grania on Nov 10 2009 | Filed under: The Journey
Well, today sucked, except for the fact that I don’t have cancer. So that being said it didn’t really suck that much. One more three month check up in Feb and then I graduate to 6 months between stirrups. YAY! Other than that it was a craptastic day, ending with me stressed out, sick to [...]
grania on Nov 09 2009 | Filed under: Randomness, The Journey
Two years ago today, I was diagnosed with cancer. Wow. Tomorrow I see the oncologist for yet another 3 month check up. Soon it will be twice a year checkups, for which I will be grateful. More on that in a few weeks. Today’s funny moment: I was chatting with a good guy friend. [...]
grania on Nov 08 2009 | Filed under: the body project
When I was little, nearly 40 years ago, there was this god awful nutrition drink called Tigers Milk. It was horrible. It’s the source for my absolute gag reflex on anything that’s liquid and/or gritty, and/or malt flavored. The can looked like this but bigger. Mom bought the 5 lb can. The can sat on [...]
grania on Nov 07 2009 | Filed under: The Journey
When I took this picture last spring, I didn’t know how symbolic it would become to me. I used to live from one crossroad to another in my life. A major decision would come along, I’d try to figure out which way to turn, and sometimes I chose well, and sometimes I didn’t. Everyone’s life [...]
grania on Nov 06 2009 | Filed under: the body project
Wednesday’s blood test results are in: Total Cholesterol 183 – anything under 200 is excellent Triglycerides 88 anything under 150 is excellent My HDL is 38. LDL is 120. It needs to be closer to 50 and 100 respectively, so the ratio is a little weak but Doc’s not worried about it. Overall numbers are [...]
grania on Nov 05 2009 | Filed under: Randomness
Today’s dinner: Smoked Mozzarella and Artichoke Ravioli, on a bed of marinara sauce sprinkled with romano and a wee bit of roasted garlic bits. Ravioli WIN! YUM Today’s lunch: a can of Chef Boy Ar De Italian Sausage Ravioli. Ravioli fail It’s fast and easy when I need to eat at my desk, but it’s [...]
grania on Nov 04 2009 | Filed under: Randomness, Soapbox
…and due to 2 hours sleep, I”ll have less as the day goes on, so I’m posting early and this one might get interesting. I’m totally stealing this idea from Eden who got it from someone else. Eden is the originator of NaBloPoMo, so if she can do it, I figure it’s ok for me [...]
grania on Nov 03 2009 | Filed under: Inspiration
“I’m A Little Tea Cup….” There was a couple who took a trip to England to shop in a beautiful antique store to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery, and especially teacups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked, “May we see that? We’ve never seen a cup quite so beautiful.” [...]
grania on Nov 02 2009 | Filed under: Geekdom
I discovered these guys through my newest musical crush Jonathan Coulton (that second link is where he serenades my current author crush Wil Wheaton who’s books are excellent but his annuated audiobooks are AWESOME). This was posted on their website this morning. Happy Monday
grania on Nov 01 2009 | Filed under: The Journey
1. Let NaBloPoMo begin! November is National Blog Posting Month. This is my third year as a participant. I’m a little nervous about having time every day so I’ve got some quickies in mind for days when I need them. I’m not big on scheduling posts in the future either, so I haven’t prewriteen anything, [...]
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