Disappointed

“Good afternoon, the Fischer Group, this is George”

“Hey George it’s Rose!”

“Hey Rose how are you?”

“Good good. Hey can I talk to Sheryl?”

“Sure hang on a sec.”

“Hey George are you still not smoking?”

“Yup, almost 2 years now! What about you?”

“Wow that’s great! No I started again. The stress got to me. Ah well, next time.”

“That’s it, next time.” I tried to be encouraging.

She started again? Rose used to smoke (and I guess still does) 2 packs a day. When she told me almost two years ago that she had quit using a nicotine patch I was convinced that I could do it.

I know I should not let this bother me because I am smoke free BUT it does. It hurts that someone you were inspired by gives up.

Then I think about myself and how I have been slacking on the weight loss thing. I feel like I am letting everyone down, most importantly myself.

Stick with me. I will get my act together and drop these pesky pounds if it kills me.

One thing is certain.

I won't be smoking ever again.

Walk-in or Appointment?

I realized Monday morning that I was a week away from my follow up appointment with the new endo. With that I remembered that he wanted me to do blood work a week before this appointment. Doh!

So yesterday morning I arrived at a local lab at 6:15 to get blood drawn before work. I walk in and am asked if I am a “walk-in” or if I have an appointment. I had no clue I could make an appointment so I just signed in on the “walk-in” sheet which was filled. I noticed that many, MANY people had signed the “walk-in” list and many of those had not been crossed off. I have learned that they cross you off when they call you in.

I sat down for a few moments and saw a man walk in.

“Walk-in or Appointment?”

He had an appointment for 6:30 I heard him say. She took his insurance card, asked him to fill out his address and phone number, had him sign a sheet, and told him to come back around to get his blood drawn.

As he strutted into the back room I saw most of the people in the room shoot him a dirty look as if he did something wrong. I should have high fived him as he walked by!

Another man stood up and walked to the counter.

“How much longer? I have been here since 6:00?”

“I would guess another half an hour, there are several people before you,” the receptionist answered.

I knew I could not wait because I am supposed to be at work at 7:30. I went up and crossed my name off. The receptionist apologized for the wait but I told her, “Don’t worry about it. I am going to make an appointment!”

Fast forward to this morning.

I walk in the door at 6:20 and there are only a few seats left in this place.

“Walk-in or Appointment?”

“I have a 6:30 appointment,” I said with pride.

I filled out all the paperwork and headed to the back door to get my blood drawn.

I made sure and held all my paperwork in my left hand just in case someone wanted to give the old Ninjabetic a “high five” I could be ready.

No one did.

Oh well.

You Tube Tuesday #76

This video was taken the last time we celebrated the 4th of July at my sisters house. This clip is shows the fireworks coming from one backyard but keep in mind, almost every other home had fireworks like this going off all night. This was by far the craziest.

You can hear me, my sisters, and my friends all shouting and screaming and laughing. Some foul language may have escaped our lips so don’t turn up the volume too much. ;)

Enjoy.

Weekend Update

Friday was filled with "F's." Fireworks. Food. Fun. Family! My mom, sister, and her family all surprised everyone for my youngest sisters 30th birthday! It was a great surprise and made for a great day.

Saturday was spent at Hollywood Park in celebration of my sisters birthday. We had a private area reserved which was nice. We had it catered and we were able to watch a race from down below at the finish line. That was pretty cool. We all had a great time.

Sunday consisted of church in the morning which included a scary story from one of my friends and then we spent the afternoon at my cousins to celebrate my Aunt's birthday.

Those of you who follow me via Twitter can now understand why I Tweeted with "I rest at work."

I know I complain about being tired but I would rather be busy then sit at home and do nothing. Maybe some day that will appeal to me but for now its Go Go GO!

Freedom

As I reflect on my patriotism today all I keep thinking about is my son's trip to Washington. When he came back from that trip I saw a new love for his country burning inside him and that only helped to fan that fire in me.

I never shared pictures from his big day. Enjoy.

I hope you all have a safe Independence Day.