Just Another Bend In Journey of Life
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007
I liedSeriously, it always floors me when I think I have nothing to say and then I check out my blog and realize how much I rambled on. What's up w/ that?! It must be lonely being me! :)
Damn it!I was trying to upload some more pics for you from this Sat and a couple from Sunday but unfortunately the site is down. Figures! I actually had more fun on Saturday night than I did on Sunday. The bowling alley that my sister works at was having a tournament and dance so I went out there for that with my cousin. My sister was in prime form as was my cousin's husband. Talk about fun!!! I took 73 pictures!!! Ok, 70 pics and 3 movies. For those of you who know my myspace acct you can view them on there until I can get them up on here. If you dont' know what it is, email me and I'll send you the link.
New Years was uneventful actually. I didn't really dance much. Maybe a couple of songs but that was it. I ran into a friend of mine that I haven't seen in a long time. He'd recently gotten divorced the last time I saw him (a couple years ago) and was in a bad place. He was my dancing partner that night and I ended up being his taxi. The next thing I knew he went back to Milwaukee, packed up his stuff and moved to FL with his parents. He'd only been there for about 8 or 9 days and was on his 3rd day of the job he'd found down there. He'd just gotten off of work and was crossing the street one night and got hit by a car. It was touch and go for a long time. He lost a leg at the hip, gained a colostomy, lost quite a bit of movement in his right arm. Many surgeries later, thankfully he's still alive. It was SO great to see him. He's always been a card and has not lost his sense of humor AT ALL. He was trying to "pick me up" that night. Telling me about all the things he could do that have never been done before because he doesn't have that leg to get in the way! OMG! He had me in stitches I was laughing so hard!!! What a guy!!! We decided that we're going to go to Disneyland (or World?! Whichever one is in FL) because we can get on all the rides first and won't have to wait in line. That came up because he was telling me that if he shows up at the movie theatre in a wheel chair he and a friend get in for free. I told him he's a cheap date. So from there it went on to us writing a book about what you can do with a one legged man. I'm telling you, it sounds mean but it was HIM that started all of it. He's just that type of person. I'm so glad he hasn't lost his personality at all. He's moving into an apartment with someone he met in rehab when he gets back. Good for him! I'm so proud of him for getting through this. I cannot imagine how drastically that would change your life. He said that he was dead for a time. I can't remember how much blood they said they had to put into him. He is amazing!!!
So anyway, on NY's the bars were open till 4am. They kick everyone out at 430am. I was STARVING by 230a. I'm used to going home after the bar and eating something. What can I say? I like to eat! They had a big table out w/ some food on it so I went over to check it out and ended up dancing a couple songs. Went back to the food table to inspect it, a friend of mine wanted me to bring some stuff back for him. Well there was shrimp, sausage and crackers, chex mix etc. I decided that the only safe thing to eat would be the Chex since the rest had been out for God only knows how long. I grabbed a platefull and brought it back. He thought I'd taken off. The Chex mix was HORRIBLE! OMG! It was burned!!! How in the hell do you BURN chex mix!? Dumbasses!!! Anyway, we threw the plate on the table. I'd had a beer in my hand for I don't know how long. It was painful to drink it was so warm. I remembered Herman telling me that he thought I left, which sparked an idea. I waited a few minutes and then excused myself from the bar to go to the "bathroom". I snuck over and got my stinky jacket and snuck out the back door! I don't think I've EVER done that before. I was bored out of my mind, I was starving, and I hate NY's to begin with. I mean, it was probably 315-330am so it wasn't like I skipped out before the ball drop or anything. I was just bored and wanted to go home. I didn't even tell anyone I was leaving. I'm sure I'm in the dog house w/ Jessica and Brandon for not telling them but oh well. I grabbed my coat and walked to my dad's office. There was NO way I was walking home in 4" heels!!! There's a big hill and I'd have NEVER made it up there. Got to the office, he fed me some steak and then brought me home. Still haven't heard from Jess and Brandon but they'll get over it. I just *needed* to go home. I think I'd only had like 4-5 beers all night long. And I'd gone out at 10p. Ya, I was just not in the mood. I hate NY's. Will you guys remind me of that next year?! PLEASE!!!!
Grandpa is going downhill. It's been 4 weeks today since we found out and he's really deteriorating. (sp?) He's on liquid morophine now which he takes every 3 hrs. As a result of that he's nautious so he's on stuff for that. He's not eating much at all. He's got sleeping pills for night time because he can't sleep. It sucks. He has an appt w/ a Dr this week to do a biopsy to make sure that it's the asbestos that's killing him and not cancer from some other freak thing. At least if they know it's the asbestos they can continue w/ the lawsuit. What a shithole ending huh!? He's worrying about everyone else and making sure it's all done properly and tying up any loose ends. Can you imagine!? I guess it's better that way. Then he can figure out what is going where and what not. My Grandma has never had to worry about anything. EVER. He has everything done. He has hospice arranged and his funeral arrangements all taken care of. I cannot imagine planning that stuff. Ugh. Then again, I'd rather do it than burdeon my kids with it too. I just cannot imagine what is going through his mind right now. How do you do it when you know you're going to die? I mean, like soon? Not 40 years from now but possibly 40 days from now?! You KNOW your time is up. I just cannot imagine. I guess all we can do is be thankful for the time that we have had and the time remaining. Still sucks.
S is at her dads house. She left on Thursday and I have to pick her up on Saturday. She called earlier and we talked about her seeing her friends there today and then she said "Mommy, I really don't miss you". Uh, WHAT?! I just had to laugh. She said "well I do but I don't want to go home yet". And then started crying. She was upset. Dan and I talked and I think she will go back out for Easter. That will make them all happy. The time inbetween will go by quick. It's sad that things have to be this way but it will be ok. She's used to going there every single month and now she's only going once every couple/few months. The only holiday I care about is Christmas. She can go there for the rest of them. That's ok with me.
Well, I suppose I should go hang up the 2 shelves that Santa brought me. I've been meaning to do it since I got home but I keep getting side tracked. Imagine that!? HEY! At least you got a post out of me!!! :) Hahaha!!!
I hope you're all doing good, had a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and a fun New Year. Cheers to 2007 being better than 2006!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and I ran into a guy that I kinda, sorta dated for a little while on Saturday night. He plays in a band for his night job. During the day he's a Security Guard at the prison. Anyway, he looks good. We've always talked and have been friendly. Ya, so I emailed him last night and asked him out for a drink one of these nights that Stella's gone. Why the hell not?! What do I have to lose you know!? Things will never pan out between us but he's a good guy. Ok, I should say things will never pan out between us UNLESS he's drastically changed in the past couple of years. You know my mind is always turning!!! :)
Ok I'm out for real this time! :)
