Deaf Leopards and Jay-Dubs

So my ear infections ended in a couple of ruptured eardrums which resulted in me being only mostly deaf.

Being mostly deaf stinks! I would say it is akin to visiting a foreign country. People all around you are talking, some perhaps to you, some maybe about you, but you don't have any idea. You can't talk to anyone because you can't hear or understand what they say back.



I am ever-so conscious of my breathing, swallowing, singing, and chewing since all of these sounds are amplified in my head while all other sounds are muted. Singing at church was quite excruciating. Most songs ended up in a lip sync. At work I attended a lunch lecture last week. Anytime I ate a chip I had a good 30 seconds of just crunching in my head as the lecturer pantomimed and moved soundlessly about.

On the plus side: I can ignore people. I sometimes hear violins playing in my head. I can sort of hear people better on the phone than I can if they were standing next to me. My co-worker gave me flowers (with a card that says "I'm Sorry you can't hear right now"). And the rodeo is still action-packed and exciting, even muted!

(No animals were harmed in the posting of this blog.)

It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed

My good pal Susan was visiting from Utah and we met up for breakfast at a place called 'The Naked Cafe". I was relieved to find out that it was not on Black's Beach. Susan informed me that "it has breakfast...the breakfast is nude. We should come clothed..." Glad I did. Now I see why it is always better to be overdressed than underdressed.

Okay, so knowing that naked here refers to natural and fresh, I expected to see things like this on the menu:

Morning Glory Pancakes
Three pancakes with oats, almonds, raisins & fresh strawberries

Fuzzy Monkey Pancakes
Three Pancakes with roasted grains and fresh bananas

Naked Cereal
Naked's blend of grains, almonds, a hint of brown sugar and raisins

(Obviously I did see those on the menu.) There were plenty of fruits and nuts on the menu just like the patrons that ate there.
My Naked experience was actually quite excellent. Susan and I split the following two meal items:

Coconut French Toast
Grilled with shredded coconut, topped with a fruit, puree & powdered sugar

Artichoke Scramble
Eggs, cheese, green onions and tomatoes served with herbed potatoes and toast

They were both quite flavorful and unique. After lovely conversation and that "healthy" meal, I went home and hugged a tree. It just felt right.

(Thanks for the visit Susan!)

"You Smell Maaavelous"

One of my biggest fears is smelling bad and not knowing it. Seriously. It is the stuff my nightmares are made of.


By the way, I can't tell you how many pictures I've altered using just my mad skills. Now I have found an easier way. It is called FACEinHOLE
You should try it out.

I love this kind of stuff. And apparently Cary Grant loves me. Wah wah wah.

Listen Up!

I went to the Doctor today because I have had an ear ache. The doc looked in my ears and said, "Are you having trouble hearing?"
To which I seriously replied, "What?"

True story.

And just so you know, that old joke isn't that funny, especially when you actually can't hear.
Turns out I have a couple of ear infections. Glad I only have a couple of ears.

If you like salty Fruit Loops...

then this chip is for you.

Yeah.

I kind of liked them.