Yesterday was another hair on fire type day. It started off normal and calm but just before lunch it got a little busy. I had time to eat and then all hell broke loose and I was busy well past my quitting time.
Needless to say there were no happy campers here. I was obviously unhappy and exhausted, the cats missed me and wondered if I was ever coming upstairs. I was also behind in getting the trash out.
My sugar started to drop and like a dumb ass I just powered through it because I was almost at the end. Yeah I was also pretty close to passing out. There I go again killing myself for a job that would replace me tomorrow if I dropped dead today. I just really wanted to be done and get upstairs.
My inbox continued to overflow but I created a F-IT folder and moved everything from the inbox to the folder. I took care of that folder and cleanup this morning.
Thankfully I wasn’t bothered at all with on-call crap and was able to enjoy my evening.
For supper I had a Lean Cuisine Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli. It’s in a tomato sauce and I had it as soon as I got upstairs, no medicine I had to work on getting my sugar up. After that I had some Butter Pecan Ice Cream. The sauce did have a slight spice to it but I love this dish and have been eating it for weeks now. It’s never caused any issues, until last night.
After I was done Rudy was after me to take a break and spend time with him and his sister. I did just that. We watched TV for a 1/2 hour and then I had to get up get my evening medicine and work on the trash.
When I came in from taking the trash out, I had this intense burning in my chest, it felt like I was on fire. I took an anti-acid pill and drank a Sprite Zero. That helped to calm things down but it took a bit. I figured it was just a reaction to what I had for supper and no big deal.
This morning I had the same feeling after I ate breakfast, which was nothing more than Milk, Oatmeal, a slice of Danish and a Banana. Not what I would consider to be spicy at all. It’s kind of the run of the mill day of the week breakfast for me. I took an anti-acid pill again and am drinking chilled water. The burning has subsided.
I am wondering if this is something that is going to continue and what in the world is wrong with me. The first thing I looked up was an ulcer and I don’t have all of the signs. I also saw that it could be stomach cancer. See why I hate to look for medical stuff on the internet. I think this is nothing more than stress. I am going to take an anti-acid pill for a bit and see what happens. If this continues I’ve got a doctors appointment in a few weeks and will bring it up.
If it is an ulcer I will have to stop taking NSAID’s for my back and that will suck because then my back will really hurt. This all started coincidentally when I had a regular Ibuprofen pill instead of a liquid gel capsule because I ran out. My health insurance has a new benefit that started last year where you can order OTC medical stuff from this catalog and you have an allowance to spend for the year. One of the many things I got was Ibuprofen. I need to look through the catalog to place an order for this year. I’m sure they have acid reducers. It is a nice benefit to have.
This morning I had to make a decision to jump into some work that I could put off until Monday or to start it today, since Friday’s are typically calm but then again Monday’s usually are as well but that is not always the case. I figured it’s been a hell of a week with stress and work I am going to take some time to relax. I’ll deal with the work on Monday at least I won’t be on-call.
Now more than ever before I am so looking forward to the weekend. I want at least one day to not think about work. I have to get up early on Sunday to do some testing, which of course I hate but it’s part of where my on-call falls. Last year I managed to mostly avoid it but this year not so lucky. I am the one who prepares the on-call schedule so you’d think I would stack the deck but nah I play fair. No matter who gets this task they hate it. One guy gets up early and takes care of it. The other waits until closer to late in the morning almost afternoon to take care of it. I am the only one who gets up as soon as possible to knock this out of the way. It’s only about a 1/2 hour difference in my normal wake up time and I want to get to breakfast so that is my motivation.
Yesterday when I had quiet time before all hell broke loose I opted to subscribe to Ring to stop the nag screen from showing up each and every time I went to view the cameras. I didn’t know they would still continue the trial period and not bill me until it was over or I would have signed up way sooner. That is awful nice of them because most companies once you sign up your trial period is over. I for sure plan to add additional cameras but this is not the month to do it. I’ve got lots of unplanned expenses where this or that renews and I’m not strapped for cash but I try to live on what I earn and not have to dip into savings as much as possible. My end goal is to tuck away what is left over. I’ve already got a certain dollar amount that comes out of my first check just for savings. It’s really building and right now I have more in the bank than I have ever had in my entire life. It’s not much by any means but I am super proud of it and trying like hell to protect it, like a goalie on fire. That is not an easy job but it’s there for a rainy day or unplanned expense.
Speaking of money. I am really upset over the Mont Blanc Pen I want. The damn thing has climbed again in price. It started in the $300 range over the pandemic, then jumped into the $400 range earlier this year. Today it’s $519 and I really wish I would have parted with $300 when I first wanted it. It’s only going to increase but I keep an eye on it. I tell myself if it falls in price I will buy it. But I honestly don’t want to spend $400 or $500 on a pen that will just get added to a collection and not used a whole lot. I’ve got so many pens and ink refills they will easily last me my lifetime if they don’t all dry up first. Pens are the least of my vices but they do cost money like all hobbies. I’ve got lots of vices but oddly none of them involve drugs, drinking or smoking. We all have vices and that’s just the way it is.
I am looking forward to getting a nice night of rest and that will happen thanks to drugs, then getting up early getting a shower, breakfast out I think then on to see my friends. I’ve got some gifts to pass out that will catch them off guard. After that the pet food store for sure is on the list of things to do because I am cutting it way close they are almost out of food but we can last today and part of tomorrow, possibly into Sunday morning but after that I will be out. Not to worry no matter what the cats won’t go hungry so long as I have a pulse.
My body is drained and I am just spent physically and emotionally. This week has sucked quiet a bit of life out of me. Shame it was done by a man and enjoyable but I guess that is something to continue to strive for. Yes, that’s me and my odd ball sense of humor. I’m exhausted not dead.
I slept pretty good last night for a while but then I got the urge to get up and eat Oreos at 2a. I watched a motorcycle pursuit in LA on YouTube live just before I nodded off. I found out when I woke up at 2a they eventually got the guy. It was a time consuming process but it’s all about dedication, if you stick with it eventually you will get the person. From what I see on YT if your ever in AR they will chase you even at high rates of speed and they will catch you. AR law enforcement doesn’t give up. It’s dangerous but it does make for a good video to watch. I just don’t understand why people think they can get away. If they get your plate regardless if they get you today, they will get you eventually. It’s all entertainment to me but to think it plays out in real life is actually kind of scary for everyone involved. It’s an easy way to injury or kill an innocent person.
Well I’m starting to babble so I am going to stick a fork in this. Hopefully today is the better day that I have been looking for. I am going to surf for some porn and then take my orange break. After that it’s anyone’s guess as to what I will be up to. It for sure is a nap kind of a day and I feel it already starting to call my name.
Here’s hoping you have a great day and wonderful weekend. I will talk with you all again soon. Be well and stay safe.
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