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Neutropenic No More

Posted by tokenhippygirl on September 13, 2010
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It’s a good day.  Had a follow up ultrasound to check on the blood clots in my arm and hand and they are no longer there… yay!  Also had blood work done today, normal Monday thing, and just found out I am no longer neutropenic.  My platelets are up, and the other things are still low, but almost normal.  They probably will be by Thursday.  I’m happy I get to be a normal person for a few days.  No masks, no worrying about germs and dirt and fungus,etc.  I think we will go out, do something.  Mom and I are talking about going down to her house tomorrow.  She hasn’t been there in a couple of weeks, so it would be nice for her… and nice for me to go down there too.  I haven’t been to Mom and Don’s place since before all this started.  Would love to see all they’ve done this summer.  It’s been a lot.

Since my numbers are pretty good, and will probably be even better on Thursday, it looks like I will get my first of my last two pushes on Thursday, outpatient.  My last push will be on Friday.  Yes it’s my birthday, but then that gives me two things to celebrate… turning 45 and the fact that I just had my last push.  Yay!!!

In baby news… he’s a tad fussy.  Not much of a sleeper yet, which is keeping the kids and Karen on their toes. It will get better though… it’s the usual no sleep for the new parents and grandparent thing going on.  I feel for them.  They all look and sound tired, but he’s adorable.  So beautiful.  They will all get through this with flying colors and soon everyone will be getting more sleep.  I have confidence in them. Plus, I’m sending all the love I can their way… that’s gotta help… right?

Ok… well…  I’m going to finish watching the US Open men’s final, which I recorded on the dvr while we were in at the clinic.  No one tell me who won.  I’m excited to finish watching this match!

Nike Women’s Marathon

Posted by tokenhippygirl on October 28, 2009
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Nike Women’s Marathon

Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl

One of the reasons we went to San Francisco, and what really started our trip planning process in the first place, was that one of our friends had been picked, by lottery, to walk in the Nike Women’s Marathon. 13 miles… impressive. We went to Union Square with her so she could pick up her race stuff. What a crazy scene that was. Tons of people wandering around, in lines, getting free samples of chocolate and some strangely cardboard like cereal. Quite the zoo-ish atmosphere.

Pulling Out The Clubs

Posted by tokenhippygirl on July 10, 2009
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Pulling Out The Clubs, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

Forgot to mention we went golfing on Wednesday after work, our first outing this year. We, neither of us, did that well. I haven’t even held a golf club since last September, and Karen hasn’t golfed, other than one round of 9 at a par 3 course a couple of years ago, for about 4 or 5 years. We had fun though. Thanks Stan and Stacia for waiting for us, and for being patient. It’s always a good time, even if our game wasn’t. And to Karen’s dad, once again, for giving me his clubs… I love them. I can’t say enough about them. Every time I use them I think of you Don. It was one of the sweetest gifts I’ve ever received. I love them and I love you.

Nothin’ But Net

Posted by tokenhippygirl on July 6, 2009
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Nothin’ But Net, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

To go back, rewind if you will, our lives the last week or so, I have to go back to last weekend. As in the 27th and 28th of June.

I already blogged about our fantastic bike ride downtown, complete with views of the bible and barq’s, on Friday night. Friday the 26th that is. However, I sort of left off there. Never getting into the basketball game we went to on Saturday. Hence, the photo here of the net, taken at the old high school in Oregon City. Yes Mary, we were haunting your old stomping ground. Your mom pointed out the pool you spent so much of your life in. It was cool to be there, to see where you went to school.

The funny thing was, Karen didn’t know there were other gyms in that building besides the big gym. So there we were, paying and standing by the doors in the big gym looking for my friend’s daughter, or Shawn, my friend. They are noticeable, and we didn’t notice them. We started wondering if we were even in the right building. I was texting her, she was looking for us, she said they were upstairs, we tried to go upstairs and the doors were locked. Finally, duh, we asked the woman at the ticket table. She said… no, they are in the OTHER gym. Other gym? What other gym? Needless to say we hot footed it over to the other side of the building, climbed the stairs to the second floor, and whalah! There was Shawn. The game hadn’t even started yet, which was a good thing.

Great game. It wasn’t even close really, as Shawn’s daughter’s team blew away the competition. We were like, before the game even started, thinking… it’s over. “Our” team was so much taller and bigger than theirs. They were quick, but they couldn’t make their shots, and “we” did. Fun to watch youngsters playing like that. Everyone out there for the love of the game. Really nice.

Oh, and Shawn… it was so great, as always, to see you. We should try getting together some time away from the court. If you were only going to Seaside this year instead of Orlando maybe that could happen, but I see how you are. Sure…. go somewhere totally more cool, and have a real vacation, instead of same old Seaside. Yeah… uh huh.

Pugg

Posted by tokenhippygirl on April 21, 2009
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Pugg, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

The object of the game on Saturday. Actually, between you and me, I think the object was more about fun, good sportsmanship, mud puddles, and more fun.

Inside Al’s

Posted by tokenhippygirl on February 10, 2009
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Inside Al’s, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

Actually, this photo makes it look pretty light in there, but it was darkish, lights along the lanes, pins that were lit as well. Almost like cosmic bowling. The huge screens played music videos the whole time, kinda cool. I liked the place.

The Chase

Posted by tokenhippygirl on January 13, 2009
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The Chase, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

We went to a Portland Lumberjax game last Friday night at the Rose Garden. The LumberJax, for those who might not know, play lacrosse. Lacrosse is a game much like hockey, only there are no skates, no ice. It’s all running and running and hurling your lacrosse stick and sometimes whacking your opponents with your lacrosse stick and running and hurling the ball at a tiny net with a huge goalie guarding it and more running. Very fast. Lots of action. We went to this game not because we suddenly had the urge to learn about and watch lacrosse. No, we went because one of our good friends had the privilege of singing the National Anthem before the game. He was awesome. Getting to learn about and watch lacrosse ended up being a bonus. Who knew we’d like it? Certainly not us. But, we did.

The photos and commentary follow this as you scroll down in the blog are a sort of overview of the sites one might see at at Lumberjax game. You should go. It’s really entertaining.

Action

Posted by tokenhippygirl on January 13, 2009
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Action, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

Loads of action during a lacrosse game. We’d never been to one before, but we liked it. Fast paced, constant movement, and fairly high scoring. Pretty fun. I think we might just go again.

Beavers Baseball

Posted by tokenhippygirl on August 5, 2008
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Beavers Baseball, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

Last night we had the pleasure of going to a Portland Beavers baseball game. The good news… we won. The better news… it was a good game. The best news… a friend of ours, GO ERIC, sang the national anthem before the game. He was awesome, and I’m not just saying so. He did a fantastic job!

Scrambling For The Ball

Posted by tokenhippygirl on July 13, 2008
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Scrambling For The Ball, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

Rugby always looks exhausting to me. Guys flying all over the field, constant movement, clashes of brute strength. It’s gotta be so tiring.

In The Thick of It

Posted by tokenhippygirl on July 1, 2008
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In The Thick of It, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

A little recap of the last few days events to follow….

Last Friday, June 27, Karen and I went to watch a friend’s (OK Shawn, this is your blog debut!! Woo Hoo!!) daughter, Saige, play in a basketball tournament. I used this picture because most of the shots I took were blurry. Bummer, but what can I say, it was the lighting. Better that than bad photography, which is really the more likely reason for things not turning out so well. Anywhoo… here they are, Saige’s team, in the thick of things. It was a pretty great game actually. Who knew the competition at the Junior High level would be so intense and good. It was impressive! Plus, it was great to see Shawn. It’s always a great time hanging out with you girl, so sad we live in different states. Oh, and… your daughter is tall. I felt like I was visiting the land of the giants hanging out with ya’all. I believe I even got a crick in my neck from lookin’ up so much.

Reaching

Posted by tokenhippygirl on May 3, 2008
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Reaching, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.

So far it’s been a pretty good Saturday. An early rugby game at Delta Park, a stop by the vet to get some new flea stuff for Weston, a walk around Cathedral Park, and now some quiet blogging, surfing time.

I believe we may be off to do the last of the painting at the rental house this evening. I know, I know, we are definitely a couple of wild babes… painting on a Saturday. You’ll be able to hear the whoo hooing wherever you are I’m almost sure.