| Goals for the 26th year |
- Quit Smoking.
- Write to Someone I Admire (Can be anyone from friend to celebrity).
- Send 27 Post Cards (I miss connecting with people outside of the internet).
Leave the State for vacation.
- Pay off my credit cards.
- Give handmade gifts for special occasions. (Due to my schedule, I will give as many as I can)
- Publish writing.
- Sky dive or bungee jump.
- Start a work out routine.
- Debate with someone and try to see their side.
- Walk for a cause.
- Take a dance class.
- Read a book a month (at least).
- Give a gift to a stranger.
- Hang out with my brother more often.
- Seek Grammar/Writing Education Opportunities.
- Volunteer my time outside of school.
- Stop to reflect on the good things. (May decide to blog it, may decide to write it down in a journal).
- Maintain a sick time balance at work.
- Save up for a cushion/emergency fund.
- Slumber Party/Diva Evening. (I miss sleep-overs!)
- Learn to walk in heels!
- Bring lunch to work (at least 3x a week).
- Take a financial workshop.
- Learn to cook/cook more often.
- Go Camping!
- Stop spending all my money on coffee!
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| I hate illnesses |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |
Why? Because I seem to be busy fighting one. I haven't felt well since Sunday night. Blegh, today I came home at around 11 because my stomach was in a total uproar and would not let me be. I feel a little better now.
Wanted to let you all know a post will come tomorrow (hopefully).
A huge and special thanks to Mary Catherine for sending me beautiful yarn!!! Picture will be posted tomorrow!Labels: Drive By, Sick, Update, Yarn |
posted by Valerie @ 11:25 PM  |
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| 4:00 am Update - Picture Heavy! |
| Sunday, September 23, 2007 |
So game night has been moved from Fridays to Saturdays since I am now spending my Saturday mornings wishing I was dead (Biology Class 10:00 am). That means Saturday evening is dedicated to catching up and updating my blogs. So here we go.. the Update:
The Week in a Nutshell: Monday I woke up at 6 in the morning to get ready for work. As I am moving around I get hit with the worse case of nausea I have had in a LONG time. I call work and tell them that I am going to be late. I need to rest. I wake up at 7, same thing. I wake up at 9, again the sickness. Finally after it happens two more times, I call off sick. ARGH! The rest of the day is spend movie watching and knitting. Of course, random moments of nausea and the deep sleep that only sickness can bring. Tuesday, I am still feeling sick but I drag my arse to work. I work until around 2 then go to the doctor's office. Determination: A low grade version of the stomach flu. Yeah Me! She gives me anti-nausea meds and I am sent on my happy way. The rest of the week was really long. 9 and 10 hour days trying to regain any sick time I can. And Now...
Friday: Lastnight, our friend's band, Sunset Aside had a CD release show. They booked The Brides as an opening act! I was more than excited. I LOVE The Brides. Of Course I love Sunset Aside too. That goes without saying. So anyway... The major problem with the venue, is that this place is TINY. The tables were pushed so close to the stage it was hard to maneuver. It's an eatery/bar/venue. So anyway... The Brides start rocking out and I can't contain myself. I get up and start dancing in the space available. After two songs or so, Grim gets up and starts pushing over tables to make room and I help out. After another couple of minutes, there are others up there dancing. WOOT!! The more the merrier. So I am shouting along, dancing and having a great time. All to quickly it ends and they haven't played my song yet. So I walk up to the stage to ask them to play one more... Grim knows that I can't project my voice well, so he yells out " Play HI!" I sat at the edge of the stage, hands cupped in begging. Julia (Keyboardist) points to me and says play it for her. She's got enthusiasm! The drummer D.W. says, Yea! Valerie wants to hear "Hi!". They talk for a minute about if they have time and then.. THEY PLAY IT!! I could have flown away! I was that happy. Much dancing and fun was had by all. So we hang out for a bit, I snap a couple of pictures. Sunset Aside sets up and starts to play. They were awesome. I love their sound! For some reason, their music reminds me of a Quentin Tarantino (sp?) movie. Unfortunately, we couldn't stay but a half an hour into their set. Like I said, I have class Saturday mornings. So we head out after a couple of songs and Greg, D.W. and Corey (from The Brides) are outside smoking. We chatted with them for a bit before heading home. They are the coolest bunch of guys I have ever met. I mean I knew D.W. was cool, we always chat with him when they're in town. So to continue, Grim and I won't get married for a while, but if we do... The Brides said they would play it!! -=giggle=- Also Greg is an ordained minister. -=chuckles=- He could marry us. From the sounds of D.W.'s wedding, we might just have then organize the whole event for us. Anyways, lots of fun was had by all. Great times, with Great Friends, Great Bands and Drinks!!  See pictures!
Corey Gorey and Gregjaw
D.W., Gregjaw and Corey Gory. Some unnamed man snuck into the picture.
Here is also a very poorly lit video. Unfortunately, the lighting was also bad.
Sunset Aside's W Dasgift III, Joe K. & Jason Jette rocking it out!!
W. Dasgift III
Random Photos from the Evening:
Right to Left: Mike (Invisogoth), Grim, Mike (Recluse) and Junko (sp?)
Grim Rocking the Cane! Crazy Boy.
Saturday: Woke up and spent the entire morning, praying to get struck by lightening. I hate biology or maybe I hate it that early in the morning. From school I went to Goodwill (random stop) and checked out their dress boot selection. I found a pair, MY SIZE, Huzzah! I also managed to find two work blouses and a REALLY cute black lace tank top. Oh add another Plath poetry book and The Notebook by Sparks to the list. Next to E.B Games to return the sucky version of "The Fog" for the awesome version of "The Fog". I love the old one and I HATE the new one. Came home, took a nap, made cookies and went to game... Now here I am.. typing away.
Tomorrow: Family day at Grim's parent's house. I need to get some homework done and more knitting! -=giggle=- OH! Before I forget! A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO ADELE AND JEN FOR HELPING ME WITH MY HSKS BAG PATTERN!! 
I think that is honestly, all I have right now. -=giggle=- I did add the picture for the Accidental Drop Stitch Vest though. So take a peak!
Okay it took 45 minutes to write all that out.. Time for sleep.
Night night all!!
Labels: Accidental Drop Stitch Vest, HSKS3, Sick, Sunset Aside, The Brides, Update, Week, Weekend |
| posted by Valerie @ 3:41 AM |
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| To Everyone |
| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 |
Thank you sooo much for all your kind words. You all have been to kind and I appreciate the concern.
I am feeling better today. This morning was a different story. Every time I moved it hurt and the more I worked the more my stomach and legs hurt. I only have one sick day left so I am working until my legs fall off. -=giggle=-
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. From there I will keep everyone posted on the tests that I am sure they are going to order. There are a couple of things that they think it could be and here are some of them.
1. Endometriosis - I have had a weird sudden malfunction in my menstrual cycle. Not that many of you probably wanted to know that but since you all are concerned I figured I would give you the truth of the matter. This can sometimes occur late in the 20's so it is possible this could be the problem. The sudden pain running through my abdomen into my legs could be this.
2. Irritable Bowel - I have been diagnosed with this before. Unfortunately the continuing of it despite medicines leaves them to think it's something else.
3. Removal of Gallbladder - My gallbladder was removed when I was 18. Unfortunately that can lead to a bile overload in the stomach that can essentially seriously upset your stomach.
That's the only three that I really have a handle one. The blood work came back fine so thyroid is out of the question. Along with Anemia and every other blood ailment that I can think of. My Cholesterol is a little high but nothing to really worry about (it runs in my family).
Again, Thank you all sooo much for your concern. I appreciate it more than I can ever say. I started this blog thinking no one would read it and I have found the best bunch of people around the globe that I could ever ask for.
Thank you!
Labels: Diagnosis, Sick, Thank You, Update |
| posted by Valerie @ 9:16 PM |
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| Choas -=giggle=- |
| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
So I ended up in the Emergency Room last night for severe abdominal pain. -=chuckles=- This is the part where I scream at the heavens, to cut me some slack. I am feeling better today but all this stuff that has been going on for the last month has got to stop. The doctors are very very worried about my sudden drop in weight. The abdominal cramping/pain is nothing new. I get that every time I eat really. Last night it felt like someone was putting a boot heel into my belly. So to the hospital I went. That was at midnight. I didn't walk out until 5 this morning. They gave me some fluids because I was dehydrates and some pain meds. I have to follow up with my doctor on Thursday.
The crappy part of all this is that I had my review yesterday. I knew my attendance was going to be an issue. I seriously have had a terrible year for medical problems. Between the stomach and the teeth man, I have been missing a lot of work. Grim called and left a message on my boss's phone this morning. She called me around noon to get the details and she was just concerned and she felt like because she had mentioned my getting sick. She jinxed me. -=giggle=-
Alright. That's it for personal stuff.
In Knitting news, I worked a little bit on the sock last night. I have a ton of patterns but none of the specific yarn needed at the moment. I just need to find patterns for the yarn I have. I definitely want to knit up the Head Vampire yarn soon. What a cool name for yarn. I also joined the Harry Potter Sock/Scarf Kit Swap. I can't wait for it to begin!! If you want to see, there is a link down at the bottom to the right.
I think that's about it for now.
Oh, a couple of people have asked me about my kitties. They are both doing fine. Sigh hasn't had another accident since we put the second kitty litter box in the bathroom. Kiya stopped vomiting finally, so she is feeling better as well.
Another question was raised of where the Head Vampire Yarn came from. That particular yarn is out of stock I believe but you can find others like it here. I believe it's under sKNITches on the left side.
That's all for now.
Thanks for listening to my endless amounts of drama. -=giggle=-Labels: Emergency Room, Harry Potter Sock/Scarf Kit Swap, Knitting, Sick, Tuesday |
| posted by Valerie @ 5:41 PM |
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| Delayed Posting |
| Wednesday, July 18, 2007 |
Sorry about my lack of posting lovelies. I have pretty much been coming home and hanging out and sleeping. So here is another catch up blog.
Saturday - Grim and I went to a double Birthday party for a couple of friends of ours. It was a lot of fun. I jumped into the pool fully clothed after Grim double dared me. I started it. -=giggle=- Pretty soon people were either in the pool fully clothed or in their underwear. I think two people maybe had swim suits. -=giggle=- It was an incredible time.
Sunday - My back was killing me so we stayed home. I got a couple more things done around the house.
Monday- Back to work for the day. That night Grim's parents came into town for a free concert right acrossed the street from us. (Sometimes it pays to live across from a park and theatre). So we went with them. I had never heard of the band so I was a little nervous about going. After being reassured by Grim that I would love them, I chilled out. I was just tired and cranky. Long work day and I tell him when he asks why I look miserable. He looks at me.. and says.. "Sleep when your dead." I don't know why it hit me so hard but it did. The Cat Empire came on and I was up in front dancing my damn tired arse through the entire set. They were wonderful! I mean fantastic! Reggae, Ska, Latin mix.. you can't go wrong with that! His words stuck with me though, Funny what will strike you and make you have a moment of complete clarity. I do spend too much of my time thinking about work the next day. I should go out and do things while I still can. Sleep be damned. It could also be the reason why I have been utterly exhausted lately. =P
Tuesday - Just a day. Worked, cleaned up a bit.
Wednesday - Went to work, Got a terrible stomach bug, Came home from work at 11 and slept until 3.
That covers the life section, now to the knitting.
I finished the last washcloth for the moms. I realize I said that the last blog but I decided to make one more. Then I picked up the old poncho that I have been avoiding for months on end now. I am actually to a place where I have no idea what to do so I am going to put it to the boards and see what they say about it. Speaking of the boards! I am running next months along! Lifetime of Learning! Come Join! Come Join!
I am thinking about other things I wanted to write about but Migraine Residue is blocking all important notes out of my head. I went to Emily's Etsy store and it's down for now. I am hoping to get a matching/complimentary color of yarn that works with the other one I bought from her. I was looking through Stitch 'n' Bitch last night and saw a bag I want to make with it.
Anyways, I'll probably think of more later but I am done for now. I am cutting into Grim's computer time.
Labels: Life, Lifetime of Learning, Sick, Update, Weekend |
| posted by Valerie @ 4:29 PM |
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| A Blegh Friday |
| Saturday, June 2, 2007 |
Hello all, I came back to post a little more this evening. I am still feeling a little under the weather. You know the whole aches and pains, headache, blegh feeling. I have pretty much been battling that all day long. I have also felt incredibly guilty. It's month end at work and one of the boss's busiest times due to accounting. If I could have drug myself into work though, I would have. This morning, I was definately not the prettiest picture in the book. Anyways, I am feeling slightly better though. Hopefully by tomorrow I will be fit as a fiddle, keep your fingers crossed for me.
So anyway... I started and finished another Calorimetry. This one turned out a little bigger than I had intended. Lucky for me the recipient has dreads, so I think it should fit around her head perfectly. I am going to make her wrap it around her head before I sew on the buttons though. I don't want to make it to big on her. You can see the finished project to the right. The Sari Yarn that I used, was a little difficult to work with but the colors truly are beautiful. Here is a close up...
I know she is going to love it. I just hope it's not to big on her. So another gift done, two more people to go. I need to make my mom's gifts and Grim's mom's gifts.
I started a new little blog project. It's dedicated to the books I have been reading. The link is also to the right if you want to take a look. I am going to try and keep it posted with various thoughts I have on the book as I read them. I am seriously not sure, if anyone will read it -=giggle=- but I wanted to do it anyway.
That's about it really. I didn't do to much with my day. I lounged ALOT. -=giggle=- Grim just got done playing Resident Evil 4. Pretty intense game right there. All the Resident Evils are in their own way though. To close this post. Here are some pictures of the babies!
Kiya
and Sigh Baby!!! Oh and he gets his stitches taken out tomorrow!!!
TTFN
Labels: Calorimetry, Sick, Sooo Sleepy |
| posted by Valerie @ 2:32 AM |
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| Drive By Blogging |
| Friday, June 1, 2007 |
| I am sick with a stomach bug. So not much from me at the moment. Post soon. Labels: Sick |
| posted by Valerie @ 2:56 PM |
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| About Me |
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Name: Valerie
Home: Troy, New York, United States
About Me: I am 26 years old. I work, go to school, participate in roller derby and knit every chance I get. Oh, I also love hanging out with my boyfriend (Grim) and two cats (Kiya and Sigh).
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