dropping like flies

It seems we are surrounded by death lately. Ed McMann, Farrah, Michael, Fred Travalena and Billy Mays..... also some actress from the 50's. She was like 87 so that wasn't so bad.

Farrah had cancer, Ed McMann was old. Fred Travalena also had cancer....
But Michael and Billy?

Billy wasn't anyone I grew up listening to. (Thank God because he did get on my nerves a bit.)
Michael on the other hand.....he will be missed. I loved the Jackson Five as a kid and as a teenager listened to Off The Wall and Thriller about a million times.

The discos in Madrid were filled with his music. The dance floors were full whenever his or Maddona's music started to play. Even though he started getting weird by 1987, I still loved his music. Most of all, I loved watching him perform as a kid. He was so smooth. Sung with his heart and never missed a step.

Living in Spain, there wasn't much on TV we as Americans could watch. We depended on VCR and video taped movies or shows from the U.S.
We had some friends who's family had taped the Motown 25th Anniversary show where Michael performed that famous moon walk. They mailed it to them and it was passed around and around. Everyone I knew wanted to watch that video.

Though I already knew about his death, when NPR officially announced it on WUSF 89.7 I felt sick to my stomach and cried. I still was in shock and couldn't believe what I was hearing. It was like a very bad dream.

I did not know of his addiction to painkillers. I don't even recall him to going to Rehab as I read in the news following his death. I guess I wasn't paying attention.

I always told my son, "Michael was the man when I was a teenager". My son loved playing the guitar solo in Beat It. There were many times I would come down the hall to hear him rocking out in his room playing that song.

I am disappointed we will never find out if his "comeback" would have truly been a comeback. I hope if there is a heaven Michael, John and George are up there comparing notes and making music together.

My Dad

Sorry I haven't posted pics and info about my trip. My dad fell and hit his head. He has 15 stitches and a fractured C6 vertebra. Not to mention Pneumonia and has no idea where he is or why. He's in the hospital.
But my trip was great and I have a great story to tell with nice pics. I will post my story and pics soon.
Until then, see you facebook.

All work and no play

Leaving tomorrow morning at 5:30 a.m. for a dental convention in Orlando. Not really looking forward to the work part. Mostly seminars. But...looking forward to a weekend away, eating, drinking and not having to pay for it. Oh yeah, and all the freebies. Post more later.

Endorphins

Recently my husband added me to his gym membership. Today was the first day I went. I did 40 minutes on the treatmill at 3.5 mph at a #3 incline.
When I finished, I felt so great. It was like I had slept 20 hours none stop. I felt refreshed. I felt invigorated. I felt "high". It was very strange.
I know exercise can do that, but it's the first time I have ever felt that way.
It was a great feeling and I can't wait to go back. The people there were friendly and helpful. They have everything there you could possibly need. Its a great facility.

Speechless

I haven't had much to say lately. Work starts getting busy this week as school has let out and all the kiddies are available to come in for treatment or a cleaning.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penns_Grove
(I couldn't get this wiki page to embed. Don't know why. Copy and paste I guess.)

I booked tickets to fly up to my hometown of Penns Grove New Jersey (Home of Bruce Willis, he went to my high school), for a reunion barbecue type get together with some classmates. It's in August. It's going to be so freaking hot. August in Jersey can be as bad as it is in Tampa.

I hired a housekeeper but my dog would do a better job of cleaning, so I won't be having her back. My son claims he will do it so we'll see how that goes. He is supposed to be starting a job in the next week or two at a local pizza place.

My dog went to the vet yesterday for her shots, check up etc. She passed all the tests. She has been itching a lot lately so the vet told me to give her benedryl. So she takes benedryl 3 times a day. It hasn't helped much yet. I just started it yesterday. She is also getting Omega 3 oil once a day. It helps keep their skin and coat healthy. She is much calmer with the benedryl though. Which is a good thing. :)

My husband bought me a gym membership. My doctor cleared me so I can start any time I want. I may go with my husband after work this week. I haven't worked out in a long time. (weights) I have no upper body strength. I want Michelle Obama arms. That's my goal.

I don't have her good genes so we'll see how this goes.