Brad was in town this weekend. Yay! We went to Athens for dinner on Friday. What a yummy, casual place close to my house. Nice!
On Saturday, I had to work but it wasn't too bad. I stopped by Rosebank Farms on the way home for dinner ingredients. Crab cakes, shrimp, new potatoes, arugula, cilantro, sugar snap peas, corn, etc. We went to Folly and walked in the surf for a few hours. I didn't want to risk sand in my ear so we got some exercise instead. It was perfect weather! And we wore lots of sunscreen!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
On the mend
I had my Mohs surgery last Thursday. They got all the cancer in the first pass which was a relief! However, the repair work was rather extensive. If he had just sewn up the hole like he would have if it were on my arm, it would have left a big notch in my ear. So, he extended the hole on each corner and basically made a big H out of it. Then, he sewed two long lines up, following the contour of my ear. It took him almost an hour to complete and around 30 stitches! I tried to find pictures online but they were kinda gross, so you will just have to imagine it. : )
I don't have to tell you how painful that was once the Lidocaine wore off. And, I have to keep a bandage on my entire ear, which is not easy. I get the stitches out Friday and I can not wait. The pain is better but the bandage is very awkward.
I don't have to tell you how painful that was once the Lidocaine wore off. And, I have to keep a bandage on my entire ear, which is not easy. I get the stitches out Friday and I can not wait. The pain is better but the bandage is very awkward.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Got the Blues?
If you are ever near Thomson, GA for Mother's Day weekend, I highly recommend checking out the Blind Willie Blues Festival! This year was its 16th and it keeps getting better. I was in town to visit the family and went out on Saturday to check out the tunes. It was warm but lots of good food and old friends!
I got sand in my camera while at the beach last weekend so it is not working right now. Not happy! However, I won a $100 gift certificate at our Manager's Outing at Mingo Point on Monday. How appropriate!! The Manager's Outing was nice - BBQ and oysters out by the Kiawah River along with cornhole and ladder golf! Here are some camera phone pictures...
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
April's getting married!
April's bachelorette party was in town this weekend. It was so much fun to hang out with the girls!! Here we are Coast. Yummy!!!
WEAR SUNSCREEN!!!
And now for your daily PSA: Wear sunscreen at all times!
I have had a scaly place on my ear for about a month now. I finally got it biopsied and, yep, it is squamous cell carcinoma. So, I am going back to my dermatologist next week to get Mohs Surgery done. This procedure is extremely efficient because they study each layer of skin they take off immediately. That way, by the time you are done, you are cancer-free and do not have to return for further tests/procedures. So, I am hoping that he will only have to take a few shavings before he sees no abnormalalities. Cross your fingers!
Ok, now I am off my soapbox!!
I have had a scaly place on my ear for about a month now. I finally got it biopsied and, yep, it is squamous cell carcinoma. So, I am going back to my dermatologist next week to get Mohs Surgery done. This procedure is extremely efficient because they study each layer of skin they take off immediately. That way, by the time you are done, you are cancer-free and do not have to return for further tests/procedures. So, I am hoping that he will only have to take a few shavings before he sees no abnormalalities. Cross your fingers!
Ok, now I am off my soapbox!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Life
These are the things that my life has consisted of lately...
Banjo's favorite place to sleep - under the bed!
A farmer's market near work. Elizabeth and I went during lunch the other day. See the rooster? LOUD!!
A goose and its babies. Too cute!!!
I can't even start to tell you how hard this project has been. I started about 5 years ago but neglected it for about 3 because it was impossible. I finally finished this 1/4 and have lots more to do. But, it is finally taking shape of the trout it is supposed to resemble. Wish me luck on its completion!!
I will have to work much harder to get a better picture of this. I am trying to capture the magestic live oaks draped with Spanish Moss on my ride to and from work. Heather, I am sure you would do it much more justice. But, these views make my commute very much worth it!
Banjo's favorite place to sleep - under the bed!
A farmer's market near work. Elizabeth and I went during lunch the other day. See the rooster? LOUD!!
A goose and its babies. Too cute!!!
I can't even start to tell you how hard this project has been. I started about 5 years ago but neglected it for about 3 because it was impossible. I finally finished this 1/4 and have lots more to do. But, it is finally taking shape of the trout it is supposed to resemble. Wish me luck on its completion!!
I will have to work much harder to get a better picture of this. I am trying to capture the magestic live oaks draped with Spanish Moss on my ride to and from work. Heather, I am sure you would do it much more justice. But, these views make my commute very much worth it!Gator Golf
Brad and I played golf with some of my co-workers a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful Saturday and we had a great day! However, this guy came after us on the 10th tee. Brad heard a rustling in the bushes and this gator came crawling out to see what kind of food we had. That is our cart in the foreground and we were right there! Although he was only 3-4 feet, I must say I was nervous. Chris managed to take a picture with his phone before we eventually scared him off!
Spencer and Brad on the green.
Osprey Point at Kiawah. Great course!
Spencer and Brad on the green.
Osprey Point at Kiawah. Great course!
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