In a nutshell!

I know... I know.... It's been forever and ever since I blogged. A couple of months at least. But as usual, I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Let me get you caught up on the comings and goings that have kept me constantly away from this blog.

I'm still working at the hospital (6 years now, YAY Me!) Rehab Services Dept. It's been a steady day in and day out. Barb, a good friend and co-worker who had retired passed away after a short battle with stomach cancer. Barb would winter in Florida and then come back and work in the summer so we could have some coverage for days off. Barb's death was really hard to go through. She was so vibrant and loved life and everyone so much it was hard to face the fact that I'd never see her again on this earth.

My beloved Red Wings made it to the Stanley Cup finals. They lost and yes I am a conspiracy theorist. I blame the refs, the commissioner, and the media. In the end, even I have to admit that the Wings simply didn't get it done. Oh well, it's only a game and there's always next season. (Cue the Titanic music.... My heart will go on.....!)

I'm still very active with photography. I'm entering contest after contests. Recently winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in local photo contests. I'll be taking a class in photoshop as well. I love taking pictures. A dream would be to have my own greeting card buisness. But, that will have to wait for another day.

Had to get major repairs done on my car. $800 later and the "service engine soon" light still keeps popping on. UGH. I can handle oil changes, windshield wipers, and fluid replacement. But I'll leave the timing chain and serpentine belts to the pros.

Nothing new to report on my dating life. Much to the chagrin of my mother! I'm doing well physically. Nothing bad to report other than aches and pains from getting old. Though I've fallen off the diet and exercise wagon. I'm struggling to get back into the habit. I had gotten into some bad habits with the dieting and am working on a better plan. My brother and I participated in a walk to raise awareness and funds for Celiac Disease back in May.

My family is doing well for the most part. At times I am amazed at the number of things that we have survived. This was brought to the fore front with my dad's recent emergency surgery this last Wednesday. A week ago today, he asked me to check his pupils because he was having "floaters." Then the next day (Monday) I read on facebook that he's got a detached retina that if not treated within 24 hours he could have been blinded. His surgery went well and he's now resting at home. Then over the holiday weekend, there was freek accident that involved my uncle, grandma, and a friend of the family getting hit by a run away golf cart driven by my 2 year old second cousin. Grandma is ok and thanks to her dementia doesn't even remember the incident. Uncle Bob tore up his shoulder and has a bad case of road rash. The friend of the family got the worst of it with 2 broken legs; One broken in 3 places. I spend alot of time with my nieces Leah and Susie. They are so much fun and smarter than smart.

So there you have it my friends. What I've been up to in a nut shell. I hope that everything is going well for you all. And this time I mean it when I say I'll blog again soon.