The Birthday Bash

My dad's party was a big hit. I am so glad that we had so many people show up (55 people filed through the house.) He seemed to have a lot of fun and was surrounded by family and friends. Here are some pictures of the lovely event.

A series of doctos appointments

So I finally have insurance after a few years without. I guess having a hospital job is good for that right!?!?! Anyway, so I am taking advantage of my insurance to have some much needed maintenance done such as going to the dentist and OB GYN doctors. I went to the dentist on Saturday morning and was impressed by him. The last dentist I saw informed me that I was in need of a root canal and since I didn't have insurance it would cost me well over 2 grand. Who has that kind of money, certainly not me!

So I put it off, well I decided to switch dentists and see about a second opinion and man am I glad that I did. I was informed that I was not in need of a root canal and that a simple filling would suffice. I was grateful for the news of no root canal, but at a closer look at my X Ray the dentist informed me that I still have a baby tooth (which I knew about, but was told that it wouldn't come out because there was no tooth to replace it.) Well, my new dentist said that I had a tooth to replace the baby one but it was growing diagonal instead of vertical and if it moved at all could cause major dental damage. He said that he would keep an eye on the tooth just to make sure, and that it was possible he could be wrong and it could be a bone. It is at a very tricky position in my mouth as to tell without further investigation. But he assured me he would keep a watchful eye on it and would inform me of any alterations.

My next doctors visit is this Thursday, and I'm not exactly thrilled about it. I can't think of a single person who would be thrilled about going to an OB GYN no matter the circumstance. This is an humiliating problem, but one that I have dealt with for a while. I have been on my menstrual cycle for over a year now. Again, I haven't seen a doctor due to lack of insurance and lack of personal funds. I have always had a slight problem with this problem but this is getting out of hand. The last doctor I saw about this problem informed me that it was due to my weight, doubtful. I am sure my weight may have a something to do with it, but I believe that their is more to the problem. I am antsy about the doctors, but who wouldn't be right?!?! Anyway, I will keep you all posted!

Tag Your Giveaway

OK, so this is a little bit of a twist/combination of tag/pay it forward...here goes...

The first 5 people to respond and follow through on this post will get something homemade by me!

Here are the restrictions and limitations that protect me in the giveaway:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. I get to choose, you just get to receive!

2. What I create will be made just for you, one of a kind...unless it is cookies, they are made all the time and not so one of a kind, but they will be made just for you just the same.

3. It will be done this year... hopefully sooner rather than later.

4. The gift may or may not be edible, wearable or recyclable!

5. In order to be a winner, you must repost this on your blog.

The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me you did will receive one FABULOUS homemade gift by me!

After I choose the winners, you can send me your mailing address!
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Walking in Memphis

Walking in Memphis!
Put on my blue suede shoes
And I boarded the plane
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain
W.C. Handy -- won't you look down over me
Cause I got a first class ticket
But I'm as blue as a boy can be
Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of the Beale
Walking in Memphis
Do I really feel the way I feel
Saw the ghost of Elvis
On Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Then I watched him walk right through
Now security they did not see him
They just hovered 'round his tomb
But there's a pretty little thing
Waiting on the King
Down in the Jungle Room
(Chorus)
They've got catfish on the table
They've got gospel in the air
And Reverend Green be glad to see you
When you haven't got a prayer
But you got a prayer in Memphis
Now Muriel plays piano
Every Friday at the Hollywood
And they brought me down to see her
And they asked me if I would --
Do a little number
And I sang with all my might
And she said --
"Tell me are you a Christian child?"
And I said "Ma'am I am tonight"
(Chorus)
Put on my blue suede shoes
And I boarded the plane
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain

So I assume that most of you have heard this song. This is a good song and will be the theme for my upcoming road trip. My good friend Andrea and I in fact plan on acting out this song to the best of our abilities! We are going as far as to create a cardboard cut out of Elvis to make it look like the Ghost of Elvis so he can stand at the gates of graceland. We found a great picture of W. C. Handy and will be sure to take a picture of him looking over us!! The best part would be if we could find someone named Muriel playing the piano...but that is doubtful. I have planned several other things for us to do and see along the way, but it is great to have this be the basis of what promises to be a great road trip.

Over the weekend I went to Columbia. Friday Andrea and I went Ice Skating with some people from Institute. I have never been ice skating so it was a very eventful experience. I managed to stand in the ice skates which I was worried about. I even managed to get on the ice and not fall down once (of course I was a nerd and used an ice skating walker like an old lady!) It was fun and I would consider doing it again! Well, that's about it for now, any suggestions on things to see while in Memphis would be great!

The Urge to be Free...

So it seems to have really hit me this week and I'm not sure if it's the weather or just the fact that I am bored out of my mind. But I am bored out of my mind, here I am in Hannibal with a few friends but none that I hang out with on a regular basis like I did in Columbia. I work a full time job, go to church, come home go to bed, get a full 8 hours of sleep, attempt to eat healthy, diet, and I do almost all the things an adult should do yet I don't feel like an adult. I mean that I don't feel like an adult in the sense that I don't feel as though I've had my one great life adventure that I believe everyone should have that kind of transitions us into adulthood. I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for or expecting here but I'm on the watch for it.

I just have the urge to do something truly fun, daring, maybe even a little scandalize. I want to see the world before I'm expected to settle down and sit behind a desk, before I'm expected to grow up and put most of my dreams behind me. Yes I do still have several hopes and wishes for the future that would require me to grow up and be an adult such as have a family, work at a good job (which I have the job part down), have a home of my own.

I just need to create my own excitement somehow, stir things up a bit, but how and by what means? Possibly a road trip...cross country? Who knows, any suggestions...I need something to look forward to, something to get me through the long drawn out workweek.