7 Things you didn't know (and maybe don't want to know)

A blogger friend did this post a week or so ago and I thought it was fun. So, here are 7 things you probably didn't know about me...

1) When I dream about a house, it is almost always (95%) the house I lived in between ages 3-13).

2) I cannot cook rice. I consider to be a really good cook - except when it comes to rice. I don't know why but it is either not done enough or too done, or sticky. I even have the pampered chef rice cooker and it has helped some, but hasn't completely solved my problem. Any advice would be appreciated. :)

3) I can't remember the last time I did not read the end of the book (at least the last page but often a little more than that) before I got there.

4) I like to think of myself as more funny, clever, and witty than I really am. At least I can admit it. :)

5) I love all of the Barbie Princess movies. I would (and have) watch them by myself - without my daughter. :)

6) I wore a very short tank top (hit a couple of inches below my sports bra) and boxer shorts pushed down around my hips (so my waist was exposed) during Dance Team Practice when I was in High School. This was the most immodest and "rebellious" thing I ever did as a teenager. :) I don't think my mom even knows that. :) Sorry, Mom!

7) I've held hands with two guys (both guys I had feelings for) at the same time - without either of them knowing. (Obviously that was before I was married.)

And just for a bonus (because now I'm on a role)...

8) One of my brother's friends that was staying the night snuck into my room in the middle of the night when I was in 5th or 6th grade. It sounds creepy, but it really wasn't. We liked each other a lot (he was my first love, and one of only three guys I ever truly loved - the last being my husband :)). It was actually very sweet. I have to wonder if he wanted to kiss me but in the end, I was too tired and groggy to say or do much of anything and he only stayed for a few minutes (we talked) before going back downstairs. Let this be a lesson to me, however... don't allow my son to have friends sleep over when my daughter is here too. :)


So, what are 7 things people don't know about you?

:)

Recovering

As some of you know, I recently had a major surgery.

(At this junction, I must add... my husband has instructed me not to divulge too much personal information. In that spirit, I will forgo indicating exactly what the surgery was but will instead use other descriptions... I will not have a "cycle" for the rest of my life, the typical Utah answer to "Guess What?" (the answer being "You're pregnant?") holds additional humor now and is particularly useful when talking with my sister who has also had this surgery, my family of four will not multiple in any way, unless we add another fish which would happen over my dead body.)

I have to say that I am quite glad I had this surgery as it will solve many health problems. Plus, who really wants to have a "cycle." There is just nothing fun about that. :)

Interestingly enough, when I had prayed about having this surgery, I had the distinct impression that it could be a life saving operation. While that was a scary thought, I knew it was true. With the problems I had, I was at a higher risk for cancers and other things as well.

When I went to the doctor for my 2-week post-op, he said that, among other things, they found some pre-cancerous cells on one of the organs they removed. How blessed am I that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and protects me. :)

Now that I am recovering, I have to say that I am a bit surprised. Honestly, I expected to spend most of the first two weeks in bed, reading or working on my computer. In reality, my first two weeks were mostly spent sleeping in my bed. I didn't even read a book in the hospital, which is quite surprising for me since I go through books like chocolate. :)

It is now three weeks after my surgery and the pain is minimal. If it bothers me, I take Advil. Today, I didn't need any (probably the first day). It still hurts a little, but nothing to "write home about." If I do something like lift my son to wash his hands, that hurts, but generally it is very minimal.

My doctor had said "Don't do anything that hurts... If it hurts, don't do it." When he told me that (before the surgery), I didn't think that was very helpful... not until I tried to unload the dishwasher a week or so after my surgery. Who knew that unloading the dishwasher would hurt! It's not like I was lifting one of my kids or something. But alas, his words finally held meaning, and I have tried to abide by his directions.

While the pain is not a big deal anymore, my energy is still suffering. I have found that if I do not get at least one nap, I am doomed. Sometimes for the next day too. I have had to really try to pay attention to my body, which is not necessarily something I am generally known to be good at (I usually just plow ahead, regardless of what my body says).

The effect on my hormones has been interesting (ok, not really interesting, but a unique experience). I hadn't really expected that, but it makes sense when I think about it.

In any case, I am recovering, slowly but surely. I don't have any regrets, and am sure it will only get better as I get further down the recovery road.

:)

Outrageous...

I received an email today from a company called Intimo. I bought pajamas from them last Christmas for Jason.

Advertised in this email is this...

Yours, for a mere $550.00, is a pair of Cashmere men's pajamas. But hurry, this ends November 13, after which they will be available at their normal price of only $750.

Here is the link:

Outrageous pajamas

Remember, act fast, this is a limited time offer.


To put it mildly, I am flabbergasted. :)

:)

Happy Halloween

Halloween was a bit different for us this year because I was in the hospital. The kids had a blast with Jason though. Nia was Tinkerbell and Justis was Thomas the Train. Jason said that Justis would go up to people and say "I'm Thomas" instead of "Trick or Treat." Cute kid. :)

They had fun and got plenty of candy, I'm sure. My mom said that Justis wanted to eat candy all day long.

Anyway, the kids enjoyed their time with Jason and I enjoyed my time in the hospital (mostly).

:)