Poor, poor Val

So, I found THIS today. What happened to him? He was such a hottie! Why Val, why?????

Tattoo Removal

Today was the fifth session of my tattoo removal on my wrist. I'm having the procedure done at MUSC. I got lucky when I went in for my consult and am having the laser surgery done by a resident. Since I'm having it done by a resident, it's half the cost of having it done by a non resident doctor. So, instead of paying $200 a session, I'm only paying $100. This process will probably take 3 more sessions. Let me tell you, it's not much fun.

First, my resident numbs my wrist by sticking needles filled with numbing medication. She probably sticks me at least 10 times. I'm not scared of needles at all, but having needles in my wrist is an absolute BITCH! This is all done at a very awkward angle, having to twist my wrist to as far to the left as possible. By the end of the session, my arm is trembling from holding it in such a weird position.

Second, we get to wear some really geeky glasses to keep our eyes safe from the laser.

Third, the resident plays with the GINORMOUS laser machine which looks HIGHLY complex.

Then, the laser starts. I don't feel anything, but you can SMELL it and see the smoke as the top layers of your skin burn. YUMMMY!

Last, my resident puts a bandage on my wrist...doctors do not know how to bandage things.

I then leave and come home and prepare myself for the pain to come after the numbing meds wear off. Anywhoo...here are the pics from today. Lovely isn't it!?!?!

Around 8PM this evening, a huge blister formed and I actually drained it because the bloody liquid was sloshing around in there and...yeah you get the pic. I won't go into that anymore. Enjoy the pics and I'll post more from my next session (9/29/08)

Moral of the story:
Research the person who tattoos you!!!

Fantasy Football

It's that time again...Fantasy Football is here!!! This will be my second year playing and I didn't do so bad last year. It's amazing to me how mch people get into this thing. I thought they were absolutely insane and blowing money away. But...I was wrong. I LOVE it. It's very competitive and addictive. My draft is 9 days away and I'm busy studying stats and players and trying to decide who will be a good fit for my team. So, wish me luck. Go Juggernauts!

Crazy Sprinkler Lady

All I can say is WOW!

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Personality

This is a cool personality test I stole from Rita. Is is on the money or not? :o)

Results
Your answers suggest you are an Idealist
The four aspects that make up this personality type are:


Summary of Idealists
Make sense of the world using inner values
Focus on personal growth and the growth of others
Think of themselves as bright, forgiving and curious
May sometimes appear stubborn
More about Idealists
Idealists put time and energy into developing personal values that they use as a guide through life. They may seek fulfilment by helping others improve themselves and often want to make the world a better place. Idealists only share their inner values with people they respect.


Idealists are the most likely group to say they are vegetarian, according to a UK survey.
Idealists enjoy discussions about a wide range of topics, particularly those that deal with the future. They are typically easy-going and flexible, but if their values are challenged they may refuse to compromise.

In situations where they can’t use their talents or are unappreciated, Idealists may have trouble expressing themselves and withdraw. Under extreme stress, Idealists may become very critical of others, or lose confidence in their own ability to cope.

Recognition for their work is important to Idealists; however, they are also good at spotting false praise.

Idealist Careers
Idealists are often drawn to jobs where they can help people reach their potential. They are also attracted to careers that allow artistic creativity.

It's important to remember that no survey can predict personality type with 100 percent accuracy. Experts say that we should use personality type to better understand ourselves and others, but shouldn't feel restricted by our results.

Overall results
The graph below shows the percentage of people with each personality type out of everyone who has taken this test.

We'll Miss You!

Our friend Ramey Reeves passed from this life July 9th, 2008. She had battled brain cancer for a while and it was all just too much. She was a wonderful, beautiful, caring, friendly, faithful, godly, genuine disciple and we will miss her greatly. I went to the memorial service today and it was amazing. I had never been filled with so much of God's love than I had today. It was the way she would have wanted. Her family is the pillar of strength and know that she is in a better place and is walking and singing with God as I type this. We'll miss you terribly!! Please keep her husband John and son Judah in your thoughts and prayers.

It's Official!

It's official; upon completion of my classes this summer I semester, I will be an official graduate of the MLIS program from the University of South Carolina. It's exciting, stressful, and sad all at the same time. I have no idea what I'll do with myself without having to come home and finish up a project, or view a class, or complete some "required" reading. Maybe I'll be able to do some more "leisurely" reading. Another stressful thing is that I'll have to start looking for a new job. The job I've been in for the past two years has been good but it's definitely not something I want to pursue much longer. So, job hunting, here I come. There's also not an abundance of library careers in the Charleston area and I really want to stay here for the time being. You never know, maybe something I can't pass up will come available elsewhere. I also have to consider my BF. We have to be able to live in the same place and he has only a number of places he can transfer to. He has a great job working for Verizon employed with them for 14 years). He's the bread winner, so I'll go where he wants until I start making the big bucks...muhahahaha! Oh, and the sad part...having to pay back a $40K school loan. GEEZ!!!!!!!!