Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Manchester United vs Barcelona
I forgot all about this!. Eliana and I have tickets to the practice and the game tomorrow. I hope I well enough to attend. It's supposed to be very hot, so we will see about today.
Wish me luck with doctors appointments today.
Have a wonderful day and stay cool in the heat.
Wish me luck with doctors appointments today.
Have a wonderful day and stay cool in the heat.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Update
Going to radiologist tomorrow to get an ultrasound after last week's procedure. So far, so good. Today, I am feeling really tired. prob a mix of Eliana being very fussy and my occasional spurts of fatigue.
I will let you know what the doctors say. Keep fingers crossed and hope that it's all working like it is supposed to!.
Hoping to hit the rooftop pool again, but I may be too tired to even do that.
No real plans for the weekend. I have had little energy to plan anything.
I will let you know what the doctors say. Keep fingers crossed and hope that it's all working like it is supposed to!.
Hoping to hit the rooftop pool again, but I may be too tired to even do that.
No real plans for the weekend. I have had little energy to plan anything.
Awesome Song I heard Last night- Lyrics.
I know It's Over by Jeff Buckley.
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
And as I climb into an empty bed,
Oh well, enough said,
I know it's over still I cling,
I don't know where else I can go,
Over.
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
See the sea wants to take me,
The knife wants to slit me,
Do you think you can help me,
Sad veiled bride please be happy,
Handsome groom give her room,
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly,
Though she needs you more than she loves you,
I know it's over - still I cling,
I don't know where else I can go - over; Over.
I know it's over and it never really began,
But in my heart it was so real,
And you even spoke to me and said,
"If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so clever then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so very entertaining then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?"
I know,
Because tonight is just like any other night,
That's why you're on your own tonight,
With your triumphs and your charms,
while they're in each other's arms,
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate,
it takes strength to be gentle and kind,
over and over and over.
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate,
It takes guts to be gentle and kind,
Over, over.
Love is natural and real,
But not for you my love,
Not tonight my love.
Love is natural and real,
But not for such as you and I my love,
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Ohhh-ohh,
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head.
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
And as I climb into an empty bed,
Oh well, enough said,
I know it's over still I cling,
I don't know where else I can go,
Over.
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
See the sea wants to take me,
The knife wants to slit me,
Do you think you can help me,
Sad veiled bride please be happy,
Handsome groom give her room,
Loud loutish lover treat her kindly,
Though she needs you more than she loves you,
I know it's over - still I cling,
I don't know where else I can go - over; Over.
I know it's over and it never really began,
But in my heart it was so real,
And you even spoke to me and said,
"If you're so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so clever then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so very entertaining then why are you on your own tonight?"
"And if you're so very good looking, why do you sleep alone tonight?"
I know,
Because tonight is just like any other night,
That's why you're on your own tonight,
With your triumphs and your charms,
while they're in each other's arms,
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate,
it takes strength to be gentle and kind,
over and over and over.
It's so easy to laugh it's so easy to hate,
It takes guts to be gentle and kind,
Over, over.
Love is natural and real,
But not for you my love,
Not tonight my love.
Love is natural and real,
But not for such as you and I my love,
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head,
Ohhh-ohh,
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
In Bed for the Next 24 Hours
I underwent a kidney cryoablation and doctor specifically told me that I am not allowed to exert any energy for 24-36 hours. I am stuck in bed for now and no walks or events for a few days. I am hoping I feel well enough for the Zoo on Sunday- a special event for Families of the Zoo.
Also, my mother is here this weekend taking care of me. Yay mom!.
Lots of reading to do while I am stuck in bed.
Also, my mother is here this weekend taking care of me. Yay mom!.
Lots of reading to do while I am stuck in bed.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
It's Hot-mageddon in DC
It is so HOT and HUMID in Washington DC this week that even I feel like I am going to melt. Our excursions will have to be limited to pool and the mall. :-)
Tomorrow, I have a procedure scheduled and will have to be in bed most of the afternoon. I wont be missing anything since it will be like 105 degrees outside. Thank goodness or I would be very depressed.
Til then,
Stay cool everyone!
Tomorrow, I have a procedure scheduled and will have to be in bed most of the afternoon. I wont be missing anything since it will be like 105 degrees outside. Thank goodness or I would be very depressed.
Til then,
Stay cool everyone!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The Crying of Lot 49
My latest and greatest is The Crying of Lot 49 , by Thomas Pynchon. I am halfway through the book and I am not sure what to make of it. I should have been done with the book by now, but Eliana and I have had a very busy week. :-)
Ive been feeling great!- no faint spells, headaches, or fatigue (WOOOOOHOOO). I have been feeling a little depressed, but I know how to manage those feelings much better now. Eliana and I met a friend for coffee in Dupont on Monday, went to the pool, went to swim class, met another friend for coffee on wednesday, and the list goes on. Over the weekend Eliana had a birthday party and we later went to the RFK DC Carnival. Keeping busy is not difficult when there are so many fun things to do in DC.
I have also been spending a lot of time with a new (old) friend whose mother died of Cancer not too long ago and who also had kids and can relate to having children and going through an illness. This person has been a great comfort and we have been spending time together or chatting a lot. Thank you, DT.
I also want to thank my friends (old and new) who take a minute to check on me from time to time to see how I am doing. I could not have gone through this journey without you.
Back to the book!. I really enjoyed the prose and way the book is written, but I cant get my hand around the constant conspiracy theories.. I get what the author is trying to do, but man..
Thoughts?
Eliana and I are off to the National Mall for a picnic and playtime.
Ive been feeling great!- no faint spells, headaches, or fatigue (WOOOOOHOOO). I have been feeling a little depressed, but I know how to manage those feelings much better now. Eliana and I met a friend for coffee in Dupont on Monday, went to the pool, went to swim class, met another friend for coffee on wednesday, and the list goes on. Over the weekend Eliana had a birthday party and we later went to the RFK DC Carnival. Keeping busy is not difficult when there are so many fun things to do in DC.
I have also been spending a lot of time with a new (old) friend whose mother died of Cancer not too long ago and who also had kids and can relate to having children and going through an illness. This person has been a great comfort and we have been spending time together or chatting a lot. Thank you, DT.
I also want to thank my friends (old and new) who take a minute to check on me from time to time to see how I am doing. I could not have gone through this journey without you.
Back to the book!. I really enjoyed the prose and way the book is written, but I cant get my hand around the constant conspiracy theories.. I get what the author is trying to do, but man..
Thoughts?
Eliana and I are off to the National Mall for a picnic and playtime.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The World of Wigs
Ok. I know it is hot as B@lls and the thought of wearing a wig or a hat in this heat is unthinkable.. but hey, a girl's gotta look good, right?
So I have learned the world of wigs and hats.. Call me a wig, weave, and hat expert!
When I am usually outside for long periods of time I usually sport a baseball cap and the head cap that you see on rappers.. you know what i am talking about.. gansta!
What have I learned you may ask? That not only bald people wear wigs! Normal women out there in the normal world and celebrities wear wigs ALL OF THE TIME.. and that wigs are EXPENSIVE (.
Thank god that insurance covers up to 2 wigs a year otherwise people who may really need them may never be able to afford them.
There are all different kinds of wigs. Synthetic wigs are exactly what it says- synthetic. Apparently, you need to take off the wig when you think of cooking or getting close to a stove or you risk chances of burning your hair. LOL. There is partially natural hair, natural hair pieces, and the diamond of wigs: 100 percent, lace front, weaved by hand, eurpoean or Indian hair.
If you are wondering, I own 3: one short wig, one medium length wig (both around my shade color) and one long length wig (darker Elvira ish color- I always wanted to have shiny black hair). I have learned that I need to be ultra tan for that wig to look good. I'll con someone to take pictures of me (for your entertainment only) so you can see all three styles. Some people have seen me in one or the other or sans wig.. but it's all quite entertaining.
Apparently, I have learned that you can wash and style your wig just like you wash and style your own natural hair- except you only have to wash the wig maybe twice a week or once a week if you keep it really clean.
Now, here is the bible of the different kinds of wigs within the spectrum of synthetic, natural, and semi natural. I cut and pasted the explanation from wigs.com:
The cap is the base of the wig onto which hair is attached. Wigs are available with several different types of caps and the hair of the wig is then attached to the cap using various techniques. Each cap type has its own distinct advantages. On most wigs, hair is attached in "wefts." These are strings of hair doubled over and sewn closely together in long strands. This string is then machine sewn, hand sewn or hand tied horizontally onto the vertical lines of a wig cap.
A standard cap is the most common and most affordable cap design. The layers of hair are machine-sewed onto the cap, which has a closed lace layer at the crown. The hair is pre-designed into a specific style and the crown is often lightly teased or crimped so you cannot see down through to the cap. This type of cap often gives the hair a natural lift at the crown for volume.
A capless wig is very similar to the standard cap design. However, instead of the closed lace layer at the crown, it has vertical lace strips with open spaces between the wefts. The open-wefting in the crown, back, and sides allows for maximum ventilation. This makes the cap lighter weight and cooler than a standard cap.
Monofilament caps are constructed using a thin, breathable nylon or polyester mesh material at the crown that gives the illusion of skin and assumes the wearer's natural scalp color by partially revealing the scalp below. Monofilament caps offer the most natural look as well as styling versatility because each hair is individually hand tied at the crown so the hair can be parted and brushed in any direction. The entire wig may be hand tied, or the wig may have a monofilament crown with wefted sides.
Crazy right? But boy the do look different..
Stay tuned..
So I have learned the world of wigs and hats.. Call me a wig, weave, and hat expert!
When I am usually outside for long periods of time I usually sport a baseball cap and the head cap that you see on rappers.. you know what i am talking about.. gansta!
What have I learned you may ask? That not only bald people wear wigs! Normal women out there in the normal world and celebrities wear wigs ALL OF THE TIME.. and that wigs are EXPENSIVE (.
Thank god that insurance covers up to 2 wigs a year otherwise people who may really need them may never be able to afford them.
There are all different kinds of wigs. Synthetic wigs are exactly what it says- synthetic. Apparently, you need to take off the wig when you think of cooking or getting close to a stove or you risk chances of burning your hair. LOL. There is partially natural hair, natural hair pieces, and the diamond of wigs: 100 percent, lace front, weaved by hand, eurpoean or Indian hair.
If you are wondering, I own 3: one short wig, one medium length wig (both around my shade color) and one long length wig (darker Elvira ish color- I always wanted to have shiny black hair). I have learned that I need to be ultra tan for that wig to look good. I'll con someone to take pictures of me (for your entertainment only) so you can see all three styles. Some people have seen me in one or the other or sans wig.. but it's all quite entertaining.
Apparently, I have learned that you can wash and style your wig just like you wash and style your own natural hair- except you only have to wash the wig maybe twice a week or once a week if you keep it really clean.
Now, here is the bible of the different kinds of wigs within the spectrum of synthetic, natural, and semi natural. I cut and pasted the explanation from wigs.com:
The cap is the base of the wig onto which hair is attached. Wigs are available with several different types of caps and the hair of the wig is then attached to the cap using various techniques. Each cap type has its own distinct advantages. On most wigs, hair is attached in "wefts." These are strings of hair doubled over and sewn closely together in long strands. This string is then machine sewn, hand sewn or hand tied horizontally onto the vertical lines of a wig cap.
A standard cap is the most common and most affordable cap design. The layers of hair are machine-sewed onto the cap, which has a closed lace layer at the crown. The hair is pre-designed into a specific style and the crown is often lightly teased or crimped so you cannot see down through to the cap. This type of cap often gives the hair a natural lift at the crown for volume.
A capless wig is very similar to the standard cap design. However, instead of the closed lace layer at the crown, it has vertical lace strips with open spaces between the wefts. The open-wefting in the crown, back, and sides allows for maximum ventilation. This makes the cap lighter weight and cooler than a standard cap.
Monofilament caps are constructed using a thin, breathable nylon or polyester mesh material at the crown that gives the illusion of skin and assumes the wearer's natural scalp color by partially revealing the scalp below. Monofilament caps offer the most natural look as well as styling versatility because each hair is individually hand tied at the crown so the hair can be parted and brushed in any direction. The entire wig may be hand tied, or the wig may have a monofilament crown with wefted sides.
Crazy right? But boy the do look different..
Stay tuned..
Monday, July 11, 2011
Eliana roof top pool side
Saturday, July 9, 2011
At the peace festival
Friday, July 8, 2011
Feeling Low about my Appearance- but found my Theme Song!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
New Book
New book on my reading list:
J.D. Salinger, Franny and Zooey (Little, Brown) 1961. Spent quite a bit of time reading this bad boy in Miami during my hiatus. Anyone read it? Dont have much of an opinion yet, but stay tuned. Kids- let's discuss.
J.D. Salinger, Franny and Zooey (Little, Brown) 1961. Spent quite a bit of time reading this bad boy in Miami during my hiatus. Anyone read it? Dont have much of an opinion yet, but stay tuned. Kids- let's discuss.
Update
Lots of updates, but here are a few:
Biopsy did not show a malignant tumor- yes! Meaning the disease has not spread. Will have to do another scan and biopsy in a few months.
In Miami lots of things happened but will write it up on another post later today. I am now resting and catching up with everything.
Getting ready for Eliana's first birthday party on August 12! I am making most things by hand and am excited to be kept busy.
I feel good this week and looking forward to continuing to feel good.
Biopsy did not show a malignant tumor- yes! Meaning the disease has not spread. Will have to do another scan and biopsy in a few months.
In Miami lots of things happened but will write it up on another post later today. I am now resting and catching up with everything.
Getting ready for Eliana's first birthday party on August 12! I am making most things by hand and am excited to be kept busy.
I feel good this week and looking forward to continuing to feel good.
Sonia A. Zeledon
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