Here's what's going on with me these days....

• Thanks to everyone who has continued to send encouraging words about my Dad. So far, he’s had one chemo treatment (will have them every 3 weeks for awhile), and seven radiation treatments. He has to go Mondays-Fridays for radiation treatments for about six weeks. I think for the most part, he is feeling okay; just very tired and maybe a little weak. I know this should be the least of our worries, but, I’m really hoping he does not lose his hair. He is 72 and still has a head full of thick salt and pepper hair – it’s something that makes him feel very proud.

• I have been sick for going on my third week now. I finally went to the doctor last week. He said I have bronchitis and ear infections AGAIN – I just had the same thing back in July. I think I’ve let myself get run down and have not been eating well or getting enough rest. I really have to start taking care of myself. I’m tired of feeling so crappy all the time.

• You know I am a huge watcher of movies. I’m ashamed to say that my last Netflix rental was sent to me on Sept. 11 and I STILL have not had time to watch it. That is not like me at all. I normally get at least 5 or 6 movies per month. Thank goodness for Netflix and their “no late fees.”

• I am getting very close to posting my 400th blog entry! That seems hard to believe. Stay tuned – I’ll be hosting another movie trivia contest/giveaway to celebrate.

• Our microwave went out. I didn’t realize how much I used it until I didn’t have it anymore. We are lost without it. I don’t usually like to product bash, but, we will NEVER purchase another GE appliance again. They have been nothing but problems for us. It was going to be around $150 to repair so we decided just to wait until we can buy a new one. Financially, it’s a terrible time for this to happen. So, we will probably be without a microwave for awhile.

• I’ve still been job-hunting. Having no luck. No luck at all.

• My youngest son (age 9) was outside playing last weekend. Several boys from the neighborhood were in the yard playing football or something and Zachary got tackled by one of the bigger kids (he is the youngest around here and always tries really hard to keep up with the big boys). Anyway, he ended up with a fractured collarbone. He has to wear a clavicle brace for about 4-6 weeks. He was pretty uncomfortable all last week. He is not allowed to participate in P.E. or do any running, climbing, jumping – anything that might make him fall and re injure himself. This is extremely hard for him. He’s my little busy-body who can hardly ever be still.

• Are there any IPod geeks who happen to be reading this? My daughter’s IPod has decided to go crazy and we cannot figure out what to do. She plugged it into the computer and went on ITunes to buy a song. After she bought the song and unplugged it from the computer, ALL of the music on her IPod was gone. At one time, it gave her a message about needing to be reset, but, she didn't know what to do. Her pictures and games are still there.

• I am super excited that the weather has been nice enough that we have not had to turn on the air conditioner or heater for over two weeks. Whoo hoo! Finally, we might have a decent utility bill. On the same subject, I’m so looking forward to the cooler weather. I love it!