an answer

Well, I finally found a doctor who could tell me what is wrong with me. And that makes me happy! I am so relieved to finally have a name for what ales me. To say when someone asks me what's wrong, it's this, instead of I have no idea. And what is this you ask? I have fibromyalgia. Which is a syndrome that causes chronic pain, fatigue, memory loss, and a mile long list of other things (depending on the person). The pain is in the muscles, joints, and tendons. There is no cure for this, nor is there a treatment they have found that really helps. But no worries, it is not life threatening, I'm not going to die form it. I am rather optimistic, I mean, they found what's wrong with me! That being said, the doc said that fms is not my only problem, and she is unsure of what else ales me. But I'll find out, it'll just take some more time. I'm just glad I have some answers. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has stood by me and given me love and support.

cells-the new lighters

I went to my very first concert on July 31st. I have to admit I was a little nervous at first but once I was there it was great. Shell did such a fantastic job of throwing it all together (there were many a person and it was all very comfortable). I met a bunch new and wonderful people! Oh yeah, the band...the venue was usana which is outdoors and I loved it. It was great to have a nice and open space to hang out and listen to some rockin bands. Four bands played, they were all good. There was "Single File" "Muse"

Phoenix

The wait was excruciating. We counted down for what seemed like ages. The tickets were bought days after they were released. Finally our day had arrived! Aim, Drea, and I could hardly contain our excitement. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix here we come! We were so glad we went with the reserved seating-it was fantastic! It was great! The three of us really enjoyed ourselves. We opted for the 3-D version; such a good choice for the fist time going. It was crazy! The characters were in your personal space, things were falling all around you, it seemed like it was 10x more real. (It was weird to go and see the difference a second time at a "normal " theater). Needless to say we weren't disappointed.

muggles know how to party!

On the magical evening of the 20th of July I set out with some of my friends to a lovely little street that was transformed into a bustling Harry Potter heaven. Drea, Erin, Aim, Ty and I were overwhelmed with things to do...wands, face painting, fortune telling, sorting, the works. We met so many wonderful people. I loved meeting a beautiful owl (but I can't for the life of me think of his name). It was a the funnest way to pass the time. We each got sorted into houses...Drea-Huffelpuff, Erin-Gryffindor, her hubby Ryan-Syltherin, Myself-Syltherin :( , Aim-Sytherin, Ty-Syltherin. I have to give a shout out to all the Kings English staff, they did the most incredible job! They were so efficient, even though we were quite a ways down the line we still got our books no later than 12:10. It was great!

fire! fire! fire!

Bring out the buckets! Today we had a fire break out across the street from my work. It was crazy. It started out a ways down the road then quickly moved directly in front of me. I have never been so close to an out of control fire. It scared me a bit. My co-workers and I got a little distracted by the whole thing. We were waiting to be evacuated (or at least I was). But it stopped at the construction right before it got to the road (and my car), who knew we'd be grateful for construction? It looks like it's mostly taken care of now. Hooray for firefighters!

Yuck!

After a fantastic girls night out (for which Aim, Drea and myself looked smokin'), I awoke the next day with food poisoning. I knew there was something not right with that sandwich! I spent the next two days being miserable. I still don't feel all that great (but what's new). I know that food poisoning usually lasts 24 hours but it just hasn't wanted to leave my system. This has helped support a theory I've been toying with for some time (anyone who knows me well won't find this hard to believe at all) my immune system is shot. Or at least has serious issues.

The Family That Laughs Together

For Mother's day this year we went and had family pictures done. It was such a fun experience. The whole family was there including the dogs. We went to city creek park (kitty-corner to the church office building) and just had a blast. We got a ton of great pictures (thanks Drea!!!).