Hysterectomy

Well the verdict is in: the uterus must come out! Finally got the call today. December 13th. That's the day. Leading up to this I've been through a very, *cough cough*, very thorough physical exam and a even more thorough ultrasound, not only of the gut but also the left breast.

In the above mentioned physical exam, my doctor found "something" in my left breast. I was over due for a mammogram anyway, so of course, off I went to the mammogram place. They squished and squeezed both girls nice and flat, and of course as expected, did an ultrasound on the left breast to see what the Doc felt. Only a couple of little cysts which are are microscopic, I'm not even sure how the Doc felt them, but she did. The ultrasound tech said, "those doctors have magic fingers." So the mammo turned out all clear - a relief.

Now onto the stomach. When I had my gallbladder out, the doc took pics of my uterus and showed me some fibroids that were hiding in there. She said, then - 2 years ago - that I would need a hysterectomy. To me it sounded like, "would you like fries with that gallbladder removal?" but hey I'm sure she was telling the truth.

Since then I changed job, my insurance changed 3 times and I've been packing away moolah in my health savings account. Thankfully so, because here we are today....staring a hysterectomy in the face.

As mentioned already, my doc did a quite thorough exam on me and determined my uterus is currently the equivalent of a woman 5 months pregnant. No wonder my pants aren't fitting so great! And good news, the doc said I will see a significant difference in the size of my stomach! I knew I wasn't this fat!!!! Rock on! So I'm anxious to get this whole thing over with and only have to wait a couple of weeks - or few days - depends on how you wanna look at it. I'm ready to "feel good again" even though I didn't realize I felt bad. I bet I do feel different with this thing out.

Please keep me in your prayers on the 13th - that all can come out laproscopically and that I'll be a new woman and back to work in no time flat.

Thanks in advance!!

Prettymaps by Aaron Straup Cope

Wow, check out the maps that Aaron Straup Cope turned into Prettymaps! Awesome!

Peanut Butter Bacon Cups

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!

These really need no explanation! Peanut Butter Bacon Cups. Get me some.

Free November Desktop Wallpaper

Who wants some free desktop wallpaper....YOU DO, YOU DO! On the first day of every month (rabbit, rabbit, rabbit), Smashing Magazine publishes user submitted desktop wallpaper, free for your personal use! Get you some & freshen up that desktop!

While You Were Away

Refillable Air Horn

Well, it's something I've thought of a million times.....yeah, no.

Air horns damage the environment!!!! Dang it!!!!!! C'mon jump on this bandwagon with me! I'm ticked OFF about it. ;-)

I have to honestly say, the two thoughts have never intersected in my mind. Well obviously, I shoulda thought of this! What's wrong with me???? Of course air horns are environmentally unfriendly. Duh!

Well...GOOD NEWS!!!! Now they aren't! Here's a refillable air horn! Yep, fill it up with air (does that mean you simply remove the cap? Heck I don't know!), pump the pumper and blow the horn. Wanna do it again? Rinse & Repeat (hahahaha)!!

Click on the pic below to learn more....

Nobody Says it Quite Like Shakespeare

Your Favorite....

Gimme a Hug

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Well. I can die now. Or, maybe this stuff'll kill me, either way I'm ok with it.

Finally someone has combined my 2 loves: chocolate & bacon. My address is (ahhhh, you know it) I'll be waiting for the package!

If They Don't Chase You.....

Edible Bling Spray for your Food

Ever spray paint food, then realize, "ah crap! Now I can't eat that!" (ala Turkey Day .... just sayin)

Well now you can! Spray paint anything you want: bananas, hamburgers, a donut, cheese. Hey you name it. If you don't like the look of your food as it is naturally presented, change it up. Spray it gold or spray it silver!

G'head, just do it, cause you can!

Taking Nerd to a Whole New Level

Here it is! The hottest gift for the 2010 Holiday Season. I can see you now, fighting some old lady for the last iArm in Best Buy, camping out in front of Target on Black Friday eve, hoping to race the crowd to the iArm display.

How quick are you going to run out and get your iArm forearm mount? Yeah, me either.

Can you imagine needing all 3 of your remote controls so bad that you have to attach them to your arm? How about your ipad or Kindle? Can't live without it? Well just mount up, baby, and strap it to your arm!

Ohhhhh heck no, you won't look completely ridiculous and stupid. Everyone wants one of these things! (keep telling yourself that)

Ah now, don't get your pocket protectors in a wad, my dear geeks, this is just a prank!!! It's a fake. It doesn't really exist. It's just a gift box, nothing inside - just a joke box to fool your family & friends. For that split second, make your gift recipient think they've received the "gift of the season!!"

I know, I know, you really did want one, didn't you? I'm sorry.

Here's a kleenix to wipe your tears.

Eat Here & Get Gas

This joint is legendary where I come from.....

Eyelashes for your Car

Whadda think? I think these Carlashes would look rock awesome on my Honda!

The World's Most Annoying Alarm Clock

So this alarm clock would last O.N.E. day on my nightstand. BUT, if you have trouble getting up in the morning, this little annoyance might be just what you're looking for.

The Tocky Alarm Clock will literally JUMP off of your nightstand and roll away when it's time for you to get up. Or. Record your own sounds to wake you up, like um, your mom's voice or the dog barking, whatever is a sure fire sound that'll wake your lazy butt up.

Hey if you don't bounce, then I feel sorry for you, but hey, there is an option and it's called Tocky. Getcha one!

Oreo Cake Pan

O.M.G. So everyone loves Oreo's. Am I right about it? Yep.

I know, while you've been munchin' on Oreo's you thought to yourself, "man, I'd love to have a pan that makes a cake that looks like a giant oreo." Don't deny it. You know you have. Well today is you're lucky day!!!!!!

Crapity crap crap crap! I am iiiiiiiin love! Click here so you can buy yours (or mine). :)

The Inkless Pen

Oh SNAP! I thought the liquid lead pencil from Sharpie was cool. Well this is equally as cool, or dare I say, cooler.

Crap-a-zoid! An INKLESS pen!!!


The Inkless Metal Pen features a special metal alloy tip. As you write, tiny amounts of the metal tip are deposited onto the page. The silvery markings may resemble pencil, but they are permanent and completely smudge-proof.

WHAT? You be quiet!!!

I. Want. It.

Bacon Moon Pie

OMG!!!! A Bacon Moon Pie, are you serious???

Color Lenses & Flash Filters

Well crap. I found more stuff I want. Yep. These cute little color lenses & flash filters could sure make taking pictures soooo much more fun. Someone better come up off of $15 lousy bucks and get me these for Christmas!

Cause check out the awesome effect I could do with them. YO!