Category Archives: Everyday Stuff

Just an area for what I’m doing on an everyday basis.

Blogging Again

I need to start writing again. Problem is I have my thoughts when I’m out and I can’t write them down. Then when I have the time and place, I can’t get my thoughts together, total writer’s block. Since I use the dictation feature when I text, I debating on using that and then clean it up later.

There is something about writing about the things on your mind that helps to clear your mind. Whether is about things going on in your life or issues in the news. And I have lots of thoughts on those, as one can see from my twitter/facebook feeds.

I got to thinking more about writing when my cousin sent me this link :
https://www.freedomwithwriting.com/freedom/uncategorized/2000-feminist-writing-fellowships-from-bitch-media/

It would be totally cool to write for Bitch. When I had time, I use to get it and Ms….two of my favorites for women issues.

I need to practice before I go for something like this and even if I wasn’t interested in something like that, I still would like to start blogging again. Not just tweeting, even though I love tweeting.

I love the way twitter lets me share stories that I find interesting or informative. Yes, I know that most of the stories are ones that I agree with, and it shows that I am a political addict. But some stories are just ones that I find interesting.

I love the stories and variety of people that you can find on twitter.

Even if you never tweet, if you love learning and experiencing different people, or even just keeping up with the news, sports and world events, I highly recommend getting a twitter account and start following.

I love learning and passing on information. I’m a big believer in that you should never stop learning and passing it on. You never know what pepple of information may effect someone in a positive way.

I remember when I was younger I wanted to make big waves in the world….something positive to help us advance our society, to help fight social injustices.

Realistically, I don’t see that happening now…..too busy just trying to survive and enjoy life. =)

A few years ago, a friend of mine revealed to me that the little things I did helped him to accept himself. I know it wasn’t all me, but by simply treating him with respect and like everyone else, I made a difference in his life.

So even if I am not making huge social waves that I thought I might do with my life, I am making a difference in my small corner of the world. I may not know how or for sure, but you never know when you plant a seed for it down the line. Even if it is just being friendly and smiling at a stranger.

This was both easier and harder to write then I thought. It is my first attempt in a very, very long time. I hope I am able to keep it up. =)

Women Can Be Sports Fans!

Wasn’t until I woke up today, that I realized that something that was said at work was bothering me.

I had some guy question whether I was a true football fan and started using technical terms as if I wasn’t a fan.

Looking back on it, that was a sexist and shitty!

You have no right to “mansplain” anything to me! You don’t know me!

Just because I may not know all the technical plays or remember the positions does not mean I’m not a fan…jerk!

I grew up watching football from my father’s knee….sports were always on….soccer in Germany, football, baseball, golf, bowling, fishing

When we moved to IN, basketball….you have no idea how I grew up and appreciate a game…..I didn’t go to games to tailgate & drink

I had season tickets to Purdue games because I LOVE football and do NOT get in my line a view during a play…..ggrrrr

If he ever arrogantly tries to mansplain to me again and accuse me of not being a fan he is going to be smacked down & the fight is on! ggrrr

Needle Biopsy

I had my needle biopsy on my left breast yesterday.

I won’t know the results until Tues. Not too worried about the results yet (I’ll stress it Tues)….they were over 95% sure that it wasn’t cancerous, just want to make sure.

I was anxious about it the night before, but by the time came to have it done, I was way too exhausted to be anxious. I’ve been on 3am-11am on the stocking crew since they were short this week and my doctor appt was at 2pm. I had been up since 1am and feeling it.

I had left work early, hoping for an hour nap along with my shower. Got the shower, but no nap..long story on that one…lol

The procedure wasn’t too bad. More uncomfortable the angle I had to lay for where they had to make the incision. When they pricked me for the numbing, felt like one of my cat’s claws. It was the noise and vibration of them taking the 3 samples that was jarring to the whole thing.

The people at Providence Hospital really nice and reassuring.

Having to sleep in sports bra and been wrapped up even tighter, wasn’t that comfortable, but doable.

I want to shout out a big thank you to Daphna for thinking of coming to pick me up from home, so Torn & I didn’t have to leave the car at her house when we meeting there (hubby was coming straight from work). And a big thank you for waiting with my nervous hubby and feeding us afterwards.

It was greatly appreciated it.

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Birding & Getting Out

Since our life hit the brakes and had to readjust last summer, we’ve haven’t had done any birding or anything to get out….too busy trying to get it back together. Going by our birding list, exactly 6 months since we listed anything. =(

We made a point to get out today and explore a different part area that we are now living in. It was also the 1st time I’ve been in our Jeep Wrangler since we brought the Pontiac…..felt good to be back in the Wrangler. =)

We checked out Camano Island and Cama Beach State Parks. Very happy that we stopped at the visitor’s center at Cama Beach. The staff member there was very helpful on giving us advice on where birders have been going.

We ended up in a wetlands area by a river and got to see our first short-ear owl and northern harrier! They were putting on a show. =) We saw at least 3 owls just flying around and 2-3 norther harriers. We even got to see an immature bald eagle, the head was almost finished changing to white.

It felt totally great to get out and do one of our favorite things. And the weather worked with us……no rain. =)

Hubby is working on the pictures now. I’ll post when done.