8/17/09

It's interesting to me that something out of the blue will trigger my childhood memories. Today I wrote a reply to a friend in Spain and used the word "Awesome". Now, I think this is a funny story, you may not.
When I was in third grade (age 8) I didn't know what the words "totally" or "awesome" meant. And apparently no one else in my class did either. We knew that people were conversing with them and we felt compelled to use the words too. So I decided at recess one day that we would use "totally" and "awesome" as code. We must have been playing some form of tag because "totally" meant to run away from the tree and "awesome" meant regroup at the tree. The game only lasted 10 minutes, but the use of the words (per my new definitions) caught on. Oh to be young again.

08/11/09

I hiked up Sanitas again this morning. During my quiet time I thought of a million funny things to share in my blog and then POOF! They were gone after I finished. Now I'm going to spend the rest of the day trying to figure out what in the heck I was thinking about. The hike was fabulous. I made a new friend who I think will go hiking with me again on Tuesdays. And I think she takes the mountain at the same pace as me. (Big Smiles) Afterwards I completed a few errands came home and ate lunch. Then I proceeded to polish off the remaining mint chocolate ice-cream. MmHm Yes. I did. No clue what came over me. And I won't do that again. It was a poor choice and I'm not feeling well.

I have been struggling with my resume lately. I'm open for suggestions about how to get over the hump. It's been frustrating looking at the information knowing it's all there and then realizing that it doesn't read very well. The positive is that I see room to improve and I know I can make it better. Besides that is what drafts are for, right?

Life is good.

08/10/09

While at the dentist this morning I realized I've been "Fred Free" for a year and a half. It is amazing. And I continue to feel good. I know my time at home is coming to an end. I need to get myself organized to join the workforce again. My new mantra is I CAN and I WILL. Now to get the "FRED FREE" BBQ scheduled to celebrate.

Topic Change
Peanut (my cat) has started grooming my hair while I try to nap. I don't understand it. In the words of Forrest Gump "that's all I have to say about that".

8/2/09

Oh My Gosh! It's August already. The older I get the faster it goes. July allowed me to celebrate another birthday. I didn't think birthdays would be a relief but Wow they are. Getting older has benefits, like more time to enjoy the weather and playing outside. I could come up with more examples but won't since I'm sure most people know exactly what I would say. As Derek already knows I tend to repeat myself.

In an effort to keep busy I've been hiking, cleaning, and volunteering. Cora tagged along on the hike this morning. Other than Derek carrying her up 2 tough spots she did an amazing job. It was something I had thought would never happen again. Positive things continue to happen. My health seems to continue to improve. I'm sleeping fewer hours at night, napping less, and spending more time out of the house. Woo Whoo!

Derek has finished more of our bathroom. I'm sorry if my gushing over Derek's skills comes off as bragging. I don't mean for it to sound that way. He's just so darn amazing. The big news is that I can now wash my face and brush my teeth in this new room. Yay! And Derek is now blogging about his bathroom renovation. If you read it don't be confused. The bathroom is almost finished and the blog is starting over from the beginning. You too will know every detail of our process.

7-24-09

Last night I decided I would hike Sanitas this morning. I woke up, put on my hiking clothes, packed the camelback, and slathered on the spf 15. I haven't hiked Sanitas for at least 3 years. Holy Cow! I am sooo out of shape. The hike kicked my rear end. Two and a half hours later with tons of sweat dripping off my elbows I finished the hike. Now I could have sworn that the last time I hiked the trail I finished in just over an hour. All things considered I did a fantastic job and I'm proud of myself for not giving up. I've boosted my confidence.

Never give up, never surrender. - a line by Tim Allen in Galaxy Quest

7-23-09

I was at Meals on Wheels this morning and after my shift I asked if the kitchen needed any extra hands. They said no. It was the first time they didn't need me. I was bummed out. As I continue to reflect on this I realize that I want to work for a company or organization that has pressure to get the job done in a short time frame. For some reason I like a little pressure. It makes me feel like I've gotten a lot done when it's completed. Better yet! I wake up each Thursday morning excited knowing I'll be at Meals on Wheels for a couple hours.

7-22-09

I went to my MRI and follow-up doctor appointment. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I scheduled the MRI for 7:30 in the morning. I must have forgotten that patients are always asked to show up 30 minutes prior to the procedure. Yes, I was at the hospital in Denver on time. I deserve a star for the effort.
When I saw Dr. Damek we went through our usual conversations and tests. One item I found interesting was our discussion about being American and not taking vacations or time off during the day for doctor visits. I don't know why that caught my attention, unless I realized I was that girl who never went to the doctor. We also discussed my MRI results which came back good. Minus the surgery and the thumb print left from radiation, you would never know I had been sick. I'm still taking naps everyday meaning I will need more time to recover. This is frustrating of course since it will stop me from finding a job in the short term. Or maybe I'll get lucky and find a company founded by people from Spain who believe in naps during the middle of the day. It could happen, right?
I continue to reflect on all of the things I'm grateful for. Hot showers, clean sheets, clean clothes, needing haircuts :-) , friends, birthdays, animals, farms (not the funny farm Ralph), being allowed to drive, and the word "YAHOO".