I know I've almost stopped updating this. In some ways that is sad, because it means that I reflect and write less and I don't keep the world as updated as to my current goings on. But on the other hand, maybe this journal is just dying it's slow and timely death. The reasons I originally started this LJ were wrapped up in keeping in touch with ( Read more... )

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You know you want to make a giraffe. It will bring you great joy.

I won the award for Very Delicious Pie (2nd place) at my work's annual pi day festivities on Monday. In case you are uninformed Pi day is March 14th (3.14) and traditional festivities for the holiday include having pie at 1:59 in the afternoon (3.14159...) I enjoy the geek factor. Grapefruit Meringue Pie was tasty. Recipe here: Leave a comment  1 

Can anyone recommend any movies or tv series or other media? I'm looking for something new...

It's the theme song for my program because we do science. Imagine me and 20 preschoolers singing it ( Read more... )

Wow, I haven't posted in awhile. This month has been weird and crazy. To save money the science center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for the month of September. So I have been working Wednesday to Sunday. Yes, right now I am on my weekend. Part time staff were let go for the month, so all full time staff are doing things like working on ( Read more... )

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Exciting news - The Congenital Heart Futures Act was introduced today in both houses of congress. It would support public awareness, education and research into congenital heart disease. If you have a moment, please send an email to your congressmen/women urging them to support it.

I have no more restrictions! I got a backrub yesterday and went running and proped myself up on my arms. I will lift something heavy at work later today. It's good times. It feels good to not have to remember what not to do. Because muscle heals faster than bone and bone has no nerve endings, the body can't tell you what to avoid. It dosn't ( Read more... )

So healing seems to involve reading lots of books, crocheting a blanket, going on walks and making tasty food. That has been my last month or so. I'm starting to get stir crazy. Zach has been helpful. We went to a museum this weekend because I NEEDED to get out of the house. I had Drs appointments over the past week and I have some good news ( Read more... )