Currently Watching In Her Shoes (Widescreen Edition) By Cameron Diaz, Anson Mount, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine, Richard Burgi, Candice Azzara, Brooke Smith, John Mastrangelo Sr., Emilio Mignucci, Mark Feuerstein, Terrance Christopher Jones, Nicole Randall Johnson, Kateri DeMartino, Brandon Karrer, Jon Ingrassia, Jason Peck, Mary-Pat Green, Gene Bozzi, Carlease Burke, Hamlet (II) see related

The Silent Migraines...yes, I have been diagnosed and I do have medicine for them, now and it works super well, and it is super cheap- just $4.00!! I think I earned the right to have 4 dollar meds after 2 MRI's and numerous Dr appointments to diagnose this thing. They are getting less and less frequent, but I still have them. It is nice to have medicine now, though. Before all I could do was lay down and sleep.

So Tuesday night I hit my head really super hard on a tile wall in our bathroom. So hard that I went to the ER and had a CT Scan ordered by my attending Dr. I did give myself a concussion, but everything else checked out okay. I hit my head at 10:45 and we did not get home from the ER until 3am. We called out of work and Len had to wake me twice to ask me what my name was, my address, etc to be sure it was only a concussion. My head is still pounding.This does not help the Migraines.  ;)

I think I deserve the clutz of the year award b/c all I was doing was running water for my shower and was straightening and turning then I smacked into the wall...Well, at least I keep life interesting.

Thought I would let all my friends know so they could have a good laugh.

Currently Reading Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants) By Ann Brashares see related

Wow, I have reallllyyyyy slacked off, huh? Sorry.

I had a good Valentine's Day- Len and I exchanged presents, he got a video game and a shirt. He gave me Godiva chocolates, a sweater, and a stuffed animal. (I love stuffed animals, and this one was a Bengal tiger named Leonardo already- how could I pass it up??) We have not done a dinner yet, but Len is insisting that he cook for me sometime. Sounds good to me!

Well, to be honest, I have been slacking on Xanga b/c I have found 2 very close friends of mine from high school on MySpace. One is living in Israel now (she is an Orthodox Jew), the other is here in Nashville (she is an Atheist). My senior year, those two, Meg (a great Christian friend of mine), and I were always together. I know it sounds crazy, but God used that group to teach me what I really really believed. Well, Meg is moving to South Korea and Jo (the one in Israel) is moving to Jerusalem. But first Jo is coming to Nashville to visit for a month, unfortunately missing Meg b/c she will leave right before Jo arrives! :( So please, please pray for me. I know I will be seeing Angela (the one who proclaims to be an Atheist) and Jo w/o Meg. I am super excited to see them, but a bit nervous due to the religious aspect of our friendship. We would discuss/debate religion for hours at a time in school together. I know I will be fine b/c we all really love each other and get along so well. It's just I haven't seen both of them in probably about 5 years or more!

Moving on, the possible promotion at work is no longer a possibility, there are no openings right now. Stinkers!!! Ugh. BUT---I did change my schedule so I have Wednesdays off and work 9-2 on Saturdays. I was hesitant to commit all of my Saturdays, but I asked about taking weekend trips and was told, it's fine, just work the Wednesday before you want the weekend off and that makes up for it. So, now my work week it this: Mon, Tues, 7-4, off Wed, Thur, Fri, 7-4, Sat, 9-2. So I will be there less time but still getting paid for 40 hours. Plus, Fri and Sat are Jeans days! Woo-hoo, comfy at work 2 out of 5 days! Anyways this schedule starts the first week of March. I primarily chose this so I could stay at home on Wed, sleep in a bit and clean house, do laundry, and have a week day to schedule all my silly Dr appointments. (I have literally 7 different doctors!) But ultimately I chose this schedule to change up the working conditions and try to enjoy my job a little more!

Well, I am going to a hockey game tonight and maybe another on Thursday, too! I love hockey, for those of you who may not know that about me. I get to see the newest Predator play and Thursday we play Montreal. I plan on going with Len, Meg and her husband Paul, who is Canadian, so that should be fun.

It has been snowing here like crazy all of February. Not a lot at one time, but lots of little snows. Like on Valentine's it flurried all day long- it was so romantic. We got more snow last night and it still might snow more today. I love snow. Like Lorelai, I believe snow is magical.

Well, that book I am reading is the last in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. I love it, and I am happy I will have closure, but also sad to see it end. I have been contemplating throwing a very very small sisterhood party to celebrate the ending of the books, I would only invite the girls that have read all the books and loved them just as much as I did. We'll see.

Oh, and I got to watch hours of Gilmore Girls w/Alicia last night. I taped them for her while she was in Bolivia for a few months. It's fun to watch it again.

Currently Reading Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason By Helen Fielding see related

1. YOUR REAL NAME:
Amanda

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle.)Amaizzle--(for Nutmeg, and Misty)

3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (fav color and fav animal)
Blue Cat (I like that)

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, and current street)
Dianne McDonald (Irish-ish, like me)

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, last 3 letters of mom's maiden name)
Robamrei - I am a pansy. Or a Princess.

6. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
Green Tea ~ Ha...

7. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, any letter of your middle name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of you dads middle name, 1st letter of a siblings first name, last letter of your moms middle name)
Mbietme  - Hmmm. Mine is more African, isn't it?

8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mothers middle name)
Dianne (My middle name, too - so not a stellar idea)

9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one your pets)
Black Tiger

Currently Reading Bridget Jones's Diary By Helen Fielding see related

OK,

Sorry I have neglected Xanga.

I have been a little busy, trying to keep up with the most stereotypical resolution to exercise. I have picked up Yoga and Pilates. I enjoy it but I need to do the routines more often. It is the only thing I have found that energizes and relaxes me after I am done "working out."

I have had big events taking place in my friends' and familys' lives...I know 5 engaged couples, two new mothers, one newly expecting mother-to-be (she's in SC, though), one of my friends came back from Bolivia, and my brother just now is not contagious w/mono. Nothing big has happened in my life, still have the pesky dizziness. I am finally going to a neurologist on the 2nd for that. Thank heavens! I do feel like I have made a whole new set of friends at work b/c they moved me about a month ago (in the same dept.) The ladies were saying yesterday afternoon how much I have "opened up and have a beautiful glow about" me. I like getting to know them and a few have MySpace, too! Yes, I have given into the evil empire.

I am going to interview for a promotion at work- up to the level Len is on, but Basic and not Complex, as he is currently. Unfortunately am not sure how many positions open and many from my department applied also. I will find out in Feb or March...

Well, that is all for now. Thanks for reading. Oh, and that book I am reading is too good, better than the movie by far.

Currently Watching Cars (Widescreen Edition) By Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt see related

Hey, sorry it has been forever since I have written, and there is much to tell.

I was so busy w/the holidays and everything. I went last-minute shopping with my Dad -as per tradition- for all Mom's presents. But we went early b/c I had a vacation planned. We went on Dec. 21- 3 days earlier than the usual Eve. It is still one of the most enjoyable moments in my Christmas celebrations.

Then I had our Sunday School class party. Then we all became horribly ill w/a stomach virus. Once I am over that, the day I return to work, I am convinced I am coming down w/strep. I get tested, but it is only a viral thing that has lasted for 2 weeks now. It is horrible, my throat hurts all day and my nose is still running/congested depending on what time it is. I think I may have to go back to the Dr again.

I had a great Christmas and New Years. Len and I went to NC for over a week. It was wonderful to see his family and our friends. We went to the beach one night just to see the ocean and eat seafood. It was so relaxing, the salt air was therapeutic. I could breathe!!

Now I am back home and at work. I have a special job I do every day but it is getting scary b/c for this task I find out b4 everyone in my unit who is fired. We've literally had 10 plus people get fired or quit w/in the last 2 days. One of them was my friend, William I was going to go into the adjusting class with in Feb. I am bummed!

Okay, here's a treat for those of you who like to read responses to surveys...

For those friends of mine who have resisted the MySpace rage...

1st survey for 2007
Current mood: cheerful
Category: Quiz/Survey

1. How tall are you barefoot?
5'5'' &1/2''

2. Have you ever smoked heroin?
No. I can pretty much say I've never seen it in real life either.

3. Do you own a gun?
No.

5. Do you get nervous before "meeting the parents".
I guess, I met them w/o my future husband along!!

6.What do you think of hot dogs?
I think they are only really yummy when grilled and slightly burned.

7. What's your favorite Christmas song?
Alot of them, classical- Carol of the bells- I loved to sing it in highschool in my showchoir I was in. A fun one- hmm...too many to pick one...I guess It's cold outside, or the one about taking a sleigh ride together with you...Religious- I think I would say, Mary did you know or Gloria in Excelsis Dio.

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Milk- it is my caffeine.

9. Can you do push ups?
Yeah, but not well, and only the girlie way.

10. Is your bathroom clean?
Yeah...just spruced it up yesterday.

11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
My wedding ring set.

12. Do you like painkillers?
Not Rx's, only IBU or naproxen...

13. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
I don't have to lure- I am married!!

14. Do you hate any of your exs?
No, I don't hate anyone.

15. Do you have a dog?
No. One furry runt of the litter cat

16. Middle Name?
Dianne. It is my mom's middle name, too. I love how it is spelled.

17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
What IS my favorite Christmas song?, When will my clothes be done drying?, I hope work doesn't suck as much tomorrow/wish I was still @ the beach.

18. When is your normal bed time?
About 10:30 or 11.

19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
Water, Water, Milk

20. What time did you wake up today?
Before the alarm clock went off at 5:30. I thought, "Suck It!" and hit snooze at least 3 times before my feet hit the floor.

22. Current worry?
How much I weigh.

23. Something/one you hate?

I hate no one. I am not fond of work after a week of vacation.

24. Favorite place to be?
Away from work at the moment.

25. Least favorite place to be?
See above.

26. Anything you regret?

Not living in the moment- I am trying to improve this.

27. Do you own slippers//flipflops?

Yeah. I live in flip-flops when it hits about 70.

28. What shirt are you wearing? Be specific.
A new pajama shirt, it is a light blue henley w/fun brown, pink and green designs stitched in the lapel area on the left side...what? You said specific!

29. Do you burn or tan?
I am Irish. Enough said.

30. Favorite color(s)?
Light blue and green. Purple is beginning to grow on me.

31. Would you be a pirate?
Um, no.

32. What songs do you sing in the shower?
I don't sing in the shower as much as I used to, b/c I take them at night and I am trying to unwind.

34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
I wasn't afraid of much. I preferred that my room be pitch black to sleep when I was about 5 or younger.

35. What is in your pockets right now?
Nothing, I have no pockets @ the moment (PJ pants).

36.Who was the last person to make you laugh?

Both Nathan and Len.

37. Best bed sheets you had as a child?
I only remember the ones I didn't like- they were too girly and full of flowers and ribbons.

38.Worst Injury:
Breaking my elbow in 3 out of 4 places (Now it is "deformed" and doesn't bend nearly as much as yours).

39. If you could cheat on your spouse, would you?
No.

40. Are your parents still together?
yes

41. Who is your loudest friend?
Hmmm, I guess Len is the loudest especially when he is on the phone in the car.

42. Who is your most silent friend?
Stacey-but only around people she doesn't know- we can't shut her up sometimes (love you, Stacey!!).

43. Does someone hate you?
I hope not.

44. Do you wish on shooting stars?
I don't think I have ever really seen one, but when I do, I will.

45. What is your favorite book(s)?
The Bible, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emmy, Little Women, The Princess Bride Book (I cannot recall the exact title), The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants trio, the Fellowship of the Rings trio, and also the Ya-Ya Sisterhood books. (I like to read alot)

46. What is your favorite candy?

Dark chocolate anything.

47.  What song do/did you want played at your wedding?
I'm gonna make you love me by the Jawhawks(wanted), Faith to be strong by Andrew Peterson (had)

48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
It is well with my soul, When I survey the wondrous cross.

49. What were you doing 12 AM last night?
I was in bed trying to fall asleep.

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Today is the day I have to go back to work... :(