Too Tired

I'm soo tired, work, family, college---its alot at one time. I just want to have one day that I don't have stuff to do. Next week is spring break but I will be catching up on homework but I will try to have some adventures to write about. I started using two social networking sites, Twitter and Facebook. I now have 1 follower on twitter and 7 friends on Facebook. What's cool is four of my relatives that live on the East coast. We're all part of an Italian family that started with 11 brothers and sisters. My dad was part of that family. I am part of about 50 cousins, and now they have kids so I guess they would be second cousins. So, I'm thinking that these networks are fun and a good way of finding old friends and family. Last time I went to New York to visit was in 2000, I attended a big wedding and a big family picnic. There were so many Falcones, and they are soo New York, with the accent but they are also very warm and friendly. I love my aunts, my dad's sisters, but they don't travel so I only get to see them when I go to New York, which is not very often. So, more tired, I leave you, good night.

Snatched from Life and into the Hospital

One moment i was watching students at an assembly and the next I'm crumbled up in a corner in accute pain in my abdomen. it brought me to my knees and tears to my eyes. my coworker drove me to the hospital. They were way busy and I had to wait in pain in the waiting room for two hours. Then into the ER for four hours, then a CAT scan and pain meds (dilaudin) which made me nautious. Finally they got me a room upstairs and it was nice and they took care of me. In the morning they entered my abdomen with a needle to sample infection and insert a drain. They are giving me what they call the "big guns" of antibiotics every 8 hours.
So, the next night I'm hanging out blogging, watching Craig Ferguson and even doing homework. Also went for a couple of walks to keep system moving. The nurses here are delightful, the kind of people I'd like to hang around. They are so gentle, and they care about all my body functions and comfort level. Wouldn't it be nice to have people treat me that way all the time.
Well, they want to do surgery and cut out the infection. I think I'm ready, I been strugling with this for two plus years. Dr Dubar came in and was very confident about taking care of my problem. He is the first, three other surgeons did not want to operate. You see my case is very unique and difficult.
Dr. Dubar is like a legend in the hospital, his reputation of being the surgeon with the most challenging patients preceeded him.
I'm falling asleep so will add more tomoro.
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birthday month---craziness in march

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, my head sings to me, reminding me of the 54 past years I have heard that song. I still like to recognize my birthday, I enjoy the fact that I have enough self-esteem to consider that an important occasion to commemorate. I am a very giving person all year round, so allowing a little spot light on me once a year is me allowing others to give back.
This year finds me in transition. The big thing is finishing my teaching credential at CSUSacramento in Special Education. I have one more year to go. I am enjoying being back on campus, meeting professors and students. So far, first five classes, straight A's, no brag, just facts. I work as special education teaching assistant during the day and attend university classes full time at night. In between I attend to everything family and home. This is a rigorous path I am treading but fortunately I get breaks, holidays and summers.
I have to be careful as my immune system is breaking down and I'm getting sick quite often. Had some issues at work with several coworkers which put me over the top the last two weeks. Everything is settling back down now.
Changing topics. I am an ex smoker. But I still crave cigarettes during stressful periods. I tried smoking again but I always get sick, I think I now have an extreme allergy to cigarettes. So, no more puffs. One more bad habit kicked to the curb. I decided to substitute walking exercise to treat the stress feelings instead of the cigs, its working rather well.
All for now. Remember, no more smoking!