The other day at about 4:00 p.m.,while I was walking around in Wal Mart, I came across a young mom holding her baby. Me being the nosey thing that I am asked how old the baby was. To my astonishment she replied 15 hours - yep, 15 hours.
She explained that she had given birth to the little darling at 1:15 a.m. that day at a birthing center (water method was her choice of procedures). She and the baby were doing well and had been released. Fifteen hours - WOW!!!! I was amazed. She was walking around like nothing out of the ordinary had happened that day. Shades of the pioneer spirit. She was a little surprised with herself because she said it was an easy birth with not much pain involved. Something to be said for that "water thing".
This is the youngest baby I have ever seen except for my son when he was born many many years ago. This has given me a new found faith that just maybe the next generation is going to do okay. She had courage and a fortitude that not many young ones exhibit in this day and age. Bless her heart. I wished them both well and went on my way with the realization that I had witnessed a minor miracle.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Farther into the Future
I am moving even farther into the future of high tech computer stuff. My old cell phone gave up the ghost - it was turning itself off whenever it decided that it was a nice time to do so. Very inconsiderate of the blamed thing especially when I use it for my alarm. A missed appointment is no fun. Soooooo, I upgraded.
This new phone lets me do everything - most importantly it can be set up as a WiFi hotspot that will handle up to five items (computers, etc) at a time. I can now be in the middle of nowhere and use my laptop - will wonders never cease. I can actually get on the internet with the new phone, but it is a little small, especially the keyboard. My fingers are not compatible and I was doing a lot of backspacing (more than normal) to correct things. I solved this problem by getting a stylus. I do so much better with this little tool.
I bought a portable netbook the other day as well -has a 7 inch screen and will be good for traveling. It actually fits in my purse. I am toying with the idea of taking it back,but probably won't because it is convenient for traveling like I said.
I have truly become a techie - I like using the things, but when it comes to the inside workings I am not so good. I have to rely on people that are smart about the inner workings of these modern marvels.
This new phone lets me do everything - most importantly it can be set up as a WiFi hotspot that will handle up to five items (computers, etc) at a time. I can now be in the middle of nowhere and use my laptop - will wonders never cease. I can actually get on the internet with the new phone, but it is a little small, especially the keyboard. My fingers are not compatible and I was doing a lot of backspacing (more than normal) to correct things. I solved this problem by getting a stylus. I do so much better with this little tool.
I bought a portable netbook the other day as well -has a 7 inch screen and will be good for traveling. It actually fits in my purse. I am toying with the idea of taking it back,but probably won't because it is convenient for traveling like I said.
I have truly become a techie - I like using the things, but when it comes to the inside workings I am not so good. I have to rely on people that are smart about the inner workings of these modern marvels.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Graduation Bell and More
May 11, 2012 was the big day - It was my last day of 7 weeks worth of radiation treatments. You are given a bell on a pink ribbon to ring as you walk down the hall for the last time so that everyone could cheer for you. Since that day I have gone to several doctor's appointments for follow ups - all of whom are very pleased with my progress. The only thing that I have to get through now is five years worth of Exemestane (a medication that takes estrogen out of your system to keep any cancer cells from transferring to any other part of your body) and mammograms every six months. Better to be safe than sorry.
I am back to my normal daily routine - which really doesn't mean much. I go out to lunch with friends, go to the gym at least three times a week and sit around home thinking about all of the things that I should be doing in the way of house work (cleaning and/or laundry) that I don't have the motivation to do. Procrastination is my middle name at the moment.
The weather has been very nice for the past few weeks - winter was warmer than normal, spring was wetter than normal and so far temps are bearable as is the humidity. I am hoping that it continues this way because I really want to do some traveling in August. I am hoping to visit a friend that lives in the Detroit, MI area. It will be a two day drive, which some of my friends are concerned about. They can be over protective at times. If I don't do it because I am worried about what could happen to me I would never walk out the front door. None of my friends in the area are retired yet so I have no choice but to do things on my own.
I am back to my normal daily routine - which really doesn't mean much. I go out to lunch with friends, go to the gym at least three times a week and sit around home thinking about all of the things that I should be doing in the way of house work (cleaning and/or laundry) that I don't have the motivation to do. Procrastination is my middle name at the moment.
The weather has been very nice for the past few weeks - winter was warmer than normal, spring was wetter than normal and so far temps are bearable as is the humidity. I am hoping that it continues this way because I really want to do some traveling in August. I am hoping to visit a friend that lives in the Detroit, MI area. It will be a two day drive, which some of my friends are concerned about. They can be over protective at times. If I don't do it because I am worried about what could happen to me I would never walk out the front door. None of my friends in the area are retired yet so I have no choice but to do things on my own.
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