marvel

I'm so excited for March! Heckler hopes to book his flight here for the third anniversary of his first visit here. The day we met I'm so effing excited.

So I kind of started school yesterday. Well, I went to the college, at least. I took my typing assessment. I was there for just over an hour, and I achieved a score of 65 words per minute with just one error I am pretty proud of that - it's the best result I've ever had. I guess the hours and hours and hours of typing with Heckler online everyday has paid off

Regular school will start for me on Monday, and I am pretty nervous/excited... nercited? It's been a LONG time since I've been in a classroom. Since my classes are pretty short, they will be intensive - usually 9am-4pm for a few days. I still have things to do before Monday too - pick up my books at the bookstore, as well as calling to confirm a class. I know it doesn't sound like much at all, but I'm kind of anxious about it. I really hate calling people

On Monday afternoon I will go meet with my orthopedic surgeon (the one for my hips, not my shoulder). I had an MRI and bone scan last year, along with x-rays, then on Monday before my appointment I will have more x-rays. We will decide what course of action we are going to take with my hip. I have two options, apart from putting off surgery. They are:

Osteotomy

and

Total Hip Replacement

Personally, I'm rooting for the Total Hip Replacement, as the recovery time is FAR shorter (I am up and walking within days, whereas with the Osteotomy, I would be on crutches/in a wheelchair for 10-12 weeks). I can foresee problems with being on crutches as well, considering I need shoulder surgery soonish for my chronically dislocating shoulders

Soooo, I will likely be having surgery within the next year, possibly as soon as the summer. Heckler will for sure be living here by then, so that will be nice. My ex husband, trocar, is moving back to the Island in the summertime as well, so that will be a wonderful support (he was here for the holidays, staying in the house with us, and it was really great for the kids). So yeah, being surrounded by family and my friends who are willing to help will be a real blessing.

In preparation for surgery, I am redoubling my efforts to lose weight. I have more than a few extra pounds I'm dragging around with me, and I would very much like to get rid of them. My doctors also say that the less I weigh, the less pressure will be on my joints. I have started using a calorie counter on this site, which is helping me be accountable for what I eat (I am notorious for snacking ). So far, I think I'm doing quite well, getting within the 10% or less of my calorie intake goal each day. I used to be quite heavy, and I lost 40+ pounds working out then... but back then the osteoarthritis was not nearly as bad. I have serious issues when it comes to my limitations with exercise - walking hurts, I can't swim in public pools due to an allergy to the chemicals used (yes, even in the pools treated with ozone - I break out in a massive body rash ). I do have a simple no-resistance elliptical machine, and I am going to get that out of the garage this weekend and set it up. I got a weighted hula hoop from Heckler for Christmas, and I am using that. I can also do some of the exercises on Wii Fit too. Wish me luck!

I have a couple secksy pictures to post, but I'm not alone in them... I don't know if I should post them in my blog or in the Exhibitionists group or what Here's a not-too-explicit sample...