Yes- I cried!

OK- now-

So... I guess since everything is going okay, and I've only got two weeks to go on this stupid IV bag thingy, I think I'm finally stressing out about the last two months that I've endured... I've found that I'm kinda depressed and sad the last week or so- I think it may be something like Post Traumatic Stress syndrome, or something! I think everything is just hitting me now-I'm realizing what I've been through- and also- how far I've come! I'm just ready to be DONE with this all!!

Anyway- I've been carpooling with my roomie, and getting home around 5:30 or so has been SO NICE- because you actually have SOME time at home before it's dark out! Granted, I'm sure part of that reason is because it's almost summer time, and sunsets up here in the summer tend to be at 10PM! But still it's nice!

So- I come home yesterday and I was going to lay down and rest for a while- when I kept hearing music... and then drums, and it kept getting closer and closer... and CLOSER- and before I knew it- the Ballard High School Marching band was marching past my window!!! Haha. It was so cool- it brought back all kinds of memories of good times- with my friends and with the best music teacher Serrano ever saw- and lots of parades and trips all together with the crazy bunch!

So- I figure- well... I'm up- let me go run to the bank and get some milk, and maybe the band will be marching around still when I come back... I called Mom and told her what was happening (She was the Number 1 Band Mom when I was in school) and I got in the car and drove toward the band... I went down a few blocks so that Mom could hear it- and so I could enjoy it... and when I pulled over, I saw all kinds of kids and parents on their bikes, and kids roller skating, and RUNNING toward the band- I couldn't help but notice, though- a smiling dad and son on the corner. It was hard to tell who had the bigger smile, as the son sat happily on his dad's lap as dad kneeled down- This particular boy didn't have skates or a bike... he had Cerebral Palsy and needed Dad's help to get out and see the band. I watched the kids marching, and the music and the drum beat really brought back the memories- but what touched me more was the HUGE smile on the boy's face, as the band stopped and marched in place to finish up their song, just for him. Oh yeah- was I ever CRYING then!

Needless to say- Music touches everyone. Of all kinds. And it's amazing to realize how just 2 minutes of time that you spend out of your life directing positive thoughts or actions toward another human being can really bring big smiles and shine light onto hearts that would otherwise be dark. And as I got back in the car to run down to the bank- I thanked my lucky stars to have survived a brain tumor and 2 surgeries. I thanked God for everything- Including music and the Ballard High School Band!

My 29th Birthday!

 

 

 

 

Clipped something COOL!

Another Bummer Weekend.

It's 1AM. I haven't been able to fall asleep yet. UGH.
It's because, yet again, I've had to spend pretty much all weekend in bed.
They still haven't figured out what is wrong with my side- and why it ACHES ever so!
I'm frustrated, and sad- and just praying a lot about everything. I really wanted to go to church today, but I was so sore this morning, that I just took some meds and went back to bed. I was proud of myself, though- at least I made myself get up and make something to eat- instead of just passing out from low blood sugar! ! Well- it's good to eat while taking anti-biotics, so I guess it was double good.

My friend Ryan has just been a dear- he helped me do my laundry- so that when I get my rear out of bed in the morning, I won't have to stress about work clothes. I've got a CT scan tomorrow, and thankfully- Handsome says he'll work late, and pick me up after my appointment- Which is good- since I HATE how I feel after they pump me full of icky fluid- Last time I had to do it- I criiied. The doc was really nice- and gentle. It was just so uncomfortable!!!

I managed to have a little bit of energy on one of the weeknights, and I'm doing good at cleaning and getting clothes ready to be donated and/or sold in a yard sale! I'd like to do a yard sale for Mem. Day weekend, that sounds like a plan to me! I'm getting my place ready for my Handsome to move in again! I love him so much! yay!

In other sad news, Kimmy the bunny has died. It was sad, I remember when my bunny died when I was little- I bet the kids were really torn up. Handsome spent the weekend with the kids, and hopefully that helped comfort them. I also suggested that he rent- "Charlotte's Web" since I think it has a good message about life and death that is fairly kid friendly...

Well- it's official. Blogging does kinda make me feel better! And I think the vicodin is starting to kick in. I wish there was a way to feel better without feeling so SLEEPY!!! ACK! I hope my doc doesn't think I'm a druggie or something! The pain is real- and all I really need is half of a tablet to fall asleep! But MAN- yesterday and today- I took THREE during the day. Pain stinks!!!
I'm hopeful they'll decide to cut my bad guts out tomorrow! It's just so frustrating having this PAIN and not knowing what's WRONG!!!

Maybe tomorrow I'll have an idea after the CT scan.

Thanks Ryan- for taking me to the park, and helping me with the laundry! yay! I wasn't a TOTAL waste this weekend!

Ok- time to try for sleep.
Goodnight Seattle!

Hottest Day so far this year!!!

Woo Hoo! 84 degrees this day!!

 
 

Practicing?

You'll have to forgive me- I'm learning how to use my
Picasa account and my Blogger account together!
hehe.


This is the beginning of the beautiful hike I went on-
Just about three miles from my house is the beginning
of the trail.... I've always wanted to check it out- But never
really knew if I could park there- since it looks so peaceful
and quiet over there... So I drove up and decided to "Take A Hike"

BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Yay!
I can't believe how beautiful it is outside!
I went to a cute little restaurant with Ryan this morning in the Central District-
Oh shoot- What is it called? Pacific Cafe I think? It was YUMMY!!!

Then we went to the museum of flight down south of the city-
was very cool to see all the jets- I'm sometimes sad I didn't join the Air Force-

Oh well-
Now- I've opened up all of the windows, and I'm going to attempt to take a little nap!

Hooray Saturday!!!
Have a wonderful day, everyone!!!