An Interesting Couple of Weeks...

So...this time 3 weeks ago, I sure wasn't thinking about getting sick, much less going to the HOSPITAL!! However, that's exactly what happened. I went to eat dinner with my friend Haley and while we were later hanging out with friends, I started to feel sick. Even though it was out of character for me, I interrupted the conversation and told them I needed to leave quickly. Little did I know, I would be getting a friend to take me to the ER just a few hours later! After spending about 3 hours in the ER on an iv, going through tests, and answering a million questions, they thought I was better and were about to send me home...nope! I get sick again, another IV, and I'm sent to a room....another million questions to answer...

I spent about 2 and a half days with no diagnosis. Seems I'd stumped my doctors (who didn't impress me btw!!). I was unable to eat, and they'd hardly give me ice! Miserable. After CT scans, scopes, xrays, ultrasounds...finally, an answer. I had colitis..yes, colitis. Inflammation in my colon-YUCK!-fluid in my stomach and lungs. I've never been so sick in my life. So, after 5 days of eating NOTHING but chicken broth, being pumped full of fluid, 3 antibiotics, steriods, etc..I finally started to feel better.

I spent 6 days in that hospital room. Thank the good Lord for my MAMA and my wonderful friends who visited me and took care of everything. I went home to New Albany with my mom for a week so I could get some good care and get to feeling better. Went back to the doctor yesterday for blood work and got a great report..it all came back normal! Thank goodness.

What an interesting little change up in my routine ;)

Inspired by Jade Gaskin :)

ABC fun...

A. Attached or single? Single!

B. Best friend? I have several: Renee, Mandi, Haley, Rachel...but I have many GREAT friends!

C. Cake or pie? Cake..birthday cake is the best!

D. Day of choice? Saturday for sure

E. Essential items? Cell phone and the CHI.

F. Favorite color? Green

G. Gummy bears or worms? SOUR gummy worms

H. Hometown? New Albany, MS

I. Favorite indulgence? Coffee and food....sad!

J. January or July? July. I love summer, even though my hair stays frizzy

K. Kids? Someday!

L. Life isn’t complete without? My mom and sisters, niece and nephew, dog Jack, laughs with Haley!

M. Marriage date? Ha..TBA.

N. Number of brothers and sisters? 3 sisters! Jenny, Emily, and Morgan

O. Oranges or apples? Um, neither really, but I'd have to go with oranges

P. Phobias? Frogs, Storms, Heights

Q. Quotes? "Life is short, but sweet for certain..." -DMB

R. Reasons to smile? God is good. There are so many reasons to smile..I forget that sometimes.

S. Season of choice? I'd have to say Fall. I love the weather, and I LOVE MSU football time. I'm a big fan of Spring too though!

T. Tag 5 people.- Tag yourself! Ha.

U. Unknown fact about me? I hate styrofoam. Hate it.

V. Vegetable? Almost everything, but especially squash, potatoes, and green beans

W. Worst habit? Messing with my hair and saying "um"

X. X-ray or ultrasound? I am not sure what to say there...

Y. Your favorite foods? Spaghetti, McDonald's fries, mama's mashed potatoes...

Z. Zodiac sign? Capricorn

Call me crazy...

...but I really want Britney Spears to be on the road to recovery! I couldn't stand her for a while, but I have been rooting for her lately, and I hope she's gonna make a comeback. I LOVE this commercial with her. I think it's funny and reminds me of the old Britney. Can't wait to see her perform on the VMA's tonight!

Commercial

I can't live without my...

1. My Chi! This is just a given. I straighten my hair every single day of my life. My poor hair is probably so damaged from this, but nobody would want to be seen with me if I hadn't used the straightener!

2. My cell phone. I hate to admit that, but who can really say they can live without their cell phone. I don't talk much on my phone anymore cause I TEXT all the time. Thank goodness AT&T decided to provide unlimited texts. Mama was threatening to take it away from me!! I remember my first cell phone..I barely used the thing. Times have changed...

3. My Jackers. (my dog, Jack) He's my buddy. Couldn't stand not having him around.

4. My high school cheerleading shorts. Yeah, it's true. I still wear the shorts from high school that I wore to cheer camp or the ones I bought for practicing. They are worn out, have paint stains, and just old..but I love them. I sleep in a pair nearly every night, and they are always my go-to clothes from comfort.

5. Starbucks. Never thought I'd say it, and I hate admitting it now. I do love it. The only hot coffee I'll get is white chocolate mocha..other than that it has to be iced white chocolate mocha or caramel frappe. I'm trying to back off..it's too expensive anyway! Thank goodness colder weather will be here before long..maybe I won't want it anymore.

My cousin, Lucy

My cousin, Lucy Hale, has been living in LA (she's from Memphis) for about 5 years now. She's appeared on several TV shows and commercials and has recently done some pretty big things. She has a part in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and is also starring in the CW's new show, Privileged. The girl that plays Cheyenne on Reba is on the show too! I love her! I haven't seen Lucy since she first went to LA. I got the chance to go out and visit her while she was competing on American Juniors. (the kid version of American Idol). She's doing a great job!

Since last time...

I haven't posted anything in a while. Guess I've been busy, or bored, or something. In mid-July I went to Tampa to visit Mandi. We had a GREAT time, and it was so good to get away for a few days! I wish I could've stayed an extra week. I got to visit Sea World for the first time EVER..we went to a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game..saw MC HAMMER!..went to the beach..had a fantastic time out on the town and shopping..ate way too much. As we were leaving Howl at the Moon one night, I saw these two familiar faces about to pass us. It was 2 guys I went to high school with! How random? We stopped and chatted and of course took a picture. Too funny. Can't wait til next time!

Happy 60th to my Daddy!

July 23 is my daddy's birthday, and this would've been his 60th birthday!! Happy Birthday to my wonderful daddy!!