Ok. So the raccoons didn't get trapped. But I am pretty sure the handyman patched up the hole because there has been no more activity in the walls. Since I've been so "oysgematert" from all the late nights, this is totally a blessing. They were playing on the roof the other night, but the crazy wall festivities are hopefully a thing of the past.
It is now 10:48am and I just woke up. I woke up several times before, but I'm just now getting out of bed.
[aside]
I'm also eating a baby Twix bar. You see, the Sister's went beserko and sent me the most amazing care package. I couldn't decide what to eat for breakfast, so in the meantime I hit the box for some chocolate. Now I have an Ipod - woo woo woo (you know the earth will end now that I have some technology), some great shopping fundage for my fav store Tar-get, some more Starbucks moola, some candy for my stash, and lots of fun little stuff to take with me to the hospital. I'm so excited. And I really want to eat just candy for breakfast today. Does this mean that Sarah really is here with me? I'm thinking so. I love you sisters. You all are awesome.
I think Sarah needs to be here. We are starting the ball rolling next week. My brother is coming up for pre-registration on Tuesday. Unfortunately he is getting over strep throat, so this makes it interesting - I can't be around him.
They are going to register him and do all kinds of tests. He is supposed to do his shots starting Friday or Saturday. The shots will up his stem cell count. He has to do them for four or five days. Then they like take his blood out and get the cells out and return the rest of the blood. They are doing this the week after. Two weeks and I should have cells!! Then I'm in the hospital for like a month.
I don't know how many days it will be and what all they have to do to me before then, but this is kind of scary. I keep feeling like I'm not ready somehow, but I will just suck it up and do it. It's too late to turn back. So we will just have to see where this goes. I'm glad I'm not alone.
I can do this. And I have candy.
Your assignment today is to see a movie. I went to dinner and saw Brokeback Mountain with Sis #1 the other day. I'm not totally sold on the Oscar buzz, but it was a good movie with some great scenes. More importantly, I finally saw 40 Year Old Virgin last night. Now that was damn funny. If you haven't seen it, rent it. Don't let the kids see it because it has 29308 f*bombs in it. But it was hilarious. I wasn't expecting to like it as much. So go to the movies. Eat chocolate or Twizzlers and popcorn. And a diet coke - you know - to negate the calories of the candy.
Posted by debutaunt at February 5, 2006 10:39 AMWell now, I wish I could do the assignment of the day today but it's SuperBowlSunday dontchaknow? What kind of a Pacific Northwesterner would I be if I didn't watch and root on the Seahawks!??? I'm thinking of you and way to go sisters! Have fun with all your loot. How very cool.
Posted by: Traci at February 5, 2006 11:43 AMGlad there is peace within your walls again! I lived where I had smaller "critters" in them, can't imagine anything as big as "Rascal" rattling through them while I'm trying to sleep!
This is my wife's work weekend; last night I had dinner ready when she came home, we watched "Gilmore Girls" off tape then slipped out to the "art house" to see Anthony Hopkins in "The World's Fastest Indian", as I was afraid it might not last more than a week like some of the movies I like have done. There was already a line when we got there at 9:10 and they had sold out two shows already yesterday. Ours wasn't quite a sellout, but the movie is doing well; deservedly so. A review I read this morning on the IMDB said "'Hidalgo' on wheels" and that's not far off.
Good luck this next week; I will be thinking of you!
alan
Posted by: alan at February 5, 2006 02:01 PMI loved the movie "40 Year Old Virgin". My husband and I saw it in the theatre, one of the few movies we saw together without our ten-year-old tagging along.
I still haven't seen "Brokeback Mountain" yet, but you are right, it certainly is being talked about everywhere you turn.
Wishing you well with everything that's happening over the next couple of weeks.
Posted by: karen at February 5, 2006 05:36 PMI am so glad you have the "hillbilly" goodies.
Now you have something to "spiel" with while you
are in the Ritz aka hospital. I snuck your
Yiddish word right in that sentence. Spiel means
"play".
You know RULE 1-candy, candy, and more candy.
Candy is key in this transplant process. I know
that is written in your "Bible" from M.D. Anderson
I think it's on page 674 paragraph 2.
You have no idea how hard we laughed when we
put those silly pens in your loot. You know on
that one pen that is a REAL jewel.
Reading what you wrote today made me so happy.
Your angel Sister Mary Candy Sarah she is
watching over you. I know she will take good
care of you and your family.
BTW-diet coke, diet pepsi negate all calories.
We love you little Miss Debutant.
Shoshie
Posted by: Shoshie at February 5, 2006 05:51 PMOY VEY-I forgot-we are not all Amazons as you
said on our site. I am hmmm about 5"6. Maybe
just maybe I night put a picture of your angel
on our site one of these days.
Those critter are gone because we said a critter
broche for you. (broche is Yiddish for prayer)
Did I hear you say you wanted my twins to come
and entertain you?
Shoshie
Posted by: Shoshie at February 5, 2006 06:53 PMI am laughing out loud. If you ate a Twix for
breakfast that was Sarah talking to you.
Now if you like Tina Turner and sing "Simply
the Best" at least once a day. Sarah would
give you a million hugs. Every single one of
us can sing and perform to that song.
Wait till you get the next package of fun.
Let the games begin as we say.
Rock on towards your new you.
Love,
Nikki
We saw 40 year old Virgin last night - lots of laughs. Movie action had to be limited to home viewed DVD's due to lack of a sitter but sometimes sitting on the couch and eating popcorn and M&M's (yes, together, with extry butter and salt!) is just as good as a theater. Plus I don't charge myself more for seconds.
Glad to hear the diet coke is taking care of all those pesky calories!
You can do this, Deb. We are all out here thinking of you!
Posted by: sally at February 5, 2006 08:28 PMOK... Twix bars? Check! I-Pod? Check!! Stem cells? Check... as soon as your brother kicks the strep throat thing. Sounds like you're just about ready! And now you can even get your beauty rest before you go since the racoons have been bounced. Here's to a good night's sleep!! Sweet dreams, Beautiful!!
Posted by: eclectic at February 5, 2006 10:13 PMI woke up this morning with "Simply the Best" playing in my head, didn't know why. Then I come over and see Nikki's comment. That was fun. Sarah is playful like that, I think. You are well-supplied with candy, toys and love. We'll be kicking the prayers (broches?) into high gear now, missy. You'll get this thing done. Hugs to you.
Posted by: Susie at February 6, 2006 07:23 AMHey doll! You are having an awesome day! Sleeping late! Candy for breakfast! Wonderful!
Of course Sarah is there... she's always with you. :)
Have a great day!
Posted by: CircusKelli at February 6, 2006 07:56 AMOh!
I saw Matchpoint -
and even though I am not fond of Scarlet it was very good!
You are doing this!
Posted by: blackbird at February 6, 2006 08:05 AMGood Morning Twix,
Time for class dear. Bring your funky pen,
your candy, and pay attention. Today's word-
lesson is very important. Hey-sit up straight!
The phrase today is "zie ga zink" which means
good health. We use that phrase many ways,
wishing someone good health for life. Or if
someone is under the weather we would say zie
ga zink meaning get better. So it takes on
somewhat different meaning depending upon
how you use it in your sentence.
Sarah was the Yiddish expert, she would spend
hours when we were kids talking to our Mom
in Yiddish. I would "roll my eyes". But now
just for you since it is Sarah approved. We
as she would say MUST have the Yiddish Laugh
of the Day.
But today's phrase is our Mantra for you.
Because you can do this, and you will do this.
We need you to do this for you. I am going to
say something very selfish. I also need this-
OK!
You know I could dedicate a whole page on our
site to you and Neil Sedaka if you misbehave!
Or Paul Anka, Donny Osmond. I think it would
be you and Donny Osmond. That alone should
make you very afraid. Deb and Donnie :)
Love,
Shoshie
I am waiting for the day that we are all blocked
from your web page. And why can't I be before
Shoshie. Oh I know she's OLDER. SENIORS FIRST.
We are so glad you liked the fun bag. None of us
ever need to be told to eat sweets. We do that
all on our own.
Deb, you are ready for this, you have the courage, and will of a million UMA's.
God is in your corner, hold his hand, and
he will walk you through this process.
Love,
Lisabeth
I didn't go see a movie because I CAN'T QUIT reading YOUr blog, DEB.
Posted by: D at February 6, 2006 10:57 AMI LOVE Target and Starbucks. Well, I like Seattle's Best better, but we don't have those here in Big Hair Land. Oh well.
Now let it be known: DIET COKE DOES IN FACT NEGATE CHOCOLATE AND BUTTERY POPCORN. I just knew it. Thank goodness. Because I just had two Big Cups for lunch. That is not going to help me be the hottest at the Blog Blowout. Rats. I mean Raccoons.
Posted by: Kami at February 6, 2006 01:56 PMDEBUMA:
Let's see it is 3pm your time. That means
it's snack time, which means let's eat candy.
Shoshie
I know you are studying for your BIG TEST
which I will be giving in the next few weeks.
Make sure you have a number 2 pencil.
Shoshie
You did not get back to me about those
twins of mine. When you are back in the "pink"
would you like to borrow them?
Having just finished a Twix bar myself, I thought of you and decided to stop back by to see what you're up to. And since you're taking Shoshie's twins, perhaps you'd like my three-year old boy, too? Then you'd have an even number when Zoe comes home. Let me know what you think.
Posted by: eclectic at February 6, 2006 04:48 PMI like your spirit and I promise to get myself a Twix bar and eat it in your honor. Sorry the Seahawks didn't win the Superbowl. Since we have two African Grey parrots we chose the Seahawks as our team. You know, kind of a bird thing.
Posted by: Maria Morris-Burke at February 6, 2006 07:46 PM