Shelba

SPC - Body - Week Two

I'm late on this, but I did take it on Tuesday of this week. 

I was trying to show the cold sore that is squatting on my bottom lip, but I couldn't get a clear shot of it.  You can see it if you look to the left of my stubby finger.  Also, you can see a the freckle on my top lip.  Many a time I've had people tell me about the "brownie" or the "something" that is on my lip.  Nope, it is a freckle.  I have small lips.  In my next life, I would really appreciate more lip. 

Kallie had her surgery today.  I was concerned because the vet called to tell me that he could locate only 3 of the 4 confirmed tumors.  He said if he was unable to find the fourth, he would just take off the three for now.  This worried me because how could we relax knowing that we left a tumor on her?  How?  Luckily, he called back later to say that they found the missing tumor, plus an extra.  Poor girl.  I really wish they had given her some pain pills because she can't relax enough to lay down to sleep!  The last time she had surgery, they had her drugged so high that she could barely walk!  And she had little control over her bladder.  I didn't complain, but I did express concern over how looped up she was and asked if that was normal.   Here she had five tumors removed and she is not on any pail killers.  I expected them to have to carry her out to the car again tonight, but she was alert and walking just fine. 

I'm hoping she passes out soon.

                                                                                                             

SPC - The Body

I haven't done a self portrait for the Self Portrait Challenge in I don't know how long, but here I go: 

This is the tippy top of the scar from my heart surgery.  I still have the wire in there that held my sternum together after the surgery.  You can actually feel it poking out! 

I didn't take a lot of pics while in Canton, which I'm bummed about, but I did get a couple.  I'll post them in the next day or two.  Gosh, I love Canton!  It is such a great flea market.  The vintage linens, the vintage everything!  The fried catfish that is to die for! The fried bananas that will make your eyes roll back in your head!  Walking the dusty paths with friends that are as happy to be there are you are...well, it was a good time. 

My Kallie had surgery to remove a malignant tumor on her hind leg today.  Poor girl.  She also had to have a tooth pulled!  When I picked her up from the vet, they had to carry her out to the car.  She had a difficult time walking and she is still out of it.  She is determined to follow me around the house though.  Only, she is a wee bit incontinent tonight, so she is leaving little trails of pee in her wake.  Keep your fingers crossed for her that they got all of the cancer!

SPC- Week 2 -Glamour

I tried to do a Glamour self portrait last week, but it went bad.  I thought I'd apply tons of gold eyeshadow and heavy liner to my eyes and take a picture of it.  But it didn't look glamourous.  I looked like I had been punched in the eyes.  And then I forgot to take the makeup off and answered the door when the food delivery guy came.  I think he jumped when I cast my ghoulish gaze upon him.  Definitely not glam. 

This week, I started with the eye makeup again, but I could not get into the mood.  Plus, I want to leave the house and I'm afraid that I won't get all of the makeup off.  I'm just not feeling glamourous.  I'm not feeling it.  So instead I took a picture of my glamourous slippers.  I purchased them at Old Navy two years ago.  This is as glamourous as it gets for me right now.

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Ikea openened up today.  Zorba and I were in the car to go, but I called Ray and he said that it was a crowded mess and the Ikea hoopla added on 45 minutes to his drive to work.  We turned around. 

Self Portrait Tuesday - Imperfection

I love getting pedicures.  I love picking out the nail polish.  I agonize over which color to pick, trying to decide between shades of reds and pinks.  Every now and then I go for green or blue, but mostly I stick with reds.  I love admiring my shiny lacquered toes after they have been painted.  It makes me happy.  Which is why it hurts my heart when something happens to chip one of my toes.  And once that happens I start plotting when and where my next pedicure will happen. 

And for this week's imperfection, I present chipped big toe. 

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Self Portrait Challenge - Imperfection - Week 1

Today was a good day.  Zorba and I spent it with some friends that we haven't seen in far too long.  We kept saying, "This is so much fun!"  And we meant it.  My friend even said, "Gosh, I feel like I'm on vacation!"  It was just a good day.  However, I got a glimpse of myself in the mirror and it actually caused me to gasp and look away in horror. Let's just say that not looking in the mirror when applying one's makeup is not a a good idea. 

I need to get to the gym.  I just do.  I'll feel better if I do, not just physically, but up in my noggin' too.  I always feel better after exercising, so why don't I do it more?  Gah. 

Anyway, the thought of having to document the ugly bits of myself didn't seem appealing today.  I'd rather hide behind my camera than be the focus of it.  So this is a photograph of me hiding behind my camera. 

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Self Portrait Challenge - week 3 - With Someone

Lola and me. 

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Thank you!

Check out how Debberoo, Lainie, Justine, and Carrie helped me out this week over at the Self Portrait Challenge. 

Self Portrait Challenge - With Someone Week one

So the facial and bikini wax weren't that great.  Did I mention that the waxer wouldn't do my eyebrows because she was scared of what happened with the bikini wax?  Well she wouldn't do my eyebrows.  It was probably for the best.  But I did just get back from having my hair cut and that went much better. 

Now on to Self Portrait Challenge.  Nothing new for me this week.  How many times have I take pictures of Zorba and myself?  I can't even count.  And we usually take photographs in the same spot.  Zorba knows that if she sits in that chair, chances are the camera is coming out.  I couldn't pick just one....

That is Kallie behind Zorba. 

Me saying through gritted teeth, "Dog, you stink like butt."  And Zorba saying through gritted teeth, "Caca." 

Kallie had just given us a face full of pug tongue.  We're talking serious caca smell.

That is a smile of a woman who loves her minivan.   

Kallie and Zorba.  So cute!

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Self Portrait Challenge - Enclosed Spaces - Week 2

Self Portrait Challenge, I'm back!  I'm sorry I neglected you, especially since this month's theme is so freakin' fun. 

And I couldn't help it, I had to submit more than a couple.  Zorba had to get in on the fun and I'm glad that she did.   

We didn't do anything dark, moody, or deep.  Nope, we just crawled into the red tunnel. 

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Self Portrait Challenge - Week 3 - Me As 34

My birthday is this Thursday.  I will be 34.  The big three four.  I'm okay with turning 34.   I don't look as young as I used to.  In fact, just in the last 5 years, I think I've aged a lot.  I've been through quite a bit though.  I moved to a new state.  Had a horrible work experience.  Moved into a new house.  Got married.  Found out I couldn't birth babies.  Chose a valve for my heart.  Found out I could birth babies, but that it would be a major hassle.  Had heart surgery.  Became a mother.  Lost my grandmother.  And a bunch of stuff in between. 

Mostly, I am happy.  There are some personal things that I want to work on, but really I have a great life.  34 is going to be good.  I'm going to make sure of it. 

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