Pity Party for 1, Your Table is Ready

I'm having a bad day and really feeling sorry for myself. My PT treatments are getting more and more painful. I cried thru the entire thing today. I am so angry that someone's careless mistake led me to this. I am really sore now, my neck hurts, my head hurts and I feel nauseous. I know there are a lot of people who have problems way worse than mine so I need to just suck it up and deal. Easier said than done.

Longing for the Beach

We are not having a beach vacation this year due to the timing of my dad's visit here and our recent trip to California. We usually like to go in the spring because it is in between high season and hurricane season. I'm not interested in the beaches near here in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. I want St. John and I want it bad! Maybe I can convince my husband to go in November when hurricane season is almost over and before Thanksgiving when rates go sky high. It is just so beautiful. This picture doesn't even give it justice.

Crisis Averted

My health scare is over so now I feel better writing about it. About a month ago one of every woman's biggest fears came true for me...I found a lump in my breast. I completely freaked out. It was the middle of the night so I got it all out and was able to pull myself together by the morning and go to the Dr. who said, yes, you have a lump. He said for me to have a mammogram and ultrasound which I immediately scheduled, but took about 2.5 weeks to get the appointment, and to also schedule a consult with a surgeon...just in case. I had the tests done and they said nothing showed up as a mass on either test, but was told to keep my appointment with the surgeon in case he thought I needed a biopsy. My fears subsided quite a bit after the tests showed up negative, however I was still a little nervous. I saw the surgeon last Friday and he said there is not a distinct lump for him to remove, but just lumpy tissue. I am supposed to go see him again in 3 months or sooner if it changes. The day I saw him, it was harder for me to find the lump and now it has shrunk even more so I feel ok with not having any other tests. I'm writing about this to remind women to check their breasts! I had 2 clinical breast exams earlier in the year and this was not found. I found it myself. We know our bodies better than any doctors.

Seat Stealer

National Donut Day

I had no idea such a thing existed, much less that it was today. You would think I would know about this given my love for the donut. Some donut chains are giving away free donuts. I don't mind paying for my donut, but I feel like I missed out on a celebration. Anyway, it's 11:25pm so there is still 35 minutes left. HAPPY NATIONAL DONUT DAY!!!!!

California Dreamin

I'm looking for ideas on how to make some extra cash. Does anyone have ideas for something as a side job? I've been lucky enough to keep my job, however raises and bonuses have been cut out. My husband and I really want to move back to California, but have become accustomed to living in a nice home in a nice neighborhood. We don't want our standard of living to decrease once we move so we would need to buy a more expensive home in California which requires a larger down payment than the money we would get out of our current home. To save up the cash we either need to make more or spend less. We just finished remodeling our kitchen and are considering doing the same for our master bathroom. I know this sounds like a contradiction since I'm looking to save cash, but given the current real estate market, I think these things need to be done in our house in order for it to sell. Anyway....if anyone has any ideas on what I could do (legal, of course) to make extra cash, please let me know! I've tried looking on craigslist and online, but everything seems like a scam. I'm not looking to get rich quick by sitting at home doing nothing. I'm considering the pet bakery again, but that would require a bit of start up money and who knows if I would make any money, or even recoup my investment.

A Fresh Outlook

I need to have a better outlook on life. I'm seeing a new PT who has made some comments about my perception of things that happen to me. He said that I think everybody is out to get me, I responded by saying I think I just have bad luck. I'm going to work on being more positive, just like this kitty.

An Open Letter to my Cat

Beware, this may be TMI for some.

Dear Minky,

You have grown into quite a nice cat and are a part of our family. Long gone is the runt kitten who wouldn't turn his back to us at any time because you didn't trust us. You are funny, soft, quirky and a pleasure to be around. I especially liked how you came and sat with me in bed when I was at one of my worst points with pain. You were quite the little prince while we had company, sitting next to my dad and getting him to feed you cheese even though he claims to hate cats. Now...I beg you...PLEASE STOP EATING DENTAL FLOSS. Also, plastic, tape and ribbon aren't good ideas either. You usually end up throwing it up eventually, but this last time that did not happen and the way I had to remove it from you was quite disgusting. Please don't make me do that again. I also don't want you to get sick because we like having you around.

XOXO,
Mrs. Jeeves

PS: There is a lid on the bathroom trash can now so please do not find something else to eat instead.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day has become another typical American holiday. A day off from work, a time to drink, BBQ and take vacations...but let's not forget what it means. This is a day to remember those who lost their lives to protect our freedom.

Thursday Thirteen - Holiday Weekend Plans

Here are 13 things I plan on doing this long holiday weekend

1. Enjoy the nice weather that has finally arrived

2. Sit on the deck and enjoy the flowers my husband planted last weekend

3. Have dinner with my husband at a restaurant overlooking a scenic river on Sunday evening

4. Go shopping for a new dress to wear to dinner on Sunday

5. Grill some meat and eat outside

6. Leave work early on Friday

7. Paint the front porch

8. Drink some wine or cocktails

9. Go for a walk every day

10. Play with my cats since they haven't had much attention lately

11. Try to get caught up a little on my chores & errands that need to be done

12. Clean the house (boooo!)

13. Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes