Blog collecting...

Well, I've found that I've got quite a "collection" of blogs if you will - that is following other people's blogs. I've checked out the blog o' the week page and also just radomly clicked on the "next blog" button. Ihave to say I have found lots of blogs that I like! - Many of wish I feel a connection to in some sort of way. either another homeschooler, artist, or mom either venting or giggling and sharing their lives. Funny isn't it, just how connected we all really are? Many of the same hopes, dreams fears, and celebrations... It really is nice to connect with others, and I really do appreciate all the inspiration others have shared. ;)

The Cat's Pajamas -

LOVED being with my Mom last night! We always have fun, and really enjoy each other's company. I really miss her so much, and spending time with her, so getting together is a treat. I needed to run a few errands before the weekend, so I called to see if she'd like to come with me. It was nice to have some time together and out of the house. I was able to find some of those spider web things that you stretch out over your hedges, etc., for decoration, and lights in the shape of a spider web. Also found needed pieces for costumes, so I'm happy about that :)
- Picked up a couple things for the nieghbor's cat too, as we seemed to have adopted him after his owner stopped letting him in the house via the kitty door because she thinks raccoons were getting in too. We'll probably bring him in on mischief night and halloween night, for his own safety, and also start letting him come in because the temps are just starting to dip down now. He's an awesome cat! - Couldn't be friendlier, lets you do anything to him, (which is great if you want to pick up the cat - which we do), and is always happy to see you. His name is Gabrielle, named after the angel, but he's galled "Gabby" for short. He's even getting along with our cat Mingh Tsu, who is an indoor cat, and is a female. - at least so far so good anyway >^.^<
Mom and I went to the double T diner for a bite to eat after our little shopping spree, not very good service, but the food was pretty good - thankfully the company made up for it all. ;)

Test results are back for latest homeschooling test - all 1's ( 1 = A ), YAY!
have to repeat the oral recorded part though, due to being a little too fast due to nerves - (we'll get there).

- Missing my Dad, missing my Mom ( never see her half as much as I thought I would now days ), missing home, missing going home. Thinking about Thanksgiving coming up - ( - what has become a dreaded holiday for me ). Hoping this year goes much better than the last few. Thinking maybe I can bring a nice green salad, and maybe some orderves, or h'orderves, or hors d' oeuvres - however you spell them, that's what I'm thinking I will make and contribute this year. - Something that doesn't have to be heated up, and something that's simple but nice.

We end up having two Thanksgivings - One on Thanksgiving day, ( usually here with Hubby's family ), and the other is usually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving ( at my parent's home - with a day inbetween for resting up ). I'll probably make a little something for my Hubby's family's Thanksgiving as his Mother usually makes most, if not all of the meal. The last few yers, this celebration has gotten harder and harder, but last year was the hardest year of all with my Dad no longer here with us. ....maybe I'll scout around a little on some of the blogs I follow here and steal ...er borrow.... some recipies - there are some REALLY great cooks out there!
I'm just hoping and praying for a peaceful Thanksgiving this year, and trying not to let things get stressful for me.

- I miss Thanksgiving with my family when I was little - now THAT was something I looked forward to! -



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Dyslexic -

From Dyslexic in America - Afraid of The Dark - audio blog by Leon Lewis Jr.

http://www.dyslexicinamerica.com/2010/10/afraid-of-dark.html


It's tricky being dyslexic. Most people don't get it. They don't understand dyslexia, or think it's simply flipping letters. - While some of it does include flipping letters, it's more complex than just that alone, and something that if you have it, you have to adapt to. I'm thankful that at least there is a name for it and it is actually acknowledged now days - ( back in my school days they always just said that I was "slow" ) - even if most schools still don't do anything about it to help their students. I'm also greatful for Calvert schools homeschooling, that they now have a special cirriculum just for those who are learning different called Verticy.


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Well, it all finally caught up with me.

Saturday, my Mom calls and needs to be taken to the hospital - she ended up going to "Righttime" (formerly "Nighttime Pediatrics"), to find out she had an infection, and is why whe was having feelings of hot and cold, and a very high fever, and so sore she could barely turn her head. - She seems to be doing better now. I need to call and check in on her later today.

- As for me, I had been up since 2am. on Saturday when my Mom called me for help to take her to be seen. My wonderful hubby initially took her, and I joined them in the waiting room after getting myself deacent to even go anywhere. I stayed and he went back home with our kiddo. It took a long time to be seen - (we even remarked that it may have been faster to actually have gone to the hosptial itself - can you imagine?! - but it really was that slow there!) - anyway, after my Mom was seen, I took her back home, and then my sil and I went out to get the antibiotic that was prescribed. I stayed for a while longer, and while my Mom was talking with her bestie on the phone, I visited with my brother. It was a really nice visit, which I really enjoyed, as I don't get to see or spend much time with my brother anymore. My sil and niece joined us after a while and we all had a nice time visiting - So nice in fact, that it was after midnight before I left. I checked in on Mom again before I left for home, and then got on the road. - So - all of that to say this - that I was up for 24 hours by the time I got back home and settled into bed. - SOOO - I ended up with one of my migraines that lasted all day - no matter how much of my meds I threw at it. - not fun :(

- I'm finally feeling better now. - Woke up sometime after 3am. and probably should have gone back to sleep but finally got hungry. - and if I don't eat something, I KNOW I will be down for the count again. - That's how I know I'm feeling better, is when I start feeling hungry again. So, some hot peppermint tea - to sooth what ails ya, and a buttered biscuit, and maybe some crackers with some nutella (haven't tried it before so we'll see), and I should be right as rain.

- which, by the way, it is going to be doing all week here - as the seasons have changed. ...


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Hmmm...tummy is really hurting today - not sure why. Ive had my gall bladder out for several months now, and havesn't had much trouble. But today, I swear it's almost as bad as that initial pain I had when my gall bladder was still in-tact. Maybe it was something I ate. - kinda hard to tell as well now, but Ihave had a couple - ok, a few, things, that I shouldn't have. So I guess my body is still able to tell me when I need to slow down and take it easy. ;)

Also have alot of stress still, over some things - ok, some people in my life. Have not heard from a friend who said they needed some time and would talk with me at a later date - three weeks later? Well, ok, I guess. - I do get tired and rather worn out by those who seem to have a philosophy of what's good for the goose is NOT good for the Gander - or that they don't need to treat others how they themselves want to be treated. - Told myself I wouldn't put up with all of that as much as I used to, ever since my Dad passed - but I'm finding I've fallen back into the rut. Of course give people the benifit of the doubt and treat others how I want to be treated, but all drama all the time, and me-me-me is too much for me. Life's too short to spend it on that. I want to live life, not get caught up in drama.


Need to re-establish that decision.

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