Subscribe to this blog's feedHappy New Year everyone. I hope that 2008 brings lots of joy, happiness and good health to you and yours.
I haven’t blogged in a while, mostly due to the fact that I was receiving some pretty “nasty comments” from people who were attacking my character, my status and me. Needless to say, they weren’t pretty.
Things have been going okay with me. Health is good, just had my blood drawn today and go back to the doctor on the 19th to find out my results. So far so good.
I’m working at a new place that I started in October. It is an incredible opportunity that fell in my lap with LOTS more money but most importantly, for the first time, respect for my knowledge and capabilities. It is so refreshing yet strange to have people expect you to know things instead of being surprised that you do. For the first time, I think I really feel like an adult. Go figure, it only took me 43 years! My brain hurts from all of the thinking I have to do and when I get home at night, all I want to do is veg-out.
The holidays were nice, not too much drama and thankfully they are almost over. My family is rarely without drama so having none is quite a surprise.
The dating thing didn’t go so well. I met a few guys but when it really came down to it, they just couldn’t get over the “HIV thing” and I moved on. Hopefully this New Year will bring love back into my life. I really miss it.
Hmm, let’s see have I updated you guys on everything? Oh yeah, the Effexor is working nicely. It has taken the edge off of my anger and the only side effects I have left are sudden break outs of sweat, but even those have lessened.
Moe is still the best darn kitty ever and I thank God for having him in my life every damn day. The joys of pet ownership should be experienced by everyone! I’d post my Christmas picture of him and I but I’ve learned that posting pictures of myself is a no bueno thing as well. Amazing what having almost two (2) years under your belt teaches you!
Not sure how soon I will blog again, but please know that for those of you that support me and blog, I truly appreciate you all.
Take care
Comments (6)
Hey SDGirl!
Lovely to hear your blog again! I hope 2008 brings many good things...although I hear that there is a new 'man' in your life.
Wishing you the best!
Rich.
Posted by HIVworker | December 31, 2007 11:03 PM
Posted on December 31, 2007 23:03
If I can remember correctly you and I were diagnosed around the same time. It is amazing what 2 years under your belt can teach you.. Both negative and positive aspects that is. Glad to see your blogging again and sorry to hear that you were attacked regarding your character and status. People like that are truly meaningless and little, their attacks come from a place of fear and misunderstanding.
You and I were not real big fans of each other when I inhabited the forums. Which is no real consequence to either of us, but I have to admit I am a big fan of your blogs. I look at things differently now, I guess it's growth or maybe like you I am finally being an adult.
Keep blogging girl...
Thomas
Posted by Thomas (skeebo) | January 3, 2008 4:29 AM
Posted on January 3, 2008 04:29
Lisa,
At times the "Pathetic" people of the world do not see their own true "Actions". They do not see the hurt they cause. Some may not even begin to grasp the concept of the damage they are doing. I read your blog and a host of others on AIDSMEDS faithfully. I do not see a problem with your character, nor your status. I see an honest woman with strength she may not see, with courage, and a new found hope. Who dated an "out of their mind" person. You trusted and loved someone, who shattered parts of you in one way or another. What did you do that anyone else in this world hasn't? We are often given life lessons that we think we can not handle. When indeed we just have to have faith. As one of my friends say... You cant go under it you cant go above it... You can't go around it... You just have to go threw it. So keep pushing Lisa. HIV is a part of your life, HIV isn't stopping it. Your healthy and have plenty of time on your belt. I hope that you find someone true and honest and that can accept you for the person that you are! Those who have the power to really hurt you wont. Anyone else isn't worth paying any mind. The world is filled with ingorance. You're facing enough. Don't let it destroy you. I too and learning how to begin to live my new life. I do not have AIDS nor HIV, yet right now my life is shattered. I know it may not seem like our "lives are comparable" Just know that although they do not appear to be. We all face daily struggles. I am proud of you for all that you have overcame. Just keep putting the next foot forward, and don't look back.
Posted by Michelle | January 9, 2008 3:01 PM
Posted on January 9, 2008 15:01
So glad to see that you are blogging again. I do enjoy reading about your experiences as they have helped me to cope with my diagnosis. Happy New Year and may it bring to you many more new things!
Please keep blogging! :)
charles
Posted by Charles | January 14, 2008 12:45 AM
Posted on January 14, 2008 00:45
Hey, girly girl! I'm just writing in to say :^P !
It was great getting to talk to you again a couple of weeks ago. Glad to get to cathch up on another blog!
Posted by Tim Hunter | January 16, 2008 7:38 AM
Posted on January 16, 2008 07:38
Hey there lovely lady. I enjoyed reading your blog. I was suprised to here you have been actually trying to date and finally moving on with that part of your life. Congratulations!Your a wonderful woman. Smart, funny, attractive...and the list goes on. Good luck!And puleeeez, you definitely don't need craigslist. Patients will serve you well in this matter.
Seems strange to be communicating through your blog, considering. I do, however, have an ear to ear smile as I type that just won't go away. Let me know when you get around to reading this. Love you Lisa! TTYL Steven :)
Posted by Steven | January 17, 2008 9:13 AM
Posted on January 17, 2008 09:13