Thank you so very much for all the birthday wishes! I had a pretty good birthday weekend. On the 12th, my mom, best friend, and I went to a matinee of The Fighter (loved it!) and then had dinner at the Cracker Barrel (chicken and rice, the Saturday special. Nom nom nom). The next day, on my actual birthday, I had planned to do some shopping, but my brother Bart and one of his friends stopped by unexpectedly. Bart surprised the hell out of me by gifting me with a beautiful rose and lily bouquet. Mom treated us to lunch at Kouri's, and then we spent the rest of the afternoon back here visiting. It was nice and low key.
My best friend's husband, Mark, was discharged from the hospital this past Wednesday. The echocardiogram revealed that his congestive heart failure was caused by a blood clot (which was then compounded by a viral infection), so after a steady diet of blood thinners and diuretics, his blood pressure and heart rate were finally stable enough for him to go home. He will have to take six different types of medication, have his blood tested once a week, and follow a low sodium, low cholesterol diet, but he is expected to make a full recovery. Thank God!
I don't know why I'm even mentioning this, but I kinda sorta have my eye on one of our new bus drivers. "Red Beard" (so nicknamed for his beautiful red facial hair) is friendlier and more personable than my previous crush, Mr. Bus Driver, but I'm trying to keep myself in check, especially since I don't know anything about him. I have no idea how old he is (I'm thinking he's out of my age range), or if he already has a wife/girlfriend. Oh, who am I kidding? I don't think he'd notice me even if my hair was on fire.<Sigh>
I'm glad that the Packers won the Super Bowl, but only because my best friend is a die hard Packers fan. I thought the commercials this year were definitely better than last year's. My absolute favorite was Volkswagen's The Force, featuring the pint sized Darth Vader. I also liked Bridgestone Tires Karma and Doritos Pug Attack.
My sister and I are going to see these guys on June 16th in Chicago. *Swoon*
Congrats to 6 ft. 8 Blues goalie Ben "Big Ben" Bishop on his very first NHL shutout Friday night against Edmonton! Way to go, kid.
Sounds like a really nice birthday weekend. I've only been to a Cracker Barrel once back in Cleveland. Cute place. Glad your friend's husband is okay.
Arwww, I missed your birthday. But Happy Birthday anyway! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
I am way partial to red facial hair!! That's worth starting a conversation for. You'll never know if ya don't right?! And hey if he's married or whatever, you can still never have too many friends. Good luck!
I'm so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable birthday, Julie! Those flowers are gorgeous: how very sweet of your brother! Hmmm, why am I not surprised that you included a celebration at Cracker Barrel? (*wink*)!.....I haven't seen The Fighter yet, so I'll plan to do so soon!
Please pass along my best wishes for Mark, if you don't mind. I'm pleased to hear the prognosis is good, even though he has so much to go through in the process. I'm sending some good vibes.....
Thanks for providing the links to those Superbowl ads, WT. Being in Canada, I didn't get to see them the first time around, but they are brilliant (I especially love that Darth Vader one)! And have a great time at the NKOTB concert (as I know you will)! You know, we're still thinking about getting to Chicago again at some point, too. Would love to be able to coordinate another hook up with you there sometime if we could work something out.
Wow, 6 foot 8?? I guess Bishop gives Boston's Chara (6 ft. 9) a run for the money in the height department!
Regarding "Red Beard" - - I think that's wonderful, my friend! If you are so inclined, I'd love to hear more about this (e-mail chat, perhaps)? Just please do me one favour, ok? - - PLEASE don't ever sell yourself short. You have SO MUCH to offer and there's no reason on this earth why he wouldn't notice you if he's in fact on the market. I mean that sincerely. I think strawberryfieldsgirl has the right idea when she suggests for you to strike up a conversation with him, as the longest journey has to start with one step. In any case, I'm happy for you for what may be, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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Congrats to 6 ft. 8 Blues goalie Ben "Big Ben" Bishop on his very first NHL shutout Friday night against Edmonton! Way to go, kid.
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Did I miss your birthday? I hope not!
I love reddish facial hair myself. ;)
Sounds like a really nice birthday weekend. I've only been to a Cracker Barrel once back in Cleveland. Cute place. Glad your friend's husband is okay.
Arwww, I missed your birthday. But Happy Birthday anyway! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
I am way partial to red facial hair!! That's worth starting a conversation for. You'll never know if ya don't right?! And hey if he's married or whatever, you can still never have too many friends. Good luck!
I'm so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable birthday, Julie! Those flowers are gorgeous: how very sweet of your brother! Hmmm, why am I not surprised that you included a celebration at Cracker Barrel? (*wink*)!.....I haven't seen The Fighter yet, so I'll plan to do so soon!
Please pass along my best wishes for Mark, if you don't mind. I'm pleased to hear the prognosis is good, even though he has so much to go through in the process. I'm sending some good vibes.....
Thanks for providing the links to those Superbowl ads, WT. Being in Canada, I didn't get to see them the first time around, but they are brilliant (I especially love that Darth Vader one)! And have a great time at the NKOTB concert (as I know you will)! You know, we're still thinking about getting to Chicago again at some point, too. Would love to be able to coordinate another hook up with you there sometime if we could work something out.
Wow, 6 foot 8?? I guess Bishop gives Boston's Chara (6 ft. 9) a run for the money in the height department!
Regarding "Red Beard" - - I think that's wonderful, my friend! If you are so inclined, I'd love to hear more about this (e-mail chat, perhaps)? Just please do me one favour, ok? - - PLEASE don't ever sell yourself short. You have SO MUCH to offer and there's no reason on this earth why he wouldn't notice you if he's in fact on the market. I mean that sincerely. I think strawberryfieldsgirl has the right idea when she suggests for you to strike up a conversation with him, as the longest journey has to start with one step. In any case, I'm happy for you for what may be, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!