Saturday Musings

[jigsy]

Just thought I would start a randoms thread for those who are on here this morning/afternoon.

I put too much sugar in my coffee...it's irritating, but not enough to actually go fix it. I just keep drinking it.

I really should be working on school work, but meh. I wish I had a secretary so I could dictate my thoughts into a recorder and that person could then transcribe my brilliance, mostly because I find that my ideas come when I am not sitting at the computer, but laying in bed...once I get to the computer to start writing, I get distracted.

Finally, Fuck cancer. I found out last night that my dad has prostate cancer. I guess it's early stage, and from what I can recall, prostate is pretty treatable. But I am being an ostrich right now and avoiding the issue. I really should call him, but I just don't know what to say.

[honeybee]

I drove 40 minutes out to the mall this morning to realize I forgot my Macy's coupon. And despite telling the women at the register she made no move to help me out. It would have saved me $20 and I'm still pretty annoyed at myself.

And early prostate cancer (especially if its diagnosed in a localized stage) is highly, highly treatable.

[hilwithonelary]

I should be doing lots of things today, but instead I'm being a lazy bum. DH and I stayed up way too late last night watching Netflix. I'm paying for it today.

I'm sorry to hear about your dad, jigsy. I know it's a rough thing to find out. I'm pretty sure I went through the typical stages of grief when I found out my mom had breast cancer. Give yourself some time to work through your feelings.

I know you don't know what to say, but I would try to call him when you're up to it. Early on, I didn't have to say much. I let my mom do most of the talking. I just needed to be there for her.

[yellowbrkrd]

Sorry about your dad. FIL had it and is 100% fine now.

We have been kicking ass around here. We have gotten so much yard work and projects done around the house since yesterday afternoon. I'm proud of us.

We are taking my mom out for dinner tonight for Mothers Day and I really don't like the restaurant she picked. I know, I know, it's about her, and obviously we're going but blahhh.

[womet]

Sorry jigs. Cancer sucks. Glad they caught it early-- your dad has a great chance of a full recovery.

Nothing much going on here. DH worked this morning while I stayed home and did some cleaning. Our lawn guy just finished mowing. And I think we're going to head over to Verizon to see if we can get DH and iphone.

[jigsy]

Thanks all. I'm sure it will all be fine...it just really sucks. I don't want to be a total bummer here though, so...

it's really hot. and I am being a total bum. I need to get motivated to do something productive, stat.

[heygrey]

i'm sorry jigs. several of the guys in my family have had prostrate cancer and all have had great success with treatment. hoping very much that it's the same for your dad.

[jigsy]

May 12, 2012 12:55:09 GMT -5 yellowbrkrd said:

We are taking my mom out for dinner tonight for Mothers Day and I really don't like the restaurant she picked. I know, I know, it's about her, and obviously we're going but blahhh.

Can I say that this is my FAVORITE part about not living near either set of parents now...I mean, I miss them and all, but we always end up having to go out to Olive Garden or something for these sorts of celebrations...I like not having to brave the restaurant crowds at these places on these weekends.

[Roc A Bee]

Jigs, we live in the same area, and I agree about the heat. It is only May! I've been semi productive this morning by unloading the dishwasher and repotting a plant. DH is still sleeping.

[Deleted]

Cancer sucks. I am sorry to everyone who is dealing with it in their family right now.

My random musing is that I want to rip my sinuses out of my head. I miss oxygen. I miss my throat not hurting. I miss my eyballs not feeling like they are going to pop out due to the pressure in my skull.

On a lighter note, we have a therapy dog in the youth room today so struggling readers can read out loud to someone who will not judge or tease them for stumbling over words. He's a choclate lab named Mocha Joe and I wants him to come live with me.

[hockeywife]

My Saturday musing is that the house across the street from us is for sale. A young couple currently lives there, but they have 2 kids and have outgrown it.

Since it's a ranch pretty much the only people I've seen looking at it are old people. This makes me sad. I want more young neighbors.

ETA: zombie hugs to Jigs and Flamingo. Cancer (and other scary health issues) suck.

[Deleted]

May 12, 2012 12:57:38 GMT -5 jigsy said:

Thanks all. I'm sure it will all be fine...it just really sucks. I don't want to be a total bummer here though, so...

it's really hot. and I am being a total bum. I need to get motivated to do something productive, stat.

I'm sorry about your dad. Fingers crossed about a successful treatment. Hugs, flamingo.

It's f-ing hot here too. DH and I will probably go to a bar to watch baseball and enjoy free AC and drink beer.

We worked in the garden all morning and I have some pretty bad tan lines. I think I'm getting old ( or at least less vain) because I can't bring myself to care.

[315bride]

Ditto on the cancer being sucky. I know quite a few dealing with loved ones being ill. I'm getting genetic testing this summer and I'm scared as hell.

Also jacked my normal coffee by putting in half n half instead of milk. In my defense it was 6:30 and I should have been sleeping in on a Saturday morning. Waking up that early shouldn't be legal on the weekends.

[jigsy]

Ahh...Mrschicken and dvohnout...you are both suffering with me since we are all in abouts the same area. blech. There is a bar down the street from me that is going to be offer $1 drafts every day of the summer that it hits 100 degrees. I predict that that will be often.

[Balki.Bartokomous]

I'm sorry Jigs. That totally sucks. :-(

[Brie]

I'm sorry about your dad, Jigs. I hope he heals quickly.

My random is that I was just out running errands and contemplated stopping for a Reese's snack size McFlurry, but didn't. Now I'm home and I deeply regret that decision.

[wife2dj]

Sorry Jig to hear that.

Lib- I feel you. It sounds gross but what has really helped me is 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water and drink that. It loosens everything in there. Gross but effective.

I'm trying to figure out how the heck we just spent $350 in groceries. granted we are cooking here tomorrow for both moms so that plays into it, but I feel like I should have atleast carried more bags in....

[FrozenSunshine]

Jigs- I'm sorry
Lib- The apple cider works, my mil just got me to try it.

I've been up since 5am because my sleep schedule is screwed up from traveling. Instead of being productive, I've read the boards and cooking magazine in bed. I'm wasting good sunshine.

[Mrs.Beagle]

Sorry to hear about your dad, jigs. My dad had surgery for it several years ago and has been doing well since.

My mom came in and we went to Home Depot and then out to lunch. Now we're lounging around until dinner when we're meeting my dad and H.

My mom flat-out asked me when she was getting grandchildren. I answered "maybe in a couple of years". I was going to play a joke on her, but I don't think you eff around when it comes to having the first grandchild.

[Deleted]

Sorry jigs. I'm glad they caught it early and I hope that it is something he can treat easily and move on with his life. Fuck cancer indeed.

I love that I can actually say that on this board now. I don't swear a whole lot IRL but sometimes it is warranted and I'm glad we're on a board where adults are allowed to use adult language.

I just spent the morning buying plants and dirt and mulch and some other crap. I spent over $200. I can't wait until we have a year where I don't have to spend several hundred dollars on yard stuff - I'm hoping since most of this stuff is perennial that next year will be better. This is the third year in a row but we've had false starts on a few plants.

It is already 3pm and I have yet to actually plant anything though - I wish I could just take it easy today. Running around 4 different garden stores and loading my car up took all the energy I had for this today, lol. But I have no choice but to get it done.

[insominac]

May 12, 2012 13:00:57 GMT -5 jigsy said:

May 12, 2012 12:55:09 GMT -5 yellowbrkrd said:

We are taking my mom out for dinner tonight for Mothers Day and I really don't like the restaurant she picked. I know, I know, it's about her, and obviously we're going but blahhh.

Can I say that this is my FAVORITE part about not living near either set of parents now...I mean, I miss them and all, but we always end up having to go out to Olive Garden or something for these sorts of celebrations...I like not having to brave the restaurant crowds at these places on these weekends.

Lol I'll be going to Souplantation tomorrow.

Salad brunch sucks.

[explorer2001]

Sorry for all dealing with health issues. Hugs.

My doctors still don't know what happened to my lungs or why. Idiot that I am, I forgot my controller meds today because I'm feeling better.

I have presents for mom and grandma but no plans yet to see them. Partially related to...

I'm having new windows installed. I have no idea how long this is going to take this weekend. But I already love the on that is in. Triple panes make thing so cool and quiet.

I decided to try knitting again after my bff taught me last summer on vacation. I keep thinking of Audette and wanting to post pics of my 2in start on a scarf.

[pacificrules]

I really should invite people over every week. It's the only way I'm actually motivated to clean my house.

[pacificrules]

Oh, and I've decided that rice crisps are absolutely the best cracker/chip to use to dip into hummus. It's devine!

[Deleted]

My in laws have taken over my weekend away with my kid and family. Now I'm irritated and not relaxing. Bleh.
Jigs- I'm sorry about your dad.

[hannamarin]

There is a dictation app. It is pretty good. Its called Dragon dictation. Free. We downloaded it more for fun than anything else.
And cancer does suck. Cancer made me stop believing in God.