Posting for Sunday, September 15th, 2013
I have been looking in the freezer section each time I go to the grocery store at these wonderful creations, a frappucino that you can make in your home with a blender and some milk. I finally decided to try one, caramel. Added some caramel syrup and whipped cream--not quite the same as the one Starbucks makes, but I must say it comes close.
Not that great for a diet. But I would highly recommend...two thumbs up I say!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Dumb Luck
Posting for Friday, September 6th, 2013
If it weren't for dumb/bad luck, I would have no luck at all. After being sick in May, knock on wood from stress more than likely--with everything that has taken place in the last couple of months (for the better I might add) you would think I would be stressed the max. I have been feeling well with a few minor issues.
Tuesday, the 3rd, I started hurting in my lower back. Didn't give it much thought. May be a bladder infection, but I didn't have any other bladder symptoms. Still I wasn't worried too much about it. Wednesday evening went to the grocery store after work, and walking through Walmart I was near tears because my back hurt THAT much. I had even made the comment after loading things in the car to go home, if we didn't have so much stuff that needed to go into the fridge or freezer, I would go to St Mary's Convenient Care. My mom knew I meant business then.
That night we ate Lean Cuisine dinners because I just couldnt stand any longer to cook a full out meal--my back felt like it was going to break in two. When I went to bed that night, something hit me square in the face....oh no, hope it's not a kidney stone again. I pushed that thought quickly out of my mind because I had some of the same symptoms of kidney stones but not all.
Thursday when I woke up I could barely move. What has happened to my body. Still wasn't sure whether kidney stones were doing this to me or what, but I knew when I got to work I was going to request to get an appointment at the clinic we have at Vectren when you are feeling sick. I made my appt for 930 on my break and was going to make up my time on my lunch.
Went downstairs to the appointment, I literally walked down the stairs to test my pain level--it was off the freakin chart! No more stairs I decided til we figured out what the heck was going on! In the clinic they took my vitals, didn't have a fever, supposedly had blood in my urine (we will get back to the supposedly part), and they were convinced based on what I told them that I have NEVER been able to pass a kidney stone on my own they always have to be surgically removed--they agreed I needed to go to the ER.
Off I went to Deaconess Gateway, picking my mom up on the way. The Dr there was sooo nice, and very thorough, Dr Stevenson. We did a CT scan and voila no kidney stones, then they checked my pancreas and a few other things. I had 3 shots of Morphine and some nausea meds and I was never knocked out. Light headed yes, but full on sleeping no, which everyone found strange. I keep telling people I am a medical mystery, maybe one day they will believe it!
The ER also wanted to do a urine test, there they found NO blood in the urine, where the clinic earlier supposedly (there's that word again) found blood in my urine. Go figure, which one is accurate. They told me I have something called muscoskeletal pain but don't know how or why it started. Hmmm.
They finally released me when my sister came to pick us up, to make sure I wasn't driving with all the Morphine in me. Marilyn had to drive Sylvia for the first time and I was nauseous the entire ride home, had to stop and pick up a prescription for both pain and nausea and was so nauseous when I got home. I tried to eat a bagel so I would have something in my tummy before laying down and trying to get some sleep.
I ate most of the bagel, took some meds, and within 4 minutes I was standing over the trashcan vomitting everything again. Nothing worse than vomitting in my opinion. Let my head hurt, or my stomach hurt just dont make me throw up. That is my wish, it doesn't always happen that way though, such is life. Sigh.
I went to lie down and maybe slept for 1 1/2 hours. With as much meds as I had in me I was shocked that I didn't sleep for days. I took some Phenergan and managed to sleep about 7 hours and then wide awake around 2:30 again. Pain started coming back gradually, took some more medicine and didnt awake til 8.
Now for a followup appointment with my doctor today to see what the heck we can do about all of this, like make the pain go away, yea that would be nice. Please and thank you! Let's pray for a miracle....a BIG one!
If it weren't for dumb/bad luck, I would have no luck at all. After being sick in May, knock on wood from stress more than likely--with everything that has taken place in the last couple of months (for the better I might add) you would think I would be stressed the max. I have been feeling well with a few minor issues.
Tuesday, the 3rd, I started hurting in my lower back. Didn't give it much thought. May be a bladder infection, but I didn't have any other bladder symptoms. Still I wasn't worried too much about it. Wednesday evening went to the grocery store after work, and walking through Walmart I was near tears because my back hurt THAT much. I had even made the comment after loading things in the car to go home, if we didn't have so much stuff that needed to go into the fridge or freezer, I would go to St Mary's Convenient Care. My mom knew I meant business then.
That night we ate Lean Cuisine dinners because I just couldnt stand any longer to cook a full out meal--my back felt like it was going to break in two. When I went to bed that night, something hit me square in the face....oh no, hope it's not a kidney stone again. I pushed that thought quickly out of my mind because I had some of the same symptoms of kidney stones but not all.
Thursday when I woke up I could barely move. What has happened to my body. Still wasn't sure whether kidney stones were doing this to me or what, but I knew when I got to work I was going to request to get an appointment at the clinic we have at Vectren when you are feeling sick. I made my appt for 930 on my break and was going to make up my time on my lunch.
Went downstairs to the appointment, I literally walked down the stairs to test my pain level--it was off the freakin chart! No more stairs I decided til we figured out what the heck was going on! In the clinic they took my vitals, didn't have a fever, supposedly had blood in my urine (we will get back to the supposedly part), and they were convinced based on what I told them that I have NEVER been able to pass a kidney stone on my own they always have to be surgically removed--they agreed I needed to go to the ER.
Off I went to Deaconess Gateway, picking my mom up on the way. The Dr there was sooo nice, and very thorough, Dr Stevenson. We did a CT scan and voila no kidney stones, then they checked my pancreas and a few other things. I had 3 shots of Morphine and some nausea meds and I was never knocked out. Light headed yes, but full on sleeping no, which everyone found strange. I keep telling people I am a medical mystery, maybe one day they will believe it!
The ER also wanted to do a urine test, there they found NO blood in the urine, where the clinic earlier supposedly (there's that word again) found blood in my urine. Go figure, which one is accurate. They told me I have something called muscoskeletal pain but don't know how or why it started. Hmmm.
They finally released me when my sister came to pick us up, to make sure I wasn't driving with all the Morphine in me. Marilyn had to drive Sylvia for the first time and I was nauseous the entire ride home, had to stop and pick up a prescription for both pain and nausea and was so nauseous when I got home. I tried to eat a bagel so I would have something in my tummy before laying down and trying to get some sleep.
I ate most of the bagel, took some meds, and within 4 minutes I was standing over the trashcan vomitting everything again. Nothing worse than vomitting in my opinion. Let my head hurt, or my stomach hurt just dont make me throw up. That is my wish, it doesn't always happen that way though, such is life. Sigh.
I went to lie down and maybe slept for 1 1/2 hours. With as much meds as I had in me I was shocked that I didn't sleep for days. I took some Phenergan and managed to sleep about 7 hours and then wide awake around 2:30 again. Pain started coming back gradually, took some more medicine and didnt awake til 8.
Now for a followup appointment with my doctor today to see what the heck we can do about all of this, like make the pain go away, yea that would be nice. Please and thank you! Let's pray for a miracle....a BIG one!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
More Book Reviews
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
August 31st, 2013
This is a story about a girl that goes on a drive to visit her grandparents with her parents and younger brother, they get into a horrific accident, where everyone in the car dies but Mia. This story is strange as it is told by Mia, who is in a coma most of the story. It goes back to tell about her family, her love of the cello and classical music, her best friend and the guy she falls in love with.
All in all a very strange take on a given life changing situation. I know other people that have read this book and have given it 5 stars, I humbly gave it 3 and that was reaching. It wasn't a god awful read like the one by Jenny Lawson, but it wasn't my cup of tea.
Secrets Over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones
This was a great book in my opinion! It had a small town setting with many people that all came to know each other and their business. So Mayberry-ish. Their was a preacher and his wife and they had 5 boys (gulp), and then they meddled in everyone's affairs, and yes there were a few affairs.
With the hustle and bustle of so many books having so many plots and twists this was a real good feel good kind of read. I enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. It wasn't so predictable as some books tend to me.
I am growing by leaps and bounds in my reading material and can't wait to start reading my next book and see what adventure it will take me on.
Bloom by Kelle Hampton
I can't begin to imagine how it feels when you know you are having a second baby...and then you learn something is wrong with it. I am sure you imagine how healthy your firstborn is and all that this second baby will add to your family, but when you learn the baby has Down Syndrome your world seems to turn upside down. I can only suppose, as I have an only child.
Not really sure what I was expecting from this book, I liked it, and I hated it. Like I stated, I can not even begin to imagine being told something is wrong with your baby. To me the book had too much emphasis on the disappointment in finding out this news. Like it went on and on. I kept wanting to cheer for the 2nd baby--Nella. The story, thankfully, turned around and this couple loves both of their daughters, and for that I was thankful.
It was a hard read but I would definitely recommend it.
August 31st, 2013
This is a story about a girl that goes on a drive to visit her grandparents with her parents and younger brother, they get into a horrific accident, where everyone in the car dies but Mia. This story is strange as it is told by Mia, who is in a coma most of the story. It goes back to tell about her family, her love of the cello and classical music, her best friend and the guy she falls in love with.
All in all a very strange take on a given life changing situation. I know other people that have read this book and have given it 5 stars, I humbly gave it 3 and that was reaching. It wasn't a god awful read like the one by Jenny Lawson, but it wasn't my cup of tea.
Secrets Over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones
This was a great book in my opinion! It had a small town setting with many people that all came to know each other and their business. So Mayberry-ish. Their was a preacher and his wife and they had 5 boys (gulp), and then they meddled in everyone's affairs, and yes there were a few affairs.
With the hustle and bustle of so many books having so many plots and twists this was a real good feel good kind of read. I enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. It wasn't so predictable as some books tend to me.
I am growing by leaps and bounds in my reading material and can't wait to start reading my next book and see what adventure it will take me on.
Bloom by Kelle Hampton
I can't begin to imagine how it feels when you know you are having a second baby...and then you learn something is wrong with it. I am sure you imagine how healthy your firstborn is and all that this second baby will add to your family, but when you learn the baby has Down Syndrome your world seems to turn upside down. I can only suppose, as I have an only child.
Not really sure what I was expecting from this book, I liked it, and I hated it. Like I stated, I can not even begin to imagine being told something is wrong with your baby. To me the book had too much emphasis on the disappointment in finding out this news. Like it went on and on. I kept wanting to cheer for the 2nd baby--Nella. The story, thankfully, turned around and this couple loves both of their daughters, and for that I was thankful.
It was a hard read but I would definitely recommend it.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Patting myself on the back
With 2 months to go from today with my summer reading bucket list, I have read 10 out of the 20 books! I only hated one! Those are pretty good odds thus far.
I had to switch out one book, after reviewing the book list, Starting Now by Debbie Maccomber, I discovered is part of a series and #10 in the series. I don't like, usually, books in a series. I tend to lose interest, some are exceptions of course. So I switched out that book for Secrets over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones. Another author I have never read, and I found it on the Nook Daily Find for $1.99. So, I decided to give it a whirl!
I have so much fun in this reading adventure, it gets your mind off of every day things in life, and sets your mind free. I love it!!
I had to switch out one book, after reviewing the book list, Starting Now by Debbie Maccomber, I discovered is part of a series and #10 in the series. I don't like, usually, books in a series. I tend to lose interest, some are exceptions of course. So I switched out that book for Secrets over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones. Another author I have never read, and I found it on the Nook Daily Find for $1.99. So, I decided to give it a whirl!
I have so much fun in this reading adventure, it gets your mind off of every day things in life, and sets your mind free. I love it!!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Allow me to introduce to you....Mr J.R. Martinez
My review of Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirt by J. R. Martinez
When I first saw J. R. Martinez was when he played a role on All My Children. I thought at first, that he must have been badly burnt in a fire or a wreck. Later he wow'ed the audiences on Dancing with the Stars. I admit I never really got into the whole hype about Dancing with the Stars, but when he was on it was the first time I watched the entire season. Not just because of J.R. I liked Rob Kardashian, yep the cat is out of the bag, and a few others I don't remember now who all the cast was. But J.R. and his partner Karina managed to dance their way to the very end and win the title of best dance couple.
Recently, as I was perusing books to read, and by authors I have never read before, I came across his book. I have learned so much from his book. Not only did I find several quotes that I have thoroughly enjoyed and have pinned up in my cubicle at work, but that this young man had to go through so much in his life at a young age and to see all the obstacles he had to overcome.
Turns out when he was 19 he was in the Army in Iraq and had been there less than one month when he and his buddies drove over a roadside bomb and he was burned over 34% of his body. At age 19. All of the surgeries he had to endure, and he came out of all of this, a positive person and began motivating other burn victims. He could have easily sat in his hospital room and refused to eat or talk to anyone, he did for awhile and blamed the wrong people, but somehow, he managed to turn what had happened to him into a tool, and went to spread the message out to others that needed to hear the words he delivered.
I enjoyed the book. He now has a girlfriend and a daughter. :) Reviews I read said they hated the book because to some it sounded like he did a lot of bragging in his book. After all he has been through, I certainly think he is entitled to brag a little. One interesting thing I found, I thought he was a black man, turns out he was Mexican, the result of his burns and injuries really made him look completely different.
I would highly recommend this book. It will give you a new insight on your life and may just inspire you to motivate yourself and others in areas you may need that little pep talk!
When I first saw J. R. Martinez was when he played a role on All My Children. I thought at first, that he must have been badly burnt in a fire or a wreck. Later he wow'ed the audiences on Dancing with the Stars. I admit I never really got into the whole hype about Dancing with the Stars, but when he was on it was the first time I watched the entire season. Not just because of J.R. I liked Rob Kardashian, yep the cat is out of the bag, and a few others I don't remember now who all the cast was. But J.R. and his partner Karina managed to dance their way to the very end and win the title of best dance couple.
Recently, as I was perusing books to read, and by authors I have never read before, I came across his book. I have learned so much from his book. Not only did I find several quotes that I have thoroughly enjoyed and have pinned up in my cubicle at work, but that this young man had to go through so much in his life at a young age and to see all the obstacles he had to overcome.
Turns out when he was 19 he was in the Army in Iraq and had been there less than one month when he and his buddies drove over a roadside bomb and he was burned over 34% of his body. At age 19. All of the surgeries he had to endure, and he came out of all of this, a positive person and began motivating other burn victims. He could have easily sat in his hospital room and refused to eat or talk to anyone, he did for awhile and blamed the wrong people, but somehow, he managed to turn what had happened to him into a tool, and went to spread the message out to others that needed to hear the words he delivered.
I enjoyed the book. He now has a girlfriend and a daughter. :) Reviews I read said they hated the book because to some it sounded like he did a lot of bragging in his book. After all he has been through, I certainly think he is entitled to brag a little. One interesting thing I found, I thought he was a black man, turns out he was Mexican, the result of his burns and injuries really made him look completely different.
I would highly recommend this book. It will give you a new insight on your life and may just inspire you to motivate yourself and others in areas you may need that little pep talk!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Barnes & Noble Plug
Ever since I got my Nook Color almost 2 years ago, here lately I have been reading my summer bucket list of books on the Nook, and I love it! Sure, some books, like my Jackie Collins collection I will buy and own all hardbooks from her, but for the most part my Nook books are the bomb diggity!
With that being said, Barnes & Noble sends me something called "Daily Find" where they spotlight certain books from all genres and discount them graciously, some are 99 cents, and the most expensive I have seen are $3.99. I have gotten one book from this Daily Find deal so far, and am looking forward to reading it in the near future.
I also get excited when I see the Daily Find email pop up, hoping it is a book that I will find worthy of my time and my hard earned dollars. :) I am not sure if this is only for Nook readers, or if it is open to everyone. Look it up on their website, if you want to know for sure. If you are able to take advantage of this wonderful service, it is a great way to find your next favorite book or author. :)
With that being said, Barnes & Noble sends me something called "Daily Find" where they spotlight certain books from all genres and discount them graciously, some are 99 cents, and the most expensive I have seen are $3.99. I have gotten one book from this Daily Find deal so far, and am looking forward to reading it in the near future.
I also get excited when I see the Daily Find email pop up, hoping it is a book that I will find worthy of my time and my hard earned dollars. :) I am not sure if this is only for Nook readers, or if it is open to everyone. Look it up on their website, if you want to know for sure. If you are able to take advantage of this wonderful service, it is a great way to find your next favorite book or author. :)
Very Predictable
Review for: Beth Harbison's "Always Something There to Remind Me
This book I was intrigued by in a book store in Indy when I was there visiting my daughter, and since I had never read anything by this author, I decided to take a gander and read this book.
The story line is predictable, therefore, even though I liked it, I didn't love it. And the way it was written, where the author takes you back when she was a teenager, then all of a sudden she was living in the present again and the entire book was like that. I don't like watching movies like this, so reading a book with this same style was making my head swim.
I wouldn't mind reading another book by Beth Harbison, but something that puts me on the edge of my seat, or at the very least let's me form opinions on what I think might happen in the story.
With that being said, I am a sucker for a happy ending that is for sure. And true love finding two hearts that belong together. Awwww!
This book I was intrigued by in a book store in Indy when I was there visiting my daughter, and since I had never read anything by this author, I decided to take a gander and read this book.
The story line is predictable, therefore, even though I liked it, I didn't love it. And the way it was written, where the author takes you back when she was a teenager, then all of a sudden she was living in the present again and the entire book was like that. I don't like watching movies like this, so reading a book with this same style was making my head swim.
I wouldn't mind reading another book by Beth Harbison, but something that puts me on the edge of my seat, or at the very least let's me form opinions on what I think might happen in the story.
With that being said, I am a sucker for a happy ending that is for sure. And true love finding two hearts that belong together. Awwww!
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