Monday, September 14, 2026

The rush of fall

 


Autumn won't be here until the 22nd, but we have had some rain that chilled us down a bit. Finally, it feels like September, but that could all change by the end of the week. Of course, this has not stopped all the Fall decor and Halloween treats in abundence.

Last week was catch-up for me after the colonoscopy. Work was tiring, but I still enjoy the team I work with. Although, I feel like I work in a sweatshop. My director stays in coat half the time because she is always cold. 

Things I've learned after a colonoscopy. Actually, it's my third. The first one was like being at a disco. I was in the twilight zone. The second one, I was knocked out cold and dreamed the most beautiful Chinese Drama while the last one was just a light sleep and I heard about everyone's late summer vacation plans. By the way, I got a good report from the colonoscopy. I also got meds for the Silent Heartburn, and they're helping. 

1. Many prep solutions are now over-the-counter laxatives here in the states. You start with a stool softener a few hours later half a bottle of Miralax (7 capfuls) mixed in a 28 oz. Gatarade (the Frost flavor is best becaust you don't want the red or blue one) That was taken at 4 p.m. and the last half of the laxative at midnight.

2. Just park yourself in the bathroom. Watching your favorite shows on a tablet or phone does help.

3. If you are going to want to nap, wear Depends or some sort of disposable panties. 

4. Even the ride to the proceedure, you might need some fresh disposable panties.

Of course, it was dark when we left for this adventure to go into the city and my husband almost dropped me off at the wrong place, but eventually he found it. Then after being dropped off was the start of all sorts of errors. He went to a waiting room upstairs while I was in the waiting room downstairs. Finally, we met up and all he could talk about was how if he had a Chihuahua. Yeah, he didn't get any sleep that night either. After, a quick breakfast, we both napped the rest of the day. Next month is his turn for a colonoscopy

Monday, September 7, 2026

IRL


 

I'm about to lose my mind. And nobody has helped me get ready for my colonoscopy. I  had to get my brother to come to make sure the toilet could get through for the situation. 'Cause I knew my boy would be no help when it came to plumber duty.

I think that has been tweaked. I have been getting all my shit together for the long ordeal. I will admit I do have my qualms. This time they want to scope my throat due to silent heartburn, and I'm a little scared about it, even if my sister keeps telling me, "You'll be asleep, girl."

Meanwhile, I'm freaking. Like maybe today is prep day instead of tomorrow. See, this is my 3rd colonoscopy. I have to have them because of my family history.  I should be used to them, but I'm not. 

This go around, I am only taking over-the-counter laxatives. I just hope I do it right.  I hope it all goes well. This was not the Labor Day I was hoping for, but oh well. Somebody says he'll take me to Village Inn tonight for breakfast.


-ellie

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Ocean City RP

 



Dakota was thinking back on how far she and Nav had come since the trailer park. She bubbled a giggle, thinking how ridiculous her place had been back then.

"Oh, you know you loved that place," He whispered into her ear as they sat in front of the TV. She nodded with a smile.

"It's just I wish..." she sighed. She wished she'd been with him all along. How come it had to be Ezra? She finally confessed this regret. He took her hand. 

"Well, maybe you wanted to make someone jealous." He shrugged about the matter.

"Possibly," but somehow she didn't remember it that way. Not that she remembered it all that much anymore. She thought Ezra was over Fiona. Still, he seemed distant these days, and maybe that was her fault why things were still in the friend zone with Lizzie.

Nav smiled at her and shook his head. "You don't rule the world." 

She knew he was right. She knew it was the past and she liked their future. Of course, the future would be full of hectic days with his schedule at the hospital.

Somehow, she knew they'd get through it.