The coolest stuff I've seen in a long time!

Today, we went on our normal 8 hour run, dropping kids off at their other parents and coming home. We drove by the EAA airfield in Oshkosh on the way there and back. On the way there, we saw mostly just people camping and a couple of helicopters. Nothing impressive. On the way home, on the other hand was a completely different story. They had aircraft flying in "V" formations. They had 20 aircraft (Scott called them Texans E-6 Trainers) flying in very close formation. They had special aircraft all over the place! It was the coolest thing I've seen in a long time! There were aircraft everywhere! As we came closer to the actual airfield itself, we noticed 2 dozen or so airplanes flying all over the place. Turns out they were simulating a dogfight! I wanted to go to EAA this year, but due to lack of finances we were unable to go. Next year though, I'm going to buy tickets early for both Friday and Saturday and I WILL see this stuff up close. I was thoroughly impressed. That doesn't happen very often. It's a damn good thing I wasn't driving or we'd have most certainly had an accident. Next year, next year...

And another 10 lbs melted away

I went to the doctor yesterday (neurologist) over this weird headache thing I've been getting when I turn my eyes to the left. He said he noticed something in my left eye (he had a name for it, but I don't remember what it is) that indicated to him that I have another area of inflammation in my brain. Fortunately, it's getting better as time goes on, so he opted to do nothing at this time and advised me to keep him posted if I notice any weakness in my left arm or more weakness in my left leg. He also noticed there is still a deficit in my left leg. It will take awhile for that to calm down. He said that's part of the reason I have trouble climbing stairs. Time will tell!

On a happy note: I have lost another 10 lbs!! Yaaaaaaay! I'm so happy about this, I could just pee!

That's 32 lbs total...

Funny, Unique folks crack me up!

I just got done reading posts from This Guy's blog. I swear, he cracks me up so much...I can't wait to see what he has to say next! He has such a unique mind and seems to have his finger directly on the pulse of everything-funny. I may not agree with everything he has to say, but I have to admit I find it extremely amusing regardless.

Great place we found

I took Scott and the kids out for dinner tonight. We went to Marshfield. So, if y'all ever get to Marshfield, WI you HAVE to stop in and visit the folks at Hudson's Classic Grill. They have FANTASTIC food, huge servings, a great staff and a really cool atmosphere. We had a really good time. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we had lots to look at and talk about as dinner progressed. I would recommend everyone go and check this place out at least once! Scott enjoyed the dinner, he loved the cake I baked and before he went to bed, he thanked me for giving him a good birthday *sniffle*. I love that guy!

Pass the Potato

Heya all!

Click on this link http://www.passthepotato.com/potato-1.php?potatoid=050726165234-175143 and pass the potato! Pass it to your friends, your family...anyone you know online! See how far we can get this tater to go!

Damn Storms!!

Yesterday, we had these huge storms come through. Before they got here, I was on the Internet and we had this HUUUUUUGE power surge that even my surge protector couldn't protect me from and my computer was shutdown the rest of the day. Now I have lost all my bookmarks and stuff so I have to spend all day doing that. I am also making Scott a carrot cake today too for his 49th birthday!!! Yaaaaay! Happy Birthday Scotto!! Anyway, busy busy busy...must run

He's home now

Scott came home last night. Told me all about the fun he had at the air show. I was so happy to see he'd had a good time. While he was gone, Ash and I got a lot done in the kitchen, things organized and lots cleaned up. I'm really proud of that. It's been a long time since I've been able to do things like that. It made me feel wifely and helpful again. Also, while he was gone, Ash and I walked down to the gas station and back. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it's three-quarters of a mile there and then another back. I haven't gone that far by myself in so long. I was tired and sore after, but I have never been more proud of myself in my entire life! I couldn't wait to tell Scott what I'd done! He was so excited for me and we've decided that three times a week, we're going to take a walk to the school (we live behind it) and take a lap or two around the track. I can't wait to start that. I think it'll be the best thing I've done yet. Yaaaaaaaaay me!

Grocery stores, bitchy kids and other fun stuff

So I'm making a roast tonight. Looked in my freezer and realized I had no carrots. I can't have a roast without carrots! That's like illegal or something! So I sent my daughter out to get carrots at the grocery store. Yeah I'm a real bitch. I have no car while Scott's in Ohio, so I made her walk. In my defense, the store is only 4 blocks away and she's able-bodied. Anyway, she came home and started telling me about some of our neighbors. She was walking by this house down the block and this little girl in the front yard says "hi". Ash said hi back and kept right on walking. A second later, this lady sticks her head out the door and manages to throw a bunch of dirty looks at my daughter as she walked on by. She got to the store, picked up what we needed (I added a couple of small items to the list. Why waste energy?) and was coming back. In the same front yard as earlier, there was a little boy in the front yard. He didn't say anything, but as she got further away from the house, this little kid (no older than 7) starts screaming "Fatty!" to my daughter. Now my daughter is no twig, but she is FAR from fat! I just can't believe how some people raise their children these days. No supervision. No manners. Rude as hell! I gotta say, when my kids were that little, if they'd have done something like that...their butts woulda been red and it would have been a LONG time before I let them play outside without supervision again.

My roast turned out really well, by the way. We ate hearty and complained of full stomachs for two hours after supper. Ever do that? Just eat so damn much because something is so good that you end up regretting it for hours after? It's stupid really. I don't eat much anymore these days (thanks to Wellbutrin and my thyroid medicine) so to eat so much that I felt sick was just out of character for me now! I eat so little now, I lost 22lbs in 45 days! I feel really good about that. I can't wait until it is more.

Having a stroke is a huge wake-up call for how you live your life. I realized the things I'd been doing to myself to precipitate that stroke. They say I had a small blood clot in my brain, but that my heart and my arteries looked really good, so I guess it wasn't all my fault. Just one of those things that happens, I suppose. But it didn't take much after the stroke to convince me I need to change a few things about myself. It will take time, but I know I can do it. I'm one of the strongest people I know!

Footnote: The neurology department at UW-Madison Hospital is incredible! There are some really great, caring people there. It was very comforting to know I had the best of the best working on my case. I will never forget those folks!

And he's gone

Hubby left today for Ohio. He's taking his son and nephew to some air show thingy. I was surely not interested in going, so my daughter came to stay with me for the four days hubby is gone. I can't stay home alone just yet, because I still have problems swallowing food at times and I just had the stroke a month ago. So far, my daughter has been here two days and for the most part, the only thing I've noticed is that I get less computer time and for some reason, my phone is always in use! I'm sure she'll be more help to me now that Scott is gone. I have no car, so I'm trapped here at home (not that I ever go anywhere, but it would be nice to know I could if I wanted to). Maybe I will finish a painting this weekend. YEAH! That's what I'll do! Finish a painting! *fakes excitement*

Bitchin Hot!: Rant two

97 degrees in Wisconsin. That should be criminal or something!

Today is a day for indoor sports, I think. (Now, where do I find the people to play indoor sports with?)

Bitchin hot!

So I wake up this morning (in air-conditioned bliss, I might add) and decide to watch some TV in bed before letting the kids know I'm awake. It was a good, quiet morning. I got up and got dressed, and decided to go outside for a smoke (yeah, back to smoking again for now. I guess quitting for a few years doesn't always mean it's going to stick). But I digress. I open the front door and HOLY SHIT this wave of extreme heat hits me in the face like a pile of bricks! It was 90 degrees outside and it wasn't even 10am! It was a short smoke, to say the least. As I sit here now, the thermometer thingy (yes thingy, a technical term) says it is 97.2 degrees outside! I thought I lived in Wisconsin, not Arizona. Needless to say, today is going to be an indoor sport kind of day.

Turning the corner

I am finally turning the corner to feeling better. Man I can NOT believe how sick I've been! I've been sleeping all day, sleeping all night, and in between, getting sick as a dog! I'm feeling a little closer to my usual self, so soon I will back to posting daily about my hum-drummy kind of life.

Been sick

I've been sick the past few days. Gimme a couple days and I'll be well enough to post again.

Family, Overstimulation and other fun stuff

Yesterday, we spent the day with Scott's family. They are a great group of people, although sometimes I wonder if I fit in with them. They are well-rounded, college-educated, financially secure people. I admire the kind of family they are. Scott's parents have been married 60 years. Her health is failing now. She has alzheimer's, and Scott's dad stands by her every second of every day. He takes care of her with such love and tenderness, it almost brings tears to your eyes. The children all wear nice clothing, eat fine foods and wines and talk about their theories and ideas on the most current events. As much as I admire the Cleaver kind of life my husband has had, it is completely different from how I was raised. My father left us when I was 4. We never heard from him again. My mother worked a few jobs to try and support us, but we always seemed to still fall short of being able to pay all of the bills. We moved alot from one apartment to another. Then my mom went through a period of time where she spent alot of time away from home. My sister and I were about 10 and 11. She would be gone for days and we never knew where she was. Our electricity had been shut off for 6 months and she was never home. Our lives did get some better after my mom met my stepdad (we just call him dad now). But things were really tough for a very long time. I quit school at 16, got my high school diploma when I was 20 and finally did go to Technical school. But I got sick before I could finish. When I'm around Scott's family, I do not feel inferior or less intelligent. Just different. Anyway, that's not exactly where I had intended on going with this.

We spent the day with his family and fun was had by all. My only real problem is that I just recently had a stroke. My brain has slowed down quite a bit and it's very hard for me to keep up with conversations going on between 10-15 different people. I found by the time we were there an hour, I was already feeling overstimulated. When that happens now, the brain slows down, I forget people's names, I forget words. It gets real ugly! We spent a few hours there and when we left, I felt happy, but relieved to be gone.

My son is with his dad for the week. My stepson was still with us. He asked if his cousin could come stay with us, but because I just had a stroke a little over 2 weeks ago, I know I'm not ready for another child here in the house. My sister-in-law nicely asked my stepson to come spend a few days with her. I'm SO glad that happened. Scott and I drove home in glorious silence. We came home to glorious silence and it has been gloriously silent ever since. Sometimes life...is very good.

Something interesting

Personality Test

I found this test here. I thought I'd take it myself, but I do not agree with the results AT ALL!

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid:	Low
Schizoid:	Low
Schizotypal:	Low
Antisocial:	Low
Borderline:	Low
Histrionic:	High
Narcissistic:	Low
Avoidant:	Low
Dependent:	Moderate
Obsessive-Compulsive:	Low
-- Personality Disorder Test -- -- Personality Disorder Information --

Yes, I like to have people pay attention to me, but good GOD, not to that extreme!!