Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
June 01, 2006
Playing Catch Up
- I went to Carol's At Home America party on Friday night and managed to walk away without buying a thing. It was a struggle. They have so much cute stuff but I have no place to put any of it. And it's still a bit early to start buying for the holidays. It's not great for Carol, but it's good news for my will power.
- Saturday and Sunday were wonderfully lazy. Jon had games so I slept in, read a few books, did laundry, and cleaned up around the apartment. We finally made it to the movie theatre and saw the latest installment of the X-Men franchise.
- The bad weather held off long enough on Monday for us to have a great barbeque at Steve's. We had already settled inside to watch the Red Sox in HD when it started to sprinkle. The tips were great and I made a tasty Black Bean Salad. It reminds me of a salsa because the onions and peppers are sauted before everything is combined. Definately something I'll make again, probably to accompany fajitas or a meat dish with some latin spices.
- Every vacation must come to an end. I think mine ended during my sprint to the bathroom early Tuesday morning. I divided the rest of the day between the bathroom and the bed, where I was unable to sleep because of intestinal discomfort, body aches, and a rampant fever. Jon's stomach bug had bitten me. While the fever was still lingering Wednesday morning when I went to Lowell General for some (unrelated) tests, I thought I was feeling much better. The trip exhausted me though and I spent the rest of the day at home, save a quick trip to the grocery store for more gatorade. I'm back at work and eating small amounts of solid food again, getting back to normal.
- I am completely screwed on dates now. I keep thinking it's Tuesday or maybe even Wednesday. Imagine my surprise when I find out it's actually Thursday. My goodness, how time flies when you're puking your guts out.
- The tests I mentioned were an Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). They were ordered by the orthopedist to give him a better idea of how my hands and wrists are actually functioning. I have a follow-up scheduled with him next week.
- I picked up a new cell phone last week but I'm not sure if I like it. I can't find a comfortable way to hold it without sticking my fingers in the camera lens or accidentally squeezing the speakerphone button. I have another week to exchange it, so I need to make up my mind soon.
- Being sick often results in rapid weight loss. After not wavering more than a pound or two for the last three months I've suddenly dropped almost 10. Given how unappetizing anything other than liquid is right now, I think I might just have a chance of keeping some of it off.
Posted by criminal at June 1, 2006 11:18 AM
Comments
Glad you are feeling better, glad your bug waited til after you enjoyed the holiday! Glad to find an update, i've missed your blogging!
Love you,
Posted by: aunt bev at June 2, 2006 10:37 AM