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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
6:30 pm	It figures It turns out I'm allergic to both latex bandages AND polysporin. I've been having reactions at the site of my lesion removal for the last week, and I first eliminated the polysporin but still had a reaction. Then I brought back the polysporin and changed bandages. Still a reaction. I've become allergic to so many things in the last few years it's ridiculous. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
8:30 pm	Biopsy I went to the dermatologist for 3 things: 4-month acne checkup (doing great there), itchy, dandruffy scalp (prescription for liquid to apply), and a bump on my calf. Let's talk a little more about that. I've had it since August or September probably. It looks like an infected follicle or a cystic pimple. I've tried picking it once or twice but it doesn't go away. I meant to ask the dermatologist when I went in March and April but I forgot. At times it's been tender to the touch but most of the time I forget it's there. The dr. wasn't sure what it was so she said she was going to biopsy it. The medical assistant came in and put a syringe of something near it and then the dr came back in and is talking blah blah blah and TAKES A RAZOR AND JUST SLICES OFF THE BUMP. Yikes. I had no idea that's what they do. I thought they use a needle and draw out some cells. I sure hope it's not skin cancer. It's really weird to think about. (Comment on this)
8:28 pm	Make it hurt so good I have done my 10-minute pilates for Abs and Arms (total of 20 minutes) twice now and let me tell you that is one killer DVD. My abs are so sore I'm praying I don't sneeze. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
10:02 am	This one's for Yaz I think this was in Grants, New Mexico. We stopped at a gas station right in front of the store. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
9:26 am	Time for change We had a great time in Colorado, which we always do, and I have come to a few realizations. I have wanted to move back to Colorado since 2003. Brian doesn't want to because he has a high-paying job here, a house, etc. We said when I finished my Master's degree we would move. That was in 2005. Then I just kind of gave up on the idea. But not anymore. I REALLY want to move there.I asked Brian what needs to happen in order for him to want to move. It's harder for him because he doesn't work a career-like job; he's a salesman at a furniture store (a job he hates btw). If we move, he'd likely have to take a low-paying retail job. He said if we can sell the house he'd go. For us to sell the house, we'd have to fix the driveway and maybe replace the remaining carpet. My goal is to move next summer. In order for me to get a job in Colorado I think I'd have to really work on my Spanish. I have a learning-Spanish cd-rom set that I haven't touched in 4 years that I started last night. I want to work 30 minutes a night learning more Spanish, verbs in particular. Also while in Colorado we did lots of outdoorsy things. After seeing pictures of me, I have decided to lose another probably 10 pounds and I really need to work on strength-training. I can't even do a single pull-up, and I really thought I'd be able to. I'm small-framed, so 10 pounds isn't too much. Here's the picture that was the impetus for this: See how little my head is and how big my middle is? And this one just highlights how flabby my belly is. I'm a bit discouraged because I am definitely more toned than I was a year ago, but I eat too much junk food to lose enough weight. I really do eat a lot of sweets. I'm just going to improve my eating; I'm not planning any crazy dieting. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, June 29th, 2009
8:15 am	Off I Go We are leaving in a few hours for Colorado Springs CO. I'm super excited about this trip (rather, I would be if I hadn't gotten a miserable 4 hours of sleep last night)because we are driving and planning to stop at the Petrified National Forest in Eastern AZ. I have been wanting to travel to that part of the state because it is soooo different geographically from where I live. I'd like to travel more extensively but we don't have time. We're spending tonight in Albuquerque and eating at one of the places that was featured in the Food Network show, Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. My husband scored a certificate for a free night at a Best Western in one of the suites so bonus for us. While in Co Springs we're going to go to Pikes Peak. I lived in Northern Colorado for 4 years and have visited the Springs numerous times since that's where Brian is from, yet I have never been to Pikes Peak. I really want to do a lot of exploring on this trip. When I lived there, I was going to college full-time and working full-time, so I never went anywhere. Also, I'm hopefully going to meet up with one of the very few friends I had when going to school. The last time I was in Colorado she lived in Missouri, but she has since moved back. It doesn't look like I'll get to see Nick (my birth son). (Comment on this)
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
6:19 pm	Disturbing Brian has been taking Bossley out to a trail for his morning walk. He can take him off the leash and let him run around because no one is around. I didn't sleep well last night so instead of taking him for a run (we alternate taking him out in the morning) Kinsley and I took him to the trail. Bossley, our beloved Jack Russell-hound mix, sniffs out a rabbit and chases it all over, getting in bites here and there. Kinsley is frantic and screaming for him to leave the rabbit alone, and I'm trying to call him to me. I was throwing the leash to distract him, scream his name, anything. The rabbit is yelping and trying to run away. Finally Bossley gets the rabbit in his jaws and stops running so I grab his collar and he drops it. The rabbit scampers off. I didn't see any blood but Boss had fur hanging from his jaw. I got his leash on and we got out of there. It was all very disturbing. Kinsley was very upset so we took him to a canine day care center we tried out last week. (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, June 19th, 2009
5:44 pm	Huh. That's weird. I had a lusty dream about the middle Jonas brother last night. I'm not even familiar with their music; I just see their picture everywhere. (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
11:09 am	I made a cake completely from scratch last night. The frosting too. It's only okay though, so that's disappointing. (Comment on this)
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
7:21 pm	Phew! I went to a spin class today and it was awesomely intense. My shirt was drenched in sweat when it was over. In TMI news, my hood piercing doesn't make sitting on the bike too comfortable. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
6:14 pm	Bah Fluid behind my eardrum. Uncomfortable. Soooo lazy today, for the last few days really. I must do more tomorrow. (Comment on this)
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
2:39 pm	Yesterday we left him uncrated while we were gone for 3.5 hours and today we left him for 4.5 hours. He did minimal damage-yesterday he got into the bag of dogfood (surprise! he can open the pantry door) and today he tore the drape. That's not too bad though. (Comment on this)
2:36 pm	Score! We went to Equifest today which is really equally for horses and dogs--sponsored by a local feed store--and there were TONS of free dog food samples. I picked up everything from a booth and then my mom would and then her boyfriend would. We have enough samples to last probably a solid month. And I bought the Furminator, a hair grooming tool. Woohoo! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, June 5th, 2009
10:08 am	Cabin Fever I must get out of the house today. But I don't want to spend any money. It's super windy out so that ruins a lot of options and having Bossley foils any day trip plans because I don't want to crate him all day. grrr... (I really want to go to the outlet mall but I'm trying hard not to. I just got my last paycheck for the summer, so it's a big one and it's burning a hole in my pocket. On the other hand, I won't be getting another one until mid-August so I have to be frugal.) (Comment on this)
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
8:31 pm	She's Just So Irresistable... Taylor Swift that is. I'm not into country at all but "Love Song" gets played on the local pop station and being an English teacher, I of course love it. Then PerezHilton.com posted the youtube video for "The Best Day" and it's a song about her mom. I showed it to my mom on Mother's Day. I downloaded the CD just after that. I play "the Best Day" repeatedly. I can't get enough. I think she's so wholesome and refreshing and it's something my daughter can sing along with. Love it. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
1:15 pm	ByeByeBye Yesterday was my second laser hair removal session. I'm anxious to see the results (takes a week or two for the follicle to eliminate the last hair). I had my upper lip done for the first time. My hair isn't too dark or thick there but it is noticeable because of my fair skin. I'm hoping to only have 2 more sessions because of the cost, which has been more than I anticipated. Current Mood: pleased (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, June 1st, 2009
1:10 pm	Big Girls Don't Cry Kinsley got her ears pierced for the first time last week. She was a real trooper and didn't even cry (like I thought she would). I don't know why she's started to curl her lip under when she smiles. (Comment on this)
1:06 pm	Puppy Love My family has fallen in love with Bossley. He's just so darn loveable. We're working on getting rid of his separation anxiety. He freaks out when we leave. He stays in his crate but hopefully by the time we go back to school he'll be able to roam around the house. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
7:28 pm	I'm boring I'm a pretty dull person. My life is very drama free (which is a good thing), but it is also very mundane. I do nothing worth nothing. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
7:42 pm	Vacation I ate chocolate chip cookies all afternoon, took an hour nap, and then ran 6 miles. Ahh, the leisure life. (Comment on this)