Hi all,
Who deleted my post I THOUGHT I did yesterday
Boy oh boy. I got pretty peeved at the shop yesterday (I volunteer at a thrift shop in town that supports our local Humane Society MiniDoodles). There is one guy who is a total jerk and I've had enough of his condescending tone and ordering people around. He has teamed up with another bossy person and together they have designated themselves the king and queen of the store. All decisions are made by them including what we keep as donations and what gets tossed out. They decide how we do things, they decide where things are placed in the store. Your input and suggestions ARE NOT WELCOME. And they make ignorant comments about how SOME people do more than others. Just over it. I'm going to try and find another day to work when they are not there but for the time being I might just fill in as a substitute as needed. Who would have thought volunteering for a good cause would be so frustrating??? I also got a summons for jury duty which is in town so no hassle to get there. Each night I will have to call in to see if I need to make an appearance the next day. That really plays havoc with my busy schedule
but it may keep me out of the shop for a time in order to cool off...
Last night I was sitting at the computer and the back of my neck started to itch. It sort of felt like a stray hair or two was brushing against my skin. I would gently scratch at it but 30 seconds later it would start again. After 5 minutes I realized this was more than a random itch. Today my skin feels like it's burning underneath the surface. And it's painful to the touch. DH said there are some light scratches on the skin and possibly a bump. I am hoping the shingles are not spreading.
This is definitely more uncomfortable than it was on my face. I am still taking the antiviral medication they prescribed which along with pain relievers (which I don't need at the moment) would be about all they could do for me. The Valtrex is the most important med. Shingles can last anywhere from a week (ok by me) to several MONTH (oh that would NOT be good!!!!).
Shad - I have had some cloudy bits in the vinegar before - I don't use it much - and I wasn't sure if that meant it would go off or if it was making a "mother" - that which makes more vinegar - sort of like a culture with yogurts.
Ugly looking thing it is... Yes, that agitator can get pretty yucked up, especially if you have the kind where the fabric softener (don't know if you use that) goes in a well at the top of the spindle. My sister pulled off the cap on my Mom's machine and almost gagged - the built up gunk was pretty gross. I have a low water washing machine - no agitator - so I periodically toss in some vinegar - good use for the bottle with the cloudy bits
to clean the washer. They say one should also wipe down the insides of the drum with a bit of dish detergent because it does retain a residue. Potstickers are the Asian version of ravioli / dumplings. They are a sturdier dough with a meat filling - here we laugh at the "mystery meat" in them but I found out it's chicken based. Probably chicken beaks and feet
They can be steamed or fried. I like potstickers - have yet to meet a pasta I can't be friends with
I think they call them potstickers because if steamed (in a bamboo basket), the dough tends to be quite sticky and they do stick to each other like Siamese twins. They are often steamed on cabbage leaves. Do you get vanilla beans from your orchids or you don't have that particular variety of flower? I was talking to my partner at the shop yesterday. She is a traveler and is excited about planning for a transatlantic cruise in the next year or two. Said I'd like to visit NZ & AUS she said she'd like NZ, didn't see anything special about Australia. I started to tell her the neat things you post - like birds sucking honey in the silky oak tree and she said ok, maybe there's more than desert out there.
Michelle - wow - sure do have a lot of planning for this surgery! Big checklist of things but at least it gives some comfort that things are well taken care of. I suppose that could also be of benefit to us in our everyday lives, never anticipating the old "brick in the head" as they say. So many of the things you are taking care of are on the "yes, I need to take care of that too SOMEDAY..." Your poor arms must be so sore. Is that going to interfere with anything if you have to go in a week earlier for surgery? Or does it just give you more time to rest up before returning back to work? Thank you for including the clip of the yoga pose - it was really helpful! Hope your knots have unkinked.
Laura - how neat on the new piano. Do you play also or is this just for the BF? I'm very curious to see how you like the roaster. They had a rotisserie chicken type roaster at the shop - labeled brand new. It was still pricey even at our prices and I was afraid this would go on the shelf in the basement next to the George Foreman grill, the pasta maker, the crème brulee set and other gadgets that I used once. But to use it as a spare oven, now that would come in handy
I really had a good laugh about you and BF getting lost in a corn maze and then yelling at each other. I am SO THERE with you on that
I think being a bit claustrophobic I might have an issue with a corn maze anyway. They had a fantastic one in Memphis which I admired each year AS I DROVE BY
Susie - I hope you didn't wear yourself out and that your project review day went well. I remember well what a dog and pony show that was - everything HAD to be perfect in the details.
You need rocket powered roller skates for your job! And 12 hands.
Thank you MiniDoodles for the prayers. I will gratefully accept all good wishes that come my way. I am not much of a trooper - actually I'm a horrid patient - no patience for this patient
Sometimes all you can do is plug along although I am worried that there might be more to come with my neck bothering me this morning. How do you like the netti pot? I have always wanted to try one but have been afraid of it to be honest. I support your natural healing and wellness philosophy too. So many drugs have side effects, often worse than the problem they are treating! I did yoga DVDs in the past (I like Susan Deason as an instructor as well as Peggy Cappy). However the teacher I have now is the best instructor I have ever had in my life. Sometimes when we are laying on the floor I can't see what we are supposed to be doing and she comes along to each of us and corrects the pose so that we are doing it properly. That's the best part of a class in my opinion as form does matter - whether it is yoga or pilates. Especially since I am at that point in life where doing it wrong can mean ouchies for weeks on end
I like your idea of the birthday cake - I made something like that for a friend who was dieting and served it with fresh fruit. It was DELICIOUS!
Ceejay - the Orionids meteor shower was supposed to be last night / early this morning. I went out on the deck at 2am - we had perfect viewing conditions - clear and cold - the stars were amazing but I stood out there about 15 minutes and didn't see a single shooting star.
Just a fluffy cat (????) and a coyote which I hope the two did not meet up. So don't feel like you missed anything. Are you dragging by this time? One or two more work days?
Hi Annie and Terra
I guess I should get some lunch in me and do a few things around here before I run off to yoga. Have a good one all.