I started my holiday shopping today. Yeah, I know, that seems a little early, but usually I've started before now even lol I didn't buy anything yet. Just got some ideas, bookmarked some things. I have to start early so I can afford to get everyone something... And not just something, but something that I know they will like and/or need.
Starting in October and letting up around February, there are a LOT of birthdays to take care of as well. Throw in Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine's and Easter... well, that's why I have to get a jump on things! My own birthday falls in there too, but I'm not shopping for myself. Not yet anyway lol
If only I weren't so poor! That isn't actually true. I say "poor" but I have been much less (financially) fortunate in my life. And even then I had a roof over my head and food in my belly. So, know that when I say things about being poor, that I truly am being exaggerative and really DO know how lucky I am. I wouldn't mind having a money tree though lol I don't even want to be rich per se. I just want to be able to do things when I need to and not have to save up or like this, start Christmas shopping in the summer!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
M.I.A.
I've been missing in action! While I really never assumed I'd be a serveral times a day and possibly not even a once a day blogger, I figured to be here a little sooner between posts. I've been what I call Internet Antisocial lately. It happens sometimes. I haven't been completely like times in the past. I've kept up with e-mail, facebook, and surprisingly, Formspring, but other than that...not a peep.
Not that I really have anything interesting going on. There was some other news from my appointment the other day, but I wasn't trying to turn this into a Medical Journal lol But, some of it's (possibly) more good news and some of it I'm iffy about.
I told my regular doc about a problem I was having. I knew what it was, but I can't write presciptions lol But there was a lot of hubub with the insurance company. So, since I was seeing the endocrinologist anyway, and it's a diabetic-related issue, I told her about it (and the hubub) so she wrote me another Rx. I'm not sure how to tell if it's working or not really. It's a little difficult to explain but here goes.
The problem is nerve pain. It's awful. So, the first medication, the dr. said take as needed. So, take it when the pain comes. No problem! This one, she says it has to build up in your system so to take it twice a day. Here's where the problem comes in. It's very irregular. I could have it twice in one week and then not have it again for 3 months. So, I really have no idea if I will know or not if anything happens. I guess what the plan is, is for me to take it awhile, then see what happens, then stop, and see what happens. I don't know. I don't know how you would measure something that isn't predictable? Anyway...As much as I don't like the idea of more medicine, if it helps, I am ALL for it!
The other news was about my Thyroid. The first time I saw the new doctor back in the spring, she said my thyroid test came back just a little high. She checked it again when I came back in 6 weeks and it was ok again. So when I went back the other day (3 months later) it was high again. They are going to re-test in November (3 more months) and see. If it's high: More medication! Grrr!
I was reading up on thyroid problems. Seems it might explain my fatigue and maybe even why sometimes I am just so cold. I am ok with weird little side effects like that. But it was also saying that it can raise your cholesterol and blood pressure and such. Things that are bad for you anyway, which are of course worse if you are Diabetic. Argh! So, that was my iffy news.
Did get the flooring finished in the hallway. I think it looks nice. The only bummer is, we can't put the thresholds down until the other floors are done (unfortunately, the "hall" is almost more like a foyer area and opens up in 4 other rooms and a closet). It's going to take awhile since we are doing it a little at a time. Why can't I be rich? lol All I wanna do is finish my floors! hehe
Reading the latest Sookie Stackhouse book too. That makes me happy. I like being caught up on something! It might as well be my entertainment!
And on a sunny note: I got to see my cute little niece for a little while last week. That always brightens my day. She's fun. Can't believe she'll be 2 in a few months! See below for a picture of her adorableness!
Aunt Sam (me) and Elliana Grace aka Ellie out taking a walk. Well, I'm doing most of the walking here lol We were whispering. Isn't she cute?! Yes. Yes she is.
Not that I really have anything interesting going on. There was some other news from my appointment the other day, but I wasn't trying to turn this into a Medical Journal lol But, some of it's (possibly) more good news and some of it I'm iffy about.
I told my regular doc about a problem I was having. I knew what it was, but I can't write presciptions lol But there was a lot of hubub with the insurance company. So, since I was seeing the endocrinologist anyway, and it's a diabetic-related issue, I told her about it (and the hubub) so she wrote me another Rx. I'm not sure how to tell if it's working or not really. It's a little difficult to explain but here goes.
The problem is nerve pain. It's awful. So, the first medication, the dr. said take as needed. So, take it when the pain comes. No problem! This one, she says it has to build up in your system so to take it twice a day. Here's where the problem comes in. It's very irregular. I could have it twice in one week and then not have it again for 3 months. So, I really have no idea if I will know or not if anything happens. I guess what the plan is, is for me to take it awhile, then see what happens, then stop, and see what happens. I don't know. I don't know how you would measure something that isn't predictable? Anyway...As much as I don't like the idea of more medicine, if it helps, I am ALL for it!
The other news was about my Thyroid. The first time I saw the new doctor back in the spring, she said my thyroid test came back just a little high. She checked it again when I came back in 6 weeks and it was ok again. So when I went back the other day (3 months later) it was high again. They are going to re-test in November (3 more months) and see. If it's high: More medication! Grrr!
I was reading up on thyroid problems. Seems it might explain my fatigue and maybe even why sometimes I am just so cold. I am ok with weird little side effects like that. But it was also saying that it can raise your cholesterol and blood pressure and such. Things that are bad for you anyway, which are of course worse if you are Diabetic. Argh! So, that was my iffy news.
Did get the flooring finished in the hallway. I think it looks nice. The only bummer is, we can't put the thresholds down until the other floors are done (unfortunately, the "hall" is almost more like a foyer area and opens up in 4 other rooms and a closet). It's going to take awhile since we are doing it a little at a time. Why can't I be rich? lol All I wanna do is finish my floors! hehe
Reading the latest Sookie Stackhouse book too. That makes me happy. I like being caught up on something! It might as well be my entertainment!
And on a sunny note: I got to see my cute little niece for a little while last week. That always brightens my day. She's fun. Can't believe she'll be 2 in a few months! See below for a picture of her adorableness!
Aunt Sam (me) and Elliana Grace aka Ellie out taking a walk. Well, I'm doing most of the walking here lol We were whispering. Isn't she cute?! Yes. Yes she is.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Good News
The day started off in a way that just made me think that the rest of the day was going to suck too lol But, I got to the dr's appointment early which I assumed would mean I would sit longer rather than be seen sooner (the norm). I was wrong on that note (Glad to be wrong about things like that!) Got my weight and vitals and all that done. No surprises there. Got my print-outs back (they take your insulin pump and hook it up to a computer and print out all your info...very high techy-cool if you ask me...esp if you are like me and HATE to keep log books!).
My big area of trouble is usually my A1C result. They would like your number to be under 7. I think in the 20+ years I've been a Diabetic, that has happened...once? Maybe twice? And it being less than 9.... a handful of times. Soooo when I found out that my result was SIX I was happy of course, but very surprised! *go me, go me*
The A1C is essentially a test that shows what your average blood sugar has been over a 3 month time span. It's just a tool to help show if you are in the right range or not. Obviously, you can have a good number and still be off track. For example...a lot of highs balanced out by a lot of lows. NOT good news. NOT what you want, but I don't seem to have that pattern so I feel my 6 is legit.
I saw my previous endocrinologist (Yes, Dr. Poopyhead) for 8, count them EIGHT years and never got results she got in about 4 months. Miracles do happen! lol Ok, maybe it's not miraculous, but it sure feels like it.
Took mom to victory lunch. Lunch was decided beforehand. It was either going to be condolence lunch or victory lunch lol But we ran a few errands together. Had a nice afternoon. Came home and prepared for Ellie time! I didn't get to see my niece for long, but she's always a blast to have around. That almost-2-year-old wears Auntie Sam out though! But it made my heart happy when she didn't want to go home. Hey, I take my validation where I can get it lol And at least her joy and love and emotions are sincere.
My big area of trouble is usually my A1C result. They would like your number to be under 7. I think in the 20+ years I've been a Diabetic, that has happened...once? Maybe twice? And it being less than 9.... a handful of times. Soooo when I found out that my result was SIX I was happy of course, but very surprised! *go me, go me*
The A1C is essentially a test that shows what your average blood sugar has been over a 3 month time span. It's just a tool to help show if you are in the right range or not. Obviously, you can have a good number and still be off track. For example...a lot of highs balanced out by a lot of lows. NOT good news. NOT what you want, but I don't seem to have that pattern so I feel my 6 is legit.
I saw my previous endocrinologist (Yes, Dr. Poopyhead) for 8, count them EIGHT years and never got results she got in about 4 months. Miracles do happen! lol Ok, maybe it's not miraculous, but it sure feels like it.
Took mom to victory lunch. Lunch was decided beforehand. It was either going to be condolence lunch or victory lunch lol But we ran a few errands together. Had a nice afternoon. Came home and prepared for Ellie time! I didn't get to see my niece for long, but she's always a blast to have around. That almost-2-year-old wears Auntie Sam out though! But it made my heart happy when she didn't want to go home. Hey, I take my validation where I can get it lol And at least her joy and love and emotions are sincere.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Tomorrow
I haven't had internet access most of the day. Horrible! lol I had plenty of other things to do, so it wasn't really a big deal. But it's kind of like when they tell you not to eat or drink for a test or operation and then all you want to do is eat and drink. And you swear you have never been so hungry or thirsty - ever! It's the idea that I couldn't get online, not that I really needed or wanted to. Anyway, as you can see, I managed to survive the day!
Tomorrow I have a dr's appointment. Joyous rapture! After so many years, it's just.... ugh. I'm seeing the endocrinologist aka the diabetic doctor. That always makes me feel anxious. You never really know what kind of news you will get or how they will react to it. It's a new doctor so that throws things a little out there. On the other hand, it IS a new doctor so at least I no longer have to see my old doc. When I would mention him to people - regular people as well as medical personnel - they knew who I was talking about and had opinions of their own. They were never good. I "lovingly" refer to him as Dr. Poopyhead if that tells you anything.
Anyway, back to the important part of this story. New Doctor. I saw her for the first time for an initial consult, then came back in 6 weeks and my progress looked good. I've been 'cut loose' for 3 months so we'll see how it goes. The thing that bugs me about these doctors though is that they are all a bit stuck. Medically speaking, I am weird. A lot of the time my body does not go by the norm. The rulebooks don't apply. Sometimes it does, but time and again it has not. I try explaining that to these specialists, but they don't get it. They seem to think that if you do x, y, & z, everything will work out as it should. And then when it doesn't, they treat me like it's my fault. Something I did or did not do.
That's where the anxiety really comes from. I don't know if things are going to turn out great or if they will be iffy and I really do not enjoy the way any thing "off" gets passed on to me. All you can really do is take the blame, even if it isn't anyone's fault. At any rate, I'm hoping since this is a new group and it is early in the game that things will still go smoothly. In the meantime, at least I have my interwebs back. Victory shall be mine!
Tomorrow I have a dr's appointment. Joyous rapture! After so many years, it's just.... ugh. I'm seeing the endocrinologist aka the diabetic doctor. That always makes me feel anxious. You never really know what kind of news you will get or how they will react to it. It's a new doctor so that throws things a little out there. On the other hand, it IS a new doctor so at least I no longer have to see my old doc. When I would mention him to people - regular people as well as medical personnel - they knew who I was talking about and had opinions of their own. They were never good. I "lovingly" refer to him as Dr. Poopyhead if that tells you anything.
Anyway, back to the important part of this story. New Doctor. I saw her for the first time for an initial consult, then came back in 6 weeks and my progress looked good. I've been 'cut loose' for 3 months so we'll see how it goes. The thing that bugs me about these doctors though is that they are all a bit stuck. Medically speaking, I am weird. A lot of the time my body does not go by the norm. The rulebooks don't apply. Sometimes it does, but time and again it has not. I try explaining that to these specialists, but they don't get it. They seem to think that if you do x, y, & z, everything will work out as it should. And then when it doesn't, they treat me like it's my fault. Something I did or did not do.
That's where the anxiety really comes from. I don't know if things are going to turn out great or if they will be iffy and I really do not enjoy the way any thing "off" gets passed on to me. All you can really do is take the blame, even if it isn't anyone's fault. At any rate, I'm hoping since this is a new group and it is early in the game that things will still go smoothly. In the meantime, at least I have my interwebs back. Victory shall be mine!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Books & Movies & More Books
I am currently reading: The Descent by Jeff Long. I thought this was going to be the book that the movie The Descent (that came out in 2006 I believe) was based on, but it doesn't seem to be (although there are some similarities.)
This is the first book in awhile that I've started that wasn't a book that had a movie based on it. I read one and then decided to read another. And then another. And another.
I just finished reading The Godfather yesterday. Before that I'd read I Am Legend, The Road, American Psycho, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, The Lovely Bones, Fight Club, The Princess Bride, Shutter Island, & the Millenium Trilogy (The Girl Who...) to name a few.
I love both reading the book and seeing the movie. Sometimes I have not even known there was a book until I heard/read about it somewhere after seeing a movie or a movie comes out. I like to compare. Like most readers, I will have to agree that the book is better. Usually anyway. I have come across a few instances where I liked the movie better. There are a few movies too that I guess I just liked so much that the book felt differently, so I will call those times a tie *smile*
I've seen all of those movies except for The Lovely Bones (it's in my Netflix queue!). I also still have in my stash to read (aka my Kindle): All the Pretty Horses (haven't seen it), Eat, Pray, Love (haven't seen it), Stir of Echoes (saw it, but I remember it vaguely), Rules of Attraction (haven’t seen it), Intensity (saw it) L.A. Confidential (can’t remember if I saw it lol) & Let the Right One In (saw it). I'm sure I have other movie-books, but those are the ones I remember. Might be time to change it up a little bit anyway.
The one movie-book I have read that I haven't and probably will never see the movie counterpart is Deliverance. That's odd because if I've read it, I almost always want to see the movie too, but in this case, I have no real desire to see that movie.
This is the first book in awhile that I've started that wasn't a book that had a movie based on it. I read one and then decided to read another. And then another. And another.
I just finished reading The Godfather yesterday. Before that I'd read I Am Legend, The Road, American Psycho, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, The Lovely Bones, Fight Club, The Princess Bride, Shutter Island, & the Millenium Trilogy (The Girl Who...) to name a few.
I love both reading the book and seeing the movie. Sometimes I have not even known there was a book until I heard/read about it somewhere after seeing a movie or a movie comes out. I like to compare. Like most readers, I will have to agree that the book is better. Usually anyway. I have come across a few instances where I liked the movie better. There are a few movies too that I guess I just liked so much that the book felt differently, so I will call those times a tie *smile*
I've seen all of those movies except for The Lovely Bones (it's in my Netflix queue!). I also still have in my stash to read (aka my Kindle): All the Pretty Horses (haven't seen it), Eat, Pray, Love (haven't seen it), Stir of Echoes (saw it, but I remember it vaguely), Rules of Attraction (haven’t seen it), Intensity (saw it) L.A. Confidential (can’t remember if I saw it lol) & Let the Right One In (saw it). I'm sure I have other movie-books, but those are the ones I remember. Might be time to change it up a little bit anyway.
The one movie-book I have read that I haven't and probably will never see the movie counterpart is Deliverance. That's odd because if I've read it, I almost always want to see the movie too, but in this case, I have no real desire to see that movie.
August 19th
Today is a big day. My cousin Rachel is marrying her long-time boyfriend. I'm so excited for them! I'm just sorry that I couldn't be there. Not only because I'm missing her day, but weddings (and unfortunately funerals) are some of the only times I get to see a lot of my family members. And a big get together like that is always a good time. Plus, because the wedding was taking place up north (Maryland I believe) I was going to try and see my cousin Nick who lives in DC. IDK We have a special bond. I promised him cousins night out lol One day it will happen.
This day is also my 5 year anniversary. It's hard to believe that. But when you find something good, you have to hold onto it right? (Plus, I will admit, I'm excited because I was told I am getting a present! of course I got gifts to give too, but...I like presents!)
It's also an important day to remember because on the day of our first date, the fellow in question didn't smoke. He decided if he could go without smoking for 10 hours, he could quit, and he did. I know how hard it is for some people (most people) to stop smoking. It's a big deal, so I am very proud of him for that! He may have done it for me, (which I did not ask of him) but in the long run, he did it for himself.
This day is also my 5 year anniversary. It's hard to believe that. But when you find something good, you have to hold onto it right? (Plus, I will admit, I'm excited because I was told I am getting a present! of course I got gifts to give too, but...I like presents!)
It's also an important day to remember because on the day of our first date, the fellow in question didn't smoke. He decided if he could go without smoking for 10 hours, he could quit, and he did. I know how hard it is for some people (most people) to stop smoking. It's a big deal, so I am very proud of him for that! He may have done it for me, (which I did not ask of him) but in the long run, he did it for himself.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Trendy Pix!
I thought I'd share some pictures here as well my rambling.
I'm not a great photographer, but I do dabble.
First, I wanted to indulge myself in a trendy
look at me in the car self shot lol
Hey, at least I'm not making "Duck Face" (never happen!)
I don't do photographs often (as in, me in them)
so we might as well get them when they happen.
Then, I have a much more interesting photo to share!
What A Pain In The....
Foot. The ball of my foot. Well, sort of. Its that little spot right below the toes, but right before the actual ball of your foot. It's the reason I'm up at 2:35 in the morning instead of sleeping (which is where I would LOVE to be.) Not that I'm not up late often, but I don't want to be up because of pain you know?
I didn't hurt myself, before anyone asks. It's a diabetic thing. Diabetic "nerve pain" to put it simply. The problem can cause tingling, numbness or pain. I would like to ask for one of the first two please? lol Anyway, it's pretty rough. It's like a migraine in your foot.
My doctor wrote a prescription for me, but of course the insurance co. didn't want to cover it. So the doctor's office called me and said call them back and find out what drug they will cover. So I called the insurance company back and they told me to tell my doctor to go to their website and look at the list of approved medications. Excsue me? Does he have time for that? I think not! I don't understand why a rep couldn't sit there, look it up, and give me some names that I could give to the dr's office. Long story short, it's 6 months later and nothing.
I'm pretty tough I think, esp. when it comes to pain. I can handle it. But this is bad and it tends to go on for awhile. I try not to complain too much (hey, it happens but I do try lol) but it starts making me cranky after awhile!
So anyway, here I am, online, doing internet things. I'm still new here so I'm not following anyone yet. Thing I will go find some blogs to read/follow. Just what I need. One more thing to take up my time lol
I didn't hurt myself, before anyone asks. It's a diabetic thing. Diabetic "nerve pain" to put it simply. The problem can cause tingling, numbness or pain. I would like to ask for one of the first two please? lol Anyway, it's pretty rough. It's like a migraine in your foot.
My doctor wrote a prescription for me, but of course the insurance co. didn't want to cover it. So the doctor's office called me and said call them back and find out what drug they will cover. So I called the insurance company back and they told me to tell my doctor to go to their website and look at the list of approved medications. Excsue me? Does he have time for that? I think not! I don't understand why a rep couldn't sit there, look it up, and give me some names that I could give to the dr's office. Long story short, it's 6 months later and nothing.
I'm pretty tough I think, esp. when it comes to pain. I can handle it. But this is bad and it tends to go on for awhile. I try not to complain too much (hey, it happens but I do try lol) but it starts making me cranky after awhile!
So anyway, here I am, online, doing internet things. I'm still new here so I'm not following anyone yet. Thing I will go find some blogs to read/follow. Just what I need. One more thing to take up my time lol
Monday, August 15, 2011
A Little Bit About Me
Introduction: My name is Samantha, but you can call me Sam. I figured I would get that out of the way for people that will ask if they can call me that, and go ahead and give permission to those people that don't ask. (I don't know why, but I'm a little picky about people just presuming they can. Not immediately anyway. It speaks a familiarity that not everyone is entitled to.) I have many nicknames, but Sam is the obvious choice. If, along the way, you come up with one for me too, cool. If I don't like it, I will tell you! If I don’t like it, but I really like you, I will still tell you, but I will tell you that it’s ok with me if you call me that. (unless it's rude!) *smile*
DOB: My birthday is November 4th, but you knew that right? Isn't that day on everyone's calendar? hehe My age? Well, I have no problem with my age, but I don't just tell people. It adds a bit of mystery lol Plus it's the one thing I can lie about if I want to. To look at me, well, I look young. Being a November baby makes me a Scorpio, which I think is rad. Anyway, back to the "number" - Old enough to buy my own drinks (legally, which is 21 in the States) but not old enough to be a Senior Citizen (which I think is 65).
Geography: I currently live in South Carolina. I have lived most of my life here. There was a brief stint in Alabama (reasons for that may come about later. IF they do, it will be much later I’m guessing). I’m originally from Florida. I may be from the South, but I am NOT Southern! Actually, that isn't true. I am Southern, I'm just not "Country."
Photo: I will post one in the next day or so. It'll have to be a picture I like though lol I don't know what it is. I'm not a bad looking lady IMO, but I am so very un-photogenic.
Family Life: I have a lot of family. Step family, half-siblings, literally and figuratively adopted family, common law family, in laws... The family keeps on going! hehe It's all family though. We don't use the terms "half" or "step" or anything like that. It's just a technicality. The people I iwll probably mention the most are my parents aka Mom & Dad, my siblings aka Ben & Kris, my sister-in-law aka Jenn & my nieces/nephew Elliana, Aislyn & Keegan.
The Animal Kingdom: I have a kitty. Her name is Riley. She's a Torti & a Calico (I call it a Tortico). I also often claim/talk about the animals at my parents' house since they were family pets and used to be mine too. Sometimes when I find an interesting bug/animal or just ones that strike my fancy, I will name them lol Hey, I never said I wasn’t weird.
Entertainment: I read a lot, but I also enjoy movies a lot too. I do watch TV, but I don’t generally keep current with any shows (Except True Blood and Burn Notice). Everything else I just watch here and there. More often than not it is background noise. Music is a big deal. I am also into Photography. Fashion, although not so much with keeping up with it. I just like clothes and shoes and things lol So maybe that is more like shopping *smile* Cooking/Baking. Pretty much anything Sciency (and technical words like sciency!). I <3 Geeks and Nerds. Pin-ups. Geishas and Lolitas! (Kind of makes me sound like I have a thing for risque women hehe) Comedy/Humor. Vampires (of course! But this goes way, way back.) Sharpies. Travel. Zoos.
Lifestyle: Bet you thought I was going to talk about my sexuality (relatively straight. Ask if you must know what that means) or being a vegan (I’m not. Bring on the steak AND the asparagus!) but I’m not. It’s a different kind of lifestyle. The life of a Diabetic (Type 1) Long term. Some times I may post about that and it may be boring or whiny to those it doesn’t concern in anyway. But for me it is a big deal. Been coping with it probably longer than some of you have been alive. Just a heads up!
Misc: Social drinker, non-smoker. Never been married. No kids (other than the fur babies). My sense of humor ranges from one kind to another. I am awesome. (I tell myself that often. You've been warned.)
Ok, I think that is enough for the moment. While reading fascinating facts about yours truly, you got to experience my awesomeness! my charm! my fantastic writing skills AND my amazing humor. I’m totally being fascetious here, but hey if you agree, I’m not going to argue with you.
DOB: My birthday is November 4th, but you knew that right? Isn't that day on everyone's calendar? hehe My age? Well, I have no problem with my age, but I don't just tell people. It adds a bit of mystery lol Plus it's the one thing I can lie about if I want to. To look at me, well, I look young. Being a November baby makes me a Scorpio, which I think is rad. Anyway, back to the "number" - Old enough to buy my own drinks (legally, which is 21 in the States) but not old enough to be a Senior Citizen (which I think is 65).
Geography: I currently live in South Carolina. I have lived most of my life here. There was a brief stint in Alabama (reasons for that may come about later. IF they do, it will be much later I’m guessing). I’m originally from Florida. I may be from the South, but I am NOT Southern! Actually, that isn't true. I am Southern, I'm just not "Country."
Photo: I will post one in the next day or so. It'll have to be a picture I like though lol I don't know what it is. I'm not a bad looking lady IMO, but I am so very un-photogenic.
Family Life: I have a lot of family. Step family, half-siblings, literally and figuratively adopted family, common law family, in laws... The family keeps on going! hehe It's all family though. We don't use the terms "half" or "step" or anything like that. It's just a technicality. The people I iwll probably mention the most are my parents aka Mom & Dad, my siblings aka Ben & Kris, my sister-in-law aka Jenn & my nieces/nephew Elliana, Aislyn & Keegan.
The Animal Kingdom: I have a kitty. Her name is Riley. She's a Torti & a Calico (I call it a Tortico). I also often claim/talk about the animals at my parents' house since they were family pets and used to be mine too. Sometimes when I find an interesting bug/animal or just ones that strike my fancy, I will name them lol Hey, I never said I wasn’t weird.
Entertainment: I read a lot, but I also enjoy movies a lot too. I do watch TV, but I don’t generally keep current with any shows (Except True Blood and Burn Notice). Everything else I just watch here and there. More often than not it is background noise. Music is a big deal. I am also into Photography. Fashion, although not so much with keeping up with it. I just like clothes and shoes and things lol So maybe that is more like shopping *smile* Cooking/Baking. Pretty much anything Sciency (and technical words like sciency!). I <3 Geeks and Nerds. Pin-ups. Geishas and Lolitas! (Kind of makes me sound like I have a thing for risque women hehe) Comedy/Humor. Vampires (of course! But this goes way, way back.) Sharpies. Travel. Zoos.
Lifestyle: Bet you thought I was going to talk about my sexuality (relatively straight. Ask if you must know what that means) or being a vegan (I’m not. Bring on the steak AND the asparagus!) but I’m not. It’s a different kind of lifestyle. The life of a Diabetic (Type 1) Long term. Some times I may post about that and it may be boring or whiny to those it doesn’t concern in anyway. But for me it is a big deal. Been coping with it probably longer than some of you have been alive. Just a heads up!
Misc: Social drinker, non-smoker. Never been married. No kids (other than the fur babies). My sense of humor ranges from one kind to another. I am awesome. (I tell myself that often. You've been warned.)
Ok, I think that is enough for the moment. While reading fascinating facts about yours truly, you got to experience my awesomeness! my charm! my fantastic writing skills AND my amazing humor. I’m totally being fascetious here, but hey if you agree, I’m not going to argue with you.
Welcome!
Hello, and welcome to my little slice of blog space. It's not my first, but it's the first one I've had in many years. I had been thinking of starting one again for some time now. I started with Tumblr because it seemed very easy, which it is, but it wasn't what I was really looking for. I did some comparisons on Blogger vs Wordpress (and I've never really cared for WP!) and decided on Blogger. And so, here I am.
So, a little about me. First, I imagine if you are reading this, you know me at least a little bit if from no where else than some place on the web. But, you never know. You could be someone I haven't met yet. I'll do a proper (or at least some kind of) bio soon just in case you are new to me. In the mean time, this is how I work: I tend to post in a random/sporadic way or at least I have in the past. I may post one thing a week or 33 times on a particular day. Whatever strikes my fancy.
I'm not a very controversial person, but this is my place to say whatever I want to say about what I think or feel. I'm not looking to debate. However, my intention is never to insult or offend anyone.
I don't talk politics. I'm just not into them at all. I won't be making religious posts either (at least I don't imagine I will be). Sports? Probably not. Unless it's something special or just me whining about everyone else talking/posting sports *grin* Probably other things I don't discuss, but those are ones you can bet on.
Some things I will definitely talk about are, obviously myself lol but also things like books, movies, the occassional TV show, animals, Diabetes (the joy of my life! /sarcasm) and health/medical topics in general, photography, & art. I'm sure there will be posts about my friends and family too, as well as the occassional gripe/whine/bitchfest from me, and of course everyone's favorite: food!
Now you know a little more about me and what you're likely to find here. Pretty typical stuff, but hopefully not too boring *wink* So I have welcomed you, please feel free to say hello and welcome me *smile*
So, a little about me. First, I imagine if you are reading this, you know me at least a little bit if from no where else than some place on the web. But, you never know. You could be someone I haven't met yet. I'll do a proper (or at least some kind of) bio soon just in case you are new to me. In the mean time, this is how I work: I tend to post in a random/sporadic way or at least I have in the past. I may post one thing a week or 33 times on a particular day. Whatever strikes my fancy.
I'm not a very controversial person, but this is my place to say whatever I want to say about what I think or feel. I'm not looking to debate. However, my intention is never to insult or offend anyone.
I don't talk politics. I'm just not into them at all. I won't be making religious posts either (at least I don't imagine I will be). Sports? Probably not. Unless it's something special or just me whining about everyone else talking/posting sports *grin* Probably other things I don't discuss, but those are ones you can bet on.
Some things I will definitely talk about are, obviously myself lol but also things like books, movies, the occassional TV show, animals, Diabetes (the joy of my life! /sarcasm) and health/medical topics in general, photography, & art. I'm sure there will be posts about my friends and family too, as well as the occassional gripe/whine/bitchfest from me, and of course everyone's favorite: food!
Now you know a little more about me and what you're likely to find here. Pretty typical stuff, but hopefully not too boring *wink* So I have welcomed you, please feel free to say hello and welcome me *smile*
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