TGIM?
Posted February 22nd, 2010 by Kimberly DowdSeriously, thank goodness it’s Monday. This weekend was a bit on the drainy side and although I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to hang in my pajama pants all day, I’m just as happy to be here in my quiet cubicle.
Friday night we realized our TV is busting. It’s not bustED, but on it’s way. Any hope I had of a trip to Walt Disney World this year is fading quickly, as our tax refunds are being eaten up by having to fix things in the day-to-day life. And with John’s wedding coming up in August I just don’t think I’ll be able to get away after the middle of June.
On Saturday, Mom’s dog Chip had a seizure. Which is pretty freaky, considering he’s never had one before and he’s only 4. My little gentleman Mickey had seizures, but that was toward the end of his life when we couldn’t get his sugar levels under control any more. This is different.
She took him to the vet, but of course by the time she had the leash ready to get him to the car, the episode had passed. the vet drew blood and performed a basic physical exam. Anyway, we were supposed to go out to dinner to celebrate Mom’s birthday (again, this time with Aunt/Cousins) but the vet asked her to keep an eye on Chip for the next 24 hours. Tests should come back today, and he’s been fine since.
I spent Saturday night with Mom, beading, staring at the sleeping dog, and binging on rice cakes.
Yesterday morning WM and I went to service at St. Mary’s (I think I found a spiritual home!) and the sermon had a lot to do with introspection. During my introspection I realized: Holy crap, I’m a doormat! Worse, I’m tofu…I have very little flavor of my own and take on the flavor of what I’m near at the time.
I don’t want to be tofu. But after being tofu for 37 (!!) years, how can I change?
So yeah, it was an emo weekend and I’m glad to be back at work amongst my spreadsheets & the spreads of tempting foods our sales reps bring in that I can’t eat.
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The snow is melting and as I was letting the dogs drag me around this morning, I discovered a heart constructed of tea candles:
Disregard the dog head.
How romantic it must have been for a young lover to peer out of the apartment window on Valentine’s evening and see a heart upon the snow. Even though it was obviously not aimed at me, that gesture made me smile. I’m glad we came across it.
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Wt: 168.4. Yesterday was my first “bad” diet day since I started WW six weeks ago. I had pizza at lunch and quit counting for the day.
Dream: I was given a private plane of my very own! And I was so excited because as soon as I got my pilot’s license, I’d be able to zip across country to Disneyland whenever I wanted! Apparently, zipping 2.5 hours south to Walt Disney World wasn’t under consideration. However, my first flight out was delayed because Lindsay Lohan OD’d at the airport. (She was in Atlantic City this weekend. Poor NJ, we just can’t catch a break from the skanks.)
6 Responses to “TGIM?”
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:14 pm
I too am tofu.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
What is wrong with me I hope your mom’s dog is better and good luck with the new TV.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Oh, you’re fine! Tofu women unite!!!
If it’s okay with you, that is.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
LOL. Yes it is!
February 27th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
What were Mickey’s test results? Any news?
I’m not even tofu; maybe the wrapper it comes in.
February 28th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Aren’t I great with following up??
Chip’s completely fine. Right as rain. Nothing shady in the blood tests so Mom’s vet said to keep an eye on him. If it happens again, they’ll probably start to treat for epilepsy.