Meme for 2010

So 2010 is coming to an end.  I have thought about all the things that have happened this year, and there's been enough to make even a normal person go "Whew!"  I'm also thinking about what I have planned for 2011, diabetes-wise and not.  I'm also extremely scattered brained from coming down from the holidays and all the food, so my 2010-ending post will be a year-recapping meme. 

1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
Ummm, help remodel a house!  I mainly helped in the clean-up process, but I also learned how to tape, mainly trim, and apply painter's tape. 

2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions from last year and will you make any for 2011?
I don't think I made any concrete ones for this year, but I am planning some for 2011 like reading the Bible in one year and creating my own D365 photo set. 

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I had a lot of friends give birth this year, but no one in my family. 

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not that I knew personally, but I always get sad when another T1 dies regardless if I knew them or not. 

5. What countries did you visit?
LOL, no countries, but I did go to Colorado and Florida for vacations

6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
I honestly can't think of anything that I truly need that I didn't have in 2010, guess I'm blessed. 

7. What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory...and why?
January 25, 2010, the day we closed on the house. 

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Traveling down to KSC for my job and seeing the Shuttle in person.  It was so surreal and I reflected on how much I had come in my education/career. 

9. What was your biggest failure?
Never fail, just keep trying.  ;-)

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I'm still getting over a cold, but other than that just the usual cuts and bruises from my own clumsiness. 

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Probably my Dexcom CGM.  OK, insurance bought most of it, but I'm making the quarterly copayments for the sensors. 

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I definitely have to Kerri because of her post from yesterday.  Her real perspective of being an adult with type 1 diabetes is so refreshing because it's not all good all the time.  But it's something we can all relate to, and I appreciate anyone who keeps a raw perspective about this beautiful mess called life. 

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
There's always the groups of people who continue to display their ignorance about diabetes, but it's become so commonplace that I don't feel appalled anymore. 

14. Where did most of your money go?
House stuff, house stuff, and more house stuff. 

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My CGM, I freakin' cried when I heard that my insurance would cover 90% of it. 

16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
I don't know about all of 2010, but I'm really digging "Avalanche" by Manafest. 

17. Compared to last year, are you...
...happier/sadder? much happier
...thinner/fatter? truthfully, fatter, but by like 5 or 6 lbs, meh. 
...richer/poorer? both, poorer because of house, but richer from the investment. 

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Ride my bike.  I really missed it. 

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Stressing, I feel like I didn't sit down enough and relax this year. 

20. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
Shooting fireworks and hanging out with our marriage mentors and their family. 

21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
I always fall in love with my husband again and again and again.  ;-) 

22. How many one-night stands?
Ummm, this meme knows I'm married, right? 

23. What was your favorite TV program?
I must confess, Teen Mom, I was totally addicted to that trashy show. 

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I didn't hate anyone last year, and I don't hate anyone now. 

25. What was the best book you read in 2010?
The two books I read were Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and The Devil in the White City.  Between those two, I liked Midnight more, but I've heard that Leo DiCaprio is making a movie of Devil, and that excites me!

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
My favorite band of this year was definitely Skillet. 

27. What did you want AND get?
Constance.  =) 

28. What did you want and NOT get?
If there was anything, I can't remember, so it must not have been that important. 

29. What was your favorite film of the year?
I can't remember all the ones I saw, but the first one I thought of was Eclipse. 

30. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
On my actual birthday, I went straight home from work to avoid the rain, and hung out watching movies on Netflix, I am 26-years-old. 

31. What ONE thing would have made your year immensely more satisfying?
Getting to meet more people from the DOC in person. 

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Slowly transitioning from poor grad student to young professional. 

33. What kept you sane?
My husband, but he always keeps me sane. 

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I kind of developed a crush on Eddie Izzard, which is weird since he's an executive transvestite. 

35. What political issues stirred you the most?
The main one that stirred me was a local law saying all dogs deemed "dangerous" needed to be leashed or fenced.  I don't like knowing the government is defining "dangerous" and how they're going to implement it. 

36. Whom did you miss?
A certain gal pal in Denver.  ;-)

37. Who was the best new person you met?
Everyone in the DOC.  Seriously, y'all are the best. 

38. Tell us a valuable life lesson that you learned in 2010.
It really doesn't help to stress, it's better to either tackle the problem and if you can't, let it be.

39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
From "More Like Falling in Love" by Jason Gray, "Cause all religion ever made of me was just a sinner with a stone tied to my fee."  I've been really reflecting on this song because I've been wanting my faith to be more real in my life, not just Sundays.

So if you're feeling burnt out from the holidays and all the food, take this meme to finish out 2010!

How Sad!

I'm only on day #12 of NaBloPoMo, and I'm already memeing it up.  But my thoughts are not coherent enough for a descent blog post, plus I've got my thoughts churning on my post for World Diabetes Day.  So I took this meme from Kerri. 

1.  Were you named after anyone?  I don't know if I was named after anyone specifically, but my great-grandmother asked my mom to have a great-granddaughter named Holly.  Good thing, though, because my parents wanted to name me Candy.  How ironic would that name have been for a diabetic?!

2. When was the last time you cried? The other night.  I couldn't get under 200 mg/dL to save my life.  Trey's shoulders were happy to oblige, though. 

3. Do you like your handwriting? I like my cursive better than my print.  I loathe forms that say "Please fill this out in print."  Grrrr . . .

4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Is chicken salad considered a lunch meat?

5. Do you have kids? Furry, yes.  Human, no. 

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? I think so.  I'm more of that "dependable" friend than the "life of the party" friend. 

7. Do you use sarcasm a lot? No, I only use it a little.  ;-) 

8. Do you still have your tonsils? Nope.  Got them out in first grade.  Unlimited popsicles and ice cream were worth it, though!


9. Would you bungee jump? I have.  When I was 17-years-old.  My dad had to sign a release form since I was underage.  LOL! =D

10. What is your favorite cereal? Taking diabetes out of the equation, I love me some Cookie Crisp. 

11.  Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? The only shoes with laces on them are my sneakers, and no. 

12. Do you think you are strong? No, I think I'm an absolute weeny. 

13. What is your favorite ice cream? Eddy's French Silk is THE only ice cream!

14. What is the first thing you notice about people?  If they are smiling or not.
 
15. Red or Pink? *looks down at pink hoodie and pink sweatpants* I'd say pink.

16. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?  So. Freakin'. Emotional!


17. Who do you miss the most?  Probably Jessica.
 
18. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? Pink and purple (house shoes). I took today off from work, which means getting dressed is delayed. 

20. What was the last thing you ate? Some Kashi cereal.

21. What are you listening to right now?  The news in the background.  


22.  If you were a crayon, what color would you be? White because I would stay sharp. ;-)

23. Favorite smells? The remnants of burnt wood in the fireplace.

24. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Dad. Was discussing Thanksgiving plans.

25. Favorite sports to watch? Auburn football. Gotta beat them DAWGS tomorrow. 

26. Hair color? Blonde, but hopefully I don't act like it.

27. Eye color? Greenish blue.

28 .Do you wear contacts? Nope.

29. Favorite food?  Anything with pasta.


30. Scary Movies or Happy Endings?  I've gotten to where I can't sit through scary movies anymore. We only made it halfway through Quarantine before turning it off.  So happy please?


31. Last movie you watched? Alice in Wonderland, the new one with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.

32 What color shirt are you wearing? Underneath my hoodie is a yellow shirt. I'm feeling bold.

33. Summer or winter? Neither, fall please.

34. Hugs or kisses?  Ummm, only kisses from my husband.  I'm good with hugs if you are.
 
35. Favorite dessert? I'm always game for a good cheesecake.  =P


36. What is on your mousepad? I'm using my laptop, so I don't have a mousepad.  I cheated. 

37. What did you watch on TV last night?  Alice in Wonderland on Netflix.


38. Favorite sound? Currently a purring kitty in my lap.  But I want to go get more coffee.  Decisions, decisions.

39. Rolling Stones or Beatles? Not really a fan of either.  Sorry. 

40. What is the farthest you have been from home? Absolute farthest is probably Phoenix, AZ.

41. Do you have a special talent?  I can imitate a pancreas like nobody's business. ;-)
 

November Happenings

Wow!  There is a lot going on in the month of November.  And the best way I can list them all out is in a bullet list.  Considering November is also the beginning of deer hunting season here in the south, it seems appropriate.  *pew pew pew*

• Today is SAE it Loud Day!  Inspired by Sarah at Sugabetic, today members of the DOC will be writing great posts on advocacy for diabetes.  But this is just the start for all things diabetes in November.  
• November 9th is D-Blog Day where all the members of diabetes blogging community will share why they blog and/or how blogging has been an integral part of their diabetes management.  I know it's helped me a ton!  
• November 14th is World Diabetes Day!  This is the biggie as far as November and Diabetes awareness month, including the Big Blue Test.  I have a great post churning for this day, and I can't wait to write it. 
• And in honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, some members of the DOC participate in NaBloPoMo where they post a blog entry every day for the month of November.  I'm honestly not sure if I'll be able to pull this off.  I'm struggling lately to post something every weekday.  Add weekends and the holidays into the mix, and that'll be a real struggle.  I like to give out quality posts or those that inspire me to write something, and I really don't want a month of Memes.  We shall see . . . 
• And finally, November 29th is my birthday.  /end shameless birthday plug 

 November is a happenin' month!  But I feel blessed to share in this month of diabetes awareness.  I'm certainly not the advocate that I should be.  Some members of the DOC are way better at that than me, but I'm really looking forward to the posts coming up this month. 

Food Recovering Meme

I'm still way burnt out from our trip last week.  I finally unpacked all of our clothes from our huge suitcase, but have yet to actually fold them and put them away.  The dogs keep finding new ways to dirty themselves in the yard, and the cats are one swift kick away from being ally cats.  Thus, a meme is in order.  I got this meme from Kerri and it's about food.  I actually missed cooking for us while we were traveling, so this meme resonates with me. 

1. Can you cook? If yes, do you like to cook?
I guess anybody "can" cook, but the talent for making good food is something else.  In other words, yes, I can cook.  And I actually like to cook, too.  It is kind of soothing after a long day to be lost in the scent of minced garlic and olive oil heating up in the skillet.  If only that were a candle scent . . .

2. When do you eat with your whole family?
Trey and I eat together everyday for dinner and sometimes for lunch (we are brown baggers most of the time).  We see our extended family maybe once a month, and there's usually one big meal with all of us together then. 

3. What do you eat for breakfast?
Cereal, almost always.  Sometimes I'll make a fried egg if I have the time.  Oh, and coffee, of course. 

4. When, where and how do you eat on weekdays?
This question is very instrusive.  Are you trying to stalk me?  Breakfast is usually on the couch while watching the morning news, lunch is at my desk, and dinner is at home either at our bar or the dining table.  How do I eat?  Like a caveman (cavewoman?) with both my hands filled while they rotate shoving into my mouth, of course! 

5. How often do you eat out (in a restaurant)?
Well, last week, it was once a day.  But most of the time it's about once or twice a week. 

6. How often do you order delivery/take-out?
Maybe once a week (can I combine this with #5?) and it's either pizza or Chinese, it's our splurge for the week. 

7. Regarding no. 5 and 6: Say there weren’t financial reasons would you do this more often?
I'm not sure.  Of course we take our lunch most of the time for financial reasons, but I've gotten to the point where I really like to cook so it would at least be a hobby.  Plus eating out = more calories, so I'm not sure I'd want the extra weight. 

8. Are there any “standard dishes” you serve regularly?
We typically have meatloaf, quesadillas, and some type of spaghetti meal once a week.  

9. Have you ever cooked for more than 6 persons?
Yes and no.  We were planning to have 8 people over one night for pizza, beer, and card games.  So I prepared 3 homemade pizzas, but only 5 people came.  So I've prepared for that many, does that count? 

10. Do you cook every day?
Every day, no.  Even if we're reheating something, I don't consider that cooking. 

11. Have you ever tried recipes from blogs?
I have about 30 recipes saved here.  They have a ton of selections plus the nutritional info! 

12. Who cooks more frequently at your home?
I do, but Trey actually taught me how to cook most of the stuff I make.  Kind of the student surpassing the teacher thing. 

13. And who cooks better?
I think he would say I do, obviously, but any meal where I don't have to clean up afterward makes it the best. 

14. Do you cook totally different compared to your mother/parents?
A little.  We each have our own style, but I call her sometimes to get tips. 

15. If yes, do you nevertheless eat at your parents?
She's a southern cook, so YES!!!




16. Are you a vegetarian or could you imagine being one?
No and never.  I like my meat too much. 

17. What would you like to cook which you haven’t dared to make yet?
My mom's turkey dressing.  It's a family recipe that takes a couple years to master.  I haven't even started.  =(

18. Do you prefer cooking or baking?
Definitely cooking.  Usually whatever I try to bake ends up in flames (i.e. burnt). 

19. What is your greatest misery in the kitchen?
Having to get things that are above the 2nd shelf.  I have a stool that I just move from one shelf to another, but I think we should have put in one of those rotating ladders like you see in old libraries. 

20. What do you dislike?
Asparagus, coleslaw, basically anything that can be made with vinegar.  Blech! 

Yay food!  =P 

Friday Five: A Diabetes Meme

I know, this isn't technically five, but I'm feeling memed and this one from Kerri is specifically for diabetics.  Plus, my mind is simply mush from trying to get ready to leave for the beach, so I needed some assistance today.  I've got some great guests posts lined up for next week, so enjoy!


What type of diabetes do you have:  type 1 diabetes also known as juvenile diabetes

When were you diagnosed:  December 11, 2006--coming up on 4 years!!!!

What's your current blood sugar:  I just checked and I'm 103 mg/dL, I'm a diabetes commercial!

What kind of meter do you use:  oh my goodness, I actually had to take it out to look, it's a One Touch UltraLink for my Medtronic Minimed 522 insulin pump

How many times a day do you test your blood sugar:  On a good day, 6 (once before each meal and once 2 hours after), but it's usually 8 for waking and sleeping readings, too

What's a "high" number for you:  I cringe at anything over 200 mg/dL

What's do you consider "low":  Below 60 mg/dL is like really low, but I can function in the high 60s.  Don't worry, Constance's alarm is still set at 70 mg/dL.

What's your favorite low blood sugar reaction treater:  apple juice is easiest to chug when I'm really low, but I love me a good Snicker's bar, too  =P

Describe your dream endo:  One that doesn't take a month to sign something and less than an hour to be seen.  I don't mind if they have the bedside manner of Dr. House as long as they keep me alive and are accessible. 

What's your biggest diabetes achievement:  Have you heard of my no-hitter?  I got one! 

What's your biggest diabetes-related fear:  Not making to our 50th wedding anniversary.  Seriously, that's my biggest goal and other than a freak accident, diabetes is the only thing that could prevent that. 

Who's on your support team:  My husband, family, and friends (mostly other diabetic friends and members of the DOC).

Do you think there will be a cure in your lifetime:  I don't know.  I feel like a lot of research is being done in that direction, but in my lifetime the best I will see is an artificial pancreas (basically a pump that thinks on it's own, which is kind of scary, actually). 

What is a "cure" to you:  I guess the artificial pancreas is the closest to a cure for me.  But if I can live a long, happy life despite living it with diabetes, then I'd say I was "cured". 

The most annoying thing people say to you about your diabetes is:  "Will you always have it?"  Yes, and there's nothing I can do about that. 

What is the most common misconception about diabetes:  For type 1 diabetes, I'd say the most common misconception is that if we're on a pump or have a CGM, that we're not controlling it enough or we are really bad off.  These tools were developed to help us, even the "good diabetics" are good because of these things. 

If you could say one thing to your pancreas, what would it be:  Nothing, I would give it the silent treatment, because that's what it's doing to me.  (Yeah, I'm mature like that.)

Well, that's it.  I'm off for the week!  Enjoy the guest posts next week and I'll try to bring back some stories of my own.  (I'm sure that won't be hard.)

Holly-Ology

Inspiration for a new post is lacking today.  It could be I'm exhausted from playing 3 softball games in two days, or this extreme heat is draining my brain, or I'm just blonde (hey, it's OK for me to say it).  So, meme to the rescue!  This meme comes from Cara!  =)

Let others know a little more about yourself, re-post this as your name followed by "ology".

***********FOODOLOGY***************
What is your salad dressing of choice? - I really go back and forth on this, depending on the salad, but I switch from Ranch, Balsamic Vinagerette, and Caesar

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? - Macaroni Grill, maybe, or a local Mexican restaurant here called Rosie's

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? - right now it's avocados, they don't stay in the fridge long

What are your pizza toppings of choice? - bacon and mushroom, yum!

What do you put on your toast? - peanut butter, I love the way it makes it smoothy and melty


***********TECHNOLOGY***************
How many televisions are in your house? - Two, but we only watch TV on one, the other is strictly for the Wii.

How many computers? - I only have one laptop, but Trey has 3 . . . in one place . . . and he's been known to use them all at the same time

What kind of cell phone do you have? - Blackberry Storm

Do you have an iPod? - no, I must confess, I have never owned an MP3 player, I'm so lacking in technology


***************BIOLOGY******************
Are you right-handed or left-handed? - Rightie

Have you ever had anything removed from your body? - tonsils, wisdom teeth, and tubes from my ears

What is the last heavy item you lifted? - a big skillet I thought about buying, but I don't like buying something that could break my foot

Have you ever been knocked unconscious? - Yep, one time warming up for a softball game, my throwing partner threw it when I wasn't looking, I don't remember getting hit or falling, I just remember being on the ground.


************BULLOLOGY**************
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? Ummm, no, surprise me!

If you could change your name, what would you change it to? - I probably wouldn't change my name, I think Holly is unique and I don't see it very much today

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? - no thanks, not worth the heartburn.


************DUMBOLOGY******************
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? - two

Last time you had a run-in with the cops? - In Knoxville about this time last year, got pulled over on the way to a wedding

Last person you talked to? - my officemates.

Last person you hugged? - my friend Jessica who is moving =(

Last person you kissed? - you'd think it would be Trey, but he left before I did, and I got a big smooch from Roscoe before I left


**************FAVORITOLOGY****************
Season? - Fall:  football, cool weather, and chili!

Holiday? - Thanksgiving, actually, it seems more family-oriented than material-oriented like Christmas

Day of the week? - Saturday or Sunday, both involve sleeping =)

Month? - November--my birthday month, it's fall, and Thanksgiving (see answers above).


***********CURRENTOLOGY*****************
Missing someone? - Am I? Where'd they go? lol

Mood? - Kind of tired and moody, can I go back to bed?

What are you listening to? - Rick & Bubba

Watching? - Ummm, this screen?

Worrying about? - Getting the house clean.


***************RANDOMOLOGY*****************
First place you went this morning? - to the bathroom

What's the last movie you saw? - Sorcerer's Apprentice, it was surprisingly good

Do you smile often? - I actually don't think I do, but my smile is usually followed by a laugh, so only when I think something's funny

Sleeping alone tonight? - Nope, I am joined by my wonderful husband, two snoring dogs, and bed-hogging cats, definitely NOT alone.


***************OTHER-OLOGY*****************
Do you always answer your phone? - Depends on the situation, I won't answer if I don't feel like talking, but I promise I'll call back.

If you could change your eye color what would it be? - no, I like my bluish-green eyes

Do you own a digital camera? - Yep, and it's full of house-remodeling pictures

Have you ever had a pet fish? - Sadly, yes, and none lived longer than a month, I'm a murderer

Favorite Christmas song(s)? - Mary Did You Know? And that one by the Transiberian Orchestra (sp?). I like the darker Christmas songs

What's on your wish list for your birthday? - I've actually already told Trey I'd like an Auburn hoodie, surprisingly, I don't have one

Can you do push ups? - ummm, girly ones?

Can you do a chin up? - Sure, see, "chin up, chin down, chin up"  Hehe

Does the future make you more nervous or excited? - How about anxious?

Do you have any saved texts? - I think I have saved all of them, I'm the same with email, haven't deleted a lot there, either.

Ever been in a car wreck? - Thankfully, no, just fender benders.

Do you have an accent? - Why do you think I've yet to do a vlog? 

What is the last song to make you cry? - "Boys of Fall" by Kenny Chesney

Plans tonight? - Dinner and watch Seven Pounds

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? - Oh yeah.

Name 3 things you bought yesterday? - Nothing, I was too busy to even look at a store

Have you ever been given roses? - Yes, but I prefer tulips.

Current worry? - BG needs to come up, but that's always a worry

Current hate right now? - nothing, not worth the energy to hate anything

Met someone who changed your life? - "I think everyone you meet changes your life in some way." I'm stealing Cara's answer cuz I likes it

How will you bring in the New Year? - Probably shooting fireworks

What song represents you? - "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson

Name three people who might complete this? - no idea, I just can't think of what to write

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? -Absolutely, but I think not doing so has made me a better person

Have you ever dated someone longer than a year solid? - Yep, all of my relationships were pretty long

Do you have any tattoos/piercings? - my ears and a cartilage ring in my left ear

Will you be in a relationship 4 months from now? - Yes! This marriage thing if forevah! =)

Does anyone love you? - Yep, lots of people.

Would you be a pirate? - Arrrrrrrrr (yes).

What songs do you sing in the shower? - I usually don't, but if I do, "Singing in the Rain"

Ever had someone sing to you? - just the birthday people at restaurants.

When did you last cry? - yesterday, but it was a long day.

Do you like to cuddle? - Yes *smirk*.

Have you held hands with anyone today? - Today? not yet

Who was the last person you took a picture of? - Myself and my new Dexcom sensor

What kind of music did you listen to in elementary school? - All 4 One, my first CD

Do you believe in staying close with your ex's? - They're called ex's for a reason . . .

Are most of the friends in your life new or old? - Mostly new

Do you like pulpy orange juice? - Ewww, no, I'm drinking juice, not liquid sand

What is something your friends make fun of you for? - my obsession with trashy reality shows, lol

Well that was fun!  =)

A Meme for My Mushy Brain

For those that don't know, today is D-day for our company.  My brain is nowhere near where it should be.  What is a blogger to do in times like this?  Why, a meme!  This meme is from Olivejooice previously from Six Until Me.

“Can you fill this out without lying? You’ve been tagged, so now you need to answer all the questions HONESTLY.”

1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth? Office coffee with half-n-half.

2. Where was your profile picture taken? The one on my blog is from my friend Jessica's wedding.  Photographer thought me putting on lipstick would make for a good picture. 

3. Can you play Guitar Hero? Oh goodness no, the one time I tried I failed on the Beginner level.  I spend the rest of the night playing with our friends' cat. 

4. Name someone who made you laugh today? It's only 8:00 AM, but the Rick & Bubba Show.  They make me laugh every morning. 

5. How late did you stay up last night and why? 9:00 PM after watching Legend of the Seeker on Hulu with the hubby. 

6. If you could move somewhere else, would you? No way, I love our new house and we've put too much work into it to move. 

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks? Absolutely, in Chattanooga at their downtown park, with my then-future-hubby. 

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you on your FaceBook list? Either Donald & Maxie or BJ & Sarah. 

9. Do you believe exes can be friends? Somewhat.  "Friends" on FB, sure.  Friends in real life, be careful!

10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper? Not crazy about him, but love his skinny relative, Diet Dr. Pepper.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard? Yesterday on the way home, I've pretty much cried everyday since Monday two weeks ago.

12. Who took your profile picture? Jessica's photographer, I don't know his name.

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Person?  No idea.  I've taken so many more pictures of my pets.

14. Was yesterday better than today? Ask me tomorrow.

15. Can you live a day without TV? Yes, in fact, I have. I went on a 30-day sabbatical from TV last year.  I should probably do that again.  Way too many things to do. 

16. Are you upset about anything? That's easy.  Possibly losing my job and losing some really great coworkers.  =(

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? Absolutely!  Ask anyone who's been married for 50 years.

18. Are you a bad influence? No idea.  Probably in some way.  ;-)

19. Night out or night in? Night in, with a pizza and a movie, cuddled up on the couch.  Heaven!

20. What items could you not go without during the day? Meter, insulin pump, and sunglasses B-)

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital? My friend Jennifer after she gave birth to her beautiful daughter.  =)

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say? Never got to ask u about tomorrow cookout. U free?


23. How do you feel about your life right now? Right now at this moment? anxious. Overall? I love my life and feel very blessed.  Regardless of everything going on, I have a peace with whatever happens. 

24. Do you hate anyone? No, nobody's worth that much brain time.  ;-)

25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find? A whole bunch from my mom, because she doesn't like to do wall posts.

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass? Traditional drug test? Yes. Otherwise, I'm constantly getting a fix on insulin.  ;-)

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before? My coach once called my GPA perfect cuz I made all A's in high school.  Yeah, I know, nerd! 

28. What song is stuck in your head? Nothing right now, my brain is saturated with Rick & Bubba. =D

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., a secret lover or George Clooney? Probably our dogs because we have a door going to the back yard from our bedroom.  It's happened before. 

30.Wanna have grandkids before you’re 50? If I were pregnant right now (which I'm not, Brenda!), our child would be 21 when we would be 50.  So, physically it could be possible.  Would I want that?  Only if that's what our child wants. 

31. Name something you have to do tomorrow? Go buy more cat litter before we leave for our trip this weekend. 

32. Do you think too much or too little? Way too much.  I should stop. 

33. Do you smile a lot? A lot?  Probably not.  I smile when I'm happy or something's funny. 

Bonus Round…

34. How many hours a day do you spend on the computer? Counting work, about 10, that's sad.


35. If you could be anyone else for a day, who would you be? A dog trainer. It's my back-up career choice and I'd like to try it for a day. 

36. Facebook or Twitter? Personal life stuff is mainly Facebook.  D-stuff is mainly Twitter.  But I have some D friends on FB, and that's just awesome!

37. Chicken or Beef? Ramen

38. Mac or PC? The only Mac I've ever used is my roommate Jennifer's in college.  It was OK.  But I would purchase a Mac to keep those "Helly, I'm a Mac.  And I'm a PC." commercials going.

39. Have you ever punched anyone in the face? I don't think so.  I've only ever been in one physical fight, and it was mainly pushing and shoving.

40. Last music received or purchased? I'm horrible at purchasing music.  I still have yet to own an MP3 player.  I guess our wedding video was the last music that I purchased.  

That was fun.  Your turn!  =) 

30 Things About My Invisible Illness

30 Things About My Invisible Illness.

Instead of a Friday Five, I decided to do a meme (because 30 is better than 5, right?).  I stole this from Kerri when she did this meme during Invisible Illness Week. 

   1. The illness I live with is: Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes
   2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2006
   3. But I had symptoms since: Thanksgivingish 2006
   4. The biggest adjustment I've had to make is: always making sure to test my blood sugar
   5. Most people assume: that I did something to get this disease like eating too much sugar
   6. The hardest part about mornings are: actually waking up, I need to deactivate the snooze button 
   7. My favorite medical TV show is: House
   8. A gadget I couldn't live without is: my insulin pump, Arnold
   9. The hardest part about nights are:  trying to get an in-range number and worrying about going low
  10. Each day I take: generic Prilosec and vitamins
  11. Regarding alternative treatments: I've heard of some people taking Metformin to increase insulin sensitivity, but insulin is still required
  12. If I had to choose between an invisible illness or visible I would choose: Invisible, less staring
  13. Regarding working and career: I work as an environmental engineer, I like it
  14. People would be surprised to know: insulin smells like bandaids
  15. The hardest thing to accept about my new reality has been: it wasn't really that hard to accept, I had a lot of good support
  16. Something I never thought I could do with my illness that I did was: make delicious meals that are not so bad and are diabetes-friendly
  17. The commercials about my illness: involve Diabeetus guy (and cat?)
  18. Something I really miss doing since I was diagnosed is: getting a glass of McAlister's Sweet Tea and just going to town!
  19. It was really hard to have to give up: see #18
  20. A new hobby I have taken up since my diagnosis is: hehe, blogging?
  21. If I could have one day of feeling normal again I would: work out without worrying about going low
  22. My illness has taught me: to be patient, everyday is different
  23. One thing people say that gets under my skin is:  "Should you be eating that?"  "No, actually, I'm committing suicide." *rolls eyes*
  24. But I love it when people: try to make meals that are "diabetic friendly", it's not necessary, but they make a sacrifice for their meal, and I appreciate it
  25. My favorite motto, scripture, quote that gets me through tough times is: "Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of it's own."  Matthew 6:34 and so, so true
  26. When someone is diagnosed I'd like to tell them: I won't say anything. I'll just give them ((hugs)).
  27. Something that has surprised me about living with an illness is: it's a lot of work, and the pay sucks!
  28. The nicest thing someone did for me when I wasn't feeling well was: gave me a trash can (thanks, babe!) sorry, TMI but true 
  29. I'm involved with Invisible Illness Week because: Ummm, this was a copy, but I will be next time!
  30. The fact that you read this list makes me feel: makes me feel loved, seriously, I love this community

Have a great weekend!  =)