Random Thoughts

I just want to get my 1:00 surgery to remove half of my facial burn scar, I received back in April, over with. It's not that big but it will take 2 surgeries to get rid of the burn scar because it is on the bridge of my nose. It would pull my eyes too much. That numbing shot is probably gonna really suck. I'm gonna have to meditate of floating in the gulf. Ladies please stay away from women wielding lasers that really don't know WTF they're doing. It's called Dermacare, don't go there. I'm sure lots of other laser places are popping up everywhere becuse they aren't regulated by any medical board, even when they claim to be physician-supervised.

Oh, my...and so close to your eyes...that is really scary....do they have you wear goggles when doing facial laser surgery?

I was talking to a friend at work and she had some spots removed from her hands..cosmetic..and she said a tech did it....I 'm guessing the docs are having the techs trained to do this.

I was guessing the docs trained them too, since their web page pictured like 20 docs, but after the nurse gave me a 2nd -3rd degree burn, no doctor was to be found. I had to go back to a doc I had worked with some over at Vandy, a facial plastic surgeon. It took 6 weeks just to fully close then i had to stay out of the sun all summer long. What a bust!
She did have me wear goggles but it was under the googles, the red spot she was going to zap, so had me just keep my eyes closed as she zapped me 3 times in a row but evidently didn't recalibrate the dern laser so it felt like a hot curling iron to the bridge of my nose. Just as my knees relaxed after the first zap she zapped me twice more in the same spot. I guess I'm probably very lucky I'm not blind as i also had my soft contacts in. Dermacare sucks!

I hope you are in better hands this time around...sounds like you are

Thank you. I'm so sick of dealing with this. Why do us women have to look so dern good all the time? Sorry, I'm being a baby this mornin'.

I was guessing the docs trained them too, since their web page pictured like 20 docs, but after the nurse gave me a 2nd -3rd degree burn, no doctor was to be found. I had to go back to a doc I had worked with some over at Vandy, a facial plastic surgeon. It took 6 weeks just to fully close then i had to stay out of the sun all summer long. What a bust!
She did have me wear goggles but it was under the googles, the red spot she was going to zap, so had me just keep my eyes closed as she zapped me 3 times in a row but evidently didn't recalibrate the dern laser so it felt like a hot curling iron to the bridge of my nose. Just as my knees relaxed after the first zap she zapped me twice more in the same spot. I guess I'm probably very lucky I'm not blind as i also had my soft contacts in. Dermacare sucks!

Yikes! Just thinking about this hurts me.

Hope u b otay.

Thanks gull. I'm fixin' to go right now. It takes a while to get there.

Thank you. I'm so sick of dealing with this. Why do us women have to look so dern good all the time? Sorry, I'm being a baby this mornin'.

Thank you. I'm so sick of dealing with this. Why do us women have to look so dern good all the time? Sorry, I'm being a baby this mornin'.

I can't help it...I was just born this way.

Hope your appt. went well.

Thanks gull. It went grayt cuz he didn't hurt me and it doesn't look that bad i guess considering. I'm getting so used to people staring at it. I put a bunch of numbing cream on under a bandaid before i got there. Actually it's been kinda numb since the burn in that area. I just didn't know once he got to surgerizin'. I only felt a pinch and then the stitches pullin' thru but no pain really. It doesn't look half bad actually. He's takin' more, hopefully the rest in 8 weeks. I should be so happy, it's not like it's cancer or something life-threatening. I am thankful.

I don't suppose this is a random thought, but then again, it could be. We really need a "bragging" thread.

My son just found out today that he was named in our high school district as finalist in an instrumental concerto competition. He was the only one chosen out of his high school. All of the finalists (about 5 - 6 from the 6 area high schools) will perform at a recital in January, playing their concerto piece, judged, and one will be named a winner. They all receive a scholarship. But it's not so much the $$, it's the final pay off from 6 months of hard work. Whew!

got mt dog in my lap, a fresh cup of coffee, XM, and sowal. good times

Heck, I would be proud of both the honor and the dough too! Tell him the sowal fam is so proud of his hard work.

got mt dog in my lap, a fresh cup of coffee, XM, and sowal. good times

good idea, i am going to let my non-stop barking dogs in. they love me. my neighbors not so much right now

Heck, I would be proud of both the honor and the dough too! Tell him the sowal fam is so proud of his hard work.

I seriously doubt it's much money. This is just high school. It's more of the achievement listed on the resume and college app when the time comes.
Thanks.

good idea, i am going to let my non-stop barking dogs in. they love me. my neighbors not so much right now

do you live behind me??

I don't suppose this is a random thought, but then again, it could be. We really need a "bragging" thread.

My son just found out today that he was named in our high school district as finalist in an instrumental concerto competition. He was the only one chosen out of his high school. All of the finalists (about 5 - 6 from the 6 area high schools) will perform at a recital in January, playing their concerto piece, judged, and one will be named a winner. They all receive a scholarship. But it's not so much the $$, it's the final pay off from 6 months of hard work. Whew!

Congrats to your son and you. That is big honor and his years of hard work are paying off. Let us know what happens in January!!

I don't suppose this is a random thought, but then again, it could be. We really need a "bragging" thread.

My son just found out today that he was named in our high school district as finalist in an instrumental concerto competition. He was the only one chosen out of his high school. All of the finalists (about 5 - 6 from the 6 area high schools) will perform at a recital in January, playing their concerto piece, judged, and one will be named a winner. They all receive a scholarship. But it's not so much the $$, it's the final pay off from 6 months of hard work. Whew!

Yay!!!

On a related random note (pun certainly intended) I went to get my uniform for teaching today. I'm rully excited...

With a nod to sckristi, here's how I'm feeling:

I'm getting all geared up for my first day at my new job tomorrow-- all this week I'm shadowing the teachers I'm replacing. It's always nerve-wracking to start a new job, especially after being self-employed for so long. But it's also terribly exciting, and the cadets have to call me "ma'am" or "captain..."

With a nod to sckristi, here's how I'm feeling:

:shock:;-)​

I'm getting all geared up for my first day at my new job tomorrow-- all this week I'm shadowing the teachers I'm replacing. It's always nerve-wracking to start a new job, especially after being self-employed for so long. But it's also terribly exciting, and the cadets have to call me "ma'am" or "captain..."

Well, captain.....you'll do great and they will love you.

I second that emotion, ma'am.

Thanks, gulls...say a li'l prayer for me!

You will do GREAT or GRAYT! well that's what they just said, so here's to hoping you have a wonderful first day.

I don't suppose this is a random thought, but then again, it could be. We really need a "bragging" thread.

My son just found out today that he was named in our high school district as finalist in an instrumental concerto competition. He was the only one chosen out of his high school. All of the finalists (about 5 - 6 from the 6 area high schools) will perform at a recital in January, playing their concerto piece, judged, and one will be named a winner. They all receive a scholarship. But it's not so much the $$, it's the final pay off from 6 months of hard work. Whew!

Congratulations!!!!!That's awesome.

Yay!!!

On a related random note (pun certainly intended) I went to get my uniform for teaching today. I'm rully excited...

I am picturing GI Jane. Hey, at least you don't have to worry about what to wear everyday!

With a nod to sckristi, here's how I'm feeling:



I'm getting all geared up for my first day at my new job tomorrow-- all this week I'm shadowing the teachers I'm replacing. It's always nerve-wracking to start a new job, especially after being self-employed for so long. But it's also terribly exciting, and the cadets have to call me "ma'am" or "captain..."

Have a great first day Captain! :::saluting:::

Congratulations!!!!!That's awesome.





I am picturing GI Jane. Hey, at least you don't have to worry about what to wear everyday!






Have a great first day Captain! :::saluting:::

I get to wear the casual uniform--khakis and a golf shirt. But I DO have to learn to salute tomorrow morning! (GiJO, where are you?)

I don't suppose this is a random thought, but then again, it could be. We really need a "bragging" thread.

My son just found out today that he was named in our high school district as finalist in an instrumental concerto competition. He was the only one chosen out of his high school. All of the finalists (about 5 - 6 from the 6 area high schools) will perform at a recital in January, playing their concerto piece, judged, and one will be named a winner. They all receive a scholarship. But it's not so much the $$, it's the final pay off from 6 months of hard work. Whew!

Congrats! I know that you must be proud.