hot but a bit better today

It's just been all doom and gloom and irritable and angry and cranky and ... just ick in my heart and mind. So, I haven't posted anything. But my back is getting better, though there's still some numbness in my right arm and hand. Makes it tricky to carry, hold, and reach for stuff. But I do think it's getting better and I think how I sleep (full-on my right shoulder) might have something to do with it. The bad thing is I bashed my wrist into a small metal post and now my hand hurts like CRAZY. I'm afraid ('cause my default is ALWAYS to go to "Worst Case Scenario") I broke something in there. There's a weird divot, then a bump, a really deep bruise and major weakness in that hand now. BUT! I think in reality, it's just a really, really, super-duper bad bruise, 'cause I can still move all my fingers and thumb, and grip stuff. SO! There's all the bad news. Oh, one more thing: The new guy at work is very annoying. end of bad stuff.

The good stuff! We got a replacement air conditioner, no argument from him (usually, I have to describe what, explain how, and defend why I think we should do something - this is usually pointless, as, if it's not his idea, it's not the right idea. SO maddening) beyond a few questions/challenges. He's putting it in right now. I told him I'd do it, but I have to admit, I knew he'd WANT to put it in, because he does seem to enjoy making projects more complicated than I think they have to be. Now, to be fair, he usually thinks things through WAY more thoroughly than I do and plans ahead and stuff like that, so his end-product lasts longer, though it takes him a really long time to do it. I just jump in and do it. If it's wrong, I'll fix it later, maybe. So, which is better? I don't know. Probably his.

Also, I finally wore him down on the subject of sheer curtains for the new HUGE window/french doors in the dining room. He did NOT want anything blocking the view. I just wanted something to soften up the room, add some color, and something that would be available to pull across and lower the solar gain. He tried to convince me that the solar gain was negligible, but you can feel the ROASTING HOT sun in there, so I didn't even let him finish that false argument. I mean, they are new windows, so I'm sure the sun-heat is WAY less than the old windows, but it's still very hot, indeed. And, since we both just really, really hate the heat, why NOT try the sheers? geez. So, I said I'd hang the curtains (which needed the rod re-hung, since it's a new wall), but he'd lost the brackets. I said, "No problem. A stapler works great." Well, that made him find them pretty quick. I said I'd hang the rod, but, again, I KNEW he'd want to do it, because the way he does things is always better (in his opinion) than the way I do things. No skin off my nose. I was totally willing to do it, but he said he would. It took him an hour (an HOUR!) but now it's done and
I
Am
Happy!
Also, I switched out the heavy, dark, insulating curtains in the living room (they help IMMENSELY on cold nights, to keep the heat in) to light, breezy sheers that not only look soft and pretty and lighter for Summer, but will help reduce solar gain without turning the room into a cave!
Now for the boring bits: After we got the air conditioner, we went out for lunch (a splurge, we really shouldn't have, but it was nice to go out) and my sandwich was DELICIOUS! Back home, I did some laundry, went for a walk to the Library (20 mins) read outside in the sunshine and finally took a shower.
Im fatter than ever, my hair is a total mess (color, cut and condition all just dreadful), I hardly have any clothes that fit my fat body, but today, I feel good. I won some battles, did some chores, got some exercise and had some fun.
Today is a good day.

Happy Star Wars Day!

May the Fourth be with you!

Geez, I love the original trilogy. I'll be running around with CaliGirl, celebrating her nephew successfully hunting down a college degree (W00T!!!), but, tonight, I'll be watching Episode IV.

Spider-Man thwarts robbery in comic shop caper - Times Online

"I just shouted for someone to guard the front door and

it just happened that the Jedi Knights were there

and they had their lightsabres out so they held the door until the police arrived."

Spider-Man thwarts robbery in comic shop caper - Times Online



Genuinely amazing. I love it! Every Hallowe'en, I try to convince Mr. Handsome to be Spider-Man (he could def pull it off, perfect yoga body), but he's not into dressing up, so no go. Still, he'd be GREAT! I, of course, would go as Mary Jane, even though I lack dimples.

yes, yes I am....

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I need a vacay! A real one, with no worries and no responsibilities. I think that's why I read so much - to escape.

Fluffy Coffee

Cinnamon and I try to meet once a week for coffee. She takes hers "fluffy," i.e. with sweet, caramel syrup, lots of whipped cream, and milk. I treat myself to a cappuchino, no whipped cream. I really enjoy getting together with her. I had to cancel this past week because of the TV thing, but I hope we can do it again in May.

Hi Cinnamon!


Her phone was not cooperating - she could rival a teen in her committment to her phone!

Me on TV

I'm going to be on TV, which scares the bejeezus out of me. And, at the same time, I'm very excited! I'll think I'll stick with the excited part. There's no way I can lose weight in time to look good for the segment, so I'll just go with it. It's a little blurb about a shop hop tonight, airing on a little chat-show.

This is what I was wearing:

I love that brown blazer - it looks especially good with a cool black t shirt and dark, tight jeans (yes, despite my chub, I wear tight jeans). The necklace is actually a little oil phial. It's gorgeous, but doesn't show up well. And I love the shoes; comfy and tall. I actually wore tall shoes so I'd be the same height as the presenter (Joy), but then she kicked off her tall shoes and so I wound up looking like a GIGANTOR. You'll see.
This is probably all that will show on TV, for which I'm grateful.
Joy, the woman who introduced the store and the segment, is SO nice! No, really, she's just really nice and I felt more at ease than I thought I would. I'll post a link when it's available.
Golly! TV is FUN!
However, looking at my pics, I can see why Mr. Handsome says I look like Pam Ferr!s (as Laura in "R0semary & Thyme"). I do.

I asked him who I looked more like and he said, "Thyme." I see the resemblance!

Ok, so the segment just aired and I look MANIC! And very RED. Mr. Handsome says that it must be the Skype camera set-up and the ambient lighting causing my vibrant look. Kind of him, but it doesn't explain my MANICness. Holy cow. TV is scary!
Or the crazy eyes. yikes. And yet I share all this with you. huh. My narcissism knows no boundaries....


Joy was SOOOOooo nice! I mean, she really was nice and laid back and cheerful and just put me at ease. I can't imaging how zippy I would have been if she hadn't made me feel so comfortable. Doesn't she look just like Mariska Hargitay?

I used to think I kinda looked like Mariska, but, uh, no. I do think I need to go brown, though. Time to lose the red hair!

Ok, time to go for lunch!

Wings!

http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/sports/nhl/Red-Wings-dominate-Coyotes-with-rout

I love when there's GOOD news, on the news.

GO WINGS!!!

Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk scores past Phoenix's Ilya Bryzgalov in the second period of Game 7 of a first-round playoff series April 27, 2010.

(credit above)

Levitation is AWESOME

A mother duck out for a walk on a sunny day crosses a manhole grate and loses all 12 of her ducklings.

The crew at Levitation hears her crying and hatches a rescue plan.

Listen to the guy at 2:48 when he answers the phone "yeah, I'm rescuing ducks now...." All in a day's work.



Here's a brief article from a local news station.

If I ever need entertainment staging, Levitation will be who I call. Teamwork, perseverance, commitment to a positive outcome - these people have it all!

kitty toes

Let's start the week with Cleo.


And, because everyone loves kitty toes, a closeup (sorry for the blurry):

Who would I go with? Bro???

I want to go SO badly. It's a pile of cash, though. But Chicago, Sunday, July 5th! Maybe....