My So Called Big Fat Head

I finally broke down on Friday and went to the Chiropractor. My upper back/neck has been killing me for the last few weeks. It got to the point where I wasn't sleeping because of it, so I broke down and made an appointment. It has been many years since I've visited a D.C., so I made an appointment with one located in the Ville.

My diagnosis was made very quickly: my head is too big. Well, really it is a neck problem. My neck bones aren't curving as they once were (another sign of old age?) so the weight of my big head is straining my neck and upper back. After many cracks, tugs and whacks, I was out the door and feeling better already.

In honor of my big head, here is the movie trivia for this past Friday. Sorry it is delayed, but I am back up to 80 hours work weeks.

" Look at the size of that boy's heed. I'm not kidding, it's like an orange on a toothpick. Well, that's a huge noggin. That's a virtual planetoid. Has it's own weather system. I'm not kidding, that boy's head is like Sputnik; spherical but quite pointy at parts! Now that was offsides, wasn't it? He'll be crying himself to sleep tonight, on his huge pillow. "

Remember, no cheating. If this is too easy, just throw up another quote from the movie. There are many good ones!

P.S. My favorite fellow big head. Is it football season yet?

The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

I made this suggestion to my sister earlier today as a good title for her blog post for the day. Unfortunately she is too young to remember this most excellent Tom Petty song. I heart TP. He is great to see live, so if you ever get a change, GO!

Truly the hardest part of the day was the waiting. Well, maybe staying awake was, at least for certain members of my family....Get some food into the bellies of the over 5o crowd and watch out. Oh, the head bobbing and jerking themselves into an awake state. So fun to watch. I should have brought my camera with me. Would have made for some interesting posts! I do think that my threats of bowls of warm water, bra freezing and Sharpie markers kept some of them awake...ah, fear is a powerful thing!

On to the news: Transplant was a success. Both donor and recipient are doing well. Drugged beyond belief and doing well. The kidney began working right away, which is outstanding news. The kidney from the last transplant didn't work for a few days and it was miserable waiting. We all practically skipped out of the hospital! The next few days will be tough as pain increases and pain meds decrease. But, this will be good because it will get both of them out of the hospital asap. No pain, no gain, right? Right!

So tonight, raise your glasses and toast the beginning of a new life!! A life of health, hope and inspiration. I plan on spreading the wealth myself!

Everythings going to be alright...finally...

I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure that it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don’t worry cause everything’s gonna be alright
People keep talking
They can say what they like
But all I know is everything’s gonna be alright

I heard this Alicia Keys song on my way home tonight. I was at the hospital, along with just about everyone else in my family. After a year of more time spent in the hospital than not, we were all finally there for a good reason. Tomorrow my BIL is getting his kidney!

I found this song to be especially comforting. Finally, everything is going to be alright. I imagine that my sister and her husband would find comfort in these words as well. Tomorrow is such a pivotal day in their lives, I can't even begin to imagine what is going on in their heads. And in the heads of the donor and his wife as well.

This will be my BIL's second transplant. The first was almost 10 years ago and it was from a cadaver. It lived its lifespan of 10 years. When it failed, my BIL was told that his best option for health was to find a live donor. And they did. A true miracle. His donor is actually his best friend, someone that my sister and BIL have known since college. It is really unbelievable that someone would be selfless enough to give such a gift. But that is who this person is. It is even more unbelievable that the donor and his wife had there first child just a few months ago. We will never be able to repay them for their generosity.

So tonight we all rallied around the patients as the transplant surgery will begin tomorrow at 7am. It amazed me how cheerful everyone was, especially the patients. I guess Fleet Enemas are funny, regardless of the situation....

Neal, Michele, Ryan, Leslie...here's to you! Your devotion to one another and your strength is truly an inspiration to us all. I hope that those who hear of your story will learn from your generosity and strive to make the world a better place.

De, de, deee

Proof #2,135 that I am easily amused:

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Friday trivia

This last week has been a blur so I am very glad that the weekend is almost here. Mr. Big Momma suggested that we go out and find a funk bank to watch this weekend. Sounds fun! We used to go out and enjoy live music when we were dating, but we haven't done so in years.


Here is your Friday trivia challenge. I made it a little easier than last week, good luck!



" I will not rest until I have you holding a Coke, wearing your own shoe, playing a Sega game *featuring you*, while singing your own song in a new commercial, *starring you*, broadcast during the Superbowl, in a game that you are winning, and I will not *sleep* until that happens."

Yeah, I'm not dead

Yesterday I had a lay over in Minneapolis. I crossed my fingers that I would see its most famous rock star...you know, the purple one, The Artist Formerly Known As, Prince! No Prince, but I did see someone famous. Who, you are wondering?





Don't I wish. Not that famous. I guess not really famous at all if you don't live in Central Ohio.





Yes, our most trusted weatherman was on my plane. Sat right behind me with his wife. I took that as a sign....my plane COULDN'T crash with Jym on board, right?

California love...in the city, city of Compton

I just wanted to put up a quick message to all my homies and thank them for their Cali recomendations. You are a bunch of righteous dudes! Unfortunately they are working us to death and I've had minimum time to explore. Here is what I have been up to.

Wake
Eat breakfast
Listen
Pee
Listen
Pee
Listen
Pee
Eat lunch
Pee
Listen
Pee
Listen
Pee
Listen
Pee
Eat dinner
Pee
Socialize at whatever function is going on. They are all required.
Drink a few beers (my new fav is Big Daddy's IPA, brewed right here in San Fran. I'll be so disappointed if I can't get it back home!)
Pee
Pee, I broke the seal
Sleep

Repeat six times and rinse.

I am on my way back home tomorrow. Yeah! Send me good vibes so that my plane doesn't go down in a death spiral.