The convention was fun. The one panel I really wanted to go to was amazing. So insightful and heartfelt. I had a good time with my friends as well. I came home mid-day Sunday, showered, changed and pretty much went to bed, then puttered around the apt for the holiday Monday. Unpacked, hand washed some stuff and had a good day.
Only drawback from the weekend I can determine is that I’m now sick again and since I just finished a round of antibiotics last Thursday, I can’t take anything other than OTC stuff. I’ve got a sore throat straight from hell. Dayquil and Nyquil are my only friends right now. And my cat. Although, he’s not helping much by laying on my chest.
Blah.....
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Well, last Thursday evening I finally had the follow-up surgery to last June’s procedure. I fancied myself a pretty Bad ass tough cookie so I told the surgeon I didn’t want general anesthesia, just a ton of the local stuff. Holy fuck, was that dumb!!!
In all honesty, since my surgery was scheduled for 3:30pm, was only supposed to take an hour and the office was only four blocks from my home, I couldn’t rationalize asking any of my friends to deal with traffic and stuff just to drive me four blocks. Plus, I got so sick when I was put under the general anesthetic last June, I couldn’t face it again. So local only for stupidly independent me!
The surgeon was running about an hour behind, so we didn’t start until 4:30pm.
I was taken back to the operating room and hopped up on the table. The surgical assistant was kinda surprised I wasn’t being put out. In my head, I thought, “she’s thinking how hard-core I am and is TOTALLY impressed with me” (she wasn’t). Anyway, there I was, on my back with nothing but an eye mask on (I was emphatic I didn’t want to see anything!), a lot of iodine/betadine painted all over me and some towels strategically placed when my surgeon comes, greets me again and gives the word....I get a ZILLION shots to numb everything. I guess they also have to move the area manually to help it spread and work faster, which was really weird. Then comes out the laser to burn and open me up. I could smell burning ME! Gross! Then I could feel tugging, wetness and a releasing sensation. I could have sworn I sensed the guy flinging a big piece of me aside, lol!
After a bit, it was time to sew me up, it was so surreal to feel the tugging and sewing, but no pain. Then I felt the surgical glue being painted on. It was so odd. Once he was done, I got bandaged-up, got dressed bid everyone a good night and walked the 10 minute trek home.
Later, when I was home, I thought “I wonder how long until this local wears off”. TOO FUCKING SOON, that’s how long. It was so painful, yikes!!!
I took the next day off work and literally slept all day! I was thinking about taking another day, but came back on Monday. I think that was too soon. Better every day since though.
I have to say, the surgeon was really nice and chatted with me through the hour it took to do everything. He had funny stories to tell me and it wasn’t too terrible of a time, and it went by fairly quickly.
The timing was a bit inconvenient as I have my usual February sci-fi convention this week (I bought the pass about a year ago before I had any idea I’d be having any surgeries at all). I’ve got about 75 stitches and have to care for the incision, but I really like the main guest this year and don’t want to miss their panel, so I’m a little bit excited and still going to go. Weird after so many years of not really caring much about most of the guests. I’ll go to a few panels, but will probably spend most of the time relaxing in the hotel room though!!
I’m glad it’s a 3-day weekend. Even with the convention, I should still get a lot of my chores done AND relax. Win-Win!!!
In all honesty, since my surgery was scheduled for 3:30pm, was only supposed to take an hour and the office was only four blocks from my home, I couldn’t rationalize asking any of my friends to deal with traffic and stuff just to drive me four blocks. Plus, I got so sick when I was put under the general anesthetic last June, I couldn’t face it again. So local only for stupidly independent me!
The surgeon was running about an hour behind, so we didn’t start until 4:30pm.
I was taken back to the operating room and hopped up on the table. The surgical assistant was kinda surprised I wasn’t being put out. In my head, I thought, “she’s thinking how hard-core I am and is TOTALLY impressed with me” (she wasn’t). Anyway, there I was, on my back with nothing but an eye mask on (I was emphatic I didn’t want to see anything!), a lot of iodine/betadine painted all over me and some towels strategically placed when my surgeon comes, greets me again and gives the word....I get a ZILLION shots to numb everything. I guess they also have to move the area manually to help it spread and work faster, which was really weird. Then comes out the laser to burn and open me up. I could smell burning ME! Gross! Then I could feel tugging, wetness and a releasing sensation. I could have sworn I sensed the guy flinging a big piece of me aside, lol!
After a bit, it was time to sew me up, it was so surreal to feel the tugging and sewing, but no pain. Then I felt the surgical glue being painted on. It was so odd. Once he was done, I got bandaged-up, got dressed bid everyone a good night and walked the 10 minute trek home.
Later, when I was home, I thought “I wonder how long until this local wears off”. TOO FUCKING SOON, that’s how long. It was so painful, yikes!!!
I took the next day off work and literally slept all day! I was thinking about taking another day, but came back on Monday. I think that was too soon. Better every day since though.
I have to say, the surgeon was really nice and chatted with me through the hour it took to do everything. He had funny stories to tell me and it wasn’t too terrible of a time, and it went by fairly quickly.
The timing was a bit inconvenient as I have my usual February sci-fi convention this week (I bought the pass about a year ago before I had any idea I’d be having any surgeries at all). I’ve got about 75 stitches and have to care for the incision, but I really like the main guest this year and don’t want to miss their panel, so I’m a little bit excited and still going to go. Weird after so many years of not really caring much about most of the guests. I’ll go to a few panels, but will probably spend most of the time relaxing in the hotel room though!!
I’m glad it’s a 3-day weekend. Even with the convention, I should still get a lot of my chores done AND relax. Win-Win!!!
Friday, January 17, 2020
A very belated happy new year to everyone!
The holidays went well. First time I can remember that Christmas was just me and my parents. Stress-free! We’d planned on decorating their tree, but it ended-up being bare, with lights and a couple of bows thrown on it, lol! I think I ate pretty much the entire time I was with them. I must have put on 10lbs. Ten. Solid. Pounds. It was SO worth it though!
My visit with them lasted a week and I had a thoroughly good time. I was really happy to get home though. The ride-share lot at LAX worked out really well for me on the way home. The walk from my terminal only took a couple of minutes and my car showed shortly after I requested it. Luckily, while it had been raining earlier, it stopped right before we landed, so I was able to stay dry during my wait. When I got home, I looked to the north and saw the foothills dusted with snow. It looked so pretty with my Christmas lights!
I was sad to take my decorations down, they made my place look so sparkly and homey. Putting everything back into their boxes was a little depressing.
I’m not sure why, but I’ve been really tired the last couple of weeks. I’m thankful for this long weekend, it gives me an extra day to play with my cat, bake stuff, cook my white bean chili, run my errands and maybe lay around!
I didn’t have any resolutions to start the year, but my fat ass needs to get to the gym, lol! I can’t think of the last time I went! That extra Christmas weight is still hanging on! I don’t want to get crazy or anything, maybe just start back on the treadmill and, if I’m feeling it, work my arms.
Not much else is going on, so I really have no excuse!
I’ll check back in later. Happy Friday!!
The holidays went well. First time I can remember that Christmas was just me and my parents. Stress-free! We’d planned on decorating their tree, but it ended-up being bare, with lights and a couple of bows thrown on it, lol! I think I ate pretty much the entire time I was with them. I must have put on 10lbs. Ten. Solid. Pounds. It was SO worth it though!
My visit with them lasted a week and I had a thoroughly good time. I was really happy to get home though. The ride-share lot at LAX worked out really well for me on the way home. The walk from my terminal only took a couple of minutes and my car showed shortly after I requested it. Luckily, while it had been raining earlier, it stopped right before we landed, so I was able to stay dry during my wait. When I got home, I looked to the north and saw the foothills dusted with snow. It looked so pretty with my Christmas lights!
I was sad to take my decorations down, they made my place look so sparkly and homey. Putting everything back into their boxes was a little depressing.
I’m not sure why, but I’ve been really tired the last couple of weeks. I’m thankful for this long weekend, it gives me an extra day to play with my cat, bake stuff, cook my white bean chili, run my errands and maybe lay around!
I didn’t have any resolutions to start the year, but my fat ass needs to get to the gym, lol! I can’t think of the last time I went! That extra Christmas weight is still hanging on! I don’t want to get crazy or anything, maybe just start back on the treadmill and, if I’m feeling it, work my arms.
Not much else is going on, so I really have no excuse!
I’ll check back in later. Happy Friday!!
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
It’s been a busy, yet quiet time since my last post. Lot’s of stuff going on, but nothing worth writing about.
Thanksgiving (tomorrow) is going to be weird. I normally go to a friends house, but usually try to get out of it. Because we’re expecting storms here, I successfully got out of going to four different dinners (who wants to be the single loser in a sea of couples?). My plans were to maybe broil steak and stuff and watch the Irishman.... then I talked to a co-worker who is going through a separation/divorce that had no plans. I felt bad. They’re missing out on family time. I’m used to it since my family has been in another state for over 10 years now, but this is very new to them. Their spouse has pretty much turned the adult children against them... so I smiled and said they should come over early and I’d cook. Believe it or not, I CAN cook, LOL!
Luckily, I had a prime rib vacuum sealed in my freezer! It’s been in there for A WHILE though and I was worried that it wouldn’t be any good. Upon further inspection.... No freezer burn thank goodness! Went to the supermarket after work (What a fucking mad house!!!) to get veggies, stuff to make dip, potatoes, etc. I just finished making apple crisp and got it in the oven.
I still have to weigh the prime rib so I can estimate when I’m going to need to put it in. Then I need to clean. I hate cleaning.
We work on Friday, but the office closes around 10am, which is nice.
If you’re in the US, have a nice time tomorrow. Be thankful for all you have, I am.
Take care!
It’s been a busy, yet quiet time since my last post. Lot’s of stuff going on, but nothing worth writing about.
Thanksgiving (tomorrow) is going to be weird. I normally go to a friends house, but usually try to get out of it. Because we’re expecting storms here, I successfully got out of going to four different dinners (who wants to be the single loser in a sea of couples?). My plans were to maybe broil steak and stuff and watch the Irishman.... then I talked to a co-worker who is going through a separation/divorce that had no plans. I felt bad. They’re missing out on family time. I’m used to it since my family has been in another state for over 10 years now, but this is very new to them. Their spouse has pretty much turned the adult children against them... so I smiled and said they should come over early and I’d cook. Believe it or not, I CAN cook, LOL!
Luckily, I had a prime rib vacuum sealed in my freezer! It’s been in there for A WHILE though and I was worried that it wouldn’t be any good. Upon further inspection.... No freezer burn thank goodness! Went to the supermarket after work (What a fucking mad house!!!) to get veggies, stuff to make dip, potatoes, etc. I just finished making apple crisp and got it in the oven.
I still have to weigh the prime rib so I can estimate when I’m going to need to put it in. Then I need to clean. I hate cleaning.
We work on Friday, but the office closes around 10am, which is nice.
If you’re in the US, have a nice time tomorrow. Be thankful for all you have, I am.
Take care!
Thursday, October 24, 2019
I admit it, I am a hypocrite. How? I always scoffed (scoffed!!!) at the thought of buying an Apple watch and couldn’t believe the folks who did buy them would spend so much money on one. They’re expensive and I can’t be trusted with expensive (and fragile) things. Well, I’ve decided that I want one and, as I’ve been able to take care of expensive purses and such, I should be able to have an Apple watch....right? RIGHT? Come on, I’ve had a nice Fitbit for a couple of years now and it still looks new (thanks to screen protectors!).
Of course, I’ll wait for Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals (or to see if maybe I’ll get one for Christmas...I doubt THAT will happen though).
I guess I’m a grown-up now. That makes me kinda sad.
Of course, I’ll wait for Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals (or to see if maybe I’ll get one for Christmas...I doubt THAT will happen though).
I guess I’m a grown-up now. That makes me kinda sad.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
After FINALLY being called to answer for his illegal actions, Trump is completely losing his mind, and losing it publicly. I never thought I’d ever see someone who is supposed to be POTUS (I’ve never been able to call him by the title he so clearly doesn’t respect) using foul language like he has to the press and on Twitter! I’m embarrassed. I expect people like me to talk like that, not the (false) leader of the free world.
Such a scary time. He and his rabid devoted followers are most dangerous when they’re in situations like this. I hope the whistleblower is safe and protected.
No wonder I’m feeling so powerless and depressed, just wanting to sleep. The non-stop onslaught of crazy bad news and screaming lies coming from the right. Add to it the folks at work who actually believe everything Fox News, Drudge and Alex Jones tells them.... what can I do?
Such a scary time. He and his rabid devoted followers are most dangerous when they’re in situations like this. I hope the whistleblower is safe and protected.
No wonder I’m feeling so powerless and depressed, just wanting to sleep. The non-stop onslaught of crazy bad news and screaming lies coming from the right. Add to it the folks at work who actually believe everything Fox News, Drudge and Alex Jones tells them.... what can I do?
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