Sunday: having fun

Today was a wonderful (and relaxing) day. We swam in the ocean (the sand is so soft), swam in the pool, had a nice dinner, and enjoyed being with friends. One of the reasons that it is fun to be with other people on a trip is that you aren´t the only one taking pictures. At one point people were doing crazy jumps into the pool and so if two camera took pictures on burst mode we could usually get a good shot. (This is a public computer and I don´t have the correct cable, so I can´t put any pictures up right now.)

So it´s really Monday morning and I came down to the lobby way to early to make dinner reservations (early but neccessary). Room service leaves something to be desired so I thought I´d pick up breakfast while I was down here. But the breakfast isn´t out yet and I still have 15 minutes. So now do I stay or do I leave? Stay tuned.

Saturday: hurry up and wait

Yesterday we made it to Chicago with ease. We were super glad that we werent going out of chicago though, as we saw three long backups. The worst, on i80 probably went on for half the time we were on it.

Then this morning getting to the airport went amazingly smoothly. We did a stay and park, so we got dropped off exactly in the right spot. We got seats for the first flight (they Weren't assigned online so we were a little nervious) and all the lines went quickly. Now to find a few more of our party and continue on!

Friday: and we're (almost) off

We're about to leave for vacation! Just a few last things to do and then pack up the car with our bags and we're leaving!

Woo-hoo! I'm super excited for the trip.

Thursday: hearing test

Today I took a hearing test in preparation for my new job. (Some workers are around loud noises a lot, so they want to get a baseline. I doubt I will be around loud noises that much, but they probably do it for everyone.) Anyway, I was put in a sound reducing booth and tones were put through headphones and I had to click when I heard a tone.

My biggest complaint? Most of the tones were quieter than swallowing, so I was trying not to swallow. So now I'm not sure if swallowing is really loud and we just don't notice it all the time or if my hearing is really good.

Wednesday: last day and +

Today was my last day of work at the temp job. I walked out the door at 3:50...about 10 minutes earlier than normal. I've been saying that today was going to be my last day for about three weeks now, and I guess I did a really good job of timing it correctly. I wouldn't have minded getting out around noon, but...this way maximizes the pay.

I also got an invite to Google+ yesterday and so decided to join today. It's like Facebook, but if I can get more friends on it I think it'll be cooler. So far I know four people. It isn't quite enough to keep me enraptured, even if one of those people is from Google and therefore probably spending all day writing posts and trying to keep people engaged. I'll admit, I'm a fan of almost all things made by Google and so it would be an easy switch.

wednesday: what I was going to say

I remember what I was going to say on Monday...that the last few weeks have given me a deeper appreciation of what is like to live with chronic pain. I know that I was (am) going through is just acute pain, but it sure was annoying but at least there was an end in sight. But to hurt like that and not have it be for a good reason or have an end...it would be dreadful.

I thought about writing about some of my dark thoughts, but then decided to leave them buried. Everyone has their own dark thoughts...I don't need to add mine to your pile.

Tuesday: doctors appt

I had my 13 week doctors appointment today. I like my OB...she's nice and rather down to Earth.

anyway, I lost some weight again so she nicely told me that I need to eat more. oh, that was another reason I went to the store...to get some Cheerios. The baby's heartbeat was 161 and there so a bunch of static on the doppler which apparently means that it was moving around a lot.