Better and worse

In one sense I feel better...in another...not so good. It's running it's course. I am almost ready to medicate tonight. I just ate a pile of leftovers and need a shower and a Tylenol Night Time Severe Cough and Cold and Fever and Sore Throat and Headache and Joint pain and Ear Ache and Neck Discomfort and Crooked Back Pain Pill(s). I KNOW this will cure me!

I made a...yes...'A'...pair of earrings this afternoon. Just about wore me out. Then I slept for an hour. Here's part of the problem. When I got home, I laid on the bed with hot tea and the heat was cranked up and blasting directly on me. Who wouldn't sleep! It was the perfect conditions!!

Then, I continued to dose off and on (which is why my neck hurts....my head was kinked like a question mark) till 6:30. Then I ate.

Now, there is a program on about this guy who goes to the Yukon and shoots what he thinks is a polar bear. Well...it wasn't! It was a hybrid Polar/Grizzly bear which is extremely rare as they are dire enemies! (Evidently not that night!!) I am waiting with baited breath to see if they are going to file charges against the hunter. I think that would be wrong. We watch the National Geographic Channel a lot.

Not a bad day today and less so tomorrow. I plan on being home before noon. That my plan.

It's pretty chilly out right now and I believe the low is to be in the teens tonight.

I did no Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping. Can you believe it!! Me, of all people?? There wasn't anything I wanted. I know! Just saying it out loud makes me cringe.

By the way. They found the hunter innocent and dropped the charges. As well they should have.

Now there is a show on about Law Enforcement in Montana. It sounds pretty good. I think I'll watch it and then go to sleep. Have a nice evening.

b

Aggravation

I still don't feel great and BFFMS is mad at me. She is right. I pains me so to admit it. She said Dammit! That means she is very serious. Let's see....how did I get sick.....

Oh! I bet I know!! Bobbie's grandchildren BOTH had strep throat...which I am very susceptible to...and of course I also work at Germ Infested Nation. I have honestly been using hand sanitizer like it was lotion and I am still sick. When I went to the DR last week...everyone in there was hacking and yakking....nevertheless...MS is correct. I get sick and it's always more than just a cold. I thought I had everything wrong with me by now and I could enjoy a plain old cold....but I think not!! I need to be over this in less than 48 hours. I am eating soup. Lots of it. And gallons of hot tea. And Alka Seltzer Plus Cold med. And antibiotics for this throat shit. I am only around the people who gave this to me and won't interact with anyone else. I think I have mentioned before that I always used to get sick when I went to craft shows and blamed it on the people there...but finally realized It was the germy money that I was handling. But I haven't been to a craft show yet...and I haven't handled much money...but I have handled and breathed a lot of germs. Yuck!!

I am making a few pair of earrings tonight...with my germ free hands. And I promise not to cough on them.

My hair is stiff. We cleaned air conditioners today and that shit stinks. And the wind was blowing...gusting...and dirt was flying. Hence the stiff and dirty hair. That's another reason I am coughing. AC gunk in lungs. This is a hazardous job.

The soup I ate was salty. It was a 'just add chicken' package of soup. Usually Husband makes soup for me, but I had this package and decided to make it. I won't make it again. I really want a piece of apple pie. I'll settle for a baked apple and pretend crust.

I just went over to say 'hi' to Alicia and pick up some mail. I didn't breathe on her. It's crispy chilly outside. Somebody close must have a fire in their fireplace cuz it smells really good.

Maybe tomorrow I'll get some stuff out of the Rubbermaid tubs. I still haven't done that yet. Or maybe not.

Craft show countdown - 4 days left. I have the boxes ready.....I just have to print some cards.

I think it's shower time. My Cousin Vinny is on....again. Night!

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This blog lies

Not me, 'the blogger'....but the blog .draft saved. feature. I had saved last night's blog (once again...) and now it's not there. The reason I didn't, I mean couldn't , post it last night is because I lost internet connection...again. What a bitch.

I have a full blown cold and I feel like shit. My throat is so sore. I will medicate myself in a bit and sleep. I came home today, very tired, and slept for almost 3 hours! Actually, Husband woke me up because I needed to eat something. I could sleep right now, but I need to take a shower.

Count down to craft show - 5 days (Oh-oh!)

Sorry...gotta go lay down. Nite

b

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Yippee!! It's over!! I had a great day. Food was wonderful. Company was fun. Food and drink was plentiful. A good time was had by all.

Only bad thing...I have a sore throat. I have taken some antibiotics so I plan on being well in the morning. Lots of crap going around and I don't need or want it. I'll have another cup of hot tea in a few minutes and go to sleep.

I was a beautiful day today. The sun was shining but it started cooling off around 2:30. It's 32 right now and is expected to be 15 tonight. At least there is no rain (or snow). I have a few layers set out to wear tomorrow. It shouldn't be too busy tomorrow...I hope not...I have a lot to do. I found a cute Christmas template for business/earring cards and need to print them off. I got the tablecloth in. It's really nice. I'm glad I got it.

I hope to make a few pairs of earrings tomorrow, also. If I can do a some every day, I'll have a hunk of them. And that is more than a bunch!

I ate a sliver of sweet potato pie. It was RICH! And SWEET! I had a blood sugar issue today (235) and I'm not sure what caused it. I hadn't eaten dinner yet to spike it so I hope it's better later. I really didn't cheat either...(except for that pie) but that was much later.

Husband cooked the turkey on the BBQ pit over mesquite wood. It was delicious. I really don't like smoked turkey, but this one had most of the smoke on the skin and the meat was juicy and not smoky tasting. I'll probably eat some for breakfast and make turkey salad out of the rest.

Mary Ann and Paul are here until Saturday and they brought food to cook so I imagine we will have whatever it is tomorrow night. I think we will not be eating outside as the chilly weather will prevail! At least this chick ain't eatin' out there! I'll do the sides. We will have leftovers. Case closed.

I was sewing up hats the other day and Tom was helping me. I am not telling him I am posting this. He would get upset knowing he has a pink hat on.

Tomorrow would be a great day for the craft show. It would be a great hat selling day. I hope it's cold next Friday and Saturday.

Oh...this is great...now I have heartburn. Damn pie!

Well...I am off to drink one more cup of tea and check my blood sugar. See you later!

b

It's Turkey eve...not a creature is stirring

Except the dead turkey and the dead ham. We are so getting things done! It's amazing!! Chef Husband is just a whipping things up. I swear...I don't think we have been this prepared in...well...forever! How exciting. All I have to do in the AM is make biscuits and some kind of yellow squash/zucchini dish. Don't know what, yet. I'll find some interesting recipe.

Husband used to make a zucchini casserole with a cream sauce seasoned with nutmeg. I need to think about that one. I think there was grated cheese in it, too. It was delicious.

I figured I better write something while I feel like writing. I have been tired...and making earrings. At least I am making an honest effort to get things done.

Let's see...what have I been doing. Oh...went to the DR. She is very happy with my progress. She said I was...and I quote...amazing! I have been truly dedicated to my condition and am controlling my cheating. Seriously! She said I still need the high med dosage for at least another month, but my progress is fantastic. I am very proud of myself. She also said I need to see the dietitian again. Perhaps I need more food. I gained 2 pounds which is good. 

I also got my hair cut...again. I wanted a trim. I got a trim alright! I like it. I wish I was smart enough to actually 'do' my hair. "Hair Cutter Man' poked and prodded and moussed and mashed and spiked...I can barely 'wash'. I did buy some mousse today. Now I have to figure our how to get the cap off. Maybe I can learn the Art of Mousse on line!! I'll google it.

Let's see...what else...Did I tell you how really, really good Werther's Soft Caramels are? The ones with sugar!! Nutritious AND delicious!

I think I need to take an hour tomorrow morning and find some long sleeved shirts. Perhaps some thermals. It's supposed to be 19 - and below - for the next few nights/mornings. BRRRRRRRRR!!! It won't take me long...it's just doing it. And I'll have some time tomorrow. I've had time for weeks.

I do believe I'll watch a movie. I'm sure I won't make it all the way through....but I'll give it my all.

Have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving. Count your blessings. Peace. Love.

b

Ah sweet msytery of life...I found you

No I didn't. I'm just screwing with your head. I did find some Chinese food and a turkey sandwich though. I came home one tired puppy tonight. I was a horrible day. Completely exhausting. Tomorrow better be better! And I mean it.

BFFMS reminded me the craft show is next weekend. DRAT!! I better get busy. I reminded her that she needs to go with me. I am trying to bribe her with free sandwiches and cookies (the ladies of the craft show are providing them for the vendors...but a free lunch is a free lunch). I am hoping for good cold weather (hat sales). But nice weather. No rain.

And I was thinking about Thanksgiving 3 years ago. We had snow here and it was beautiful.

I am only writing a couple of paragraphs tonight. I am really tired and am nursing a backache. (Work induced) But maybe more tomorrow.

Oh...did you see the Blue Moon tonight?? I was glorious. 

Later friends...

b

Why must people just keep pissing me off!

Here's the deal. One of the 'musicians' who supposedly played last night at the local dive, Railroad Blues, called and said he had left something in his room and he'd be over in 10 minutes. That was at 10:30 this morning. I...#1 because I didn't give a shit...thought he had come and gone. Well...at 2:30 this afternoon he shows up in the office and says he needs to get his $70 electric toothbrush. Well guess what. It wasn't in the room. I was in the big green metal box we call the dumpster. Here's where the problem begins.

In the real world, housekeeping should have brought it in and put it in 'found'. Well...they didn't. They said it was in the bathroom and didn't work so they threw it out. Yes...this was a mistake. It should have been kept...just in case and just because. But it wasn't. When Music Man demanded it be taken out of the dumpster...'housekeeper' said...I'm not getting it out of there.

He thought differently. By now he was standing at the laundry room door. He thought someone...other than him, by God, should get it out of there.

I, mouthy bitch that I am, said, "You do realize it is in the dumpster?"

He said, "Yes, but it cost $70 and I called and said I left it and would come get it."

I said, " Well, you also said you would be here 5 (I think it was really 4, but who's counting...)hours ago and I just don't know what to tell you."

He said, "Well...it cost $70 and I am pretty upset that it was thrown out."

I said, "Well, next time maybe you should check your room a little better before you leave it."

He, getting a little antsy said, "Well, I don't know why it just wasn't brought to your lost and found department."

I have to admit...he had a valid point.

I said, "Well, it wasn't."

He said, "Well, someone needs to get it for me.

I, by now I'm more pissed, said, "Let's go."  Out the door I went.

We got to the dumpster and I started picking up bags. I looked at him after each bag I held up.

He said, "My trash only had a couple of cups in it...maybe they put it with another bag!"

Whatever.

"Is this it?" Nope. "Is this it?" Nope. "Is this it?" Nope. And I am chucking the bags to the side.

He said, "That's it..." No shit. The bristle end was sticking through the bag. He dramatically pulls it out with his middle and index fingers and there is food stuff stuck to it. There was food in the bag. Surprise.

He said, " I paid $70 for this toothbrush. I have a bad tooth and I really like this brush and I paid $70 for this and..."

SHUT THE FUCK UP!! I know what you paid for it!!

Enough is enough. I told him to give me the toothbrush and I'd replace it. He said he really needed it tonight and he wanted to know who to talk to in order to get this resolved. Couldn't the lady in the office do something??

I said no she couldn't and no one would be able to anything until Monday morning. Call Jennifer and she will help you. He said, yeah like she'll call me back...

I told him she would...blah blah blah...and then I said...look...go up front and give them your address and I will personally see to it that you receive a new toothbrush just like this one!!

"Well," he said, "Is there a pharmacy in town, or a Walgreen's where I can get a replacement head or brush?"

"Um...no!! This is Alpine...! Everything closes at noon on Saturday except Alco. That's your choice. But give me the toothbrush and I'll replace it."

Guess what. He took the toothbrush...did NOT go to the office and off into the sunset he drove. If he calls back...great. If he doesn't...great. I found the exact toothbrush on...you guessed it...Amazon! for $19.99. Yes it was $59.99 msrp...who cares. And the replacement head was $11.99 and three brushes were $8.99. I'll deal with it if we ever hear back from him.

There's more to the story but this is enough shit for one day. What a pain in the ass this job is.

Husband made me tortilla soup for supper. It was wonderful.

My blood sugar is so messed up. It has been extremely low all day...actually since yesterday. I probably should call the ER and tell/ask them about it...but I won't. I'm thinking that now that it's getting in check...perhaps I have too much medication in me. I'll find out on Tuesday. In the mean time...I'll eat sugar. Damn!!

I cleaned out the refrigerator. Sort of. There was some mystery stuff in there. I'm sure glad those cheap Glad containers are...cheap. Sometimes it's too scary to even open them. And I know I haven't made anything fuzzy lately. I found a little bit of sour cream that went perfectly on the potatoes I ate a a few minutes ago. I'm not supposed to have sour cream. Now I don't have to worry about it anymore.

I think I'll settle back and watch TV. Ahhh...the end of a perfect day! See you later!

b