by Just_Lin
Living a life is messy business and no one gets out unmarked. Our scars tell a story. They are like little vignettes of our lives. The other day my eyes settled on a slightly curved scar that I have over the joint where my right thumb connects to my hand. It's not a very noticeable scar but what's unusual about it is that it is really a double scar, one placed precisely over the other and caused by duplicate incidents that happened several years apart. In both cases, I was washing a glass and as I pushed a sponge down into the glass, swirling in a clockwise motion, the glass broke, slicing my thumb open. Did you know that when you part the skin over your thumb it looks just like chicken bones in there?
Another scar on my right hand is equally subtle. It is about 1 1/2 inches long and is the result of a cat scratch. When I make a fist and make the skin taut across the top of my hand, I can run my other hand over the scar and it feels just like a thin string is sitting right under my skin. Considering the dozens of feral kittens I caught and domesticated over the years, it's surprising that I don't have more "cat" scars.
The oldest scar I have I can't see anymore because my thighs are no longer exposed to the sun (or the public) and I can only see it when I am tan. It is located on my right thigh and is a human bite mark. It happened when I was a young girl and a neighbor girl, only 3 or 4 at the time, bit me, for unknown reasons. I will never forget Cindy Lesh, the little twit.
Two of my scars were caused by surgeries. I had emergency surgery in '96 for a perforated ulcer and peritonitis (major infection in the abdominal cavity). I have never been in so much pain in my life and the situation was life threatening. As a result of that surgery, I have a scar that begins on my chest right at the bottom edge of my bra and runs through my belly button and about three inches farther down. It's about one inch wide and definitely indicates that something formidable happened there. Eight months later I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and they slit my throat, literally, and removed my thyroid gland. It was really unsatisfactory when I woke up in the middle of the surgery and began pushing everyone's hands away because they were making my neck hurt like a mofo. Boy, was I pissed, too!
It's not noticeable, except to me, but everyday when I put on my makeup, I come to an area in my left eyebrow where the hair doesn't grow right. That's because there is a small scar there where my first husband hit me in the face with a baby bottle. I was holding the baby at the time. That's only a little, insignificant scar. It's the invisible scars he left that are the worst.
Another scar on my right hand is equally subtle. It is about 1 1/2 inches long and is the result of a cat scratch. When I make a fist and make the skin taut across the top of my hand, I can run my other hand over the scar and it feels just like a thin string is sitting right under my skin. Considering the dozens of feral kittens I caught and domesticated over the years, it's surprising that I don't have more "cat" scars.
The oldest scar I have I can't see anymore because my thighs are no longer exposed to the sun (or the public) and I can only see it when I am tan. It is located on my right thigh and is a human bite mark. It happened when I was a young girl and a neighbor girl, only 3 or 4 at the time, bit me, for unknown reasons. I will never forget Cindy Lesh, the little twit.
Two of my scars were caused by surgeries. I had emergency surgery in '96 for a perforated ulcer and peritonitis (major infection in the abdominal cavity). I have never been in so much pain in my life and the situation was life threatening. As a result of that surgery, I have a scar that begins on my chest right at the bottom edge of my bra and runs through my belly button and about three inches farther down. It's about one inch wide and definitely indicates that something formidable happened there. Eight months later I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and they slit my throat, literally, and removed my thyroid gland. It was really unsatisfactory when I woke up in the middle of the surgery and began pushing everyone's hands away because they were making my neck hurt like a mofo. Boy, was I pissed, too!
It's not noticeable, except to me, but everyday when I put on my makeup, I come to an area in my left eyebrow where the hair doesn't grow right. That's because there is a small scar there where my first husband hit me in the face with a baby bottle. I was holding the baby at the time. That's only a little, insignificant scar. It's the invisible scars he left that are the worst.
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Nice picture Just Lin! Whose behind the camera?! You sexy thing you!
I have a couple scars on my fingers from cutting myself with knives, and I have a scar on my stomach from having my galbladder out when I was 16.
I have never been able to leave a scab alone to heal, so I have many scars on my arms and legs from picking.
But I believe the scars you have on the inside are far worse than the ones that are visable on the outside.
Very interesting blog Just Lin. Thanks for sharing.
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Happy monday!!
Good Morning...
Just lin - I will read when I get back from the dog park - but looks like you have one down and two more to go!! LOL
Iteach - handing out homework during the summer!!!
Shirley - congrats on FIRST!! thru TEN!!!
i hope everyone has an excellent day!!
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Morning Glories!
Shirley got first again!
Just Lin how true. We do not get through life without scars. Physically and emotionally. Funny how that works.
I have some physical scars and I do include stretch marks from having babies, all earned and just part of living.
Emotional scars are still there but as I get older I like to think I am healing those over too. My new favorite saying lately "It is what it is." You have to learn to accept all of the flaws to keep moving in life. That has become my motto. Somedays are harder than others in that acceptance arena but I continue to muddle through.
Great blog it really has me thinking!
Great blog J/L just two more to do this week. jk :)
The visible scars are on my nose and the other scars come from having children with huge heads.
When I was 1 1/2 I was sitting on the front steps when the class door behind me fell right on top of me. So I had to get my nose stitched up.
Morning Shirley!! 'Grat's on first!
Let's see, I have a nasty looking scar on my breastbone that looks like I had open heart surgery with an over eager surgeon, but is really from climbing a fence and getting caught in razor wire on the top. I have one just a smidge away from my jugular vein on my neck from that same stupid teenage stunt.
There is another interesting one on my index finger near my knuckle that happened when I was a kid. My Father had just begun allowing me to walk back and forth to church by myself, which I was quite proud of. This particular Sunday was a rainy and blowy one. I was walking home when my umbrella was whipped inside out. I guess I was trying to fix it, when the wind gusted and one of the umbrella ribs ripped into my finger. Those bones DO look like chicken bones!
The rest are of the more run-of-the-mill variety. Knees, from falling while running hurdles in a track meet. Tummy, 5 little slits from a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, odd shaped ring finger from ripping the tendon and various odds and ends.
Good Morning MEK, iteach and Lyndeeeeee! You all slid in while I was typing!!
Lynndeee...Your so right about the internal scars...I just prefer to ignore them if at all possible!
Just Lin....Ewww at waking up in the middle of surgery. That is a major phobia of mine. Especially as when I'm nervous, I'm hard to put under.
Good morning Shirley,MEK,Lynnd,iteach & scirish!
Shirley,write this down! 150,169 200!! lol!
Justlin,I try not to carry the internal scars. I think of them as old baggage that needs to be thrown out!
My outside ones are few, I had a ruptured appendicitis at 16, right thumb from the "washing glass & cut" , tummy tuck at 50, that was to remove my ugly "apron bulge" ! and of course my looong left knee replacement scar.
I was at one of my rehabs from me knee one day when I noticed a very young gal looking at my knee scar. I'm not sure why she was there, prob a school athlete, any way came up to me and said " I think scars a beautiful! They tell a story" I don't know what made her say that at such a young age. I thought to myself, you wouldn't think so if it was on YOUR pretty body lol! She was probably trying to make me feel good about my scar.
Justlin,I have trouble getting out of the anesthesia! I panic when I can't breath. EEK!I am having flashbacks! LOL!
Lani,how's the "funk"? Hope you have a funk-less week!
Scirish~ Don't light up girl!
Can you believe that 2 weeks after General Motors cut out my Dental insurance, my filling breaks off? My whole left side of my face is hurting! I called my DDS. I have a 4:00 appt. The receptionist said it will be $69 (get the irony lol) just for the emergency check-up!
"it is what it is" LOL!
Scirish, I meant that comment to Lynnd about the anesthesia for you lol! I am in pain, that is my excuse and I am sticking to it for today!
Goood morning!
Congrats on 1-100 today Shirley!
Great blog JL. I don't have anything really exciting as far as scars. I do have one one my right knee from a tumble off my horse about age 14. It still has dirt or little rocks inside.
I have a good one on my right forearm that was a mishap with the medicine cabinet. For some reason I reached up to close it and it caught my arm, tearing it for a couple inches.
The most recent ones are from the vicious terrorist thug kitten, she loves to bite and scratch us.
I agree, the internal scars are more painful than outside, I too try to push them away and not dwell or think of them.
My nature as a worrier would not allow me to function if I thought of that stuff. So I don't.
Supposed to be an Arizona like day here, temps over 100.
I've done all my errands for the day this morning, bank, a couple stores, and an appt.
Mary that does suck about the dental insurance. Don't they offer a cobra type plan before cutting you off?
Hi MEK, Lynn, Scirishy and Iteach!
Hope everyone has a nice day today!
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Just got home. Wanted to check in. Will be back after I unpack and have a nap. We had a great time. I will upload a few pictures Just-Lin. Yes we took my 'fur-babies'. See you soon. Hope everyone is well. I will read back blogs and comments.
JustLin, scars mark our passage through life. I was with a group of people I'll call strange, even more so due to massive quantities of alcohol.
There was a patron who was missing an arm. We normally pretend not to notice, yes? My alcohol-infused associate went up to him and said, "Dude! What happened to your arm?" I was surprised that this other patron gladly explained the circumstances and thanked the drunken person for his lack of pretention.
Scars show that we faced fate head-on and conquered it. I probably wouldn't go around showing off my various scars, but when asked, I always answer that I got the better of the person or thing that tried to get the better of me.
Be proud of the fact that you overcame whatever it was that left its mark on you.
Incidentally, that beautiful ass pic is me. If you add a few years to it and lower the cheek an inch or two!!
I have been known to stretch the truth here and there, but if you all choose to believe that's really me, I'm not going to argue with you.
Shirley That is NOT a picture of me. Geez, I wish! I'd have to be a lot younger and thinner to look like that.
LynnD Oh, I have the stretch marks, too.
Mary I feel that what were once open wounds, emotionally and psychologically, have now healed over but but the experience can never be erased so that is why I think of them as scars.
scirish Why in the world did you think you'd get over razor wire? Ouch!
MEK and Iteach I don't have that much to say! LOL
Tinia Welcome home! I'm glad you had a good time.
EBJ LOL @ terrorist thug kitty! My medicine cabinet has gotten me, too, but not left a scar.
Bonacci That pic looks a lot more like you than it does of me.
Sorry Tinka! It seems I had a typo in your name!
Scrish, razor wire? How is it that people wonder why you climbed over it. To get to the other side, of course!
I was climbing the razor wire fence (it was chain link with the wire on top, it didn't look bad from the ground and don't you know, you're invincible at 16 anyway!)to go swimming in a rock quarry that I was forbidden by my parents to go near!! After I got all stitched up, I had a lot of explaining to do!!!
Incidentally, We had been swimming in that quarry for a couple of years and no one had ever been hurt....Until they put up the fence that is...
Great blog, J/L! I now have 4 scars, all courtesy of skin cancer surgery in the last year... nice mementos of turning 50!
Plus, a small discoloration on the bottom of my left foot. That's left over from dropping a beer bottle on the floor at a clandestine party my sister and I had while my parents were out, when I was 14. I was so drunk, I just laughed and walked right over it.
Nice, huh? LOL!
Bear Walking across broken glass! That actually made me shiver! LOL
Justlin, I totally agree. THOSE scar I carry proudly in a tiny crevice in my mind as a reminder when I get a weak moment lol!
bbl, I have to get ready for my pain-dentist-appointment! I have a feeling I have an infection in there too!
I may be drugged when I get back ;-)
j/lin:
I think it would be easier to list the patches of me that don't have scars..lol. 7 knee operations, 2 spinal, appendix removal, A grey mccaw mistaking my index finger for a scooby snack, razor blade mishap on same index finger, left middle finger digit reduction due to carving an apple (away from me I might add, just like Mom said to..lol) left ear (unintentional) peircing from a dogs tooth, I could go on but it would bore you all....luckily there is only one emotional scar, and it has healed over quite nicely.
Off to work some more~
Three smily sunshines next to the comment box...nice touch, Shirley, I like it.
Greetings, ALL, and thanks, J/L for the terrific blog. Stick with that story if you will, Scirish...but it has all the markings of a prison break if you ask me!
Scars? Not many, but you made me re-examine where a few have all but disappeared:
the pencil lead dot mid-right palm from an early childhood artistic mishap/self-inflicted stab wound...that, just an inch from faint early-80's carpal tunnel surgery scar strategically aligned with natural palm creases...deep slice to the base of left pinky that required several stitches, the result of a maneuver similar to the glass-washing injuries mentioned earlier, but from cleaning a very-thin-glass round fishbowl.
Most visible is the bone-deep lower left shin scar, the result of an early childhood downhill-racer bike ride ending gracelessly atop a pile of used bricks.
Hi...scars...appendix, gall bladder, hysterectomy (whoops that wasn't through the tummy) knee replacement, scar my my right knee from childhood riding my bike away from a dog and fell, scars on my left arm..one from the tape on a band-aide and the other from hitting my corner of curio cabinet by accident and a big scar from a car accident on my right leg that has given me troubles since I was 19. I think that is all...enough. A few internal, as all of you but time moves on but as you all say...it is tucked away.
Interesting blog J/L and interesting responses. We all just get to know each other more each day and I love it.
My oldest granddaughter left this morning to go with her best friend and grandparents in a motor home to Yellowstone. She called me at 7AM to say good-bye to me and has been texting during the day. I am "grandmother worried" and it was hard to say good-bye even tho' she was so excited to go. She has been packing all weekend.
I am now picking up my other granddaughter to keep for a couple of days for a late birthday plan. I am taking her for her first pedicure tomorrow and lunch at a fondue place and then a movie the next day.
I have one more question but I will write it next.
yes you are pretty Dianne~ ;-)
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My DDS, who I have known since grade school only charged $23 for today's visit and I had 2 ex rays! what a guy! I hope he is as sympathetic when he bills me for the cap lol!
Holey moley kgirl do you leak when you drink??
ATTENTION BACHELORETTE FANS:
We haven't talked about this for awhile Who do you like for the guy? I was not happy to see Jake voted off but was VERY GLAD to see her finally get rid of Wes. I kind of like all three of the guys that are left. Any replies?
Where did today go? I thought I would be back on the blog by l:30. I do think the world is traveling faster.
Good Afternoon Shirley. Congrats on first. Love your logic.
Good Afternoon Mek, Lynn, Iteach, Scirish, Mary, East Bay J. Bonacci, Just-Lynn, K-Girl, Whabbear, Bonnie, and Dianne. I hope I didn't miss anyone.
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I haven't read all the comments yet but I will slowly get to them all. We had a nice weekend but I am happy to be home. I am not comfortable about letting Tango and Tia run freely. If they chased a rabbit off into the woods they could get lost. That meant I had to go outside with them every time they wanted to go out even if it was midnight. At home I just open the door.
Thanks for the interesting blog Just Lin. You have quite a story to tell.
Wow! while I was typing, the numbers went from 55 to 70. Congrats on 69 K-Girl.
Zona - Thanks for counting for me yesterday (or was it the day before?)
Mary: Too bad your dentist doesn't do root canals, you may want to ask him if he does, cause going to an Endodontist can get REALLY expensive. Take it from someone that has had 11 of those done.....and go with the gold on the crown. Cheaper (yes gold is cheaper) and it will last longer.
Sorry your pucker hurts~
Hi Tink~ Welcome back.
Dianne: Don't watch that show so I can't give you an opinion on that.
Where is everyone today?
Nice to see ya Bon'o!
Why thank you K-Girl, you are pretty too...TINA, you are "kind of" pretty :)
MARY: We are being twins with our dental and that is not a fun thing to be twins on. I would rather us be twins with us winning tons of $$ at the casinos. Also, your old friend is much less expensive than mine. Did you used to "date" him? :)
When you say your Chopper tooth you mean a front tooth? You could still go with a gold one and have one heck of a grill goin on.
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MARY: I just went to one of those dentists and it was $1059 for the root canal and it looks like I am going to have to have another one.
K-GIRL: ELEVEN OF THEM...holy shit!!
TINK: Boy, you took a very long nap. Glad you enjoyed your weekend. I like to go away but sometimes I just am glad to be home too...I guess it is the routine.
MARY; Go with gold and then you can sell it if you get in a bind.
Dianne - I actually napped twice today. You don't suppose I am getting old do you?
Just-Lin - Except for a tiny scar on the bottom of my foot the only scar I have is as old as I am. I had a brother born with Spinal Bifida just one and a half years after my sister was born and one and a half years before I was born. He was a beautiful baby they say but he lived only 72 days and it broke my mom's heart. For a couple of days she had a little girl and a boy. Mom thought she had a perfect family as no-one told her there was a problem. I was born with a large soft spot on my back. It was the exact same place as where my brother had a tumor. There was delicate tissue over it. The doctors said I was a 'near miss Spinal Bifida'. I was treated with special care because that spot could not be bumped. As I said in a previous blog on Myspace I was told my feet never touched the floor until I was almost three because someone was always carrying me. I lived in a large house with parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents so there was a lot of help for my mom. I still have the scar on my back and it is still sensitive to the touch. When I hear the song "I Wonder Who You'd Be Today" by Kenny Chesney (it's on utube) I always think of my brother and the little girl I had who died at birth.
Yes Dianne, I was blessed with shitty bones and teeth, but I got great gums and muscles..lol.
I had to make the decision at age of 27 to have all of my teeth capped or yanked and get dentures. I voted for the Caps but it led to root canals later on. It sucked but I have a nice smile that requires no polident thank you. ;-)
These are the words to "I Wonder Who You'd Be Today."
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
I still can't believe you're gone
It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today
Would you see the world, would you chase your dreams
Settle down with a family
I wonder what would you name your babies
Some days the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
I know it might sound crazy
It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today
I am going to read old blogs and comments now to see what I missed. See you all tomorrow.
Diane, no I didn't date him, but I should have...and married him lol!!
He was a jock, and a grade above me.
I was a shy peon :)
Kgirl, I asked him, he has a very loaded practice and doesn't do the root canals. The tooth is actually the # 28 Bicuspid, tooth # 30 whatever that means. I have the est.bill in front of me $974.00 just for the root canal. I cannot believe you have had so many!
Iteach - I love your blog. I think your dad must have been a neat guy. I still love the Beach Boys. I have a Christmas ornament of a T-Bird driven by Santa and it plays "Fun, Fun, Fun" by the Beach Boys. Every time I pass it by, I play it.
Carol - Thanks for the video. I watched the whole memorial and was touched by it. I was never a Michael Jackson fan but my daughter's were. I hope he can Rest in Peace.
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Shirley - My knees and legs are still swollen from the walking up and down 8 flights of stairs during the fire drill on the cruise. I will never do that again. My doctor said I have injured my knees especially since I have arthritis. He said the injury may take months to heal. I think you should see your doctor too Sweetie.
ok Shirley that should make it easy. 1 checkmark for you and 3 for me... wink wink
K-Girl - Congrats on 100. I have missed 25, 50 and 100 by just a comment or two. I must be slipping. I should count first and comment later.
Dee Dee - I haven't got to your blog yet but I will and I will get back to you.
There goes my dryer bell. I must close down.
Did Mary come back yet? I want to see her blog when she's high!
Bonacci, no "good" drugs, just antibiotics. I haven't been "good & high" since the 60s lol!!
Well there was that one time I was on laughing gas and the DDS (ORTHO) said I should have been a comedian!
I have finished reading the comments.... Mary, how come you're not stoned?
What truly amazes me is what you all endure! I've had root canals, but discovered that I apparently don't know how to inhale nitrous oxide. I just open wide and bear it.
During the last 10 years I have broken no fewer than 3 bones per year. That doesn't count cuts, burns and cracked heads. I always thought I was a hardy soul who fought through the pain, but now I'm thinking I'm the wuss of the group. What a strong group of people you all are, to greet each day with enthusiasm, energy and good attitudes. You all have humbled me.
Mary, I have yet to find "good" drugs. I've been pumped with morphine, demerol and an assortment of Rx narcotics, but I just don't like the feeling of being out of control.
My drugs of choice are caffeine and Advil. On the few occasions when surgery and/or stitches have been required, I go for local anesthetic. I am one of those sick people who likes to watch.
Bonacci:
I did all 11 the grin and bear it way... none of my dentists have ever used Nitrous.
And if you we're to count the bone scars on me you would need an entire wall of xrays to keep track. 15 yrs of semi pro softball = multiple broken fingers, cracked kneecaps, broken ankle, concussions galore (which explains alot), wrist fracture and two broken noses.
BUT it was the one thing in life I was truly good at~
Bonaci, I agree, there are no "good drugs". I have turned down many pain meds because I also hated the "being in a bubble" and out of control feeling. I may be rethinking that right now lol! I am shutting down, and hope the Motrin kicks in soon! Nighters all!
Shirley, congrats on first!
J/L: that was an extremely powerful blog. I have scars too..one on my lip and others and they all tell a story.
ohhh 111 *making a wish*
Bebbi:
I gotta give you kudos! I have been averaging between 18000 and 21000 steps and can't seem to get above that. Just wanted to give you props girl~
Hi hooters!
Dianne, I (we've) been watching Bachelorette, and like you was not happy to see Jake go home.
You should have heard MR. EBJ the week before last when she let Wes stay! OMG it was so funny!
He has such a way with words haha!
I like Kipton (I would call him Kippy for short hee hee)the best of the 3, I also liked the wine maker she sent home after meeting his family.
I was surprised and kind of happy that she didn't (supposedly) spend the night with them in the "fantasy suite".
I read that Richard Hatch may be back on Survivor for the 20th "stars" episode...
k-girl: Thanks! I have 22,581 today. I had three days in the past week that I only got 12-15K because I have a little bit of a sore knee from wearing heels. I get quite a few on the elliptical. If you put the pedo on your hip when you do the pedo it gets the strides right and you get credit for the steps. I did the elliptical during my lunch hour today, I was really proud of that.
Carol: How are you doing on your gym activities?
Hello everyone! :)
EBJ I was sooooo happy when the bachelorette finally got rid of Wes. What a jerk he is!
I'm getting confused about the nitrous oxide. I've used it before just to mellow me out but it doesn't do anything for pain as far as I know. I still had shots to for numbing and I really, really hate the shots, big time! I won't let myself get too mellow with the gas. I'm another one who needs to feel like she's in control.
bebbi,
mine is plain ol walking and stairs at work. Maybe I could keep up with you if I did the elyptical.
either way PROPS~
kgirl, that is really good. Props to you too! :) Way to keep it moving. Have you lost any weight from stepping it up?
J/L: I can't stand the nitrous oxide..it freaks me out.
Oh, I love that gas when I go to the dentist office!!!!
However, I'm like you J/L I do not like the shot.
I went to the dentist today and I have to get a filling on July 30th. My sister right away, said it was because all the dt. soda I drink and shamed me for it.
I just shrugged my shoulders, I floss and brush everyday. I just don't have the strength to give up the diet soda, yet. Hopefully, some day.
Oh, the dentist! Mine will use topical anesthetic first, which works great. Then if I need a numbing shot, I don't feel a thing.
I've never had nitrous. I was put to sleep for wisdom teeth extraction years ago.
I am a little leery of anesthetic in a dentist office. I want to be awake!
Kgrl; That "grin and bear it" method hurts like a bitch, doesn't it?
Kgrl, Bebbi and all you step-counters... Play paintball. Throw some mild explosives towards your friends (roman candles, firecrackers), then run for your life from your victims. Step into a bull-pen. You won't even need to count steps.
JustLin; I think the Nitrous is meant to relax you. I have a nasty habit of bolting from the dentist's chair and he thought it might help. Now he just straps me down.
bonacci: Favorite July 4th activity in our back yard is roman candle wars. Great pastime. Paintball was popular too. Just a little messy.
Been to a bullfight or two, so not interested in stepping into the bull pen..haha
okay..going to bed..night all
In my 30's, I had a weight problem. 87 lbs on a 5'10" frame.It turned out to be caused by divorce, but we didn't know that at the time.
Someone decided I needed a colonoscopy, which I knew nothing about; I didn't consider the "colon" part of the procedure.
Everything went fine and I got up to pee. I wasn't ready for what happened next. I blew a fart that I was sure would take the entire building down. Usually you know when these things are about to happen, but it was a complete surprise to me.
I was embarassed to come out because I was sure that noise couldn't have gone unnoticed. After 20 minutes a nurse came to get me and if I were a snake, I'd have slithered sliently to a hiding hole.
From now on, I'm going to ask for a sound-proof bathroom if I ever have to go through that again. And a sturdy building.
EBJ My dentist uses topical anesthetic, too, and it isn't the actual needle that bothers me, it's the sting of the medication. I have very low tolerance for stinging. I hate it!
Bonacci Sorry, but i ROFLMAO @ your fart story!
Bebbi, great job with the steps.
I'm just tinkled pink that I said no to a donought and a candybar today. They were offered and somehow the word no came out.
That is my diet right now just say "no". It is so hard to do.
EBJ: Is Richard going to appear naked? Then I'll watch! Yum!
Ok...can I just say that I don't like shots anywhere..in my arm, butt or mouth. When I had my root canal my tooth was is the position that I had to have a shot in the palette of my mouth...ouch!!! I am worse than a child and was never a good mother to re-assure my child that "it would be okay." I was and am bad about shots and thunder and lightening!! I am under the bed with the dogs.
BONACCI: I got a laugh out of your colon story. Just be glad you were in the pot as those farts are deadly and sometimes messy after one of those things.
Dianne I was going to write that I don't mind shots anywhere except in the mouth. I really hate those. However, during the war, my dad had to have a shot in his eyeball in order to deaden it so they could remove a small piece of metal. I think I would hate having a shot in the eye even worse than in my mouth.
J/LIN: Scars? Me? I have dozens..the most apparent, of course are those on the outside. Every once in a while though, one of those on the inside will show it's ugly self too.
You'd think after all the times I've fallen, I would have broken a bone here or there. Nope. Not a one..and I hope someone besides me is knocking on wood! ;)
I have a scar on my wrist caused by what I thought was an ingenious new way of cutting ceramic tile. I held the tile down on the side of the table, Mr Z hit it with a hammer. Wunderbar! Not so much..sliced my wrist and the tendon..12 or so stitches for one..8 for the other.
I have numerous scars from falling off my bike as a kid, a few from two bad car accidents..and even one from washing dishes. DIANNE, I have some from cooking too! (the broiler and I do not get along) But..and I have to repeat this cuz I can't believe it myself..none from just tripping and falling. Amazing!
J/LIN, I loved your blog and everyone's responses. I'm sorry I didn't comment earlier, but our internet has been sporadic at best the last 24 hours. It's gone off twice since I started this post. I hope the cable company gets their act together and fixes it soon. If not..have a wonderful day everyone. Stay cool! :)
Gotta cross my fingers now and hope this posts...
YAY!! :D
SHIRLEY: Congrats on FIRST..
MARY: I'm so sorry the tooth is hurting so badly..I hope you get relief soon.
LYNND: I have stretch marks too, but they're from chocolate not children.. ;)
J/LIN: I forgot..I have a scar between my eyes from looking through a fence and calling to a German Shepherd. He chomped right down..almost bit my nose off. My mom was so angry at me..she told me "You don't put your face next to a dog's teeth.." GREAT advice!! ;)
EBJ: LOL @ the ferocious kitten scratches..usually those scars fade though. I've had my share of them!
TINKA: I'm glad to hear you had a good weekend and you and the pups are home safe! :)
KGRL: Dang..all you've been through and you've still got the best sense of humor. :)
BONACCI: LOL@ being strapped down..
All the dentist/needle talk...ooogedy boogedy...shiver..
Better go do my laundry..the garage isn't getting any cooler.
BBL..if the internet stays on..
Good morning, Zona!!!
Happy Tuesday!!
Good morning, Zona and iteach..
I'm off to the dog park - then Bailey gets a MUCH needed grooming!!
waving howdy!!
just Lin - great blog - sorry i didn't get back to comment!!
Just dropping in while I have a moment to think about something other than boxes, unpacking, repair quotes for the house, playing with my grandson...you get the picture, it's very busy around here!
Scars - I have a huge diagonal scar that runs from under my left breast to just above my right hip. It's from exploratory surgery I had to have after a huge gallstone (the size of a 50-cent piece, I was told) passed thru my gallbladder into the common bile duct and embedded itself into my intestine. The gallbladder problems went undiagnosed from February to September. It was July 3rd when the gallstone passed (I'll never forget that pain) and I woke up jaundiced on the morning of July 4th. The problem continued to be misdiagnosed until 2 months later when the docs said I should see a surgeon asap or I could die! I was 21 years old. My oldest son was 9 months old when I went into the hospital and 10 months old when I finally came out. I have the scar plus three drain hole scars and since I'm prone to keloids, they are all doozies.
I have a 2nd scar on the inside of my right arm from my wrist 3/4 of the way to my elbow. It was caused by a bunny I was holding that panicked when my dog came to say hello. The bunny was trying to get traction and her ginsu-knife like nail sliced my arm wide open. A few years later I was treated for depression (not related to the bunny) and you should have seen the look on my caseworker's face when I tried to explain that the scar was caused by a bunny rabbit.
On dentists, I can't do gas-it makes me sick. For years I never needed "help" but somehow after a number of procedures (I was also blessed with bad teeth), anxiety has managed to creep in so my dentist prescribed ativan for the last couple of root canals. When one of the root canals failed and I had to have the tooth removed and an implant put in place, I saw an oral surgeon who gave me a WONDERFUL iv. I'm convinced this is the way to go! I remember nothing about the procedure except the peaceful feeling as the solution dripped into my veins shortly after, the assistant was waking me up to go home. No drug hangover either. I should have asked him what that stuff was.
Okay, hello to all who stops by what is now Area 51. I have missed being able to comment but I have read many of your comments. I will try to stop in later and say hello after today's blog is posted.
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