You run, you slide, you hit the bump and take a dive

Today was supposed to be a great day. I woke up early, showered, then headed to the mall to find something to wear to the No Doubt concert tonight. I liked the first shirt I tried on. It looked great from the front , the side and ....wait a minute..my back!!!! I spotted petichiae on the back of my arm. Oh no , not again! For those who dont know its basically busted blood vessels and one of the first indicators of platlets dropping. Last week was my last day of steroids so I thought it was happening all over again. I freaked out, ran out of the dressing room, into the parking lot and into my car. People must've thought I had gone crazy because I was sobbing the whole time. My mom and will took me to St. Lukes. I was seen right away, which was a good thing because you can spend hours in the waiting room. I was thinking the worst. My doc told me if the steroids do not work I may have to have my spleen taken out or be put on chemotherapy. My bloodwork came back fine and my platlets were at 375. Anywhere between 150-450 is normal. So , I am happy they are normal but what is causing the spots? More unanswered questions. I feel a bit light headed. Hopefully everything turns out fine. Oh and in case you were wondering, we sold the tickets for $200! My mom listed 4 lawn tix on craigslist and here phone must've rang about 100 times. Too bad I wasn't able to make it. I've been looking forward to it for the longest.

Oh where, oh where can he be?

Has anyone seen my husband lately???He's about 5'7 and handsome, sizzling~ Geez lou-ezzzeeee. Today was a rather productive day. Nathan and I spent our morning at the SS office because I lost our SS cards! I know, what kind of mother am i? Feed me to the lions. Too bad the computers were down but i was able to get something for the mean time. A lady coughed around Nathan and I wanted to knock her out. Hello, cover your mouth! I stopped by my grandmothers to pick up a bill and spent some time with her. I hate the fact that I cant easily communicate with her. There are so many things I want to tell her or even ask her but I can't. I registered Nathan at Lyons. He's #3 on the waiting list, so hopefully 2 kids gets swine...jp. Kind of. In other news, I checked my grades and I made an A and 2 B's. 3 more classes and I get my degree. Is it okay to admit that im proud of myself?Taps self on back. Good job Rachel Long!

yeoooowwww!!!!!!!!

Who wants to see badfish with me??? Im excited. hopefully I can find a few people to drag along with me.

Bittersweet

I went to the dermatologist and was correctly diagnosed.
On the way up to the doc , Nathan started feeling sick complaining of stomach pains. He feels kind of warm, I hope he gets better soon.

Got me looking so crazy right now

I think Im going through withdrawels from my medication. Hmmm, not quite sure but I feel crazy! In other news, I finished my Mother's Day cookie Bouquet. It took so long to make and the cookies are burnt but it's the thought that counts, right? My Biology final is a take home exam. Couldn't get any better than that.

Best Day Ever

So today my nurse called and told me that I will be off the steroids in 2 weeks! I only take 2.5 every other day until the 22. You guys do not understand how happy this makes me. The medication Im on makes you gain wait(a lot of it) makes you hairy, gives you "Moon face" and has the potential to make you go mental. Ahh im so happy. Also instead of my regular 2 weeks blood work I'll only go in about once or every other month. I've been going every 2 weeks since January. Thank you JESUS!
To top it off I renewed my membership at Darque Tan.

No Diggity

Woo-Hoo Can't wait. I completely forgot about the concert until I heard a song of theirs on my cousins page. No Doubt was the first "real" concert I ever went to in 95 or 96 I believe. I went with Virginia...awww. Anwways can't wait. I wish more people would come, it shall be fun.

Eh, you always say that

I finally was able to get out for a few hours today. It felt so nice. I bought Nathan a book and me some sandals that i have been wanting oh yea and a shirt. Too bad i have nowhere to wear them to.

Life has been rather boring lately. With finals coming up and all this chorizo flu going around Im going cray-zay! My dad acts like a kid and Im tired of it.

Anyways, have I mentioned I have the greatest kid on EARTH!!! Yes Earth. He's so goofy and charming and a brainiac, his future sibling(s) are going to have to step up!!!