Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
HOORAY!! I can type again!
I was bit by something, a spider more than likely, on my right wrist and it became infected badly. My entire hand was swollen and it felt as though it was on fire. In fact, it looks like I was burned; I have a spot on my hand now that is brand new tender skin, just like after a burn. I will have a nasty scar, too, but I am past the worst of it (I can see my knuckles for the first time in weeks!). It doesn't hurt anymore but oh my does it itch!! There were a couple of days I was worried I might actually lose my hand. I have never had an infection that bad and hope I never get one again. I did go to the doctor and she put me on some heavy duty antibiotics, which I just took the last of last night. She didn't know what could have bit me but she did say it was a staph infection. It was the grossest, nastiest thing my body has ever created, I'll say that much!!
Did I mention I have 2 new roommates? We are a funny 21st century Three's Company, for sure, but we have fun together. At first I wasn't sure it would work out but it does. John is 26, I'm 48 (I just had a birthday a couple of weeks ago, took my grandson's to see The Avengers, very awesome movie!) and Pat is 68. We look out for each other and take care of each other and somehow it works.
Yes, I had a birthday. It's hard to believe I'm actually 48.....what an impossible number, it seems. I remember before I bought my home, I had a goal that I would own my own home by the time I was 42. It was a goal I made but couldn't hang onto. And it wasn't totally my fault but I do have to take some responsibility for how things turned out. My goal for age 50 is different, I want to have a degree by the time I'm 50. That's something I can hang onto no matter what.
And I am on my way. I begin classes in 2 weeks; my tuition isn't paid for yet but will be and I have all my books. I'm a bit excited, it will be good for me to be able to have a routine that takes me out of the house every day. That's something I have craved for a very long time. I've been afraid that I might not be able to do that (I never thought I would be scared to leave my home but sometimes I am; it's something I realize I have to overcome if I'm going to be healthy) but I think that this will help me get used to getting out more often, I will be able to get used to it and build on that. Having John and Pat around helps me, too. For too long I was alone and I never realized how easy it is to get used to being alone. My original plan was for my kids to live with me but I think this is better in the long run. I've been living with them for most of my life, it's time for me to spread my wings, so to speak.
Now that my hand is healed I can begin looking for work again. I finally got my drivers license for Nevada and while I was there I picked up my driving record. I was thinking at the very least I can deliver pizza's on weekends (I won't be in school on Friday's, Saturday's & Sunday's) or something along those lines. Also, there is a convenience store being built around the corner from my house so I will apply there. I don't want to rush anything but I do need to work. I have a couple of Avon customers but not enough to help yet, although I'm trying. It's the getting out and meeting new people thing that holds me back. I have to come out of my shell more, I suppose. And I will; it just wont happen overnight and I know that. But I am excited more than I am scared and I guess that's a good sign.
Did I mention I have 2 new roommates? We are a funny 21st century Three's Company, for sure, but we have fun together. At first I wasn't sure it would work out but it does. John is 26, I'm 48 (I just had a birthday a couple of weeks ago, took my grandson's to see The Avengers, very awesome movie!) and Pat is 68. We look out for each other and take care of each other and somehow it works.
Yes, I had a birthday. It's hard to believe I'm actually 48.....what an impossible number, it seems. I remember before I bought my home, I had a goal that I would own my own home by the time I was 42. It was a goal I made but couldn't hang onto. And it wasn't totally my fault but I do have to take some responsibility for how things turned out. My goal for age 50 is different, I want to have a degree by the time I'm 50. That's something I can hang onto no matter what.
And I am on my way. I begin classes in 2 weeks; my tuition isn't paid for yet but will be and I have all my books. I'm a bit excited, it will be good for me to be able to have a routine that takes me out of the house every day. That's something I have craved for a very long time. I've been afraid that I might not be able to do that (I never thought I would be scared to leave my home but sometimes I am; it's something I realize I have to overcome if I'm going to be healthy) but I think that this will help me get used to getting out more often, I will be able to get used to it and build on that. Having John and Pat around helps me, too. For too long I was alone and I never realized how easy it is to get used to being alone. My original plan was for my kids to live with me but I think this is better in the long run. I've been living with them for most of my life, it's time for me to spread my wings, so to speak.
Now that my hand is healed I can begin looking for work again. I finally got my drivers license for Nevada and while I was there I picked up my driving record. I was thinking at the very least I can deliver pizza's on weekends (I won't be in school on Friday's, Saturday's & Sunday's) or something along those lines. Also, there is a convenience store being built around the corner from my house so I will apply there. I don't want to rush anything but I do need to work. I have a couple of Avon customers but not enough to help yet, although I'm trying. It's the getting out and meeting new people thing that holds me back. I have to come out of my shell more, I suppose. And I will; it just wont happen overnight and I know that. But I am excited more than I am scared and I guess that's a good sign.
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