Very confused.

According to my work policy having my last surgery 60 days after I came back from the one before should have put me at full pay again. I wonder now if I misread.  I looked at my pay stub for today and I was deducted 40% of my pay.

I'm not sure what is going on, and it will of course have to wait until I get back to work, but I'm a bit upset. On one hand I am OK with this as it should mean I get to keep my vacation that I would have had to use. On the other hand I needed a full paycheck.  From what I can tell they only took 30 hours worth, but then that would mean that my next check will be just as small if not smaller. I'm not sure Dan and I can afford that.

I have a bit stashed away, but I don't know that it will last long. Sigh, I'm sure that we will get through it. I have been doing some research and have concluded that after September we will go with Dish. I wish that we could be strong enough to cancel our TV portion of cable all together, but I am not big into series watching. I have channels I watch and they do have series, but It's not like mainstream TV. When I did the math, I figure for the first year (2 year contract) we'll save roughly $50.00.  After that it will be like $25.00 a month savings. If it wasn't for the particular channels Dan and I like it would be even less.  But we like Military channel, History International,  The Science channel and DIY Network. Of course all of these are in the highest package. *sigh*

But that still doesn't mean that we'll still be OK with a small paycheck from me.  I have my doctor's appointment too. Funny how the Doctor's office never got back with me on the ABI.....  Whatever!

It's one of THOSE days

We had such a storm last night. I don't think I have ever witnessed such a storm so close to me in a very long time. The thunder actually woke me up. Once awake Dan and I wondered at the lightening. I think Argo was a bit scared because as soon as the rain started pelting the house he jumped from the window sill and meowed really loudly until Dan snuggled him.  Amazingly the power did not go out. This years weather has been very odd. I can't really remember a year where the snow stayed until May, the summer ended in August and the Wind has blown so hard that it's broken so many things. The days are still too warm for comfort, and the nights so cold I am tempted to turn on my electric blanket.

I slept very late. I actually enjoyed it. But I did have plans. I was going to try a zucchini recipe, but I couldn't get up the gumption to go to the store. I crawled in to the tub and got immersed into a book. A few hours later Dan came home with dinner and movies. Those RedBox free ones. We watched the Terminator Salvation, (OK) and The Vampire's Assistant, (Was pretty good). It was really nice to sit with Dan again and just enjoy. I'm so weird about movies these days. I used to love to watch any movie, Chick Flick, action, drama, horror, suspense, Pretty much anything. I can't tell you how many movies I went to my teenage years. A few summers that Lorie and I practically watched a movie a night in the theater or rented.

Now I'm weird about them. I don't want to watch Chick Flicks, and I HATE horror. Some suspense is OK. and I prefer action. No Sci-Fi at all! It's gotta be a really interesting if it's a comedy, because there are some that are just too silly!  I tend to buy movies that I liked in the theater and then for some reason I don't ever want to see it again. HUH?

Anyway, I was in the shower when Dan got home. I was trying to finish up my bath before he made it home, but I didn't make it. However I didn't tell Dan I was in the tub when he called, so when I heard him banging, I decided to hop out of the shower and get the door. Except that he wasn't upstairs, he was in the garage. So blind because I didn't grab my glasses, and wet because I only grabbed the towel for my body, and in my favorite slippers so I wouldn't pick up anything on the floor on my wet feet, I ran downstairs to open the door. Then I ran back up to finish washing my hair. I was suddenly very weak. I got back in but could barely stand. I got the conditioner in and then immediately washed it as I was pretty sure if I didn't sit down I was going to fall. Dan helped me out of the shower and I sat on the toilet seat for about 5 minutes. I guess I pushed my body too much by running back up the stairs.

I'm feeling better now, but my body is so exhausted. My mind is going 10 miles a minute. But the old body is going so slow it's almost going backwards. I have so many plans and no energy to do them. I'm still trying to decide if we're going to do a BBQ for Labor day. We have done one for the last 3 years. The ladies assured me it would be OK if we didn't, but I want to get together. I just don't want to do the work. LOL. Cleaning, cooking, cleaning up.  Sigh, I've got to decide soon though. It's now under a week away.

Sigh, anyone got a bottle of children's energy to give me? I'm feeling so drained.

The truth behind faithful blogging

I have decided that faithful blogging is not for people with kids. LOL.  Or a life.  I have managed to blog pretty much everyday for over a week. This is sort of unusual as I shouldn't really have anything to blog about. but hey, words on a page.

I bring this up because I only have about 10 blogs I follow, and I am always jumping up eager to read them. I then find myself disappointed when they aren't updated. I'm not an overly nosey person. I wait for you to tell me what is going on in your life, but I loves a blog of update. Stefanie and Stacie have been the most faithful of bloggers. I love it because the only reason Stacie really blogs is because she has to tell us all the cute stuff Becca does. (I have come think that she's the exception to the kid rule as stated above), and Stef because she's got a fun and interesting life. 

I know Brandy has plenty to say, but I think she really just hates typing. Jill updates every so often and Rachelle reads them but doesn't post much. (It's OK though,  She's got 3 little ones at home. She has no time either).

I enjoy putting down my thoughts and feelings. I felt a bit better about it when I did it on Open Diary.com. There I was pretty anonymous, and so it was easier. I didn't have to worry so much about hurting someones feelings. Not that I have issues with anyone who reads this blog, but I don't want to put someone on the spot if I complain about someone they know and/or are friends with them. I created a private blog just for my complaining. It's closed so no one but me can read it and I can bitch about anything. (usually Dan).

Blogs are great. I've been semi bored this last few days as I've watched a ton of TV and such. but I've avoided reading blogs not on my fav's list.  I'm saving them for work. But I might be desperate before too long. Anyway I have to go and get away. Dan is obsessed with watching his downloads of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and frankly I couldn't stand them when they were new........  Time to blog on the other one....

What a day

Yesterday I had company. The girls came over for some old lady time. It was awesome. I was so tired that I didn't take a shower, so I tried to keep my distance. lol. 

Dan got home before the ladies showed up and I handed him the toilet handle. I said: " could you put this on? I didn't have enough strength."  He looked me straight in the eye, and said: "now?" in a whiny voice. I just looked at him and glared. I said: "Yes now. I would really like it if I didn't have to tell the ladies to stick their hand in the tank to flush. " It took it less than 5 minutes. Really! lol

Then Beth arrived. She had brought cup cakes. " Note:  I adore cup cakes! Cake of any kind!"  She said it was a recipe she found. I don't know if it was Weight Watchers but it was chocolate cake mix with Diet Coke. That's it. No oil, water or eggs. I have to say as a cake consumer it was very YUMMY!  I don't remember the recipe for the frosting but it was low fat something. I'm wondering if I can do it with a Yellow cake and diet sprite. or maybe lemon and diet sprite. Maybe I'll try.

I had to laugh too because I sent Lorie a text that just said: " don't forget the plates".  Remember a couple weeks ago we went to Color me Mine and decorated plates. She picked them up for us, so I haven't seen mine since it was first done. I was excited to look at it. And Lorie has a lousy memory so I just wanted to remind her to bring them so I could see them finished and get  mine.  When she arrived she was carrying a package of paper plates.  I laughed and said, oh look. Lorie brought plates. She looked at me funny and then said, "you sent me a text and said don't forget the plates." Suddenly it hit me and I started Laughing my ass off. I rolled my eyes at her and Beth when they were staring at me and said: " I meant the other plates." She still looked at me confused until I said: "What did we do two weeks ago that involved plates?"  She then smiled and laughed and said "I wondered why you wanted me to bring plates." She forgot to bring them ones we did. Sigh, maybe I'll go out tomorrow to get mine. lol

Today I slept until 2. I needed it as I cheated the night before and had a few cookies as well as the "diet" cup cake.  When I got up, Dan said he wanted to do something with me. A movie, bowling, something. I wasn't up to a bowling session. I suggested renting a movie. I got some free Red Box rental slips when I was Smith's, so we got on the Internet and started looking at rentals at Red Box. We settled on Push and Gabriel and Dan wanted Red Baron. He had to got to two different boxes but they were close. When he got there though the coupons wouldn't work. Found out they are only good at the Red Box at the Smith's.  None of the movies we wanted were there. So we'll try again. I'm pissed about it now, and they have to be used by Tuesday. LOL

We sat back, had stuff Dan picked up at Ab's Drive-in. We watched Push first. It was alright. Annoying, and confusing at times. Probably will not buy it unless it's like less than $5.00.  The next was Gabriel. I had seen it at Wal-Mart on the $13.50 rack and thought it looked like it could be good. But I resisted as buying it. I read about it on Wikipedia and thought the plot was interesting, but then forgot that I would buy it the next time I seen it. So this time Dan rented it. I'm very happy about not impulse buying it. It was not worth it. Slow in some parts, confusing in others. The quiet moments had to be turned up way loud, and the loud moments pushed us through the wall. It was very anti-climatic too.  Overall I'm glad we watched because we spent time together, but ugh on the actual movie.

I keep yawning even though I've only been up 8 hours. I'm sure that if I tried to sleep now I would be wide awake. Crazy.....  Anyway, Desktop Defender is awaiting me.....

Stopped to jot down a few things.

So first I have to talk about last night. I was laying in bed, listening to the TV and suddenly I hear a child's voice. It was really creepy and I couldn't hear it well enough to understand it. At first I thought it was the TV. So I ignored it and continued drifting off to sleep. Suddenly I hear it again. I mute the TV and catch just the tail end of whatever it was. I wasn't sure then... but I shut the TV off and layed back down. I sort of started daydreaming to get myself to go to sleep, when there it was. I sat right up and almost hit the ceiling. I started thinking psychotic children killers where in my house, but then I could sort of understand the voice this time.  I tried to breath normal and listen to it. Then I realized that for Some Dumb Ass Reason the Dora Kitchen that is still at my house had gone off. LOL OMG! I couldn't stop laughing for like 5 minutes. I got up and looked. Sure enough it was on. I don't know if it's always been on and the battery is going, or I have a ghost. Whew.

Then later that night, early this morning I needed to get up to pee. I stumbled into the bathroom in the dark and tried not to wake up more than needed. I finish my business and push the handle to flush. huh? no pressure on the handle. nothing..... Damn!  I turn on the light and pull apart the tank and sure enough. The stupid plastic arm that attaches to the chain and plug was broken. Seriously, it looks like someone snapped it right off the handle. GRRRR. This only happens when I'm having company over. I reached in and pulled the plug so it would flush, and then looked at the clock. It was 6:00 am. So I shrugged my shoulder and put the tank back together and shut the light off. (yes I did take time to wash my hands. lol)

I don't know what Dan did when he noticed as I was still asleep and he didn't wake me up. When I did get up, exactly 4 minutes before 10, I started on the kitchen. Got the dishes unloaded and reloaded. Vacuumed the living room and put the X-mas gifts in the spare room. Then I took myself to Wal-Mart to get some food stuff and a new handle. As easy as all this seems, I spent an hour and a half at Wal-mart just trying to get around. I'm so beat. But it was good for me to 1: get out, and 2: get some exercise. Now I just hope I'm up to having my company. I'm excited for them to come, but  I'm so tired now. *there goes that damn yawn* and I still need to shower.

It's Thursday!

So for 3 days in a row I have failed to get up before noon. Today was at 11. oh well. Get it while you can I say. It must mean something when I go to bed at 10 and don't get up until 11. My body needs some sleep?

I'm a little torked. I called the doctors office to make my appointments yesterday. (OK they called me first) and I found out that they aren't going to schedule the ABI until Monday because they couldn't find my discharge papers and Dr. S. won't be back until then. But they scheduled my follow up for Wednesday the first. Whatever! I'm kind of irritated but then it saves $30.00.

I got my shipment of stuff from ABC yesterday. Today I opened it. They didn't include an invoice or labeled the boxes, so I had to open a few things.  We got everything. I'm a bit disappointed as the gifts I bought for my neighbors are pretty tiny. They look so much bigger in the catalog. They are cute though. But I'm a bit torked that they didn't include a candle for the votive holder. Not that I can't afford them (heck I'm sure I've got some in my candle box), but still. What's adding an additional $0.05 bit of wax going to hurt them?

The towels are looking interesting. My next goal is to take two of the wash clothes, one of each color and see if I can find matching rugs and toilet cover. It's odd but I feel that if I can make one room in my house all matchy and coordinated, then maybe I can be happy. LOL  not true I know. But for a while when the craft room looked good I would actually stand in the door and sigh a happy sigh.

My love Charlotte has said that once she is feeling better, she will come to my house and do a Charlotte clean. I have to tell her not to tease me. Damn how much would I love a true Charlotte Cleaning? Instead of selling my soul to Satan, I would sell it to Charlotte. The woman is fantastic. Especially if she could do it before Christmas. Oh how I would love that!

Speaking of cleaning, I am feeling a little stronger today. I hope that after a small rest I can get the dishwasher cleaned out. Then I will rest just a little more, and put dirty dishes back in and wash them. Dan has been an awesome trooper. I've tried really hard not to make him feel like he has to do the dishes as well as cook. Last night when he got home, he was so just tired and just wanted to relax. So I told him that I would be fine if he just made beans and franks for dinner. Couple minutes in the microwave and done.

Poor guy. He does so much for me. And he's good for me. Because I feel so guilty about him working all day and taking care of me and the house (as best he can), I will start to push myself a bit to get myself moving. I need to as I only have  a week before it's back to work. If I don't gain strength now it will suck when I go back.

My friends youngest brother has to have surgery tomorrow to remove a brain tumor. It's cancerous.I feel so bad because it's an awful thing for someone so young to go through. He's only just graduated from High School.  My heart and prayers go out to him and his family.  It just once again provides me a look at my own mortality.

Well I'm off to rest before attempting my chores. Wish me luck.

It's Wednesday!

OK so day two has failed in getting up before 10. It's been more like get up before noon. But in my defense, I didn't go to bed until 3 am. I found a unopened box of books tucked away in our downstairs bathroom. Why in the bathroom you say? I think when we were moving in, we were looking to put things anywhere a shelf was. And that bathroom has plenty of shelving. 

I have read and reread all my books several times. After a while I can't get back into them. So finding this box was like a gift. It's been there for 4.5 years. There are some books in it I would never read again. So they will go in the DI pile, but there are books I don't even remember reading. So I got sucked into one last night and just could not stop until it was done.

I need to remember to call the doctor today. I hope if I put this here I will do it. I'm supposed to set up another ABI and a visit. The ABI is to do a blood pressure on my leg. It shows how well the blood is flowing now that they got all the plaque out.  I don't mind this as it's really easy, but I HATE it because it's considered and office visit and will cost me $30.00 in co-pay. Then I have to go back a week after and that's another $30.00 co-pay. Our Tax guy says that I have spend out of pocket about $7000.00 to claim it on my taxes. I'm beginning to think I just might get there. Sheesh!

Anyway, I am gonna end now. I'm still yawning which tells me either I'm bored of this blog, or not fully awake yet.  HAHA

It's Tuesday!

So I failed my getting up before 10 today. I can only say it's my hubby's fault. I say this with a smile of chagrin, as I had about 1 scoop of ice cream last night, and I'm pretty sure that's what caused my sleep. When my sugars go up, my body goes into sleep mode.  It was the doorbell that actually woke me up for good at 11. Some idiot going door to door pawning off free family DVDs. Of course I didn't answer the door.

If I don't know you are coming, you will not get an answer at the door. Every time I have answered the door to find some annoying  anonymous person at the door, it has ended rather badly for me. IE: Missionaries, Dan's Home Teachers, the Ward Missionary, some jerk selling something, you get the idea. I would rather ignore you at the door than be rude and say go away. Since I have a hard time being rude, I get stuck in some stupid conversation I never wanted to have.

I had some seriously whacked out dreams. One involved me going back to work today. I told everyone I was bored at home and decided I needed to come back. It was funny because in my dream, my boss was pissed I came back because it ruined my Short Term Disability and caused her extra paperwork.  I think I was subconsciously telling myself that I really should wait the 2 weeks.

It's weird because I will be laying in bed thinking that I feel great. So then I get up to go to the kitchen or downstairs, and I feel as weak as a New born kitten. Right now as I type this blog, my arms feel heavy and my brain feels fuzzy and I want to stop to go lay down. I can't stop yawning and every yawn makes me feel weaker. So I will try to blog later. I'm gonna take a nap.

A day in the life of Princess Zelda Shower Guard Boe, aka The PAW

One of my many napping spots

My human Denise has nicely decided to accommodate me by typing up my me memories. Since it is too hard for me to type, and I'm a princess so I shouldn't have to do my own work, this works well for me.

Today I woke up about 4:30 am. My human Dan snores horribly. It's really loud. But worse was my human Denise who keeps kicking me with her feet. If they would just get a bigger bed I would be happy to share with them.  I finally was able to go back to sleep.

I woke again at 6 am. Denise kicked me again as she was getting out of bed. We really must work on this problem as this is disturbing me.  However it is time for my daily rubbing. I hate when I have to remind her. She gets so snippy with me when I gently set my paw on her arm. I mean really.....  It's not my fault that I keep my nails sharp. 

Denise is heading into that water room. I must get there before her. But wait.... there is an intruder. That crazy cat Meela. GRRRR.  I can't get her to understand that she is the servant and I am the Princess. She is running to my human and demanding to be petted. This cannot happen. I run and meow at her and swat her on the butt. She runs away and I rub all over my humans legs to get rid of the other smell.

The human gets into the water thingy. She won't let me sit on the edge and drink. *huff* I will get on the counter then.  I wait while she gets wet. Why does she take so long?  I guard her from the other peasant cats. They can't be with her! She's mine!

After she gets out she puts on her type of fur and leaves. She gives me a final pat, but doesn't do it justice. I will just wait until she gets back.

The male human gets up and runs around the house. He pays me no attention, which is a not acceptable, and I will punish him later for his mistake.

Suddenly the house is quiet and I can rest. But first I must go outside to enjoy the sunlight and air. Ahhhh. Now back in doors for a nice nap.

My Second favorite Napping spot. The Female humans warm thingy

I need to eat. Hum.... Peasant food, or Princess food?  Today I will have the peasant food. It's so yummy, nom, nom, nom.  Back to the water room for a drink out of my special cup. HEY!  What's that large orange fool doing up there?  I have to jump up and hiss at him. He looks at me and stares, but finally he leaves. He tainted my water, but I'm thirsty so I will drink it anyway.

Soon my human comes home. She comes to her room and sits. I climb up on the bed and place my paw on her arm. She rubs me again, but then walks away. She goes into the dark cave and I follow. She needs to pay attention to me. The other cats follow too. But she's mine!!!

She sits at that desk thing and starts paying attention to that. I jump up in front and rub on her face. She pushes me aside. I come back and demand to be petted. Don't you know who I am?

The male human comes home. He tries to lure me to his lap, but I remember that he doesn't give me my due in the mornings and I ignore him. He picks me up, the audacity! I pretend to like it until I find a weakness in his stance and then use my claws to let him know how displeased I am. He puts me down again.

I jump back on my humans desk and get in her face again. Finally she pays attention to me and I am happy. Now to go nap again......

It's Monday!

It's Monday and I was up before 10. I loves my sleeping in, but I really do need to start getting up so it's not so hard when I do go back to work. It was hard having Dan leave. I mean on Thursday I slept the whole day, but on Friday he stayed home and was at my beck and call. Saturday and Sunday were the same, but today he wasn't there to get me fresh water or rub my back or anything. Bummer!

Plus I need a shower. I really should have taken it yesterday as.... well.... I STINK.  I'm supposed to wait 3 days to get my incision wet, and then I can shower and I have to wait 5 days before a bath.  But I was so weak yesterday that I just couldn't do it. However I have motivation today as I sprayed myself with some body splash until Dan can get home and help me in the shower.  Pear berry and BO. What a combo. LOL. I really hope no one plans on dropping by. I'll have to make them stand outside so I don't kill them.

We found a home for Blacky yesterday. I was really happy about this. He is such a sweet cat but he's disrupted our Clowder and we needed to get the Hierarchy back in order. Two Dominate Males is more than enough. Hahaha.  KSL is really an awesome place. I was pretty sure it would take forever to get both Angel and Blacky gone. I mean I couldn't imagine anyone wanting older cats. But sure enough. Stefanie is a genius. Bless her for helping us with this. I don't know that I would have done it myself.

This morning I have been playing Desktop Defender on Facebook. I have to admit I cheated and actually payed $15.00 for coins to upgrade my stuff. After I spent it, I hung my head in shame. Technically since I'm not working or going anywhere, I have it to spend. (buying lunch at $8 - $10 a pop saves alot when you aren't working).   But what a silly thing to spend it on. Then I got to thinking..... I would probably justify that amount if I was buying the game to play.... so now I'm OK with it.

I really should have saved that money though for Christmas. I have 28 people to buy for not including Dan. Plus I want to do something really cute for my co-workers. Something to say thanks for all their help. I've got 6 out of the 28 done. (whew). but there is still more to go. Lorie's parents are pretty easy. I always get them either Red Lobster or Texas Road House Gift Certs. Basically the Koford Grand Kids are done. Except for Jordan. I can't find a fire truck or construction trucks that are w/in my budget. So I will continue looking.  Destiny and Autumn are getting Pillow Pets. They are done. I average about $20.00 per person (except Koford Grand Kids, they are only $10.00 as we usually draw names for age groups. Since I don't have any kids, I really don't have to get them gifts so I keep it simple.)

I think I want a Kindle for Christmas. I have been checking them out, but we'll have to see. I'm trying to get Dan to throw me a bone and put together a list so I can pick stuff up now. I find it's easier to buy as I go rather then try to save and buy last minute. That's where I always over spend.

I've been trying to find a diet I can get behind. When Beth picked me up from the hospital on Wednesday, she looked really good.  She said she's lost about 25 pounds. I think that is fantastic. I'm seriously wondering if I can do it. I can't do the expense right now. $40.00 a month is just more than we really have to spare. But I need to find something. Brandy if you are reading this, be prepared. We are bringing lunch to work every day. We can't afford to eat out any more. Really.  You need your house money and I need my X-mas money. Just Think, if we can go 5 whole days w/out eating out, we will save an average of $40.00. That's two of my people off my X-mas list. 8D

I was looking up 1800 calorie ADA diets. I just need someone to plan my meals. If I have a goal meal planned and have all the ingredients in the house then Dan and I can get it together. It's the deciding and such that makes us eat out.  So if anyone has some suggestions for meal planners for the above diet, let me know.

it's Saturday now it's Sunday

Hum, There must be something wrong with Blogspot and my laptop. I tried to do this entry yesterday, but all it would let me do was enter the title. I will have to make sure all my stuff is up to date on it.

Saturday was kinda boring. I played on the laptop and watched TV all day. Sometimes at the same time.

This morning I got up feeling kind of sick. I took my morning meds but didn't eat anything. After a while of playing on the Laptop while Dan slept, I was feeling more off. I went to the kitchen to make some toast. I got it in the toaster and just knew I was in trouble. I was able to stumble from the kitchen to the chair in my living room. I crashed down on it hard and just sat for a moment.

I suddenly felt very sick to my tummy and started yelling for Dan. He came running and when I told him how I felt, he got me a bowl to be sick in. I told him I thought it was because I'd taken some diabetic medicine w/out eating and that I was trying to make toast.  He went to check on it and come to find out the toaster was unplugged. He got it going, got me a cold drink of soda, and then preceded to make me a ham sandwich with tomato. It was the BEST thing I'd ever eaten. LOL

That seemed to do the trick but I still felt very very weak. Dan helped me back to our room and I layed down to rest.  About 30 minutes later I was up and playing Desktop Defender on Facebook. "curse you Andy!"

I finally decided I wanted to be with Dan, so I grabbed my soda and started down the stairs. Dan met me half way and made sure I got down OK. He refreshed my drink and made me comfy on the couch.

I had to pee, which is why this blog got posted. HAHA. I decided before going back to the TV I would see if I could blog.  So girls, forgive me for not doing a blog a day, but I tried.

Friday so far

I spent almost all day in bed yesterday. the drugs were making me sleep. It was good but then I was up all night. Which sort of sucked because I wanted to keep sleeping.

I tossed and turned because i was hot and cold and then hot again. The cats wanted to sleep with me, on me. It too was very annoying. then when Dan finally came to bed, He snored, and moved and annoyed me even more. I listened to my mp3 player and the books sort of helped, but I would only sleep for about an hour and then I'd be awake.

Right now I'm yawning up a storm, but I'm awake. LOL.

My incision hurts a little. Not bad, but sore. I bled more than I have before. It was weird to look up in the CT room and see red stuff splashed on this shield thing. i think the Dr. knew i was looking at it, because he told me I had lost some blood. I know they put a blood thinner in me, so I'm thinking that's why I bled so much.

Dan stayed home today to take care of me. So of course I've made him wait on me hand and foot.  He's been really sweet. We got a call for Blacky today, but not what we were hoping. The lady was looking for her lost cat and thought Blacky looked just like her cat. I felt bad for her. So we still have him. I hope Angel is doing well. I worry somewhat. but I have to focus on the fact that I just had too many cats. i don't want to be known as the cat hoarder lady.

Surgery Day

Yesterday I was up at 6. I was supposed to be at the hospital by 6:30, but i know from previous experience that i can show up at 7 and still be good. I got myself all prettied up, LOL and off we went. Dan dropped me off at the door and went to park the car. I checked in and for the first time ever, there was no one else in the lobby. They called me back and just as I got around the corner, Dan called my name. The poor nurse at the desk had seen me coming and then turn around and walk back out. I think she thought I was making a run for it.

Dan had bumped into a man with a puppy in his hands. It was a Yorkie/pug mix. very cute but already bigger than a normal Yorkie.  the puppy was sweet and liked my hands. Even the receptionist had to play with the puppy.

We got in the room and once again they made me pee in a cup. I do it because I must, but I have to say: "YUCK".  Those cups are not nearly big enough.

They stuck the IV in my wrist rather than my choice of my elbow. I hate it in my hand or wrist. no one seems to understand that it doesn't hurt in my elbow. Sigh

finally it was off to the CT room. I had on my blue socks that have goldfish on them.  The techs loved them.

Then it started and I got my drugs.  I am feeling really torn. I don't want to have the surgery, but I LOVE the drugs.

They didn't put in a stint, but they did scrape the leg out again. Since July, my leg had completely re-clogged. He won't do the other leg until we can determine how quickly the leg will clog again. He had a really hard time getting the vein catheter in my leg because of all the scar tissue. next step would be a bypass. :(

Beth came to get me after a very long sleep. Love those drugs.
Spent the evening chatting w/her and Stef.  Stef and Andy came over to make dinner and to put Blacky and Angel on KSL. Crazily enough, we got a hit on Angel about an hour later. She went to a good home, and I'm not sure how i feel about it. But I'm kind of glad. I hope she's really happy.

now to hope that Blacky will get a good home. Then I can feel better. It will be just the 5 again.

well that's all for now. I am going to go back to sleep. Love those drugs.......

Denise and Lorie Day

Yesterday was a Denise and Lorie day. We haven't hung out for a very long time. It was WAY overdue. I went to Lorie's house to pick her up, and we had to first take Lance to the dollar store. He had $5.00 burning a hole in his pocket.  Afterwards we dropped him back home and went to eat. I don't get to eat at El Matador very often, so I didn't even give Lorie a choice.

We enjoyed lunch and I told Lorie I was thinking we should go to the movies. She said she would rather go home and watch a movie. I told her no, because the whole point was for us to get out and do stuff. Not sit at home with the boys and just stare at the TV.

She told me that she wanted to shave her head. I mean buzz it down to nothing. Her hair has been so dyed that it's completely fried. I mean it was actually a tinge of green.   I told her I would take her to get her hair cut, but that I would not let her shave it. We went to Great Clips in Centerville, and shocked the poor hair dresser lady.

The conversation went like this:
HD: How do you want it cut?
L: Just shave it. Shave it all.
HD: What?
L: Just shave it.
D: no. don't shave it. We want it cut short. Really short. but not shaved.
L: Just shave it.
HD: What?

The Hair Dresser was in shock.  I swear she thought Lorie was gonna go all Brittney Spears on her butt.  I told the HD to just cut it really short. Like down to maybe an inch. So she did. She shaved the back to about a half inch, left the top a bit longer and left Lorie's bangs. (she's got a huge forehead, LOL)

It looks pretty good, and Lorie seems very happy with it. 

After that I decided I was taking Lorie to do something. We were not going back to her place! So we drove into Salt Lake and I took us to Color Me Mine.  It's this little ceramics shop where you can paint and they will fire the ceramics for you.

We needed drinks when we got there, so before going in to the shop, we went to Starbucks.  I hate coffee, but luckily they had bottled water.  Lorie ended up getting a coffee too.  As we were leaving Lorie said: Well Denise, we've done. We are now the ultimate Lesbian couple. I'm the butch.
I had to giggle, because over the years people have wondered if we were a couple. I guess that's what comes from being such close friends for so long.

I said that we just couldn't tell my husband or her boyfriend. It would freak them out.
We went into the store and started to look around. I was a bit disappointed in their selection. It was pretty small. So Lorie and I decided on doing plates. I have a plate holder in my living room that came with 3 Christmas plates. I liked it so much I never took it down. But everyone made fun of me for leaving Christmas up all year. Last year I found some cute fall/autumn type plates and put them up instead. But then I got to feeling sick, and never switched them out for the X-mas ones. So I have now had Fall up all year long.

Lorie working hard on her plate

Since it's heading into Fall, I will leave them up until December, but I wanted some plates I can put up for everyday.  I have some valentines ones I could throw up in February, but nothing for the Spring and Summer months.  I totally love butterfly's, so I have been thinking of finding some butterfly plates. I picked out a couple of butterfly stencils and stamps and went to town on my plate.

Lorie putting our names and the date on the back

Lorie was going to display her plate for this picture. At the last second she stuck her hand on the back where we put our names and the date. LOL

Her plate finally. It took forever to get it done. The letter shadowing was a happy mistake.

Lorie is a Denver Broncos fan. So we asked the girls at the shop if they had any Broncos stuff. She printed out a small picture of the Broncos horse logo.  Lorie then found a letters stencil and put her plate together. She claims to not be crafty, but she's got some talent.  We had so much fun. Laughing at each other and just relaxing. This place is a little on the expensive side. It is $10.00 for the studio fee. (The use of all their stuff like paint, brushes, etc.)  and the plates were $10.00.  So I pretty much paid $20.00 for my plate. On one hand I was like "Holy Shoot" that's a expensive plate. But then I think: But I got it done my way, and I did it myself, and I spent a couple of hours with my friend. It was worth it.

My plate in mid-painting

My plate finished painting. The rim was a little rugged.

Me and my finished product. I can't wait to see it glazed. The colors will be brighter then.

Our plates look really good, and I have the pictures to prove it. LOL. Lorie will have to pick them up next week because I will down for my surgery.  I cannot wait to see how cool they look fired.

We decided that this would be an awesome Girls Night activity as we can gossip and such while painting. I just have to get the girls excited.  Color Me Mine used to allow you to bring in other ceramics. They don't recommend it, but I'm hoping they still do, as I have a couple of ceramics I need to paint. I like the glossy glazed finish so much better than using acrylic and just spay finishing them.

After that I took Lorie home and we watched TV for a little while and then I came home and went to bed.
It was a Great Day!

locked up Kitty Style

So the other night Dan and I noticed that the broken kitty was in the house. He was hiding in the spare bedroom. I think this is the culprit in peeing and pooping in my house. So Dan had to chase him out. I felt bad because the kitty is hurt, but it won't let us help him. So unfortunatly we have to let nature take it's course and the kitty will have to fend for himself. I can't have him in my house messing it up.

Dan also found another stray staying in the spare room. It's gotten to the point where I need to start charging rent. Sheesh.  It too went out the door and Dan decreaed that the doors and windows will remain open no more.

So the kids are locked up. If they are outside when Dan leaves, then that is where they stay until I get home. He has had to make sure that Argo is out. Not that I see Argo as a problem because he does well in the winter when the windows and door remain closed. But I think Argo would prefer to be outside all day than inside all day.

Dan also found miss Patches peeing in the spare room. She had developed a new obsession with plastic bags on the floor.  It used to be she just sat on them and pretended like she peed, but Tuesday Dan actually caught her peeing on a bag of books I had in that room. AUGHHH!

Dan thinks she's protest peeing, and I can see that. I mean 7 cats is a lot. But I have to wonder. She started this bag obsession before we got Angel and Blacky. So.... hum.

At least my house is not as bad smelling as it was. (Thank goodness)!   Don't get me wrong, it still is smells. It's gonna take a while for me to get the carpets cleaned. But at least it doesn't hit you on the head w/a 2 x 4.

The spare room and the craft room really need the cleaning now. I got the laundry room done and it's actually a bit nice in there. At least for a room with 5 litter boxes.

I really need to get my craft room done. Really.  I am hoping that Dan and I can do it on Sunday. Saturday is my day for Lorie. We are gonna get to hang out! YAY!   I need some Lorie / Denise time.

I want to get started on some crafts because Christmas this year is gonna be a bit tight. I am actually forgoing my usual two gift giving to family and everyone is getting just one gift. I am unable to take in consideration the needs of those persons, unless the item they need is within my budget. I know it's the thought that counts, so I am not too worried. I just like to be able to spoil people.

I have already bought my first present of the season. Destiny wanted a Unicorn Pillow Pet. I got her one. But... I found out after that she has one. It's at her Daddy's house though, so I think I'm still ok. The dangers of buying in advance I guess. I think I will get Autumn a lady bug. I'm going to pick it up tonight.

I found some stuff for others on a catalog website. I'm ordering those tomorrow.  I can't wait!

Poor Chewy....

We are dog sitting for my friends Andy and Stefanie. Their old dog Chewy is really old and well they didn't think he could handle going camping. So we said we'd watch him. He's a great dog, but he's gotten incontinent and senile.  We left him in our bathroom with some potty pads while we were at work.

When I got home tonight, he peed everywhere but the potty pads and pooped on the floor. *sigh* at least it's on the linoleum. And it doesn't smell.

I suppose it's a blessing because I have been avoiding moping the floor and wiping down the base of the toilet. I will admit here, that it's pretty nasty. But as soon as I finish this blog post, I'm doing it.

Now to make sure my little house guest gets out.

Oh and the *ucking cat peed in my hall again!   GRRRRR

Smelly Cat, oh Smelly Cat....

So we still have Blacky. Chris says they can't find a place for him. I just don't know what to do. I truly don't know if he is definitely the one not using the litter box, or if someone else is retaliating. I just know that I'm done.  I hate to take him to the humane society, and Stefanie said she'd put up a post on KSL. But he has to go. Even if he's not the poopy pee-er, he's the cause of someone else doing it.

Dan found a pile of poop in the craft room last night.  This room already has to be cleaned out because for the longest time the door would close on an unsuspecting cat, and we wouldn't know it. So someone was left in the room for a long time, and I can't get mad about them going in there. But my spare room is a problem as well.

I am hoping to try out our new carpet cleaner this weekend. I hope it works well. I need a clean house again.

I scrubbed part of the laundry room floor yesterday, and I covered the folding table with a cool looking contact paper. It's not as perfect as I would like it, but it's close enough that it doesn't matter. Tonight I hope to get started on the rest of the room. I want it scrubbed down and spiffed up. Maybe if whomever is the poopy pee-er can't smell it, then he won't do it there. *crosses fingers*

Last night after all this and I went to bed, I laid there for a long time thinking of all the crafting things I want to do. I really miss tole painting. I have some cute Halloween stuff that needs to be started/finished. I think it's time to get my craft room act together and do some fun stuff.  The cold air in the building I work in, has brought on a early desire to have Fall come. I find myself thinking about September, October, and November.  Poor August.....

I love to craft in the fall. It's like the whole world slows down and it seems to be a warm fire cozy activity. Not to mention that Christmas will be a bit tight this year, so I need to make sure I have stuff ready to throw together as gifts. 

Dan said that he wants us to not spend as much this year. Especially on each other. Last year my self got spoiled. (so did he.... lol).  This year it's kinda silly, at least right now, but I really don't have anything I want. I mean big expensive wise. I have been toying with a Kindle, but I'm not really sure I would like one. I like to hold a book in my hand. But it would cut down on my hording of books.

I hope I keep up this attitude for the rest of the year. It will make Dan's life easier.... HAHAHA.

They did what? Where? UUUUUGGGGGHHHH!

The word around my house is Ewwww.  Since Blacky and Angel have come to stay, smells have suddenly gotten worse. I have yet to actually catch whomever is peeing outside the litter boxes, but when I do, someone is going to be in trouble.

 We have a very nice if unfinished laundry room. It's where the litter boxes live. I have wanted to remodel it for some time, but never had the time, energy or patience. But.... this may all change.
Sunday Dan and I were going to do our laundry. We have noticed a few problems with kitties leaving a pile on the floor, but in defense, they pooped on a piece of material that got peed on a long time ago. (Please note that the door to my craft room closes on kitties. Sometimes they get trapped in there for a long time. I can not fault them for finding a place to go.)  I had taken this piece down to the laundry room to get washed and it got missed. It fell on the floor and someone pooped on it. It is now in the garbage.

Anyway, Dan and I happen to notice that some kitty has been peeing on our folding table. I have an old table covered with a table cloth, that we use to fold clothes on, and it had pee on it.  I started to wipe it down with a Clorox cloth, when Dan pulled the table cloth up from the back, it was COVERED with pee.

Ewww! It smelled so bad. We rolled it up and Dan took it out to the garbage can. Suddenly the laundry room smelled so much better. But now I have to think, WTH?  Why are they suddenly peeing there?  The litter boxes could use a cleaning, but they aren't full. There are 5 of them for crying out loud!

Then I realized that someone has been peeing on the side of one of the boxes. Seriously? Not more than an inch away from the box. AUGH!   I can't handle this.  So instead of doing laundry, Dan and I went to :Lowe's to get a push scrub broom, and Wal-Mart to buy cleaning chemicals and a Carpet Cleaner. But by the time we got home, we were both so tired that we didn't even try to clean up the room. Now it will have to wait until 1. we get our gumption up after work, or 2. this weekend. (I'm betting on the weekend).

But I am so frustrated. In all my life of having cats, I've never had these problems. I am sure it's the new cats, but then I see Angel using the litter box just fine. I have to wonder if it's Blacky.  He's such a sweet cat, but he needs to use the box and not my table, or material on the floor, or papers on the floor. Or for that matter my water shoes for aerobics, my sock box, or plastic bags.

I am so done with this. I have asked Dan to find out from Chris and Matt if they have found a home for him. If not, I will have Stefanie see if she can find him a home. I feel bad, but I think he needs to be in a one or two kitty home and not a 7 kitty place.

I also need to see if Bill and Beth want Angel. I need her to find a good home too. I know they were thinking about it, but I haven't wanted to push them. However I think my kitties will be happier if she's gone, and she will be happier if she can be paid more attention to her.