For the last month or so, I’ve been in the no man’s land of hospital visits, work and tax preparation. We were two years behind and got one of those “Love, The Government” letters. Still, it’s a relief to have it done and off my mind, just in time for my car to crap out.
Again.
What is it with me and cars? For someone who loves to drive you’d think my karma would be somewhat better in this regard, but no. Had the car in a couple of weeks ago and got a tune up. Still something wasn’t quite right. I’m still getting a noise when I turn to the left. Actually it’s now turned into a screech. So I just said to hell with it. The car is sitting in the drive way until next pay cause that way I’m not totally strapped for two weeks. I’d rather take public transit and have a life, thanks very much.
I suppose the problem could be covered by warranty, but two weeks won’t make a difference there and I’d rather not have to take the car home again if I need to pony up cash. I don’t want to drive any more than I have to right now as it’s nerve wracking.
So I have decided to let the rest fall by the wayside and focus on the things that are causing me great joy at the moment, things such as:
Number 1
Current Score:
Mum: 1
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: 0
My mum kicked some serious ass and got out of hospital days early as her good blood counts have come roaring back. It’s a relief to say the least. On to phase 2.
Number 2
Madonna goes to Malawi and the orphans pelt the papparrazi with stones. LOVE. IT.
Number 3
I haven’t seen a picture of Britney Spears without shoes in at least a month.
Number 4
I got a refund on my taxes, which means I can have a spa day in the very near future.
Number 5
Cuteoverload.com. Best damn site ever. [Second to Hassan's Myspace joint of course, assuming I can ever find it]
Number 6
Goldfrapp. All hail their smutty smack beats.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
OK. I'm Back
And what better way to herald my return to the blogosphere than a little ol' Snoop Dizzle.
The one thing I've always loved about Snoop is his sense of fun.
Case in point:
The one thing I've always loved about Snoop is his sense of fun.
Case in point:
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Le Zest, C'est Best
As a high school friend once remarked, “I’ve had finer moments.”
It was about 1:00 pm today when I discovered that I was wearing my top inside out. Fortunately I don’t think too many people noticed because it’s a black Mandarin shirt with red and white stitching. But still, it ranks right up there with when I got introduced to the head of our division only to discover later that I’d had a flake of luncheon croissant on my face the whole time.
Speaking of croissants, I am now part of the super secret collective founded by my niece Rosy. This collective, in whom my mother and several of Rosy’s school chums are members, involves being Rosy’s honorary sibling. In light of my mother’s condition, the Marine and I have been called in as stand bys and are now also Rosy’s brother and sister. Of course, our secret cannot be revealed to anyone. If we are asked what we are talking about, we are simply to reply “We’re talking about croissants.”
Don’t ask me where she gets this stuff from. I don’t know.
In other Zesty news, I’m trying to summon up the courage to go take Hip Hop dance lessons. I’m still feeling a bit too chubby to go though. But I seriously need to start doing some cardio. On the upswing, I am doing pilates on my own now as well as at my once a week class. I may be Reubenesque, but I’m strong. I’m also getting in as much walking as I can. I’ve decided that this year, I’m going to focus pretty much exclusively on my physical state and getting that in order. All other paths seem to lead to that one big obstacle, so this is the year to knock it down.
It was about 1:00 pm today when I discovered that I was wearing my top inside out. Fortunately I don’t think too many people noticed because it’s a black Mandarin shirt with red and white stitching. But still, it ranks right up there with when I got introduced to the head of our division only to discover later that I’d had a flake of luncheon croissant on my face the whole time.
Speaking of croissants, I am now part of the super secret collective founded by my niece Rosy. This collective, in whom my mother and several of Rosy’s school chums are members, involves being Rosy’s honorary sibling. In light of my mother’s condition, the Marine and I have been called in as stand bys and are now also Rosy’s brother and sister. Of course, our secret cannot be revealed to anyone. If we are asked what we are talking about, we are simply to reply “We’re talking about croissants.”
Don’t ask me where she gets this stuff from. I don’t know.
In other Zesty news, I’m trying to summon up the courage to go take Hip Hop dance lessons. I’m still feeling a bit too chubby to go though. But I seriously need to start doing some cardio. On the upswing, I am doing pilates on my own now as well as at my once a week class. I may be Reubenesque, but I’m strong. I’m also getting in as much walking as I can. I’ve decided that this year, I’m going to focus pretty much exclusively on my physical state and getting that in order. All other paths seem to lead to that one big obstacle, so this is the year to knock it down.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Curve Ball
"On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star, like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are, how fragile we are" - Sting
I just wanted to let you all know that last Friday, my mother was diagnosed with a very serious illness and she'll be in hospital over the next few weeks.
I don't plan on talking a lot about it here, but many of you that read this blog are my friends, either directly or via the blogosphere and I thought you should know. Obviously that's why I haven't been around here too much lately.
I plan to get back in the saddle soon.
So does my Mum.
Like tears from a star, like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are, how fragile we are" - Sting
I just wanted to let you all know that last Friday, my mother was diagnosed with a very serious illness and she'll be in hospital over the next few weeks.
I don't plan on talking a lot about it here, but many of you that read this blog are my friends, either directly or via the blogosphere and I thought you should know. Obviously that's why I haven't been around here too much lately.
I plan to get back in the saddle soon.
So does my Mum.
Monday, April 02, 2007
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