Well I have finished my medical care for this week. My echo stress test went well and if there is anything it may be the old prolapsed Mitral Valve, so no biggy. And I did not have to wait at all, walked in early and was taken immediately. Then the lady parts doctor and again no waiting, in and out in 40 minutes. And there was a lot of conversation at the lady doctor, she has changed her hairstyle. And I learned something new. Female Information Alert . . . there are these wipes for both areas down there and my doctor shrieked Never, Never, Never use those products. I mentioned the one said it was specifically for itching and she was back to the never, never. Itching is a normal symptom of menopause and it can turn into a "condition" if not treated properly and the preservatives in the wipes can worsen the itching and bring on the "condition". In an emergency you can get 1% hydra cortisone from the drug store. I have a prescription. No more wipes. Ever.
My phone is broken. I do not have a clue how this happened and I am dreading telling Big Daddy as we will have to have phone appliance discussions. I hate those conversations. So no pictures until the phone is fixed unless I get Punkin Head's camera out again.
Yesterday it was decent for running about, in the mid 50's so no coat needed. Today it is back to cold and it is snowing. I think we are moving into the February gray days, as I recall this is the month for the fewest days of sunlight. Yuck.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Off to a new week
I was up and about bright early this morning so I could take my Valium in time to go to the dentist. Today was filling of the cavity day. Appointment at 8:30 and I was home by 9. First filling without a shot and it was nothing. They really have improved dentistry.
It snowed last night, a few inches, and then rained and iced on top. Sammy Dog was not happy-step and drop through the ice-kerplunk. And the snow removal rushed over to collect their fee for snow removal on a day when it will reach the high 40's, and they forgot to do the front walk. That did not make mama happy.
Gotta do laundry, later . . .
It snowed last night, a few inches, and then rained and iced on top. Sammy Dog was not happy-step and drop through the ice-kerplunk. And the snow removal rushed over to collect their fee for snow removal on a day when it will reach the high 40's, and they forgot to do the front walk. That did not make mama happy.
Gotta do laundry, later . . .
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
It is Brr colder than yesterday
WJR tells me it was zero this morning at 5:30, currently Oscoda is minus 2. Won't start warming up until the end of the week. I remember these times when 32 degrees could seem balmy. I can't see out the kitchen window it is frozen solid.
On the other hand Our utilities for last month were about 100 bucks less with the new furnace. So that is something.
The doctor called again and I am now taking fish oil 3 times a day. I feel like I am on their speed dial. Oh and yes, the now 2000 units of Vitamin D.
I wanted to re-read Anne Rice's book about the Mayfair witches and our library had to borrow it for me. This book is from the Hasting's Michigan library. That may be another new hobby to see how many obscure and different libraries I can get books from. Punkin Head is volunteering in a school library program and it is amazing how many people do not know how to use the library. And some of the school rules boggle the mind. I was amazed we had a op/ed in the paper about how we are crap because our kindergartners are flunking kindergarten. WTF, how do you flunk kindergarten?
On the other hand Our utilities for last month were about 100 bucks less with the new furnace. So that is something.
The doctor called again and I am now taking fish oil 3 times a day. I feel like I am on their speed dial. Oh and yes, the now 2000 units of Vitamin D.
I wanted to re-read Anne Rice's book about the Mayfair witches and our library had to borrow it for me. This book is from the Hasting's Michigan library. That may be another new hobby to see how many obscure and different libraries I can get books from. Punkin Head is volunteering in a school library program and it is amazing how many people do not know how to use the library. And some of the school rules boggle the mind. I was amazed we had a op/ed in the paper about how we are crap because our kindergartners are flunking kindergarten. WTF, how do you flunk kindergarten?
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
It is BRR cold
Today we are 19 over 6, tomorrow the high will be 12. Yep that is January weather as I recall.
The blood oranges are in and we are happy. I love blood oranges, they are the only oranges besides Mandarin that I eat. I am not an orange fan. I am not a fruit fan except for berries and I can't eat the good ones any more as I have the diverticulosis. Just don't want to risk it.
I went to the dermatologist this morning and he gave me some stuff for the face and the ankle. When he looked at my tube of Chinese medicine, he said,"What is this shit, you know you can't trust any of their meds, this is Chinese shit". So now I have U.S. shit and I hope it is better. This doctor is rather well known about town as an eccentric.
I have Robins in the front yard eating the berries off the Bittersweet vine. It snowed just enough to thinly coat everything.
Well Barry is on TV getting sworn in the for the people to wave and shout. The real swearing in was yesterday as legally required and now today we have the dog and pony show. I think this should be outlawed. One inauguration per president is enough. Maybe if the next president is a white guy we could adopt this. If it is a woman we gotta let her have 2, can't start a new trend with another first.
The blood oranges are in and we are happy. I love blood oranges, they are the only oranges besides Mandarin that I eat. I am not an orange fan. I am not a fruit fan except for berries and I can't eat the good ones any more as I have the diverticulosis. Just don't want to risk it.
I went to the dermatologist this morning and he gave me some stuff for the face and the ankle. When he looked at my tube of Chinese medicine, he said,"What is this shit, you know you can't trust any of their meds, this is Chinese shit". So now I have U.S. shit and I hope it is better. This doctor is rather well known about town as an eccentric.
I have Robins in the front yard eating the berries off the Bittersweet vine. It snowed just enough to thinly coat everything.
Well Barry is on TV getting sworn in the for the people to wave and shout. The real swearing in was yesterday as legally required and now today we have the dog and pony show. I think this should be outlawed. One inauguration per president is enough. Maybe if the next president is a white guy we could adopt this. If it is a woman we gotta let her have 2, can't start a new trend with another first.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Here is my question
Just how do you get all snuggled up and covered with your tootie toy with no help. Come on there are 2 blankets on that chair. That had to take hours.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Me and Michael Jackson
Going along with my New Year's resolutions I am in a flurry of job seeking and doctor's visits. I did go to the internist last summer and decided I never wanted to see him again. And we both had medication left from China so we were fine on the prescriptions. Well I found a new internist and I really like him. He is from Nigeria and has a great sense of humor. He really did not like my stories from China and decided I need a colonoscopy and a camera down my throat to look into my stomach. Well I told him that was going to require extreme Valium just to get to the testing place. He told me not worry they are using new drugs now for the test, Propofol. I said just like what killed Michael Jackson and he said yes, with some excitement in his voice. I am hoping this works out better for me than it did for Michael.
At the end right after my flu shot he came back in and asked when my last EKG was and I told him my physical in China and it was great. He said nuhuh, my EKG was abnormal. I never did trust those tests in China. So I have to go for a stress echo test. Now I could research this on the Internet which I know is not a good idea for me, I mean surely there are some normal people with abnormal EKG's that are just fine. Then when I am on the phone Friday afternoon I had a call come in when I was already talking to someone and when I checked the caller ID it was my doctor's office. I really hate it when they call the day after you have tests. Nothing good ever comes of that. Well, when I called back they were closed. They close early on Friday. So I have all weekend to wonder why they were calling me.
Monday I go to see the dermatologist and naturally my face is clearing up as we speak. Thursday I am seeing the dentist which reminds me I need to pick up my Valium from the drugstore. I only take Valium when I am going to the doctor/dentist. Not the Internist though as that would mess up the tests. Then the end of the month is the stress test and Gynecologist which we just do not like to talk about.
And I need to call my recruiters on Monday and see if employment is in my future. I am on the fence about going back to my old job description. I keep thinking about how nice it would be to have a job that when you leave you are done working for the day.
At the end right after my flu shot he came back in and asked when my last EKG was and I told him my physical in China and it was great. He said nuhuh, my EKG was abnormal. I never did trust those tests in China. So I have to go for a stress echo test. Now I could research this on the Internet which I know is not a good idea for me, I mean surely there are some normal people with abnormal EKG's that are just fine. Then when I am on the phone Friday afternoon I had a call come in when I was already talking to someone and when I checked the caller ID it was my doctor's office. I really hate it when they call the day after you have tests. Nothing good ever comes of that. Well, when I called back they were closed. They close early on Friday. So I have all weekend to wonder why they were calling me.
Monday I go to see the dermatologist and naturally my face is clearing up as we speak. Thursday I am seeing the dentist which reminds me I need to pick up my Valium from the drugstore. I only take Valium when I am going to the doctor/dentist. Not the Internist though as that would mess up the tests. Then the end of the month is the stress test and Gynecologist which we just do not like to talk about.
And I need to call my recruiters on Monday and see if employment is in my future. I am on the fence about going back to my old job description. I keep thinking about how nice it would be to have a job that when you leave you are done working for the day.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I have a new hobby
I have decided that next spring, or late winter I would like to be in Fairbanks Alaska watching the Northern Lights, that is what we call them here. For the rest of y'all the Aurora Borealis. I have wanted to see them again since the one and only time I did see them. They were spectacular and I must see them again. I have hung out at plane door windows hoping for a glimpse.
I researched all the areas that are best for viewing and of course cost to travel, hotel and food costs, costs for 47 layers of clothing, and comfort. Also a way to get out of dodge when it is over. The train to one spot in Canada lets you off and returns some days later. One place in Greenland only has traffic in and out once a week. The easiest access with the best ratings and results was Fairbanks Alaska.
Normal airlines and schedules, a bus ride of around an hour or less to the resort and things to do at the resort during the day while you are waiting for the lights. One of the delights to experience is a dog sled ride. Who can resist a dog sled ride. And it is only a 3 day commitment. I am figuring flying in staying in Fairbanks the first night, then off to the resort and maybe a night in Fairbanks before flying out if necessary.
So everyday for a month I have been charting the intensity of the lights to see if the times that they say are best are actually true. It has been low activity for awhile and supposed to be great around February-March time frames. I will let you know.
I researched all the areas that are best for viewing and of course cost to travel, hotel and food costs, costs for 47 layers of clothing, and comfort. Also a way to get out of dodge when it is over. The train to one spot in Canada lets you off and returns some days later. One place in Greenland only has traffic in and out once a week. The easiest access with the best ratings and results was Fairbanks Alaska.
Normal airlines and schedules, a bus ride of around an hour or less to the resort and things to do at the resort during the day while you are waiting for the lights. One of the delights to experience is a dog sled ride. Who can resist a dog sled ride. And it is only a 3 day commitment. I am figuring flying in staying in Fairbanks the first night, then off to the resort and maybe a night in Fairbanks before flying out if necessary.
So everyday for a month I have been charting the intensity of the lights to see if the times that they say are best are actually true. It has been low activity for awhile and supposed to be great around February-March time frames. I will let you know.
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