Yuck!

So the last update provided by Aaron listed me as feeling better. This is true to some extent. I feel better ie., no more vomiting, dry-heaving, or frequenting the bathroom. But, now, I just feel like trash; yucky, nasty, achy, vile, disgusting, empty, and head achy. As you can see, my diet is still very weak (I know, I shouldn't be having the coffee, but I have to have it!)

I was able to go to work last night for a few hours. I showed up around 3 and left at about 8. I'm glad I went in because I had 19 messages to return, ending up running my group (Intensive Out-Patient w/substance addicted teens) and had to (unfortunately) do a suicide contract with one of my clients. I really should not have gone in because I think it set me back, but someone else had to run my group in my absence, and I hate that. I trust who was doing it *completely* and know that person is more than capable, therapeutic, effective, intelligent, and amazing. However, it is my group, I admit that I am a little territorial about it, and firmly believe in maintaining consistency for my kids.

I think I will venture in for a few hours today, at some point. I love the flexibility of my schedule. My supervisor is fabulous and very understanding (I have been in for 5 hours in the last 2 weeks) however, I need to get well because having a therapist who is "not in" because of illness or vacation, isn't 'best practice' for clients in need.

I made an appointment for "the works" at my salon today at 4. It's just what I need for a little pick-me-up. Sue; my ex-boss, current stylist, salon-owner, and one of my best friends, always makes me beautiful. Hopefully that will relax me and give me a boost to get over this yucky, yucky bug.

PS. I do promise to finish updating with pictures and posts from Montreal.

After reading a blog posted by a friend of mine, I am going to follow suit:

Why 2007 was a year to remember:

• First and foremost- Aaron, Aaron, Aaron; the health, happiness, and well-being of my loved ones and friends; and for living with the privilege I do.
• February- I went to see My Chemical Romance at the Verizon Wireless Center.
• February- I moved from intern status to employee status (after two long years) at Child and Family Services (CFS).
• March- I went to Las Vegas and made a huge life changing decision.
• May 5, I graduated with my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Finally.
• May 14, began my first day as an adolescent substance abuse therapist at CFS.
• July 4, I climbed my first 4000+ footer of the 48 in the Granite State.
• July 26, went to see George Carlin with Nicki, Rich, Dad, Wally and Aaron. Loved it.
• August 4, My best friend got married. I was a bridesmaid.
• August 12-18, I spent an entire week at camp, for the first time in 10 years.
• September- for the first time in 22 years I did not start school in the fall :)
• Sept 5- Aaron's first official day as a teacher :)
• Sept 9, I started my first blog entry and rediscovered all the wonderful things I can do, will do, have done and am blessed with.
• Sept 21-23, Spent the weekend at the beach (York).
• Oct 2-5- attended a training in Marlborough MA certifying me as a GAIN (Global Appraisal of Individual Needs) administrator- making me worth more $ :)
• October 11- Donated 1 life saving liter of bone marrow.
• Oct 20- finally attended the Keene Pumpkin Festival.
• Nov 2-4- spent a wonderful weekend in North Conway.
• Nov 9- Went to see Transiberian Orchestra with Nicki, Rich, Wally, Aaron, and Amity- a wonderful concert
• Nov 19, annual pre-Thanksgiving get-together with Mom, Nicki, Xander and Pepe in Portland, ME.
• Nov 22, Spent my first Thanksgiving with the Molloy's.
• Dec 22, Went to see the Nutcracker in Boston with Matt & Nelson and Aaron.
• Dec 25, My first of many Christmases with Aaron
• Dec 27-30, Finally went to Montreal and Vermont.

People I will remember who we lost in 2007

• Joe
• Fred Hobson (Grandad)
• Aunt Sandy

I cannot wait to see what 2008 brings Aaron and I.

An Update on the Oui.

Jessi is still sick but is looking better, though she never looked bad to begin with. She is more talkative then when I got home from work. She slept most of the day and her body is still aching. But, she is still as stubborn as she ever was and is not letting me do a thing for her.
Rocko, the sexy cat, has not left her side and is becoming territorial. That cat loves her and Jessi is pointing that out as often as she can. So my love is looking better and will be filling these pages with wonderful posts shortly.
For the sake of the blog she better.

Wednesday, Oui? Kind of.

We almost didn't have a "Oui" posting. I woke up around 1am and threw up the lovely New Year's dinner we had. I haven't been able to keep anything down since, and I had to call into to work; and I never call in.

Aaron had to work, so here I am with my bucket. I needed ginger ale, but there was no way I could leave the house. So I called one of my best friends who was on her way to the spa to get a facial. She turned around, went to the store, and came to my infected house to take care of me.

Is that "Oui worthy" or what? This is one of the reason I love my "Oui day", as do my readers. Even in the darkest of moments there is a silver lining.

Thank you Coreen. I heart you!

This is your brain on Blog

Just wanted to write down a quick post to share a funny story.
Aaron makes me breakfast, every morning.
This morning he said, "would you like sausage, mushroom, and onion blogs?"
He meant omelets.

Happy New Year everyone! Or, Bonne Annee as the French would say.