Thursday, June 29, 2006

Beginings, endings


Sunset lit daisy
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
Yep that is it. I have a feeling that the next few days will give me some new beginings and some endings to other things.

Sort of a mysterious post. But I won't put anything in writing until I have all my facts together.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

New day each day


Colored rain drops
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
Today is a new day. I actually slept last nite. In fact I crashed around 5pm and awoke at 9pm, although I was so confused that I thought it was 9am the next day and that I'd missed my PT!
I slept through two phone calls [answering maching caught them]..., but it felt good that way even though I was confused while waking up.

Morris my JRT has developed a funky little hoarse cough like he has something caught in his throat. Most of the time he acts normal, but it has me worried.

Otherwise it looks to be another quiet day of reading outside, pulling some weeds, and enjoying NOT working. No pressures at all. And I am enjoying every momment of it.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Life is not perfect


Imperfect daisy
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
Surgery was successful on Friday. I felt better after surgery than before. I had a nerve block which allowed me to watch the procedure on a monitor and listen to the doctor and his assitant speak.
It was very fascinating and I'd been lying if I said I wasn't a wee bit apprehensive.
Now on to rehab.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Dad


Dad
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
Father's Day has come and gone. Last year I called my father on the 22nd of June. We had a long and lovely talk. I promised to send him pictures of 'Nick' the world's ugliest hound dog. I apologized for not calling him on Father's Day...he laughed and said well it really didn't matter, he wasn't one to worry about small things like that.

I miss him. I miss his voice, his stupid and funny stories--now I'd do anything to hear those stories again. I miss his funky old man smell and his shuffle...his odd ways that I always considered bothersome.

I used to sigh and roll my eyes when he started in on another lecture on life...though he was generally correct.

I miss his chuckle and soft voice. I miss his funny ways...I miss him terribly.

June 24th he died and even though they say you get over it...well I haven't yet.
Here's to you Dad.
Love you.

Another day, another day...


Shed Reframed
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
The Nat'l Weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm for our area. So I'm watching it of course on the radar here at work. Can you tell I am so very bored with my job????

I was worn out last nite from chopping monster thistles that were taller than I am using a short handled spade. My wonder mix of vanilla and water kept the pesky little gnats off me while I worked and I even smelled nice.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Closer and closer...


Shed on Dead End
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
I went riding last nite with my gal friend Glennie. Monday afternoons have been working out so well to ride together. It doesn't infringe upon our husband's time and we get some 'gal' time together.
Glennie is well aware at how apprehensive I am at having my shoulder worked on.
The surgery itself won't be a huge big deal. It is having the 'arm' strapped to my side and the immobility for two weeks that concerns me. I hate to be 'trapped'.
I'll be the one armed bandit, with no riding~eek gads!
I know, it really isn't a big deal, not when you consider what my good cyber friend is going through with her dad...hugs to you Rachel.
So I should just shut up and quit whining, right?

Monday, June 19, 2006

De-stress yourself


Mushroom
Originally uploaded by Xena~.
Father's Day weekend was tough. Grandpa did not get to see the kids and it kind of put him into a funk. Of course the rainy weather didn't help that much either.

I felt exhausted Saturday also, perhaps because of all the rain? But Sunday found me out in the stifling woods creeping around the underbrush [and checking fences]...looking for little mushrooms to take pictures of.
For supper I announced we were having ice cream! I then grabbed my mule, saddled him up and proceeded to ride him on the ridge and watch the sun go down.
The breeze was so nice and comforting after the heat of the day.

Today at work it is boring so I pulled out my 'shroom picture and decided what I could do to it.

Guess I'm just getting nervous about having my shoulder operated on this Friday....yeah I really am getting nervous!
What am I going to do with only one arm for two whole weeks????

I can type slowly...hmmm.
Going out on Badger again this afternoon!