Blast from the past

Well its been quite a week. I took a few days off work mainly to spend the day (ha and day after) with Ashly as she celebrated her 21st birthday. We spent the entire day together running around and having fun. Lost a few bucks at the casino but it was worth it. Her friends took her out to dinner and clubbing afterward. She was delivered back home about 2am pretty "crunk" but safe . Thank you to the responsible DD of the evening! I'm pretty sure this was one of her best birthdays ever!

I've been blasted with the past this week taking a nice long walk down memory lane. Where I was 21 years ago, looking at old pictures and getting back in touch with old friends. Thanks to some of the "tools" out there, one of my long time friends was able to find me. I've felt so bad for not keeping in touch with her through the years. I think we've been friends since kindergarten. I tried numerous times to find her but no luck. I was crazy excited when I got a message from her. It's been at least 10 years. We have a lot of catching up to do.

It was really bothering me how I've lost touch with so many people. Especially some of my high school friends. I sorta disappeared rather quickly from high school. You see, 21 years ago, it wasn't so common and accepted to be 16 and pregnant. I dropped out the beginning of my Junior year without saying a word to anyone. I've often wondered how my friends were and where their life has taken them. Over the last year or so, I've been able to find a few of my old friends. Caught up a bit but never got to see them. I was doing a little more searching the other day and got back in touch with someone I've known since 4th grade and haven't seen in over 20 years. Shhh...don't tell but I had the biggest crush on him back in the day.

We caught up a bit through some messages. It was so nice to hear from him. Turns out he owns a business right down the street from me so we decided to meet up for lunch today. What a enjoyable time. It was so much fun throwing names out there to each other to see who we remembered and if either of us knew where they are now. It's good to know most of who we remembered are doing well. Next time I'm taking my yearbook so we can laugh at how funny we looked 20 years ago.

So I had the day off

Got up this morning, drug...and I mean DRUG, my butt out of bed only to get to work and find out the system was down.  Since I was there for overtime and there was really nothing I could do, I decided I would just take the day off.   I guess it's a good thing... I think my body and mind need to relax more then I need the overtime.  Seems to be harder and harder to get out of bed these days.  Don't know why,  can't sleep when I'm in it.

Thought I could use the day off to catch up on some housework and stuff but nope.  I did nothing productive.  Did what I HAD to do then nothing.  Bummer cause I have a lot of stuff to catch up on.  Can't seem to get motivated to do anything lately.  Oh well...the laundry and dishes aren't going anywhere darn it.

Nate had a follow up appt. with the neurologist this afternoon.  I'm not so sure I'm likin this guy.  We thought since he was doing much better maybe he would decrease the amount of meds he has to take and eventually ween him off them altogether.  Wrong.  Instead he increased one of them.  I don't really think that's necessary.  I had Nate in to see our primary Dr last week and even he thought the doses were pretty high.  The meds did work to get things under control but to increase it now just doesn't seem right.  We'll try it for a month and see if there is any difference and go from there. 

I found a new trail while doing the Climb.  Can't wait to get out there again just need to find someone to go with me.  It's so beautiful and peaceful up there.  You can see for miles and miles.

Off to the orchestra concert now.  

 

 

I made it to the Top!

We did it!!   Today was the Climb to Conquer Cancer walk.  I had about 37 people on my team, Logan's Heroes, make it out for the 5 1/2 mile climb to the top of South Mountain.   It was the perfect day to spend hiking the mountain for such a good cause.   I am so grateful that so many of my co worker and friends came out to support the fight.  Most have never been involved in anything like this and were amazed at the stories they heard of why people walk.  I told my story to everyone I could, even complete strangers.  There were plenty of tears shed and hugs given and received.  

I had no idea when I first signed up to form a team that it would become what it did.  So many showing their support by either coming out to walk or making a donation to the cause.  Even though I wasn't allowed to do any type of fundraising at work, the team managed to raise over $1600.   I'll double that next year!

Thank you to everyone!!!!!!!   Together we can make a difference.

In Honor of...

My Grandmother, Silly Illy, 2 time breast cancer survivor

My brother, Rod  kidney cancer

Gail, breast cancer

Jodi, breast cancer

In Memory of...

My Grandfather, Honey Bear, lung cancer  

Lucy, breast cancer

Jane, breast cancer

In support of...

Fran 

Irene

Mia, only 15 months old and fighting the battle