I woke up at 3am Tuesday morning and could barely get out of the bed my back was hurting so bad. I got my ice pack and sat in my chair for a bit, but started hurting worse so I layed back down in the bed. It helped for a bit, but by 7am I was hurting just as bad again. The pain was mainly in my lower back, but it hurt so much that it felt like it was in my left side, too so I was worried it might be kidney stones. At 9:30 or so D and I decided that we should probably go to the emergency room since I couldn't hardly move without bawling my eyes out.
They gave me a shot of pain killer and muscle relaxer at the ER, but couldn't find anything really wrong so they gave me a prescription for a pain killer and muscle relaxer and sent me home. I felt a little better later that day and Wednesday, but yesterday was back to hurting pretty badly. I think it was just cuz I made the mistake of going halvsies on the pain killer instead of taking the whole thing.
I woke up today at 7am and took another dose of the meds and was actually able to fall back asleep for an hour or so. While I still hurt, the pain is now centered around my tailbone instead of all over. The last time I was at the chiropractor, we looked at my x-rays and it showed that my tailbone as a serious curve to it. I know it's supposed to have somewhat of a curve, but mine is pretty outta whack and it flairs up now and again (which is why I have a butt donut to sit on in my computer chair. So, hopefully things will start working themselves out over the next couple of days.
In other news, I made a kickass peach crisp last night. D's mom had given me a can of peach pie filling sometime last week and rather than eat it straight out of the can (and gain 20 lbs.) I started looking at recipes I could use it for. D went to the store Wednesday and got the stuff we were missing and I ended up combining a couple recipes. It was basically the can of peach pie filling and a can of peaches for the base and then the topping was flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, oatmeal, and butter. We didn't have any ice cream or cool whip so we brought it into the house and shared it with D's parents in exchange for the use of their ice cream and cool whip. I was worried it wouldn't turn out well since it's the first time I've ever made it, but everyone had two helpings of it. :-D Everyone was in agreement that with the amount of crumb topping that it could've used another can of peaches, but it was still uber delish. D's mom even took some to give to his Aunt...and she wants the recipe so she can make it and take to her church. I think she also mentioned something about me making it for the Easter family get together. Yay!
Oooh...I've also gotten a lead on a potential job. D's friend found out that the place his brother works at is hiring. From what I understand it's kind of an assembly line type of position at a place that makes eyeglasses. It's third shift and it'd be around 11 hour days, but it's only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and it pays $10-$12 an hour plus full insurance. It also doesn't require any kind of customer interaction so I think I'd be perfect for it. I've got the phone number and am planning on calling them today and hopefully setting up either an interview or at least filling out an application on Monday (another reason why I need my back to get better).
So...yeah. I think that's pretty much all that's going on here right now. D's got a couple projects in limbo right now. It's just been so rainy that we haven't been able to get to any of them.
Anyway, that's all for now.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Can't think of a title
I would've posted this sooner, but I could barely lift my hands to the keyboard yesterday from being so sore. Let me explain.....
So last Friday D went out with his friend Tim to do some yardwork type stuffs. I was supposed to go help, but I woke up with a migraine so bad it left me bedridden for a few hours with a hot pack over my eyes and forehead. It finally went away around 1:30pm or so, but my head was tender most of the day. It hurt like you wouldn't believe, but it's been over a year since I've had one that bad so I'm at least thankful for that.
Saturday, D headed out again with Tim around 9am and then Tim's wife, kids, and I joined them after lunch and we knocked out four really bad yards. I definitely got my workout. Lots of raking, using a 25-30 lb. tamper (which feels closer to 50 lbs. after a while...and then 100 lbs.), some spreading of mulch (50 lb. bag), spreading grass seed, fertilizer, and hay. Thankfully, having four and a half people helping (the two kids count as a half lol ), we got those four jobs done in about three and a half hours.
Afterwards, since we were pretty much out of topsoil and Tim needed to gas up his truck, we stopped at the gas station and he got everyone an Icee. I wasn't gonna get one, but Tim's wife told me he can write it off as a business expense so I got a Mt. Dew Icee. Oh boy did I need it. I think if I didn't have that quick sugar/caffeine boost, I probably would've nodded off on the 15 min. ride back to the house. It was also a good thing we weren't going to do any more jobs because on the way back to the house Tim and D heard a loud clunk and saw the temp. gauge hit red almost instantly. Getting back to the house, he lifted the hood and a big plume of smoke came out. They found out that the bracket for the alternater had broken and the alternator was laying against the radiator.
But, all in all, it was a good day. I heard Tim was quite pleased with the work I did. And, even though D and I were both quite sore, it was a good kind of sore. Still, there was much icy hot and aleve taken later that night. hehe
Sunday morning I woke up and, while my arms didn't hurt too much as I had stretched them out when we got home the previous evening, my thighs, hips, lower back, shoulders, and neck were quite achy. The ice pack fixed my back, icy hot helped the neck and shoulders, and limping around a little like I was 90 years old loosened everything else. I'm pretty much good as new. I was actually looking forward to possibly working with Tim again today, but it rained last night so everything is too wet. Also, unless he can borrow someone else's truck, we won't be doing anything until his own truck is fixed.
So, that was my weekend. Oh, and it's been pretty much in the low to mid 60s for the past few days and I think it hit close to 67 on Saturday. Yes, I went out in capris, short sleeves, and flip flops. I think spring is finally here.
So last Friday D went out with his friend Tim to do some yardwork type stuffs. I was supposed to go help, but I woke up with a migraine so bad it left me bedridden for a few hours with a hot pack over my eyes and forehead. It finally went away around 1:30pm or so, but my head was tender most of the day. It hurt like you wouldn't believe, but it's been over a year since I've had one that bad so I'm at least thankful for that.
Saturday, D headed out again with Tim around 9am and then Tim's wife, kids, and I joined them after lunch and we knocked out four really bad yards. I definitely got my workout. Lots of raking, using a 25-30 lb. tamper (which feels closer to 50 lbs. after a while...and then 100 lbs.), some spreading of mulch (50 lb. bag), spreading grass seed, fertilizer, and hay. Thankfully, having four and a half people helping (the two kids count as a half lol ), we got those four jobs done in about three and a half hours.
Afterwards, since we were pretty much out of topsoil and Tim needed to gas up his truck, we stopped at the gas station and he got everyone an Icee. I wasn't gonna get one, but Tim's wife told me he can write it off as a business expense so I got a Mt. Dew Icee. Oh boy did I need it. I think if I didn't have that quick sugar/caffeine boost, I probably would've nodded off on the 15 min. ride back to the house. It was also a good thing we weren't going to do any more jobs because on the way back to the house Tim and D heard a loud clunk and saw the temp. gauge hit red almost instantly. Getting back to the house, he lifted the hood and a big plume of smoke came out. They found out that the bracket for the alternater had broken and the alternator was laying against the radiator.
But, all in all, it was a good day. I heard Tim was quite pleased with the work I did. And, even though D and I were both quite sore, it was a good kind of sore. Still, there was much icy hot and aleve taken later that night. hehe
Sunday morning I woke up and, while my arms didn't hurt too much as I had stretched them out when we got home the previous evening, my thighs, hips, lower back, shoulders, and neck were quite achy. The ice pack fixed my back, icy hot helped the neck and shoulders, and limping around a little like I was 90 years old loosened everything else. I'm pretty much good as new. I was actually looking forward to possibly working with Tim again today, but it rained last night so everything is too wet. Also, unless he can borrow someone else's truck, we won't be doing anything until his own truck is fixed.
So, that was my weekend. Oh, and it's been pretty much in the low to mid 60s for the past few days and I think it hit close to 67 on Saturday. Yes, I went out in capris, short sleeves, and flip flops. I think spring is finally here.
Monday, March 08, 2010
This was fun
This had me in fits of giggles and surprise lol, if you want to do it feel free to pinch it
Put your music player on shuffle. For each question, press the next button to get your answer. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS
If you want to do it feel free …
IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY? Say My Name (Destiny’s Child hehe makes me think of American Pie)
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? All I Can Do Is Write About It
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Nothing Else Matters ( lol Metallica)
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? Welcome Home a.k.a. Sanitarium
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Down South Jukin’ ( hehe accurate? Me thinks so)
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? The Invisible Man
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? Dangerous Game
WHAT IS 2 + 2? You May Be Right (math never was my strong suit)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? My Best Friend – Tim McGraw (how ironical)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Callin’ Baton Rouge (pure weirdness there)
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? House Of The Rising Sun
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bob Marley knows me too well)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Human
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Angel Of Mine (awwww sweet J )
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? Zombie (Um…well…we both love the Cranberries, but that’d be a little bit weird)
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked (hehe)
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? Creeping Death
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Where Is Your Heart
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Sarah Yellin’ (lol only know one Sarah and she definitely does NOT yell)
WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN? If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead?
HOW WILL YOU DIE? Ignorance
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? Changes
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY? Buttons (mean, evil buttons!!)
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED? Enter Sandman (huh?)
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST? Harvester Of Sorrow
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU? Gimme The Light
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? P.I.M.P
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW? Brain Damage
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS? The Gambler
Put your music player on shuffle. For each question, press the next button to get your answer. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS
If you want to do it feel free …
IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY? Say My Name (Destiny’s Child hehe makes me think of American Pie)
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? All I Can Do Is Write About It
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Nothing Else Matters ( lol Metallica)
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? Welcome Home a.k.a. Sanitarium
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Down South Jukin’ ( hehe accurate? Me thinks so)
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? The Invisible Man
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? Dangerous Game
WHAT IS 2 + 2? You May Be Right (math never was my strong suit)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? My Best Friend – Tim McGraw (how ironical)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Callin’ Baton Rouge (pure weirdness there)
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? House Of The Rising Sun
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bob Marley knows me too well)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Human
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Angel Of Mine (awwww sweet J )
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? Zombie (Um…well…we both love the Cranberries, but that’d be a little bit weird)
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked (hehe)
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? Creeping Death
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Where Is Your Heart
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Sarah Yellin’ (lol only know one Sarah and she definitely does NOT yell)
WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN? If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead?
HOW WILL YOU DIE? Ignorance
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? Changes
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY? Buttons (mean, evil buttons!!)
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED? Enter Sandman (huh?)
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST? Harvester Of Sorrow
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU? Gimme The Light
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? P.I.M.P
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW? Brain Damage
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS? The Gambler
Work of sorts
Went out working a little on Saturday with D and his friend Tim. Tim, in addition to driving big rig UPS trucks, also does yard repair work. He's contracted out by Knox Chapman which is a utility company so when they go out to peoples' houses to repair/inspect the utilities in the yard (water lines and the like), Tim goes out to repair the yard where they had to rip up the ground.
Saturday, D left with Tim and Tim's dad at around noon and they worked for a few hours, but Tim's dad needed to get back so I got called in around 3:30. We did three more yards after I showed up and I made a total of $20 for two hours of work.
Basically what happens is we smooth out the dirt around where the ground was dug up, lay down top soil and smooth it out, then sprinkle fertilizer, grass seed, and hay over all that. It's definitely physical work, but the muscle soreness felt good after we were done. And let's face it, $10 an hour is more than I'm making not doing anything.
D's already left to go help out again and I may or may not get called in again since Tim's dad doesn't need to be home at a certain time today. Also, Tim has to drive for UPS tonight and he'll probably need to sleep before going in so, if I do get a call it'll probably still only be a couple hours again. Still, I'll get to hang out with D and Tim (he's a really cool guy), get some exercise, and make a little cashola.
Saturday, D left with Tim and Tim's dad at around noon and they worked for a few hours, but Tim's dad needed to get back so I got called in around 3:30. We did three more yards after I showed up and I made a total of $20 for two hours of work.
Basically what happens is we smooth out the dirt around where the ground was dug up, lay down top soil and smooth it out, then sprinkle fertilizer, grass seed, and hay over all that. It's definitely physical work, but the muscle soreness felt good after we were done. And let's face it, $10 an hour is more than I'm making not doing anything.
D's already left to go help out again and I may or may not get called in again since Tim's dad doesn't need to be home at a certain time today. Also, Tim has to drive for UPS tonight and he'll probably need to sleep before going in so, if I do get a call it'll probably still only be a couple hours again. Still, I'll get to hang out with D and Tim (he's a really cool guy), get some exercise, and make a little cashola.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Generally Useless But Fascinating Information About Me
What are the last three songs you downloaded? Letters From The Sky – Civil Twilight, Scatman’s World – John Scatman, Zombie – The Cranberries
What are the last three places you visited? K.U.B. (Knoxville Utilities Board), The in-law’s house, The kitchen
What are your three favorite movies? At this very moment Pulp Fiction, Boondock Saints, and Marked For Death
What are your three favorite possessions? My Celtic eternity necklace, my diogital camera (without it I wouldn’t have been able to have so many pictures of the puppy), and the new work boots D got me for Christmas.
What three things can you not live without? D (obviously), good books, and my creative outlets.
What would be your three wishes? Having the puppy back, a big house (free and clear), to live happily ever after forever and ever with D.
What three things haven’t you done yet? Travel to different countries, swim in the ocean, and go hunting
What are your three favorite dishes? Anything Mexican that D and I make, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, and Papa John’s pizza
Which three celebrities would you most like to hang out with? Harrison Ford, Eddie Izzard, and Kiefer Sutherland
Name three things that freak you out? Spiders, moths, and crickets
Name three unusual things you are good at. I’m pretty much a self-taught cook (mom taught me to follow a recipe, but I’ve learned how to improvise over the last couple years), I’m a pretty dead-eye pistol shooter, even when I don’t really ‘mean’ to, I have happy accidents when it comes to photography that turn out really well.
Which three things are you coveting? My own carry permit, a Mac laptop with wireless capability (and all the design programs if I had the choice), and the Hyatt family fortune.
Name three bloggers you are tagging. I have a long list and I wanna share so help yourselves I ain’t fussy.
What are the last three places you visited? K.U.B. (Knoxville Utilities Board), The in-law’s house, The kitchen
What are your three favorite movies? At this very moment Pulp Fiction, Boondock Saints, and Marked For Death
What are your three favorite possessions? My Celtic eternity necklace, my diogital camera (without it I wouldn’t have been able to have so many pictures of the puppy), and the new work boots D got me for Christmas.
What three things can you not live without? D (obviously), good books, and my creative outlets.
What would be your three wishes? Having the puppy back, a big house (free and clear), to live happily ever after forever and ever with D.
What three things haven’t you done yet? Travel to different countries, swim in the ocean, and go hunting
What are your three favorite dishes? Anything Mexican that D and I make, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, and Papa John’s pizza
Which three celebrities would you most like to hang out with? Harrison Ford, Eddie Izzard, and Kiefer Sutherland
Name three things that freak you out? Spiders, moths, and crickets
Name three unusual things you are good at. I’m pretty much a self-taught cook (mom taught me to follow a recipe, but I’ve learned how to improvise over the last couple years), I’m a pretty dead-eye pistol shooter, even when I don’t really ‘mean’ to, I have happy accidents when it comes to photography that turn out really well.
Which three things are you coveting? My own carry permit, a Mac laptop with wireless capability (and all the design programs if I had the choice), and the Hyatt family fortune.
Name three bloggers you are tagging. I have a long list and I wanna share so help yourselves I ain’t fussy.
Because I'm Bored
One Word Meme
1. Where is your cell phone? Desk
2. Your significant other? Working
3. Your hair? Soft
4. Your mother? Missed
5. Your father? Ditto
6. Your favorite time of day? Evening
7. Your dream last night? Yummy
8. Your favorite drink? Grape
9. Your dream goal? Freedom
10. The room you’re in? Bedroom
11. Your ex? None
12. Your fear? Loneliness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? House
14. What you are not? Brave
15. Your Favorite meal? Mexican
16. One of your wish list items? Books
17. The last thing you did? Dishes
18. Where you grew up? MN
19. What are you wearing? Jeans&Tee
20. Your TV is? Off
21. Your pet? Sleeping
22. Your computer? Old
23. Your life? Unassuming
24. Your mood? Anxious
25. Missing someone? Uhuh
26. Your car? Dead
27. Something you’re not wearing? Socks
28. Favorite store? Sam’s
29. Your summer? Hot
30. Your favorite color? Green
31. When is the last time you laughed? Today
32. When is the last time you cried? Yesterday
33. Your health? Meh
34. Your children? Non-existent
35. Your future? Hopeful
36. Your beliefs? Unique
37. Young or old? Unfussy
38. Your image? Me
39. Your appearance? Comfortable
40. Would you live your life over again knowing what you know? Nope
41. Song for right now? Aenima - Tool
1. Where is your cell phone? Desk
2. Your significant other? Working
3. Your hair? Soft
4. Your mother? Missed
5. Your father? Ditto
6. Your favorite time of day? Evening
7. Your dream last night? Yummy
8. Your favorite drink? Grape
9. Your dream goal? Freedom
10. The room you’re in? Bedroom
11. Your ex? None
12. Your fear? Loneliness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? House
14. What you are not? Brave
15. Your Favorite meal? Mexican
16. One of your wish list items? Books
17. The last thing you did? Dishes
18. Where you grew up? MN
19. What are you wearing? Jeans&Tee
20. Your TV is? Off
21. Your pet? Sleeping
22. Your computer? Old
23. Your life? Unassuming
24. Your mood? Anxious
25. Missing someone? Uhuh
26. Your car? Dead
27. Something you’re not wearing? Socks
28. Favorite store? Sam’s
29. Your summer? Hot
30. Your favorite color? Green
31. When is the last time you laughed? Today
32. When is the last time you cried? Yesterday
33. Your health? Meh
34. Your children? Non-existent
35. Your future? Hopeful
36. Your beliefs? Unique
37. Young or old? Unfussy
38. Your image? Me
39. Your appearance? Comfortable
40. Would you live your life over again knowing what you know? Nope
41. Song for right now? Aenima - Tool
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