Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Theme to Star Wars

Hammer and I just got back from Borders Books a little while ago.

I had a personal shopping day with 10% off my entire order from the frequent buyer club.  (Yes, of course, I belong... and better than B&N, its free!!!)

Hammer hit the jackpot!  On the bargain table for $4 was a book he wanted read that is mentioned in quite few of his physics books.  It is called 'Flatland' by Edwin A. Abbott. 

Next, we hit upon a Star Wars expanded universe novel... and some true treats... here... take a look:

Yes, that is BumbleBee the Transformer in a gummy candy!

Here are Optimus and Megatron, along with Hammer's book!

I know how jealous you must be... lol  Hammer being a total Transformers nut was quite thrilled, even though he has braces and cannot eat them!  I think they are too cool to eat anyhow!!!

I picked up a paperback treat for myself, too.

If you read the comments on my Monday hating entry, you may have noticed that Luanne and Bethe both take methotrexate, too. 

Bethe pointed out the use of folic acid to combat some of the side effects.  I also do that.  I take 2 mg ever day, except the day I take the drug, I take 3 mgs.   It keeps my hair in better shape, defintely! 

As with most of these drugs, it is a trade off, between the side effects and what it does for my disease.  The methotrexate does help keep my immune system calmer/supressed so that it doesn't attack itself so much, creating inflammation. 

Methotrexate alone isn't enough though, and thankfully, the plaquenil should start to show signs of working in November, which is soon!

I just had to run up to the school!!!  Pumpkin Muffin called in a panic because she forgot her Geography book at home!!  Yikes!  Well, now it is waiting for her in the office, and she will hopefully, calm down and eat her lunch!!  LOL

More later...

be well,
Dawn

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

My kids saw Transformers--I've yet to see it.  Must rent it.  :)  Read a book for me.  It's been a long, long time....  :)  Take care - Julie

Anonymous said...

I just saw Transformers the other night and loved it.  I want Bubblebee!
Missie

Anonymous said...

I laughed my butt off at the last kitty picture!!!
love ya,carlene

Anonymous said...

oh so cute...love the kitties. It is a joy to find interesting things at a good price...I think I am a complusive buyer...everything is interesting! lol...love, Sandi

Anonymous said...

I just so love the LOLcat pics....they are too funny!
Transformers is really big here....my boys are too big for it but alot of the neighborhood kids carry transformer stuff around all the time...
thanks for sharing it all
Ellie

Anonymous said...

I love your cat pics, they are awesome!!!!  Oh I think I would save the gummies - you're right, they are too cool to eat.  
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Oh man I love those panic phone calls, I get the forgot my lunch money calls.

And I am digging those kitty pics.


Brenda

Anonymous said...

O you didn't rescue your child!  Oh wait, I just did too!  This parenting class I'm taking is all about letting our kids suffer with the consequences of their own mistakes while the price is low.  As in, when she forgets the book, oh well, she needs to remember it.  When the kid does a lousy job on a homeschool paper grade it.  Don't give opportunity for them to do it again.  I'm learning so much about teaching responsibility.  I hate it cuz I'm a helicopter mom.  And heaven help me when it is Bella.  I rescue her as a habit!  LOL
I love to go book shopping.  It is one of my favorite places.
Traci

Anonymous said...

no way..I want that transformer gummy candy lol..my 5 yr old son loves transformer too..we'll get him the DVD set for xmas.
I have also bought a Transformer toy (medium size) at Costco and already put it away for Christmas.
we always come to rescue our kids lol....
Gem :-)
http://journals.aol.com/libragem007/collage/entries/2007/10/23/dont-quit../1728

Anonymous said...

We don't have Borders out here (pout).
There is a new Flatland animated movie. You can find previews on line. Looks good. --Cin

Anonymous said...

I hope you are feeling a little better after all your drugs. I will keep peaking in while I am working away.
Gaz xxxx

Anonymous said...

I love gummy candy...lol

Anonymous said...

You got some nice things at the book store. Hope you have a great day.
Take care, Chrissie

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a good day at the book store!
Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Hugs,
Sugar

Anonymous said...

I love personal shopping days at Borders (or Waldenbooks)!  And it only gets better when you find treasures on the bargain tables!
Lori

Anonymous said...

love transformers:) love the cats lol

Deb

Anonymous said...

I have found so many awesome finds on those Borders' bargain tables!

Russ

Anonymous said...

I belong to that book club and really need to take advantage of the sales!!!
Great finds !
hugs,
Ellen

Anonymous said...

I love book stores.  I could just stay in one all day, it's even better if they have one of the coffee shops in it!!  Linda

Anonymous said...

I love bookstores too. It has such a calming effect on me. Have a good week!

Anonymous said...

I love the Borders Perks!  I just went to Borders yesterday!!
(((HUGS)))
Gillie

Anonymous said...

Dear Dawn,
interesting entry!
yes i heard that about folic acid
love,nat