Okay guys. I went to the doctor today and got my report.
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Here we go. Last month, my sugar was at 303 and today it was to 136. Great! Still have to take the pills, but keep doing what I've been doing. I also lost 13lbs! This made me excited! Just think that much every month and I'll be down under 200 by the time I see the doctor again in 3 months. I showed my doctor the spot on my leg that I forgot about last time. She says it's psoriasis, but that it sometimes happens with diabetics. I've had this spot for about a year if not more. She gave me a prescription cream that I'm going to fill tomorrow with my diabetes pills. It bites having to wait to get paid to pay for these as I still don't have any insurance. My boss is aware that I'm diabetic but still she won't put me on insurance. I guess I'm not worth it. Ah well. New job or book published this year - that's another one of my goals.
I went to church tonight - since I had the night off, which was odd. I asked they pray for me since all of this is hard and I'm struggling with not going back to the way I was. But with everyone's prayers and my not wanting to be on insulin, I know I can do it!
I hope all of you are doing well. Happy Easter! Eat some Cadbury Eggs for me!
Blessings come in small doses
Friday, March 27, 2009
I know I just posted a new blog, but I wanted to keep my "column" separate from my really personal updates.
Things are going pretty well. I'm still struggling with my eating habits. I miss bread!!! Of course, who doesn't cheat. I know I have. And I've limited my bread intake to once a week. Plus, regular sodas are down to once a week as well. I'm trying to drink more water and diet sodas. It's hard, but I'm making it. I'm also trying to eat more veggies, which is odd for me since I'm always getting something on the go before work. You guys would be surprised how many total carbs and calories fast food places have!! I got a book a while ago with all of that kind of info and I'm really using it now. :)
My sugar levels have been decent lately, but not perfect. I've had a few days when they've been on track, but only once when it's been at 200. At least most days it's close to the max after eating, even if I haven't eaten yet. That's progress at least! I'm proud of myself for doing this. And I'm hoping that with controlling my diet and taking the pills the doctor prescribed, that I'll be able to lose some weight and get healthy. That's something that I've been needing to do for a while now. My weight has gotten completely out of control. I haven't weighed myself since I went to the doctor, but my jeans are getting seriously baggy. I take that as a really good sign!
I spoke to my sister (half-sister from my dad's first marriage, but to me she's my sister no matter what) through email and she told me that my mom got diabetes just before she got pregnant with me. I'm going to double check on that with my Uncle Robert when I get a chance to talk to him. He caught me at the mailbox last week and I told him that I'm type II diabetic. Just knowing when and how mom got through being diabetic will help me, I'm sure. I remember watching her take shots twice a day and checking her sugar twice a day. I remember watching my Aunt Dot (my mom's best friend) do the same thing. I don't want to end up having more problems because of this disease and I do want to have children some day. I want to get it under control, along with my high blood pressure and my weight. My sister told me that blood pressure problems, spider veins on the legs, and heart problems run on my dad's side of the family. Ulcers, heart problems, asthma and diabetes are on mom's side. Plus, I'm still mildly anemic.
I want to get in better health so I can donate blood. I found out the first time I tried to donate that I have a rare blood type. I can't remember if it's AB neg or AB pos, but it's one of the two. I'll have to check with my sister and see what she has and what my dad had. I can't remember if the kid's supposed to have mom's blood type or dad's. That show's how much I payed attention in class, doesn't it?
I told my boss this week about my diabetes and what I'm going through. Hopefully, less stress will follow after Monday's over. We publish our Profile section - which comes once a year - on Tuesday. I know God has better things in store for me. I only hope that things will work out soon so I can find a job I'm more suited for. I want to write! And if I have to move to make that dream a reality, I'll do it! I just finished reading a really wonderful book on this kind of topic - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It has really helped me to think about my dreams and hope that I can work toward them. I can't give up my dreams because I'm at a stand still. I have to do something about them or they'll never come true! If you haven't read this book and you're looking for some way to get back on the path, I'd recommend this book! It's really simple and it does have some religious/spiritual parts to it. I'm definitely going to re-read it before it has to go back to the library next week and when I get a chance, I'll definitely buy it! (Plus, it's my favorite guy's favorite book - Christian Kane!)
I'm trying to think of more interesting things to tell you guys, but I'm out of things to say. I hope all of you are doing well! I want to congratulate Carrie on getting a job after months of searching! This really shows how God works in our lives and answers the prayers of His children! I'll be trying to catch up on other blogs this weekend at work where I can look at pictures without killing my dialup.
Take care and God Bless!
Things are going pretty well. I'm still struggling with my eating habits. I miss bread!!! Of course, who doesn't cheat. I know I have. And I've limited my bread intake to once a week. Plus, regular sodas are down to once a week as well. I'm trying to drink more water and diet sodas. It's hard, but I'm making it. I'm also trying to eat more veggies, which is odd for me since I'm always getting something on the go before work. You guys would be surprised how many total carbs and calories fast food places have!! I got a book a while ago with all of that kind of info and I'm really using it now. :)
My sugar levels have been decent lately, but not perfect. I've had a few days when they've been on track, but only once when it's been at 200. At least most days it's close to the max after eating, even if I haven't eaten yet. That's progress at least! I'm proud of myself for doing this. And I'm hoping that with controlling my diet and taking the pills the doctor prescribed, that I'll be able to lose some weight and get healthy. That's something that I've been needing to do for a while now. My weight has gotten completely out of control. I haven't weighed myself since I went to the doctor, but my jeans are getting seriously baggy. I take that as a really good sign!
I spoke to my sister (half-sister from my dad's first marriage, but to me she's my sister no matter what) through email and she told me that my mom got diabetes just before she got pregnant with me. I'm going to double check on that with my Uncle Robert when I get a chance to talk to him. He caught me at the mailbox last week and I told him that I'm type II diabetic. Just knowing when and how mom got through being diabetic will help me, I'm sure. I remember watching her take shots twice a day and checking her sugar twice a day. I remember watching my Aunt Dot (my mom's best friend) do the same thing. I don't want to end up having more problems because of this disease and I do want to have children some day. I want to get it under control, along with my high blood pressure and my weight. My sister told me that blood pressure problems, spider veins on the legs, and heart problems run on my dad's side of the family. Ulcers, heart problems, asthma and diabetes are on mom's side. Plus, I'm still mildly anemic.
I want to get in better health so I can donate blood. I found out the first time I tried to donate that I have a rare blood type. I can't remember if it's AB neg or AB pos, but it's one of the two. I'll have to check with my sister and see what she has and what my dad had. I can't remember if the kid's supposed to have mom's blood type or dad's. That show's how much I payed attention in class, doesn't it?
I told my boss this week about my diabetes and what I'm going through. Hopefully, less stress will follow after Monday's over. We publish our Profile section - which comes once a year - on Tuesday. I know God has better things in store for me. I only hope that things will work out soon so I can find a job I'm more suited for. I want to write! And if I have to move to make that dream a reality, I'll do it! I just finished reading a really wonderful book on this kind of topic - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It has really helped me to think about my dreams and hope that I can work toward them. I can't give up my dreams because I'm at a stand still. I have to do something about them or they'll never come true! If you haven't read this book and you're looking for some way to get back on the path, I'd recommend this book! It's really simple and it does have some religious/spiritual parts to it. I'm definitely going to re-read it before it has to go back to the library next week and when I get a chance, I'll definitely buy it! (Plus, it's my favorite guy's favorite book - Christian Kane!)
I'm trying to think of more interesting things to tell you guys, but I'm out of things to say. I hope all of you are doing well! I want to congratulate Carrie on getting a job after months of searching! This really shows how God works in our lives and answers the prayers of His children! I'll be trying to catch up on other blogs this weekend at work where I can look at pictures without killing my dialup.
Take care and God Bless!
Heroes live on through us
Two years ago last month, I lost one of my real life heroes. My real life hero wasn't a medical doctor, a pastor, a singer or an actor. He had a monotone voice when he spoke in class, but the days when he dressed up as Julius Caesar or Shakespeare were days you knew you should stay awake.
I had no idea what I wanted to do with my college education, but with a great adviser, came a great mentor and a father figure who was always there to lend a hand any way he could. My days at LBW were the best because of the man who I've come to think of as my personal hero.
Mike "Doc" Daniel wasn't your typical adviser or history teacher. Doc was extraordinary - a wonderful professor to do work-study under and a mentor to every student could help. He might have gone to extremes to get the attention of his class and was too kind with extra credit movies for his Western Civ II classes.
As Doc's work-study, I learned that most geniuses have too much stuff for their offices. i learned that being shy was not a good quality if I wanted to be a lawyer, which prompted me to shift my degree to journalism. I know I learned more from Doc than from any of my other teachers because he was such an exceptional mentor. His dry humor, costumes, and goofy grin will always be missed by his students and those who came to know him so well.
There are no words to really say all that Doc was, so I'll just talk about two of my favorite "Doc moments."
I was part of Circle K when I was at LBW. There were only a few of us, but I was always at every meeting. On awards night, just before graduation, Doc asked me to be there and "dress nice." Of course, I had no idea what was going on. That night, I received a plaque for Outstanding Member of Circle K. I'd never really received recognition for anything - unless you count third grade when I got first place and $25 for a poster contest. What made the award even more special was the fact that Doc was the one who presented it to me. I'm glad that I have that memory and photos of that night along with graduation.
My two years at LBW were the best. I made it through the required courses and some amazing classes that I'll never forget. Doc's Ethics and Government classes were definitely among those. Even through the loss of my uncle and having my heart broken, I had the best times of my life at LBW.
My second favorite Doc moment was when I'd been told to interview someone for one of my journalism classes at Troy (State) University. Doc was my first choice. I couldn't tell you what the class was (probably interviewing) or who the professor was (probably Dr. Padgett or Mr. Spurlock), but I remember the conversation with Doc.
We sat down in his cluttered office with a tape recorder, pad and pencil. I had ten questions to ask - mostly centered on his schooling and degrees. I'll never forget my "bomb" question because I had to keep a straight face when I asked him. My last question was out there. I asked if he'd ever been propositioned by a student and if he'd ever gone beyond the student/teacher relationship with any of them.
I'll always cherish the memory of that interview - learning all the things I'd never asked Doc when I was his work-study. And I'll always fondly remember Doc for putting me on the path to being a writer/journalist.
I have so many more reasons for why Doc is my real life hero. Doc never failed to give of his time or even his money when it was really needed. He was one of those rare people who always considered others before himself. For that, and for always being a pleasure to work for, Doc is my hero.
I know so few of us recognize those who have touched our lives while they're here to taid us in our trials and tribulations. I know this is so true for me. We get so busy with our lives and work that we forget to send messages to those we care about and those who have touched our hearts. I regret not keeping in touch with Doc as I should have, but life just got in the way and then I ran out of tomorrows to chat with him.
Tell your real life heroes that you admire them and thank them for touching your life. You never know when that next tomorrow might never come.
I had no idea what I wanted to do with my college education, but with a great adviser, came a great mentor and a father figure who was always there to lend a hand any way he could. My days at LBW were the best because of the man who I've come to think of as my personal hero.
Mike "Doc" Daniel wasn't your typical adviser or history teacher. Doc was extraordinary - a wonderful professor to do work-study under and a mentor to every student could help. He might have gone to extremes to get the attention of his class and was too kind with extra credit movies for his Western Civ II classes.
As Doc's work-study, I learned that most geniuses have too much stuff for their offices. i learned that being shy was not a good quality if I wanted to be a lawyer, which prompted me to shift my degree to journalism. I know I learned more from Doc than from any of my other teachers because he was such an exceptional mentor. His dry humor, costumes, and goofy grin will always be missed by his students and those who came to know him so well.
There are no words to really say all that Doc was, so I'll just talk about two of my favorite "Doc moments."
I was part of Circle K when I was at LBW. There were only a few of us, but I was always at every meeting. On awards night, just before graduation, Doc asked me to be there and "dress nice." Of course, I had no idea what was going on. That night, I received a plaque for Outstanding Member of Circle K. I'd never really received recognition for anything - unless you count third grade when I got first place and $25 for a poster contest. What made the award even more special was the fact that Doc was the one who presented it to me. I'm glad that I have that memory and photos of that night along with graduation.
My two years at LBW were the best. I made it through the required courses and some amazing classes that I'll never forget. Doc's Ethics and Government classes were definitely among those. Even through the loss of my uncle and having my heart broken, I had the best times of my life at LBW.
My second favorite Doc moment was when I'd been told to interview someone for one of my journalism classes at Troy (State) University. Doc was my first choice. I couldn't tell you what the class was (probably interviewing) or who the professor was (probably Dr. Padgett or Mr. Spurlock), but I remember the conversation with Doc.
We sat down in his cluttered office with a tape recorder, pad and pencil. I had ten questions to ask - mostly centered on his schooling and degrees. I'll never forget my "bomb" question because I had to keep a straight face when I asked him. My last question was out there. I asked if he'd ever been propositioned by a student and if he'd ever gone beyond the student/teacher relationship with any of them.
I'll always cherish the memory of that interview - learning all the things I'd never asked Doc when I was his work-study. And I'll always fondly remember Doc for putting me on the path to being a writer/journalist.
I have so many more reasons for why Doc is my real life hero. Doc never failed to give of his time or even his money when it was really needed. He was one of those rare people who always considered others before himself. For that, and for always being a pleasure to work for, Doc is my hero.
I know so few of us recognize those who have touched our lives while they're here to taid us in our trials and tribulations. I know this is so true for me. We get so busy with our lives and work that we forget to send messages to those we care about and those who have touched our hearts. I regret not keeping in touch with Doc as I should have, but life just got in the way and then I ran out of tomorrows to chat with him.
Tell your real life heroes that you admire them and thank them for touching your life. You never know when that next tomorrow might never come.
An update on me
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
In my last post I didn't know anything specific because I hadn't been to the doctor yet.
So here's what's going on with me. I knew I had a kidney infection, which the doctor confirmed and thankfully through the antibiotics I'm all well on that point. My mother had diabetes and had to be on insulin shots, so I knew I was at risk to have diabetes as well. I've just been waiting for the shoe to drop on it - well Thursday the doctor had the nurse check my glucose levels - and it was bad. Not as bad as it could have been, but still enough to diagnose me with Type II diabetes. I know I can deal with this, but it's been very hard. With being sick while the kidney infection was knocked from my system, I didn't really eat much, but now I can't have bread or anything "sweet." Now, the sweets aren't too bad of a thing to say no to - I can have fruit. The bread on the other hand is VERY hard to give up. But it's only for a month until I have to go back and see how I'm doing. When she tested me my glucose level was around 300 - that's over twice what it should be after eating. Needless to say, I need to make some changes.
I'm on a pill, not a shot right now and I'm supposed to check my glucose level every other day. I checked it yesterday and it was down to 264, which is better. Let's hope it keeps dropping! The doctor gave me samples of the pill I am taking and a prescription for another pill for 3 months. I'm hoping that what she told me about the prescription will help me lose some weight - I'm seriously in need of losing over 100 lbs at this point.
I know I don't want to have to go on the shots of insulin and that I do want to lose some weight and be healthier. But the stress of my job (which has gotten moreso lately because of my not feeling 100%) is not helping at all. Here's hoping that things turn around on that front. The doctor thinks most of what is happening with my health is stress related. And there's more stress to come this month - but after it's over things should get better for a little bit.
So, I still need you guys to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I go through this. I have people that I know who deal with diabetes every day, so I have friends and family to talk to about it. But I know how much easier it would be if my mom were here to help me through this. And going through this makes me miss her more than I have in a very long time. But I know with the prayers and my faith in God, I can make it through.
Love you all!
So here's what's going on with me. I knew I had a kidney infection, which the doctor confirmed and thankfully through the antibiotics I'm all well on that point. My mother had diabetes and had to be on insulin shots, so I knew I was at risk to have diabetes as well. I've just been waiting for the shoe to drop on it - well Thursday the doctor had the nurse check my glucose levels - and it was bad. Not as bad as it could have been, but still enough to diagnose me with Type II diabetes. I know I can deal with this, but it's been very hard. With being sick while the kidney infection was knocked from my system, I didn't really eat much, but now I can't have bread or anything "sweet." Now, the sweets aren't too bad of a thing to say no to - I can have fruit. The bread on the other hand is VERY hard to give up. But it's only for a month until I have to go back and see how I'm doing. When she tested me my glucose level was around 300 - that's over twice what it should be after eating. Needless to say, I need to make some changes.
I'm on a pill, not a shot right now and I'm supposed to check my glucose level every other day. I checked it yesterday and it was down to 264, which is better. Let's hope it keeps dropping! The doctor gave me samples of the pill I am taking and a prescription for another pill for 3 months. I'm hoping that what she told me about the prescription will help me lose some weight - I'm seriously in need of losing over 100 lbs at this point.
I know I don't want to have to go on the shots of insulin and that I do want to lose some weight and be healthier. But the stress of my job (which has gotten moreso lately because of my not feeling 100%) is not helping at all. Here's hoping that things turn around on that front. The doctor thinks most of what is happening with my health is stress related. And there's more stress to come this month - but after it's over things should get better for a little bit.
So, I still need you guys to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I go through this. I have people that I know who deal with diabetes every day, so I have friends and family to talk to about it. But I know how much easier it would be if my mom were here to help me through this. And going through this makes me miss her more than I have in a very long time. But I know with the prayers and my faith in God, I can make it through.
Love you all!
Prayers needed
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Hi guys. Personal post this time. I'm having a few personal problems - health problems and work issues that I need to decide about very soon. I'm asking you guys to lift me up and pray for me. I know what the power of prayer can do. I know that God listens to His children when they are humble before Him. I know I'll be getting down on my knees this week and asking Him for guidance in these decisions I need to make.
I hope all of you are doing well. I will be posting more Top 3 blogs soon!
I hope all of you are doing well. I will be posting more Top 3 blogs soon!
Top 3 people I'd love to meet
Saturday, February 28, 2009
I've decided to do a little something different with my blog for the next couple of weeks. I'll be doing a Top 3 or 5 every week and making and making personal posts in between. I want to invite my followers to submit things they'd like to see as well. I have a list of about 10 as of now and will be using them until they run out.
My first list came to me when I was trying to think of five people I'd love to meet in real life. Unfortunately, I could only come up with four, so I'll include the last one in this blog as a bonus.
Top 3 people (alive) that I'd really like to meet:
1. Christian Kane
2. Joss Whedon
3. Sherrilyn Kenyon
I'm sure you're looking at these names and wondering who they are, so I'll do a little intro on them to help you out. Then I'll tell you why I want to meet this person.
Christian Kane
Christian has played many roles since he first began acting. His most recent role is that of Eliot Spencer on TNT's Leverage. But most of us remember his role as bad boy lawyer Lindsey McDonald on Angel - the spin-off of Buffy. He's also made appearances in Dawson's Creek, Las Vegas, and a short lived series called Close to Home. You've probably glimpsed him in movies like Secondhand Lions, Taxi, Friday Night Lights, Just Married and Life or Something Like It.
This soon-to-be 35-year-old is talented in several ways that have people following him on every venture he sets out on. Not only is Christian a soulful country boy actor, he's also a singer and songwriter. Though the band Kane is now under Christian's solo name, he and friend, Steve Carlson have written several Americana/Country songs. The song More Than I Deserve was actually in Christian's movie The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron and Sweet Carolina Rain was the song that Christian sings as he walks down the hall to his hotel room.
The reasons I want to meet Christian are many, but mostly I want to meet him because he's never given up on his dreams. He left home to go to LA to pursue his acting and though he's still not as famous as some actors, he's stayed around, making a name for himself. Through all of his hardships in the business, Christian has always pushed through with the unending love and support from his mother.
With his talents, his laid back style, and his country boy attitude, I know that Christian is an excellent person to know and be around. Just the easy way he makes himself humble - thanking people and being polite - he's one of those guys I can honestly say "his momma raised him right!"
Joss Whedon
If you haven't been watching television for the past 10 years, you probably don't know this guy. For those of you who can't place him, think Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Writer, Director, Producer - Joss Whedon is obviously a jack of all trades kind of guy. So, unless you've been living under a rock, you know who this guy is. For you rock dwellers, I'll give you the bio. Joss is the creator and writer and often director/producer for such shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and most recently Dollhouse. He's written for the tv show Roseanne, where he got his start. Joss is famous for his quick wit and rewrites of scripts such as Speed.
Joss is one of the funniest, most gracious people that have the luck to become great and work with great people. There are so many reasons why I'd love to meet this man - he's smart, talented and the world's best boss to those he directs. For all the shows he's done, Joss has put his mark on them, showing us his funny side as well as his serious side. He's written things that have made us think about things. He's made supernatural beings become our best friends and people that we can related to - he made Buffy a girl we could all want to be like. He made Angel the dreamy, brooding guy that girls would love to go out with - despite his "problem" of being cursed with a soul. All of these are great reasons why I'd love to meet this man. He's a legend who has created pop icons for us to follow and grow attached to. That's why he's great.
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Sherri is one of my very favorite supernatural erotic authors. She's known for her Dark Hunter series, which includes the Dream Hunters and other interesting supernatural characters. The series is known for its twist on Greek mythology and Artemis being the "bitch goddess" who turns another god into a servant she can control - only she makes the mistake of betraying him. Acheron becomes more powerful than her - gaining his own powers as the Destroyer - the last living god of Atlantis. Her writing style and her ability to draw in her readers are things that make Sherri's books go to the bestseller's list.
Sherri's way of interacting with her fans and love of writing have made me want to write even more. To be able to meet someone who inspires you is one of the greatest things you can ever do.
All of these people inspire me in their own ways and I'd love to meet them and tell them how they've touched my life.
The fourth person I'd love to meet should be obvious since he wasn't on the list of the top 3. In high school I became a big Smashing Pumpkins fan. Billy Corgan became one of the heroes of my life through his music. I'd love to meet him because he's inspired me on so many levels. He's kept going even though the band broke up - and he's always kept on writing. That's the kind of people that inspire me.
I hope you guys have found this amusing at the least. It's way past bedtime and I've got a headache. Sweet dreams and happy thoughts for the future - maybe I'll actually meet these people in real life one day!
ETA: I knew I should've done this when I was more awake and when I was at work because the pictures really slowed down my connection and made me have several typing errors. I hope you guys enjoy these! Look for the next one tonight or tomorrow!
My first list came to me when I was trying to think of five people I'd love to meet in real life. Unfortunately, I could only come up with four, so I'll include the last one in this blog as a bonus.
Top 3 people (alive) that I'd really like to meet:
1. Christian Kane
2. Joss Whedon
3. Sherrilyn Kenyon
I'm sure you're looking at these names and wondering who they are, so I'll do a little intro on them to help you out. Then I'll tell you why I want to meet this person.
Christian KaneChristian has played many roles since he first began acting. His most recent role is that of Eliot Spencer on TNT's Leverage. But most of us remember his role as bad boy lawyer Lindsey McDonald on Angel - the spin-off of Buffy. He's also made appearances in Dawson's Creek, Las Vegas, and a short lived series called Close to Home. You've probably glimpsed him in movies like Secondhand Lions, Taxi, Friday Night Lights, Just Married and Life or Something Like It.
This soon-to-be 35-year-old is talented in several ways that have people following him on every venture he sets out on. Not only is Christian a soulful country boy actor, he's also a singer and songwriter. Though the band Kane is now under Christian's solo name, he and friend, Steve Carlson have written several Americana/Country songs. The song More Than I Deserve was actually in Christian's movie The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron and Sweet Carolina Rain was the song that Christian sings as he walks down the hall to his hotel room.
The reasons I want to meet Christian are many, but mostly I want to meet him because he's never given up on his dreams. He left home to go to LA to pursue his acting and though he's still not as famous as some actors, he's stayed around, making a name for himself. Through all of his hardships in the business, Christian has always pushed through with the unending love and support from his mother.
With his talents, his laid back style, and his country boy attitude, I know that Christian is an excellent person to know and be around. Just the easy way he makes himself humble - thanking people and being polite - he's one of those guys I can honestly say "his momma raised him right!"
Joss WhedonIf you haven't been watching television for the past 10 years, you probably don't know this guy. For those of you who can't place him, think Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Writer, Director, Producer - Joss Whedon is obviously a jack of all trades kind of guy. So, unless you've been living under a rock, you know who this guy is. For you rock dwellers, I'll give you the bio. Joss is the creator and writer and often director/producer for such shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and most recently Dollhouse. He's written for the tv show Roseanne, where he got his start. Joss is famous for his quick wit and rewrites of scripts such as Speed.
Joss is one of the funniest, most gracious people that have the luck to become great and work with great people. There are so many reasons why I'd love to meet this man - he's smart, talented and the world's best boss to those he directs. For all the shows he's done, Joss has put his mark on them, showing us his funny side as well as his serious side. He's written things that have made us think about things. He's made supernatural beings become our best friends and people that we can related to - he made Buffy a girl we could all want to be like. He made Angel the dreamy, brooding guy that girls would love to go out with - despite his "problem" of being cursed with a soul. All of these are great reasons why I'd love to meet this man. He's a legend who has created pop icons for us to follow and grow attached to. That's why he's great.
Sherrilyn KenyonSherri is one of my very favorite supernatural erotic authors. She's known for her Dark Hunter series, which includes the Dream Hunters and other interesting supernatural characters. The series is known for its twist on Greek mythology and Artemis being the "bitch goddess" who turns another god into a servant she can control - only she makes the mistake of betraying him. Acheron becomes more powerful than her - gaining his own powers as the Destroyer - the last living god of Atlantis. Her writing style and her ability to draw in her readers are things that make Sherri's books go to the bestseller's list.
Sherri's way of interacting with her fans and love of writing have made me want to write even more. To be able to meet someone who inspires you is one of the greatest things you can ever do.
All of these people inspire me in their own ways and I'd love to meet them and tell them how they've touched my life.
The fourth person I'd love to meet should be obvious since he wasn't on the list of the top 3. In high school I became a big Smashing Pumpkins fan. Billy Corgan became one of the heroes of my life through his music. I'd love to meet him because he's inspired me on so many levels. He's kept going even though the band broke up - and he's always kept on writing. That's the kind of people that inspire me.
I hope you guys have found this amusing at the least. It's way past bedtime and I've got a headache. Sweet dreams and happy thoughts for the future - maybe I'll actually meet these people in real life one day!
ETA: I knew I should've done this when I was more awake and when I was at work because the pictures really slowed down my connection and made me have several typing errors. I hope you guys enjoy these! Look for the next one tonight or tomorrow!
Family and inspiration
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Tonight while I was driving home from work, I was thinking about all those profile sections that Troy, Brewton and Atmore have been doing in the past few weeks. I know ours for the Star-News is coming up and of course I was thinking about who would make the best stories. Naturally most profile stories are about people - feature stories on people who have impacted the communty.
So, I came up with the three people who have been inspiration in my life.
The number one inspiration on my list would be my mother, especially since she raised me on her own since I was six. My mother was always there for me, even when I wasn't the best daughter. She raised me in the church, taking me to Sunday school and Vacation Bible School throughout my young years. She taught me about God and Jesus and how to always put my faith first and trust in God. Through all her trials, my mother was strong. She went through losing my father, back surgeries, and a stroke that eventually led to her leaving this world.
My second inspiration would be my Uncle Clyde - my mom's brother. Those of you who have known me for a long time probably remember my Uncle Clyde. He lived with us all of my life and he was the one person that was constantly there for me after my mother passed away. He and I were close and we took care of each other - more me taking care of him since he only had an eighth grade education. He went to church every Sunday and was there for every service. He enjoyed singing in the choir, though he couldn't really read that well, he knew almost every song in the hymn book. Uncle Clyde was with me through my first year of college and in the fall of 1999, he fell on a fishing trip and broke his hip. He underwent a hip replacement and complications set in. He went to USA hospital in Mobile to have his stomach removed and never came home.
My last inspiration would be my Uncle Robert. I know I don't talk about him much and there have been times when I deeply dislike him, but he is a great man. He has always put his faith in God first and led his family from his study of the Bible. My Uncle Robert and Aunt Gloria moved from Pensacola in 1995 to Andalusia so they could become my guardians. I know it was a hard transition for my Aunt Gloria, who loved the city. But it was never a hardship for Uncle Robert. He loved the country - and the country life. He loved the old home place - "the country house" that belonged to my grandparents. He still lives there to this day - even though he's well over eighty. He and Aunt Gloria made Andalusia their home and Mobley Creek their home church. Uncle Robert willingly took over Sunday school duties and leading the choir. If anyone in my life knows God's unfailing wisdom and will, it is my Uncle Robert. Uncle Robert knows the Bible better than anyone else I know. He has notebooks full of notes on every book in the Bible that he uses for his Sunday school classes. He never fails to go to church every time the doors are open. Through his trials and the loss of my Aunt Gloria, he has always been strong. He has had a mild heartattack and does not hear so well anymore, but still he presses toward the mark - to the high calling of God.
These inspirational people have touched my life and have made me the person I am. They have taught me to always be strong and even through my faith wavers at times, to always keep God in my life to guide me.
So, I came up with the three people who have been inspiration in my life.
The number one inspiration on my list would be my mother, especially since she raised me on her own since I was six. My mother was always there for me, even when I wasn't the best daughter. She raised me in the church, taking me to Sunday school and Vacation Bible School throughout my young years. She taught me about God and Jesus and how to always put my faith first and trust in God. Through all her trials, my mother was strong. She went through losing my father, back surgeries, and a stroke that eventually led to her leaving this world.
My second inspiration would be my Uncle Clyde - my mom's brother. Those of you who have known me for a long time probably remember my Uncle Clyde. He lived with us all of my life and he was the one person that was constantly there for me after my mother passed away. He and I were close and we took care of each other - more me taking care of him since he only had an eighth grade education. He went to church every Sunday and was there for every service. He enjoyed singing in the choir, though he couldn't really read that well, he knew almost every song in the hymn book. Uncle Clyde was with me through my first year of college and in the fall of 1999, he fell on a fishing trip and broke his hip. He underwent a hip replacement and complications set in. He went to USA hospital in Mobile to have his stomach removed and never came home.
My last inspiration would be my Uncle Robert. I know I don't talk about him much and there have been times when I deeply dislike him, but he is a great man. He has always put his faith in God first and led his family from his study of the Bible. My Uncle Robert and Aunt Gloria moved from Pensacola in 1995 to Andalusia so they could become my guardians. I know it was a hard transition for my Aunt Gloria, who loved the city. But it was never a hardship for Uncle Robert. He loved the country - and the country life. He loved the old home place - "the country house" that belonged to my grandparents. He still lives there to this day - even though he's well over eighty. He and Aunt Gloria made Andalusia their home and Mobley Creek their home church. Uncle Robert willingly took over Sunday school duties and leading the choir. If anyone in my life knows God's unfailing wisdom and will, it is my Uncle Robert. Uncle Robert knows the Bible better than anyone else I know. He has notebooks full of notes on every book in the Bible that he uses for his Sunday school classes. He never fails to go to church every time the doors are open. Through his trials and the loss of my Aunt Gloria, he has always been strong. He has had a mild heartattack and does not hear so well anymore, but still he presses toward the mark - to the high calling of God.
These inspirational people have touched my life and have made me the person I am. They have taught me to always be strong and even through my faith wavers at times, to always keep God in my life to guide me.
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