Mom & Stepdad left this morning. Their plane took off at 6:30 so we had to get up a bit before four to get there in time. The early hour helped keep the “goodbye” from being too sad. We were all too tired to be sad. We spent all day at Sea World yesterday and had a ball. It was neat seeing how excited Mom got when she saw things.
Stepdad left us with a gift. A cold. Or something else that’s horrible and lives in your head. I have excreted at least a gallon of mucas in te past 24 hours. Trying to not breathe too deeply because that starts a coughing fit. Hopefully, this shit will go the way of the dinosaurs soon.
Has anyone out there ever had a motherfucking boil? (and if so, how, for the love of Pete – how do you get rid of it? I’ve tried slathering it in baking soda paste and soaking in hot water to no avail.) First time in ever dealing with one. It has its own zip code. If it were in an area that was more easily accessible, I would burn it off with a cooking torch. Hopefully, this shit will go the way of the dinosaurs soon.
Tiny Dog certainly misses having my Mom around. I looked over at Mom while she was at the kitchen table the other night and she had Tiny in her lap. She was tearing turkey into tiny bits and hand-feeding it to Tiny Dog. I swear, the dog stuck her tongue out at me when I made her put her back on the floor. Tiny’s gained at least 2 pounds in the past week.
Oh! Speaking of poundage! I’ve hit my goal!
I knew if I kept hitting the Burger King often enough that I would!
I weighed myself this morning and saw that I broke the big 2-0-0. Woo hoo! Mission accomplished. I’m thinking I can eat my way on into gastric bypass surgery. (end sarcasm here)
At some point last year, Sweety said he was going to start cooking for me so I would eat healthier and try to cheerlead me along. For the record, I wanted no part of that. He didn’t get around to cooking for me but did make some headway in the cheerleading department. It was always nice to see him give me a glare whenever I was eating something that was bad for me or was eating too late in the day. There’s nothing funner than secluding yourself somewhere in the house to eat that’s away from prying eyes. (That was sarcastic too, okay?)
We’re leaving the movies the other day (After I’d eaten popcorn. Holy shit. Don’t go to the movie and eat popcorn! It is evil!)
You’re going to do things differently in the new year! We’re going to do things differently in the new year!
*crickets chirping*
I am going to cook for you! Chicken! You will take it to work and eat that instead of junk food!
Okay. If you pack it. I will eat it.
No more junk! And exercise! You will hate me in the beginning but you will thank me a few months from now!
*yeah, so will my new husband* thought to myself
I know what you’re thinking – “sure, and my new man will thank you when I leave your ass!”, right?Whoa. You really do know me.
Instead of crash dieting like I’ve done in the past, I’m going to go slow this time. If I could just knock off 10 pounds a month, by this summer, I’d be cute again. And not winded all of the time with creaking knees.
I guess I’ll go wash off this freaking baking soda and check on my baby boil.
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First, a boil says you have an infection in your body – and it is contagious – sometimes staph. So keep it clean and wash your hands – a lot. I recommend warm compresses several times a day, and keep it bandaged, so when it is ready to drain it will not spread.
Now, I am so glad you had such a wonderful time with your Mom and step Dad. Santa was good also. Now all you have to do is prepare for New Year’s Eve!! Happy 2009 to you!!
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December 28th, 2008 4:54 pm
I will follow your boil instructions. If this doesn’t get better by Wednesday (my day off), I’m going to the doctor.
New Year’s Eve is already on schedule! Going to a friend’s house to drink and blow things up :)
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December 28th, 2008 6:19 pm
A boil… did you try soaking it in epsome salt? I think I would do what themom says to do. I was going to say google it or go to webmd for more information.
I am so glad that you had a great time with your Mom and SD. I can just see Tiny dog in her lap, the lap of luxery eating turkey hand fed no less.
I don’t think you weigh 200, surely I read that wrong? You meant something else? I wonder how long till you hate exercise? I have let my weight pile on since taking that damn predisone for my RA
You are just too freakin funny. You have such a quirky sense of humor and I have LMAO with this post. Thankf for the giggles….
I wish you and Sweety and your family, a Happy New Year. Damn those calories !
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December 28th, 2008 6:34 pm
Your stepdad stopped in NC on his way to see you, didn’t he?! I have had the sinus crud for DAYS now. I highly recommend Mucinex Sinus (I use the W%lM@rt brand) every 4 hours, with a LOT of water. Also, you may be starting your weight loss ahead of schedule with this crud – stuff.
I have barely had an appetite for the past few days, and have slept A LOT.
I have no boil recommendations, sorry. Follow what the others say.
(If you need encouragement in the coming year, you are more than welcome to join me – and a few other bloggers – at Shrinking Piggies. http://shrinkingpiggies.blogspot.com/ It’s not about competition over there. It’s about support.)
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December 28th, 2008 6:57 pm
Finding Pam – I did google it but found so many different things to try that it was overwhelming. I’m going to try the simplest suggestions and then the doctor if needed. I’m really hoping to not need to go to the doctor’s office though. This is too embarrassing.
No, you did not read that wrong. 203.4 with my freaking pajamas on. How long til I hate exercise? Um, yesterday. I’ve hated it from at least yesterday. The scale was a little wake up call this morning.
Renn – I’ll have to get some of that Mucinex. I took a Mucinex-D from my stepdad yesterday but it made me feel weird. I’ll try the sinus kind instead.
I’ve spent pretty much all day in the bed. Just blahed right out.
I’m in at Shrinking Piggies. Maybe accountability to someone other than Sweety will motivate me.
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December 28th, 2008 7:22 pm
Ten pounds a month is too much/too fast. You might start out losing that much a month but it’ll dwindle quickly.
Trust me.
You know my number if you want a losing-weight buddy. I’ve not been losing any at all lately (because I’m not trying) but the good thing is I haven’t gained at all, either. So, yay for maintaining.
Anyway… call me. Or whatev.
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December 28th, 2008 8:03 pm
boil magic stuff is….
Ichthammol Ointment 20%
it looks and smells like black tar.
put it on a bandaid
then put the bandaid on the boil.
leave it there over night.
might take two nights.
but this stuff will bring it to the surface.
then apply hot compresses and it should POP on it’s own.
wash the hell out of your hands.
… or chase sweety around until he cries out for mercy.
just saying.
…. it’s on your ass isn’t it? LOL ; }
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December 28th, 2008 9:24 pm
Bekah – Maybe I should call you whenever I want to eat something bad. You do have unlimited minutes, right? :)
Heather – I wouldn’t chase Sweety around. Even I have my limits. I wouldn’t want to give it to him so he could give it back to me!
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December 28th, 2008 10:04 pm
Yup unlimited minutes. Call whenever! :)
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December 29th, 2008 12:00 am
The Boil adveice is what I’ would have said., too..,.I will add this: If it isn’t better by Wednesday DO go to the doctor…He might need to “lance” it….And it coul be a Staoh infection…So DO PLEASE be careful, my dear…..!
I love the image of Tint sticking her tpngue out at you…LOL!
I bet she LOVED your Momma feeding her the Turkey like that….!
I’m with you on the weight stuff Chickie….I just do not seem to have any self control anymore…..UGH UGH UGH!
Much Good Luck with whatever diet you decide to do…!
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December 29th, 2008 12:05 am
Awww goodbyes are such sweet sorrow aren’t they?
Glad you got to enjoy your Mom and how rotten of the step-dad to leave you a cold. Ugh. You have my sympathies.
I don’t know a thing about boils — nor do I want to! Best of luck getting rid of yours though.
LMAO at “whoah he really knows me”. Bwaa haaa!!!
I feel you in the weight thing sistah.
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December 29th, 2008 12:44 pm
Okay, I was drinking last night and thought I commented here but I got up this morning and my computer was like, off or something. So I am completely confused.
Boils, ugh. Been there, done that. I won’t give you my remedy because it appears that everyone here would lose their damn minds. LOL
Sweety cracks me up.
Weight… Mike is back on Atkins and has already dropped 15+ pounds. That took about two months.
I am going to cut out carbs (the bad ones) after New Year’s because, I am sad to admit, my weight tops yours. It’s the most I have ever weighed and I am completely disgusted with myself.
Gag.
Happy New Year!
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December 29th, 2008 1:54 pm
Loved hearing about your visit with your Mom and StepDad.
Let me know how the weight loss goes. Any tips???
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December 29th, 2008 9:48 pm
Bekah – Okay. If I want to eat crap, and I think you’re still awake, I will call you. I’m a night eater. And an early morning eater.
Lady of the Hills – I’m pretty sure it was a boil. I’ve followed some advice here and it seems to be retreating.
I don’t know where my self control went but I need to find it again…
Patti – You know, the weight thing, if I didn’t feel so crappy – I don’t think I’d give a damn. But I can tell that I don’t feel good because of it. Meh.
AmyD – Your computer was off & you thought you commented? What were you drinking? I need some :)
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow – I don’t have any tips, but I have a feeling that staying away from Burger King and not keeping bread in the house will be a start.
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December 30th, 2008 7:39 pm
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