Thanks everyone for all the support you offer me. I am feeling much better- still sore but I guess that's to be expected only a week and a half after having your chest ripped open.
*sigh* wish I coulda had pics of that... *sigh*
LOL
Highlights of the last few weeks:
1. Lortab (Vicadin) ROFL Thank you to whatever God that made the man that made pain medicine take the place of whiskey. ROFL
2. You can still have sex with wires in your chest and stitches across it... you just have to roll yourself up like a mummy and screw like bunnies. LOL Make it quick... you don't have much time before it feels like that scene from Aliens will happen to you. Which one, you ask? Does it matter... NONE of them look fun LOL
3. My daughter makes shopping easy...I just shop for a boy with one eye and a crazy ninja addiction, and I am set! LOL
4. Knitting = free hats to loved ones. You're thinking from the "loved ones" point of view and going, 'OH NO'! aren't you? That's fine. But my hats are cool- when I choose them to be. MAH HAHAHAHHA.... (evil laugh)... and now you're wondering what the highlight of all this is. Torturing my husband with yarn shopping...
Sorry baby, ya know, bed rest, recovery and all that jazz....
"What's worsted?" He asks.
"Dunno." I answer... and yet, another evil laugh. LOL
5. I am alive after a relatively serious surgery. Yeah. It's true. And all I can say to that is thank B-Jeesus the doc did NOT sneeze while cutting the mass out from above my heart. LOL You rock, doc!
And sadly, now, the LOWLIGHTS:
1. My husband and daughter decided to willingly partake in the having of a cold. What? You ask. Willingly, really? Yes. Yes, in fact, I am sure they found some sick person out there, got really close to their faces and inhaled deeply as the sick individual spread their germs out into the world.
See, after surgery, for as long as I can, I am to try to avoid any germs or infection as I am at risk, and my immune system is all jacked up now because the surgery. My oh so loving daughter, and obedient husband are now dripping from their noses, chasing me everywhere for hugs and cuddles, knowing I cannot run. (literally, i cannot- remember I have chorea and dystonia and I am NOT a Washington Redskins' cheerleader) It's just cruel... these two. LOL
2. It occurs to me how easy it is to shop for my daughter by pretending she is a one eyed ninja.... LOL Some have daughters. I have a fucked up Game Character for a kid. LOL ROFL (NUM YEW VAAN!!!)
3. My scar does NOT have a zipper tattoo to cover it yet. So right now, I have to draw it, and sadly, I'm dumb... the zipper is now upside down. LOL
4. I shake my head at Christmas trees. My mother, on the other hand does not. I do not have a Christmas tree. My mom, in the loving way only mothers can do (and I know, because I AM one), bought me a little 7 inch wire tree. (yes, I measured it.... 'Bren, come here real quick will ya... LOL!!")
Anyway, so she got me a little wire tree as there is NOTHING in my house that would make you or anyone else believe that the holiday season is here. Not one thing. Wait, I guess technically this is a highlight... LOL... anyway, moving on... SO I told my daughter (Vaan), "Hey sucks to be you for Christmas this year!" Grinning.
"Why?" She asked.
"Cuz all we got here is this 7 inch wire tree, and no gifts will fit under that. I'm sure you understand. " LMFAO
5. Watching the movie 'UP'-it IS a good movie...BUT I lost 24 pounds in water weight, my husband's eyes are now swollen up like a dead fish and my daughter hid under her Snuggie while enjoying a good "MUAH HA HA HA HA" evil laugh at our expense. Nothing like good quality time this holiday season. ROFL-
6. No money to buy anyone presents. *sniff* I'm only getting 40% of my pay right now, because I am on Long Term Disability, and things have been entirely too tight. Hell, this may be part highlight too. I don't have to go out in that madness we see when the season arrives. Ya know the ones... those crazy lunatics that beat each other down for the last "Tickle Me Elmo" dolls or whatever is cool right now...(probably the DS's). Besides, last time I did that, I was in cuffs. ROFL J/K
Anyway, yeah, no money to buy my husband the tools he wants that he won't use... (ROFL!), and no money to buy my Mom the sweater she will take back... (LMAO love you mom)....No money to buy my nieces and nephews clothes they won't fit... LOL.... and no money to buy myself something because my husband won't. LOL
BUT- as with most my other lowlights, there is a highlight to this.
I have MADE gifts for people. *EVIL LAUGH- MAH AHHAHAHAHAHHA* Yep- and ya know what happens to those. Ya get them, ya do the kind sideways smile to act like the sentiment means EVERYTHING, when in fact, you are thinking, "Exactly how often do I have to wear this to avoid hurting their feelings." or... "I wonder if hanging this in the hallway when they come over will suffice and make them believe i like this?" ROFL
See, I did a portrait of Bren (my hsband) for his mother. She is ALL about her perfect little baby boy...
well most of you artists out there can relate to me when I say it isn't as easy doing a portrait of someone you love or even jst know for that matter.
SO- she's getting a portrait of Bren with a big hed, little eyes and an out of porportioned face.
ENJOY!
ROFL
SO there ya go!
I hope this season finds you all well, happy, laughing, and truly enjoying what SHOULD be most important about this season. Spiked Egg nogg. ROFL Just kidding- each other. You can't take gifts with you when you die, but you can take memories...
Make some good ones to finish out this year! LOVE YA ALL!
~Shay~
**sniff for me, smile for you**
Joy
to all my friends out there who get me motivated and inspired! 
