Menu, Mood, and Doctors
Things continue to move forward here. Programming goes well. I've used some of my new libraries in code, and they are working correctly. Yay! Of course, there have been a lot of changes and a bunch of debugging, but so far, so good. I'm really looking forward to using the libraries to update existing sites. That is a little way down the list, though, so I might not get to it for a week or so. Writing also goes well. I've gotten positive feedback recently on both of the stories that I'm actively posting. The short one (that is not being posted) is halfway done (without editing). I guess, the long one that I'm not posting yet is also about halfway done, but that, obviously, means that there is still a ways to go.
I've been a lot more anxious recently. Today, I went to see my gynecologist, who noticed immediately that I've gained a bunch of weight. She has a list of blood tests that I need to get done and wants me to go see an endocrinologist and a cardiologist. I have planned to see both of them anyway, so it isn't a problem. However, I think I'm finding the prospect of dealing with this daunting. I am doing absolutely everything that I can with little direction from doctors, because there was nothing actionable before. Well, now I have some issues, so that may help, but I guess I'm used to them being unhelpful, so I kind of dread the possibility that I will once again be set out on the sea of medical problems in a tiny boat with no rudder, oar, or sail.
I'm now dithering about whether or not I should go to the foreign clinic in the center or the hospital by our house for all these upcoming doctors. I wonder if the doctors at the foreign clinic will be more comfortable with people who don't speak Russian well. However, the breast specialist from the foreign clinic is quite taciturn and gives off an uncomfortable vibe, so I know that isn't true. I've had other doctors there who I didn't really care for, as well. The dermatologist at the closer hospital also gave off a weird vibe, but the nurses and the cashier were all friendly, so I think it is just a crap shoot. * sigh * I suppose I need to continue to just focus on what is in front of me at the moment. We are busy tomorrow and Tuesday, so I need to get through that. After that, I'll deal with the blood tests. I can't do anything before then anyway.
Of course, I'll get through all of this. It is just stressful. However, hopefully, when it is all done, I'll be in a better place when it comes to my health. If not, at least, I'll be done with it.
Joel's Menu
I've been a lot more anxious recently. Today, I went to see my gynecologist, who noticed immediately that I've gained a bunch of weight. She has a list of blood tests that I need to get done and wants me to go see an endocrinologist and a cardiologist. I have planned to see both of them anyway, so it isn't a problem. However, I think I'm finding the prospect of dealing with this daunting. I am doing absolutely everything that I can with little direction from doctors, because there was nothing actionable before. Well, now I have some issues, so that may help, but I guess I'm used to them being unhelpful, so I kind of dread the possibility that I will once again be set out on the sea of medical problems in a tiny boat with no rudder, oar, or sail.
I'm now dithering about whether or not I should go to the foreign clinic in the center or the hospital by our house for all these upcoming doctors. I wonder if the doctors at the foreign clinic will be more comfortable with people who don't speak Russian well. However, the breast specialist from the foreign clinic is quite taciturn and gives off an uncomfortable vibe, so I know that isn't true. I've had other doctors there who I didn't really care for, as well. The dermatologist at the closer hospital also gave off a weird vibe, but the nurses and the cashier were all friendly, so I think it is just a crap shoot. * sigh * I suppose I need to continue to just focus on what is in front of me at the moment. We are busy tomorrow and Tuesday, so I need to get through that. After that, I'll deal with the blood tests. I can't do anything before then anyway.
Of course, I'll get through all of this. It is just stressful. However, hopefully, when it is all done, I'll be in a better place when it comes to my health. If not, at least, I'll be done with it.
Joel's Menu
- Monday: Mushroom Cheese Sandwiches
- Tuesday: Fasting
- Wednesday: Broccoli and Beef
- Thursday: Оладушки
- Friday: Fasting
- Saturday: Chili
- Sunday: Pizza