As you already know, I am suffer from migraines. I have been working with my doctor to try a few different drugs, and I seem to have found a combination that works (one pill takes away the pain while the other takes away my urge to throw up). The side effect of this combination: I feel like I'm buzzed. Today was the first time I had taken both pills together and that was a very weird feeling. The best analogy I have is that I felt like I had had a couple of drinks.
I already found that when the migraine starts and I can take two of the pain pills in a two-hour time span, I get VERY drowsy. I feel asleep on the couch last night really early and was in a deep sleep the entire evening. Chris woke me up to go to bed (hee hee - sounds familiar right Mom and Dad?). When I woke up this morning, I took the pain pill and the nausea pill at the same time and got a little drowsy again, but mostly buzzed.
I overall consider this combination a success and will continue to use both. I am going to hold a two-month experiment soon - I'm going to get off the pill (and use other birth control methods!!!) and see if the frequency of my migraines are fewer or less severe. My doctor assured me that I only needed to do it for two months to see if there's a difference. If I find the frequency is reduced, I will likely switch birth control methods (use ones that don't include estrogen).
Migraines suck.
04 November 2009
01 November 2009
Trick-or-treat success
Banjo and I got through our first night of trick-or-treating (Chris was shooting the Gopher football game and missed out on the fun). The action started around 7. We got about 60 kids over the course of two hours. I was expecting 100+ given our location, but 60 was pretty good. It was fun seeing the kids and hearing their reactions to my costume. I'm going to have to do that every year!
Banjo behaved for the most part. I distracted him with a bone and whenever I saw a kid coming to the door, I snuck out into the porch. Sometimes Banjo figured out what I was doing and howled in the livingroom, but he was pretty good most of the time. Everything slowed way down after 8 and I was disappointed to see that so many of the neighbors don't hand out candy. I think it's because this half of the block has a lot of old-timers in it who are likely on fixed incomes. Too bad.
One thing I was surprised by was how many parents were driving their kids from block to block. Kind of ridiculous if you ask me, especially since it was really nice weather out last night. It was good to see large groups of parents and kids walking around though. You have to work for your candy! A lot of kids were carrying around pillowcases as bags and one kid had a heavy load and he told me he had hit eight blocks already. Now there's working for your treats!
The funniest costume I saw was a one-eyed octopus - the kid made it himself and you put the candy in the monster's mouth. I loved it. A lot of the kids loved my costume, which is funny because all that was unique was the black wig, hat and feather boa - the rest of my costume was work clothes, black long-johns and winter boots. Happy Halloween!
Banjo behaved for the most part. I distracted him with a bone and whenever I saw a kid coming to the door, I snuck out into the porch. Sometimes Banjo figured out what I was doing and howled in the livingroom, but he was pretty good most of the time. Everything slowed way down after 8 and I was disappointed to see that so many of the neighbors don't hand out candy. I think it's because this half of the block has a lot of old-timers in it who are likely on fixed incomes. Too bad.
One thing I was surprised by was how many parents were driving their kids from block to block. Kind of ridiculous if you ask me, especially since it was really nice weather out last night. It was good to see large groups of parents and kids walking around though. You have to work for your candy! A lot of kids were carrying around pillowcases as bags and one kid had a heavy load and he told me he had hit eight blocks already. Now there's working for your treats!
The funniest costume I saw was a one-eyed octopus - the kid made it himself and you put the candy in the monster's mouth. I loved it. A lot of the kids loved my costume, which is funny because all that was unique was the black wig, hat and feather boa - the rest of my costume was work clothes, black long-johns and winter boots. Happy Halloween!
31 October 2009
Mauh-ha-ha
Halloween is here! I finally got the porch set up for the little monsters:
I am going to have scary music playing in the background too (even though they won't be able to hear it because of Banjo howling).
And I knew that Mom would be supremely disappointed if I told her I didn't dress up to hand out candy, so I did. Be warn: the following picture is scary - not because of how I'm dressed, but because of how dumb I look. It's all in good fun :)
I am going to have scary music playing in the background too (even though they won't be able to hear it because of Banjo howling).And I knew that Mom would be supremely disappointed if I told her I didn't dress up to hand out candy, so I did. Be warn: the following picture is scary - not because of how I'm dressed, but because of how dumb I look. It's all in good fun :)
24 October 2009
How to react
I had a bad night last night: Banjo bit my foot, more specifically my big toe. Luckily I was wearing my slippers and I'm glad he didn't attack a more vital part of me, but the fact is he bit me. This situation was Kim came over to pick up Harley and I was nearly done with my dinner...but not quite. As soon as I got up to get the door, he stole the rest of it - it was french toast. I knew to let him finish the food before disciplining him because he would bite me (maybe I shouldn't have waited!).
I tried to get him in back and didn't corner him at all - I was trying to move him back to the dining room. But he thought I was backing him into a corner and after much growling, he attacked my foot. I didn't know how to react. I know I screamed his name, but going up an octave did not help the situation. The second time it was deeper and he stopped (I don't know if that's why he stopped or if he was just done).
Luckily Chris showed up almost immediately afterward from a game and he took care of it - he got Banjo into the dining room and put tubs in the entrance to the living room so Banjo couldn't get in. I spent the rest of the night crying then hiccuping then crying some more. I couldn't believe he did that to me and I couldn't help thinking I was partially to blame.
I've been in a hate-how-things-are-going-at-work kind of mood for the past couple of weeks and I haven't been doing any exercises with Banjo (things that make him realize I'm in charge, not him). And since I've been preoccupied, I haven't paid enough attention. Today, he had to walk with the short leash and I made him sit a lot. I haven't let him on the couch all day (and I've kicked him off every time he's snuck up on it). I may sound like a bitch, but I'm not beating him or abusing him. I'm putting him back in his place. He's the dog, not the boss. Pokey may disagree with that.
It still makes me incredibly sad that Banjo would react to me that way. All I've done is love the little shit and he goes and bites me. Sounds kinda like Banjo's a teenager. A sharp-teethed teenager.
Life moves on though...
I tried to get him in back and didn't corner him at all - I was trying to move him back to the dining room. But he thought I was backing him into a corner and after much growling, he attacked my foot. I didn't know how to react. I know I screamed his name, but going up an octave did not help the situation. The second time it was deeper and he stopped (I don't know if that's why he stopped or if he was just done).
Luckily Chris showed up almost immediately afterward from a game and he took care of it - he got Banjo into the dining room and put tubs in the entrance to the living room so Banjo couldn't get in. I spent the rest of the night crying then hiccuping then crying some more. I couldn't believe he did that to me and I couldn't help thinking I was partially to blame.
I've been in a hate-how-things-are-going-at-work kind of mood for the past couple of weeks and I haven't been doing any exercises with Banjo (things that make him realize I'm in charge, not him). And since I've been preoccupied, I haven't paid enough attention. Today, he had to walk with the short leash and I made him sit a lot. I haven't let him on the couch all day (and I've kicked him off every time he's snuck up on it). I may sound like a bitch, but I'm not beating him or abusing him. I'm putting him back in his place. He's the dog, not the boss. Pokey may disagree with that.
It still makes me incredibly sad that Banjo would react to me that way. All I've done is love the little shit and he goes and bites me. Sounds kinda like Banjo's a teenager. A sharp-teethed teenager.
Life moves on though...
20 October 2009
Hodge podge of events
Over the past weekend, I headed up north with my aunts. We met my mom in Duluth and spent a day enjoying the north shore...and Betty's Pies of course :)
We spent the rest of the relaxing weekend at my parents' house. I took some more tubs of my younger days stuff from my mom's future craft room (I hope) and my aunt Connie, who drove, was happy to help haul stuff down (thanks again!). We all ate so much delicious food - the soup, the turkey and potatoes, the coffee cake and muffins...mmmmmm........Chris got to enjoy some leftovers and he is grateful.
I had a great time joking around with Dad - I try to keep up with his sarcastic humor as best I can, but usually roll with laughter trying! I fell asleep during a scary movie...oops. It happens every time I try to watch a movie in the evening at my parents; their furniture is way too comfortable and the blankets are too cozy. I loved seeing Pokey and Pokey was ecstatic I didn't bring Banjo. She got me all to herself and no battle scars were forged.
I missed my boys though. Banjo went crazy when I got home and that made me feel really good. I was also greeted with the prospect of staining. I was planning on starting Sunday when we got back, but Chris was so excited about our TV (and the fact I was back home I think) that we spent the night on the couch. Side note: we bought a used high-def TV from our friends in Chaska - thanks again!
I finished staining the bookshelves last night instead. Because of the nice weather, I was able to have really really good circulation in the basement once again. Now on to the varnish! I thought I had talked Chris into doing that all himself, but he's trying to tell me we agreed to do it together so that it gets done faster. I'm still skeptical and have said so. I did a decent job on the staining (my first project) although there is plenty of room for improvement.
In other news, our radiator in the livingroom started to squirt a small stream of water last night (I think that's the first time it's done that anyway). We submitted a claim to the home warranty place and they sent a company out to fix it right away. Of course they can't completely fix it because that radiator needs to be replaced - the crack is in the middle of the column. Since a temporary fix would be expensive and not covered, we have elected to go without our radiator heat until they find a replacement. My coworker is going to let us borrow her space heater luckily, and I'm hoping it doesn't take too long given the cooling temps. I'm pretty damn excited that we will only have to pay the $100 deductible to get it replaced and that this didn't happen in January!
In a very special note, Chris and I celebrated our three-year anniversary last week and I look forward to MANY years more :)
We spent the rest of the relaxing weekend at my parents' house. I took some more tubs of my younger days stuff from my mom's future craft room (I hope) and my aunt Connie, who drove, was happy to help haul stuff down (thanks again!). We all ate so much delicious food - the soup, the turkey and potatoes, the coffee cake and muffins...mmmmmm........Chris got to enjoy some leftovers and he is grateful.
I had a great time joking around with Dad - I try to keep up with his sarcastic humor as best I can, but usually roll with laughter trying! I fell asleep during a scary movie...oops. It happens every time I try to watch a movie in the evening at my parents; their furniture is way too comfortable and the blankets are too cozy. I loved seeing Pokey and Pokey was ecstatic I didn't bring Banjo. She got me all to herself and no battle scars were forged.
I missed my boys though. Banjo went crazy when I got home and that made me feel really good. I was also greeted with the prospect of staining. I was planning on starting Sunday when we got back, but Chris was so excited about our TV (and the fact I was back home I think) that we spent the night on the couch. Side note: we bought a used high-def TV from our friends in Chaska - thanks again!
I finished staining the bookshelves last night instead. Because of the nice weather, I was able to have really really good circulation in the basement once again. Now on to the varnish! I thought I had talked Chris into doing that all himself, but he's trying to tell me we agreed to do it together so that it gets done faster. I'm still skeptical and have said so. I did a decent job on the staining (my first project) although there is plenty of room for improvement.
In other news, our radiator in the livingroom started to squirt a small stream of water last night (I think that's the first time it's done that anyway). We submitted a claim to the home warranty place and they sent a company out to fix it right away. Of course they can't completely fix it because that radiator needs to be replaced - the crack is in the middle of the column. Since a temporary fix would be expensive and not covered, we have elected to go without our radiator heat until they find a replacement. My coworker is going to let us borrow her space heater luckily, and I'm hoping it doesn't take too long given the cooling temps. I'm pretty damn excited that we will only have to pay the $100 deductible to get it replaced and that this didn't happen in January!
In a very special note, Chris and I celebrated our three-year anniversary last week and I look forward to MANY years more :)
10 October 2009
First snowfall
I thoroughly enjoyed spending a while in bed this morning with Banjo snuggled up beside me. But when Chris said there was snow outside, I got excited. As soon as Chris left, Banjo and I headed outdoors. Something about the snow on the ground and the chill in the air made this house feel even more like home. Banjo loved exploring just like normal. The cold air felt really good to my sinuses that have been making me feel rundown and sick all week. I love cold weather!
04 October 2009
Boxsprings and knitting
One of the first problems we ran into when we moved in was our inability to get our boxspring up the stairs. Ever since we moved in, we've been sleeping on our mattress on the floor, which Banjo has loved because he's had easy access. That will soon change!
I have to admit that helping Chris get that upstairs just now was not good on my hungover self. Apparently a glass of red wine is enough to make me feel hungover. I'm trying to tell myself that it wasn't the wine so much as not enough sleep over the past few days. We went to Mary and Greg's housewarming party last night and I had fun and didn't get to bed until midnight which, for anyone that knows me, knows that's really late for me! LAME. I really enjoyed seeing old friends, although I was disappointed that one failed to bring his eleven bodyguards.
In my knitting world, I am very close to being completely done with finishing Chris's stocking. That means I have my dad's to finish yet, but I don't expect that to take even half as long as Chris's did. It was that damn Eagle on Chris's that has made it so difficult, but I'm quite proud of the results especially since I charted that damn Eagle's head myself (yes I am bragging, but I feel like I'm entitled to).
I have already heard someone's disappointment in learning that she would likely not get a stocking this year. Don't worry Kim. You will get a stocking soon (FYI: soon means within three years...hee hee). I will post proud pictures yet again when I finish last year's stockings. My goal is to get them done before Thanksgiving. That will give me plenty of time to procrastinate and scramble at the last minute Christmas Eve.
I am also working on a scarf for myself - it's the Snowflake Scarf pattern from Interweave Knits. The colors match my orange winter jacket and I'm really excited to get it finished, even though I'm not even a third of the way done. I hope to get it done around Thanksgiving too. What I've really been wanting to do is to line up all of the projects I want to get done because right now I feel like I can't concentrate - too many potential projects!!!
A lot of my yarn is not dedicated to a specific project, and I am starting to think I should try to dedicate most of those lovely skeins. I might help me focus and would give me a sense of accomplishment as I cross finished projects off the list. The funny thing is I started a drawer of UFOs (Unfinished Objects) which know contains the stockings, a mitten without a partner, a baby blanket that needs to be blocked and some baby booties. I have a strong feeling I'm going to be adding to that drawer instead of pulling stuff out, but let's hope that's not the case.
My hungover self is now going to do something else...maybe a shower...maybe a power nap...maybe mindlessly staring at the computer screen...
I have to admit that helping Chris get that upstairs just now was not good on my hungover self. Apparently a glass of red wine is enough to make me feel hungover. I'm trying to tell myself that it wasn't the wine so much as not enough sleep over the past few days. We went to Mary and Greg's housewarming party last night and I had fun and didn't get to bed until midnight which, for anyone that knows me, knows that's really late for me! LAME. I really enjoyed seeing old friends, although I was disappointed that one failed to bring his eleven bodyguards.
In my knitting world, I am very close to being completely done with finishing Chris's stocking. That means I have my dad's to finish yet, but I don't expect that to take even half as long as Chris's did. It was that damn Eagle on Chris's that has made it so difficult, but I'm quite proud of the results especially since I charted that damn Eagle's head myself (yes I am bragging, but I feel like I'm entitled to).
I have already heard someone's disappointment in learning that she would likely not get a stocking this year. Don't worry Kim. You will get a stocking soon (FYI: soon means within three years...hee hee). I will post proud pictures yet again when I finish last year's stockings. My goal is to get them done before Thanksgiving. That will give me plenty of time to procrastinate and scramble at the last minute Christmas Eve.
I am also working on a scarf for myself - it's the Snowflake Scarf pattern from Interweave Knits. The colors match my orange winter jacket and I'm really excited to get it finished, even though I'm not even a third of the way done. I hope to get it done around Thanksgiving too. What I've really been wanting to do is to line up all of the projects I want to get done because right now I feel like I can't concentrate - too many potential projects!!!
A lot of my yarn is not dedicated to a specific project, and I am starting to think I should try to dedicate most of those lovely skeins. I might help me focus and would give me a sense of accomplishment as I cross finished projects off the list. The funny thing is I started a drawer of UFOs (Unfinished Objects) which know contains the stockings, a mitten without a partner, a baby blanket that needs to be blocked and some baby booties. I have a strong feeling I'm going to be adding to that drawer instead of pulling stuff out, but let's hope that's not the case.
My hungover self is now going to do something else...maybe a shower...maybe a power nap...maybe mindlessly staring at the computer screen...
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