Thursday, October 15, 2026

IRL

 


It's been a whirlwind, or maybe a rollercoaster lately. I'm better. Much better. Although, I have to go in once a month for Evenity, just because where I had Frozen Shoulder in that left arm has calcium problems which might lead to one day having a fracture.

Honestly, I feel my left side is so different from my right side. I have bad bruising from where I take insulin shots on my left side, but not on my right side. Even the tetanus shot I recently had when I got my COVID and Flu shot left a big bruise. 

 I'm having to put my driving skills to work because the hospital that has the infusion center I go to is close to the heart of the city. But it's only monthly shots for a year. But some of the volunteers at the book sale room who are retired say these treatments might lead to different ones, so it might never end.

And there is my hubby, who is as stubborn as always about his health. And I can only do so much. We at least have home health care checking on him twice a week now, and they are finding just how much of a rebel he is. Hopefully, he won't end up in the hospital again. Hopefully.

So yeah, aging isn't easy, and we never know what might pop up. I do miss blogging. I miss writing. I miss blogging friends. Seriously, I just don't have friendships like that in reality. There are co-workers. Some friends from the writers group. Still, they don't know me like online friends do.

Of course, I had a bright idea for our writers' group to have a zine. Now it's been tough to come up with a story with the theme "Anniversary," and it's due in a couple of weeks. So that's been pressure, with everything else going on. 

On the upside, I finally got our kitchen sink fixed. No more Little House on the Prairie of lugging buckets of water out the patio door. Of course, it'll cost me, but I don't guess we'll be moving out of here, and it is tiring. I feel the house can be more of a home now. 

Believe me, there is always something to do around here. And if that's not enough, someone isn't getting enough oxygen to his brain, and that can be puzzling. But then again, I've always lived a bit of a crazy life so it's not that unusual. 

Recently, I was talking to a coworker about Sean Penn, and she said, "He's always been kind of creepy to me." I laughed and told her I thought I had found my own Sean Penn when I was in college. I guess it just goes to show I must like creepy. Of course, my hubby doesn't look like Penn anymore.

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