Go Ahead, Ask Me!

First of all, this post is not being written under the influence of pain meds.  Most likely, it will seem like it was, but I'm perfectly undrugged (my new word).  

I'm loving this week with no PT.  I feel a sense of freedom and it's exhilarating.  I'm leaving my house in the morning and getting home just before dinner.  I'm accomplishing things.  I'm out in the real world like a real person.  The icky aura of being injured or "disabled" is gone, at least for this week.  

It's a taste of what's to come ... someday ... hopefully soon. 

I have some random things I wanted to touch on today, and a few reader's questions to answer.  We've become friends, and we've got things to talk about!

So let's get started.  I've been in correspondence with the sex toy company which contacted me.  I perused their website and (oh my!) learned a few things in the process.  I have picked out a toy for a giveaway.  It's a rabbit, and a very nice one at that.  It's so nice, in fact, they are completely out of stock right now from the holidays.  They will be contacting me when they get more in, and at that time (it should be soon) I'll put it up for grabs.  So to speak.

It's going to be a very fun contest.  I have a surprise for you, but you'll just have to wait until contest day to find out what it is.

Short Shorts wore bright pink short shorts into PT on a cold, rainy, day last week.  I'm not allowed to talk about it though.  Would you wear short shorts (ass hanging out) if you knew your PT regimen meant your ankles would be wrapped around your neck?  In a public setting?  With a male PT working on you?  In cold, rainy, weather?

Just sayin' ....

I ordered the leather furniture for my family room yesterday.  And yes, I went with the Blackberry.  It will arrive in about six weeks.  I ended up getting a sofa, a love seat, and a chair.  I've already dibbed the chair for myself.  You know how they make those big, comfy, oversized chairs now?  Well, this is even bigger.  The one I ordered is called a "chair and a half," and it's huge and soooooo comfy.  It's very cool looking.  I can't wait to sit on something that doesn't have fluff falling out of it.  

The amazing thing?  The economy sucks.  You'd pass out from shock if you knew how little I spent.  It's a buyer's market right now.

Last night I was flipping through a newspaper and I saw a woman had written into a national advice columnist.  She was a newlywed and had just discovered her husband had another wife.  She was wondering if she should keep or return the wedding gifts.

Really?  THAT'S what she's worried about?

And no, her bigamist husband is not Joe the Bigamist.

I got lots of comments and questions about my brick floor.  (Not interested?  Skip this and the next paragraph!)  When we put our pool in, about eleven years ago, I wanted a bullet proof floor.  Our house is at the end of a cul de sac.  We've never had just our kids here, we've raised the whole neighborhood.  To get from the pool to our bathroom you have to enter our back door, and walk down a long hallway to get to the bathroom.  I wanted hard wood floors but knew the salt water from the pool would destroy them when kids came in dripping wet.

I came up with the idea of an indoor brick floor.  At the time, it was pretty much unheard of.  I looked long and hard to find the right person to do the work for me.  I knew I wanted a herringbone pattern and real brick.  Brick would not work for everyone, but I have absolutely loved the results.  Our whole downstairs, except for our living and dining room (and RC's bedroom) has brick floor.  Laundry room?  Brick.  Entry way?  Brick?  Downstairs hall?  Brick.  Downstairs bathroom?  Brick.  Kitchen and Family Room?  Brick.  I've since seen other homes with brick, but usually just brick accents.  Area rugs warm it up and soften the look.

Did you know a nonfat, grande, cappuccino only has 80 calories in it?  And you can add the sugar-free syrups if you need it sweetened.  I just thought I'd throw that in for all of you who are working on losing weight as a New Year resolution.  I haven't weighed myself since January 1st, but I've been very good about healthy foods and small portions.

OK, so here's the deal.  I've planned on doing this for awhile, and today seems like a good opportunity.  I get questions emailed to me and/or left in my comments section pretty often.  I try to answer people directly, but sometimes I'm rushing and don't get to it.  I'm opening my comments section today for you to ask me anything you'd like.  No subject is off limits.  The car accident, my house decorating, PT, my dogs, life in the OC, my life pre-accident.  I'm pretty boring, but if you want to ask ... I'll try to answer in tomorrow's post.  You may ask as many questions as you like. 

Comments

[jo]

Tell me everything you've learned about Golden Retrievers. My (40 lb) 14 week old puppy is adorable. She looks like a stuffed animal. She announced yesterday that she has officially entered the hard-core chewing phase by eating the tips off my shoes laces (the expensive laces on my running shoes) and one phone charger, plus two shredded puppy pads. So cute!

[Kate]

I love chair and a half's they are big and comfy and you can curl up and fall asleep if you want too. My next furniture set will have one. I am glad you picked the blackberry it is going to look great. You will post pictures when it is finished right?

[Kelly]

I have lots of questions:
1. How come you never talk much about Briefcase?
2. What else are you going to do to your house?
3. Do you and The Torturer still fight a lot?
4. Do the two of you (T) actually get along?
5. Wht's changed most in your life since the car accident?

I'll be back with more later.

[Heather]

How old are you really?
Where's the most unusual place you've had a reader so far?
Where's your favorite place you've traveled to?

[Lo]

oooo i love that one question: how old are you REALLY? heh. i'm askin' that one too.

what zodiac sign are you?
what kind of toothpaste do you use?
what kind of car do you drive? can i see pics?
uhm.. shower or bath girl?
do you happen to work at the moment? i'm thinking you're not, not w/all the PT and everything. so i'm wondering what you did pre-accident?
are you planning on going back to work if you're not working now?
what on earth does briefcase DO?
what's your fav pair of shoes? and picture of them please.

heheeh. i'm so demanding.

do you color your hair? (evil laugh)

[Mama Dawg]

Do you have any connections to anyone in the entertainment business? (not that I need a connection for me or anyone, I'm not trying to network, just curious).

How long have you lived in the OC?

What color is your hair?

How do you like having a saltwater pool?

[tonya cinnamon]

Whats your favorite thing to do after a long day ?

what your fav color ?

what color are your eyes ;) ?

out of the fun toys , what your fav so far ? :)

oh and whats the strangest game you ever played? my gamer bf wants to know :)

[Jan]

My question is - what happened to the comment I left this morning? Did it disappear into cyber space?

Meh. I still love ya.

[Christy]

Hey there...thanks for the comment the other day--I know EXACTLY what you mean. I can only seem to focus on one thing at a time myself--I read that, and I was like, "that's just like me!"

I LOVE your brick floor btw (I scrolled down & saw the pics)! it's beautiful--not bad for someone who doesn't have the "girly, decorating gene"! :)

[phhhst]

No comment off limits heh? SO does that mean you'll tell us the name of the celebrity whose wife had an affair with Joe the bigamist?

I love the idea of the brick floors.

[Mike]

What does the torturer think of short shorts? (smirk)
If you could go anywhere on vacation tomorrow where would it be?
Do you ever run into the Real Housewives?
Are you rich?

[Stacy]

Delurking for this. What's your favorite book? You've said before you have male friends. Does that bother Briefcase? If you won the lottery tomorrow what would you do with your money? Can we get a picture of The Torturer? Can we see pictures of your hhouse?

[goodfather]

When did you last feel like an ass on Twitter? :D

On a personal note, let me just say I've been trying to write this comment for an hour. AN HOUR. I love your blog, and count you as one of my very best friends in the blogosphere.

And yet... I enjoy reading what you choose to reveal, and sort of filling in the blanks for what you don't. So I don't have any 'real' questions for you. :D

[Heather]

You got a good deal on the chair huh? I went looking for a new chair and everything I looked at was waaaay too expensive. Perhaps I live in the wrong city.

[Kristan]

I'm with goodfather (although only been writing this for like 10 seconds now). First of all, other readers will generate plenty of questions, and second, meh, I like seeing how you unfold things for us.

Anyway, good luck with this can of worms you opened! :P

[Barrie Summy]

How do you clean a brick floor? I know, not a very interesting question. But I am curious.

[ChrissI]

How often do you go to the beach? Favorite song? Where would you like to see your blog in five years? Why did you start a blog?

[Enchanted]

Thanks for your comment on my tiny blog. I have been telling everyone that I "know" someone that is actually related to the See's family!
That brings me to my question:
How are you related to the See's family and do you get a discount?

[Sarah]

You have a saltwater pool? I am soo out of it. Even though I love love love the brick floors and wish I had a reason to have them in my house.
How long have you guys been married?
Ummm I am sure I have lots more questions but I have to go run errands.
Enjoy the rest of your PT free week!

[Sandra]

I love these type of posts. But I agree, I do like some of the mystery you create so don't reveal too much!

1. I've been curious how you injured your right shoulder when you were hit on the left side.

2. Have you started reading the book I recommended? Do you plan to or are you just humoring me?! LOL

3. Since you live in the OC, how do you keep your kids grounded or do your kids constantly ask for everything because of their environment? (My kids want everything and get too much so no judgement here!)

4. What is the worst thing each of your kids have done that got them in huge trouble? (I was in 8th grade and got drunk w/a friend at her house while her parents were home. We snuck vodka, wine, beer and whiskey. After I threw up many times I was grounded for a month!)

That's all I can think of right now. I may come back later w/more.

[Anali]

I know this is a very serious and personal question, but I hope you'll consider answering it. What are your top 5 favorite desserts? : )

Oh and one more for real. Who is your nicest neighbor and what are they like?

[Donna in VA]

Gosh, while I read your blog every day and enjoy your writing, I don't really have any questions for you. . . unless you plan on giving up the name of the celebrity who's wife is boinking Joe the Bigamist. **just curious** Other than that, I'll just keep reading what you choose to reveal.

[EricaB]

I'm not going to ask how old you are because I KNOW you are 24. :)

So I wonder, If you were stuck on a desert island and could only bring one CD (because they only have CD players on deserted islands, no place to charge the IPOD) what CD would it be?

[Jeanne P]

OK, this is kinda a technical question but seem to be an uber-ipoder so I thought I'd ask. When you got a new computer, how did you get your music files transfered to the new computer?
Love your blog, I really enjoy the peek into the rich lifestyle of the OC

[Wunderwoman]

another question
why a salt water pool? is it easier to take care of ?

[Wunderwoman]

hmmm my other question didn't post I'm such a dimwit

What kind of work do people do to afford to live in OC? I live in a small town (ONE stoplight) and honestly can't comprehend living there, please tell more

[mama llama]

Hmmm... always curious, just wondering WHAT you must have learned on that perusal of the sex toy website... (!)

Or perhaps my virgin llama eyes couldn't take it...

:) Looking even more forward to tomorrow's post. Glad to know you're enjoying your PT-free week. Be well, 24.

[Smart Mouth Broad]

I was one who loved the brick floor but can't remember if I mentioned it. *sigh* Thanks for the nonfat cappucino info. I think armed with that information, I will stop at Startbucks on my way to work tomorrow.

Question: Any significance to the year on the brick in the pic yesterday?

[Lori]

No questions for you...I like whatever you write about. I do like your floor and your furniture sounds like something I would like. I hope that you are enjoying your week off from therapy.

[emmysuh]

So excited about the sex toy giveaway. Haha. What do I have to do to get sponsored for one of these giveaways?

You know, I weighed myself during the Holidays, it was abyssmal, but I've been eating pretty healthy the past week or so...maybe I'll go weigh myself and see if the scale went down even 1 pound....

I don't really have any questions because I'm sure everyone else has some really good ones!!