I'm Back!... Well, kind of!

So, it has been an exceptionally long time since I have written anything. Let me fill you all in on what’s been going on in my life….

I have parasites. Yes, this is disgusting but it’s true. I was throwing up 20+ times a day from March until mid June. I pretty much did nothing for the past 4 months. I know, this may be a bit too much to share with complete strangers on the internet, but I feel connected to my blog and the fact that I haven’t been able to write in it for so long hurts a bit. I barely have been able to sit up for a couple of hours, so I rarely went on the computer.

I am finally starting to get A LITTLE BIT better. I am able to stay about 4-5 hours at work now. I haven’t thrown up since June 21st, so it has been just over a month.

The reason I have been down and out for so long is that “normal” doctors could not find out what was wrong with me. I have undergone every stomach test imaginable and everything was coming back completely normal. They would tell me I am a very healthy person. If I was so healthy- how come I threw up 25 times a day? Insane, right!

Well, I went to 3 different specialists and they were trying to tell me I had IBS. Um, no. I don’t. I thought that answer was complete crap. Since they couldn’t find anything else wrong with me, they assume IBS. We’ll… I wasn’t taking that for an answer.

I went to a holistic doctor finally and SHE GOT ME TO NOT THROW UP! It was a miracle. I am on all of these natural supplements and an EXTREMELY strict diet but I am slowly getting better… FINALLY. I am so relieved. I know I’m not completely better yet (still get stomach pains and still very weak) but at least I am able to leave my house for a couple hours a day to get somewhat of a pay check.

So, I apologize for not keeping up with my blog the last couple of months. I am ecstatic to actually be able to write something now.

Well, that’s it for today. I’m going to go lay back down for awhile- all this typing really does tire a girl out!

Another Month goes by....

Hi everyone! I know it has been well over a month since my last posting. Unfortunately, this post is going to be pretty much the same. More doctors, more tests, nothing coming back. I'm healthy! Ya know, minus the constant stomach pain and vomiting ha ha ha I miss blogging. I must say that. I know I probably should come sit at a computer more now, but to be honest I'm usually just laying on the couch in pain; AH! I usually do most of my blog thinking while I'm at work-- which is a big reason why I haven't blogged much because I usually only make it 2 or 3 hours a day, if that at work.

Next I'm trying a wholeistic doctor. Hopefully they can do something that will help--- since my regular doctors can't seem to figure out what is wrong with me... and I've practically done every test there is to think of for this issue.

Wish my luck folks! Hopefully I'll be back up to 110% soon so I can come back to blogging. Hope everyone is well <3

Update

Hi everyone still following. It has been about a month since my last post. This one is not going to be too long either I just want to update you on the sickness.

I throw up about 20 times a day now. They can't figure out what's wrong with me. I've done 3 differeent tests which rule out the gal bladder, liver, acid reflux, ulcers, and tumors. So that's good at least. But they still have no idea what the hell is going on.

So this is why I haven't written much. I've been a mess for 3 months. Yep... This has been going on since end of March.

Right now I'm in ohio. My boyfriends mother got her doctorite and the ceremony is in Ohio. It was one hell of a road trip out here. I'm proud though since I only had to make him stop twice to throw up on the side of the road. Classy, right? Lol


Well thank you to all still following. Ill get back in the blogging thing once I feel better. Fingers crossed that's sooner rather than later.

be back soon!

Hi everyone!
Just wanted to do a quick post telling you all to stay tuned.
I've been having some health issues so I haven't been able to write lately... Not enough energy. I'm getting everything checked out and hopefully should be back in action soon!

*mwuah!
-Stevie

Craft Fair Tomorrow!

So tomorrow is the big day. I probably won't be able to post until some time on Sunday- so stay tuned for that. I'll take some pretty pictures of the table and of course, yours truly....

Now, tonight is going to be a rough one folks. My sisters 21st birthday is today. WOO HOO. 21!!!! Last night, my boyfriend and I had the pleasure of picking her up from the club. She also is going out to the club tonight, and tomorrow night. Guess who gets the joy of picking her up again tonight? YOU GUESSED IT! Me and the boyfriend.

Last night was a treat. She prepared me earlier that she will NOT allow us to pick her up any time before 2:00am. Now, I'm 23 years old, but I have to say- this whole "clubbing" phase never really hit me. I like sitting at home, reading, watching movies... during the week, I am NEVER awake at 2am. Ever. (yes, grandma jokes can be said.. I embrace it completely!!)

Well, it was my lucky night I guess since at 11:40 (only an hour and a half after she got there) she called and asked us to pick her up. SCORE. I was thrilled. I felt bad she wasn't having fun, but still.. she's only 21. She has her whole life to have fun. Me on the other hand, need sleep. Especially since I can't drink coffee at the time being *tear*

So again today, I was warned I am NOT to pick her up before 2am again tonight. I have a feeling I'm going to have to wait that long... Lets see how bright eyed and bushy tailed I am tomorrow morning at 6:00am when I wake up to get ready for the fair!

Wish me luck everyone! I'll keep you posted on my picking up duty tonight. Hey, if you're lucky I may even get a nice snapshot of drunky getting out of the club tonight. ha ha

Lets Update.

So. A fast update...and don't worry.. this won't be ANOTHER post dedicated to coffee. But I will mention first off... no more coffee for me (FOR NOW!). I spoke too soon and was a moron. Having 4 cups of coffee within 24 hours was a bad decision. I really only have myself to blame...

Now, onto bigger and better things. I have been feeling creative lately (I know, it rarely happens now, so that's why I'm very excited to share!). I made this new necklace and I absolutely love it.

I had to show you guys. Isn't it cute? Well... It's very much "my style", so; me likes. ha ha

I think this one shows more of me.. and this next one shows more of my mother. I love how we are kind of the same, yet very different. And our jewelry shows that (or at least I think it does). Look below. This is what my mother made.
Now, I love this necklace; but it is more "grown up" then the one I made, ha ha. There is a definite distinction between our pieces. *A side note... I'm pretty sure this is the only time I will ever describe something dealing with my mother as "grown up".


Alright, enough advertising Jewels For Hope for now (ha ha!) I should get back to work. Hope you all are having a fantastic Tuesday!

Love at First Taste

So. I have been going through coffee withdrawals. I feel like a crack addict not getting my fix.

Over the past 3 weeks I haven't had a single cup of coffee. Its been killing me.
I decided myself (since my doctor didn't know anything) that I have acid reflux. And I had it horribly over the past couple of weeks. I won't put you through the details of it but let's just say it wasn't pretty. That equaled no coffee for me.

Yesterday I decided to try out my first cup since taking meds for this. IT WAS GLORIOUS! Everyone at the diner must have thought I was crazy... Including my boyfriend.

When the waiter poured the coffee the first thing out of my mouth (while staring into the gorgeous mug) was "hello lover".
I then proceeded to savor the moment. I took a solid ten minutes just holding that mug in my hands smelling that amazing aroma.

Some people may think I'm nuts.... But it is worth it. This coffee was just amazing.

I'm currently drinking my 2nd cup of coffee as we speak. Yum. And so the addiction begins again....

Thank F*cking God it's......

FRIDAY! WOOHOO! Let the weekend begin! This weekend my mother and I were supposed to do a craft fair for our jewelry.I'm kind of disappointed! I bought my mother a sign for her birthday that we could hang up behind us at the fair. I was really happy she liked it.. take a look!

Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea.

Well, the fair is now postponed until next Saturday. OF COURSE! The weekend of my sister's 21st birthday. That should be fun. Let's hope I don't look toooo hung over that day. Need to make a good impression on the buyers, ya know?! ha ha.

So.. this weekend I am free as a bee! Now I have time to catch up on laundry, cleaning, working out... you know; all the fun stuff!

Maybe I'll try Diva's Green Tea Martini this weekend.Yum. I do love me a good martini.

I rarely ever have a "free" weekend. This is something special. I actually can't wait to do "nothing" for once. I run around most of the time so I'm usually a mess most days- but this weekend I have high hopes of being less like a tornado running around town and more like a normal human being, relaxing.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Put your sunglasses on folks, it's bright!

So. Today I feel like talking about NYC. Th place that has my heart.

THAT'S ME! In the front, with my old college roomate. NYC LOVE, Baby!

....I lived in the city for 4 years when I went to college. It's difficult for me to find the time to go back there as much as I would like to now... you know how it is, life gets in the way.

Well, my sister is going there tomorrow. I'M EXTREMELY JEALOUS. I was talking to my boyfriend about it the other day. He hates the city. That breaks my heart. I have been trying to get him to take a day trip with me for months. He just doesn't budge. When we were talking about the city, I was telling him about this crazy Indian restaurant I have been to... now, a little bit about the boyfriend--- he is THE PICKIEST eater EVER. Really.. I think he just started eating mashed potatoes for the first time a couple years ago (and hes 24 now.) Yea, P-I-C-K-Y!

So of course, after I bother him for a loonnnggg time.. I make him promise to come to the city with me one day when its "nicer weather". YAY! Well.. I then tell him about this restaurant. It's called Milon. Below are some pictures that I took one out of the billion times I've been there.


So. This is it. I LOVE THIS PLACE. The first picture is the outside of the place, and the 2nd picture IS FREAKING INSIDE! U

I have brought so many people here and everyone is amazed by the decorations. I love it there. It doesn't have the most authentic Indian food ever... but its verrrrrry reasonably priced- and really, look at the ambiance. It's worth it even if you just want to sit in there! If you ever want to go....

Milon Restaurant

93 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-4896
Its on the corner of 6th and 1st.

I miss it there. Hell, I miss New York. Unfortunately, the boyfriend refuses to go anywhere where he cannot get "American" food. boo on him. I'll have to come back here another time soon.

If you do ever decide to go to this restaurant... but sure that when you go up the stairs- GO TO THE LEFT. It is two competing restaurants-- and I feel the one on the left is better ha ha.

And finally...One last photo to leave ya with...

Tell Me! Tell Me! Tell Me!

So, I’m going to follow suit from The Fabulous Bitch and answer the question…. “Why do you blog?”

I started blogging, really, for the wrong reason. Well, not technically wrong- but different. I started blogging to try and get mine and my mothers company’s name out. This is something that hits home for my mother. She started the company since she couldn’t really leave the house when she was taking care of my grandmother. She had to stay home. And this was how she passed her time. She put her heart and soul into this company and I wanted to do my part and get the name out there for others to see.

I don’t feel that that is such a horrible reason to start blogging, right? I wanted to help my mother. Well, over the past month or so (because we all know I haven’t been blogging that long) I really got involved in blogging. I absolutely love it. As previously stated I am sooo that person with an addictive personality- so of course once I got into blogging, I would get addicted to it. Not surprised one bit.

Most of my friends think I’m “weird” for blogging. They just don’t get the freedom of it. To just rant and rave one day or to just share with the world. Granted, I only have 10 followers so I wouldn’t necessarily say “the world” yet… but you get the idea. I just love this. And then to look on other people’s blogs and see what they are passionate about, or what they are going through right now. It’s amazing. I can’t imagine myself not blogging now.

And besides… when I blog- I get to discuss whatever the hell I want to talk about!! My friends who call me weird for blogging---- when do they just get to talk about whatever they want? When talking face to face to friends, topics change constantly. Something one person is passionate about, the other people in the group may hate. Blogging- I can write about what I want, when I want to. And if someone doesn’t like it- they can go to a different website- no harm done- doesn’t bother me at all. Simple as that. No struggling to retake control of the convo. I love it. Don’t you?

So tell me… why do you blog?