A few blogs I visit have done this lately and since I have so many little things on my brain which none of them really warrant their own post, this might work nicely.

- tonight I’m attending traffic school .. I have to complete an 8 hour course before the 25th. I found one online, and I’m sure its going to be super boring but at least I can start and stop whenever I want and I have a few days to get this done.

- the dogs are worried about the storms heading this way. I like the approaching thunder. I dont like daisy laying on top of my chest or poor big pup shaking while curled up on my arm when I’m typing. I tried to take a picture of daisy on top of me but it just got really dark in here. Here’s one of just big boy on me before the storm clouds darkened the room. 

- I’m going back on happy pills. Today I went to a doctor, a real family practitioner, not the walk-in clinic that I’ve been going to. I really liked the doctor (thanks for the referral Keri). She sat there and listened to all my complaints (swollen glands, weight gain, sleeping problems, no energy, arthritis-like pain in my hands) .. the whole time I talked I started getting more and more upset. Eventually I was bawling in her office for no reason. She set up lab work to test my thyroid function, a rheumatoid arthritis test and a bunch of other basic blood work. She suggested that if it all came back negative then it was most likely stress and we could try an antidepressant. I said with the way I was feeling just talking to her I better start taking the pills now. That made me realize the stress of life is really taking a toll on me. So hopefully they’ll help, and I’ll feel normal in 4-6 weeks when I go back for my followup. Though I’m really happy that I’ve found a Dr. that I like. 

- Went over to Nikki’s after the Dr. appt and took some neat pictures of Elena. Can’t wait until she shares! 

- I can’t believe Teryn turned 17 today! Makes you realize how quickly your little ones are going to grow up

- Friday I’m planning on attending the memorial service for the little angel from Monday. The dad called and let me know about it today, and then even called me right back and told me I could bring a friend. Can you believe that in this moment of their life he was concerned with me having support at the service. I think that is just another example of how amazing this family is. 

- I’m really looking forward to going home to South FL this weekend. Friday evening we’ll load up the car and head down. Spend a few days with the family, have some good food (I’ve requested Las Vegas for my birthday dinner) and I might even have a photoshoot or two. Hopefully I’ll have some relaxation time. 

- I want chocolate chip cookies, maybe tonight I can finally make those cookies I’ve been trying to put together since Saturday.

- Ugh .. one of the dogs keeps farting .. blech.

And I’ll leave you with that