It's been a few months since I've updated, and it's likely that you've given up on checking in over here. Oh well, I'm still around, if a lot less often. I used to spend so much time online, I wonder how I got anything done. Oh, that's right, I didn't.
Along with my part-time job, I've been spending the last couple of months glued to DVDs of The Shield. I really think this series is the best.tv.series.EVER. I can't believe I missed it as it originally aired. Well, yes I can belive it since I've watched little other than reality tv shows for the past 5 years. To think, I was probably watching something as awful as The Bachelor when I could have been following The Shield! I just have to wonder what else I've missed. I'm just thankful that shows are on DVD. What a great way to watch a series. Just sit down and have a nice marathon of episodes. Love it!
Other that that, I spend my limited online time checking in at http://areyouseriouslyreadingthis.blogspot.com/ Chris, your stories are amazing, and seriously, if I could only get one website on my computer, I'd pick your blog. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Oh, and for those of you who somehow have missed it, get over there now. You will thank me.
Great News! We are duck free this summer. Sure, those filthy creatures are still waddling around nearby, but thanks to Buddy, the wonder dog, they've stayed out of the pool! I didn't even have to run my trap of overhead fishline this year. YAY!
Now for the not so great news. It's been almost a year since my dad was diagnosed with cancer. He'd been doing great through his first round of chemo, but this second round seems to be kicking his ass. He's really in a funk, mood wise, and he's losing his appetite. I don't know how long he'll survive on Steak n' Shake milkshakes. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate any good thoughts you can send his way.
One last thing. I'm seriously considering quitting smoking. Again. I like Tech's lead of quitting on July 4. It's my tentative date to quit. Quitting has really been consuming my thoughts for a long time now. I go to bed each night thinking I'll quit tomorrow. I cave with that first cup of coffee. Gawd, I want to quit, I know I should quit, but I don't quit. While your here, send some quitting thoughts my way too.
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Sending the very best of thoughts for your dad.
...and for you too! July 4th sounds perfect! It is "Independance Day" after all.
*smooch*
I would have found this update on my own , I do check here every day or so.
Seriously.
Sending good healing thoughts and lvoe to your Dad. That chemo is so hard.
The 4th sounds good to me, do you wanna do it together? I'd like to be quit by my birthday. I got a quit website to send you.
I agree that Chris is the best read ever! He's super.
Ack! You even go the weird letters thing now!
Awww...isn't that the sweetest thing? You've been drinking again haven't you?
I check. Good thoughts to your dad, and your quitting venture.
Good thoughts for your dad.
There is a new drug just approved by the FDA in May that was specifically designed to help stop smoking (unlike the other drugs, like Zyban, which are antidepressants that sometimes help with not smoking). It's called Chantix, and it works directly on the nicotine receptors to both help curb the urge to smoke and then, if you do smoke, to make smoking less satisfying.
Just a quick FYI. It's not like I've tried it.
I'm sending some good healing thoughts to your father.
I quit on 4th of July back in 1981, but I used to be just a 1/2 pack day smoker, and I didn't smoke at work. I guess the first of the day, and after meal smokes are the hardest to resist.
Some things that worked for me: 1. I smoked a nicotine free cig called Free, available only at special tobacco stores. This cig smelled like burnt wires, but it helped me get through the initial cravings for some reason. 2. I told myself smoking was an immature habit, like sucking on a pacifier. A lot of it, for me at least, was oral.
3. I tried to erase some of my regular cig habits from my mind, like having to always have a lighter and pack of cigs in my purse.
Smoking cuts down on your lung capacity, so try running or walking and see how your wind is holding up to give you motivation to improve your lungs by quitting smoking.
Good luck!
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