Goodbye June...

Like I said yesterday, this was an odd & awkward month.  I'm sort of glad to see it going.   Hopefully, July won't be quite so eventful.  

The 1 thing I really wanted out of 2014, was less drama.  Apparently. that just isn't going to be the case.   Still, things could've been a lot worse.  

Goodbye June.  Until next year.  Goodbye to the 1st half of 2014.  Damn that went by quick.

Cya...

Next To Last...

We are almost out of June.  This month has been a series of start-stops.  At times, it sped by & others it crept.  Most of this was due to the medical issues in the household.   It's been going on for a while now, but hopefully, it'll slow down soon. 

Today is the 2nd day we've had the AC on.  It wasn't really that hot, but the humidity was driving the heat index to uncomfortable levels.   My roomie is still on the mend & this humid weather is hard on the fridge.  So, hello Mr. Air Conditioner.

I have a doctor's appointment in the 1st part of July.  My roomie goes for a followup before that.  If all goes well, this will be the end of medical visits until my dental cleaning in August.  

I hope everyone is doing well & staying comfortable.

Cya...

Proud Of Their Stupid...

According to this article, a bunch of idiot Christians are going to infiltrate a pride event so they can do "god's"  work.  They think by doing this they can release the healing of HIV & AIDS.  They've hoisted both the crazy & stupid flags today.  The level of idiocy in this is just astounding.  

Cya...

+ Stigma...

This post will be brief.  I'd rather you read the article. It broaches the topic of whether or not in this time is it safe to out yourself as HIV+ in the workplace. This article dealt with the US & concluded with mostly some maybes & it depends'.   That doesn't surprise me.

Unless you have to tell someone at work your status, I don't think it's anyone else's business.   It is a personal matter & will only complicate your job experience & possibly lead to a hostile work environment.  Most people are remarkably ignorant when it comes to HIV & even if they don't mean harm, they could cause it for you if they know your status.

I don't think it's at all safe in my area of the world to let your boss, perspective employers or even coworkers know you status.  It's not even all that wise to let know your not straight.  Time may have passed, but not enough to change some of these crappy attitudes & stupidity.

Cya...

Bad Morning...

Sorta cranky right now.  The 1st thing I saw on my computer this morning (it still isn't fixed), was a bright red screen stating 1 of my utility programs was an illegal copy.   Dammit, I bought that thing back in January.  I had to search for a contact number & then I had to wait for their office hours.   It was supposed to be in English & I suppose it was just barely.  

The problem still isn't sorted.  There've been emails & screenshots sent.  I'll probably just have to get another copy of it.  I hate screwing with computer issues in the morning & they almost always seem to happen just as I'm getting around.  

I'm still waiting on a return email.  Hopefully, this will be resolved soon.

Cya...

After Shower...

We are to the time of year I hate.  I despise it when the weather to the point that just after a shower, you're immediately covered by a thin layer of moisture.   After shower sweats are unnerving.  They basically undo the effort you just put into taking a shower.   You can try to cool down with just cold water before you get out of the shower.  That helps but doesn't totally solve the problem.  I try to to get in front of a fan as quick as possible.    I'd rather have the cold bathroom from Winter than the swelter shower.

Cya...

PS... Oh joy, the lawn guy is here early...

Going Up...

This article talks about how HIV rates in Charleston, SC, (USA) are on the rise.   I'm annoyed at this news but not surprised.  HIV rates in this country should be going down not up.  

However, this is a southern city & the American South has long been a hotbed for HIV.  There's a lack of funding, education & willingness for the state legislatures to really push in regards to health issues. (Too busy being ultra conservative Republican).  

The major rise has been been in the ethnic community as well.  I've talked about this matter in regards to the southern US before.  The article goes into more recent detail on the issue.

Cya...