This past weekend I was in Atlanta, GA for DragonCon 2019. I have been going to DragonCon for about 14 years now. I started going because of my friend Johnny, I met in high school, who introduced me to the world of science fiction conventions and henceforth, changed my life. Each year a group of... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, April 12, 2017 was my 10 year post-op anniversary of my Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass surgery. Had that surgery not occurred, I would not be here today. I was told within minutes after coming out of anesthesia that I was lucky I had my surgery when I did. In two years max, I would have... Continue Reading →
I realize its been awhile since my last update here. I will try to update you with everything I can but just know that basically my life is Chaotic at best right now and life can sometimes hand you a curve ball... In February, my office went through a big change. We hired a new... Continue Reading →
I got back from Dragon Con 2016 last night. I fell asleep surrounded by my furbabies and my loving husband. When I woke up this morning I was rejuvenated in ways I can't describe. I am an extrovert that thrives on energy others give off and Dragon Con is one of the best places to... Continue Reading →
I had a long talk with my husband Greg yesterday, I simply asked him if I was enough. His answers were pretty amazing, just like he is. But one thing he said really stuck with me, "Baby, you are the Queen of Trying. You try to please everybody, all the time." I realize he is... Continue Reading →
I often find myself perusing the Facebook feature that allows you to look back through the years at your timeline for that day in history. Today I was struck by several things. The first was 8 years ago I had just gotten my dragonfly tattoo that was designed for me by Derek, a wonderful tattoo... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday to July 28, 2008 The 2008 me on the left versus Me today sitting at my desk trying to do the same looks. Its funny the things you forget, like how happy yet unhappy I was with both of the photos back in 2008, which would have been just over a year post-op... Continue Reading →
As I sit at my desk, having just finished my last workout of 2015, topping off my miles to 336 for the year and feeling both my IT Band tear and my wrist surgery with every beat of my heart, I still can't help but feel like 2015 was an amazing year. I got to... Continue Reading →
To describe one of the biggest fan run Fandom conventions in the USA as simply awesome would be the most glaring understatement I could possibly make. Dragon Con is a study of human entertainment, a socialization experiment gone to the extreme, and the most epic Labor Day weekend you could possibly have. This year it... Continue Reading →
