Day Ninety

What a crazy week! After yesterday's crazy hailstorm, the sun was shining brightly and it was warm out. I knew the seasons changed here, but I didn't know it was every other day!

I was feeling a little stir crazy and decided to try and make my way to the mailbox. For most people this would probably be pretty easy and a normal thing to do. But I live up on a hill, surrounded by bumpy grassy hills and a staircase.

I went ahead and rode my wheelchair across and down the grassy hill and then followed the gravel path down toward the street where my mailbox was. Getting there wasn't too bad. It was a little bumpy but doable. Getting back was a different story.  

I had to ride my wheelchair up the gravel driveway backwards so I could use my one foot to help push. There was no way I would make it up the holey hill, so I decided to drag myself up the stairs on my bum and pull my chair after me. And.... I did it! I was exhausted and breathing heavily and it was awesome! I hadn't done any cardio in so long and it felt good. 

I doubt I will do that everyday because it was scary thinking I might get stuck and not be able to get up the hill.  But i did it!

Day Eighty Nine

I was peacefully sitting and knitting and watching dexter when I heard a loud pounding against my walls and windows. I rushed to the door (as fast as I could on one leg and crutches) and opened the door to see hail pouring down.

This was the closest we had gotten to snow all winter/spring. About time! I just wish it would turn into snow, that would be fun to see; and it would be a blast for Riley to play in! :)

Day Eighty Eight

My friend Christa and I both like writing and want to write THE BOOK. So we decided to put our talented heads together and finally write one. I had an idea for a series of books about girls in competitive gaming that would appeal to the YA crowd and she liked the idea. Since we both have a lot of experience in gaming this should be perfect.

I also found this cool software program a while back called SnowflakePro that helps you organize the book and characters and it will be real helpful in keeping track of our work since we can both run the program and save the file to send back and forth. I am really looking forward to completing this! I already started with my part and am working on developing two of the characters and their background story.

Day Eighty Seven

Ever since I lost my cellphone case I was using a sock, knotted at the end, as a case. I referred to this affectionately as a "phone sock". Recently I got a book called "Knit & Bitch" that had a pattern for a cell phone case.

I started following the pattern, which used two needles, and about halfway through I decided I would rather make my own pattern and use double pointed needles. The buttons are actually functional and not just for decoration.

I am probably one of the few people in the world that actually prefers to use double pointed needles, my mom won't touch them. She is so old school!

I had fun creating these phone cases, they are quick and easy to do, and plan to make a bunch to give to friends that want to use them!

Day Eighty Six

I made an excellent dinner tonight. It was healthy, simple, and yummy! First I marinated some extra firm tofu in teriyaki sauce all day. To cook it I stir-fry'd over a low heat; tofu, sliced red peppers, fresh garlic, and fresh baby spinach in EVOL (extra virgin olive oil). I served that over a bowl of white rice, lightly salted. YUMMY!

Day Eighty Five

I have moved up from knitting single items to knitting a set. I feel like I need to hit the crafts fairs and start selling my stuff. I am pretty impressed at what I have done! This pic is a scarf and mitten set where I incorporated the yarn from the scarf into the wrist of the gloves. They look good! (If I don't say so myself!)

Day Eighty Four

Nothing exciting today. I ordered a sewing machine though and play to do some exciting things with it. I am such a freaking homebody! Oh yeah... and spent HOURS helping my mom get Live Messenger set up so I could send her a link. Silly mummy! (Maybe not hours but i think it felt like that to her!)

Day Eighty Three

Sara, Drea, and Chloe picked me up to have sushi and play trivia with them at Blue C Sushi. We had a great time eating (can't go wrong with sushi!), playing, and hanging out! I need to hang out with them more because that was good times. :)

I used my crutches tonight because I am tired of my chair. On the way out I had to go up a bit of a hill and partway up I lost my balance and fell backwards. By some luck Drea was behind me and reacted quickly and caught me! That was so awesome, I would have wiped out hard!

Day Eighty Two

This is the door to outside. Today Riley and I sat staring outside where the sun was shining brightly, its rays sneaking through the window trying to tempt us to go outside.

Riley was able to give into the temptation and go outside and play in the grass and sunshine while I sat on my bed with my leg propped up feeling the breeze from the open door. I do roll out to the porch and and sit and read at times, but it isn't the same as frolicking in the grass enjoying a beautiful day. Soon!

Day Eighty One

Today I saw the sun shining and ventured outside. While I was out there I decided to see if I could salvage what was left of my little tomato plant seedlings thing-a-ma-jobs. I clumsily lowered my self to the ground and attempted to plant them with the tiny hand shovel I happened to find that I had left out months ago when I was playing in the yard.

Yay for me being messy and leaving things laying around! If I had been neat and organized I wouldn't have been able to make my way to the shed where the tools are kept!

I also took a great picture of the beautiful flowers that are blanketing my yard. And yes mother, I know they are weeds but they look gorgeous! :)

Day Eighty

Zach called from basic training today. He was able to use his cell phone for like 10 minutes. It was great to hear from him and it seems like he is doing good. He did mention he has been homesick a few times, but said he is also adjusting well.

That's my boy! I am so proud of him! Let's hope the years of videogame playing and competitive swimming has trained him well for this! :)

Day Seventy Nine

I was so excited today to knit something besides scarfs; I made my first pair of fingerless mittens! I had to start and take apart and start again about three times becuase the pattern I had was for smaller needles and thinner yarn. So I was super thrilled to basically make my own pattern and have it work!

There is no stopping me now! I am the mad knitter... mwahahahaha!!

Day Seventy Eight

Diana came over tonight so I could help her set up a business page on Facebook. We got it set up but we both got distracted with all the toys and gadgets on Facebook. It is so tricky like that!

She also got my mail and took my garbage out which was very nice since it was frustrating me today!

I have to stop myself from calling Diana 'Dirty Diana" since Susie sang that song everytime I said Diana's name!

Day Seventy Seven

I taught myself to knit with double pointed needles! I am so excited because I can make gloves and stuff now. As you can see in the picture I already started making some gloves... but actually I took that apart and started again because it seemed to wide so I changed the pattern. I hope it still comes out right! 

I am really digging this knitting stuff :)

Day Seventy Six

I haven't been feeling too peachy lately so I took a few breaks while working and enjoyed the sunshine. I threw the ball for Riley for a while and she really enjoyed. Poor puppy needs some running around time. She has been really good about being cooped up with me all the time! It was nice to soak in the sun and laugh as Riley was her normal goofy self running all around!

Ohh.. and my lawn looks nice when it hasn't been mowed with all the pretty flowers growing!

Day Seventy Five

Ashley stopped by to visit today and it was nice to have real live human company (as opposed to puppy company).  I really miss going out and doing things and hanging out and going out and doing things and etc...! 

I got my application back from the licensing department for the handicap placard because the doc forgot to put his license number on it! Silly goose! Luckily I was able to call and get it and get the letter ready to mail back. I also filled out my 2010 census... did you?? :)

Day Seventy Four

I went to the doctors today for my four week checkup. He was very impressed with the flexibility in my ankle. As I was stretching it a lot I KNEW he would be! I even told Susie that he would be totally impressed! I got the X-rays of the break before the surgery and it was kind of cool seeing the broken bone in such detail. It is kind of scary seeing it too!

He did mention that there is a tiny piece of bone floating next to the break that they weren't able to include called a butterfly fragment or something like that. Supposedly it will fuse itself to the bone at sometime and won't just wander around my system all lost. He wanted to make it very clear he didn't just forget it. I told him I can see what an awesome job he did! 

The tech who did my X-rays was very chatty about derby. She had seen a Rat City bout last year and wants to take some friends to see it this year. She said she had been a figure skater for many, many years and I told her to go try it herself! I told her about PFM and how it is a practice place and not a lot of contact unless you want to. She was around 50ish and said she was too old. I told her you are never too old for derby! My doctor said he saw a Roller Derby movie a few weeks back and wondered if Roller Derby was anything like it was in the movie. I told him it was EXACTLY like that! :)

I don't have another appointment for four more weeks. FOUR more weeks with no weight bearing! OMG.. this four weeks felt like forever.. I can't even imagine what four more will feel like! And he I can probably drive my car (a manual) after about 8-10 weeks, but I can't wear my boot when I do because that is against the law. I am starting to worry a little because my job ends soon and then I don't know what I can do about medical coverage for the PT appointments. I guess I can do COBRA, but that costs money!

Day Seventy Three

Nothing much to write about today. Today, yesterdays bad day turned into a bad weekend. :(  Hopefully things start looking up soon and I will be able to start doing stuff again. I go to my month check-up tomorrow and I think I will have X-rays done to see how the repair is doing and am hoping for good news.

Day Seventy Two

Icky day today. I was supposed to go to the movies with Ashley but she had some car stuff come up and couldn't make it. The doctors office said they mailed out my prescription Wednesday so I could get it filled before the weekend and by today I still haven't received it. So that means I am out today and have to make it until my doctors appointment Monday morning. I am not looking forward to the rest of the weekend.

I really hate having to rely on someone to check my mail for me. I hate asking someone to do something that I could do myself in a matter of minutes. And if my neighbor isn't available to check it, who do I ask? Who do I ask to come over just to walk down the driveway to check my mail for me? And then I hate having to find someone to pick up my prescription. I really can't wait until I can walk and drive again so I can actually start doing more stuff on my list and have good stuff to write about.

Day Seventy One

I made cupcakes today and I used the bright fluorescent food coloring that I had from the cookies I made a month or so ago. The cupcakes turned out pretty good, but I think I can do better! The only problem now is I have a dozen cupcakes that need eaten! Diana stopped by to drop off my mail and said she would grab one to eat tomorrow. I wonder if I can freeze the rest?

On an even higher note, I received a letter from Z today! Appears things are going pretty awesome for him in basic training. I knew he would like it. :)