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November 12, 2004
this is it
I did my pre-admission stuff at the hospital...Saw about 10 different people who had me sign my life away...literally I found out about all the drugs I'll be on and how I get to spend Sunday afternoon prepping for surgery. YUCK.
Today is going to be a whirlwind of getting stuff done at work, so I thought I'd blog now. There will be a hiatus in my blogging while I'm away from the office. Love to everyone til later....
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November 09, 2004
Chilly Air but no Chili Here
Brr.
It's the second Tuesday of the month...which means Game Night at the Lititz library. There you will find me tonight, sleepy...but happily playing some sort of strategic games with my friends Karen, Lyle, Craig and others. You should come...free entertainment and exercising your mind. Step away from the television. C'mon, you can do it. (although, good thing game night isn't on Wednesdays, cause I ain't missing Lost). I'm using "ain't" lately ... it makes me smile. Very Highgate of me.
I got the most comfy slippers at Gap Clearance. They are great...soft, ski lodg-y and I like em. I'm all about da bargains. Slippers, a sweater, some comfy jammies...aw yeah.
Snow'll be coming soon. Last night I realized I probably won't get to ski this Winter. That stinks! Oh well...next year I'll be a confident ski bunny blasting down the black diamond trails...ok, maybe not quite...
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November 08, 2004
Thoughts
I'm opening envelopes, and decided to take a break to eat my lunch and write a quick blog. Yummy spinach wrap from S. Clyde Weaver.
This morning while eating my generic rice krispies, using milk I "borrowed" from my brother, I pawed through my cd's and selected a wide variety to bring along in my carry case to the hospital next Monday. From "Streams" to Over the Rhine to Steve Miller Band to Matt Goss Band to They Might Be Giants. One Week folks!!!! EGADS.
I wonder how long it will be before I can comfortably sit in a movie theatre? There are plenty of good movies out/coming out that I want to go see and it ain't gonna happen this week. I'll settle for DVD's for a while, I guess. Aaron and I have been joking about all the VH1 and Soap Operas I'll get wrapped up in. Oh yikes. Actually, I'm hoping to learn Cross Stitch, work on Christmas cards, color, and maybe do some painting if I'm up to it. I have no real idea how I'll feel except weak, sore and getting used to some changes. I may even try to work from home, but I'm not gonna push it.
I heard a horror story yesterday about somebody who the Dr left something inside of after surgery. How Not Comforting!!! Bring on the drugs...
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November 07, 2004
The Beauty of Water
There's something about bodies of water. I am drawn to Lakes, streams, waterfalls, the ocean...ah the ocean. I didn't have much exposure to the ocean growing up. Once in Cape Cod in the 4th grade, once on a trip to Florida with my family, and then with my youth group on a trip to Maine. I grew up on the lake, though...vast Lake Champlain, little VT lakes and strams like Lake Carmi, Fairfield Pond, the Missisquoi river, the many lakes up in way northern Canada, etc. It wasn't until college that the ocean was a do-able day drive...what a treat. It still feels so crazy to me to be this close to such a huge body of water.
This weekend I had the chance to take a walk to the waterfront in North Carolina. I got up early and went searching for the water. We had arrived late at night, so I didn't know exactly where to go...but being on an island, I knew it wouldn't be far...we were in the Outer Banks. My first part of the walk was to no avail...I was on a mission, and kept thinking just around the corner I'd get to the beach...but ended up in a scary trailer park area..so I turned around and made my way back to try another direction. A nice older gentleman gave me some vague direction and finally I zig zagged through some side streets. I could taste the salt on my lips. I started to see those sea side homes in the distance...FINALLY...I came to a pier on the waterfront...Relief. There was a neat little boardwalk, a gazebo on the water and a little lighthouse. There were only one or two other people around becaus it was so early. I could just breathe it in. It's amazing how healing God's creation can be. I had felt really yucky all night. Was up several times, so at 6:30 when I awoke, I thought a walk would do me good, and it did.
Posted by stacey at 01:11 PM | Comments (0)
November 05, 2004
Mish Mosh of Stuff
I have a new Nokia. I had an offer for a free phone with rebate and with contract and I went for it. Goodbye big long Erikson phone with no cool features...you were good to me for many years. I'm not quite at the flip phone level yet...had to go for the freebie.
Heading to NC for a quick trip for my buddy's wedding. Yee HA. It's going to be a long drive, but good company will make it go by quickly. Down today back tomorrow, stealthy characters we are.
I'm worried about Chad on Survivor. He's been my favorite since before the show started..yes, based on his looks. : ) He seems a little naive, though.
I'm down to single digits until my surgery. Time sure does fly.
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November 04, 2004
ITS DARK OUT
I don't like when it's dark and I'm still at work...today it's extraordinarily dark because of being rainy...but geesh. I'm sleepy enough already.
Big news...ok, not so big...but I got a BMG order in with my free CD's (plus shipping of course). I got Phil Collins "Hits", Jeff Buckley "Grace", Sting "Ten Summoners Tales", and Five For Fighting "The Battle for Everything". I also have a Bruce Springsteen compilation, The Cures new CD and Casting Crowns CD's all on their way...That will be all for a while. all were free except one. Karen is letting me borrow her Discman for my hospital stay, so these new CD's will add to my crazy CD stash at home for variety. Thanks Karen! I'll be nice to it. And someday on the horizon...our ipod's are waiting.
I really like the song "If God Made You" by Five for Fighting. In the chorus, it says "If God made you, he's in love with me" I like that line. How romantic...
Posted by stacey at 04:16 PM | Comments (0)
November 03, 2004
The Fat Lady Sang
What a night, what a day. My brother and I stayed up watching the results and our friend Dave joined us for a spell. Well...I sorta stayed up. I'd get all full of adrenaline and then nod off...then change positions, then retreat to my room, then emerge when Aaron would shout out results..."Bush got Florida" etc. We had the little map with stickers out of the paper, so we were like little kids with a behavior chart happily/sadly depending... marking off the results. "Too close to call" was always a sigh moment...no stickers can be placed for those. Hmph... I have to say, I am relieved.
I am pleased that Kerry conceded without dragging things out, and pray that the country will reunite. It shouldn't have to take another catastrophe for that, should it...We have to move on. It's also true that this world isn't our eternal home either. As long as we each do our part to operate in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control and remain in prayer for our President and each other ... there is always hope!!! Politics or not be it Bush, Kerry, Arnold or Hilary...(comic relief) God is ultimately in control. Phew.
Posted by stacey at 04:20 PM | Comments (1)
November 02, 2004
Voting Day Funny
This morning as I was getting ready for the day, my brother yells through the closed door. "You voting now?". I replied, "No...I'm getting dressed". So, the rest of the morning, we would chide each other back and forth..."What are you doing in there...voting?" (in a "what's taking you so long, kinda way"
I did go and vote first thing. I was a little weirded out by the "Poll Watchers". They reminded me of the Men in Black. I half expected one of them to whip out an oozie, or something. I approached line A-Z...gave my name which they then yelled out, then over to my left there were 4 guys and a woman sribbling and repeating my name...Stacey what? Stacey Gag-knee. I politely said Gone-Yay...G-A-G-N-E. But, they kind of ignored me and talked to the nice senior citizens manning the sign in.
When I arrived at the office, people had gotten stickers and Three Muskateer bars at their polling place. Not me...BOO HOO. I was robbed.
Hopefully, by tomorrow, the signs will be down and the tv commercials will return to the normal smut. Haha. Are you watching the results, tonight? I think I will at least for a while.
Posted by stacey at 11:57 AM | Comments (2)
November 01, 2004
I Like This Show, But I am Not The Show
***added 6/8/05: I have received many comments on my blog by people who seem to think I am in some way connected with the t.v. show on ABC. This is just my personal blog where I was sharing about how much I like the show. Thanks for the comments everyone. ***
I'm such a sap. I have yet to watch this show without bawling like a baby. I mean with the heavy breathing and all. Sure, the show is one big Sears commercial...and sure they know they are leading my emotions along on a string...but I don't care. I like that they are making someone's day. The crew seems so sincere, too. The only thing I wonder about is the taxes these people will now have to pay for their new great house.
Posted by stacey at 04:30 PM | Comments (16)