We gotta Wii!

 

The new Nintendo game system... finally in our possession. These seem to be hard to get ahold of. You can bowl, box, play tennis and such by using the controller in your hands - not a keypad. Pretty darn cool! I've already had three co-workers ask when they can come over and play. =) 

Btw ... finished this today. If anyone else who has read it wants to discuss (and knows my email addy) feel free. Personally, I didn't like the ending. *smirk* 

 

Dan is now reading it...

I'm feeling 110% better. I'm still a little tired, back has returned to square one again with pain as I've been down so long - but my appetite is back and I feel like I can take on the world. I hadn't been that sick in years and wow, it really knocked me to my knees. I'll write more soon but wanted to thank EVERYONE who has kept me in their thoughts and prayers this past week. 

Virus, bacterial .... lung?

 

Whatever reared it's ugly head this past week really, really set me back. I ended up in the Emergency Room last Friday night as well as last Sunday afternoon with hot/cold, trembling, severe fatigue, racing heart beats, cough and such. It was to the point that it really scared me - and I'm sure my DH and Mom were quite concerned as well.

 

Today was the first day I felt a bit more like myself again and even though I am still battling a cough, fatigue and a bit of dizzyness - what a difference. I'm hoping to be well enough soon to get back to work as I'm sure I'm getting further and further behind by the day. However, until I am strong enough to drive myself to work I'll have to wait - but hopefully soon.

Last night Dan and I got to see SPAMALOT and I would highly suggest this show to anyone who loves live musicals. The lighting, staging and performaces were spot on and just wonderful. I liked the movie but hadn't seen it in a very long time - but could recognize most of the skits and could almost say the lines along with the actors. An awesome show.

Favorite Foods:

Baked Cheetos and Plain Cheesecake

 

Favorite Holidays:

Christmas Eve and 4th of July

 

Best Days of your Life:

College Graduation and Wedding Day

 

Worst Days of your Life:

Loss of my father and Last August

 

Blessings:

My Husband and My Mother

 

Frustrations:

My Health and My Back Pain

 

Jobs You've Had:

Nanny and my Current Job (Info. Specalist)

 

Favorite Smells:

Rain and Fresh Bread

 

** Consider yourself tagged.

 

I did what I thought could not be done - I beat Dan last night at Monopoly. Ok, lots of luck played into it - but still very cool all the same. I think that's one of the best things about having a spouse - your best friend is almost always around. =)

 

It's getting steamy today. I only did an hour of garage sales today as I was getting warm and also my back and neck is a bit sore. So here I sit in the air conditioning and will ice my back here soon. At the sales today I found a couple good music CDs and books so it wasn't at all a loss. And on the way home I stopped and picked up some more sweet corn and fresh peaches. I love Iowa in the summer time.

I received my package today from Deb in Canada of a darling Santa Bear and have added the image to the EMS Gallery over there on the right. She did a beautiful job stitching it. Mine was also received by Kelly in TN and I had a lot of fun stitching for her. It is a poinsettia and then finished a mini needleroll. Now... on to stitching for the next exchange.

Well, went in to the doc today and glad I did. She peeked in my ears and said she's suprised my ears haven't been popping alot. Well, now that you mention it... *smirk* She said I was just full of fluid in my ears, draining down my throat and my chest sounded icky as well. So now she is calling in some meds to fix me all up. Glad I went and wish I hadn't waited 10 days. *smirk*

After 10 days now of this cough I'm finally going in to have it checked out and hopefully get some sort of medication to kick it. Everytime I cough my low back just screams. BAH. Also, this afternoon I have "land" physical therapy. I dread PT but afterwards I find myself looking forward to heading back.

 

Other then that not much new in the news with us. Lawn got mowed, we had our first Iowa Sweet Corn this weekend, Dan beat me at Monopoly (now THAT'S a shocker, not) and Tristan got in some naptime.

1. What describes your relationship status? Blissfully Married
2. Who did you last call? My mom
3. Are you a heartbreaker or the broken heart? Been both
4. Ever been skinny dipping? Nope
5. Did you like Napoleon Dynamite? Nope
6. Color of your shirt? Blue with navy blue sleeves
7. Who is number 3 on speed dial? I don't speed dial...
8. What color is your computer background? Purple
9. Good camping advice? Take bug spray.
10. What color are your eyes? Grey
11. What are you listening to? Cubs game
12. Did you/do you get good grades? Averaged 3.2
13. Would you date any of your myspace friends? See #1
14. Does your BEST friend have a mySpace? Nope
15. Last time you went out to lunch? Today
16. Favorite Friend's character? Chandler
17. What is your favorite radio station? 98.3 - Talk Radio
18. Dr. McDreamy or McSteamy? Neither, George
19. Favorite TV show of all time? Little House on the Prairie
20. Do you sing in the shower? Nope
21. Do you sing in the car? Rarely
22. What's in your CD Player right now? Michael Buble
23. Ever suffered an un-returned crush? Yup
24. Your biggest current challenge? Weight
25. Ever been to South Ameria or Africa? Nope
26. Ever been to Europe? Yup
27. Do you know how to knit? Nope
28. Do you journal online? Yup, I blog.
29. Baskin Robbins or Coldstone? Neither
30. Physics or chemistry? Physics
31. Pink or teal? Teal
32. Earrings or a ring? 2 rings, 2 pairs earrings
33. Batman, Spiderman or Superman? Spiderman
34. Lord of the Rings or Star Wars? Star Wars
35. Stephen King or John Grisham? Neither
36. Cats or Dogs? Cats
37. Satin sheets or flannel sheets? Neither, cotton
38. Favorite day of the week? Thursday
39. Favorite month of the year? December
40. Favorite thing about yourself? My personality

 

Consider yourself tagged!!

On thursdays I have my aquatic therapy in the Mercy Hospital pool. We start out with just walking and thena series of about 12 different kinds of gentle stretches. At the end I get to put weights on my feet and use a float in the deep end ... and it streches out my back in a way I've been longing for for over a year. It's absolutely wonderful.

 

Today after the session I had "manipulation therapy." In my head I'm thinking "oh yea, a massage WOULD be nice..." This wasn't a massage. This was working out what felt at times like painful bubblewrap in my low back and buttock area. Yeoch! But hey, if it'll take away this pain I'm game for just about anything. Just hoping this works!

 

 

Last night was the night of my 15th High School Class Reunion. Dan went with me and it was great to see people I haven't seen in years. It sounded like most are doing really well and I'm surprised at how many have stayed in the area. I'll be posting photos in the future.

 

We did have to leave early due to the fact that I was losing my voice and my head was pounding. My cough was getting worse and I needed to get home and back to my cold medication. It was a really long night as everytime I had to cough I'd awaken. Bleh. Today I've slept off and on and drank alot of water and orange juice. Planning on getting to bed early tonight and hope my voice comes back by tomorrow. Right now I sound like a seal.