Boring Days (3-4)

I forgot to update this on 3/30, so i'll add 3/30 and 3/31.  Chances are i should of just added 4/1/2012 but tomorrow is April Fools Day and deserves it's own day.  So yesterday was a slothful day of napping and eating even though i had sense wore off the discomfort and fatigue of the port-a-cath procedure and initial acceptance day.  Nick visited me toward the end of the work day after he got off from Offutt before visiting his girlfriend.  He didn't stay too long, but we didn't have much to talk about, and the room in which i inhabit right now is sort of gloomy and off putting.  Today while waiting for entertaining television to come on in the form of Basketball, I received a message informing me that my father would in fact be visiting.  He showed up around 12:30 and we visited about veterans of war, random things, and work before heading down for a snack to enjoy some sun outside.  The rest of the day has been pretty uneventful day except for watching Kentucky and Louisville. 

Day 2, (1 Part Asshole 2 Parts Robot)

Today started pretty quickly but instead of being busy and having lots to do, I was sent down at 8:30 am for Port Placement.  A port is a long term venous hook up, that i can take i.v. antibiotics with or have blood drawn from it.  It's located below the scapula on the right side of my chest.  It will be a longer term solution to PICC lines. So if you check the scoreboard now, That's a tube in my gut, and now a connector on my chest.  All i need now is a Rascal, or perhaps some of those crutches that old polio people used to wear, or lasik made laser eyes.

Day 1

Interesting first day, I was supposed to go to a new wing of rooms, that consists of 6 single bed units.  It's sort of the island of the lepers, but for Cystic Fibrosis patients.  Upon my arrival i was sent to a regular style room on 5th floor Rm. 5345, i was greeted by a Nurse who informed me i could either stay there or go to the cf room they were currently cleaning upon the exit of it's previous occupant.  Should of taken the Former but i chose the Latter.  The Cf rooms are located a left off the elevator from University Tower in the old Adult Intensive Care unit.  Yes, it's intensive care, No, i'm not in need of intensive care, just the only play they have for us phlegm monsters now.  I had a little bit of difficulty with the placement of my i.v. with my veins hiding in my sterile cold room, but it was finally placed peacefully and is now receiving fluids.  I have been told after several previous stays visiting Internal Radiology that i will circumvent having a PICC line and will get a Port for easier access when administering antibiotics.  It's a bit intense when thinking about its function with Chemo patients but for CF people it's a easier solution to less pokes, sticks, and stabs.  My current Rm # is 5233, my phone number is 402 559 8460, or i can be reached via Facebook, Cell, or Email.

Tune in tomorrow after my tiredness wears off for an update on how the Port placement worked and the things to come. 

Pies & Pints (Lincoln)

Seeking out ways to forget about a bad home football loss?  Look no further then soaking up those tears with Pizza and Beer.  We ventured into the Heymarket in historic downtown Lincoln to visit a recently opened basement shop called Pints & Pies.
As far as pizzaria's with tap selections go, this one wasn't the best in Lincoln but it has it's charming qualities.  For starters it is reasonably priced for the portion sizes.  It also has a good blend of standby favorite toppings and new experimental ones.  We dined on a selection of blends, including a spicy blend featuring Jalapenos, Tobasco, and Hot sausage, and one all cheese variety featuring provolone, mozzarella, and mac&cheese. 
My personal favorite was the alfredo, mushroom, and meat variety with a very smooth finish to it.  The Spicey blend was exceptional as well but be warned, it may be difficult to put back more than one or two slices after the heat sets in.  Drink selection is favorable too with 3 dollar Tallboys to entertain the college crowds, but if you going for the "Pint" avenue some beers do run a little steep.   If i was a food critic i'd give this place a 3 out of 5.  But i'm not, so see for yourself, don't take my word for it.

From the Scrolls Vol. I

Finally released are the lyrics of Bone Camaro if anything was indecipherable.  You may say,  "Hey, that's not what he said...We'll i wrote most of them and I changed them over time so there!"

Coughin' in a Coffin

I buried myself alive
At the Age of 55
I slipped into a velvet tuxedo
10 minutes before my time

(and) 3 weeks before my plan
I drove up the coast
and then...
I knocked on death's door
(said) "can i come in

He said, "he there buddy ready to get bloody?"
I said, "hell yea."

Well we took a walk up the beach, and who'd we happen to meet?
It was my old band Bone Camaro they said you should come with me.
So we went to the amusment park, and we stayed there till i was dark.
And we rode that ferris wheel 3 thousand times to fall out the car.

And when we were getting sick
and the tears they filled our eyes
we said see you, in the afterlife

I'll be seein you in the afterlife -   (indiscriminant # of times)

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Noone Dies Alone

Noone Dies Alone
Yeah, we're in this together

It rains everytime she cries
I guess that's the weather?

What if we aren't meant to be?
And What if it all goes Black?
You broke my heart with your hurtful words
You can't take it back.

Don't try to fly you won't reach the air
Heaven's to good for you call me from hell i'll meet you there.    x 2

Pain it comes in spurts
But it, it can't last forever
We said some smart ass things
Yea i bet you thought we were pretty clever

People will say,  Bone Camaro
they were like some brothers
I'll just smile
and say "there will be others."

Don't try to fly you won't reach the air
Heaven's to good for you call me from hell i'll meet you there.    x 2


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Natural Disasters

Swept away by a tidal wave of love
Came crashin' down just like an avalanche

I don't need to make my peace with you
So put away your goddamn olive branch

chorus

Love, Love is a natural disaster

Don't go losin' your life for what your after

Love, Love is a natural disaster

Don't go losin' your life for what your after

It's sink or swim when you get in
You'll drown in your relationship
Word's hurt less when they're not said
So honey tighten those lips

chorus

Love, Love is a natural disaster

Don't go losin' your life for what your after

Love, Love is a natural disaster

Don't go losin' your life for what your after

Break My Heart to pieces
Pick them up again
Break my heart to pieces
I won't be home again
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Just Friends

Choral humming of {oooohs}

Kiss me on the mouth
To hold my words in
Started at the finish
Didn't know where to begin

Planned it over and over
thought i'd figured it out
Kept an open mind
but nothing would come out

chorus

Let's put our heads together
And figure out an answer
Solutions never come to me                  --  x2
to Fix this problem faster

Coached in every facet
Figured i was set
with Vegas odds against me
I wasn't the safest bet

She just smiled back at me
as i finished my monologue
She said that's very nice
But it's very fuckin' wrong

chorus

Let's put our heads together
And figure out an answer
Solutions never come to me                  --  x2
to Fix this problem faster


We're Just Friends
We're Just Friends                  - -  x2
Oh my god!
She said we're just friends!

The White Wizard and Quest for Old Boobs.

Last night the adventure unfolded as two weary souls traveled a few blocks from their humble apartment to seek out the mystic White Wizard "Edgar Winter." Wielding his keyboard guitar and drumsticks of light he brought with him a traveling group of "Baby Boomers" who feasted on meat of the pig and drank their spirits. Many of them belonged to clan's with their patches and wrinkly tattoos. The siren's that came with the baby boomers tried to use their intoxication and lure the young men. Luckily the young men had their wits about them and the wizard kept them at bay averting any tragedy such as a sudden over 40 flashing. Yuck City.

Thank you lincoln, Thank you Ribfest.

Yeasayer - Madder Red (Music Video)