We had a great weekend...Friday night took a couple hours and came home early. Nice way to start the weekend...
Saturday we did a lil shopping-then Tina and her family brought our puppy Isabella over and we had Pizza and relaxed.
What's really cool is that Isabella has never seen me in my wheelchair and isn't afraid of it. matter of fact if I called her she'd sit directly under my chair and look around for me. If I got out of my chair she'd come directly to me without calling. She is such a cool dog. Today we installed a puppy gate to keep her in a confined tiled area when we're not around (at work, etc).
Also repaired our Bathroom faucet and some general stuff around the home.
Life is good.
Oh...and Fran/Beckie, we really think you're going to like her.
As the masthead of this blog states, "...While many do not agree with the reasons for going to war-we should all support of those fighting on our behalf"
Pat Tillman, a former NFL Safety, was killed while voluntarily serving in Iraq. Is it a tragedy--absolutely.
It concerns me that the media is focusing on isolated cases when all of our forces are fighting as volunteers (or paid soldiers who knew they may have to fight if they enlisted). Any one of our soldiers who dies over there is a tragedy and we should all recognize that. I mourn our dead-not only Pat Tillman, but all, for the sacrifice they are making for us.
You're taking a drink at the water fountain at work. Someone flushes in a nearby bathroom and the water pressure of the fountain goes down briefly.
Ummm.....ew. Bottled water looks mighty tasty right now
Several years ago (4/5 yrs ago) I used to hang out at a local Comedy Club. I was young(er) and single and drinking like a fish every weekend. I'd go there after work Fridays and close the bar that and Saturday nights. I was shooting really good Pool at the time and would run the table most nights. Without getting into specific details I was also being a real asshole and caused a lot of problems there.
Well one night they told me to leave and not return..and to be honest I'd earned it. I'd caused them some trouble and had really set myself up.
Fran, my wife and others from work had wanted me to go there again but until now I've been uncomfortable with trying to deal with it.
I've written a letter to try to atone for past transgressions and am hoping it will be accepted...the combination of new management and honesty on my part hopefully will help.
Really good weekend...lots of fun and some quiet time.
Saturday we got up and the call rolled in from our possible Life Insurance company. We're getting quotes...I don't understand it all but I'm learning quick. Waiting to see what their quotes will be.
Then we went and saw our babygirl puppy. She was much more active this week. We had all the puppies out and everytime I picked up one it'd kiss me and chew on my brace which is good as they are teething. Better my brace than my hand. Isabella knows her name-no doubt about it and she knows us. She took time sleeping on my chest when I laid down on the carpet and in Suz's arms again.
Today we worked out and hung out at home. Paid bills, caught up on email..nothing too big. Watched the Sopranos :)
Tonight I watched a great movie on HBO-Basic with John Travolta. It got horrible reviews but I liked the way it worked.
This week has been more quiet and relaxing for all.
I've had few-to-no-symptoms at all...today I had a good Dental Hygiene appointment. Due to changing my appt when I had the Cold-from-Hell (known henceforth as CfH) I ended up with a different hygienist. She was actually a lot of fun-named Amy. Didn't hurt that she's blonde and cute. :) No need for another appt for 6 months-this is good.
Funny thing is I've had no cravings for Caffeine at all...no shakes, nothing.
It's all good.
Here are pictures of our baby girl Isabella at 4 weeks old...on the left she is lying down on the leg of my pants which apparently is a comfortable spot.
Had my exam and an Echocardiogram (EKG) today. Passed with flying colors. EKG actually looked better than one done 2 years ago.
My days of binging on Caffeine are over. If that doesn't help after 3-5 days then I get prescribed Beta Blockers.
I do feel a lot calmer about the whole thing
Doc's appointment tmrw...going to have a Cardiology test (EKG) done. Suz is pretty nervous...and so am I.
The commercial went well...we all stood around our company Prez while he talked. Cake easy.
Ever since I had that ugly cold a couple weeks ago I've had PVC's (aka double heartbeats) and constantly felt like I've had to take deep breaths all the time. I've thrown out 2 full cans of Coke from my desk and am going Caffeine-free until I have a EKG on Friday to see whassup.
I had Cardiac surgery as a child to patch a hole in my heart. If that patch came loose I think it would be a much more obvious feeling.
Friday finished in a neat way. I got pulled into our Call Center Manager's Office and asked if I'd like to do a commercial for the company-well hell yeah! Monday I get out at 10pm-go to bed-get up and be at Corporate downtown by 9am. Film until 10am-come home-wipe out-and do my regular 3:30-midnight shift.
Saturday we got up and went and saw our little girl, Isabella. Almost 4 weeks old now...eyes open and loves to play. As soon as she discovered where my legs were she curled up and fell asleep planting a newly-clawed paw on my crotch as a hint I should not move. We got some pics and will probly scan next weekend. She's really vocal too-loves to talk. Suz picked up her up in her hands so she'd be lying on her back (Submissive Test) and she passed with flying colors.
Today we did a test-run downtown so I know the place to park to drop my ramp from my van-shouldn't be bad. I'll probably aim to get there by 8:30 to be safe. Oh, it's also snowing...total 8" by tmrw morning. This freakin sucks!
