Not for the Queasy Stomach.

June 26, 2008 in me, skin care | 6 comments

Here is a picture of the results of my mole-removal surgery on my back. The top spot is the scar from the first mole I had removed almost 2 years ago. The middle one was one of two removed last week. It was obviously a big one. I’m not sure why it’s dark in the middle. I wonder if it is because the mole was so deep she didn’t get it all. I hope she was just unprepared to cut anymore and have to stitch it, and we’ll know more after the test results are back. The bottom one is the spot where the second mole was removed. I go back in two weeks to get two more removed.

They don’t hurt so much. They hurt more with the adhesive bandage on. And, as you can see, I have more to be removed. Four more to be specific. I could have all of them removed for vanity reasons, but most people don’t see my back so I’m not too concerned about that. I’m more concerned about getting off the ones that could be cancerous.

So, for anyone who still thinks tanning beds are great and that sunscreen is for sissies - would you like your skin to look like this? I know you think it won’t happen to you. I know your mom has been tanning for years and she doesn’t have any problems. Every person is different. Even if your moles aren’t cancerous, do you still want a speckled body and nasty sun spots? No. You don’t.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. Had I thought ahead, I would have flexed when E took this picture so I could have shown off my amazing muscles. Oh yeah!

Update: I went to donate blood this morning and was turned away because my mole-removal test results aren’t back yet and I MIGHT have cancer.  I feel a little like a freak.

 

 

It’s Ok. Volume VII.

June 25, 2008 in it's ok | 4 comments

It’s Ok…

To make your own ghetto Café Mocha with a packet of hot cocoa and a cup of coffee. Close enough.

To wish your boss would do your job for a day or two just so they know how stinkin’ hard you work.

That you can’t remember every one of your friends’ wedding anniversaries.

To combine Reece’s Pieces and Dark Chocolate M&Ms for a tasty treat.

To look forward to wearing a cute new summer dress at birthday parties this weekend.

To hope there’s good cake at those same birthday parties.

If your day is totally brighter because your husband sends you an email saying, Did I tell you how hot you looked this morning?

No Thank You.

June 24, 2008 in family, things i hate | 2 comments

This week, E and I will be dog-sitting his dad/stepmom’s dog. I’ve mentioned this before. She IS a really good dog and is very good about going potty outside and all those things that make up a good dog. I’ve also mentioned that E and I never get (what I consider) a proper thank you for watching the dog. Besides the convenience of having us watch her, his dad gets the huge benefit of not having to pay to board the dog at a kennel. It’s not cheap.

Then I wrote about E’s dad feeling taken for granted at E’s races and not being appreciated for all the work he does and the lovely email he sent E. So I guess my point is that not getting thanked for watching the dog feels like I’m being taken for granted, so is it MY turn to send the nasty email?

But, no, I won’t. And if I want a stupid thank you note I should just say that I want a thank you note.

Babies having babies.

June 23, 2008 in Uncategorized | 6 comments

So by now, most people have heard about the teenage girls in Massachusetts who made a pact to all get pregnant at the same time so they could raise their babies together. Me, when hearing about this, “Are you kidding me?!”

I don’t want to think about being pregnant now, at 33, let alone at age 16. Mostly because the thought of having children scares the heck out of me. Where will I get the patience needed to raise children? What if they grow up to hang out with other kids who think having babies at 16 is a really good idea? What if, like my mother cursed, I really DO have kids just like me??

I remember voicing some of my (legitimate) concerns about having children to my mom once. She, someone who had kids at a young age, said, I guess that’s one reason to have them when you’re younger because you’re too stupid to think about things like that. I don’t know about stupid, but ignorant might be a better word. There’s a lot of unknown. And I think a lot of it is not even known until the baby actually arrives.

I’m curious to know what will happen to the teens, their families, the babies and the fathers of the babies. Everyone whose lives will be affected by this. And please don’t tell me these girls are going to have to go on welfare and that means my tax dollars will help pay to raise these children.

On a related note: I heard there’s a new reality TV show coming out where young couples have to take care of babies and toddlers. That should be interesting.

Stupid Donuts.

June 20, 2008 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

E and I cleaned the house last night in anticipation of doing nothing this weekend. We had it done in about 30-45 minutes - the benefits of not having kids or pets are endless. And, yes, the cleaning spree included shower and toilets and vacuuming under the bed.

It was pizza and beer night, and we substituted wine for the beer. The sex was a nice bonus! I was in bed by 9:00. I read for a little while, then turned off the TV and light and was out within seconds. I was tired. I feel a lot better this morning. I still plan on sleeping more this weekend. I’m looking forward to it.

Lastly, I’m trying VERY hard to ignore the chocolate glazed donut that is calling my name. It’s sitting right behind me, taunting me. Stupid donut.