Mellow Weekend Outlook

 Yesterday I went and completed the labs that needed to get done for the doctor. I am sure I will be hearing from her this next week in regards to the cholesterol counts, and if she is changing up the 'statin' pill I take for it currently. I also picked up the one changed prescription to one of the diabetes pills I take. Another little trip and dropped off the handicap placard application, received a temporary one, as the 6-month one will be mailed to me. Then I went and had some Taco Bell. Not my favorite place to eat, but wanted something quick and not a burger - I had been fasting all morning, and it was nearly 2pm by this point. After a couple days of not taking my meds (makes me sound crazy, huh?) This morning's counts were actually not bad. With the upped med , I'm curious what will become a more regular glucose count....

Nothing planned out for this weekend. I know there are always things to get done around the house, but no major events are planned. I may get out to the Post today, as I haven't been for a couple weeks. The Youngest had texted me yesterday that he does have to attend and play at the graduation ceremony. He was not thrilled, as he thought he was done for the year.

Nothing of any importance that feels like being shared today. I should write up those reviews I have been putting off. Maybe I will feel motivated once I am done here.

PeacE

Thursday Brings Good Things

 Had my 6-month check-in with the doctor yesterday. It went pretty much as I had expected. She decided to 'up' my diabetes meds. Looking at the after report, looks like a third medicine, or it could be a replacement for one of the others. I'll figure it out when I go to Walgreens tomorrow. I also made sure she renewed the other meds and items so they don't expire. She ordered labs to be done, no surprise, and I have that scheduled for tomorrow as I have to fast. That will determine if she needs to change my cholesterol, which she can notify me by mail of if needed. Scheduled a follow-up for three months due to new meds. Overall, not a bad check-up considering my health. She also completed the handicap placard application, though stated she will do only temporary ones for at least the first couple of times. I pointed out that I have been using my cane for going on several years, but she wouldn't budge. Just means I will need to renew it every six months for now. Still get to have one if needed though.

Since yesterday morning, I also received notification I am approved for a couple more books to read/review. I still need to write up reviews for tow I have finished this week. Looks like my reading time is taken up for the next week, but at least it is for books I selected, even if there is that possibility that I don't care for it.

Today, early this afternoon I finally heard from the Company. They have what we call a 2nd level project doing CDR work that is expected to last "quite some time". I have worked with the Review Manager before, and I am sure things will go just fine. And if it truly does last for a good length of time, I am not worried. After three months of nothing, to get into a longer lasting project is good.

The facility where the Wife works gave notice to the employees today, that they are now "mask optional" for work. At least they now have the option to wear one or not. Granted they were down to just the basic mask versus that and an N95 like during the outbreak. Good news for her.

Sounds like a pretty good last couple of days if you ask me.

PeacE

Waitin' On Mister Sandman (Again)

 Yeah. It is another late night/early morning post. The sleeping aid pill has been taken, and now it is just sitting around waiting for it to start kicking in.

We attended the Youngest's concert tonight. It is the last one of the year for him. Previous to the concert, they did have a band banquet dinner, and awards presentation. Son had said he wasn't getting any awards he knew of, so I chose not to attend. The Wife and I both made the concert, meeting up with RM, who was able to make it. Afterwards, RM headed home (ya know those old people have to go to bed early lol) so the three of us went to Dennys for a late dinner. Of course the Youngest was hungry (again) as he is a teenager. I think the only event he has left this year, is the graduation ceremony that the band will be playing at - though not all percussionists will be needed - and he needs to find out if he is one going or not. He will finish school prior to Memorial Day.

My doctor appointment is tomorrow afternoon. Looking back over the records I kept of my BP and glucose, I have a feeling that she will increase one of the pills I take for diabetes. Will probably schedule me to get some bloodwork drawn as well, to check my cholesterol. I think it is fine, but obviously I have no way of knowing myself. I think the BP meds are fine. Got the forms for the placard ready for her as well.

Tomorrow I expect the license plates bolts I ordered to arrive. Talking about it over dinner tonight, I may just bypass using them until the new plate gets here. I'll just tape up the temporary in the back window. Even though the said it was water-proof, I just don't like the idea of it flapping on the back of the car, or the possibility of someone coming by and ripping it off. Plates will be 3-5 weeks out yet, but at least I will have the hardware to attach once it is here.

Jotted down on my notebook that I need to call about setting up an eye exam. Dunno if I mentioned about my notebooks in another post, if not, and idea for a post later on (making a note for future post). Seems anymore, if I don't write it down, I won't remember to get it done. Like I was trying to be smart this last month, and marking all the events going on with Youngest, or appointments, but when I went to bring it up in Google calendar, nothing was there. I found out tonight, I actually put it in Outlook calendar. I need to figure out which one I am going to use ... or should I just note both when ...that's more work. I'll figure something out - or not.

Welp, I think I am going to go watch some stupid videos or something until I get sleepy.

PeacE

No Car Parts At The Car Store

 I slept in a little on Saturday. Meaning, even though it was like 1am or so when I went to bed, I was up again around 7:30, as I just couldn't sleep. I dilly-dallied around the house, waiting for a later time in the morning for stores to open, and headed out. I did pick up my remaining prescriptions, then decided to head to Autozone, to see if they had license plate bolts - for the car so I could put on the temporary plates (a water-proof piece of "paper"). I wandered the store, checking every place I would think the bolts would be - twice around the license plate frames they carried. I could not find any. I checked amongst the regular fasteners, bolts, and screws, but could not find anything that was labeled as such, nor that looked the proper type/size. Finally, I went to the counter once I saw a lull in customers, and asked. The counterperson looked at the same areas as I , and said it appears they don't have any, and suggested I try Wallymart. Shocked, I tell you - no car parts at the car store! I know I had seen packages labeled as license plate screws recently, and in my head decided it must have been at Fry's (Kroger) in their miniscule car accessories section. The Autozone I was at was across from Fry's, but traffic was getting heavy enough, I wasn't going to bother trying to get left turns across traffic, at a light, and just headed home. I jumped onto Amazon, put in the car make/model/year and got found the screws, ordered them, and expect them on Wednesday - cheaper than the screws I wasn't sure of at the auto store. One less thing to have to go try to find store by store....

I woke before the alarm this morning as well. Not sure why. Sent out the regular weekly email to the Company - hopefully a project comes soon. Nothing really planned for the week. Youngest has his last concert tomorrow night. Doctor appointment on Wednesday. I did print off and filled out my handicap placard form, and will take it to see if the doctor will sign off on it. I honestly do not need it ALL the time, but just having it available for use if needed is good. Besides, here in Arizona, there is no charge to get one. I'm not getting the plates, as those do have a cost (minimal) and I already like my specialty plates I have now.

Welp, did my glucose and BP checks, took the pills, and wrote here. Guess I should move on with the day ....

PeacE

Ending The Week ...

 It is a very early Saturday morning, only because I had a late nap today, and slept longer than the 30 minutes I expected. Just means I am not tired as I should be right now. But that is okay. I've popped a couple sleep pills and hopefully within the hour I will be more likely to get to sleep - if they work.

The Oldest Son came over the other day, and we did get the title transferred, registration, and plates ordered for the car. I just need to get a couple license plate screws and it is road ready. I did ask the Youngest tonight about when he wants to do the online permit test, and 'I don't know' was the answer I got. Sigh. Trying to motivate this kid to get some driving skill is near impossible. The Oldest Son and I made plans for the 21st for a birthday dinner for him (his falls earlier in the week). I already have his present from us - a very nice set of floor/cargo mats for his Rav4 since they did not come with them. He already knows what he is getting, just not how good the quality is of the product. Better be damn good for what I paid for it. He also ran me over to Walgreens, as they had started texting me my prescriptions were ready. But, when I got there, two of the meds weren't on their list (but she found them and would have them ready next day) and they had a hold on the lancets awaiting doctor approval. I told I didn't care about them (I have literally 400 at home, and only use 1/day). So I should go pick the remaining things up tomorrow, run to Autozone for the screws, and Fry's, just because I want to get some soda for at home.

The Wife says we have nothing planned for this weekend, or anything major that needs to be accomplished, so it will be a slow time for us. After doing that little bit of running around, I'll probably end up on the computer playing games or something. I did finish three books this last week, and have a couple more currently to read to do reviews on. Maybe get some of those out of the way.

PeacE

Waiting For Things To Happen

 The Oldest Son is supposed to come by this morning. Since I received the email from DOT that the issue regarding the car title has been cleared up, we have not been able to meet up to get it transferred over to my name. We had originally kind of scheduled for yesterday, but I think it was Sunday he had texted he would need to push it off until today. I haven't heard from him since, and I wonder if he will remember. I know I am not going to bother him about it, but I really would like to get it taken care of.

Things have gotten back 'into the groove' around me. I was so worn out from the weekend - not physically, but mentally - that the past couple of days, I literally had to have two naps. By mid-morning I would be so mentally tired, and by mid-afternoon I would feel that way again. Just a short nap, usually about 45 min. Thankfully, I have still been able to sleep decently at night, for now.

My Doctor appointment is in a week. I think I mentioned before, my blood pressure has been fine, but the glucose has been higher than regular. They had wanted it around 140, but lately the morning readings have been 170-190 range. I know the type of food, and when I eat are factors of this reading. I generally do the test around 6:30-7am, and if for whatever reason, I eat after 9-10pm, it will be high. Obviously if it is heavy in sugars, or breads it seems, it will be high as well. I suppose I could wait until later in the morning to test, but I like to get it done first thing, followed by the pills, before I get something to eat. The first Doctor I had when I started seeing one again, had wanted to up the Metformin to the next level, but for some reason, my insurance said it would not cover it, so here we are ... guess we will find out next week. I am sure I will have to do a lab run as well, as I am sure they will want to see where my cholesterol levels are for the 'stating" pill I take.

Welp, not much to talk about. Time to get the Youngest up for school.

PeacE

Aaannnndddd... The Weekend Is Over

 Last Thursday evening, my Brother started texting me. There were new issues going on in regards to the trip. I was not happy. I mentioned to the Wife, that when I meet up in the morning, I would make a final decision. So Friday morning I went over, and he had fixed the issues, and we decided to still go. So my Brother, his Youngest Son, and I loaded up and headed north. The trip itself isn't much to talk about. I had to listen to all of his family drama, which all I could is roll my eyes and shake my head. We got up to St Johns, and his Son loaded up the Rav with what he felt was important and needed to bring back down to the Valley. Brother got to visit a short while with one of his grandkids. I just sat there out of the way pretty much. Then it was back down to Show Low where I was able to find a room.

Saturday the Son asked about his girlfriend coming over, and his baby. She lives near where we were. So we spent most of the day there, so they could visit. Then early evening, she got her sister to babysit, and we went up to the VFW there for a bit. Sunday we checked out and headed back around 10:30, dropping the girlfriend and baby off on the way. It was a pretty quiet ride home, thank goodness. Made it back to his place around 3 I think it was. They unloaded and I went home to an empty house. The Wife and Youngest had went to Tucson Saturday, and I guess they stayed the night. They made it home somewhere near 10pm I think (I was asleep).

This morning has started out weird already. I was up at 6:15am, and around 6:30 the Wife says she slept through her alarms, and could I run Youngest to school - grumble grumble. Then Youngest says he isn't feeling well, and asked to stay home, adding he would work some on make-up homework to get his grades up. Of course, no one but me can make that decision (only because I am awake). Fine. Stay home.

So, let's add in some back pain (from sleeping on a way different bed and the long sit time driving), irritation at the Youngest, haven't made time for breakfast, and just because - makes this morning mot a pleasant one. Today I will be catching up on emails I didn't bother with over the weekend. Sending yet another to the Company (the correct address now). Got a Dr appointment for a 6-month follow up in about a week or so. My BP has been good, but the glucose has been rising a bit... think they may increase the meds for that one - not sure.

Well, guess I should get the day started....

PeacE