posting from the "get well :) network"

in other words that means I'm sitting here posting from my son's bedside in the hospital. We got a call last night around midnight that he was feeling horrible. The worst headache he's ever had. 45 minutes later the phone rings and he says he headed to the ER. Remember that Doug goes to college 45-60 minutes from home. I get up, get dressed and get out of the house for that long drive to the ER. He looked terrible and he said his head throbbed with every heartbeat.

He's had a ct scan, lumbar puncture and now a mri. He's on high doses of pain killers and it is NOT killing the pain. They are ruling out serious things such as tumor, meningitis, brain infection but they don't know what's causing this. He said there was a noxious odor in his dorm room for 2 days and that could very well be it. Don and I went today to check it out but I thought I smelled something faint but Don and the dorm lady didn't.

He's on iv's and is hardly eating. He throws up more than he takes in. If he doesn't improve, he'll be transfered to one of the university hospitals in Chicago. I pray he starts to recover overnight.

I've been going almost non-stop since 1:30 this monring and I'm quite tired. I did read a little bit but now I'm about ready to doze off in the recliner for a while. Thought watching the world series would be fun tonight, but Doug's sleeping and the tv seems to only have no sound or loud.

luckily we are in a brand new hospital with a private room. They're all private! This hospital opened 3 weeks ago, it is beautiful, sorry I can't supply you with a couple of pics.

Please keep Doug in your prayers.

A new layout

credits here

This is my crazy Brian. You can never guess what this kid's going to do next. These photos come as a result of my camera being hijacked! I have about 30 of these pictures. I have to say I have one unique kid here.

This great photo frame is by Valerie Fowler. There is a girly frame and a boyish frame included with the set. There are one,two, three, and four photo frames included. They can be purchased here. Run don't walk because they are on sale on Thursday!



There is also a fancy frame set by Val too.

Val has some of the cutest stuff. She's having a chat on Sunday night at The Digichick. Val and the team will be chatting from 8:30-10 eastern. I hear there are going to be goodies and a special prize given away at the chat. I hope you'll stop by.

Now the fun is over. See that kid above in that layout, well yesterday he was one of just a select few who was given an invitation to not attend school for the next 3 days. Ok, in layman's terms the kid was suspended. They call it harrassment, but I call it stupid. He was caught video taping different things at school and supposedly he was showing people when he shouldn't be and got caught. UGH, I'm telling you, things are never simple with this kid.

Until next time...toodles

Did I mention I joined WW

Yep I did I joined Weight Watchers. I've got a big goal but have to start little by little. It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. I have to be consciencious in what I eat. I can technically eat anything I want, I just have to think and use moderation.

I'm happy to report I've officially lost 2 pounds. Slow and steady wins the race. I walked a mile on Saturday. Easy Peasy! I think I'm going to look for some counter that tracks how many miles I walk. Unfortunately the weather is not getting cold and bad and darker earlier. I will really have to put my Y membership to good use.

Well just a short post to celebrate my success! I hope you acheive a small goal that helps you reach to a larger goal!

SPINNING LADY INTELLIGENCE TEST

SPINNING LADY INTELLIGENCE TEST


Is is amazing! I can literally sit and watch and one minute she's spinning clockwise and within seconds she's spinning counter clockwise!

It says if you see her spinning clockwise you are using your right brain. If she's spinning counterclockwise then you are using your left brain. If you can see both it says your IQ is supposed to be 160 or more. I don't know about that but it is interesting.

Here is what side of the brain does what.

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe


RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
"big picture" oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking

New header credits

I only know enough http edits to change the post colors and add a new header and a few tricks to change or add links to my sidebar but I don't know how to post a permanent credit so I thought I'd give it it's own post.

The items I used to create my spooky new header are from Jen Wilson.
The paper is from her Whoo's Halloween paper set. The webs, spider, fence, and house are from the Accessory kit from the Halloween Holiday Collection.

I also bought another set by Taran at Scrapbook Graphics so I can work on a "haunted Hearse" album for Don.

Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Husband

Today is his birthday. He thinks he's old but he's not. He's done things in his life he should be so proud of. He's wonderful, supportive, and makes me laugh.

Doug came home from Northern to spend the day with his dad. We'll be going out for dinner later, probably for ribs. That is one of Don's favorite meals. I don't know if we'll have any dessert, Don's not a big dessert guy. He does love pie so maybe we'll stop for pie.

I'm going to go get some things done so I can make some pancakes and scrambled eggs for a special breakfast.

Hope my wonderful husband has a special day.

Gotta love those extra "holidays"

As a teacher, I love those little extra holidays. Today being Columbus Day, my school district recognizes it as a holiday. It's a little break that teachers can so use to relax, unwind, and catch up on posting grades. I love these holidays, but sometimes I think it would do more for students if they were actually in school learning about the holiday instead of being home. I believe that students should know the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria; and that in fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But what we don't touch on is the horrible side of Christopher Columbus and his men who killed the Native Americans. So we keep celebrating the man for "discovering America."

I remember this holiday as being so much more when I was a kid. Of course it was a REALLY big deal when I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. There was a huge parade and there was a huge statue of Christopher Columbus standing outside city hall. I used to see that a lot because my dad worked for the city.

I guess I've become such a cynic with holidays. I think I'm turning into my father. He never has really had an affinity for holidays. I think Valentines Day is too commercialized and gives the floral and candy companies a reason to jack up prices. I think Halloween has become a let's decorate as much as Christmas kind of holiday. I know Don totally disagrees with me on that one. I think it's redicilous that the department stores set up their Halloween and Christmas displays in July or August. I don't mind at all handing out treats to the kids for trick or treat but please everything is too commercialized and is all about the mighty buck.

Ok I'll just end this by saying it's nice to have today off.