8.18.2011
8.14.2011
Deep Breath In, Deep Breath Out
Flights booked.
Hotel reservations made.
Dog-sitter confirmed.
Anti-anxiety pills clasped firmly in my hands.
Let the mad packing begin!
Hotel reservations made.
Dog-sitter confirmed.
Anti-anxiety pills clasped firmly in my hands.
Let the mad packing begin!
7.19.2011
Actual Conversation That Actually Happened Because I Couldn't Make This Up
Co-worker Type Person: Have you guys moved into your house yet?
Me: No, it's going to be a while.
Co-worker Type Person: You guys have a contract, don't you?
Me: Yeah. We have the land. We're just saving and figuring out what we want.
Co-worker Type Person: But I saw a picture Lovey* posted of a big house on Facebook.
Me (confused): Lovey did?
Co-worker Type Person: Yeah, a really big house.
Me: (more confused): When did he do that? Are you sure?
Co-worker Type Person: Yeah, it's his profile picture.
Me: (finally understanding): That's Drayton Hall.
Although...... that would solve my "issues" with SCShmee&G.
*No, my co-workers don't call the husband Lovey. But they do for the purpose of this blog. :)
Me: No, it's going to be a while.
Co-worker Type Person: You guys have a contract, don't you?
Me: Yeah. We have the land. We're just saving and figuring out what we want.
Co-worker Type Person: But I saw a picture Lovey* posted of a big house on Facebook.
Me (confused): Lovey did?
Co-worker Type Person: Yeah, a really big house.
Me: (more confused): When did he do that? Are you sure?
Co-worker Type Person: Yeah, it's his profile picture.
Me: (finally understanding): That's Drayton Hall.
Although...... that would solve my "issues" with SCShmee&G.
*No, my co-workers don't call the husband Lovey. But they do for the purpose of this blog. :)
7.17.2011
7.16.2011
46% Humidity
After a week of 100+ days and rain every afternoon, today is a perfect 86 degrees with low humidity.
The only thing that could make this Saturday more perfect would be to find out that gelato is non-fattening.
Take a look at one of the two cutest boys in the world:
Oh! I just want to squeeze him! This is Lovey's boy. Duffy follows him everywhere. If Lovey is in town for the week, forget it. I'm basically non-existent to the Duff-monster.
And here is the other:
The big scaredy one. He's mine. Lucky me. I think he thinks he's protecting me. Unless there is rain and/or thunder, then I protect him.
I'm kind of out-numbered since Mizz B is gone. A house full of boys, yeesh.
Lovey and I were talking the other day about when, in the future, we would get another dog.
Lovey: I was thinking if we got another male Briard, we could name him "Neo".
Me: I was thinking "Optimus".
This is what happen when dorks marry.
The only thing that could make this Saturday more perfect would be to find out that gelato is non-fattening.
Take a look at one of the two cutest boys in the world:
Oh! I just want to squeeze him! This is Lovey's boy. Duffy follows him everywhere. If Lovey is in town for the week, forget it. I'm basically non-existent to the Duff-monster.
And here is the other:
The big scaredy one. He's mine. Lucky me. I think he thinks he's protecting me. Unless there is rain and/or thunder, then I protect him.
I'm kind of out-numbered since Mizz B is gone. A house full of boys, yeesh.
Lovey and I were talking the other day about when, in the future, we would get another dog.
Lovey: I was thinking if we got another male Briard, we could name him "Neo".
Me: I was thinking "Optimus".
This is what happen when dorks marry.
7.15.2011
It's Come to This
First, I would like to thank the 80-year-old woman who took her legs back after four long, agonizing days. Can't say that I appreciate the bish who gave me the crampy stomach for three days after. Anyway, bygones.
I've been good. I've stayed out of stores. Everytime I look at something, I say to myself "would you rather have this or would you rather have a new house". The house wins every time.
My J. Crew card is not only paid off, it's peacefully sleeping in a desk drawer at the McManse. I haven't even so much as looked at the website in over four months. Last week when my in-laws were in town we went to Tanger. And that's where I saw it:
What? They promised! They promised they would never put one here! Deep breath. My greatest test awaits.
I've been good. I've stayed out of stores. Everytime I look at something, I say to myself "would you rather have this or would you rather have a new house". The house wins every time.
My J. Crew card is not only paid off, it's peacefully sleeping in a desk drawer at the McManse. I haven't even so much as looked at the website in over four months. Last week when my in-laws were in town we went to Tanger. And that's where I saw it:
"Coming Soon. J. Crew Outlet".
What? They promised! They promised they would never put one here! Deep breath. My greatest test awaits.
6.24.2011
June
July can't get here soon enough. Why? Because June has been a buzzard for me.
Lovey and I got each got a ridiculous case of chiggers after hanging out at the property with a builder and an architect. Seriously, I have never itched so much in my natural life. I wanted to get my nails done just so I could adequately scratch.
A few days later, I noticed a bruise-like feel in my lower abdomen. When it still hurt a day later, I called the doctor to get it checked out. Because I hadn't seen our new primary care provider yet, I was considered a "new patient" and could only schedule an appointment for a week and a half later. Um, no. Googling suggested it could be several things - appendicitis, ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy among others. Did I mention Google is scary? After another call to the doctor's office, I headed off to the emergency room with a sweater (it's always cold in there) and the latest Jen Lancaster (because I figured the wait was going to be long, at best).
Surprisingly, the ER of my local hospital isn't that busy at 10 on a Friday morning. I was sent right back and started on an IV. After interrogations from the doctor and several nurses, I was ordered a CT scan. Long story short, the CT scan dye is scary (thought my heart was going to explode), the catscan was negative (good sign) and I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and sent home with an antibiotic. Ok, didn't think of that one.
See, I've never had a UTI before. I always heard how painful they were. My only sympton was the bruise-like feeling. Anyway, I started my antibiotics like a good girl.
A few days later, I had two more bruise-like feelings above the first spot. Really? Back to the doctor I went. This time, he said I had an inflammation and was prescribed prednisone. Lovely. The days passed and I completed my course of each medicine.
Yay. The month was looking up. So what if it was the 22? Better late than never.
And then......
Thursday morning I woke up at 3 AM with pain in my legs. Sharp pain in both ankles and both knees. Mind-numbing, throbbing pain. I could barely even put weight on my right leg when I stood up. Lovey was in Virginia for work so I counted the hours to daybreak until I could call the doctor - otherwise i would have revisisted my friendly neighborhood ER.
Luckily, the doctor could work me in at 9. He took some blood, gave me another prescription and I went home. All day yesterday, I laid on the bed with my legs completely still so they wouldn't hurt. It's the craziest thing I ever felt. Since I had some time on my hands, I started thinking back to a conversation I had with one of my former clients. She told me that she had been given Cipro for a sinus infection and how she had had so many side effects with it. She said she had joint swelling and that her doctor told her it could take months to leave her system.
Hmmmm. This morning, I got the call that the bloodwork was normal. Then I google-bombed Cipro. (And sometimes Google is awesome!) Wow! I found a forum where people were talking about their Cipro side effects. Yikes! So many people shared my experience with the pain (as well as the inflammation from the week before looking back). Many people experienced even harsher, more long-term side effects. The word "toxic" was used frequently. Yeesh.
Hopefully, my legs will feel better in a day or so (my ankles already feel better than yesterday), and I can get back to life. It's excruciating to be home on a weekday and not be able to do a project. And there are only so many Amsale Girls you can watch back to back. Trust me.
Bottom line: stear clear of Cipro. It's the devil.
Lovey and I got each got a ridiculous case of chiggers after hanging out at the property with a builder and an architect. Seriously, I have never itched so much in my natural life. I wanted to get my nails done just so I could adequately scratch.
A few days later, I noticed a bruise-like feel in my lower abdomen. When it still hurt a day later, I called the doctor to get it checked out. Because I hadn't seen our new primary care provider yet, I was considered a "new patient" and could only schedule an appointment for a week and a half later. Um, no. Googling suggested it could be several things - appendicitis, ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy among others. Did I mention Google is scary? After another call to the doctor's office, I headed off to the emergency room with a sweater (it's always cold in there) and the latest Jen Lancaster (because I figured the wait was going to be long, at best).
Surprisingly, the ER of my local hospital isn't that busy at 10 on a Friday morning. I was sent right back and started on an IV. After interrogations from the doctor and several nurses, I was ordered a CT scan. Long story short, the CT scan dye is scary (thought my heart was going to explode), the catscan was negative (good sign) and I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and sent home with an antibiotic. Ok, didn't think of that one.
See, I've never had a UTI before. I always heard how painful they were. My only sympton was the bruise-like feeling. Anyway, I started my antibiotics like a good girl.
A few days later, I had two more bruise-like feelings above the first spot. Really? Back to the doctor I went. This time, he said I had an inflammation and was prescribed prednisone. Lovely. The days passed and I completed my course of each medicine.
Yay. The month was looking up. So what if it was the 22? Better late than never.
And then......
Thursday morning I woke up at 3 AM with pain in my legs. Sharp pain in both ankles and both knees. Mind-numbing, throbbing pain. I could barely even put weight on my right leg when I stood up. Lovey was in Virginia for work so I counted the hours to daybreak until I could call the doctor - otherwise i would have revisisted my friendly neighborhood ER.
Luckily, the doctor could work me in at 9. He took some blood, gave me another prescription and I went home. All day yesterday, I laid on the bed with my legs completely still so they wouldn't hurt. It's the craziest thing I ever felt. Since I had some time on my hands, I started thinking back to a conversation I had with one of my former clients. She told me that she had been given Cipro for a sinus infection and how she had had so many side effects with it. She said she had joint swelling and that her doctor told her it could take months to leave her system.
Hmmmm. This morning, I got the call that the bloodwork was normal. Then I google-bombed Cipro. (And sometimes Google is awesome!) Wow! I found a forum where people were talking about their Cipro side effects. Yikes! So many people shared my experience with the pain (as well as the inflammation from the week before looking back). Many people experienced even harsher, more long-term side effects. The word "toxic" was used frequently. Yeesh.
Hopefully, my legs will feel better in a day or so (my ankles already feel better than yesterday), and I can get back to life. It's excruciating to be home on a weekday and not be able to do a project. And there are only so many Amsale Girls you can watch back to back. Trust me.
Bottom line: stear clear of Cipro. It's the devil.
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