Riki's Misadventures At Life: Archive

A sombre anniversary

Today, May 25th, 2012, at 10am, it will be 8 years since I started dialysis. When I began, I didn’t think it would last this long, I was thinking it would only be two, maybe three years. I thought I’d get another kidney quickly, like the first two times, or if it went longer than three years, that someone in my family would step up and offer to give me one. But here it is, 8 years,...

May 25th

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How I view my time on dialysis

I rowed my boat out to the middle of the lake. All seemed well until my boat sprung a leak and quickly sank. I was alone and treading water. Every once in a while someone would come along in a nice boat, see me treading water and say, “you look to be doing okay. You don’t need my help.” After a while I started to get tired and it was getting harder to keep my head above water. ...

Feb 7th

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Dec 25th

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Dec 13th

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Guide Dog Saga Pt. 1

I think this one is going to be a fun one… *G* Last November my mother and I met with Emily, the renal social worker for our dialysis unit. She went over a few things that could help Mom and I fiscally and emotionally. One of the things she asked about was the possibility of a seeing-eye dog for me and how it might give me a little bit more independence. I loved the idea, since I...

Dec 7th

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Transplant List Saga Pt. 2

In case you’re wondering, part one is my last post, about the letter. On Friday, I talked to a friend of mine in dialysis, who’s been on dialysis as long as me, and has had two kidney transplants. It turns out that he received a letter as well, exactly the same as the one I received, so I’m not the only one that the transplant team is screwing with. So, on Monday, my mother...

Dec 7th

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I got this nice little letter in the mail today..

..although I’m not overly impressed by it. It says: Hi Erica!!! I was talking in Rounds with the QEII Kidney Transplant Coordinator today and they are requesting an abdominal ultrasound be completed to see if there is enough room to place another transplanted kidney. In the meantime, they have asked that your status be put on HOLD until this is completed and reviewed by the QEII...

Dec 1st

In the last year and a half, I’ve lost nearly every friend I had. For most of them, I’ve no idea why. They just kind of disappeared. Now I seem to be losing the ones I had left, and again, I don’t know why. I wish someone would just tell me what the hell I’m doing to drive all these people away. I obviously must be doing something wrong, I just don’t know what it...

Oct 23rd

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This is a bit of a rant, so don't say I didn't...

I’m getting so sick of seeing people on facebook and twitter asking the public for a kidney donor. The latest one I’ve seen is of a woman in Vancouver who’s transplanted kidney is failing, and she is looking for a new donor. She doesn’t want to go on dialysis. Big fucking deal. I’ve been on dialysis for 7 and a half years. I’ve been waiting my turn like...

Oct 14th

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If you could bring anything home from a hotel...

The mini fridge Ask me anything

Aug 16th

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May 27th

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“You have a responsibility to the public discourse, and you have failed miserably.” My favorite Jon Stewart appearance on any show ever

Apr 19th

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#RUTR Update

I got my first non game cup today, which means supplies are running out. NOOO!! Good thing there are seven Tim’s locations in Charlottetown, nine if you include the Winsloe Irving and the Stratford Home Hardware store. I can just go to another location. Once they are all out of cups, it’s time for me to switch to Iced Caps anyway. I’ll keep my tally going until I can’t...

Apr 7th

Tim Horton's Roll Up the Rim to Win Contest -...

Yeah, I’ve slacked off in the posting, but I’ll post all that I’ve left off up to today, April 4th. I think it’s only a couple of weeks anyway. As of April 4, 2011 Stats 11/46 March 20 29 - Play again - Extra Large March 21 30 - Play again - Extra Large March 22 31 - Coffee - Extra Large March 23 32 - Donut - Extra Large March 24 33 - Play again -...

Apr 5th

Tim Horton's Roll Up the Rim to Win Contest -...

Yeah, I know I’m a little late. I could say that life got in the way, and it would sound normal, but the truth is, I just got lazy. However, I did not get lazy enough to not drink my way through more than a few Extra Large French Vanilla Cappuccinos. So, here’s where I stand. As of March 19, 2011 - Stats 5/28 (also my birthday. I was a bit tickled when I noticed that) March 8 ...

Mar 19th

Roll Up the Rim - Update - Week Two

As I said in my last post, I keep track of wins and losses during Tim Horton’s Roll up the Rim to Win contest/promotion. As I did last week, I shall post my weekly results. As of March 7, 2011 - Stats 2/14 March 2 9 - Play again - Extra Large March 3 10 - Play again - Extra Large March 4 11 - Play again - Extra Large March 5 12 - Play again - Extra Large March 6 13 -...

Mar 8th

Tim Horton's Roll Up the Rim to Win Contest

I participate in this contest/promotion every year, cuz I love my Timmies. This year is the 25th anniversary of Roll Up the Rim, which I think is pretty cool. I didn’t realize it had gone on that long. I try to keep track of my wins and losses, and this year is no different. I’ll try to update about once a week, while the promotion goes on, till around the end of May. Here is how...

Mar 2nd

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Are you going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans?

would love to, but no Ask me anything

Mar 1st

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If the Internet and TV didn't exist, what would...

sleeping Ask me anything

Mar 1st

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Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the...

wet it first.. not sure why Ask me anything

Mar 1st

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Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap? lol.

Shampoo, then body wash, shampoo again, then conditioner Ask me anything

Mar 1st

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What celebrity would you most like to meet in...

RAchel Maddow Ask me anything

Mar 1st

20 Years

Twenty tears ago today, February 21, 1991, was the day we found out that I needed dialysis. I was 12. We didn’t know anything about kidneys or anything like that. We pretty much learned as we went. It’s still an ongoing learning experience. Back then, I didn’t think that twenty years later, I’d still be doing the same thing. I always thought that by now I’d have a...

Feb 21st

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Would you rather be known as a 'very logical'...

can’t I be both?? Ask me anything

Feb 17th

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You're on a deserted island, with you there is one...

Well, I’d take my best friend, cuz I’d be lost without her, Jacob Black, cuz he can turn into a wolf and keep us protected, and a Djinn (genie) to grant us wishes. Ask me anything

Feb 17th

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Do you think Watson will win on Jeopardy or do you...

Watson has made a few mistakes, so it’s a bit of a toss up on who will win. Watson rings in even if he’s wrong, and there was a few answers that he gave that I had no idea hwere they came from.. I like Brad Rutter, though. I’d like to see him win Ask me anything

Feb 16th

New Year, New Post (yeah, I'm almost 2 months...

I noticed that it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here. Since we’re almost two months into 2011, it’s probably about time I’ve posted some kind of update. So, let’s see… Mom has decided to go through the assessment process in order to donate a kidney. Unfortunately, she won’t be giving it to me. She’s not a match for me. ...

Feb 15th

Reblog if you think glasses are sexy.

Feb 15th

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For those who don't undertand why I don't like...

I’ve explained this before, but I’m feeling a need to explain it again, and 140 characters just isn’t enough to say it right. Yeah, it’s cool, and it’s a way to get new followers, if that’s what you’re looking for. My problem is this. On Friday afternoons, from around 2pm till around 6pm AT, I’m in dialysis. When I’m there, I connect to the...

Oct 1st

Sep 29th

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Jon Stewart's Post 9/11 Monolgue →

In honor of this weekend’s somber anniversary, I wanted to show this video. Jon seemed to sum up what everyone was thinking at the time. He showed us a bit of his true self. I cry when I watch this video, because he is the man who makes us laugh. He shows us his heart, and he makes us cry, something that only a few funny men can or will do Jon Stewart is, and always will be one of my...

Sep 12th

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What a week

On Monday, the nurses decided to try a different spot for my needles, to avoid aneurysms. It was also a blood work day. They did get the needle in, and were able to get the blood out, but the second they began to flush the line, my arm started to burn. The one good thing, the nurse who got the blood is one who’s known me for six years, even though I’ve only been doing hemo for a...

Sep 12th

Watch

Michael Buble - Home August 7, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario

Aug 10th

Watch

Michael Buble lets his band show us what they can do August 7, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario

Aug 10th

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If you were designing a tattoo for yourself, what...

I would have a Canadian and American flag, with their masts crossed at the bottom. the cross would form the bottom of a heart, the top of it being drawn between the top of both masts Ask me anything

Aug 2nd

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Comment, not a question: I dropped the genie off...

Thank you Ask me anything

Aug 2nd

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Hey look! A genie! Trick is, you get only ONE wish...

I would wish for my mom to have no more worries. From not having to worry about how she’s going to pay the bills to not having to worry about me and my poor health. She doesn’t deserve to worry as much as she does and I would love it if she could have a worry free life. Ask me anything

Aug 2nd

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If you could move anywhere in the world - where...

I want to move to the US, the NYC area to be specific, so I can be closer to my best friiend, and it would probably be easier to find editors and publishers than in Charlottetown Ask me anything

Aug 2nd

Meet Mr. Killjoy: Via Twitter

@rikimae: Dinner For Schmucks is a good movie. Very funny
@unambig: @rikimae I understand the movie is ripped off a French film without acknowledgment?
@rikimae: @unambig it was acknowledged in the credits
@rikimae: @unambig mr killjoy. Holy fuck
@unambig: @rikimae Are you calling me a kill joy? I was just repeating what I read in 24 hours newspaper.
@rikimae: @unambig the newspapers were wrong, as it was acknowledged. I was at the first screening in Canada. It's not out till tomorrow
@unambig: @rikimae Ok. My mistake. Shouldn't believe everything I read.
@rikimae: @unambig that's actually a good rule of thumb
@unambig: @rikimae Which is why I won't believe your recommendation of thumbs up ;)
@rikimae: @unambig do you have to work hard to be a douche? My distinction of you as Mr. Killjoy stands
@rikimae: @rikimae Fuck off Riki.
 Act like a douche, expect to get called on it.  Unambig, I'm glad I don't see the world as you do.  I'd probably have killed myself a long time ago if I did.

Jul 30th

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Watch

I was so moved by Keith’s Special Comment last night, which was a special appearance by him on his own show, as he is on vacation this week, I knew I wanted to see it again, and I figured I wasn’t the only one. Keith Olbermann’s Special Comment from July 21, 2010 Countdown with Keith Olbetmann Video and full text can be seen here.

Jul 22nd

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Dialysis is not a death sentence, nor is it just...

I spent a bit of time today watching some videos that were aimed at possble future dialysis patients. Some of what I watched were patient success stories. While that is great, and there is a greater need for patient to patient support, I noticed a few things. One, so many say that your life doesn’t have to stop when dialysis starts. While I don’t have any issue with that in...

Jul 15th

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There's more to PEI than red haired orphans

With Regis and Kelly being on Prince Edward Island this week, I’ve been disappointed with the constant plugging of Anne of Green Gables. PEI is so much more than that, but it seems to be everything they’ve talked about. Anne of Green Gables, and seafood. Not that PEI’s seafood isn’t great, it’s world famous. I just think that since this was a Prince Edward Island...

Jul 13th

I can find the words to say:: Serendipity and... →

@Kmurph and @DrMeowMix.. looks like you had an awesome time…

Jun 26th

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Do you believe in luck?

good luck? bad luck? dumb luck? sure Ask me anything

Jun 19th