Whew! That was a week that just flew by -- on here, but not in my life.
I got very sick Friday night and by Saturday morning it was clear I could not go to work.
I don't know if I have ever been that sick. I thought it was a sinus infection I was so choked with flem. I sniffled a lot but when I would try to blow my nose nothing would come out.
Saturday night I found some Musinex in the kitchen cupboard. Yea!! It helped me clear things out a bit so I could sleep.
I called Lonesome's Pizza but was told they don't deliver to my area anymore as they have moved. I couldn't figure out what to do. It always helps me to completely carbo load when I am sick. It gives me strength and I seem to feel better sooner.
I was in bed on my cell trying to figure out which pizza place to patronize. Then I would get up and have to go online on my laptop so I could see their menus.
Finally decided on HOT LIPS. It was damned good. Got a cheese pizza and some pesto-basil breaksticks.
I was still very sick. Could not breath. No idea how I was going to make it through the night.
All I remember is waking up early Sunday morning and freaking out cuz I felt so bad. It wasn't getting any better.
I called in sick and then downed some Dayquil I found in the cupboard under the bathroom sink. I had to go get supplies.
Saturday night I had also called NEW SEASONS to see if they delivered food. I guess they used to. It was just a guess.
The manager said that they could gather my groceries together and charge them and then hand them to a ready and waiting Radio Cab. I called Radio Cab and it would only cost me $10. But I couldn't get it all together in my mind.
Propped myself up -- under the wings of over the counter cold relief -- and drove to the store. It felt great to be out amongst the lliving.
I got a JUST roasted chicken. They knew I was waiting and they gave me the first one they got out of the oven. I got Dayquil and Nyquil. A small bag of chocolate cookies with salted caramel.
I had some chicken when I got home. The rest of the day was pizza leftovers and cookies. Gotta get a reward for being sick.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Thursdays FREE
Today is my official day of NOTHING.
Last night the neighbors across the landing from me moved out!! Oh no!! Richard (manager) does a lousy job of screening tenants. I think he is lazy and just takes the first applicants.
That is not good for the rest of us residents.
Last night the neighbors across the landing from me moved out!! Oh no!! Richard (manager) does a lousy job of screening tenants. I think he is lazy and just takes the first applicants.
That is not good for the rest of us residents.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Cats
Sometimes when I come home and my cats are here to greet me, I think, "CATS! I am so lucky. I actually have cats!!!"
I thank them every day.
I thank them every day.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Another Perfect Day of Rest
After three days of a heavy schedule (work + gym or class + gym) this little CFS sufferer needed a rest.
I skipped my Chronic Conditions workshop in favor of bed!!
Was up about an hour (got up at 1pm) and realized it was Herbie's birthday. Called him and sang to him. Then we talked about an hour.
Turned on Judge Judy and watched her 'til 5.
Then cuddled down for a serious nap.
Got up around 7:30. Had dinner. Watched Raising Hope.
Called my friend, Hope, who was sleeping off a cold. Just left a message on her machine.
Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment at 10 (need to be there by 9:45 to check in ) and I am a little unhappy about it. I made it to see Dr Buckley -- a follow-up to my RLS appointment last week -- and they have changed it to a different doctor, Dr DeVoe (or something like that).
They said, "Don't worry. Dr DeVoe is on the same team as Dr Buckley," as if that would make it all better.
I would cancel but I need to pick up a prescription.
From there I might go to the gym. I would have time.
I will probably get home at 11:30 and my next doc appointment (gyno) is at 3:30. Meaning I would have to leave here at 3. But I think I still need to take it somewhat easy -- I am going to the gym Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Good night!
I skipped my Chronic Conditions workshop in favor of bed!!
Was up about an hour (got up at 1pm) and realized it was Herbie's birthday. Called him and sang to him. Then we talked about an hour.
Turned on Judge Judy and watched her 'til 5.
Then cuddled down for a serious nap.
Got up around 7:30. Had dinner. Watched Raising Hope.
Called my friend, Hope, who was sleeping off a cold. Just left a message on her machine.
Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment at 10 (need to be there by 9:45 to check in ) and I am a little unhappy about it. I made it to see Dr Buckley -- a follow-up to my RLS appointment last week -- and they have changed it to a different doctor, Dr DeVoe (or something like that).
They said, "Don't worry. Dr DeVoe is on the same team as Dr Buckley," as if that would make it all better.
I would cancel but I need to pick up a prescription.
From there I might go to the gym. I would have time.
I will probably get home at 11:30 and my next doc appointment (gyno) is at 3:30. Meaning I would have to leave here at 3. But I think I still need to take it somewhat easy -- I am going to the gym Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Good night!
Monday, October 8, 2012
Continuing Education
Decided to sign up for the second session of the class last night; paid today.
Gotta work hard work hard on the next piece I hand in. Not sure if it will be my second draft of MOTHERS DAY 2008 or the FOOD PANTRY piece.
Probably won't sign up for the third session ... Armani needs to be taken care of. I have planned his activity (lol) for November.
May cancel dentist appointment and push back to December so I can have that $100 a little bit longer.
How did I go from $1300 to $200 in savings .. in one month?
Oh well, there are certain characteristics of ourselves that we will have to go through again and again in this lifetime. Mine is trying to hold onto money.
Sunday at WESTERN PET SUPPLY was great! Wendy and Marcia really noticed my weight loss (!). Almost 20 down .... 15-20 more to go.
They both asked what I was doing, what my secret was:
the gym
eating clean
My diet is only 80% Paleo. The other 20% (though it might only be about 10%) I indulge myself in maple sugar candy and diet cokes. Bread, every now and then, is OK but I notice I really don't eat all that much bread.
Sweet potatoes are a great grounding substitute.
Yogurt is OK -- greek yogurt, high in protein, and I still have cream in my coffee (which Paleo books say is OK) and milk in my lattes.
The lattes are my biggest offender -- though I only have about 2 a week when I am working.
Maybe 3.
lil miss coco chanel is wrapped up at my feet on the comforter I have curled up under my desk for such as occasion. I am content.
I love this feeling. Even sat in the quiet for a long moment.
Wed I see my primary care physician. Will talk to her about sprained tongue. Maybe it is an allergic reaction to something.
I also see my gyno that day. A follow up pap smear to the two abnormal pap smears.
Tomorrow is my Chronic Conditions workshop. Then the gym.
Wed (I have yoga) and Thurs are my days off. Thurs is my complete good off and rest day. No gym, no doctors appointments that day. Thurs free forever.
Gotta work hard work hard on the next piece I hand in. Not sure if it will be my second draft of MOTHERS DAY 2008 or the FOOD PANTRY piece.
Probably won't sign up for the third session ... Armani needs to be taken care of. I have planned his activity (lol) for November.
May cancel dentist appointment and push back to December so I can have that $100 a little bit longer.
How did I go from $1300 to $200 in savings .. in one month?
Oh well, there are certain characteristics of ourselves that we will have to go through again and again in this lifetime. Mine is trying to hold onto money.
Sunday at WESTERN PET SUPPLY was great! Wendy and Marcia really noticed my weight loss (!). Almost 20 down .... 15-20 more to go.
They both asked what I was doing, what my secret was:
the gym
eating clean
My diet is only 80% Paleo. The other 20% (though it might only be about 10%) I indulge myself in maple sugar candy and diet cokes. Bread, every now and then, is OK but I notice I really don't eat all that much bread.
Sweet potatoes are a great grounding substitute.
Yogurt is OK -- greek yogurt, high in protein, and I still have cream in my coffee (which Paleo books say is OK) and milk in my lattes.
The lattes are my biggest offender -- though I only have about 2 a week when I am working.
Maybe 3.
lil miss coco chanel is wrapped up at my feet on the comforter I have curled up under my desk for such as occasion. I am content.
I love this feeling. Even sat in the quiet for a long moment.
Wed I see my primary care physician. Will talk to her about sprained tongue. Maybe it is an allergic reaction to something.
I also see my gyno that day. A follow up pap smear to the two abnormal pap smears.
Tomorrow is my Chronic Conditions workshop. Then the gym.
Wed (I have yoga) and Thurs are my days off. Thurs is my complete good off and rest day. No gym, no doctors appointments that day. Thurs free forever.
A Happy Monday
Class was good. Tongue still sprained.
I think I have figured out a way to still use my printer .. even though it will not print black.
Just select all the text and change the font color to blue. My blue ink cartridge seems to work just fine.
I think I have figured out a way to still use my printer .. even though it will not print black.
Just select all the text and change the font color to blue. My blue ink cartridge seems to work just fine.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Mirapex
I have to wonder if this drug is not raising my mood. I have been extremely cheerful and content since I started taking it last Wednesday.
It could also be the fact that I am sleeping through the night that keeps me happy.
I am sniffing like crazy -- it being a windy time of year. I think it was hotter today than people expected it to be. 75 degrees is very hot to me. We are going to hover around there until Thursday. and Thursday we are expected to hit 69 degrees. Keep going down!!
Worked out at the gym after work. Got my core work done in between sets on the weight machines. Makes me nervous. I get on a machine and do my 15 reps and then get off the machine go down to a mat and do some core work. I am doing core work AFTER EACH SET on ALL MACHINES.
I don't want to be a machine hog. I really am uncomfortable holding on to machines like this. However, the funny thing is, if I just sat on the machine between sets like I usually do, I would be on the machine even longer.
On and off and on and off.
Well, I have gotten through it twice since Lexi taught me ... and I am aware of others needing the machine ... I let them "play through."
Wrote a friend in my Memoir class to see if she could print out the pieces we are to read this week. I can then transfer my notes to these pages and hand -- to each author -- some feedback.
I would feel more invested in the class if I could do that.
Not sure if going to take the second leg of this class or not. I will see how full the class is when I go in on Monday. Maybe that will help me to decide.
I think:
$190 for class -- first
$150+ for Armani -- second
$150 for printer -- third
$100 goes to dentist next month. That solves that.
I am just feeling so guilty about Armani and his mats. Plus I am not sure the total of what that will cost. The vet house call + exam will be $150. And then what? I guess we evaluate him and figure out how to get him to the vet (so he can be carefully sedated) or if they can shave him here. There will be a part two to this process ... not sure how much that will be.
There. I have made up my mind.
It could also be the fact that I am sleeping through the night that keeps me happy.
I am sniffing like crazy -- it being a windy time of year. I think it was hotter today than people expected it to be. 75 degrees is very hot to me. We are going to hover around there until Thursday. and Thursday we are expected to hit 69 degrees. Keep going down!!
Worked out at the gym after work. Got my core work done in between sets on the weight machines. Makes me nervous. I get on a machine and do my 15 reps and then get off the machine go down to a mat and do some core work. I am doing core work AFTER EACH SET on ALL MACHINES.
I don't want to be a machine hog. I really am uncomfortable holding on to machines like this. However, the funny thing is, if I just sat on the machine between sets like I usually do, I would be on the machine even longer.
On and off and on and off.
Well, I have gotten through it twice since Lexi taught me ... and I am aware of others needing the machine ... I let them "play through."
Wrote a friend in my Memoir class to see if she could print out the pieces we are to read this week. I can then transfer my notes to these pages and hand -- to each author -- some feedback.
I would feel more invested in the class if I could do that.
Not sure if going to take the second leg of this class or not. I will see how full the class is when I go in on Monday. Maybe that will help me to decide.
I think:
$190 for class -- first
$150+ for Armani -- second
$150 for printer -- third
$100 goes to dentist next month. That solves that.
I am just feeling so guilty about Armani and his mats. Plus I am not sure the total of what that will cost. The vet house call + exam will be $150. And then what? I guess we evaluate him and figure out how to get him to the vet (so he can be carefully sedated) or if they can shave him here. There will be a part two to this process ... not sure how much that will be.
There. I have made up my mind.
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