September 18

Summer's almost over and I'm glad. I'm done with 90 degree weather. Saturday night I went to a friend's party and bruised my tailbone trying to get into the jacuzzi, still not sure how it happened, but it's been sore all week. I've been taking it easy at the gym, trying not to aggravate it. Perhaps it's good to take some time off, after doing the T25 workouts for a week, I'm too worn out in the morning to do my running on the treadmill. I think I'm over doing it a bit.

August 25

I spent last week taking a vacation and it was the hottest week of the year. Mostly I just hung out at home wishing I had central A.C. My portable works pretty well. I just ordered a T 25 workout program and it's been too hot to try it out. Perhaps this week I'll be able to, since it's something you do from home. I crossed an item off my bucket list Saturday night, I sang karaoke for the first time! Pink's "Please don't leave me." I told the event person that I've never done it before, and was nervous. Then, when it's my turn, he goes, "We have a Karaoke virgin here tonight! She's about to pop her cherry, let's give it up for Michelle!" Everyone started cheering. It was a little intimidating, but I did it and hit all the notes. Felt pretty good afterwards.

July 18

My second mammogram showed nothing is wrong with me, it was just a lymph node surrounded by fatty tissue! What a relief. I really have to have the tests done every year, I'm not so young anymore. Tonight after work I'm going to see KISS & Def Leppard at the Amplitheater.

July 10

Monday morning I had to go in for a mammogram, since my Lifeforce participation required it to get me a discount on my health insurance, and I didn't have to pay anything. I hadn't been in 10 years, I always figure flat chested women like myself with no family history of breast cancer have nothing to worry about. The procedure doesn't take very long but it is extremely uncomfortable. I walked out afterwards and didn't give it a second thought. What do I have to worry about? I only did it for the health insurance discount. Then, last night I get a letter from them indicating there are "abnormalities" in my scan and I need to come in for more testing. That could mean anything. The soonest appointment I could get was a week from now, so I have to wait and worry. Am I being repaid for my arrogance, not getting tested for 10 years because I didn't think it would happen to me? Richard Roundtree had to have a double mastectomy from breast cancer.

June 5

Does anyone think Internet dating is safe or even a good idea? It seems to be the only way to meet people in this day and age, but you never know what you're going to get. I suppose the same could be said of the person you meet in the nightclub, which I'm getting kind of old to be attending. I never thought I would still be single at 44.

May 16

Last night I saw Jason Aldean & Florida Georgia Line at the Lakewood Amplitheather here in Atlanta. Great show, I was pretty close to the stage. I actually bought a draft beer for $4.00. It was barely 12 ounces, but most people were paying $10 for their drinks. Some of them were $14. What the hell is going on? You could eat at Red Lobster for that kind of money. My favorite part of the show was when Jason launched into "Don't you wanna stay" and had a video of Kelly Clarkston singing her part on the overhead screen. Going to see Luke Bryan in July.

May 7

Last night I went to see Lady Gaga at Philips Arena, what a great show. Lady Starlight opened for her for about 40 minutes, she was pretty good too. The crowd was really mellow, lots of people in costumes. I sat with three older women, one of whom flew in from New York for the show. I felt a little deaf afterwards,and I'm completely worn out today, even though I didn't get back all that late.