Random Thoughts From a “Crazy” Person
It amazes me the odd and peculiar thoughts that flow through my head on an hourly basis. Most of the thoughts are triggered by pictures, articles, conversations, etc., but some just seem to come out of left field.
Today I took my middle child (a Dachshund) to the veterinary hospital for a follow up visit after his surgery a couple of months ago. He had a slipped disk and the disk severed his spinal cord. It was not a pretty sight. Like me, he is also a bit overweight so his recovery has been difficult. Anyway, he got an excellent report from his doctor and they are amazed at his progress. He has lost 4 pounds (19% of his weight) over the past two months. During the same period I have stuck to my new eating plan (highly encouraged by my doctor) and exercised almost every day. I have lost 14 pounds (4% of my weight). Based on his progress, and my lackluster progress, I have decided that I need to be crated most of the day and have someone feed me only if I do my exercises correctly. Not sure why that strange thought happened but there it was on my way to UCF after my visit with Hershey to the vet.
I also thought about texting while driving. I am lousy at it. I swerve all over the road and understand why it is outlawed in some states. I am far too “distractable” to do more than one thing at a time. Then it hit me—we all need a designated texter. When I was in college I didn’t often drink so I became the designated driver for many of my friends. I am convinced they only asked me to some parties because they knew I would be sober and would drive them home or to the dorms. So how about a designated texter? The driver could give his/her phone to a passenger who could then text without a lot of issues. I think it could work. Just hope a text from your special friend doesn’t come in while your boyfriend is texting for you.
On another note, be sure to watch the YouTube clip (Philip Spooner) at the top of the News & Blog page. It is amazing.
