I wanted to share a brand new blog with all of you. (It is not “D” related but it is SuperG related!)
My very good friend (who is thought of as family) Lisa has just left for a Trip of a Lifetime. She has started a blog to post about her time away.
I will tell you that Lisa is one of the greatest, most loving people I know. I cannot count the number of times she has been there for me and my family.
When someone you love gets to do something amazing, you can’t help but want to tell all your friends about it!
So please check it out. She lurks here often, and listens to me talking about the OC often so she may recognize you if you comment.
I also told her I was going to let you all know about it! :)
P.S. Work has been so busy that I cannot post. I do not like it when work gets in the way of my blogging dammit! I used to get a smoke break, why can't I get a blog break?
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sunday Night Meme
I know I am one of the last bloggers in the OC to have posted this meme so here it goes.
THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. G-Money
2. SuperG
3. Pop Pop
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My giant size 14 feet. I do not have to rent skis.
2. My eyes
3. My ears. specifically my lobes. :)
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My extra poundage
2. My nose.
3. My stupid pancreas.
THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. Puerto Rican
2. Cuban
3. Welsh (My grandpa George was from Wales. That is where I get my last name and love for fish and chips.)
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Clowns
2. Horses
3. Birds
THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Master P (My pump)
2. I must shower daily. Even if I am home sick I will shower.
3. Breakfast. I can eat breakfast all day long.
THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. White T-Shirt
2. A short sleeved button up striped shirt.
3. Some Olive colored dockers. (It was the outfit for church today)
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE MUSICALS:
1. West Side Story
2. Hair
3. Jesus Christ Superstar
FAVORITE SONGS [current]:
1. I Don't Blame You - Cat Power
2. These 3 Sins - Gomez
3. Sometimes - Si*Se
THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Equality
2. Respect
3. Conversation
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS THAT YOU FIND ATTRACTIVE:
1. Guitars
2. Sunflowers
3. Plain Cake Donuts
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Disc Golf
2. Playing anything on our Nintendo Wii
3. Making Music
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. Make it Friday night.
2. Tell my wife about my hectic day. (she went to bed early)
3. Eat again.
THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. IT Professional (Super Geek!)
2. Actor/Entertainer (my dream since I was a child)
3. Writer (yeah right!)
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Peru (Lima)
2. Hawaii (to see my famous uncle)
3. Cabo San Lucas (ahh, how I miss Mexico)
THREE KIDS NAMES YOU LIKE:
1. Jessica
2. James
3. Casey
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Sky Dive
2. Star in a movie or play
3. Write a book
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. I cry at pretty much everything.
2. I do not understand the inner working of a car (although I can build a computer)
3. Not into sports.
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
1. I do not like romantic comedies
2. I like Tequila.
3. I like having the remote control in my reach always.
THREE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. Cheryl Ladd (She was my first crush EVER!)
2. Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully from the X-Files. (I know that seems strange but it is the character I was crushing on, Gillian is nice and all but SCULLY is damn sexy!)
3. Natalie Merchant
Since most of you have done this one. I will not tag anybody. Consider yourself safe, unless you want to. :)
THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. G-Money
2. SuperG
3. Pop Pop
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My giant size 14 feet. I do not have to rent skis.
2. My eyes
3. My ears. specifically my lobes. :)
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My extra poundage
2. My nose.
3. My stupid pancreas.
THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. Puerto Rican
2. Cuban
3. Welsh (My grandpa George was from Wales. That is where I get my last name and love for fish and chips.)
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Clowns
2. Horses
3. Birds
THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Master P (My pump)
2. I must shower daily. Even if I am home sick I will shower.
3. Breakfast. I can eat breakfast all day long.
THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. White T-Shirt
2. A short sleeved button up striped shirt.
3. Some Olive colored dockers. (It was the outfit for church today)
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE MUSICALS:
1. West Side Story
2. Hair
3. Jesus Christ Superstar
FAVORITE SONGS [current]:
1. I Don't Blame You - Cat Power
2. These 3 Sins - Gomez
3. Sometimes - Si*Se
THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Equality
2. Respect
3. Conversation
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS THAT YOU FIND ATTRACTIVE:
1. Guitars
2. Sunflowers
3. Plain Cake Donuts
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Disc Golf
2. Playing anything on our Nintendo Wii
3. Making Music
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. Make it Friday night.
2. Tell my wife about my hectic day. (she went to bed early)
3. Eat again.
THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. IT Professional (Super Geek!)
2. Actor/Entertainer (my dream since I was a child)
3. Writer (yeah right!)
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Peru (Lima)
2. Hawaii (to see my famous uncle)
3. Cabo San Lucas (ahh, how I miss Mexico)
THREE KIDS NAMES YOU LIKE:
1. Jessica
2. James
3. Casey
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Sky Dive
2. Star in a movie or play
3. Write a book
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. I cry at pretty much everything.
2. I do not understand the inner working of a car (although I can build a computer)
3. Not into sports.
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
1. I do not like romantic comedies
2. I like Tequila.
3. I like having the remote control in my reach always.
THREE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. Cheryl Ladd (She was my first crush EVER!)
2. Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully from the X-Files. (I know that seems strange but it is the character I was crushing on, Gillian is nice and all but SCULLY is damn sexy!)
3. Natalie Merchant
Since most of you have done this one. I will not tag anybody. Consider yourself safe, unless you want to. :)
Friday, June 22, 2007
13 years ago...
After 14 hours of labor my wife gave birth to our son George Daniel.
When he was born I truly feel like life began. My life that is. Everything before that seems so pointless.
I remember the moment he was born I exploded into tears and hugged my wife. I was so happy I could hardly stand it. Then the doctor said, "It's a boy!"
What? A BOY!
I forgot that we were waiting to find out if we were having a son or daughter. At that time, it did not matter at all. All we wanted was to meet our first child.
It is weird to say but I would have never thought that I could love someone that I had just met. I instantly knew that I would die for this child. He comes first now. Everything I will ever do, I will keep him in mind and his well being. I will give up everything for my child.
And I was fine with that. It was OK. It was perfect.
I know that is not really the case but everything EVERYTHING changes when you become a parent. And from where I stand it has been all for the better.
Sure we struggle. Sure we worry. Sure we screw up as parents but all of these ups and downs are worth it because every lesson only strengthens my children for when they go out and live in the real world.
I called George this morning to wish him a happy birthday. He told me that his little sister made him breakfast in bed.
He said, "She woke me up early because she wanted to surprise me. It was cute."
I am a lucky guy. My kids are awesome.
Happy Birthday Son.
When he was born I truly feel like life began. My life that is. Everything before that seems so pointless.
I remember the moment he was born I exploded into tears and hugged my wife. I was so happy I could hardly stand it. Then the doctor said, "It's a boy!"
What? A BOY!
I forgot that we were waiting to find out if we were having a son or daughter. At that time, it did not matter at all. All we wanted was to meet our first child.
It is weird to say but I would have never thought that I could love someone that I had just met. I instantly knew that I would die for this child. He comes first now. Everything I will ever do, I will keep him in mind and his well being. I will give up everything for my child.
And I was fine with that. It was OK. It was perfect.
I know that is not really the case but everything EVERYTHING changes when you become a parent. And from where I stand it has been all for the better.
Sure we struggle. Sure we worry. Sure we screw up as parents but all of these ups and downs are worth it because every lesson only strengthens my children for when they go out and live in the real world.
I called George this morning to wish him a happy birthday. He told me that his little sister made him breakfast in bed.
He said, "She woke me up early because she wanted to surprise me. It was cute."
I am a lucky guy. My kids are awesome.
Happy Birthday Son.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
A Week Away
I spent all last week feeling sorry for myself which is why I was “away” for the most part. I did not want to have a week full of posts that were all me being down and depressed. I would hate to lose any readers to the blog due to my whiny complaints and depressed tones. I do not like to be a downer at all.
There is another side to the whole “secluded” thing. I did not want to feel better. I did not want to get over it. I wanted to wallow and wade in my own personal bog of eternal stench. There is a weird comfort that comes with being depressed. And I knew if I let you people know then you would cheer me up.
And there it is.
I realized that part of my problem was not being “here” online. This blog and all the blogs I read have become a very important part of my life and well being. When I let you know I am down I always get a “cheer up” comment or “You can do it!” word of encouragement. I know that when I feel supported I want to go out and help support others through their trials and tribulations.
And all of you that comment and let me know that you are here make such a world of difference. I wish I could bake all of you a (low carb) cookie or give you a hug or something. I just want you all to know how much you mean to me. Honestly.
I may not be clicking my heels together but I am feeling much more optimistic.
Thanks everyone!
There is another side to the whole “secluded” thing. I did not want to feel better. I did not want to get over it. I wanted to wallow and wade in my own personal bog of eternal stench. There is a weird comfort that comes with being depressed. And I knew if I let you people know then you would cheer me up.
And there it is.
I realized that part of my problem was not being “here” online. This blog and all the blogs I read have become a very important part of my life and well being. When I let you know I am down I always get a “cheer up” comment or “You can do it!” word of encouragement. I know that when I feel supported I want to go out and help support others through their trials and tribulations.
And all of you that comment and let me know that you are here make such a world of difference. I wish I could bake all of you a (low carb) cookie or give you a hug or something. I just want you all to know how much you mean to me. Honestly.
I may not be clicking my heels together but I am feeling much more optimistic.
Thanks everyone!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
You Tube Tuesday #25
This very short clip is perfect for this week. The music in the background cracks me up.
I need to laugh. Enjoy.
I need to laugh. Enjoy.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Dough. Ray. Meme.
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? "Here we go again."
2. How much cash do you have on you? $11.00 – That is 2 very crisp 5’s and a gnarly 1 dollar bill.
3. What's a word that rhymes with DOOR? Explore
4. Favorite planet? Earth – It has Disneyland and Charo.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? Jenny – J-Cro – Scrumpy J (She has many names)
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone? The Super Mario Bros song.
7. What shirt are you wearing? A Maroon Polo.
8. Do you label yourself? I am allergic to adhesives so no.
9. Name the brand of the shoes you're currently wearing: Is Payless a brand? :)
10. Bright or Dark Room? I like my rooms like I like my chocolate. Dark.
11. Why is there always a missing question? You tell me.
12. What does your watch look like? It is a sweet Silver Relic watch with a sort of a “screen saver” background that continusly changes. It is “Geek Chic.”
13. What were you doing at midnight last night? Entering a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. Yeah dreaming people.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say? “I get off at 6 so start without me” From my newly married friend Kristin. Congrats!
15. Where is your nearest 7-11? About 3 blocks away.
16. What's a word that you say a lot? Sweet
17. Who told you he/she loved you last? My daughter.
18. Last furry thing you touched? Teddy. (That pic is Tedders welcoming us home.)
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days? None that are fun.
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed? I know we have about 6 rolls.
21. Favorite age you have been so far? 25 was pretty rockin
22. Your worst enemy? Michael Bolton
23. What is your current desktop picture? A picture of the cast of "Heroes."
24. What was the last thing you said to someone? "Take it easy Mike, bye!”
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly, what would it be? Fly. I could make so much more then a million bucks flying around like Rap videos and such.
26. Do you like someone? Do you mean, am I “in like” with someone? I am not sure I get this so I am going to answer “Cheeseburgers.”
27. The last song you listened to? "Echo” by Incubus
28. What time of day were you born? Dunno. I have a terrible memory.
29. What's your favorite number? 56. It was the number on the face plate of my very first dirt bike.
30. Where did you live in 1987? Temple City on the same block as the woman I married although we had no idea at the time.
31. Are you jealous of anyone? I have learned that jealousy is a waste of energy.
32. Is anyone jealous of you? People have said that they were jealous of me and my answer is, “why?”
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened? I woke up to hear someone on the radio saying that a plane hit the WTC. I turned on the TV and sat there frozen and saw the 2nd plane hit. Then I cried and prayed a lot. I am tearing up thinking about it.
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money? (Still trying to get myself together from that last question. Who writes these?) I make a threatening fist and say, “Hello! My name is Inigo Montoya, You stole my money. PREPARE TO DIE!!!!”
35. Do you consider yourself kind? Yes.
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be? I have 3 already but the next would be on my back.
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be? Sign.
38. Would you move for the person you loved? Yes.
39. Are you touchy-feely? I would not say “touchy feely” but I hug everyone. I love to hug. That is all though. I do not have my hands on people when I talk to them. I am not into that.
40. What's your life motto? “Always display behavior consistent with your values”
41. Name three things you have on you at all times: Wedding Ring, A Cross, Master P.
42. What's your favorite town/city? Tuba City, AZ and Pachacamac Peru.
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash? Breakfast at Jack in the Box.
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it? I cannot remember.
45. Can you change the oil on a car? Yes but I never do it.
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her? I heard her leaving for work this morning. I never told you guys that I married the first girl I ever kissed?
47. How far back do you know your ancestry? Well over 75 years. Maybe 4 generations. So sad.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy? A Tux to Kristen and Josh’s wedding. We sang a song too. So much fun!
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now? Yes. My feet and back hurt.
50. Have you ever been burned by love? Yes. But I got some topical cream and was all good. :) I am kidding. I dumped her and then went back to right girl.
51. Do you have a crush on any bloggers? Yes. ::giggle:: You guys can’t tell her k? Gina at Diabetes Talk Fest. She's super groovy!
52. Where would you like to live? On the other side of Whittier Blvd. Man, those houses are sweet or The Moon of Endor with Ewoks.
Friday, June 08, 2007
A Tear for a Year of "Me and Master P"
It has been one year since Master P joined my crusade for better D control. It has been a bumpy ride at times but I love him.
In case you are wondering, Master P is my insulin pump. My medicinal life partner. I go no where without him, except for the shower, and the swimming pool. He hates water!
Anyhow, this 722 is ready to go the next level. I am hoping that some extra money will be coming my way soon so I can get me one of them there CGM's for this bad boy.
Master P keeps telling me, "MAN you do not even know the cool s*** I can do!" (he swears a lot) "Hook me up with one of those sexy CGM's with the curvy backside and step the h*** back because, Master P will be ready to kick the s*** out of high BG's! BOOYAH!"
I tell him to watch his mouth around the kids but he swears that all they hear is 3 beeps.
I trust him with my insulin delivery so I have to trust him on that one too.
I want to thank all of you who have offered advice and help with my pump especially at the beginning. The OC rocks!
In case you are wondering, Master P is my insulin pump. My medicinal life partner. I go no where without him, except for the shower, and the swimming pool. He hates water!
Anyhow, this 722 is ready to go the next level. I am hoping that some extra money will be coming my way soon so I can get me one of them there CGM's for this bad boy.
Master P keeps telling me, "MAN you do not even know the cool s*** I can do!" (he swears a lot) "Hook me up with one of those sexy CGM's with the curvy backside and step the h*** back because, Master P will be ready to kick the s*** out of high BG's! BOOYAH!"
I tell him to watch his mouth around the kids but he swears that all they hear is 3 beeps.
I trust him with my insulin delivery so I have to trust him on that one too.
I want to thank all of you who have offered advice and help with my pump especially at the beginning. The OC rocks!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
You Tube Tuesday #23
It's been a while since I have posted a "kitty" video so this week I am sharing my all time favorite Cat Video.
I sing this song all the time. Honestly.
Enjoy.
I sing this song all the time. Honestly.
Enjoy.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Take That Diabetes!
About 4 months ago I told you all about my Eye Exam experience.
Well, this week I had my follow up appointment to check on a "concern" my ophthalmologist had with my right eye. Apparently a bleeding blood vessel was a little too close to the middle of my retina and she wanted to keep an eye on it.
So here I am. I walk in and once again, I see EMG (Eye Make-up Girl), the Pepto colored walls, and a waiting room full of people.
This time I at least got a good seat. Nice.
When the doc came into the room and gave me the drops (that stung like hell once again) I told her, "Please do not make me watch a video."
She laughed.
I didn't.
She looked at my chart.
"Mr. Simons, (Simmons! SIMMONS!) I see you are ready for an eye exam. Let's just do that now."
In my head I am thinking. "She wants to check my eyesight after she put in the drops? I will be considered legally blind!"
Surprisingly, it was fine and my prescription has stayed the same. I swear I heard a cheer from my pocketbook.
She left the room for a while as I sat there staring at the back of my lids.
Anyhow, most of you know what the exam is like. If not, remember back to when you were a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass. Now imagine that beam of light shining directly into your eye but get this, you just paid a gal with WAY too much eyeliner to have this done. There has to be a better way.
The doctor finishes and says, "Well, we will see you back in 6 months. The spot I was worried about has gotten better. Just keep your blood sugar stable (right) and things will hopefull get better."
Wow! I felt great! I was really freaked out the last time I was here and now things are much better! I feel like a Diabetic Ninja! or should I say....
NINJABETIC!
Well, this week I had my follow up appointment to check on a "concern" my ophthalmologist had with my right eye. Apparently a bleeding blood vessel was a little too close to the middle of my retina and she wanted to keep an eye on it.
So here I am. I walk in and once again, I see EMG (Eye Make-up Girl), the Pepto colored walls, and a waiting room full of people.
This time I at least got a good seat. Nice.
When the doc came into the room and gave me the drops (that stung like hell once again) I told her, "Please do not make me watch a video."
She laughed.
I didn't.
She looked at my chart.
"Mr. Simons, (Simmons! SIMMONS!) I see you are ready for an eye exam. Let's just do that now."
In my head I am thinking. "She wants to check my eyesight after she put in the drops? I will be considered legally blind!"
Surprisingly, it was fine and my prescription has stayed the same. I swear I heard a cheer from my pocketbook.
She left the room for a while as I sat there staring at the back of my lids.
Anyhow, most of you know what the exam is like. If not, remember back to when you were a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass. Now imagine that beam of light shining directly into your eye but get this, you just paid a gal with WAY too much eyeliner to have this done. There has to be a better way.
The doctor finishes and says, "Well, we will see you back in 6 months. The spot I was worried about has gotten better. Just keep your blood sugar stable (right) and things will hopefull get better."
Wow! I felt great! I was really freaked out the last time I was here and now things are much better! I feel like a Diabetic Ninja! or should I say....
NINJABETIC!
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