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Commandeering is an act of appropriation by the military or police (or erin) whereby they take possession of the property of a member of the public (namely, Missy because its been too long since she posted and I can't take it anymore)

Haiku about Missy

What is the meaning
of mouse? Indescribable
silly awesomeness.

Beautiful sunday

Valentine's Day weekend. I love this time, not for the Hallmark holiday but because it is the anniversary of when Sweetie proposed. The events happened to fall on Valentine's Day, so that is when he proposed rather than picking the day itself. 12 years ago I told him I would marry him. One decision I will never regret. He is my everything.

Bug was sick last week, then I was fighting a cold. I think I successfully put it bay.

In other news our washing machine died last night. YAY. So let's count, shall we? Need new car, fridge on last leg, washer dead, dryer on its way. YAY. Good thing we have been paying down those credit cards. I think we are going car shopping tomorrow.

We made the hard decision that I am not testing this month. And I am ok with it. The reason is that I am not up for the non-stop study time right now. Instead we are focusing on getting reasonable set study habits while focusing on everything else.

I have been very emotional lately, fighting depression, not wanting to talk, taking everything in. I am ok. I go back and forth on a pendulum while feeling that I am getting further behind. My job is changing. What I was hired for is changing. I adore my boss but worry I will need to look for another job soon after finishing my certification. Blah.

The good news is that I am feeling motivated to take care of myself. My health is important and I need to make sure to do everything in my power to keep me in tip top shape. I just need a couple of extra hours in each day - or days in a week. Hmmm I will see what I can do about that.

Sorry that this wasn't a more exciting post. It is what it is. I will keep everyone posted.

beyond words

My friend, and hero, Deb is amazing. I thought we were going to lose her, several times. As Sweetie says, she has made Death her footstool. Well she not only is in remission AGAIN, she moved from MD Anderson to a rehabilitation center today, AND she blogged - TWICE. I am beyond words, tears of happiness streaming down my face.

This is the kind of thing that makes you feel like anything is possible. There is still a long battle, but this is such a huge step.

Enter something witty here

So a update on my week. Monday I went to the OB to discuss my new disease and the potential for a second child. Long story short (meaning I will spare you the details of calling drs back and forth), I am Anti-Ro/SSA positive. There is a risk associated with this antibody so I am to see a Specialist/genetic counselor before starting to try. I am not worried or stressed about it. Sweetie and I have discussed the worst case senerio that we will be told not to try due to risks. We are in a good place, just waiting to see the next step. We can't make any decisions yet as we don't know what we are dealing with.

For the last couple of weeks my ear has bothered me. Thursday it was getting worse. Thursday night I still worked out as I thought I was being a baby about it. Sure enough, Friday it hurt so much more. I caved and called the Dr. I have an ear infection, my first one ever. I thought it was bearable but the examination seemed to set off a ton of pain and I had to leave work early in order to take a vicodin and sleep. To top it off, Bug is sick too. Hers is fever and coughing - fun! She and I are quite a pair. We are both curled up on the couch watching cartoons. Hopefully all we need is a day of relaxation. Sweetie is at his training but will be back shortly to take care of us.

I am hoping for some good rest, some studying, and car hunting - through the internet - oh ya need a new car too.

So Proud

Sweetie is doing something awesome. He joined Team in Training to ride the Armadillo Hill Country 105 mile bike ride. He is training and raising funds in Deb's honor. Please donate if you can: http://pages.teamintraining.org/ctx/Armadilo09/ttolleson It is a wonderful cause, and tax-deductible.

He also has a blog started regarding his training: http://milesofmiles.wordpress.com/