OMG, I am so angry right now that I could spit nails. I was just watching this video on this 7 year old girl who underwent cosmetic surgery because her ears were not perfect!!! Really? What kind of parent puts their child through that? Even the child said that she had not been bothered by other kids, but the parents claim that she had been bullied and they feared for her well being... Give me a break. These parents should be ashamed of themselves... This little girl was beautiful, and her ears were fine just the way they were. Granted they were a bit large for her age, but what child doesn’t go through a phase of growing where they need to grow into one part of their body or another? And what kind of message is it sending to the child and others for that matter?
The doctors claim it is in the best interest of the child because without the surgery the child will end up with self esteem issues... But what about the next growing phase the child goes through that makes them feel self conscious? Isn't this simply going to exacerbate that temporary "defect"(for lack of better word), and cause the child to think poorly of themselves? Maybe parents should focus on teaching their children that every person is unique and that true beauty comes from within and who you are as a person, rather than purely the physical shell in which they live.
I can’t get over how shallow our society has become. Why is it that we are so focused on appearance and not on what is really important? Why do you think bullying has become such an issue as of late? It’s because too much focus is put on being perfect… There was a time when parents taught their children to treat others as they wished to be treated. What is wrong with people? I just don’t get it….
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Me at a loss for words!! Is that even possible?
So, I have not been very productive as of late, and I decided that I must try harder to accomplish more each and every day. I am not sure if it is simply the end of winter blahs or what, but lately it seems that I have zero ambition. I find myself taking naps almost on a daily basis, and I have to wonder why...Why am I so blah feeling all the time? I even find myself at a loss for words... and I didn't even think that was even possible.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I talk... I rarely have any issue with voicing my opinion about any topic. As of late however, my brain simply doesn't want to allow my fingers to convey my thoughts. I find myself thinking that I should be writing something, but cannot seem to find the words. And to be honest, I really don't like feeling this way.
I am trying to think what could be causing my lack of..... See what I mean, I can't even find the word to describe the feeling I am experiencing. Trying to look at it from a logical point of view, I think it may be medication related. I recently started on Thyroid medication and I believe my body is adjusting. I hope this is the issue and the adjustment period is over soon. I simply do not like feeling like I am not in control of my own body and mind.
In the mean time, I will simply keep trudging along, trying to do what I can....
Anyone who knows me knows how much I talk... I rarely have any issue with voicing my opinion about any topic. As of late however, my brain simply doesn't want to allow my fingers to convey my thoughts. I find myself thinking that I should be writing something, but cannot seem to find the words. And to be honest, I really don't like feeling this way.
I am trying to think what could be causing my lack of..... See what I mean, I can't even find the word to describe the feeling I am experiencing. Trying to look at it from a logical point of view, I think it may be medication related. I recently started on Thyroid medication and I believe my body is adjusting. I hope this is the issue and the adjustment period is over soon. I simply do not like feeling like I am not in control of my own body and mind.
In the mean time, I will simply keep trudging along, trying to do what I can....
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
I swear they do this on purpose sometimes!!!
Although I hate to sound like a whiny bitch, I just have to get this off my chest. It is just so aggravating that in a world where it appears our entire society is controlled by pharmaceutical companies that someone could either develop an anti-inflammatory medication that did not have severe side effects, or not get rid of those analgesic pain relievers that help those of us who cannot take NSAIDS.
For years I have suffered with Arthritis in my lower back, hips, knees, etc... and have tried several OTC as well as prescription medications to relieve the pain. However, the lack of satisfactory pain relief only exacerbates the problem with limited mobility and weight gain. It is nearly impossible to maintain a healthy weight when you can't move to get the exercise needed to assist your body functioning as it was intended. It is extremely frustrating, and I am too a point where I am tired of not living life to the fullest.
The most frustrating part for me is that it seems that every time I find something that actually provides some relief, it is either pulled of the market or the formula is changed to a different medication that does not provide the same relief. I have spent a good part of today reading comments, on different message boards, from people who are having the same issue that I am.
The OTC medication in question at this present time is Percogesic. I used to use this years ago, and then it disappeared from the shelves of our local pharmacy. I did however find it again at a different pharmacy when I moved to a different area. I was elated as I was finally able to move semi pain free again... However, last fall I found that it just wasn’t working the same, and I happened to look at the label and found that they had changed the formula. WHY??? They took a medication that they had the only one of its type out on the market (Acetaminophen/Phenyltoloxamine) and changed it to Acetaminophen/Diphenhydramine (aka Tylenol PM)... I simply don't get it.
So I started to research the subject thinking that maybe the Phenyltoloxamine had been pulled off the market, as many drugs in the "Phen" class seem to get pulled (which leads me to an entirely different story of allergy relief). I have not been able to find any information to substantiate that however. I did however find what I hope is a comparable medication to my aforementioned Percogesic. It contains the same ingredients, so I am hoping it works. I found it under the name of ACETA-GESIC TABS on Amazon. I have my fingers crossed that it works. And if it does, I am going to order a bunch more of it to keep on hand.
For years I have suffered with Arthritis in my lower back, hips, knees, etc... and have tried several OTC as well as prescription medications to relieve the pain. However, the lack of satisfactory pain relief only exacerbates the problem with limited mobility and weight gain. It is nearly impossible to maintain a healthy weight when you can't move to get the exercise needed to assist your body functioning as it was intended. It is extremely frustrating, and I am too a point where I am tired of not living life to the fullest.
The most frustrating part for me is that it seems that every time I find something that actually provides some relief, it is either pulled of the market or the formula is changed to a different medication that does not provide the same relief. I have spent a good part of today reading comments, on different message boards, from people who are having the same issue that I am.
The OTC medication in question at this present time is Percogesic. I used to use this years ago, and then it disappeared from the shelves of our local pharmacy. I did however find it again at a different pharmacy when I moved to a different area. I was elated as I was finally able to move semi pain free again... However, last fall I found that it just wasn’t working the same, and I happened to look at the label and found that they had changed the formula. WHY??? They took a medication that they had the only one of its type out on the market (Acetaminophen/Phenyltoloxamine) and changed it to Acetaminophen/Diphenhydramine (aka Tylenol PM)... I simply don't get it.
So I started to research the subject thinking that maybe the Phenyltoloxamine had been pulled off the market, as many drugs in the "Phen" class seem to get pulled (which leads me to an entirely different story of allergy relief). I have not been able to find any information to substantiate that however. I did however find what I hope is a comparable medication to my aforementioned Percogesic. It contains the same ingredients, so I am hoping it works. I found it under the name of ACETA-GESIC TABS on Amazon. I have my fingers crossed that it works. And if it does, I am going to order a bunch more of it to keep on hand.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Let Me Introduce Myself
OK, so here I am, finally setting up my first blog spot. I have so much to say, but the words are all twisted up inside my head at the moment. Oh well, they will come out in time. I guess first and foremost is why I started this blog. To be honest, there are a few reasons why. One is so that I have writing samples to add to my resume. Another is that I simply love to gab. I always have an opinion about something and am usually not afraid to voice it. Certainly, there are times when it gets me into trouble, but hey… Live and learn right? And lastly, I decided this would also serve as a therapeutic outlet, as I am at a point in my life where I am feeling a bit lost... What better way to work through this than to write my feelings down. And hey... it's a lot cheaper than paying a shrink to listen to me think out loud... LOL
Now back to me and my confusion about life at the present time… I am at a crossroads in my life at the present time. My children are grown and living their own lives. I recently moved back home to help out my mom (Although at times it feels more as if she is the one helping me); and I am between jobs and unsure where I want to go moving forward. Thus I find myself wondering about who I am and what am I supposed to be doing.
I divorced seven years ago and moved to a new city as a result. Out of necessity I found myself working long hours to support my two younger sons on my own. However, I quickly fell in love with my job and I found a new path to follow. I wanted to move up within the company and get into quality and training. I had a new dream. I wanted to make a difference. For the first time in my life, I think I really knew what I wanted to do, and I loved where I worked. I then decided to return to school and get my BSBA in Business as a tool to help me obtain my goal. I dove into my coursework and my hard work paid off with me graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.96GPA. Unfortunately, the company I worked for chose to close our doors just a few months after I graduated. So here I am, a 43 year old single mom, up to my eyeballs in college debt and no job. So, what do I do? What else can I do? I keep trudging along.
I find another job, in a completely different industry, and I muddle through a year and a half in a job which made me miserable more often than not, until I finally part ways with my egomaniacal boss. I am fortunate to have a very supportive family who helped hold me together when I found myself once again middle aged and unemployed. This time was different however... I found myself not as eager to jump right back into survival mode and take the first job I could find regardless of the fit. I found myself wondering about whom I was and where I was going...
I am certain there are lots of people out there have found themselves in similar situations. Many of them are not willing or able to admit they find they can relate to my story. My story is nothing special, but it is mine and my hope is that by sharing maybe I can help someone else along the way as well as helping myself.... For now however, I am off to ponder more of life’s questions that are in my head. I will be back to share some more at a later time. Take care.
Now back to me and my confusion about life at the present time… I am at a crossroads in my life at the present time. My children are grown and living their own lives. I recently moved back home to help out my mom (Although at times it feels more as if she is the one helping me); and I am between jobs and unsure where I want to go moving forward. Thus I find myself wondering about who I am and what am I supposed to be doing.
I divorced seven years ago and moved to a new city as a result. Out of necessity I found myself working long hours to support my two younger sons on my own. However, I quickly fell in love with my job and I found a new path to follow. I wanted to move up within the company and get into quality and training. I had a new dream. I wanted to make a difference. For the first time in my life, I think I really knew what I wanted to do, and I loved where I worked. I then decided to return to school and get my BSBA in Business as a tool to help me obtain my goal. I dove into my coursework and my hard work paid off with me graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.96GPA. Unfortunately, the company I worked for chose to close our doors just a few months after I graduated. So here I am, a 43 year old single mom, up to my eyeballs in college debt and no job. So, what do I do? What else can I do? I keep trudging along.
I find another job, in a completely different industry, and I muddle through a year and a half in a job which made me miserable more often than not, until I finally part ways with my egomaniacal boss. I am fortunate to have a very supportive family who helped hold me together when I found myself once again middle aged and unemployed. This time was different however... I found myself not as eager to jump right back into survival mode and take the first job I could find regardless of the fit. I found myself wondering about whom I was and where I was going...
I am certain there are lots of people out there have found themselves in similar situations. Many of them are not willing or able to admit they find they can relate to my story. My story is nothing special, but it is mine and my hope is that by sharing maybe I can help someone else along the way as well as helping myself.... For now however, I am off to ponder more of life’s questions that are in my head. I will be back to share some more at a later time. Take care.
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