P.T.

I have a physical therapist that I see Tuesdays and Thursdays. He isn't so bad, thro we write forth and back. He makes me crack up with laughter with some of his facial expressions, very comic, I tell you. :) At this time I have 7 excerises to do daily X2, some doing 10-20 times, and others alternating legs (right, left, right, left.) Also with the increase of comadium(blood thinner for folks who do not know what that medication is for) dosage, it is not possible for me to get the surgery during spring break. Why? It seems that the medication for blood thinning is too dangerous under surgery (something about bleeding to death due to not being able to clot or close skin.) So that is postponed to May right after I finish final exams. Ugh, that means two more months depending on the scooter(if that EVER comes :::muttering to herself::), braces, and crutches. Pain in the ass, if you ask me. :P

Written by Jules

Heard of 'trauma' pills?

No? I hadn't seen it on CNN, but I could be wrong, mind you. I found it on AOL news some days ago, and it persisted on my mind, thinking a lot of options, possibilities, and also cons. If you hadn't seen the article, here is the link. I hope that will lead you to the link...(trouble with links lately) http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20060114130509990001&ncid=NWS000

Anyway...I have mixed feelings about this kind of pills.. I can understand for rape victims or huge trauma, however... if folks are to take pills to shelter themselves over and over, HOW can they adapt to challenges and handle the disasters in the future? For example, it was my childhood that taught me about neglect and violence. That I do not hide, I learned how to adapt, and I compare the experiences to future experiences, and go "this is nothing" compared to what I had experienced. Trauma and disaster can teach human beings HOW to adapt, how to adjust their lives, how to SURVIVE, you see? I know some folks who are VERY VERY sheltered, that when a LITTLE disaster(in one case, falling down the stairs), it was such the end of the world for them, overreacting hugely. I DO have sympathy for them, but they do not need to act like it's ahh, you know.."wah, wah, it's end of my life, I cannot walk anymore!" (in that situation, she only twisted her ankle, and yes I mean you Stacie. Don't grin in that sheepish way.) So you can see why I have mixed feelings about trauma pills.... for rape victims, perhaps, however how can they give EVIDENCE in court when they are asked to tell their experience, and hence there's the chance the rapist could walk out of court, free because the rape victim could not remember details thanks to the trauma pills? So that's a pickle for you.

My dog

Shhhh! Merle is sleeping.
Merle has been with me for 13 years, will be 14 on March 21st... Bless her heart! :)

Uh huh....

Going up and down the stairs aren't so bad thro I often wonder WHEN I would fall. :) The right leg is getting strong but the left leg needs to be strengthened so I can have the brace OFF by January 27th... I use the crutches to walk around, and also for the stairs as well. You know I'm SO looking forward to when I return to school, to give myself a breather from mommy dearest. I am looking forward to when I have Elfquest: Discovery in my hands tonight.. a brand NEW Elfquest story! Finally!!!