This week has been so hectic and wild. So much to do and so little time, that it seems I didn’t stop for a breather once and I indeed missed out on some much needed sleep. This evening I think I’m going to make a light supper, read a book that a fellow blog pal has recommended and just take it easy. As for the rest of the weekend, I do have to run a few errands but it won’t be at a hectic pace. My body is telling me I need to take a break for a bit. Even if it is only for a day or two. I have to admit I’ve been a touch snippy at people and this isn’t good. So, the plan is to just kick back.
Therapy
I went to my therapist today. She said I was stressed out. Umm… DUH?? Lately I’ve had a lot on my mind. It didn’t really take a therapist to tell me this, but I thought I would get some words of wisdom or at least something that was constructive, instead of the words, “Alexa, you are stressed out.” And here I am, paying all this money to hear something I already know. What the heck am I doing spending an hour of my time, trying to work things out and yet, not a think is happening. I’ll go hug a tree or something, and no doubt feel better. AND, not even have to pay for it. That is, if I was a total tree hugging type of person. If its nice out tomorrow, I’m going to give it a try.
There comes a time…
I’ve been having lots of conversations with my favorite aunt, and she is having some health problems, so she wanted to discuss funeral planning. A lot of people may think this is kind of morbid, but it is a subject to address and get out of the way. I didn’t know it, but Auntie had been looking into resources for seniors because she is of course at that age. I’ve got to remember this as she seems so ageless to me. I think what got to me was that she fainted in church last Sunday and was rushed to the hospital. After staying there for a quite a long time waiting for test results and a doctor to come in and tell her what was going on, she got impatient and threw a fit. I don’t blame her. She wanted answers and since it was on the weekend, they were taking their sweet time getting any information to her or my mom who was with her. They sent her home with no real info and told her to see her family MD, as her blood pressure was low and so was her potassium.
While we were talking on the phone, Auntie told me about already getting a Burial Insurance quote. That, I pretty much expected she had done a long time ago, as she is pretty much the type of person who is up on these type things and gets it all done in advance. I must admit though, it got me thinking in the long term sort of way for myself.
Burial Insurance for seniors is a must, I believe. I mean, I wouldn’t want anyone in debt over me kicking off. The Big Guy willing, I plan on hopefully living for a good long time, but still…one never knows and once I hit that senior age, I want to be prepared, so I did indeed listen to all of the info my aunt gave me.
Ahhh Sunshine!
It’s been a totally glorious day today. I even caught a bit of a suntan!! Got a full dose of Vitamin D and Melatonin, plus felt great!! I putzed in the yard and sat in the sun making plans for which flowers and such, I wanted to plant where. Tomorrow it will no doubt so something funny and get cold and snow again, but at least for today, I was in 7th Heaven!! Sunshine is great for the health and soul!
I Guess They Don’t “Get It”
Last night while fixing a late dinner – very late for me -I had the TV on to keep me company in the kitchen. The show was a news talk format with a local anchor interviewing two guests. I like the anchor – he does a good job, although he was not very familiar with the topic at hand: Domestic Violence.
The two guests were cops who work for Metro and do a lot of domestic work. I was interested but very dismayed to hear them talk. They really don’t get it. Seriously.
Donating Long Hair for Wigs
My sister has donated her long hair to an organization called Locks of Love. From what I could find online, this organization uses the donated hair to make wigs for children who have cancer and are losing their natural hair because of the chemo treatments that they must undergo.
There is also a program sponsored by the hair products company, Pantene, called Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Their program uses the donated hair to help women who are fighting cancer.
I think both organizations are worth checking out they have good web sites with information on how long the hair must be, where to send it, etc.
Dentist Appt
Tomorrow morning I have to see the dentist. It’s called a cleaning appointment, but they are really looking at the condition of my teeth and gums to see if I need any repairs.
I don’t think they will find any cavities, but I am worried about gum health. They say that almost everyone over 30 years old gets gum disease. I don’t know why this is and why they can’t prevent it or cure it. It seems like they just look for it and then put you on a long term treatment regime and make a lot of money from it. I think I will ask my dentist about that when I see him the morning – why is there no cure?
Too Full
Sometimes I go out and order way too much food for lunch. If it tastes really good, it is really hard to stop eating before it is all gone. But I should really stop eating when I’m full and not force myself to clean my plate.
In fact, in some cultures, it is unflattering to eat everything on your plate. If you don’t leave a little on your plate they think that you cannot afford to eat properly, like a street urchin.
But then again, I really don’t like to waste food. I don’t want to get fat and I try to have a healthy variety of foods. And as long it this gorging is just once in a while and not a regular thing, I think it will be OK.
Allergies Again
The past couple of days have been so bad for my allergies. I woke up Thursday morning with all the symptoms: stuffy nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, headache. Now my ears hurt too, and my throat is really sore.
I have no fever and achiness, so I don’t believe it is the flu. But none of the over the counter meds are helping. I tried my regular Tylenol Severe Allergy and got no relief, so I tried a couple of Claritan. Those did nothing at all for relief. Then a friend mentioned Zyrtec.
So I went to Walgreens this morning and bought a pack of Zyrtec. All of this allergy stuff is very expensive, so I hope this works and I don’t have to go back for something else tomorrow.
Tar on the Beaches
The oil spill keeps dragging on with no fix in sight. This is baffling to me. Why are these people so cavalier about the amount of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico? I believe they are trying to find a way to collect the oil and still sell what they can get from this oil well instead of trying to find a way to stop the oil from polluting the water, shoreline, beaches and wetlands.