PART ONE
Good thing I have 340 some odd days left to work on my New Years Resolutions…not off to a real good start here folks. I do hope that is not an omen.
It’s been forever since I have even visited my website….(no wonder my stats have remained at zero!!!) I am quite sure you are all sitting on pins and needles wondering what the heck I’ve been up to! How exciting this must be for you!
The Holidays were nice, my son made it in from Phoenix for both Christmas and the New Year. Although he drove home for a few days in between to work, he left my grand-doggers, Daisee and Lilee with me for the entire 2 weeks. Who knew 2 little shih tzu’s could be so much work fun!!!
As I said in my previous post, I ended up sick right after Christmas…and still do not feel good. My throat and ears feel better but the flu-like-feeling and eczema remain. I went to the Doctor’s which was a huge waste of time. “It’s allergies.” My Doctor of over 4o years passed away in October and I hate his replacement(s). Allergies is their diagnosis for everything. I am grateful to be past my child bearing years, as I would probably receive cortisone meds. vs. prenatal vitamins for 9 months. Now that I think about it…I have had that lingering flu-like-feeling! (I’m kidding mom!!!) The eczema has now spread to my temples, forehead and upper cheeks. My poor little nightstand is over flowing with maybe this will help remedies. The usual old people pills, Benadryl for itching (and allergies!), my bottle of Sarna lotion, ice-packs for itching and swelling. I have my bars of soap for my jimmy legs (my new word for restless leg) Oh…oh…oh, that reminds me, I must share this. I have sworn by this method for jimmy legs for months…and I still do but if I wasn’t miserable enough, my soap failed me the last few nights. Personally I think I just need new, fresh soap as mine has probably lost it’s ummmph. But check this out…I also have Vicks in my nightstand stash. Why? It helps with the jimmy leg too! I swear, if all else fails rub ‘er down with Vicks. Last but not least stands 1 shot glass and a bottle of Goldschlager, in case all else fails. No, I’m not kidding and yes, it’s hell getting old!!
Speaking of Goldschlager. I did manage a night out last weekend! I went to my nephews birthday party and because I am late for everything, I arrived just about time for the adult festivities. I managed to jump in the jumpy house for a little while. It was exhausting but fun. I’m glad to know I still have bladder control. They say to be very careful in those things once you get old. Although I looked like hell (hence my allergies) it was a lot of fun. My sister and I can both be quite the diva’s when given center stage, so I apologize to all the kids and fellow adults for not letting anyone else have a turn at karaoke. And to my sister I apologize for being the one that had to pick all the songs!
I am very proud to announce that a very good friend of mine, Phil Perry was invited to perform at The Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball
He is an incredible artist please take a moment to check him out….you will be a fan for life!!
I added some low lights to my hair last week…to kind of break up my regrowth. I usually do highlights but thought I would try something different for the winter. I learned it is very, very important to have a firm grip of the color bottle before squeezing. If it happens to slip out of you hangs while you are in the squeeze process, your walls, mirror, etc…might end up matching your hair color…in splat like effects. Just a courteous F.Y.I.
My “allergy” meds are kicking in now…I will have to continue my update tomorrow. Time to cover my face with ice packs, vicks down my jimmy legs and if needed fill up my shot glass! Til tomorrow….

(EDIT: Believe it or not I have more excitement for you!!!)