Thursday, January 8, 2026

January's ups and downs



Or why I haven't had time to blog as much as I have wanted to.

 

Getting back on schedule after the holidays can be trying. I have hit a few snags. Extra weekends to work at the library. Cover more hours due to co-workers, either on vacation or have suddenly had to leave, and my health issues.

I found out yesterday that I need a tooth extraction. I had a feeling for quite a while that I would need one. But the back tooth just got worse, and I wasn't sure if it was my ear or my tooth. Also, my whole left arm has been a bitch this last year too, with frozen shoulder. I've been to endless physical therapy. It felt like it was getting better, but the doctor doesn't think so. So more shots.

And the new life with wearing a sensor for my diabetes. I liked the old app better than the new one. It is very annoying at night, waking me up for no good reason. It is about 30 points off at times. Telling me my blood sugar is too low when it isn't. And while this condition started out as Type 2 a while ago is becoming Latent Diabetes. What used to work in my diet doesn't work anymore. 

I try not to eat more than 190 calories for each meal. This means smaller meals. I've become a snacker. Carrots and peautbutter definitely get me through the day as well as air popcorn. Recently, I came across Lily's No Sugar chocolate chips, and I made a delightful fudge (almost a cup of heavy cream melted with a bag of chips that you refrigerate a few hours before cutting).  They also make chocolate bars. 

Also, I found a sweet treasure on eBay! The Ryan fashionista from 2009!  And I hope to keep writing when I have the time.



Monday, January 5, 2026

OC RP - Nav

 


"I think Ezra is seeing someone new?" Nav said the first thing when he dropped in at Matty's, who was alone. Nav was passing out late Christmas gifts, which were candies that his relatives had given him for Christmas. Granted, the candy was a bit foreign from the nearby Indian grocer. Matty took it with ease.

"What?" Matty cracked up at Nav's revelation. "Are you sure? When?"

"Aren't you the closest one to him now?" Nav plopped down on the couch, and Matty brought him a generic soda from the fridge.

"Not really." Matty winced with a shrug. "I mean, he didn't come to Christmas when Fiona asked him. We just left him alone."

Nav nodded. "He wasn't exactly happy to see me. Of course, I know why. He's hurt about Dakota. It's not like I took him away from her, you know."

"Are you sure?" Matty gave him the eye.

"I didn't mean to. It's just I really like Dakota, and I..." He couldn't explain it, really. "We connected, OK."

"Connected." Matty cracked up with an open smile. "Aw, I like that word."

"I did give him a gift, or tried to. But he was busy with someone. She has blue hair. I didn't get a good look. Have you seen anyone in the building with blue hair, lately?"

Matty shook his head, no, and took a sip of his canned soda. "Do you want me to ask Fiona?"

"No, maybe it's best to leave it alone. He's allowed to move on, you know." Nav decided.

"Yeah, it's a new year. I'd like to see him happy again." Matty agreed. "Still, I'd like to meet her."

Matty shook with laughter, and Nav found himself laughing too.