The Insufficiency of Maps by Nora Pierce
This book is about a young Indian (feather not dot) girl who ends up in foster care due to her mother's schizophrenia. It was easy to relate to the feelings the girl was going through, since I was in foster care too. It was a sad book, and I didn't care much for the ending, but it was an easy read.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Book Review
Northline by Willie Vlautin
I am becoming a huge fan of Willie Vlautin. His books are set in Reno, which is kind of fun to picture the characters in places I have been.
He writes about people I think of as being on the fringes of society, and he does an excellent job portraying them-their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams.
An excellent book.
I am becoming a huge fan of Willie Vlautin. His books are set in Reno, which is kind of fun to picture the characters in places I have been.
He writes about people I think of as being on the fringes of society, and he does an excellent job portraying them-their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams.
An excellent book.
Alcohol Chronicles, Day 2
I made it through the day! I fought with the husband a little bit, but that just reinforced my desire to stop frickin drinking. If we wouldn't have been drunk the day before, I think we wouldn't have fought yesterday.
I watered my garden, did some laundry, read 2 entire novels, and was able to have some snacks because I didn't have a ton of calories alloted to beer.
So far so good!
I watered my garden, did some laundry, read 2 entire novels, and was able to have some snacks because I didn't have a ton of calories alloted to beer.
So far so good!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Alcohol Chronicles, Day 1
My husband is very against pill taking. Specifically, he is very against me taking Campral. So we made a deal. If we can get through the next 4 days without drinking, I won't ask the doctor for it.
Today is day one. We have a nice relaxing day planned watching movies and doing garden stuff.
If I can't get through the next 4 days, then I really have a problem. Let's find out!
Today is day one. We have a nice relaxing day planned watching movies and doing garden stuff.
If I can't get through the next 4 days, then I really have a problem. Let's find out!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Book Review
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran.
LOVED it! I have always been fascinated by Ancient Egypt, and Michelle Moran has taken all available history on Nefertiti and her family and created a fantastic novel, full of history, yet not at all boring. Read it!
LOVED it! I have always been fascinated by Ancient Egypt, and Michelle Moran has taken all available history on Nefertiti and her family and created a fantastic novel, full of history, yet not at all boring. Read it!
Patterns
I am so very glad it is finally Friday. We have had such a busy week, and I am exhausted. To recap-
Tuesday-Garden Friend came over, just to inspect and give advice. We drank beer, and he stayed until 10pm. Made it to bed by 10:30pm.
Wednesday-Best Friend From 6th Grade came to town, so we went out for a few drinks, then met up with Husband and Garden Friend to look at some classic cars, then went and had one more drink and a sandwich. Made it to bed by 11pm.
Thursday-Got my tattoo zapped again. This was the most painful one yet. She has not seen the progress she would like, so she cranked up the laser. I had to ask her to stop 4 times, which is a first for me.
In my rush to get home, I flew by a cop, who proceeded to get behind me, then pull up next to me, asked me to roll down my window, and said "You are going way too fast. Slow down. " "Yes Sir!" And thanks, that was close!
It's hard to sleep when you have red hot freshly lasered flesh. I should have taken a pain pill, but instead I decided to work in my garden, do some laundry and light house cleaning, and have a few beers. Made it to bed by 10pm, but tossed and turned starting about 2:30am (have I mentioned I'm up at 5:30-6:00 am?)
Now, I'm sensing a pattern here. Every single thing I do revolves around alcohol. I do not like it.
I do not want my life, my every evening, to revolve around alcohol. I'm asking Doctor for that damn pill next week. That is what I feel I need to do to get back on track. It's all about breaking cycles, and habits. I want to have a few beers on the weekends only, I do not want to drink EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE.
Happy Friday
Tuesday-Garden Friend came over, just to inspect and give advice. We drank beer, and he stayed until 10pm. Made it to bed by 10:30pm.
Wednesday-Best Friend From 6th Grade came to town, so we went out for a few drinks, then met up with Husband and Garden Friend to look at some classic cars, then went and had one more drink and a sandwich. Made it to bed by 11pm.
Thursday-Got my tattoo zapped again. This was the most painful one yet. She has not seen the progress she would like, so she cranked up the laser. I had to ask her to stop 4 times, which is a first for me.
In my rush to get home, I flew by a cop, who proceeded to get behind me, then pull up next to me, asked me to roll down my window, and said "You are going way too fast. Slow down. " "Yes Sir!" And thanks, that was close!
It's hard to sleep when you have red hot freshly lasered flesh. I should have taken a pain pill, but instead I decided to work in my garden, do some laundry and light house cleaning, and have a few beers. Made it to bed by 10pm, but tossed and turned starting about 2:30am (have I mentioned I'm up at 5:30-6:00 am?)
Now, I'm sensing a pattern here. Every single thing I do revolves around alcohol. I do not like it.
I do not want my life, my every evening, to revolve around alcohol. I'm asking Doctor for that damn pill next week. That is what I feel I need to do to get back on track. It's all about breaking cycles, and habits. I want to have a few beers on the weekends only, I do not want to drink EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE.
Happy Friday
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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