Diabetor and Me.

Moving on up.

2010-07-30T15:03:00.002-04:00

I finally got my new blog added to the Diabetes Daily Headlines! I know the delay was due to their recent site update. I'm thankful they finally got around to adding silly old me. I guess this means there is no reason for me to use this blog to point readers to the new one. So, come visit me at All Ways Jillian. I've got two newish posts up. If you're reading this I hope that you'll take a minute

Because these things will change. Can you feel it now?

2010-07-16T13:47:00.001-04:00

It’s been a week. Whoops. I’ve been busy, but not really. Mostly I’ve just been relaxing. It’s nice to have a little free time. I’m not exactly a people person, so having a lot of alone time this past week has been great. I’m a little bored however, so I know should find a way to spend the rest of my summer. Maybe volunteer work? Who knows. I’ve got big news in the Diabetes department…read more

You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

2010-07-08T11:10:00.000-04:00

Prepare for the pity party.I’m in a weird place. I want so badly to be happy, but somehow I’m not. I know why I feel this way, for the most part, but I can’t figure out how to get out of this slump.I pushed myself through this past school year. Some days were struggles, and others were completely easy. I think I’m just crashing down from it all. Things are changing except they aren’t. I feel like

Someday I’ll be so damn much more

2010-07-06T09:51:00.004-04:00

Picking up where I left off…On Saturday, June 26 I quit my first job. It wasn’t a difficult decision. Honestly the thought had been brewing in my mind since my first day. There were too many signs that it wasn’t the job for me. I worked my last shift (12 flippin’ hours) and came in the next day to quit. I had hoped it would be a more, I don’t know… intimate experience? Well no. I walked in asked

Back down, cash out, that's the city for ya.

2010-06-25T00:12:00.004-04:00

I flew solo as a waitress this past weekend. Unfortunately, I started my first day with drama. I ripped my pump site out as I was running out the door. I would have been on time, but the snag made me 5 minutes late. I was greeted at the restaurant with an “I don’t care ‘sweetie’ 8:45 is 8:45”. Talk about starting out on the wrong foot in so many ways. I was angry because I explained the reasoning

A working class hero is something to be

2010-06-17T06:44:00.002-04:00

So. I’m still dealing with terrible anxiety related issues. Mostly involving my GI tract acting a fool. I’m worried, because this is the same way I felt right before I left traditional high school. The only thing that’s giving me hope is that I have been able to push through it. I’m still getting up to go to my summer class 4 days a week, and I started my job this past weekend.About my job... I’m

I think that keeping this up could be dangerous

2010-06-08T22:14:00.001-04:00

I know that there are people out there who don’t believe that anxiety or any other mental health issue is real, but they are. I know from personal experience. If I were to trace it back I’ve actually had some sort of anxiety since I was about 4 years old, and that’s just what I can remember. The thing about anxiety that makes it so difficult is that it takes everything from you in an instant or

I'm gonna make it mine

2010-06-01T18:38:00.001-04:00

I finished my first year of college? I finished my first year of college. I finished my first year of college! Exactly one week ago I walked out of my last final of the year. I did it. Me. I think I’m still in shock that I survived the year. I didn’t just survive. I triumphed. I am my own success story. There have been moments even months in the past few

I'm not going! Well not quite yet.

2010-05-18T13:57:00.002-04:00

So, I hope you didn't think that with the end of Diabetes Blog Week I would disappear back in to the real world. I've had little too much fun being back here with Diabetor and the DOC. So here's the deal. The next 5 posts I write (It could take a few weeks I'm busy with school still) will be partially posted on this blog with a link to read the rest over at my new blog. After five posts I'll be

Dream a little dream - life after a cure...strange new world.

2010-05-16T10:30:00.005-04:00

I don't see myself as a glass half full or half empty kind of person. I'm more in the "glass just has some friggin' liquid in it, move on" camp. So postulating about life without Type 1 Diabetes has never been high on my priority list. Of course, I've had those days where all I've want is to be "normal", but I really never get beyond that simple idea. I don't know what I would want from my "

DBW Day 6 - Diabetes Snapshots: Site Change Day

2010-05-15T22:58:00.007-04:00

Today's topic coincides perfectly with my site change! I'm not one of those "let's see how long this site will last" or "oh i'm pushing day 7 on this site" people. My site comes out every three days like clock work, and sometimes every two days. I don't know about you but, my sites just start begging to be changed as I'm approaching that 72 hour mark.New Infusion set & IV Prep:IV Prep on the site

Let's get moving...DBW Day 5

2010-05-14T00:48:00.004-04:00

This one's going to be short.I hate exercise. It's not my thing. There is a running joke in my family about me quitting t-ball after the first practice. So if that is any indication of my athletic ability, you know where this is going. I wish I was one of those disciplined, every day-worky-outy people. Instead I'm more of an every once in a while I try some random thing and give up type. I've

I'm all about support and carbs! or DBW Day 3&4

2010-05-13T21:09:00.003-04:00

Sorry I missed yesterday. I was coming off a 72 hour final paper writing session, and all I wanted to do was sleep when I got home from class. Yesterday was all about support. Here's my two cents:I have a love hate relationship with support in all arenas of my life. Seriously. It's bad. I'm the first one to help any of my friends in times of trouble, but don't ever expect me to ask a single one

Making the low go...up and away.

2010-05-11T19:56:00.002-04:00

Day two is going be a quick one. It's been a long day. My low treatment of choice is the classic, the tried and true: juicy juice 4 oz juice box! Or little Swedish fish snack packs. One of my most unusual low cravings is pretzels soaked in orange juice. Sounds so gross, but it is so delicious at 2 am when your blood sugar is 48. The other day I really wanted Chipotle when my blood sugar was low,

A Day In The Life...The Routine Sounds.

2010-05-10T17:36:00.007-04:00

You know the sounds, the ones you have become deaf to. The familiar movements, you could do them with your eyes closed, in the dark, one hand tied behind your back. The steps for a blood sugar test. I've done this 11 times in the past 24 hours. 5:06 PM Zip. Pop. Shake. Snap. Slide. Beep. Pull. Click. Squeeze. Beep. Count. Beep. 164.6:38 PM Zip. Pop. Shake. Snap. Slide. Beep. Pull. Click. Squeeze.

So you're still reading!

2010-05-04T17:36:00.005-04:00

It was great to "hear" from some of you after my last post. You are all so kind. I can't say it enough. I love the D-OC! Thankfully Karen has come up with a timely idea that will get me back to blogging. I'm in! How about you? The first topic is great because a friend recently asked me to explain what goes into a day with Diabetes. Killing two birds with one stone as they say. Also! Creating a

Is this thing on?

2010-04-27T15:40:00.002-04:00

Hey! If you're still out there reading, thanks! I'll be honest I love the days when I get a little Blogger email in my inbox telling me that I've received a comment on an old post. Honestly the D-OC means so much to me. You all gave me something I never had, a support group. One made of people who didn't need me to explain the intricacies of living with T1 Diabetes, but knew them because they

2 out of 3 ain't bad.

2010-03-01T17:56:00.004-05:00

So I thought some of you would enjoy this little story:I'm taking a class this semester called "Writing About Issues and Ideas" and the professor loves to send emails. Like seriously everyday after class we get an email. It's nice, but somewhat annoying. Anyway the emails are usually just tying up lose ends from class, but sometimes if you actually read them and respond you can get extra credit

(Almost) One year away.

2010-02-03T20:16:00.004-05:00

Whoa. It's been almost a year since I've written here. The adventure at the new place hasn't gone so well. I've missed writing and the feedback, but I just haven't had the time. If anyone is stilling reading this. A little update:I started community college...let me tell you it is NOTHING like the show on NBC. It's good to be back in the classroom. I've kind of settled into the routine, and it's

Back, but not really.

2009-02-12T23:28:00.001-05:00

Oh hey, remember me? I've missed you. I've decided to give you the treat of a video explanation for my absence. Enjoy! Visit me here.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-25T08:58:00.001-05:00

Well Merry Chrismahanukwanzaka everyone!I'll be back with more or possibly less in the new year, I haven't decided quite yet.For now I'm off to spend some time with my family (and my new iPod), you should do the same!

World Diabetes Day.

2008-11-14T12:02:00.008-05:00

Today is World Diabetes Day, but unfortunately for those of us living with this disease every day is WDD. Each day we test our blood sugar multiple times, dose insulin, take pills, try to maintain a healthy diet, exercise, and worry about complications, all while attempting to a live a normal life. We can’t just pick a day out of the year to be aware of our Diabetes because it’s always there. I’m

D-Blog Day!

2008-11-09T11:23:00.004-05:00

So it's been a year since I wrote my first D-Blog Day post. Some things have changed, but my gratitude has not and once again I feel that thank you is appropriate. So thank you for the inspiring posts, uplifting comments, funny vlogs, and most of all the sense of not being alone with this disease. It's hard to express how much this community has impacted my life, but I'm incredibly proud to be a

One Man. One Nation.

2008-11-05T11:08:00.004-05:00

President Elect Barack Obama is just one man. Together, no matter our political beliefs, we need to be one nation. Even though we may disagree about his views, policies, and message as a country we have to come together as a country. I believe that there is always common ground, no matter how small it is. It is not our responsibility to change each other's opinions, but it is our right to express

Yes, we did.

2008-11-04T23:16:00.002-05:00

VOTE...because I can't.

2008-11-04T10:26:00.003-05:00

Unfortunately I'm too young to vote, but that doesn't mean that this election doesn't mean something to me. I've gotten into far too many debates with friends and family not to be aware that is BIG! As Americans I don't think that we always appreciate our right to vote, so go out and make sure your opinion counts. If this election has done anything it has brought more voters out than ever before

It's been too long.

2008-10-29T16:32:00.003-04:00

Just checking in. I celebrated my pump-aversary a bit early by sending my pump in for a replacement. In just under a year I managed to bump, bang, and scratch the poor thing more times than I can count. I was also dealing with my second cracked cartridge cap, so a call to Smiths Medical was already on the to-do list. When we explained that there were also a multitude of cracks on the pump they

Just so you know.

2008-10-06T11:49:00.003-04:00

I turned down the writing job. I was ready to take it, but then I let the idea marinate a little more and it just wasn't the right fit. Getting paid to write something that I would probably write here for free would have been awesome, but I just could not commit to everything they were asking for.You've probably noticed my lack of posting and commenting recently. I want you to know that I am

I need your input.

2008-09-24T11:26:00.004-04:00

I have been contacted by Health Central's Diabeteens to write a blog for their site. I responded to the email asking for more details, and I am seriously considering accepting the opportunity. The biggest problem is I don't know what I would do with this blog. I would probably maintain this site with more personal diabetes and general life related things. Which would allow the Diabeteens blog to

Weekend Recap.

2008-09-22T13:20:00.004-04:00

First, thank you for all the happy birthday wishes!I had a wonderful time celebrating with my friends Friday evening. When my friend, Kelly, suggested celebrating a few weeks ago, I wasn't really up for it. But somewhere between the waitress who told me that seventeen is a great year and passing my birthday ice cream around the table, my mindset changed. It's no longer the fact that these things

Double Dose

2008-09-19T09:20:00.005-04:00

Growing up seems to be this weeks theme...Today is my seventeenth birthday. Sunday is my twelfth D-anniversary. I was five years old when I was diagnosed with Diabetes. At that age words like forever don’t exactly factor into the equation. It was more about that day or that week, and the future was a cloudy picture that didn’t mean much. When I was younger I never thought about the fact that

I just don't know, yet.

2008-09-16T11:49:00.006-04:00

My best friend turned seventeen today. I made her seventeen cupcakes and gave her a ticket to a concert we will both attend next weekend. I drove her to school with Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" blaring from the speakers. We even took silly pictures at stop lights. Before she got out of the car she thanked me and said, "I thought today would be like any other day, but thanks to you I know it

Some people wait a lifetime...

2008-08-29T10:51:00.006-04:00

Tell the world what you believe are the 10 Defining Moments of your Generation - and then tell the world what you believe are YOUR personal 10 Defining Moments. Then tell the world why you chose the moments you did. (I bent the single moment rule a bit...)I may be young, but I've lived long enough to experience some defining moments and things that have changed the world we live in. So here goes

Set your DVR's

2008-08-21T11:36:00.002-04:00

This past weekend I caught a wonderful special on the Discovery Health channel called Diabetes: Demystifying the Myths. It was perhaps the most comprehensive and well explained presentation on Diabetes in general, but it really defined so many of the differences between Type 1 and Type 2. Topics like, "Diabetes is caused by eating to much sugar" and "Because you have Diabetes you can't have any

The numbers look excellent.

2008-08-14T15:02:00.004-04:00

Or at least that's what my doctor thinks.I had an endo appointment this morning, and everything seems to be looking good. A1c is holding steady at 6.9%. My meter averages look okay, although they could be a bit better. I've lost 3 pounds. I'm cutting back late night/early morning basal rates to avoid overnight lows and borderline wake up numbers like the pesky 78mg/dL that has greeted me almost

Quilt For Life

2008-08-05T10:38:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, I took my first solo trip into DC to view Quilt for Life and meet a few OC bloggers.The quilts were beautiful. As I wandered through the display a few of the quilts even made me a little emotional. Seeing diagnosis dates and birthdays only a few years apart was difficult. Looking at the faces who had known this disease longer than I have wasn't easier either. We need a cure, pure and

This blogging thing...

2008-07-29T12:19:00.003-04:00

It's safe to say that my blogging has been infrequent. I apologize! I should have written about the trip I took to Kings Dominion without my insulin pump, but I didn't. I should have talked about the horrible day of blood sugars I had while attending Warped Tour a few weeks ago, but I let that one slide too. I could tell you about the beach road trip my friends want to plan, and the fact that I

I'm back!

2008-07-09T10:31:00.004-04:00

It has been way too long! I wish I could say I’ve been off on crazy summer adventures, but I really haven’t. Of course I’ve been spending as much time with friends as possible, relaxing by the pool, and working on my tan, but I haven’t really been up to anything so spectacular that I couldn’t spare a few minutes to check in with the OC. I’ve mentioned before that diabetes as writing topic just

Summertime and the blogging isn't so easy.

2008-06-11T08:38:00.005-04:00

Well it's been over a week...there are things I could write about, but I don't have enough time to get my thoughts together. You see my friends got out of school this past Friday. Since then it's kind of been non stop socializing and you know how that goes. So for now I've only got a few bullet points to keep you up to date.I'm over my pump slump.Took the SATs on June 7th. In an attempt to avoid

When it's not shiny and new.

2008-06-02T13:13:00.008-04:00

Eight months ago I was more than ready. I was sick of high blood sugars, waking up at three AM in the hopes of staving off morning highs, correcting all day, lows that I could not predict, and A1c’s that had never been anything lower than 8. I was a little nervous. What if I couldn’t deal with site changes? Bleeders? What would it be like to have such a huge part of this disease in my pocket,

For the love of music.

2008-05-30T12:04:00.010-04:00

I don't think it's much of a secret that I love music. My taste is varied, from country to alt rock, folk to R&B. I will listen to anything at least once. I'm always recommending songs to friends or picking what song will be the next big radio hit in advance. A job in the music industry has always been a dream, no matter how small the role.Very few people show up to a concert solely for the

Mary Tyler Moore on Oprah! Part 2.

2008-05-29T11:28:00.004-04:00

Sorry it took me so long! It's not exactly straight. I had to record it with my camera because I don't have the equipment to transfer straight from DVR to PC. Anyway here it is. (In the first few seconds she was talking about not sleeping with Elvis, in case you were wondering.) Sorry for the long absence. I have something fun to talk about, but I'll save them for tomorrow.

I love Perez.

2008-05-21T13:57:00.005-04:00

Okay I know most people think that Perez Hilton (his real name is Mario Lavandeira Jr.) is a horrible person who likes to spread celebrity rumors. His site is a bit much for some, but in my opinion he is funny, insightful, and honest. I'll admit I am one of the millions who check in every day for a little bit of celebrity dirty laundry. Recently he started dedicating posts to any cause he feels

Mary Tyler Moore on Oprah!

2008-05-19T16:09:00.005-04:00

I'm watching it now! Guess what Oprah asked her about?!! TYPE 1 DIABETES!!!! Can you tell I'm excited? Well I am. Mary did a wonderful job explaining a bit about how Type 1 has changed her life. It wasn't alot, but it was enough to get the word out. Apparently she has written a book about "growing up again" after her Type 1 diagnosis. She even plugged the JDRF! Yay Oprah has finally won my

Double Time.

2008-05-15T19:08:00.003-04:00

Well, I've been tagged by Ashley and Cara so I thought I should get this done before someone else tags me too! They have called me funny, honest, and fun so I hope I don't disappoint.Rules:Once you’ve been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random, facts, habits or goals about yourself. At the end, choose 6 people to be tagged, list their names & why you tagged them. Don’t forget to

The Office.

2008-05-14T20:28:00.002-04:00

Well, I totally under estimated my doctor. But really what else is new? I am so quick to make things worse than they are. He was actually really pleased with my averages, and even called them beautiful. Under my breath I muttered, “No they look like crap.” My A1c went from 6.8 to 6.9, and he said he was extremely happy with that as well. We discussed that exercise was really my only missing link,

This one is all over the place.

2008-05-13T18:00:00.002-04:00

First of all, Happy (Belated) Mother’s Day every mom!Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet, and you deserve more than just a single day of recognition. My thoughts have been extremely tangled lately. School work has been the main priority, and that of course causes me to think about my future. When I think about my future there are three things that always come to mind. The

One...

2008-05-09T13:26:00.005-04:00

I’m a day early, but I’m going out of town for Mother’s Day so I have to post this today. It's time for a blogiversary! (I looked back and the first post you will see is dated May 11, 2007, but the real first post was May 10, 2007. It's safe to say the first post was completely terrible, at some point along the way I decided to delete it. Sorry! Don't bother reading this blog from the

JDRF WALK!

2008-05-04T16:23:00.004-04:00

I'm home and very tired. The walk was a lot of fun. I have a new hobby, pump spotting! I exceeded my 500 dollar goal! I met Naomi! It's time for a nap, but I'll have way more to say tomorrow. Until then a picture of my team and a video that explains why I love these girls so much!

May Day! I've got a KeyNote.

2008-05-01T18:19:00.008-04:00

When I got an email from Albert last week about testing out the WaveSense Keynote, I’ll admit I kind of laughed to myself. I have always wondered why he was blogging about Diabetes with little more than an outsiders view. I don't doubt that is he really is interested in what it means to live with either type of Diabetes, but this email just made it all click for me. Anyway I jumped at the chance

A weekend review.

2008-04-28T14:10:00.003-04:00

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I know I did. It was tiring and slightly stressful, but I made it through. I spent all of Friday evening working on the front of 12 t-shirts for my JDRF walk team members. Procrastination is one of my terrible habits. I was up until 1AM working on them, and I'm still paying for that lack of sleep. I woke up early Saturday to clean the kitchen floor, vacuum,

Withdrawal.

2008-04-25T19:57:00.006-04:00

I'm hooked. On the Diabetes OC! I spent the entire day away from my computer and I missed you guys! You see it's very unusual for me to miss reading everyone's blogs. My school program is web-based, so I'm always online and I happen to pop by Diabetes Daily frequently to check out the blogs. But I decided to take the day off and accompany my sister around town. Unfortunately I'll be bowing out

I think I love you....

2008-04-17T20:01:00.003-04:00

From Allison The rules: Make a list of your loves. The only catch? You can’t include a single person you know on your list. No “I love the way my husband laughs” or “I love hearing my little girl call for me.” It’ll be tough, I know. But this particular little exercise is about stripping away everyone who defines you and figuring out what you (not his partner; not their mother/daughter/sister/

Yesterday

2008-04-15T14:21:00.003-04:00

I think we can all agree that yesterday was very successful.I know that I laughed, cried, and most of all felt like I would never be alone with this disease.I could hear our chorus of voices, and I hope that many others out there did as well.Thank you all!For stopping by to read what I had to say.For the wonderful comments and compliment.For standing up and raising your voice.The D-OC is

The Few, The Forgotten, The Type 1’s.

2008-04-14T09:32:00.007-04:00

Today is Raise Your Voice for Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Day First some facts: Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease. There is absolutely no way to prevent it. There are no bad habits or lifestyle choices to blame. No one knows exactly why each case is caused. There can be families full of Type 1 Diabetics or families like mine where I stand alone. No special diets, miracle pills, or

What I need...

2008-04-11T20:48:00.003-04:00

Before I get to the meme that I found via Penny a quick update.I was pretty successful with the school work goals I mentioned Monday. I was able to consistently work every day except for Thursday when I spent the day out of the house at a doctor's appoint and roaming around town. Wednesday site change slip up set me back a bit, with wacky blood sugars and the icky bloody stuff I hate so much. I

What A Wednesday.

2008-04-09T14:34:00.005-04:00

Before I went to sleep last night I filled a pump insulin cartridge for the site change I knew I would have to do as soon as I woke up this morning.Well I woke up and found this: A knot in my tubing.Accompanied by a 240mg/dL bloodsugar.After snapping that picture I started my site change routine:Put the cartridge in the pump.While the rod was pulling the cartridge back, I IV prepped my new site

Raise Your Voice Banners.

2008-04-07T21:47:00.005-04:00

Colleen sent me an email asking for help posting the animated version of the Raise Your Voice banners.I realize Kerri didn't exactly give you guys the right instructions to post the banners with their animation.So for those of you who aren't HTML savvy, here are the instructions to make it a bit easier for you. The beginning of the instructions only apply for those of you with blogger blogs, but

Monday Mash...

2008-04-07T18:47:00.004-04:00

Well, the dance was a lot of fun. I met up with a few friends, and we danced the night away. As usual I complained about the heat from all of the people being in such a closed space, and how much my feet hurt in my favorite red heels by the end of the night. On the diabetes front things were excellent. The dress I wore already had pockets, so I just slit a little hole in one for my tubing and no

Whirl Wind Week.

2008-04-05T13:41:00.004-04:00

Just a week ago I was spending my time between the bathroom and my parent's bed. In the past 7 days I've kicked the jell-o to the curb, attended my first ever rugby game, and attended 2 spirit week events at my old school (thanks to my friends who were able to get me tickets and sneak me in). Tonight I'll top the week off with the spring dance. I've spent the day playing with make up (I'm

It's Happening!

2008-04-02T20:23:00.002-04:00

I've been following this story for quite some time. I've read every single post, and I've never left a comment. But I think about this little miracle family every single day, and today is a day that will change their lives forever. If you're of the praying persuasion do that! If you're like me and you just want to wish the best and send the most positive thoughts their way do that too!

My trip to the hospital.

2008-03-30T18:11:00.003-04:00

Well I thought this weekend would be a good one, but it did not turn out that way at all.Friday was a beautiful day I spent the afternoon with my sister, who was home for the weekend, and as a family we awaited the arrival of my aunt, uncle, and three little cousins.Saturday arrived filled with plans. My aunt and uncle were in town to attend a birthday party, and we had the task of entertaining

Beautiful Day!

2008-03-28T16:05:00.004-04:00

It's almost 70 degrees here today! This gorgeous day is just what I needed. I thought I would share a few pictures to wish you well for the weekend, especially for those of you in the snowy Northeast.(Click to see larger versions.)My sister walking the dogs.Daffodils, a definite sign of spring!A little bee resting in a hyacinth!Happy Weekend All!

Stuck.

2008-03-27T12:58:00.002-04:00

I'm in a rut.I've been letting my glucose averages creep up on my meter.I've forgotten to treat low blood sugars. Seriously it's possible.I've had entire days slip by without doing an ounce of school work.I've unsuccessfully tried to write blog posts about spending the past weekend with my silly cousins and my first ever scary overnight low.I've been thinking about how bleak my future looks

6 Words.

2008-03-24T18:06:00.002-04:00

So Araby62 tagged me for the 6 Word Memoir Meme. Which is funny because Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure has been a book I've had my eye on for awhile.Anyway the rules:1) Write your own six word memoir; 2) Post it on your blog and include a visual illustration if you’d like; 3) Link to the person that tagged you in your post, and to the original post

They like me, they really like me!

2008-03-19T11:16:00.003-04:00

Have you been over to the Diabetes 365 pool lately? I'm on day 157. The picture at the bottom of this post is day 150. I'm not sure why, but it's been chosen as a favorite by 9 members of flickr. I was also invited to add it to a group called "That's Bostin"(no idea what it means), but there are a lot of amazing pictures in that pool as well. I just thought I should share it here too.Having Type

It's my blog, and I'll write what I want to.

2008-03-17T20:16:00.005-04:00

So apparently I can write about whatever I please, and I know that I have in the past. I guess I just feel strange about constantly wanting to branch out. But I did aim for this blog to be about me, and the fact that I just happen to live my life with Type 1 Diabetes. So here I am breaking two of those unwritten blogging rules: 1) Do not go off topic & 2) Never post twice in one day.Tonight I

Cornered.

2008-03-17T10:13:00.005-04:00

When I started my blog, just under a year ago, I never realized that I would quickly begin to feel cornered as a “Diabetes Blogger”. This feeling sometimes causes me to think I’m breaking unwritten diabetes blogging rules when I dip into other aspects of my life. Although you probably know more about certain parts of my personal life than people I consider to be my friends (IRL), I can't help but

Quick Update.

2008-03-13T13:30:00.004-04:00

Today feels like Friday for some reason. I'm going with bullets for this one because I just don't have a lot time to waste.Yesterday I commenced OSS aka Operation Stop Slacking. I've set goals for my school work and a system to track my progress. It's weird because as much as my friends, parents, sister, therapist, and whoever else encouraged me to do my work, I knew it wouldn't happen until I

It's official, I've lost my mind.

2008-03-11T17:05:00.006-04:00

So this afternoon I was out in the garage harassing my dad while he was doing yard work. As I walked back into the house, he pointed to the tubing hanging from my pocket and said, "Jill, what are you going to do with that thing when you swim? I mean you can't wear it, right?" I stopped and thought about it. While Cozmo claims that the pump is waterproof I don't think that swimming with this thing

Canceled.

2008-03-07T15:50:00.002-05:00

Well the game was canceled, due to the down pour that I am now watching from my window. I'm happy though, because I really didn't want to stand around in the rain. Now I'm just going to have a boring Friday night unless my friends come up with another plan, which they won't because that's just how we operate. My sister is here for the weekend, but she's in a crabby mood because her Lupus is

Like the English.

2008-03-06T20:05:00.004-05:00

Tomorrow I will be attending a rugby game.I only know a few things about rugby.1)They wear striped shirts.2)It's muddy.3)English and Australian people play it.4) My friend Jordan will be lifted into the air by his shorts for some unknown purpose.Things I don't know.1)The point of the game.2)If there is a goal/net.3)Why I think spending 2 hours in the cold and rain is a good idea.So I am writing

Always means forever.

2008-03-06T10:44:00.001-05:00

I’m usually okay with the idea that there may never be a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. I’m okay with it today, I’ll be okay with it tomorrow, and probably next week too. The only time I’m not okay is when I say something like, “I left my kit downstairs, as if I don’t always need it.” After the words slipped from my mouth last night, I just stood there. Always means forever. Forever isn’t a word I’m

I've got nothing.

2008-03-04T11:11:00.003-05:00

Well apparently my creative writing well has run dry. I've got no diabetes related stories, general life drama, or fun links to share. So excuse me while I take brief break to look for some writing inspiration. I think I really need to get out of the house more...then I'd have something else to say.Until I return, I'll leave you with this photo from Diabetes 365.Day 141 (3/3/08) The little

Who let the dogs out?

2008-02-29T13:11:00.014-05:00

I warn you my blood sugar is 66mg/dL right now. So the following is complete and utter nonsense, but hey it's Friday so who cares...It's not news that the OC is full of some "cute" little kitties. But the time has come for the dog lover's of the OC to unite! Siah and her feline pals are on the verge of world (or at least OC) domination. Seriously Siah might just put her hat in the race for

Note to self.

2008-02-28T12:22:00.003-05:00

Do NOT check someone else's symptoms on WebMD (without that person's approval). Especially if that someone is your mother, you will find something terrible. It will lead to a sleepless night and stomach pain. Just wait until the doctor calls with the results. There is no need to scare yourself. Hopefully it isn't what WebMD and everyone else thinks it is. I know I'm being cryptic, I just don't

I've become...

2008-02-25T11:54:00.005-05:00

One of those weird home schooled kids.It kind of freaks me out. I have entire friendships that exist completely on the internet.Don’t worry. I’m not talking about To Catch A Predator chat room friendships. I’ve realized that Facebook creates a strange dynamic.First it allows me to “stalk” people who I am no longer friends with. We’re talking elementary school friends and the boy I used

The 6th Sense.

2008-02-24T15:18:00.003-05:00

Don’t worry, I don’t see dead people. I do however have an innate sense about my blood sugar. Without a test I can guesstimate where I am, so a test never really brings a surprising result. Don’t worry I never rely on just the feeling, I’m a frequent tester. Some would say too frequent. My 6th sense has always been based on little clues from my body. The earliest one I can remember is a

Because I shot myself in the foot.

2008-02-22T07:58:00.006-05:00

After yesterday's post, in which I feel I came across as telling people how to be parents. I've decided that an explanation of sorts is in order. In no way did I intend to offend anyone that read that post. I decided to share my feelings, just as everyone else uses their blogs to express to whatever they need to. I wasn't specifically speaking of anyone, and to tell you the truth it's not so much

Damaged Goods.

2008-02-21T11:45:00.006-05:00

I will preface this post with the fact that some of you may not like what I have to say, and this is a borderline rant. I will also remind you that this is my personal place for my opinion, and that I know by posting this I give you the ability to respond in whatever way you see fit. Here goes… As a whole I think I have gained a lot from the various online Diabetes resources. I’ve gotten

Behold the Magic 8!

2008-02-19T17:52:00.005-05:00

Taken from the lovely Kerri, because I felt like a new post was in order but I don't feel like thinking today. 8 Things I’m Passionate About (in no particular order).1. Crafts2. Movies3. Music4. My friends5. Being honest6. Taking pictures7. Getting to know myself8. Politics8 Things I Want to Do Before I Die.1. Have a child2. Live in Hawaii3. Fall in love4. Drive a car on the Autobahn5. Make a

In the Hands of a Six Year Old.

2008-02-15T17:52:00.005-05:00

The year was 1991, and my parents found themselves preparing for the birth of their second child. As most of you know there are many aspects to anticipating the arrival of a new baby, and finding the perfect name was definitely on the list. My parents chose to have the sex of their baby revealed on the day of the delivery, so there had to be an option for both sides of the coin. The name for

Valentine's Day!

2008-02-14T13:38:00.007-05:00

Okay so usually I'm a cynic about the whole love thing,but if you're not,then here are few links to help you celebrate the day:This one has to be one of my favorite posts by Kerri.It's seriously top notch, not that that's hard for Kerri to do!It's from 2/14/07,who knows what wonders she has in store this year!I'm sure it's something even more romantic!You can also check out 1 Million Love

Just Because...

2008-02-13T16:23:00.002-05:00

You are breakfasty, like a pile of pancakes on a Sunday morning that have just the right amount of syrup, so every bite is sweet perfection and not a soppy mess. You are a glass of orange juice that's cool, refreshing, and not overly pulpy. You are the time of day that's just right for turning the pages of a newspaper, flipping through channels, or clicking around online to get a sense of how the

The Saddest Wedding Story.

2008-02-11T17:42:00.000-05:00

I'm sure no bride expects their first dance to be the last, but that was the case for the 36 year old woman who was the subject of an article I read this morning. I always check my email as soon as I can each morning, and to do that I have to go to the Yahoo homepage. Right beneath a picture of Amy Winehouse and her Grammy headline, was a smaller but more shocking one, "Bride dies during

Saturday Sussy!

2008-02-09T19:15:00.001-05:00

My sussy finally arrived! It was from my wonderful buddy over at Diabetes 365, Daena. She also has a blog, if you want to stop by and take a peak. Daena lives in Singapore, so that's why it took so long. It was definitely worth the wait though. She sent me a bunch of little goodies that I'm already enjoying. Note cards, stickers, sticky notes, Band-Aids to replace the Hello Kitty ones I use for

Please join me...

2008-02-06T11:35:00.002-05:00

As I skip down the steps! Sing at the top of my lungs in the car! Jump around in the living room!Why you may ask? 6.8 is why!!!! Yep that's what my A1c result was today. I mentioned the test here, but I wasn't expecting to be this excited. Thanks to my dedication, the Diabetes OC, and my pump I've set a new personal record. It feels so good. It's (sadly) the best A1c I've ever had. I got a high

XLII.

2008-02-03T22:05:00.000-05:00

Eli and the Giants are going to Disney! I'm sure my cousins are very happy about this, and really so am I. I'm pretty sure I sprained my ankle when Plaxico made that touchdown, I jumped out of my chair and landed a bit funny. It was worth it. I hate the Patriots, and to think I just gave 20 bucks toward a Patriots jersey for my friend Chris' birthday...haha.PS.I love the Manning Brothers! If you

Random Thoughts on Super Bowl Sunday.

2008-02-03T20:04:00.000-05:00

I haven't updated in a few days. So I'm just going to throw out a few things that are on my mind.- Tom Brady is not cute. I much prefer the Southern charm of Eli Manning.- Teenage boys are weird. Trust me this was proven yesterday. My friend Christian decided it would be fun to eat a dog treat while we were all hanging out.- Who the heck is Tom Petty and why the hell did Justin Timberlake & Janet

I don't have a title for this one.

2008-01-29T09:54:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I wonder if I’m missing some part of my brain. When it comes to understanding the emotions that others seem to have when it comes to their diabetes, I have trouble “getting it”. As of today, I’m not sad and I can’t say that I can remember ever being that way. I know I used to be scared, but not of the complications or the future. I was afraid of the shots (when I was very little),

The Final Round of Questions.

2008-01-28T18:36:00.000-05:00

What would you put on a list of 50 things you'd like to do before you die? - Jeff I’m not sure I have exactly a top 50. I’m not the most adventurous person so you won’t see climbing Mt. Everest or anything like that. But I can give you a glimpse, in no particular order of a few “goals” I have: I love Hawaii, the culture, the beaches, the people, everything! I went there when I was

Thinking Out Loud

2008-01-26T11:09:00.000-05:00

Well no one said I couldn’t analyze some of the words you gave me. Some I've heard people use to describe me before, others are new to me. Don't feel obligated to comment in response to the word you left, I’m basically just sharing what I thought when I read them. By the way thanks for all of the comments, I really didn’t expect so many! You guys are wonderful! Feisty! Really, I get this one

I owe you guys this one. My first drive.

2008-01-25T18:12:00.001-05:00

Let's set the scene.My friends and I always have trouble making plans so that everyone can attend. For almost a month the girls and I had been talking about a girl's day. So we picked Monday (MLK day) when we knew everyone would be off and free. Most of my friends just happen to live in a town about 25/30 minutes away, because the school I used to attend allows students from more than just the

This time only 1 word!

2008-01-24T13:55:00.000-05:00

I've seen this on Beth, Amylia, and Nicole's blogs so I thought I'd give it a try.The rules:Use one word to describe me … just one single word.Leave it in my comments.Then post this message on your blog and see how many strange and interesting things people say about you!

463 words.

2008-01-23T17:22:00.000-05:00

That's how many words came before the words "Type 2 Diabetes" in this article, which was featured on Yahoo's front page. So once again "diabetes" is caused by obesity my friends, and I guess as "diabetics" we should all sign up for gastric bypass! UGH.'"We have traditionally considered diabetes to be a chronic, progressive disease," said Cummings of the University of Washington in Seattle. "But

Two Times the Thank Yous

2008-01-18T18:37:00.000-05:00

First I'll thank those of you who stopped by to congratulate me on getting my license! I haven't had the chance to use my new found freedom yet. Hopefully soon I'll have stories of my adventures as a new, young, diabetic driver to share with you. I got my Sussy Circle information this morning, so that will give me an excuse to borrow the car to work on finding the perfect sussy.Second set of

You gave me questions. Now you've got answers! Part 3.

2008-01-17T14:38:00.001-05:00

Today's question comes from the lovely and kind Miss Collen.What do you think you want to do as an adult?Now that is truly the million dollar question. I’ve been trying to put more and more thought into my future lately. Since I’m still trying to catch up to my former classmates and friends, it’s hard to say if I will actually be a freshman in college when they will. It is my ultimate goal to go

Just thought I'd let you know.

2008-01-16T14:44:00.000-05:00

I PASSED MY DRIVING TEST THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!!After all of the MVA crap, I am now a provisionally licensed driver in the great state of Maryland!(Today's Diabetes 365 picture, I'm on day 94.You should stop by and see what we've all been up to!)So if you are in the DC/Maryland area and happen to see a red Town & Country, a grey VW Beetle or a teal VW Beetle, WATCH OUT! I'm only kidding my mom says

You gave me questions. Now you've got answers! Part 2b.

2008-01-15T14:15:00.000-05:00

Now for the second part of Amylia's questions. I have to say I think I've been putting this one off. Diabetes questions sometimes baffle me. I'm not always thinking about diabetes, I just tend to deal with D related issues in the moment and move on. I think that's why sometimes I find it hard to understand what people are talking about when they want balance between diabetes and the rest of their

After this one, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

2008-01-13T19:50:00.000-05:00

I think I might have the one of best friends ever. Yesterday after I sent my emails and Facebook event invites about the JDRF walk, my best friend Reshma called me. Not only does she want to participate, she made a team for her church youth group. I would have been happy with her just coming along for the walk, but this is seriously above and beyond. I’ve known her since 5th grade and she has