wanted to try a new chemo medication on him, and it was very strong. The doctor wanted to monitor his heart, as Leon does have high blood pressure and it could cause some damage to his heart. Leon, however, came through with flying colors - he's back home and doing well.
Thank goodness.
Busy Times
I've kept busy these past few weeks ~ I've had so many things going on.
Our Christmas bikes are almost paid off ~ just one more payment to go!
William surprised us last Sunday ~ I was relaxing on the sofa, when the doorlight flashed on, and I woke up completely from a light doze. There he was, at the door.
We went to pick Leon and Lisa up from BJC and toddled on to MoKaBe's Coffeehouse for lunch and a MRC meeting. This time, I was totally prepared! Meeting went well, looks like everything will be set up in time for the Pridefest.
We then went to dinner, and on to the softball game. William was able to sign up, but Jens and I have to wait until next Sunday.
A memorable moment ~ Tammie from IL was on first base, when Craig hit an in-the-park homerun. She came charging around third base, running faster than I've seen her run! It was like there was a grizzly bear hot upon her heels ~ which was almost true. Craig was so close upon her, she could hear his thundering footsteps! She did complain afterwards, saying she needs to quit smoking for once and all.
Bell Club lost 9 to 17 ~ too many errors. Sheesh. There was one moment of idiocy ~ one of our players struck out, and she came up to the dugout, proclaiming that she noticed that the umpire was talking to the opposing team, and not us. She was thinking that he was helping them ~ sheesh. It's like talking about being kidnapped by aliens. Well, in her case, at that time, she could have been.
This Weekend
This weekend we will be going to the MoAD Conference in Fulton, MO. It will be at Missouri School for the Deaf, and it will be a very different experience.
I've lost almost all respect for the co~chairperson. She has been very bossy, insulting and almost inflexible. She has removed me twice from the advertising chair, even when I've done a lot of work ~ I've been kept out of the loop by the exhibt chair. He is a nice guy, but he just don't know how to stay out of things that don't concern him. I'm just basically fed up. I can't wait for Sheila to become active again.
I do know if the co~chair becomes President of MoAD, my participation will become almost nil. I'm just glad that if she does, she won't be able to run as president of the local chapter. Sheesh.
Bath Thinks
You know, I got to thinking while playing SK3 games and reading the current People Style... I've slacked off keeping up with my food journal, daily jots, and current events, along with this blog. I seem to go through these periods where I feel absolutely lazy... and I don't know why. As it is, I have to re-start and start all over again. I do know that my eating habits have suffered, and stress is building up. What has kept me sane are my daily pillow talks with Jens and online conversations with friends. Even my daily emails have all but almost stopped, too.
Which reminds me ~ I need to check my Weight Watchers website... I don't remember if I did pay this month yet.
I'm just glad the cruise is almost all paid off - just two more payments to go. I'm almost all caught up with my current bills, and am taking care of the old bills.
I still have a lot of reading material and ATC sets to catch up on, too.
The basement is almost done ~ some painting to be done, and then we can really, really clean it up and get everything organized the way we want it to be.
Next ~ kitchen floor, windows, and a good, deep cleaning.
