Not So Happy Face...

Went & picked up my lab results today.  I need them next week for my telemedicine appointment.  I am not that happy with them.  They adjusted my Viral Load test & lowered the detectable level to 20, but I was still undetectable, which was good.  But my Cd4 took a hit.

Cd4's do fluctuate.  They can be altered by stress, illness, inflammation, fever or just about anything you can imagine.   Still, I'm sure they will talk to me about it next week.  Great, more to be stressed out over.  My blood pressure will probably soar when I get there.  I hate talking to them about things that I don't have actual answers to give them.  The month of May sucked & April wasn't all that wonderful, so I have no idea what lowered my Cd4.

Oh well, nothing I can do now, except wait.  Sorry for the short post.

Cya tomorrow.

No Climate Change, huh...

Today, it is supposed to soar into the upper 90's F here in my area.  I'm not here to support the climate change argument one way or the other.  However, in the first week of June we have broken the high temperature record every day by at least five degrees.  It looks like today that the record of 87 F will get passed by over ten degrees.  These records have been established over the past 50 years or so.

This winter was hella cold & icy.  This summer is starting off searing.  We used to have four distinct seasons in Oklahoma.  Now we have two major seasons & two minor seasons;  Cold Wet, Cold, Hot Wet, Hot.  In my area, June used to be a fairly wet month.  It would seem those days are gone, at least for the time being.  

Even with all the rain Oklahoma & the rest of the south got, we are still in a drought.  The rains during the flood came down so quickly, the water had little chance to soak into the ground before running off downstream.  So here we are with a lot of heat, humidity & fire alerts.

Thankfully today may be hot, but so far the humidity is fairly low so things are tolerable.

Have a good day

No...

I read numerous blogs & articles a day & there is often a common theme, the inability of some people to just say, "NO."  For some reason, many of us have a hard time saying this word & we shouldn't.  This word can save you a lot of headache & an overload on your resources.

Time for economics 101, no matter who you are, you do not have unlimited resources.  This is especially true of your time, health & emotion.  There are only 24 hours in a day.  You can do no more than your health will allow you to do. As for emotion,  take this as stress level, level of fatigue or just the point where you get, that no matter how much you may wish to give a damn, you just can't/don't.

When you are asked to do something for someone, you seriously need to consider, can I do this?  How will this affect me?  Do I even have the time or resources to do this?  If not, then say, "No."   If the person gets upset, if you choose to, you can explain to them, that at this time, doing what they requested just isn't feasible for you or that you simply don't want to do it.   But really you don't owe them any explanation at all.

You are not obligated to do that much in life & if you find yourself constantly on the giving end of things & never on the receiving, then quit giving.  Believe me, it won't take long for the previous recipients to take notice. Life  isn't fair & it isn't always perfectly balanced, but it shouldn't be one-sided either.

There are ways for you to practice saying no, without facing anyone.

1. You are not obligated to answer the phone.
2. You are not obligated to answer the door.
3. You are not obligated to answer any unsolicited email.
4. You are not obligated to acknowledge any unwanted attention.
5. You are not obligated to be "ON" 24/7.

Learning to say, "no" can help you relieve stress in your life.  If the people who always ask you to do things in your life start hearing no, then they might better select what to request of you.  Saying no, might actually free up some "you" time.  Saying no, might also get some people to stop looking at you like a welcome mat.  If for some reason some one in your life, won't take no for an answer, then you know who to get rid of, don't you?

Hope you all are staying cool

Gulp, Gulp, Gulp...

Now that's the size of drink I need today & probably for the rest of the summer.  If you listen closely in my house right now, it won't take long for to discern some gulping.  Between my roomie, the cats or myself, there's a whole lot of gulping going on these days.

Soda, tea, iced coffee, kool-aid or water, we aren't picky when it's hot & it is hot.  This time of the year is weird, I can only stand air conditioning for so long before I need to go into the other room & let my head clear.  I'm the same way with most heaters during the winter months.

The heat kicks up the electric bill due to fans & the AC, but also many of the household appliances have to work harder to do their jobs.  The heat & humidity can turn my pills into unrecognizable globs & slightly re-hydrated tablets.  Neither is fun to try & take.

The forecast is for 96 F, but were almost there now & it's only noon.  Another day, another temperature record busted.  The previous record for today was 92 F, I bet we hit at least 97.  Oh well, thankfully the humidity  isn't as high today as it was yesterday.

Cya

Stay cool

5 Months In...

Today marks the fifth month of me blogging.  For me, that's real commitment.  Seven more months & I'll have a whole year.  I wonder what I'll do then.  Will keep on going or will I change gears?  I don't know yet, but I do know that I have every intention of at least finishing out this year.

Today is supposed to get up to 96 F here, with the humidity it'll feel closer to 110 F.  I know some people don't believe in heat indices or wind chills.  Let those people come here & compare our very humid 95 F to their relatively dry 95 & we'll see how long they refuse to believe in a heat index.  

I know I'm prattling on about the heat & humidity a lot lately & I most likely will throughout the summer.   But, for someone who is sick &/or on certain meds, this weather is awful.  It can work it's way up into sheer hell.  Being warm is one thing, but overheating can affect you in so many ways & none of them good.  The heat taxes you physically & emotionally.  It stresses you & your body tremendously.

If you have to be out today, take care to stay as cool as possible & stay hydrated.

Happy Anniversary to me, to me

My Day In 15 Moves...

Here we go:

1. I got up
2. I got cleaned up
3. I surfed for a bit
4. I went to do some shopping
5. I got gas
6. I ate
7. I surfed some more
8. I watched a DVD
9. I went to pick up my roomie 
10. I came home
11. I will most likely cook something, maybe
12. I will surf some more
13. I will watch some TV, maybe
14. I will go to bed
15. In the midst of that I petted cats, took meds & vacuumed

That was or will be my day in 15 moves

Hope you're having a great day

June 01...

June is here & it is going to be a hot one.   June is the month of the Gemini & Cancer, two signs that Virgos are not particularly happy with in a general sense.   This is a month celebrations that span the globe.  In the US we celebrate Father's Day, Flag Day, Juneteenth, Gay Pride & the Solstice among other things.

There are lots of things about this day, it is the first day of the sixth month.  The first part of the year is drawing to a close.  The Oak King is half way through his reign for the year.  Soon Midsummer's Night will be upon us.  What will you be doing then?

I love the long days for the light, but I'm not sure the light is worth the heat that comes with it.  It definitely is not worth the humidity.   What does June mean to you?  Weddings, summer vacations, family reunions or something else entirely.

Whatever June means to you, it is here.

Hello June, it's nice to have you back.. Enjoy your stay...