I know this sounds ridiculous, but...

I know this sounds ridiculous, but I can't stop thinking about doing my nails.  When this semester ends and I finally get to have a life for 3 weeks before school starts back... IT'S ON.

I'm still sick.

I'm still sick. It's honestly a relief. I was really afraid that I was just gonna feel that bad as my new normal.

It's been a day. Not a great one, unfortunately.

It's been a day.  Not a great one, unfortunately.

For those who missed it Shaun's dad fell off a ladder (it buckled) and busted his elbow.  That was on Wednesday.  He had surgery on Thursday morning and he came home on Friday.

We went over there today and he's doing better than I thought he'd be doing, but he's in a lot of pain of course.  We're going to check into some kind of home health services on Monday.  The arm he messed up is the one attached to his dominant hand so he's not having an easy time.

To make matters more sad Shaun and I took his 20 year old cat, Willow, and had her put to sleep.  Yes, today.  🙁  She'd been going through health issues of her own for a while and things were just going downhill.  We all knew it was time, but it's unfortunate because he just lost his wife last month.  To say that he is sad is an understatement.  😭😭😭😭😭

We are trying our best to be supportive and helpful, but there is an issue of distance and the fact that my schedule keeps us all insane.  Thankfully, he has some family that lives near him and they are keeping an eye on him and keeping him company.

I think the next 6 weeks will be the worst.  Maybe after that he can start rehab and gain some use of his arm again.  He's talked about traveling and visiting family and I think it would be great for him if he can, but we've gotta get him back in working order before that can happen.

Anyway.  After all of that Shaun and I had dinner out alone together (can't remember the last time that happened), fell asleep on the couch in front of the TV like a couple of old fogies after we ate, and now I've gotta get some more homework done.  I still feel crappy, myself.  I called the C.A.R.E.S. clinic to see if they would just call me in another prescription and they said a nurse would call me back, but that never happened.  I guess I'll deal with myself on Monday, as well.

Later, friends.  Take care of one another.  ❤

Are there any services...

Are there any services that help injured people with cooking and cleaning?

And so begins my career as a graphic designer. 😂😂😂

And so begins my career as a graphic designer. 😂😂😂

J/k, y'all. It's just a programming assignment. 🙂 A fun one! 

(All we had to do was the basic face. The cheeks and bow are my own extra flair. 😉)

Today has been pretty rough.

Today has been pretty rough.  I'm cramping, exhausted, feverish, and achy.  There is something going on with me and I am getting pretty worn down by it.  😦😦😦

I went off methotrexate for my psoriasis and arthritis so I'm not shocked that my skin is red and flaky and that my bones hurt.  I'm also not shocked by cramps because, well... I am a female so that happens.  But this fever and fatigue is killer.  It lessened when I was on antibiotics, but now it's back.

I did a thing that is pretty out of character for me today and that was taking some "all natural" turmeric and curcumin something or other pills that I found on Amazon.  It's to help inflammation (which is the cause of my psoriasis and arthritis), and while I normally don't do this kind of thing (I don't 100% trust "Big Pharma," but I also believe that we have man-made drugs for a reason), I really feel like I'm running out of options as an uninsured person.  I have been following up on all the leads you wonderful people give me, but they've all turned up as dead ends so far.  I am just at a loss.  😢

As for the fever, I suspect that I have a bladder infection.  I could be wrong; however, in November I went to St. Michael's to get medicated for arthritis and they told me I had a bladder infection (even though I had no noticeable symptoms) and prescribed me Cipro.  When I went to C.A.R.E.S. the week before last they said I had a bladder infection and gave me Cipro.  Unfortunately, I didn't remember what St. Michael's had prescribed until I dug around through some paperwork this evening and found out.  Apparently, Cipro is not the answer.  🤔  And yes - I finish my antibiotics every time.  I am a good girl.

It looks to me like I will be heading back to the doctor on Friday.  Not tomorrow because that day is booked solid.  We're visiting Shaun's dad in the hospital.  He fell off a ladder today and shattered his elbow is what I hear.  He's supposed to have surgery in the morning.  Then I have to work and then I have class.  At some point during the day I will make time to make an appointment at C.A.R.E.S. so that I don't have to spend all day there on Friday.

Woohoo, my life.  I hope this week is going a little easier on you.  It has me whooped so far.  😕

Ok, I am NOT feeling it today.

Ok, I am NOT feeling it today. I think I'm still sick. I'm cold. I've been exhausted for two days. Blegh.