Had my second MRI, this time with contrast, Tuesday at 6-fucking-30 in the morning. It was freezing outside, with a windchill of lower 20s (and even colder with the ridiculously strong wind gusts). It turned out that the damn thing was scheduled at the other charity hospital in town, not the one where my neurologist is based. Joy. While Ben Taub ( Read more... )

I hope y'all are having a great post-Christmas (or holiday of your choice) week! Mine's been fairly relaxing. Mom was off work for the 23rd through Christmas, and so we had a nice time. No fighting! Isn't that amazing? We had good food, watched a couple of movies (Knight and Day, and The Town - which, IMO, was really excellent and causing me to ( Read more... )

Or whatever holiday you happen to be celebrating this winter! I hope you are in good spirits, good health, and with loved ones (either of your own choosing or those you're related to). Also, to most of you, stay warm and cozy ( Read more... )

I realized that I hadn't posted in a while, so I figured I'd update y'all on happenings here in the Bored House.

My therapist, Monica, has decided to adopt AJ! She's picking him up tomorrow so "Santa" can bring him to her young daughter for Christmas. I'm so happy for him, and her. Meanwhile, Monsieur and Brie will be staying with us for a while ( Read more... )

I can't believe I haven't posted in the last couple of days. I suck. Sorry if you missed my silly, meaningless updates.

It's been rainy for the last several days as a low-pressure system moved across the area. We're now under a high pressure dome and it's COLD. Like, really COLD. The temp made it down into the low 40s this morning. I had to wear a ( Read more... )

Spent the weekend asleep, basically. After a full day on Friday of running around town, my body rebelled and complained at all of the work it had to do and had me completely laid up for the past two days. My right wrist felt like it was going to snap, and that was all rebound from holding the wheel in traffic. That sucks, and is something that's ( Read more... )