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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time For Another Change
Though I have not been managing this particular blog for very long, I have decided to move to another site for maintaining my blog and thus in the very near future as I get the other one up and running, I will be utilizing this one less and less. If you are interested in staying connected to me and reading the new blog, feel free to contact me for the new blog address.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Oh Good Grief!
Has it really been almost a week since my last post? Is my life really that exciting that I can't possibly find time to get on the computer to write a little something about my comings and goings? Well, clearly the answer is yes! So what have I been doing for the past week???
On Friday of last week I left work and drove to Chicago to see my favorite partner in crime, Alica. that night was laid low and stayed indoors. We ordered in pizza and breadsticks (you know, cause it is important to make sure we get enough carbs) and we watched the movie Food, Inc. It was a good documentary on the food industry in the US, but boy does it make you not want to eat anything ever again. Thankfully I got over that pretty quickly :)
On Saturday we did some shopping in the afternoon, I made us a yummy and very healthy dinner and then we got ready for what was to be the highlight of the weekend. We had tickets to see Kid Sister perform with a meet-and-greet afterward. (To find out more about her click here.) She was slated to take the stage at midnight and around 12:30am she finally came out to entertain. But then, after 1.5 songs the show was over. Apparently it wasn't a full concert, but rather more of an "appearance by" sort of thing. We did still meet her and have our picture taken with her, which at some point when I get a new computer I will be able to put pictures back on this blog. And though we were disappointed, we didn't let it stop us from enjoying the nightlife Chicago has to offer. We enjoyed it so much that we didn't get home and go to bed until after 5am!!!
On Sunday we hung out at Alica's condo, watching TV and listening to music before I hit the road to drive back up to Wisconsin. All-in-all it was a very, very fun weekend!
Monday was a productive day at work. I was in my groove and got a lot accomplished. After work I cleaned my room at Chris' place and packed up some of my belongings. Since I will be leaving in both Baraboo and Madison for the time being I wanted to have things in both locations so I don't have to pack so much and live out of suitcases all the time. So, Monday night I took care of all that and am feeling more settled in Madison. However, I did not realize how sad I would be to not be with Chris. I try to be so planful and yet somehow something still slips through my thinking cap :)
As for yesterday, a super fantastic day at work. I was in Madison all day for various meetings and really felt on top of my game. In addition, I have always felt so at home in Madison (likely due to the 9 years of living there) and really enjoyed being back in my element, so to speak.
As always, thanks for reading and I promise to try and get better with keeping up with this. hey, maybe after the Olympics are over I won't be up so late trying to see who won what medal and I can actually get more things done!!
On Friday of last week I left work and drove to Chicago to see my favorite partner in crime, Alica. that night was laid low and stayed indoors. We ordered in pizza and breadsticks (you know, cause it is important to make sure we get enough carbs) and we watched the movie Food, Inc. It was a good documentary on the food industry in the US, but boy does it make you not want to eat anything ever again. Thankfully I got over that pretty quickly :)
On Saturday we did some shopping in the afternoon, I made us a yummy and very healthy dinner and then we got ready for what was to be the highlight of the weekend. We had tickets to see Kid Sister perform with a meet-and-greet afterward. (To find out more about her click here.) She was slated to take the stage at midnight and around 12:30am she finally came out to entertain. But then, after 1.5 songs the show was over. Apparently it wasn't a full concert, but rather more of an "appearance by" sort of thing. We did still meet her and have our picture taken with her, which at some point when I get a new computer I will be able to put pictures back on this blog. And though we were disappointed, we didn't let it stop us from enjoying the nightlife Chicago has to offer. We enjoyed it so much that we didn't get home and go to bed until after 5am!!!
On Sunday we hung out at Alica's condo, watching TV and listening to music before I hit the road to drive back up to Wisconsin. All-in-all it was a very, very fun weekend!
Monday was a productive day at work. I was in my groove and got a lot accomplished. After work I cleaned my room at Chris' place and packed up some of my belongings. Since I will be leaving in both Baraboo and Madison for the time being I wanted to have things in both locations so I don't have to pack so much and live out of suitcases all the time. So, Monday night I took care of all that and am feeling more settled in Madison. However, I did not realize how sad I would be to not be with Chris. I try to be so planful and yet somehow something still slips through my thinking cap :)
As for yesterday, a super fantastic day at work. I was in Madison all day for various meetings and really felt on top of my game. In addition, I have always felt so at home in Madison (likely due to the 9 years of living there) and really enjoyed being back in my element, so to speak.
As always, thanks for reading and I promise to try and get better with keeping up with this. hey, maybe after the Olympics are over I won't be up so late trying to see who won what medal and I can actually get more things done!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
More Good News
As I wrote a couple weeks ago, I went and had an HIV test done. Again, I did not do this out of any real concern, but just to ensure I am safe and to do the responsible thing. Well, today I got my results back and as expected I am HIV-. Even knowing I had done nothing to put myself at risk, sitting in the waiting room, just waiting to be called back to get my results, stirred up anxieties and thoughts that were really unnecessary, but there none the less.
If you would like to learn more about HIV/AIDS and to stay abreast of the issues concerning this pandemic, click here.
If you would like to learn more about HIV/AIDS and to stay abreast of the issues concerning this pandemic, click here.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Good News
This morning I found out that Jason's tumor came back clean, the wounds are healing nicely and it is only a 10% chance that the growth will return. A nice big sigh of relief :)
Being there for someone when they have health concerns has proven to be a really interesting experience for me. I think for the most part by nature I am a care-giver. I want to help and make other people's lives a better existence. I guess that is why I am in the field I am in!! However, what I find most intriguing is that I have been really fortunate in my life that I have remained relatively healthy (at least physically...wink, wink) and I wonder if a time comes that my physical health deteriorates or I become ill for a long period of time who will play the role that I so often take on. The other piece of this that needs to be looked at is my ability to ask for help. I can admit that sometimes I can be just a wee bit stubborn. I know, I know...hard to believe but it does happen from time to time. My hope is that if it would come to needing to ask for help that I would release myself from my pride and just ask. Now, I need to make sure this post doesn't come back to bite me in the butt!!!
Being there for someone when they have health concerns has proven to be a really interesting experience for me. I think for the most part by nature I am a care-giver. I want to help and make other people's lives a better existence. I guess that is why I am in the field I am in!! However, what I find most intriguing is that I have been really fortunate in my life that I have remained relatively healthy (at least physically...wink, wink) and I wonder if a time comes that my physical health deteriorates or I become ill for a long period of time who will play the role that I so often take on. The other piece of this that needs to be looked at is my ability to ask for help. I can admit that sometimes I can be just a wee bit stubborn. I know, I know...hard to believe but it does happen from time to time. My hope is that if it would come to needing to ask for help that I would release myself from my pride and just ask. Now, I need to make sure this post doesn't come back to bite me in the butt!!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Grandma
Today my grandma turns a young 81. My gift to her was to treat her to dinner at Arthur's Steakhouse in Spring Green, WI. We had talked about going there before I left for Germany and then it never happened. So, upon my return I wanted to make sure I followed through with this. Apparently, this is a restaurant that she had frequented with my grandfather and she has positive memories of the place, so it felt like it was time she returned there. It was a great time!! She talked and laughed like I haven't heard her do for some time now. She was giddy and playful and even welcomed some pictures to be taken. Once I have my new computer, I will post the pictures (and some other new ones) to share on here.
The dinner was quite tasty, though I must admit I think I ate a bit too much food. Grandma had a salad, jumbo shrimp, a baked potato and a piece of chocolate turtle cake for dessert. I had coconut shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, a salad and a berry lemon cake. I figured through some fruit it in there and it makes the calorie count less :)
It was so much fun I am already looking forward to next year and what she and I might be able to do to celebrate!!
The dinner was quite tasty, though I must admit I think I ate a bit too much food. Grandma had a salad, jumbo shrimp, a baked potato and a piece of chocolate turtle cake for dessert. I had coconut shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, a salad and a berry lemon cake. I figured through some fruit it in there and it makes the calorie count less :)
It was so much fun I am already looking forward to next year and what she and I might be able to do to celebrate!!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Catching Up
A funny thing; when I wasn't working and my life was pretty empty, I had much more time to devote to writing a blog. But now that things have picked up a bit, I notice I struggle with finding the time to write something every day. Anyway, I do the best I can and so maybe I need to accept writing something every couple of days, when I can't do something every day :)
So, here is a review of my last few days. Friday was an interesting day. Jason had surgery in the morning to have a tumor removed from his neck/throat. That meant waking up at 4am and getting to the hospital at 6am. Now, anyone who knows me is aware that I am not what you would call a morning person and yet the stamp on the parking garage at the hospital reads 6:04am. I just want to say, "You go boy!" Also on Friday I had a great meeting in Madison for work that may lead to some interesting changes in the future, specifically with regard to employment opportunities.
I would love to say that Saturday was a low-key day of relaxing and lounging, but that would not be true. Instead it was filled with obligations left and right. To begin with I needed to remove the bandage from Jason's throat. Easy enough until it started bleeding and I thought I would lose whatever might be in my stomach at that moment. Once it was done making a mess I went to take my vehicle to Chris so he could perform the first oil change on Lulu...oh he does take care of me so well that brother of mine :) He dropped me off at my first meeting, which was the second meeting of the LGBTA group in Baraboo. After the meeting, which lasted nearly 2 hours, I was picked up and then was able to go to my next meeting which was the planning committee meeting for my high school reunion, which is happening this summer. That meeting was roughly 3 hours long!!! I then went home, gathered laundry together, organized my belongings (I think I may be returning some of my items, since I won't be moving into an apartment any time soon!) and then invited my mom over to hang out with me for a bit. And then it was off to an Irish Dinner party, which was truly spectacular. The food, the company, everything was absolutely wonderful. I am so happy I was invited and able to take part in such a special night of friends, good food and even better Whiskey!!!
Sunday was Valentine's Day. Or as Alison calls it Hallmark Day. Either way, it was a great day. I slept in a bit, made a yummy (though not very healthy) breakfast and then cleaned up a bit. I went with Jason to see one of his friends and then after taking Jason home I went to the grocery store. $18 in cheese alone...I love cheese; reeeeaaaally I do!! The rest of Sunday was Olympic-mania. The best part of the day though was getting some gifts, which I truly was not expecting. I love them all and can't wait to use every single item!! I got some cute underwear, some sexy underwear, candy, candy and more candy and a new digital camera. Clearly I was spoiled :)
So, here is a review of my last few days. Friday was an interesting day. Jason had surgery in the morning to have a tumor removed from his neck/throat. That meant waking up at 4am and getting to the hospital at 6am. Now, anyone who knows me is aware that I am not what you would call a morning person and yet the stamp on the parking garage at the hospital reads 6:04am. I just want to say, "You go boy!" Also on Friday I had a great meeting in Madison for work that may lead to some interesting changes in the future, specifically with regard to employment opportunities.
I would love to say that Saturday was a low-key day of relaxing and lounging, but that would not be true. Instead it was filled with obligations left and right. To begin with I needed to remove the bandage from Jason's throat. Easy enough until it started bleeding and I thought I would lose whatever might be in my stomach at that moment. Once it was done making a mess I went to take my vehicle to Chris so he could perform the first oil change on Lulu...oh he does take care of me so well that brother of mine :) He dropped me off at my first meeting, which was the second meeting of the LGBTA group in Baraboo. After the meeting, which lasted nearly 2 hours, I was picked up and then was able to go to my next meeting which was the planning committee meeting for my high school reunion, which is happening this summer. That meeting was roughly 3 hours long!!! I then went home, gathered laundry together, organized my belongings (I think I may be returning some of my items, since I won't be moving into an apartment any time soon!) and then invited my mom over to hang out with me for a bit. And then it was off to an Irish Dinner party, which was truly spectacular. The food, the company, everything was absolutely wonderful. I am so happy I was invited and able to take part in such a special night of friends, good food and even better Whiskey!!!
Sunday was Valentine's Day. Or as Alison calls it Hallmark Day. Either way, it was a great day. I slept in a bit, made a yummy (though not very healthy) breakfast and then cleaned up a bit. I went with Jason to see one of his friends and then after taking Jason home I went to the grocery store. $18 in cheese alone...I love cheese; reeeeaaaally I do!! The rest of Sunday was Olympic-mania. The best part of the day though was getting some gifts, which I truly was not expecting. I love them all and can't wait to use every single item!! I got some cute underwear, some sexy underwear, candy, candy and more candy and a new digital camera. Clearly I was spoiled :)
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