I love spring, I love the buds starting to bloom, the breezes, the warmer weather. It screams new beginnings, new life, freshens everything around you.
The thing I hate is the cold/flu season that comes along with it.
I had plans set for every day this past weekend, and it was all called off due to illness. I wasn't feeling that hot on Thursday night and that is when the annoying cough began, but I didn't think much into it. Friday, I was freezing cold ALL DAY, and actually had the chills all night Friday onto Saturday. I attempted to sleep that night, with a hat, 2 blankets, long underwear and sweats on top of that. YEP still cold. Spent the entire weekend in bed, running and breaking fevers. I began feeling a bit better Monday morning, but to play it safe, and to make sure the fevers weren't coming back, I stayed home from work.
I'm feeling up to going back tomorrow, but I am sans voice, well, there are some squeaking sounds coming out, so I'm sure I'll be ok.
SO on a more up beat note, Lollapalooza tickets go on sale tomorrow, I'M SO EXCITED!!!
Rumored to headline Lolla 09 is Jane's Addiction (with original members) Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, TOOL, the Killers, Kings of Leon. Those bands alone are totally enough for me to get my wristband. I'm also trying to get a posse together to go have some fun.
Last year's was great, NIN, Flogging Molly, Love and Rockets, Duffy, Gogol Bordello, RATM (rage), oh yeah and this lil group called RADIOHEAD was there. I even got to see Slash perform with Perry Ferrel, and as an encore, they did Jane Says. It was a surreal experience, the sound had gone out in the beginning of the song, but Perry kept singing, along with everyone who was there. I had a blast.
This years lineup promises to be as good if not an even better time.
on other notes...
The house search is continuing, *sigh* soon enough. Foxy is a very well behaved pooch!! and Dance class is going great. I'm actually considering signing up for a second class, this time Hip-Hop.
Time to take the Diva out, so we'll chat more later!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
She's Going to Change the World....
Last night was amazing. Out of pure luck I won 2 free passes to see Chris Cornell last night for an exclusive one night event.
It all started when I was checking my email Wednesday night, and at 10:30 I got an email from the Chris Cornell website, stating if I was one of the first 20 people to respond to the email I would win 2 free passes to see him perform on Friday the 13th. Much to my surprise I WON!! So, I asked my good friend Noel if he wanted to go with me, since he LOVES Chris Cornell so much, and off we went.
The show was at Architectural Artifacts, on Ravenswood in Chicago. This place was TRULY beautiful, and for the first time I felt like I was a VIP. It had an open top shelf bar, people walking around with Hors d'oeuvres, awesome lighting, candles everywhere, it was Beautiful. I even decided last night, when I get married, this will be the place that the event takes place.
We got there at a little before 8 PM, and were let into the main area at about 8. There was a big mix of people all around, I hate to say it, some that didnt even know who Chris Cornell was.
After some looking around, and a couple of drinks, Noel and I settled in as close as we could to the intimate stage setting.
Background: Chris Cornell just released a new solo album "Scream" which was produced by Timbaland (oh yeah, he was there too last night).
This new effort by Chris Cornell is a big departure from what people know him from. His voice is still AMAZING, and the new album is more electronic than his Soundgarden and Audioslave days. In my opinion its also INCREDIBLY danceable. I really love it, YES its different, but its still that Essential Rock Voice, that I have loved since High School, and mixed with Timbaland's producing, its really great! You should check it out!
NOW back to the show.... YES I took some pics, and I also got a recording of the second of the 5 songs he did. It was an all acoustic set, which was very nice.
The set list was:
1) Long Gone (off the new CD)
2) Cant Change Me (off of Euphoria Morning)
3) Ground Zero (off of the new CD)
4) Scream (title track off of new CD)
5) Fell on Black Days (off of Superunknown)
If you would like to see all the pics from last nights show, here is the link
PICS!!
He will be here in Chicago on tour in April at the Riviera (yes I will be attending, I already have my tickets)
And for your viewing AND listening pleasure, here is a little treat! (sorry for the shakey camerawork... someone kept hitting my arm)
It all started when I was checking my email Wednesday night, and at 10:30 I got an email from the Chris Cornell website, stating if I was one of the first 20 people to respond to the email I would win 2 free passes to see him perform on Friday the 13th. Much to my surprise I WON!! So, I asked my good friend Noel if he wanted to go with me, since he LOVES Chris Cornell so much, and off we went.
The show was at Architectural Artifacts, on Ravenswood in Chicago. This place was TRULY beautiful, and for the first time I felt like I was a VIP. It had an open top shelf bar, people walking around with Hors d'oeuvres, awesome lighting, candles everywhere, it was Beautiful. I even decided last night, when I get married, this will be the place that the event takes place.
We got there at a little before 8 PM, and were let into the main area at about 8. There was a big mix of people all around, I hate to say it, some that didnt even know who Chris Cornell was.
After some looking around, and a couple of drinks, Noel and I settled in as close as we could to the intimate stage setting.
Background: Chris Cornell just released a new solo album "Scream" which was produced by Timbaland (oh yeah, he was there too last night).
This new effort by Chris Cornell is a big departure from what people know him from. His voice is still AMAZING, and the new album is more electronic than his Soundgarden and Audioslave days. In my opinion its also INCREDIBLY danceable. I really love it, YES its different, but its still that Essential Rock Voice, that I have loved since High School, and mixed with Timbaland's producing, its really great! You should check it out!
NOW back to the show.... YES I took some pics, and I also got a recording of the second of the 5 songs he did. It was an all acoustic set, which was very nice.
The set list was:
1) Long Gone (off the new CD)
2) Cant Change Me (off of Euphoria Morning)
3) Ground Zero (off of the new CD)
4) Scream (title track off of new CD)
5) Fell on Black Days (off of Superunknown)
If you would like to see all the pics from last nights show, here is the link
PICS!!
He will be here in Chicago on tour in April at the Riviera (yes I will be attending, I already have my tickets)
And for your viewing AND listening pleasure, here is a little treat! (sorry for the shakey camerawork... someone kept hitting my arm)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
And so it goes
There are times that we all have, that we may have an inkling, or a feeling about how things turn out, how things will be.
We all have intuition, be it good or bad. Our intuition is not always spot on, and sometimes can easily be confused by our own fears, or frustrations, or wants.
I went for my mammogram. Its not a horrible test to go through, but as I had mentioned, I wasn't really worried about the test itself, I was more worried about the results. I don't have any results yet, I was told I should be able to know by Tuesday.
I did do some research online, not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but it seems to me that the standard amount of images taken for a mammogram is 4 shots (2 of each breast). Which is what I had, initially.
I stood how the technician asked me to (who confidentially made me feel very very comfortable, and she was very accomodating and very warm) She took the 4 initial images, and said to me something along the lines of "have a seat and wait here, Im going to check to make sure that the images came through ok" which I knew would happen. I also knew that if any of them were unclear, the images would be re-shot until they are readable and clear.
The technician came back to my room, with 2 more films, and said OK, I need to take a couple more images. I thought maybe something was unclear, but she said no, they needed to take 2 more images at different angles.
Which she took, and I waited again.
She informed me that I will probably be called back in for more tests, but my doctor would have all of the results on Tuesday, and I should talk to her then.
Now I wait.
We all have intuition, be it good or bad. Our intuition is not always spot on, and sometimes can easily be confused by our own fears, or frustrations, or wants.
I went for my mammogram. Its not a horrible test to go through, but as I had mentioned, I wasn't really worried about the test itself, I was more worried about the results. I don't have any results yet, I was told I should be able to know by Tuesday.
I did do some research online, not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but it seems to me that the standard amount of images taken for a mammogram is 4 shots (2 of each breast). Which is what I had, initially.
I stood how the technician asked me to (who confidentially made me feel very very comfortable, and she was very accomodating and very warm) She took the 4 initial images, and said to me something along the lines of "have a seat and wait here, Im going to check to make sure that the images came through ok" which I knew would happen. I also knew that if any of them were unclear, the images would be re-shot until they are readable and clear.
The technician came back to my room, with 2 more films, and said OK, I need to take a couple more images. I thought maybe something was unclear, but she said no, they needed to take 2 more images at different angles.
Which she took, and I waited again.
She informed me that I will probably be called back in for more tests, but my doctor would have all of the results on Tuesday, and I should talk to her then.
Now I wait.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
B-day (no, not birthday)
So today I am going to be going for a mammogram. This is something that is given to women beginning between the ages of 35-40, unless there is a cause for concern or a family history of breast cancer.
I have both.
I'll be sure to blog about the experience. And I love how I have such supportive friends and family members, without them I would be a wreck right now.
Don't get me wrong, I'm scared, I'm nervous, and its not about the test, its more about the results.
You see, my mom had breast cancer, the type of cancer she had was bi-lateral, and was a "mirror image" type of cancer that appeared in both of her breasts.
About a month ago, I found a lump, I immediately called my doctor, who examined me that same week, who found a second lump that I did not catch myself, on the exact opposite side on the opposite breast.
That threw up a red flag. I told her I was going to be going to my OB/GYN for a check up soon, and she wanted me to go to her for a second opinion, because it could very well be that I have just "lumpy" breasts. When I went to the second doctor, she confirmed what was felt, and gave me my marching orders.
Today is the day, from the time I scheduled it, to yesterday, I was fine. Kept going day to day, not really worrying about it, but yesterday it hit me hard.
Whatever faith you subscribe to, just keep a good thought, Im sure everything will be fine, but it never hurts for more support.
ALSO, to my friends, please remember to check yourself, remember that breast cancer can also be found in men as well as women.
And if you see or feel anything, make sure you act on it right away, its all about time, its all about early detection.
My mom was lucky, they caught it just in time with her. She was 41, and had a double mastectomy, as well as a lymphectomy (removal of lymph nodes under her arms). She thankfully never had to go through chemo, or go through radiation, and she has been in remission for the past 21 plus years.
Early detection saved her life.
I have both.
I'll be sure to blog about the experience. And I love how I have such supportive friends and family members, without them I would be a wreck right now.
Don't get me wrong, I'm scared, I'm nervous, and its not about the test, its more about the results.
You see, my mom had breast cancer, the type of cancer she had was bi-lateral, and was a "mirror image" type of cancer that appeared in both of her breasts.
About a month ago, I found a lump, I immediately called my doctor, who examined me that same week, who found a second lump that I did not catch myself, on the exact opposite side on the opposite breast.
That threw up a red flag. I told her I was going to be going to my OB/GYN for a check up soon, and she wanted me to go to her for a second opinion, because it could very well be that I have just "lumpy" breasts. When I went to the second doctor, she confirmed what was felt, and gave me my marching orders.
Today is the day, from the time I scheduled it, to yesterday, I was fine. Kept going day to day, not really worrying about it, but yesterday it hit me hard.
Whatever faith you subscribe to, just keep a good thought, Im sure everything will be fine, but it never hurts for more support.
ALSO, to my friends, please remember to check yourself, remember that breast cancer can also be found in men as well as women.
And if you see or feel anything, make sure you act on it right away, its all about time, its all about early detection.
My mom was lucky, they caught it just in time with her. She was 41, and had a double mastectomy, as well as a lymphectomy (removal of lymph nodes under her arms). She thankfully never had to go through chemo, or go through radiation, and she has been in remission for the past 21 plus years.
Early detection saved her life.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Can't...Stop...Thinking....
I sit here on a Thursday night, and I'm restless. I know I could sleep if I wanted to, but I feel unsettled. There is something I want, but I cant put my finger on what it is.
Like I should be doing something, or another thing.
My dance class was canceled tonight, so I relaxed, I watched repeats of Gray's and Private Practice, I fucked around on facebook for a bit, I did some online searches of silly, unimportant things, I listened to music, I took my pooch out, but I feel like there is more I have to do.
I'm sure I am just apprehensive about an upcoming test I am supposed to have on Saturday, and deep down I'm sure I will be just fine.
I'm not restless in a bad way, I'm looking forward to the future, I can't explain it. I feel like Christmas is a few days away, and the biggest present under the tree is mine, and its all wrapped up, and I'm itching to rip into it.
Work is going well, things are pretty fair in general (knock on wood). Maybe its the sense of spring in the air. It has always been my favorite time of year, the thunderstorms, the warming weather, the sound of birds chirping in the morning. Some of my favorite things.
I've always been thankful for spring. It always makes me smile to see newly budding flowers, to see the little green tips sprouting on the tips of tree limbs.
I almost feel like I am going somewhere, like there is a big trip I am about to take, where everything will be new, and exciting and interesting. I just cant ignore this feeling.
Like I should be doing something, or another thing.
My dance class was canceled tonight, so I relaxed, I watched repeats of Gray's and Private Practice, I fucked around on facebook for a bit, I did some online searches of silly, unimportant things, I listened to music, I took my pooch out, but I feel like there is more I have to do.
I'm sure I am just apprehensive about an upcoming test I am supposed to have on Saturday, and deep down I'm sure I will be just fine.
I'm not restless in a bad way, I'm looking forward to the future, I can't explain it. I feel like Christmas is a few days away, and the biggest present under the tree is mine, and its all wrapped up, and I'm itching to rip into it.
Work is going well, things are pretty fair in general (knock on wood). Maybe its the sense of spring in the air. It has always been my favorite time of year, the thunderstorms, the warming weather, the sound of birds chirping in the morning. Some of my favorite things.
I've always been thankful for spring. It always makes me smile to see newly budding flowers, to see the little green tips sprouting on the tips of tree limbs.
I almost feel like I am going somewhere, like there is a big trip I am about to take, where everything will be new, and exciting and interesting. I just cant ignore this feeling.
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