Wednesday, December 13, 2006
bah humbug
Maybe i'll just have a kevorkian christmas...it's not like anybody would notice anyhow...
Thursday, December 07, 2006
I'm not ready to make nice...
I love the Dixie Chicks - even before their trouble with the Shrub their opinions were deemed controversial with the release of "Goodbye Earl" which spoke of spousal abuse and their apparent condoning of the song's solution - making Earl disappear.
They are three amazingly talented women who happen to have benefit of a large audience to whom they can voice their collective opinions. I love that they have the moral backbone & intestinal fortitude to stand up for what they believe in and not cave into popular opinion.
Their lives were threatened, their music blacklisted, radio airtime denied, cd burning parties organized and yet they persevered.
As the political tide turns and more of our Nations' children come home in body bags with no end of battle in sight, I wonder...
When will the truth finally come out?
I am in no way against those men and women engaged in battle - they are following orders. I only hope and pray that they come home safely, but I know many will not.
Tomorrow another little boy will ask his mother, "when is Daddy coming home?" and she'll have to tell him he's not because a mortar attack killed him and 3 of is buddies...another little girl will grow up not knowing all the things her young mother thought she would have time to share with her because another suicide bomber took her life and the lives of many others in that crowded market square.
No, I'm not ready to make nice...
They are three amazingly talented women who happen to have benefit of a large audience to whom they can voice their collective opinions. I love that they have the moral backbone & intestinal fortitude to stand up for what they believe in and not cave into popular opinion.
Their lives were threatened, their music blacklisted, radio airtime denied, cd burning parties organized and yet they persevered.
As the political tide turns and more of our Nations' children come home in body bags with no end of battle in sight, I wonder...
When will the truth finally come out?
I am in no way against those men and women engaged in battle - they are following orders. I only hope and pray that they come home safely, but I know many will not.
Tomorrow another little boy will ask his mother, "when is Daddy coming home?" and she'll have to tell him he's not because a mortar attack killed him and 3 of is buddies...another little girl will grow up not knowing all the things her young mother thought she would have time to share with her because another suicide bomber took her life and the lives of many others in that crowded market square.
No, I'm not ready to make nice...
Friday, November 24, 2006
Oh my aching head...
Yanno...we try to safeguard our children from hurting themselves...
But who's gonna look after us? lol
The other day, I was moving a dresser and bent over to unplug the phone and I promptly whacked my head on the window sill.
I still have a bit of a goose egg but thankfully it's hidden by my hair...coz I feel kinda dumb...lol
Not something I reccommend...especially when I was down this week with a migraine for 2 days!
But who's gonna look after us? lol
The other day, I was moving a dresser and bent over to unplug the phone and I promptly whacked my head on the window sill.
I still have a bit of a goose egg but thankfully it's hidden by my hair...coz I feel kinda dumb...lol
Not something I reccommend...especially when I was down this week with a migraine for 2 days!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Can I lick yer nipple?
My dog has a fascination with nekkid flesh.
He licks ankles, fingers, hands, arms, face...anything that happens to be exposed. The other night, K & I were sitting at the table smokin' a fattie and Eddie was pestering to be petted and was licking K's hand, who was sitting there shirtless. So when K put his hands up to avoid the licking...Eddie did what comes naturally...and licked up his belly and up across his nipple.
I tell ya...I nearly fell off the chair laughing...
Maybe ya had to be there...
He licks ankles, fingers, hands, arms, face...anything that happens to be exposed. The other night, K & I were sitting at the table smokin' a fattie and Eddie was pestering to be petted and was licking K's hand, who was sitting there shirtless. So when K put his hands up to avoid the licking...Eddie did what comes naturally...and licked up his belly and up across his nipple.
I tell ya...I nearly fell off the chair laughing...
Maybe ya had to be there...
Monday, November 13, 2006
Loss
I was in early today. My co-worker's father passed away late last week so I'm working for her and in again early tomorrow instead of my usual 9-5. Her father wasn't well for some time, and as sad as it is, it's a blessing when the ones we love go on to a better place and are free from pain and suffering.
The rest weekend was a blur...my MJ came to play on Friday, Saturday was a party in Guelph and yesterday was a snoozing day...
In response to an email that I'd sent to my MJ, thanking him for noticing my weight loss efforts when he was over on Friday, he replied that it is indeed noticeable and encouraged me to keep it up. This has...in fact, it's encouraging me to pick up the pace a little. I didn't put the weight on overnight, it's certainly not going to come off that easily either.
The rest weekend was a blur...my MJ came to play on Friday, Saturday was a party in Guelph and yesterday was a snoozing day...
In response to an email that I'd sent to my MJ, thanking him for noticing my weight loss efforts when he was over on Friday, he replied that it is indeed noticeable and encouraged me to keep it up. This has...in fact, it's encouraging me to pick up the pace a little. I didn't put the weight on overnight, it's certainly not going to come off that easily either.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Alyssa lies...
Below are the lyrics to a new song out on country radio...the first time I heard it, I couldn't see for the tears.
Child abuse is never ok - anyone that knows about a situation where a child is being abused and does nothing are not much better than those who are abusive.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
ALYSSA LIES
My little girl met a new friend,
just the other day,
on the playground at school
between the tires and the swings
But she came home with tear-filled eyes,
and she said to me "Daddy, Alyssa lies"
Well I just brushed it off at first,
'cause I didn't know how much my little girl had been hurt
or the things she had seen.
I wasn't ready when I said "You can tell me"
and she said...
"Alyssa lies to the classroom,
Alyssa lies everyday at school,
Alyssa lies to the teachers
as she tries to cover every bruise"
My little girl laid her head down that night to go to sleep.
As I stepped out the room, I heard her say a prayer so soft and sweet
"God bless my mom and my Dad
and my new friend, Alyssa
*oh*I know she needs you bad
Because Alyssa lies to the classroom,
Alyssa lies everyday at school,
Alyssa lies to the teachers
as she tries to cover every bruise"
I had the worst night of sleep in years
as I tried to think of a way to calm her fears
I knew just what it was I had to do *I knew exactly what I had to do*
but when we got to school on Monday I heard the news
My little girl asked me why everybody looked so sad
the lump in my throat grew bigger
with every question that she asked.
Until I felt the tears run down my face
and I told her that Alyssa wouldn't be at school today
'Cause she doesn't lie in the classroom
she doesn't lie anymore at school
Alyssa lies with Jesus
because there's nothin' anyone would do
Tears filled my eyes when my little girl asked me why
Alyssa lies
*Oh Daddy, oh* Daddy tell me why
Alyssa lies...
Child abuse is never ok - anyone that knows about a situation where a child is being abused and does nothing are not much better than those who are abusive.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
ALYSSA LIES
My little girl met a new friend,
just the other day,
on the playground at school
between the tires and the swings
But she came home with tear-filled eyes,
and she said to me "Daddy, Alyssa lies"
Well I just brushed it off at first,
'cause I didn't know how much my little girl had been hurt
or the things she had seen.
I wasn't ready when I said "You can tell me"
and she said...
"Alyssa lies to the classroom,
Alyssa lies everyday at school,
Alyssa lies to the teachers
as she tries to cover every bruise"
My little girl laid her head down that night to go to sleep.
As I stepped out the room, I heard her say a prayer so soft and sweet
"God bless my mom and my Dad
and my new friend, Alyssa
*oh*I know she needs you bad
Because Alyssa lies to the classroom,
Alyssa lies everyday at school,
Alyssa lies to the teachers
as she tries to cover every bruise"
I had the worst night of sleep in years
as I tried to think of a way to calm her fears
I knew just what it was I had to do *I knew exactly what I had to do*
but when we got to school on Monday I heard the news
My little girl asked me why everybody looked so sad
the lump in my throat grew bigger
with every question that she asked.
Until I felt the tears run down my face
and I told her that Alyssa wouldn't be at school today
'Cause she doesn't lie in the classroom
she doesn't lie anymore at school
Alyssa lies with Jesus
because there's nothin' anyone would do
Tears filled my eyes when my little girl asked me why
Alyssa lies
*Oh Daddy, oh* Daddy tell me why
Alyssa lies...
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Unappreciated
When you're a minion under multiple layers of excess management, it's rare that your opinion gets counted...or at least that's how I feel in my current position.
Top that off with a healthy dose of your typical lack of appreciation for all things good provided to the spawn, life can be downright bitter pill to swallow...
But when someone who's supposedly a friend treats you poorly, then seemingly has the audacity to just ignore the situation after it's been rather pointedly brought to their attention, it's absolutely defeating.
I don't like confrontation...I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. So I take it and take it until it hurts too much...
But what about me? Should I be forced to endure such behaviour?
Shouldn't I be treated with more respect and also with gratitude for what it is I share of myself?
I don't have much, but what I do have, I share willingly and without complaint or resentment.
But I don't feel willing and complaint-free and that's what has me upset about the situation more than anything.
I strive to be more like my MJ - but some days, it's just really hard to turn the other cheek and keep giving...
Top that off with a healthy dose of your typical lack of appreciation for all things good provided to the spawn, life can be downright bitter pill to swallow...
But when someone who's supposedly a friend treats you poorly, then seemingly has the audacity to just ignore the situation after it's been rather pointedly brought to their attention, it's absolutely defeating.
I don't like confrontation...I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. So I take it and take it until it hurts too much...
But what about me? Should I be forced to endure such behaviour?
Shouldn't I be treated with more respect and also with gratitude for what it is I share of myself?
I don't have much, but what I do have, I share willingly and without complaint or resentment.
But I don't feel willing and complaint-free and that's what has me upset about the situation more than anything.
I strive to be more like my MJ - but some days, it's just really hard to turn the other cheek and keep giving...
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Bumper Cars
On my way into work this morning, an idiot cab driver pulled right out in front of me from a side street. I tried to avoid hitting him by pulling over to the left lane, but the jackass pulled right over in front of me and I had no where to go. I hit the brakes but given the wet roads this morning from rain I just slid right into his back end.
I'm ok physically, but my nerves are kinda iffy still...I think the car is ok too, but I'm a little short of cash right now, so I can't even afford to have it looked at by my dealership. I'll just have to be vigilant for any problems.
There was a cop a few cars back who witnessed it…thank god! By the time he got his cruiser pulled up, the cabbie was already taking a verbal beating from me…lol I was well into ripping him a new one, so the cop just stood back and chuckled. The cab driver was going on and on about how it was totally his fault, that he’d never done anything so foolish and he knew he was wrong…blah blah blah…
I asked if I was needed any longer at the scene as I was going to be late for work now. The officer told me I could go, that if he needed to get in touch, he had my contact info…I hope he charges the fucker!!!!!
I'm ok physically, but my nerves are kinda iffy still...I think the car is ok too, but I'm a little short of cash right now, so I can't even afford to have it looked at by my dealership. I'll just have to be vigilant for any problems.
There was a cop a few cars back who witnessed it…thank god! By the time he got his cruiser pulled up, the cabbie was already taking a verbal beating from me…lol I was well into ripping him a new one, so the cop just stood back and chuckled. The cab driver was going on and on about how it was totally his fault, that he’d never done anything so foolish and he knew he was wrong…blah blah blah…
I asked if I was needed any longer at the scene as I was going to be late for work now. The officer told me I could go, that if he needed to get in touch, he had my contact info…I hope he charges the fucker!!!!!
Friday, November 03, 2006
A plethora of chocolate
Hallowe'en ghouls & goblins were scarce in our neck of the woods.
The haunted house over on St. Julien took care of that. Houses on the streets around the HH were cleaned out by 7pm...meanwhile, we had only half a dozen critters come to our house.
This chocolate phenomena has resulted in longer walks.
The dog is happy...LOL
The haunted house over on St. Julien took care of that. Houses on the streets around the HH were cleaned out by 7pm...meanwhile, we had only half a dozen critters come to our house.
This chocolate phenomena has resulted in longer walks.
The dog is happy...LOL
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Body image
One third of girls Grades Nine to Twelve think they're too fat and not pretty enough.
From this article I was reading, expert Toronto psychiatrist and broadcaster Dr. Irvine Wolkoff says "The phenomenon is hateful, up until the mid-sixties women were full-figured. It all started with Twiggy, whose "concentration camp prettiness" was initially greeted with horror. But somehow, that became the model of modern feminine beauty. Twiggy's success, plus the fact that all clothing looks good on really skinny women has given us two generations whose ideal of feminine beauty is based on skinniness, but bony, boyish women do not constitute normal ideals of feminine beauty."
I know I'll never be a size 2...but I'm working hard at losing the excess weight I've been carrying for too many years and it's a battle every day. So it's difficult for me to understand the mindset of someone who stands in front of a mirror, emaciated, starving themselves, sticking their fingers down their throats to make themselves vomit up any miniscule amount of food they've ingested and still think they're fat.
I just don't get it...
From this article I was reading, expert Toronto psychiatrist and broadcaster Dr. Irvine Wolkoff says "The phenomenon is hateful, up until the mid-sixties women were full-figured. It all started with Twiggy, whose "concentration camp prettiness" was initially greeted with horror. But somehow, that became the model of modern feminine beauty. Twiggy's success, plus the fact that all clothing looks good on really skinny women has given us two generations whose ideal of feminine beauty is based on skinniness, but bony, boyish women do not constitute normal ideals of feminine beauty."
I know I'll never be a size 2...but I'm working hard at losing the excess weight I've been carrying for too many years and it's a battle every day. So it's difficult for me to understand the mindset of someone who stands in front of a mirror, emaciated, starving themselves, sticking their fingers down their throats to make themselves vomit up any miniscule amount of food they've ingested and still think they're fat.
I just don't get it...
Friday, October 20, 2006
Just 5 more minutes Mom...
My friend Kjeld is staying with us while he's working in town - he's going home for the weekend, but having him here has been a reminder of what it was like to be married...
And frankly, it's reminded me again of why I enjoy being single!!
I love him to pieces, don't get me wrong...but I'm used to my space, of not having to answer to anyone and not having to bust my hump for someone else other than me & my mini-me.
This morning he got up & had his shower before I did - that wasn't the problem - it was the 2 minute reminders that it was time to get up that started to get to me...lol
So after about the 5th reminder I grunted at him from under the covers..."just 5 more minutes Mom!". Now, that didn't stop him from buggin' me to get up...but it sure made him giggle.
And frankly, it's reminded me again of why I enjoy being single!!
I love him to pieces, don't get me wrong...but I'm used to my space, of not having to answer to anyone and not having to bust my hump for someone else other than me & my mini-me.
This morning he got up & had his shower before I did - that wasn't the problem - it was the 2 minute reminders that it was time to get up that started to get to me...lol
So after about the 5th reminder I grunted at him from under the covers..."just 5 more minutes Mom!". Now, that didn't stop him from buggin' me to get up...but it sure made him giggle.
Monday, October 16, 2006
To my favourite teenage refugee
I wish you could see yourself through the eyes that those of us who care about you do.
You are beautiful, intelligent, talented and creative.
You bring joy and light to the lives of many people and your capacity for caring is limitless.
Little children delight in your presence and the adults around you are amazed by your resilience.
We love you!
You are beautiful, intelligent, talented and creative.
You bring joy and light to the lives of many people and your capacity for caring is limitless.
Little children delight in your presence and the adults around you are amazed by your resilience.
We love you!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Learned skills
On a friend's blog, a new mom wonders when to introduce things, like utensils, to her small guy...
This got me thinking of my mini-me and a picture I knew I had somewhere...
This got me thinking of my mini-me and a picture I knew I had somewhere...
Eating is HARD work for a little fella!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Snippy
Sometimes I can be a little snippy...
No really...
I *hate* that tone I know I get...I get defensive when my feelings have been hurt and I tend to lash out at the ones I love the most. They certainly don't deserve my ire, and more often than not, are not the root cause of my 'tude...
Hell, it doesn't really matter what he could have said to me tonight, I'd probably have been pissy with him anyhow.
I'm sorry Daddy. :(
No really...
I *hate* that tone I know I get...I get defensive when my feelings have been hurt and I tend to lash out at the ones I love the most. They certainly don't deserve my ire, and more often than not, are not the root cause of my 'tude...
Hell, it doesn't really matter what he could have said to me tonight, I'd probably have been pissy with him anyhow.
I'm sorry Daddy. :(
Saturday, September 30, 2006
On being prepared...
A letter came home from school with my mini-me. A tentative date of October 16 has been set for the IPRC meeting to take place at his school. I spent most of the evening last night pouring over print-outs from the computer on his disorders (not that I haven't already, so most of it was a refresher), his needs and rights, academically and behaviourally, information on the IPRC process, the school's obligations academically and provisions for behavioural issues.
Notes that I took from all these sources take up 6 pages of handwritten notes that I'll have to organize, condense and prioritize.
I've asked the liaison from CPRI to join us if she can. We have a session with his psychiatrist and I have an appointment our family doctor before the meeting takes place. So I'm confident I'll have my ducks in a row and go in armed and ready.
Notes that I took from all these sources take up 6 pages of handwritten notes that I'll have to organize, condense and prioritize.
I've asked the liaison from CPRI to join us if she can. We have a session with his psychiatrist and I have an appointment our family doctor before the meeting takes place. So I'm confident I'll have my ducks in a row and go in armed and ready.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Breakfast sex...
She was in the kitchen doing the boiled eggs for breakfast. He walks in and asks "What's for breakfast?"
She turns to him and says, "You've got to make love to me this very moment"
He, thinking it's his lucky day, stands her over the kitchen table and they have sex.
Afterwards he says, "What was that all about?"
She says, "The egg timer's broken."
She turns to him and says, "You've got to make love to me this very moment"
He, thinking it's his lucky day, stands her over the kitchen table and they have sex.
Afterwards he says, "What was that all about?"
She says, "The egg timer's broken."
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Round Two
I heard from JFCY really quickly! A lawyer from their organization got back to me before 2pm yesterday!
On her advice, I've written the school a letter (and sent it by courier - same day delivery) to request that an IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) be formed to have my mini-me formally identified as an "exceptional" student.
I already think he's exceptional, but I'm somewhat biased. ;)
The school has no choice but to comply, refusing to do so is not only highly unethical, it's illegal for them to ignore the request.
On her advice, I've written the school a letter (and sent it by courier - same day delivery) to request that an IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) be formed to have my mini-me formally identified as an "exceptional" student.
I already think he's exceptional, but I'm somewhat biased. ;)
The school has no choice but to comply, refusing to do so is not only highly unethical, it's illegal for them to ignore the request.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Progress!
I contacted Justice for Children and Youth today. They're a non-profit organization that provides legal representation to low-income children and youth in Toronto and vicinity; a legal aid clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal system, education, social service or mental health systems; giving legal advice, information and assistance to young people, parents (in education matters), professionals and community groups across Ontario.
I briefly explained our situation to the delightful woman that answered the phone and she said she'd pass our information on to someone in my area and that they'd be in touch today or tomorrow.
Wow! If only I'd known about this organization ages ago!
I briefly explained our situation to the delightful woman that answered the phone and she said she'd pass our information on to someone in my area and that they'd be in touch today or tomorrow.
Wow! If only I'd known about this organization ages ago!
Saturday, September 23, 2006
The battle rages on...
My son's academic career has been somewhat of a battle given his ADHD & ODD. I've had to fight for every little bit of assistance he's given even though by rights, it supposedly his for the taking. As long as all parties involved, i.e., the psychologist that wrote the initial report that identified his diagnoses, the psychiatrist he's currently in treatment with, the school (inclusively, the learning support teacher, his class teacher, the principal & vice principal), his father & I are all on the same page.
Currently, I am trying to get an accurate & complete IEP (individualized educational plan) in place for my mini-me and a half-hearted, woefully inadequate effort was presented to me earlier this week. The recommendation that he be put on an IEP came down in February 2005 when Dr. G did her psychological assessment, defining his diagnoses as ADHD and ODD, with a reading disability and possibly a writing disability; but she couldn't definitively prove the writing disability because she couldn't get him to produce enough written work...ummmm...doesn't that tell you something????????
The school is miles from where I'd like them to be, but somewhat in their defense, they're not entirely at fault. I know our schools need a major overhauling. Kids aren't learning effectively and children like my son are falling through the cracks and often end up as highschool dropouts. Everybody complains that the schools are failing our children, but nobody seems to be doing anything about it. The collective faculties of education & teacher's colleges across Canada and the United States continue to churn out teachers overwhelmingly unprepared for today's issues, using teaching modules that haven't evolved since God knows when.
Currently, I am trying to get an accurate & complete IEP (individualized educational plan) in place for my mini-me and a half-hearted, woefully inadequate effort was presented to me earlier this week. The recommendation that he be put on an IEP came down in February 2005 when Dr. G did her psychological assessment, defining his diagnoses as ADHD and ODD, with a reading disability and possibly a writing disability; but she couldn't definitively prove the writing disability because she couldn't get him to produce enough written work...ummmm...doesn't that tell you something????????
The school is miles from where I'd like them to be, but somewhat in their defense, they're not entirely at fault. I know our schools need a major overhauling. Kids aren't learning effectively and children like my son are falling through the cracks and often end up as highschool dropouts. Everybody complains that the schools are failing our children, but nobody seems to be doing anything about it. The collective faculties of education & teacher's colleges across Canada and the United States continue to churn out teachers overwhelmingly unprepared for today's issues, using teaching modules that haven't evolved since God knows when.
Monday, September 18, 2006
The Cone of Humiliation
Eddie got fixed on Friday (Bob Barker says, "have your pets spayed or neutered!")...
He has to wear this for the next 10 days...
LOL...pooooor puppy!
Monday, September 11, 2006
Mondays suck most of the time...
And today was turning out no better...
But then I got mail!
DADDY'S HOME!!
*big cheesy grin*
But then I got mail!
DADDY'S HOME!!
*big cheesy grin*
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Misquoted & maligned...ah the morons of the world abound
So the other day I was reading Ms Matisse's blog and she directed her readers to have a peek at Renegade Evolution's "Guide to dealing with men...".
In my opinion, it was a well written and very funny post...others didn't think it was all that funny and both sides voiced their opinions in MM's comments.
Not being one to step back from a challenge (think: bull in a china shop) when the OP's opinion was maligned, I put my 2 cents in.
It's Renegade's opinion and her right to voice it, especially in HER blog!!
The whole point, which the dissenters seemed to have completely missed, was that the post in question was meant to be humourous.
Rather than continue to invade MM's blog comments (again m'Lady...my most sincere apologies for invading your space) where I was misquoted and maligned, I've invited those that wish to have a civilized "discussion" here in mine.
We'll see if anyone has the cojones to show up.
Bring it!
Btw, qt's absolute statement that "mirogynist" is in fact a word and *cough* commonly known at that...is a load of bullshit. I've searched and searched and searched and NOT found a single source. Perhaps qt could enlighten us with that source. I did however, search for a term that does represent "man-hating" as qt accused Renegade Evolution of doing - and that would be "misandrist".
If you're going to put something in print and aren't 100% sure of its origin or meaning, do your homework before putting it out there.
Having people think you're a fool and proving it to them are two entirely different entities.
In my opinion, it was a well written and very funny post...others didn't think it was all that funny and both sides voiced their opinions in MM's comments.
Not being one to step back from a challenge (think: bull in a china shop) when the OP's opinion was maligned, I put my 2 cents in.
It's Renegade's opinion and her right to voice it, especially in HER blog!!
The whole point, which the dissenters seemed to have completely missed, was that the post in question was meant to be humourous.
Rather than continue to invade MM's blog comments (again m'Lady...my most sincere apologies for invading your space) where I was misquoted and maligned, I've invited those that wish to have a civilized "discussion" here in mine.
We'll see if anyone has the cojones to show up.
Bring it!
Btw, qt's absolute statement that "mirogynist" is in fact a word and *cough* commonly known at that...is a load of bullshit. I've searched and searched and searched and NOT found a single source. Perhaps qt could enlighten us with that source. I did however, search for a term that does represent "man-hating" as qt accused Renegade Evolution of doing - and that would be "misandrist".
If you're going to put something in print and aren't 100% sure of its origin or meaning, do your homework before putting it out there.
Having people think you're a fool and proving it to them are two entirely different entities.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Much better & movin' in
Eddie's much better. He's weight bearing well on the injured leg and barely limping at all. He's back to dragging me on walks, though not nearly as aggressively as he usually does and he really doesn't care for taking the antibiotic pills at all, so I have to kinda shove it halfway down his throat in order to get it into him...lol
Yesterday & today were residence move-in days at UWO. While my *real* job is at Western, I work for Primus on these two days, signing the students up for long distance plans. It's not hard work, but most of these kids are leaving home for the first time (some are just 16!!) and they're overwhelmed with a plethora of information, forms to fill out, places to go, things to do, people to see, events to attend...and that's just "O-week". Once classes start, the real challenges begin for them to get accustomed to life without Mommy & Daddy doing everything for them. Most of the long distance charges are incurred in the first month of school...once they get used to being away from home and on their own, the calls dwindle to once or twice a month...if that...lol
I must say, the Housing dept. does a fantastic job of organizing the whole shebang. Over 4000 1st year students move into residence over the 2 day period, beginning at 8am and going until 4pm each day. It runs like a well oiled machine...mind you, they've had many, many years to perfect the process.
Yesterday & today were residence move-in days at UWO. While my *real* job is at Western, I work for Primus on these two days, signing the students up for long distance plans. It's not hard work, but most of these kids are leaving home for the first time (some are just 16!!) and they're overwhelmed with a plethora of information, forms to fill out, places to go, things to do, people to see, events to attend...and that's just "O-week". Once classes start, the real challenges begin for them to get accustomed to life without Mommy & Daddy doing everything for them. Most of the long distance charges are incurred in the first month of school...once they get used to being away from home and on their own, the calls dwindle to once or twice a month...if that...lol
I must say, the Housing dept. does a fantastic job of organizing the whole shebang. Over 4000 1st year students move into residence over the 2 day period, beginning at 8am and going until 4pm each day. It runs like a well oiled machine...mind you, they've had many, many years to perfect the process.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Poor Eddie! :(
While walking Eddie this afternoon, a stray came from nowhere and jumped him, snarling and growling and tried to bite him. I was able to pull him away unharmed and instead of continuing on our walk, we just turned around and went home.
I thought that was the end of it...
After returning home and being inside for a short time, he whined at the door to go out so I put him on the chain in our yard and came back inside to make lunch. I often hear him barking at other dogs in the neighbourhood so I didn't think much of it when he was making noise, but when I heard yelping...alarm bells went off. So I looked out the window and the same dog was in my yard attacking Eddie. It had him pinned to the ground against the fence and was biting his left front leg. I ran outside hollering and yelling and tried to pull Eddie out from underneath the stray by his chain but I was too scared to get too close and get bitten myself so I grabbed the closest "weapon"...a shovel...and smacked the other dog 2 or 3 times before he released Eddie and ran off. I quickly took him off his chain, picked him up and ran him into the house to tend to his wounds and call the police and animal control.
He's got 4 puncture wounds on his left front leg around the elbow, a small cut on his nose, and one of his dew claws was ripped in the scuffle. I cleaned the wounds as best I could - he was such a good boy and let me take care of them without too much trouble. He favours the leg but can weight bear.
For anyone that's got an issue with my method of rescue...piss off.
No really, fuck off.
I'd do the EXACT same thing again in a heart beat. That dog doesn't want to come anywhere near me or Eddie EVER again....and if I find out who the irresponsible owner is, they'll be getting an earful, not to mention small claims action brought against them for the vet bill and medication that he's got to take because of the attack. I don't even know if this dog has had its shots, but I know mine has. That's what a responsible pet owner does.
After waiting for an hour and a half for animal control (the police refused to come, saying it was a matter for animal control) to arrive, take my statement and examine his wounds for their records, I was finally able to take Eddie to the emergency veterinary clinic where we waiting for 2 & 1/2 hours to be seen by the vet for all of about 10 minutes who wanted to take x-rays and explore the wound surgically, then depending on the outcome/results he'd send us home with pain killers and antibiotics.
I'm a single mother with limited resources, so I asked the vet if all that was absolutely necessary or was he just padding the bill by "recommending" all these procedures - he got kinda snarky at that, but hey! It's my pocket he's picking! He said "well, if you don't want to look after him properly you can just take him home with the medication."
Well!! Fuck you, doc...and the horse you rode in on - I layed it out for him so it was crystal clear.
By the time I was finished with him, he was somewhat more humble and even a little apologetic, blaming his short temper on a busy day and few breaks. I asked him would that be the half an hour plus that I heard him sitting in the next room with other staff members laughing and joking about an office party they'd all attended recently, and gossiped about one of their collegues and how intoxicated she got while I waited for 2 & 1/2 HOURS with my INJURED dog? His attempt to claim otherwise was met with direct rebuttal. So I asked him, "really, are there more than just yourself working today out of the group of people I heard through the door with an accent of East Indian descent?"
He didn't have anything else to say...imagine that...
I thought that was the end of it...
After returning home and being inside for a short time, he whined at the door to go out so I put him on the chain in our yard and came back inside to make lunch. I often hear him barking at other dogs in the neighbourhood so I didn't think much of it when he was making noise, but when I heard yelping...alarm bells went off. So I looked out the window and the same dog was in my yard attacking Eddie. It had him pinned to the ground against the fence and was biting his left front leg. I ran outside hollering and yelling and tried to pull Eddie out from underneath the stray by his chain but I was too scared to get too close and get bitten myself so I grabbed the closest "weapon"...a shovel...and smacked the other dog 2 or 3 times before he released Eddie and ran off. I quickly took him off his chain, picked him up and ran him into the house to tend to his wounds and call the police and animal control.
He's got 4 puncture wounds on his left front leg around the elbow, a small cut on his nose, and one of his dew claws was ripped in the scuffle. I cleaned the wounds as best I could - he was such a good boy and let me take care of them without too much trouble. He favours the leg but can weight bear.
For anyone that's got an issue with my method of rescue...piss off.
No really, fuck off.
I'd do the EXACT same thing again in a heart beat. That dog doesn't want to come anywhere near me or Eddie EVER again....and if I find out who the irresponsible owner is, they'll be getting an earful, not to mention small claims action brought against them for the vet bill and medication that he's got to take because of the attack. I don't even know if this dog has had its shots, but I know mine has. That's what a responsible pet owner does.
After waiting for an hour and a half for animal control (the police refused to come, saying it was a matter for animal control) to arrive, take my statement and examine his wounds for their records, I was finally able to take Eddie to the emergency veterinary clinic where we waiting for 2 & 1/2 hours to be seen by the vet for all of about 10 minutes who wanted to take x-rays and explore the wound surgically, then depending on the outcome/results he'd send us home with pain killers and antibiotics.
I'm a single mother with limited resources, so I asked the vet if all that was absolutely necessary or was he just padding the bill by "recommending" all these procedures - he got kinda snarky at that, but hey! It's my pocket he's picking! He said "well, if you don't want to look after him properly you can just take him home with the medication."
Well!! Fuck you, doc...and the horse you rode in on - I layed it out for him so it was crystal clear.
By the time I was finished with him, he was somewhat more humble and even a little apologetic, blaming his short temper on a busy day and few breaks. I asked him would that be the half an hour plus that I heard him sitting in the next room with other staff members laughing and joking about an office party they'd all attended recently, and gossiped about one of their collegues and how intoxicated she got while I waited for 2 & 1/2 HOURS with my INJURED dog? His attempt to claim otherwise was met with direct rebuttal. So I asked him, "really, are there more than just yourself working today out of the group of people I heard through the door with an accent of East Indian descent?"
He didn't have anything else to say...imagine that...
Thursday, August 31, 2006
10
I can hardly believe I'm the mother of a 10 year old. It really just seems like yesterday that I was bringing him home from the hospital.
My mini-me turned 10 on the 29th. Gone are the days of total dependance...*sigh*
Oh hell, who am I kidding? As soon as he could talk he was all about "ME DO IT!!"...lol
I called my Grandma, who lives here in London as well, to ask if she'd like to join us for dinner that night and she happily said yes. (I found out later that she cancelled a standing date to play cards just to have dinner with us!)
On our way home, after dropping her off, B said..."you know Mom, it's funny...we see Nana & Poppa (my parents) all the time and we hardly ever see Gigi (when he was little he couldn't say great grandma so Gran said he could call her Gigi) and she lives right here. It must be hard getting old because nobody visits you much and that would make you lonely. We should visit her more often."
I concur, and we will make an effort to visit more often.
My mini-me turned 10 on the 29th. Gone are the days of total dependance...*sigh*
Oh hell, who am I kidding? As soon as he could talk he was all about "ME DO IT!!"...lol
I called my Grandma, who lives here in London as well, to ask if she'd like to join us for dinner that night and she happily said yes. (I found out later that she cancelled a standing date to play cards just to have dinner with us!)
On our way home, after dropping her off, B said..."you know Mom, it's funny...we see Nana & Poppa (my parents) all the time and we hardly ever see Gigi (when he was little he couldn't say great grandma so Gran said he could call her Gigi) and she lives right here. It must be hard getting old because nobody visits you much and that would make you lonely. We should visit her more often."
I concur, and we will make an effort to visit more often.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
One determined dog...
So I bought a crate for Eddie...he's had 2 more escape attempts and I'm scared he'll kill himself trying...
Today was a family birthday celebration at my parents' place in Stratford. My two oldest brothers, a sister-in-law, a niece and my mini-me all have birthdays within a few days of one another so we tend to do one large get together for all of 'em.
While we were in Stratford, a friend/contractor called me on my cell and said that the alarm company called him when they weren't able to get me at home; one of the glass-break alarms had been triggered at the house. I called the alarm monitoring station and told them that Ruben, my second-to-call person for monitoring, would check the house as he has access, and get back to me. They also informed me that they'd called the police to check things out and if there had been anything amiss...the police would have called them back. Given that I'd was only learning of the event 2 hours afterwards, I assumed everything was ok.
However, when we arrived home from the birthday party at around 9pm, Houndini had once more managed to escape again. FROM THE CRATE NO LESS!!!!!! He had obviously had run of the house since the alarm was originally triggered at 1:43pm...or there abouts...although he didn't do too much damage. Except for one of my mini-me's toys, a basket from the dining room table and the poop bag dispenser...it could have been MUCH worse!!!
I'm running out of ideas on how to contain him...help!!!!!!!
Today was a family birthday celebration at my parents' place in Stratford. My two oldest brothers, a sister-in-law, a niece and my mini-me all have birthdays within a few days of one another so we tend to do one large get together for all of 'em.
While we were in Stratford, a friend/contractor called me on my cell and said that the alarm company called him when they weren't able to get me at home; one of the glass-break alarms had been triggered at the house. I called the alarm monitoring station and told them that Ruben, my second-to-call person for monitoring, would check the house as he has access, and get back to me. They also informed me that they'd called the police to check things out and if there had been anything amiss...the police would have called them back. Given that I'd was only learning of the event 2 hours afterwards, I assumed everything was ok.
However, when we arrived home from the birthday party at around 9pm, Houndini had once more managed to escape again. FROM THE CRATE NO LESS!!!!!! He had obviously had run of the house since the alarm was originally triggered at 1:43pm...or there abouts...although he didn't do too much damage. Except for one of my mini-me's toys, a basket from the dining room table and the poop bag dispenser...it could have been MUCH worse!!!
I'm running out of ideas on how to contain him...help!!!!!!!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Back to work...
I'm back to work now, and even though I've relished the time off and REALLY enjoyed spending the time with my mini-me, as has he - I've either been in school or working since he was about 5 months old without any significant amount of time off to be with him, I can honestly say I'm glad I am.
I was a little apprehensive about my return to work...given that I was off for "mental health" reasons, but my fears were all for naught. I was welcomed back by everyone and not a single person asked "why?". If they made any assumptions, I didn't hear about it and those I stayed in contact with while I was off and were privy to my circumstances kept my business private. For that, they are true friends and I hope they know how much I appreciate them.
As my Daddy says..."put a smile on your mug"...and I did. It carried me through the day, that and knowing I was going to get to spend some time with him after work today. *grin*
We had a little chat about whether or not I've been letting life happen to me, or making life happen...I think it's about time again that I start making life happen.
~peace~
I was a little apprehensive about my return to work...given that I was off for "mental health" reasons, but my fears were all for naught. I was welcomed back by everyone and not a single person asked "why?". If they made any assumptions, I didn't hear about it and those I stayed in contact with while I was off and were privy to my circumstances kept my business private. For that, they are true friends and I hope they know how much I appreciate them.
As my Daddy says..."put a smile on your mug"...and I did. It carried me through the day, that and knowing I was going to get to spend some time with him after work today. *grin*
We had a little chat about whether or not I've been letting life happen to me, or making life happen...I think it's about time again that I start making life happen.
~peace~
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Houndini
We went to our local animal control centre the other day to get a license for Eddie and we left him at home as I didn't think it'd be necessary to take him with us. Unfortunately, because he's crossed with pit bull it almost became a problem - especially because he's not fixed yet! However, I had taken a few pictures of him with my PDA and happened to have it with me. The pictures were proof enough to the clerk that he more resembled a lab and has very few physical characteristics of the pit bull. As you can see in the pictures and in comparison, his coat & general appearance are mostly that of a lab, but his head is rather square and he has the characteristically big nose of a pit bull. What you can't see from any picture is that he's EXTREMELY powerful!!
Anyhow, back to why I've titled this entry "Houndini"...it was a nice day so I'd opened up the windows to let some fresh air in. When we left the house, I neglected to close the windows and while we were at animal control, my ex called and said "Eddie's here." We finished our business and headed home. I stopped at my house before going to my ex's to see how he'd gotten out. The screen in the bathroom window was pushed out of its frame and this was obviously how he exited, despite the approximately 6 foot drop from the window and nevermind that there were garden tools and a lawnmower directly below as well. Somehow, he made his way to my ex's house about 3 blocks away even though we've only walked there once since bringing Eddie home.
I think it's particularly ironic that we were at animal control when Eddie made his great escape!!! LOL
Friday, August 04, 2006
Eddie the dawg, aka Meathead

Last week we welcomed a new member of the family!
His name is Eddie, affectionately known as Meathead...is a lab/pit cross but he thinks he's a lap dog...lol
58.5 pounds of lap dog!
I'm getting used to the twice daily walks and I tell ya, walking him is better than any workout at a gym!! I'm gonna have arms like Popeye soon.
Best of all, he's the mini-me's dog...so where he goes, Eddie goes and that includes to his dad's...however, I'm enjoying the walks so much I miss him when he's gone.
I still walk, but it's not the workout I get with Eddie...lol
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
a little more to say...
I know my mom means well...
She called my sister-in-law and let her know that I'm "not doing well"
Fawk
I'm stressed & I'm depressed. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why if you know a little bit about my life and what I deal with on a day-to-day basis with a child that's ADHD & ODD.
It's draining, it's a constant barrage of arguing every little thing and to date - admittedly so - I've not handled these situations and "battles" well.
That's changing.
I'm talking to the professionals that I should be talking to, and if I need more than that...I'll get it one way or another.
And I'm having dinner with my sister-in-law tomorrow night.
Gotta unstir the pot my mother stirred up.
She called my sister-in-law and let her know that I'm "not doing well"
Fawk
I'm stressed & I'm depressed. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why if you know a little bit about my life and what I deal with on a day-to-day basis with a child that's ADHD & ODD.
It's draining, it's a constant barrage of arguing every little thing and to date - admittedly so - I've not handled these situations and "battles" well.
That's changing.
I'm talking to the professionals that I should be talking to, and if I need more than that...I'll get it one way or another.
And I'm having dinner with my sister-in-law tomorrow night.
Gotta unstir the pot my mother stirred up.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
no comment
I'm off work for a while...a month to be more precise. My doctor thought it would be a good idea if I took a break, in fact...she insisted. She's also started me on Welbutrin SR.
I'm not so sure how I feel about medication, but sometimes you just do what you gotta do...
I've been having difficulty dealing with my mini-me's many issues and staying on top of my game...
I feel broken inside...
I'm not so sure how I feel about medication, but sometimes you just do what you gotta do...
I've been having difficulty dealing with my mini-me's many issues and staying on top of my game...
I feel broken inside...
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Needed
I often wonder about my purpose in life...what's my role?
I was at a workshop this afternoon and just returned home a little while ago. I was invited to join a group from the workshop for dinner at Harmony House but a little voice in my head said "go home".
When I arrived home, just as I was pulling into the driveway, a young boy wiped out on his bicycle a couple doors down. I ran to help him and brought him into the house, had him lay down on the couch and grabbed my first aid supplies, cleaned him up as best I could and called his parents. He's probably going to need a few stitches and was more worried about being where he wasn't supposed to be, but basically he's ok and I can rest assured that he's safe with his family and being looked after.
It feels so good...so rewarding, to be needed...
I was at a workshop this afternoon and just returned home a little while ago. I was invited to join a group from the workshop for dinner at Harmony House but a little voice in my head said "go home".
When I arrived home, just as I was pulling into the driveway, a young boy wiped out on his bicycle a couple doors down. I ran to help him and brought him into the house, had him lay down on the couch and grabbed my first aid supplies, cleaned him up as best I could and called his parents. He's probably going to need a few stitches and was more worried about being where he wasn't supposed to be, but basically he's ok and I can rest assured that he's safe with his family and being looked after.
It feels so good...so rewarding, to be needed...
Sunday, April 23, 2006
She's home!
We found the Husky a home and helped some kids get over the recent loss of a beloved pet.
I called Paul and asked him if he knew of anyone that would take the dog. My friend's allergy absolutely negates them keeping her and her daughter is becoming more & more fearful as the dog grows anyhow. They're going to look into getting a chihuahua - good dogs for allergy burdened folk.
As it turned out, Paul witnessed an accident and stopped to help on his way home from work one afternoon last week - a transport truck hit a German Shepherd, belonging to some people he knows. After a few calls back and forth and would they be interested and why she needs a home, the family that lost the Shep have taken the Husky in its place and it has worked out tremendously well for everyone.
I called Paul and asked him if he knew of anyone that would take the dog. My friend's allergy absolutely negates them keeping her and her daughter is becoming more & more fearful as the dog grows anyhow. They're going to look into getting a chihuahua - good dogs for allergy burdened folk.
As it turned out, Paul witnessed an accident and stopped to help on his way home from work one afternoon last week - a transport truck hit a German Shepherd, belonging to some people he knows. After a few calls back and forth and would they be interested and why she needs a home, the family that lost the Shep have taken the Husky in its place and it has worked out tremendously well for everyone.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
good intentions, bad idea
So we're not going to take the Husky pup...after much consideration (more than I'd given it before I said we'd take the dog) and on the advice of my MJ I've decided it's too much for our lifestyle. I work 9-5 Monday to Friday and my work isn't close enough to afford me going home on my lunch to tend to the dog. MJ told me about his brother's experiences with Huskies (he had a team of sled-dogs) and that was more than enough to change my mind.
MJ's going to look into finding us a more suitable dog for our lifestyle...a golden retriever most likely. This breed is much better suited to my mini-me's temperment and less likely to be high-strung.
MJ's going to look into finding us a more suitable dog for our lifestyle...a golden retriever most likely. This breed is much better suited to my mini-me's temperment and less likely to be high-strung.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
the sniffles and a new addition to the family?
After such an awesome weekend I've come down with a nasty cold and I know exactly where I got it after listening to him talk about his cold...argh! Serves me right, but he's just so darn smoochable!
A friend of mine has a 6 month old female Husky pup that she can't keep. She got the dog for her daughter for Christmas and has discovered that she's allergic to the animal and has since been trying to find it a home but hasn't had any luck. I've been thinking for quite a while that a dog would be a great calming influence on my mini-me and also an inspiration to have to get out and walk more!
I called and left her a message telling her we'd take her if she hasn't found a home yet - we'll go get her tonight if she hasn't!
A friend of mine has a 6 month old female Husky pup that she can't keep. She got the dog for her daughter for Christmas and has discovered that she's allergic to the animal and has since been trying to find it a home but hasn't had any luck. I've been thinking for quite a while that a dog would be a great calming influence on my mini-me and also an inspiration to have to get out and walk more!
I called and left her a message telling her we'd take her if she hasn't found a home yet - we'll go get her tonight if she hasn't!
Monday, April 17, 2006
Boing...boing...boing...
We had Easter with my folks on Saturday afternoon and all the immediate family including Grandma W and Mum & Dad's Rotary exchange student, David. He's Columbian 17 years old, in his second year of law school. He took 2 years worth of schooling in one to get ahead and their schools run January to December - 12 months of the year.
Frankly, I think our kids would do much better academically if we were to adopt a schooling system such as this. As our country develops & evolves it's no longer a necessity to have the summer months off so we can help our families on farms as was historically necessary. As the family farm disappears and big corporations are running mega-farms times are changing fast.
I can just hear the resistance from teachers now...oy! It'd be a real bastard to have to work for a living 12 months out of the year like the rest of us, eh?
I got to see Paul this weekend *big cheesy grin*...I can't wait 'til the weather improves enough so we can go camping & take the kids. His & mine - I think they'll get along great when they finally meet!
Frankly, I think our kids would do much better academically if we were to adopt a schooling system such as this. As our country develops & evolves it's no longer a necessity to have the summer months off so we can help our families on farms as was historically necessary. As the family farm disappears and big corporations are running mega-farms times are changing fast.
I can just hear the resistance from teachers now...oy! It'd be a real bastard to have to work for a living 12 months out of the year like the rest of us, eh?
I got to see Paul this weekend *big cheesy grin*...I can't wait 'til the weather improves enough so we can go camping & take the kids. His & mine - I think they'll get along great when they finally meet!
Monday, April 03, 2006
Spunk
Apparently I have it...or at the very least, I fake it well. (ha ha - I know, no self-deprecating comments, it is contrary to The Rules)
My boss threw me to the Lions today - to fill a need and more importantly, to pacify me, we've been having meetings with a guy from communications to work towards some solutions that will eventually make our jobs easier. That way, we're more able to better serve our customers..blah blah blah
But she made ME run the meeting and I coulda killed her. I do shadows and wallflower very well thank you very much and even though I was warned - Friday - that she had every intention of letting me run the show because it's been my baby all along actually...
Huh...
I just now figured it out as I write...I hadn't so thoroughly analyzed what she was doing coz I was too busy being freaked out by BEING IN CHARGE...
OK, I get it now...
Thank you...
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My MJ was here earlier...seems I had to provide a solution to a problem I'd caused with a certain link I sent to him...
Those girls had spunk too.
So do I...again.
My boss threw me to the Lions today - to fill a need and more importantly, to pacify me, we've been having meetings with a guy from communications to work towards some solutions that will eventually make our jobs easier. That way, we're more able to better serve our customers..blah blah blah
But she made ME run the meeting and I coulda killed her. I do shadows and wallflower very well thank you very much and even though I was warned - Friday - that she had every intention of letting me run the show because it's been my baby all along actually...
Huh...
I just now figured it out as I write...I hadn't so thoroughly analyzed what she was doing coz I was too busy being freaked out by BEING IN CHARGE...
OK, I get it now...
Thank you...
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My MJ was here earlier...seems I had to provide a solution to a problem I'd caused with a certain link I sent to him...
Those girls had spunk too.
So do I...again.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
What to do?
I'd like to take some courses at the university level. I have the resources to do so. It's part of my benefits package.
I just have absolutely NO clue what I want to take...I don't know what I want to be when I grow up...
And frankly, it terrifies me - the looming failure. (how's that for insecurity...lol)
I talked to MJ about it not long ago and his advice was to wait. There are things I have to do, to get my life in order and my ducks in a row before I tackle such a monumental undertaking.
I just have absolutely NO clue what I want to take...I don't know what I want to be when I grow up...
And frankly, it terrifies me - the looming failure. (how's that for insecurity...lol)
I talked to MJ about it not long ago and his advice was to wait. There are things I have to do, to get my life in order and my ducks in a row before I tackle such a monumental undertaking.
Books
I love books. I can lose myself for hours in a good book...for days in a series if it's compelling enough.
I'm currently reading Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Although I started reading it several months ago, I put them aside for a couple months while life got in the way and have just picked up book 5.
My job is such that I can occasionally read between calls but more often than not, it's busy enough that giving a good read its due focus can't be done.
And sometimes I answer the phone with a word or two of a phrase I've just read instead of my usual greeting...lol
I'm trying to foster the love I have for reading in my mini-me, but I'm afraid it's a losing battle...reading, to him is a chore. (not a chore to read to him, but he views it as a chore!)
I'm currently reading Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Although I started reading it several months ago, I put them aside for a couple months while life got in the way and have just picked up book 5.
My job is such that I can occasionally read between calls but more often than not, it's busy enough that giving a good read its due focus can't be done.
And sometimes I answer the phone with a word or two of a phrase I've just read instead of my usual greeting...lol
I'm trying to foster the love I have for reading in my mini-me, but I'm afraid it's a losing battle...reading, to him is a chore. (not a chore to read to him, but he views it as a chore!)
Friday, March 17, 2006
Sunshine & roses
A little bit about my MJ.
He's my best friend and my confidant. He has been my mentor for some time now and I appreciate him more & more every day.
He makes me laugh and cry and sometimes he even pisses me off, but in everything there is growth.
My mini-me thinks he walks on water...lol
So do I, some days.
He's my best friend and my confidant. He has been my mentor for some time now and I appreciate him more & more every day.
He makes me laugh and cry and sometimes he even pisses me off, but in everything there is growth.
My mini-me thinks he walks on water...lol
So do I, some days.
A Series of More Fortunate Events
So things have calmed down since the alarm system was installed and it's normal again, or as normal as it gets around here...
My mini-me has stopped counting his stuff and touching it all obsessively because of the break-in.
Paul called last night...we talked for a little while, but he was tired so we said our good nights and he said he'd call tonight. He puts such a smile on my face. *giggle* I don't think I'll see him this weekend unless I go up there on Sunday when his daughters have gone back to their mom's. It's not a bad drive back to town in the morning, traffic is fairly light that early...*groan*...at 6:30 am. The girls need their space alone with their dad right now and I respect and appreciate that. His ex expressed concern about his oldest daughter's reaction to my appearance in his life so we've agreed to limit my exposure to them for now. His youngest is ok with me though, they're both great kids & we'll just work it out as we go along. My mini-me thinks the world of Paul and can't wait to go fishing...lol
We had appointment #2 with the psychiatrist this morning - he really is a sweet guy and good with m-m, despite my crankiness and bad attitude regarding a series of postponed appointments by the doc. As a result of today's appointment, we're cutting back on the Risperdal to eventually eliminate it completely in about 3 months time. It has to be weaned off gradually, just as it was introduced to his system slowly and we go back in a month for follow-up. He'll remain on the same dosage of Dexedrine for now, which is calculated by weight.
If only you could see how I compose a post - lol - it just struck me as so ridiculously chaotic but hilariously funny all at once...ok ok - it is in MY world alright? :P...thoughts jump into my mind - precisely the analogy of constantly flipping the tv channels. Our - those of us afflicted with ADD/HD - brains are in constant motion. So if I don't get the thoughts down immediately, often they're gone and gone for good...lol...so I start out with several short thoughts but by the time you read this it's expanded, explained and cleaned up...and I've hopefully managed to catch any spelling and/or major grammatical errors. I'm a little neurotic about it - even though I do purposely use "slang" on occasion...it's just a *thing* I have about some of the things I try to read online but can't because it's all in short form & nobody uses all the same format...yanno?
JUST LEARN TO TYPE PEOPLE :P
I got roses today. 2 dozen long stem red roses. *sigh* He's so good to me :) ilu my MJ
I think I'm going to go get a tan...my colour is fading.
My mini-me has stopped counting his stuff and touching it all obsessively because of the break-in.
Paul called last night...we talked for a little while, but he was tired so we said our good nights and he said he'd call tonight. He puts such a smile on my face. *giggle* I don't think I'll see him this weekend unless I go up there on Sunday when his daughters have gone back to their mom's. It's not a bad drive back to town in the morning, traffic is fairly light that early...*groan*...at 6:30 am. The girls need their space alone with their dad right now and I respect and appreciate that. His ex expressed concern about his oldest daughter's reaction to my appearance in his life so we've agreed to limit my exposure to them for now. His youngest is ok with me though, they're both great kids & we'll just work it out as we go along. My mini-me thinks the world of Paul and can't wait to go fishing...lol
We had appointment #2 with the psychiatrist this morning - he really is a sweet guy and good with m-m, despite my crankiness and bad attitude regarding a series of postponed appointments by the doc. As a result of today's appointment, we're cutting back on the Risperdal to eventually eliminate it completely in about 3 months time. It has to be weaned off gradually, just as it was introduced to his system slowly and we go back in a month for follow-up. He'll remain on the same dosage of Dexedrine for now, which is calculated by weight.
If only you could see how I compose a post - lol - it just struck me as so ridiculously chaotic but hilariously funny all at once...ok ok - it is in MY world alright? :P...thoughts jump into my mind - precisely the analogy of constantly flipping the tv channels. Our - those of us afflicted with ADD/HD - brains are in constant motion. So if I don't get the thoughts down immediately, often they're gone and gone for good...lol...so I start out with several short thoughts but by the time you read this it's expanded, explained and cleaned up...and I've hopefully managed to catch any spelling and/or major grammatical errors. I'm a little neurotic about it - even though I do purposely use "slang" on occasion...it's just a *thing* I have about some of the things I try to read online but can't because it's all in short form & nobody uses all the same format...yanno?
JUST LEARN TO TYPE PEOPLE :P
I got roses today. 2 dozen long stem red roses. *sigh* He's so good to me :) ilu my MJ
I think I'm going to go get a tan...my colour is fading.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Busted
My house got broken into recently.
I have few doubts as to who did it and what he was after, but he got nothing and caused me more aggravation than anything and managed to cost me a few bucks too to replace the door.
Worst of all, it's caused problems for my mini-me. He's been displaying behaviours not typical of him despite his ADHD & ODD, like counting his things and touching them obsessively & repeatedly.
I'd like to have to little bastard that broke in here by the balls JUST for that alone.
I had a security system installed and it's monitored 24/7.
I have few doubts as to who did it and what he was after, but he got nothing and caused me more aggravation than anything and managed to cost me a few bucks too to replace the door.
Worst of all, it's caused problems for my mini-me. He's been displaying behaviours not typical of him despite his ADHD & ODD, like counting his things and touching them obsessively & repeatedly.
I'd like to have to little bastard that broke in here by the balls JUST for that alone.
I had a security system installed and it's monitored 24/7.
Do you remember when?
A couple of weeks ago an old boyfriend (from 15 years ago) looked me up...via my mother. That was an interesting conversation, let me tell you.
It's been fun getting reacquainted, but he's got some struggles ahead of him regarding custody of his daughters whom he desparately wants to have home with him. He's such a good dad...and from what I remember of her, those girls are better off with him anyhow!
I could see myself falling for him again...hell, who am I trying to kid...I never really got over him!
But...he told me earlier that he's not in the right mindspace for a relationship, he needs me as a friend...not more complications. I respect him for his honesty and that only endears me more to him...so I'll try to keep my emotions reined in and not wear my heart on my sleeve...
Ha!
It's been fun getting reacquainted, but he's got some struggles ahead of him regarding custody of his daughters whom he desparately wants to have home with him. He's such a good dad...and from what I remember of her, those girls are better off with him anyhow!
I could see myself falling for him again...hell, who am I trying to kid...I never really got over him!
But...he told me earlier that he's not in the right mindspace for a relationship, he needs me as a friend...not more complications. I respect him for his honesty and that only endears me more to him...so I'll try to keep my emotions reined in and not wear my heart on my sleeve...
Ha!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Curves
I asked for, and received a membership to "Curves" for Christmas. However, time got away from me and I only recently got my butt into the gym to actually sign up...
I had gone to a gym a few years ago when my mini-me was much younger and his dad & I were still together. It was convenient to leave him with his dad while I'd go for my workouts but when we split, dragging a toddler to a gym & paying sky-high rates for childcare made it impossible to continue, so I had to give it up.
The club I'm going to is on my way to work and the sitter doesn't mind nor charge me any more for dropping him off earlier than I would any other morning before I head to work.
It just means I have to get up an hour earlier...*groans*
This is gonna be a good thing...really! :)
I had gone to a gym a few years ago when my mini-me was much younger and his dad & I were still together. It was convenient to leave him with his dad while I'd go for my workouts but when we split, dragging a toddler to a gym & paying sky-high rates for childcare made it impossible to continue, so I had to give it up.
The club I'm going to is on my way to work and the sitter doesn't mind nor charge me any more for dropping him off earlier than I would any other morning before I head to work.
It just means I have to get up an hour earlier...*groans*
This is gonna be a good thing...really! :)
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Bills
There's one I hope I'm never rid of, but most bills I'd gladly ditch.
However, since putting the new windows in, I have realized a significant savings on heating costs. December's gas bill was $237 whereas January's was $185. That's $52 difference and the weather for both months was comparable.
My next big change will be the heating & a/c, that's going in on Wednesday. The ancient tempermental behemoth will be beheaded & gutted and a sleek new hepa filtered heating & cooling unit with Star Trek-esque gadgets will be put in its place.
With the rising costs of fuel & energy it just doesn't make sense to be putting so much to waste. I hope to save another $40-$60/month by replacing the furnace & a/c.
However, since putting the new windows in, I have realized a significant savings on heating costs. December's gas bill was $237 whereas January's was $185. That's $52 difference and the weather for both months was comparable.
My next big change will be the heating & a/c, that's going in on Wednesday. The ancient tempermental behemoth will be beheaded & gutted and a sleek new hepa filtered heating & cooling unit with Star Trek-esque gadgets will be put in its place.
With the rising costs of fuel & energy it just doesn't make sense to be putting so much to waste. I hope to save another $40-$60/month by replacing the furnace & a/c.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
up & down
The variable weather has been wreaking havoc on my migraine management. I did attempt to go to work today but left an hour and a half into my shift feeling nauseus and wearing shades with the lights out on my side of the office.
I still feel "bleh"...I think I'll go to bed.
I still feel "bleh"...I think I'll go to bed.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Waxing & whining
It hurts...lol
But i prefer waxing over shaving ANY day...less maintenance despite the pain and once you start, it's addicting (ok, so i LIKE pain)
Peace reigns at home...the boarder from hell is gone and i actually filed a complaint with the city police community liaison regarding the grossly misinformed officer who thought it was appropriate to yell at me when he was totally in the wrong and not allow me to speak and make my point. Had the arrogant bastard done so, he would have quickly understood he was mistaken and quite likely saved me a shitload of grief.
HA! That's all the whining i have in me for today...lol
Have a fantabulous weekend folks :)
But i prefer waxing over shaving ANY day...less maintenance despite the pain and once you start, it's addicting (ok, so i LIKE pain)
Peace reigns at home...the boarder from hell is gone and i actually filed a complaint with the city police community liaison regarding the grossly misinformed officer who thought it was appropriate to yell at me when he was totally in the wrong and not allow me to speak and make my point. Had the arrogant bastard done so, he would have quickly understood he was mistaken and quite likely saved me a shitload of grief.
HA! That's all the whining i have in me for today...lol
Have a fantabulous weekend folks :)
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Issues
I've had some...
I had to evict my boarder. Too long to go into it all...it'll just wind me up again...lol
Suffice it to say the police were here - 3 times.
He almost had me backed into a corner in that I thought I was stuck with him until the end of February, then my lawyer told me that if he shares either the kitchen or bathroom facilities with me or a family member, he's exempt from the Landlord Tenant Act.
PHEW!
My lawyer rocks. We love her to pieces and she's always got hugs. She has interesting pets and very quirky habits. She's brilliant but a little bipolar I think. She's helped me out time & time again and doesn't charge me an arm & a leg when she does charge me a fee for her services, most often just court filing costs if any. Because she works out of her home and has other more lucrative income...half the time she doesn't bill me for things.
Like my panicky call to her about getting rid of the boarder from hell. She owns properties of various types so she knows the Landlord Tenant Act inside out. She referred me to this statute from the Tenant Protection Act, 1997, Chapter 24, Part 1, #3, Section (i)
You can search all current Ontario Consolidated Law, Source Law and Annual Consolidations here: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/
3. This Act does not apply with respect to,
(i) living accommodation whose occupant or occupants are required to share a bathroom or kitchen facility with the owner, the owner’s spouse, same-sex partner, child or parent or the spouse’s or same-sex partner’s child or parent, and where the owner, spouse, same-sex partner, child or parent lives in the building in which the living accommodation is located;
End quote. *hmph*
The rooms are filthy and there's probably 4 or 5 bags worth of garbage to be taken out but I can deal with that, I didn't expect he was going to hire Molly Mail.
On the upside, he left a refrigerator and a couple 2-drawer storage units.
I had to evict my boarder. Too long to go into it all...it'll just wind me up again...lol
Suffice it to say the police were here - 3 times.
He almost had me backed into a corner in that I thought I was stuck with him until the end of February, then my lawyer told me that if he shares either the kitchen or bathroom facilities with me or a family member, he's exempt from the Landlord Tenant Act.
PHEW!
My lawyer rocks. We love her to pieces and she's always got hugs. She has interesting pets and very quirky habits. She's brilliant but a little bipolar I think. She's helped me out time & time again and doesn't charge me an arm & a leg when she does charge me a fee for her services, most often just court filing costs if any. Because she works out of her home and has other more lucrative income...half the time she doesn't bill me for things.
Like my panicky call to her about getting rid of the boarder from hell. She owns properties of various types so she knows the Landlord Tenant Act inside out. She referred me to this statute from the Tenant Protection Act, 1997, Chapter 24, Part 1, #3, Section (i)
You can search all current Ontario Consolidated Law, Source Law and Annual Consolidations here: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/
3. This Act does not apply with respect to,
(i) living accommodation whose occupant or occupants are required to share a bathroom or kitchen facility with the owner, the owner’s spouse, same-sex partner, child or parent or the spouse’s or same-sex partner’s child or parent, and where the owner, spouse, same-sex partner, child or parent lives in the building in which the living accommodation is located;
End quote. *hmph*
The rooms are filthy and there's probably 4 or 5 bags worth of garbage to be taken out but I can deal with that, I didn't expect he was going to hire Molly Mail.
On the upside, he left a refrigerator and a couple 2-drawer storage units.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
It's over...
Georgia's struggle is over. She went peacefully in her sleep last night.
Rest easy now our angel...we love you!
Rest easy now our angel...we love you!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
How?
Christmas was hard for me to get into this year and I'm not out of this slump yet.
How can I celebrate when innocents are dying?
Not only Bill & Janny's sweet girl Georgia...
But around the world...
How do I, in good conscience, embrace life and laugh in the face of another's adversity?
I feel guilty...
I'd rather feel like I were doing something - making change.
Not just letting life happen to me, but making life happen.
How can I celebrate when innocents are dying?
Not only Bill & Janny's sweet girl Georgia...
But around the world...
How do I, in good conscience, embrace life and laugh in the face of another's adversity?
I feel guilty...
I'd rather feel like I were doing something - making change.
Not just letting life happen to me, but making life happen.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Holding on...
Georgia was taken to Stratford Hospital yesterday afternoon. She is mostly non-responsive but did talk a bit and then slipped back again. She is awake and we think hearing, but just not able to communicate. She had the hiccups every few seconds for over 24 hours and that was exhausting.
Earlier in the day she told Jan that God had given her peace in her heart and that she would be seeing Jesus soon. That was about all she said all day. Not sure what will happen next but she made it through the night so we will pray and wait.
Praying God will give us all that same peace.
Earlier in the day she told Jan that God had given her peace in her heart and that she would be seeing Jesus soon. That was about all she said all day. Not sure what will happen next but she made it through the night so we will pray and wait.
Praying God will give us all that same peace.
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