Jealous of Blogs

I don't think many people read my blog. I go to Kalie's blog and she has....LISTS....(my fav thing) of friends who blog. None of my peeps blog. Except Kalie. So when I visit her sight, she has a ton of comments under her posts and her *sigh* many lists of friends that blog.

The people who do not read my blog or even create their own probably fall into the 20% of "Less than once a month" or the 53% of "I have not read a blog in the last 12 months." Oh well. So the point I am trying to make is that if I make a funny or need advice...I will only get it from two people. Kalie, who actually blogs and leaves comments, and my mom, who reads my blog then we will talk about it on the phone.

So I have a question. And it really isn't for me. It is for Shawn. And his brother and his wife, Shane and Cadey. See, Cadey is a first year resident (I think) and the hospital where she is at told her that come December, they will be unable to keep her as a resident due to budget cuts. (Figures). So she has been researching and she found a possible residency out of state. But Shawn would miss his brother sooo much. My question is this. Does anyone know what she can do to stay here? I would appreciate any suggestions. I do not want Shawn to be sad. Nor do I want Shane and Cadey to be sad. All of their family is here. And friends. I thank you for suggesting an alternative.

In the wise words of The Bard, I leave you with this:
I will always blog of course!

Home Alone

Well, I am home alone for a week. Shawn went to England with his dad and his brother. His parents gave him and his brother a trip with their dad for their birthdays. Shawn will be 30 next month!

I went to my mom's yesterday after I took Shawn to the airport. Spent the night (my mom's birthday was yesterday) and today went to the PBR with my dad for his birthday. March is by far the busiest month for birthdays! I've got my mom, dad, Shane, Shannon, and someone else I think....hmmm.....it's probably written on the calendar. I hope.

So anyway, today is the first day I am at home by myself. Well, I am usually at home by myself, but I know Shawn will be here after work. Alas, this is not the case for the next 5 1/2 days and 6 nights. It is just after 8 pm and I am bored. Really bored. I watched the 2 new episodes of Minute to Win It. It is really funny watching these people do these silly games.

Ugh. I am beginning to ramble. OOOH. The Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion 2 is on! Gotta go and catch up on my drama!

Things I've Learned In 2009

New Years Resolutions are kinda pointless. At least for me. I can make them and then break them faster than you can "shoulder surgery" three times fast. (Trust me, it's a tongue twister that my mom has managed.) So I decided to make a list of things I've learned in 2009 (and maybe a little into 2010.)

1. It is possible to have (basically the same) three surgeries in a year and a half

2. I no longer drive on September 12. My accident was in 2008. My brother got into one (minor fender bender, but still) on the same day in 2009. Now you see why I don't drive on that day?

3. If a box falls and hits you in the face, it will bleed. (Sorry the box bit you Shawny)

4. I do not like 7th or 8th graders (more of 2008 revelation). 11th graders are okay. 9th graders are fantastic!

5. Making a friend and then finding out she will be moving...far out of state!...totally sucks and is pretty much devastating.

6. My mom is the best! (okay, I already knew that, but she is still awesome!)

5. Just because you don't work doesn't mean your house is spotless. When you are bored, sometimes you are too bored to clean. Well, most of the time. Why does dust come back? I'm just glad I use the dust repellent Pledge, otherwise...I couldn't imagine.

8. I apparently forgot how to count, but I learned from my mistake. (Note above, 4, 5, 6, 5, then 8)

9.After going through life without any allergies, Shawn is allergic to something. What, we don't know. But he gets these buggy bite looking things that itch and sometimes swell like hives.

10. Working out hard and consistently does make you feel great (lost 4 pounds in one week) but it also makes me hungry. Completely unfair!

11. I never have socks. If I do, they are stretched to the limit or have holes in them. Why you ask? Because Shawn says he can never find his socks, so he wears mine. He's a guy so bigger feet=stretched socks. Sharp ankles (which I still don't get)=holes in the sides of my socks. Sigh.

12. Knowing what is on TV on what channel at any time of day is a frightening and very, very pathetic thing to know.

13. Shawn is Team Werewolf. Sarah is Team Vampire.

14. Speaking of which, there is a wide variety on opinions on what vampires are and how they are supposed to live.

15. The movie "2012" scared the poo outta me. I now fear our world will end. Irrational, I know. Especially since it was your typical "end of the world" movie. Must have been the specific date reference. Still, a little frightened.

That's really all I've learned. Oh, one more.

16. Shawn is capable of bathing the dogs. Never saw him do it once in the 6 years we have had them. Since my arm was in a cast and the furry ones were getting smelly, he bathed them. Amazing really....