72 hours

Today was a good day. I feel a little better not being on so many meds. I went the whole day without which made for a little bit of pain but a much clearer head. I'd gladly trade one for the other.

Me and Rach just hung out in my room watching Tomb Raider, The 5th Element and Stargate. Good movies. We also consumed about 3 bags of popcorn. Yeesh. Between that, yummy dinner leftovers from my Moms delivered dinner yesterday and the donuts, I may have some issues with weigh in this week. Who says food isn't a comfort?

Anywho, I took some pictures of the flowers Chris gave me (he also brought me a nice card and chocolate ice cream for me and Rachel), but I couldn't get my camera to work correctly. I thought maybe it was me, eyes blurred from the meds and all, but I think it's my camera. Not sure what's up with it. It could be the color of the flowers. They were kind of interesting when I first saw them, but when I combined them into a bouquet, they were really pretty. Bright pink carnations and like...electric blue daisies. At any rate, I think they may have been too bright and oversaturating the photos. Leaving them blurred and undefined. But take my word for it, they were/are pretty and it was a really thoughtful gesture.

I have to say that he is really growing on me. Even when he does the annoying "guy" stuff (you know...the whining and all about me mentality) it sort of makes me chuckle. At least, 9 times out of 10, he realizes when he has said or done something not so good with me, without me having to say anything at all. It takes some maturity to admit your own faults and be able to stand back and be accountable for it. I like that about him. He wants to be a better person, to learn and grow and he knows that it's a continuous process. He's a sweetheart and i feel like we can talk things out, and we do, without it having to be dramatic or emotional. I am finding myself looking forward to when I get to see him again.

Tomorrow, I go back to the Dr. and back to work. The long weekends go even faster.

Oh...and have I ever mentioned how cool it is to wear your boyfriends t-shirt to bed and have it fit like a nightgown? It's really cool. *giggle*

And a Crueller too

Sometimes, those Apple Fritter cravings are more than any one person can withstand. I snuck out of the house (sorta, I got caught) and took my daughter to the bakery this morning. Technically, I am not supposed to drive, but I figured I hadn't had any meds since 8pm last night and I am supposed to bear weight on my knee...so..I went and got some donuts. :P

I did really good yesterday though, for the most part. There is only so much I can stand of laying still. Even if it was just a walk around my little home, wiping down the counters and putting a few dishes away, it felt like I did something.

My family and Chris have been so helpful though. It was nice to feel taken care of. Chris stayed with me on Friday and nearly launched himself out the window of my bedroom, trying to get up in the middle of the night to help me to the restroom. Poor guy, but he was so sweet and made me feel so important. Thankfully, he let me do my duty in private (LOL) but yet was there to help me keep my balance getting to and from. (I was a bit loopy to say the least) My Mom kept me in food (And stitches of the laughing kind) all weekend. It was nice to not have to worry about what or how to make dinner for my baby girl. Thanks Mom XOXO.

All in all, the knee is doing ok. I have elephantitis of the left leg, but I am hoping that the swelling goes down soon. It just makes it hurt more. The Doc said he had to clear a lot more tissue this time and he went in from all angles versus just one side or the other like the last couple of surgeries. It hurt a little more this time than in the past, but maybe that's a good thing. The worse before it's better kind of thing... I am anxious, with this behind me, to get back to the ballroom dancing, the swimming and just being normal and taking off for some fun hiking trips and a time or two at the coast.

Thanks Frenzied for checking in on me! You are so sweet and it feels nice to know someone is wondering :)

Right, so...I am off to see the knee wizard. I hope he can somewhat "fix" it this time. It's my third surgery. Yeesh.

Anywho, I am waiting for my MOm who is taking me to the hospital and I thought I would wish you a good Friday and a Happy Weekend.

Like Donkey Kong

It's Wednesday! Wednesday is a good day. It's the Hump! The summit, in which you can see the weekend's hazy tops in the distance. From here on out, the trek through the muck of a work week is shaded, by this hump we are walking over, and this side of the mountain is all covered with dew and mossy, weekend cometh soon, goodness. (just go with me here)

And for that, and that alone, it's a good day.

I have an umbrella

My weekend was a rushing breath of hot air from the moment I woke up at 6am on Saturday, till about 8pm last night. One thing after another, some fun...some not so. But I can say it was mostly fun. Next weekend, I get to lay around in bed recouperating. I am actually looking forward to having the excuse. Funny thing is, so is Rachel. We have it all planned out. A cool Autumn weekend, laying around in bed, watching movies, sleeping, eating and just being in each others company. I feel like I haven't spent much time with just her, lately. I really miss her and she is growing up so fast. I have to get it where I can.

After my mild mental meltdown regarding my finances, I found out on Saturday that my unpaid for car is in need of some several hundred dollar repair. I just took a big a sigh and thought... < thoughtbubble >Well, that makes sense. When you're down, is when you'll get hit from behind. You just have to remember to put up the bumpers. At least my car is running and can get me from point A to point B.< /thoughtbubble > I am thankful for that and Prayin' for little Angels around the engine till I can get it fixed. And ya know, a bottle of Stop Leak.