Wow, it has been a really long time since I have blogged. I really like it too. A diary for big people! As I logged on today I find my niece has also recently blogged. She is incredibly funny so it was a nice surprise to find her back blogging too!
Lately an uninvited guest has been visiting me. His name is Arthir and he is a real pain in my....... ankles, fingers, and knees. I hate to go to the doctors and avoid it at all costs. With my "little" cancer episode, I find it necessary to visit the doc at least once a year. I ususally have several complaints on that visit. This year she was keyed in on mamogram, pap smear, dexascan, colonoscopy, and btw why is your blood pressure so high? Phhhh..... All I came for was to see about my stiff swollen fingers and painful ankles!! Geezz..... After $1000.00 worth of blood test, yep not even kidding, guess what? I have arthiritis!! Noooo really?? My sister and I have been refering to out aches and pains as "polio" much to my nieces dismay, well until she devloped "polio" of her own that is. If you think 30 sucks, wait til you see what 40 and 50 has for you. Just sayin... Anyway, I get a referal to yet another doctor for my arthiritis and guess what? Not taking any new patients, well that's great.
I badgered my gp doc into treating me and she gave me a script for Meloxicam. Ok, lets do this, wait, what? The side effects and warnings hurt worse then the arthiritis, yikes, Am I really going to take that? Still deciding, ibprofen is getting me through the day for now. I have been blessed in so many ways to complain seem wrong to me. Buttttttttt, her I am.
I have been border line anemic since I was 12. In my early 20's technology advanced to the point of figuring out where that blood was actually going. "Bleedy thing" in my stomach called angiodysplashia, "gee we don't see this in young people, just older folks". Guess what? Nothing to do about it unless it gets really bad then they can go in and cauterize it. Just keep taking your iron. Okkkkkkk. I acquire a mole on my back that is not very attractive, so I go have it checked out. Oh that's nothing, just a sebborheic keritosis, a barnacle if you will. Just leave it be. Then I acquire these little soft rolly nodules under my skin, wth? On no those aren't anything, lypomas, never cancer, just leave them be. Hmmmmmm Mamogram shows something at 42, probably nothing, WRONG!! SOMETHING!! Lumpectomy, radiation, chemo and 5 years of tamoxifen. More lypoma, more seb K, and now arthiritis, I am only now 54!! Yikes not looking good. I seem to have gotten all the weird junk. How does that work? I guess we will take it one day at a time. That dexascan, which I have had one already, and the colonoscopy which I have also had one of, will have to wait till later.
This aging is definately not for whimps!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Hello......... Is anybody there?
So, My sister got on the plane Monday afternoon and flew away for 15 days to sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. Her annual pilgrimage with her college friend we affectionately call "Berta". Most of the rest of the world calls her Diane, which makes me think "we" are special. They have been inviting me the past few years, I would secretly lovvvveeee to go some year. Also secretly I am envious of my school friend Debbie that just got back from Eqypt. Yep... not even kidding. She got to drive a camel and see the pyramids and she now has a recipe of how to make a mummy. How cool is that, I ask you? Right now I am monatarily challenged with cataract surgery, braces and a car looming large in front of me so probably not gonna happen any time soon. Alsoooooooo this Monday, my daughter left for a week at church camp. I did not want to go to Liberty Lake with her but I secretly miss her like crazy. I also think I am sounding like Junie B. Jones right now, hmmmmmm. So, Bruce and Petey and Tess and Oscar and Prince and the bazillion birds all got to stay home. It's not so bad 'cause we have been having the most WICKED thunder, lightening and rain storms ever at home. I love to watch.
I am kinda feeling like I was left home alone on account of a daughter and a sister being gone. I only have one of each, too.
The not so good thing is that we had an Uncle die this week and there is a funeral coming up. THis is my Dad's brother and it was unexpected. My died 4 years ago, and sadly it was expected. Not sure which is better, if either. No sister or daughter to go along, a husband, and aunt and the California cousins. The other not so good thing that happened is one of the Mansfield cousins had a stroke yesterday and she will be in the hospital a few days. We won't get to see her at the funeral, but I guess she will be ok. There will be some Spokane cousins at the funeral too. Well, time is up, I gotta run. Ohhhh Hello? Is anybody there?
I am kinda feeling like I was left home alone on account of a daughter and a sister being gone. I only have one of each, too.
The not so good thing is that we had an Uncle die this week and there is a funeral coming up. THis is my Dad's brother and it was unexpected. My died 4 years ago, and sadly it was expected. Not sure which is better, if either. No sister or daughter to go along, a husband, and aunt and the California cousins. The other not so good thing that happened is one of the Mansfield cousins had a stroke yesterday and she will be in the hospital a few days. We won't get to see her at the funeral, but I guess she will be ok. There will be some Spokane cousins at the funeral too. Well, time is up, I gotta run. Ohhhh Hello? Is anybody there?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Things I don't like, that make me less then happy
It seemed the only natural post to follow my earlier one on things I like that make me happy. I feel this one will be shorter but we'll see how it goes.
1) Inventory
2) Painting
3) Worrying that my wonderful husband is going to be rude or insult someone.
I used to call this trait early in our marriage "being brutally honest" but I have changed my mind on this.
4) Asking people for donations - for anything.
5) The stress that is at the beginning of any trip we ever take. Once on the road things level out but oh we
are going to hate each other for the first 20 miles.
6) Parents that allow their children to run wild and scream in the stores.
7) Going to the doctor for anything.
8) Going to the dentist for anything.
9) Not having extra cash tucked away for an emergency
10) People that sit behind you at the game, movies, concert, etc... that kick and push on the back of your
seat.
11) People that try to impose their superiority on you or your ideas.
12) People that try to "fix" or "improve" my daughter that already happens to be PERFECT!
13) People that abuse children, old people and pets.
14) Speaking in front of people, groups, etc...
15) Being too warm anywhere. Menopause really messed my thermostat up, just sayin. I would prefer being
chilly.
16) Mushrooms.......I am sorry, they taste like earth to me.
17) That cherry tomato you expect to be so sweet and scrumptious but it nasty and bitter. Thank you
McDonalds for that experience, I will never forget.
I guess that is probably enough of the negative. In to each life a little rain must fall, right? If you didn't have
the bad you'd have nothing to compare the good to.
Enough said.
1) Inventory
2) Painting
3) Worrying that my wonderful husband is going to be rude or insult someone.
I used to call this trait early in our marriage "being brutally honest" but I have changed my mind on this.
4) Asking people for donations - for anything.
5) The stress that is at the beginning of any trip we ever take. Once on the road things level out but oh we
are going to hate each other for the first 20 miles.
6) Parents that allow their children to run wild and scream in the stores.
7) Going to the doctor for anything.
8) Going to the dentist for anything.
9) Not having extra cash tucked away for an emergency
10) People that sit behind you at the game, movies, concert, etc... that kick and push on the back of your
seat.
11) People that try to impose their superiority on you or your ideas.
12) People that try to "fix" or "improve" my daughter that already happens to be PERFECT!
13) People that abuse children, old people and pets.
14) Speaking in front of people, groups, etc...
15) Being too warm anywhere. Menopause really messed my thermostat up, just sayin. I would prefer being
chilly.
16) Mushrooms.......I am sorry, they taste like earth to me.
17) That cherry tomato you expect to be so sweet and scrumptious but it nasty and bitter. Thank you
McDonalds for that experience, I will never forget.
I guess that is probably enough of the negative. In to each life a little rain must fall, right? If you didn't have
the bad you'd have nothing to compare the good to.
Enough said.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Random things that make me happy
I haven't posted for awhile. Nothing has been speaking to me lately I guess. This morning in the shower I was going over a mental list of things I like and make me happy. Some are profound, some sappy and most simply random.They are in no particular order, just how they are coming off my head. So here goes....
1) Tri-City sunsets ( they are the best)
2) The smell of the outdoors after a rain
3) The smell of puppies breath
4) The sound of my daughter saying "Mom" and loving that she is talking to me
5) Song birds in my back yard on a spring day
6) The feel of a completely clean house
7) Time spent with my sister (even if we are painting)
8) Russian olive trees blooming (even though they plug my sinus)
9) Foot rubs
10)Peanut Buster Parfaits from Dairy Queen
11)Brand new baby pigeons
12)The way my dog gets so excited when I come home to him
13) The nuber 13
14) All things Twilight
15)The smell of the woods in the morning when we are out camping
16)The sound of my fish pond outside my bedroom window
17) Fat Bottom girls blaring on the load speaker early in the AM of Boat race weekend
18) Sitting out in lawn chairs after sunset at the same boat races
19) Having money in the bank
20) Motor cycle rides
21) Movies and lunch with the girls
22) Loving the same man for 27 years
23) Family - all of them
24) In the boat on the river
25) All things Christmas
I guess the list could go on and on. This is a good start I guess.
1) Tri-City sunsets ( they are the best)
2) The smell of the outdoors after a rain
3) The smell of puppies breath
4) The sound of my daughter saying "Mom" and loving that she is talking to me
5) Song birds in my back yard on a spring day
6) The feel of a completely clean house
7) Time spent with my sister (even if we are painting)
8) Russian olive trees blooming (even though they plug my sinus)
9) Foot rubs
10)Peanut Buster Parfaits from Dairy Queen
11)Brand new baby pigeons
12)The way my dog gets so excited when I come home to him
13) The nuber 13
14) All things Twilight
15)The smell of the woods in the morning when we are out camping
16)The sound of my fish pond outside my bedroom window
17) Fat Bottom girls blaring on the load speaker early in the AM of Boat race weekend
18) Sitting out in lawn chairs after sunset at the same boat races
19) Having money in the bank
20) Motor cycle rides
21) Movies and lunch with the girls
22) Loving the same man for 27 years
23) Family - all of them
24) In the boat on the river
25) All things Christmas
I guess the list could go on and on. This is a good start I guess.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wow! 35 years, really?
So, today I'm at work and realize this month I have been working in the same building, at the same job, basically for 35 years! That is three decades my friends, 420 months, 1820 weeks, Yikes and that is as far as I'm taking that! Most murder sentences would have had me out ten years ago. Provided good behavior was factored in and all. Ohhhhh I get it, bad behavior. My sister always said I was Dad's favorite. Well, a few years back I realized that that was probably not the case. Which is why I have told Emily she needs to go to college and decide on a good profession because I love her wayyyy to much to put her in here.
Don't get me wrong, Cecil's Diesel ( as my high school friends used to call it) has been a pretty good ride all things considered. There is a certain privilige to being the bosses daughter, being the boss however not so much. Well, it is true I can come and go as I need to, but don't. Ask my daughter..... There is a freedom in being the last word on any given thing, but a tremendous responsibility in that last word too. Dad used to say all you can do is offer a butt cheek to chew on babe, whenever there was an unhappy customer. OJT is the only thing I bring to the title. I have depended on a father that was brilliant in so many ways, an accountant that used to be our paper boy in Spokane, and the same attorney since the beginning of the business 43 years ago. Well, my father is no longer available for his opinion, my accountant is fighting for his life right now, waiting for a "pump" to assist his heart in beating. My attorney settled my Dad's estate just like Dad wanted him to, Guided me through the process and is working less and less these days as he approaches retirement himself. I guess I am feeling a bit alone. I am still here contemplating what the next step is. I am still too young to retire and don't have the moolah to any way. The business has morphed through the years and things have changed. I am going to need a whole new team to support me sooner or later. Kinda scarey.
No one really gets that. Oh well, here's to another 35 years I guess? Phew......
I need to end this thing on a positive note. My glass is half full after all. I have a job, a home,car and drivers license, clothes and food, a great family, good friends, good hubby and wonderful daughter. More blessings then I have a right to, so there! Heres to 35 years Cecil's Diesel!! Woohoo....
Don't get me wrong, Cecil's Diesel ( as my high school friends used to call it) has been a pretty good ride all things considered. There is a certain privilige to being the bosses daughter, being the boss however not so much. Well, it is true I can come and go as I need to, but don't. Ask my daughter..... There is a freedom in being the last word on any given thing, but a tremendous responsibility in that last word too. Dad used to say all you can do is offer a butt cheek to chew on babe, whenever there was an unhappy customer. OJT is the only thing I bring to the title. I have depended on a father that was brilliant in so many ways, an accountant that used to be our paper boy in Spokane, and the same attorney since the beginning of the business 43 years ago. Well, my father is no longer available for his opinion, my accountant is fighting for his life right now, waiting for a "pump" to assist his heart in beating. My attorney settled my Dad's estate just like Dad wanted him to, Guided me through the process and is working less and less these days as he approaches retirement himself. I guess I am feeling a bit alone. I am still here contemplating what the next step is. I am still too young to retire and don't have the moolah to any way. The business has morphed through the years and things have changed. I am going to need a whole new team to support me sooner or later. Kinda scarey.
No one really gets that. Oh well, here's to another 35 years I guess? Phew......
I need to end this thing on a positive note. My glass is half full after all. I have a job, a home,car and drivers license, clothes and food, a great family, good friends, good hubby and wonderful daughter. More blessings then I have a right to, so there! Heres to 35 years Cecil's Diesel!! Woohoo....
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