6/30/2008

Tonight was loads of fun. Yes I went to a softball game, the Schroeder's lost yet again, and we went out for pizza at the Bombshelter afterwards. That was really fun tonight, but what really topped off the night was seeing Bud and Patty, Patty more so than Bud. Nothing against him, although he did deduct points on my landscaping drawing in high school Biology class, because I put a Larry Bird shrine on my drawing. It wasn't much of a deduction and it surely didn't hurt my grade for the class, but he just told me it was because of the shrine. He was fun to joke around with. But his wife helped care for me immediately after my car accident about 10 years ago. She was an ICU nurse at St. Rita's hospital, where I spent the first four weeks of my 10 week coma. The odds were not in my favor, as surely she would tell you. But from the quality nurse care I came through. I like seeing people who helped in my successful recovery process. I'm not sure if I spelled her name right or not, but thank you Mrs. Bud:-).

8/30/2008

I finally have some newer pics of my nephews. Andrew is the oldest, then Grant, and the baby of the family is Nick. The older two are on the tractor, which is amazing. Although Grant will try anything new... Andrew is a bit more shy. Its a rarity to see him try something new without his mom or dad by his side. We'll have to wait and see how Nick turns out when he gets a lil' bit older.

6/29/2008

Today I spoke with the person who is helping me write my autobiography, and I felt better about the whole ordeal since we will hopefully meet sometime soon to work on this together. While I'm sure she has bad typing skills, my skills are bad. I'm still hoping to have a manuscript done by the end of January, 2009. It is so nice of her to help me with my book. I think she'll deserve some compensation.
Tomorrow (Monday) the Schroeder softball team has a rain cancelled makeup game. They have yet to win a game but have yet to win a game. They are still so fun to watch. I desperately wish my balance miraculously came back and I'd be able to play on the team. Who cares if I would not be able to perform as good as in my hay day. I just wish I could play. I miss not being able to do some things, but I don't dwell on them. What's the point? I focus on the positive. I never used to be able to do everything I do now. I love my life now! I wouldn't trade it for anybody's. Some people have a hard time understanding that, but it's true.

6/29/2008

Sunday is a day for relaxing and laying around, or at least that is how my family has come to approach it over the years. Except during football season that is. Usually when the NFL starts I get together with cousins and friends to watch the games. Sports, as I've said, encompasses much of my free time the way it is, and when football season gets underway that is sort of the ultimate. Really, when speaking of high school sports I prefer watching basketball, because there is much more need for intellect when it comes to basketball. But collegiate and professional football take the stage each fall.
I have many contacts and I may get the opportunity to meet coach Tressel and watch a buckeyes practice in person this August.
Lets hope the Reds can beat the Indians again today, like they have done 4 of 5 tries thus far this year.

6/28/2008

it's Saturday, and there's not a whole lot going on. I did do about 1.75 miles of walking mid morning. I'm probably just doing family stuff today and this evening. I'm going to 4:30 mass, which is not a regular occurrence for me. I am usually a Sunday morning church goer. Not too much is going on. I'm tired today, but I can fix that with a nap after a shower.... tootles !

6/27/2008

Its Friday but I'll probably lay sort of low, because I went out last night. It was only a Thursday, but Brian and 23 of his co-worker friends are going on a three night canoe adventure later today. They had a big trailer that they were loading with all the food, beer, liquor and other camping supplies. Even though they'll have loads of fun, its not my scene. I wouldn't be able to handle all the liquor, junk food, and camping. It sounds like fun on the surface but thinking about the fourth day seems hard for me.
In other news its a sad day since my sister and nephews are heading to the lake, but I'm sure we'll cross paths soon.

6/25/2008

My nephews are cool little guys. The middle one of three is going to be a terror when he gets to be a teenager. That's not a guarantee, but it is my best guess. My sister, I, and the three boys are going to the Putnam County fair tomorrow... weather permitting. That should be fun even though I was not a regular fair attendee as a youth. My nephews will love going the animal barns.