Only 4 more weeks?!

SO I saw the doctor yesterday and here's what he said:

--The only problem I should possibly face in the future is hip arthritis which would mean a hip replacement. Which would suck. A lot. Apparently 1/4 people who have injuries like mine early on end up like that. I hereby vow to drink my milk, take my vitamins, and exercise so that I can hopefully dodge that bullet

--He wants to see me again when I am back from my job with RCCL, to take xrays and make sure that I am not developing really early signs of arthritis

--My therapist told me last week that I probably needed about 4 more weeks of therapy, so Dr. agreed, and that once therapy says I'm good to go then I can tell RCCL to find me a ship!

It's all coming together! This has been a crazy summer and I won't wax nostalgic about it yet, but, it's been a learning experience, to say the least.

This past weekend was Jackie's wedding--it was SO lovely! It was once again wonderful to be with all the friends again!  Below is a pic of some of the high school friends and the beautiful bride!!










This weekend mom and Jeff are going to Michigan and I am staying home to relax and enjoy some much-needed alone time. I am having people over to swim Saturday night but aside from that I am pretty much going to do nothing but veg out!

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Heat Wave

Hello readers,

My apologies for having been MIA for the past several weeks, guess I just haven't been feeling inspired to write!

What has happened since my last post, allow me to bullet point for you:

-I have been going to therapy twice a week still, I will go to the doctor on Tuesday the 26th in order to see what he wants me to do beyond this week
-I've really gotten into the show True Blood...don't judge me.
-Hung out with some friends at the home of my friendJackie who is getting MARRIED this weekend!! Yay!!

-Speaking of marriages, went to North Carolina to see my oldest friend (a guy I've known since 2nd grade) get hitched to a lovely girl :) It was absolutely wonderful to catch up with he and his family--they were a HUGE part of my life! This photo here is of Tony and I in around 3rd grade and us at the wedding this past weekend :)
-It's been ridiculously hot here....I don't like it one little bit.
-I got a Blackberry because they said it would be the best phone for International use for cruise ship life!

This coming weekend will be Jackie's wedding and Cathryn and Shannon will be in from Pittsburgh (yay!) and it's going to be a fun time---Four words: Nine Piece Swing Band!!

Finally, I am almost walking completely normally now. I can feel some weaknesses of course, but, overall it's feeling pretty ok!

B

"Isn't that like Pig Latin?"

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend---mine was pretty epic!

On Friday night a bunch of my friends and I went out for drinks and then went to a Salsa Dancing night at the restaurant where I worked back in January/February. It was super fun! I couldn't dance, yet, but I have many plans to go back as soon as I can!

Saturday I got a pedicure with my friend Erica and then I went with her and her roommates and her boyfriend to pick out a cat for their apartment. They got the cutest 3 year-old black cat with green eyes from the APL and her name is Lucy :) I also got Frozen Yogurt with the same friends from Salsa night (-1) and it was DELICIOUS! It's from this place where you basically serve yourself as much yogurt as you want and then add all kinds of toppings and then they charge you by the ounce--pretty neat concept!

Sunday I worked from 3-11 bartending at the club, and while after standing for 8 hours I thought my hips were on fire, it felt good to work and be out and be doing something! And making money! I told them I would probably be able to work a few days/nights a week or something coming up and they seemed cool with that, so, we'll see what happens!

Monday I hung out with another bunch of my friends and we BBQ'd, played Bocce ball and a bunch of other games, and generally just had a good time! We ended up back in Solon to watch the fireworks, then I went home (after sitting in traffic for, like, an hour. UGH.)

Then today I got up early to have breakfast at Bob Evans with my friend Atlie who was in town from Chicago, and then I went to Physical Therapy, then came home and napped for a little, then went to Lunch with Erica and then came home! Later, I took my mom and Jeff to the yogurt place, mahaha.

Healthwise I am doing better and better, loving being in my room again and being able to drive is so liberating!! I still have some work to do until I'm 100%, but, slowly and surely, it will happen :)

B

Testing Google?

I am simply testing a Google+ thing.

This entry is more or less irrelevant to my dear readers. Sorry guys! Pardon our dust!




This little button gives you a link to a site about me..........BUT it may not work for you yet because the site isn't officially up and running yet. Long story.


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Buffalo and day 1 of Land therapy

Well I had an absolutely wonderful weekend in Buffalo, NY! I spent 3 glorious days with my gal pals Margaret, Daniella and Nerissa and we hung out, went to Marineland in Canada, played Spades and went to the beach! 

This is us at Marineland in Canada :)

 

 

 

 

 

I'm super lucky to have amazing friends from all aspects of my life! :) I didn't want to leave!!!!!

Today I also had my first land therapy session and it was tough!!!! But, it will get better and better every day and each time I am one step closer to being all better!

B

Graudating

Quick post here guys and gals:

The big important thing for all to know is that I will be started with 1 land and 1aqua session at therapy for the next 4 weeks. So, twice a week for four weeks I will do one water session and one land session a week--it swimming and exercising in the pool vs on stationary bicycles and standing up, etc. It's going to be harder but it will be more progressive for my leg and that's what's important.

Terrell came by tonight and that was so awesome! We caught up, rode the golf cart, ate dinner and watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, haha! It was really a great time. :)
Thursday I get to see Zane! And then Friday morning we leave to take me to Buffalo!!! I can't wait!!

Then next week is almost the 4th of July, can you believe it??? I just can't wait to work!!!

Have a good weekend y'all, you know I will!

B

Working on it

So therapy has been going really well, I am being re-evaluated tomorrow and they will decide if I should stay with 2 water therapy sessions a week, or if maybe we change it to 1 water 1 land, we will see!

Otherwise, family weekend was really fun! It was a little bit of a bummer not being comfortable walking around a lot and being tired much more easily, but everyone was really great and we had a fantastic time. Here's a photo, it's kind of small since it was taken on a cell phone, but, it's nice :) We're a good-lookin' bunch!

Friday night I got to see Erica and meet her boy Isaac! We had some pretty good Chinese/Japanese food and BUBBLE TEA. If you've never had Bubble Tea you need to get on that, it is SO DELICIOUS.

This past Saturday my mom, Jeff and I went to a graduation party for the one daughter of a family we've known for forever. It was a fun time, a lot of repeating what happened/how I'm doing/what the Cruise job is, but that's ok. We had a fun time! My mom and I also went and got manicures, just for fun.

Sunday we hung out up at our lake and talked to some neighbors and then I had a lovely video chat with my bff Daniella!

Had therapy this morning and my mom and I are going to get lunch at 1 and then see a movie at 2:20! It's been a big effort to keep me entertained so that I don't go stir crazy being in the house all the time!

Hope y'all are doing well :)

B