New Week, New Outlook - Still Deaf

The wedding was actually pretty fun.  Ironic little story here.  I ended up at the same table with someone who graduated the same year I did from the same high school.  I didn't catch her name and I have absolutely no idea who she is.  To be fair, she has no idea who I am either.  We definitely ran with different crowds.  I could've graduated a year early but chose not to so most of my friends graduated a year before me and I kind of phoned in my senior year by only going half days and working 2 jobs.  This woman was on senior class council and hung out with cheerleaders.  I really wanted to hate her but truth was she was pretty funny and even hugged me as we were leaving.  I had my niece snap a quick pic of Hubby and I before we left.

And, of course, then my girls wanted to be in one.  They didn't come to the wedding...

Also, I had to share my total mind*uck trick that occurred last week.  So I was looking for a new outfit for my birthday.  I was trying on all kinds of tops and bottoms and just couldn't find anything I really cared for.  I finally did but before that I tried on a pair of pants with this hanger.

I couldn't get them above my knees.  I was like "WTF?!!?!"  Surprisingly though, I was like...well, every size 12 is different depending on style and designer so I'm not going to let this get to me.  But I double checked the inside tag and found this...No wonder I couldn't get them above my knees!

The NSV here is obviously not that Size 4's still don't fit me.  It's the fact that I didn't immediately break down in tears at the thought the size 12 didn't fit.  The old me would immediately start the negative self talk but not this time.  So there ya go.

Weekend here was hot and didn't do much of anything.  Just wasn't motivated.  My girls were still awake when we got home from the wedding so they were pretty tired and grumpy Sunday so we mostly hung out at home, which was fine by me as I was pretty wiped and still can't hear anything out of my left ear.  Update on that:  Went to the doc on Friday afternoon and was told the infection is gone but fluid is still there.  That could take up to a couple weeks to drain.  Wonderful.

And now we're current.  Came in today to find a couple new followers.  Welcome!  I've got a week and a half to vacation and am seriously counting down.  And since outside of being deaf, I'm feeling so much better, I'm hitting the gym after work today.  Jenn, expect a text from me!  So most of you probably won't appreciate the DEMotivator for this week.  I was looking for something related to marriage or weddings or something like that and the geek in me just couldn't resist this one.

Friday Letters

Let's link up...

Dear Corporate Health Center:  You were advertised as being an alternative to urgent care and the minute clinic when all you have are registered nurses who can't even write a simple prescription for antibiotics for a freakin' ear infection.  No wonder you're free...you're basically a school nurse.  Which is fine if all I need is aspirin or a quick blood pressure check...but don't advertise coming to you for ear pain, specifically (yes...this is actually on the poster by the elevator) when all you do is tell me to go to a minute clinic for antibiotics and give me some sudafed and send me on my way.

Dear Z Pack:   You suck.  I took the last of the 5 day dose this morning and still can't hear jack out of my left ear.  Back to the Minute Clinic I go this afternoon.

Dear Ego:  I know you're bruised.  I know you feel like you don't have any friends after the birthday crap last weekend and that self esteem issue is starting to rear it's ugly head.  I know it's a REALLY bad weekend for this as you have that uppity wedding to go to where all those snotty people from the bridal shower will be.  But you look good in the dress you bought, you have cute shoes and handbag to go with it.  It's an open bar and is bound to be pretty at the botanical garden.  Try not to worry about other people and just enjoy it.

Dear Humidity:  I live in Arizona which by definition is a desert.  That means it's supposed to be arid...a.k.a "DRY."  WTF is up with the humidity hovering around 70%?  I know that's low for a lot of you out there but for us here where the average is about 13%, it's just freakin' miserable.

Dear Evil Boss Lady:  My illness was not brought on my allergies and I didn't call in Tuesday just to make you actually have to do something.  I came back yesterday and you didn't even ask how I was feeling.  Yeah...you selfish *itch...would it kill you to at least feign interest in anyone but yourself?

Dear Gym:  I have no abandoned you after only a week of attendance.  I just haven't had the energy, respiratory ability or stamina to attend this week.  I'll be back.

Dear Youngest Daughter:  You passed your assessment and get to start kindergarten in August!  We're so excited!  What made me laugh was your reaction.  You looked at me like I was nuts as if to say "Where else would I be going in August?"  I know you'll do great!  It does make me feel a little old...no more babies in daycare...

Dear Pocketbook:  With no more babies in daycare, you're actually going to start seeing some cash flow!!!  Wahoo!

Dear Blogland:  I'm sorry I've been absent this week.  I am caught up and should be consistent again.  And Friday Letters or no...we can all use a Friday Funny:

Sick and Tired

Of being sick and tired.  So I had all kinds of things I was going to post about this week and haven't posted at all.  Long story short, I've got a burst ear drum and laryngitis all caused by an upper respiratory infection.  I left work early on Monday (I WILL do a venting post about my company's "health center" as to why I went in at all on Monday), called in Tuesday and had Wednesday off for the 4th.  I debated coming in today as I'm still not feeling all that well.  My voice is back, at least and I have a biweekly call I facilitate so had to handle that.  I could've worked from home but not knowing what my day looked like, I thought it was better to come in.  So that's basically been it.  I'm behind on work and behind on blogs but wanted to let y'all know that no, I'm not off the wagon in some terrible way.  In fact, for the first time ever, I haven't wanted to comfort myself with really crappy food.  Does that mean I'm eating great?  Not really because I haven't been up for cooking but it's been 3 meals a day with minimal snacking so I'll take that for that now.  Hope y'all are having a better week than I am.  I'll be trying to catch up on blogs throughout the week but may not be commenting much.