Sunday, January 25, 2009

B'day Bash And The Blues...

Well, my b'day bash was semi-successful! Not every showed up that I had hoped to show up. I guess I'm just not as loved and wanted as I thought. Oh well, those that missed it, missed alot of fun. Their loss! Here are the pics of the cake that I had. It turned out great! I was very happy with it!










So, the bday bash was semi-successful, but that still doesn't keep me from having the blues about it. You know, it seems more and more that I'm not considered important enough in peoples lives to be thought of enough to celebrate special times in my life. Yeah, I know that I've become semi-antisocial lately, but noone understands what I'm going through except those that have been through it, know someone that has been through it, or sees me on enough of a regular basis to see the daily changes. Still, regardless, if people loved me enough, or thought enough about me, they would try to understand. It makes me sad to realize that I do all I can for people...but noone seems to do anything for me. It's like, I'm the leaning post for whoever, but when I need a leaning post, I don't have one. Noone has time. Why? I just don't get it. What ever happened to "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"? When did the truth of that and the meaning of that go away? I mean, I think it's only fair that if someone does something for you, you should somehow return that kindness. I'm personally tired of doing things for so called "friends" and then when I need help, I get shat on. I get the excuses of "I'm not sure if I can do that, such n such has to be done" or "I'll do this/that for you" and then it never happen. I'm tired of trying to get people and these so called "friends" to be there for me. I have completely decided that I will NOT be there for someone unless I know for a fact they will be there for me. I don't care who it is. Family, friends, whatever. I'm tired of the feelings I have when I can't get help or support. I was really hoping that I would have more people there for my b'day last night than I did. It really hurt!!!! I couldn't even get replies from 90% of the people that I invited to let me know if they were going to be there or not! You want to know what I'm becoming anti-social? B/c of just what I've been ranting about. Why should I be social to people who don't give a flip about me? Oh, they say they do. They say they care and they want to go do this or do that or whatever. But you know what? They don't. Noone cares about me. This blog is about the only outlet I have to get out my feelings, simply b/c NOONE HAS THE TIME FOR ME TO LEAN ON THEM!!!!! I guess I'll just end up one of those spinster cat ladies or something! I'm tired of attracting losers...whether it's so called "friends" or men! Can anyone explain to me why I'm the one that's just along to be there for everyone's support and not allowed to call on anyone else for support? I feel like I'm in medieval times when they called up court jesters. They were there for support, to make kings and royalty laugh. But did the court jester have someone like that to lean on? Hell no! They had to deal with it alone. I feel like the court jester here. I'm only here for others to call upon when they need help. And if I need help, I have to help myself...dig myself a deeper hole into depression...one that sometimes I feel as if I'll never climb out of. Noone knows my true feelings, b/c I won't disclose them. I don't do that b/c I feel as if I'm burdening someone else, or I feel that if I try, whoever I'm trying to get it out to isn't truly interested. God, I really hate my life right now. I hide behind a facade so that noone knows just how hurt and alone I truly am. I just sometimes want to totally cut myself off from the world and everyone I've ever known. Become a hermit in my own home. And if and when I do go out, I will not try to make new "friends". For fear of being hurt more. I can't take the hurt anymore. I'm sorry, this is the only way I can get my feelings out, and I have already burdened you readers enough.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Cell Phone

Ok, for those of you that have it, and may have been trying to reach me, my cell is now back. I do apologize for being unable for you to reach me. It's back now, and working properly. So, feel free to call text or whatever!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Bowling

Well, last night was our bowling party for our Wed. Co-Ed league. We started the evening off with a 1 game bowl off between two teams. Both teams were tied for first place with 82 wins over all. Due to our league rules and USBC (United States Bowling Congress), in the event of a tie for first place based on wins, there is a 1 game bowl off. Promptly at 6:20pm, a ten minute practice session conspired. Then, after that ten minutes, the bowl off was on! Our team, the Pin Shakers, was one of the teams in the bowl off. We had the attitude that regardless we were guaranteed 1st or 2nd place. Either way, we were in the money. Even with this attitude, I still wanted to win. It was a close game from frame 1 all the way through. At one point, it was less than 10 pins difference. We bowled well and in the end, we won it!! We took first place by 38 pins!! The team got $200 to split and we each got a league champion patch. I also got a most improved patch for improving my average by 10.44 pins over the course of the league! We have had alot of fun with this league and hope to continue it on the next one which starts in a week. We have a team together (same team as before, just 1 person different) and hope we can do as well next time! Mama and I both enjoy going bowling, as it gets us out of the house a couple nights a week and some time together!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

B'days, Trials and Unemployment

Ok, so here it is...my b'day is coming up (Tuesday, 20th). Last year's big 30th bash was a bust. Only 2 people showed up for it, one only b/c I picked them up!! LOL Anyway, the 24th, next Saturday, we're gonna try this thing again! At Szarka's, on Pinecroft. Those who read this and are local are welcome to join us! Music, cake, fun and dancing to be had by all! Maybe this birthday will be more memorable!

As for other news...

I have joined a fibromyalgia clinical trial study to test out a medication that was previously billed for depression, anxiety and the like. It's called Cymbalta. It also helps with pain, and some early "trials" have indicated that it can help people with FM pain. I start the med next Friday. It's a 6 month trial, and during that time I'll have all my meds, dr visits, lab tests, etc paid for by the trial. I will also be compensated for time and travel. I'm looking forward to this trial and hoping this med will help b/c I feel I have reached a plateau with what I'm currently taking.

I'm also unemployed, with no chance for retribution b/c of the way that it was handled by my former employer. When it all boils down, I was let go for medical reasons, however due to the way my employer went about it, they covered their asses so that I couldn't come back and sue the pants off of em. If I could, believe me, I would own them! So I am drawing unemployment currently, as well as looking for a job. Which, isn't an easy task due to the limited physical stamina of FM.

Ok, that's off my chest. I hope this year is better for all of you than it's starting out for me!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Clinical Trials...

Hmm, I did some research on a clinical trial for fm (fibromyalgia) that I heard about on the news, and found one closer to me. I called and got the info and go in on Monday the 19th (day before my b'day) for the screening visit to determine if I'm a good candidate for the trial. I spoke with the actual doc (Dr Murray) who's conducting the trial and he said that I sound like an ideal candidate. If I'm accepted into the trial, I'll receive all visits (10 of them over a 24 week trial period), lab tests, medications, etc for free plus get $25 per visit for time traveled. I'm crossing my fingers that I will be accepted into the trial, as it will help me alot. The trial test the drug "Cymbalta" in treating FM pain. It's a double blind study which means that the investigator and the patient doesn't know whether they are getting the placebo or the actual drug, or what strength they are receiving. Although, according to what Dr Murray told me, most patients know whether they have the placebo or the drug itself and whether they have the lower or higher strength. I'll have to go off of my neurontin for the study, however if it's seen to be needed later in the study, I'll either be using that or Lyrica in combination with the Cymbalta. He also stated that if the study doesn't seem to work for me, and I need the neurontin before the time comes in the study to re-introduce it back, then I can always be removed from the study. I think I can manage to be without it. It still helps, however I have had to increase the dosage, so I know that I'm at a point that I need more or something different, or something in combo with it. Hopefully all will work for this study and I can get some help and idea if I need something else in combo, or switch completely to something new. Keep your fingers crossed that I'll get into this study and can get some help!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Still No Work For Me...

Well, I have filed for unemployment for the time being. Since I didn't get the job at Custom Care Pharmacy, and I am still awaiting my interview with the work-at-home company sometime this month. Until then, I have to do SOMETHING! I'm not ashamed to file unemployment. You do what you gotta do! But maybe, things will look up and I can get situated in a job or something! Hit the lottery maybe? Hmm, we'll just have to wait and see!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Thursday, January 8, 2009

First Place Winner!

Well, it looks like things might be looking up just a little bit. Not sure how much though, but I think it may start getting better. I was just informed that a quiz that I made and submitted for a contest won FIRST PLACE FOR QUALITY. That's a $150 prize from Amazon.com. I was shocked! It also placed 4th for popularity! Yay me! I am stoked over that tidbit! It was my Name That Tune - 80's Edition on HelloQuizzy that won! Wow! I honestly didn't think it would place anywhere, let alone take 1st for quality! Or even place as high as it did for popularity! Wow! I can't stop being so happy for that! I'm not sure yet if it's $150 cash or if it's a gift card type thing to Amazon.com.

And Mama won a small $5 jackpot on Club Pogo last week also! And g-dad hit a $50 winner on a scratch off. So, maybe things are going to start going our way for a change? Gosh, I hope so! We could really use the help right now!

Man, I am so stoked! WooooooHoooooo!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Blah Blah Blah

Not much is happening right now. I'm a little bit stressed out over finances, but then again, who isn't with this economy right? I've got to find something so I can pay my bills that are coming due. Anyone got a couple hundred bucks they can spare? Nope, didn't think so...I had to try! LOL

Anyway, hopefully things will start to look up for me this year. I thought 2006 was my year, it started out right, I had the right attitude...but it turned out to be a horrible year. Things began to look up for me in '07 and '08...then WHAM! Knocked right back on my tail bone! Owch! I'm telling ya, I don't think I could sink any further...at least, I hope not. Something's gotta give somewhere, somehow! I don't like being in this position. I'm depressed, stressed, strained, etc. I feel like I've lost my faith in things.

I've reached a plateau in my health, not getting any better, but not getting any worse either. Can't afford to get my meds so I'm having to stretch what I do have, which, doesn't help the pain. Anyone got any ideas? Or know of a job that isn't physically demanding? That's a big problem for me in trying to find another job...a job that isn't physically demanding due to my health. I no longer have the stamina that I used to have to be up and on my feet for long periods of time. I also can't sit for long periods of time either.

It sucks to be me! No money, no job, no life...*sigh* I'm just not happy.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Just A New Years Wish...

I just wanted to wish my readers a

HAPPY NEW YEAR

full of health, wealth, love and friendships! May your year be prosperous! I wish only the best!