I gave blood this morning. My hemoglobin was 14.1, in the high average range. Go figure, that's why I could breathe normally at 14,000 feet. I figured I was an excellent candidate to give blood with all my extra red blood cells floating around, someone should benefit from it! The Blood Mobile was at the girls' high school, there was a young lady beside me who passed out while giving her pint. I was impressed with the efficiency of the staff reviving her. Afterward, I suggested she not try to donate for at least 5 years...she heartily agreed! :-)
Before giving blood, I showed up 24 hours early for my eye appointment. I really need to get a busier schedule! Then I won't do things like that. Thankfully they took me anyway so I'm happy to announce that my post-Lasik eyes are doing great.
This afternoon, I went into Fort Walton Beach and picked up a textbook from a high school there that Lisette needs to stay up to date with her school in La Paz. On the way home I stopped at WalMart and bought some groceries along with "Iron Man". When I picked up Jake, he was slightly less than insanely excited to find out we had it.
So you can imagine what's playing on our TV right now. Lisette is watching it too. Nicole chose "That 70s Show" instead.
John received an email with news that a Hurlburt airman had lost his leg this weekend in a motorcycle accident. I contacted a friend of his and he's going to arrange for me to meet with the family. Prayers please!
No other news about Bolivia. There were some talks scheduled for today...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
No Signs
Yesterday the kids and I went to church and then out for brunch with friends. The brunch service was ssssllllooooowwww. I thought Nicola was going to keel over weak from hunger before our dishes were delivered. She made it though.
In the afternoon they came over to hang out at the beach, I made dinner and Nicola curled up and tried to sleep off a nasty fever. Nicole and Nicola's daughter Xandra went to Youth Group at the church so I sent Nicola home with the rest of her brood and brought Xandra home when Youth Group was over.
Laundry was done, dishes were washed, Jake was showered and tucked in, beach equipment was put away so I went to bed early with a good book.
This morning I've already had my coffee and toast. I emptied the dishwasher. Now I'm going to hit my list - first up, change the site of Lisette's SAT this weekend, nope she's not taking it in Bolivia... :-(
In the afternoon they came over to hang out at the beach, I made dinner and Nicola curled up and tried to sleep off a nasty fever. Nicole and Nicola's daughter Xandra went to Youth Group at the church so I sent Nicola home with the rest of her brood and brought Xandra home when Youth Group was over.
Laundry was done, dishes were washed, Jake was showered and tucked in, beach equipment was put away so I went to bed early with a good book.
This morning I've already had my coffee and toast. I emptied the dishwasher. Now I'm going to hit my list - first up, change the site of Lisette's SAT this weekend, nope she's not taking it in Bolivia... :-(
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Another Good Day
I woke up to the sad news that Paul Newman passed away. I'm pouting now just thinking about it. I recognized how beautiful he was way before I cared...in other words, well before puberty. He was also an admirable man, happily married in Hollywood can't be an easy thing.
The rest of my day was rather mellow. Jake had slept over at a friends, Lisette wanted to spend the day with Dylan and Nicole was beach bound. I finally met up with Nicola for our dinner and a movie date at around 3:30.
We went to see "Nights in Rodanthe" - we'd both already read the book and were anxious to see Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Diane Lane was awesome. Richard Gere wasn't bad at all - I've decided I need to hook Nicola up with him! We came out of the movie theater with red eyes (not unexpected, we had read the book), did some shopping and went to a diner for dinner. We chatted about everything from kids to politics - and as we were sitting outside, fully enjoyed a perfect evening weather wise too.
I dropped off Nicola, said goodbye to Nicole (she was sleeping over) and brought home Jake. It was a child swap!
The rest of my day was rather mellow. Jake had slept over at a friends, Lisette wanted to spend the day with Dylan and Nicole was beach bound. I finally met up with Nicola for our dinner and a movie date at around 3:30.
We went to see "Nights in Rodanthe" - we'd both already read the book and were anxious to see Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Diane Lane was awesome. Richard Gere wasn't bad at all - I've decided I need to hook Nicola up with him! We came out of the movie theater with red eyes (not unexpected, we had read the book), did some shopping and went to a diner for dinner. We chatted about everything from kids to politics - and as we were sitting outside, fully enjoyed a perfect evening weather wise too.
I dropped off Nicola, said goodbye to Nicole (she was sleeping over) and brought home Jake. It was a child swap!
Party after Party
It was a busy day for me today. I had a Book Club meeting, a lunch date, an Auction and a football game to attend. Each one was a reunion with old friends! What a pleasure that is!
I keep getting the same look when I run across people I knew. They look, smile, grin and then get that confused look and ask what I'm doing there. It's like they recognize me, then they identify me and then they try and remember where I've been/where I'm supposed to be. It's hilarious how many times I've seen it happen, those same expressions over and over.
The news continues to frustrate me. No definitive move from any side. My hubby's safe though, that's a constant relief.
The high school won the football game, soundly. That was unexpected and therefore that much more exciting. As usual, this small town filled the stadium to bursting...so much fun!
But I'd still rather be in La Paz! ;-)
I keep getting the same look when I run across people I knew. They look, smile, grin and then get that confused look and ask what I'm doing there. It's like they recognize me, then they identify me and then they try and remember where I've been/where I'm supposed to be. It's hilarious how many times I've seen it happen, those same expressions over and over.
The news continues to frustrate me. No definitive move from any side. My hubby's safe though, that's a constant relief.
The high school won the football game, soundly. That was unexpected and therefore that much more exciting. As usual, this small town filled the stadium to bursting...so much fun!
But I'd still rather be in La Paz! ;-)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Need News
It's driving me crazy. No news. No whisper of news. Nothing. Nada. I'm sure it's too early for any decisions to be made but I haven't even heard from John so I feel completely out of touch. The news media have little to report and Morales was even quiet today.
So the kids have smoothly transitioned into their schools and I'm semi-miserable.
John, call me. Kim, come and visit!!!!
So the kids have smoothly transitioned into their schools and I'm semi-miserable.
John, call me. Kim, come and visit!!!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fickle Internet
My wireless is now working beautifully! If I only knew why...but I shan't look a gift horse in the mouth!
I had my hair cut today. Just a trim. Then took the girls there after school for their haircuts.
Chilled out at the beach house most of the rest of the day until it was time to pick up Jake. I answered some emails from fellow evacuees. It's interesting to note the somewhat delayed response to the stress that we're feeling. We were never in any imminent danger, we all recognize how nice and easy it is to back here but there's a general feeling of uneasiness. I think it's because our lives just got popped upside down and we're pissed...or maybe that's just me! Ha!
I can't settle into enjoying our time here, I recognize that. I'm much too concerned about how/when/where we're getting back to Bolivia. That unsettled feeling is not something I'm used to. There's been many times when we didn't know where we were going to be in 1-2-3-6 months time but I know where we're supposed to be now and we aren't there! Hmmphf.
Anyhoo, I'll do some suntanning tomorrow after my manicure - maybe that'll calm me down! ;-)
I had my hair cut today. Just a trim. Then took the girls there after school for their haircuts.
Chilled out at the beach house most of the rest of the day until it was time to pick up Jake. I answered some emails from fellow evacuees. It's interesting to note the somewhat delayed response to the stress that we're feeling. We were never in any imminent danger, we all recognize how nice and easy it is to back here but there's a general feeling of uneasiness. I think it's because our lives just got popped upside down and we're pissed...or maybe that's just me! Ha!
I can't settle into enjoying our time here, I recognize that. I'm much too concerned about how/when/where we're getting back to Bolivia. That unsettled feeling is not something I'm used to. There's been many times when we didn't know where we were going to be in 1-2-3-6 months time but I know where we're supposed to be now and we aren't there! Hmmphf.
Anyhoo, I'll do some suntanning tomorrow after my manicure - maybe that'll calm me down! ;-)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Wireless, Smireless
I hooked up our new wireless computer router today...took me hours! Mind you, I had Kathy here and we talked for a long time...then we went out and grabbed some subs to bring back here for lunch and then we talked for a long time. Somehow, hours flew by before I could finally get the wireless working. Unfortunately, it's not working smoothly. Not sure why and not sure I care yet. Maybe tomorrow I'll call Linksys and get some help.
Jake had another good day at school but he ended up doing homework for over two hours! Between Nicole and I, we kept him pretty much on task too. I wrote a note to the teacher requesting clarification...is he not completing work at school? 68 math questions plus a page of English, seems like too much to me. I don't want him doing more than an hour of homework a day plus reading. I'll let you know what her response is.
Nicole called me from her Physics class. The teacher was insisting it was her birthday, asked her to call me to listen to the class sing her "Happy Birthday" - it was hysterical! Ended up that some paperwork said it actually was her birthday...didn't clear it all up until the end of class. This is now her favourite class! LOL
Jake had another good day at school but he ended up doing homework for over two hours! Between Nicole and I, we kept him pretty much on task too. I wrote a note to the teacher requesting clarification...is he not completing work at school? 68 math questions plus a page of English, seems like too much to me. I don't want him doing more than an hour of homework a day plus reading. I'll let you know what her response is.
Nicole called me from her Physics class. The teacher was insisting it was her birthday, asked her to call me to listen to the class sing her "Happy Birthday" - it was hysterical! Ended up that some paperwork said it actually was her birthday...didn't clear it all up until the end of class. This is now her favourite class! LOL
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