Well, I had another birthday. It was okay. I didn’t feel too good on the day, so I didn’t go out. I did celebrate with friends on other days, which was nice.

Work has been really very busy! We opened a new office within walking distance of my apartment, which worked out well for me as my boss asked me to go there and help train and transition the business. I wouldn’t want to work that close to my home long-term, but it’s nice walking to work sometimes. If the weather is nice (it’s too hot now).

The only snag I’ve encountered was the day that I got a bloody nose JUST as I was walking in to Starbucks to pick-up my mobile order. Not having any tissues on me, I grabbed some of their brown napkins and kept going on my way to the office. Once I got to the building, I realized it wasn’t open yet (it was 6am) and I didn’t have an access card. Fortunately, a security guard came through the door and I asked if he could let me come in and also unlock the elevator. He stared at me for a few beats and said “Ma’am, are you okay? Do you need anything?”. At that point I realized how odd it must have been for a stranger, dressed in business attire, holding a bunched up bloody Starbucks napkin to their face while asking to be let in to the secure building must have looked! He was nice though and let me up.

I had my two week pre-op appointments. Yikes! Things sure have changed in the 12 years it’s been since the last time I had this done! So much to do and so much I can’t do. I’m still getting my place ready for my mom to come visit. Watch, she’ll show-up, walk through the door and proclaim it’s too hot and we’re going to a hotel.

Next up- Maybe a few more short visits to the office by my house, then I have to head to FL to work for a few days and after that I’m off work for a bit for my surgery.

I hope the weather cools down a little!