What a bummer :( Was looking forward to playing Neverwinter Nights 2 with my friend Maeglin so much. Started with the normal NWN2 game, but we are stuck in a big battle that we just can't win. Got a little bit further and then decided to continue with the expansion Zehir. Here I got stuck, walking in circles in one spot. I was almost jumping off my chair. Frustrated I decided to quit the game. Too many bugs... and I hate insects!
So now I have unexpectedly time to write a bit, sitting on the couch with my notebook on my lap. Making tea in a minute, then hanging laundry and returning to this magical new digital baby.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
A month flew by
And then suddenly it's a month later. Too much happening to recall in this blog, but can think of a few highlights.
Like the allergy test I'm in the middle of. Over 70 substances were applied to my shoulders and upper arms. To two of those I reacted violently, to about ten others more mild. The ones that are developing on my arms since this weekend weren't even registered during the control visits. Day after tomorrow I will go back to the dermatology specialist for the results.
Also had an MRI-scan plus X-rays of my back. A possible solution could be an injection in my spine, to soften the irritation. Not looking forward to that, but something has to be done about the pain or I'll end up sitting at home.
Have been working many hours like a lunatic, days of 12 hours and more. Kids have gone back to school after a long summer holiday. Sean's already doing home word for hours each day. Nick starting on his internship tomorrow. Proud of my sons.
To balance all of this, there's always the Vman, holding my spirits up, luring me outside with his bike, taking hikes in the woods,
making dinners for friends, sitting side-by-side (like we're doing at this very moment), he sweating over a sudoku puzzle while I'm playing around with my new notebook. Yes, life is good. He's the light of my life.
Like the allergy test I'm in the middle of. Over 70 substances were applied to my shoulders and upper arms. To two of those I reacted violently, to about ten others more mild. The ones that are developing on my arms since this weekend weren't even registered during the control visits. Day after tomorrow I will go back to the dermatology specialist for the results.
Also had an MRI-scan plus X-rays of my back. A possible solution could be an injection in my spine, to soften the irritation. Not looking forward to that, but something has to be done about the pain or I'll end up sitting at home.
Have been working many hours like a lunatic, days of 12 hours and more. Kids have gone back to school after a long summer holiday. Sean's already doing home word for hours each day. Nick starting on his internship tomorrow. Proud of my sons.
To balance all of this, there's always the Vman, holding my spirits up, luring me outside with his bike, taking hikes in the woods,
making dinners for friends, sitting side-by-side (like we're doing at this very moment), he sweating over a sudoku puzzle while I'm playing around with my new notebook. Yes, life is good. He's the light of my life.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Free as a bird
Visited the Vman's dad yesterday, we went by bike. It was awesome to cruise the green scenery, lovely temperature, cows, horses, birds. Had tea with Dad, talked a bit and then rode back again where a glass of wine was waiting. Spicy green olives simply begged to be eaten.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Bad sad news
Yesterday finally the diagnosis was made for Jo, my boss: he's got Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After months, and especially the last weeks, of weight loss and unexplainable fevers, we now know the reason. Chemotherapy starts today, eight treatments, two weeks apart.
A nice, amiable and kind man who does not deserve this. He's already lost a lot of his strength battling the fever, let us hope and pray he has enough left to fight back.
Michele and me will visit him next week.
A nice, amiable and kind man who does not deserve this. He's already lost a lot of his strength battling the fever, let us hope and pray he has enough left to fight back.
Michele and me will visit him next week.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Relaxing
Today was a real sunny day here in the Netherlands. Blue skies, white puffy clouds, a light breeze, perfect for a day outside. Since my sons didn't want to go to a swimming pool resort, we stayed home. Spent the day sunbathing, checking online for a bit, have been reading in my porch swing and had dinner outside. The grapes screamed for attention too, growing all over my garden and hiding the green small fruits. I love this time of year, makes me feel alive.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Back and ears
Today I saw the specialist at the hospital about my lingering back problems and as a result I'm scheduled to an MRI-scan plus X-ray in two weeks. That way we can find out if there's a nerve crying for help. Want to live my life, doing simple things like going shopping, visiting a town, go to a concert without the never-ending knives in my lower back, plus the numb feeling in my left leg and foot.
After that I bought new earrings, dangling titanium hoops, made a lovely Italian dinner for my three men and then spent the evening chatting with the Vman, watching Collateral damage and reading in Soul of the Fire, 5th book in the Sword of Truth series.
Last Saturday M&M celebrated their birthdays in a grande way. The garden looked magnificent, drinks, cocktails, food, nice people. We really enjoyed being together for the party.
The day before that the Vman and me took test rides to decide on what kind of motor he would buy. We still haven't worked it out, but the Roadking is out of the question: it vibrates too much for my back. Although it has tremendous power. Alas. But there are other options left.
After that I bought new earrings, dangling titanium hoops, made a lovely Italian dinner for my three men and then spent the evening chatting with the Vman, watching Collateral damage and reading in Soul of the Fire, 5th book in the Sword of Truth series.
Last Saturday M&M celebrated their birthdays in a grande way. The garden looked magnificent, drinks, cocktails, food, nice people. We really enjoyed being together for the party.
The day before that the Vman and me took test rides to decide on what kind of motor he would buy. We still haven't worked it out, but the Roadking is out of the question: it vibrates too much for my back. Although it has tremendous power. Alas. But there are other options left.
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