Believe it Or Not

Hmm... wonder why I identify with this Momma cat?  LOL

I found this meme around the interwebs and thought it would be fun because it didn't require a lot of thought or skill.  Yeah, my brain is mush right now.

5 Little known things about me never mentioned in my blog:

1.     I dated a 'Mr. New Jersey' in my youth; he was an idiot.

2.     I had many problems with my mouth/teeth/oral surgery, which cumulated in me wearing braces for 18 months from right after my high school graduation at 17 1/2, to one week before my 19th birthday.

3.     I have been an anglo-phile (brit lover) since reading an Elizabeth I biography around age 10!  I then wrote to Queen Elizabeth II for her autograph, and was written back by a Lady in Waiting that she doesn't give them out.  I wrote her two more times afterward, somehow thinking that my subsequent pleas and devotion would change her mind... but she didn't! lol

4.     My Aunt Pat, my dad's sister, dated Tony Kubek, who was a Yankee rookie (1957) at the time, and foolishly broke up with him!  (well, of course, hindsight is 20/20... lol)

5.     I was certified in Senior Lifesaving from the Red Cross, and could have been a lifeguard, but never worked as one.  I also swam on our town swim team for two years, but I may have mentioned that before!

5 Guilty pleasures I indulge myself in

1.     Obviously, my coffee, and my Keurig single cup coffee maker.  Heavenly.  A fresh brewed individual cup each and every time!  Yummy!

        1a.     Starbucks Venti Vanilla Breve Latte, no foam.  
Of course, I maybe only get one a month, but I do love them and consider it a guilty pleasure.

2.     I like to play video games with kids sometimes, and sometimes without the kids!  I love playing Tetris and Uno on the Nintendo handheld that we own.

3.     New books.  I worry about germs on used books because of my rheumatoid arthritis/lupus, and the meds I take that suppress my immune system.  I love, love, love to read.  I like silly fun, vampire/magical fiction, drama/action/intrigue,  murder/mystery, historical fiction, biographies, and even non-fiction books about an array of topics, historical or science driven!

4.     <<sneaking a look around>>  I am not very materialistic, but I do love my Coach pocketbooks!  I have 5 or 6 real Coach bags, big and small (mostly small),  and a few knock offs.  However, I really treasure the real ones!  They are so durable and well made!  I will have them forever!  :-)

5.     Now, this one won't surprise you either... blogging!  Ya think?

Okay... now you all have to do lists in your blog.  It is easy and fun.  And, it will entertain me, your sick friend, so let me know when you do it, so I will not miss it.   Thank you!

And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming, while I grab a cup of coffee and put my footsies up!

be well,
Dawn

Tags: meme, sick, coughing, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, little known facts, guilty pleasures, kids

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Yesterday, When I was Young

Today, is my dad's birthday!  He is more than that many... 68, actually!  And, if he read my blog he would not be amused with the title!  LOL

However, know this... I have the best dad in the world.  He is awesome.  ;-)

I hate Daylight savings time, and doing it earlier, bites.

I may expectorate a lung through my mouth when coughing... is that bad? 

I did my shot even though I am sick.  Going to just take my chances.  I can't keep stopping and starting or I will never get any benefit and will have thrown away another 2 weeks of shots for nothing.  Ack.

Long weekend... longer week coming up.

Ack.

Think on me kindly, if you have a moment to spare.

be well,
Dawn

 

Tags: happy birthday, family, sick, couging, rheumatoid arthritis, daylight savings

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Thankful Thursday and a shout out!

 

Situation normal:  All muffed up...

Enough of that, we have Thankfuls to do, and a new journal to visit!

As some of you may already know, Gaz (Gary) of the journal Diary of a podgy poof! is going to marry his partner of the past 26 years, Phil, on March 20th! 

In order to give them a proper send-off, J-Land style, Cin (screen name: tenyearnap), has created a journal for all to leave the couple good wishes.

Please visit OrGAZmic Bliss: A Wedding Shower Page and email Cin so you can add a happy wish for the couple, too! 

Now, on to my Thankfuls!

1.     Coffee.  Last night I fell asleep about 1 am, only to get up at 2am with Fuzzy, who was having an asthma attack.  I sat with him during his 20 minute treatment on the nebulizer, and then we watched some tv together, until about 4am, when he felt he would try to get some sleep. 

'Nuff said about the coffee, huh?

2.     Medicine.  If not for the ability to have a nebulizer at home and the meds to go in it, I would be in the ER an awful lot. 

3.     That my kids love books, too.  Especially with Fuzzy home sick, it is nice to see that he reads for more hours than watching tv or playing games. 

4.     Hammer.  My angel.  He is so helpful and wonderful... truly.  Today, he is starting the laundry for me.  He does the basement stairs, I do the folding.  Good deal.

5.     Lolcats.  My Hubby thinks I am nuts, but I laugh and laugh at them.  And, laughter is good.  Very good.

6.     My email Loopies and Jland friends.  Your support, friendship, and kindness mean so very much.

Okay, off to giggle with the boys!

be well,
Dawn

ps... Ellen, Lori, Missie... how often do you hear this?  lol

 

Tags: Diary of a Podgy Poof, wedding shower, Thankful Thursday, kids, family, friends, jland, love

In the Year 2525

Fuzzy is still home struggling, and I am, too.  Accuweather says the arthritis index indicates 'extreme' pain.  Yeah...  I am totally sore.

However, I wanted to give you all a chuckle today with some Star Wars related lolcats.  Enjoy!

  

How about some Yoda?

  

And, now for some Jabba the Hut!

 

Hope you enjoyed...

be well,
Dawn

ps... a little Tom Petty for fun, too!

Tags: sick, sore, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, tired, humor, laughter, star wars, lolcats, aliens

Surrender

This is Dan's cat, DogCat, and an lolcat that Dan made just for me!!!  Thank you again, Dan!  Isn't he a gorgeous cat?  Yesterday, Dan did an entry on his night antics, you should visit to read it!

Since the temperatures shot up starting Sunday, Fuzzy's asthma slowly started to act up and hit a crescendo last night!  He is back on nebulizer treatments, about 4 a day.  ACK.

He had an attack last night at about 10pm, and that was after we had already given him an earlier treatment.  So, after treatment #2 at 10ish, I put him in bed with me, so I could keep an ear on him.  He coughed all night long, wet nasty coughs.  It only woke him a few times though.

I can't say the same, it was a rough night.  I gave him a treatment this morning, drove Pumpkin to school and went back to bed, which helped.

He had a second treatment around noon, and it is starting to work.  I will probably send him to school tomorrow, and the RN will give him a treatment there halfway through the day.

<Sigh>  Never a dull moment around here!

Today it is raining.  Not normal rain - oh no - more like 'Noah, figure out what's a cubit's length' kind of rain.  ACK.

So, I am sore and tired, and staying in my pj's with Fuzzy today.  Hammer has been waiting on his brother... so sweet!  And, still finding time to make me a coffee.  :-)

Oh crap.  I just realized I will have to pick up Hubby at the bus stop later.  Well, it won't be the first time I went in slippers and a jacket over my pj's!  LOL

Poor Libby.  She is so sad today because she hates the rain, too.  You should see the machinations I have to go through to get her down the stairs to relieve herself! 

Ah well, stay dry if you can, and have a good Tuesday!

be well,
Dawn

ps.  This lolcat is for my daughter and Hubby, who like Shrek, love to exclaim, 'Better out than in'!!!

Tags: lolcat, asthma, sick, kids, rain, tired, coffee

Crazy on You

Love this kitty!  It was an email gift - thanks again, Karen!

The song in my title, 'Crazy on You' by Heart has been in my head for a while today.  The funny thing is that I hadn't heard it on years, and then one of the girls sang it on American Idol.

Yesterday, Fuzzy traded in a bunch of video games, and bought a used guitar and Guitar Hero 2 with the trade in money, and sure enough 'Crazy on You' was on there!  Pumpkin, my little female rock god, was great!  lol

Fuzzy is getting a brand new Guitar Hero - the Guitar is bundled with the new software, #3, Legends of Rock, for his birthday.  Getting the spare is so two can play at the same time, and he can practice before his birthday party.  More on that at another time!

Anyhow, it is Monday and my mom, dad, and Hubby are at work, Fuzzy and Pumpkin are at school.  The house is quiet once again. 

Hammer is quietly reading 'The Trouble with Physics' by Lee Smolin.

My mind has been pondering my rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, and how I generally feel. 

My dad made a comment that he thought I was better without the Enbrel.  So, that got me thinking.

To be fair, I haven't been on it the way I should be to be able to really form an opinion about it's efficacy.  I took it for 4 weeks, and thought it was starting to help and then I got sick.  I stopped, waited two weeks, then took another shot, got sick again, and waited two more weeks, until last Monday when I started again. 

Last night, I took shot two in this string.  It will probably be another month before I know if it is doing anything.  Sometimes it is just so hard.  <sigh>

Lately, nothing seems to be happening without a hitch for us.  Not anything major, just life stuff - job issues, money etc.  Very frustrating, but truly nothing bad.  Just inconvenient.  Maybe as the spring comes in so will some smooth sailing and better luck!

Wishing you all a happy Monday, as we enter the new month!

be well,
Dawn

Tags: monday, heart, crazy on you, kids, lee smolin, physics, rheumatoid arthritis, enbrel, lupus, spring, March

Back in the Saddle Again

Yes, another meme!  An Alphabet one!  Cool!  Fun!  Play along!

 

The Letter A
Are you available?  Not for dating, but for other options!  LOL

What is your age? 42

What annoys you? My hubby today.

The Letter B
Do you live in a big house? Yes, pretty big, as it is an extended family house, with my parents having a 3 1/2 room suite, on 2/3 of the upstairs area.

When is your birthday? November 22!

Who is your best friend? Kathy

The Letter C
What's your favorite candy? Godiva

Who's your crush? Hubby

When was the last time you cried? Last night.

The Letter D
Do you daydream? Occasionally.

What's your favorite kind of dog? Labs (see Libby), Great Danes, and Pugs.

What day of the week is it? Sunday.

The Letter E
How do you like your eggs? Over easy, or hard boiled.

Have you ever been in the emergency room? I think they have a plaque commemorating mine and my families visits. (jk)

What's the easiest thing ever to do? Not try.

The Letter F
Have you ever flown in a plane? Yes, I have lots of times.

Do you use fly swatters? Sometimes. Weird question.

Have you ever used a foghorn? No, assuming they mean those handheld ones.

The Letter G
Do you chew gum? Yes, occasionally.  I love Dentyne Ice.

Are you a giver or a taker? Both.

Do you like gummy candies? They are okay, not my favorite.

The Letter H
How are you? Feh...

What color is your hair? Blonde with ash highlights.

The Letter I
What's your favorite ice cream? Ben and Jerry's Brownie Batter 

Have you ever ice skated? Yes.

Do you play an instrument? Yes, a wee bit of piano.

The Letter J
What's your favorite jelly bean brand? Whatever, but Jelly Bellies are fun.

Do you wear jewelry? Yes.

The Letter K
Who do you want to kill? Er... what a question!  No one.

Do you want kids? Just the three I have been blessed to receive!

Where did you go for kindergarten? Same place I went to elementary school.

The Letter L
Are you laid back? Some would laugh at this, but I am now.  I didn't used to be.

Do you lie? Yep, white lies, maybe, to not hurt someone's feelings... otherwise no way.

The Letter M
What's your favorite movie? Can't chose just one, you all know that about me!  lol

Do you still watch Disney movies? Absolutely!

Do you like mangos? I tried it once and didn't like it.

The Letter N
Do you have a nickname? Other than Mom?  Yes, silly ones, but no 'true' nickname.  Dawn is too short for that.

What is your real name? I will pass on putting my whole complete name out on the web, thanks!

What's your favorite number? 3 (today)

Do you prefer night over day? No, I prefer daylight, but I do like the quiet of night.

The Letter O
What's your one wish? My kids all grow up to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults.  Yeah, I can dream can't I?  LOL

Are you an only child? Sorta, but not really, because Kathy was 'adopted' into our household when I was 17ish!  Plus, my cousin Karol lived with me on and off, and my youngest Uncle lived with us when I was young.

The Letter P
What one fear are you most paranoid about? I guess that would be something bad happening to my kids.  I think all mothers obssess over that.

What are your pet peeves? Ignorant people, intolerance (whether religious, racial or sexual orientation), and abuse of women, kids, or animals.

What's a personality trait you look for in people? Joy and intelligence.

The Letter Q
What's your favorite quote? "It is our choices, not our abilities, who make us who we are."  Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, from the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling

Think about that for a moment.  You could be talented, brilliant in numerous ways, but if you choose to harm, it doesn't really matter does it?

Are you quick to judge people? Good question.  I always think the best of someone until given a reason not to do so, however, I do usually get a good sense ofsomeone, quickly.

The Letter R
Do you think you're always right? But...I am almost always right!!  Just ask my kids!  lol

Are you one to cry? Yes.

The Letter S
Do you prefer sun or rain? Uh, if someone answers rain, they need some paxil.  Fast.  SUN, for me please!!!!

Do you like snow? Yes, but it is getting late for it now, maybe next year.

What's your favorite season? Autumn. Right now, I'll take anything over 55 degrees.

The Letter T
What time is it? 4:49pm

What time did you wake up? Well, around 11am, then I napped longer.

When was the last time you slept in a tent? Along time ago when I was a wee girl scout.  Just that once was enough for me!

The Letter U
Are you wearing underwear? Yes, I am!

Underwear or boxers? On hubby I like those boxer briefs. Yum

The Letter V
What's the worst veggie? Brussels sprouts.  Mini invasion of the body snatcher pods.  And they smell bad. Broccoli, too.  Ew.

Where do you want to go on vacation? ANY-freaking-WHERE, just on vacation please!

The Letter W
What's your worst habit? Late night snacking?  Maybe?  Being too nice?  I have no real bad habits.  Sorry.

Where do you live? Northern NJ baby!  Home to Bonjovi and Springsteen!

What's your worst fear? I think we covered this earlier!

The Letter X
Have you ever had an x-ray? I probably glow.  Many, many xrays, many, many parts of my body.  LOL

Have you seen the x-games? I've watched it on tv with the kids a few years back.

Do you own a xylophone? Well, I would be surprised if anyone did, other than a FisherPrice one for baby!  But, no, none in our house anymore.

The Letter Y
Do you like the color yellow? I do, it's not my very favorite, but I do like it.

What's one thing you yearn for? Good Health. 

The Letter Z
Whats your Zodiac sign? Scorpio.

Do you believe in the zodiac? As a tool for living, like horoscopes?  No.

Favorite zoo animal? All the big cats!  Love them!

 

Wasn't that fun!  Come play!

 

I'll be back later...

 

be well,
Dawn

Tags: meme, fun, alphabet

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