September 19th, 2009
I know, I know. I never update this site. It’s sad really.
I’ve got a new project in the works. It’ll basically be a blog/resource site. I’m going to offer links to free tutorials, free graphics, free themes, free fonts, free advice. Maybe have some guest bloggers. Mostly it’ll center around web design and/or freelancing. I know there are plenty of other sites like that out there, but I’m hoping to give it a little something different. I definitely want to focus on free. And maybe have a bit of a ladies’ point-of-view. Most of the sites like that that I’ve seen have been written or run by men. Or if they’re for ladies – they’re for moms. There are plenty of us professional ladies out there who aren’t necessarily moms, or that isn’t a big focus on our professional side. I’m not saying there won’t be anything for moms, but that won’t be a big focus.
Still in the works, of course.
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September 6th, 2009
–Update September 29, 2009 – Anthony’s appeal was denied and as of 3pm today, his nurses were pulled from his case. If anyone can help, please help! –
–Update September 28, 2009 – Anthony’s situation is still very precarious. It is possible he may lose his coverage in the next 10 days. If you can help and bring attention to his cause, please do anything you can!–
Almost a year ago, I met a very sweet gentleman online. We got to talking and slowly became closer and closer friends. It wasn’t until months later that he told me had ALS – Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His name is Anthony. I believe the reason he took awhile to tell me about his disease is because he wants people to get to know him for who he really is, for the real person inside. With or without the disease – I consider him to be one of the greatest friends I’ve ever had.
That’s the thing with Anthony – he is not just his disease. He is just like anyone else. He has family and friends. He has likes and dislikes. He has good days and bad days. He has dreams and passions and desires. He is brilliant and funny and sweet. He reaches out to people and makes friends. Every day.
I traveled 1,000 miles to visit him not once, but twice this summer! I am proud and happy to call him my friend, and cannot wait to visit him again.
Anthony was diagnosed with ALS in 1997 – when he was only 29. The prognosis for ALS patients is usually 2-5 years from diagnosis. He has been living with the disease for about 12 years now. Over the years he has lost the use of his limbs. He is paralyzed from the neck down, but still has full sensation. He can use his computer and keep in contact with the entire world with the help of a headtrack that moves the cursor with his head movements. Anthony cannot swallow, eat, or breathe on his own for very long. He lives his day-to-day life with the help of friends, family, and 24 hour nurse care in his home. He is on a ventilator and feeding tube, and has to have suction of his lungs every several hours. Patients with ALS usually die of respiratory infection and failure. The fact that he has made it 12 years with this disease is a testament to his spirit and strength.
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July 11th, 2009
I’ve had Sadie for a week now, and it’s going pretty well. She’s had some stand-offs with the cats, but no one seems in any danger. Mostly the cats are scared and letting Sadie know, but Sadie just wants to playyyyy!
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July 4th, 2009
My new doggie Sadie. 1.5 yr old lab mix.
She’s really sweet. Needs some discipline work, but she’s pretty good. Wants soooo much to play with the cats! But the cats ain’t havin’ it. Last night she had a stand-off with Lewis (cat). Sadie’s tail wagging, trembling, whining. Pretty much saying “play with meeeee!” Lewis was poofed and arched and growling. Pretty much saying “GTFO”. Haha.
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June 6th, 2009
I know, it’s been forevers! I guess I needed to stack up many things to actually talk about in order to freakin’ blog.
I went to NYC in May for my birthday! Mucho fun and adventures. Last year when I went, I was a bit timid. I didn’t go see too many things, and I didn’t take a lot of pictures. But this year I decided to embrace my inner tourist and just go wild. Up and out the door every day around 9am, didn’t go back to the apartment I was staying until after midnight usually. I remembered to take the time to sit back and really enjoy myself when I was seeing and doing stuff, but I made sure to keep busy. I took tons of pictures, you can (hopefully) see my NYC gallery on Facebook, it should be public. A few self-photos, which often turned out halfway decent, yay. The iPhone was fantastic for taking pictures and then sending them to people right away to make them jealous. I did some cheesy bus tour things, which were awesome, because I was able to see a bunch of great places in a short amount of time, without having to figure out how to get there! Ate great food every day, rode the subway, got to see my pal Mike Lavoie!
I had also taken a day trip to Philadelphia, to see the Mutter Museum and have a real Philly cheesesteak in Philly. Sadly, the museum did not allow photos. But I assure you, it was my favoritest thing in my entire trip. I even got to ride a train for the first time! I wish we had Amtrak where I live, that was comfortable and convenient.
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