58 days without an entry? How did that happen? I always intend to write an entry but my tailbone hurts so bad when I sit for more than a few moments that I barely have time to check my email and do "business" before I have to go lie down. Sorry folks.
So, in a nutshell, here is my life:
I am currently out in Indio enjoying some R&R at my timeshare. It's so fabulously beautiful and relaxing here. I've decided to celebrate my 40th bday here (which will occur in April) so anyone who wants to come, seriously, let me know. I want it to rock. (My timeshare is based on credits. I don't have a specific week or location. I can go anywhere where they have a resort, anytime of year. They have over 50 or more around the US and the world. It rocks.
I have been seeing a pain management doctor who has put me back on pain meds but in a very controlled environment. I signed a contract that he is the only doc who will prescribe narcotics to me and I had to give him the name of my pharmacist and agree to periodic drug testing if he feels it is necessary. So far, so good.
I am also seeing an acupuncturist and that is helping my back and neck pain tremendously. Unfortunately, it does nothing for my tailbone. Rats.
On the 25th, I'll be having my newest hernia repaired. So not looking forward to that. It'll be about 6 weeks of doing nothing, not lifting more than 5 pounds and NO EXERCISE WHATSOEVER. An excuse to lay around and do nothing? Well, if I have to. Of course, my last hernia repair hurt like a bitch and that was back when I had a higher tolerance for pain and hadn't spent the last year building up a high tolerance for narcotics. Should be interesting. It's being done as a "short stay" instead of outpatient because he (the surgeon) doesn't know what he'll find when he gets in there and wants to clean up the whole incision instead of having a patchwork of repairs on it. Plus, it will depend on the pain levels as they can better manage that in the hospital through the IV.
I have added 4 tattoos to my body with plans for so many more. I will post pictures (of those and so many other things) as soon as I can get my camera to talk to my computer. I have a "chai" symbol on my left foot (Hebrew sign for life), a celtic knot "J" on my right foot, a tribal rose on my mid back, a celtic knot with flowers on my lower back. Add these to my woodstock tattoo and christian fish tattoo and I have 6. I am adding a band of flowers around my ankle next.
I have also applied to go on LA Ink. Wish me well.
I have had to replace my entire wardrobe as everything is too big. Darn, an excuse to go shopping. I really love the stuff I have bought and I love being able to buy my entire wardrobe in the misses section and not have to buy tops in misses and bottoms in womens. I also love that my closet is full of so many different brands instead of just Lame Giant and The Boulevard. I am now 185, almost half of my pre-surgery self. That rocks big time. But I do have to say, I am having a hard time parting with some of my favorite clothes that are now waaaaaay too big for me. I am going to try to have some of them tailored, but things like sweaters can't be tailored. Oh well, I'll get over it, especially when I look in the mirror in my cute new outfits!
Okay, I think that is most of it. Oh, and men suck. I'm going to be a lesbian now. (Well, I do like the dick, but I just understand women better than men. Men make no sense to me and I'm tired of trying to figure it all out. So I'm not really becoming a lesbian -- though if I met the right woman, I wouldn't exactly rule it out-- I'm just tired. TIRED!!!!)
Oh, and once again, if I haven't called you in the last few months, it's because my cell phone died and I no longer have your number. Email me or call me or something people. I miss talking to you all. And I have nothing but time right now. Aaaand, I'll need some friends to distract me after my surgery. E-mail is JanetPlanetOC (at) aol (dot) com. Puhleeze, send me an email.
All for now, I'm heading back to my "condo" to make spaghetti sauce and enjoy the view of the mountains. Tomorrow I'm getting a facial, a body scrub and a massage at the onsite spa. After that, I might unwind in the lazy river or lagoon pool, or go to the Palm Springs tramway up in to the mountains. Maybe a trip to the outlets, the casinos, or a balloon ride. There's so much to do, see, now you are more tempted to come help me celebrate turning 40!!!! Accomodations will be taken care of, all you have to do is get to California! And really, I know you all want to come to California.
