Incognito....

So I have been totally out of pocket for a while now. Things have been so hectic in my life and when there is no one here to help you balance the load, it can become so overwhelming, and to find the energy to blog; well that has gone out the window!
So what has been happening in my life in the last few weeks...
Well:
1. My sister was told her cancer was no longer treatable, and she was told a month ago she has about three months. In the last week she traveled to Zion, IL to Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) to be told the same thing. She was actually flown home on a private flight with nurses on board. I am saddened about the upcoming days and what they will hold for my family, especially my 19 year old niece. I worry my sister will suffer and be in pain, and that breaks my heart. I pray she will pass peacefully. I have not talked about this on my blog before because I want to be cautious to not appear to be looking for your sympathy. I only ask for prayers for my sister that she will pass peacefully.
2. My son was in a car accident, on all days - April Fool's Day, but it was no joke! When he called I had been cleaning the house, a real good scrub down so naturally I looked like hell! I ran out to where he was and took care of what needed to be done at that time. In the days ahead we spoke with total loss as the car was not worth what the repairs would be. It was not a bad accident, and no one was hurt. But the car was nine years old and a Pontiac. They are no longer making vehicles and I think that plus the age made the insurance company make it so the repairs were not worth the cost... Just a guess on my part. At the end of the day, we did get him another car, Nissan Pathfinder 1994. Nice car at a good price. So what's done is done!
3. I had a minor same day surgery on Friday. Nothing big, nothing to discuss here. But I was home the same day, resting and back to business today!
4. Seth had his first prom on Saturday and he and his date looked wonderful and they had a great time. Of course, to add to the mix, that was a Sunday afternoon, "hey mom, Brenna wants me to go to prom with her, can I get a tux next week?" kinda deal. Oh well, ya just deal!!

There are a few other "minor" issues these are just the BIG ticket items!

I am glad to be coming to a close with my biology class, and picked up my Pharmacology books last week from the bookstore....

I am trying to get back into a work out routine now that I have had my surgery, so wish me well on that. I need to get summer suit ready!!! And right now, yikes I am no where near that. Not where I wanna be.

I am not complaining, I am just stating the facts! This is the life of any person. Some are married, some are divorced and some are single parents. At the end of the day, when you have someone to rely on but they cannot physically be here, well it puts some kind of vibe around you that makes you annoyed by the absence.

I spent a lot of year as a single mom, dealt okay with what life had to offer and all the ups and downs. Lets be honest, when you have someone in your life whom you trust and rely on, well you don't realize how much you depend on their input on what you are dealing with. I am grateful for iChat... but sometimes it just does not cut the mustard!

I guess I just have to put on a clean pair of BIG GIRL panties every day and deal!!!! RIGHT???

Peace out!

A video worth watching.

Bullshit Bingo! Wanna play? It's so easy to win!

1. Before Barrack Obama's next televised speech, prepare your "Bullshit Bingo" card.



2. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of these words/phrases.

3. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout

"BULLSHIT!"


Testimonials from past satisfied "Bullshit Bingo" players:

"I had been listening to the speech for only five minutes when I won." -
Jack W., Boston

"My attention span during speeches has improved dramatically." - David D.,
Florida

"What a gas! Speeches will never be the same for me after my first win." -
Bill R., New York City

"The atmosphere was tense in the last speech as 14 of us waited for the fifth box." - Ben G., Denver

"The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed "BULLSHIT!" for the third time in two hours." - Harry A, Chantilly

First in over a week

Today was the first time in many days that I have listened to the news. Since the passing of the health care nightmare, I have been so burned out on the news, and I am an avid FOX new watcher; FAIR AND BALANCED. As I listened today I just get so annoyed with the obamocrisy from the left. Yes, for those FOXhaters - the left is represented on FOX news. I do not understand why anyone agrees with the majority of this health care bill!!! AARRGGHHH! Why does it need to have language for reform to the student loan policies? What does that have to do with health care? Why does the government think they can do a better job with health care? Why no tort reform? Why not take time to come up with something the majority of Americans want? I use to work in an Urgent Care clinic and dealt in part with billing, and the most frustrating was Medicare and Medicaid, a government and a state program! Even for a physician I have a great respect for, in order to see Medicaid patients we had to set up a "special" clinic for him to get paid more money!!!??? What??? It just seemed to me to be a great waste of money to set it up and see them separate from other patients. It was kind of the physician because he was able to see more of the state insured patients, but they came in and set time aside every week. It just makes no sense. So how much corruption with this plan cause? What will health care providers do to make an extra buck on the government... errr I mean the American tax payer?
Why do Obama et al think they can manage the student loan program? Where will the private sector go when we run insurance companies out, take jobs away from hard working Americans that processed those student loans? It seem to me that they are more concerned with what they can accomplish, and forget about the people that they are pushing out of jobs? It makes me sick to my stomach!
In driving home I was listening to a sound bite of Karl Rove appearing at a book signing, and I was appalled to hear what they were shouting at him. Calling him a "babykiller" and all those names the called, and most likely still call former President George W Bush.
As I was driving home listening to the obamocrisy, I thought to myself; my husband has deployed FIVE TIMES, is this how those people see him? Service men and women make this choice to join the service, what the hell? They may not always want to go overseas, but they are not forced to join the Armed Forces! At the end of the day we idolize musicians and actors and we demoralize service members! These people make little money and sacrifice all! Their families do as well. How about a little respect. Oh wait, here is respect, for Obama and Biden who now want to claim victory for Iraq! Sit down! Let's give credit where it is due, to Bush and Cheney.
The left would criticize Bush for his Bush-isms, make a mockery of him! But as Obama opens his press conference with Sarkozy, he makes the most ridiculous "jokes" and the left think he is so witty and clever. Again sit down! Why is it everyone was against Bush but Obama "winning a war" everyone on the left is behind him? Oh yeah: Obamocrisy!!
I am so sick of the news, in part becuase I am so sick of this administration. I guess maybe that is all that I am sick of, because the news is about what they are doing to this country and I am so tired of what they are trying to do. I just fear what they want to change next....

I was MIA

It has been a few days....
First of all Friday was a good day, Seth passed his road test and is now official - an official driver in the great state of Texas! Happiness and sadness all in one. I am so excited for Seth to hit this milestone (finally) but sad knowing things will change somewhat in the house. Today was the first day in almost 3 years at Harker Heights High he did not need a ride home. If not me, then Doug or an occasional neighbor to pick Seth up, but not today he drove himself to school and back home! All in all, it is a good and necessary thing, so there are no tears - just reflection on the years.
I spent most of Saturday in the yard, pulling weeds and trimming back bushes. Honestly, my arms were just too sore to type on Saturday.
Illness took over about 0300 on Sunday AM and I spent the day ill on the couch. What a waste of a day. I hate to see the sun shining and my butt unable to move off the couch. Seth and I finally watched The Blind Side, so not a total waste I guess.
A fun day of study all about Gregor Mendel... genes, peas, inheritance, genetic disorders... where does the fun end? Treating puppies to pumpkin? Testing out all sprinkler heads to get ready for spring and a higher water bill? Training two puppies to walk on a dual leash...the fun never ends!
It was really a good day but how else can you look at a day of feeling human after feeling like walking death the day before... well you have to be grateful for feeling good again and everything seems wonderful!
It seems like when it rains it pores... That is the kind of weekend I had, so here's to a great week ahead. I find out tomorrow how I did on my biology exams... no wishing me luck at this point!

Warm days are here!

I love Spring in Texas, it is the best time of year here! The weather is warm but not stifling. You can get out and do some yard work, sit in the sun for more than 15 minutes without feeling like you are about to suffer a heat stroke, it is glorious! I spent the better part of the morning in the back yard pulling weeds in the yard and flower beds, moving wood from the winter and general clean up! I am a bit sore but it is worth it when you look out and see your handy work.

Insane

Wow, they say insanity is doing the same behavior and expecting different results. I wonder if that applies to me with having a second puppy. I got her and had delusions of this ray of light shining down on her, she would copy cat (heehee) all of what Ike is doing, and boy was I wrong!
I really should not complain after all, she is sitting on command, doing good with her potty training and sleeping in her kennel without many issues... that is until this morning.
Every morning I get up, hit the button on the Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker, and as I learned today Gracie must know that means mom's up and I am getting out of this cage! Well I had a few other things to do before getting the dogs out, and obviously they were not pleased with my decision to make them wait.
I walked into the "dog room" and immediately could smell it was not going to be good. Gracie went one and two in her cage - and Ike one.... I thought to myself, really? I have to study for a test today and I don't want to be cleaning cages and dogs! Ugh. I carry them out of the house and into the back yard at arms length... they had both walked through their own filth! Once I had them both out they started pacing for breakfast. Not so fast! I had to carry two cages outside to be hosed off and cleaned. Of course, being that I am Seth's alarm clock I had to get him up too. Alright, dogs out, cages out, Seth up... now I head out to clean cages, come in to feed dogs and then get Seth to school. Dreading the ride home because it is dog cleaning time. Gracie first because she cannot get out of the tub on her own and then Ike. With both dogs in the bathtub I get to scrubbing. Ike takes it like a champ, not his first rodeo. Gracie, if she is not trying to get out the side (of a deep soaking tub-good luck) then she has her front paws on Ike's back. He did not like it much but just dealt with it. Ike is clean, dried off and out doing his Ike dance to finish drying off! Finally done with Gracie and she is more confused about what just happened than she is concerned with drying off. After all she expects me to do that for her! By this time it is only 0900, I have barely been up two hours and I feel like I have done more than I would have done in six with the dogs!
I even called the breeder today to make sure I was not messing them up with all the rough housing and mouthing that goes on! She assured me it's all fine! **sigh**
Oh well the day continued on and I was able to get plenty of time in to study and play with the dogs. I hope I can catch up on my Idol and LOST this weekend after my test is done.
Seth goes in tomorrow for his drivers test... Ohhhh say a prayer! I need him to pass as much as he wants to!
Here to getting a good nights sleep, waking up early to review and getting Seth to the DMV to pass his drivers exam!

Night y'all!