Monday, January 19, 2009

Deep Thoughts this Week: OBama, HBO, poverty, pregnancy, and Old Navy

1. I'm very excited about the Presidential Inauguration. But I am really ticked that HBO bought the rights to yesterday's big concert. I've been catching glimpses on You Tube, but it doesn't cut it. There was a time in my life that I would have bought a year of HBO just because I wanted something "right now." I'm a changed woman. And who says losing everything isn't good for you? I have no complaints.

2. Back to the Inauguration. I am really am excited. I am an Obama fan, not because of his race or party, but because I really believe in hope for change and vision for better things to come as ways to mobilize the American people to make better choices for themselves and others. History shows us that when we rally together and get excited, we get things done. Let's hope so.

3. I hate to be a big complainer, but I have no options because so far this pregnancy has not been so great. First it took 15 months and $1,000 to get here. Then I bled for a month. Then I got a lot sicker. Then I started throwing up. Then I never stopped throwing up. Then I still get so tired I could die. Then I get weird aches and pains. Then my circulation is horrible, and I can't sit or lie in one position for more than 10 seconds without my limbs falling asleep or losing complete feeling in a whole area of my body. Are you kidding? nope. Anyway, I love people and adding people to my little family, so this is all, of course, worth it, but also kind of hard. Hope you know I'm having a hard time.

4. Have a mentioned lately that I love Old Navy. I really do. It is deep in my soul. When I am bored and pretending I have nothing to do, I play the Old Navy game. I go to Oldnavy.com and add items that I like to my virtual shopping cart. Then I try to see how many items I love I can get in my cart for under a certain amount of money. If I find like 10 items for 50 bucks, I check out. If not, I leave it, and try again later. I check out a few weeks ago with 10 items for $82 with shipping and tax. Most of the stuff was maternity, so that is a huge deal. Anyway, I had to take a few items back, and while I was there I found these amazingly cute shirts for Quinn that cost $2. I bought Quinn 3, and then, of course, I boght matchy, matchy ones for my sister's kids. So fun. I love old navy. Then I went back a few weeks later and price adjusted my receipt and got a good $15 back. Nice work.

5. It is too cold to go outside, and that is not working for me or for Quinn. Any free ideas are welcome.

6. I think watching Battlestar Galactica is making me a bit depressed. I might give it up.

2 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry that you're still having such a difficult time. Is there anything your Dr's can do to help you with the numbness?

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  2. You'd think, right? I haven't really talked to them about it. I'll bring it up on Wednesday. It is so odd. But I had it with Quinn, and I remember them just saying, "And so it goes." I do a lot of yoga, and the more I do the better my circulation is. We'll see, but good idea to ask the Doc again. They might have some tricks. Let's hope. But again. I'm making a person, so I'll put up with anything.

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