Netie pot of happiness

This snazzy little devise was featured on Oprah some time ago and I am now a fan. Last night while horribly congested Husband and I were browsing through Whole Foods in search of some relief when we found this little jewel. I used it this morning when I woke up unable to breath and I have managed to get through the whole day without one pill. Granted I'm not 100% better but at least I feel a little better. It's all very snazzy indeed.

Benefits of nasal rinse:
* Removes mucus and pollution of the nasal passages and sinuses
* Helps to prevent respiratory tract diseases
* Daily use relieves allergies, colds and sinusitis
* Beneficial in the treatment of headaches and migraines
* Removes drowsiness, making the head and sense organs feel light.

From Dr. Oz:
"The [ear, nose and throat] doctors who are specialists in this area will often say this is a better treatment than a lot of the other drugs that we try to offer folks, because it mechanically cleans out the problem."

Mind over body?

On my best days I'm an emotional needy mess, on days when I'm sick I'm probably the most clingy bitch you have ever met. And ladies and gentlemen I've been sick.

It's like my body is wagging war against me and I'm loosing pretty badly. Every time a new symptom appears and I try to treat for it my body throws something new at me. Leaving me the choices of either ODing on the wrong combo of meds or sweating it out.

I've gone from just having a sore throat to having such bad sinus pressure that caused vertigo to sneezing every possible second and being unable to breath when trying to do normal activity. I had to sleep in our overstuffed lounge chair last night because when I tried to lay on my back I felt like I was drowning from the congestion in my chest.

I hate Oklahoma and all of its crazy weather. I hate feeling like I live in a fog because I'm so doped up on drugs trying to fight the allergy/sinus war. I either need to move or figure something else out.

I wish I could find a resource for natural healing that wasn't so complicated. I wish I could find another alternative to over the counter medicines that don't even really work. This is so frustrating.

I just hope tonight I can sleep in my own bed...

Give me Novacaine...

"Take away the sensation inside
Bitter sweet migraine in my head
Its like a throbbing tooth ache of the mind
I can't take this feeling anymore"

Right now I hate my job. I hate that I allow myself to be treated like crap. I hate that I bend over backwards for absolutely nothing. I loathe the fact that the management in place doesn't get it.

"Drain the pressure from the swelling,
The sensations overwhelming,
Give me a kiss goodnight and everything will be alright
Tell me that I won't feel a thing
So give me Novacaine"

I tried to be a good employee. I tried to be accommodating. It didn't exactly work.

"Out of body and out of mind
Kiss the demons out of my dreams
I get the funny feeling, that’s alright
Jimmy says it's better than air,
I’ll tell you why"

Last week I barely slept. I was up all night tossing and turning while Husband snored happily next to me. I worry. I always do. Maybe I don't worry enough. I don't exactly have a backup plan.

"Drain the pressure from the swelling,
The sensations overwhelming,
Give me a kiss goodnight and everything will be alright,
Tell me that I won't feel a thing,
So give me Novacaine"

We have no health insurance. I'm going back back to part-time. It's not exactly how I planned it. I feel overwhelmed as the abyss of my professional life spreads out in front of me.

"Oh Novacaine"

I feel at best that I'm a complete failure. I had a grand plan when I was younger. I'm not entirely sure what happened.

"Drain the pressure from the swelling,
The sensations overwhelming
Give me a kiss goodnight and everything will be alright,
Tell me Jimmy I won't feel a thing,
So give me Novacaine"

At best I need a professional miracle.

Give Me Novicane - Green Day

Why I'm hopeless

When I saw this... I died a little on the inside. I'm completely hopeless. Yes, The Sims 3 comes out around Christmas of 2009 and I'm already panicking about my computer specs. Yes, I know that's sad. However, I have in no way shape or form ever pretended to be cool.
Guess I better start saving now...
*sigh*

Concert going, a reflection...

Husband and I's first "date" was a concert. We saw Vanessa Carlton, Third Eye Blind and The Goo Goo Dolls at Orange Peel in Stillwater. So I think it's ingrained in our very being that we connect in a very sublime way when we go to concerts. Prior to this past weekend it had been a while since we ventured out. It was lovely in the sort of way that going horse from screaming for 2 hours can be.

I will admit while standing in line surrounded by all the little "kiddies" in their punk rock prime-ness I felt a little out of my league. I wondered if I had it in me to stay up and active that late. Quite frankly I just felt old.

Expensive concert tees were purchased.
Beer was sniffed and surprisingly longed after by me.
We had what eventually turned out to be amazing seats.

I didn't care for the first two bands. The first screamed so loud and so often you couldn't understand anything beside the occasional F-bomb. The second, I've heard is somewhat well known, but again they did little to actually entertain me. Husband felt like they were trying to bring back the hair band. So we talked about other things during that time, mainly about guitar hero.

I had forgotten just how loud concerts can be.
At one point I asked Husband to check my ears just to be sure they weren't bleeding.
Although I must admit I love the feeling of the music vibrating your entire body.
That moment when it feels like the music is controlling your very heartbeat.
It is perhaps one of the most zen moments you can experience.

Linkin Park put on a great show, as expected. They had a nice mixture of songs from their 3 major label albums. When they played their harder-hitting songs you felt swept away by the excitement, bobbing around and screaming along in unison. When they played their slower softer songs you almost felt like you were drowning in emotion. They always kept you guessing with the pace.

One of the things I like best about seeing them in concert is they're a band of minimums. They don't need a bunch of stuff to put on a good show. Most of all though, they appreciate their fans. You don't see many bands walk around the pit hugging fans and taking pictures while they play their show. They did. When it was all said and done they didn't just run off backstage. They walked the stage for several moment waving to everyone. It was nice.

For the first time, in a long time, we really and truly enjoyed ourselves.

Linkin Park concert, in photos...

Last night was the long awaited Linkin Park concert in OKC. I will say this: the 2 opening acts were horrendous! I was deaf and bored out of my mind by the time Linkin Park actually took the stage. However, just like 4 years ago, when they finally took the stage I had the best time! I wish now we had bought the bonus pack of a DVD and Mp3 recording of our show. Oh well! Instead enjoy some crappy photos I took with my cell phone. A more thorough blog about the show to come, promise!