ugh

Well, the good news is there isn't anything wrong with me except for a bruise or contusion of my rib from when I tripped on the stairs  Figured it was nothing   But my sister got me a little worried about a punctured lung and since I can't breathe without feeling like I'm getting stabbed below my right breast.  Anyway, they sent me home with some modest pain meds and I'm laying here waiting for them and the sleeping pills to kick in so I can sleep, and Peter'll be home eventually, so I'll get some cuddles.  Just really didn't want to spend Christmas Eve Eve at the hospital.  Too many Holiday's spent at the hospital worrying about one or the other of my parents. Anywho.  Glad it was nothing serious.  Still need to make cookies tomorrow morning and the pasta dish I've been elected to make for Christmas.  ;)  I am so excited.  My fiance's family is awesome and so welcoming.  I sure wish my Mom could be here too though  I know her and my soon to be Mother in Law would have really gotten along well.  I'm sad for the friendship they never had.  Anyway.  Going to play computer games and then sleep!

Apocalypse Pony!

Been doing some interesting reading on Facebook today.

I'm a little overwhelmed by how many of my intelligent, resourceful, educated and common-sense filled friends are more or less preparing for an economic apocalypse, a bloody revolution or a zombie plague.

No.  Really.

And the more I've been noticing the insanity happening around this country, the more I wonder if I should hop on their wagon, because things are getting scary.

Fire departments are letting houses burn down because the owners didn't pay a fee.  That is a perfect representation of the future with privatized-everything.  I am terrified.

Everyone seems to be talking about having access to clean water, farmable land and guns.  Lots of guns.

I am a pacifist.  I really am.

But if it came to war here?  I'll learn how to shoot a gun.  We're fortunate in that many of our relatives have guns and land, along with friends who I am certain would welcome us.  I'm good at the whole kid rearing thing overall and I'm a teacher at heart, and that would be useful for educating the next generation if it comes down to it.

I like to think that we're a long ways off from that place, but sometimes I really wonder.  I look at my sons face and wonder how long before things get much worse here.  All the signs are there.

I remain faithful, and hopeful, but I think I need to prepare for any possibility in order to protect my family.

What are your thoughts?

Huh.

Just found a lump in my right breast.  Having some shooting pain right around there too.  May be time to set up a docs appt.

HBO!

Ahh man, HBO.  You make it so hard when I am poor!  They have just released some awesome new merchandise from all of my favorite shows!  (Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones and True Blood!)   And the best/worst part is that most of the prices are really pretty reasonable.  I'm just poor.  lol.  Oh well.

I'm enjoying my Burt's Bees cleanser that I got through being a Bzzagent.  It's awesome, and it's all for sensitive skin, so I would definitely recommend it!

I'm off to Chicago next weekend with two of my best friends.  One is auditioning for the Glee Project and I truly think she would be incredible!  I haven't road tripped anywhere beyond 150 miles with friends before, so this is going to rock.  I seriously cannot wait!!

And even more exciting, one of my dearest friends has asked me to be her Bridesmaid for her upcoming nuptials!  I absolutely can't wait.  Never thought in my life I would make my way to Haiti, but it's a destination wedding on a cruise, and I am soooo excited.

Oh and then there's Peter and my wedding coming up next September.  Craziest busy year ever, but I'm pumped. :)

Yowch.

My back is very angry at me today.  Not entirely sure why, I've been resting it pretty well since all of the extremely heavy lifting.  Pretty sure something is out of alignment.  I need insurance.  Wish I was better at filling out forms.  For sure I qualify for assistance with medical but I have a panic attack every time I try to fill out their 14 page form.  What's weird is I can fill it out for other people no problem, it's only when it relates to me that I freak out.  I'm a strange one.

Conferences tonight!  Apparently my sons girlfriends teacher talked all about how sweet she and him are together to his girlfriends Mama who's a wonderful friend of mine.  Cutest thing ever.  They're best friends.  I couldn't be happier if that's who he grows up to marry.  She's the sweetest little girl and her family is beyond incredible.

Is it lazy to take a nap when your back hurts this much?  I'm seriously considering it.  I wish I had a heating pad.

Movies!

Finished the garage sale this weekend. Didn't make much but it helps the ends meet.

I'm sore as can be so I've been resting a bit, watching tv.  Enjoying the awesome Bert's Bee's sensitive skin products that were sent through BzzAgent.  It's just awesome.  Helping with the wind chafing.

Watching Terra Nova in the background and surfing IMDB.  Going to post the first ten films coming up that I'm excited about and just found through IMDB roaming. ;)

1.  Hansel and Gretl:  Witch Hunters.   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/
2.  Pan   - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0775521/
3.  Abraham Lincoln:  Vampire Hunter       http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1611224/
4.  The Raven - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486192/
5.  The Dictator  - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1645170/
6.  The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359950/
7.  The Curse of the Buxom Strumpet - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1879068/
8.  The Wettest County in the World  - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212450/
9.   Ghostbusters III  - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289401/
10.  Oz:  The Great and Powerful   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623205/

Anything you're looking forward too?