Vicodin Thoughts

Yes, that's right, I am on Vicodin as I write this. Had some dental surgery on Monday, thought it would be a snap. I thought that it would likely be surgery on Monday, back to work on Tuesday. Without going into gory details, its Wednesday and I'm still not back at work. My jaw has been swollen up like a bull-dogs although it seems to have lessened this evening (Thank God!). I have been taking a minimal amount of Vicodin since the surgery and it completely takes care of the pain in my jaw. And gives me a slight buzz to boot! So lets see, what is new with me? hmmmm.....let me think...my life is pretty boring. Well, I took a jewelry making class with Brandy a few weekends ago. Since then, I have made a couple of necklaces and several pair of earrings. All turned out very nice if I do say so myself. On another subject, I managed to get past the anniversary of Katrina AND the 5th anniversary of 9/ll without any permanent emotional scars. There are many permanent memories and I am actually glad of that. Don't ever want to forget either event. Damn Katrina and Damn those frickin terrorists. Side note: its been five years, our government still hasn't found Bin Laden and I'm not convinced they are even trying very hard. They are so busy in Iraq, more and more of our boys killed every day, and for what? I'm not exactly sure. I know that the victims of Katrina can sure use the help that those troups could be giving in alot of ways. But whatever is going on over there in Iraq is much more important to Prez Bush than those victims are. Don't get me started, I could go on and on . It all just makes me sick. Next subject, please. I have been working a bit of Overtime as of late. I'm trying to save money and time for my NOLA vacation in January (two weeks, yeah!!!). Then, of course, there are plenty of bills to pay off before I retire in May. One way or the other, it will all work out. Two things are for sure. No matter what else happens, I will go on the vacation and I will retire in May. Double YEAH!!!! The weather lately certainly reflects an autumn feel. Days are getting shorter. Mornings have a bit of a chill already. I love it. It seems I am always ready for a season's change. Football season is here, Halloween goodies in the store, the kids are back at school and sweaters and boots are on my mind. Had the kids over last weekend (did I mention this in my last post? hmmm....) and we had a "Cookie Bakin, Face Paintin, Pizza Makin" party! Everyone had a great day, it was just loads of fun. Hailey is getting so grown up and Evan is cute as can be. I think Russell and Brandi even had a great time. Well, nuff for now! L8R, G8R!!!