I am THE biggest baby when I am not feeling well. Been feeling yucky for a few days now and yesterday it hit me the hardest. Not sure what I have but my throat feels like I swallowed razor blades and every bone, muscle, tendon and even my hair hurts. Could not get comfortable last night and just lay there in bed watching the hours pass on the clock.

Wishing I was feeling better....it is after all the weekend

TG

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TG...waiting.....and counting!!!

I love reading blogs. All kinds of blogs but I especially enjoy the ones that give me a glimpse into a persons life outside of "NN" - how they are as real people. I particularly enjoyed a blog this week written by cute_lil_cajun_one. So cajun......I am stealing your idea and writing a similar blog about me. For those that haven't read hers yet....go take a peek...it's very well done. I encourage others to follow suit and do the same type of blog.

Now for me...

My name is Kim. I am 36 years old. Single with 3 beautiful children. I work full time but I hate it. I am financially stable but never seem to have money. I am a NEAT freak. A tad obsessive and I too am an attention whore. I am not high maintenance but I do require a lot of attention. I never graduated high school but I have 2 post graduate degrees. I am smart (just hated high school). I live in a tourist hot spot but I leave it every chance I get and go to my own piece of solace.....aka...the cottage. I am a private person yet very social and often the life the party. I can be shy when not in my own element. I live for ice cream - all kinds - no such thing as bad ice cream. I seldom eat meat but I am not a vegetarian. I am "ultra" sensitive and often take things to heart that I shouldn't. I am loving and loyal and looking to share these qualities. I am a giver as much as a receiver *winks* - & yes in all aspects. I love hockey. I am always far too busy but I can't sit still long either. I have a huge heart and sometimes I ramble..........

TG.....cutting it off here.....did I forget anything?

"a rainy day at the cottage is better than a good day at home/work" except when you are so far behind on stuff at home that you feel guilty for lazing around when you could be busy catching up on stuff at home.

TG....being responsible (at home early) - damnit!!!

I am home and here enjoying a freshly brewed pot of java. Who wants some?? Just cream for me (no sugar) - I am already sweet enough!!

TG....wishing everyone a wonderful weekend xx

I am grinning from ear to ear. I have met the most amazing guy ever. He is such a keeper. I have been holding back from telling everyone afraid I might jinx something. I am not going to share more details right now. Just try and remove this smile from face.

TG....beaming but also thinking.....its about freakin time !!!

...I figured it was time to show my face in here if even only briefly. My time online has been minimal and I know I have a few people concerned. We are all good here and I thank you for your well wishes. My daughter is healing well (as kids do). We had a great 5 days at the cottage and we are heading back tonight or tomorrow for the long weekend.

This wasn't the best of holidays for me but I am still counting my blessing cause it can always be worse.

Blowing kisses to her friends.....TG xxx

after a night from hell and my "mother's intuition" I headed to my family doctor this morning. Turns out we were misdiagnosed last night. My daughter is not suffering from poison ivy but rather shingles. This explains a whole lot of things but mainly why she was in so much pain. After a phone consultation with Sick Children's Hospital we have been given an anti-viral medication and a heavy dose of pain medication. With that also came a warning that the worse may still be yet to come. This can last for weeks and the pain can last long after the blisters have healed. I will keep all of you posted and thanks for the love and support shown by so many.

I am relieved at least if only to know what I am up against.

TG

Well firstly I was saddened due to being home from the cottage because of bad weather. Turns out it was a good thing. I am meant to be here and I will tell you why. My daughter (yes the youngest - AGAIN!!) has been suffering with poison ivy since Saturday. It started innocently and almost resembled a heat rash. I did the usual Benedryl to calm the itch and lotion to sooth the rash. However, today it is BIG and ANGRY looking and looks worse by the minute. Just before dinner she informs me that she is having difficulty breathing. I am smart enough to know that you can get it in your lungs as well as your skin so I immediately take her to emergency. After 4 hrs there, we are now home with a 30 mg dose of prednisone for 5 days and a trip planned to the family doctor tomorrow, just to ensure her condition has not worsened. Why her I ask? Why does stuff always happen to her? My son had poison ivy a month or so ago and although he had it in worse "areas" his didn't even close to compare in severity. Nothing bothers me worse than my kids being sick. I am sooooooo tired and yet I will not sleep well tonight because I am worried about her.

Oh yeah and came home to a message on my machine that an uncle has early stages or prostate cancer.

TG...bending over in case anyone else wants to give it to me up the ass.....

.....especially when you are on holidays....

TG...home from the cottage and not happy about it