What is wrong with me as a person?
What is so hard to like about me?
Why is it whenever I "like" someone, they turn their back against me and turn the other way?
It's meant to be...I know.
But it sucks.
Oh well.
Life shall continue on, Right!
I shall still smile and face the world. I'm READY!
:oD
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
If you had to choose?
If you had to have any disease, what would you choose? Let's say you had to live with it for most of your life, or you had to face challenges with it? What kind? Let's hope you said NONE...you are one sicko for even making me think that! lol.
I've lived with arthritis since I was two years old, and honestly, I don't mind. The reason behind that is because I have no idea what it's like to live without it, and live a "normal" life. I have no idea what it's like to be able to bend my wrists like all of you can, or to hmmmm, let's see? Really, I think that's all that I've been limited too. Oh, maybe move my neck like you all do, but at least I can still turn my neck. haha, so that doesn't really bother me at all.
My medication I take works just wonders on me, and no, it hasn't always. There have been times where has it stopped working on me, okay, lots of times. There have been times where it has made me terribly sick, I've lost my hair twice, (but I had tonnes of fun when I lost it and loved freaking people out with it), and I've even reacted a couple of times to some meds. One med I almost coded too. I had one nurse yell "I have the code cart right beside her", another two or three nurses pushing massive IV bags through my veins as fast as they could take them, with steroids and benadryl and just saline solution, trying to get the drug out of my system. All while one nurse was on the phone to the ER, another was on the phone to my Rheumatologist in Edmonton, another on the phone to my DR at my dr's office and one on the phone to someone else. And me, just wanting to say "Tell me parent's I love them", but not being able to get a word out. Phew. That was one scary day, let me tell you. Then they had me do it all over again two weeks later, but they had a family doctor come and sit with me, just in case I reacted and I did! But not as severe, because I knew what was happening and we caught it in time, but it was still scary.
I also had one doctor tell me "Well, there's nothing we can do for you, I wish you the best of luck". I remember crying and saying "now what, does that mean I go and live in a wheelchair next?" and I remember being told "YES, it could happen". I've always been one step behind the new drug, meaning, there is a new drug coming out, in case I can't handle the one I'm on, which happens very often with me, or there's none for me....most often, there's a new one for me. Just a couple of weeks ago, I reacted AGAIN to an IV med that I received called Rituximab. I was sleeping and woke up when it was time for me to get my blood pressure, temp and pulse rate checked (I get it checked every half hour) and I mentioned to the nurse, "I think I'm catching a cold" and she asked why and I told her that my throat and mouth and ears were very itchy. She immediately said "That's not a cold, that's an allergic reaction. And Stopped everything. Got on the phone to my specialist, who is in charge of this med and gave me more benadryl and more saline through my IV. They then got things going again in a half hour once I was feeling MUCH better and I made it through, with really no problems....just a small temp and a massive headache afterwards. This a harsh chemo med, and can make me quite ill. Blah.
So I'm going for it tomorrow again, and can't wait to feel ill again. :p The only good thing about this, is you only take it two times a year. I was very fortunate and didn't need it for 18 months, because my arthritis goes into remission AND because it's very stable right now and because I'm awesome. haha! :)
If I react tomorrow, then I have to stop the med, and we're now waiting for a new med to be approved in Canada. So as of now, there's no med for me to take...AGAIN. But there's hope! There are three other meds that other patients could take, but not me, thanks to my reactions that I've had to other drugs. Gotta love my body and meds. Yeah!
Migraines are another thing that I battle with, but let's knock on wood, I've been doing quite well lately and I'm super thankful for that. I can't wait for the day that they go away...if they ever do. Won't that be awesome.
Well, I sure didn't want to write this much and wasn't going to write about my drugs, but I did. Good thing no one reads this. :P Cause I'm sure it's super boring!
Have a great night/good day.
I've lived with arthritis since I was two years old, and honestly, I don't mind. The reason behind that is because I have no idea what it's like to live without it, and live a "normal" life. I have no idea what it's like to be able to bend my wrists like all of you can, or to hmmmm, let's see? Really, I think that's all that I've been limited too. Oh, maybe move my neck like you all do, but at least I can still turn my neck. haha, so that doesn't really bother me at all.
My medication I take works just wonders on me, and no, it hasn't always. There have been times where has it stopped working on me, okay, lots of times. There have been times where it has made me terribly sick, I've lost my hair twice, (but I had tonnes of fun when I lost it and loved freaking people out with it), and I've even reacted a couple of times to some meds. One med I almost coded too. I had one nurse yell "I have the code cart right beside her", another two or three nurses pushing massive IV bags through my veins as fast as they could take them, with steroids and benadryl and just saline solution, trying to get the drug out of my system. All while one nurse was on the phone to the ER, another was on the phone to my Rheumatologist in Edmonton, another on the phone to my DR at my dr's office and one on the phone to someone else. And me, just wanting to say "Tell me parent's I love them", but not being able to get a word out. Phew. That was one scary day, let me tell you. Then they had me do it all over again two weeks later, but they had a family doctor come and sit with me, just in case I reacted and I did! But not as severe, because I knew what was happening and we caught it in time, but it was still scary.
I also had one doctor tell me "Well, there's nothing we can do for you, I wish you the best of luck". I remember crying and saying "now what, does that mean I go and live in a wheelchair next?" and I remember being told "YES, it could happen". I've always been one step behind the new drug, meaning, there is a new drug coming out, in case I can't handle the one I'm on, which happens very often with me, or there's none for me....most often, there's a new one for me. Just a couple of weeks ago, I reacted AGAIN to an IV med that I received called Rituximab. I was sleeping and woke up when it was time for me to get my blood pressure, temp and pulse rate checked (I get it checked every half hour) and I mentioned to the nurse, "I think I'm catching a cold" and she asked why and I told her that my throat and mouth and ears were very itchy. She immediately said "That's not a cold, that's an allergic reaction. And Stopped everything. Got on the phone to my specialist, who is in charge of this med and gave me more benadryl and more saline through my IV. They then got things going again in a half hour once I was feeling MUCH better and I made it through, with really no problems....just a small temp and a massive headache afterwards. This a harsh chemo med, and can make me quite ill. Blah.
So I'm going for it tomorrow again, and can't wait to feel ill again. :p The only good thing about this, is you only take it two times a year. I was very fortunate and didn't need it for 18 months, because my arthritis goes into remission AND because it's very stable right now and because I'm awesome. haha! :)
If I react tomorrow, then I have to stop the med, and we're now waiting for a new med to be approved in Canada. So as of now, there's no med for me to take...AGAIN. But there's hope! There are three other meds that other patients could take, but not me, thanks to my reactions that I've had to other drugs. Gotta love my body and meds. Yeah!
Migraines are another thing that I battle with, but let's knock on wood, I've been doing quite well lately and I'm super thankful for that. I can't wait for the day that they go away...if they ever do. Won't that be awesome.
Well, I sure didn't want to write this much and wasn't going to write about my drugs, but I did. Good thing no one reads this. :P Cause I'm sure it's super boring!
Have a great night/good day.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
A FUN day today!
HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!
I hope you all had an awesome day today, I know I sure did. I cannot stop smiling!
I slept a lot yesterday and woke up feeling refreshed today, went to Church this morning with my family, and then went to my youngest sister's place for lunch. We had Ham and potatoes and salad and other good stuff with my whole immediate family. I of course played with my oldest nephew who is now 21 1/2 months old. We are super, super close. He's basically glued to my hip whenever we're together, he even cries when I leave his side, even if I'm going to the washroom or outside for the slightest moment. I also played with my niece who is turning one next weekend, I cannot believe that she's turning ONE! Where has the time gone?! She still has no teeth, so she still looks like a lil baby and she has no hair and is cute as a button. Then there's my three month old niece. She's almost the same size as my one year old niece. She's tall and has meat on her. She's sooooo cute! All she used to do was cry and scream. Now she's starting to smile and bond with us, and it's sooo nice to see. I love cooing with her and making her smile and laugh, she's so much fun to play with and to sing to and to interact with. Kids are just so much fun. I'm not sure if I'd like any....lol. But playing with them, is the bestest! And me saying I'm not sure if I want any, is me giving birth to them. HAHA! Time will only tell. I've always loved kids, no matter who's they are, or how old they are. They're just awesome! :oD
After my nephew, my brother-in-law and I played fetch with the two dogs in the field after lunch, we went inside and chatted some more and played some more. I then got the text I was waiting for and met my awesome friend at Timmies.
So to Timmies we went. We ordered our drinks and went and took some pictures. He has one of the coolest cameras ever! Of course he wants a better lense, and I do see why, but I and many other people want his camera! It takes such crisp, clear pics and they're 100 times better than what I'll ever get with my camera. His camera just doesn't take wide pictures. I can't think of the word, if he ever reads this, maybe he can tell me what the word is that I'm looking for, or if I remember it, I'll correct myself. lol. As where my camera will take the whole picture. I can take wide pictures and get the whole object in. His though, can get more detail and he can also get way more details than my camera. I would mention them, but I don't know all the terms, because it's another language and also, it would take too long. BUT, I am learning more about it. Thanks to him! :oD
We then went to his house and he fixed some of the pics that he took. I was just in awe of how he could mess around with the pics and fix them up. He asked if I was bored, and I was wondering "how could I get bored?" This is something that I really want to learn and this is super interesting, I don't think I could ever get bored", so I watched him fool around some more. I honestly didn't want to leave. But he was hungry and had so much to do tonight.
We then drove around looking for a place to eat. We both forgot it was Easter and restaurants close early. Oh Yeah! So we went to his sister's place of work and enjoyed supper there. YUMMY!
I just enjoy spending time with this wonderful guy. He makes me smile and makes me feel good about myself. We have quite a bit in common and we just have fun together. I hope he has fun when he hangs with me as well, and I hope he feels good afterwards as well. Thanks for everything!!!!
Have a great trip Mr. D!
I hope you all had an awesome day today, I know I sure did. I cannot stop smiling!
I slept a lot yesterday and woke up feeling refreshed today, went to Church this morning with my family, and then went to my youngest sister's place for lunch. We had Ham and potatoes and salad and other good stuff with my whole immediate family. I of course played with my oldest nephew who is now 21 1/2 months old. We are super, super close. He's basically glued to my hip whenever we're together, he even cries when I leave his side, even if I'm going to the washroom or outside for the slightest moment. I also played with my niece who is turning one next weekend, I cannot believe that she's turning ONE! Where has the time gone?! She still has no teeth, so she still looks like a lil baby and she has no hair and is cute as a button. Then there's my three month old niece. She's almost the same size as my one year old niece. She's tall and has meat on her. She's sooooo cute! All she used to do was cry and scream. Now she's starting to smile and bond with us, and it's sooo nice to see. I love cooing with her and making her smile and laugh, she's so much fun to play with and to sing to and to interact with. Kids are just so much fun. I'm not sure if I'd like any....lol. But playing with them, is the bestest! And me saying I'm not sure if I want any, is me giving birth to them. HAHA! Time will only tell. I've always loved kids, no matter who's they are, or how old they are. They're just awesome! :oD
After my nephew, my brother-in-law and I played fetch with the two dogs in the field after lunch, we went inside and chatted some more and played some more. I then got the text I was waiting for and met my awesome friend at Timmies.
So to Timmies we went. We ordered our drinks and went and took some pictures. He has one of the coolest cameras ever! Of course he wants a better lense, and I do see why, but I and many other people want his camera! It takes such crisp, clear pics and they're 100 times better than what I'll ever get with my camera. His camera just doesn't take wide pictures. I can't think of the word, if he ever reads this, maybe he can tell me what the word is that I'm looking for, or if I remember it, I'll correct myself. lol. As where my camera will take the whole picture. I can take wide pictures and get the whole object in. His though, can get more detail and he can also get way more details than my camera. I would mention them, but I don't know all the terms, because it's another language and also, it would take too long. BUT, I am learning more about it. Thanks to him! :oD
We then went to his house and he fixed some of the pics that he took. I was just in awe of how he could mess around with the pics and fix them up. He asked if I was bored, and I was wondering "how could I get bored?" This is something that I really want to learn and this is super interesting, I don't think I could ever get bored", so I watched him fool around some more. I honestly didn't want to leave. But he was hungry and had so much to do tonight.
We then drove around looking for a place to eat. We both forgot it was Easter and restaurants close early. Oh Yeah! So we went to his sister's place of work and enjoyed supper there. YUMMY!
I just enjoy spending time with this wonderful guy. He makes me smile and makes me feel good about myself. We have quite a bit in common and we just have fun together. I hope he has fun when he hangs with me as well, and I hope he feels good afterwards as well. Thanks for everything!!!!
Have a great trip Mr. D!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
I wish, I wish, I wish....Well later for SURE
I really, Really, REALLY want to go camping! Last night I was super tired, and as I was laying in bed all I could think about was laying in my two person tent. It's made for hiking. I don't care that it's still chilly out at night. I used to winter camp and we would still camp out when it was
-30oC outside, because we're TOUGH! yeah!
The river has finally broken up and as I was driving over the bridge, I was thinking of dragging my kayak out as well, but the water is way too low, so that's not going to happen for a bit. Darn. Oh well.
And hiking. I can't wait. This is the year. I'm excited and I cannot wait.
I just wish I could start it all on May Long weekend, but I cannot, as I'm going to Ontario to volunteer at a Cancer Camp! I'm super pumped for it.
Maybe I'll go camping before May Long or the weekend afterwards.
Really, what's stopping me now? It's Spring break, I should really pitch my tent up now. Maybe I will. I just wish I had a backyard to tent it in. I wish I could cheat.
Anyone want to go hiking or camping? Or even when it gets warmer?
Not that I even expect anyone to be reading this. haha!
-30oC outside, because we're TOUGH! yeah!
The river has finally broken up and as I was driving over the bridge, I was thinking of dragging my kayak out as well, but the water is way too low, so that's not going to happen for a bit. Darn. Oh well.
And hiking. I can't wait. This is the year. I'm excited and I cannot wait.
I just wish I could start it all on May Long weekend, but I cannot, as I'm going to Ontario to volunteer at a Cancer Camp! I'm super pumped for it.
Maybe I'll go camping before May Long or the weekend afterwards.
Really, what's stopping me now? It's Spring break, I should really pitch my tent up now. Maybe I will. I just wish I had a backyard to tent it in. I wish I could cheat.
Anyone want to go hiking or camping? Or even when it gets warmer?
Not that I even expect anyone to be reading this. haha!
Friday, April 2, 2010
99 Questions and Answers! Try to Enjoy!
Below is a list of 99 things you could have done, or not. IF you want to play, go through the list and bold the things you have done, and post.
Here's mine.
1. Started your own blog. This is my Second blog. I'm hoping to get it going again.
2. Slept under the stars. I used to be in Ventures, it's like Scouts, and we always tented it. And some nights, we slept outside or stayed up all night. I also slept on a trampoline one night. I love sleeping outside. I love looking at the stars. So Beautiful
3. Played in a band. Yep. We basically had too. Cause the band teacher was BEST friends with my family! I played the Flute!
4. Visited Hawaii. I haven't yet, but I really want too. Especially after Little People, Big World showed the world what it was like there. My grandparent's used to go there all the time. It's now one of my dream places to visit soon.
5. Watched a meteor shower. Oh yeah. I love them!
6. Given more than you can afford to charity. I can't really recall. I love volunteering. But I also donate when I can as well.
7. Been to Disney World. Nope, but it's also my wish to go to one of them. I almost went with the Make A Wish Foundation with my friend's family. So Close, yet so far away!
8. Climbed a mountain. Several, all around Canada. They're so Beautiful and Peaceful. Gotta get out more!
9. Held a praying mantis. I did in 1999. They are the cutest lil things ever.
10. Sang a solo. Only at home and in the car. Haha!
11. Bungee jumped. I want to do the reverse bungee jumping some day, but haven't yet. No.
12. Visited Paris. Nope. My friends have though. ;p
13. Watched a lightning storm. I am from Alberta! And I HATE them. Unless I'm around several people and feel comfortable around them.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. Sure, but do I show anyone? lol.
15. Adopted a child. Always wanted too, but never have. Why do you have to pay to adopt? Makes no sense to me.
16. Had food poisoning. The worst case ever. The day I moved into my condo. From Pizza 73. I was sick for a week. Thank You Pizza 73 Ranch Dip!
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty. Ummm, Nope.
18. Grown your own vegetables. Nope. I had a friend do it for me once. I can't even keep a tree alive. My grandpa is amazing at growing vegetables and plants from just a root or a seed.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France. Haven't been to France yet.
20. Slept on an overnight train. Yep, We went to Expo 86 in Vancouver and took the train. I'll never forget that experience. So much fun.
21. Had a pillow fight. Just had one the other day. I still haven't grown up, I guess.
22. Hitch hiked. In Katimavik the rule is NO HITCH HIKING at all. I did it. I felt bad that I broke a rule. Haha. But so awesome for breaking a rule too. Never did get caught. It was fun! I was with some friends though. I don't know if I'd do it today though, and by myself.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill. No...but I did leave work one day with a sore back to hang out with a friend who really needed someone and I got busted. lol.
24. Built a snow fort. Again, Thanks to Ventures. Also, I'm from Alberta, so we're just built to do that. I was in the paper with my dog, cause my dad and I built one. I still have it.
25. Held a lamb. I don't recall.
26. Gone skinny dipping. Yup....several times. *blush* haha
27. Run a Marathon. I've cheered people one and watched some. Does that count?
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice. I haven't. I'll have to ask my sister and brother-in-law if they have.
29. Seen a total eclipse. For sure. I have pics too. I love them!
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset. Several times. They're soooo relaxing and Beautiful!
31. Hit a home run. I love ball, but I never have.
32. Been on a cruise. Never have, and never wanted too, and now I wouldn't mind it. I never seen a cruise ship until 2001 and I was in complete AWE. Those things are HUGE!
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person. Several, Several times! So beautiful, especially at night time!
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. Some day soon.
35. Seen an Amish community. I have and we got to spend a day there. Very cool. I'd love to try living like them for a week or so.
36. Taught yourself a new language. I had to learn French again, with no lessons, just from hearing people speak it and from living in Quebec. I've lost it again though.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied. Blah, I did a few years ago. It was great. I miss that feeling. I'll be there again though.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person. Sure haven't.
39. Gone rock climbing. Not outside, but inside, I have. Several hundreds of times. I love rock climbing! :)
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David. Haha....Who? Nope. I'll have to look him up.
41. Sung karaoke. Just did in February for teacher's convention. We were drunk. We sang O'Canada and did Sign Language to it, because we're awesome. The fans loved it.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt. Again, Who? What? Nope.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant. Nope, But I've given change when needed.
44. Visited Africa. Close, but I didn't. I had a chance, but never did go.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight. Oh yeah....several times.
46. Been transported in an ambulance. Does going to Expo count. My Uncle drove it. lol. Oh and I've been a passenger in one SEVERAL times. One too many times.
47. Had your portrait painted. I haven't.
48. Gone deep sea fishing. Sounds like a lot of fun, but I haven't.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Not yet. Nope.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling. I haven't been. I'd like to try it. I've never wanted to before, but within the last year or so, I've been thinking more and more about trying it.
52. Kissed in the rain. I have.
53. Played in the mud. I love playing in the mud. Makes me feel like a kid again.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre. Never have. We have them again though. At camp we rent them, but we sit outside in chairs and just watch them on our mattresses and in our sleeping bags. So comfy and fun.
55. Been in a movie. Hahaha....Oh yeah. Not!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China. I haven't. I really need to explore the world, don't I.
57. Started a business. No way.
58. Taken a martial arts class. Nopers.
59. Visited Russia. I haven't. sigh. But I had a couple of pen pals from there. :)
60. Served at a soup kitchen. Several, Several times. I used to do it every First Monday of the Month for a few years. Fun times, Honest!
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies. I think I did. Until I got homesick and had to quit. I LOVE those cookies.
62. Gone whale watching. Can't recall.
63. Got flowers for no reason. *sob* I don't think so.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma. I'm not allowed too. darn drugs.
65. Gone sky diving. I REALLY want too!
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp. I'd love too. I love watching those kind of movies. It would be hard to visit one, but how awesome would it be to visit one? WOW.
67. Bounced a cheque. Ummmm. Nope. I hate using cheque's and I really hope I never do it.
68. Flown in a helicopter. Ugh, don't remind me. I never have and my number didn't get drawn up North, so I didn't get to go. :(
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. Way too many.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial. Nope
71. Eaten Caviar. I have....
72. Pieced a quilt. Always have wanted too, I will do it before I die.
73. Stood in Times Square. nope. some day though?
74. Toured the Everglades. Where?
75. Been fired from a job. Never, and I sure hope not. I've been laid off though, and that sucked.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London. Nope, but my parent's have pics of them.
77. Broken a bone. My nose. On my Birthday.
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle. Many Times! Can't wait to go again!
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person. Never have
80. Published a book. Hahah...Good one. Someone wanna buy my blog?
81. Visited the Vatican. Not me, but my sister and brother-in-law have.
82. Bought a brand new car. I have and I still own it. It's sadly falling apart on the outside. Watch out cars around me.
83. Walked in Jerusalem. I sure haven't. I've walked around in Drumheller though. lol
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. Several times. I'm actually kind of famous. Want my autograph? I've been on the news too.
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Well, I did meet him that night. Was he still considered a stranger if I met him a few hours prior to that? lol.
86. Visited the White House. Nope. Never.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. Fish? I caught and gutted one, well, had my dad gut it when I was younger. I'm sure that counts, right?!
88. Had chickenpox. Only a few lil dots on me. Lucky me!
89. Saved someone’s life. I've done the Heimlich maneuver a couple of times on my kid at school. YIKES! Not sure if that really counts though....we cheated once and did it "wrong" once.
90. Sat on a jury. No way. I really hope I never do either. It's one of my biggest fears too. But yet, if I ever have too, I hope it's REALLY good!
91. Met someone famous. I cannot really recall. I've had dreams that I have. I've also seen people from a distance. I wonder if those count.
92. Joined a book club. Nope....Never have. My Grandma is in one and I wonder if it's like being in English Class. I'm really not interested in that.
93. Got a tattoo. I do, and I want/need to get it covered up, but I'm really not sure what I should get it covered up with. At least when I get old, it won't be un-noticeable. lol.
94. Had a baby. If I did...do you know anything about it? No way! They're super cute though. I love them!
95. Seen the Alamo in person. Who? What? I need to learn quite a few things here.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake. Sure Haven't. I've swam in lots, but never there. Wanna fly me there?
97. Been involved in a law suit. Nope, I'm a VERY good girl! :)
98. Owned a mobile phone. Oh yes. This is 2010 now.
99. Been stung by a bee. Not too sure. I don't think so. I might've got stung at a Church Camp when I was younger, but who knows. Other wise, I never have. Lucky me
Here's mine.
1. Started your own blog. This is my Second blog. I'm hoping to get it going again.
2. Slept under the stars. I used to be in Ventures, it's like Scouts, and we always tented it. And some nights, we slept outside or stayed up all night. I also slept on a trampoline one night. I love sleeping outside. I love looking at the stars. So Beautiful
3. Played in a band. Yep. We basically had too. Cause the band teacher was BEST friends with my family! I played the Flute!
4. Visited Hawaii. I haven't yet, but I really want too. Especially after Little People, Big World showed the world what it was like there. My grandparent's used to go there all the time. It's now one of my dream places to visit soon.
5. Watched a meteor shower. Oh yeah. I love them!
6. Given more than you can afford to charity. I can't really recall. I love volunteering. But I also donate when I can as well.
7. Been to Disney World. Nope, but it's also my wish to go to one of them. I almost went with the Make A Wish Foundation with my friend's family. So Close, yet so far away!
8. Climbed a mountain. Several, all around Canada. They're so Beautiful and Peaceful. Gotta get out more!
9. Held a praying mantis. I did in 1999. They are the cutest lil things ever.
10. Sang a solo. Only at home and in the car. Haha!
11. Bungee jumped. I want to do the reverse bungee jumping some day, but haven't yet. No.
12. Visited Paris. Nope. My friends have though. ;p
13. Watched a lightning storm. I am from Alberta! And I HATE them. Unless I'm around several people and feel comfortable around them.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. Sure, but do I show anyone? lol.
15. Adopted a child. Always wanted too, but never have. Why do you have to pay to adopt? Makes no sense to me.
16. Had food poisoning. The worst case ever. The day I moved into my condo. From Pizza 73. I was sick for a week. Thank You Pizza 73 Ranch Dip!
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty. Ummm, Nope.
18. Grown your own vegetables. Nope. I had a friend do it for me once. I can't even keep a tree alive. My grandpa is amazing at growing vegetables and plants from just a root or a seed.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France. Haven't been to France yet.
20. Slept on an overnight train. Yep, We went to Expo 86 in Vancouver and took the train. I'll never forget that experience. So much fun.
21. Had a pillow fight. Just had one the other day. I still haven't grown up, I guess.
22. Hitch hiked. In Katimavik the rule is NO HITCH HIKING at all. I did it. I felt bad that I broke a rule. Haha. But so awesome for breaking a rule too. Never did get caught. It was fun! I was with some friends though. I don't know if I'd do it today though, and by myself.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill. No...but I did leave work one day with a sore back to hang out with a friend who really needed someone and I got busted. lol.
24. Built a snow fort. Again, Thanks to Ventures. Also, I'm from Alberta, so we're just built to do that. I was in the paper with my dog, cause my dad and I built one. I still have it.
25. Held a lamb. I don't recall.
26. Gone skinny dipping. Yup....several times. *blush* haha
27. Run a Marathon. I've cheered people one and watched some. Does that count?
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice. I haven't. I'll have to ask my sister and brother-in-law if they have.
29. Seen a total eclipse. For sure. I have pics too. I love them!
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset. Several times. They're soooo relaxing and Beautiful!
31. Hit a home run. I love ball, but I never have.
32. Been on a cruise. Never have, and never wanted too, and now I wouldn't mind it. I never seen a cruise ship until 2001 and I was in complete AWE. Those things are HUGE!
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person. Several, Several times! So beautiful, especially at night time!
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. Some day soon.
35. Seen an Amish community. I have and we got to spend a day there. Very cool. I'd love to try living like them for a week or so.
36. Taught yourself a new language. I had to learn French again, with no lessons, just from hearing people speak it and from living in Quebec. I've lost it again though.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied. Blah, I did a few years ago. It was great. I miss that feeling. I'll be there again though.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person. Sure haven't.
39. Gone rock climbing. Not outside, but inside, I have. Several hundreds of times. I love rock climbing! :)
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David. Haha....Who? Nope. I'll have to look him up.
41. Sung karaoke. Just did in February for teacher's convention. We were drunk. We sang O'Canada and did Sign Language to it, because we're awesome. The fans loved it.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt. Again, Who? What? Nope.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant. Nope, But I've given change when needed.
44. Visited Africa. Close, but I didn't. I had a chance, but never did go.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight. Oh yeah....several times.
46. Been transported in an ambulance. Does going to Expo count. My Uncle drove it. lol. Oh and I've been a passenger in one SEVERAL times. One too many times.
47. Had your portrait painted. I haven't.
48. Gone deep sea fishing. Sounds like a lot of fun, but I haven't.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Not yet. Nope.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling. I haven't been. I'd like to try it. I've never wanted to before, but within the last year or so, I've been thinking more and more about trying it.
52. Kissed in the rain. I have.
53. Played in the mud. I love playing in the mud. Makes me feel like a kid again.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre. Never have. We have them again though. At camp we rent them, but we sit outside in chairs and just watch them on our mattresses and in our sleeping bags. So comfy and fun.
55. Been in a movie. Hahaha....Oh yeah. Not!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China. I haven't. I really need to explore the world, don't I.
57. Started a business. No way.
58. Taken a martial arts class. Nopers.
59. Visited Russia. I haven't. sigh. But I had a couple of pen pals from there. :)
60. Served at a soup kitchen. Several, Several times. I used to do it every First Monday of the Month for a few years. Fun times, Honest!
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies. I think I did. Until I got homesick and had to quit. I LOVE those cookies.
62. Gone whale watching. Can't recall.
63. Got flowers for no reason. *sob* I don't think so.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma. I'm not allowed too. darn drugs.
65. Gone sky diving. I REALLY want too!
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp. I'd love too. I love watching those kind of movies. It would be hard to visit one, but how awesome would it be to visit one? WOW.
67. Bounced a cheque. Ummmm. Nope. I hate using cheque's and I really hope I never do it.
68. Flown in a helicopter. Ugh, don't remind me. I never have and my number didn't get drawn up North, so I didn't get to go. :(
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. Way too many.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial. Nope
71. Eaten Caviar. I have....
72. Pieced a quilt. Always have wanted too, I will do it before I die.
73. Stood in Times Square. nope. some day though?
74. Toured the Everglades. Where?
75. Been fired from a job. Never, and I sure hope not. I've been laid off though, and that sucked.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London. Nope, but my parent's have pics of them.
77. Broken a bone. My nose. On my Birthday.
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle. Many Times! Can't wait to go again!
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person. Never have
80. Published a book. Hahah...Good one. Someone wanna buy my blog?
81. Visited the Vatican. Not me, but my sister and brother-in-law have.
82. Bought a brand new car. I have and I still own it. It's sadly falling apart on the outside. Watch out cars around me.
83. Walked in Jerusalem. I sure haven't. I've walked around in Drumheller though. lol
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. Several times. I'm actually kind of famous. Want my autograph? I've been on the news too.
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Well, I did meet him that night. Was he still considered a stranger if I met him a few hours prior to that? lol.
86. Visited the White House. Nope. Never.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. Fish? I caught and gutted one, well, had my dad gut it when I was younger. I'm sure that counts, right?!
88. Had chickenpox. Only a few lil dots on me. Lucky me!
89. Saved someone’s life. I've done the Heimlich maneuver a couple of times on my kid at school. YIKES! Not sure if that really counts though....we cheated once and did it "wrong" once.
90. Sat on a jury. No way. I really hope I never do either. It's one of my biggest fears too. But yet, if I ever have too, I hope it's REALLY good!
91. Met someone famous. I cannot really recall. I've had dreams that I have. I've also seen people from a distance. I wonder if those count.
92. Joined a book club. Nope....Never have. My Grandma is in one and I wonder if it's like being in English Class. I'm really not interested in that.
93. Got a tattoo. I do, and I want/need to get it covered up, but I'm really not sure what I should get it covered up with. At least when I get old, it won't be un-noticeable. lol.
94. Had a baby. If I did...do you know anything about it? No way! They're super cute though. I love them!
95. Seen the Alamo in person. Who? What? I need to learn quite a few things here.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake. Sure Haven't. I've swam in lots, but never there. Wanna fly me there?
97. Been involved in a law suit. Nope, I'm a VERY good girl! :)
98. Owned a mobile phone. Oh yes. This is 2010 now.
99. Been stung by a bee. Not too sure. I don't think so. I might've got stung at a Church Camp when I was younger, but who knows. Other wise, I never have. Lucky me
same thinking?
Okay, so I just read my last post from November of 2008, and I was obviously thinking the same thing; kind of. Scary.
At that time though, I was seriously thinking of moving away....and I was debating about it and I just couldn't figure it out. I remember that night. Ugh. Some times it just helps to write things out, rather than sit and dwell on it. At least I find it helps me out.
No worries, if anyone ever reads my blog, it won't all be about life changes. haha. I promise!
It may be about how my cat should have a bath some day! And how much she really hates baths. Why do cats hate baths? Why do some dogs hate baths, but yet they love to swim? I never figured that one out. Strange animals.
It's time for bed. haha!
At that time though, I was seriously thinking of moving away....and I was debating about it and I just couldn't figure it out. I remember that night. Ugh. Some times it just helps to write things out, rather than sit and dwell on it. At least I find it helps me out.
No worries, if anyone ever reads my blog, it won't all be about life changes. haha. I promise!
It may be about how my cat should have a bath some day! And how much she really hates baths. Why do cats hate baths? Why do some dogs hate baths, but yet they love to swim? I never figured that one out. Strange animals.
It's time for bed. haha!
I'm back....Again
WOW! It's been forever since I've been here. I keep forgetting that I even have this blog. I had another one ages ago, and I really did enjoy writing my daily thoughts down, or just ranting or whatever. So I'm not too sure why I don't do it still to this day. I wonder where my old blog has gone? I think I can still find it. It would be kind of fun to try and find and see what I wrote and what I thought back then.
I'm thinking of making some huge changes to my life soon, so I'm really thinking of keeping this blog up to date, so that way I can see how far I've come and if I've reached any of my dreams.
I really want to travel more. I want to find a new job, and I know it's going to happen sooner than later. I can't wait, but yet I'm nervous. It's leaving the comfort, the security blanket, almost like home and expanding your horizons. Yikes. I feel like I may be growing up again. haha. I want to kayak more, and explore more rivers and lakes. I want to go to BC and kayak there, or/and the mountains. I want my breath to be taken away. I also want to go hiking more and push my limits and see how far I can go. It's always been my dream to hike the West Coast Trail. I'll never let myself down for not being able to do it when my Venture group got to do it and I had to stay behind, and welcome them back. At least I got to train with them...but it was still super tough. That was over 10 years for sure, but it still haunts me. I need to get out West and experience it. The Yukon is calling my name again. Oh, so many dreams and places to see and things to do.
I've met a great guy, and he's made me realize that life is about having fun. I know. I always say that I love having fun and I do. Really. But, my fun is local. For some reason, I just can't seem to get away to have fun. I have no idea why. Yes, some of it is money. Sad eh. They say money can't buy you happiness, but come on, it does. We can't lie. You don't get very far when you're very limited to your daily funds. Grrr. But, I really do need to get out and see what the world has to offer. I know there's more out there. He's made me happier and is showing me more to life even in our own city. I can't wait to see if there will be more. We shall see.
It's time for bed. I'm off for Easter Holidays. Can't wait. I need a holiday. Who knows, maybe I'll find some time to have some fun this coming week. (Before Wednesday that is).
I'm thinking of making some huge changes to my life soon, so I'm really thinking of keeping this blog up to date, so that way I can see how far I've come and if I've reached any of my dreams.
I really want to travel more. I want to find a new job, and I know it's going to happen sooner than later. I can't wait, but yet I'm nervous. It's leaving the comfort, the security blanket, almost like home and expanding your horizons. Yikes. I feel like I may be growing up again. haha. I want to kayak more, and explore more rivers and lakes. I want to go to BC and kayak there, or/and the mountains. I want my breath to be taken away. I also want to go hiking more and push my limits and see how far I can go. It's always been my dream to hike the West Coast Trail. I'll never let myself down for not being able to do it when my Venture group got to do it and I had to stay behind, and welcome them back. At least I got to train with them...but it was still super tough. That was over 10 years for sure, but it still haunts me. I need to get out West and experience it. The Yukon is calling my name again. Oh, so many dreams and places to see and things to do.
I've met a great guy, and he's made me realize that life is about having fun. I know. I always say that I love having fun and I do. Really. But, my fun is local. For some reason, I just can't seem to get away to have fun. I have no idea why. Yes, some of it is money. Sad eh. They say money can't buy you happiness, but come on, it does. We can't lie. You don't get very far when you're very limited to your daily funds. Grrr. But, I really do need to get out and see what the world has to offer. I know there's more out there. He's made me happier and is showing me more to life even in our own city. I can't wait to see if there will be more. We shall see.
It's time for bed. I'm off for Easter Holidays. Can't wait. I need a holiday. Who knows, maybe I'll find some time to have some fun this coming week. (Before Wednesday that is).
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