Lumps and Bumps

***Warning: blog contains somewhat graphic pictures, avert eyes if easily nauseous.***

A few weeks ago I noticed a bump on my right thigh. Just a bump, slightly below the surface and slightly sensitive to the touch.

I decided it was worth a visit to the doctor. This led to a visit with the ultrasound tech.

The good news, the lump is an old hematoma (a.k.a. bruise).

The bad news, there are actually a handful of lumps and bumps in that thigh. Looking at the ultrasound was like a battlefield (if said battlefield were black and white and grainy).

These lumps will go away (supposedly) on their own, but if I want I can help the cause with heat. Which I might do eventually.

Now, you may be wondering how a person could obtain so many lumps from old hematomas.

The answer:
How does one obtain such lovely bruises?

It's easy really. Get a horse to kick you in the thigh.

It works every time.

Excuse me while I go find a heating pad for my thigh.

Organic or Not?

I have a full blog post planned for later, but I came across this online and wanted to share it.

Have you ever wondered what produce really needs to be organic to be beneficial? I definitely have. Here's an easy way to remember:
If you want your own pocket-size version visit FoodNews.org.

You can also check out their complete list of fruit and vegetables here or just visit their site for more information.

Remember I Forgot

Let me preface this entire post with the fact that I am thrilled to have a good, stable, well-paying job. Thrilled. Absolutely.

That said, I was reminded while working March Madness for CBS how much I enjoy working in sports.

I love it.

I left the weekend with the renewed sense that this job I have now is short-term. I'll try to use the time wisely (i.e. pay off bills and save some money) and enjoy the experience.

Because this job is definitely interesting and challenging. Things could be worse.

But I also know that I need to find ways to stay connected to the sports industry. If that means sitting on a phone or running errands or shuttling important people around, then that's what I need to do.

And that's what I'm going to do. Right after I finish off this chocolate chip cookie and catch up on some sleep.

Priorities, right?

To sum it all up.

I haven't blogged for real in about a month. I'm pretty on top of things like that.

Instead of trying to sum up what I've been doing since my rather short note a few days ago, I'll leave you with a few pictures. (from Google Images - I managed to take a camera with a dead battery and have no real proof of what has passed my life.)

My friend Sam and I had a great time together. The following all happened because of her.

First I went to work at the the NCAA Tournament for CBS. I spent all my time sitting in a production truck (see below) and talking into a headset. Oh, and eating really good food.
Our time there included some excellent karaoke, probably the most eclectic mixture of karaoke I have ever witnessed.
After a few crazy days, we ventured north to visit Sam's friends and crash on their floor. They were great hosts and lived less than a block from here.
One of the highlights of our visit was some delicious sushi. Not only did it taste great, but it was also happy hour making it even better.
Needless to say we had a great time. Our together also included a few adult beverages and driving. Lots and lots of driving.

Thanks to everyone who unknowingly contributed images to this post. You're the best!

Back to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.

Gone, like yesterday is Gone

I've been MIA for a while now, and it's not going to change in the near future except for this brief post.

I'm currently in the city of roses, working March Madness for CBS. Yesterday I spent the entire day in the production truck watching 23 million little monitors and answering questions from NY.

And eating really good food. There was this crab artichoke dip. Yum. And three kinds of hummus. Triple yum.

I work tomorrow, and then my friend and I (she got me the job) will head north to see her friends and bum around the big city.

I plan to be home Monday. And probably won't post before then. I just wanted to warn all my fanatics.

Excuse me while I get back to watching basketball.

An Almost Baker

I really enjoy cooking, trying out new recipes and eating the results of my efforts.

I've been thinking of trying out red velvet cake recently. It looks gorgeous and can be tasty with the right recipe.

I'd done my research, bought the ingredients and decided on cupcakes so I wouldn't have to deal with frosting a whole cake.

Then disaster struck. I went to preheat the oven and there was no power.

A perfect compliment to our out-of-order washing machine.

I did what I believe anyone would do in my place. I ate cream puffs dipped in homemade fudge sauce.

And it was good.

Today was Saturday

I'm feeling pretty handy. And productive.

My good friend, Cece, has had an old window sitting in her hallway for months. Maybe even years. It was to adorn her walls.

The problem: how to affix it. The thing is quite massive. Over 3'x 5'. We borrowed a level and drill from my father, and picked up drywall screws, a studfinder, and a tape measure from Lowe's.

Minutes (or a while) later the window was up on the wall looking as if it belonged there. And we did it ourselves. Aren't we handy?!

A celebration of hard cider and chocolate peanut butter (whoever came up with the combination originally should be knighted) ice cream ensued.

I also made a delicious soup and homemade bread earlier in the day for a wonderful rainy day feast.

And cuddled with the puppy. A lot. In fact, she's sleeping besides me right now.

And my cousin got engaged, wine and chocolate covered strawberries (and my sister hiding behind the hill) included. Congrats!

It was a pretty fantastic Saturday.