Wednesday, May 14, 2008
new hair...again. and of course, headache talk
The human body experiences a powerful gravitational pull in the direction of hope. That is why the patient's hopes are the physician's secret weapon. They are the hidden ingredients in any prescription. --Norman Cousinswell, i got an email back from my doctor, and i have a decision to make. i can either go the agree to the way my doctor wants to go (trying another MAOI, which includes another hospital stay) or ask to go in another direction. i also responded back hoping for more help with SLEEP, so my fingers are crossed that he'll write back again soon with some solutions or suggestions.
i got my hair done today -- went in asking specifically for please! no! red! my husband is a redhead. i can't have reddish hair without it looking extra fake next to his... unfortunately, even after 3 processings of brown, the (previously blue-black) portions of my hair are a coppery shade... thankfully, most of it is still blonde. there are just streaks of the coppery color.
no need for condolences -- i'm ok with it for a few months. mostly i just thought it was funny that i ended up with exactly what i asked them NOT to do. :) sometimes that's how it goes, right?
Labels: funny, hair, migraines, nonsense
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.
--Amelia Barr
so here's a little something for you. i have a free email address with yahoo -- and you know when you go to sign in (i know msn has this too), there will be links and pictures for little articles? kind of general interest stuff? well today, there was one that said something to the effect of 'studies show there are major differences in price between pharmacies'. and i am thinking, holy cow! if you didn't know that, you need to come be my shadow for a day! i will teach you the ways of the pharmacy! i have learned a few things i never cared to these past 4 years:
1) lots about drugs and pharmacies and drug prices (they are ridiculously high, it takes years for the drug patents to expire...)
2) waaaaay more about migraines and the brain than i ever dreamed possible.
and
3) even more about insurance than i learned while *working* for an insurance company.
my understanding (so i just don't talk ABOUT pharmacy prices but actually say something useful in this entry) is that Costco and Sam's Club have the best prices. without a membership you can still use their pharmacy. but if you don't feel comfortable doing that, walmart has the same prices as Sam's Club. however, my experiences with their customer service have been....less than stellar. just thinking about it makes me want to gouge my eyes out.
--Amelia Barr
so here's a little something for you. i have a free email address with yahoo -- and you know when you go to sign in (i know msn has this too), there will be links and pictures for little articles? kind of general interest stuff? well today, there was one that said something to the effect of 'studies show there are major differences in price between pharmacies'. and i am thinking, holy cow! if you didn't know that, you need to come be my shadow for a day! i will teach you the ways of the pharmacy! i have learned a few things i never cared to these past 4 years:
1) lots about drugs and pharmacies and drug prices (they are ridiculously high, it takes years for the drug patents to expire...)
2) waaaaay more about migraines and the brain than i ever dreamed possible.
and
3) even more about insurance than i learned while *working* for an insurance company.
my understanding (so i just don't talk ABOUT pharmacy prices but actually say something useful in this entry) is that Costco and Sam's Club have the best prices. without a membership you can still use their pharmacy. but if you don't feel comfortable doing that, walmart has the same prices as Sam's Club. however, my experiences with their customer service have been....less than stellar. just thinking about it makes me want to gouge my eyes out.
Labels: funny, meds, pain issues, pharmacy
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Sunday, December 02, 2007
in other news...
spencer says that picture of me looks weird. so, in case you thought it was.... a LIKEness of me, don't be deceived. apparently it does not.and now, onto the main event! pictures! taken by my niece and nephew E and T!!
an unfortunate number look like this:
or this:
and seriously, i can't hate. i've taken (quite) a few in my day that look like that, and i'm old enough to do better. supposedly.and now, a self-portrait.
i know it looks like he's in pain, but there are only two explanations i can think of for that:1 - the flash is going off in his face. or
2 - he is actually squishing his face against the lens.
the world may never know.
of course there are a lot of pictures like this, with one or two heads cut off --
and before anyone asks about the red thing on my neck, let me just say that it is not a hickey - i actually have weirdly sensitive skin on my neck and chest, and for some reason after you touch it, it turns bright pink. but cute shirt, right?and here we have a picture OF a picture. the mind boggles.
and here it looks like he's gotten the hang of the picture taking; the whole head in the photo. bravo!
.....oops.spoke too soon.
and just for good measure, shouldn't we have one more self-portrait? i think so.
and for this picture, i have no words.
takin' a picture of mom's boots.and we'll end with this one.
besides the red cast, it's really a pretty good picture, don't you think? i actually have no idea how she got it to look like this.
well friends, more soon.Labels: funny, kids, photography, thanksgiving
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Wednesday, August 08, 2007
The Grim Reality Girl tagged me to write eight random facts about myself. Since I *recently* did a 7 things meme, i'm going to link to that, and give you one more. you know, to be fair.First, the rules: 1. We have to post these rules before we give you the facts. 2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves. 3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules. 4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names. 5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
8. i went to the water conservancy garden in south jordan today. it was SO fun. lots to learn, and many many beautiful plants. we had a date night w/ my parents and my sister and BIL.
8 people to tag? hmmm, i think i'll go w/two. Muum and Edge. :) you're tagged for both these memes.
and ALSO, Joanna from Her Life in a Nutshell tagged me as well! for a different meme i haven't done before.
1. Who is the last person who touched your butt? probably me, getting dressed
2. Last awkward moment? when spencer and i thought i had broken his computer.
3. Who do you find yourself crushing on currently? my husband. he's the best.
4. Have you ever fallen backwards down a set of stairs? more than once
5. Ever been to a friend's house and starved the whole time? no.
6. Ever found more than a dollar in a random place? yes, it was in a coat pocket. 5 or 10 bucks.
7. Name someone close to you who smokes cigarette? one of my grandmas.
9. When a friend walks out of your life, do you go after them or let them go? it depends on the situation - do they hate my guts? how much do i still like them?
10. Have you ever been corrected at your workplace? oh sure
11. Has anyone ever been more important to you than a family member? yeah, during those sad, angsty teenage years.
12. Do you still see any of your ex's? yes, the ones who live nearby
13. Last time you smiled & laughed? talking about heavy metal switch grass
14. What do you do when a telemarketer calls? tell them i'm not interested.
15. Would life be the same without alcohol? for me? pretty much, yeah.
16. Would you go a month without washing your hair to save a loved one? oh, sure.
17. Have you had "the best night of your life"? i've had several
18. Do you think your current pets will be alive ten years from now? i don't have any pets. :(
19. When was your last bubble bath? hmm... months ago, definitely. i can't remember for sure.
20. Do you know anyone by the name of Dennis? an uncle on spencer's side of the famimly
21. What was the last thing you ate? a piece of cheesy bread at dinner
22. Where is your pet right now? i thought i said i don't have any pets
23. Name five things you did yesterday 1.woke up really late 2. grocery shopping at smith's 3. bought random toiletry deals at rite aid 4. picked up dreamgirls from blockbuster 5.went to bed later than i'd like
25. How many kids do u want? 3 or 4
26. Current outfit: pjs!
27. What color are your eyes? blueish grayish
28. Did you do any chores today? ummm...nope. not a one.
29. What are you doing tomorrow? picking up a wedding present, possibly vising TJ maxx. .... we'll see where the day takes me.
30. Do you know someone who likes you? yes - a few ppl., if you can believe it!
31. Have you ever had a friend named Fred, Frank, or Felipe? yes, i know a frank.
32. Name three people you met in the past two months? parents of the groom at a recent wedding, gf of one of spencer's work colleagues.
33. What color is your hair?blondeish/light brownish
34. what were you doing 10 minutes ago? surfing blogs
35. Have you ever said "I Love You" and not meant it? no
36. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? well, a husband. he's my boyfriend.
37. What is the closest green object to you? my sheet. it's on me.
39. Do you still have feelings for anyone from your past? well, sure. friendshippy feelings, not lovey-dovey feelings.
41. Do you believe in ghosts? hm. this is a tough one. i'll say yes.
42. have you eaten popcorn in the last 48 hours? no
43. Do you have a lot of female friends? some
44. Do you have a friend with benefits? no
45. Who was the last person you drove with? my husband! to the water conservancy garden!
be sure to visit Joanna - she has a picture of keifer sutherland! craziness.
Labels: funny, keifer sutherland, meme, randomness
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Friday, December 22, 2006
Hold on --
did you hear? i've been elfed!also, the lyrica isn't doing anything so far except making me dizzy and tired. keep those fingers crossed. ;)
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