Irritated

Most days a lot of what I hear or read in the news makes me sad. Plane crashes, American troops killed, the economic downturn, etc. We all know what is going on, at least I hope we do. I refuse to be one of those people that is too disgusted by what is going on to not pay attention. There is too much at stake. This world is definitely changing and maybe not for the better in some circles, but I will stay educated. I think it is important. I want to be able to discuss Sonia Sotomayor and North Korea and have my own opinion. There are too many from my generation that don't have a clue what is going on overseas or let alone outside their own four walls. That is my little rant for the day.

Nope, I lied...I have one more rant....

I had to go to Oklahoma City last night to have my stitches taken out. YAY! I stayed in the night in Edmond and got to see Kody. Double YAY! I left the house around 6:45 AM today to drive to work. I was driving up the turnpike listening to Jack and Ron on KYIS (98.9FM). Normally I like them, they keep things light and funny. Nothing too harmful. Today I did not feel like that was the case.

A listener had written in and had a question. She just found out her husband of three years was addicted to Internet porn. She had no idea this was going on and he had confessed it to her because he wanted help to overcome the addiction. I'm not sure why she emailed Jack and Ron for advise, maybe because they are men and may have friends that have been through this sort of thing or had been themselves. Anyway, she asked them what they thought she could do to help her husband. I was sick to my stomach when I heard what they had to say. They started going on about how she obviously wasn't committed to the relationship because she didn't know this was going on. If she was, they said she would have caught him before he told her. They went on about how it was "probably" her fault because he was obviously missing something in the relationship and he should drop her (HIS WIFE!) and get a little "hot slice" somewhere else. I was outraged. I know it is radio and there is an entertainment factor, but I thought they seriously crossed the line. In no way is this woman responsible for her husband's addiction. I think it was brave of her husband to come forward and ask for her help and I pray that they find people that can help them in a supportive way.

Now I am done with my rants.

Twilight Update:
I read during lunch today. It just so happens that the portion of Eclipse I was reading today was taking place on June 4th. What is today you ask? Oh yeah, June 4th! What a coincidence! I have to say, I think Jacob is utterly annoying. He is so inconsiderate of Bella and Edward's love! Too much name calling...

Happy List

I have heard the barometric pressure is down today. Apparently it is making everyone sleepy. I feel like it is having the same effect of me. I can't stop yawning! I don't have anything that monumental or exciting to report so I am going to take this opportunity to make a random list of things that have made me smile in the last twenty four hours:

1. Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" (currently playing)
2. Kody's call last night after his first day on his ortho rotation in OKC. He sounded so excited!
3. Eclipse -book three of the Twilight Saga
4. Today's CrossFit workout. I get to max out on the snatch and a clean and jerk. I'm giddy with excitement. First time for these!
5. Quaker Chocolate Crunch rice cakes.
6. Twizzlers. It is a love/hate relationship. I pick one up with regret, put it my mouth and smile. They truly do make mouths happy.

My stitches are coming out tomorrow. I have been absolutely amazed there has been no bruising or swelling on my face. Amazing. He did a remarkable job.

HOORAY!

Gator Bait!



Tonight Florida and Washington start the best of three series for the Women's College World Series title. We made it out to Hall of Fame Stadium Friday night to see the mighty Gators take on Michigan. We sat in right field and it felt like home. I love right field. Anyway, yesterday Florida played Alabama in the semis. Bama would have had to be Florida twice to get to the title series. Florida was undefeated and it is double elimination. Bottom of the 7th, 2 outs, bases loaded and Florida is down 5-2. It sounds like a "No Fear" shirt, doesn't it? Ali Gardiner, first basemen and senior for Florida, was up to bat. She was 0-9 in the tournament. Oh frustration! I'm having trouble remembering if is was a 1-2 or a 2-1 count, but she hits a flippin walk off grand slam to left field. Opposite field walk off grand slam.....amazing. So, Florida won 6-5. Poor Alabama, they looked insanely shocked. Not a good feeling. They were up by three with two outs in the last inning. I'm sure their minds were thinking, "Alright,one more out and then we gotta get geared up for game two tonight!" That is the thing about softball, anything can happen and anytime. Fantastic.

Twilight Update:
I finished New Moon this weekend. I begin Eclipse tonight. I'm so very excited. A few things I have decided/questioned after reading the first two Twilight books:
1. I want to go visit Forks.
2. I have a thing for monsters.
3. I wonder if my blood smells appealing?

Go Gators

I have the hiccups and they will not stop. I need to learn what triggers these bad boys. Anyone know? They are getting obnoxious.

I'm going to see the might Florida Gators take on Michigan in the Women's College World Series tonight. WOOHOO! Go Gators! The Gators are seeded number 1 in the tournament. Of course that means absolutely nothing unless they keep winning. I'm hoping to sneak in an Orange Tree run tonight as well. Yum, yum. Yes, Edmond here I come. Kody is now an official resident at my parent's house for the next month during his orthopedic rotation at St. Anthony's. I'm looking forward to be reunited with my Edmond life on the weekends.

I just knocked myself in the stitches with my phone. I always hold my office phone to my left ear. I need to learn not to do that or I'm going to cause more injury than necessary.

Twilight Update:
I made my way through 212 more pages of New Moon yesterday. Everyone told me this book was going to be a lot "slower" than the first. I'm actually enjoying it just as much! Sure, it is different and I am desperately missing my Edward, but I'm still turning pages faster than ever. Maybe I had low expectations. At least it worked in my favor! Jacob's secret is out...like I didn't see that one coming from a mile away.

Dear Cullen Family:
Please return. I miss you.
Love,
Obsessed new Twilight reader aka Ginny

Under the Knife

I had surgery today. I have had a cyst near my left ear for about two years. Today after months and months (OK, let's get real...years) of Kody begging me to get it looked at/taken out, it happened. I just received local anesthetic, no full blown knock out. It feels like bees stinging your face when it is injected. Actually, my doctor was amazing. He is the same plastic surgeon that helped with all of my dad's surgeries for the stupid melanoma in December. Anyway, I was in a gown, on the table, my face draped and totally numb. I could hear and smell everything. Yes, I could smell my burning flesh as the cauterized the area. Fantastic. I enjoyed be wheeled via wheel chair to and from surgery. My nurses were awesome. I even got animal crackers and juice afterwards! Sure, I wasn't coming out of full unconsciousness, but I had still had surgery. I deserved it! I was very brave. Listening to your own surgery is very strange...

My face is now throbbing, I have eight stitches by my left ear and my cyst is gone. They are sending it off to pathology just to make sure there is nothing to be concerned about, which we are almost positive will be the case. I got to see it. It was the size of finger tip. WOW! I never imagined it would be that big. They said cysts are like icebergs....you only see the tip on the surface under the skin. Kody is going to be so jealous he didn't get to see it. He is weird and is actually intrigued by things like that. I guess that is why he wants to be a surgeon.

The worst part now is I can't work out for two or three days. Ugh.

Twilight Update:
I am 130 pages into New Moon. Last night it brought me to tears. I was literally reading in bed, tears running down my face and cursing paper cuts/birthday parties cuts in my head. I know everything will turn out better, but I'm not there yet. I need to get there...my heart can't take this! Oh Edward...

New Moon

I am now the proud owner of the entire Twilight saga! Could I be more of a fourteen year old? Well, probably. I do not have posters hanging in my room yet, but this may be going up soon.

Yes, tonight I will begin New Moon. I will probably be dedicating a portion of each entry to my reactions to what I have read. I also feel like a bit of a moron. I just realized that Rob Pattinson played Cedric in the Harry Potter movies. How did I just now realize that? Maybe it is because Cedric was not an awesome vampire that made me want to be seventeen again and have a crush that totally consumed my every waking moment. Don't you remember that feeling? Walking into class or down the hall just praying that you would get to see whoever it may be? Searching for their car in the parking lot of the school, gym, movie theater...was that just me? Don't you remember the excitement and complete horror you felt when they were or were not there? It is so fun to relive that through Bella. Ah, it makes me giddy!

Nerd, nerd, nerd....judge me...I don't care.

I was anxious as I checked out at Barnes and Noble with my last three Twilight books. I was expecting him to make some sort of comment like, "Oh...you are one of those girls", but he didn't. I'm sure they get enough of girls like me coming through everyday.

New Moon is sitting on my desk starring at me. I'm not going to read it at work, but I just wanted to look at it. Now it is taunting me, daring me....that is so Edward of it...

Twilight

I know, I'm behind. Everyone has already read all four books. I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I told you all last week that I finally gave in. Oh my --- I am so glad that I'm following the crowd on this one. I am completely, 100%, without a doubt a Twilight fan. When I read about Edward Cullen wooing Bella Swan I get chills. I feel the anticipation just like Bella. I even find myself reacting the way Bella does when Edward appears or speaks. Yes, I am a huge nerd, but it true. I'm glad Kody won't be around during the week to watch my reactions as I read. I want to be her...

I have about one hundred plus pages to finish when I get home tonight. It will be off to Barnes & Noble to pick up New Moon tomorrow during lunch. I keep wondering how I would have pictured Edward if I didn't know what Robert Pattinson looked like. I imagine it would be somewhat similar, but I kind of wish I had my own interpretation....not that Robert is a bad one. I thoroughly enjoy what I see in my head as I read!

I'm ready to go on my vampire exploration to Forks. I hope Kody doesn't mind.