Scratch My Back, I'll Scratch Yours...

So this week I developed an allergy. To what? One might ask. To which I would have to respond, GOOD QUESTION! I broke out in this rather large whelp-ish rash on my right side. A very ITCHY whelp-ish rash. I immediately began a regimen of applying cortisone anti-itch cream at the slightest sign of an itch so as not to re-live the days following the infamous days post the clean up of Abbah's yard!
So anyway, cortisone seemed to be working...the whelp-ish-ness was contained...for a few days that is! All of a sudden, the whelp started to spread & the itch became even more intolerable!
I called my mom to rehash what could possibly be happening! We went through the list have you change:
Shampoo? No
Body Wash? No
Laundry Detergent? No
Dryer Sheets? No
Deodorant? No
Eaten any strange foods? No
So on, and so on...but we haven't changed ANYTHING! I haven't been outside in any leaves or brush or anything! So after a weekend of endless itching...the Hubs finally drew the line & told me I would be going to the doctor come Monday. :(

The Whelp-ish-ness

So I hit up the doctor & got an appointment for 1:45pm...of course they can't pin point an allergy when you DON'T. KNOW. WHAT. YOU'VE. BEEN. EXPOSED. TO! Ughgh! So of course there's the steroid shot to get the swelling & itching to go down, a steroid dose pack, and an anti-itch cream. 

Did I mention it's about 2:30 / 3:00ish by this time...and I, the self diagnosed insomniac is getting a steroid shot?

Needless to say I was WIRED, although the itching did subside a bit! Yay! Came home, made dinner, ate, the hubs went to bed...and I watched tv as is our normal routine. However, I NEVER GOT TIRED! And while that's not completely unusual but I usually get an inkling of tiredness! So I forced myself to go to bed around 11:45...and I laid there. And I tossed. And I turned. And I stared off into the darkness. I twiddled on my phone. Toss. Turn. Repeat. For FOUR AND A HALF HOURS!

That's when the Hubs alarm started, yes, started, to go off...and I began to Twitter the morning:

2:00 AM 

That steroid shot the doc gave me is making it IMPOSSIBLE to sleep! :-/

4:15 AM

In fifteen minutes @real61's alarm clock is going to go off & I haven't slept *yet* ...this stinks! :(

4:30 AM

His alarm went off for six minutes without him even STIRRING! I can't wait to introduce @real61 to the Sleep Cycle App :)

4:37 AM

Three minutes this time...oi, @real61!

4:44 AM

Impressive, @real61! Not even a full minute that time!

4:49 AM

@real61's alarm started going off at 4:30 It's been off&on for almost a 1/2hr now..wondering what time this boy actually gets out of bed?

4:51 AM

Slacking again @real61 this time it took 2 minutes & some prodding before you hit snooze!

5:02 AM

@real61 it's 5:02 and you're still snoozing...I think that's not supposed to be happening :-/

5:07 AM

Just tried to wake @real61 he told me "it's only 5:09 by my clock, I got this, it should go off again in a minute"...& it did...wow

5:10 AM

Up and at 'em ol' boy! That's quite an impressive routine you got there @real61! Makes me thankful I'm usually sound asleep during all that!

5:13 AM

For some reason I've now got the Malcolm in the Middle theme song in my head ::sings:: "can you repeat the question?"

5:15 AM

I think @real61 was shocked to see me awake & chipper during *his* morning! May b the FIRST time I've uttered 'Goodmornin' w/out grouchiness

5:30 AM

Who knew @real61 used my hairdryer in the mornings?!? {8-o}

5:37 AM

@real61 *claims* that if I'd let him know just how awake I was @ 4:30 he might have altered his morning routine..ha!Good thing I knew better

5:59 AM

I think I might be getting a tad bit tired now!!! @real61 could you make sure I'm awake by at least nine?            

Around six-ish I FINALLY fell asleep, and my amazing dear Husband did indeed make sure I was awake by 9:00 AM...so I'm trucking on around three hours of sleep & no coffee (Lent)...but it really hasn't been all that bad! But a warning...if you need a steroid shot, GET IT EARLY in the day!!! 

sometimes songs say it all...

Recently I was introduced to this amazing site called Noisetrade by Derek Webb. This is a site where artists can put their music up for free download (and also give you an opportunity to tip anywhere from $1-$8). Needless to say, the music lover in me jumped at the opportunity! Amazing music as cheap as, well free? Yes, please! AND I am given the opportunity to contribute to an artist...wow! I've been uber impressed thus far and have to say that I've obtained quite a bit of music. One artist I've particularly fallen in love with is Ben Rector...in particular his song 'Hank'. I am now a very proud aunt...and in May will be bestowed with aunt-ness again (even though I technically count that little bugger already!)...and even though this song is from the perspective of an uncle it just really hit home! Not that in either case it's 100% applicable...but the care & love are totally there on Aunt Trix & Uncle Awesome's side of things!
Check out the lyrics to 'Hank' by Ben Rector (and then go download it immediately!)

To a boy who looks just like his mother, who's a sister to her brother who sings this song to that boy from far away.
I am young but you are younger, till you speak more words than mumble, you'll have to lend an ear to everything I say.
So be kind and love your mother and your father, though sometimes they seem to bother, come my age and you'll know. That they're the ones who'll always love you and support you, they prayed for you before you stepped foot into this world. That's one thing that I've learned.
I remember you were walking, in a month I'll hear you talking. There's a million things I'd love to say to you.

Though your parents, they are wiser and will be better advisers, maybe hearing these things twice will get them through.
Go and find a girl for whom your love is selfless, someone who makes you helpless, to change the way you feel. But stay away from girls who always look so pretty, but who's hearts just aren't fitting for the man in you I see. Would you remember that for me?
When you find yourself alone in times of trouble, reach inside you and above you, there's nothing He can't heal.

If it is you do not end up with a brother, just call this older uncle, I can always lend an ear. Would you remember that for me?
Would you remember that for me? Oh...
Would you remember all these things?

oh my...

i posted these lists on Friday August 11, 2006...and i've only managed to cross of two things...that's a bit depressing...



things i'd like will to do:
bridge jumping
sky diving
month long road trip
month long camping trip
work with 'innercity' kids
own my own horse
paint a huge life portrait
try trapeze
skinny dip in every ocean
bike the Flume Trail again

places i'd like i'm going to live:
New York
California; San Fran, Oxnard, LA
Colorado
North Carolina
Washington: Seattle
Louisiana
Texas
Montana
a boat
THE BEACH

placed i want to will visit:
Africa
Italy
Sweden
France
Hawaii
Alaska
Toronto

Choke me...

choke me in the shallow water, before i get too deep...