Chronic Chick Talk

Wordless Wednesday: Flower Power

chronicchick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:29:14 +0000

Music Monday: Madonna Vogue

chronicchick — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:23:47 +0000

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Looking for Deals all over the Web

chronicchick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:04:30 +0000

Today, I was looking all over the internet for some new shoes for my daughter. She wants a pair of Etnies in pink and black. I don’t even know if they sell those colors together. I’ve surfed all over the web until I’m blue in the face. Kids sure do ask for the darndest things. On my travels through cyberspace, I found a site called Best Online Coupons that offers Endless Shoes and Handbags promotional code . They’ve got a coupon for just about everything. I was surprised how many of the big companies offer great deals. I need to buy a new freezer so I’m going to look for coupon codes for Sears or Target or somewhere else that sells chest freezers. I’m trying to get out of the deliver fee of $65.00 on top of the price of the freezer and that doesn’t include the $10.00 haul away fee. I remember when you could get free delivery and they would take the old one away for free. It’s sad when they want to nickel and dime you for everything. I’m hoping to find a coupon code to save a few bucks. I found a coupon code for Petsmart, which will save me 12% on my purchase of dog collars and leashes. My dog’s retractable leash has seen better days and the collars are stretched out. I’m going to purchase a martingale collar for my male dog for some training. I love this site so much I’m bookmarking it.

Rest In Peace Michael Jackson

chronicchick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:52:22 +0000

Micheal Jackson was pronounced dead at the UCLA hospital yesterday from a heart attack. It’s a sad day in America for all of his fans and most of all his family. Many people may not know that he had Lupus according to what I’ve read in the past. It makes me wonder if the cardiac arrest was related to the Lupus. Then the talk of him abusing drugs is very sad. Chances are if he was abusing drugs it may have been from the pain associated with lupus. Anyone in chronic pain understands just how unbearable it can be to be in pain everyday of your life.Sometimes it’s hard to control the pain. My condolence to the family. It’s so obvious he is loved. RIP the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. You are loved all over the world and you legacy will live on.

Pregnant and Stylish

chronicchick — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:17:29 +0000

During my pregnancy, it was difficult to find stylish and well fitting maternity clothes. I was stuck with wearing clothing that looked more like a nightgown or housecoat than daytime clothing. On top of that it seemed like everyone in town was pregnant. Kiki Fashions has a lot of great maternity outfits for all stages of pregnancy. I’ve seen a few nice tops and bottoms if I was expecting a baby. They’re even offering a coupon code of “blogfriends”, which will get you 20% off your purchases. This discount is especially important with the economy being so bad. Even if they didn’t offer the coupon code the prices are not bad.

Getting Ready to Plant My Garden

chronicchick — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:12:35 +0000

Yesterday, we purchased a large tomato plant and some green pepper plants. They haven’t been planted yet, it’s been too stinking hot out. We’ve had a heat advisory for the last few days so it’s miserable outside. I have to plant under my patio awning because of sun sensitivity from the lupus. One of the tomato plants Cherokee, is different from the typical big boy or roma tomatoes.

Finding the Perfect Father’s Day Gift

chronicchick — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:29:58 +0000

I didn’t grow up around my father so I have a hard time deciding on a perfect gift. I usually pick something that’s practical for everyday use. Picking something that shows that I love him is especially important for me. The citizen watches are simple, but stylish at the same time. It has a sliver and gold link bracelet closure with a navy blue face. The watch has the date on it and roman numerals around the face. He won’t have to worry about taking his watch off every time he washes his hands as it’s water resistant. This stylish watch is nice for both work and meeting with business executives.

Why Not Me?

chronicchick — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:18:30 +0000

Finding some peace with your chronic illness is not easy. It took me literally years to come to terms with the pain I deal with day after day. I went through the why me’s and being in plain old denial. It took a while just to look myself in the face as I only saw the illness, not what’s below the surface. I guess it hit me harder because I had so many plans for my life. Recently, I heard something on TV that really got me to thinking about my illness. The man said instead of saying why me, we need to say why not me. And then you need to figure out what you’re going to do with the illness. Ya, it’s easier to roll around in my own misery instead of picking up my boot straps and dealing with the illness. I’m now in the process of putting myself back together after years of depression and denial. This is something hard to share, but if it helps one person to cope with a chronic illness or any other obstacle that comes their way I’ve achieved something. So I’m off to stay away from the Why Me’s, what are you going to do?

Preparing for Another Growing Season

chronicchick — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:20:42 +0000

I haven’t started my garden because our weather did not cooperate. Finally, it’s warm enough for me to start planning my garden. I don’t grow a typical garden because I can not dig in the ground; it takes too much out of me. I grow tomatoes and green peppers in big pots on my wheelchair ramp. Putting them on the ramp allows to me access my pots in my wheelchair. The hose is on our porch to make it easier for me to water my garden. I love watching all the plants grow each day. I grow my entire garden organically because it’s healthier for my family. My daughter helps me with the organic pest control. We grow tomatoes and green peppers every year. Last year, we tried to grow brussel sprouts, but I planted them in small pots. I usually save some of the green peppers and tomatoes for the winter months. Growing a garden saves me money on groceries because a green peppers are two to three dollars each. I love to put green peppers in stir fry’s and garden salads. I even love to eat them uncooked with salad dressing. Gardening can be very therapeutic for someone dealing with a chronic illness because it gives you a sense of accomplishment. These things are especially helpful when you live in constant pain everyday. It’s nice seeing the wonderful things in nature everyday during the warm months. I don’t like the winter much because the pain is worse. We are going to pick up the vegetables to grow next week.

Music Monday: Bryan Adams:This Time

chronicchick — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:16:33 +0000