breathless

So we’re currently watching “30 Days of Night” and it’s one of the creepiest films I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t have high hopes for it, but it’s pretty darn good! It has both of us on the edges of our seats. I’m finding myself out of breath, waiting to see what will happen next. (Wonder if a respironics oxygen concentrator could help?) But seriously, although I am generally not big into vampire stuff (I prefer zombies), watching this movie makes me want to read the comic book. I think I might be checking that out.

beautiful bows

I’ve been inspired by the adorable hair bows I’ve seen in photos online and I have finally learned to make them myself. Honestly, they’re pretty easy to do! It just takes a little patience. I’m working on making a nice variety for my Etsy shop. I don’t expect to make big bucks or anything, but it would be nice to make a little bit on the side. I ordered a bunch of supplies from VistaPrint and they came out really well. Maybe next time I’ll think about promotional pens. If I do any craft fairs it would be nice to have some as swag. But I’m not there yet, LOL! I have yet to upload my initial stock, but hopefully some people will like my work enough to buy it

cleaning day

I could really use a day without the kids around so I could do some deep cleaning. While I keep a pretty tidy house, I would really like to move all the furniture, vacuum really well, wipe down the baseboards, and take the covers off the bathroom fans and give everything a good wash. It’s amazing how much dust accumulates.

Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be getting a day to myself anytime soon, so I’ll have to break up the tasks and do them little by little. I guess my mind is already in “fall cleaning” mode!

too hot to eat

I don’t know about you, but when it’s hot out, I barely have any appetite. It’s like the 90-degree-temperatures are almost a poor man’s phentremene. The idea of sitting down and eating a big meal is so unappealing. I’m having more small snacks, I guess and kind of “grazing” through the day. Fruit salad and yogurt are great, and I’m also loving those sundried tomato Wheat Thins. I’ll have a few bites every few hours and that does it for me.

I am constantly thirsty, though, which should come as no surprise! A big glass of cold water with crushed ice is just about the best thing on these ridiculously hot days. I think I’ll make some iced tea tomorrow; I haven’t had that in a while and I bet that would taste good too. I’m so ready for cooler weather. Fall? You can make your way to NY whenever you’re ready.

great news

Wednesday I got great news regarding my thyroid FNA — the nodule is benign! What a relief. I probably have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, which is an auto-immune disease. I don’t really understand why they treat the thyroid for it rather than trying to treat the immune system, but I do get why I need to take thyroid hormone, at least for now. I’ll be on medication. Probably forever, which kind of freaks me out, but it certainly beats cancer. I’ve never really taken meds. I was on the Pill for a short while, but my body did not react well to it. I never tried anything else — no Nuvaring, no Depo-prevera. I’ve never been on anti-depressants. I take vitamins, and that’s about it. At least for a few more weeks until my endocrinologist appointment. Then, I imagine, it will all change.

another walmart story

I know I complain a lot about Walmart, but really — it represents everything that’s wrong with our society and our country. You’ve got the die-hard conservatives who want to shoot their semi-automatic guns in the air (thanks GWB for never reinstating that ban), while singing the “Star Spangled Banner” and wearing hideous shirts with wolves and flags, who meanwhile are buying the cheapest, crappiest junk made in China. Yeah. Way to support the American economy.

I can barely stand going in there anymore. Today we were driving by and just the sight of people made me sad, depressed, and disgusted. It is boggling how many people are overweight. And I mean grossly overweight. Like the fattest twins in the Guiness Book of World Records riding motorcycles overweight. Does Walmart have an aisle for diet pills for men? Because they should. I mean… at what point are some of these people going to get it and realize that they have to do something about their health? I’m watching them walk waddle over to the entrance and you can tell they are in pain. They are putting so much stress on their joints that it looks like their ankles are going to buckle. It is so sad to me! And no, I’m not picking on people. It’s not like there were one or two people like this — there are dozens, dozens every time I go shopping there!

Our country needs a serious wake-up call when it comes to personal health.

some people

You know, some people need to lighten up. Do you know these kinds of people? The kind where you make one little joke and then they have to jab one right back at you? The kind where if they had a lump of coal between their cheeks, they wouldn’t even have to squeeze for loose diamonds to come out? Anyway, today I seemed to come in contact with a lot of those people and I just have no tolerance for it. They are miserable to be around and it makes you wonder how happy they are with their lives.

junk mail

It’s hard to believe that we sold the wine shop just over two years ago. In many ways it seems much longer than that. So much has changed, including the addition of our little Laura to the family! What hasn’t changed, however, is all the mail we still get that is directed at the store — everything from wine tasting invitations to business insurance pitches to bag catalogs. Although we have no use for most of this material, it’s still fun to look through and reminisce. I also admit to having a fondness for the trade magazines we still get, especially Gourmet Retailer and Convenience Store News. I know, I know… that last one sounds utterly boring doesn’t it? But honestly, it’s kind of neat to get the back story on c-stores, see what they’re pushing, and what the industry is like in general. I like to live vicariously

nervous

Tomorrow is the day I have my FNA biopsy and I’m a little nervous. I really shouldn’t be. I mean, even if the results show bad news, it doesn’t mean that I need to consider funeral planning options. I’ll just need to schedule surgery. But let’s hope that it doesn’t come to that.

The nurse called on Friday and went over the whole procedure. It’s very simple. But the fact that I’m having a needle stuck in my throat is a little nerve-wracking! This particular imaging center does a lot of these procedures, so that makes me feel better. I know the radiologists know what they’re doing and that means they’ll more than likely get a good cell sampling. My biggest fear is that the test comes back inconclusive and I have to go back and have it redone!

So please send good thoughts my way tomorrow — I need them!

forgetfulness

Ugh! Why is it that I can never go to the grocery store and remember everything I need to get? At least I remembered to get diapers, one of my main concerns. I can live without the chicken bullion cubes, but diapers? Nope — that’s a necessity! While I was out I also picked up some new fabric. I’m not sure if I want to do a lap quilt with it, or maybe a little dress for Laura… I have too many ideas in my head! I also picked up canning jars for brandied cherries. I think they’ll make fun Christmas gifts, especially since they have to sit around for three months to really soak up the alcohol. I guess all things considered, I remembered most of what I needed, LOL!