Sep 09 2008
Addictions? Me?
The TutuGirl over at Headstands in Tutus tagged me for a meme. One that I haven’t seen before. Which is all kinds of cool because I broke Hotfessional* last night while trying to upgrade to Wordpress 2.6.2 and now my WYSIWYG editor isn’t very WYSI anymore.
Seriously. All of those nice little “This is how you do that stupid” buttons at the top are gone. Which means I’m writing this in HTML. Straight, oh mah holy hell, how do you do that again? HTML.
Now that you’re all sufficiently impressed (you are, right?), here’s the meme.
List 5 current addictions and then tag 2 people
Well, that’s easy enough I think.
- My black yoga pants - Excellent for sitting in the air conditioning or when we dare to open the windows. They go with everything and keep the backs of my thighs from sticking to my faux-leather desk chair.
- Crest Whitening Expressions Cinnamon Rush toothpaste - Like eating dentist-approved Hot Tamales.
- Garden Fresh Hummus - especially the Spicy Cilantro & Jalapeno flavor. On tortilla chips.
- Crocheting - The rhythm is fairly mindless, but soothing. I love the softness of the yarn after a day banging away at a hard keyboard. When I’m finished, I’ve made something beautiful (well, to me) and warm.
- Running - I know! You just fell over didn’t you??? I hate every second while I’m actually doing it, but about an hour after I finish, I’m ready to go do it again. I hate getting up at 6 a.m. so that we can get back in time for Shortman to take the car to school (the truck uses too much gas). I hate when Mr. Hot tells me that 3 years ago (when we were racing regularly), we were running 9 1/2 minute miles and now we’re averaging 12 1/2. But we’re out there every morning and I can tell that I have less bulges where I shouldn’t be bulging. I guess it’s worth the 38 minutes.
I’m tagging RC at Rambling Along… and Amanda over at The Wink.
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In completely unrelated news, I’ve stopped the treatments with my Dermatologist. No more cortisone shots into my head. No more monthly visits for pokes. No more coming home and collapsing for an hour until the drugs start working.
Which, obviously, kinda sucks donkey cock because the only reason we’re stopping is…it’s not working. And for the level of pain that I have endured getting the damn injections, I should have long flow-y locks growing out of my own head, not out of a fake latex cap. So, since I’m running out of Shortman’s leftover Vicodin, we decided yesterday to not pursue treatment any further.
I swear the doctor was crying when she hugged me. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t help you.” I promised her that I would be alright - and that she’d be the first to know if anything started growing back.
I’m okay with the decision. I’m surprised that I’m okay with the decision, but I really am. She’s going to add my name to the University of Michigan research study list so that if their Medical School does any future testing on possible treatments, I’ll get to be included. Maybe someday, I’ll be able to give you my own Ivy news.
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—- And now, since I have to go update all of my plugins to see if that fixes my editor problem, I’m going to hit publish on this. (Well, that, and I heard a wine cork pop downstairs!) —-
*Of course, my host, Rob over at ScorpWeb Solutions fixed it all up while I was passed out sleeping last night. I’ll pimp Rob’s services anytime. He’s wonderfully patient and reasonable and responsive. Hell, I even pay the Canadian exchange rate to do business with him.
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Aak. Now I have to think about this… Almost scarier than this -
http://hillsmithfamily.com/2008/09/08/oh-my-eek/
- since I have no brain cells left.
Sorry the cortisone isn’t cutting it. I’d offer you some of my hair, but I’m rather fond of your new hair.
RC Rambling Along…’s last blog post..How do you sleep?
Get the FCKEditor plugin. It’s like the Wordpress TinyMCE one, but way better.
I’m so glad I got to hear about your addictions! I feel the exact same way about exercise- you couldn’t pay me to keep going when I’m doing it, but I want more the next day.
I’m sorry that your treatment didn’t go as planned. Maybe it’ll be like getting pregnant? Once you stop trying- poof! You have hair. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
tutugirl1345s last blog post..5 Current Addictions
For future reference, I’m totally DOWN with being tagged for future meme’s. I like to store them for a rainy day, when I have no FRIGGIN’ idea what to post. Like, I don’t know…TODAY
I hope you see some cute sprouts soon. Something to make all of the shots worth it.
On a funny note, I read: “…And now, since I have to go update all of my plugins to see if that fixes my editor problem….” and I was still in “hair mode” so I thought the plugins you were referring to were on your head and I’m all…what’s an editor?
And no, I haven’t been drinking. Why? What have you heard??
The Over-Thinkers last blog post..Slow news day: I’ve just tagged myself with a MeMe. LAME.
I could only tell because you didn’t include a title in your links. I love those sassy mouseovers.
witchypoos last blog post..Who Are These People?
Giving up the cortisone was a tough/easy decision for me, too. My dr. was giving me cortisone injections PLUS had me on a high dose of prednisone for a year - and nothing grew in. I kept thinking “maybe if I go one more time it will finally start working!”… but I finally accepted that all the steroids were doing for me was making me fat, so I stopped.
It’s six (?) years later now, and I have my eyebrows and eyelashes back, as well as the hairiest legs you’ve ever seen (how is that fair?) and I’ve never, ever missed having head injections
Louises last blog post..A Scotch Bonnet for a Scotchman
Well I really sorry the shots didn’t work. That sucks. But if you’re ok stopping then I’m ok too! (I know you value my opinion - haha).
And go IVY! I signed the petition the other day and I’m so glad to see it helped make a difference.
Yoga pants only look good on bodies that run … even 12.5 minute miles. Yeah you … I’m still in the “do I want to exercise?” mode.
Hair vs the pain with no results? I’m thinking you’re doing the right thing. With the new hair …. shouldn’t even be a second thought.
‘course I love your chickie fuzz =)
Nancys last blog post..Art and Apple Festival
Bugger your treatment not working. I was so hoping for green hair!
Oh and you just convinced me to not upgrade just yet. Hehe.
Veronicas last blog post..Thankyou!
I’m with ya on the crocheting. I do it in the truck when FabGrandpa is driving, to keep my mind off of the traffic flying around us.
Karens last blog post..My Thoughts On Sarah Palin and The Republican Ticket
I’m bummed that the treatments didn’t work. Thank gawd for the FAB new wig.
And I love the meme! Will probably have to steal it from you and do it my own damn self.
I’m glad you don’t have to be in pain anymore. Esp. if you’re not getting results from it.
Shanias last blog post..Trophies & Birthdays & Parties, Oh My!
I am sorry to hear that you’ve suffered through those vico trips for naught. Except for when you say it all sucks donkey cock? Then I laughed. I snorted. I woke the children. Thanks for that.
Oh–I also hope that you do not start cultivating the hairiest legs evah. Or the hairiest…well…we will hope against that, too.
Pamelas last blog post..you break it, you buy it
I’m so psyched that a few people have visited me from your site. I love new readers! Yay!
RCs last blog post..How do you sleep?
I admit that the crest was a surprise, I’m going to have to pick up a tube, that sounds really nice. Those yoga pants might also be on my list.
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Sorry to hear that the shots aren’t working the way they did before - however you are doing a great job of accepting everything the way it is!! I’m proud of you for making that tough decision!
Wbppsh7s last blog post..Weigh-In SBD Week 5
Oh darnitall about the shots not resulting in flowing locks.
I have heard many a curse about Wordpress upgrades - I am on a Bloggers Forum ( link on my sidebar) that have a few talking about it. The general consensus seems to be go back to that backup you made just before you upgraded (ha ha ha) and forget about it until a better upgrade comes along, I think.
Of course, I am a luddite as I am still on Blogger - but I am the sort of luddite who actually chooses to write in html because I hate mouses and wysiwyg. Yep, thats me, grumpy little luddite cursing any advance in technology that drags me along…
Ah - just noticed your update - of course, you could always get someone who knows what they are doing to do it!
jeanies last blog post..The Softball Shuffle
My mom has been giving me lessons on crocheting. She thinks I could use a little “hobby”. No, really? So far I’ve got 1/2 a pot holder. It’s taken 3 months.
Bummer that the treatments didn’t work this time. I hope you’re at peace with it all.
Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Such Good News!
I’m so sorry that the shots didn’t work. I’m pleasantly surprised by how fine with it you are. I wonder how I would handle having no hair. I wonder how my hubby would handle me having no hair. (If it was medical and not me cutting it off, I know he would be fine. I just like to joke that if I cut it off, I will be divorced.)
Oh! And I like that meme, too. I might steal it.
Shellys last blog post..Rant
Sorry the treatment didn’t get anywhere…can you teach me to crochet?
Carries last blog post..A funny letter….with a poignant view on Love.
I’m really sorry about your hair, sweetie, but the wig is dashing. And the joy of not having to wash, style and worry all day what your hair looks like has got to be on the plus side of the column. Plus you can be a blond in the morning and a redhead at night. If you catch my drift.
Candys last blog post..Thank U
Good for you to take a rest. this leaves you more time to crochet and brush your teeth after eating chips with hummus. Running!?! I’ve read that exercise is addicting…this is proof.
melissas last blog post..A pirate stole my heart
Mmmmm… hummus. I’ve never had store-bought hummus, but I’ll have to try this one. I have tried the Garden Fresh salsas and thought they were too sweet.
Maybe you can telepathically send some of that love of running this way. I hate running even more than I hate my fat rolls.
I’m sorry things didn’t work out with your treatments. Stoopid hair! But it’s awesome that you are taking it all in stride and not beating yourself up over something that is completely out of your control. Like I do.
Amaelijas last blog post..discovering…
Pain with no results? I think you did the right thing.
Fannies last blog post..Quickie
So glad you aren’t going to be suffering with those shots anymore. And I think Rob at ScorpWeb is rather rather fab, too.
My fave addiction? Why Hotfessional, of course!
TX Poppets last blog post..Only The Horse Knows The Real Story
i might have to check out that toothpaste.
sorry about your hair.
magpies last blog post..Hump Day? Hmm…
I’m sorry the treatments aren’t working.
But you are fabulous. Just remember that!
Kristabellas last blog post..Bacon Crashes My Pity Party
You have very healthy addictions!
Meme complete!
amandas last blog post..Me & Me to keep me warm
So do you have to shave your legs and nethers? Says she who needs some landscaping done and has prickly legs…. And what about eyelashes and stuff? You don’t have to answer my nosy questions. I was just wondering…
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You need to go out and get yourself a Ho wig now. Cause that would be hawt.
Smootches babe, I am sending you huge hugs. It sucks big time that the shots didn’t work. *tears*
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I always read your blog in high spirits. Thanks
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