a few works from the lady

[gfrancie]

I haven't exactly "slept" in a few days. So my sense of humor is on hiatus. Sleep is a difficult situation as it is these days as it is often an extremely painful situation. (having someone press against specific nerves no matter what position you lie in, can wear at times) There is also the fact that I really can't nap because it makes it impossible to sleep at night. I have to pretty much stay awake until I am so exhausted that I pass out. Last night Senor Onion woke up for some reason and was ready to chat about anything. So it took a few hours to get him to go back to sleep. Mr. Jenner went and hid in the basement. Eventually I got Senor Onion to sleep. (I just let him sleep on the floor next to my bed with his covers. It worked. He was quiet and asleep. Mr. Jenner came up sometime after five this morning and shut off the portable a/c unit we have that kind of keeps me from actively falling apart. I don't mind sweating but when you mix in the humidity, well sweating is useless as titties on a boar hog. When he switched off the a/c unit, Senor Onion immediately woke up. I didn't murder my husband as I do love him very much. But I thought about it. We kept trying to distract/placate shortcakes but it was a loss cause.

And it was 70 something degrees and not even 7am.

Senor Onion has discovered my salt pig that sits on the counter and grabbed a spoon and scooped some out and got it all over the kitchen floor. I had reached my breaking point. I proceeded to take a number of utensils (some sharp) and throw them across the kitchen. I may have uttered a few choices phrases at my child. He knows where I live, so he can send the therapist's bill there. And as he hadn't had a proper night's sleep either, he has thrown a few tantrums. I think we are all a bit worn out.

Should anyone suggest getting an a/c, a massage or a pedicure to me, I might be inclined to hunt you down and beat you to death with the blunt object of my choice. I am sure you are trying to be helpful but maybe silence is better.

And to those who live in hotter climates, let me give you that special medal because you can handle hotter temps. Because we do know you are morally superior for your ability to hack it. Where is Calvin when you need him eh?

With that being said, I am going to have some beverages and attempt to maintain a cheerful outlook.

Comments

[maliekai.livejournal.com]

Man, it IS friggin' hot in this corner of the world. I feel you. While I am not pregnant and therefore do not have a small person pressing against my various organs and nerves, I did, as mentioned, put my back out yesterday and can barely move and only extremely slowly at that. So we are both miserable today, just for different reasons, but both exacerbated by the heat. Misery unite!

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

The heat has made life hard. But things are better today. I am not waking up feeling defeated. I hope all works out with your possible condo. It sounds fabulous.

[juliamac.livejournal.com]

Hot and humid are tough under the best of circumstances, but while knocked up equals stabby. Wet washcloths kept in the fridge are nice -cools you off and wipes off the sweat.

I slept sitting up the last month and a half I was pregnant. I just could not get comfy lying down. Between the pressure and the indigestion, I was just pissed off.

I think you should add mosaics to your crafting repetoire. Mainly because it gives you an excuse to wield a hammer and break stuff. Highly theraputic. Or you could go buy a bag of clay (25 pounds is about $20) and you can just pound the hell out of it. Senor Onion can get in on that action. Little expense for a LOT of percussive therapy.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

Mosaics have long tempted me. I could envision removing the ugly back-splash in my kitchen and putting in something kind of interesting. Maybe next year after the baby is born and my brains are a little more settled.

It helps that today it is cooler out. I don't feel like weeping.

[la-sherazade.livejournal.com]

*silence*

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

and this is why you will always be invited for cake.

[rebeccmeister.livejournal.com]

Rough times, woman. I hope you have a lot of fans going. Not being able to sleep is one of the most uncivilized things ever. I also hope it is all over soon.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I think we are over the most evil part.

[solar-diablo.livejournal.com]

Despite the jokes, Phoenix really is a dry heat. I'll take 114 degrees and 14% humidity over 90 and 90 any day of the week. On top of that, I'm not preganant and can DRINK.

So yeah, no suggestions, just sympathy.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I also want a pool. Someday I will have a pool dammit.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I read that and a few other things. I listened to the bit on This American Life where they held the hearings so I heard verbatim what was uttered. The insurance hacks justified all kinds of stuff and they really have no clue about their own forms. The Senate hearings kind of confirm the general outrage so many people feel. I think at the very very very least, the one thing that could come out of this is a change of laws regarding what an insurance company can and can't do.

And the Health insurance industry has sooooooooo many elected officials in their pockets.

The anger I feel about all of that... the energy from my anger could power a town for a year.

[homc.livejournal.com]

My friend had a baby in May. She developed pre-eclampsia at the end of her pregnancy. They wanted her to stay in the hospital for the last 6 weeks but she declined. She pretty much had to go into the hospital every few days for tests anyway though. Every tinme she was there, they told her all the things that could wrong if she didn't stay- i.e. have a stroke, die blah blah
Well one night right before she decided it was time to induce, she could not sleep and she had not been able to sleep for a few days. She went into the bathroom and the light started flickering. In her tired state, she thought- "I must be having a stroke. Why else would the lights be flickering." Then the lightbulb burned out. She didn't think it was too funny then, but she howled with laughter when she told me the story.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

Hee.
I love it.

[serorobele.livejournal.com]

This might make you happy:
Weird and Asian... I don't know what else to say. http://www.netnebulo.hu/loituma_clock.swf

Or you can always watch the practical joke videos on YouTube:
No glass in door: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFgL9kKJvg8
Flinstones Car:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkjUOT67hcU&feature=related
And this is just weird: http://www.retrocomedy.com/2009/07/15-creepiest-vintage-ads-of-all-time.html

Feel happier!

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I slept some. It helped

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

You poor thing; I am sweltering here and I can't imagine how it would be while pregnant and looking after a child.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I snapped at a few people and felt like a jerk afterward.