Yes Dr.

I have debated about posting this. However, I feel you are all my friends, so I had better keep you up to date.

I had an appointment with a cardiologist today. My chest pain is not a result of Pericarditis. It turns out that I had a minor cardiac event. (read: mild heart attack) yes, I am only 28. So far, he is certain it was stress induced  (gee, working customer service at Toys R Us during Christmas? who would have thought?)

I have to wear a heart monitor for 2 weeks, and then have an echo-cardiogram and a stress test.

I don't have much else to say, I am still processing.

Pericarditis

For those of you who already know what Pericarditis is, no worries. For those of you who don't, let me educate you. This condition occurs when the pericardium (the sac-like covering surrounding the heart) becomes inflamed. Caused by a virus, it can range in severity from acute (short term) to chronic (long term). Now, let me tell you a story. You love my stories, right?

Our story begins on Thursday, December 8, 2011. I began noticing pain in my chest, localized just barely left of midline. Not a lot, just enough to be a bother. As the next couple days passed, it steadily worsened. By Saturday it was enough to worry me a little more. At work on Monday the pain became almost unbearable. I began sweating copious amounts, and could not catch my breath. A customer approached me and asked if I was feeling alright. I told her I wasn't feeling 100%, but it was ok. She asked me what was feeling poorly, so I informed her of the chest pain. Immediately she told me she wanted to call an ambulance, because I was gray.

I worked through the end of my shift, and called my Dr's answering service. He called back and said if I felt that I couldn't wait until the following morning to be checked out, then I should head into the ER. I did NOT want to spend most of the night in the ER, so I chose to tough it out. However, Tues morning I had to work an 8 hour shift, so I downed some Ibuprofen and went to work! Still no improvement, so after my shift I headed into West Linn to see if Dr Farley's office could squeeze me in. I got an appt for the next morning, and headed home. My breathing seemed to be a little more under control, and my color was better, but the chest pain was still intensifying.

I went in for my appt, and following a very thorough exam (including an EKG) it was determined that the muscles around my heart were inflamed. (Pericarditis) Caused by a virus, and probably exacerbated by the amazing amounts of caffeine I was consuming. He restricted my caffeine intake, and has me on Ibuprofen. If the pain does not decrease withing the next week then I will be referred to a cardiologist. He also told me to avoid stressful situations. I told him that I work Guest Service at Toys R Us, and he just laughed. Good luck was all he had to say.

I went into work and filled in my boss (Bill). He knew I had been having chest pain and that I was going into see a Dr about it. He told me I was not allowed to have a heart attack or get sick until after Christmas. When I told him about the stressful situations comment, we both began to laugh uncontrollably. Bill asked if the Dr had just signed my death certificate then and there. I told him I was scheduling a heart attack for January 15, 2012, after all the returns had been done. haha.

Sorry, some Christmas retail humor. Anyhoo, this should resolve itself shortly. I am still having strong chest pains, but hope they will subside after Christmas when I have a little time to slow down.

Just wanted to keep you informed!

Harry Potter, the whole enchilada

Last week, a customer came into work and returned a few of her HP movies. We asked her why she was returning them, and she told us that Target had the movies for $5 each!

That's right.

$5

So, my next chance I had off work, I ran to Target to get the whole set! Each one was indeed $5, and Deathly Hallows part 2 was $13.

That means the whole set was $48!!

Love it!

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol, The Musical

From the musical pen of Alan Menken, composer of Little Mermaid, Enchanted, Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. l

Show times:

Thursday Nov 17, 7:30pm

Friday Nov 18, 7:30pm

Saturday Nov 19, 1:30pm and 7:30pm

Join our cast of 100+ people for our 12th bi-annual musical production. Showcasing voices from age 4-84, accompanied by a full pit orchestra.

Admittance is FREE

Food donations requested in behalf of the West Linn Food Pantry

October General Conference

I love General Conference. 

I just wish I could stay awake for the morning sessions. At least I woke up for Pres. Monson's talk.

Finally, post 100!

I have seen other people do 100 things about them for their 100th post, but I am positive I can't find 100 things interesting about me. But, I will give it a try and see how far we get! Here you go.

100 Things About ME!

1. I love to sing. (If you know me, you already know that)

2. I love to color my hair. Especially when I can put 4 different colors in it!

3. I loathe folding laundry.

4. Reading is a passion. Especially murder mysteries.

5. Dr Pepper is my sweet nectar of life.

6. I got a new purse. Its purple!

7. I rock at Qwirkle.

8. I desperately want an I phone

9. I recently discovered Santa Fe dip, and would eat it every day if I could.

10. I make jewelry

11. I love the smell of wood smoke and rain, especially together.

12. I love food. 

13. I love chocolate

14. I hate fish. Unless its white, beer battered, and fried (ie, fish and chips)

15. my clothing of choice is sweats and a t-shirt

16. I never learned my 7 and 8 times tables

17. I have a dog named Annie

18. and a sister named Anna

19. I like Criminal Minds

20. I have 4 sisters and 2 brothers

21. I am 28

22. I work at Toys R Us, where a kid can be a kid

23. I love sunflower seeds

24. and avocado

25. and toast

26. my favorite movie is Annie

27. my 2nd favorite movie is Princess Diaries

28. my 3rd favorite movie is Rent

29. my Best Friend is Mrs. Jenna Elizabeth Grant Matthews 

30. My 2nd Best Friend is Tamara Clayton

31. I love movies

32. I make and sell super cute flower hair clips

33. I am a fiercely loyal friend

34. I can sleep 10-12 hours no problem

35. my favorite vegetable is green beans

36. then corn on the cob

37. my favorite (and only) cheese is anything Tillamook

38. Baked potatoes are the best

39. I get to have my first EKG next week.

40. I have no will power

41. I crochet

42. I have the cutest niece and nephew in the entire world

43. I love candles and sconces

44. Ice cream

45. I love music

46. I sing with the Oregon Chorale

47. I play the Organ

48. I have played almost every instrument in the band

49. I sort of knit

50. I did Search and Rescue for Benton County

51. NCIS is possibly the best show on USA

52. I do not enjoy making my bed

53. I live in the country

54. I collect Willow Tree figurines

55. I collect sheet music

56. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

57. I have been (and will be again) the assistant music director for the West Linn-Wilsonville Middle School Musical

58. I am hungry

59. I learned what Anise Seed does to your body. (google it)

60. I admire Sandra Bullock

61. I will only drink milk if it's chocolate

62. Mayo, not Miracle Whip

63. Black olives are the best. I will add them to almost anything

64. I love french fries

65. Five Guys Burger and Fries is my favorite burger joint

66. Cafe Rio is my favorite Utah restaurant

67. I don't wear lipstick

68. I haven't made out in 4.5 years

69. I love long hot showers

70. my new favorite Bath and Body Works scent is Twilight Woods

71. I have never left the Continental United States

72. I would love to go to Hawaii

73. I plan on someday going on a cruise (to anywhere)

74. Utah gives me the creepy crawlies

75. I used to be a dispatcher

76. I just lost my last Grandpa

77. I am in the Lake Oswego stake play A Christmas Carol

78. I recently got passed over for a promotion at work

79. I love being on the stage

80. I have had 7 surgeries

81. I have a 6 foot by 6 foot shelf full of books

82. I went to 3 high schools in 4 years

83. I try to give blood as often as I am able

84. I was an EMT

85. I was a CNA

86. I have lived in 19 places in the last 15 years

87. I have had 9 jobs

88. I was a nanny

89. I have only seriously dated 2 guys

90. I used to direct traffic after the OSU football games with the Benton County Sheriffs office

91. my favorite actress is Julia Roberts

92. I have never seen all the Star Wars movies

93. Just last year I finally watched the Lord of the Rings movies

94. I have read the Harry Potter series 10 times

95. I am a steak and potatoes kind of girl

96. I know how to etch glass

97. Mary Higgins Clark is my favorite author

98. I desperately want to be a wife and a mom

99. My dad is an amazing man

100. I made it!!

If you have read all this, congratulations! Here's to another 100 posts.

Goodbye

We said goodbye to our dear Milo this past month. He was hit by a car and killed instantly. I feel for my poor roommate who was with him right after he was hit. He was her dog, and she loved him dearly. There is a special kind of love between a dog  and his owner. Korie and Milo were no exception. Yes, I loved him and he me, but they were bonded together. Goodbye Sweet Milo, we will miss you.

The End of an Era

Alas, it is time to say goodbye. My dear Frankie Elizabeth has been sold. This was done with much trepidation, but with conviction that it was very necessary. I am looking for a new (new to me) car, but in the meantime I am driving Alejandro, my parents Lincoln Town car. I am grateful to my parents for letting me borrow him.

So my dear Frankie, thank you for all the road trips, errand running, and simple pleasure of driving you. You were an awesome car and I am sorry to let you go. Here's hoping you go to a great new home.

At last, My Love has come along.

Meet Milo. He is my roommates new puppy. Some pertinent facts:

He is a Pomchi (cross between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua)

He is 9 months old.

He is 9 lbs, the biggest he will get.

He is so smart and cute (as you can see)

he is a lover. he loves to snuggle.