Long, but interesting...I promise..

Yeah yeah it's long...Deal with it. I added pictures to entertain.

Went to the doctor yesterday. While I was bored, I took a picture of a poster in his office and highlighted what I fractured....

I kinda expected some AWESOME news and when I didnt immediately get it, I was pissed. He told me, I could heal wrong and face a long road ahead...and basically I wasn't out of the dark just b/c I felt better. THEN I HAD XRAYS! Annnd..I'm healing better than 90% of his other patients with the same injuries! HOORAY! I'm a medical marvel! Alright, not really..but he was surprised.

He'd originally planned to send me to two other scans yesterday for bone density, etc. Once he saw my xrays, he decided not to!!!! I guess compressions get worse before they get better. The bone often hasnt fully compressed at the initial injury, so that's why I had to go back. One of my bones compressed more (t7) and the other did not! That's apparently good news!

So, wasn't as rockstar as I thought, but I'm doing quite well! I'm permitted to work out a little (like a bike or something) but just stop if it hurts. I "might" have problems in 20 years...like disk problems. And I will likely have arthritis in it. And I'm gonna lose a little height...Crazy, huh?! (He was trying to give me all the scenarios). He said I might have issues from here on out...but then again, I might just have them sporatically. Just depends. But, hey, I feel pretty damn lucky.

So...happy hour pics as promised!

Sarah with her beer basket...and her baby...lol!


Listening for the little one....Yeah. Sarah's face is priceless.


Cute tastic.


So, guess who is now going to Mahogany tonight?! Yeah, that's me... I'm awesomesauce. Apparently, my presence is desired....haha! :)

READ ME!!!! So, how WEIRD is this:
I had a boyfriend at the age of...well..young. He was a jerk. Long story short, we ahem...had some experiences I think I've blogged about before that I'm not extremely proud of and cant stand remembering. *shudder* blah. He was crazypants. He still IS crazypants (He found me on facebook). Anyway, aside from the name changing (cause he did), slight stalking (cause he did) and moving far far away (thank GAWD he did), I havent heard from him except facebook..where he inevitably creeped me out again...hahahah..

Okay...so...our parents HATED each other..and hated each other's kids. I mean.. I likely appeared as some corrupting hussy. And he appeared as a crazypants abusive stalker (he really was though). Anyway...guess who put two and two together that I now WORK with his MOTHER. OH.MY.GAWD. She totally doesnt remember who I am...I am confident of that. I'll keep it that way b/c I love her..She's fab and fun to work with (she's not in my dept) and frankly, I woulda hated me at "x" years old if I were his mother, too...so no hard feelings. But, WHOA. SMALL.WORLD.

I am going to get a salad now in preparation for my binge eating at Mahogany. That is all.

Johan the crow must go.

The above is a picture of Johan. I named him. Johan VonCrow. He travels offices in our dept as a prank. When I was out with the broken back, he made his way into MY office perched atop my computer like you see here.

Someone impt just came in who I'd never met...and I think Johan scared her...It might be time for him to leave. haha...People are gonna start to think I'm crazy..well...crazier...

The alum thing was fun last night! Not a ton of people were there, but we had a good time...Sarah won beer..which I found comical since she's a little on the impregnated side of things. I took a few funny photos and shall post later. :)

Other thing I did last night that made me VERY happy: curled up in bed with my dog and my Glamour magazine...a cherished routine. If I have time, I always read it in bed the day I get it. I only made it halfway before passing out last night, but I look forward to the rest...It's the little things, people...

Dude. I head back to the doctah today...I bet he'll clear me to run marathons, people! I'm doing so much better. Granted I cant stretch, arch, jump, dance...Blah. But, I am a speed walker. SPEED.

Accidentally passed up a work dinner at Mahogany this week. Blah. How'd I manage that?! *sigh* Also just got invited to a meeting in KC next week...so trying to find a hotel and flights and hoping I get to see Caitlin! Woo hoo!

Countdown to Bond.James Bond. has begun.....

Quantum of Solace.

Yeah yeah, it's a movie..but what a good name. I decided it shall be my blog title today b/c I enjoy it...and b/c I wanna get the hell outta here to head to happy hour and needed a title.

Things:
1. Got tix to Bond. One showing was already sold out. That either means people dont have lives...or I'm not the only one excited.
2. Everything in my fridge says "with added calcium" or is already a product with it naturally. Whatever.
3. I woke up SO late today. I mean..SO LATE that I'm gonna have to wash my hair before happy hour b/c I didnt do it this morning. Yeah.
4. TU happy hour tonight. See you there.
5. No one died on Gossip Girl. I stayed up late to watch it on my dvr and was disappointed. Grr.
6. I'm dying to work out. Hopefully doc will release me to do SOMETHING tomorrow when I see him.
7. I've officially commenced Christmas shopping...well..idea shopping more like it. Whatever. I dont even know what I want for Christmas. *sigh* Do you?
8. My work inbox is out.of.control. I have things tagged, starred, etc and I dont think my system makes sense anymore.
9. 2009 is around.the.corner. Can you believe it? I'm looking forward to it actually... not that 2008 was bad at all...but I'm ready for a new year. :) I'm all weird about my love of New Years though. You people know that. I always blog about it.

See ya at happy hour if you're coming! :)

Getting dressed in the dark ;)

So, I did it. I broke em out. I woke up at some ridiculous hour only to be FREEZING my BUTT off. I sleepily fumbled through my drawer (in the dark) til I felt the ever-so-cute-and comfy...and more importantly WARM...thermal pj pants. Half the contents of my bottom drawer were on the floor at this point, but whatever. Stupid cold weather. In some aspects, it's fun...but then I think.... ice storms, power outages and defrosting (Oh my! haha) *sigh* Eh well...it also means Christmas lights, holiday cards, hot chocolate, Christmas MUSIC, dressing my dog in a Santa outfit she hates, New Years...I could go on and on. Yay! :)

Every winter I've promised myself to not be in this apt by NEXT winter. Alas, here I am...I forget how COLD it gets. I really really want to completely revamp the bedroom slowly but surely from furniture on up, so maybe it's the time to get a cozy rug and some thick curtains in the process to keep my thermal loving ass warm at night. Who knows.

You know what comes out this week, people?! BOND! JAMES BOND! I know some of you wouldnt take me for an action flick girl..but I LOVE it. Romantic comedies are for when I'm sick at home and half drugged out. Otherwise, let's blow some shit up! WOO HOO! haha.. (Daniel Craig isnt so bad, either).

Speaking of movies, I somehow booked myself for Twilight next Friday evening (opening night). I dont even know what it's really about. Maybe I'll grab the book and read it this weekend...maybe (doubtful). My friend, Brandy, is apparently crazy-obsessed. Wanna go? We can likely get more tickets. Do you know what it's about? Vampires, right? Vampires scare the HELL out of me...so this might be a bad idea. *nervous face*

So, I head back to the doctor on Wed for more xrays to see how I'm healing! I think I'm healing quite well, but hey...they didnt give me the letters "MD" after my name, so whatever. I'll get his opinion. Cross your fingers.

I'm working my way through the thank-you's. It meant SO very much to have so many people supporting me and being there...whether it was cooking things, flowers, cards, a text, a visit, a phone call...Just meant a lot, people. :) I know why I have the friends I have...not that I didnt know that before...but I'm just so very blessed.

Anyway, I hear someone DIES tonight on Gossip Girl (hear that Sarah H and Lauren?!) DIES! WHAT?! O.M.G. I hope it's Bart. I'm over him. Gooooodbye Bart.

Venturing into the rain now...It's lunchtime, people! :)

This is what a good weekend looks like. :)

1. A haircut I'm super happy with!

2. Low key, good times hanging at oscars since my back is getting betttttter!!! The pic with Michele is as random as it looks.. haha.. dont ask. :)

So, I had my stylist add a little dark to blend the front of it better, but add blonde everywhere else. I'm stayin blonde. :) She didnt wanna do too much b/c she didn't want me to change my mind (again) and damage it.

I also got some cute-tastic skinny jeans! Annnnnd I got....a COAT RACK! I've been wanting one for so.long. but am really just too lazy to order one online. Seems contradictory-online ordering and lazy...Anyway, I didnt care enough. But, today, at Bed, Bath and Beyond, there it was....the perfect standing coat rack! But, here is my gripe...

Coat rack sale sign "59.99" except...the litttttle price on the box says "49.99" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! So, I took a picture with my phone. You cant see the little price very well (upper left) but it's.the.point.

I still got it for 49.99, but seriously...Happy holidays, let's raise the prices! haha.. Speaking of holidays, I think I'm gonna be one of those people...ya know..the ones up at a a ridic hour to get a sale the day afer Turkey Day. My home laptop is about to die. It's seriously on it's last leg. Sometimes I'll be working and it'll just shut off. And it takes a charge abooout 1/2 the time. So, if you see laptop sales, you just lemme know! I dont need anything fabulous. I basically need the internet and word processing with enough memory to hold my pics. I'll stalk cnet for reviews.

So, how many uninformed things have YOU heard since the election? Me? Quite.a.few. And I know I'm not the only one. Maybe I'll do a post devoted to it....

Alright. I'm boring. Sorry. But, I'm happy to be boring today.

Are you going to the TU Young Alum happy hour on Tuesday? You should be. That is all. :)

Yo yo yo yo baby pops..yeah you...come and give me a kiss...

- Yeah. Dont ask. It's in my head. I dunno.

Went to happy hour last night and got BLASTED. haha.. Kidding. Definitely not in the mood for that nor is my back. I did, however, have a glass of wine. Yum. I think that's where I need to stay. One glass of wine or so. :)

Ran into a friend at happy hour with cute hair. She just cut it not too long ago. After conversing about hair longer than anyone should at a happy hour while others look on, I told her I was printing a picture of her and taking it with me to my stylist. hahahaha. Please note: Picture printed from facebook and sitting on my desk. Serious.

Grey's made me bawl like a baby last night. I mean..geez... I always get extra sensitive and kinda weird the week before my little visitor (TMI, well..sorry but it's my blog and this should serve as your warning..haha..), but add an elderly couple all in love....then KILL ONE OF THEM OFF and I'm gonna bawl. Gonna. Then, segway from the elderly couple to Denny and I continued the cryfest. Lord. My dog looked at me like "Seriously?"

So, I want skinny jeans and boots. Will they look good on me (the jeans, that is)? TBD. But, I shall find out tomorrow. I'm looking REALLY forward to a Sat morning of Jax- a hair appt early morning (TOO early for a Saturday) then, I should be done about the time stores open so if I feel like it, might go try on some cutetastic skinny jeans and boots before the weekend crowds hit. Or...and maybe more likely..I'll roll out of bed, barely make my hair appt, get done, go home put on makeup, then head out for the day. lol! Whatever.

So...you know what I HATE buying but is a necessity? Nude bras. I hate them. They look like big bandaids. Can't ya add some lace? Make it fun? Damnit. *Sigh* Anyway, I hate them so much that I accidentally ruined mine (washed it with something red) and I've just been avoiding wearing cream/white for awhile. hahaha.. Serious. Invested in a bandaid yesterday. Ugh. Stupid.

Alright. My ranting is done. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!! If I dont chicken out...and I like the result, I'll post pics of the haircut! xoxo!

I just wanted some chicken.

I'm unmotivated today. I think you all are unmotivated, too, considering the lack of blogging and commenting going on. I think I stayed up too late watching election coverage.

I find myself a fence-sitter on a lot of issues....I'm a liberal republican...or a conservative democrat. Do I agree with everything Barack stands for? No. Do I agree with all of what McCain stands for? No. Do I even like Sarah Palin? No. hahaha....

Anyway, I was pleased with the win last night and think this is going to be a monumental time for our country. Watching that sea of people at Grant Park was simply amazing. Chatting online, I said "This is better than a rock concert!" hahahaha!

I thought his speech was outstanding. I wasnt in tears or anything, but I thought he spoke like a President last night...and that made me very proud.

Dude. Now I change the subject a little. I was just at the mall. I have this "I'm bored with myself" thing right now which makes me want to go buy things. It's unhealthy really..b/c I.never.find.anything. Anyway...after my unfulfilling trip, I headed to chick fil a in the food court before heading back....

Me: I'd like a number 5.
Bubbly 20 year old: Okay....Can you believe the election last night?
Me: Yeah...
Her: I cant believe that man won. Our country is in TROUBLE. He's gonna ruin it.
Me: Hmm....*not meeting eye contact with her pretending to look through my purse*
Her: I didnt even VOTE. I'm not even registered actually, but I wouldnt have voted for him.
Me: *thinking...dontsayit...dontsayit...she's 20...she works at chickfila...be nice...youll piss off everyone in line...* Hmm...*polite smile*
Her: I cant even imagine what's going to happen...
Me: Can I have ketchup?

Okay, seriously...herein lies my annoyance. I didnt say anything b/c I'm not in the mood nor would it be worth my time anyway. BUT, if you are UNINFORMED enough to believe the President can singlehandedly RUIN our country, I'm glad you're not registered to vote, you moron. Ever heardofa CONGRESS? Whatcha think they do, oh opinionated one holding my chicken? You think they just sit there and have a fashion show? Maybe try on those old George Washington wigs for shits n giggles? Who declares war? Go read the Constitution, Article I, Section 8, my chicken friend. Can the PRESIDENT singlehandedly do much of ANYTHING? Not really. I mean..he's got some awesome veto power. But Congress can even overturn THAT. *Sigh* He's a rockstar with some serious duties and power...but alone...he's not gonna take your chicken away from you, mall girl.

Whew. Stepping down from my soapbox now *straightening outfit and pulling myself together*

At least the chicken was good. Whatever.

This just in

..and unrelated to voting:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-11-04-greys-smith-departure_N.htm

A democracy at work

I'm tired of the ads.
I'm tired of the signs.
I'm tired of the chatter.

But, gah, I love voting. I havent gone today yet, but I cant wait! It just feels so empowering, ya know. I love that we're having record turn outs this year. LOVE.IT. To say it doesnt matter....it's just not even an argument I could entertain. I make jokes n stuff, but really... to not vote...is just completely and totally lazy and not American. Do I think the ads are excessive? Yes. Do I think spending frivilous money on campaigns that could be better placed elsewhere is dumb? Yes. But..it is what it is and doesnt undermine the actual process' goal.

Anyway, before I get on my soapbox too much, GO.VOTE.

AND..also HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARY TODAY!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!

Stuff.

So, someone is giving out sex toys for the vote (See Perez), Starbucks is giving out coffee, KrispyKreme is doing something... I love that businesses are getting involved! But, I also love that it's almost.over. I was sad to hear about Barack's grandma...wow.

At any rate, have you voted?! GO.NOW.

Uh, in other news...When did Kate Winslet get hot?? I mean..you can argue she was hot in Titanic, but really..the below pic is HAUTE. Likely airbrushed, but whatever. You'd let someone airbrush you, dont lie.

Why does "fashion designer" = "heroin addict look" on GG? Seriously. Also, Vanessa needs to get a life. She's not that cute. She's not that interesting. And she's whiney. And Rufus...Rufus needs to stop being an asshole.

And Heidi finally got fired from her job on The Hills. hahahaha. Awesome. But, it's not like it was real anyway. I mean... "Gee, you can have the job! MTV will be filming here then, right? Okay..job's yours." Exactly.

Alright. Stop reading. VOTE. GO. NOW.

XOXO!

Holy hell, it's already November?!

Dude. When did it become November?!

Why do I not own any cute flat shoes? (I still cant wear heels)

Woke up an hour earlier than planned. Why?! Oh, b/c in my genius, I forgot to set my bedroom clock back...not any of my other ones..just the bedroom. Anyway, I had enough time to get my co workers bagels for being so awesomesauce during my bone breakage issues.

Anyhoo... tired.of.political.ads. They're EVERYWHERE! Streets this, economy that. Blah blah blah. The economy sucks. The streets suck..and none of YOU PEOPLE are going to change that. But, I'll still vote in my 20something idealistic perception that you, Ms./Mr. Candidate, have the power to change it all single-handedly. Good luck with that.

So, I was on urban dictionary playing and lookie what I found:

law school

1) A place where stoners and alcoholics can get a graduate degree.
2) An institution where starry eyed idealists have their dreams of upholding justice and benefiting humanity heartlessly destroyed while incurring more debt than a third world country. These poor souls, after three years of brutal Socratic torture and exposure to the cruel reality of the broken justice system and the non-existent job market, come out of law school stoners or alcoholics.

My favorite TU fan...

TU might have kinda choked at AR today...but we still love them.. and when I say "we," I mean me...AND Gracie. :)

Please see a very happy-to-be-home, freshly groomed Gracie modeling my new TU scarf I mentioned below.



They gave her some "pumpkin" package or something.. which basically translates to 20 bucks extra with a weird cinnamon pumkin smelling dog at the end. Whatever.

Hope everyone had a great Halloween!! I did...even thought I didnt go to any parties...But, I'm feeling tons better and I have my doggie back! :)