Absent

minded?

Been a blog slacker this week. I've been working, and dealing with life issues, such as being sick, myself, and something that I've not been free to really post about, until now.

Some of you may know that my Dad had cancer, about 6 years back. Lymphoma, in his stomach. It was a rough time, for all of us, but him especially.

He is a tough customer, though, and beat that cancer back.

But it is back.

He has been complaining of a sore throat, for a few months, now. After jumping all the hoops that have been established in our fine, medical community (cough cough) we've finally got a diagnosis.

Lymphoma.

again.

The actual location of the tumor is the base of his tongue, believe it or not. Large-ish, walnut sized, maybe bigger?

He kicked it once before

He will do it again.

In the mean time, everyone send your best thoughts and good karma his way. He deserves it, I know I am prejudiced, but I've not met a man his equal. (MM is on the right path, though ;))

Wordless Wednesday

This meme is called
You Are On Your Way


1. You are at a party in a very bad mood. There is an obnoxious guest with a camera snapping pictures of everyone in sight. Do you allow the photographs or ask them to stop? I would probably smile politely, for ONE photo, and if the guy persisted, I would more than likely leave because I shouldn't be at a party in a bad mood. Or, I would "accidentally" toss a drink, or worse on him.

2. You are shopping and watch the lady beside you at the jewelry co
unter slip an expensive diamond ring in her purse. What do you do? Honestly? I would rat her out. Stealing is not okay. I'd probably feel more compassionate towards someone stealing food, but a diamond ring? Nope.

3. You are on your way to a black tie affair and running late. You are the guest speaker at this event and everyone is waiting for you. A police officer pulls you over for speeding. Do you make up a story or tell him where you are going and try to talk your way out of the citation? Tell us your excuse. My Nursing license is right next to my drivers license. Most cops really hate to ticket nurses, especially in their hometowns, because we have long memories, mwaa haa haa. I'd probably just cry, because, knock on wood, I have NEVER gotten a speeding ticket.

4. You are on your way downstairs on Christmas morning to see what Santa Claus left. There are no gifts under the tree. He leaves a note that reads, "You've been VERY naughty this year."
What did you do??! Cried on a cop ;) or lied to him. Um, what didn't I do might be a better question. Is Santa going to visit us in the dungeon?

5. You are halfway through a first date with someone you really like. Suddenly your ex walks in and sits down at the table beside you. What do you do? Have an even better time. But I would probably try to speed up the date a little until we left the restaurant. Or better yet, complain to the waiter that the guest they just seated smells like a distillery (which would be true) and ask to be moved.

6. You are on your way to meet a billionaire. She is going to give you enough money to live on for the rest of your life IF you can answer this question correctly: Which came first the chicken or the egg? Absolutely the egg. God wanted to see if he could make such a smooth, oval object produce something as funny looking as a chicken. Its his own personal joke.

7. You are on your way to the sun and moon and stars for an intergalactic vacation.
You crash into a rainbow.
What do you find in your pot of gold? The miracle cure for Cancer.

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So I had this blogpost all planned in my head kind of about Christmas lights, tree preferences and nosy cats, and cats who let you do just about anything to them.

But then last night happened.

My body does NOT like the antibiotics prescribed me, and last night was very, very unpleasant.

And I feel like I've been hit by a semi today.

So until I feel better, here is this, because anything is better than whining about being sick:

It is true

Nurses make the WORST patients.

I have been fighting off this silly respiratory infection for weeks. Refusing to admit defeat. But today?

I admit defeat.

There isn't enough thera-flu in the world that is going to win this battle.

I can't even clean the floor with the dry mop without getting winded.

And MM has pointed out to me that he can hear me "crackle" when we lay down to go to sleep.

And, I am not hearing the way I should.

the list goes on and on.

(not really)

but I gave in. Called the doctors office. They are seeing me today at 3:30.

Damn.

I hate going to the doctor....

Post MD visit

Well I guess I don't do anything halfway, I appear to have the mother of URI's, and was given antibiotics, the offer of the really hefty cough syrup (which I turned down, I hate being hung over) and instructions to go home and nap, not to work for the next three nights... So, URI 1, Mielikki 0

Wordless Wednesday

Still toiling away in the Queen's Dungeon....

1. What is favorite item to shop for and why? Um, wine glasses, because they make so many different kinds for so many different things, and its funny to me that we can't just get an old jelly jar and be happy with that.

2. Quality vs. Price. Will you buy off-brand replicas at a discount store or must you have the real thing? Why or why not? If the off brand replica looks good/tastes the same, yes, I will buy it. I very seldom got anything that was "name brand" as I was growing up, we couldn't afford those things. But I was clean and well dressed, anyhow. I just don't, and never have put much stock in that kind of thing. I'd rather spend the money on other cool things, or MORE cool things...

3. Have you ever asked a sales clerk to remove something from display if it is the last one in the store? Tell us what special something would make you strip the clothes off a mannequin.
(which begs the question...Are all mannequins born naked?) I have, on occasion, asked for the very last one of something, as long as it isn't flawed or broken, why not?

Something that would make me strip a mannequin, hmmm? A big, warm comfortable hand knit sweater. I love anything that will keep me toasty warm...


5. I really don't care if a guy goes shopping with me. I'm in my own zone and always have a plan. Are you an alone-shopper or would you like to have company? OK I have given up all hope of ever getting out of the dungeon. I REALLY hope you're sitting down, my Queen.

I don't like to shop. It gives me a headache. I am a 'get in, get out' shopper. I do love to give presents to my loved ones, and am all about finding the right gift. But the actual shopping? *shudder*. Alright, I know... throw away the key.....

In answer to the question, though, I like to shop alone. I can get it done faster...

6. Have you ever done anything other than actually try on clothes in a dressing room? (I have no idea why this question followed the previous one. Ahem.) Um. No. See my answer above. I avoid dressing rooms like the plague...

7. Do you like or do you get annoyed when salesclerks and store management follows you around asking "May I help you?" a million times? (I have no idea why this question followed the previous one.) I don't like being stalked by anyone in a store. However, when I do seem to need help, I can never seem to find any of my stalkers. It seems like they can sense when you need help, and then all disappear...

8. Create your very own store-brand name. (ie; Toys 'R Us, WalMart) What would YOUR establishment's name be?

*Sarcasm* would be the name of my establishment. There would be nothing in it....

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