DUDE! Where's My Uterus? Today's the day!

Well today is the day!  We are hoping the tumors are just Fibroids.  The typical chance that the tumors will be malignant is one in one thousand, but having had Hodgkin's Lymphoma 6 years ago and the damage done to my immune system makes me immunocompromised, so my odds are a little higher.  If the tumors do turn out to be Leiomyosarcoma, then having the hysterectomy is the best way to remove all the present tumors.  Besides, I'm not using my uterus for anything.  It's just sitting there gathering dust and cobwebs!

Of course, if for some reason the odds do run against me, we will have to postpone the move so I can keep my same Oncologist and keep Jerry's current health insurance that is remarkable.  My drugs alone were $250k in 2004 and our out of pocket costs were only $4k for all my visits, drugs, procedures, surgeries, etc...

Having any medical procedure surgery can be stressful and taxing.  After having multiple surgeries, chemotherapy treatments and countless procedures, I've learned through the years that having a sense of humor about everything that life dishes up is truly the best medicine

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary...

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat's Diary...

Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Overhead Bin - The 5 smartest vacation photos you've never taken

'Return to owner'Take a photo of a sign you make that says "This camera belongs to ..." and lists your name, contact information, and (perhaps) the promise of a reward. Set this image to "read-only" to make it difficult to erase. Keep it as the first picture on your memory card. If strangers find your lost camera and start looking at its photos, they'll know it belongs to you.

'Where was that again?'Snap the location of your parked car, or take a picture of your hotel door with the room number on it. At the end of your jetlagged day, whether you're in an Orlando parking garage or Las Vegas resort, you'll appreciate having the photo to remind you of where you need to go.

'Darn it. I wish I could print out this webpage'Let's say you're using your hotel's computer to look up some information, such as a map for a museum's location, but you don't have access to a printer — or maybe don't want to pay a silly printing charge. Simply take a photo of the screen, and then use your camera's built-in LCD screen to view it as you walk.

Overhead Bin - The 5 smartest vacation photos you've never taken

Things You CAN'T Do When You're NOT a Dog

Laughed my ass off at this one!

Veggie Chips - YUMMY!!!

Veggie Chips (No Salt Added) - Fruit & Veggie Chips - Snacks - NutsOnline

These are one of my favorite snacks! They are so yummy! This veggie chip assortment includes sweet potato, squash, carrot, green bean, and taro.   They have salted and unsalted variety and you can get my favorite, the green beans, seperately.

I used to buy them all the time to munch on at work and everyone made fun of me for eating Veggie Chips. That is until they tried them! Then I had to hide them.

Eventually I stopped buying them because at $7.00/lb, they are not cheap to feed an office that size (40+ people).

I am buying them again now since I only have to share with Jerry (maybe!).  I can't wait until they get here!

The site http://www.nutsonline.com/ also has an awesome selection of nuts, dried fruit, dried veggies, trail mixes, coffee/tea and even freeze dried fruits and veggies.  They have some delicious stuff!

When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends

What I'm reading now:
When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life

Extensive research went into this detailed study of troubled mother-daughter relationships and how these relationships can be improved, usually through the efforts of the daughter. Dysfunctional parents usually raise dysfunctional children who pass the same behavior on to their children unless a conscientious effort, often with the help of therapy, is made to break the chain. Practical advice on how to come to terms with, and often improve, unhealthy mother-daughter bonds is offered through excerpts from many interviews and quotes from experts.


*UPDATE*
I just started this book today and it is a quick read, not technical.  This book had me hooked during the intro. By the end of Chapter 3, I had laughed, went "Ah-Ha", and shook my ponytail from side to side and up and down. I'm heading into Part 2 (Chpt 4-9) but so far recommend this to anyone with a "strained" or as in my case, non-existent, relationship with their mothers.

Picking your parents: Adult adoption creates new bond

After much thought and consideration (about 5 minutes of laughing), meet my new parents (who must have been drunk when they agreed).  Now we just have to iron out custody and support!

Congrats Gary & Monica!

In all seriousness, it is an interesting article.

Napoleon vs Napoleon - Epic Rap Battles of History

YouTube - Napoleon vs Napoleon. Epic Rap Battles of History #9

Female Dictionary

FEMALE DICTIONARY - Words Women Use

1.) FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right, and you need to shut up.

2.) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Don't be mad about this, it is just the same 5 minutes you use when it's your turn to help do things around the house.

3.) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine (see #1).

4.) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5.) Loud Sigh: This is not actually a word but a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)