I Interrupt Todays Programming for this Important Announcement

The Kristine’s Digestive System show is not running as regularly scheduled.
Act 1: Liquids, seems to be showing up and putting on its normal show.
Act 2: Solids however has stood us up 2 days in a row.
No refunds have been granted.
We are wondering where all the ticket profits are going. We are afraid Act 2 will show up and put on a surprise grand finally.
OR
Shut the whole show down and causing an emergency investigation.

Please stay tuned for further announcements.



No really, I have a CT scan of my abdomen this Thursday to see if I have a hernia or something. Whatever it is, it hurts, is causing some problems, and needs to stop immediately.

Things I love and want - Version 1

Things I want to do more of:
1. Travel more.
2. Read more books.
3. Get more massages, pedicure, manicures, and haircuts.

Things I want:
1. Digital Camera
2. King Size microsuede comforter (red, brown, tan), Queen size sheets (dark colors)
3. Picture frames in dark wood/black tones
4. Laptop computer/wireless router with Photoshop and cd/dvd burner

Thanksgiving Day is the best!

I wrote out this whole post about how much I loved Thanksgiving, but stupid Blogger lost it when I hit the spellcheck button.
Here were the highlights:

1. I make the mashed potatoes because mom tries to be health conscious and she skimps on the butter and salt.
2. Mom makes awesome turkey.
3. I love my birthday more than Thanksgiving.
4. Getting two days off work makes the day even better.
5. I have to watch it on the stuffing and mashed potatoes/gravy because I am fat and trying not to be.
6. I can combat the fat by going for a walk after dinner since it will be freaking 70 DEGREES!
7. No presents are given on Thanksgiving.
8. I love my family and I get mushy about how thankful I am to have them.

Have a great Turkey Day (Yes mom, I know its called THANKSGIVING)!

Trickery

Beau: Kristiiiiinnnneee!!
Me: What?
Beau: Can you come here for sec?
Me: Ok
Beau: Hey! Can you bring a beer with you on the way down?
Me: Yeah
(Grabs beer, heads down to the basement.)
Me: So what did you need?
Beau: The beer.

Emails

From: Kristine
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 9:21 AM
To: Heather
Subject: holy lord almighty

I thought that by wearing a turtleneck today that I might be able to maintain some amount of warmth while sitting in my igloo (when I say igloo I mean office)

Now my legs are really cold.

Go figure.

Election Day Results are In!

If you want to hear my political joy expressed over the election results, go to my new blog Politically Overrated (www.politicallyoverrated.blogspot.com). You are invited to agree/debate but not invited to troll.

Othe miscellaneous happenings:

I have successfully journaled what I ate for 1 entire week and I do think I might have lost a pound. I am mostly happy about the journaling. I can definitely see where I sabotage my diet. Also, last night I added on 15 minutes to my workout, increasing it to 45 minutes of cardio. I just hope that I can keep up my motivation. If history says anything, I will get motivated like a 5 year old on Red Bull, then crash out.

I slept with my sleep apnea mask on last night, but only for a short while. I need to wear it every night, but I fall asleep before I put it on. My boyfriend is so supportive. When he notices that I am not wearing it, he wakes to remind me. You would think that you would wear it just KNOWING that you QUIT BREATHING AND ESSENTIALLY SUFFOCATE YOURSELF UNTIL YOUR BRAIN WAKES YOU. I guess you just get used to the idea? Um...

My girls' new little brother Elijah was still in the hospital a day ago, and they think he might have hemophilia. Please don't let him have that. Please let it just be something related to being a newborn. If he does have it, please let it be a minor case and please give his mom and Darrin the strength to deal with this challenge. He looked just beautiful in his hospital photo. I can't wait until I get to hold him and see his giant chubby cheeks in real life.
They are HUGE and very chipmunk-like. Oh yeah, and did I mention that Darrin is totally in love with his son. During the birth, alot of things got worked out and I think the situation has changed some. He sounded all choked up on the phone when he talked about Eli. I called it.

So what is up with the 80 degree weather in November?

I'm goin' off the rails on this crazy train.

Sometimes life comes at you like a train, and other days, it heads straight for someone else, which is relieving at the very least. Lately, the train has missed me, but its been so close that I am getting blown all over the place.

Pregnancy is the train and its not hitting me, but its hitting very close to home. My children will soon have a new little brother by their dad, and well, things aren't running so smoothly.

1. I get along with their dad very well; we have became friends over the years. Even though we have our disagreements, we have always agreed to be good parents. I think this is why our kids are the Ultimate-Kids-In-The-Universe.

2. An ex-girlfriend is having his baby, and even though everyone is very excited about it, she seems less than thrilled that he wants to be a father to their child. Wierd. I for the life of me can't figure it out. He didn't want more kids, but then, he didn't really "want" kids in the first place. Once the girls came into this world 13 YEARS AGO SATURDAY, he totally fell in love. He will fall madly in love with his son no doubt, regardless of his desire for children.

So now we are the crossroads of this baby's birth. She is to be induced on Friday the 3rd...THE SAME DAY I was induced with the girls. Perhaps all the children will have the same birthday? Again, WIERD. The girls are hoping he is born on the 3rd or the 5th. For her, I hope the 3rd.

We are all wondering whether this train is going to be a train of joy and happiness or if it will bring pain, chaos and heartache. The conducter of this train, may I wish her well during her child's birth, but I hope that she stears into the future with understanding, tolerance, civility, and acceptance of her new son's family. Family is the most important thing in the world and I hope that she sees how important they will be to the health and well-being of her child.