25th April, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
April 25,2011
Wow–what a week. Remember I told you about the problem with bleeding on my chest, well–I went to the doctor on Thursday and he took one look at me and said “You’re going into surgery immediately.” Although he didn’t know the specifics until he went in, it turns out my implant from 1988 (they are only supposed to last 10 years which I didn’t know) had totally burst and was leaking silicone into my chest. I thought it was saline, but evidently it was a combo of saline and silicone (the old style) and little clumps of silicone had been forming in my chest for quite a while. He said he didn’t know how I had been walking around with no symptoms much less working out two hours a day. Anyway. it is out, I am carting around a “blood bag” for drainage and go back to see him on Tuesday. This is probably more than any of you wanted to know, but I keep you informed just so that you may learn from my experiences.
Since I can’t go anywhere, I have been watching a lot of old movies on TV. They are delightful and so much…
21st April, 2011 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
I just came back from the Veteran Speakers Retreat. This year we went to the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA. While it is a lovely place, and the food is to die for, once again I was at camp. There was no cell phone coverage, at least not with AT&T, and I could only get the Internet in the main meeting room. While we all talk about wanting to get away from it all, it is nice to be able to connect. Also there were only 5 TV channels, no CBS or CNN, and it took a guidance course for me to understand how to turn on the TV in the first place. The rooms were just o.k. but they had a wonderful production of “The King and I” that was strictly first class at their playhouse.
Once again, I learned how lovely travel can be. On my way to Harrisburg, I had to connect through Atlanta. We got stuck on the runway because of the rain, so I was late getting into Harrisburg and had everyone waiting on me. On the way back, they closed Atlanta, so we went to Greenville to refuel and were stuck there for…
18th April, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
April 18, 2011
I’m here in San Diego and per usual am having a fantastic time. Went to Earth Day in Balboa Park yesterday with my dear friend Sandra Schrift and of course, Abby. Never saw so many dogs but Abby was a hit per usual. She was exhausted and slept well all night.
Going through some problems with the surgery I had months ago on my chest, so I have bandaged myself and am scheduled to see the doc when I get back on Thursday. But my bone density and blood work came back and all is o.k. Found out I am now only five feet tall. No wonder I can’t reach the overhead anymore.
Have met some fantastic women this past week–both older and younger. But the most important thing is that they are all doing wonderful things. I just wish all of you out there who think it’s too late, or may be afraid to take a chance and branch out into something new, could see how much they are glowing. It could be you.
I have been reading and writing while here. I do so much better at concentrating when I am out in this locale..…
11th April, 2011 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
April 11, 2011
This past week was a favorite in getting together with my favorite people. I had lunch on several days with friends I hadn’t seen for a while and it was great. I also went to a TCI luncheon and there are some of the most amazing
women there that I know you all would love to meet. I also went up to the Museum of Modern Art in Ft. Lauderdale to see the Vatican Splendours and then to a lecture and reception sponsored by Nova and the museum. Fabulous as well.
Took one of my cats and my dog in for their shots. Now this cat (Diva) says nothing. I’m not even sure she has a “meow”
but when I tried to get her into the cage, all six pounds of her resisted. I finally had to turn the cage on its end and
put her in from the top. She screamed the entire way to and from the vet, so for sure she has a voice when she wants it.
Luckily both are doing well. Saw “Arthur” and although I still prefer the Dudley Moore
version (would you believe…
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April 4, 2011
We passed April Fools Day without too many mishaps, and mine was
spent on a plane to Dallas where the National Speakers Association
had its CSP/CPAE summit. Gathered were some of the brightest and
most successful speakers in the industry and we all worked with
one another on our greatest individual issue. Terrific ideas and
even greater suggestions.
When I got back, Abby was so excited she was doing what my son calls
her “happy dance” where she runs around in circles with a toy in
her mouth. Wouldn’t we be thrilled if everyone did that for us!
One of the suggestions that my speaker buddies gave me was to start
a new daily email message with some positive S.O.B. thoughts so
everyone can start the new day with a smile and good energy. So
I registered the domain “Regretfreeliving.com” and I will be beginning
those soon.
Haven’t gotten the results from my bone density or blood tests yet,
and that’s usually a good sign, but I would still like a definitive
report. Hope all of you are taking those tests which are very