One.
I’ve already been in Fort St. John for a week. My vacation is going by much too quickly, slow down please.
Two.
Christmas is exactly one week away and I haven’t even prepared one, single gift. Now, I know this is my own fault but I had all these grand plans to make all these awesome, custom gifts for people and now I feel like I’m running dangerously low on time to do that. Oh, and did I mention I have no energy or will to make them anymore?
Three.
Eric’s Christmas Party is tonight and I’ve been really looking forward to it for awhile now but all of a sudden I have lost the urge to get dressed up and go out and about. I have gotten into the habit of wearing yoga pants and messy hair every day and I’m just not in the mood to spiff myself up.
Four.
Planning for a fabulous trip is hard once you realize it’s going to cost twice as much money as you have. Time to get saving or selling kidneys. Or both.
Five.
The main reason that I’m probably feeling all the aforementioned things. My Dad has been in the hospital since November 9 after having a tumor removed from his pituitary gland. He had some complications and the skin graft didn’t take so he’s been leaking brain fluid for the last 1.5 months. So far he’s had surgery four times and a spinal tap to try and fix things but it’s not working. He was on bed rest - lying flat on his back, not allowed to get up for anything - for 12 days straight at one point. The other day it seemed like things were turning around and it looked like he’d be coming home on Monday but then today they did another CT scan and said that the skin graft still hadn’t taken and he’s leaking still.
He’s back on bed rest and may have to get surgery again. Me and my brother are flying down there on Monday to spend a couple of days with him before Christmas since the chances of him being home in time for Christmas are slim to none. It sucks; I feel so sad for him and it’s just a real bummer. I just wish they could fix it already.
Anyways, those are my Friday Five for this week. What are yours? Both Pity Party and Happy Party answers are welcome 
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I’m so sorry about your dad. I hope he gets better soon!
I had a pity party for myself on my blog today. So insignificant compared to what you and your family are dealing with. Your Dad will be in my prayers!
Try to enjoy the rest of your vacation! And your dad and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Take care of you and your family. Sending positive, healthy vibes north to E-town for your dad. Big hug!!
H =)
Very sorry about your Dad. I hope things turn around for him right now. I am not sure if I missed something when he was first in the hospital, but why is he not in the hospital near you, why do you have to fly? Don’t mind me, I like to understand the logistics of everything. Do you now last week I looked up where you go to school and where you live at home on a map. I’m still learning about Canada haha.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad, Amber. I would really not try to put too much pressure on yourself right now. Just try to relax and rest for the rest of your vacation. I’m just like you where I always want to make really personal, customized presents for everyone, but then it just ends up stressing me out in the end. I now try to do that for their birthdays so its more spread out and less overwhelming. Good luck and stay strong!
Oh my.
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. That is just awful. Poor guy. I am glad you & your brother are able to fly to visit him. I am sure he will love seeing you guys. Hopefully he is back at home very soon. That is a LONG time to be in the hospital.
Sorry you are in a bit of a funk. I have those days, too. Like yesterday when I heard about all these people who are getting engaged and was just like - ugh, when I am even going to have a successful date!!
Here’s my Friday 5:
1. I am one gift away from being done shopping, and all my other gifts are wrapped but I so don’t feel ready for Christmas. It came way too fast this year.
2. I really hope my all day offsite meeting goes by really fast today.
3. I really hope people don’t expect to do a happy hour after this all day offsite. I know I am just going to want to go home and put on my pjs and crash.
4. It’s going to be 25 degrees tomorrow! Holy heat wave! I am hoping to get a 6-8 mile run in!
5. Thank God for Starbucks. I don’t know what i would do w/out my daily latte.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for him and your family!
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad
My nan is in the hospital right now too and it’s so hard especially at this time of year. He will be in my prayers *Hug*
I’m sorry to hear about your dad Amber. Big hugs for you! I’ll be thinking about you. xoxo
I am sorry to hear about your dad Amber. I will be sending lots of positive thoughts and sending up a prayer for him. I am glad that you and your brother will get to go spend a few days with him.
Have a great time tonight at Eric’s Christmas party. Tell us, which outfit did you decide to go with?
Amber, I can see why you’re feeling this way! I can’t imagine what you must be going through with your dad; I hope that he gets better soon. Christmas miracles have happened!
Sometimes I don’t feel like dressing up and going out either but once I’m there, I usually have a good time. Just stand by your man’s side, look awesome and smile. It will be over in no time =)
Love you!
So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he makes a recovery soon and that you enjoy your time visiting with him, even if it’s not in the setting you want.
Hey Hey! Hopefully some relatives will want to help support your venture and give a little money. My grandparents, aunt and parents helped with my trip because they knew it was really a once in a lifetime opportunity. I totally appreciated their help. Don’t get me wrong, I had to do some serious saving, but it’s worth it. And there are ways to save $…hostels and getting cheap food by going to grocery stores or road side stands.
Hey,
sorry to hear about your dad
I hope they come up with a plan to help him mend and get him home as soon as possible!
My Friday Five:
1)I was supposed to go to Atlantic City with some girlfriends from college but it got cancelled due to a funeral tomorrow.
2)I don’t DO funerals…but due to the impending snow storm tomorrow, my boyfriend told me he would rather not have me drive both ways in a big snow storm. (score!)
3)I now get to sit home and read blogs and do laundry and go to the gym
4)I plan on catching up on some Grey’s Anatomy DVD’s that I haven’t had the time to watch
5)I don’t have to be in work until Sunday at 3 and I’m loving every moment!
I’ll be praying for your family! My mom is always in and out of the hospital so I know that it sucks for everyone involved, especially when you’re waiting for the doctors to get their act together and just make the person better like they are supposed to! Keep your head up and don’t forget to take time for yourself to unwind.
I’m sorry about your dad – I really hope things start to get better soon for him.
I know what you mean about how fast the time goes when you’re enjoying yourself – I get really stressed out when I realise it happening, and then I don’t enjoy myself as much. Just try – every now and then – to take a deep breath, look around you and feel the peace you enjoy in the moment. At least that way you won’t regret not truly enjoying the time you’ve had, because of worrying about the inevitable. It makes the memories all the better, I think.
Blah indeed. Hopefully by the time you get dressed up you’ll be wanting to go to the party. I’m sorry to hear about your dad, I hope things look up fast.
I’m so sorry your dad is not doing better! that just sounds awful, for him and for your family! I hope things will turn around very soon and that he will be able to come home for the holidays. either way, I’m sure he will be very glad to see you and your brother. sending lots of hugs! xoxo
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family luv!!!
Sorry to hear about your dad
sorry to hear about your dad! hope he gets better soon!
just get up and start getting gussied up!
i’m sorry to hear about your dad! thats terrible! i’ll send some thoughts and prayers your way!
Don’t worry on the gifts, people will love anything you make for them!
Have fun at the party, it will be better once you get there. I know how much fun hanging out in your PJs and yoga pants can be.
Maybe go closer to home this year and save more money for your great Europe vacay?
I hope your dad is ok, that does not sound fun at all…will he be ok?
Oh yeah - my five
1. I am moving into my townhome tomorrow.
2. I get TV hooked up tomorrow.
3. I can’t get DSL or any type of internet but dial up.
4. Alex moves here on Tuesday.
5. Its almost Christmas!!!!
Woohoo!!
I’m am so, so sorry to hear about your dad! It would’ve been great to have him home for the holidays but I pray your visit lifts his spirits and a miracle happens where he can come home next week!
Best wishes to your dad, here’s to a speedy recovery.
I still have to shop for one present, and do tons of baking on Wed/Thur for my gift hampers. Ahhhhh!
Merry Christmas!
Oh, hon. I am so, so sorry! Sending you and you family all the e-hugs in the world.
Still catching up over here - but i hope you spiffed yourself up and had fun at the party with Eric!!!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad - if you guys ended up flying out to see him, have a safe trip!! Thoughts and prayers, xoxo