This isn't an anniversary of sorts but another giant leap in the recovery process... I guess.
Basically the wig has been giving me fits... and after about 4 days of regular end-of-day headaches... I pulled the trigger.
I called my hairdresser
I called my mother
I replayed the scene from Steel Magnolias -- "Oh Shelby you're hair is so short!" (in my head) which then of course led to the line "Ousier - you're almost chipper you hit a small child or somethin'?" Gotta love Clarie don't you??
Continuing...
I sat in the chair
I had my hair cut
I had my hair dyed
I had my hair styled.
I cried in the car on the way home.
I have not worn my wig into work today .... for the first time since May 15, 2013.
I have seriously been enjoying the comments, compliments and discussions.
I wonder why I cried on my way home.
I sincerely hope that spring isn't far away because my ears are cold.
I have manically checked Facebook because I needed that positive reinforcement last night...
Have I mentioned my ears are cold?
It is another step - I am well
I intend to stay that way
Is spring ever coming??!? My ears are cold.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Federal Holiday Monday...
And why am I at work?!? Well, two reasons, one I'm being cheap with my days off, two I plan to use this "floater" holiday next month and three, no government people -half the contractors equals one seriously quiet day... why not be at work.
OH sure -- I could have slept in, putzed about, got my house put back together, watched Season 4 of Downton Abby, loved the pup... but who needs all that enjoyment??
The peace the quiet - the contentment....
Why am I at work again?
I'll let you know when I figure it out. For now let's just call me a dork and move on with our day.
I was wonder woman this weekend in the baking department, the neighbor hosted a dinner for 8, and me being me couldn't settle for baking a chocolate cake and being satisfied with that -- no over achiever Aunt Ing has to back a chocolate cake, NOT from a mix from a real live recipe, including the fancy icing, she also baked an apple pie (pre-made crust) Please people -- and a lemon pound cake. I also made a caramel sauce with pecans and cut up strawberries to go with the pound cake.
Yes, there is something wrong with me.
The cake was a big hit - in spite of the fact the darn thing stuck to the pan like no bodies' business. Man was I ticked!! But after the first piece fell apart the rest seemed to hold together. Everyone who ate it seemed to enjoy it. Heaven knows I liked it.
I tried the pie Sunday night - not bad. Not thrilled with the caramel sauce though - will have to try a different recipe next time.
The pound cake will come into work tomorrow - Bubba will eat the strawberries.
Sunday, I made breakfast for my darling husband, then he rewarded me with a trip to the car dealership. Lucky woman aren't I? And while I would love to say that we are again a full two car family and Bubba has his new zoom-zoom auto-mo-bile (16 Candles Fans will remember that one) --- He does not.
The detailer wasn't done yet - so thankfully we have a loaner - otherwise Bubba would have been taking his beloved Lulu out in the cold. Because Aunt Ing is sick and tired of not having her car - AND having Bubba reset the seat, the mirrors and the settings on my phone/car link. MINE MINE MINE. Stop touching my stuff!!
Ahem, sorry. Apparently my inner 5 year old needed to express herself. We'll put her back in time out.
So - Bubba will pick up his car Tuesday and write the big check for said new car. I will be home. Making another dessert for work. Our 'death by chocolate' party was postponed a week due to the 1.5 FEET of snow we got last Thursday.
Tired of winter -- just stating for the record.
I am looking at cruise packages.... problem is I am facing more surgery this summer -- we're playing beat the clock with Bubba's health insurance -- and there is that whole pesky will he or won't he have a freaking job past July 1. Screw it - I'm looking up acts heading to Vegas -- me and Bubba in the sun. He can gamble I can sit by the pool and drink. Win win.
This post has lost it's way hasn't it?
*sigh*
All righty -- I guess I will go pretend to be busy - then run around like a crazy woman tonight.
OH sure -- I could have slept in, putzed about, got my house put back together, watched Season 4 of Downton Abby, loved the pup... but who needs all that enjoyment??
The peace the quiet - the contentment....
Why am I at work again?
I'll let you know when I figure it out. For now let's just call me a dork and move on with our day.
I was wonder woman this weekend in the baking department, the neighbor hosted a dinner for 8, and me being me couldn't settle for baking a chocolate cake and being satisfied with that -- no over achiever Aunt Ing has to back a chocolate cake, NOT from a mix from a real live recipe, including the fancy icing, she also baked an apple pie (pre-made crust) Please people -- and a lemon pound cake. I also made a caramel sauce with pecans and cut up strawberries to go with the pound cake.
Yes, there is something wrong with me.
The cake was a big hit - in spite of the fact the darn thing stuck to the pan like no bodies' business. Man was I ticked!! But after the first piece fell apart the rest seemed to hold together. Everyone who ate it seemed to enjoy it. Heaven knows I liked it.
I tried the pie Sunday night - not bad. Not thrilled with the caramel sauce though - will have to try a different recipe next time.
The pound cake will come into work tomorrow - Bubba will eat the strawberries.
Sunday, I made breakfast for my darling husband, then he rewarded me with a trip to the car dealership. Lucky woman aren't I? And while I would love to say that we are again a full two car family and Bubba has his new zoom-zoom auto-mo-bile (16 Candles Fans will remember that one) --- He does not.
The detailer wasn't done yet - so thankfully we have a loaner - otherwise Bubba would have been taking his beloved Lulu out in the cold. Because Aunt Ing is sick and tired of not having her car - AND having Bubba reset the seat, the mirrors and the settings on my phone/car link. MINE MINE MINE. Stop touching my stuff!!
Ahem, sorry. Apparently my inner 5 year old needed to express herself. We'll put her back in time out.
So - Bubba will pick up his car Tuesday and write the big check for said new car. I will be home. Making another dessert for work. Our 'death by chocolate' party was postponed a week due to the 1.5 FEET of snow we got last Thursday.
Tired of winter -- just stating for the record.
I am looking at cruise packages.... problem is I am facing more surgery this summer -- we're playing beat the clock with Bubba's health insurance -- and there is that whole pesky will he or won't he have a freaking job past July 1. Screw it - I'm looking up acts heading to Vegas -- me and Bubba in the sun. He can gamble I can sit by the pool and drink. Win win.
This post has lost it's way hasn't it?
*sigh*
All righty -- I guess I will go pretend to be busy - then run around like a crazy woman tonight.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Navel gazing on a Tuesday...
Some thoughts - random in Nature....
There is more snow coming Wednesday night - Thursday morning.
I will watch my Dowton Abby DVDs if I get a snow day
I am tired of work being seriously boring
I am desperate to just talk to someone - I should call my friend D - I need cheesecake and gossip
I am bouncing between depression, anger, annoyed, and maniacal laughter.
I have issues
I had a post ready in my head, complete with cell phone pictures from the ice storm last week - but then I was cold and not interested by the time I got done walking Shelby.
No I didn't see any squirrels... I just got distracted.
I ate two doughnuts today, then had a salad for lunch.
That's balanced right?
I am annoyed with my girl's group, I spent four days with creative accounting to ensure all the girls who want to go to our State Convention can go.... and now they are talking about the national convention in July.
Where in the blue blazes am I going to come up with the cash to get these kids to the National Convention??
We're doing fund raising but not before payments are due.
I'm tired of being the one who has to deal with this -- where are the parents?!?
I'm leaving for home in 8 minutes...
I'm going to find something fun on the Internet to stare at...
Updates in the Bubba car buying adventure to come.
I still have issues.
There is more snow coming Wednesday night - Thursday morning.
I will watch my Dowton Abby DVDs if I get a snow day
I am tired of work being seriously boring
I am desperate to just talk to someone - I should call my friend D - I need cheesecake and gossip
I am bouncing between depression, anger, annoyed, and maniacal laughter.
I have issues
I had a post ready in my head, complete with cell phone pictures from the ice storm last week - but then I was cold and not interested by the time I got done walking Shelby.
No I didn't see any squirrels... I just got distracted.
I ate two doughnuts today, then had a salad for lunch.
That's balanced right?
I am annoyed with my girl's group, I spent four days with creative accounting to ensure all the girls who want to go to our State Convention can go.... and now they are talking about the national convention in July.
Where in the blue blazes am I going to come up with the cash to get these kids to the National Convention??
We're doing fund raising but not before payments are due.
I'm tired of being the one who has to deal with this -- where are the parents?!?
I'm leaving for home in 8 minutes...
I'm going to find something fun on the Internet to stare at...
Updates in the Bubba car buying adventure to come.
I still have issues.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Tick.............Tock............whoosh
I am of two minds - which is not terribly unusual for me... but in this case its planting a seed that does concern me...
This week has dragged on -- its JUST Thursday (when I started this). And on the other hand OMG its Thursday.
I have a Tastefully Simple Party this Friday -- I just looked at the stuff last night, I do have a shopping list with coupons I will get that done tonight, get things prepped and ready so all I have to do when I get home tomorrow is re-hot and set up...
Did I mention I also have an oncology appointment tomorrow?
But I'm leaving work at 11 AM so there is time built into the schedule.
I haven't seen Bubba since Monday - and that was in passing. I saw him last night as well - again he was coming in - I was asleep on the couch said Hey - he told me some story about dinner plans gone wrong, then I said "oh dear - that's too bad" and went to bed. At least I think that is what I said.
It is still freezing a$$ cold here and frankly I have had enough of this crap. We've had snow, a snow day and cold - winter fun is over. It needs to be 40 plus and sunny. I need to feel my toes, fingers and nose again. I need not to have to wear 12 layers to take my dog for a walk, then worry she's cold even though she stops and sniffs every tree and cable box in the neighborhood...
Yes even dogs get cabin fever.
Speaking of dogs, my brother has a new puppy - a literal puppy. What was he smoking when he made this decision.. but then again I asked those probing and deep questions (are you an idiot?!?) to those it won't offend. And since my sister-in-law aka wife of my brother is on the "don't know the new url" it's OK to say those things here.
You remember dear Sis? The one who blabbed about the blog and Bubba found and has decided I must tell his family of its presence in cyber space? Yeah that one... Where was I going with this? I have not idea I hate it when my thoughts wander off alone and get lost. I miss them.
Moving on ... it is now Monday. I must say it was one busy weekend...
Friday - left work at 11 - carpool buddy had a doctor appointment - and isn't that a nice change of pace? Yeah it would have been if not for my every-three-week oncology appointment.
My party was sparsely attended, but it was still a nice night. Saw a lady I haven't seen in YEARS! And she is seriously great - bummer I can't talk her into more Ladies' Group events. Ah well.
Of course Bubba complained about the amount of food I bought - and the leftovers. There wasn't as much as he thought - we hated the pizza she made that got tossed, he liked the soup -- good eat that. I froze half the batch of goodies I made, and he likes the stuffed mushrooms. I foresee the cake coming into the office this week -- too good for my backside.
Saturday was equally busy - I was up and out the door by 7:30 AM and on my way to the Girls' Group meeting adult "retreat". More like annoy the living snot out of me. You publish a schedule that says we are starting at 9 AM-- the person doing the briefing strolls in at 9:15 and takes another 20 minutes to get her crap set up.... um no. You get here and be ready at freaking 9 AM not 9:30. Or say you're starting at 9:30 and I'll sleep in another 45 minutes. URG Serious pet peeve of mine.
We managed to muddle through. I left early - I told the lady in charge that I had theater tickets in DC and had to get home, change and drive into DC. Granted I told her the concert started an hour before it did -- and well I wanted a bit of time to myself between events... and to smooth the usually ruffled feathers of my darling husband.
Frankly what I got was a 90 break of peace and quiet - as Bubba was out test driving cars. It was wonderful. I tended to Shelby, talked to Bubba via the telephone, and made my way into DC for another wonderful performance. Home late and dead to the world.
Sunday -- well Sunday saw another trip to VA - yes we dropped Bubba' car off again. Up side back to the diner -- good breakfast. Home, got things done, then we went to a Super Bowl Party... back to the place I documented a few years - I like my husband's friend, but his wife is a perfect size 1, all her friends a perfect size 1's with their screaming children, and her skinny food... fine with me. Ultimate sin - the cupcakes SUCKED. We left after halftime because I get up early. Suck it up Bubba. I was in bed sound asleep before the game ended And I seriously didn't want to get out of bed this morning.
It's raining, chilly (versus freezing A$$ cold) and there is a prediction of snow. We'll see.
And will someone please in Western PA shoot that darn varmint?? 6 more weeks of this crap.
Ah well - back to work, Girl's Group paperwork, and what ever else happens to fall into my lap.
Did I mention I volunteered to be on the reunion committee for my college 25th reunion? My husband called me an idiot.
Perhaps I am.
More later... and remember that statement when I lament about my lack of time.
This week has dragged on -- its JUST Thursday (when I started this). And on the other hand OMG its Thursday.
I have a Tastefully Simple Party this Friday -- I just looked at the stuff last night, I do have a shopping list with coupons I will get that done tonight, get things prepped and ready so all I have to do when I get home tomorrow is re-hot and set up...
Did I mention I also have an oncology appointment tomorrow?
But I'm leaving work at 11 AM so there is time built into the schedule.
I haven't seen Bubba since Monday - and that was in passing. I saw him last night as well - again he was coming in - I was asleep on the couch said Hey - he told me some story about dinner plans gone wrong, then I said "oh dear - that's too bad" and went to bed. At least I think that is what I said.
It is still freezing a$$ cold here and frankly I have had enough of this crap. We've had snow, a snow day and cold - winter fun is over. It needs to be 40 plus and sunny. I need to feel my toes, fingers and nose again. I need not to have to wear 12 layers to take my dog for a walk, then worry she's cold even though she stops and sniffs every tree and cable box in the neighborhood...
Yes even dogs get cabin fever.
Speaking of dogs, my brother has a new puppy - a literal puppy. What was he smoking when he made this decision.. but then again I asked those probing and deep questions (are you an idiot?!?) to those it won't offend. And since my sister-in-law aka wife of my brother is on the "don't know the new url" it's OK to say those things here.
You remember dear Sis? The one who blabbed about the blog and Bubba found and has decided I must tell his family of its presence in cyber space? Yeah that one... Where was I going with this? I have not idea I hate it when my thoughts wander off alone and get lost. I miss them.
Moving on ... it is now Monday. I must say it was one busy weekend...
Friday - left work at 11 - carpool buddy had a doctor appointment - and isn't that a nice change of pace? Yeah it would have been if not for my every-three-week oncology appointment.
My party was sparsely attended, but it was still a nice night. Saw a lady I haven't seen in YEARS! And she is seriously great - bummer I can't talk her into more Ladies' Group events. Ah well.
Of course Bubba complained about the amount of food I bought - and the leftovers. There wasn't as much as he thought - we hated the pizza she made that got tossed, he liked the soup -- good eat that. I froze half the batch of goodies I made, and he likes the stuffed mushrooms. I foresee the cake coming into the office this week -- too good for my backside.
Saturday was equally busy - I was up and out the door by 7:30 AM and on my way to the Girls' Group meeting adult "retreat". More like annoy the living snot out of me. You publish a schedule that says we are starting at 9 AM-- the person doing the briefing strolls in at 9:15 and takes another 20 minutes to get her crap set up.... um no. You get here and be ready at freaking 9 AM not 9:30. Or say you're starting at 9:30 and I'll sleep in another 45 minutes. URG Serious pet peeve of mine.
We managed to muddle through. I left early - I told the lady in charge that I had theater tickets in DC and had to get home, change and drive into DC. Granted I told her the concert started an hour before it did -- and well I wanted a bit of time to myself between events... and to smooth the usually ruffled feathers of my darling husband.
Frankly what I got was a 90 break of peace and quiet - as Bubba was out test driving cars. It was wonderful. I tended to Shelby, talked to Bubba via the telephone, and made my way into DC for another wonderful performance. Home late and dead to the world.
Sunday -- well Sunday saw another trip to VA - yes we dropped Bubba' car off again. Up side back to the diner -- good breakfast. Home, got things done, then we went to a Super Bowl Party... back to the place I documented a few years - I like my husband's friend, but his wife is a perfect size 1, all her friends a perfect size 1's with their screaming children, and her skinny food... fine with me. Ultimate sin - the cupcakes SUCKED. We left after halftime because I get up early. Suck it up Bubba. I was in bed sound asleep before the game ended And I seriously didn't want to get out of bed this morning.
It's raining, chilly (versus freezing A$$ cold) and there is a prediction of snow. We'll see.
And will someone please in Western PA shoot that darn varmint?? 6 more weeks of this crap.
Ah well - back to work, Girl's Group paperwork, and what ever else happens to fall into my lap.
Did I mention I volunteered to be on the reunion committee for my college 25th reunion? My husband called me an idiot.
Perhaps I am.
More later... and remember that statement when I lament about my lack of time.
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