Wednesday, December 8, 2010

A Far Away Wish (for Annie and Kim)

I missed another day of the blog, only due to the fact that I was in the ER for a mess of fainting spells and horrible chest pain. Alas, they cannot find the source. So instead of diving right into pop culture, I thought I'd write up yesterday's blog for today.

Many of you by now may be wondering why I have the donate button on the side of my blog. You also might wonder...who the heck is Kim?  I plan to explain all today :).

I first met miss Kimberley Bull on Twitter. We hit it off right away, and as we learned more about each other we noticed that we have almost all overlapping symptoms. She was the first person I have ever met that made me feel less alone in the world. We have both since developed a huge Twitter family, but she is like a second sister to me.

I daydream all of the time of the hope of meeting her and her husband (in England or Amsterdam!), preferably before our poor, pathetic bodies crap out on us even more. Other than being with family, this is the only goal I have. She is my family (and the sweetest, most heartwarming girl plagued by illness that you could ever meet). It would be even better if our beloved friend Shruti could come along too.

I cannot manage to support myself, with towering medical payments, life expenses and whatnot. I push myself to the limit everyday, but the illness has taken too much of my life away.

If you have even a couple dollars to spare, consider putting it toward the dream of uniting two sick best friends. I would be forever grateful.


xoxo,
Annie

Monday, December 6, 2010

Things That Bug Me Mondays

  • Motilium stopped working and my Gastroparesis is back in full flare. Super. Back on the Gatorade and meal replacement shakes I go!
  • My knees are soooooo busted up.  I don't know if it's the weather, the shoes I wore yesterday, or what...but they are not happy campers.
  • Burning eyes.
  • Feeling like I need to somehow liven up my life...
  • I'm not sure if acupuncture is helping any, or making me worse :/.
  • Costochondritis
Otherwise, I've had a pretty great week!  I managed to go to the mall with a good friend that I hadn't seen in awhile, my mother got a prestigious award and I even got up to speak at the ceremony!  For someone who spends 98% of her life housebound, I was pretty proud of myself.  In addition, I'm falling in love with Jonathan all over again <3.





(Images from my phone and WeHeartIt)

How is everyone else this Monday??  Anyone need an ear for their problems?  I love to listen :).

xoxo,
Annie


Sunday, December 5, 2010

Links, Links, Links

My Internet round-up of randomness for the week!

It thoroughly disturbs me that this exists:
http://imgur.com/td4q4

Horrible daytime tv captions!
http://imgur.com/j8jF0

Best ebay feedback ever!
http://imgur.com/P0q3y?full

Sarah Von's always super advice :).  Highly recommended.
http://www.yesandyes.org/2010/10/how-to-rock-at-blogging-or-life-or-both.html

Ways to meet people with similar interests as you! (I totally need this haha).
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/09/7-ways-to-instantly-meet-like-minded.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DumbLittleMan+(Dumb+Little+Man+-+tips+for+life)

Important financial truths for tough financial times.
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/09/important-financial-truths-you-should.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DumbLittleMan+(Dumb+Little+Man+-+tips+for+life)

Keep your relationship fresh with the advice of Gala Darling!
http://galadarling.com/article/when-the-magic-fades-the-doldrums-set-in-how-to-avoid-becoming-one-of-those-couples

How to be happy with what you have.
http://www.frockandrollonline.com/latest-articles/learning-to-be-happy-with-what-you-have-to-be-happy-with/

Turning your negative thoughts into positive ones!
http://www.positivelypresent.com/2010/09/how-to-turn-a-negative-into-a-positive.html

Leo at Zen Habits writes about why we shouldn't give gifts for Christmas...I slightly disagree, but he makes good points :).
http://zenhabits.net/bah/

Ways to make your life more interesting!
http://www.friendlyanarchist.com/how-to-live-an-interesting-life/

If web browsers were celebrities...
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/if-web-browsers-were

Ways to stay unhappy forever (aka don't do these things!).
http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/11/29/75-ways-to-stay-unhappy-forever/

Beautiful bath tubs...I love baths.
http://ellerg.blogspot.com/2009/09/bath-tubs-thats-beyond-beautiful-20.html

I hope you enjoy some of these as much as I did!  Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

xoxo,
Annie

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Quote of the Day - Blunt Card About Tumblr

I feel this way more than I would like to admit...hahaha.


Who else is horribly addicted to Tumblr??

xoxo,
Annie

Friday, December 3, 2010

Love Me Fridays

  • The fact that I am going to see Melissa Etheridge and Serena Ryder!
  • We put up the Christmas tree and tons of decorations!
  • Doing stretching :)
  • Putting on fun makeup and taking pictures!
  • Daydreaming that I am an interior designer :).
  • Cross stitching.
  • Spending time with the mister!
  • Warm showers or baths on cold winter nights.
  • Making dinner :).
  • That gargling salt water vaguely helps my sore throat!
  • Sleeping.
  • That my mom is getting an award today!!


(Images from WeHeartIt)

What have you all been loving this week?  Little highlights are what brings the joy to our lives!  

xoxo,
Annie

Thursday, December 2, 2010

My Favorites Things That Help Keep Myself Sane

In no particular order...
  • My super light laptop
  • My iPod Touch
  • My sister's Wii haha
  • Netflix (and cable)
  • The Internet
  • Chocolate
  • Fashion magazines (honestly, any magazines!)
  • A backyard with trees and stars
  • Grilled cheese and diet coke
  • My friends (mostly online!), family, and of course - Jonathan!
  • My notebooks
  • My book collection
  • Craft supplies (painting supplies, glue gun, etc...)
  • Meal replacement shakes
  • Lists!
  • Art prints for around the home
  • A dishwasher
  • MMJ and prescription medications
  • Laughing
  • Makeup
  • My yoga mat!
  • Doodling
  • Medical investigation/treatment for my conditions
  • This blog
  • Comforters, pillows, and bed
  • My heating pad
  • Twinkle lights
  • Soft, but stylish clothing
  • Moisturizer
  • A shower head is nice and light on my skin
  • Music
  • A cross-stitch!
  • A coloring book/crayons
  • Lots of beverages!
This is obviously just a HUGE selection of some of the things that I love (but I could make by okay with both less and more! :P).

What are your favorite things to use to stay sane during illness times?

xoxo,
Annie

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Pop Culture Wednesday

Again, watching lots and lots of television and movies this week, as a result of having a dip in medication, and subsequently a dip in mood haha. I love escaping from my own existence for a few hours a day and slipping into a life much more interesting than mine :).

Dexter:












This season has been incredible so far!! It is being built up for a VERY intense finale! I'm so happy that Lumen and Dexter are finally together. I am absolutely riveted by every second of this show this year - Julia Stiles was the PERFECT addition.  If you aren't caught up - CATCH UP. It's worth every second!

Taxi Driver:















A fan-freakin-tastic movie. Dark, gritty, and thought-provoking, this movie walks you through the life and thoughts of Travis, a mentally unstable Vietnam veteran turned taxi driver, who befriends a young local prostitute (Jodie Foster!), and channels his violent urges in order to save her.  I was surprised at how much I loved this film.

Freaks:













I watched this movie with Sarah and it was wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than we ever expected!  The beautiful trapeze artist decides to marry a sideshow dwarf, but his disfigured friends quickly learn it is for inheritance and try to stop the mess!

Manhattan Murder Mystery:















Love, love, love!  I so rarely find a Woody Allen movie that doesn't get put on the pedestal of my life :).  Diane Keaton gets nosy about the death of a neighbor and begins investigating the idea of murder, without the help of the police.  As she gets deeper into the investigation, she gets feelings for someone who isn't her husband.  It explores all sorts of brilliant ideas and themes, all while making you laugh and clutch the edge of your chair!

Who is your favorite movie director?

xoxo,
Annie