Jersey bound again

I'm headed to Jersey again tomorrow and will once again be going to my best friend's house. She hasn't been doing that great either health wise (stress fracture on her foot) so we're just going to hang out until Sunday.

And God bless her son. He's an angel. He's 2 weeks younger than my Mikey and everytime I go to Pam's, Jonathan always gives up his bed for me. He either camps out on an air mattress or sleeps on the couch.

And like my kids refer to Pam as "Aunt Pam", Jon does the same with me (and so does her daughter).

It will be yet another nice get-away and I'm really looking forward to it. I love seeing Pam, her kids, and the rest of her family. They are definitely my second family.

So, time to go pack and get up early and go.

As before, I will be bringing my laptop, but not sure if I'll be on it or not. It's one of those "just in csse" things. And my cell phone is completely changed, even though I still can't find my charger. I ended up going to T-Mobile and got a clearance car charger for $3.50. Works for me.

Anyhoo...going to watch a movie.

Yap at ya's later.

Holy shit

I just wish for once I could tolerate the meds the docs give me for all this bullshit with my back.

Today when I went to PT and requested to see the doc, I askedabout the meds he was giving me for inflammation. Ibuprofen wasn't working, nor the Relafen or Celebrex.

He told me the new meds would work (the ones that have made me so sick).

Help, my ass!

He gave me Feldene (Piroxicam), and everytime from about 30 minutes after I take it, all I do is sleep. All. Frigging. Day.

I forced myself to go downstairs to get something to drink and grabbed a throw pillow and laid on the couch. Again, I was out like a light. Mikey woke me up and asked if I wanted to go back upstairs and I could barely even make out what he was saying.

So he helped drag my ass up the stairs and I just woke up. That was 4 hours ago when I went downstairs. Can you believe I want to go back to sleep? WTF?

The only good news: It REALLY does work for the inflammation in my lower back, but it's the last I'm taking of it. There is no way I can handle shit like this. Bombs could have gone off around me and I wouldn't have heard a thing. And I'm tired of feeling sick.

As far as I know, it's not like some narcotic drug - it's just used to help keep the swelling down, but I could be wrong.

Forcing myself to go down and get a drink and then crawl right back into bed. I can barely even see straight.

I think I've reached the point where I want surgery so I won't have to keep taking this shit the docs give me. It's making me pathetic.

Sweet dreams, everyone.

Pain (without love!)

Well, I'm finally set up for my appt. for the Epidural Steroid Injections. I go on the 23rd and it will be done at the surgery center so I don't have to go through just a local. I'm freaking about the I.V., but I know the Versed will be the much better option than just having the local since I need shots on both sides of my back (L1-L5).

I had a really rough night last night pain wise and my doc changed my medicine today. I'm still hurting, especially from physical therapy, even though I could only do about 1/4 of what I normally do. I promised Kevin I would do a full workout tomorrow and asked him to incorporate some new things for the back. It's got to get better.

Dr. Sing cracked my back and it felt great. I asked if I could get a referral for massage therapy and he says he herniated discs are too deep and it won't help me at all. I really don't believe that - how could a deep muscle massage NOT feel good? But I'm taking his word for it.

I talked to him about the weight loss and feeling so shitty, and he believes not only is it stress & anxiety, but the new anti-inflammatory that he gave me. He says it's very strong and I guess I should have bothered to read the side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss and a host of other things.

Dr. Sing says things will calm down once I've become adjusted to it and to just hang on. So, I'm following his instructions.

BTW, despite the pain, I had a great time at PT. These people at both the doctor's office there and the physical therapy center (a combo) are just the greatest. As usual, Joe had me laughing my ass off.

There was a young college girl there for therapy today and I had asked Joe hold old he was and how could his girlfriend put up with him. He asked how old do I want him to be! Then he calls out, "Hey, College Girl, how old are you?" She tells him 22, and he turns to me and tells me he's 23. I just LMAO. He's such a tart.

I'm hoping these shots do the trick. I'll have to have a series of 3, I believe, and then in 3 months, I do another series. They didn't do shit last time, but something's got to give. I just can't go on in pain like this anymore.

I just took my meds and I'm going to lay down with a pillow between my knees to release the pressure and put the radio on and just relax.

I hope you all are having a great Monday.

And btw, thanks for listening. It's really sucks big time being in pain and I really try to keep the complaints to a minimum.

Y'all are the best.

I'll yap at ya's later.

For the guys...

It's that time again.

Preston & Steve present Philly's Hottest Wife .

Enjoy, and if you're a VIP member, g'hed and vote.

I didn't check out the pics, but I'm sure you'll be lovin' them 'til your heart's content.

Again, enjoy.

Hilarious

The Hangover was just the movie I needed to see. It was hysterical, and my very fave part was at the very end. Not telling in case you didn't see it.

If you need a good laugh, this is just the movie to see.

I'm really glad I went. A few weird moments for me because Mikey & Lisa were there, but they were into the movie so I didn't feel so embarrassed.

Anyway...

Movies

My son and his girlfriend asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with them. I don't feel that great, but I decided I'm going to go anyway. Maybe laughter is what I need.

We're going to see the Hangover, although I would much rather see Public Enemies, as I love Johnny Depp.

Still, it'll be nice to get out.

I heard the Hangover was hilarious, so I hope I enjoy it.

Maybe I'll catch a matinee early this week before I do physical therapy. Sounds like a plan.

Anyhoo...

Yoji wants loving and he doesn't want to be ignored. Going to give my kitty some loving and veg until it's time to go.

I gotta get out of here!

I'm way too close to Philly and the shit just keeps creeping into our neighborhoods.

I need to move!


Police: 3 robbers arrested after Upper Darby standoff

By Peter Mucha and Max Stendahl
Inquirer Staff Writers

The first intended victim got away, but the armed criminals didn't, thanks to a police operation that involved Upper Darby's SWAT team, fire trucks, and helicopter assistance from Delaware state police, authorities said yesterday.

Arrested were Jeffrey Mason, 24; Shyeam Mann, 24; and Edwin Clark, 18, all of Philadelphia. All three have criminal records, and Mann and Clark had been arrested in separate murder cases in Philadelphia, Mann in 2006 and Clark in 2007, according to Michael Chitwood, superintendent of Upper Darby police.

The drama began around 1 a.m. yesterday when the suspects confronted a man arriving home at a rowhouse on Wingate Road, Chitwood said.

The man pretended to cooperate, saying he'd have to go inside to get money, but then he bolted and jumped back in a van. A shot was fired as the man sped away and "blew a hole" in the dashboard of the van, leaving the man unharmed, Chitwood said. Authorities did not release the man's name.

The suspects kicked in a window to get into the home, where police later found five guns, and a person inside jumped through a front window to escape, the chief said.

Police, including the Upper Darby SWAT team, arrived and set up a perimeter, and fire trucks were deployed so the ladders could be used to access the rowhouses' rooftop.

The suspects went out an upstairs window and hid on the roof, Chitwood said.

Delaware state police responded to a request for helicopter assistance and landed to pick up an Upper Darby officer before flying over the rooftop.

When the chopper's searchlights revealed Mann and Clark, they surrendered, Chitwood said.

Mason was found in the basement of another home after getting in through a skylight, Chitwood said. That arrest took place around 5:30 a.m, ending the standoff.

Two guns initially were recovered: a Mac-10 and a semiautomatic pistol.

"These guys were armed and they were ready for war, but they didn't fire any shots at police and police didn't fire any shots at them," Chitwood said about two hours after the arrests.

Police later recovered five loaded guns in the home, one of which had been stolen, Chitwood said.

"The whole neighborhood was under siege," Chitwood said at a news conference yesterday morning. "This could have been tragic if they wanted to have a shoot-out."

Ill

I don't know what's going on with me, but I've been ill now for a few weeks. Everything I eat, I throw up. I've now lost 26 lbs. and I feel like total shit. I look washed out; I look sick.

I'm afraid to try to eat anything, so I just drink liquids - mostly water. I just bought a container of powered protein because I'm afraid my freaking hair will fall out. And diet ginger ale to settle my stomach, and I bought some cranberry juice.

When I look at food, I get sick. When I smell it cooking, I get sick.

I did buy some fruits but I won't try them until tommorrow or the next day. I haven't eaten in a few days and I'm afraid to try anything right now. There's no hunger; just queasiness.

WTF is wrong?

Whatever this is, it's taking a huge toll on me and it's making me super sleepy.

Going to veg in bed and watch a movie.

Hope you all are having a great Saturday.

Yap at ya's later.

50 Things...

I've done this before, but there are changes - good and bad.

I figured I'd go for it anyway.


1. I was born in Virginia.
2. I was raised in New Jersey.
3. I'm still a Southern girl at heart - just with a Yankee accent!
4. My kids are my world.
5. I have three brothers; Joe, Mike and Steve
6. Pam is my best friend and we've been friends for many, many YEARS.
7. My fave food used to be pizza. Now I don't have any desire for food.
8. I rarely eat anymore, hence the 21 lbs I've recently lost.
9. I have 4 cats and they are my babies.
10. My mom's name is Jean; my dad's name is Joe.
11. I started hitting the bag again recently to release frustration.
12. I want to take a kick boxing class, but my doc will not approve it.
13. I was recently asked by a gentlemen to meet for coffee & get to know each other.
14. I declined, as I told him I'm not ready.
15. I have lived in MS, MD, VA, NC, NJ and now PA.
16. I hope by this time next year, I'll be living in TN.
17. I have visited CT, NY (many times), NJ, PA, DE, MD, WV, DC, VA, NC, SC, TN, MS, CO and NV.
18. I'd love to travel more, but I won't fly as it is one of my biggest fears.
19. I'm also needle phobic.
20. I have med brown hair with red highlights.
21. My eyes are green and probably my nicest feature.
22. I don't smoke.
23. I rarely ever drink.
24. I've pretty much quit drinking coffee.
25. When I do eat, I eat much healthier these days. Lots of fruits & veggies.
26. I prefer bottled spring water, but force myself to drink tap water. Yuck.
27. I'm thinking about buying a new gun - probably a Kimber.
28. When I go to the range, it's a great stress reliever.
29. My dog (Boxer), Mickey just turned a year old. She's awesome.
30. I'm probably moving out of this house and into another before I move to TN.
31. I'll be renting month-to-month at my brother-in-law's house until he can sell it.
32. My best friend's son is going in the Navy; she wants me to rent his room.
33. It's nice to be loved.
34. I miss my mom a lot and can't wait to see her again.
35. I would love to be painfree and have my back fixed.
36. My two favorite subjects in school were Science and English.
37. I was a "B" student. I should have been an "A".
38. I was a cheerleader from pee wees up through high school.
39. My kids are all grown up and I really miss when they were little.
40. I'm afraid to start dating again.
41. I sometimes wonder if I'd be better off being single the rest of my days, this way, there's no chance of getting hurt.
42. But at the same time, I really do want to share my life with someone who really loves me and vice versa. Its just going to take a long time to get there.
43. I'm sick of doctor's, therapy, etc. I need a vacation down the shore.
44. I own too many pairs of shoes, too many hand bags, cosmetics, sunglasses, etc.
45. Don't tell my kitties, but Charlie is my favorite cat.
46. Lawyers, judges and politicians all belong at the bottom of a lake. They all suck.
47. Is this 50 yet? I'm running out of things to say.
48. I don't have any tattoos but I always think about getting one.
49. I want a new car.
50. I'd love to hit the lottery big time. I know money can't buy happiness, but it sure can make misery more enjoyable!

Pic or two...

I never did get the prom pics of Mikey up there, but I do have one of Mikey and his girlfrind, Lisa at graduation.

My baby is all grown up now!




More to follow (after I get the hang of this!)