July 09, 2006
Debu Heads out to The Pub
Ok. Is it too much to ask?
I finally went out with the gang. But gosh, so many of them smoke it's disgusting.
I'm like, "I just got out of a cancer hospital. Can you NOT blow that nasty toxic sh*t directly in my face??"
I want to take them with me for one day to MD Anderson. I have seen major lung cancer cases there. People with their jaws or lips missing. Hauling around oxygen tanks. Talking with that machine that makes them sound like a robot. It's enough to make you never want to smoke.
I mean, how sexy is THIS.... Hubba Hubba:
It was good to see folks I hadn't seen since January. It was also fun to get out of the house and put on makeup. I was really self-conscious because I still have the moon face. I tapered off the heavy steroid, but they left me on the one that is specific to your lower intestine. I didn't realize that the side effects of that one also include the puffy face. I'm glad that I don't have worse side effects, or some kind of deformity or huge scar, but it's hard to see people that you haven't seen in a long time when you don't feel your best, you know?
Although I have to say that when my eyelashes grew back, they grew back thicker and longer. When I put on makeup, it really did look pretty.
I had a great time and met some new people. It would have been better if it were less smokey though.
I've been feeling pretty good. All kinds of puffy, but good. I'm missing Zoe like crazy, but every time I phone her she's having a blast. She comes home on the 29th and then *bam,* we are moving.
Zoe's school starts mid-August. I don't know if she will get in to the Catholic school, so I have been researching the other schools in the area. Apparently the school she is supposed to go to has good teachers, but the students are a "rough crowd." I'm not liking that. Doesn't matter though because apparently they have a cap on new students so she can't get in anyway.
I have been doing some shopping. So many of my clothes don't fit anymore. It's so hot here and I need just some basic casual clothes. I think today is going to be a great day. Mom made Kerbey Lane Gingerbread pancakes. Makes me miss Austin.
I can do this. I'm full of pancake.
Your assignment for today is to do something outside. I know most places it's hot as hades right now, but get some fresh air. Put on sunscreen, go swimming or to the park. We go out here, but usually in the morning or after dinner. Get a nice walk in or plant some flowers. I can't wait to get my line removed so I can go swimming or to the beach. So get some laps in for moi.
Posted by debutaunt at July 9, 2006 09:12 AMOh man, I am so with you on the smoking thing. BOTH my parents dead from lung cancer in less than a year and now I simply canNOT be around anyone who smokes. I get far too panicky and that is no fun whatsoever. There is a tee-shirt available that says "There are cooler ways to die" and I think I'm going to get me one! You sound fabulous honey and I'm glad to see you today. I am taking my girls to the Falls here for a bit of hiking so I've got the assignment covered! LOL MWAH!
Posted by: Traci at July 9, 2006 12:04 PMI can't believe that there are so many people out there addicted to nicotine with ways to help you quit. I was one of those people ten years ago and hate to be around it. But how could people blow smoke in your face?!
there's nothing worse than being around people when you don't feel your best. i'm sure you're gorgeous, though, what with the new thicker & longer eyelashes & all.
i'm headed outside to work in the yard so i can check the assignment off of my to-do list.
Posted by: beautifulmess at July 9, 2006 01:24 PMI'm so excited to hear about your eyelashes!
And I planted some flowers today...and thought of you.
Posted by: blackbird at July 9, 2006 04:08 PMKERBEY LANE! OMG!!!! I think we were separated at birth, sister.
Dude. HELLO? PICS????
So, when I head to Austin next time, you and I are TOTALLY hooking up in the SAT. Ya heard?
Posted by: kami at July 9, 2006 06:08 PMI am certain you were beautiful and I am thrilled
you went out. I bet you were the "bell of the ball".
Toto
Posted by: Toto at July 9, 2006 06:29 PMI'm going outside to smoke a cigarette through my neck hole.
Posted by: Marboro Man at July 9, 2006 06:37 PMAloha Deb,
Very happy to hear you went out with your buds.
Too bad about the smokers. It's such an addictive substance yet kids start smoking every day trying to assert their so called maturity. Sad, yeah? But their so damn tasty. Jes kiddin. I quit over 23 years ago with no regrets.
Went out and did some water areobics this afternoon. Assignment completed.
Wishing for a really good week for ya'll down in Texas.
EV
Eyelashes! Them are good things. I've got short stubby ones while my hub has long luxurious ones. Life is so unfair.
Posted by: Sheryle at July 9, 2006 11:39 PMDeb! I did! I went outside and stayed there for the whole afternoon! I sat in a lounge chair and the kids played all around the backyard and it was lovely! Lovely, I say!
I hope you're having a good day!
Hugs!
Posted by: CircusKelli at July 10, 2006 08:21 AMWith ya on the smoking issue.
Posted by: Mrs SEB at July 10, 2006 01:28 PMJuly 9th I got outside and weeded my itty bitty garden - it took so long you would have tought it was as big aas a football field. It makes me sad that your friends would smoke around you. If not for them than for you *knock it down a notch for the night people.*
Posted by: Michelle at July 10, 2006 06:58 PMDebufabulous!! It was an awesome unexpected treat to get to see you at the Pub!! You looked beautiful, and I LOVE the soft new hair!
Looking forward to getting together with ya for your birthday before you split this town!
Luv ya girl!
Posted by: Legalmag at July 12, 2006 11:28 PM