Thursday, December 21, 2000

The doctor decided I needed to have an IVP with the lesser iodine because he thinks I may still have the stone inside my kidney. I had that this morning at 8:30, and hope to hear results soon. The IV was the most painful part, and I feel no bad effects from the iodine. Have been feeling better, although a cold somehow snuck up on me and has me tired, crabby, and congested. Last night I took some sudafed at about 9 pm, and could not sleep all night. I am sensitive to it, but had to take something without any analgesic in while on my antibiotic. (which I am done with)

Tuesday, I ran around getting gift certificates, tape, small stocking stuffers for Keith and food for dinner. Came home and got the tree decorated, and when he left for bowling, I wrapped and wrapped and wrapped. I am all done except for the camera we need to buy his daughter today. Wednesday, I was the good grand-daughter and wrapped gifts for my gram. I love her, and want to help, but I have been doing this for her since I was 14, and 22 years later, I am wondering why one of my cousins cannot help her since I am trying to work 2 jobs, decorate my own place, and plan a wedding. My mother tried to make her understand, but all she will do is try to do them herself, and it is too tiring. *Sigh* Sometimes I need to learn how to say NO.

Last night I was at Keith's so I had no chance to blog, and decided I needed to do it today before something else grabbed my time. I already told him that all I want to do when we get home from buying the camera is lay on the couch. We are having a small group of friends over on Saturday night, and we need to get some food in the house for them. It will be fun I am sure since none of my friends have seen the house.

What I really want to do is read fanfic in my pajamas and play on line all day. But I see that I still cannot access blogspot and I am beginning to wonder about all of you....I hope they fix the problem soon. I miss reading about your days, joys, and downers!!!

On a different note, I think that I have found the centerpiece for the wedding. Pier 1 has small glass votive holder/bowl like things that we could put a candle in, sit it on the mirrors my step-father got for me, and oput some tulle/flower thing around. My mom will be here so we can see what she thinks, and the price is really right---only $2.00 for one, the mirrors are free, and the candles would be simple unscented ones.....only the silk flowers and ribbon would need to be added, but I like to look for those things at bargain discount stores in CT with Mom. I am giving a Yankee candle as a favor (did you know I love candles??!!) I still want to put links in for the wedding stuff, but that will have to wait. I was up early for the test, and am needing a reviving shower right now.

Next posts....more fun like wedding stuff and who I am....it does get boring to read about doctors doesn't it???? Sorry friends....hope all of you are well.

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Monday, December 18, 2000

The Christmas dance is over, and although I thought things were going well, and most of "our" kids were behaving, I found out later that all was not well. We had a couple of outside guests who insisted in going outside, smoking, and basically thinking they did not have to listen. Well, at the end, we found they had taken about 6 or 7 salt and pepper shakers and emptied them into a glass and placed it upside down. Also, table numbers were missing, and "salt" was used to decorate the tables with pictures but also words I don't want to repeat here. I felt like it was my fault at first, but then I realized how sneaky they had been because myself and another teacher had walked around all night, and they waited until the end to do this stuff. I told the woman in charge to let me know what table numbers were missing and then the kids at that table would have to pitch in money to pay. I didn't call our assistant principal yet, because there is not much I can do over the holiday. AND I NEED to relax and quit worrying so I just put it in the back of my mind. It actually caused me to not sleep well last night, and I don't need or want that. BUT I DID DECIDE THIS IS MY LAST YEAR OF DOING THIS. It takes too much time, and adds too much stress to an already stressful time.

I too am almost done shopping, but need to pick up a few things to add to gifts for my cousin's kids (my Dad buys these, I just shop), and one or two other things for grandparents. My brothers and I went together to get them gift certificates for things they like to do--nail salon, restaurants, ice cream, gas certificates---because on a fixed income this way they don't have to worry about pennies in the winter.

Hope all are well. I have not been able to access blogspot tonight, so I will have to catch up tomorrow. Wishing I could have a rich friend fly all of you here for a Christmas party....maybe someday!!
Good night for now....need to clean a bit before bed. More tomorrow.
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