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what were they thinking?
2007-11-10 04:36:00
Ok. I just had it with people today. I feel like crawling somewhere so I don't have to deal with anyone. All of the people who came into the center today were insane! The patients on the phone were insane! They were saying stupid things and doing stupid things!I swear! I was trying to schedule an appointment for one woman and every question I asked her, she would answer with an extremely bizarre answer. I could have asked her what color is the sky and I bet she probably would have said equilateral triangle or something just as weird. I asked her name and I can't even remember what she said, but by the time I got her off the phone, I was ready to beat my head on the desk. I asked her the name of her doctor and she said "yes". Um.. ok.. Your doctor's name is yes? Of course it wasn't. That is how much people pay attention when you are talking to them. I just didn't want to talk on the phone. That is why when Krysta called tonight, I sort of blew her off. Its not tha...
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Women Trip - a review
2007-11-08 14:53:00
Over at Women Trip , I was lucky to find another friend in fighting obesity. She is currently starting her road trip to weight loss. Its always nice to find others who are traveling the same roads as you.She has some great advice up about gyms and other helpful tips. Take a ride on over and say hi.
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Aesthetic Onion - a review
2007-11-08 14:41:00
If you love crafting or cooking, then stop by Aesthetic Onion . This woman's blog is full of wonderful ideas. I was amazed at the beautiful home made wrapping paper that she made. There was an interesting recipe for pumpkin lasagna. I am sure that if my mom were still alive we would be eating it. One year she went all out on pumpkin everything. So she would have loved that recipe.She also has her own etsy shop which I checked out. She has a bunch of great homemade things to buy. The little purses are cute. I can guarantee that I will be hanging out at her blog often. I highly recommend stopping by her site.
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The Pondering Sheep - a review
2007-11-08 14:13:00
The Pondering Shee p is a blog written by a Welsh lady who is currently living in Scotland. She is quite an interesting lady. She has gone to college to learn forestry and farming. She is currently a stay at home step mom.I always find it interesting to read about other people's lifestyles. She details the work in her gardens and her various daily activities. Plus she is always busy participating in swaps or crafting. There is usually something interesting going on.I suggest you pop on by and say hi!
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Links for 2007-11-07 [del.icio.us]
2007-11-08 07:00:00
COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY
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He's Just Not That Into You
2007-11-07 14:19:00
I just finished reading this book this morning. This is definitely one of those books that is great for anyone in a relationship, looking for a relationship, or giving up on dating. There are so many great tips in this book. It is written by a woman who writes for Sex & The City and a man who is a consultant on the show. It is extremely funny, but it gets its points across. After reading

Things that go bump in the night
2007-11-07 03:37:00
So I created a facebook account finally. My cousins and a bunch of other family members had accounts already. Its nice and easy for me to keep track of family in other countries because of it. Tonight at work was really bizarre. First off, Z kept talking about her brazilian wax that she had done today. She went into detail about how they do them. Umm... All I have to say is OUCH!! Later,
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blah day
2007-11-06 01:29:00
Well, I totally feel like crap today. I had things to take care of this morning. I ended up running late. They still wanted me to come into work even though I hadn't had a chance to eat all day and it was almost time to close. Grr... Oh well.. I am so tired. My thyroid has been bothering me all day. It feels like there is something roughly the size of a whale lodged in my throat. It is
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2007-11-05 06:00:00
Projects - Logic Problems If you like those logic problems found in puzzle books, then you will love this site.
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The Attack of the Blahs
2007-11-04 23:46:00
Wow! Do I ever feel like crap today? I have been sleeping most of the day. I am starting to get a cold and that isn't good. Anyone who knows about autoimmune diseases knows that when we get sick, it attacks our bodies before attacking whatever we are catching. My chest is very congested today. Well, I dragged myself out of bed long enough to post this. I am now going back to bed. I wish I
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Krystae is normal?
2007-11-03 14:07:00
I got a call from Krysta last night. She had her surgery yesterday morning. For those of you who do not know, Krysta is my best friend. We have been through tons of stuff together. She has Crohn's disease. For her 30th birthday, she was treated to a "lovely" stay in the hospital and a botched surgery that left her with a colostomy bag. She had been having problems with it ever since. Fast
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A shift in the waist line
2007-11-02 15:44:00
Well, today is weigh in day over at Our Wicked Ways. I only started reading that blog last week. If you are trying to lose weight, I suggest you head on over. They are a great group of people over there. On Fridays, everyone weighs in and posts their losses or gains. Its a great boost to have others right there along side of you in the struggle. You get to see how everyone else is doing.
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Thursday Thirteen #4 - Random Facts about me
2007-11-01 13:24:00
Thirteen Random Things about Wakela 1. I took Tai Kwan Do when I was in elementary school. I miss doing this. The teacher was really great. However, she was in a car accident and had to stop teaching. My dad tried for ages to find another teacher that I liked, but he wasn't able to. Ms. Lee was the best. I wish my scanner was up so I could scan in a picture of her. :-( 2. I have been
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Blessed Samhain
2007-10-31 14:46:00
To most people, today is Halloween. However, today's holiday is steeped in history from many older religions. Some of these holidays occur at different times of the year. However, they all have similar themes. It is a time when they believe that the veil that separates this world and the spirit world is at its thinest. In Mexico, they celebrate El Dia De Los Muertos on November 1st and 2nd.
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Samhain Night
2007-10-31 05:07:00
Here is a poem that I wrote back in 2003 for Samhain . Samhain Night October 25, 2003 Darkness creeps in the land quiets down anticipation of visits as the veil thins Relatives long gone Coming by for a chat Their spirits are here with us Closer then ever before Love ones we have missed Others we are glad are gone Those not known to us All here to visit once more Witches

Woohoo!
2007-10-30 14:01:00
I got me award for placing in the 2nd Annual Spicy Cauldron Awards. I had entered a Halloween writing contest. I have never won anything for my writing before. Yes, I only got 2nd place, and it is only a web competition, but still. I really does mean alot to me. If you would like to see the entry go here. It was a short story that I wrote off the cuff.

The Spoon Theory
2007-10-29 15:23:00
I have many people in my life who do not understand how I feel or what I go through on a daily basis. I have finally found the perfect way to show them how I live.I came across a great way of describing my life. Its called the spoon theory. I may not have lupus like the person who wrote it, but I have many other illnesses that debilitate me.I challenge you to expand your vision and read the spoon theory.I read it to my sister DC and she now has a better view of my world.
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Links for 2007-10-28 [del.icio.us]
2007-10-29 06:00:00
Finding The New Me My life changing journey losing to lose weight and keep it off. Lots of tips, advice and information on losing weight the safe way! Musings Of a Manic Mom She writes for families.com and still maintains her own personal blog. A fun and hilarious look into living with five children in a blended/step family and still trying to maintain a life. This author bares it all in her soulful writing about her family a cooltopten who is the biggest best bad guy of fantasy sci fi? A site for just cool stuff.. fantasy fans and leaving your views on whats cool and whats not. SCI-FI GEEK:) YODA
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Next Iron Chef
2007-10-29 03:58:00
I was all psyched up and ready to watch The Next Iron Chef tonight. I really wanted Aaron Sanchez to win. He is a great cook and he is very good looking. Ok, so I have a thing for hispanic men! LOL!Anyway, I was saddened to see him leave. Out of all the people, he should not have left. Heck, Chef Cosentino was annoying tonight. He was being nasty to the camera guys. I mean really, they are just doing their job. He agreed to let the cameras be there when he signed up to be on the show.

Shocked and pleasantly surprised
2007-10-28 16:03:00
Well, Sunday's are my weigh in days. I was actually very shocked when I weighed in today. I really thought that I either gained or hadn't lost anything. This week at work was a bear and I know that I cheated a few times. Like when YL went to McDonald's the other day. Not only did I get a chicken caesar salad, but I also got an order of chicken fries. Let's also not forget that VB went to Cold Stone's on Friday. I ended up getting a medium Chocolate Chip Cookie dough with whipped cream on top. Yummy! Anyway, to make a long story short! I lost weight!! OMG!! I lost another 2 pounds! I can't believe it! I have lost a total of 18 pounds so far. I am so happy that I did lose though. I know when I don't, I tend to get frustrated and cheat more. Knowing that I am 2 pounds shy of losing 20 is definitely going to make me work harder though. Wow! I can't believe I am doing it.I have tried and tried so hard over the years. I just could never lose the weight. Then aga...

Links for 2007-10-27 [del.icio.us]
2007-10-28 06:00:00
Girly Tags - The Ultimate MySpace Comments & Profile Glitter Graphics for Girls Best Girly MySpace Comments, Girly Video, Graphics, Music & Codes for Girls
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Weekend Writing Workout #2
2007-10-27 18:51:00
This is the second weekend the I am going to do one of the great writing workouts over at The Accidental Novelist. I don't have a story that I am working on at the moment. So I will just continue using the character that I created from my last exercise. Who knows, this character may round out enough to help create a story.Exercise #1Mother duck waddling by5 little ducklings struggling to keep upIntent on reaching the lakesquawking and quackingMerrily on their wayReaching the liquid brilliance of lifeSwimming merrily on their wayThe day strolls lazily alongSun gleaming on the refreshing waterNot a care in the worldRelaxed and enjoying the momentWhite clouds dance lazily in the skyReflections of the world in the lakeA small rain showerBaby ducklings playing in the waterSplish, splashing aroundExercise #2When Sarah thinks about her apron, it always reminds her of her mother. In her eyes, her mom was a domestic goddess. Their house was always lovingly well kept. Her mom was alway...
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You're getting under my skin
2007-10-27 16:35:00
Yesterday was an extremely irritating day at work. It seems that patients were just really getting under everyone's skin. There are certain things that patients do that really are irresponsible and annoying.1. Don't call to make an appointment while driving! You know we are going to ask questions that you will need to get things out of your purse or pocket in order to answer. It is not safe to do this while driving. I have literally had patients tell someone else in the car to "hold the wheel while I get my wallet out of my back pocket". How safe is that? You can wait the few minutes it will take to get to your destination BEFORE calling us to make your appointment. We will still be there.2. Don't call if you don't know what test you are scheduling! How can you not know what the doctor is sending you for? Don't you ask questions? You would be surprised how many patients can't even tell me the part of body that we are doing the test on. Don't they know what is bo...
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Friday's Feast
2007-10-26 15:34:00
AppetizerName a great website you would recommend to others.Since right now, I am focusing mainly on losing weight, I would have to recommend SparkPeople. This site lets you track your weight, measurements, food eaten, exercises done, and much more. Plus they have wonderful groups that provide that extra little bit of morale support. There are some great competitions going on as well.Get a Free Online Diet SoupOn a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how often do you dream at night?I would have to say at least a 7. I tend to have tons of really crazy dreams. When I wake up in the morning, those dreams just make me really confused. SaladDid you have a pet as a child? If so, what kind and what was its name?We had several pets in our house when I was growing up. When I was really young we had a dog named Little Man and a cat named Sneakers. My sister moved out and took Little Man with her. When Little Man impregnated another dog, we got one of the liter. We named that dog G...
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Great contest
2007-10-26 05:29:00
I just found out about a great contest going on. I tend to have really dry skin due to my thyroid condition and some of the meds I am on. Sometimes, it gets to the point that I don't like the feel of my own skin.There is a new lotion out called Skin MD that is supposed to help with dry skin. Laura Williams currently has a give away going on over at her blog for a bottle of the lotion.Stop by her blog and check it out.
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Thursday Thirteen #3 - Books in TBR pile
2007-10-25 15:26:00
Thirteen Books in Wakela's To Be Read Pile.I decided that it might be more interesting if I post a picture of the cover. I grabbed the pictures off of Amazon since the battery for my digi needs to be recharged.1. This is a book I had been meaning to read for years. A few years ago, my mom had really started to get into angels. She had angels in every room of the house. She was buying books about angels. Everything and everywhere were angels. She read and reread this book many times. She was constantly telling me all about this book. She said that this was the best one yet. She even went as far as to buy copies for me and my sisters. I never read it. One thing I remember about this book is that she was always telling me about 444. Supposedly, when you see 444 that is a message from an angel. Since my mom passed away in December, I have been seeing 444 alot. I keep meaning to read this, I just can't bring myself to do it yet.2. This is one that I had picked up at CVS...
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Diablo Denied
2007-10-24 04:14:00
Today was one of those days where you just want to crawl back into bed and hope for the day to end very soon.It started when my head was about to implode and explode simultaneously. I am not sure how it was managing it, but it certainly felt like that was happening. I had a combination of a sinus headache with a migraine mixed in for added effect.Once I got to work, the Bobbsey Twins were at it in full force. I can normally deal with them for the few hours that I have to because it is a short amount of time. But with my head feeling like it was just made them ten times worse. They are really nice girls, but extremely hyper. I swear! I think VG has tourrettes or something like it. All of a sudden, she will just bust out with some strange sounds really loud. Or sometimes she will just start singing something off tune and really loud. Plus every other sentence is ended with "Denied!"VB was in rare form today. She is the other half of the Bobbsey Twins. Her favorite saying ...
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Links for 2007-10-22 [del.icio.us]
2007-10-23 07:00:00
Kiddie Cam Photos my 4.5 year old daughter has taken. Susie's Thoughts A personal blog about art and photography
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Scam Alert
2007-10-22 15:38:00
More and more people who suffer from hypothyroidsim are turning to alternative sources for information and cures. This is due to the fact that many doctors do not simply listen to their patients when they say a medicine is not working. I came across an internet scam that is currently targeting thyroid patients.The only thing The Secret Cure for Hypothyroidism cures you of is having money in your pocket. First off, the thyroid expert that wrote the book is fictional. Secondly, there are numerous reports against them for false advertising. Third, that $17 you pay isn't a one time fee. They keep charging it every month. Fourth, its not so much an e-book as a pamphlet that has the same information that every thyroid patient already knows.Stay away from this company at all costs. The person behind this scam is Perry Belcher. The same person who tries to push Alvidar down the throats of unsuspecting thyroid patients. Here are some sites that lists complaints against them:Rip-Off ...
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Hootin' Anni's Treat
2007-10-21 05:22:00
If you have never visited Hootin' Anni's blog, then I suggest you speed on over the right now. She is a wonderful lady and has some really great posts over there.I first came across her blog in the Thursday Thirteen list. I am definitely glad that I did.This month, she is giving away little "treats" to those who visit her blog. I was the lucky recipient of one of those treats.Right now blogger has photo posting down... So I have to use a link from another location to post the little treat.A Halloween Treat from Hootin' AnniEach day up until Halloween [October 31st]Hootin' Anni will be handing outa treat for 1 - 5[one to five] bloggers who drop byduring the week for visiting.You're more than welcomed to pass it alongto ones you think are deserving of a special treatfor the season.Kinda like "Pay it Forward"Y'know, one goodwill gesture deserves another?But DON'T just choose your friendsmaking this cliquish and 'just groupies'...Make NEW friends by choosing random visitors...