May 2012

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May 1st

I can't really say that this day was particularly notable. I simply stayed home and watched over the dog and fed the chickens out back, and washed a few dishes. Again, nothing notable. Although we got a strange package from someone that contained a book and DVD about helping out with cancer.

May 2nd

We stopped by and visited my mother. She was in far better shape than from when we saw her last. I gave her a card or two that arrived in the mail for her to look at, and we talked a bit about our future should something happen prematurely. On the way home, we received a call from the hospital, which is where i learned about the Seattle cure. My hopes raised considerably before i retired for the day.

May 3rd

We visited my mother again. We were ready to head off to the hospital when we got a phone call from my father, saying that my computer was all fixed and ready to be shipped! When we stopped by, we saw that she had other people visiting her as well. She was starting her physical therapy, and they say that she'll be taken to a nursing home to help her out a little more. We decided to hang around and visit.

May 4th

My, a lot happened today! To start off, we drove up to the mailbox before starting for the hospital to visit mom. I opened the mailbox and noticed a rather thick and wide package in the box. I took out the box and noticed that the paper had my name on it and a familiar mailing address. This resulted in going back for mom's laptop and getting it to her so she'd have something to do while she was at the hospital. Then when we arrived, an old friend of Shay's stopped by to visit too. When it came time for another one of mom's therapies, he suggested exploring a bit and i went with them. We stopped by the restaurant in the San Juan Lanes bowling alley (we all wanted to go bowling, but they had a tournament going on) and drove up to a rather scenic point in town. It was such a beautiful spot, and made me regret not bringing my camera along. After our fun in town, we drove back to the hospital and visited with mom again before heading home.

May 5th

This is where me and my sister discussed my birthday. She said she couldn't be with me on my birthday, since she's heading back to California on the 22nd, but she said that i could have my party on the 21st, which was really sweet and considerate of her. We went shopping a bit and i picked out a cake mix and frosting for my birthday cake. Not much happened afterwards.

May 6th

I got to see my little brother and sister again. They went through their rooms and dug out what they didn't want and what they did want. Shay went out to buy more of her special bracelets and i got a sub from Subways. I really like that place, since they don't give me horrible stomach cramps like most fast food restaurants do. Driving lessons are supposed to be tomorrow. I'll have to drill myself on tests so i won't mess it up.
 
May 7th

We decided to go shopping today. Unfortunately, for some asinine reason, the grocery store closes on mondays, so we couldn't get much. We visited a little with mom, and at this moment, a friend of ours is gonna be coming and getting the chickens so i don't have to watch after them. About time, too. I have way too many damn eggs in my stores.
 
May 8

Wow, do i really hate regulations now. We went to the DMV to try and start the knowledge test so i could get my learner's permit. Turns out, since i'm not of age yet, i need mom's consent before i can do it, and mom can't even do that considering she's in the damn hospital. So they denied the test, and we went to Jumbo Buffet to eat before coming home. Very frustrating day. An old friend is coming over soon, so maybe that is something to look forward to...
 
May 9

So, today we waged war on the house. All garbage cleaned out, the dish pile gone, everything put away... All that needs to be done is my bed and i'm all set.
We planned on going hiking at one point. Buuut since one of the hiking buddies got a bit drunk while we stopped to grab a bite, we had to call the plans off early. We still got to see the most scenic point in Anacortes and visited my mother though. Tomorrow (or today) i have a doctor's appointment to check this nasty ear infection i've been having. I'm hoping it isn't something nasty.
 
May 10

Today was really hectic. I was taken to the hospital to get my ears checked. Turned out they had some sort of infection and that's why they were scabbing/oozing. After i had my ears cleaned out and the oozing spots treated, i got a couple of papers detailing what medicines i needed and when to pick them up. Afterwards, we went to the main hospital to visit my mom again. Turns out today is the day mom gets moved to the nursing home in Sedro-Wolley. We talked for a bit, and when mom wanted a bit of time alone to sleep, we went to the Cascade Mall.
And boy, has it changed.
For starters, there were a ton of stores that were closed down, including Hot Topic (!) and Gamestop (!!) which were my favourite stores. On the bright side though, Claire's and Spencers' were still standing, and i got this really cute headband with a miniature tophat on it for cheap and a pair of green boxers with black stripes from Victoria's Secret. There were also these shutter shades in Spencers that i really wanted, but we ran out of cash.
Afterwards, we went back home to the nursing home. Before we left, mom suggested that i could stay in her room for the night as a sort of "Mother and daughter sleepover" thing. That actually sounds pretty fun! I haven't had a sleepover in ever, even if it's in a place like a nursing home.
Now i'm back at home. Tomorrow is the sleepover and i'm kinda excited.
 
May 11

So we got ready for the day. I packed my computer, some clean clothes, got a bit of cash for food and a tooth brush and we set off. We first stopped by Saar's to get my ear medication and some snacks (Rice cakes are really delicious btw) and we went on a wild goose chase around town trying to find out what happened to Megan's car. Turned out it got towed and junked. At any rate, we couldn't go hiking again because of this problem and we just went to the nursing home, where i am right now. I'm planning on doing a quiz and finding out what role she'd fit in if she played Sburb and maybe get a nice sandwich when dinner comes round. This'll probably be really fun!
 
May 12

One more day until Mother's Day! My uncle arrived today and we went to this local pizza parlor called Alfy's with a few friends. It was some really good pizza too.
We came back to the nursing home and i went to the tea party. I had tea which was a mix of peppermint and spearmint and these chocolate/strawberry bonbons. Oh man were they delicious.
So tomorrow is the day i go home. I'm actually kinda sad that i have to go so soon, it was fun being with mom while it lasted. But someone has to clean the dishes. (And i shudder to think how hermes is doing)
 
May 14
F***. I forgot to update this yesterday, but w/e
Anyways, not much really happened. My uncle left for his home state California and we got a few visitors, but that was about it. At one point, we got two visitors, and i was really surprised to see that they were mom's favorite doctor from the hospital she had to stay at for a while and Ms. Susan, who's a teacher at my old elementary school who i remember was a saving throw from the rest of the teachers. At 10, i got really hungry and mom suggested ordering pizza. I got Dominos' special, and while the pizza was ehh the cinnamon breadsticks were amazing. All in all, a very slow and un-actiony day.
 
May 15
Another uneventful day. I woke up with nasty heartburn and we ordered some bbq ribs from Cascade Pizza, buuut that's about it. Although that's changing tomorrow, as mom's going to Anacortes to get her stitches removed. A buddy of mom's is coming to pick me up from the nursing home, so tomorrow, i'm gonna head home for a while.
 
May 16

I'm temporarily home, but i'll be going back to the nursing home tomorrow. Mom had to go to a doctor's appointment, so we drove to anacortes to take care of it and back. I got hungry on the way back, and then there was a fight between my sister and mom because mom wanted a milkshake. After all was said and done, Sherry came over and i came back home. The house is a mess, but things are getting cleaned in due time.
 
May 17

I'm back at the nursing home! I went shopping again with my sister to look for a present for my brother and sister's birthday today, and i got a cheap (and kawaii) purse from Claire's to hold my cash. After we shopped a bit we went to the home and mom changed into some comfier pajamas. We then drove to the cancer center to talk about mom's moving situation and later to Target to get extra supplies. When i got back, i got to chat with Doomy for the first time. She's really fun to talk to!
 
May 18

So today was a bit... Odd. Mom and my sister had a fight and she hung up on her in anger. Afterwards we went to the activity room for manicures and nail paints. I had mine done in a yin yang kinda way; White, purple, white, purple, ect. It was really fun to do. After that, i went to the Cascade room for volleyball and a bowl of popcorn. I practiced up on Peacock's hairstyles for the Hairstyle meme. Now i'm just gonna mess around until i get tired and go to sleep.
 
May 19

Today was... Interesting, to say the least. It started out normally when my sister suggested we go to the mall for a bit of fun together. But when we got there, i started sweating and hurting extremely bad. I've gotten used to cramps by now, but this one was the worst i've had in a long time. It was painful to the point where i gave in and started crying from the pain. it was also the first time i had to have pain medicine for anything. Afterwards, we went straight back to the nursing home, and not much happened except for pizza.

May 20

My sister stopped by for my party today. We went to the bowling alley and went a few rounds, then had some pizza and oreo cake to celebrate. Then, afterwards, she unwrapped and gave up some early birthday presents; A sweet little timer necklace and Mind over Mutant, which i really wanted for a while. (and i don't really care what people say, i still love old and modern Crash equally) I gave her a farewell hug and she left. I'm actually gonna miss her.
 
May 25

Today an old buddy visited with her baby! Maybe i should refer to her as a toddler. Either way, we headed off to get mom some creamy chicken since she's allowed to have soft food now, then we went to this burger joint called Hal's. Oh man, do they have some good burgers. Anyways, my package also came today, but because sheri has been really busy decontaminating the house after my sister left, i haven't gotten it yet. Le sad.
 
May 26

I played a game of Bingo with the other residents. Mom and i got a bingo twice while playing, and we got 50 cents and a candy bar as prizes. I finished up on reading Fuan no Tane and will continue reading a bit of Kaiji later on. Anyways, dinner smelled awful, so we got a pizza from the place across the nursing home.. That's about it.
 
May 27

Got to see an old friend again, and my baby brother and sister. I thought they wouldn't show up at all, but they did at a very, very late hour. Mom had a mild crying fit and we both miss our house. Can't wait to go back to my bed. This place is starting to get a little depressing.
 
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