So I am sitting here at my friends place in Morgantown, WV, it is Tuesday and I was planning on being at work today. I left Albany the Saturday before Thanksgiving to come to WV. I spent Saturday -Tuesday in Morgantown and then was home until Sunday. My original plan was to drive back u to Morgantown on Sunday, spend the night and leave Monday morning and go back to Albany. Well Sunday as I was driving the ABS light on the car came on and started to ride shakily. So I pulled off the road and turned the car off and figured I could make it to the next exit...I got less then 10 feet. Luckily I was able to get off the road again and sat in the car for over an hour waiting for the tow truck and flinching everytime a tractor trailer went by on the road. Finally the tow truck came and I had him take it to the Ford Dealership where I have had work done before when I was going to WVU.
the damage:
Need the following...
Right and Left wheel barring
Left Rear ABS signal
Left and Right Spindal
Rear Brake shoes
Front pads
=688 + tax
hopefully it will be done this afternoon. Not to mention I have the G.I. Joe USS Flagg, a painting and other stuff in the car. I had a friend pick me up Sunday after the car was dropped off and as we were leaving the lot we were stopped by some cops and I got to play 20 questions as to why we were on the lot when the place was closed. FUN FUN. SO I have spent hte last day and a half in my friends apartment. I have made it through the first and most of the second season of X-Files along with doing what work I can when I can get an internet connection...
Hopefully the car will be done today but not sure if I will leave tonight or wait andleave early tomorrow.
-c
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Friday, November 02, 2007
I Like Cereal
And now another "EXCITING" view into my life:
So every now and then PRICE CHOPPER, one of the grocery chains of the Northeast, has sales on Kellogg's cereal. Last February was the first time that I actually found out about this 'event.' I eat cereal at my desk every morning when I get into work. Back in Feb. one of my coworkers informed me that Price Chopper was having 1/2 on Kellogg's brand cereal and I should take advantage of the opportunity. So I decided that I would and probably ended up spending close to $50 on All Bran .
mmmm....All Bran....
Well a few weeks ago they had the sale again and I took full advantage of it again. Unlike last time I decided to diversify my cereal haul. So after spending close to $100 (which really was like $50) I am good on cereal for awhile.
The All Bran is still left over from last time...but still good date-wise.
See the excitement never stops...
-c
So every now and then PRICE CHOPPER, one of the grocery chains of the Northeast, has sales on Kellogg's cereal. Last February was the first time that I actually found out about this 'event.' I eat cereal at my desk every morning when I get into work. Back in Feb. one of my coworkers informed me that Price Chopper was having 1/2 on Kellogg's brand cereal and I should take advantage of the opportunity. So I decided that I would and probably ended up spending close to $50 on All Bran .
mmmm....All Bran....
Well a few weeks ago they had the sale again and I took full advantage of it again. Unlike last time I decided to diversify my cereal haul. So after spending close to $100 (which really was like $50) I am good on cereal for awhile.
The All Bran is still left over from last time...but still good date-wise.
See the excitement never stops...
-c
Sunday, October 14, 2007
And So It Has Come To This....
So it's been awhile since I made an actual post here that was actual worth reading. This has been due to a combination of things: wifi troubles at home, being gone on weekends, a lack of anything that is too exciting , continued wrist issues, and just simple not wanting to share.
Labor Day weekend was fun. Spent it in NH with some friends ...what happens in NH, stays in NH
Last weekend, my friends from Boston, my brother, and a friend from WV came up and we went to the WVU-Syracuse football game.
So those few things have been the high points of the past month or so. Also spent the week before the football game over in Boston helping my friends reroofing their house which left me exhausted, sore and sunburned but I enjoyed it. Other then these things I have basically spent my time working, listening to my new Sirius radio (love the Howard Stern show) and proving that I have absolutely no life what-s0-ever by wasting my time play The Sims out of sheer boredom. I still go to the gym but since my wrist is still giving me trouble (have to have it MRI'ed) so I have not been able to workout as much and have continued to put on weight. While I have a few things planned the next couple weekends my life continues to be boring and full of a whole lot of nothing,
Labor Day weekend was fun. Spent it in NH with some friends ...what happens in NH, stays in NH
Also went down to Reading, PA for comic book thing and got to meet alot of people and got to be apart of a podcast recording.
Artist Mike Norton
Last weekend, my friends from Boston, my brother, and a friend from WV came up and we went to the WVU-Syracuse football game.
So those few things have been the high points of the past month or so. Also spent the week before the football game over in Boston helping my friends reroofing their house which left me exhausted, sore and sunburned but I enjoyed it. Other then these things I have basically spent my time working, listening to my new Sirius radio (love the Howard Stern show) and proving that I have absolutely no life what-s0-ever by wasting my time play The Sims out of sheer boredom. I still go to the gym but since my wrist is still giving me trouble (have to have it MRI'ed) so I have not been able to workout as much and have continued to put on weight. While I have a few things planned the next couple weekends my life continues to be boring and full of a whole lot of nothing,
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Burning Bridges
Ever just come to a point where you just want to start burning bridges (not literally)?
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Physical Torture
It has been 2 weeks since my last post...I was traveling last weekend so I did not get a chance to post, not that a lot happened that would be considered blog worthy.
Since my last post I have been going to physical (torture) therapy for 2 weeks now. I am almost certain the guy who has been working with me did a stint at Guantanamo or the Abu Ghrab prison. The first time I went in he took measurements of my range of motion and said that they were normal for someone who had been immobilized for 2 months and said I should get full range of motion back. The other sessions have been him manipulating my wrist and me trying not to slug him so he will stop. So far the most painful session was the last one. I was in training all day and had to take notes so my wrist and hand were already sore from that then I had to go to PT right afterwards. It has been so bad I have had to rehab from the rehab at Chili's across the road. I still have a limited range of motion but can make a fist and give a "thumbs up" which I couldn't do before, have trouble carrying heavy things, and still favor my left side.
Other than that things have slowly gotten back to the way they were before... with the exception that my insomnia has decided to return. I don't know if this is due to rolling over on my arm at night, being used to drugging myself with pain meds, or lack of exercising. Speaking of which I have started doing the cycling classes again even though my wrist hurts doing it and I am way out of shape.
I have also decided to start looking for furniture for my place. As much as I would like to be a minimalist I guess on the rare occasion that someone might come over they might like to sit some place other than the floor.
Pretty much things just keep chugging along in the boring, monotonous pattern that they have been following with little indication that things are going to change anytime soon.
-c
Since my last post I have been going to physical (torture) therapy for 2 weeks now. I am almost certain the guy who has been working with me did a stint at Guantanamo or the Abu Ghrab prison. The first time I went in he took measurements of my range of motion and said that they were normal for someone who had been immobilized for 2 months and said I should get full range of motion back. The other sessions have been him manipulating my wrist and me trying not to slug him so he will stop. So far the most painful session was the last one. I was in training all day and had to take notes so my wrist and hand were already sore from that then I had to go to PT right afterwards. It has been so bad I have had to rehab from the rehab at Chili's across the road. I still have a limited range of motion but can make a fist and give a "thumbs up" which I couldn't do before, have trouble carrying heavy things, and still favor my left side.
Other than that things have slowly gotten back to the way they were before... with the exception that my insomnia has decided to return. I don't know if this is due to rolling over on my arm at night, being used to drugging myself with pain meds, or lack of exercising. Speaking of which I have started doing the cycling classes again even though my wrist hurts doing it and I am way out of shape.
I have also decided to start looking for furniture for my place. As much as I would like to be a minimalist I guess on the rare occasion that someone might come over they might like to sit some place other than the floor.
Pretty much things just keep chugging along in the boring, monotonous pattern that they have been following with little indication that things are going to change anytime soon.
-c
Sunday, July 22, 2007
52
This Thursday marked 1 year for me living NY.
So far it has been a mixed bag of both good and bad times. I enjoy my job and getting a paycheck every two weeks. I like the house and area where I live and my landlord is very agreeable and helpful if there is something wrong or needs to be fixed. I was able to find a church in a relatively short time where I was able to join and get involved with easily. I haven't even minded the fact that since moving here I have not had the best of luck health wise: chest pains in Feb & my recent ordeal of breaking my wrist and hand. Sure its not been easy but I guess things like that happen since we are unable to control everything. I even finally switched the car over to NY plates.
The downside has been (the lack 0f) my social life. While I have many met many people through work, church, and practically living at the YMCA I still lack a group of FRIENDS. When I was planning on moving and when I got up here friends from home and people I met here continually say that it must take alot to move to a new area and not know anyone. If I had a dime for every time I had this conversation, I would have a lot of dimes. While I know these people mean well, it sometimes just reminds me of how alone and isolated I feel. It has been great that my brother lives in Conn. and Craig lives in Boston, but it is not like I can call them up and go hangout with them for the evening. It is not like I have isolated myself either, I do go to different activities through church and work but have had no luck forming meaningful friendships...and lets not even start on the whole girlfriend/significant other topic. There is more in this area I could go into but I really don't feel like it at the moment, I just wish things would get better and the effort I am putting in would payoff.
The year in numbers:
Pay grade started:16
Pay grade now:18
Pounds lost: 42 (32 if you count the 10 I have put on due to breaking my wrist)
Visits to the ER: 2
Visits back home: 3
and on a lighter note...
Mom and Phil were up to visit this week. They got here Monday evening and left yesterday afternoon. I think they had a good time during there visit. While I was working they rode the motorcycle in the Adirondacks , the Catskills, and down to Conn to see a lighthouse. In the evenings we would go out to eat and then go back to the house. They also stopped in the office and saw where I work and met my coworkers. Phil helped me hang some pictures and mom did my laundry and my dishes. It was nice to have them here and I am glad they enjoyed their time. I went to see the doctor Friday so he could reevaluate my wrist. I start physical therapy on Tuesday . I am going to wait till then to see what they think I should or shouldn't do exercise wise at the gym. I can't wait to get back into the workout groove and figure it is going to be somewhat difficult.
Not much else exciting happening this week but I am headed to Cinncy in 2 weeks so that should be fun.
-c
So far it has been a mixed bag of both good and bad times. I enjoy my job and getting a paycheck every two weeks. I like the house and area where I live and my landlord is very agreeable and helpful if there is something wrong or needs to be fixed. I was able to find a church in a relatively short time where I was able to join and get involved with easily. I haven't even minded the fact that since moving here I have not had the best of luck health wise: chest pains in Feb & my recent ordeal of breaking my wrist and hand. Sure its not been easy but I guess things like that happen since we are unable to control everything. I even finally switched the car over to NY plates.
The downside has been (the lack 0f) my social life. While I have many met many people through work, church, and practically living at the YMCA I still lack a group of FRIENDS. When I was planning on moving and when I got up here friends from home and people I met here continually say that it must take alot to move to a new area and not know anyone. If I had a dime for every time I had this conversation, I would have a lot of dimes. While I know these people mean well, it sometimes just reminds me of how alone and isolated I feel. It has been great that my brother lives in Conn. and Craig lives in Boston, but it is not like I can call them up and go hangout with them for the evening. It is not like I have isolated myself either, I do go to different activities through church and work but have had no luck forming meaningful friendships...and lets not even start on the whole girlfriend/significant other topic. There is more in this area I could go into but I really don't feel like it at the moment, I just wish things would get better and the effort I am putting in would payoff.
The year in numbers:
Pay grade started:16
Pay grade now:18
Pounds lost: 42 (32 if you count the 10 I have put on due to breaking my wrist)
Visits to the ER: 2
Visits back home: 3
and on a lighter note...
Mom and Phil were up to visit this week. They got here Monday evening and left yesterday afternoon. I think they had a good time during there visit. While I was working they rode the motorcycle in the Adirondacks , the Catskills, and down to Conn to see a lighthouse. In the evenings we would go out to eat and then go back to the house. They also stopped in the office and saw where I work and met my coworkers. Phil helped me hang some pictures and mom did my laundry and my dishes. It was nice to have them here and I am glad they enjoyed their time. I went to see the doctor Friday so he could reevaluate my wrist. I start physical therapy on Tuesday . I am going to wait till then to see what they think I should or shouldn't do exercise wise at the gym. I can't wait to get back into the workout groove and figure it is going to be somewhat difficult.
Not much else exciting happening this week but I am headed to Cinncy in 2 weeks so that should be fun.
-c
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Cast Away and Vacation
WARNING: This post contains lots of pictures and a video from YouTube.
So I now I promised weekly updates on the blog awhile ago but the last 2 weeks were the exception...whatcan I say,you get what you pay for. Truth be told I took off work the week of the 4th and drove down to WV.
The Friday before the 4th I drove to Morgantown and spent the weekend there visiting friends before heading on home . The catch was my mom did not know I was coming in so when I started down the road I called and told her I would be calling later after I got off work because I needed her to look for something on the computer for me. When I pulled into the neighborhood I called and made sure she was at the computer before pulling in the driveway and ringing the doorbell. Needless to say she was surprised and I think glad to see me especially since she was planning on coming up to Albany in 2 weeks. While home I got to see my grandparents and we had an impromptu cookout on the 4th.
While I had a fun time on the 4th it was hard to watch everyone else throw horseshoes and not be able to myself. Saturday I left home and went back up to Morgantown, spent the night, then left for Albany after going to church. But overall I enjoyed my week in WV and was glad I went even if I did have to drive one armed in a hot car with no AC for 10 hrs and feel I got the proper amount of mothering after having to take care of my injured self for over a month.
So Monday morning when I got back to work I had a ton of emails to go through and it turned out the meeting that I was supposed to have which I had to reschedule my cast removal for had been changed to this coming week. I was not happy especially when 2 days last week were very hot and humid and I had an oven on my my arm. Well Friday finally came and I could not wait to get my cast off my arm.
As you can tell this one is better then the first becasue I knew what I was doing this time. Just in case you can see all the dead skin here are some better shots of my hand/arm that was covered by the cast:
Here is a picture of how skinny my arm is:
I now have limited usage of my thumb and wear a wrist brace. I am going back on Friday to be reevaluated to see if I require rehab.
I need to come up with a creative way to use this to remind myself not to do stupid stuff in the future:
So this weekend I have been picking the dead skin off my hand and cleaning my house which has fallen into much disrepair over the past 2 months (pictured below) or so especially since my mother is going to be here tomorrow.
I was in the middle of a massive organization of the collection when I had the accident.
I am hoping to start spinning again at the gym again within the next week. Since the accident I have probably put on 8-10 pounds and I can feel it ...UGH! Well I better jet still have some stuff to do before tomorrow when mom arrives.
-c
So I now I promised weekly updates on the blog awhile ago but the last 2 weeks were the exception...whatcan I say,you get what you pay for. Truth be told I took off work the week of the 4th and drove down to WV.
The Friday before the 4th I drove to Morgantown and spent the weekend there visiting friends before heading on home . The catch was my mom did not know I was coming in so when I started down the road I called and told her I would be calling later after I got off work because I needed her to look for something on the computer for me. When I pulled into the neighborhood I called and made sure she was at the computer before pulling in the driveway and ringing the doorbell. Needless to say she was surprised and I think glad to see me especially since she was planning on coming up to Albany in 2 weeks. While home I got to see my grandparents and we had an impromptu cookout on the 4th.
While I had a fun time on the 4th it was hard to watch everyone else throw horseshoes and not be able to myself. Saturday I left home and went back up to Morgantown, spent the night, then left for Albany after going to church. But overall I enjoyed my week in WV and was glad I went even if I did have to drive one armed in a hot car with no AC for 10 hrs and feel I got the proper amount of mothering after having to take care of my injured self for over a month.
So Monday morning when I got back to work I had a ton of emails to go through and it turned out the meeting that I was supposed to have which I had to reschedule my cast removal for had been changed to this coming week. I was not happy especially when 2 days last week were very hot and humid and I had an oven on my my arm. Well Friday finally came and I could not wait to get my cast off my arm.
As you can tell this one is better then the first becasue I knew what I was doing this time. Just in case you can see all the dead skin here are some better shots of my hand/arm that was covered by the cast:
Here is a picture of how skinny my arm is:
I now have limited usage of my thumb and wear a wrist brace. I am going back on Friday to be reevaluated to see if I require rehab.
I need to come up with a creative way to use this to remind myself not to do stupid stuff in the future:
So this weekend I have been picking the dead skin off my hand and cleaning my house which has fallen into much disrepair over the past 2 months (pictured below) or so especially since my mother is going to be here tomorrow.
I was in the middle of a massive organization of the collection when I had the accident.
I am hoping to start spinning again at the gym again within the next week. Since the accident I have probably put on 8-10 pounds and I can feel it ...UGH! Well I better jet still have some stuff to do before tomorrow when mom arrives.
-c
Sunday, June 24, 2007
And The Date Is....
After going to the Doctor on Monday for the checkup on my wrist/hand I will be getting the cast off on Friday July 13th. This means I have almost 3 more weeks in this crazy thing.
I originally was scheduled to get it off on the 10th but I have a meeting at work with the consulting group that is doing a project for our division so I had to reschedule. After I get this off the doctor is going to put me in a aircast which is removable and have me do some rehab. If I am lucky I might be able to make the softball playoffs...if I decide to press my luck that is. I might just move on to street hockey.
My fingers are still bruised but not as puffy and have begun to flake off dead skin.
I am so ready to be able to get back to a normal workout routine. Been sleeping too much due to painkillers...mmm...painkillers (still have a lot of sweling and sometimes at night feels like razors being stabbed in my wrist). Was at the gym recently and the Tuesday morning Spinning instructor saw me and said she noticed I had not been in class lately and said that my wrist being in a cast had better be my excuse. Haven't done the evening classes a lot lately since sitting on the bike is boring and the sling puts strain on my back and my schedule has been hectic as of late.
Found out yesterday my AC in the car is all but shot and not worth repairing. I hope to get my car title and license changed obver to NY this week ince I have been here almost a year.
-c
I originally was scheduled to get it off on the 10th but I have a meeting at work with the consulting group that is doing a project for our division so I had to reschedule. After I get this off the doctor is going to put me in a aircast which is removable and have me do some rehab. If I am lucky I might be able to make the softball playoffs...if I decide to press my luck that is. I might just move on to street hockey.
My fingers are still bruised but not as puffy and have begun to flake off dead skin.
I am so ready to be able to get back to a normal workout routine. Been sleeping too much due to painkillers...mmm...painkillers (still have a lot of sweling and sometimes at night feels like razors being stabbed in my wrist). Was at the gym recently and the Tuesday morning Spinning instructor saw me and said she noticed I had not been in class lately and said that my wrist being in a cast had better be my excuse. Haven't done the evening classes a lot lately since sitting on the bike is boring and the sling puts strain on my back and my schedule has been hectic as of late.
Found out yesterday my AC in the car is all but shot and not worth repairing. I hope to get my car title and license changed obver to NY this week ince I have been here almost a year.
-c
Sunday, June 17, 2007
I Miss My Thumb
So its been about 2 weeks since my last post for a few reasons:
1) It takes me forever to type with one hand (my left) and the last thing I want to do at the end of the day is lug the laptop in the house then lug it back out to the car.
2) My landlord got a new wireless router and having trouble getting the computer to connect.
3)Been away the past 2 weekends ..Pittsburgh, Pa with friends last weekend and visiting my brother in Conn. the weekend before that.
It is hard to believe only 3 1/2 weeks have gone by since I broke my wrist and hand, I think I have 3-4 more weeks in the cast. Hopefully I will get a better idea tomorrow after I go see the dr when he checks the swelling/bruising of my fingers
That is what they looked like 2 weeks ago and they look a bit better but still bruised and some what puffy.
Since my last post I:
1) Got a new cast
yeah I took my camera to the drs appt. I have pictures of my wrist/hand but it just bruising. Still can't use my thumb and even today I really can't put any weight on it...but I am still doing the evening spinning classes with my arm in the sling.
2) Turned 29...I am old. What time does Matlock come on tv?
3) Went to Pittsburgh and saw my friends ...
What happens in Pittsburgh...stays in Pittsburgh
4) Continue to figure out new and exciting (ha ha) was to do stuff with only one hand
It took me 30 minutes to hang my white clothes to dry the other night...haven't even thought about my shirts and pants yet. If you saw my house you could tell that usually I just look at something and go "Nope not going to even try"
Well lefty is getting tired so I may post an update after my dr appt. tomorrow
-c
1) It takes me forever to type with one hand (my left) and the last thing I want to do at the end of the day is lug the laptop in the house then lug it back out to the car.
2) My landlord got a new wireless router and having trouble getting the computer to connect.
3)Been away the past 2 weekends ..Pittsburgh, Pa with friends last weekend and visiting my brother in Conn. the weekend before that.
It is hard to believe only 3 1/2 weeks have gone by since I broke my wrist and hand, I think I have 3-4 more weeks in the cast. Hopefully I will get a better idea tomorrow after I go see the dr when he checks the swelling/bruising of my fingers
That is what they looked like 2 weeks ago and they look a bit better but still bruised and some what puffy.
Since my last post I:
1) Got a new cast
yeah I took my camera to the drs appt. I have pictures of my wrist/hand but it just bruising. Still can't use my thumb and even today I really can't put any weight on it...but I am still doing the evening spinning classes with my arm in the sling.2) Turned 29...I am old. What time does Matlock come on tv?
3) Went to Pittsburgh and saw my friends ...
What happens in Pittsburgh...stays in Pittsburgh4) Continue to figure out new and exciting (ha ha) was to do stuff with only one hand
It took me 30 minutes to hang my white clothes to dry the other night...haven't even thought about my shirts and pants yet. If you saw my house you could tell that usually I just look at something and go "Nope not going to even try"
Well lefty is getting tired so I may post an update after my dr appt. tomorrow
-c
Friday, June 15, 2007
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