More Discrimination...

I've talked a lot  about discrimination & stigma on this blog.  Often it's been in reference to actions in backwoodsy, podunk or 3rd worldy type places.   But never think the uber sophisticates of the urban world can't be just as prejudicial. 

This article talks about how surgeon in Manhattan refused treatment of a man due to his HIV status.    The doctor was informed his actions were illegal & it was eventually discovered his behavior  was habitual.  Now federal prosecutors are taking the doctor to court.

People try to play down the level of stigma & discrimination against HIV + people.  That's ridiculous.  The level of prejudice against + people is astounding & shows no signs of lessening.  Some complain when patients sue doctors.  But, in some cases what other choice was there?   If a single doctor can get away with refusing treatment, it could easily escalate to more doctors or even all of them.

Cya...

Not With It...

Yesterday & this morning have left me a bit frazzled.  I had to go pick up my roomie in Fort Smith yesterday & that drive can be surprisingly tiring.  We got home fine.  About an hour later, a corner the cats likes to frequent was showing signs of flea infestation.  Mainly, a couple jumped on me.  I go to spray them & run out of flea spray.  I have to vacuum.  I really didn't want to vacuum, but I needed to do it before the fleas spread even more.

Just as I'm finishing, I hear buzzing in the windows.   There are bees, a lot of them.  I look outside & there's a swarm on the side of the house.  I go to spray them & wouldn't know it, that spray peters out as well.  We wind up going to get more spray & I manage to drive back the bees & fleas. By then I was exhausted.  We got something to eat & went home & watched TV.

This morning we had some errands to run.  They weren't bad, but the weather is weird.  My head is achy & stuffy.  My whole body is stiff.  This is not a good day.  Hope everyone else is having a better day.

Cya...

Finally...

I hadn't heard about my benefits renewal since I had my interview mid-April.  I called, but I never received any notification.  I finally decided to check my card.  The 1 they add $ to.  If there were funds on it, they obviously approved me.  If not, I'd have to start calling them.

Fortunately, the funds were there.  I hate this process.  I started this mid-March when they told us we'd need to renew things.  I couldn't reapply until the 28th.  I turned everything on March 30th.  I had my interview April 13th.   Now finally on the 5th day of May I know.  That just took a month & a half.  No stress there.

At least its settled.  I have to get things around.  I need to do some stuff here & then pick up my roomie at here friend's in Fort Smith.  Have a good day.

Cya...

Another Month Off...

I  got sloppy & didn't even say good bye to April 2015 as it went out the door.  So long April & hello May.  Its been a nice month so far.

We got the month off to a good start by getting started on the bills this morning.   That's always a good feeling to have those done with.  A few more will roll in & they'll get handled as they show up.

We went shopping this morning.   It was a little weird.  It wasn't that busy, but the store was really picked over.

Not much going on today.  My roomie's appointment got cancelled, so there's 1 less thing for her to handle.  My allergies are acting up a little.  The neighbor just got through mowing.  So, it should pass.  For now our yard is mowed, edged & sprayed.  Go us!  

Here's hoping May is good month.

Cya...

Pleasant Day...

Its shaping up to be another nice day.  We just recently got rid of the 40's in the overnight temps.  It looks like the 50's will soon be following.  I hope it doesn't warm up too fast.  It'd be nice to ease into things.  I doubt I'll get my druthers on this.

Next week I'll have my doctor appointment with my regular doctor.  After that, I'll have to drive to see my specialist in Tulsa, because someone screwed up telemedicine again.   I'll do my best to make sure this isn't an ongoing thing.  Here's hoping there's good options in this matter.

I'm really annoyed with the Tulsa thing.  I'm trying not to dwell on it.  There isn't much I can do on the matter until I find out more about what's going on with everything.  So, I'll try to focus on other things.  Like how nice a day it is.

Cya...

Funny Things...

This is an article from the blog [imstilljosh].  Josh blogs about his experiences with HIV.  Judging by his blog, he's way more into blogging than I am.   This piece was about the funny things about having HIV, at least for those who are +.  

It may not be side ripping laughable, but I appreciate it.  Any 1 with a chronic illness has to learn to find the fun wherever they can.  If we didn't we'd gone nuts.

Ill or not, try to find the joy & laughter in your life.  I'm not always the best at this.   Sometimes, I down right suck at it.  But still, there are things I enjoy.  My new neighbors love of noisy machines is not 1 of those things.  But, the outdoor cats, the weird little birds & the random bright flowers are.

Cya... 

Tired...

I should've blogged earlier, but there wasn't much time.  We went shopping, then came back shortly before leaving to go to Fort Smith.  We had our outing & it was nice.  It also left me a little worn out.  I'm too scattered to blog well today, so I'll return tomorrow.  Have a good weekend everyone.

Cya...