What a beautiful day for the end of October! I have shorts on for goodness sakes. I can't remember the last time it was this warm, at this time of year. Awesome is the only word that can describe this weather. Nick and Amanda left for Niagara Falls this evening, and I'm happy to say that Nick called around 10:30 or so and said that they were in their room relaxing. Amen. I just can't relax till i get that "We're in" call. Untill you're a parent, you don't understand how much rides on that one call. Anyway, I hope they have a fabulous time, and remember to stash lots of hotel freebies in their bags! (You know....shampoos, soaps, etc.)

Trick or Treat was nice this evening, but I don't think we really had that many kids, considering how great the weather was. I was really surprised. I have a hell of alot of candy left over. Too bad I can't enjoy it as much as I used to. Hmf.

1. Nick & Amanda arriving safely
2. Nice weather for the kids
3. Leftover candy
4. Pat bringing Nick & I each a candy bar tonight
5. Sitting outside talking and laughing

It was sooo beautiful today, I just had to take the Vette out for a couple of drives. One of them was to my doctor, for a check up, and for him to sign my return to work paper. Everything checked out ok, except my liver enzyme levels were a bit elevated due to my meds, so I have to keep an eye on that. Always something. The rest of the day was rather blah, doing nuthin' special but a bit of last minute yard winterizing. Wooohooo, fun shit. I went to the Dollar Tree tonight and got the wrapping items I need for Nicks birthday gifts, so I'm happy to have that off my "to do" list. Now I'm going to put bitsy to bed, get a hot shower and perhaps watch a bit of TV.

1. A gorgeous day to enjoy
2. Driving my car
3. Playing in the leaves with Bitsy
4. Seeing Deb at the Dollar Tree
5. A hot shower

I am so happy I get to tool around in the Vette a few more days than I had planned, due to upcoming nice weather over the next 5 days! Yes, I am a happy chick indeed! It's always a sad day when I have to put her in winter storage. No fun till Spring, and that sucks ass. Well, I'm not gonna think about that now. I gotta figure out where I'm gonna cruise to tomorrow. Hmmmmmm. It really doesn't matter, as no matter where I go, I'll have a shit eatin' grin of happiness on my face.

1. Watching Sharon O. with Bitsy while eating breakfast
2. Deb & Debbie the nurses at Cardiac Rehab who always smile
3.A chat with my Mother-in Law
4. Eating a Resees Cup (mmmmmm!)
5. Not getting winded on the treadmill today

Well, three more lovely days left untill my feet once again cross the threshold into retail insanity. I have to keep telling myself that hopefully I'll only be there a month, and I can make it through, with my sanity in tact. If my boss even thinks of cutting me slack due to my health issue, I swear I'll lose it. I need to be out of that place pronto. No looking back. Ever.

One thing I will certainly miss once I start work again, is watching the Sharon Osbourne Show in the morning, on my bed with Bitsy, as I have my coffee and I feed Bitsy her Puppy Chow breakfast . Over the past month and a half, this has become our morning routine, and we really enjoy it. I even catch Bits watching the show from time to time! The show is awesome. If you haven't seen it yet, you need to check it out at least once.

1. A warm house
2. Puppy breath
3. My friends smile
4. Another friends laugh
5. a long hot shower

I decided at the last minute to stop at the Mall yesterday on my way home from my cardio workout. Well, as I'm looking around in Spencers, who should pop up righ next to me? Amanda! What a nice surprise. We walked around together for awhile, then she headed out and so did I. Then, I got the notion to stop at the party store while I was in the area, and who did I run into there? Joy from work, who has been out on disability just like me. I haven't seen her since Sept. 11th when I had my heart attack, so we hugged and screamed and hugged and smiled in disbelief. We were just so happy to see eachother! Weird shit.

Always carry mascara, lipgloss and/or lipstick and eyeliner with you. Always! Trust me, in an emergency where you aren't home for a few days, you'll be glad you did! Trust me!

Hubbs and I rolled all the pennies we've collected over the past 10 years or so, and we had $70.00! Shit!

Well, I guess the best way to start any story is from the beginning. The only problem is, and this is why I'm not a friggin' writer, is that I'm not a detail person. I don't like to write in detail, I should say. So, in lieu of alot of details, I'll just stick to the facts.


Over the past few months, alot of changes have been occuring in my world. Some good, and some not so good. As far as the good goes, our family got a new addition in August. Her name is Bitsy, and she's a feisty, and adorable chihuahua/schnauzer/??? mixed little mutt. She's such a joy to have around, although at times she wears us out with all her energy, and puppy curiousity. I'd forgotten how much work a new puppy is, even though the rewards far outnumber the frustrating times. Still, she can be a handful. Especially in the nipping department. She's 4 months old now, and nipping is one of her bad habits that we're trying to get control of. Her puppy teeth are sharp as nails, and when she takes a bite at your nose..............that shit hurts!! Anyway, we love her to "bits"!!


As usual, I've always been one to be full of surprises. Well I had one hell of a surprise on September 11th. I had a heart attack at 9PM on the way home from work. Like I said before, I'm not a detail person, so again I'll just give the facts. First and foremost, I'll always be eternally grateful to my son Nick for taking control of the situation, and calmly getting me help, and staying with me untill 4:30 in the morning, when I was finally admitted to a room. I'll never forget his bravery, in what had to be a totally freaked out situation for him. The 4 days I spent in the hospital are pretty much a blurr now....... of restless nights, endless bloodwork and blood pressure tests, Hubby, Nick amd Amanda visiting me, the lady in my room gasping for air and gagging day and night, and bland hospital food. My only respit was down the hall in the visitors lounge where they had a computer with internet access. At least I could limp down and check my e-mail and some of my favorite sites to pass the time. I limped because my right leg was sore from the procedure where they inserted two stents into a vein in my heart. They go up into an artery in your leg to do this. I don't remember the surgery as the meds just knocked me flat. I was really glad to be let out of tht place. You can't get any fuckin' sleep there!

So anyway, here I am, feeling pretty damn good, and pretty much back to "normal" except for no heavy lifting, and being on a low fat diet. Oh yeah, and Cardio Rehab three times a week, which I find to be a royal pain in my ass. thank god that will end in like a week or so. As far as work is concerned, I go back next Saturday, which I'm dreading beyond belief. I hope I can sweat out this month, get fired, and collect unemployment for at least 26 weeks, while I look for a job I will enjoy going to everyday. Or not, we'll see. Hubbs says I really don't have to work if I don't want to, and he's really enjoyed me being at home this month and a half. I must say, I have too. But I know that sooner or later, I'd have to get out of the house. I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.