What does a person do when they don't work? Depends on the person and their financial situation I guess and why they are not working. In my case, it's physically impossible for me to work for the time being and money is not flush, but I'm okay.
The first thing I did (after a lot of deliberation) was get cable television. That really was a good decision because I spend so much time indoors. I like some programs and I wasn't able to get them without cable. I don't go crazy with it but it's nice to have. Good move!!
I changed my eating habits. I now have breakfast and lunch at a specific time. Dinner can be negotiated depending on what I doing. Another good move.
I walk Rosey at the same time morning and evening, she likes the consistency. Works for her and me. Good move.
(She's an angel by the way, and is wonderful company).
I go for lunch with some people that I haven't done before. I love that!! Very Good Move.
I read but it is not the same, I have a hard time concentrating. Not good!
I get bored sometimes which can lead to "you know what". (depression for those of you not in the know) Not good!!
Bottom line......what do other people do??
I'm restricted because I'm on crutches but there must be things that someone can give me suggestions on.
PS I don't want to spend a lot of my time online, I don't think that is healthy.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
An Unholy Experience
I have had a few unholy experiences with men hiding behind their "White Collar".
They never went anywhere because I never allowed them too.
Someday I'll talk about them but not now.
But I do want to talk about a recent one. It popped into my memory after reading a post on The Greedy Maelstrom's Blog. Remember the good......forget the bad, old habits die-hard.
As you all know if you have been reading my blog, I was in the hospital for about a week early in May. On the fourth day after my surgery I was up and about on my walker. I had to get exercise twice a day and walk around the floor I was on.
This day happened to be Sunday and as I was doing much better, I was being friendly talking to people. I noticed an older gentleman (60's) wearing a nice sweater and dress pants standing in the hallway. I stopped to talk and it turned out he was a Eucharistic Priest, distributing The Host to patients. For those of you who don't know, in the Catholic Church, The Host represents The Body of Christ and is very sacred. He had them in a silver container and a prayer book in his other hand. He asked me if I would like to receive it. I said, "yes, I would very much ".
We went into my hospital room and I sat on the chair beside my bed. He sat across from me. Before he gave it to me, he started asking me if I knew how beautiful I was and how lonely he was. I was very much taken back by this turn of conversation and I said no. All I wanted was to receive The Host and didn't know how to handle this situation. I forget what I said but he got down to business and we said the Lord's Prayer together and then he gave me Communion.(that's what we call The Host).
It was one of the weirdest experiences, almost surreal, we're praying and he's hitting on me!!!
I didn't say anything to anyone but on my last day when I was leaving, I decided to tell one of the nurses. Only because he might say or do something to another woman and most patients are seriously medicated. And usually they are much older than me and not as capable of protecting themselves.
A Devil in Sheep's Clothing, comes to mind...........
They never went anywhere because I never allowed them too.
Someday I'll talk about them but not now.
But I do want to talk about a recent one. It popped into my memory after reading a post on The Greedy Maelstrom's Blog. Remember the good......forget the bad, old habits die-hard.
As you all know if you have been reading my blog, I was in the hospital for about a week early in May. On the fourth day after my surgery I was up and about on my walker. I had to get exercise twice a day and walk around the floor I was on.
This day happened to be Sunday and as I was doing much better, I was being friendly talking to people. I noticed an older gentleman (60's) wearing a nice sweater and dress pants standing in the hallway. I stopped to talk and it turned out he was a Eucharistic Priest, distributing The Host to patients. For those of you who don't know, in the Catholic Church, The Host represents The Body of Christ and is very sacred. He had them in a silver container and a prayer book in his other hand. He asked me if I would like to receive it. I said, "yes, I would very much ".
We went into my hospital room and I sat on the chair beside my bed. He sat across from me. Before he gave it to me, he started asking me if I knew how beautiful I was and how lonely he was. I was very much taken back by this turn of conversation and I said no. All I wanted was to receive The Host and didn't know how to handle this situation. I forget what I said but he got down to business and we said the Lord's Prayer together and then he gave me Communion.(that's what we call The Host).
It was one of the weirdest experiences, almost surreal, we're praying and he's hitting on me!!!
I didn't say anything to anyone but on my last day when I was leaving, I decided to tell one of the nurses. Only because he might say or do something to another woman and most patients are seriously medicated. And usually they are much older than me and not as capable of protecting themselves.
A Devil in Sheep's Clothing, comes to mind...........
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Update.......Life Such As It Is Part II
Well.......... where do I begin? It's been such a long time since I wrote on my blog.
I'm definitely a different person since I last wrote here. The excruciating pain in my hip from osteoarthritis has completely dissappeared but there is a different kind of pain now. The kind from muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue that has been cut through and then the rounded head of the thigh-bone, or femur is then cut off, and the arthritic bone is removed from the socket. The ball and socket are then replaced by two prosthetic devices, which are tightly fitted into the bone of the femur and the pelvis. This is what takes so long to heal and what curtails you from doing much of anything for about 3 months.
It's also very scary because I'm constantly worried that I'm going to do something that will pop my artifical joint out of place. This is probably(definitely) all in my head as the statistics say this rarely happens. :)
On the bright side....... I'm very adept on my crutches and am able to walk Rosey every morning and evening. We are quite the sight! Me on my crutches and my little pug walking very gently on a leash beside me. Rosey has been a doll during all my trials and tribulations. She walks softly beside me, stops when I stop, sits when I sit, etc. She never behaved so good when I was well. Whoever says dogs are not intuitive are dead wrong!!
Also, since I've been home and in the hospital, I never realized how many people care about me. People I've worked with (in other offices besides my own), patients, neighbours (even ones that I hardly know), my doctors (especially my psychiarist) have shown such concern, I was overwhelmed. If I ever suffered from loneliness or thought that no one cared, that is all in the past. My family have been wonderful. One of my sisters, comes over to my apartment to clean for me, buy groceries, and takes me to all my appointments.
My daughter, God Bless Her!! She arrived from Calgary the day I got out of the hospital and spent 2 weeks looking after me. I would never have survived without her as it was a very difficult time.
That's my update folks and from now on it will hopefully be cheery subjects that I post about, as I have learned a lot in my recent experiences. All of it positive!!
Take Care and Lots of Love To All
I'm definitely a different person since I last wrote here. The excruciating pain in my hip from osteoarthritis has completely dissappeared but there is a different kind of pain now. The kind from muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue that has been cut through and then the rounded head of the thigh-bone, or femur is then cut off, and the arthritic bone is removed from the socket. The ball and socket are then replaced by two prosthetic devices, which are tightly fitted into the bone of the femur and the pelvis. This is what takes so long to heal and what curtails you from doing much of anything for about 3 months.
It's also very scary because I'm constantly worried that I'm going to do something that will pop my artifical joint out of place. This is probably(definitely) all in my head as the statistics say this rarely happens. :)
On the bright side....... I'm very adept on my crutches and am able to walk Rosey every morning and evening. We are quite the sight! Me on my crutches and my little pug walking very gently on a leash beside me. Rosey has been a doll during all my trials and tribulations. She walks softly beside me, stops when I stop, sits when I sit, etc. She never behaved so good when I was well. Whoever says dogs are not intuitive are dead wrong!!
Also, since I've been home and in the hospital, I never realized how many people care about me. People I've worked with (in other offices besides my own), patients, neighbours (even ones that I hardly know), my doctors (especially my psychiarist) have shown such concern, I was overwhelmed. If I ever suffered from loneliness or thought that no one cared, that is all in the past. My family have been wonderful. One of my sisters, comes over to my apartment to clean for me, buy groceries, and takes me to all my appointments.
My daughter, God Bless Her!! She arrived from Calgary the day I got out of the hospital and spent 2 weeks looking after me. I would never have survived without her as it was a very difficult time.
That's my update folks and from now on it will hopefully be cheery subjects that I post about, as I have learned a lot in my recent experiences. All of it positive!!
Take Care and Lots of Love To All
Friday, February 01, 2008
Life Such As It Is
I haven't been posting much of anything lately, just reading blogs. The content of my posting would be pretty boring. I'm VERY pissed off at my lack of ability to do much of anything without experiencing pain.
Then I see someone, much worse off than me and all I feel is guilt. How selfish is that??
Every patient says,"what's the matter, did you fall?" No, I respond, "I need a hip replacement".
It's getting to be a bit much. I know the people I work with must be getting sick off hearing the same thing.
One of my favorite patients is a Catholic Nun (retired). She and I have a relationship where I can ask her anything about anything. She was in the other day and somewhere along the line I asked her about her situation in regards to when she worked as a teacher. Was she able to keep her salary? Oh no, she said. It went directly to The Order and they gave her enough money to cover her expenses. (What expenses could she have had I wondered?)
They were very good to us she said, we had excellent health and dental care and were well taken care off. "Sounds like you lived in Cuba with Castro", I jested. He took good care of HIS people too. She had a big laugh over that, as I had said it with a humorous voice.
Memo To Self: Sometimes I should keep my big yap shut.
I'm just lucky she is down to earth. That and I think the world of her!!
She knows I have to move and when she was leaving, she told me to call her and her friends to help me move when the time comes. One of her roommates is 87.
How frickin sweet is that??
The bottom line is, is that I am frustrated beyond belief . This is so not me!! I am /have been one of the most energetic and fast paced people I know and to be downgraded to a snail sucks!
See!!! This is why I haven't posted much. Who wants to hear this shite??
Love You All,
Thanks for "bearing" with me,
Love Maggie
PS
A Real Pick-Me-Upper!!!!!
Yesterday I received an e-mail from my 6 year old neice. (She's in french immersion and like my daughter at that age, she spells english phonetically).
hi maggie, haw ar you and rosiy doowgh? i was jast wanderig.love your dalle.
PPS I always call her my doll.
Ahhhhhhhhhh........... I'm gonna be okay!!
Then I see someone, much worse off than me and all I feel is guilt. How selfish is that??
Every patient says,"what's the matter, did you fall?" No, I respond, "I need a hip replacement".
It's getting to be a bit much. I know the people I work with must be getting sick off hearing the same thing.
One of my favorite patients is a Catholic Nun (retired). She and I have a relationship where I can ask her anything about anything. She was in the other day and somewhere along the line I asked her about her situation in regards to when she worked as a teacher. Was she able to keep her salary? Oh no, she said. It went directly to The Order and they gave her enough money to cover her expenses. (What expenses could she have had I wondered?)
They were very good to us she said, we had excellent health and dental care and were well taken care off. "Sounds like you lived in Cuba with Castro", I jested. He took good care of HIS people too. She had a big laugh over that, as I had said it with a humorous voice.
Memo To Self: Sometimes I should keep my big yap shut.
I'm just lucky she is down to earth. That and I think the world of her!!
She knows I have to move and when she was leaving, she told me to call her and her friends to help me move when the time comes. One of her roommates is 87.
How frickin sweet is that??
The bottom line is, is that I am frustrated beyond belief . This is so not me!! I am /have been one of the most energetic and fast paced people I know and to be downgraded to a snail sucks!
See!!! This is why I haven't posted much. Who wants to hear this shite??
Love You All,
Thanks for "bearing" with me,
Love Maggie
PS
A Real Pick-Me-Upper!!!!!
Yesterday I received an e-mail from my 6 year old neice. (She's in french immersion and like my daughter at that age, she spells english phonetically).
hi maggie, haw ar you and rosiy doowgh? i was jast wanderig.love your dalle.
PPS I always call her my doll.
Ahhhhhhhhhh........... I'm gonna be okay!!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Spo's Meme
Spo rarely does a meme so I figure it must be worthwhile, so here goes..........
What is in the back seat of your car right now?
I don't have a car.
When was the last time you threw up?
I try not to, I used to be bulimic.
What’s your favorite curse word?
C....S..... Never used in public. :)
Name 3 people who made you smile today?
An 86 year old patient, my boss, an anonymous person who had a very bad case of flatulence in our office.
What were you doing at 8 a.m. this morning?
Getting ready for work.
What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Watching Coronation Street.
Where were you born?
Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes, The Tropicana Club in Toronto.(A few years ago)
What is the last thing you said aloud?
Give me a kiss. (To my doggy Rosey)
What is the best ice cream flavor?
Pralines and Cream.
What was the last thing you had to drink?
Tea
What are you wearing right now?
My Jammies.
What was the last thing you ate?
Cheesebread.
Have you bought any new clothes this week?
Nope
Where were you last?
Work!!!!!!!
What’s the last sporting event you watched?
Football on Sunday.
Who won?
San Diego 28, Indianapolis 24
Who is the last person you sent a comment/message while blogging?
Lemuel at Greedy Maelstrom.
Ever go camping?
Yes
Where do you live?
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
What song are you listening to?
None
Do you tan?
Yes
Do you drink your soda from a straw?
Only if it's in a can, otherwise no.
What did your last text message say?
Call me if you are home. (To my daughter)
Who’s your best friends?
My daughter and Aggie.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Going to a meeting with a potential candidate for "Dean of The Faculty of Dentistry" at the University that I teach at.
Where is your mom right now?
In Heaven.
Look to your right, what do you see?
My darling Rosey, who follows me from room to room.
What color is your watch?
Red and Black. (Mickey Mouse).
What do you think of when you think of where you live?
I don't want to move from this apartment because I love it, but I have too because of my hip surgery.
Ever ridden on a roller coaster?
Yes
What is your birthstone?
Blue Topaz, Turquoise
Do you go in at a fast-food place or just hit the drive through?
I RARELY go to fast food places but if I did, I would go in.
What is your favorite number?
13
Do you have a dog?
Yes
Last person you talked to on the phone?
My sister in Newfoundland. She keeps a daily watch on me. (In a good way)
Have you met anyone famous?
Not anyone that impressed me.
Any plans today?
As it is night time now.....sleep.
How many states have you lived in?
None, I'm an Canuck. But I have visited quite a few.
Ever go to college?
Yes
Where are you right now?
On my computer, in my bedroom.
Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
Not being able to walk properly.
Are you struggling to forgive someone right now?
No. I learned a long time ago that to hold a grudge or dislike for someone, only hurts you.
Are you allergic to anything?
Just the usual environmental......... dust, smoke, ragweed, etc.
Favorite pair of shoes?
My Harley Davidson Harness Boots.
What is in the back seat of your car right now?
I don't have a car.
When was the last time you threw up?
I try not to, I used to be bulimic.
What’s your favorite curse word?
C....S..... Never used in public. :)
Name 3 people who made you smile today?
An 86 year old patient, my boss, an anonymous person who had a very bad case of flatulence in our office.
What were you doing at 8 a.m. this morning?
Getting ready for work.
What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Watching Coronation Street.
Where were you born?
Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes, The Tropicana Club in Toronto.(A few years ago)
What is the last thing you said aloud?
Give me a kiss. (To my doggy Rosey)
What is the best ice cream flavor?
Pralines and Cream.
What was the last thing you had to drink?
Tea
What are you wearing right now?
My Jammies.
What was the last thing you ate?
Cheesebread.
Have you bought any new clothes this week?
Nope
Where were you last?
Work!!!!!!!
What’s the last sporting event you watched?
Football on Sunday.
Who won?
San Diego 28, Indianapolis 24
Who is the last person you sent a comment/message while blogging?
Lemuel at Greedy Maelstrom.
Ever go camping?
Yes
Where do you live?
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
What song are you listening to?
None
Do you tan?
Yes
Do you drink your soda from a straw?
Only if it's in a can, otherwise no.
What did your last text message say?
Call me if you are home. (To my daughter)
Who’s your best friends?
My daughter and Aggie.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Going to a meeting with a potential candidate for "Dean of The Faculty of Dentistry" at the University that I teach at.
Where is your mom right now?
In Heaven.
Look to your right, what do you see?
My darling Rosey, who follows me from room to room.
What color is your watch?
Red and Black. (Mickey Mouse).
What do you think of when you think of where you live?
I don't want to move from this apartment because I love it, but I have too because of my hip surgery.
Ever ridden on a roller coaster?
Yes
What is your birthstone?
Blue Topaz, Turquoise
Do you go in at a fast-food place or just hit the drive through?
I RARELY go to fast food places but if I did, I would go in.
What is your favorite number?
13
Do you have a dog?
Yes
Last person you talked to on the phone?
My sister in Newfoundland. She keeps a daily watch on me. (In a good way)
Have you met anyone famous?
Not anyone that impressed me.
Any plans today?
As it is night time now.....sleep.
How many states have you lived in?
None, I'm an Canuck. But I have visited quite a few.
Ever go to college?
Yes
Where are you right now?
On my computer, in my bedroom.
Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
Not being able to walk properly.
Are you struggling to forgive someone right now?
No. I learned a long time ago that to hold a grudge or dislike for someone, only hurts you.
Are you allergic to anything?
Just the usual environmental......... dust, smoke, ragweed, etc.
Favorite pair of shoes?
My Harley Davidson Harness Boots.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Protection and Protectors
This is a story about my psychiarist and the people with whom I work. One of whom is protecting herself from any future lawsuit (and maybe my privacy) and those who protect me personnally. Here goes the tale...........
I left a message on my psychiarist's voicemail to let her know I needed a prescription renewal . I would have waited for our next appointment but it was too far away.
Anyway, she returned my call at work and asked to speak with me. She ran into the gatekeeper. (Our Office Manager). She asked for me and was told I was away for lunch. "When will she be back"? she said. "At 2:00 P.M. but she will be with patient's so maybe you would like to leave a message", our manager said. No, said my psychiarist, I will try another time.
Well, I had 3 messages from her on my voicemail when I got home and she basically told me when I could drop by her office. Fine with me.
The trouble started when (according to our manager) she (my shrink) started talking elusively to her on the phone. It was not the soft voice that she left on my phone but a very overbearing and demanding one. My manager thought she was a telemarketer and was protecting me from her. I never even knew about the call but everyone else in the office did!!
When I did see my psychiarist the next evening, she explained to me that she did not want to leave her name because of confidentiality. I completely understood but explained that her being so evasive brought more curiousity than anything.
I also told her that everyone at work knows about her and my depression issues, I'm not ashamed of them. My patient's are not aware though, there is a private matter there. Completely different!!
My fellow employees are very supportive and protective of me. Same goes for my boss.
This makes me feel safe! I can't think of any other word that would describe it accurately!
Have A Great Weekend Guys and Gals,
Love Maggie
I left a message on my psychiarist's voicemail to let her know I needed a prescription renewal . I would have waited for our next appointment but it was too far away.
Anyway, she returned my call at work and asked to speak with me. She ran into the gatekeeper. (Our Office Manager). She asked for me and was told I was away for lunch. "When will she be back"? she said. "At 2:00 P.M. but she will be with patient's so maybe you would like to leave a message", our manager said. No, said my psychiarist, I will try another time.
Well, I had 3 messages from her on my voicemail when I got home and she basically told me when I could drop by her office. Fine with me.
The trouble started when (according to our manager) she (my shrink) started talking elusively to her on the phone. It was not the soft voice that she left on my phone but a very overbearing and demanding one. My manager thought she was a telemarketer and was protecting me from her. I never even knew about the call but everyone else in the office did!!
When I did see my psychiarist the next evening, she explained to me that she did not want to leave her name because of confidentiality. I completely understood but explained that her being so evasive brought more curiousity than anything.
I also told her that everyone at work knows about her and my depression issues, I'm not ashamed of them. My patient's are not aware though, there is a private matter there. Completely different!!
My fellow employees are very supportive and protective of me. Same goes for my boss.
This makes me feel safe! I can't think of any other word that would describe it accurately!
Have A Great Weekend Guys and Gals,
Love Maggie
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!
This is a picture of my neice Sophia. She is visiting from Ontario and spent New Year's Eve with me, last night. She loves concerts so we had one, as we usually do. This is her with all the goodies for the entertainers after the show. She's seriously into The Red Hot Chili Peppers, so we had to do songs from their CD's. She was a blast. Facial expressions and all during her renditions of the songs.
Get Ready............
To be fair I am adding a picture of me, sitting on the stage in my red raindeer jammies, singing a ditty. This is not a picture I am proud off, (I'm exhausted) but....fair is fair.
We were together all day, rain and sleet did not keep us from downtown. We ended up at McDonalds and there she reminded me of a promise I had made to her. We were to go to a store and with five dollars each and buy each other a present. There was a small department store nearby and we went there after we finished eating. We both went our separate ways ( I kept an eye on her) to buy our presents. She came back to me after awhile and said the present she wanted to buy was $8 and something. I exchanged her five dollar bill with a ten and sent her on her way.
Let me just say that there were many things for her to pick from and she is only six years old.
We got home, wrapped and unwrapped our presents and this is what she had gotten for me....................
This is not a really good photo but the stones are beautiful!!!
How was your New Year's Eve????
Love To All,
Maggie
Friday, December 28, 2007
Who Knew ????
I WAS SUCH AN ASS !!!!!
I didn't wish any of my best friends Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays!
For this, I humbly apologize. I was in my own little world. My daughter was visiting me for 3 weeks and I lost track of all time and holidays. She was very worried about me because she has never seen me in such a vulnerable state. I have always been to her, a woman warrior, and to see me hobbling or wrenching in pain, was a strange experience for her.
I have a funny story to tell but I will leave it for another time.
Lots of Love and Hugs To All My Blog Friends,
I'll be seeing you,
Maggie
Monday, December 10, 2007
Bad News and Good News
I had my appointment with the orthopedic surgeon this morning. According to my patients (at work) and everyone else, if you need a hip replacement in this city, you are looking at a 2-3 year wait list. "Whoopidoo, I thought, I have to live with this pain forever".
Well, after my appointment today and according to the orthopedist , I should have had a hip replacement yesterday!
He would have put me on a wait list today but due to the fact that I live on the third floor, he wanted to give me time to find an apartment on the ground floor. Three months to be exact.
I have to find a new place to live by March.
I love my apartment but if it means a new painfree life , so be it!!
When we were finished and I saw his secretary, she couldn't believe it. She said she has never seen anyone so young, with such degeneration. She also said she has never seen him, (the doctor) wanting surgery so soon.
That's the bad news, the good news is......after the surgery and healing, I will be myself again.
That alone makes me want to jump.(IF I could) :)
He also told me that my other hip will have to be done. Why, oh why, I asked? "It's not in my family history".
"Sometimes, you just get the crappy gene in the family pool," he responded.
Story of my life guys/gals , no one else has the depression gene either, just my mother and her father.
Never mind all this, I am so very happy!!!
We take for granted what is normal,
And when we don't have it.......
We realize how precious it is.
Hugs,
Maggie
Well, after my appointment today and according to the orthopedist , I should have had a hip replacement yesterday!
He would have put me on a wait list today but due to the fact that I live on the third floor, he wanted to give me time to find an apartment on the ground floor. Three months to be exact.
I have to find a new place to live by March.
I love my apartment but if it means a new painfree life , so be it!!
When we were finished and I saw his secretary, she couldn't believe it. She said she has never seen anyone so young, with such degeneration. She also said she has never seen him, (the doctor) wanting surgery so soon.
That's the bad news, the good news is......after the surgery and healing, I will be myself again.
That alone makes me want to jump.(IF I could) :)
He also told me that my other hip will have to be done. Why, oh why, I asked? "It's not in my family history".
"Sometimes, you just get the crappy gene in the family pool," he responded.
Story of my life guys/gals , no one else has the depression gene either, just my mother and her father.
Never mind all this, I am so very happy!!!
We take for granted what is normal,
And when we don't have it.......
We realize how precious it is.
Hugs,
Maggie
Sunday, December 09, 2007
PUG PARTY
Today was one of the best Pug Parties I have attended to date. The hostesses are a same sex couple and they are both professors at the local University in the science department. They were fantastic in their generosity and hospitality.
For example: When we left, we were all given Doggie Bags which included, Pug Crunchies, Apple Cinnamon Drops, Peanut Butter Patties, and Carrot Cakes.
All homemade with the recipes included. How cool is that?
This is Jade(their dog), Budda, Fou and Gallagher.
This is Rosey and Jade.......
This is Rosey and I , in our matching outfits that my sister bought for us last Xmas.
I had a wonderful time, and thanks to Heather and Sue, I was able to get out and about and enjoy myself immensely.
The dogs were adorable and my being around people, gave me a sense of total pleasure.
Have a Great Upcoming Week............
Hugs and Smoochy Kisses,
Maggie
For example: When we left, we were all given Doggie Bags which included, Pug Crunchies, Apple Cinnamon Drops, Peanut Butter Patties, and Carrot Cakes.
All homemade with the recipes included. How cool is that?
This is Jade(their dog), Budda, Fou and Gallagher.
This is Rosey and Jade.......
This is Rosey and I , in our matching outfits that my sister bought for us last Xmas.
I had a wonderful time, and thanks to Heather and Sue, I was able to get out and about and enjoy myself immensely.
The dogs were adorable and my being around people, gave me a sense of total pleasure.
Have a Great Upcoming Week............
Hugs and Smoochy Kisses,
Maggie
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Blogging
First of all I want to apologize for my lack of blogging lately. I haven't been feeling well and I'm tired of writing about it. No one wants to read about the same thing from a blogger constantly, so I am saving you all the trouble of having to read about it here.
I love you all dearly and will try and comment on your blogs, but for now, please forgive me for my not blogging on a regular basis. I'm sure I will be up and on the mend very soon, so *bear* with me.
Rosey also developed struvite crystals which caused a urinary tract infection last week. We caught it in time before she developed stones, but she was in quite a bit of pain for a couple of days. Poor baby. She got an antibiotic shot and is on a diet with food to alleviate the problem. We don't know what caused it but her urine Ph balance was 9 when it should be 4-5.
Take Care
Love Maggie
PS My Princess Natalie is coming home for Christmas this coming Tuesday and I am over the moon about that!! Hey.... that is a positive thing. I must be getting better. :-)
I love you all dearly and will try and comment on your blogs, but for now, please forgive me for my not blogging on a regular basis. I'm sure I will be up and on the mend very soon, so *bear* with me.
Rosey also developed struvite crystals which caused a urinary tract infection last week. We caught it in time before she developed stones, but she was in quite a bit of pain for a couple of days. Poor baby. She got an antibiotic shot and is on a diet with food to alleviate the problem. We don't know what caused it but her urine Ph balance was 9 when it should be 4-5.
Take Care
Love Maggie
PS My Princess Natalie is coming home for Christmas this coming Tuesday and I am over the moon about that!! Hey.... that is a positive thing. I must be getting better. :-)
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
A Day In The Life Of........... Maggie
Last Thursday to be exact!!
It started off innocently enough, I went to work, then I had a physiotherapy appointment on my lunch hour for my leg. My therapist did acupuncture on me that day, which I was looking forward to, as it has always worked well for me in the past, for different reasons.
Later that day, my leg started to hurt more than it ever has in the past?????
I also had a psychiarist's appointment after work, which I wasn't looking forward to, due to the pain in my leg. I rush to my shrink's office and ring her doorbell, she answers but is very surprised to hear from me. Apparently my appointment was the day before! I had it in my calendar book for the 22nd but she said it was for the 21st. She was very upset with me, telling me how busy she was, how many other people needed the appointment...she vented for about fifteen minutes. I was so stressed that I was crying, she then put up her hand and said, "okay, it's done........let's get on with our therapy". WTF!! How could I go from her making me feel like a piece of crap and then just step into our regular therapy routine?
I managed somehow (with a great deal of mental strength) and after my session she ended up driving me home.
Okay, I'm home now, feeling bad but coping. Then Rosey decided to have a piddle on the kitchen floor. She's running away from me and I'm trying to catch her and wipe her bum before she tracks it around. Just then, my leg gives out from underneath me and I end up crashing to the floor, landing mainly on the side of my head. OUCH!!!!
Okay, shit happens, but unfortunately, mine left a mark .
I have been trying to cover it with make-up, but today one of my favorite patients (an M.D.) looked at me and said, "did you fall?" And then, with a knowing sympathetic face, in a low sincere whisper said, "did someone hit you?" She definitely believed the latter to be true!!
I was scheduled to attend a seminar this evening but after that, decided to take a pass.
People are too quick to make snap judgements and I didn't want to be the topic of conversation.
I'm fine really, but here is a picture so you can judge for yourself. (This picture was taken tonight, five days later)
BTW There is nothing wrong with the lighting of my camera, that pretty yellow on my forehead is all mine.
PS Today was a great day, simply because it was uneventful.
Hugs & Kisses
Maggie
It started off innocently enough, I went to work, then I had a physiotherapy appointment on my lunch hour for my leg. My therapist did acupuncture on me that day, which I was looking forward to, as it has always worked well for me in the past, for different reasons.
Later that day, my leg started to hurt more than it ever has in the past?????
I also had a psychiarist's appointment after work, which I wasn't looking forward to, due to the pain in my leg. I rush to my shrink's office and ring her doorbell, she answers but is very surprised to hear from me. Apparently my appointment was the day before! I had it in my calendar book for the 22nd but she said it was for the 21st. She was very upset with me, telling me how busy she was, how many other people needed the appointment...she vented for about fifteen minutes. I was so stressed that I was crying, she then put up her hand and said, "okay, it's done........let's get on with our therapy". WTF!! How could I go from her making me feel like a piece of crap and then just step into our regular therapy routine?
I managed somehow (with a great deal of mental strength) and after my session she ended up driving me home.
Okay, I'm home now, feeling bad but coping. Then Rosey decided to have a piddle on the kitchen floor. She's running away from me and I'm trying to catch her and wipe her bum before she tracks it around. Just then, my leg gives out from underneath me and I end up crashing to the floor, landing mainly on the side of my head. OUCH!!!!
Okay, shit happens, but unfortunately, mine left a mark .
I have been trying to cover it with make-up, but today one of my favorite patients (an M.D.) looked at me and said, "did you fall?" And then, with a knowing sympathetic face, in a low sincere whisper said, "did someone hit you?" She definitely believed the latter to be true!!
I was scheduled to attend a seminar this evening but after that, decided to take a pass.
People are too quick to make snap judgements and I didn't want to be the topic of conversation.
I'm fine really, but here is a picture so you can judge for yourself. (This picture was taken tonight, five days later)
BTW There is nothing wrong with the lighting of my camera, that pretty yellow on my forehead is all mine.
PS Today was a great day, simply because it was uneventful.
Hugs & Kisses
Maggie
Sunday, November 25, 2007
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like........... Christmas.
I'm not a Christmas person per say. The commercialism of the Holy Day dims my ability to embrace the season.
Letting all that go, I went shopping today. My daughter and her boyfriend will be spending Christmas apart, [her with me, him with his family in England]. His birthday is December 2, so they decided to celebrate this day as their Christmas. They are even putting up a tree.
He seems like a nice chap, :) funny and easy to please. Very intelligent!! I send them parcels every month with goodies and necessities. My baby is vegetarian and so is he to a point, but he likes to eat fish.
Last month I sent him a couple of cedar planks for cooking fish, especially salmon. He was so thrilled with them, I was embarrassed, as I forgot I even put them in the parcel.
This all leads to the birthday present I got him. He loves pesto, he puts it in almost all the dishes he cooks.
I really hope he likes it!!!!!
Now he can make his own, whenever he likes!!!
Getting back to Christmas......... since they are having their first christmas together, I bought them beautiful wooden ornaments and some other things for their tree. I also got them hats and filled stockings. And of course, one of each for their cat Pint.
This is not a great picture , but I bought them ornaments in which I could put pictures of Pint and Rosey.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that, Christmas can be a good thing sometimes, if you put it all into perspective. A small example:
Young Love, First Christmas and lest we not forget...............
'tis better to give than to receive.
PS I'm no saint, but I do believe this.
(I also put mistletoe in their parcel)
Ahhhhhh..........................to be young and in love!!!!!
Letting all that go, I went shopping today. My daughter and her boyfriend will be spending Christmas apart, [her with me, him with his family in England]. His birthday is December 2, so they decided to celebrate this day as their Christmas. They are even putting up a tree.
He seems like a nice chap, :) funny and easy to please. Very intelligent!! I send them parcels every month with goodies and necessities. My baby is vegetarian and so is he to a point, but he likes to eat fish.
Last month I sent him a couple of cedar planks for cooking fish, especially salmon. He was so thrilled with them, I was embarrassed, as I forgot I even put them in the parcel.
This all leads to the birthday present I got him. He loves pesto, he puts it in almost all the dishes he cooks.
I really hope he likes it!!!!!
Now he can make his own, whenever he likes!!!
Getting back to Christmas......... since they are having their first christmas together, I bought them beautiful wooden ornaments and some other things for their tree. I also got them hats and filled stockings. And of course, one of each for their cat Pint.
This is not a great picture , but I bought them ornaments in which I could put pictures of Pint and Rosey.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that, Christmas can be a good thing sometimes, if you put it all into perspective. A small example:
Young Love, First Christmas and lest we not forget...............
'tis better to give than to receive.
PS I'm no saint, but I do believe this.
(I also put mistletoe in their parcel)
Ahhhhhh..........................to be young and in love!!!!!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Another Query Of Sorts
Okay Guys, Here We Go Again.......
This one starts about 4 years ago. I have a patient that is very handsome and sweet. I was not in the frame of mind to be attracted to him but somewhere in the recesses of my mind, I was. But for one reason alone that hindered my attraction, he had had a dental procedure done when he was twelve that I couldn't accept.[very shallow of me].
He was a bit standoffish during the next couple of years but perhaps that was because of me?
Being a woman..........
Well, during the time inbetween then and now, our office manager told me that when she called his home, another man was on the answering machine, answering for both of them.
He was in last week and we had a great rapport [he is from Cape Breton also]. His father had died the summer past and it had been very hard on him. Then he was telling me how he loved christmas, and he was like Chevy Chase with his outdoor decorations. I saw my opening and said, " how does your partner feel about all that?" He said , "they" had no problem with it.
Since then, I have seen him a number of times in our local "BIG" grocery store, and he has always hugged me with a warm welcome. Tonight I saw him and he immediately gave me the biggest hug I have ever gotten and proceeded to tell me he was thinking of me this week and couldn't remember why, but it was very important. He said he would call me later in the week when he remembered what it was about.
Is he relieved that I could not be attracted to him because I know about his"partner"?
That I pose no threat to him and he can feel free to hug me because I know and he wants to be my friend?
Actually, I would love to have him as a close friend, I just don't know how to go about it.
Do I make the first move and suggest lunch?
Help me out here guys!!!!!!
This one starts about 4 years ago. I have a patient that is very handsome and sweet. I was not in the frame of mind to be attracted to him but somewhere in the recesses of my mind, I was. But for one reason alone that hindered my attraction, he had had a dental procedure done when he was twelve that I couldn't accept.[very shallow of me].
He was a bit standoffish during the next couple of years but perhaps that was because of me?
Being a woman..........
Well, during the time inbetween then and now, our office manager told me that when she called his home, another man was on the answering machine, answering for both of them.
He was in last week and we had a great rapport [he is from Cape Breton also]. His father had died the summer past and it had been very hard on him. Then he was telling me how he loved christmas, and he was like Chevy Chase with his outdoor decorations. I saw my opening and said, " how does your partner feel about all that?" He said , "they" had no problem with it.
Since then, I have seen him a number of times in our local "BIG" grocery store, and he has always hugged me with a warm welcome. Tonight I saw him and he immediately gave me the biggest hug I have ever gotten and proceeded to tell me he was thinking of me this week and couldn't remember why, but it was very important. He said he would call me later in the week when he remembered what it was about.
Is he relieved that I could not be attracted to him because I know about his"partner"?
That I pose no threat to him and he can feel free to hug me because I know and he wants to be my friend?
Actually, I would love to have him as a close friend, I just don't know how to go about it.
Do I make the first move and suggest lunch?
Help me out here guys!!!!!!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
A Matter Of Opinion
I need your help guys....................
There is this young man, (thirty tops) that owns the local convenience store in my neighbourhood. He is from Albania and had lived in Toronto for a couple of years before moving here. We chat about Toronto, his buying an apartment building, his trying to sell his condo. His wife who is a doctor in the navy, but the big topic of discussion is his huge cat and my Rosey.
He said he would e-mail me some pictures of his cat so I could see how big she really is, so I gave him my e-mail address. The cat is HUGE!!
This week he has continued to send me e-mails, even though I see him at the store almost every day. Yesterday I made a point of talking to him about his wife because in one of his e-mails he said that he would like for me to see his apartment building. I said that would be nice because I would get a chance to meet her. [wifey]
Here is my dilemma.......I received this e-mail today and I'm wondering about him.
I'd like your opinion if it's innocent or is there some underlying message.
Hi Maggie.
How are you? It was nice to see you tonight at my work. You look great.Yes,of course you are welcome to meet my wife one day,but right now she is way for a month working on the ship.She works for the navy as a medical doctor, but if you want to see a picture of her I will send it to you. It is a little late and I am going to sleep. I hope you have a nice day tomorrow. Hopefully I will see you around some day.
Hekuran
What do you think??
There is this young man, (thirty tops) that owns the local convenience store in my neighbourhood. He is from Albania and had lived in Toronto for a couple of years before moving here. We chat about Toronto, his buying an apartment building, his trying to sell his condo. His wife who is a doctor in the navy, but the big topic of discussion is his huge cat and my Rosey.
He said he would e-mail me some pictures of his cat so I could see how big she really is, so I gave him my e-mail address. The cat is HUGE!!
This week he has continued to send me e-mails, even though I see him at the store almost every day. Yesterday I made a point of talking to him about his wife because in one of his e-mails he said that he would like for me to see his apartment building. I said that would be nice because I would get a chance to meet her. [wifey]
Here is my dilemma.......I received this e-mail today and I'm wondering about him.
I'd like your opinion if it's innocent or is there some underlying message.
Hi Maggie.
How are you? It was nice to see you tonight at my work. You look great.Yes,of course you are welcome to meet my wife one day,but right now she is way for a month working on the ship.She works for the navy as a medical doctor, but if you want to see a picture of her I will send it to you. It is a little late and I am going to sleep. I hope you have a nice day tomorrow. Hopefully I will see you around some day.
Hekuran
What do you think??
Sunday, November 11, 2007
"Life Is Like A Box of Chocolates. You Never Know What You're Gonna Get."
In response to Dr. Ur-Spo's comment on my last post......, no.
I have been down and feeling blue the past couple of weeks. Just when I think I have this thing licked.......wham. It hits you like a bolt of lightening. It's really nothing that I can put my finger on, it just happens. But like all things in life, it soon will pass. I really dislike posting when I feel like this, so..... I want to apologize for my delinquency.
That being said... today was a great day!! It is Rememberance Day, where we honour our war veterans. Those brave young men who fought for our country and our freedom. Not so great, is our troops fighting a war that is spearheaded by a deluded, "One Man's War".
We (Canada) just lost another five men in the past couple of days.
Enough!!!!
On a much lighter note............
Today is Rosey's sixth birthday!!!
And what a sweet little birthday girl she is..............................
I have been down and feeling blue the past couple of weeks. Just when I think I have this thing licked.......wham. It hits you like a bolt of lightening. It's really nothing that I can put my finger on, it just happens. But like all things in life, it soon will pass. I really dislike posting when I feel like this, so..... I want to apologize for my delinquency.
That being said... today was a great day!! It is Rememberance Day, where we honour our war veterans. Those brave young men who fought for our country and our freedom. Not so great, is our troops fighting a war that is spearheaded by a deluded, "One Man's War".
We (Canada) just lost another five men in the past couple of days.
Enough!!!!
On a much lighter note............
Today is Rosey's sixth birthday!!!
And what a sweet little birthday girl she is..............................
I love her to pieces!!!!!!!
On a much, much lighter note. Here is a photo that I hope will bring a smile to your lips.
PS Click on picture to....[enlarge] it. ;0)
Take Care ,
With Much Love,
Maggie
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday....................
Today it's TGIF, I'm exhausted, so is my leg.
I have mentioned in the past that I have something wrong with my leg, but they are still trying to find out what it is. In the meantime, back at the ranch, ;) it's been giving me a lot of pain lately, today was no exception. As a matter of fact it was downright excruciating.
They called and left a message for physiotherapy today (I was referred in July) so maybe that will help.
I have had every test known to man (I think ) but they are stumped. I also have an appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon on Dec. 10 (that was booked last January).
Hopefully he can find the problem.
Enough!!! :) Good News!!
I was able to get enrolled in a Clinical Teaching Course for the fall semester!! Yeah!!
It is very popular and they only allow eight people in the course. The students vary from Doctor's, Dentist's and Professor's new to the teaching environment. It's every Tuesday evening and from what I've heard it's all role-playing and we are video taped doing it the wrong way, then the right way. We all play different characters in everyone's particular situation. This should be a hoot!!!
It's good to be home just blogging and reading blogs.(I have a lot to get caught up on).
Have A Wonderful Weekend Everyone,
Hugs Maggie
I have mentioned in the past that I have something wrong with my leg, but they are still trying to find out what it is. In the meantime, back at the ranch, ;) it's been giving me a lot of pain lately, today was no exception. As a matter of fact it was downright excruciating.
They called and left a message for physiotherapy today (I was referred in July) so maybe that will help.
I have had every test known to man (I think ) but they are stumped. I also have an appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon on Dec. 10 (that was booked last January).
Hopefully he can find the problem.
Enough!!! :) Good News!!
I was able to get enrolled in a Clinical Teaching Course for the fall semester!! Yeah!!
It is very popular and they only allow eight people in the course. The students vary from Doctor's, Dentist's and Professor's new to the teaching environment. It's every Tuesday evening and from what I've heard it's all role-playing and we are video taped doing it the wrong way, then the right way. We all play different characters in everyone's particular situation. This should be a hoot!!!
It's good to be home just blogging and reading blogs.(I have a lot to get caught up on).
Have A Wonderful Weekend Everyone,
Hugs Maggie
Friday, October 19, 2007
Friday......
Another great day at the university. I think I'm really beginning to enjoy this gig !! :)
This morning I had a meeting with the Director of The Department of Dental Studies. She wanted to know what my expectations were in regards to my future with the University. I told her that I really was enjoying my time with the students and felt that I had a lot to offer them with my skills and personal interaction. (I was laying low because I didn't really know where this was going).
She was really feeling me out in regards to how much time I could give them, considering I had a full time job. I told her Fridays were fine so far and we would see where we would go from there. They also want me on Monday evenings. She also spoke about a mentoring program that was being developed and would I be interested. I said I would be interested and that it would be something that I would enjoy immensely.
All in all it went well and I am thrilled that they are pleased with my work thus far.
Sorry that all I talk about lately is this, but right now this is very important to my well being and future.
Have a great weekend folks!!!!
Maggie
This morning I had a meeting with the Director of The Department of Dental Studies. She wanted to know what my expectations were in regards to my future with the University. I told her that I really was enjoying my time with the students and felt that I had a lot to offer them with my skills and personal interaction. (I was laying low because I didn't really know where this was going).
She was really feeling me out in regards to how much time I could give them, considering I had a full time job. I told her Fridays were fine so far and we would see where we would go from there. They also want me on Monday evenings. She also spoke about a mentoring program that was being developed and would I be interested. I said I would be interested and that it would be something that I would enjoy immensely.
All in all it went well and I am thrilled that they are pleased with my work thus far.
Sorry that all I talk about lately is this, but right now this is very important to my well being and future.
Have a great weekend folks!!!!
Maggie
Friday, October 12, 2007
It's The Weekend.....Fantástico !!!!!
Well it's Friday again, so I guess that means, it's time for me to post.
I'll start off with the clinic again, to no one's surprise. Today was another great learning experience, for the students and myself as well. I don't know how to say this without bias, but in the short time I have been there, I can tell who's going to be good and who isn't.
Not just because of the quality of their work but their eagerness to learn and correct their mistakes and also take advantage of the instructors knowledge and experience.
The student I was so worried about last week? Well, I talked to her instructor this week and he gave her a U(unacceptable) today. (I tried to be kind and gave her a T (learning experience).
She didn't listen to a thing I said last week, which makes me sad and dissappointed.
Of course there are exceptions to every rule, so we'll see........
When I was in clinic (during university) I should have gotten the Eager Beaver Award. I was never afraid to ask anything and took it much more seriously than my theory. Theory couldn't fail me, clinic could. As a result, I got a 99.3 as my final clinic mark, based on the entire time I was there. To me, theory was easy.
I better stop, I think I'm starting to brag. :-)
On totally different note, I ATE TURKEY on Thanksgiving and it was delicioso. No problems with my digestive system or anything.
That's what I was really worried about guys, too many trips to the bathroom. But Nada,
"Lo que un alivio".
Have A Great Weekend Everyone,
Lo que será, será,
Maggie
I'll start off with the clinic again, to no one's surprise. Today was another great learning experience, for the students and myself as well. I don't know how to say this without bias, but in the short time I have been there, I can tell who's going to be good and who isn't.
Not just because of the quality of their work but their eagerness to learn and correct their mistakes and also take advantage of the instructors knowledge and experience.
The student I was so worried about last week? Well, I talked to her instructor this week and he gave her a U(unacceptable) today. (I tried to be kind and gave her a T (learning experience).
She didn't listen to a thing I said last week, which makes me sad and dissappointed.
Of course there are exceptions to every rule, so we'll see........
When I was in clinic (during university) I should have gotten the Eager Beaver Award. I was never afraid to ask anything and took it much more seriously than my theory. Theory couldn't fail me, clinic could. As a result, I got a 99.3 as my final clinic mark, based on the entire time I was there. To me, theory was easy.
I better stop, I think I'm starting to brag. :-)
On totally different note, I ATE TURKEY on Thanksgiving and it was delicioso. No problems with my digestive system or anything.
That's what I was really worried about guys, too many trips to the bathroom. But Nada,
"Lo que un alivio".
Have A Great Weekend Everyone,
Lo que será, será,
Maggie
Friday, October 05, 2007
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!
For those of you living in, "The Great White North".
I don't know why they call us that, it's so green here!!
Anyhoo, today was another day at University. I don't know why I write on Fridays lately, maybe it's because I have such a great day at clinic?
Today was fantastic. Busy as hell but very rewarding. I could never see myself teaching in a classroom environment, but teaching in the clinic seems to be my niche, I love it. Probably because I'm one of those people, I like to see immediate results.
Everyone did well today, with the exception of one. I felt terrible but I couldn't give her a passing grade on her assignment. She thought she did great was the worst part. At the end of clinic, I have to give out their evaluations and this one had me worried because she was so confident she had done well. I took her aside after she read my marks, explained all my comments on what she did wrong and then offered her some valuable information that would help her in the future. I hope she takes it. I also offered to help her with a personal tutorial but she didn't actually jump at the offer. Some people are like that and there's nothing I can do about it. Too bad!
Enough with that!! This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I am sooooo happy!! We have Monday and Tuesday off at work. As my sister has moved away (the one where I spend holiday dinners), I'm on my own. I haven't eaten meat in over a month, so I'm wondering if I will have turkey or not. We'll see how I feel. I have nothing against meat, I just haven eaten it since I was sick last month.
I hope you all have a great weekend and to those fellow Canucks........
Happy Thankgiving,
ENJOY...........
Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, etc.(meaning veggies)
I don't know why they call us that, it's so green here!!
Anyhoo, today was another day at University. I don't know why I write on Fridays lately, maybe it's because I have such a great day at clinic?
Today was fantastic. Busy as hell but very rewarding. I could never see myself teaching in a classroom environment, but teaching in the clinic seems to be my niche, I love it. Probably because I'm one of those people, I like to see immediate results.
Everyone did well today, with the exception of one. I felt terrible but I couldn't give her a passing grade on her assignment. She thought she did great was the worst part. At the end of clinic, I have to give out their evaluations and this one had me worried because she was so confident she had done well. I took her aside after she read my marks, explained all my comments on what she did wrong and then offered her some valuable information that would help her in the future. I hope she takes it. I also offered to help her with a personal tutorial but she didn't actually jump at the offer. Some people are like that and there's nothing I can do about it. Too bad!
Enough with that!! This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I am sooooo happy!! We have Monday and Tuesday off at work. As my sister has moved away (the one where I spend holiday dinners), I'm on my own. I haven't eaten meat in over a month, so I'm wondering if I will have turkey or not. We'll see how I feel. I have nothing against meat, I just haven eaten it since I was sick last month.
I hope you all have a great weekend and to those fellow Canucks........
Happy Thankgiving,
ENJOY...........
Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, etc.(meaning veggies)
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