Post Card

Whenever one of us, family, trips, we immediately say Did you Send a Post Card. Moi and Purple 13 did our Blanco Cafe routine this afternoon and I had to go to Walgreen's. We had just past a line of cars, when all of a sudden I tripped on a grate at St Mark's Church.

It was so classic for moi. We were just talking about how far I was progressing. Then came the trip. It was slow motion for me and I could hear Purple 13 asking if I was okay.

I landed on my knees and I have the scrapes as proof. Anyhooooo, I got up and walked to Walgreen's to get some stuff.

And I was doing so good. Chif just took some Tylenol and I'm off to La-La Land.

Chif is out for the count.

Chif

Lazy Saturday

Don't know what's up with me lately. Yesterday I stayed in bed all day. Of course Jean Luc was into loving my bed, I let him think it's his bed but it really is mine.

I just lay there thinking of whatever came to my mind. I didn't sleep but I finally got up around 7 p.m. or so to brush my teeth and a soothing hot shower. And then I was ready to go back to bed for the night.

Chif out.

AIDSheimer's

This is a made up work thanks to moi. For some reason, I keep forgetting what to do or even if I went out. It's like I know I did something but I don't remember what. I usually right whatever in my calendar and it's blank for yesterday, but I know I was out.

Well, I just forgot what else I was gonna right about, but you'll be the first to know if I remember anything.

Chif out.

In Memoriam

John Fike

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John David Fike, born June 14, 1961 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; died May 22, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother Martha Gail Fike, and grandparents Sewell and Martha Raper and LaRue Fike Collins. He is survived by his life partner Donald Rodriguez. Also survived by his father John L. Fike and wife Linda of College Station, sister Martha Fike Kelly and husband Mike of New Braunfels, niece Katy Swift and husband Kyle, Great Nephew Sam Swift, and Nephew Kevin Kelly, by his uncle Charles Raper and wife Sandy and cousin Shawn Raper and wife Melissa. He was also survived by numerous other friends and relatives. John died after a brief battle with cancer. He was very active in the HIV community in San Antonio and served on many boards and panels throughout his many years of being HIV positive. He was formally a 30 year resident of the Dallas area. John was loved and supported by many during is battle with cancer. He will be cremated and his ashes returned to Muskogee, Oklahoma where his mother is buried. A memorial will be planned for a later date. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.

Birthday Boy!|

Today is Mess's birthday. We never say how old we are. He goes by White Chocolate Mess or just Mess to his dearest friends. He's a rare individual that can tolerate moi. We love ya Mess, let's make some more next year and the year after and so on.

Chif out.

Progress

Boy, I've come a long way since October last. I still cannot fathom how I fell in and why I was not able to get a grip to get out. Guess I was in shock as I lay there.

There was no way of telling time while I was there. But survive I did. This is where we say Cosa Mala Nunca Muere, Bad things never die but survive I did.

Anyhoooooo, I was in a wheel chair for a week then had the walker for about two months. Then came the cane which I still use depending on how I feel. But walking I am able to do again.

I can't walk to the Mercado to the Alamo. I used to be able to but I do make use of my bus pass for the month. That's why when HP comes over, we take the trolley to Alamo Square for Subways. This is the only Subways that I know of that are open on the weekend. There's only four walking distance to the other. One day I'll check out the other two at Market Square and the other across the street from the Cathedral.

But I digress. I've come a long way. It shows people what sheer determination can do or what we are capable of. Who knew? LOL.

Laytor alligay-tor.

Chif out.

Ladies Who Lunch

HP came over yesterday but he took us to lunch at La Margarita. The food is always tasty and never salty. I had my Green Echiladas and HP had Enchilads Acapulco which is stuffed with sea food. HP and Mess have been eating vegetarian except Mess is strictly sea food and vegetarian and HP will eat sea food and chicken.

Anyhooo, we were busy looking at hunky waiters and the hot tourists. OK, most tourists are obnoxious and pretentious, but every now and then you get a good one. I stay away from them and everybody around me!

Chif out.

Blonde Ambition

Oops! I forgot to blog about my hair. I love it and I am noticed more than usual. Danny does my color, which means I'm blond down to the roots.

Then I went to the barber and got a hair cut and a shave. I've never had a shave so I urged him on. I did ask for him to leave me a goatee.

I'm awesome. I'm loving it. I tell people it's the color of Peeps, and then it looks like a Nazi officer. LOL.

And guys noticed me at the camp out. It's funny how you see these people once or twice a year and they actually remember me. Don't know why.

Chif out.

Backache

Don't know why my back is hurting, but it's hurting bad. This is day three and I've been taking Tylenol followed by a much needed nap. Today I actually took 2 naps and it helped a lot.

Other than that, I'm okay. I'm back on meds again. I took a little vacation off meds because of the camp out.

Speaking of camp out, HP is already talking about the camp out in September! Oy vey. Let me recuperate before I start talking about it. That's 118 days away! Dare I start another countdown.

Chif out.

Mental Health

Just got back from my visit with Dr J, my psychiatrist. I am in good mental health compared to 2 or 3 years ago. I think we got the correct medications in control.

This being a Hump Day also, I would love to have humped with him. I think he is hot and I wouldn't mind humping with him. LOL.

Chif out.

Karaoke

Karaoke is like tattoos, you can never get enough. I've done karaoke before and have been good. Not my first number! I really effed Beyond the Sea and I knew it when I was on stage.

But then I redeemed myself. Strangers in The Night has always been one of my favourites and I've sung it before and Honey, I made up for my bad start.

And I just had to do I Say a Little Prayer and wowed the audience. It got to the point where the MC looked my way to see if I had another. I would have sung some more but he was having problems with his equipment. Too bad, there's always September!

Chif out.

FREEZING!

The weather was perfect until we went to sleep. I was shivering all night long and did not get much sleep. That plus I had to urinate several times during the night.

We went to several cocktail parties and drank up a storm. The camp ground is on a septic tank so we were asked to urinate in the woods and save the bathrooms for #2.

Saturday morning was still cold and breakfast warmed us up a little. We did spend a lot of time around the camp out fire to warm us up. And then Saturday night, it was cool again and we headed for our tents to go to sleep.

HP did buy me a blankie at Wal-Mart and I wrapped myself up like a burrito with that and my flannel sheet. Since we were pissing in the woods, I just opened my tent flap and I peed out from the tent. As soon as I finished and rolled up myself, I had to go again.

Chif out.

Joshua

Joshua deserves a post altogether. He was around 20 or so, quite handsome, and of Pacific Islander American descent. He wore different sarongs that he changed periodically.

We did karaoke and he wasn't that good but who cares. We just wanted to see him. He made up with his presence.

And then the piece de resistant, during the drag show, he came out in belly dancer attire and wig and proceeded to belly dance for us. He was awesome.

Survivalist

Okay, I survived. Friday we got there around 1,00 p.m. and pitched our tents near the compound. It was just me and HP, Mess wasn't feeling well.

We just missed lunch so we waited until dinner, which was poor boys and salad. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, hash browns, and sausage patties.
Dinner was brisket and grilled chicken and that was a welcome treat.

Sunday, we skipped and broke down HP's tent. I borrowed one from the guys in charge. The plus side was we could leave the tent up for the organizers to break down. And then we drove home.

Shoe Nazi. We were waiting in line for dinner Friday and this man came up to me. He was the medical person in charge and gave me a warning to get some shoes rather than the sandals I was wearing. Creep. He warned us because of the snakes and scorpions. So Saturday we drove to the nearest Wal-Mart to get something more presentable. And of course he wasn't around and there were other guys in sandals.

Chif out.

Wednesday

It's getting closer and closer. It'll be just a getaway from AIDS and medication. I've been before and you can make the best of everything.

Went to lunch with Centromed @ La Margarita, like I never tire of Mexican food. Then Mess came by and we went to HEB followed by the liquor store. We do have to take our essentials.

I actually haven't packed yet if you can believe it. But I already know what I'm taking. I do have to remember to take my tooth paste, I forgot the last time and had to ask the guy next to me for squirt outta his. We all help each other out.

2 more days until the camp out.

Anxious

Well, the Meals on Wheels did not come by today. I stayed in all day waiting for them, so in the meantime. I cleaned out my closet. I have stuff for the Goodwill and some to trash.

I am glad to report there was no vomiting today. Cawfee and toast for breakfast and carne guisada for lunch. I waited until five to take out trash and go to Subways for dinner. All this before Glee, which was kinda ho-hum tonight.

3 days until the camp out.

Monday

Boy am I tired. I did a lot of running around yesterday. Went to the bank to deposit a refund from a check that was re-processed twice. That was my small brief adventured at North Star.

I got home earlier than expected so I did my library pharmacy routine. I came home to eat and vomit. Woo hoo.

Don't know when I returned my camping gear, but I wanted to save as much as possible. I remembered that they have gear for the asking. Starting next month, I will start to buy the gear one at a time so I'll be ready for the next camping in September.

4 days until the camp out.

Meals on Wheels

This came out of nowhere. I got a call to see if I wanted Meals again. Duh! Of course I said yes. So I have to be here between 9 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. next Tuesday like I'm gonna go somewhere.

I do have to run to Wal-Mart probably Monday to get some more stuff for the camp out. Today I bought an air mattress and a tent, so I'm almost ready for next weekend.

I would have bought the other stuff I wanted but there's only so much one can carry on the bus.

Chif out.

7 days until the camp out.

Vomit

I'm throwing up again. And I was doing so great. Of course it's the food I make at home that make me sick. That's why I go out for lunch or dinner. I should have brought it up with my doctor when I saw him this week. I'm just afraid to bring anything up because then we have do tests and see what's available.

I hate this. It leaves an ugly aftertaste that brushing sometimes help.

I did go out today. Went to get some colour in my hair again. We bleached and then added secret ingredient into my hair. Gurl, can we say flawless? I LOVED it! My hair cut from last week give me a great effect.

Chif out.

8 days until the camp out.

Birthday Girl

Happy 70th Birthday to Ann-Margaret, 28 April. 70! I remember when she was on the Flintstones.

Chif out.

9 days until the camp out.

Dr's visit

I went to the clinic to see my doctor and get the scoop on my labs. Turns out everything is okay, Tcell count of 152, still undetectable liver, bladder, and kidneys okay. No signs of diabetes, my glucose readings are usually between 6o to 80.

So I'm a man living with HIV that is in perfect health. Gurl I'm ready for it to give me the worst it can throw my way.

Chif out.

10 days until the camp out.

WTF!!!

What's with the weather? Just yesterday I was in shorts and had the a/c on. I would have stayed home but there was an errand I had to do. I returned some DVDs and pick some things on hold.

Keep warm, for a while of course.

Chiflado

11 days until the camp out.

Weekend

Hey Gurlzs, thought ya'll were lucky for me to bother ya'll this passed week. I just haven't been in the mood to do much. So, I'll do a quick update.

HP came over Easter Sunday yada yada, yada. Subway's for lunch and HP on the net later that Sunday.

Got grocery out of the picture. Mess called to invite me to HEB. Always great seeing friends.

Centro dinner Wednesday @ Luby's. Mess wasn't feeling well so I went by myself. I was starting to check the bus schedules when I remembered the trolleys. I usually do this during the week. Take the blue trolley to the Library then taking it to Camden and Lexington where I can take the blue trolley in the opposite direction and dropped me at the Luby's parking lot.

The rest of the week was just here just me and Jean Luc. Also enjoyed a must needed nap, I've been napping a lot lately. I might slowly be turning into a cat.

D invited me to dinner at Luby's for dinner yesterday and I just could not say no. D and husband L picked me up around 6 p.m. and I had a chicken fried steak.

Just nice to get out any reason every once in a while.

Chif out.

12 days until the camp out.