Monday, March 30, 2009
wedding update!
just a quick note....my mum, colleen, and i went out on saturday to go look at dresses and get some ideas. by the end of our trip, my mum and i had both found our dresses. kudos to colleen for making us both try on the dresses that we ended up getting. i'm not going to post pics here in case billy looks in, but my mum, colleen and i all have pics of both. i'll keep you updated! ttfn!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
update
CONGRATES DINA!!! Nice ring!
I moved in to my new house. Ill take pics of the place and post them soon.Its awesome, everything is working out great so far. Money is very tight but its worth it. We have a blast here together, even nights its just me Steph and her 2 yrs old son Dylan. Still looking for a second job...no luck. Works okay, went on a field trip yesterday to the S.D. Zoo that was fun. So yeah things or okay. Miss you all.
I moved in to my new house. Ill take pics of the place and post them soon.Its awesome, everything is working out great so far. Money is very tight but its worth it. We have a blast here together, even nights its just me Steph and her 2 yrs old son Dylan. Still looking for a second job...no luck. Works okay, went on a field trip yesterday to the S.D. Zoo that was fun. So yeah things or okay. Miss you all.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
SARA......
What's the latest dirt girl?? You left us hanging, did you move? how's it going? who you dating?
Come on, keep up! Miss ya,
Aunt Colleen
Come on, keep up! Miss ya,
Aunt Colleen
Monday, March 16, 2009
WooHoo!
HIHI!! Just another update----Billy proposed here in Disney!! Magic Kingdom had Extra Hours last night, so we stayed, and he popped the question by the castle. I'm going to see Kynna and her crew in a little while after they have dinner over at Downtown Disney, so she will get to see it before I go home. His parents are here in Disney as well, so we told them this morning when we met up at Hollywood Studios. So now the fun begins...We'll keep you updated!
Dina
Friday, March 6, 2009
Mom/Gamma turns 80!!!
Yes, in April, that is April 28, Phyllis Ann Little Sullivan accomplishes living for 80 years.
For this birthday, Mom is so totally kicked back that she may not do much more than enjoy a small catered family meal at her current care facility residence. We hope to shower her with whatever goodies we can.
Mom/Gamma is not in pain, not suffering in any way other than diminished physical capacity. M/G still can drill us with her "Mom" look or sharp words, but rarely. We are mostly on good terms. She can be very astute on many topics, but I think her current arena has narrowed in focus.
She actually seems verrrry relaxed. I mean that M/G is generally staying more horizontal than vertical. She can be rallied, with prep.
If anyone reading this can steal 10 minutes and a stamp, Mom would be so tickled to get a card commemorating her 80th birthday.
Address follows:
Phyllis Sullivan
Southeast Rehab
184 Lincoln St.
North Easton, MA
02356
Nice posting with you...
K8
For this birthday, Mom is so totally kicked back that she may not do much more than enjoy a small catered family meal at her current care facility residence. We hope to shower her with whatever goodies we can.
Mom/Gamma is not in pain, not suffering in any way other than diminished physical capacity. M/G still can drill us with her "Mom" look or sharp words, but rarely. We are mostly on good terms. She can be very astute on many topics, but I think her current arena has narrowed in focus.
She actually seems verrrry relaxed. I mean that M/G is generally staying more horizontal than vertical. She can be rallied, with prep.
If anyone reading this can steal 10 minutes and a stamp, Mom would be so tickled to get a card commemorating her 80th birthday.
Address follows:
Phyllis Sullivan
Southeast Rehab
184 Lincoln St.
North Easton, MA
02356
Nice posting with you...
K8
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Recent pics from night out/ and random one of Jeremy I had from a performance
I love this photo
Jen, Lisa,Me, Heather, mom you might recognize Heather, and Steph
This is my friend Stephanie the one Im moving in with.hey all!
So Im moving in about two weeks!! March 1st I move in with a good old friend of mine. We are so excited! Its a lil house, two flrs, three bedrms, two 1/2 bath, two car garage. Its Great! rent is high but Pop is going to help me out a little, THANK GOD, until I get a another job in addition to current one or another new better paying one.
I am still working at S.A.Y San Diego as a Supervisor but Im at a new site down in Pacific Beach. I love that I have a daily excuse to go to the beach. The school I work at is like three blocks down from the shore. I would love to stay working there but I am currently looking for a new job in office work. Not having much luck though. I do have an interview with the YMCA for a Coordinator 1 position though. It sounds pretty good its a step up the ladder as far as child care goes. We will see what happens with that.
I am seeing someone, and although I had a girls night out this Valentines, he ended up showing up with a roses. Pretty good move. We will see what happens with that too. ;)
Love you all, miss you all TTFN
I am still working at S.A.Y San Diego as a Supervisor but Im at a new site down in Pacific Beach. I love that I have a daily excuse to go to the beach. The school I work at is like three blocks down from the shore. I would love to stay working there but I am currently looking for a new job in office work. Not having much luck though. I do have an interview with the YMCA for a Coordinator 1 position though. It sounds pretty good its a step up the ladder as far as child care goes. We will see what happens with that.
I am seeing someone, and although I had a girls night out this Valentines, he ended up showing up with a roses. Pretty good move. We will see what happens with that too. ;)
Love you all, miss you all TTFN
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
FYI:"Satisfied Staying Single Day, Feb 11!!
Really!
I guess we singles should send "We're fine" cards out to our friends.
We should buy ourselves flowers or wine, or a gorgeous heart-shaped box of chocolates.
THAT really is my weak point.
I LOVE the most lavishly, or stylishly or cleverly decorated heart shaped box. I couldn't care less about the candy.
Any treat to myself will do. I could give the candy away and put soft sox, or a CD, or a tiny perfume in the box.
(I don't know if I'm going to really go there, but I do like the decorative part of Valentine's Day.)
I think it harks back to when I was "bulletin board girl" in school. The Nuns were fine letting me "do" the bulletin board for each month or semester or holiday. I'd stay after school designing and cutting out letters after creating the message for the theme. Then I'd try anything... I even got into 3-D kindof construction paper "pop-outs" stapled to the board.
But my best memory of decorating for Valentine's Day was the day I decided, as a mother of maybe.. the kids were 8 or 9...in San Diego, that I needed some cheering up and I was going to spend the afternoon making valentines for the family out of every piece of lace or glitter or shiny paper or doilies that I could rustle out of all my wrapping and ribbon and sewing scraps. I used construction paper, or paper plates, or anything I could think of really, I just remember that being a very enjoyable day.
When the kids came home, they joined in doing their own.
Took all afternoon. We'd stop and have a snack and then go back to the table and design and cut and paste.
Cheap fun!
They were also verrrrry...ahem...creative.
I loved 'em. Jeremy's was black and gold. Sara's silvers, lavenders, and pinks. Martin's was all the reds and whites.
See, I just may have to make one soon...
And it will be a loving little treat to myself.
So, Happy "Satified Staying Single Day" !
Go make a card to your self!
I guess we singles should send "We're fine" cards out to our friends.
We should buy ourselves flowers or wine, or a gorgeous heart-shaped box of chocolates.
THAT really is my weak point.
I LOVE the most lavishly, or stylishly or cleverly decorated heart shaped box. I couldn't care less about the candy.
Any treat to myself will do. I could give the candy away and put soft sox, or a CD, or a tiny perfume in the box.
(I don't know if I'm going to really go there, but I do like the decorative part of Valentine's Day.)
I think it harks back to when I was "bulletin board girl" in school. The Nuns were fine letting me "do" the bulletin board for each month or semester or holiday. I'd stay after school designing and cutting out letters after creating the message for the theme. Then I'd try anything... I even got into 3-D kindof construction paper "pop-outs" stapled to the board.
But my best memory of decorating for Valentine's Day was the day I decided, as a mother of maybe.. the kids were 8 or 9...in San Diego, that I needed some cheering up and I was going to spend the afternoon making valentines for the family out of every piece of lace or glitter or shiny paper or doilies that I could rustle out of all my wrapping and ribbon and sewing scraps. I used construction paper, or paper plates, or anything I could think of really, I just remember that being a very enjoyable day.
When the kids came home, they joined in doing their own.
Took all afternoon. We'd stop and have a snack and then go back to the table and design and cut and paste.
Cheap fun!
They were also verrrrry...ahem...creative.
I loved 'em. Jeremy's was black and gold. Sara's silvers, lavenders, and pinks. Martin's was all the reds and whites.
See, I just may have to make one soon...
And it will be a loving little treat to myself.
So, Happy "Satified Staying Single Day" !
Go make a card to your self!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Latest on Mom's Transfer
As you all know, Mom has been waiting to get into St. Joe's and we had been told she was next on list. (that was in October), we checked in a few times & then it was suggested we back down. So after the holidays, we checked again & lo & behold, the Admissions Person is long gone & we are back to square one. So today, Peg & I had an appt. this morning & met with the Social Worker & new Admissions Person and gave them our tale of woe. I think it was a positive meeting, although they would not commit to anything. The good thing was that the new admissions director is the same gal that gave us (Mom, Kate, Peg & I), the tour last fall and she remembered us & remembered that we had another sister also (Kate, who couldn't make this meeting), so hopefully they will keep us in mind (upfront) for the next opening.
So that's the latest for now, and we'll update if anything changes! Send out Good Intentions!!!
So that's the latest for now, and we'll update if anything changes! Send out Good Intentions!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Like I said...
We ARE getting walloped!
Wow, a snow storm per week.
It's a beaut!
(Thankfully for us, [immediate family loop] just bothersome, our power is not being "iced out".)
Others are being impacted like we live in ancient times.
Here's something else you can quote me on...
Power conduits will/should be "sunk" whenever possible and eventually as a standard delivery scheme. This "pole" type stringing will be abandoned for "hardwiring", sort of like, oh, maybe, PLUMBING!"
All I know is... (which,... consider the source) If we intend to go forward toward economical and well-developed progress, let's do the historically obvious actions.
How do you like THAT for a "Hi How Ahr yah"?
Just saw Mom\Gamma.
Kinda fiesty, but open to a fluid conversation and interaction.
I commented that I DID like her new glasses, (which she resisted for at least 5 years) and she seemed peased with them herself, now, after a time of stated dislike.
Peg makes sure that Mom\Gamma has a sweet bunch of buds and blooms in her elegant Waterford crystal bud vase.
Colleen has made sure that Mom\Gamma has a cell phone.
Based upon what I am seeing for the conditions and process of growing old, frail and needy in America, it could be worse.
So, I actually packed and shipped the presents that I gave to my kids at Christmas.
Yes, Sara and Jeremy were here, in Brockton, under my roof when we gifted. But..
Jeremy travelled with two backpacks (no checking) and Sara travelled with a rolling bag the size of a small sports car.
Jeremy left all behind to be shipped and in Sara's case, I was still haunting my local giga-stores for the Wii Fit Balance Board on the day that she flew.
Finally GOT IT! (Got two, Sara and me.)
Well, my darn tendonitus arm is actually on the mend. After a year. I am like a new person.
No Pain!
To Dan; I may be able to attempt to draw/paint/pastel again. I think I am not very good, but...
Kynna; I AM making another "Computers are for the Birds" birdhouse for Habitat fund-raising. Using cast-off pc parts and lots of glue and poly, I have won ribbons and garnered a few $ for Habitat.
Well, that's the rambling post from this family member.
I would love it if others would "ramble".
(We all know how to "scan".
Skip what you choose, read what you want.)
Let the weekend begin!
Love to all,
K8
Wow, a snow storm per week.
It's a beaut!
(Thankfully for us, [immediate family loop] just bothersome, our power is not being "iced out".)
Others are being impacted like we live in ancient times.
Here's something else you can quote me on...
Power conduits will/should be "sunk" whenever possible and eventually as a standard delivery scheme. This "pole" type stringing will be abandoned for "hardwiring", sort of like, oh, maybe, PLUMBING!"
All I know is... (which,... consider the source) If we intend to go forward toward economical and well-developed progress, let's do the historically obvious actions.
How do you like THAT for a "Hi How Ahr yah"?
Just saw Mom\Gamma.
Kinda fiesty, but open to a fluid conversation and interaction.
I commented that I DID like her new glasses, (which she resisted for at least 5 years) and she seemed peased with them herself, now, after a time of stated dislike.
Peg makes sure that Mom\Gamma has a sweet bunch of buds and blooms in her elegant Waterford crystal bud vase.
Colleen has made sure that Mom\Gamma has a cell phone.
Based upon what I am seeing for the conditions and process of growing old, frail and needy in America, it could be worse.
So, I actually packed and shipped the presents that I gave to my kids at Christmas.
Yes, Sara and Jeremy were here, in Brockton, under my roof when we gifted. But..
Jeremy travelled with two backpacks (no checking) and Sara travelled with a rolling bag the size of a small sports car.
Jeremy left all behind to be shipped and in Sara's case, I was still haunting my local giga-stores for the Wii Fit Balance Board on the day that she flew.
Finally GOT IT! (Got two, Sara and me.)
Well, my darn tendonitus arm is actually on the mend. After a year. I am like a new person.
No Pain!
To Dan; I may be able to attempt to draw/paint/pastel again. I think I am not very good, but...
Kynna; I AM making another "Computers are for the Birds" birdhouse for Habitat fund-raising. Using cast-off pc parts and lots of glue and poly, I have won ribbons and garnered a few $ for Habitat.
Well, that's the rambling post from this family member.
I would love it if others would "ramble".
(We all know how to "scan".
Skip what you choose, read what you want.)
Let the weekend begin!
Love to all,
K8
Thursday, January 1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!
Happy New Year to all! 2008 has been a trip, curious to see how 2009 shapes up. I hope all your dreams come true!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday Morning Post
So, all chicks are in nests!
I have recovered my equanimity (somewhat).
After four days of fretting during their arrivals and a day of recovering, we've been enjoying some homey times. On some evenings Sara and Jeremy head out to shake it up with friends and Sara's "other family" of friend Amy's.
On Christmas Eve, S and J and I loaded up with Chinese food and gifts and headed over to Mom's. We settled into the dining room and had a grand old time. She seemed to really enjoy it and I know she was delighted that J-Face, (all lanky 6'1" of him) was there in the flesh with a lovely Chinese jacket for her from SF.
Christmas morning was great and of course I teared up over the kids gifts to me. Then downstairs to MacBarrons for dinner and another cozy time.
Yesterday we took the train into Boston and saw "Blue Man Group" which was a real hoot! Although we were going to meander back to the train, a friend of Sara's who happened to be in town picked us up and gave us the "scenic route" ride home so that we could see the Gardens lit up and ALL of Comm Ave draped in lights. Just delightful!
Today is our gathering at Locchi's and Cod pizza. There is also a Gino-sponsored Mario Kart Wii tournament scheduled. I may even sign up for this if my darn tendon holds up.
Jeremy flies tomorrow, boo-hoo, but having some time is, of course, better than none.
We never made it to my office and it is as if my whole work life didn't even exist for these past several days, which is remarkably unusual and refreshing.
I will post pics next time, as I hope others will. But I've just got to share my little nutcracker wonderland that I've set up for a couple of years now and have a silly number of the little (and big) wooden gentlemen.
The quiet here is just about to break and cooking will begin soon, so more to follow at another time.
Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy!
(PS. the whole Em transport does sound traumatic. What about those busses?)
Love,
K8
I have recovered my equanimity (somewhat).
After four days of fretting during their arrivals and a day of recovering, we've been enjoying some homey times. On some evenings Sara and Jeremy head out to shake it up with friends and Sara's "other family" of friend Amy's.
On Christmas Eve, S and J and I loaded up with Chinese food and gifts and headed over to Mom's. We settled into the dining room and had a grand old time. She seemed to really enjoy it and I know she was delighted that J-Face, (all lanky 6'1" of him) was there in the flesh with a lovely Chinese jacket for her from SF.
Christmas morning was great and of course I teared up over the kids gifts to me. Then downstairs to MacBarrons for dinner and another cozy time.
Yesterday we took the train into Boston and saw "Blue Man Group" which was a real hoot! Although we were going to meander back to the train, a friend of Sara's who happened to be in town picked us up and gave us the "scenic route" ride home so that we could see the Gardens lit up and ALL of Comm Ave draped in lights. Just delightful!
Today is our gathering at Locchi's and Cod pizza. There is also a Gino-sponsored Mario Kart Wii tournament scheduled. I may even sign up for this if my darn tendon holds up.
Jeremy flies tomorrow, boo-hoo, but having some time is, of course, better than none.
We never made it to my office and it is as if my whole work life didn't even exist for these past several days, which is remarkably unusual and refreshing.
I will post pics next time, as I hope others will. But I've just got to share my little nutcracker wonderland that I've set up for a couple of years now and have a silly number of the little (and big) wooden gentlemen.
The quiet here is just about to break and cooking will begin soon, so more to follow at another time.
Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy!
(PS. the whole Em transport does sound traumatic. What about those busses?)
Love,
K8
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Em is home.
It was a long /slow/ drive both ways but 10 hours and some scary moments later, we arrived safely back at the house.
All I am saying is .. 99% of the drivers on the road yesterday were /awesome/. And if I hadn't had an extremely heavy load of "stuff" in the car on the way home, it would have been MUCH uglier.
A semi wanted our space at one point, but it didn't happen and poor Em did really well for being on the passenger/receiving side of that incident.
It was just a long exhausting drive both ways and all I can say is .. Glad to be home.
Still no tree, Brian has my car today. (That's a whole 'nother story ..)
All I am saying is .. 99% of the drivers on the road yesterday were /awesome/. And if I hadn't had an extremely heavy load of "stuff" in the car on the way home, it would have been MUCH uglier.
A semi wanted our space at one point, but it didn't happen and poor Em did really well for being on the passenger/receiving side of that incident.
It was just a long exhausting drive both ways and all I can say is .. Glad to be home.
Still no tree, Brian has my car today. (That's a whole 'nother story ..)
Friday, December 19, 2008
My own mini-saga ...
The plans were .. Em has her final final on Friday, and the dorm closed on Sat noon. No problem, up early to get her Sat morning. Sunday we will go for the tree (it is Solstice, after all.. :>)
But wait ... Amherst canceled classes/finals for Fri. and her's is re-scheduled for Sat at 4:00 pm!
So, the dorms have to stay open as well. Meanwhile I have to figure out what snowflakes to dodge to get her in a timely manner and get safely home. Life is indeed a bit crazy.
But I still love life in New England.
And the holidays!
But wait ... Amherst canceled classes/finals for Fri. and her's is re-scheduled for Sat at 4:00 pm!
So, the dorms have to stay open as well. Meanwhile I have to figure out what snowflakes to dodge to get her in a timely manner and get safely home. Life is indeed a bit crazy.
But I still love life in New England.
And the holidays!
more...
Jeremy's first flight leg to Vegas, has no weathr concerns, but the leg fromVegas to the Bean has a warning which, if he followed up, could get him re-issued tickets from up to seven days.
He has been alerted by both myself and Sara and all plans are pending.
In my email, I said "hey, Sunday night, Monday, whatever. We're all concerned for your safety and comfort first. Wanting you here is important, but ....."
Anyway, the drama ensues...
He has been alerted by both myself and Sara and all plans are pending.
In my email, I said "hey, Sunday night, Monday, whatever. We're all concerned for your safety and comfort first. Wanting you here is important, but ....."
Anyway, the drama ensues...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The wonderful world of Holiday shopping and travel...
Most of you may know that both Sara and Jeremy are coming to Brockton for Christmas. This will be the first time in TEN years that both of my children will be with me for Christmas! I am pretty much "over-the-moon" about this.
But into what a wacko holiday season it is turning? (Get the silly grammar rule?)
I have been scurrying from location to location for a specific gift that happens to be one of THE hot items this year. I check stock on-line several times a day. I actually had an order placed and even confirmed and I still got an "Unable to fill your order" email.
I kinda "haunt" the local stores, both with phone calls and frequent visits and have continued to miss the boat on this particular item. Of course, on the day that I determined that I would NOT join the hoards stampeding the usual locations, I missed out on the meager supply that was eked out by one of our major retailers.
I haven't done this kind of "search and destroy" targeted shopping mission in... well... ever.
I know my Mom/Gamma did this for Cabbage patch dolls for my kids. I have heard of this happening for Elmo.
But, I am waaaay beyond trying to snatch a rare item to light up a child's eyes, uh, I want this for ME (well... and one other recipient).
Anyway, this kind of whining must be insufferable for some readers and I apologize, it would be to me as well, if it wasn't happening to me. (slap and chuckle).
So, onto the travel travails...
Sara should be circling Logan right now, but instead she is still in San Diego, waiting to possibly retrieve her luggage and then be picked up by her Dad, after spending ALL DAY in line, getting screened, getting planed and de-planed, getting directed and re-directed and listening to all those blaring anouncements, (some of which I heard over her phone) hoping that one will say,"Sara Sullivan, step this way, your champagne awaits and you will land at your Mom's door momentarily."
The new plan is maybe she will be here by tomorrow evening, between 9:00 and midnight.
Then we get to do this the day after that when Jeremy is slated to fly into Boston during our first significant snow storm here, which is expected to dump anywhere from 6" to 24", depending upon which news source you tune/log into.
I know that my children love me and I love them, but I don't want anyone, including myself to have to travel during holidays and especially back to this crucible of "lake effect snow", "Canadian express", and Perfect Storm that we like to call Boston.
I will be off the meds and Bloody Mary's by about Sunday 12/21.
I am experiencing a sort of physical "duality". Not just the empathy/sympathy of relating to one's own, but I feel like I am physically elsewhere as well as here. What's up with that?
See... 26 years later,... this proves what I always said about the fabled "maternal instinct". It is closely akin to insanity. (You may quote me.)
And we silly females actually rush toward it. !?!
So, thanks for bearing with me while I typed out my considered anxiety.
Next posting will be better, I swear.
Love,
K8
But into what a wacko holiday season it is turning? (Get the silly grammar rule?)
I have been scurrying from location to location for a specific gift that happens to be one of THE hot items this year. I check stock on-line several times a day. I actually had an order placed and even confirmed and I still got an "Unable to fill your order" email.
I kinda "haunt" the local stores, both with phone calls and frequent visits and have continued to miss the boat on this particular item. Of course, on the day that I determined that I would NOT join the hoards stampeding the usual locations, I missed out on the meager supply that was eked out by one of our major retailers.
I haven't done this kind of "search and destroy" targeted shopping mission in... well... ever.
I know my Mom/Gamma did this for Cabbage patch dolls for my kids. I have heard of this happening for Elmo.
But, I am waaaay beyond trying to snatch a rare item to light up a child's eyes, uh, I want this for ME (well... and one other recipient).
Anyway, this kind of whining must be insufferable for some readers and I apologize, it would be to me as well, if it wasn't happening to me. (slap and chuckle).
So, onto the travel travails...
Sara should be circling Logan right now, but instead she is still in San Diego, waiting to possibly retrieve her luggage and then be picked up by her Dad, after spending ALL DAY in line, getting screened, getting planed and de-planed, getting directed and re-directed and listening to all those blaring anouncements, (some of which I heard over her phone) hoping that one will say,"Sara Sullivan, step this way, your champagne awaits and you will land at your Mom's door momentarily."
The new plan is maybe she will be here by tomorrow evening, between 9:00 and midnight.
Then we get to do this the day after that when Jeremy is slated to fly into Boston during our first significant snow storm here, which is expected to dump anywhere from 6" to 24", depending upon which news source you tune/log into.
I know that my children love me and I love them, but I don't want anyone, including myself to have to travel during holidays and especially back to this crucible of "lake effect snow", "Canadian express", and Perfect Storm that we like to call Boston.
I will be off the meds and Bloody Mary's by about Sunday 12/21.
I am experiencing a sort of physical "duality". Not just the empathy/sympathy of relating to one's own, but I feel like I am physically elsewhere as well as here. What's up with that?
See... 26 years later,... this proves what I always said about the fabled "maternal instinct". It is closely akin to insanity. (You may quote me.)
And we silly females actually rush toward it. !?!
So, thanks for bearing with me while I typed out my considered anxiety.
Next posting will be better, I swear.
Love,
K8
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
I just heard the "S" word in a forecast...
Yeah, pretty chilly here. All leaves down, almost swept away. Can see those naked black skeletons of trees against the sunset. "Time to come in for supper."
And the Cape actually got some "ocean effect" snow. Not a good sign in my book. Have a feeling we are going to get walloped.
Last year, we in Brockton managed to be in this corridor that, while we got our share, we didn't get what was dumped west, north and even south of us.
I am home "sick" for the millionth day with one of my stupid things. This time looks like staph in my eyes that has been coming on for almost two years. Imagine that?
Julie can break several bones in her body and barely miss a beat and I get stopped in my tracks by raging rashes. (Albeit, pretty severe, but still... sheesh.)
So, if we can get Mom/Gamma to Peg's for T-day, (which, if I could, I would MAKE happen barring anything unforeseen on Mom's end of course,) I can't be around her until after my next eye visit. Bummer.
I also don't dare really make anything to send down either. (Another bummer.)
(Can anyone tell that I am rolling around in the pity-pit?) (Ok, climbing out...)
Hey, today is Colleen's B'day! And she will NEVER catch up with my wrinkles, no matter how old we get.
I know I didn't do anything to acknowledge Dan's and Breck's last month, but each was with me on their day, some things never go away.
The word is that both my left-coasters will trek east for Christmas. While I'll be thrilled to have them around, I hope we come up with do-able stuff for fun. I could just cook suppers, watch movies, visit folks and blab with them, but they may need a little more along the entertainment lines.
Mom/Gamma is maintaining in her holding pattern, in the pipeline for St. Joseph's Manor. We are ALL looking forward to her having a more comfortable surrounding soon.
My job is great, (in between torn tendons and mystery outbreaks, that is.) I really love it and can't wait to be 100% again. It will come though.
I just wanted to reach out to the family far and near today to help me "see the light."
Another great antidote for my depression is my Simon. While I'm sure all of you feel that your pets are the best, mine is the funniest and gets me laughing like no other. So, he was meant to be mine.
Hope everyone is doing well in spite of the poor economy and if we can just hang in, things will slowly stabilize.
I wouldn't mind seeing this so-called "bail-out" money put into infrastructure programs like the WPA so that we can become wage earners again and get some stuff fixed in the meantime. (OK, this is me jumping OFF the soapbox...whump!)
Love to you all and it was nice chatting to you...
K8
And the Cape actually got some "ocean effect" snow. Not a good sign in my book. Have a feeling we are going to get walloped.
Last year, we in Brockton managed to be in this corridor that, while we got our share, we didn't get what was dumped west, north and even south of us.
I am home "sick" for the millionth day with one of my stupid things. This time looks like staph in my eyes that has been coming on for almost two years. Imagine that?
Julie can break several bones in her body and barely miss a beat and I get stopped in my tracks by raging rashes. (Albeit, pretty severe, but still... sheesh.)
So, if we can get Mom/Gamma to Peg's for T-day, (which, if I could, I would MAKE happen barring anything unforeseen on Mom's end of course,) I can't be around her until after my next eye visit. Bummer.
I also don't dare really make anything to send down either. (Another bummer.)
(Can anyone tell that I am rolling around in the pity-pit?) (Ok, climbing out...)
Hey, today is Colleen's B'day! And she will NEVER catch up with my wrinkles, no matter how old we get.
I know I didn't do anything to acknowledge Dan's and Breck's last month, but each was with me on their day, some things never go away.
The word is that both my left-coasters will trek east for Christmas. While I'll be thrilled to have them around, I hope we come up with do-able stuff for fun. I could just cook suppers, watch movies, visit folks and blab with them, but they may need a little more along the entertainment lines.
Mom/Gamma is maintaining in her holding pattern, in the pipeline for St. Joseph's Manor. We are ALL looking forward to her having a more comfortable surrounding soon.
My job is great, (in between torn tendons and mystery outbreaks, that is.) I really love it and can't wait to be 100% again. It will come though.
I just wanted to reach out to the family far and near today to help me "see the light."
Another great antidote for my depression is my Simon. While I'm sure all of you feel that your pets are the best, mine is the funniest and gets me laughing like no other. So, he was meant to be mine.
Hope everyone is doing well in spite of the poor economy and if we can just hang in, things will slowly stabilize.
I wouldn't mind seeing this so-called "bail-out" money put into infrastructure programs like the WPA so that we can become wage earners again and get some stuff fixed in the meantime. (OK, this is me jumping OFF the soapbox...whump!)
Love to you all and it was nice chatting to you...
K8
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Update
HiHi all,
Just a quick update on Billy and I.
The house has finally been jacked up. That was the easy part. Now comes the hard part. The walls in the bedrooms are cracked real bad. At least one of the bedrooms will need to be gutted, and there is plenty of patch work to be done in the other. The rest of the house is pretty good, they just need to be redone in general. Now, the better news.....Billy and I went to the jeweler yesterday, and did ring shopping. I picked out a 1.2 ct., with a platinum band. Not sure when it will be ready, and when I get it is now up to him. Just need to keep the ball rolling, rolling, rolling....I'll keep you guys posted(if my mother doesn't first!).
Dina
Just a quick update on Billy and I.
The house has finally been jacked up. That was the easy part. Now comes the hard part. The walls in the bedrooms are cracked real bad. At least one of the bedrooms will need to be gutted, and there is plenty of patch work to be done in the other. The rest of the house is pretty good, they just need to be redone in general. Now, the better news.....Billy and I went to the jeweler yesterday, and did ring shopping. I picked out a 1.2 ct., with a platinum band. Not sure when it will be ready, and when I get it is now up to him. Just need to keep the ball rolling, rolling, rolling....I'll keep you guys posted(if my mother doesn't first!).
Dina
Friday, October 31, 2008
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