What's Happening In Your Life?

I am embarking on a new & exciting adventure! My friend Malia, (who is a brilliant entrepreneur and runs no less than 3 non-profits), and I are starting a theatre company here in our area. it's called Women on Stage Theatre Company.
My degree is in Theater Management, so it's natural that this is what I do. And it's my passion.
As I said, Malia is brilliant and knows the ins & outs of business start-up. She's filed all the necessary papers, is building a website and creating marketing strategies. We have some fund raisers coming up and out first show will be in January!
I'm so excited. I'm actually a CEO!!!

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Originally Posted by MarthaJo56

I am embarking on a new & exciting adventure! My friend Malia, (who is a brilliant entrepreneur and runs no less than 3 non-profits), and I are starting a theatre company here in our area. it's called Women on Stage Theatre Company.
My degree is in Theater Management, so it's natural that this is what I do. And it's my passion.
As I said, Malia is brilliant and knows the ins & outs of business start-up. She's filed all the necessary papers, is building a website and creating marketing strategies. We have some fund raisers coming up and out first show will be in January!
I'm so excited. I'm actually a CEO!!!

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That sounds incredibly exciting, Martha! So happy for you! Good luck in this wonderful endeavor!

Congrats, MJ! Sounds fun for you!

That’s awesome, MarthaJo! The best of luck to you. 👍

Soda - So sorry to hear about Milton. :(

LuvTim - Sounds cool! Have fun with it.

MarthaJo - Congratulations.

Thanks for the sympathy, everyone! Milton ate his special food the first time, but left it alone the second time. We'll see if we can't get him a flavor he likes.

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Originally Posted by MarthaJo56

I am embarking on a new & exciting adventure! My friend Malia, (who is a brilliant entrepreneur and runs no less than 3 non-profits), and I are starting a theatre company here in our area. it's called Women on Stage Theatre Company.
My degree is in Theater Management, so it's natural that this is what I do. And it's my passion.
As I said, Malia is brilliant and knows the ins & outs of business start-up. She's filed all the necessary papers, is building a website and creating marketing strategies. We have some fund raisers coming up and out first show will be in January!
I'm so excited. I'm actually a CEO!!!

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This sounds amazing!

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Originally Posted by MarthaJo56

I am embarking on a new & exciting adventure! My friend Malia, (who is a brilliant entrepreneur and runs no less than 3 non-profits), and I are starting a theatre company here in our area. it's called Women on Stage Theatre Company.
My degree is in Theater Management, so it's natural that this is what I do. And it's my passion.
As I said, Malia is brilliant and knows the ins & outs of business start-up. She's filed all the necessary papers, is building a website and creating marketing strategies. We have some fund raisers coming up and out first show will be in January!
I'm so excited. I'm actually a CEO!!!

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Congrats, that is so exciting! I have a friend who is an actor and moving to California early next year, I might put you in touch if the move happens.

I was in a minor car accident this morning...this is my third car accident in 4 years and my second in less than a year! No one was hurt and the damage was minor, but still, what a pain, having to get it repaired, and a rental car, etc. And the thing is, none of those accidents were my fault, I was hit each time. I feel like the universe is telling me I shouldn't drive!

Groupie, so sorry! Be careful out there!

MarthaJo56- This is awesome!👍 Wish you much success!

Groupie- Bummer! 😟 Better luck in future! 🚘

Groupie, so glad to hear you're okay. Have you thought of bubble-wrapping your car? :)

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I was in a minor car accident this morning...this is my third car accident in 4 years and my second in less than a year! No one was hurt and the damage was minor, but still, what a pain, having to get it repaired, and a rental car, etc. And the thing is, none of those accidents were my fault, I was hit each time. I feel like the universe is telling me I shouldn't drive!

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Oh no! At least you weren't hurt, but still!

Sorry to hear about your accident, groupie. Glad you are ok.

Well it's been a bit since I've given an Austin life update.

My health is always up in the air and lately it's been a problem again. I've been having stomach pain and GI issues so I went to my gastroenterologist - whom I hadn't seen in almost 10 years. They wanted to do both an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. It was scheduled for next Monday, but got moved up to yesterday, which also happened to be my 31st birthday. Yup. So I spent my birthday in the hospital having scopes and I spent the night before drinking stuff that I wouldn't give my worst enemy to drink. I have to laugh and just shake my head sometimes. It's either that or just have a complete neurotic breakdown.

I got along fine with the procedure and basically am waiting on some biopsy results of both my stomach and colon. I had 3 colon polyps. I've had two prior colonoscopies, one in 2006 and one in 2010. I almost made it 10 years since my last one. Every time they've found polyps. The first colonoscopy found one, the 2nd found two, and this time three. Next time it will probably be four, lol. Some of my other health issues apparently really increase my risk of not only developing polyps but developing colon cancer itself. I will wait until the biopsy results get back and will either go back in 3 or 5 years depending on if they had bad cells in them or not yet. I was told 10 years last time, and made it 9 before having it done again. As far as my problem, they think I have a combination of too much bile acid in my stomach and intestines/gut from having my gallbladder removed and also Irritable Bowel Syndrome. They are going to treat the bile issue first and see how we do. If that doesn't do it, I'll be diagnosed with IBS-D and will have to pursue treatment. I had some acid reflux, which I've always had. Luckily nothing "bad" in there like cancer or a bleeding ulcer or something. I'm just ready to move on and get the pain and other symptoms treated.

Today I had my real birthday party, complete with pizza and cake, lol. I figure I better do it now before they tell me I have to start the IBS diet. At least it's not Celiac's. I don't think I could go without gluten.

Not much other life news here. Pretty much just health stuff here lately. I'm planning on going back to Florida for a week in October, which I'm looking forward to. I'll go again in March after that. I go 2x a year.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Well, bummer of an actual birthday, Austin... but sounds like you made up for it. Take care of yourself.

Martha- Congrats - it sounds so exciting !

Groupie - I am so sorry to hear this. I hope it all works out with the ins.co. and car rental. Driving in NY is crazy.

Thanks everyone! And CAinOH - bubble wrapping my car might be my only option! I feel like there must be something on the back that says "hit me" that everyone can see but me!

Austin, I'm so sorry you went through that and on your birthday no less. I hope you're doing better and things improve from here!

Wow, it's been awhile since I've been on this thread!

Soda- So sorry to hear about Milton. Hopefully, he will find a food he likes and will respond to it. Cats can be the pickiest eaters. My old cat, Scout, eats both dry and wet food, but she only licks the gravy from the wet stuff. It's messy and a waste, but she's 18 and I feel like she deserves it!

groupie- Ugh! Dealing with insurance and rentals again... what a pain! Take that "hit me" sign off your car immediately!

WalshFan- I'm sorry you are still dealing with all of those health issues and had to go to the hospital on your birthday. I hope things turn a corner for you. I'm glad you had a good party yesterday at least!

MarthaJo- Congrats on your new adventure! It is wonderful to get to work in your life's passion. Good luck!

LuvTim- Your class sounds wonderful. I read a lot of biographies and historical fiction. I especially love WWII era based works. I'll have to check this book out!

The newest news in my life is my 3 week old grandson. He is my youngest son's first child and he evens the score for us, 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. My son brought him by the other day. The baby was wearing his "Take it Easy" onesie bought by his Eagle loving Mimi. My son and I are hoping he will be the third generation of Eagle lovers in our family!

Awe... Congratulations My My.

Austin, I am so sorry you had to spend your birthday in the hospital. Glad you were able to celebrate yesterday. I hope things get better and hope that you have a great time in Florida.

Austin, sorry about your birthday day being such a bummer! Hope you can get this all figured out and start feeling better. Glad you got a real party yesterday!

MyMy, congrats on your newest grand! Aren't they wonderful?! So fun! I only have two and can't stand it if I miss seeing them for a week! But boy, do they wear me out! :lol:

Not much news from me these days! No news is good news, right?!

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Not much news from me these days! No news is good news, right?!

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Psst... Brooke... Did you get a private message from me?

Austin, so sorry to hear about all you're having to deal with health-wise. You've got a good attitude, though - here's hoping that you get the best news possible when they deliver those results!

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Originally Posted by CAinOH

Psst... Brooke... Did you get a private message from me?

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Sorry about that! I saw it then forgot! :lol:

Thanks everyone.

Well I got my biopsy results back and I go back in 5-7 years for a repeat colonoscopy due to the polyps I had. They are going to play it by ear when I go, sooner vs later. They put me on some new medication for my stomach pain/issues and they are helping. I go back in December for a followup to check the medication. I hope it works and maybe even more so with time. It's a mild improvement so far but I'll take it.

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Originally Posted by WalshFan88

Well I got my biopsy results back and I go back in 5-7 years for a repeat colonoscopy due to the polyps I had. They are going to play it by ear when I go, sooner vs later. They put me on some new medication for my stomach pain/issues and they are helping. I go back in December for a followup to check the medication. I hope it works and maybe even more so with time. It's a mild improvement so far but I'll take it.

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I'm glad it's a mild improvement, at least! I hope the next check up goes well!

Good news, Austin!

I'm glad you're doing better Austin!

Work has been so insane for me lately, I've barely had time to do anything else. I don't mind occasional work on evenings and weekends, but lately it's been every night and every weekend, I hope it eases up soon!

Thanks everyone!

Groupie - I hope it gets better soon.

We've had a terrible thing happen in our family. One of our niece's lost her baby daughter, first child, Saturday, just 5 weeks old. Completely unexpected. I guess she started having breathing problems and went to the ER. Her heart rate escalated and they tried to bring it back to normal and lost her. So very sad. Please remember them in prayers.

On a happy note, my second grandson turned one and we celebrated that Sunday! He's such a sweetheart!

I'm so sorry to hear about your niece's loss...I can't imagine the pain of losing a child and so unexpectedly. She will be in my prayers.

I'm glad you had a happy celebration with your grandson. Grandchildren make life so fun!

My goodness Brooke, how awful for your niece and your whole family. That has to be the worst thing to happen to a family. Sending you all sympathy by the bucket. I know your family is a very close one and I hope they will all pull through this eventually. I will pray for your sweet little grand niece.

Brooke - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your nieces baby. Please know my prayers will be with you and your family.
I am glad you were able to celebrate your Grandson's first birthday.

@Brooke -- I am so sorry to hear about your great-niece. You all are in my prayers.

I'm so sorry for your family's heartbreaking loss, Brooke. Praying the Lord bring them comfort through this tragedy.
So glad you have your precious grandbabies to cheer you.

Brooke, so sorry for your loss. How life can be so cruel with such tragedy as your grand niece yet beautiful as with your grandson at same time....prayers for you and family.

Thank you everyone!

Yes, KW, wonder at the powers that be!

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Originally Posted by Brooke

We've had a terrible thing happen in our family. One of our niece's lost her baby daughter, first child, Saturday, just 5 weeks old. Completely unexpected. I guess she started having breathing problems and went to the ER. Her heart rate escalated and they tried to bring it back to normal and lost her. So very sad. Please remember them in prayers.

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I just got back from a trip to Dallas late Sunday night and I'm just now reading this. So terribly sorry to hear this. They are in my prayers.

Brooke - so sorry for your loss!

Thanks guys.

Happier times now!

My sister and I went to Branson for a girls weekend to check out the Christmas lights and to see The Christmas Miracle at the Sight and Sound Theater! It was an amazing portrayal of the Christmas story with live animals. Stunning!!

Silver Dollar City is completely (almost) covered in Christmas lights! 6.5 million they say! Plus an eight story tree! It was beyond beautiful! There was a Christmas parade through the streets and then the tree was lit with a light show lasting probably 10 minutes! Breathtaking for sure!

If you ever get the chance to go, do it! You will be amazed!

I will try to post a picture or two sometime soon!