I don't know if I'm doing this right or not but I'll try!! I was tagged by my cousin Donna and this looked like fun!
7 Random things about me.....let's see.....
1.) I have dyed my hair more than 30 times in the past 8 years..seriously.
2.) I have a double jointed middle finger that I can do this really freaky popping thing with.
3.) I am ridiculously afraid of mice. I will go to extreme lengths to avoid them. I once slept on the kitchen table because I was afraid it would crawl in my bed. (We had a small mouse at one time)
4.) I can't handle it when I step on a wet floor. I freak out and get someone to mop it up or bring me some shoes (even when I get out of the shower!)
5.) We have a P. O. BOX and, when I was pregnant, I craved the smell of the post office so much that I would go in sometimes when I knew we didn't have any mail.
6.) I love popcorn and m&ms together..its like the best thing since sliced bread!
7.) I have seen all 296 episodes of Beverly Hills 90210
Now it says I am supposed to tag some other people to do this! I'm going with Amber, Amanda, Kara and Gaye!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
BLOOD DRIVES
My classmate, Misty Heflin posted this on myspace today, just wanted to pass this along in any way possible.
JSU Blood Drive Wednesday - 10/29/08 - 10:30am - 4:00pm in the Theron Montgomery building.
Monster fest - Oxford Mall.Thursday & Friday 10/30/08 - 10/31/08 -10am-8pm.
Compassion Blood Drive in Memory of Mikey Heflin - AU/UA blood drive coming up on November 14.the Holiday Inn Express on Hwy 119, Pelham.PLEASE GIVE BLOOD.
While my wonderful Husband, was in the hospital for his Bone Marrow Transplant, he was the recipient of 92units of Whole blood and that is not even counting Platelet transfusions.
Platelets - help the blood clot.
If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding can occur.Mikey had a Platelet count of 2000 on April 9th. Normal range - 150,000 - 450,000. Yes 2000 is DANGEROUSLY LOW.He was a recipient of 102units of Platelet transfusions‘.Most of my my spacer friends had the pleasure of knowing Mikey, very well and knew he was probably the most unselfish guy you could meet. He would give you his shirt off his back to a perfect stranger just to help them out. Mikey and I gave blood together, he talked me into it too, I have gave blood, every opportunity, just did not like them digging in my no Vein arms, but I would gladly give especially for the instant gratification. Speaking of Veins, Mikey had to have a Hickman Catheter for the weeks of High-Dose Chemo treatments, Blood Transfusions, IV-Drugs, and of course the Bone Marrow Transplant.I am Honoring Mikey in his Memory, with the Compassion blood drive. If you knew Mikey, he would want the blood and platelets, that was generously given to him, given back to people who gave freely. I am hoping with this Blood Drive being Annually the units of Blood given will triple each year.There were many days and nights, Mikey had to wait for blood and platelets. Post Transplant, while his blood type was changing to his donor (brother Andy) type, he would wait for hours upon hours for his blood to come in from various blood banks, since his blood had to be irradiated and CMV negative.Hickman Catheter - insertion of a Hickman line is usually done under sedation or a general anesthetic by a radiologist or surgeon. It involves two incisions, one at the jugular vein or another nearby vein or groove, and one on the chest wall.Irradiated - Blood and blood product irradiation will prevent PT-GVHD.Post-Transfusion - Graft Verses Host Disease - is one of the most severe side-effects of blood transfusion and Bone Marrow Transplants.
CMV Negative - Cytomegalovirus is a common virus carried by more than half of the population. Most people who have the virus never know it and for the average healthy person, CMV does not cause a problem. However, for patients whose immune systems are not functioning properly(premature babies, cancer patients and others who cannot fight infection), CMV can be very serious.Now that I have informed you about blood, platelets and life after a Bone Marrow Transplant. I encourage each and everyone to PLEASE GIVE BLOOD. If you cannot work around these dates and location, please visit your local Red Cross and give blood.I will be on sports talk station WJOX 690AM & WJOX 94.5FM, the week of the Blood Drive, that is November 14th. To tell Mikey's story and maybe touch a lot of giving heart s to come join us at the blood drive. Mikey was a HUGE Alabama fan and I am a HUGE Auburn fan, so sweet, right? =) Red Cross is giving out some cool t-shirts and of course some Iron Bowl tickets.That would be neat to win, Right? 10 Facts about blood needs1. Every two seconds someone in the U.S.needs blood 2.More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day 3.One out of every 10 people admitted in a hospital needs blood 4.Total blood transfusions in a given year: 14 million 5.The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints 6.The blood type most often requested by hospitals is Type O 7.The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs 8. Sickle cell disease affects more than 80,000 people in the U.S., 98% of whom are African American.Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives 9. More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.10. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.Facts about blood and its componentsWhole blood can be processed into red cells, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitate.The total number of units of all of these components transfused in a year is 29 million It is possible to donate specifically only platelets or plasma.This process is called apheresis Most donated red blood cells must be used within 42 days of collection Donated platelets must be used within 5 days of collection — new donations are constantly needed Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets.The body will replenish the elements given during a blood donation - some in a matter of hours, and others in a matter of weeks I know this was a lot of information to read, but most people take hours to do bulletins with questions, like What are you listening to ? ? ? I appreciate you, for taking the time to read this and PLEASE GIVE LIFE.Please Repost Bulletin...THANKS AGAIN!
JSU Blood Drive Wednesday - 10/29/08 - 10:30am - 4:00pm in the Theron Montgomery building.
Monster fest - Oxford Mall.Thursday & Friday 10/30/08 - 10/31/08 -10am-8pm.
Compassion Blood Drive in Memory of Mikey Heflin - AU/UA blood drive coming up on November 14.the Holiday Inn Express on Hwy 119, Pelham.PLEASE GIVE BLOOD.
While my wonderful Husband, was in the hospital for his Bone Marrow Transplant, he was the recipient of 92units of Whole blood and that is not even counting Platelet transfusions.
Platelets - help the blood clot.
If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding can occur.Mikey had a Platelet count of 2000 on April 9th. Normal range - 150,000 - 450,000. Yes 2000 is DANGEROUSLY LOW.He was a recipient of 102units of Platelet transfusions‘.Most of my my spacer friends had the pleasure of knowing Mikey, very well and knew he was probably the most unselfish guy you could meet. He would give you his shirt off his back to a perfect stranger just to help them out. Mikey and I gave blood together, he talked me into it too, I have gave blood, every opportunity, just did not like them digging in my no Vein arms, but I would gladly give especially for the instant gratification. Speaking of Veins, Mikey had to have a Hickman Catheter for the weeks of High-Dose Chemo treatments, Blood Transfusions, IV-Drugs, and of course the Bone Marrow Transplant.I am Honoring Mikey in his Memory, with the Compassion blood drive. If you knew Mikey, he would want the blood and platelets, that was generously given to him, given back to people who gave freely. I am hoping with this Blood Drive being Annually the units of Blood given will triple each year.There were many days and nights, Mikey had to wait for blood and platelets. Post Transplant, while his blood type was changing to his donor (brother Andy) type, he would wait for hours upon hours for his blood to come in from various blood banks, since his blood had to be irradiated and CMV negative.Hickman Catheter - insertion of a Hickman line is usually done under sedation or a general anesthetic by a radiologist or surgeon. It involves two incisions, one at the jugular vein or another nearby vein or groove, and one on the chest wall.Irradiated - Blood and blood product irradiation will prevent PT-GVHD.Post-Transfusion - Graft Verses Host Disease - is one of the most severe side-effects of blood transfusion and Bone Marrow Transplants.
CMV Negative - Cytomegalovirus is a common virus carried by more than half of the population. Most people who have the virus never know it and for the average healthy person, CMV does not cause a problem. However, for patients whose immune systems are not functioning properly(premature babies, cancer patients and others who cannot fight infection), CMV can be very serious.Now that I have informed you about blood, platelets and life after a Bone Marrow Transplant. I encourage each and everyone to PLEASE GIVE BLOOD. If you cannot work around these dates and location, please visit your local Red Cross and give blood.I will be on sports talk station WJOX 690AM & WJOX 94.5FM, the week of the Blood Drive, that is November 14th. To tell Mikey's story and maybe touch a lot of giving heart s to come join us at the blood drive. Mikey was a HUGE Alabama fan and I am a HUGE Auburn fan, so sweet, right? =) Red Cross is giving out some cool t-shirts and of course some Iron Bowl tickets.That would be neat to win, Right? 10 Facts about blood needs1. Every two seconds someone in the U.S.needs blood 2.More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day 3.One out of every 10 people admitted in a hospital needs blood 4.Total blood transfusions in a given year: 14 million 5.The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints 6.The blood type most often requested by hospitals is Type O 7.The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs 8. Sickle cell disease affects more than 80,000 people in the U.S., 98% of whom are African American.Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives 9. More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.10. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.Facts about blood and its componentsWhole blood can be processed into red cells, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitate.The total number of units of all of these components transfused in a year is 29 million It is possible to donate specifically only platelets or plasma.This process is called apheresis Most donated red blood cells must be used within 42 days of collection Donated platelets must be used within 5 days of collection — new donations are constantly needed Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets.The body will replenish the elements given during a blood donation - some in a matter of hours, and others in a matter of weeks I know this was a lot of information to read, but most people take hours to do bulletins with questions, like What are you listening to ? ? ? I appreciate you, for taking the time to read this and PLEASE GIVE LIFE.Please Repost Bulletin...THANKS AGAIN!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Haunted Places
With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I'd look up some supposedly "haunted" places. I was listening to the Steve & Carl show on K98 like I do every morning and they were talking about some "hauntings" around here. It got me inspired to do a little research of my own. I've included some links.
http://theshadowlands.net/places/alabama.htm
Who knows if any of these are true, but they are fun, right?
http://hauntsofamerica.blogspot.com/2008/01/haunting-of-maumee-bay-brewing-company.html
Click to see all of the eerie pictures!
Just thought this was fun for Halloween! =)
http://theshadowlands.net/places/alabama.htm
Who knows if any of these are true, but they are fun, right?
http://hauntsofamerica.blogspot.com/2008/01/haunting-of-maumee-bay-brewing-company.html
Click to see all of the eerie pictures!
Just thought this was fun for Halloween! =)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Common Cold
I wrote this a couple of weeks ago..just forgot to actually post it!
Well, as luck would have it, this is my 2nd cold in 3 weeks! I hate having a cold, SO annoying and it seems to drag out for so long. Well, I was researching "cures for the common cold" to try and find some relief. I came upon some interesting things that I didn't know.
1) Being "cold" doesn't actually cause a cold. Not wearing jacket when it's chilly out or sleeping in a draft do not cause colds. The actual cause are rhinoviruses that are invisible droplets in the air that we breathe in, or on surfaces that we touch.
2) Colds are most contagious during the 2 to 4 days after symptoms appear, but can be contagious up to 3 WEEKS (even when there are no symptoms!)
3) Medicine can't cure the common cold. They can relieve some symptoms, but they can't actually CURE the cold.
4) Chicken soup contains a mucus-thinning amino acid called cysteine, and some research shows that chicken soup helps control congestion-causing white cells, called neutrophils.
Well, as luck would have it, this is my 2nd cold in 3 weeks! I hate having a cold, SO annoying and it seems to drag out for so long. Well, I was researching "cures for the common cold" to try and find some relief. I came upon some interesting things that I didn't know.
1) Being "cold" doesn't actually cause a cold. Not wearing jacket when it's chilly out or sleeping in a draft do not cause colds. The actual cause are rhinoviruses that are invisible droplets in the air that we breathe in, or on surfaces that we touch.
2) Colds are most contagious during the 2 to 4 days after symptoms appear, but can be contagious up to 3 WEEKS (even when there are no symptoms!)
3) Medicine can't cure the common cold. They can relieve some symptoms, but they can't actually CURE the cold.
4) Chicken soup contains a mucus-thinning amino acid called cysteine, and some research shows that chicken soup helps control congestion-causing white cells, called neutrophils.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
THE NERVE...
So, this morning Dennis went outside to get in the truck with my Dad (he was there to pick him up) and my Dad asked if the Jeep gas tank thing was open the night before. Dennis then saw the gas cap laying on the ground next to the tire. Someone stole gas out of our Jeep right from our yard! We guessed it must have been while we were sleeping. That gives me the chills :( It makes me scared to know that someone was so close to our bedroom window and back door and we never heard a thing!
They also stole the little bit of gas that we had in the gas can outside. It makes me feel so unsafe. Which I'm sure it was probably an isolated event, but still--I just feel like I was robbed of the security of being in my own home. Dennis had told me that he thought this kind of stuff would start happening with gas going so high and then so many stations being out of it around here. It's sad that people can stoop so low. What really makes my heart hurt I guess is the fact that we are struggling (Dennis pretty much is looking for a job right now because of a slow down in the painting business). We are struggling just to get by and then someone comes and steals our gas?? Dennis had just put $60 in on Thursday night and then it was stolen Friday! :(
Be careful everyone-we are investing in one of those gas caps that lock! Just be aware and keep an eye out..this is what the world has come to!
They also stole the little bit of gas that we had in the gas can outside. It makes me feel so unsafe. Which I'm sure it was probably an isolated event, but still--I just feel like I was robbed of the security of being in my own home. Dennis had told me that he thought this kind of stuff would start happening with gas going so high and then so many stations being out of it around here. It's sad that people can stoop so low. What really makes my heart hurt I guess is the fact that we are struggling (Dennis pretty much is looking for a job right now because of a slow down in the painting business). We are struggling just to get by and then someone comes and steals our gas?? Dennis had just put $60 in on Thursday night and then it was stolen Friday! :(
Be careful everyone-we are investing in one of those gas caps that lock! Just be aware and keep an eye out..this is what the world has come to!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thankful and Blessed
I just really feel touched at the moment. I honestly just want to give thanks and praise to God for everything I have. I feel so blessed. I have read a couple of sad stories today and heard a few sad things in the past few days. It really makes me realize how grateful I am and how truly blessed my life is. It just makes me feel a little guilty about how bad I sometimes think my family and I have it. In reality-we have a great life. I am married to a wonderful man that I get to see and love and talk to everyday. My fifteen month old son is healthy and happy and full of life. We have a roof over our head and food on the table. Sure, there are material things I would love to have. But after reading a story a few minutes ago, I think I can put those in the back of my mind and really focus on the positives in my life and how much God has blessed me with.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
What do you think makes a good friend?
Ok. I got bored. So bored and stumped-I got this topic from a Writing Topic website. I like writing, but rarely do it anymore. In high school, I wrote a column in the local newspaper and I loved writing papers in college. So anywho..here it goes.
What do you think makes a good friend?
"A friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out." "A friend listens to what you say. A best friend listens to what you don't say." These are just a couple of quotes I've heard that stuck. Friends are amazing. Friends are there for you when you fall, when you need a hand or just when you want to talk. Throughout my life, I have had some good friends and I have had some people that I thought were my friends. As I have gotten a little older, I have come to realize what a friend is and who mine have been. I have some of the best friends a girl could have. I have a best friend in particular that has been with me through it all. Through boyfriends and fights, through family and laughs, she has stood by me always. She is one of the sweetest people I know. She has charisma and attitude. Her attitude makes her character. She can make you laugh til you cry and make you cry til you laugh. I have spent almost half of my life knowing this girl and I still feel like we share everything. We have gotten in trouble together and we have accomplished great things together. We are each our own individual person and we have done things to shape each other's lives. I think without each other, we wouldn't be exactly who we are today. I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful person to be my friend.
One thing that makes a good friend is trust. You confide in a friend. Therefore, you have to trust them to keep secrets and not to judge you.
The second thing is loyalty. This comes with trust. A friend should stand by your side and be there for you no matter what. They should support your decisions, even if they don't agree with them.
Another quality is sense of humor. A friend laughs with you and makes you laugh. You should be able to find humor in things all the time. Inside jokes come easy.
Something else is understanding. A good friend will understand that you are hurting or you are excited about something. They should understand if you have to cancel plans or if you are having a hard time dealing with something.
Last but not least is love. I love my friends. Its impossible to be a good friend if you don't have at least some love for that person. When you care about someone, you love them. When you love someone, you are loyal, understanding and trusting.
I know I may be babbling, I'm just in a writing mood and I'm just so grateful for my best friend. She is what makes a good friend.
What do you think makes a good friend?
"A friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out." "A friend listens to what you say. A best friend listens to what you don't say." These are just a couple of quotes I've heard that stuck. Friends are amazing. Friends are there for you when you fall, when you need a hand or just when you want to talk. Throughout my life, I have had some good friends and I have had some people that I thought were my friends. As I have gotten a little older, I have come to realize what a friend is and who mine have been. I have some of the best friends a girl could have. I have a best friend in particular that has been with me through it all. Through boyfriends and fights, through family and laughs, she has stood by me always. She is one of the sweetest people I know. She has charisma and attitude. Her attitude makes her character. She can make you laugh til you cry and make you cry til you laugh. I have spent almost half of my life knowing this girl and I still feel like we share everything. We have gotten in trouble together and we have accomplished great things together. We are each our own individual person and we have done things to shape each other's lives. I think without each other, we wouldn't be exactly who we are today. I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful person to be my friend.
One thing that makes a good friend is trust. You confide in a friend. Therefore, you have to trust them to keep secrets and not to judge you.
The second thing is loyalty. This comes with trust. A friend should stand by your side and be there for you no matter what. They should support your decisions, even if they don't agree with them.
Another quality is sense of humor. A friend laughs with you and makes you laugh. You should be able to find humor in things all the time. Inside jokes come easy.
Something else is understanding. A good friend will understand that you are hurting or you are excited about something. They should understand if you have to cancel plans or if you are having a hard time dealing with something.
Last but not least is love. I love my friends. Its impossible to be a good friend if you don't have at least some love for that person. When you care about someone, you love them. When you love someone, you are loyal, understanding and trusting.
I know I may be babbling, I'm just in a writing mood and I'm just so grateful for my best friend. She is what makes a good friend.
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