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

  Today was cake day!  The birthday boy was my neighbors Pete and Kelly’s son Chase, he turned 1 today! Kelly picked out a bear cake, and it was the same bear I made for Carsten’s first birthday.  So, I suggested that we also have a mini bear, the same cake only teeeeeny tiny, for … More A Beary Happy Birthday

  Hello my people. What a beautiful day it is here today.  Sunny and in the seventies… just perfect if you ignore the fact that it is in the high 40’s or low 50’s when you wake up!  Sheesh!  Where did summer go? Tonight is Freshman Orientation Part 2.  We already had part one, where … More Talkative Tuesday