Time on My Hands

How did I spend my weekend you ask? Well, let's just say it wasn't fun.

I had to have my wisdom teeth removed---- UGH!! I went for a regular cleaning during the first week in January. That is when the ole doc told me it was way past due to have my wisdom teeth removed.

 

I knew I would need to act fast because I have lots going on in the next few months as far as wedding stuff for my sister-in-law and a couple of sweet friends, which means not so much time for sitting around, all swollen face, doped up on pain meds eating pudding.

So I went for it and had them cut out this past Friday. My weekend consisted of pudding, potato soup, pudding, mashed potatoes, and jello. Between my mom and Ryan I was well taken care of! They love me even if I am a pity party waiting to happen. Although I think I was a great patient.

Ice Pack on my face all weekend long!

All this down time between having my wisdom teeth removed and the frigid temps (it snowed one day last week) I've had some serious time to catch up on a few TV series.

Ryan got me Apple TV for my birthday-- Can we talk about how great it is? Awesome. It has really aided me in getting caught up!

First up, was The Walking Dead. Ever since we took our fall trip to Senoia, GA where they film portions of The Walking Dead I've wanted to see what the show was all about. Now, I will say it's quite gruesome and I have to shut my eyes a good bit (read: when it shows blood and guts). It has me locked in for the long haul at this point. I've watched all of season one, two and what has been released of season three.

Rick is a good man. I would follow him during a Zombie Apocalypse any day. I will say that Zombies are kind of ridiculous. They are the slowest, dumbest villains of all time. This fact makes the whole premise less scary. Also, if you watch this show... if they return from the mid-season break and kill off Daryl Dixon I will be done. He is my favorite character.

The next show I wanted to check off the list was HBO's GIRLS. Oh my goodness it is hilarious! It is right on as far as how girls really talk/act. It has the shock factor which, let's be honest, who doesn't love?

I've finished season one. Season two just started back this month. I can't get enough. Also, I love that Marni is played by Brian Williams daughter, Allison Williams.

Isn't she so pretty?

I watch episodes when she does crazy stuff and I think to myself, "I bet conservative evening news anchor, Brian Williams would not approve of this!" (like I know what Brian Williams thinks or if he's even conservative)

Finally, to wrap up my crazy TV show indulgence-- I've also watched one and half seasons of Pretty Little Liars. It is a teeny bopper show, but I love it! I love the girls' fashion and the fact that the story line can get pretty far fetched. Like seriously, just call the police already!

I want to know so desperately who "A" is. I'm addicted! WHO IS A?????

So that's what I've been up to lately! Don't be too jealous. Although, I'm convinced my lack of being able to eat has aided me in knocking off the few holiday pounds I may have gained over Christmas. Bright side, people. Bright side!

O.T.W- God Bless America

I wish oh so badly that this Over-the-Weekend Post was about to be about the amazing weekend I had celebrating the 4th of July. However, that's not exactly how it's about to go down...

You see, last week I didn't feel good all week. I would eat, then feel nauseated, then feel like I had indigestion and then it would pass and would happen all over again when the next time I ate.

I kept trying to brush it off as a stomach bug or a little virus. Well, then Thursday came and so did a pain in my side. During my workout class Thursday night I hardly made it out. I had to keep taking breaks to catch my breath and it the pain in my side kept getting worse.

So when I got home I did some googling... which lead to me freaking myself out... then deciding a doctor's appointment was in order for Friday!

Well, well, well... the doctor decided it might be the GALLBLADDER. He then proceeded to tell me it would be Wednesday (as in tomorrow) before they could do an ultrasound and know anything for sure.

I was okay with all of that, but then he hit me with the fact I could not (until next Wednesday which would include the fourth of July long weekend) enjoy any of the following:

1. Spicy food
2. Dairy
3. Fried Food
4. ALCOHOL

The conversation then went like this:

Me; "So what do you mean I can't have any of those things? It's a holiday weekend."
Dr: "I mean, you should avoid those things at all cost or you could end up in the hospital over the weekend if it is indeed your gallbladder"
Me; "OK, but do you mean I just need to use moderation? Maybe a few french fries and a couple of cocktails?"
Dr: "No, I mean do not eat or drink any of the things we have talked about!!!!!"

So that's how I started my weekend off...  No french fries, no cheese, no ice cream, no alcohol what so ever.  It wasn't the best weekend for me. I tried to be a team player. I tried to go with the flow. It's tough though when everyone else is having a fun filled weekend with cocktails and anything they want to eat and I am over there drinking a bottle of water and eating tomatoes and cucumbers with an occasionally pain in my side.

I had to keep reminding myself that people have much bigger problems than that.... and in all honesty it could always be worse.

I tried really hard not to ruin any one's weekend by being a Debbie Downer, but by yesterday afternoon I had done all that I could. Ryan would probably say I did bring him down a few notches and I hate that... but we did agree on "in sickness and in health"... so that's that.

Hopefully the doctor will give me the all clear tomorrow and I can put this little episode behind me, however, if it is my gallbladder then I will be scheduling a little surgery to get rid of it!!

Either way I'm ready for a bowl of hot spicy salsa, a cold beer, a bowl of ice cream, cheese on everything, cup of coffee, french fries, and a slice of pizza.

Hope you all had a better holiday weekend than I did!!!