I should be scrapping...

But instead I'm sitting at puter half watching Lost and half blog surfing.. lol. I've got all these scrap ideas floating around in my head - I even did some journalling for the Little Book of Big Memories comp at Little Scrapbook Shop. But I just can't drag myself away from telly tonight.. I love being a sloth!

Am sore today from gym yesterday. I'm only seeing the personal trainer once a fortnight (in between my own visits) but you'd be surprised how quickly it comes around. I'll go back tomorrow and jump on the tready.. but take it easy!

My mum went to the specialist yesterday. The other doctor she saw was only her GP so a couple of the things we originally thought have changed. My sister went with her to the visit which I'm grateful for. Even though we are not awfully close it is something that is hard to deal with and is made harder by the fact that we rarely show emotion. And to top it all off we've only got a really small family. My mother is on her own and there is only my sister and I. Of course she has her brothers and both of her parents are still alive but anyway.. don't know where I was going with that... So anyway.. the specialist has sent her for a CT scan on Monday as he can't work out why she has bone cancer as its a secondary cancer? Her breast cancer was 13 years ago so he doesn't think its related to that. So the CT scan will *hopefully* rule out any sign of cancer in her organs. She doesn't have any pain in her body at all so she is confident that the cancer is only in her spine and ribs. My sister told me the specialist put the xray (or whatever it was) up on the wall for them to look at and it looked really bad. Then the specialist said it wasn't as bad as it looked as most of the spots were just general wear and tear. She has two spots in her spine - one at the base and one a couple up. He is most concerned about the one at the base as he doesn't want the cancer to spread to her spinal cord. No one needs to be a cancer specialist to work out what that could mean. The specialist is based in Brisbane and only travels to Toowoomba once a fortnight so she will see him after her CT scan when he is next in Toowoomba. He is not concerned about starting treatment immediately - he needs to rule out cancer anywhere else in her body before he starts the treatment. He mentioned radiotherapy on the spine - not sure about the ribs. I think she is still finding it hard to believe she has it back - she has no pain. She seems to be coping ok. My sister seems to be coping well. And I'm doing good. Every now and then I think about it and get tears but I've always been one to push it to the back of my mind. But in saying that it doesn't mean I don't think or care about it.

Anyway.. I'm glad I got that last paragraph down. I don't remember anything from her breast cancer and I really want to make sure I write down as much as I can this time. Thought I might post a pic from late last year. Her and Grandpa came down from Toowoomba to visit.



Of course Zak wouldn't sit nicely and smile!

Thats it for me! Friday tomorrow... wooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhooooooooooooo.... Maybe I'll do some scrapping over the weekend!

xx

Humpity Hump

Hump day! Pity its not payday this week - but hump day nonetheless - on the downhill slide to the weekend!

Another layout to share - am happy with everything about it - except the title. I just couldn't think of anything else.

Quiet week this week so far. Went back to gym on Monday. Managed to run for 10 mins out of my 40 on the treadmill. Its so hard to build fitness back up. 12 months ago I was running for 25 mins straight. I just can't imagine being able to do that again. Back with Brandon (the personal trainer) today. Still can't believe last fortnight when I thought we would only just talk - he slaughtered me :)). At least I kind of know what to expect today.

Had a catch up with Soren yesterday. Was nice to see him. We had a bit of a tiff a couple of weeks ago. Even though we parted as friends there were some things that were never resolved and every now and then come back to bite. I have no regrets about my time with him or the break up. I guess the positive part of the *I Hate Steve* saga is that it took my mind off the breakup with Soren. Anyway, I was sitting there thinking he is such a great catch its a shame he and I didn't work out.

My mother goes back to the Doc today to find out what her treatment will be. I sent her the tag book. She left a message on the phone last night saying thanks and she really appreciates it and was I trying to make her cry LOL. I'll talk to her tonight to find out how it goes. My sister is going with her so she'll give me a heads up before the call from the mother.

Work has been okay so far this week. Big Boss (urgh) was in a feral mood on Monday but he seems to have calmed down. My boss is upgrading my position so thats kind of good news (Nina - can you imagine - me an AO7???) One day they are gonna work out that I really DON'T know what I'm on about.. but till then I'll just enjoy the ride!!

Apart from that - nothing else to share. Enjoy your hump day!

xx

So so GLAD.....

That the last week is over.... It was just one of those full on weeks. Started with Zak being sick on Monday and Tuesday. He had a chest infection and as a result the asthma came back. He's been lucky that he isn't actually an asthmatic but this is the second time he's had a chest infection and the asthma comes along for the ride. The nurse at the doctor was really nice - gave him the face mask from the nebuliser to bring home.. he's going to hate me for this picture one day! He sat at the computer playing games most of the day on Tuesday - face mask and all!

Lots of other dramas during the week.. Kate pranged her car on Thursday afternoon so she was with me from Thursday arvy to Saturday morning. Which is fine - but work had been flat out during the week and I was so drained... so Zak and I have had the weekend to ourselves - its been great. I'm just not into people at the moment - Nina - you know exactly what I mean!!

I've done a bit of scrapping. Not completely happy with the layout of my sister below. The picture says so many things when I look at it but I just can't get the feelings down on paper. The photo is crooked so IRL the layout is straight (yeah yeah sure sure Shelley).

My mother goes back to the Doctor on Wednesday to work out her treatment. I've had this kit lying around for about twelve months now so finally decided to use it as a little something to help her remain positive. I know that some bits of paper stuck together isn't going to completely do the trick but its the best I can do for her. We are not particularly close so at least she will know I am thinking about her. I brought the kit from Shop and Crop. It was an Aussie Scrap Source Design Team in a Bag kit designed by Belinda Sterns. It was a mothers day tag kit - I just adapted it to suit what I needed. The quote came from Two Peas.

I didn't go to the gym at all last week. Very disappointed with myself. Zak being sick really threw the week out - when I got back to work I was snowed under.. and yes - I can hear myself making these feeble excuses!

So I'm hoping next week is back to normal. Roast chicken here tonight with Kate and her boy. Perfect way to end/start the week!

xx

Oh yes - It's True True True... I AM a lunatic :D



My *bestie*, Kate, came over on Saturday night for a usual night of drinkies and really bad singing.. We decided to dress for the occassion on Saturday night.. our favourite 80s outfits... wigs and blue and green eyeshadow!

Had a nice quiet weekend (besides the Saturday night.. lol). Zak went to his Dads on Saturday. Kate stayed until mid morning on Sunday then I went to see an old friend. She is my cousin. We had a falling out about 3 years ago and she has just got back in touch to say she wants to revive the friendship. Honestly, I just don't think I can do it. Yeah yeah forgive and forget - but lots of dramas associated with her. Will see what happens - slowly slowly. Dinner at Kate's last night was tuna casserole... OMG I could have just eaten and eaten!

Not at work today - have to take Zak to the doctor. He was up most of the night coughing.. almost to the point of throwing up.. but hey, a day off work - can't complain about that. Only thing I'll miss is the gym visit (shock horror).. but when I'm on a roll I like to keep motivated.

I didn't mention it in my last blog but we found out a couple of weeks ago that my mother has cancer again. She had breast cancer about 13 years ago and went to the doc for an xray on her hips a couple of weeks ago as she had some pain. The xray picked up a shadow or something so they sent her for a bone scan straight away. The bone scan picked up some cancer in her spine and her ribs - but nothing in her hips?? go figure.. Apparently its really really early so all is looking positive. She starts her treatment next week I think. She is only still relatively young (52) so hopefully it all works in her favour.

Gorgeous day here in Brisvegas today - pity I have a sick boy - would be noice to be outside frolicking somewhere - but then if the boy wasn't sick I'd be at work... ok I'll stop now!

xx

An Update

Holy crap batman - where has the time gone? I can't believe that we are in February already. Bits and pieces been happening around here - nothing extraordinary - but I suppose its all the lil bits that make it interesting!

My bestie, Kate, and I went off to Evanescence on Thursday night. OMG... Amy Lee's vocal range is awesome - that woman can belt it out.. We had a fantastic time - the time at those concerts seems to go just so quick hey.

Zak has settled into grade three really well. There's been a bit on the news lately about Queensland adopting a *streaming* system for classes. Basically I think it means grouping kids by academic performance. I'm not sure how I feel about it - I'm sure if Zak was in the top percent of his class I'd be all for it. He's not at the bottom but I have real issues with the whole snobbery thing that goes on (just in life in general)... Anyway... I'm reserving judgement until I read more about it..

Work is back to normal - Parliament has resumed so its back to the real world.. Speaking of which - Parliament (state) this week was a disgrace... an absolute disgrace - they ought to be ashamed of themselves - both sides.

Have done bits and pieces of scrapping... doing a couple of swaps over at Scrapboxx... Sharryn your swap is a great idea! Thinking of joining in a year in review comp at the Little Scrapbook Shop too.. it looks like a great idea. Oh yeah.. and bingo is on again at Shop and Crop... lol.. cross your fingers for me!

My ebay addiction seems to have not subsided at all.. insert scared face here. Lol... I finally got my hands on the Bon Jovi 100 000 000 fans can't be wrong box set - OMG - it ROCKS!!!!

Not sure what's going on with my lil man - he's been a right turd for the last month or so!! The other day Kate noticed some boogas on the wall in the toilet.. not happy jan. Then a couple of days later Zak and Jake (Kate's boy) *slimed* the ceiling in his room... (remember slime??? i loved it when i was a kid).. then there is the issue of him trying to sneak his PSP to school EVERY DAY... so he keeps getting banned from it... I've told him if he tries it again I'm going to sell it.. But then there are the days that he is a treasure.. and you forget about the turd moments...

Anyway.. I think thats enough for the moment.. hopefully I'll be back sooner!

Shelley :)