Here is my attempt at a Car Vlog which is all the rage apparently. Landileigh told me I needed to do one so I hope you like it!
Happy Halloween everyone.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Meme
Only Type One Word .. first word that comes to mind (Not as easy as you might think!).
1. Where is your cell phone? Side
2. Your significant other? Jasmine
3. Your Hair? Brown
4. Your Skin? Brown
5. Your mother? Sandy
6. Your favorite thing? Plans
7. Your dream last night? forgot
8. Your favorite drink? Diet
9. Your dream/goal? Cured
10. The room you're in? Office
11. Your ex? Psycho
12. Your fear? Clowns
13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy
14.Where were you last night? Home
15.What you're not? Thin
16.Muffins? Sure!
17.One of your wish list items? iMac
18.Where you grew up? Walnut
19.The last thing you did? Assisted
20.What are you wearing? Dockers
21.Your TV? Occasionally
22.Your pets? Teddy
23. Your computer? Old
24. Your life? pointless
25. Your mood? unfulfilled
26. Missing someone? Dad
27. Your car? Murano
28. Something you're not wearing? bra
29. Favorite Store? Fry's
30. Your summer? Same
31. Like someone? no
32. Your favorite color? Blue
33. When is the last time you laughed? Evening
34. Last time you cried? Shower
35. Who will respond to this? Meghan
36. Who's Answers are you anxious to see? Sara's
Please feel free to post this meme and let me know so I can check it out!
1. Where is your cell phone? Side
2. Your significant other? Jasmine
3. Your Hair? Brown
4. Your Skin? Brown
5. Your mother? Sandy
6. Your favorite thing? Plans
7. Your dream last night? forgot
8. Your favorite drink? Diet
9. Your dream/goal? Cured
10. The room you're in? Office
11. Your ex? Psycho
12. Your fear? Clowns
13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy
14.Where were you last night? Home
15.What you're not? Thin
16.Muffins? Sure!
17.One of your wish list items? iMac
18.Where you grew up? Walnut
19.The last thing you did? Assisted
20.What are you wearing? Dockers
21.Your TV? Occasionally
22.Your pets? Teddy
23. Your computer? Old
24. Your life? pointless
25. Your mood? unfulfilled
26. Missing someone? Dad
27. Your car? Murano
28. Something you're not wearing? bra
29. Favorite Store? Fry's
30. Your summer? Same
31. Like someone? no
32. Your favorite color? Blue
33. When is the last time you laughed? Evening
34. Last time you cried? Shower
35. Who will respond to this? Meghan
36. Who's Answers are you anxious to see? Sara's
Please feel free to post this meme and let me know so I can check it out!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Trunk or Treat
Last Sunday night our church held its 8th annual “Trunk or Treat” night. All of the kids dress up in Non-Scary costumes and head up to church for some family fun. There are games, hot dogs, a cake walk (of course Gillian won a yummy cake), and the highlight of the night is when all of the kids walk around the parking lot and “Trunk or Treat!”
Us parents decorate our trunks and hand out candy as the kids stroll by. I of course grabbed our Halloween decorations about an hour before the event and threw together this truck.
A silly shirt I found at Target about 10 minutes before I went to church is what I ended up wearing. And this has to be the worst picture I have ever taken. And that's Clay dressed as one of the 7 dwarfs. He was Doc.
All and all it was a fun night and the best part is, my kids hate candy with nuts in it so send the Snickers and Baby Ruth’s my way!
Us parents decorate our trunks and hand out candy as the kids stroll by. I of course grabbed our Halloween decorations about an hour before the event and threw together this truck.
As you look you should know a few things. One, there was a sweet strobe light going off in the entire car so it looked super cool. Two, there are Orange lights (like Christmas lights) all around the back that you may not be able to see very well. And lastly, I had the most awesome Halloween soundtrack playing with "Thriller," "The X-Flies theme" (but a total club version you could dance too), "This is Halloween" (from A Nightmare Before Christmas), "Dead Man’s Party," "The Ghostbusters Theme," and my all time favorite "Halloween Spooks!"
I did not win the “Best Decorated Trunk” award but that’s alright. There were a lot of cool trunks.
This was a cool Pumpkin trunk.
This was one of my favorites! Doctor Jones!
This is my cousin’s trunk. So cute.
This was the winner! I thought it was pretty unique.
Gillian was a Hippy.
George was Axl Rose.
I was a leprechaun.
A silly shirt I found at Target about 10 minutes before I went to church is what I ended up wearing. And this has to be the worst picture I have ever taken. And that's Clay dressed as one of the 7 dwarfs. He was Doc.
All and all it was a fun night and the best part is, my kids hate candy with nuts in it so send the Snickers and Baby Ruth’s my way!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #92
I know cool.
This may have been cool but now that I watch this commercial again, I would say that I pity the fool who bought this product.
Enjoy.
It’s cool.
This may have been cool but now that I watch this commercial again, I would say that I pity the fool who bought this product.
Enjoy.
It’s cool.
Friday, October 24, 2008
My "Complication" Attitude
Complications are complicated. Especially when it comes to your attitude. And your attitude affects how you care for yourself.
Upon hearing about a friend who is facing some major complications it made me think about how I would handle complications if they were in my future.
Please let me know your thoughts on attitude and complications. I would love to hear your ideas.
Upon hearing about a friend who is facing some major complications it made me think about how I would handle complications if they were in my future.
Please let me know your thoughts on attitude and complications. I would love to hear your ideas.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Answered
“God works in mysterious ways.”
I have heard that statement a number of times in my life but sometimes, it seems the only response.
Last weekend I was working a Via de Cristo weekend on the music team. I have written about Cursillo and VDC lots of times so I will not bore you with too much info about them but one thing you need to know is that all of us working are called “Team” and the people attending the weekend are referred to as “Pilgrims.”
On Thursday night when VDC begins we all meet and greet in the dining area until we officially get started. I was hanging out making sure I had all my music ready to go and was talking to a few people I had worked with on team in the past but who were just there dropping off pilgrims who they sponsored. I love Thursday night at VDC!
“GEORGE!”
I looked around to see who called my name and saw my friend Tammy who I worked with over a year ago on team.
“George, I was praying that you would be working this weekend! I really want you to meet our friends. We sponsored them and they are so great!” Tammy was so excited.
I followed her over to a few people sitting down against the wall.
“George this is Trevelyn. Her and her husband are pilgrims!”
I shook hands with Trevelyn who already seemed like someone I would get along with. She had a very real energy about her. We talked for a few moments and she told me that she wanted me to meet her husband.
“I am worried about him. He was really nervous about coming up here because he is on an insulin pump and get embarrassed about it. Tammy told me you are a Type 1 also and on a pump so I thought that maybe you could talk to him and just… I don’t know, talk to him about it?”
Her eyes were welling up with tears. I wanted to meet with him first because he was a pilgrim and I did not want to bring up something like diabetes if it would make him uncomfortable. I agreed to go meet him but I told her, “I will sit with you guys when we eat and when he sees me bolus then maybe we can start the diabetes talk then. I don’t want to make him uncomfortable.”
She totally agreed and went to meet him.
Lars was wearing a very cool hat and sported a soul patch. I already liked this guy. We talked for a few minutes and I told him I was playing on the music team all weekend. He thought that was cool since he plays Harmonica and Saxophone. He said, “So I am guessing you aren’t going to play any Leopard this weekend huh?” Oh man, I love this guy! HE ROCKS!
That was all for that night but the next day at lunch I sat down with him, his wife, and my sister (who was also on the music team with me).
As soon as I sat down Lars asked, “So which pump are you on?”
I thought, “Woah! Okay! This is going to move a lot faster then I thought.”
It turns out we are both using Minimed 722’s and he also went on to tell me that his 6 year old son is using the 722 too. His son was diagnosed at 4. We shared ups and downs. Frustrations and day to day stuff. We swapped horror stories and it just felt good to have this extra layer of connection besides our belief in God.
Lars said, “We are so fed up with the way most diabetes education is and how frustrating insurance that we are starting our own non-profit organization. We will have to let you know when we get it up and running so you can sign up on the website!”
“Really!?! I would love to help you guys out in any way possible! I mean, I don’t know what I could do but I am willing to help in any way I can! You have to understand that this…” I had to look away.
I looked at my sister who smiled back. My eyes were welling up and my heart felt like it was going to overheat with joy. My voice became a whisper when I said, “I have been praying for an opportunity like this for a long time.”
We all smiled and cried together. It was amazing.
Tammy prayed that I was going to work this weekend.
God was the one working.
I have heard that statement a number of times in my life but sometimes, it seems the only response.
Last weekend I was working a Via de Cristo weekend on the music team. I have written about Cursillo and VDC lots of times so I will not bore you with too much info about them but one thing you need to know is that all of us working are called “Team” and the people attending the weekend are referred to as “Pilgrims.”
On Thursday night when VDC begins we all meet and greet in the dining area until we officially get started. I was hanging out making sure I had all my music ready to go and was talking to a few people I had worked with on team in the past but who were just there dropping off pilgrims who they sponsored. I love Thursday night at VDC!
“GEORGE!”
I looked around to see who called my name and saw my friend Tammy who I worked with over a year ago on team.
“George, I was praying that you would be working this weekend! I really want you to meet our friends. We sponsored them and they are so great!” Tammy was so excited.
I followed her over to a few people sitting down against the wall.
“George this is Trevelyn. Her and her husband are pilgrims!”
I shook hands with Trevelyn who already seemed like someone I would get along with. She had a very real energy about her. We talked for a few moments and she told me that she wanted me to meet her husband.
“I am worried about him. He was really nervous about coming up here because he is on an insulin pump and get embarrassed about it. Tammy told me you are a Type 1 also and on a pump so I thought that maybe you could talk to him and just… I don’t know, talk to him about it?”
Her eyes were welling up with tears. I wanted to meet with him first because he was a pilgrim and I did not want to bring up something like diabetes if it would make him uncomfortable. I agreed to go meet him but I told her, “I will sit with you guys when we eat and when he sees me bolus then maybe we can start the diabetes talk then. I don’t want to make him uncomfortable.”
She totally agreed and went to meet him.
Lars was wearing a very cool hat and sported a soul patch. I already liked this guy. We talked for a few minutes and I told him I was playing on the music team all weekend. He thought that was cool since he plays Harmonica and Saxophone. He said, “So I am guessing you aren’t going to play any Leopard this weekend huh?” Oh man, I love this guy! HE ROCKS!
That was all for that night but the next day at lunch I sat down with him, his wife, and my sister (who was also on the music team with me).
As soon as I sat down Lars asked, “So which pump are you on?”
I thought, “Woah! Okay! This is going to move a lot faster then I thought.”
It turns out we are both using Minimed 722’s and he also went on to tell me that his 6 year old son is using the 722 too. His son was diagnosed at 4. We shared ups and downs. Frustrations and day to day stuff. We swapped horror stories and it just felt good to have this extra layer of connection besides our belief in God.
Lars said, “We are so fed up with the way most diabetes education is and how frustrating insurance that we are starting our own non-profit organization. We will have to let you know when we get it up and running so you can sign up on the website!”
“Really!?! I would love to help you guys out in any way possible! I mean, I don’t know what I could do but I am willing to help in any way I can! You have to understand that this…” I had to look away.
I looked at my sister who smiled back. My eyes were welling up and my heart felt like it was going to overheat with joy. My voice became a whisper when I said, “I have been praying for an opportunity like this for a long time.”
We all smiled and cried together. It was amazing.
Tammy prayed that I was going to work this weekend.
God was the one working.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #91
It’s Tuesday and I am not all “with it” yet. I had an amazing weekend which I cannot wait to tell you all about. But since it is Tuesday and I am pretty sure I know what you are looking for on the old blog today, I have a cool clip for you to check out.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
'til Monday
Well folks I thought I might have some time to hook up the camera and vlog but unfortunately I cannot.
My Murano is packed with the seats down and even the passenger seat is holding my bag.
My car is packed with what you ask?
My drum set, my guitar, my bass guitar, my amp, 2 monitors, speaker stands, 6 music stands, my djembe, my djembe stand, a couple of guitar stands, and tons of music books!
Did I mention all my D supplies like infusion sets, reservoirs, 2 bottles of glucose tabs, 100 test strips for the One Touch and plenty of insulin.
Whew!
Now I get to drive up the mountain, unload it all, and play music for 4 days straight!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Be back on Monday.
Might tweet if I get reception. Follow a ninja and find out. ;)
My Murano is packed with the seats down and even the passenger seat is holding my bag.
My car is packed with what you ask?
My drum set, my guitar, my bass guitar, my amp, 2 monitors, speaker stands, 6 music stands, my djembe, my djembe stand, a couple of guitar stands, and tons of music books!
Did I mention all my D supplies like infusion sets, reservoirs, 2 bottles of glucose tabs, 100 test strips for the One Touch and plenty of insulin.
Whew!
Now I get to drive up the mountain, unload it all, and play music for 4 days straight!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Be back on Monday.
Might tweet if I get reception. Follow a ninja and find out. ;)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Retreat Weekend
This weekend I will be attending another VDC retreat which I have written about lots of times.This time will be different for me.
Life has been a struggle for me lately. I have been sort of existing in the world but not feeling as if I am really here. I am not sure if that makes sense but as I go back and read that, it is the perfect explanation.
Floating along letting the winds of change and the currents of the ocean move me around and all the while I tread water. I stay here but without any choices. Without any decisions. Just reacting and staying above water. This is how I feel.
Happiness? It’s there. It is shadowed by a lot of crap and it does come through now and then. I need to get my head and spirit focused and centered.
I need this weekend.
My plan is to vlog tomorrow morning before I leave but that may not happen. I have a lot to do before I go.
Most importantly, I need to prepare my heart for change.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #90
“It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought...it figures” – Alanis Morissette
Isn’t it ironic….dontcha think?
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought...it figures” – Alanis Morissette
Isn’t it ironic….dontcha think?
Monday, October 13, 2008
What Would Your Answer Be?
My vlog post the other day was pretty pathetic. I watch it and see a guy who got himself into this mess and that is the thing. I am not sure I would do things differently. I enjoy being busy and having stuff going on. So I will do my best to not complain about the things I choose to do.
The bigger problem is when things I do not choose are added to that list of “to do’s” really gets to me. Not leaving room for the unexpected is my curse.
This weekend was busy but some really cool things went on. One was my cousin’s surprise birthday party. I also attended the last team meeting for the retreat I am working at this weekend. My best friend had a birthday party. Gillian’s soccer team lost but played very well on Saturday morning. George’s high school band took 1st place in their first Field Show competition of the year! And all of that happened before Sunday.
It was good.
Sunday morning was tough. When my alarm went off I was in a very deep sleep. I do not remember the last time I woke up so tired. I got to church early and took care of all the stuff I needed to. My BG was high like it was all weekend so I corrected and kept on going.
Our church service was very eventful with 4 baptisms and receiving of some new members. Now, you all know I am a softy. I get choked up at telephone commercials and Hallmark cards. I am weird like that.
I realized that baptisms turn on the flood gates in my tear glands consistently more often then any other ceremony. Weddings? Sometimes but baptisms win hands down.
Anyhow, during the sermon our Pastor asked us, “what does Heaven look like to you?” And he explained that heaven is not necessarily everything we want in life but an overabundance of what we need. He talked more and more about how we should live and what not and frankly I tuned out and was stuck on that question.
What does Heaven look like to you?
I have one hope for heaven.
No diabetes.
The bigger problem is when things I do not choose are added to that list of “to do’s” really gets to me. Not leaving room for the unexpected is my curse.
This weekend was busy but some really cool things went on. One was my cousin’s surprise birthday party. I also attended the last team meeting for the retreat I am working at this weekend. My best friend had a birthday party. Gillian’s soccer team lost but played very well on Saturday morning. George’s high school band took 1st place in their first Field Show competition of the year! And all of that happened before Sunday.
It was good.
Sunday morning was tough. When my alarm went off I was in a very deep sleep. I do not remember the last time I woke up so tired. I got to church early and took care of all the stuff I needed to. My BG was high like it was all weekend so I corrected and kept on going.
Our church service was very eventful with 4 baptisms and receiving of some new members. Now, you all know I am a softy. I get choked up at telephone commercials and Hallmark cards. I am weird like that.
I realized that baptisms turn on the flood gates in my tear glands consistently more often then any other ceremony. Weddings? Sometimes but baptisms win hands down.
Anyhow, during the sermon our Pastor asked us, “what does Heaven look like to you?” And he explained that heaven is not necessarily everything we want in life but an overabundance of what we need. He talked more and more about how we should live and what not and frankly I tuned out and was stuck on that question.
What does Heaven look like to you?
I have one hope for heaven.
No diabetes.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Stressful Saturday - Ninjabetic Vlog #9
Diabetes is affected by every aspect of my life. Stress is proven to be a difficult one to overcome since life is busy.
This may go down as the worst Ninjabetic Vlog ever. I apologize upfront.
Enjoy?
This may go down as the worst Ninjabetic Vlog ever. I apologize upfront.
Enjoy?
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
DUHD of a Post - Debate. Unsexy. Help. dLife.
I had to record the debate last night and watch it after my band practice at church. I finally went to bed after 12:30 and am now thoroughly exhausted. I, like so many, cannot stop following the campaigns and listening to every sound bite I can get my hands on. I am both excited and terrified for Election Day to come.
Hey, did you hear who Esquire Magazine chose as the “Sexiest Woman Alive?” Well it is the one and only cured diabetic we know, Halle “freaking” Berry. I guess it is sexy when you can wean yourself off of a drug like Insulin. I feel so unsexy right now as I bolus for the rise in BG due to how sick she makes me. Man I need a nap.
Google rocks. We know this. But do you how much more kick assiness they would achieve if they made a Google Doodle for World Diabetes Day? Click here and sign the petition. This could reach so many and really raise awareness around the world! Be sure and ask everyone you know to sign! If you don’t know what a Google Doodle is, click here and check them out.
And lastly, for this very slow moving Humpday, in case you missed my TV premiere on dLife click here and check out what a good disc golfer I am. Oh yeah, and I don't smoke! :)
I must tell you, everytime I watch this I get more uncomfortable. It is weird to see yourself on the boob tube.
hee hee, I said boob.
More tomorrow, I promise.
Hey, did you hear who Esquire Magazine chose as the “Sexiest Woman Alive?” Well it is the one and only cured diabetic we know, Halle “freaking” Berry. I guess it is sexy when you can wean yourself off of a drug like Insulin. I feel so unsexy right now as I bolus for the rise in BG due to how sick she makes me. Man I need a nap.
Google rocks. We know this. But do you how much more kick assiness they would achieve if they made a Google Doodle for World Diabetes Day? Click here and sign the petition. This could reach so many and really raise awareness around the world! Be sure and ask everyone you know to sign! If you don’t know what a Google Doodle is, click here and check them out.
And lastly, for this very slow moving Humpday, in case you missed my TV premiere on dLife click here and check out what a good disc golfer I am. Oh yeah, and I don't smoke! :)
I must tell you, everytime I watch this I get more uncomfortable. It is weird to see yourself on the boob tube.
hee hee, I said boob.
More tomorrow, I promise.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #89
As a kid, I watched a lot of game shows. Especially each summer and one of my all time favorites is “The Price is Right.” This clip is from a commercial for a video game version but it features my favorite Price is Right game!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Friday, October 03, 2008
Friday Vlogging
This week I tackle one of the questions from Molly.
Enjoy
FYI - I am officially a spaz in this episode.
Enjoy
FYI - I am officially a spaz in this episode.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
18 and Life
So today is my 18th anniversary of my diagnosis.
I am kind of numb about it actually. I have gained so much weight that I feel kind of down about that but the dLife thing on Sunday has me kind of pumped up (no pun. Really.) so I am at a happy medium.
Diabetes sucks but it is not all bad.
There are lots of GREAT THINGS that I am HONESTLY thankful for that Diabetes has given to me.
Friends.
Sara, Scott J, Kerri, Nicole, Bernard, Landileigh, Julia, Hannah, Vivian, Manny, Amy, Kelly, Gina, Allison, Scott S, Kathy, Amylia, Araby62, Jill, Chris, Cara, Lea, Matt, Bad Decision Maker, Karen, Shannon, Gaelyne, Molly, Windy, Art Sweet, Lee Ann, Heidi, Donna, Collen, Sandra, Chrissie, Drea, Chris, Floreska, tmana, are all my friends and so are many more that I know at this time I am forgetting.
Please know that each one of you makes it easier to check my blood sugars each day. Each of you help me to continue on this bumpy road to weight loss and lower A1C's. Each one of you has a special place in my heart and I am sure always will.
It is strange that I have met only 3 of you in real life but since we all share something so personal I feel like we are all old friends.
My hope is that all of you know me through this blog. I do try my best to open myself up and put all of my "stuff" out there for you all to see. Not only for your feedback to help me out but also to hopefully provide further proof that you are not alone.
I love you all and thank you for your friendship.
Sincerely,
George.
I am kind of numb about it actually. I have gained so much weight that I feel kind of down about that but the dLife thing on Sunday has me kind of pumped up (no pun. Really.) so I am at a happy medium.
Diabetes sucks but it is not all bad.
There are lots of GREAT THINGS that I am HONESTLY thankful for that Diabetes has given to me.
Friends.
Sara, Scott J, Kerri, Nicole, Bernard, Landileigh, Julia, Hannah, Vivian, Manny, Amy, Kelly, Gina, Allison, Scott S, Kathy, Amylia, Araby62, Jill, Chris, Cara, Lea, Matt, Bad Decision Maker, Karen, Shannon, Gaelyne, Molly, Windy, Art Sweet, Lee Ann, Heidi, Donna, Collen, Sandra, Chrissie, Drea, Chris, Floreska, tmana, are all my friends and so are many more that I know at this time I am forgetting.
Please know that each one of you makes it easier to check my blood sugars each day. Each of you help me to continue on this bumpy road to weight loss and lower A1C's. Each one of you has a special place in my heart and I am sure always will.
It is strange that I have met only 3 of you in real life but since we all share something so personal I feel like we are all old friends.
My hope is that all of you know me through this blog. I do try my best to open myself up and put all of my "stuff" out there for you all to see. Not only for your feedback to help me out but also to hopefully provide further proof that you are not alone.
I love you all and thank you for your friendship.
Sincerely,
George.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Good News to Share!
Despite all of the bad news about our economy right now I have some exciting news I have been looking forward to sharing for a while now.
I AM GONNA BE AN UNCLE!!!!
But you say, “dude, you already are an uncle” and yes that is true but my youngest, baby, littlest sister (one that is the same height as me and could easily kick my butt) is pregnant with her first baby and we could not be more excited! Her and her husband have gone through some rough attempts in the past so we were so happy to hear that she is now 14 weeks along and “Baby” is doing great!
Here is the thing, I am posting about this because not only do I want to share the news with all of you but I am asking for your good thoughts, prayers, vibes, energy, or whatever you want to send her way. We want to make sure that this Baby is healthy and happy and ready to meet his Ninja Uncle!
The other night my daughter Gillian was in bed saying her prayers and ended her prayer with, “and God please take care of Auntie Jen and her baby since you have been doing such a good job so far.”
Amen to that.
I AM GONNA BE AN UNCLE!!!!
But you say, “dude, you already are an uncle” and yes that is true but my youngest, baby, littlest sister (one that is the same height as me and could easily kick my butt) is pregnant with her first baby and we could not be more excited! Her and her husband have gone through some rough attempts in the past so we were so happy to hear that she is now 14 weeks along and “Baby” is doing great!
Here is the thing, I am posting about this because not only do I want to share the news with all of you but I am asking for your good thoughts, prayers, vibes, energy, or whatever you want to send her way. We want to make sure that this Baby is healthy and happy and ready to meet his Ninja Uncle!
The other night my daughter Gillian was in bed saying her prayers and ended her prayer with, “and God please take care of Auntie Jen and her baby since you have been doing such a good job so far.”
Amen to that.
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