Because I'm from NJ I can ask this question. You can hear Joe Jr. from "while you were sleeping" say it, "So, Luc...How you doin'?" This is also the term my loving husband uses when he likes how I look or what I'm wearing. It's associated with every Mob stereotype out there, movies, TV, real life...oops not supposed to talk about such things!
How did this post come to be? I've already forgotten! I know I wanted to touch on my last post about PTSD but then I got to saying "how you doin'" in my head and I'm side tracked.
Do you remember the movie "You've Got Mail" with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks? Remember the part when "Joe" is sitting up in bed doing the Godfather trying to figure out how to explain what it means to "take it to the mattresses"? Take the cannolli, leave the gun. Or in Good fellas when Karen is at the end of her rope with Henrys cheating and she is sitting on top of him with a gun to his head confronting him? "Put the gun down Karen"...another line my husband often uses minus the gun and pretty nighty! It's his way of bringing me to my sense and out of my crazy, very effective.
All classics, right? Okay so I got off topic again. But I've completely forgotten what I was going to say now anyway....so HAPPY THURSDAY XXXOOO
Sunny Spot
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Post Traumatic Stress
Is it possible to have PTS for 11 years? I ask because every year right before 9/11 I find that I am very agitated and anxious. I know last year I posted about the same thing, but the day after and my recollection of the day. Today I feel as if I should call in sick tomorrow and spend the day trying to shake this horrible feeling of doom and dread...but I know if I do that I will spend the day glued to the TV to watch the ceremonies.
Like I have said in the past, I did not lose anyone that day but of late I have encountered a few reminders of that day. A few weeks back I read a book called "Love you, Mean it" written by 4 young women all who lost their husbands on 9/11...they all worked for Cantor Fitzgerald. It was a bittersweet book and I cried more then I expected as I felt every pain they felt. It wasn't on my "list" that day, it was a last minute biography pick up on my way to check out my books...I don't regret reading it, but it made my heart hurt to read it. While reading this book I ran into an old school acquaintance at a concert 100 miles from home who was a first responder on 9/11 who is now a retired fireman due to medial issues. He is married with twin 3 year old girls and I hope and pray that he is okay and lives to see those little girls grow up. Then last night I sat down and watched Julie and Julia and was again reminded of the aftermath of 9/11 as Julie worked at a call center helping those with claims and questions. I won't lie and say "it was just a movie" because it wasn't, she was a real person dealing with peoples hurt and anger and desperation and was able to turn that desperation she felt around when she cooked. To that I can relate...when I have something to work out or am mad or upset I cook. Much to the dismay of my family who end up having to eat more then they wanted and sometimes poorly executed new recipes. But I digress....
My question still stands, is it possible to suffer from post traumatic stress 11 years later? Is it hormonal for me because I was 7 months pregnant when this life changing event happened? Is it survivors guilt? Is it all of the above? Does anyone else suffer the week before and after the way I do?
I will close here and wish everyone and safe and happy 9/10 XXXOOO
Like I have said in the past, I did not lose anyone that day but of late I have encountered a few reminders of that day. A few weeks back I read a book called "Love you, Mean it" written by 4 young women all who lost their husbands on 9/11...they all worked for Cantor Fitzgerald. It was a bittersweet book and I cried more then I expected as I felt every pain they felt. It wasn't on my "list" that day, it was a last minute biography pick up on my way to check out my books...I don't regret reading it, but it made my heart hurt to read it. While reading this book I ran into an old school acquaintance at a concert 100 miles from home who was a first responder on 9/11 who is now a retired fireman due to medial issues. He is married with twin 3 year old girls and I hope and pray that he is okay and lives to see those little girls grow up. Then last night I sat down and watched Julie and Julia and was again reminded of the aftermath of 9/11 as Julie worked at a call center helping those with claims and questions. I won't lie and say "it was just a movie" because it wasn't, she was a real person dealing with peoples hurt and anger and desperation and was able to turn that desperation she felt around when she cooked. To that I can relate...when I have something to work out or am mad or upset I cook. Much to the dismay of my family who end up having to eat more then they wanted and sometimes poorly executed new recipes. But I digress....
My question still stands, is it possible to suffer from post traumatic stress 11 years later? Is it hormonal for me because I was 7 months pregnant when this life changing event happened? Is it survivors guilt? Is it all of the above? Does anyone else suffer the week before and after the way I do?
I will close here and wish everyone and safe and happy 9/10 XXXOOO
Monday, August 13, 2012
Overwhelmed...and Thankful!
Today I feel like dancing and crying...I have reached my goal of raising $2000 for the Avon Walk! It's been a long road I wanted to thank EVERYONE for all they have done to support me and the team. Our Florida, NY friends have been a big blessing as well as family and sisters, baseball families and friends. If you haven't donated you still have time...another $200 and I get a free baseball hat to wear while I walk!
Also, I am still doing the Tastefully Simple Internet/catalog party and all proceeds will go towards my walk, hurry and get your orders in by August 31st, there are some great specials going on now.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
LC, thank you for always being there for me no matter what....I love you!
So, now who's gonna be at the finish line on Sunday October 20th?
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Addiction and not much to report
Other then my addiction to Angry Birds, there really isn't much to report. I'm on hold with my training due to an undetermined knee injury and have spent the better part of 2 weeks stoned out of my gord on pain meds waiting test results. But I'm not gonna complain, especially when a Dr. understands real pain and takes care of it immediately. Tomorrow is results day and I have 13 weeks to be back in full on 40 mile mode!
Over and Out
Over and Out
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Walk update and a little self pity
Hello All
I wanted to update you on our walk progress and our new team page that Avon and Stacey have so graciously put in place for us.
First a foremost I wanted to thank you all for your participation in our Superbowl fundraiser, we were able to raise $550.00. $500 from the pool and $50 from my boss who won the 3rd quarter and donated his winnings back to our walk....so thank you all and thank you Tom X 2.
The Florida New York Fire Department has also donated $1000 towards our walk....so thank you to them for their GENEROUS donation! $1550.00 down, $2250.00 to go although we hope to exceed our goal if possible.
Now that the walk info is given, here comes the self pity part. Valentine's day has never been my favorite holiday by far, but every year I hope that some one....Mr. Sullivan....will change that for me and sweep me off my feet with some sappy declaration of love and devotion. Well after 13 years, he still hasn't figured that part out so now I officially HATE Valentines Day FOREVER!!!
To top that off we have been talking about my 40th birthday all year. I was offered a trip of my choosing, which I passed up because all I really wanted was to spend the evening with my friends and families with drinks and a great cake. Well, here we are 25 days away and not a single plan has been made and every possibility taken away from my dream day. So, for those of you interested we will be spending my 40th bday in Florida, NY doing a bar stumble on Saturday March 10th...come out and see just how much booze it takes to get me stumble around FL, NY drunk!
I wanted to update you on our walk progress and our new team page that Avon and Stacey have so graciously put in place for us.
First a foremost I wanted to thank you all for your participation in our Superbowl fundraiser, we were able to raise $550.00. $500 from the pool and $50 from my boss who won the 3rd quarter and donated his winnings back to our walk....so thank you all and thank you Tom X 2.
The Florida New York Fire Department has also donated $1000 towards our walk....so thank you to them for their GENEROUS donation! $1550.00 down, $2250.00 to go although we hope to exceed our goal if possible.
Now that the walk info is given, here comes the self pity part. Valentine's day has never been my favorite holiday by far, but every year I hope that some one....Mr. Sullivan....will change that for me and sweep me off my feet with some sappy declaration of love and devotion. Well after 13 years, he still hasn't figured that part out so now I officially HATE Valentines Day FOREVER!!!
To top that off we have been talking about my 40th birthday all year. I was offered a trip of my choosing, which I passed up because all I really wanted was to spend the evening with my friends and families with drinks and a great cake. Well, here we are 25 days away and not a single plan has been made and every possibility taken away from my dream day. So, for those of you interested we will be spending my 40th bday in Florida, NY doing a bar stumble on Saturday March 10th...come out and see just how much booze it takes to get me stumble around FL, NY drunk!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Quick update before 5pm
So the good news is I dug in and sorted through my recipes and weeded out more then half!
Other good news is our fundraising for the Avon Walk for Breast Canacer is in full swing and we have so far raised $1550.00 of the $3600.00 to meet our goal! Thank you to all who have participated and thoe who don't know they still owe me....
Happy Wednesday XXXOOO
Other good news is our fundraising for the Avon Walk for Breast Canacer is in full swing and we have so far raised $1550.00 of the $3600.00 to meet our goal! Thank you to all who have participated and thoe who don't know they still owe me....
Happy Wednesday XXXOOO
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Fundraising for us....football pool for you!
Hello All....Happy Thursday
As you know, I'm walking in the 2 day event for Breast Cancer in October. My team and I need to raise at least $3,600.00 to walk.
We are doing a Superbowl pool, and have the proceeds will go towards the walk. The other half - you could win!! Please let me know if you are interested.
It's $10 a box. $250 for the final, $150 for Halftime, $50 for 1st and 3rd. $500 donated to Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! Let me know if you're interested, thanks for your support!!!
****please note this is the brain storm of my co-walker, Team Captain Morse****
As you know, I'm walking in the 2 day event for Breast Cancer in October. My team and I need to raise at least $3,600.00 to walk.
We are doing a Superbowl pool, and have the proceeds will go towards the walk. The other half - you could win!! Please let me know if you are interested.
It's $10 a box. $250 for the final, $150 for Halftime, $50 for 1st and 3rd. $500 donated to Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! Let me know if you're interested, thanks for your support!!!
****please note this is the brain storm of my co-walker, Team Captain Morse****
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