Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
What a week
This has been one hell of a week. Emotions have run the full spectrum going up and down all week long. Much has been revealed with far great shock value to me than I had ever expected. Honestly, I did not expect myself to react the way that I have. The turn of events can be life threatening but I do not think I am at that level. However, based upon how my Dr has been reacting, the nurse has been feeding me information, it's not a time for taking things lightly.
I have a wonderful family with a good wife and a great little 8 year old son. Sure we have our issues but who doesn't. There is much to strive for and LIVE for. I have never been a very athletic person and I've gone back and forth with eating junk versus eating healthy. For the most part, I eat well but I eat too much of well. About a year ago, actually a little less, I got more serious about taking better care of myself. I started exercising and trying to get fit. I've lost something like 25 lbs that are staying off. I've hit a lull and have stayed even bot a bit plus or minus a few pounds. I was getting even more eager to get the rest of the weight I want off to reach my goal. I even got slightly excited at the Doctors office when I weighed in at only 223 fully dressed with boots, keys, phone and all! When my son was born, I was 217 with most of that removed. So YES I was proud of myself.
SO when I was told about my diabetes, and how serious it is at this very moment, I was set back on my heels a bit. I know it is treatable but this will not be an easy step forward. The family history and what my brother is going through at this very moment has me very concerned. And his numbers are not nearly as bad as mine are. In the next few weeks, I will have plenty more doctors to see and I will try and get a better grip on my emotions.
Bad start but hopefully a great finish to our summer. I hope yours is starting off better than mine has. (((Hugs)))
I have a wonderful family with a good wife and a great little 8 year old son. Sure we have our issues but who doesn't. There is much to strive for and LIVE for. I have never been a very athletic person and I've gone back and forth with eating junk versus eating healthy. For the most part, I eat well but I eat too much of well. About a year ago, actually a little less, I got more serious about taking better care of myself. I started exercising and trying to get fit. I've lost something like 25 lbs that are staying off. I've hit a lull and have stayed even bot a bit plus or minus a few pounds. I was getting even more eager to get the rest of the weight I want off to reach my goal. I even got slightly excited at the Doctors office when I weighed in at only 223 fully dressed with boots, keys, phone and all! When my son was born, I was 217 with most of that removed. So YES I was proud of myself.
SO when I was told about my diabetes, and how serious it is at this very moment, I was set back on my heels a bit. I know it is treatable but this will not be an easy step forward. The family history and what my brother is going through at this very moment has me very concerned. And his numbers are not nearly as bad as mine are. In the next few weeks, I will have plenty more doctors to see and I will try and get a better grip on my emotions.
Bad start but hopefully a great finish to our summer. I hope yours is starting off better than mine has. (((Hugs)))
Friday, May 28, 2010
What hug type are you?
There are many different types of hugs. Hugs I think are a requirement of life. It is a universal language that often times associates itself with love. A simple hug can make a persons entire day or the lack of a hug can pulls a persons mood down. Take a look at some of these and see which ones you like best.
'I Love you ' Hug
A close cheek-to-cheek hug that says "I Love You" even more with an added kiss on the lips.
'I Want You Now' Hug
A close hug with a bit of rubbing and grinding.
Big Bear Hug
Pull your partner in really, really, really close, put your arms completely around them, and squeeze tight.
Butt Squeeze Hug
A sexy, passionate hug. Pull your partner in close, lift your leg around their legs and give their butt a passionate squeeze.
Ecstatic Jump-n-Hug
Run at your partner and jump into their arms with excitement!
Encouraging Hug
Pull your partner close and give them a gentle squeeze with a light pat on the back.
Friendly Hug
Put your arms lightly around your partner's shoulders and give a gentle squeeze.
Group Hug
A hug involving multiple people - family or friends where you all put your arms around one another.
Half Hug
A quick wrap, lightly touching your partner where your arms only go halfway around (hence, half a hug).
Hello & Goodbye Hug
A quick, semi-close hug paired with a kiss on the cheek.
Hug of Joy (Girl Hug - unless we are at a sporting event and we just won)
A semi-close hug with excitement and movement that often times includes a bit of excitement jumping.
Passionate Squeeze
Pull your partner in closely and give them a passionate squeeze as you gently kiss along their neck.
Snuggle Hug
Usually works best when sitting on a couch, etc. Drape your arm around your partner's shoulders and snuggle up in close!
Spoon Hug
While not normally thought of as a hug, the 'spoon' is essentially your arms wrapped around your partner -- a hug! While lying in bed on your side, pull your partner close and wrap your body around theirs in a 'spoon' position.
Sympathy Hug
Pull your partner close and lay their head lightly on your shoulder as you give their back a light rub.
Passionate Hug
Pull your partner in closely and give them a passionate embrace as you Hold them running your arms and hands up and down their back.
These are of course just a few types but it's a start. So which type do you prefer?
'I Love you ' Hug
A close cheek-to-cheek hug that says "I Love You" even more with an added kiss on the lips.
'I Want You Now' Hug
A close hug with a bit of rubbing and grinding.
Big Bear Hug
Pull your partner in really, really, really close, put your arms completely around them, and squeeze tight.
Butt Squeeze Hug
A sexy, passionate hug. Pull your partner in close, lift your leg around their legs and give their butt a passionate squeeze.
Ecstatic Jump-n-Hug
Run at your partner and jump into their arms with excitement!
Encouraging Hug
Pull your partner close and give them a gentle squeeze with a light pat on the back.
Friendly Hug
Put your arms lightly around your partner's shoulders and give a gentle squeeze.
Group Hug
A hug involving multiple people - family or friends where you all put your arms around one another.
Half Hug
A quick wrap, lightly touching your partner where your arms only go halfway around (hence, half a hug).
Hello & Goodbye Hug
A quick, semi-close hug paired with a kiss on the cheek.
Hug of Joy (Girl Hug - unless we are at a sporting event and we just won)
A semi-close hug with excitement and movement that often times includes a bit of excitement jumping.
Passionate Squeeze
Pull your partner in closely and give them a passionate squeeze as you gently kiss along their neck.
Snuggle Hug
Usually works best when sitting on a couch, etc. Drape your arm around your partner's shoulders and snuggle up in close!
Spoon Hug
While not normally thought of as a hug, the 'spoon' is essentially your arms wrapped around your partner -- a hug! While lying in bed on your side, pull your partner close and wrap your body around theirs in a 'spoon' position.
Sympathy Hug
Pull your partner close and lay their head lightly on your shoulder as you give their back a light rub.
Passionate Hug
Pull your partner in closely and give them a passionate embrace as you Hold them running your arms and hands up and down their back.
These are of course just a few types but it's a start. So which type do you prefer?
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The Cities of Hate and Love
In my journeys, I came upon two cities which I'll never forget. One was named the City of Hate and the other the City of Love. These two cities always fought with each other.
The City of Hate was a city that no one would ever want to return too after leaving. Buildings were all painted fire red. People were cold, they turned the other cheek when someone was in trouble. The city was filled with crime. It wasn't even safe to walk your dog around the block.
The City of Love was quite different. Buildings were the beautiful colors of nature. The scenery created the feeling of tranquility. People cared for others. If anyone was in need of help, someone else was there.
The City of Love sent a few people to the City of Hate to try and get them to change their ways, but they were rejected before ever entering the gates. Each time the City of Hate sent people to destroy the City of Love they couldn't accomplish their task. Nor did they return. When the people of Love finally did enter the City of Hate, through their love, there was no longer a City of Hate but one big City of Love. I guess the old saying is true. Love conquers over hate always.
The City of Hate was a city that no one would ever want to return too after leaving. Buildings were all painted fire red. People were cold, they turned the other cheek when someone was in trouble. The city was filled with crime. It wasn't even safe to walk your dog around the block.
The City of Love was quite different. Buildings were the beautiful colors of nature. The scenery created the feeling of tranquility. People cared for others. If anyone was in need of help, someone else was there.
The City of Love sent a few people to the City of Hate to try and get them to change their ways, but they were rejected before ever entering the gates. Each time the City of Hate sent people to destroy the City of Love they couldn't accomplish their task. Nor did they return. When the people of Love finally did enter the City of Hate, through their love, there was no longer a City of Hate but one big City of Love. I guess the old saying is true. Love conquers over hate always.
Monday, May 17, 2010
When will I ever learn?
Well this past weekend was another blunder that will keep me in the dog house for a while. To know my spouse, is to know one hell of a strong willed woman. She is very head strong and find a way to get things her way. This has it's good and bad points. She is very logical and looks at things carefully when making decisions. However, on the flip side, she is very quick to form immediate opinions (right or wrong) when she hears something that sets her back on here heels.
The story itself isn't that important. We were in front of someone else having a conversation together and I made a comment (harmless) about what our activities would be next weekend. As typical I had my dates screwed up. That too doesn't really matter as that wasn't the issue. I am still not real sure what she heard or in what tone she heard it in but I can promise her interpretation was a total misfire. What she heard however, lit the fuse on the dynamite.
As we walk to the car, she made some comments and promptly stopped talking as our son was with us and she did not want to deal with this in front of him. As I attempted miserably to try and figure out what I said or how I said it incorrectly, I peacefully made it home and even managed to answer questions to our son regarding this incident.
Now up to this point, I honestly have done nothing wrong. I said nothing wrong or even improper. When we get home, the flame throwers a lit in my direction. Here is where I screwed up. When the wife blew up at me, I did not think or even respond, I reacted. I should have thrown in the towel at that point and cut the losses. But Nooooo... I have to prove my point. It didn't take long for sanity to return and for me to know we both needed to step away. At this point, there is not appropriate response as the moment I open the mouth, she runs it over like a freight train. She vents and vents and vents until she realizes I've stopped arguing. A few moments later, I come back with a sincere apology for my ugly reaction and I even give a more appropriate response to the original reaction. I really am sorry that she misunderstood what I had said and her response is that apology was all she wanted in the first place.
Now the funny part is that she still doesn't see her part in the entire situation but I digress. All she wanted was for me to understand how she felt and accept how she felt. Right or wrong. This is sometimes more difficult to do than say. For us men out there, take it from me. Sometimes, we simply need to listen to our spouses and nothing more. Love and accept them and the peace goes much further. When it comes to emotions, many times, right, wrong and even logic have no presence.
Thank goodness the meltdown is over and we can get back to normal. But I'm sure I'll be looking for brownie points for a while
The story itself isn't that important. We were in front of someone else having a conversation together and I made a comment (harmless) about what our activities would be next weekend. As typical I had my dates screwed up. That too doesn't really matter as that wasn't the issue. I am still not real sure what she heard or in what tone she heard it in but I can promise her interpretation was a total misfire. What she heard however, lit the fuse on the dynamite.
As we walk to the car, she made some comments and promptly stopped talking as our son was with us and she did not want to deal with this in front of him. As I attempted miserably to try and figure out what I said or how I said it incorrectly, I peacefully made it home and even managed to answer questions to our son regarding this incident.
Now up to this point, I honestly have done nothing wrong. I said nothing wrong or even improper. When we get home, the flame throwers a lit in my direction. Here is where I screwed up. When the wife blew up at me, I did not think or even respond, I reacted. I should have thrown in the towel at that point and cut the losses. But Nooooo... I have to prove my point. It didn't take long for sanity to return and for me to know we both needed to step away. At this point, there is not appropriate response as the moment I open the mouth, she runs it over like a freight train. She vents and vents and vents until she realizes I've stopped arguing. A few moments later, I come back with a sincere apology for my ugly reaction and I even give a more appropriate response to the original reaction. I really am sorry that she misunderstood what I had said and her response is that apology was all she wanted in the first place.
Now the funny part is that she still doesn't see her part in the entire situation but I digress. All she wanted was for me to understand how she felt and accept how she felt. Right or wrong. This is sometimes more difficult to do than say. For us men out there, take it from me. Sometimes, we simply need to listen to our spouses and nothing more. Love and accept them and the peace goes much further. When it comes to emotions, many times, right, wrong and even logic have no presence.
Thank goodness the meltdown is over and we can get back to normal. But I'm sure I'll be looking for brownie points for a while
Friday, May 14, 2010
What to do
Well the wife is gone again. She will be back tomorrow but I get a night with me and little man. The wife and he best friend/neighbor are off to see Martina McBride again... I think this must be the 5th...6th...7th time they have seen her???? They have front row seats this time. Last time I think they were on the 5th row. I like her and all and I think she is really cute but how many times can I really see her? It's not like I get to bring her home with me.
So far lil man and I went to his favorite restaurant for dinner and not it's clean up time. I guess with this nasty storm going on outside it will be kid movies and Popcorn in bed. Tomorrow morning I promised to take him to see Iron Man 2. I saw it last week and do'nt see much that would be too inappropriate for him. It is no worst than Transformers. Of course I refused to let him see that last one. A bit too adult if you ask me. Sunday is another of those wonderful birthday parties to attend.... Why can't I find a way to get out of that one? Ya think I can get away with dropping him off???...... I didn't think so... :(
So far lil man and I went to his favorite restaurant for dinner and not it's clean up time. I guess with this nasty storm going on outside it will be kid movies and Popcorn in bed. Tomorrow morning I promised to take him to see Iron Man 2. I saw it last week and do'nt see much that would be too inappropriate for him. It is no worst than Transformers. Of course I refused to let him see that last one. A bit too adult if you ask me. Sunday is another of those wonderful birthday parties to attend.... Why can't I find a way to get out of that one? Ya think I can get away with dropping him off???...... I didn't think so... :(
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Childhood Toys
My last post got me to thinking about toys and things I played with as a kid. I'd say I was pretty rough on most of my toys as a youngster. My favorite toys usually ended up being things like Hot Wheels and Tonka trucks. I've even gone so far as to search Ebay for toys that I used to play with as a kid and purchase them for my son. He has no appreciation for them and doesn't even play with them but I don't mind. I still like to look at them.
I purchased a teal colored dump truck that isn't perfect but it is as close to perfect as a truck can be that is in original condition made in roughly 1965 or so. The only thing I thin kit's missing is a mirror and the shovel that hooked onto the side. I've also found some really neat steel trucks that have been restored or redone that I didn't have as a kid but I just liked it so I got it. I do'nt think it's worth it but perhaps one of these days I may search Ebay for vintage Hot Wheels and see what I find.
The vast majority of my toys didn't make it through my adolescent years. My mom still has a few toys left. Most of the pieces have been lost but there is still a Holiday Inn play set that still exists. An old Fire Truck that actually pumped water. I still have my old Hot Wheel cars that managed to survive. Including one I purchased in Europe.
I don't think kids today appreciate what we played with as kids. Today it's all electronics and TV. I'm grateful my son plays characters. At least he has a good imagination. I just get tired of Harrison Ford characters. :)
That's about it for tonight. I hope each of you made it through another day in comfort.
I purchased a teal colored dump truck that isn't perfect but it is as close to perfect as a truck can be that is in original condition made in roughly 1965 or so. The only thing I thin kit's missing is a mirror and the shovel that hooked onto the side. I've also found some really neat steel trucks that have been restored or redone that I didn't have as a kid but I just liked it so I got it. I do'nt think it's worth it but perhaps one of these days I may search Ebay for vintage Hot Wheels and see what I find.
The vast majority of my toys didn't make it through my adolescent years. My mom still has a few toys left. Most of the pieces have been lost but there is still a Holiday Inn play set that still exists. An old Fire Truck that actually pumped water. I still have my old Hot Wheel cars that managed to survive. Including one I purchased in Europe.
I don't think kids today appreciate what we played with as kids. Today it's all electronics and TV. I'm grateful my son plays characters. At least he has a good imagination. I just get tired of Harrison Ford characters. :)
That's about it for tonight. I hope each of you made it through another day in comfort.
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