I am weird. Nov 3, ’09 6:07 PM for Mel ‘s network 1)  You know these thingers? See how the pen is laying down flat?  I DON’T like that.  Usually there is a hole where you can stick the pen in upright.  I MUST do THAT, even if I am NOT using the debit/credit thinger.  … More I am weird

  Zoo day – I saved my first lost child!! Nov 2, ’09 6:10 PM for Mel ‘s contacts (btw, that’s a Slow Loris, thought you might like to visualize it for when I talk about it later.) It was my second Monday at the zoo and I was on my own today, thrown to … More Zoo Day

    1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? IF YES WHO?  I was named after my Grandpa Melvin. 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?  Sunday night. 3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes!  I do! 4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Cheese 5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? I think so, but I … More Meme

Mo Fo Oct 27, ’09 5:57 PM for Mel ‘s network Meet Golimumab (simponi), my new medication.  His real name is hard to say, so Mandi and I named him Mo Fo. I injected myself for the first time about two weeks ago.  It was actually easier than I thought it was going to be… … More Mo Fo

Inappropriate Grandma Oct 26, ’09 7:37 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Today was my first full day at the zoo, in my new volunteer position.  After 40 hours of training it was a lot of build up…. to say I was nervous was a little bit of an understatement.  No matter how much I read, … More Inappropriate Grandma

I am a science experiment. Sep 29, ’09 4:40 PM for Mel ‘s network I went to the doctor today. It’s not secret I hate my infusions.  Feeling like you have the flu on crack once a month isn’t fun.  And be thankful Internets, because I haven’t taken you to tmi-town with the other side … More I am a Science Experiment

~ I gave Bubbles his first bath last week.  Did you know that Guinea Pigs are actually excellent swimmers?  It’s a fact!  Look it up!  Bubbles is no exception, he enjoyed it!  He let me scrub him all up and rinse him off and did not try a kamikaze jump out of the sink even … More What is New With YOU?

  This morning was Cody’s first day of high school and Carsten’s first day of 3rd grade!  Cody was a little nervous… (he needs a hair cut, I know.  He has an appt tonight.) Carsten was just excited…. They left at completely different times…. Cody will catch the bus at 7:40 and start school at … More The First Day of School 2009

  Last night was my first class at the animal shelter.  It was just an overview of volunteer responsibilities, it was just a short talk about what is expected of us.  After the class was over, we were free to wander the shleter, and visit all of the animals. People.  I did not want to leave.  Seriously.  … More Somebody Help