Sunday, August 5, 2007

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~ Sepia Sunday ~

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:::waving:::  Hi folks!  Today was wonderful!  It started out pretty warm and sunny.  I got my parents and we headed to the beach cottage.  Ohhh Maan it was beautiful!  A view that would make anyone feel better.   The yard was rather large and between the two houses was a gazebo looking out over the water.  You went down about 15 steps to the beach. 

 

The haze had set in by the time we got there and it sprinkled a bit off and on, but not enough rain to spoil the fun.  It stayed very warm, but the breeze off the water was delightful.   Hmmm... except for the occasional smell of fish and seaweed.  We ate like pigs.  Talked, played games, and I took pictures.  Surprised?  LOL  Some of the kids went out on the boat, but no one really went in the water.  I got my feet wet when I went down with 'bug.'   It was like bath water! 

 

I took a ton of pictures, but just didn't have the energy to go through them all.  I made these sepia tone to go with the scrap items.  When I have more time you will most definitely see them in color!  The grounds were gorgeous and I did get some nice shots of the gardens and 'bug' playing.   One she is sitting at the base of a tree.  Wait until you see the size of the trunk!  No sunset, the clouds were pretty heavy and nothing was peeking out.  Yet I did get this one earlier with the rays shining down and the water in the distance glowing.

 

I am going back out on Tuesday.  Steve will join me as he has off.  Well, he works 11 pm-7 am Monday and Tuesday night.  He thought a few hours sleep when he gets home and then a trip to the cottage for the day and dinner.  His girlfriend will meet us there after work and hangout a bit before getting him home for a nap before his shift.  They are calling for rain, but hopefully it will be a good day. 

 

I felt great today.  I want to send my thanks to each of you.  I know bread is a carb, and the end result is sugar, but I thought it would soak up the natural juice/sugar that was the only thing I put in my system for a couple days.  I could have made a big beefy burger but I didn't feel up to it the time.  Bread and milk did do the trick.  It took a bit, but by the end of the day I was fine.  And, yes I did eat a full meal for dinner.  Rest assured if this becomes a habit or even happens once more I will get into the Dr.  It has not happened before and I don't want to over react.  At this point I don't want to panic anymore then I did yesterday.  I was home alone and I think that added to the entire episode.  Trust me, I'm fine now.  Thank you!

 

I've had a few mails and comments regarding my tags being offered for only a short time or that they are not open ended.  I'm sorry about that.  I am doing more now then in the past and having several open just gets out of hand.   Logging on to find someone has visited and requests 2, 3, 4, and 5 tags going as far back as time would allow is not a whole lot of fun for me.  This is a hobby :)  So I do apologize for those of you missing out because of time restraints.  I do name the entry tag request so you will see it in the alert.   I wish I had the time to do these non-stop, but unfortunately I don't.  I hope you'll understand. 

 

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Full of love and laughter....

 

Hugs

~d

Saturday, August 4, 2007

~ Tag Offer - Reflection ~

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I could not pass this up, thought it was absolutely beautiful.  What do you think?  :)

 

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~ Dream State ~

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I'm feeling a bit better.  That was just the oddest feeling ever!  I know eating fresh fruit is good for you, but you need to eat something else too.  LOL  The last couple of days that has been my diet.  I absolutely love fresh fruit salad.  Peaches, pineapple, watermelon, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, honey dew.  YUM!!  They say five for five.  LMAO...  I don't think that is what they meant.  I had the salad for lunch on Thursday, and then a light dinner of a sandwich.  Friday it was my lunch with crackers, and dinner.  Then this morning I finished off the bowl for breakfast about 11.  I was in the middle of doing laundry and all was good until I started back up the stairs.  I felt light headed and started to shake.  I sat my ass down on the steps and put my head between my knees.  My Mom taught me that trick.  Not sure how or why that gets rid of the dizziness, but it does.  I felt good enough to come up the stairs but I just wasn't right.  I felt like I was having a panic or anxiety attack.  Wouldn't really know as I don't experience them, but that is what I imagine it would feel like.  I felt like I couldn't breath or move, yet everything was twitching.  Then, of course, fear sets in making it even worse.   I tried to do an entry to calm myself but I couldn't focus. 

 

I was honestly feeling it was my sugar out of whack so I got some bread thinking carbs would help absorb things.  I ate 3 slices of bread and had milk.  Milk?  OMG!  I never drink milk unless I have chocolate cake or brownies, but I thought it would help.  I went and laid in bed.  I put my head near the window so I could feel the breeze across my face in hopes that it would help me get my breath back.  I laid there scared to close my eyes.  I thought for sure if I fell asleep I wouldn't wake up.  I did eventually calm down and closed my eyes.  I could hear the cars driving by and every few seconds I could feel the air across my face.  I didn't think I fell asleep, and didn't seem like much time had passed when I got horrible scent.  It made my stomach flip, and I felt like I was going to toss my cookies.  I couldn't open my eyes and I couldn't move.  My legs felt like they weighed a thousand pounds.  The smell was getting worse and the rumble in my head sounded like I was at a NASCAR race.  Then I heard a horn.  It was then I realized I had fallen asleep.  I have no idea what I was dreaming but the guy next door was working on his car.  The smell was that of gas and exhaust as he revved his engine.  GRRRRRRRR   I have no idea why I couldn't move.  Probably because I wasn't really awake, but in a dream state.  

 

I turned my head from the window and stayed put for a minute.  I wanted to see how I was feeling.  I seemed to be doing much better then earlier.  When I looked at my clock an hour had passed.  It felt like about 10 minutes.  I got up and cautiously walked around the house.  I was feeling better, but I was not sure of myself.  I was suppose to go shopping to get some things for tomorrow but decided I best stay put.  I didn't want that to happen again while I was driving.  I fixed some mashed potatoes thinking more carbs would be good.  LOL  Nice excuse, eh?  Yes I did have some hamburger too.  No fruit!  I feel better, just a little unsure of myself if that makes sense.  Almost 'foggy' but wide awake. 

I'm hoping to drift off to a sound sleep and feel 100% tomorrow. 

 

My sister decided to have a little get together at the cottage tomorrow.  Hot dogs and burgers on the grill.  I am supposed to drive my parents and my sister.  I'm hoping to get up early, get the shopping done for a taco dip and be able to get out there.  Time will tell.  I hate to miss it, to let others down, but I don't want to do something my body can't handle.  Funny though, not even sure it's my body.  I think I'm just emotionally spent and I think all the natural sugar just got things out of whack.  We can hope, right? 

 

I hope everyone had a great Saturday and wish you all a great Sunday!

 

Hugs

~d

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~ Saturday Update ~

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I've started this entry what seems like a gazillion times and just kept starting over.  For a change it wasn't AOL, it's me.  Seems like I have a million things to say and just can't put them into words.  I've been in a 'funk' the last few days and can't seem to get out of it.  Emotions have run wild, and I've had what seems like anxiety attacks.  Not sure.  Being home alone this past week I know I haven't been eating right.  Been living off a ton of fresh fruit.  At first I thought it was a  natural sugar high, but not so sure anymore.  Maybe it's just the effects of all that has been happening around here. 

 

My brother is still in the hospital.  The results of the scan showed the infection is in his bones but the Dr. feels they will be able to treat it with antibiotics and he will not lose his foot.   He will have a blood test on Monday to check white blood cells, and they will put in a port so he can do IV antibiotics from home.  Lets hope he gets out of there Monday. 

 

Holy shit!  I just noticed the time.  My mind is going in different directions and I can't seem to focus on anything... I think I'm going to go lay down and hope I feel a bit better.  

 

Hugs

~d

Friday, August 3, 2007

~ One Thing to Say - Yes I'll Tag It ~

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Says it all, doesn't it?  Yeah, I'll tag it if you like.......

 

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I know sometimes the version of AOL you may be using does not give you the save as .gif option, but you can type it in after the file name and save as 'all file'.  AIM users or those not using AOL software do not have this option as far as I can tell.  If you need me to send differently so the graphic and animation stays intact,tell me.  Some already know to make a note to attach instead.  I will gladly work with you so the graphic stays as intended.  Let me help you, please.  I will not yell, I will not get mad.  I'd much rather attach the graphic then have you display it incorrectly. 


Thank you!


PS Because of the sometimes 'glitch' with AOL alerts, if you do not receive your tag in a week please contact me via email