Thursday. We remembered this cool, secluded beach called Playa Danta, that we went to last time we were in Costa Rica. Lola's del Norte is now called the Beach House. The location is still quite idyllic and private, but the food not quite the same. There is a ton of new construction, which really detracted from the peacefulness of it all, but I still love the beach. James explored the path to Playa Dantita, which was treacherous and in full sunlight, so we decided not to hike over there. We swam and played by the beach, until we decided to have a snack at the restaurant.
- Current Location:US, New York, Mastic, Suffolk, Gores Dr, 1
We came up to Saratoga for a little relaxation... It's been a beautiful day, although we lost all of our money at the track. We didn't mind so much, because the four of us had a lovely time together. We get back to the hotel and decide to just hang out for a little before having dinner, and we walk in to the most horrific thing ever. A small child maybe nine or ten years old had drowned in the pool and people were trying to rescue them. I pushed the girls out of the way because I wanted to protect them from seeing the child unconscious and the most horrible color of blue grey that is not a good sign. I asked if they needed CPR, but they were already doing it... But the janitor asked me to call 911 and make sure the ambulance was coming. I did as he asked, and waited until they arrived. I waited in the hall outside the pool, the same pool I swam in this morning with my girls. I spoke with a dad who was in the pool when it happened. He said there were no adults supervising them. He said it happened so quickly that he didn't even know what happened.
I think the child died, but I don't know. James took the kids up to the room. I want to go home, I'm so upset by what I saw. But we are four hours from home and so tired, so we decided to stay. I am so totally traumatized right now, I guess because it was a child close to the age of my own. I know, I've spent thousands of dollars on swim lessons and I always supervise my kids around water. I just can't believe that this has happened!!! I don't know what to say, but I feel like my day is ruined... I don't want it to be, I want to hold mine tight and love them.
So, we are staying, we are cuddling in bed watching Shrek. James went to get dinner for the kids, and I asked him to find out what happened to the kid. I hope they vomited water and were okay after I left to join my family, but I can't shake the feeling that was not the outcome.
I love them so much. My heart is breaking for that family.
Wow, it rained like 6 inches on Friday, which caused a bit of chaos... My brother Donald got married during the monsoon, and we were nothing but wet and wet. It seemed impossible that it rained the entire day and was still raining at night when we got out of the reception.
Today, more rain... I took this picture out my bedroom window, as I am starting to worry about my pond and my koi. I went to gymnastics to see my girls after work today and I almost didn't make it into the parking lot. There is flooding everywhere!
I hope my toucan doesn't float away!!
- Current Location:US, New York, Moriches, Suffolk, Paige Ln, 25
Wow, it's been almost a month since my last post. I'm always here lurking and reading, but I don't always comment. I love the livejournal app on my ipad and iPhone because I can check in whenever I get a minute, but I really ought to use it for updating. Life in pictures on Instagram is nice, but I like to write and hear the comments my friends make.
So, the Rebif situation is about the same. I've been getting severe musculoskeletal pain after the injections. The solution is to tough it out. A lot of people I've spoken to say they went through the same thing in the beginning and it gets better in 4-5 months. I'm trying to be an optimist, and look at it like I've already gone through 2 months. The injections are a lot less painful, so that's good.... And no heart attack evil reactions!
The wedding of the century is finally over! I survived the rehearsal, the church, and the reception. It really wasn't that bad. I was stressed out because I can't stand Janet's family, and being around my family is pretty stressful. I am proud that my girls were so well behaved and that everyone commented on how good they are. It makes me feel like I m doing something right! I drank many rum and cokes, I danced plenty... And best of all, I did not have to dance with my father. He was sociable, but didn't really speak directly to me at any point. It fine, I didn't want to talk to him anyways.
I need to get in shape for the billionth time in my life. I feel like I've been eating terribly, drinking too much, and not exercising. It's a recipe for disaster. I've stopped exercising because my joints hurt, but really I need to work through this. I'm also sick of my fat stomach. Shea will be 5 in 12 days, so I need to stop using my kids as the excuse for not having any abs. Really, because I didn't have any abs before the girls. I am looking for them! I am going to go walk on the treadmill and work my way back up to running. If I start now, I will be back to running 5k just as we come out of the heat of the summer and also my pain will hopefully be on its way out.
Ok exercise, then I'm going to work on the mess of mail in the picture above. I want to write letters and maybe get outside this afternoon. I want to catch up on my June photos, because I've missed a few days. I will post more often, I will, I swear.
- Current Location:US, New York, Moriches, Suffolk, Paige Ln, 21
Woo, it's almost 50 today... Shea asked if she could play in the screen room, and although it's messy from just running through it all winter long, it is cut ally quite warm out there. It's not heated, so as the day goes on, I will have to chase the cats and kids out. For now, it will do. I might even relocate from my spot at the kitchen table and go sit in the sun.
I'm tired of being tired. I've been feeling like a petulant 14 year old, especially when I speak with my mother. Lately, I've just been really fatigued, and she says shit to me, like its all in my head. Actually, everything is making me feel like just locking myself in a room and listening to depressing music. I need to break out of this.
Went to yoga today, the first time in a week. Wow, I was very stiff, but the sequence was amazing. I love how Diane always knows what we need. I want to get deeper into my practice as it is one thing that makes me feel so calm and self aware. I need to try harder to take care of myself! Today will be about letters and relaxing. Hopefully I will be able to get my shit together!
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- Current Location:US, New York, Moriches, Suffolk, Paige Ln, 24
Ah, that was nice... I went to sleep at 11 and woke up just now. I'm making some coffee.
My mother invited us to go to the city today to see my aunt & uncle for lunch, so I guess we are going to take a field trip. I don't think my aunt knows we are coming, so hopefully this doesn't cause problems. Ugh! I'd almost rather stay home and relax all day, my poor body is so tired.
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- Current Location:US, New York, Moriches, Suffolk, Crystal Beach Blvd, 68
I don’t know if I can thank my friends and family well enough.
After the walk we visited with friends and Jill fell down a flight of stairs. She's at the ER now, and I'm with 4 kids. Thank goodness James is with me!
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- Current Location:USA, Holbrook, NY 11741, 52 Pine St
The girls and I took a trip to Wal-Mart (scary!) and picked up our supplies. I was happy to discover that for $10 they have a starter kit which has 3 jars (all I needed for the cukes I had) and the basket to dunk your goods in the hot water.
We sliced up all the cucumbers and tried not to eat them all while working on our project. Made the pickling liquid using a mix and vinegar. I used red wine vinegar because I forgot to buy white at the store. Oooops.
Our goodies took a little bath in boiling water. 2 of the jars sealed and the other one didn't. I think it was my fault because I didn't make enough pickling liquid & I tried to cheat by dumping extra vinegar in the last batch. The extra vinegar wasn't hot and that was the jar that didn't seal. No worries, you can eat the un-sealed jar within 2 weeks as long as you put it directly in the fridge!
These are my pickles right after sealing the cans. The two that sealed are in my pantry, and the other one went right into the fridge. They can be eaten after 24 hours, so Thursday after work, we busted into them. I was worried about the red wine vinegar, but they were tasty!! I'm thinking I'd like to conquer home made salsa next!!
- Current Mood:
satisfied
- 10:20 RT @carmyarmyofme: What I need is a viewing of "Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas". And not on the youtubes! Word!! myloc.me/21HVx #
- 10:21 RT @loribaby: @TNTina just think about tomorrow night! We're not elderly but we might make you dance! Right @rubyming? Most def!! #
- 10:23 @TNTina @loribaby we're on like donkey kong!! I need a drink! And I might need 5 after dealing with P! myloc.me/21Ibk #
- 11:06 @TNTina @loribaby ok I suck for talking it up & then bailing. Am about to have a nervous breakdown. See ya later. myloc.me/21Lyy #
- 14:54 The bus is here... I hear the battle cry. Hope my new tactic is FTW. myloc.me/21Wjf #
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it looks so nice :)