The Blog of Michael Lee Mitchell

Well, Happy New Year Eves to everyone. I hope everyones 2004 is great.

I am feeling better today no sinus headache. But, my right foot has been hurting since Friday. I have no idea what I did to it. It is still smarting today. I have been taking Alieve to help with the pain and swelling. Henry is feeling better also.

Well, it is official. I am sick. Not the flu just a regular old sinus infection/cold. Henry is also sick. His allergies are exploding. I had to take him to the Vet today and spent $43.50 for his shot and associated medications. I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Both my days at worked were bad days, have volume of work. I got 4 hours overtime on Friday morning and was looking forward to getting home on time. The only comfort is that I will be getting paid for it. I think I will be taking 2 or 3 days of holiday time next month to have a very long weekend. I will be reinstalling a fresh installation of Windows at that time. How I wish I could afford a new computer. I want a new AMD 64 bit computer. I think I am either going with Gateway or Alienware for my next computer. Not that I don't like DELL I will have more upgrade paths available with the other two. I still will recommend DELL even though they wouldn't warranty my speakers!!!!! For Christmas I got some socks, gift car...

I am going to some training tomorrow. So, no work tonight. I hope everyone has a great Christmas. As for me I will be working Christmas Eve Night and Christmas Night. I saw DVD League of Extraordinary gentlemen and it was fair. I give it 3 out of 5 stars. Remember as of January 1, 2004 I will no longer have the domain name or E-mail address of Michael@michaelleemitchell.net and www.michaelleemitchell.net. I am opting for a website that is cheaper has more perks and my whole family will be able to use. I don't want to give it away yet because I have not registered it yet. Take care to all!

Well, I saw the last of the Lord of the Rings today. Excellent movie except the very very end. I don't wont to give it away but Why did Froto have to get on the Ship? And where was that Ship Heading? Where were the elves going? Someone answer these questions please or I will read the books to gain my answers.

I went to our workgroup Christmas Party tonight. I had a great time. Thanks to all who put it together.

Well, yesterday was a fine day off I slept about 90% of it after getting home from work at 10 AM and I only got to claim 1 hour overtime the rest was on me I had some odds and ends to do that can only be done during "normal business hours". Today I am going to our work group Christmas Party and tomorrow making out all the Christmas Cards for mailing. I have only 1 gift to buy and it is for my sister's boyfriend soon to be fiance (hopefully). Other than that I am looking forward to Thursday. I am going to go see the last Lord of the Rings Movie. I also am touting around the newest Nextel cell phone the i730. It is cooool looking. Take care and talk to everyone later.

After years of being with Nextel I finally got my laptop and PDA to log on to the Internet via my Verizon On-Line Account. Thanks to the Customer Service Technician. Yahooo! My Christmas shopping is 95% complete. Just a couple of minor things to do. I paid cash for everything. Not going to be an expensive Christmas as far as gifts but at least paid in full. [Listening to: The World's Desire (A Christmas Carol) - Our Daily Bread - Portraits of Christmas (01:59)]

Well, I hope that everyone had an excellent Thanksgiving! I did! The food was great! However, my 3 days off Friday, Saturday and today have been just OK! Today I don't feel especially great. I have a sinus headache. Well, I hope it goes away by tomorrow evening I have to go to work. Henry Update : Henry is doing great, even though he is blind in his left eye. He is doing, feeling and looking great. We don't have to see the Eye Vet again until January or February. Saw an excellent DVD this weekend Pirates of the Caribbean. 5 out of 5 stars. I also saw "A Walk to Remember", "Powder" and "Drumline" on HBO. First time I saw them. The first 2, 5 out of 5 stars. The last one was not bad but not great either, worth seeing once. Take care to all and see ya!

I am after working Wednesday and Thursday for a total of 34 hours in a 48 hour period I am tired. I slept most of the day yesterday. I am off today through Wednesday. I have to get my teeth clean on Monday. Also, my computer speakers went out and Dell is refusing to warranty the speakers. They said they were not bought with the system. Which is strange because the came with the system. So I will probably shell out some money to Circuit City for some cheap but good speakers. Well, I am lazing around the house for the next couple days debating whether to wipe out my computer and doing a fresh install or wait until after the first of the year. I would like to get a new computer but financially unable at this time. See you all later.

Another day off. I love those. Not that I don't like the new job because I do. Next month on the 28th will be eight months and still loving it. Henry Update: Henry is doing fine. I am going to be taking him to the Eye Vet next week for a follow-up check up and see what happens. Well, I don't know what I am going to do today. Probably catch up on the TIVO and play a couple of computer games. I took care of the lawn (help out Dad, he did half and I did half) on Sunday. So that is done. Hope everyone is doing great. Take Care!

Ok for all those who have inquiring minds...I did not have a blind date this weekend. My friend and his wife that were going to arrange it were not able to. His wife has been sick and not at work. I was informed Thursday of this fact. So, I have lazed around all weekend. I go back to work tomorrow.

Well, the website is updated for Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a great one. I will not be working on Thanksgiving Eve or Thanksgiving but have to work the day after, the dreaded start of Christmas Shopping season. Henry is doing great in his left eye. However, the Eye Vet on the day I bought him said the pressure was up in the right eye and he has increased the number of medications. I take him back on the 18th, as you can see from my updated my calendar page. On a different note I am off this weekend and had planned to do a fresh install of my computer. I will put that off for a couple of weeks waiting on some new software to arrive. I might even have a blind date Saturday night, we'll see. I have an odd schedule for Wednesday and Thursday. So Take care everyone and hope everyone is doing great! That is all for now. BTW I am catching up on all my shows that I missed while working this weekend. Also, my cable provider, Adelphia, is upping the rates. So, I am looking at alterna...

A fairly lazy weekend. Haven't felt good so just stayed at home. Feeling somewhat better. Back to the work tomorrow. Should be a busy week.

Henry had to go to the Eye Vet. He has to have another shot in his left eye. The Vet stated he only had one other case where the shot to the eye did not stop the glaucoma. So I have to take him next week and pay another $200.00 to have the eye injected again. The Vet will just charge for the shot and anaesthesia. No stitches this time for Henry though. That Left Eye has always been a pain. I am off until Friday, going out to dinner with some friends Thursday night to Outback Steakhouse. Take care everyone.

Well, tomorrow is my last day off. Actually, I am kinda of glad. I am looking forward to going back to work. I will have a busy week ahead of me. Saw a couple of good movies while I was off, I bought them on DVD. The In-Laws and The Matrix Reloaded. I also saw Boat Trip but I sold it on Amazon. It was ok but not what I was expecting. Henry has to go to the Eye Vet again. I noticed his left eye, the one I just spent $700.00 on, looked funny so I called the Vet and have to take him on Wednesday. He has not been complaining about it but I rather be safe than sorry. Speaking of Doctors appointments I have to make a Dentist appointment to get my teeth clean and a physical that includes my flu shot this month. Well, this is it for now I am including a picture of me showing my beard growth I have to shave....... [Listening to: Somebody's Praying Me Through - Allen Asbury - Somebody's Praying Me Through [Bonus Track] (04:03)]

Well, I am off until next Monday night. I am going to recharge my batteries. I have updated the website again. I hope y'all enjoy! Henry is doing great just for everyone's information. Friends from my old job no longer friends with very few exceptions. Why people want to start trouble and you don't even work for that old company I have no idea. [Listening to: I Will Not Go Quietly - Steven Curtis Chapman - Favorites 2 (03:44)]

Ok, Some new things on the web site. Added a new theme, reinstated the My Calendar page and other things. I have more web space too. Verizon finally lets you expand your web space, for an additional price. But, that price is not too bad. I have 110 megs of space for $6.95 a month. Will be adding more stuff in the future. I go back to work today. I work all weekend :( If you find anything wrong with the web site, I had to republish the whole thing after I upgraded the space, let me know. Take care everyone.

Well, I want to update my website but Verizon is having trouble. Geez, what's up with that I have been trying all day.

Another day off. Wow I am getting too lazy. Nah, actually I have had a touch of insomnia lately. Hopefully, it will pass as I finally get used to midnight shift work.

Well, I was absolutely lazy today. I have a long weekend starting Friday night at 6 PM. Henry is doing great and I am glad we are not in Hurricane Isabel's path. As promised next weekend will work on updating website. The webcam is different story. The program I use to upload the pictures is not functioning properly and I cannot seem to find a fix. So, may have to look for another program. See everyone later.

Ok today I am really ticked off. First off all I had to work 3 and a half overs of overtime today. Second, when I was trying to sleep my Doctor calls with the results of my CT Scan of my sinuses. The results everything looks normal and sees no problems. Well why do I still feel lousy and I KNOW FOR A FACT IT IS MY SINUSES . He is referring me back to my Allergists and when I go we are going to have a nice long long long talk. If I take a sudafed my sinus headache goes away. Now if it is not my sinus causing the problem way does this help. Why do I have the constant drainage in the back of my throat or the stuffiness of my nose another. Why? Why? Why? Doctors are not that educated in my opinion. I think they guess most of the time. On a better note Henry is doing great. His left eye is dying but he is no longer in pain and seems to be adjusting to just using his right eye. Well, I have to work this weekend I hope it is not like the last weekend I had to work. I need a break.

Ok this is the first weekend I have had off in 2 weeks. I have enjoyed it. Henry is doing well. He is too cute. He is trying to be so brave about seeing and you can tell he is blind on that left side. He always turns right to meet someone now. I have picked my fall lineup television shows I will listed them on my website sometime this month. Some have already begun. Well, this is it for now back to work tomorrow. Not to be lazy anymore.

Henry Vet Update : Henry had his eye surgery procedure today. The left eye had a pressure of 41 after the procedure 10 and the left eye will be dead in about 3 weeks. The doctor said the right eye is doing great and should have no future problems. So I think I made the right decision. I had a CT scan of my sinuses today. The results will be sent to my primary doctor. They better find something (bad that is) I am tired of having these sinues problems. I will be glad to have another sinues surgery. I always feel 100 percent better after having sinues surgery and it usually last for a year or more. I worked from 6PM to 6AM from Thursday night to Friday morning and then was on the go until about 8 PM Friday when I finally got some rest. I woke up about 12:30 AM Saturday Morning. I feel a little rested but probably will go back to sleep. Not this week but probably around the 26th of the Month I will probably see about updating the website. The Webcam however, will probably be offline indefi...

Henry Eye Vet Update : I took Henry to the Eye Vet yesterday for a check up to make sure the pressure was staying down still. Well, no it was back up in the 40's. So they medicine worked for a while. I have come to the hard conclusion that I am going to have to a procedure done just to his left eye that would basically kill that eye. That way he is in no pain. He will be blind in that eye but will not be in pain and not have to take medicine that is not working. I can tell when the eye bothers him he whines. The other alternative was to try a procedure that saves the eye. However, it is not guarantee to work and stick and it costs $1500 and up depending on how long he has to stay at the Vets. Usually it is 3 days. But, again no guarantee. Also, the Vet is unsure if he has lost any vision and is just see shadows in that eye. They have no way of telling if he has lost vision. The other procedure to kill the eye takes only a few minutes is not that invasive and will take about a coup...

Well, I will not be working 5 days straight. I was able to get Sunday night off. So, back to work Monday night.

Latest Update on Henry : I took him to the eye Vet today. Normal pressure in the eye should not be more than 20-22 according to the doctor. Last Saturday it was 50 in the left eye. Today in both eyes 4 so they need medication works. He has another appointment next week to check his pressure again and if it is still good they will reduce some to the medication he is on. My new job is great! The only thing that is bad is the are transferring me to another shift. They are short handed on a particular shift so I am transferred as of Monday. The bad thing is I have to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. So I probably won't be blogging for a week or two.

Update on Henry : The new medication seems to be working. He is keeping his left eye open and the cloudiness is gone. I think I might have advert a hard decision for a while.

On a lighter note. I received an e-mail, via Classmates.com, from an old high school friend that I haven't seen in a long time. That was a nice suprise. It will be 20 years since I graduated from high school in 4 more years. Time flies. It doesn't seem like that many years.

Well, I took Henry to the Eye Vet. today. The verdict....Henry has glaucoma in his left eye. His pressure should be in the mid teens or low 20's but his is 50. I have some tough decisions to make if the 3 new medications I have to use on him do not work. Today's visit $192.00.

Well, I am finally getting some days off. I had Henry groomed today. I also have to take him to the eye Vet tomorrow. He is having trouble with his left eye. Hopefully, it is nothing. I will let everyone know.

Latest News : It's official I am done with my training and now onto the meat and potatoes of the job. My supervision approved me to work on my own today. Raining right now and it is making me sleepy. Henry is doing good and I off to play a game. Take care to everyone.

Sorry I have not blogged in a long time or update the web site. I have been very busy at my new job. I think the craziness should slow down and hopefully stop in the next couple of weeks. Henry is doing great. I have to get him groomed. I will probably take him this Friday. My sinus infection is slowly going away I have to take the antibiotics for another several weeks. My on the job training is almost done. I have collected almost 30 hours of overtime since I started this new job. Well, hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be able to update the website. Take care to everyone.

Went to the doctor today. I was right a full blown sinus infection. The doctor is trying a different strategy. I will be on an antibiotic for 6 weeks to see if the infection will be knocked out and stay out. I hope so. I am tired so I am going to sleep early tonight. Might try to update my website this weekend. We will see.

Hey everyone! So, I have not blogged in a long time. Things are very busy at work now. I am getting close to my on the job training period. I should be finished the first week of September if everything goes well. I have had 4 trainers before the one I have now and they were all excellent. The one I have now is great he is younger than me but knows what he is doing. He will probably be one of my supervisors in the future. On the health front I have to make an appointment. I think I am coming down with another sinus infection. I don't really think I " fully " recovered from my last one. Doctors hate giving out antibiotics anymore. I think if they put me on one for 2 months. I would be definitely cured for a while or at least until the next cold. I also need to go back to Doctor Anglin my eye doctor to have my pressure checked. She was a little concerned with it last time and wanted me to have it re-checked in six months. Well, it is six months. So, I guess I will make an...

MY DSL is back up and running. Hurrah!! Now, I just have to get everything set back up. I go back to work tomorrow and Thursday. So, I will finish everything up on Friday.

I was off all this weekend and it felt good. I go back to work. Expenses have seemed to be climbing. I am looking at cutting some of my monthly expenses. For example I have taken steps to reduce my monthly telephone bill including DSL from 130 to almost 80. Well, back to work tomorrow. The rest of this month and all of next and my training will be complete.

Another 2 days off. I am taking Henry to the Vet today for his 6 month proheart shot and an allergy shot. I am also going to do a couple of errands. Was sick on Monday and work 3/4 of a day. Had to go home wanted to stick it out but just could not do it. Yesterday felt fine and work an hour and a half over. Loving the new job. I will be working this weekend. Next year is a short week. Thank God for that. Also, got some monetary issues clarified from a couple of bills stand point and work owes me some money. Take care everyone.

Well, I am off this weekend. Just a note to all, you will not see Webcam updates for a couple of weeks or may a couple of months. I am going to be re-installing my operating system within the next couple of months. I am having a few issues that I created so I will be resolving them with a fresh install. I probably won't even attempt it until after the 4th of July weekend. So, for those of you looking forward to my annual 4th of July update it will not be happening this year. I may be buying a new computer this year if I do it will be around Christmas or at the beginning of next year. I might be buying a new laptop this year. I am not sure if I will or won't. If I do it will be around the end of August or September. I am doing some budget restructuring so that I can still get my own house in 2 years or sooner. I changed my DSL service today I currently have 1.5 megabits down and 384 kilobits up. But, the telephone company says I can take my $133 monthly bill and cut it down to a...

Well, I am off the next 2 days and plan on doing nothing but relaxing.

Well, another day off. I did mostly nothing. It has been raining all day. Sunday is my last day of my first round of training in my new job. A good friend of mine today became Police Chief of Solcomb, AL.

Sorry I have not blogged in a long time. But, the new job has long hours and more days off to catch up on sleep. The new job is going great. Don't know what I am going to do this weekend besides getting a hair cut and maybe mow the lawn. Dell finally replaced my hard drive. However, for some reasons or another I did not backup my address book in Outlook. So, I am re-entering information and may not have everyone's information.

I watched a DVD today called "The Recruit" not bad. Give it 3.5 stars out of 5. Henry got groomed today and I spent over over $170.00 today. Grooming and food for Henry. My Dell computer is losing it's hard drive. The hard drive is failing. I have contacted Dell because it is still under warranty and they have said that they are in the process for the support people to come out and fix it. So if the hard drive does fail I will be offline for a few days. Tomorrow off again. But, I have to take my Grandmother to Inverness to the dentist. Yippee!

Well, I am back to work tomorrow looking forward to it. This is a long week. I work Monday, Tuesday off Wednesday and Thursday then go back Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I have been hiccupping since yesterday. I think it might be from the medication I am on. It does stop when I a sleep. Thank God for that. Once, I wake up it stays stopped until I drink or eat something. I hope it stops for go soon.

Well, I went to the Doctor yesterday and I am on 2 antibiotics, a steroid, cough medicine and I continue to take my Clarinex. When I am done with the steroid I am to start taking my nasal spray again. I have a severe sinus infection. This is one of the worst I have had in terms of coughing and duration. I go back in two weeks to see if I have improved. I have improved about 10% since Friday. I have four new DVD's to watch this weekend. I also have some studying to do for my new job. Last weekend I watched some DVD's that I had bought. Catch Me if you Can is OK. Emperor's Club is OK and Road to Perdition was a 3 1/2 star one. I also bought A Few Good Men but have not watched it because I have seen it before. The New Ones are Windtalker the Directors Collection, The Recruit (looks pretty good), Atlantis Milo's Return (also looks good) and Star Trek: Nemesis. Well, on the financial front my second paycheck was lower than I expected. However, I believe they started tak...

Well, I just finished my first week on the job training at my new job. I have been assigned a training person. She shows me how to handle different situations. She has been great. She is knowledgeable, friendly, funny and has a great personality. I feel lucky to have her training me.

Sorry I have not posted in a long time. I have been very busy with my new job. I just finished the class room training and start the on the job training on Wednesday. I like this new job a lot more than my old one. I am going to enjoy my next few days off. Take care to everyone.

Well, my weekend was ok. Spent it just relaxing. Still in training in my new job. I have this week and next week to go before I go to the 2nd phase of training. Just wished it was a little cooler. It has been very hot here lately.

My first week at my new job was just as I expected, training. I can't wait until the training is done. Also, I should have enough deductions to do a long form this year and get a little more money back. Got to go do a little shopping for some new things for my new job this weekend.    I am also in the midst of a cold and sinus infection. Luckily, the doctor prescribed some antibiotics for the sinus infection. I am not feeling a 100% percent right now. But, hopefully by Monday I will be. Might turn the webcam and screen cam on later on this weekend. [Listening to: The Coming Night - Anabret - (05:35)]

I started my new job today. Everything was going fine until the last hour. I got a call from Personnel and said they did not have my initial application. I had to go down and fill out another one even though I could not remember all of the original information. They said that did not matter and that unless I wanted my start date to be tomorrow and be considered a temporary worker today I need to redo it. So off to the Personnel Department I went and filled out what I need too. Of course it was not as neat and thorough as my original because I was rushed and unprepared. But, other than that went about the way I expected. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. I have to be at work at 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. But only a half of day training on Wednesday.

Update. I have finished all my projects as of Friday. I am free free to relax until I start my new job Monday.

Well, I was invited to a good friend's house today for dinner. I had an excellent time thanks Irene, Ryan, Nicholas and Frank. Also, thanks to Krystal for listening to me while I was riding over there. I Nextelled her about an ex-friend.

Here is a picture of me and Henry today. Isn't he looking great from the last picture I posted. No more eye surgeries for him and his vision is improving greatly each day. Going to do some minor updates to the website this week. Next week I will probably not have enough time, with starting my new job and everything. [Listening to: Spoken For - Mercy Me - Spoken For (04:09)]

Well, I mowed the yard yesterday, cleaned my room today and got Henry groomed. Only 2 things left to do is to get my hair cut and clean my truck. Plan on doing those things on Friday. Start the new job on Monday.

Well, tomorrow is Easter. Just remember the Lord died and 3 days later rose to complete his promise to give us eternal salvation. Yesterday, we went to my grandmother's cabin in Inverness. We had a good dinner up there. My Aunt Shirley made pork roast, green beans, sweet potatoes and etc. It was 5 stars out of 5. Today, I am just lazing around. Catching up on Tivo shows and the like playing a couple computer games. I also made a couple of editions to the website. Hope everyone likes them! That is it for now.

Today was my last day at my current job. My fellow co-workers got me a shirt and a plaque. Thanks Robert, Edwin, Michael Meyer, Bill, Chris and Krystal for the gifts. They were great. Take care to all of you and great success to all of you in the future.

Well, today I talked to my grandmother. She sounds good. However, she thinks she might die this week. I told her that is nonsense. She is 90 this June. I told her it is not her time yet. I don't want to lose her. I think she will be around for a while longer.

Well my POW page will be coming down. All the POW have been released. See this article for more information. This is great news. Also, why is it a lot of people are against this War? I favored the War. The only problem I had with it. This should been done 12 years ago the first time.

OK, Today is the day I have been promising you. I got my new job. I will be changing companies on April 28, 2003. I will be going from a State worker to a County worker. In the end, it means more money. No change in my retirement. It carries right on over.

Just got some bad news! My Grandmother is back in the hospital. Not sure what has happened yet. Will let everyone know as soon as I do.

Well, one more day and then back to work tomorrow. Not looking forward to going back. Especially since I have a lot of news happening regarding that topic this week.

My Nextel bill finally got straightened out today. I was on the phone with Nextel for about 20 minutes. Got a total of $134 dollars credited to my account. It only took a month. Why is it when you owe people or companies money they want it today? But, if you are owed money people or companies take there time.

Well, today was a big day. Got a call from my boss and got my transfer. I also have a big day tomorrow. The "BIG NEWS" is only 4 days away.

Today is my Birthday! Wow and I got to work. Nothing new. Still should have something real big too post next Friday.

Henry had another check up today. The Vet says everything is going great. Also, I paid for a service call mailblocks.com to consolidate all my e-mail accounts to fight spam. They are supposed to have a great way of doing this according to several articles I read. So far I am not impressed. Good thing the service only cost 9.95 and that was for 3 years. Right now I am using it to consolidate a lot of mailing lists I receive. I will not renew at this point unless the service improves. I will have some big news to post by next Friday.

As you can see Henry is wearing his collar. I call him White Vader after Darth Vader. Any way he is doing great and I am letting my beard grow. I am temporarily going back to work tomorrow for some overtime. But, will be going back full time on Friday from vacation

Henry is in a little pain today but he is doing much better. He is more animated today.

Henry had his surgery today. The Vet. said there were no complications in the right eye, like there were in the left eye. He still will have to stay on the glaucoma medication. Henry is somewhat active and groggy. His next appointment is Wednesday at 1:30 PM.

We are at WAR! For the second time in my lifetime a war has started and it happens to be against the same people as last time. Let's finish this, this time. Henry has his surgery this Friday. I hope everything goes well. Please pray that everything does go well. Saw a movie today "The Hunted" it was a OK movie. Would not buy it on DVD but was good for a one time viewing. Off the next week for Henry's surgery. Will be glued to the TV, Internet and Henry's eye.

I went to the eye doctor today. My prescription did not change. However, the doctor wants me to come back in 6 months. The pressure in my right eye is slightly higher than it should be. She thinks it was just the dilation. However, she ordered more tests for me. When I come back in 6 months it will be just for a pressure check. She wants make sure I am not developing glaucoma.

I worked a double last night. Have only had 4 hours of sleep. I had to take Henry to the Eye Vet for a follow-up. Some mixed news. His eye is looking good from the surgery and the other eye will be done next week. However, the doctor is keeping him, long term, on medicine for his eye for glaucoma. He is worried he might develop it, if hes not put permanently on the medicine. He says that it must be genetic. Because it is in both eyes. If it was just in his left eye he could attribute the narrowing of his eye duct to scaring. But, since the right eye has not been operated on yet it must be genetic. So to prevent it he is keeping him on the glaucoma medicine. I told Henry he better not go blind. Well, off to the eye doctor myself tomorrow.

Well, it is official! I am getting FAT again. I have gain back 10 of my 23 pounds lost. My blood pressure is definitely weight related. It has gone back up in the border zone. The problem with the Atkins diet is that it works as long as you really really restrict the carbs. Well, I can't keep doing that. I am thinking about a diet called "The Zone." I also need to start some rudimentary exercising. But, I hate exercising. When is a pill going to be available?

I just found this Star Trek personality test and it was pretty close. Below are my results: Star Trek Personality Test -- Results Myers-Briggs would say that you are an INTJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger). In Star Trek language, you share a basic personality configuration with Jean-Luc Picard and Seven of Nine. People like you are generally autonomous, aloof, and intellectual. You sometimes give the impression you have no need of others, but you're intensely curious and driven to learn. You're cautious with others socially and respond best to people who don't push you to be friendly or affectionate. You appreciate when others follow your lead and accept your criticism in the helpful spirit in which it is intended. You're calm by nature and feel off-balance when confronted by highly emotional people. You're highly organized and expect the same of others. You analyze automatically and enjoy seeing patterns and trends. When your mind is made up, that's it...

I got my teeth cleaned today. Other than that nothing going on, except me relaxing.

I know that there is a problem when I post from Blogger it is not getting to my yahoo group or it is getting there but filtered out. So this I am trying to track down the problem. But, it is nothing I am doing. Be patient. Thanks.

Another week down. My niece, Alexus is sick. She has to see a specialist this Friday. They are unsure what is wrong at this point. She is running a fever. I am going to the Dentist tomorrow. Getting my teeth clean. Well, not much happening here. I have made some minor changes to the web site today. Mostly, to correct some out dated stuff. Take care and see you all tomorrow.

Henry got his stitches out today. He loves not having to wear the plastic collar. My dad bought me an early Birthday present. He bought me and my mother i95cl cell phones. Let's hope Nextel does not mess up my billing. I worked another weekend of 17 hours on Saturday and Sunday. I am saving for Henry's right eye to be done. Which will take place on the 21st of next month. Start back to work tomorrow. Wish I wasn't but got to keep moving forward. Only 12 years left until retirement.

I worked 17 hours Saturday and Sunday. I am needing these two days off to recuperate. I will be catching up on sleeping, watching TV, playing games and eating. Henry is doing great! He gets his stitches out next week.

I thought that I would never see this again. Once in my lifetime was enough and it has happened again. I was a junior in High School back in January 28, 1986 in class when I was told about the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up during take off. Now 17 years later Space Shuttle Columbia blew up on re-entry. You can find more information from this link at MSNBC.com or this one at ABCNews.com. I have found the best coverage on ABCNews.com using my RealPlayer paid account. I am very sad. This is a shining program for our Country and I would like to go to Space some day. I always believed it put you as physically close to the Lord and Saviour as possible. I will keep the families of these brave Astronauts in my prayers. ****LINKS ARE OUTDATED**** Links are just for historical record.

I go back to work tomorrow. It is the start of the pay week. I will be off on Saturday and Sunday. Henry is doing much better he has another follow-up on Wednesday at 3:15 PM. I have a doctors appointment on Monday at 3 PM. Well, I hope tomorrow goes good for me. I am going to bed early tonight. Also, the 8th of this month started my 13th year at my current job. 12 more to go even if I get this new job my retirement time will transfer with me. Going from a State to County job more money and better benefits. I hope to know something within the next month.

Hurrah, the Vet said that Henry's left eye is doing excellent. He is surprised by the great progress due to the complications he had in that eye. Next appointment next Wednesday at 2:15 PM. I am also broker then broke. I need my tax return which is supposed to be deposited on the 25th of February.

Henry has a follow-up today I will let you know the outcome as soon as I know.

Henry is doing better. He is trying to scratch at his left eye. But, he has a protective collar on. He is eating and drinking and appears to be in less pain. He is also keeping the eye open and it looks good. Hope the Vet thinks so on Tuesday. Three weeks and the stitches come out of his eye. I will be glad when I can discontinue giving him his eye medicine. I have to get up at 2 AM every morning then again at 8 AM to give it to him. I watched an excellent movie last night, The Bourne Identity. Very good. Matt Damon really does a good job with the part. I hope there is a sequel. I might get a pay per view movie tonight not sure. I hate football and there is nothing on because of the Super Bowl.

Henry had his follow-up check up. Doctor says everything looks good. He has another follow-up on Tuesday at 2:15 PM. He finally ate a little while ago.

Henry is home right now. He does not look bad. He has stitches in his left eye and eye lid. He is still very sleepy. I will put his medication in his eye later. He was very happy to see me. He was wagging his tail while trying to close his eyes. He has a follow-up appointment tomorrow at 11:15 AM. Total bill for the left eye only $1355 and $101 for medicine at Walgreens.

Henry's surgery had complications. Only one eye was done. However, the doctor says that he will recover. The other eye will have to be done either next week or within a couple of months.

Henry is going for surgery tomorrow. He is currently at the Groomers. I hope they call me soon. I have to get him feed so he doesn't eat after 8 PM. I hope everything goes excellent tomorrow. I will update everyone as soon as I know.

Henry's surgery is scheduled for January 24, 2003. I have a very busy week ahead. Have a new CD from Mercy Me. "Spoken For" is my favorite song on it.

I took Henry to the Vet Ophthalmologist yesterday. The bad news is he definitely has a cataract in the left eye. The worse news is he has a small developing one in the right eye. The even worse news is that it will cost $1800 to have both eyes done. So, I will be doing that in February. Off until Monday, kind of. I have to work overtime on Saturday but the money is needed with Henry's problem.

This news with Henry is not starting my New Year off on the right foot. I hope that God provides some financial answers for me.

I received some very very bad news today. I had to take Henry to the Vet today for his annual. I was supposed to take him on Wednesday the 8th but noticed something wrong with his left eye Friday. He had a gray tint to his left eye. So, I called the Vet and had to take him in this morning. He has a cataract in the left eye. He has an appointment with a Vet who specializes in ophthalmology on Wednesday. This visit is going to cost $95.00 dollars and the surgery if he has to have is very expensive could be as high as $2000.00. I don't know where I am going to get that kind of money. But, I can not let my dog go blind either.