3:20.......a.m.

that's when it hit me. 3:20 a.m. There's a nasty stomach bug going around and......

3:20 a.m. Sunday is when I realized I had it! Let me tell you - puking when sober is not fun. Puking when sober, after leg training, WITH A BRUISED RIB, is torture.

I'm convinced. Don't think I ever felt such terrible pain.

Here I sit - 36 hours later - just managing to take in SOME solid food - 1/2 can of soup took 1/2 hour to get down. Not good.

To add to things my car is in the shop - not even two years old and the power steering is shot. All under warranty - but I'm relying on friends and family for transportation - which isn't much these days - since the thought of putting in my contacts seems overwhelming!

But frustrating just the same.

The EXCELLENT news though is that there are no new spots - even with this flu thing hammering away at my immune system - so that is GREAT!

I had an allergist appointment today - and a dentist - and an xray to see if this is cracked.

All have been rescheduled - nobody is touching me right now. Nobody.

And Kerry - after just one redness reducing facial - and follow up with the rec. skin care line - there is a NOTICIBLE improvement in the capillaries on my face. In fact - it's AMAZING!!!!!

I have another appointment set for March 5 - and I can't wait!!!!!!

I think I bruised a rib!

This past Saturday was my highly anticipated "adventure" of Bumper Cars on Ice. And let me tell you - it is just as it sounds:)

Giant inflatable cars - bright primary colors - so restrictions - just use the little pedal things and GO! Doesn't take much to get you going on an ice skating rink - let me tell you!

I had a BLAST!!!!! So much fun - but as I sit here typing this 3 days later - my left side is still painful - I definitely at least strained something over there - if not bruised a rib.

Cool - my first sports injury - NICE:)

Anyway - life here is GREAT! Haircut and colored - YIPPEE!! Facial - check - the girl commented on how quickly my skin is responding - and in a few short months there should be no more broken capillaries from having to use those nasty topical steroids to control the rash - YIPPEE!!!!

And folks at work are commenting on my skin - and I never even told them about teh facial thing - so this is a GREAT sign!

And speaking of rash.......

I won't jinx myself - but let's just say.........

let's just say I have a follow up next Monday and I think the Dr. will be very happy with me..........

She shoots...she scores:)

Last night was Christmas rescheduled with Grandma - and it was a HUGE hit - if I do say so myself!

She always tells a story about trying to get served a flaming cherries jubilee and how she never has had one, they'll serve cherries jubilee but never on fire - so she doesn't bother.

So, since she decided she didn't want any Christmas presents this year I started calling all over town to find a restaurant that would be willing to light one on fire.

Took some "doing" - but mission accomplished! We took her to her favorite restaurant for dinner which she was thrilled with anyway. The original plan was to drive around and look at Christmas lights and just "happen" upon the next stop and I was going to suggest we go in for coffee.

However an ice storm forced us to reschedule - the she went out of town - now - no lights.

Anyway - Dad pretended to make a wrong turn and get lost - nice:) We come upon the restaurant - which is located inside a B & B - and I ask to stop so I can run inside and ask directions. I suggest she come in with me so she can see how pretty it is inside.

Dad parks - we all go in- then I tell the hostess about our reservation...
While they prepare the table I fill Grandma in - her eyes light up - PERFECT!

They prepared the whole thing table side. Grandma was blown away! dad loved it - he hasn't had it since 1960 something - I had fresh fruit - no dairy for me *sigh*.

Anyway - a perfect evening was had by all! So this was a GREAT Holiday season - first Dad and I had a great day - and now we spread the fuzzies to Grandma - YEAH!!!!!

I've beaten the cold - YIPPEE - and the spots are diminishing - not gone - just getting smaller - but still a good sign. I have an allergist appointment this morning - and he said if they hadn't improved over last week I was going to start losing privileges again - so at least I won't lose anything. No gain - but that's o.k.

Wednesday is my facial and we don't want to miss that! And next Monday is my haircut/color. Not at the critical stage just yet - but last time was not a full on treatment - as we wanted to make certain I wouldn't react. So this time....
Give me the works!

Run Down.....

That's me at the moment - run down. Still fighting the cold - work is extremely busy, and extremely short staffed. Social life is getting smaller and smaller by the day - simply no energy, And with no energy.......

More spots.

After work on Saturday I went to the gym for a little R & R - LOL. After my shower I fell asleep on the couch with my hair still in towel at 8:30. Moved to the bed around 10:30 - and didn't stir again until 7::30 the next morning! I didn't even sleep in that late on Christmas!

Felt slightly revived - which was good as I had my office Christmas party to attend. All of us went to a local comedy club for some stand off. Great way to spend a night - and so affordable - at only $10!

Much more entertaining than most of the movies I see.

So today I attended to necessary household chores to prepare for the next week at work. *sigh* Good news today is that it is 65 outside right now! Craziness!

Last week the high was 5 - today.......

if you weren't sick before you will be now!

This Sunday I have my Christmas with Grandma - she is back from Florida and since a terrible ice storm cancelled our first attempt - we're going to try again on Sunday.

And next Wed. I have a personal day - ahhhh - can't wait! Not only will it be a little free time - but my next facial - courtesy of Santa- is scheduled.

Just have to survive this week.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Another Holiday weekend - wish we had some more of these:)

Once again I am so very sore - but in the best way possible - I do love this feeling - as twisted as it may sound - LOL!

Christmas was TERRIFIC!!! Dad and I had a FABULOUS afternoon together! He loved his gifts - but more importantly we spent the day watching reruns of his favorite t.v show and playing checkers - just like when I was a kid! He called twice during the past week to say just how much he enjoyed my choice for Christmas this year:)

Work has been hell on wheels. SO very busy - and of course short staffed. I come home exhausted - and if I let myself get too rundown the spots start to come back - so guess what my next sentence is......

Yeah - not good.

So Dad and I had planned a short road trip this afternoon - but still fighting a cold that won't let go - and now sports so......

Road trip canceled. Too bad - there was an exhibit at a museum I had wanted to see and today was the last day. But - if I keep pushing.....

I won't finish that thought.

So I made a big pot of homemade spaghetti sauce and some meatballs, hit the video store and laid low today. Very relaxing - wish I had a few more days to do just this.....

But back to the trenches tomorrow - where it will be just as busy for at least the next 10 days........

On that note - I'm shutting down the computer and returning to my couch!