Just A Long Update

Well, there really isn't anything new to report at this time. I know it's been quite a while since I posted anything...just been too tired or too busy.

I can't recall if I posted that I have now been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. This from the rheumatologist. I go back on Tuesday (11/25/08) for a follow-up visit and results of the lab work she had done. I still am doing the exercises she told me to do, as well as the tylenol therapy she put me on. I feel some what better, although here lately, I seem to have less energy and a little more pain than usual. I think it's just b/c I've been doing so much and pushing myself a little too far...if it wasn't for babydog (Paisley), I would push myself even further. She senses when I'm doing too much and actually makes me stop by getting in my way or under my feet when I'm doing something. Otherwise, I think I would be so pushed to the max that I couldn't do anything at all. Somedays it's all I can do to get out of bed and do my daily "chores" and activities that I have developed while being out on disability.

Yes, I'm going to make some lucky guy a nice little wifey-poo. Every morning I get up and clean up the kitchen (including granddad's breakfast mess). Then, I do some laundry (if there is some to be done), vacuum, sweep the deck (leaves leaves and more leaves...hey anyone need some leaves for mulching?? I have plenty!!! And am willing to give them away...NO CHARGE!! HAHA), or run any errands that need to be done. Some days, I cook lunch for granddad (and my cuz...he loves my grilled cheesee sammiches!!) And everyday I watch GSN (Game Show Network) and try to win the awesome prizes they offer through out the day. The days my cuz comes over for lunch, we watch Jeopardy! at 12 and Wheel Of Fortune at 12:30 and try to out-do each other. We have a blast doing so. I know I'll miss that when I go back to work.

When am I going back to work? Well, my disability pay ends on December 20, though I can continue it for another 38 days (just have to get my doc to fill the paper work out again and send it in). That will take me into January. If I can make what little bit of money I have left from the disability last, I won't need to continue it. **Although, I am thinking about continuing it anyway** Originally, I said I was going back to work sometime after the first of the year. That all depends. I have been thinking about finding another job. I have been looking, just to see what's out there, but have yet to find a job somewhere that I could deal with. I don't want to go back to a chain store if I can help it. I really was not happy working at CVS when I was there...and I love the atmosphere of independent stores. Just seems that noone is really hiring at this time. But, if another job is what I need, then the opportunity will present itself at the right time, I'm sure.

I will try to post something on Tuesday or Wednesday about my doctor visit and the results. I can't promise anything, but I will try. If I don't...I do wish all of my readers a Happy Thanksgiving and lots of love and well wishes during the holiday.

Halloween, A Funeral and Bronchitis...

Well, let's see...Halloween day was an ok day. Got a call around 11 am-ish that my aunt's dad had passed away. We had been expecting it, he had an extremely aggressive cancer. Then, that night, mama and I dressed up and went to a party that we had been invited to up at the bar we go to, Szarka's. Had a blast...didn't win the costume contest though. I couldn't decide if I was good or evil...mama went as herself (lol).

Saturday, didn't do much of anything b/c I over did it the night before and my back wasn't in any shape to do anything. Then we had the visitation for my aunt's dad that evening.

Sunday went about the same, with the exception of the grave side service. I think standing out in the wind is what brought on the bronchitis. As of now, I barely have a voice, my throat is so sore I can't stand it and I can't stop coughing. Had the doc call in a zpak for me today. I feel crappy...