Enter: Real World

Blah, blah, blah. I haven't written in forever. Blah.

Well, today not only marks the first time I've blogged in about a month; it will also be my first day in the office since July 6. Insanity, I tell you! I worked July 9-11, but I worked from home due to the nature of the project. Then I was in Denver from July 12-15 for a wedding. At the end of the Denver trip, I got a cold and made the mistake of calling the doctor at the end of the workday on Monday, July 16, so he encouraged me to go to the ER.

Despite every ounce of me thinking it was an overreaction, I went, they admitted me, I did 17 days of IV antibiotics, and now I'm back in action. I won't get into the details of the course of antibiotics, but it was the hardest time I've ever had. (Well, it was probably tied with Blood Clot Fiasco 2007.) After much tiredness, Benadryl and vomiting, here I am!
Denver was AWESOME! I have always considered myself a beach girl, but them mountains was fun! I saw some of the most beautiful sights and absolutely loved the city. My cousin, Andrew, got married on Friday, July 13, and that was a ton of fun. We went to the Rockies-Phillies game on Saturday, July 14, and, despite the Phillies' win, it was a great experience. I wasn't sure if I was affected by the altitude until I went to Coors Field. WHEW! That was intense!
Like most people, I have been completely consumed by the Olympics these past few weeks. I know it would demand a lot of the athletes, but I wish it was always the Olympics. Not only is it pretty quality entertainment, but it also has an uncanny ability to make me feel unaccomplished and motivated at the same time. Granted, I would spend all of my time sitting in front of the TV, but I would at least feel like I should be doing more with my life. :)
BLOGGER, YOU ARE A FAILURE.

I performed Friday night for the first time since July 6, too! It was so much fun to be back on-stage surrounded by hilarious people. One of my coworkers (KP) came with a big group of people, so that was a blast! I'm excited that I'm getting back into the swing of things!

Well, I better get to moving so that I can pick up some much-needed coffee as I venture back into the real world. Wish me luck, kids!

Dog days of summer!

I can't stand the sound of friction...like dogs chewing on bones, people filing their nails, etc. I'm not sure why, exactly, but it makes me shudder.

I tweeted about this recently (How 2012!), but I also shudder at the feeling of tearing cardboard. Other things that fall into this category include feeling dry laundry, touching dry cotton pads, etc. Am I weird, or am I weird?

This weekend has been nice and somewhat long. The 10:30 show got canceled last night, so I've been responsibility-free since after Friday's show. I haven't had a weekend like this in a while!

One of my CF camp friends (EW) got the call for new lungs on Friday afternoon. The transplant was yesterday, and it went off without a hitch. How incredible! Organ donation is such an amazing thing. I wonder if she has come-to yet. I can't imagine the stress that the body endures.

I have a short work-week because I'm heading to an out-of-town wedding. I'm excited for the time off and the opportunity to visit a new place. Congrats to my cousin and his fiancée! (I think the girl version has two e's.)

In other news, it's still as hot as all get-out.

I actually wrote everything before this before noon today and neglected to post it, so I'll go ahead and do so.

Healing thoughts for Emily!