After I wrote my post for yesterday, I just relaxed and read for a bit. My leg was a little bit sore and a whole lot swollen worse than usual. I touched the spot on my calf that is hard and it was warm to the touch. I was unsure what I should do, do I go to the ER, do I wait until the next day and see the doctor? I messaged my friend, Robin and asked what she thought I should do. She did not message me back, she called, almost immediately. With the history I have with blood clots, Robin said I should have probably gone on New Year's Eve when I noticed it. She pretty much confirmed what I thought. I called my neighbor, Barbara Jean and she came to take me to the hospital. I was there for a few hours. I did have the Doppler test for a deep vein blood clot. The test showed that I didn't have a deep vein blood clot. At this time it is a hemotoma. It is like a big bruise in a way. The swelling should go down and the skin will go back to the regular color (it is purple and blueish right now). I do have to keep an eye on it in case it gets bigger or hotter or if my foot turns blue, then I have to go back to the ER. I don't expect any of that to happen but I will watch it anyways. Basically, I think that this visit should be the only visit this year or at least I am hoping so. Last year, I went 2 times, 1 for the headache and the other for the infection under the skin. I have a good neurologist so I shouldn't have to go to the ER for any headache issues. I would just call her. I really like her and I think my headaches are getting somewhat better.
Today is back to normal. I have a few lessons, Ellie is sick so she won't be here until next week. It is time to work on the competition entry forms. I have to have the payments sent in by Saturday. I will have the entry forms ready to be emailed. I also have to send in my teacher dues at the same time. I have Sarah, Aggie, and most of Natalie's info down. I just need Nina's and Breanna's info and them I can send them all in!!!!!
My student, Antoinette should be here in a few minutes. She will be taking some time off from lessons because she was asked to teach a few dance classes. After the dance season is over, she is planning to come back for more lessons. It will be just too busy for her. I will miss her but we are friends on facebook so I will still get the scoop on how she is doing.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Beginning of a New Year 1-1-13
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good New Year's Eve. I certainly did. Bill and Heather came over with Acer, Calli wasn't feeling too well so she stayed with her grandmother. Three of Bill and Heather's friends came over also. It was a lovely way to usher in the New Year. We decided to move the event from Bill and Heather's to here. It was nice to spend the time with them. We played games with Acer, we chatted, and we had some food. Everyone brought something. I bought the cutest Christmas cups for the party.
After we ushered in the New Year and everyone went home, I couldn't sleep. About a half hour later, my head got worse. I finally got to sleep in the wee hours of the morning. I just have the regular headache right now.
I don't usually make new year resolutions, I just pick something I want to work on. This year I plan to keep working on eating healthy and looking at alternatives to control the pain of Fibro, headaches, and everything that goes along with it. I have been eating healthier since about Memorial weekend. I will continue to do this. I got some yummy berries yesterday at the grocery store. I also got those little cutie oranges. I like those a lot. I am focusing on eating more vegetables and fruit. I think this will help me lose the weight and hopefully the headache medicine will not make me gain weight. It is an uphill battle at times because of the many medicines. I am hoping that as I lose the weight, I will be able to be off some of the medicines. That is the goal of the year though.
I am watching a marathon of Law and Order: SVU. It is good. Right now they are running season 13, of which I missed most of it. I don't really know why, I just did.
I do hope that you are going to have a great year and that 2013 is a less pain and more energy year!
After we ushered in the New Year and everyone went home, I couldn't sleep. About a half hour later, my head got worse. I finally got to sleep in the wee hours of the morning. I just have the regular headache right now.
I don't usually make new year resolutions, I just pick something I want to work on. This year I plan to keep working on eating healthy and looking at alternatives to control the pain of Fibro, headaches, and everything that goes along with it. I have been eating healthier since about Memorial weekend. I will continue to do this. I got some yummy berries yesterday at the grocery store. I also got those little cutie oranges. I like those a lot. I am focusing on eating more vegetables and fruit. I think this will help me lose the weight and hopefully the headache medicine will not make me gain weight. It is an uphill battle at times because of the many medicines. I am hoping that as I lose the weight, I will be able to be off some of the medicines. That is the goal of the year though.
I am watching a marathon of Law and Order: SVU. It is good. Right now they are running season 13, of which I missed most of it. I don't really know why, I just did.
I do hope that you are going to have a great year and that 2013 is a less pain and more energy year!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Les Miserables 12-29
Oh my, words fail me about how wonderfully beautiful the movie was. It stayed pretty much true to the stage production with a few changes here and there. Over all, it was breathtaking. Simply breathtaking! Anne Hathaway has one of the most beautiful voices EVER! She was amazing. I think I could go on and on about it. I plan to purchase this when it comes out on DVD. It has been nominated for some golden globes and I hope that it will also be nominated for Oscars. I went with Star to see it. When Star was younger, she was my student and now, she is grown up and 25 years old. It is nice to be friends, not just on facebook, with former students and seeing how they have grown up and mature. It is awesome. I am friends with several former students now.
It is hard to believe that in 2 days 2012 will be over and 2013 will be ushered in. I think in some ways I have changed and maybe have grown. I started the year with such a heavy heart, deep into mourning. I still miss mom everyday but it doesn't seem to be as physically hard as it was. I still have many days physically feeling the grief. My heart ached physically and mentally. I had to change my wallpaper on my computer because it was no longer helping me. It made me sadder every time I saw a picture of mom. I changed it back to the Winnie the Pooh pictures. I think today that many people forget how long a person grieves and they expect a person to be "over" the person who passed away fairly quickly. Some in my family are like this. To be in mourning is looked up as a depression, which mostly it isn't. Yes, I am very sad at times. I had a very close relationship with my mom even before she had Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's brought us closer together. I do thank God that I was the one to take care of her even if some days I was frustrated. I know she was frustrated with me at times too. I am glad that she is all better now and is in Heaven. For a long time all i wanted to do was to be with her. If I had died, I wouldn't have cared, I almost would have welcomed it. The one person who was beside me my whole life was gone. I had purpose when I took care of her. I was upset when we lost the store. Mom was there. At that time, Mom was still more like herself with only a few changes outside of her memory issues. I think it was around fall 2009 when she started to not be herself anymore. She cried so easy, like I do now. Mostly I can think about her and not be sad, but I still do get sad thinking about her. She would have loved this movie. She had seen it about 4 times with me. I saw it 1 time without her. I loved going to the theatre with her whether it was a live stage play or a movie. Mom and I had so much in common as far as music and movies as well as many activities. I am thankful that in the spring I went and spoke with Star's mother. She really helped me a lot. I am much better now. Yes, I still miss her and I will for the rest of my life. The only regret I have is that I wouldn't let mom talk about what she wanted me to do when she wasn't here anymore. I just couldn't think about so now I don't know. Overall, 2012 was not the worst of my life, it is getting better. Will I be the same carefree woman that I was before 2009? No, but everyone changes as time goes by.
I am thankful for the things and people I have in my life. I have a few plans for next year. I plan to be with friends on New Year's Eve. It will be nice and quietish like it has been the last New Year's Eves.
It is hard to believe that in 2 days 2012 will be over and 2013 will be ushered in. I think in some ways I have changed and maybe have grown. I started the year with such a heavy heart, deep into mourning. I still miss mom everyday but it doesn't seem to be as physically hard as it was. I still have many days physically feeling the grief. My heart ached physically and mentally. I had to change my wallpaper on my computer because it was no longer helping me. It made me sadder every time I saw a picture of mom. I changed it back to the Winnie the Pooh pictures. I think today that many people forget how long a person grieves and they expect a person to be "over" the person who passed away fairly quickly. Some in my family are like this. To be in mourning is looked up as a depression, which mostly it isn't. Yes, I am very sad at times. I had a very close relationship with my mom even before she had Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's brought us closer together. I do thank God that I was the one to take care of her even if some days I was frustrated. I know she was frustrated with me at times too. I am glad that she is all better now and is in Heaven. For a long time all i wanted to do was to be with her. If I had died, I wouldn't have cared, I almost would have welcomed it. The one person who was beside me my whole life was gone. I had purpose when I took care of her. I was upset when we lost the store. Mom was there. At that time, Mom was still more like herself with only a few changes outside of her memory issues. I think it was around fall 2009 when she started to not be herself anymore. She cried so easy, like I do now. Mostly I can think about her and not be sad, but I still do get sad thinking about her. She would have loved this movie. She had seen it about 4 times with me. I saw it 1 time without her. I loved going to the theatre with her whether it was a live stage play or a movie. Mom and I had so much in common as far as music and movies as well as many activities. I am thankful that in the spring I went and spoke with Star's mother. She really helped me a lot. I am much better now. Yes, I still miss her and I will for the rest of my life. The only regret I have is that I wouldn't let mom talk about what she wanted me to do when she wasn't here anymore. I just couldn't think about so now I don't know. Overall, 2012 was not the worst of my life, it is getting better. Will I be the same carefree woman that I was before 2009? No, but everyone changes as time goes by.
I am thankful for the things and people I have in my life. I have a few plans for next year. I plan to be with friends on New Year's Eve. It will be nice and quietish like it has been the last New Year's Eves.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Thursday, which I thought was Wednesday!
All day today I thought it was Wednesday. Silly fibro fog! I should have actually had a clue since both Faith and Laith had their lessons and Thursdays are their regularly scheduled lessons are. That should have told me which day of the week it was. Nope, not me, what can I say? whoops!
Christmas Eve was a nice evening. I spent the afternoon and evening with Kathy and her family at her parents house. It started to snow about 1/2 hour before we were going to go to church. We got the twins and Kathy's sons in the car and it was snowing really hard. I followed them when Kathy turned off the main road and into a sub. For a few seconds I thought I followed the wrong car. No, I didn't. Kathy and her mom decided to turn around and go back to her parents house. I did feel bad for her boys because we had to take my scooter apart and now we needed to put it together again. It is just to far for me to walk to Kathy's parents' condo. I am thankful that they help me put it together and take it apart. It is a big help. I like my scooter. I now keep the key on my car key ring. This way, I will not lose it like I did a few years ago. Kathy was in town and we decided to go to the mall. We get the scooter all together to discover that I had lost the key. Talk about a letdown. I was able to get another key so that is good. I definitely take much better care with the key now. Anyways, when we arrived back from the aborted trip to church we opened presents. I love what I got! I got gift cards for barnes and nobles and amazon. Yes, needless to say, they have all been used. I bought lots of books. I have lots of books for me to read that for a while. It is exciting! I left earlier than I normally would have since the roads were not good at all. I also forgot to take my camera so I have no pictures of the kids this year. Kathy's younger brother, Dan and his wife, Tracy have a 9 month old baby. His name is David and oh my, what a charmer. He is a good nature little guy. I loved watching him open his presents. I had such a hard time in choosing what cute outfit to get him. Everything was just so cute!!!! The boys seemed happy with what they got and same with the girls. Overall, I think everyone was just happy with what the got. I know I was.
Christmas Day I went to Andrew's house. It is about 2 hours and a bit to get there. He made a lovely turkey breast dinner. He wasn't feeling too well but Angie and I really enjoyed Andrew's cooking. He is such a good cook. Everything tastes amazing when he cooks, let me tell you. I was glad to visit him and his girlfriend. They have the cutest dog. He is a pug and such a sweetie. He did try to get me to give him something off my plate but I don't know what he can and can't have so I didn't give him anything. I didn't stay super late there since he wasn't feeling too good and I had a long drive home. I put some Christmas CDs on and sang the whole way home.
Yesterday, I had a few lessons and then it was snowing really hard again so I just decided after my last little ones left I would go and get in my new Christmas Pajamas and have a nice cup of tea. It was lovely. I read a bit and then, I got on my nook and bought a lot of books. I have several gift cards this year so I shopped and shopped. I used alllllll the gift cards in one sitting!!!! I now have a lot of stuff to read. I have also discovered that I am addicted to the game Angry Birds. Yes, I know have Angry Birds, Angry Birds Space, Angry Birds Star Wars, and Angry Birds Seasonal. Needless to say, I love those games. When I woke up this morning, it was a winter wonderland!!!! I called my lovely neighbors, the Hubels and they came and dug me out. I have cookies to make for them. I have chocolate chip and a butterscotch ones too. I am planning to bake them tomorrow and then deliver tomorrow or Saturday. I also need to finish their ornaments tomorrow too. I am almost done. Which is good.
I had a couple of lessons today, like I said and I expect to have a couple tomorrow. Antoinette will have a make up tomorrow because the snow was so bad on Wednesday. It definitely made perfect sense not to drive in that snow storm and reschedule the lesson. It was just too awful to drive. The snow did look really pretty but with the roads covered with snow, I am sure driving was slow and dangerous.
I am not sure exactly what I will be doing this weekend. I have one lesson on Saturday and one on Sunday. New Year's Eve will be spent with Heather B-T and crew. It may be there, it may be here, whichever works best for the family is what works with me. I know she is not feeling super well right now because her back has been bothering her a lot lately. I will see them tomorrow. Acer and I have started a different path for piano now. I have decided that I don't want to do the typical lesson book thing right now. Maybe in the future we will go back to the lesson book, but at this point, this works better. He is also singing the cutest song ever, "Be Kind to Your Parents". It is from Fanny. He does sing the part he knows really well. Oh my! I just remembered I have to send the words for Acer! Okay, going to do that now! I am done. Now I just have to email it to Calli so Acer can braille it out. Well, I think I am going to email and then read one of my new books on my nook now!!
Christmas Eve was a nice evening. I spent the afternoon and evening with Kathy and her family at her parents house. It started to snow about 1/2 hour before we were going to go to church. We got the twins and Kathy's sons in the car and it was snowing really hard. I followed them when Kathy turned off the main road and into a sub. For a few seconds I thought I followed the wrong car. No, I didn't. Kathy and her mom decided to turn around and go back to her parents house. I did feel bad for her boys because we had to take my scooter apart and now we needed to put it together again. It is just to far for me to walk to Kathy's parents' condo. I am thankful that they help me put it together and take it apart. It is a big help. I like my scooter. I now keep the key on my car key ring. This way, I will not lose it like I did a few years ago. Kathy was in town and we decided to go to the mall. We get the scooter all together to discover that I had lost the key. Talk about a letdown. I was able to get another key so that is good. I definitely take much better care with the key now. Anyways, when we arrived back from the aborted trip to church we opened presents. I love what I got! I got gift cards for barnes and nobles and amazon. Yes, needless to say, they have all been used. I bought lots of books. I have lots of books for me to read that for a while. It is exciting! I left earlier than I normally would have since the roads were not good at all. I also forgot to take my camera so I have no pictures of the kids this year. Kathy's younger brother, Dan and his wife, Tracy have a 9 month old baby. His name is David and oh my, what a charmer. He is a good nature little guy. I loved watching him open his presents. I had such a hard time in choosing what cute outfit to get him. Everything was just so cute!!!! The boys seemed happy with what they got and same with the girls. Overall, I think everyone was just happy with what the got. I know I was.
Christmas Day I went to Andrew's house. It is about 2 hours and a bit to get there. He made a lovely turkey breast dinner. He wasn't feeling too well but Angie and I really enjoyed Andrew's cooking. He is such a good cook. Everything tastes amazing when he cooks, let me tell you. I was glad to visit him and his girlfriend. They have the cutest dog. He is a pug and such a sweetie. He did try to get me to give him something off my plate but I don't know what he can and can't have so I didn't give him anything. I didn't stay super late there since he wasn't feeling too good and I had a long drive home. I put some Christmas CDs on and sang the whole way home.
Yesterday, I had a few lessons and then it was snowing really hard again so I just decided after my last little ones left I would go and get in my new Christmas Pajamas and have a nice cup of tea. It was lovely. I read a bit and then, I got on my nook and bought a lot of books. I have several gift cards this year so I shopped and shopped. I used alllllll the gift cards in one sitting!!!! I now have a lot of stuff to read. I have also discovered that I am addicted to the game Angry Birds. Yes, I know have Angry Birds, Angry Birds Space, Angry Birds Star Wars, and Angry Birds Seasonal. Needless to say, I love those games. When I woke up this morning, it was a winter wonderland!!!! I called my lovely neighbors, the Hubels and they came and dug me out. I have cookies to make for them. I have chocolate chip and a butterscotch ones too. I am planning to bake them tomorrow and then deliver tomorrow or Saturday. I also need to finish their ornaments tomorrow too. I am almost done. Which is good.
I had a couple of lessons today, like I said and I expect to have a couple tomorrow. Antoinette will have a make up tomorrow because the snow was so bad on Wednesday. It definitely made perfect sense not to drive in that snow storm and reschedule the lesson. It was just too awful to drive. The snow did look really pretty but with the roads covered with snow, I am sure driving was slow and dangerous.
I am not sure exactly what I will be doing this weekend. I have one lesson on Saturday and one on Sunday. New Year's Eve will be spent with Heather B-T and crew. It may be there, it may be here, whichever works best for the family is what works with me. I know she is not feeling super well right now because her back has been bothering her a lot lately. I will see them tomorrow. Acer and I have started a different path for piano now. I have decided that I don't want to do the typical lesson book thing right now. Maybe in the future we will go back to the lesson book, but at this point, this works better. He is also singing the cutest song ever, "Be Kind to Your Parents". It is from Fanny. He does sing the part he knows really well. Oh my! I just remembered I have to send the words for Acer! Okay, going to do that now! I am done. Now I just have to email it to Calli so Acer can braille it out. Well, I think I am going to email and then read one of my new books on my nook now!!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Boxing Day 12-26
These past few days have been very busy. Saturday, my aunt came to town. I am so hoping little Peanut is going to get better. She is such a trooper though. Sunday, I went to my cousin, Maia's house. Her daughter and her family were there too along with Tillie and Maia's son Zachary. We had a nice dinner and the kids seemed to really like their gifts. I had to bring Elizabeth's gift back with me because there was a flaw in the slippers. I was able to get her another one so when I see her next, she will get it then. Myles seemed to like the mega blocks. He banged a few together and promptly put one in his mouth. Fortunately, they are too big to fit in his mouth. Monday, I went to Kathy's parents house with her and her family. Kathy's brother Dan was there also along with his family. Everyone seemed to like everything that they got. I was pleased with my gifts too. I can do a lot of shopping for my nook!!! Yesterday, Christmas Day, I went to my younger brother's house for dinner. He wasn't feeling too well, but we had a good visit despite it. He thinks it was something he ate. I hope he is feeling better today. Today, I had a few lessons. It is snowing so hard. I think we have got lots of snow. I think we are supposed get about 8 inches of snow. I made the mistake of going out in the snow. Yup, roads were very snowy. It is December so I guess this is the type of weather we should be expecting. Thank goodness I do teach here at home. 2 of my students rescheduled their lessons because of the weather. I expected them too. I know how bad it was when I went out. I picked up some muffins for tomorrow brunch in case the weather is still bad. I hope it does clear up and that the roads will be clear.
Painwise, the past few days have been exhausting, but I expected it to be. My headache was bad by the time I got home on Sunday. Christmas Eve wasn't too bad. Yesterday, was okay until about 1/2 way home, then it got a bit on the bad side. I have also noticed that my right knee is hurting a bit, which is something it doesn't always do. I am a bit stiffer than I used to be and this did cause me some concern until I realized that part of the reason I am stiffer and a little bit more sore because I know longer take the Meloxicam because of the ulcer. So yeah, without a replacement pain med, I am just going to be more sore at times. I am relieved that I figured out I was in pain more than usual for this time of year.
Well, time to a bit of shopping for the lovely nook! One of the nicest perks of being a teacher, is that I do get some really cool gifts, some of them are handmade (I love those) and some are gift cards as well as all sorts of things. I am hoping that on the weekend I will see my girls to watch some movies here at home with lots of hot chocolate and popcorn for them. I will stick to tea. I don't like popcorn because usually after a few hours of eating it, I get an upset stomach. I enjoy being with my students and their families.
Painwise, the past few days have been exhausting, but I expected it to be. My headache was bad by the time I got home on Sunday. Christmas Eve wasn't too bad. Yesterday, was okay until about 1/2 way home, then it got a bit on the bad side. I have also noticed that my right knee is hurting a bit, which is something it doesn't always do. I am a bit stiffer than I used to be and this did cause me some concern until I realized that part of the reason I am stiffer and a little bit more sore because I know longer take the Meloxicam because of the ulcer. So yeah, without a replacement pain med, I am just going to be more sore at times. I am relieved that I figured out I was in pain more than usual for this time of year.
Well, time to a bit of shopping for the lovely nook! One of the nicest perks of being a teacher, is that I do get some really cool gifts, some of them are handmade (I love those) and some are gift cards as well as all sorts of things. I am hoping that on the weekend I will see my girls to watch some movies here at home with lots of hot chocolate and popcorn for them. I will stick to tea. I don't like popcorn because usually after a few hours of eating it, I get an upset stomach. I enjoy being with my students and their families.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Not exactly how I envisioned Christmas this year 12-23
I had an enjoyable day yesterday with my Aunt Michelle and cousin, Jayson. We visited and then we went out to dinner at Red Lobster. It was awfully yummy. I love their soup and their salad. It is very good. So after dinner we came back to my house. We visited some more and then they had to go home. I was planning to see them again on Christmas Day for the day. I received a call from Michelle about 11 ish and she was sobbing. While we were visiting, her 2 5 month old puppies somehow got out of the fenced in yard and both were hit by a car. Poppy didn't make it and Peanut has a dislocated joint and a broken femur bone. So instead of a happy day, it is very sad in the family. They were so small and cute. The person who hit them didn't even stop or see what he/she had done. Nope, they just drove off. I have spoken to Michelle early in the afternoon. The orthopedic surgeon was going to be in the pet hospital about 7 tonight. I haven't spoken to her since. I have left a message and I hope to hear how Peanut is doing. She is such a sweet puppy so was Poppy.
I will be planning to see Andrew on Christmas Day. Today, I went to Maia's house for dinner. I had a few gifts for the little ones. Elizabeth loved the Cinderella stuff only one of her slippers was damaged so I needed to take it back and get her a new one. Fortunately, I was able to replace it. Myles seemed to like the Lego blocks. He is only 1. He is almost walking now. He can take a couple of steps by himself and walk if you are holding his hands. He has 2 bottom teeth and 3 coming in. Overall, I think it was a good day, well, as good as it could be with everything that is going on with the puppies and my aunt and uncle. I left Esther's gift with Tillie so when Lia comes back down to Windsor, she can get it. Danielle is planning to see Kayla tomorrow so I think she was planning to take the gifts for Warren and Phoenix to give to them tomorrow.
Pain wise, the headache was really bad this morning and my whole abdomen hurt about 4 in the morning. It was so bad. It was like it was on fire. I went down and took some Mylanta in case it would help. Eventually 2 hours later, it did help some. Since I can't take my Reglan right now, I do not have a replacement for it. I do hope it doesn't happen again because it was horrible.
I hope the next couple of days are not bad for the headaches or stomachs. I hope yours is good too.
I will be planning to see Andrew on Christmas Day. Today, I went to Maia's house for dinner. I had a few gifts for the little ones. Elizabeth loved the Cinderella stuff only one of her slippers was damaged so I needed to take it back and get her a new one. Fortunately, I was able to replace it. Myles seemed to like the Lego blocks. He is only 1. He is almost walking now. He can take a couple of steps by himself and walk if you are holding his hands. He has 2 bottom teeth and 3 coming in. Overall, I think it was a good day, well, as good as it could be with everything that is going on with the puppies and my aunt and uncle. I left Esther's gift with Tillie so when Lia comes back down to Windsor, she can get it. Danielle is planning to see Kayla tomorrow so I think she was planning to take the gifts for Warren and Phoenix to give to them tomorrow.
Pain wise, the headache was really bad this morning and my whole abdomen hurt about 4 in the morning. It was so bad. It was like it was on fire. I went down and took some Mylanta in case it would help. Eventually 2 hours later, it did help some. Since I can't take my Reglan right now, I do not have a replacement for it. I do hope it doesn't happen again because it was horrible.
I hope the next couple of days are not bad for the headaches or stomachs. I hope yours is good too.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Friday - 4 days until Christmas 12-21
In 4 days will be another Christmas. It is still rather strange for me to realize that I am spending another holiday without my mother. It just doesn't seem like I should. I sometimes think I hear her in the house. I know it is my imagination but still I hear her. Sometimes I forget and look in her room for her. Then I remember she isn't here, she's in Heaven. I wonder how time goes on in Heaven. Is it fast? Or Slow? Is it anything like time here on Earth? Can she see me? Does she miss me? These are the questions that I often wonder. I don't think I will ever get used to Mom not being here. From what my friends say, it is normal and I probably will not ever get used to her being gone. I am not sure how Andrew or Richard are doing about this since they don't really discuss this type of stuff.
I only have 1 gift left to get and I will get it in Windsor on Sunday. I have everything besides the gift for Andrew. I will be wrapping gifts tomorrow. I have the cutest wrapping paper ever! They are super cute. I even found something cool for my aunt and uncle too. I got some gift certificates for Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Dan and Tracy Knight as well as Dan and Tracy's son. He is such a cutie. I have only seen him in pictures, not in person yet. I hope I remember to bring my camera so I can take some pictures of both days.
It was so cold, rainy, and damp yesterday that I ache so much. Today is better even though it snowed. The snow was mostly on the grass so that is okay. My car is back in the garage where it belongs. I had such a headache last night. Today is not as bad, thankfully, but I hope it improves and that it will be okay for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I am tired of the headaches limiting me from activities I like to do. Mainly, I have missed so much choir practice and church from the headaches. Well, hopefully the New Year will come without as many headaches. That is my wish. I think the medicine works a little bit but still not enough. I will see the doctor in about a month or so. If it doesn't get any better, than I will have to see her earlier than the appointment. My hands are twitching a bit still but from what I have read it can be part of fibro. They aren't as bad as they were so I am glad about it.
I am going to read for a bit before I go to bed.
I only have 1 gift left to get and I will get it in Windsor on Sunday. I have everything besides the gift for Andrew. I will be wrapping gifts tomorrow. I have the cutest wrapping paper ever! They are super cute. I even found something cool for my aunt and uncle too. I got some gift certificates for Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Dan and Tracy Knight as well as Dan and Tracy's son. He is such a cutie. I have only seen him in pictures, not in person yet. I hope I remember to bring my camera so I can take some pictures of both days.
It was so cold, rainy, and damp yesterday that I ache so much. Today is better even though it snowed. The snow was mostly on the grass so that is okay. My car is back in the garage where it belongs. I had such a headache last night. Today is not as bad, thankfully, but I hope it improves and that it will be okay for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I am tired of the headaches limiting me from activities I like to do. Mainly, I have missed so much choir practice and church from the headaches. Well, hopefully the New Year will come without as many headaches. That is my wish. I think the medicine works a little bit but still not enough. I will see the doctor in about a month or so. If it doesn't get any better, than I will have to see her earlier than the appointment. My hands are twitching a bit still but from what I have read it can be part of fibro. They aren't as bad as they were so I am glad about it.
I am going to read for a bit before I go to bed.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
6 Days Before Christmas 12-18
I can't believe that Christmas is next week!!! Oh my!!!!! Wasn't it just Thanksgiving? It sure seems that way. I have a few things to get still, but mostly I am ready. I will spend Christmas Eve with Kathy and her family at her parents and Christmas Day will be at my Uncle John's house. Andrew will be there too. I will have a few lessons between Christmas and New Years but not as many as I usually have. It is to be expected. I have a few plans for next week. I am going to have the Muglia girls come and have a movie marathon. Calli is also interested in attending. I am not sure what will watch, but hey, it is spending time with the girls, that is what is important.
Two of my students, Dan and Mary, are planning to have their lessons next week Wednesday instead of Tuesday since that is Christmas Day.
I am not feeling so good now. I think perhaps the white fudge oreos were probably not a good thing to eat. I haven't had a lot of sugar in about 6 months so perhaps I should have had a few less than I did. I think a salad would have been better and since I was craving sugar, an apple would have been a better choice. Well, tomorrow is a new day and I can begin again.
Tonight is NCIS night. I love these shows. It is a Christmas Episode on NCIS. I think on NCIS Los Angeles will be a Christmas Episode too.
Kathy has had a bad headache for a few days now. I hope it has gone away for her. I will find out soon. With her working in the daytime now, figuring out a good time to call is a bit of a challenge. I am counting down the days until I get to see her and the family again. That would be 5 days until I will be able to spend time with her and her family. I just need to wrap a few presents. Yeah, I haven't done that yet. We are going to church near her parents house and then after church we will go back and open presents. I have to remember to have my scooter put back in my car since it is too far to walk to her parents condo from my car. I hope the weather won't be too bad with a lot of snow. I am liking this no snow season so far. I don't usually mind it on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day because it doesn't seem like Christmas without it.
On Sunday I am heading over to my cousin, Maia's house for dinner. I wasn't able to attend the family parties earlier in the month because my head was just too bad. I think the new medicine is helping a bit. I have gifts for the little ones and it will be nice to see Maia and Danielle's family. Danielle's son, Myles is one year old today. It seems like yesterday he was born. He likes it when anyone is holding him. He doesn't cry when I hold him which is good because Phoenix does cry when I pick her up. Phoenix is about 6 months older than Myles. Myles is the youngest member of the family. Now that I have texting, I speak to Danielle a lot more than I used to. It is nice to see how she is doing.
Tonight is a tea kind of night, I think. I love Biglow's Decaffeinated Earl Grey tea. Is really good. I also like twinnings earl grey but not the decaffeinated one just the regular one. I am going to finish watching NCIS Los Angeles and then read for a bit.
Two of my students, Dan and Mary, are planning to have their lessons next week Wednesday instead of Tuesday since that is Christmas Day.
I am not feeling so good now. I think perhaps the white fudge oreos were probably not a good thing to eat. I haven't had a lot of sugar in about 6 months so perhaps I should have had a few less than I did. I think a salad would have been better and since I was craving sugar, an apple would have been a better choice. Well, tomorrow is a new day and I can begin again.
Tonight is NCIS night. I love these shows. It is a Christmas Episode on NCIS. I think on NCIS Los Angeles will be a Christmas Episode too.
Kathy has had a bad headache for a few days now. I hope it has gone away for her. I will find out soon. With her working in the daytime now, figuring out a good time to call is a bit of a challenge. I am counting down the days until I get to see her and the family again. That would be 5 days until I will be able to spend time with her and her family. I just need to wrap a few presents. Yeah, I haven't done that yet. We are going to church near her parents house and then after church we will go back and open presents. I have to remember to have my scooter put back in my car since it is too far to walk to her parents condo from my car. I hope the weather won't be too bad with a lot of snow. I am liking this no snow season so far. I don't usually mind it on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day because it doesn't seem like Christmas without it.
On Sunday I am heading over to my cousin, Maia's house for dinner. I wasn't able to attend the family parties earlier in the month because my head was just too bad. I think the new medicine is helping a bit. I have gifts for the little ones and it will be nice to see Maia and Danielle's family. Danielle's son, Myles is one year old today. It seems like yesterday he was born. He likes it when anyone is holding him. He doesn't cry when I hold him which is good because Phoenix does cry when I pick her up. Phoenix is about 6 months older than Myles. Myles is the youngest member of the family. Now that I have texting, I speak to Danielle a lot more than I used to. It is nice to see how she is doing.
Tonight is a tea kind of night, I think. I love Biglow's Decaffeinated Earl Grey tea. Is really good. I also like twinnings earl grey but not the decaffeinated one just the regular one. I am going to finish watching NCIS Los Angeles and then read for a bit.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Monday 12-17
I saw the Doctor about the carpal tunnel. I have no nerve damage in my wrists or neck, which is good. Although in light of news that I have received about Mrs. S it seems so insignificant compared to their news. It breaks my heart that Chris and his family will be losing his mom. How can this happen to him? I know how heartbreaking this is. I dread the day where anymore of my friends lose their parent or parents. It almost seems like it makes my health issues so not as important. I almost was embarrassed earlier today to give the news that there is no nerve damage. I don't understand how doctors can not cure cancer, no matter what stage. How can they not? There have been so many advances in medicine that they should be able to fix Mrs. S and give her a longer life. How do you even prepare if you are the one is dying? I know theoretically that no one really knows when their live will end, but when you are faced with a general idea of when you will die how do you deal with it? I remember when Mom was dying. She was alert the first day and not the rest of the week. She wasn't prepared to go at that point. She asked me if I was taking her home. I told her yes, but I meant Heaven not where we lived together. I am thankful that mom really didn't know what was going on but Mrs. S does know what is going on. It is just one of those moments when life reminds you of what is really important.
I just want to live in a bubble where everyone is healthy and lives forever. I know, I am a dreamer.
I just want to live in a bubble where everyone is healthy and lives forever. I know, I am a dreamer.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
The Christmas Recital Day 12-16
The recital went really well. I was pleased with how everyone performed. I asked 3 former students to sing something in the recital. Kelly Lynn, April, and Star all sang this afternoon. The were remembering the concerts from when they were young. Boy, I have changed how and what I teach so much since then. I teach more classical music and Broadway music for singers and less, if any, pop, which is different from then. I was nervous to teach more classical because the kids complained about singing it. Now, complain all you want, but that is what I teach. For my profile on Take Lessons, it flat out states that I mainly teach classical and Broadway music with very little pop. I also tell parents that when they call to sign their children up. I am much more comfortable with what music I teach now than I was when I first started.
My legs are a bit more sore than usual because of the extra up and down at the concert. However, the good news is that I don't have the really bad headache I usually get after the concert. I am so happy about that, that is for sure. I do have a headache, but it isn't a super bad one like usual.
I received some very sad news today. One of my friends from high school's mom is terminally ill. She has stage 4 cancer and they can't operate. They have suggested that she try chemo and radiation to shrink the tumors, but that is all they really can do. It may give her a few more months or weeks. My heart is broken for what Chris (her son, my friend) will be going through. I have asked several of my friends to add her and the rest of her family to their prayer lists. She is such a wonderful lady. She is so strong in her faith and I think that will help sustain her. When I needed to decide how mom was to be cared for, I remembered how Mrs. S took care of Darren, Chris's brother. He had a brain injury that was quite severe. She and Mr. S made the decision to keep Darren at instead of placing him in a home or a group home. Mrs. S took really good care of him. When I made the decision to keep mom here at home, it was a difficult decision. I was lucky though because Mom was not angry or violent or belligerent in anyway. Yes, she had her difficult moments, but over all, it was a better choice. I am not sure what Mrs. S will do about the chemo or the radiation. She may not do either. She will be telling Chris, his wife, Bobbie, and their children in the next few days. I can't even imagine how they will react and take the news. I do know how awful it is to watch a parent die. Despite the awfulness of watching it, I also would not have done anything really different that I did because I got to spend so much time with my mom. I know that Chris and his family as well as Mr. S will be cherishing the time they have left with Mrs. S. I have asked to be kept up to date as much as possible. I have so many good memories of talking to her and being over with all our friends. She is a very kind and thoughtful person. My heart just aches for her family. If you can, would you please pray for her and her family? Thank you.
I did get several really nice gifts this afternoon. I got a beautiful roses from Nina and her family. I got the cat from Alice in Wonderland from Sammy and I got a beautiful throw blanket from the Muglia family. There are a few students who did not get their gifts so I will be giving them it at their lessons. It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us. It is only 9 days until Christmas.
I am going to make myself some tea and read before I head for bed. Tomorrow is the test to see how my wrists are doing. I am not quite sure what to expect tomorrow, but I hope to have some answers soon.
My legs are a bit more sore than usual because of the extra up and down at the concert. However, the good news is that I don't have the really bad headache I usually get after the concert. I am so happy about that, that is for sure. I do have a headache, but it isn't a super bad one like usual.
I received some very sad news today. One of my friends from high school's mom is terminally ill. She has stage 4 cancer and they can't operate. They have suggested that she try chemo and radiation to shrink the tumors, but that is all they really can do. It may give her a few more months or weeks. My heart is broken for what Chris (her son, my friend) will be going through. I have asked several of my friends to add her and the rest of her family to their prayer lists. She is such a wonderful lady. She is so strong in her faith and I think that will help sustain her. When I needed to decide how mom was to be cared for, I remembered how Mrs. S took care of Darren, Chris's brother. He had a brain injury that was quite severe. She and Mr. S made the decision to keep Darren at instead of placing him in a home or a group home. Mrs. S took really good care of him. When I made the decision to keep mom here at home, it was a difficult decision. I was lucky though because Mom was not angry or violent or belligerent in anyway. Yes, she had her difficult moments, but over all, it was a better choice. I am not sure what Mrs. S will do about the chemo or the radiation. She may not do either. She will be telling Chris, his wife, Bobbie, and their children in the next few days. I can't even imagine how they will react and take the news. I do know how awful it is to watch a parent die. Despite the awfulness of watching it, I also would not have done anything really different that I did because I got to spend so much time with my mom. I know that Chris and his family as well as Mr. S will be cherishing the time they have left with Mrs. S. I have asked to be kept up to date as much as possible. I have so many good memories of talking to her and being over with all our friends. She is a very kind and thoughtful person. My heart just aches for her family. If you can, would you please pray for her and her family? Thank you.
I did get several really nice gifts this afternoon. I got a beautiful roses from Nina and her family. I got the cat from Alice in Wonderland from Sammy and I got a beautiful throw blanket from the Muglia family. There are a few students who did not get their gifts so I will be giving them it at their lessons. It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us. It is only 9 days until Christmas.
I am going to make myself some tea and read before I head for bed. Tomorrow is the test to see how my wrists are doing. I am not quite sure what to expect tomorrow, but I hope to have some answers soon.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Friday 12-14
There are 11 days until Christmas. I will be prepared when it comes, I just feel like time is rushing past me at full speed. I am feeling a bit better over this twitching hands issue. It could just be good old Fibro symptoms. A couple of the people on one of the Fibro facebook pages that I belong to, say that their hands do the same thing so I am not as worried about them as I was.
It has been a rather quiet day around here. I had a few lessons and I finished up the order for the concert on Sunday. I will be finishing up the ornaments tomorrow with the last of them to do. I have to paint their names and year it is on the front. I am happy with how they are turning out. Natalie and Hannah have created the covers of the program. I am waiting on Natalie's now. I already have Hannah's. They are such great artists. My former student and now a good friend, Star is teaching them. All of them seem to get along so nicely. The 3 of them have the love of Harry Potter between them. Hannah and Natalie are improving they say so that is a good thing. Star, Kelly Lynn, and April will also be performing in the concert. All 3 are former students and I asked them if they were interested in performing. All 3 said yes. I thought it would be a nice thing for my current students to see what some of my former students were up to music wise. Kelly Lynn is now a teacher just like me. She and her sister, April perform together. Star and Kelly Lynn were just recently in a musical a couple of months ago. Star and April also have Fibromyalgia just like me. I have added Star to a couple of face book pages that are for fibro people. One of the pages really focus on nutrition, which I am glad about. The other two are good for support. It is really nice knowing that there are other people who have the same problems that I do. I do like to see how different people get through their day and how the manage their symptoms.
I have 4 of my little cousins' Christmas presents. I have Elizabeth (4), Warren (5), Phoenix (1), and Esther (2). I know what I am getting Jayson (5) and Myles (1). Jayson will get his on Christmas Day. I hope to be delivering the rest of them next Saturday. I am getting Andrew, my brother, a gift card because that is what he wants. I will get my Aunt and Uncle a gift certificate too. I am almost done with my students' gifts. That will be done tomorrow.
I love my nook so much. I was afraid that it would be too heavy to use but it works just fine. I have already read 3 books on it. It is definitely the way to go for me. I do like the paper type books, but I do like the nook books too.
I think I am going to read for a bit and then head for bed. I have 2 lessons tomorrow and then lots of sewing. I also need to get the plates, napkins. and cups for the reception after the recital. It will be awesome.
It has been a rather quiet day around here. I had a few lessons and I finished up the order for the concert on Sunday. I will be finishing up the ornaments tomorrow with the last of them to do. I have to paint their names and year it is on the front. I am happy with how they are turning out. Natalie and Hannah have created the covers of the program. I am waiting on Natalie's now. I already have Hannah's. They are such great artists. My former student and now a good friend, Star is teaching them. All of them seem to get along so nicely. The 3 of them have the love of Harry Potter between them. Hannah and Natalie are improving they say so that is a good thing. Star, Kelly Lynn, and April will also be performing in the concert. All 3 are former students and I asked them if they were interested in performing. All 3 said yes. I thought it would be a nice thing for my current students to see what some of my former students were up to music wise. Kelly Lynn is now a teacher just like me. She and her sister, April perform together. Star and Kelly Lynn were just recently in a musical a couple of months ago. Star and April also have Fibromyalgia just like me. I have added Star to a couple of face book pages that are for fibro people. One of the pages really focus on nutrition, which I am glad about. The other two are good for support. It is really nice knowing that there are other people who have the same problems that I do. I do like to see how different people get through their day and how the manage their symptoms.
I have 4 of my little cousins' Christmas presents. I have Elizabeth (4), Warren (5), Phoenix (1), and Esther (2). I know what I am getting Jayson (5) and Myles (1). Jayson will get his on Christmas Day. I hope to be delivering the rest of them next Saturday. I am getting Andrew, my brother, a gift card because that is what he wants. I will get my Aunt and Uncle a gift certificate too. I am almost done with my students' gifts. That will be done tomorrow.
I love my nook so much. I was afraid that it would be too heavy to use but it works just fine. I have already read 3 books on it. It is definitely the way to go for me. I do like the paper type books, but I do like the nook books too.
I think I am going to read for a bit and then head for bed. I have 2 lessons tomorrow and then lots of sewing. I also need to get the plates, napkins. and cups for the reception after the recital. It will be awesome.
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