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Chiflado
31 December 2013
03 December 2013
Dr's Visit
Went to the doctor for lab results. My t-cell count went up surprisingly, 142 compared to 127 last quarter. I'm still undetectable which is good.
I updated my meds with him and he gave me some scripts for what's ailing moi. Of course I called the pharmacy and they hadn't received it yet.
Called the clinic to see if they could resend my scripts. They called it in and of course, they had to special order them. I should get them sometime tomorrow.
Of course I'll be feeling a lot better tomorrow. I did go downstairs to Oasis for some chicken soup. I wolfed the whole thing. I immediately started feeling better. Broke my fever is what it did. I took a shower and had a great nap.
I'm feeling great. I will take my meds when I get them. I'll just save them until next time.
Chiflado out.
I updated my meds with him and he gave me some scripts for what's ailing moi. Of course I called the pharmacy and they hadn't received it yet.
Called the clinic to see if they could resend my scripts. They called it in and of course, they had to special order them. I should get them sometime tomorrow.
Of course I'll be feeling a lot better tomorrow. I did go downstairs to Oasis for some chicken soup. I wolfed the whole thing. I immediately started feeling better. Broke my fever is what it did. I took a shower and had a great nap.
I'm feeling great. I will take my meds when I get them. I'll just save them until next time.
Chiflado out.
Ladies Who Lunch
Went to lunch with Mike and Tony Sunday. Eddie wasn't feeling well, he's got a sinus infection. Great I told him, that will give us something to talk about. LOL.
We went to Sam's Burger Joint on Grayson. I should mention that Eddie told me to get him a burger. Which I did out of the goodness of my heart. The selling point for me other than the yummy food is that they serve Pepsi. I had four!
We ate and laughed and talked about Eddie. He's such a character.
Yesterday he was still under the weather. I called him every now and then to check up on him. He got angry with me telling me that I text to much and call him a lot.
He called me a few minutes later to apologize. Well, I will not be calling him anymore.
We went to Sam's Burger Joint on Grayson. I should mention that Eddie told me to get him a burger. Which I did out of the goodness of my heart. The selling point for me other than the yummy food is that they serve Pepsi. I had four!
We ate and laughed and talked about Eddie. He's such a character.
Yesterday he was still under the weather. I called him every now and then to check up on him. He got angry with me telling me that I text to much and call him a lot.
He called me a few minutes later to apologize. Well, I will not be calling him anymore.
30 November 2013
Thanksgiving
Anybody that knows me know that I don't celebrate holidays. So what happened this year? I wound up hosting!
Eddie said if I didn't have plans I could go to his home and eat there. Okay said I. He shot for 2,00 p.m. I was happy with that. Then he said 4,00 p.m., long story short, we ate at 7,00 p.m.
Oh yeah, I forgot. He decided somewhere that we would eat in my home. Okay said I. And then he invited a neighbour as well.
Everything went off okay. The mac and cheese was a bit overcooked, but everything else was okay. I made garlic mashed potatoes. He made the turkey, mac and cheese, and stuffing.
It was funny. Wednesday I went to get some things. Eddie gave me a short list of stuff to get. So there I was getting things and I had to call him several times to ask about the list. I felt like the husband calling the wife.
I've already said it, but if we do this again, he's gonna have to cook the turkey up here. That will cut into running around from home to home.
I'm glad it's over.
Chiflaco out.
Eddie said if I didn't have plans I could go to his home and eat there. Okay said I. He shot for 2,00 p.m. I was happy with that. Then he said 4,00 p.m., long story short, we ate at 7,00 p.m.
Oh yeah, I forgot. He decided somewhere that we would eat in my home. Okay said I. And then he invited a neighbour as well.
Everything went off okay. The mac and cheese was a bit overcooked, but everything else was okay. I made garlic mashed potatoes. He made the turkey, mac and cheese, and stuffing.
It was funny. Wednesday I went to get some things. Eddie gave me a short list of stuff to get. So there I was getting things and I had to call him several times to ask about the list. I felt like the husband calling the wife.
I've already said it, but if we do this again, he's gonna have to cook the turkey up here. That will cut into running around from home to home.
I'm glad it's over.
Chiflaco out.
27 November 2013
Busy Day
I did a lot of running around today. I'm exhausted. Went to SAAF to pick up my bus pass for next month.
I forgot. I got all dolled up for my day. I wore jeans that fit, a thermal golden coloured shirt. Hot! Then I wore my winter coat that just looked fabulous on me. Then for the piece de resitance, I wore my beret. I did wear gloves but forgot the scarf. Oh well, too much on my plate.
Came home for a bit. I didn't eat anything for lunch because I wasn't hungry. Then it was off to the clinic to see my new therapist. I always hate getting used to a new therapist. Lisa was cool. I talked about the depression, the adoption, and my Mom's death. A lot for day 1.
Then I went to Subway's and got a yummy sandwich. Came home and ate that for lunch/dinner. I got all comfy for the night.
But no, she had other things to do. I went to HEB to get some things. It was a mad house. Tuesdays are usually busy because of their coupons. Got off the bus and went in and out within 20 minutes. And I got the same bus going home.
I forgot. This really made my day, month, year. I was at the clinic looking gorgeous and one of the receptionists said that I was looking good. Was it the beret? My head got even bigger.
Another thing I forgot. I went to see my nutritionist and I lost three pounds! She did ask me to take off my shoes and coat and beret. Great for my ego.
All in all, I had a great day. I don't get many of those. I'm happy. I'm content.
Chiflaco out.
I forgot. I got all dolled up for my day. I wore jeans that fit, a thermal golden coloured shirt. Hot! Then I wore my winter coat that just looked fabulous on me. Then for the piece de resitance, I wore my beret. I did wear gloves but forgot the scarf. Oh well, too much on my plate.
Came home for a bit. I didn't eat anything for lunch because I wasn't hungry. Then it was off to the clinic to see my new therapist. I always hate getting used to a new therapist. Lisa was cool. I talked about the depression, the adoption, and my Mom's death. A lot for day 1.
Then I went to Subway's and got a yummy sandwich. Came home and ate that for lunch/dinner. I got all comfy for the night.
But no, she had other things to do. I went to HEB to get some things. It was a mad house. Tuesdays are usually busy because of their coupons. Got off the bus and went in and out within 20 minutes. And I got the same bus going home.
I forgot. This really made my day, month, year. I was at the clinic looking gorgeous and one of the receptionists said that I was looking good. Was it the beret? My head got even bigger.
Another thing I forgot. I went to see my nutritionist and I lost three pounds! She did ask me to take off my shoes and coat and beret. Great for my ego.
All in all, I had a great day. I don't get many of those. I'm happy. I'm content.
Chiflaco out.
26 November 2013
Kathy Griffin
Mike and I went to see Kathy Griffin the other night. OMG! What a riot. She was great as usual. Used the f-word, the p-word, and the c-word.
She picked on everyone including Gov Perry. She also made the comment that I've said before. She said Kelly Clarkson is a better singer than Carrie Underwood. I think Kelly is more quality and Carrie is quantity.
I had to go real bad I was laughing so much. But I didn't want to miss anything. I held it in and continued to laugh.
Nice to get out of the house every now and then.
Chiflaco out.
She picked on everyone including Gov Perry. She also made the comment that I've said before. She said Kelly Clarkson is a better singer than Carrie Underwood. I think Kelly is more quality and Carrie is quantity.
I had to go real bad I was laughing so much. But I didn't want to miss anything. I held it in and continued to laugh.
Nice to get out of the house every now and then.
Chiflaco out.
24 November 2013
The Viewing
I'm still thinking about the rosary for my Mom. Very surreal. It's almost a blur.
I sat with Barbara and Debra as usual. Mom looked good. They really did a good job. She really looked like she was asleep. They just had the viewing and a mass the next day.
Honey, I worked to room. So many relatives that I haven't seen in like forever. They all knew me and congratulated on my thin look. They also noticed that I wasn't guerro anymore.
My other niece went up and eulogized my Mom. She also said that my sister was a great caregiver. What? This is the woman that sent my Mom to a home. And did she visit? That's another story.
This woman was leading the rosary. She mentioned that Mom is survived by her son and daughter, and get this, an adopted son! I don't know but everyone I've told this to said that was uncalled for. But that's my family. Again, everybody knew but me. I did find out last year though.
I still have Barbara and Debra as my family and I'm cool with it.
This is one for therapy.
Chiflaco out.
I sat with Barbara and Debra as usual. Mom looked good. They really did a good job. She really looked like she was asleep. They just had the viewing and a mass the next day.
Honey, I worked to room. So many relatives that I haven't seen in like forever. They all knew me and congratulated on my thin look. They also noticed that I wasn't guerro anymore.
My other niece went up and eulogized my Mom. She also said that my sister was a great caregiver. What? This is the woman that sent my Mom to a home. And did she visit? That's another story.
This woman was leading the rosary. She mentioned that Mom is survived by her son and daughter, and get this, an adopted son! I don't know but everyone I've told this to said that was uncalled for. But that's my family. Again, everybody knew but me. I did find out last year though.
I still have Barbara and Debra as my family and I'm cool with it.
This is one for therapy.
Chiflaco out.
16 November 2013
Death
Don't know any funeral details yet. But I'll be there. Wonder if I'll make a scene?
Chiflaco out.
10 November 2013
The Master of My Domain
Eddie and Victoria were over yesterday and she took this photo of JL. He loves to pose for the camera. He's not shy unlike me. He behaved while she was here, no biting. Of course he made a new friend.
He is the Master of My Domain. I'm his human and he knows it. He follows me everywhere and makes sure that I'm there for him. Duh!
He naps with me and is now waiting in bed for me. I just had to post this photo of my baby.
Chiflaco out.
Hospitals
What a weekend! First Betty's funeral. I get along with their family than I do with my family. It was great seeing them and we had that rapport that makes one family.
Now Debra's in the hospital. She had hives and had a high glucose reading. She's doing great and wants to go home. She also wants to go back to work.
While visiting her tonight, we got a call saying my Mom was in ICU. It was sad seeing her in such pain. They're gonna put her in a morphine drip and they are talking hospice. I hope she dies because she's suffered a lot.
Will keep you posted.
Chiflaco out.
Now Debra's in the hospital. She had hives and had a high glucose reading. She's doing great and wants to go home. She also wants to go back to work.
While visiting her tonight, we got a call saying my Mom was in ICU. It was sad seeing her in such pain. They're gonna put her in a morphine drip and they are talking hospice. I hope she dies because she's suffered a lot.
Will keep you posted.
Chiflaco out.
08 November 2013
Betty
Betty was Debra's mother-in-law. She passed away Tuesday and her funeral is today.
Betty was a cool lady. She was okay with my gayness and we had a fun and loving rapport. She's been in and out of the hospital for the past few years. I hate to say it, but I'm glad she past away so she won't have to suffer anymore.
Barbara's gonna pick me up in about an hour for the funeral. I will miss Betty a lot. She had a great sense of humour and we loved to pick on each other.
Chiflaco out.
Betty was a cool lady. She was okay with my gayness and we had a fun and loving rapport. She's been in and out of the hospital for the past few years. I hate to say it, but I'm glad she past away so she won't have to suffer anymore.
Barbara's gonna pick me up in about an hour for the funeral. I will miss Betty a lot. She had a great sense of humour and we loved to pick on each other.
Chiflaco out.
05 November 2013
Ambien
For some reason, Humana will only authorize a 90 day supply of Ambien. I need this to sleep. So the clinic authorized a script to another pharmacy. It was out of my way but worth the trip.
Now I have to go to the CentroMed pharmacy on Zarzamora. It's a long trip and takes up most of the day. I was lucky because they revamped their system and I was able to pick it up within an hour and a half. This is quick folks.
All told, I took seven trollies and buses. I left here at 8,00 and got back at 1 p.m. I was a stressed and tired puppy. But I can sleep well for another 30 days.
Chiflaco out.
Now I have to go to the CentroMed pharmacy on Zarzamora. It's a long trip and takes up most of the day. I was lucky because they revamped their system and I was able to pick it up within an hour and a half. This is quick folks.
All told, I took seven trollies and buses. I left here at 8,00 and got back at 1 p.m. I was a stressed and tired puppy. But I can sleep well for another 30 days.
Chiflaco out.
04 November 2013
Ladies Who Lunch
Went to lunch with Mike and Tony yesterday. When I suggested lunch, Mike asked if he should bring his ball and chain. I said sure and I'll bring mine! That would be Eddie.
We had a nice visit together. Went to Luther's where everything was quite tasty. Eddie and I were talking and nitpicking each other. Tony asked how did we wind up married before they did. LOL.
Looking forward to the next time.
Chiflaco out.
We had a nice visit together. Went to Luther's where everything was quite tasty. Eddie and I were talking and nitpicking each other. Tony asked how did we wind up married before they did. LOL.
Looking forward to the next time.
Chiflaco out.
02 November 2013
Food Stamps
Interesting. I was getting $16 in food stamps for the month. What with all that's happening in Washington, I will now get $15 a month.
Is it worth it? Every little bit helps. It's not much but I will use it. Hopefully someone in the know will notice and give me more. And I will win the lottery.
Chiflaco out.
Is it worth it? Every little bit helps. It's not much but I will use it. Hopefully someone in the know will notice and give me more. And I will win the lottery.
Chiflaco out.
31 October 2013
Chicken Soup
I'm still not feeling well. I called Oasis for some chicken soup today. There's something soothing about soup. I ate it and took a five hour nap.
I'm sleeping too much, but seems like I need it. I'm ready to go to sleep right now. I feel like I'm sleeping my life away. I wish I could get over this depression, but it's lurking.
Someday I'll get over this and I'll be back to normal.
Chiflaco out.
I'm sleeping too much, but seems like I need it. I'm ready to go to sleep right now. I feel like I'm sleeping my life away. I wish I could get over this depression, but it's lurking.
Someday I'll get over this and I'll be back to normal.
Chiflaco out.
28 October 2013
Depression
Don't know why it happens but it does. I can feel a depression coming or it just hits me out of the blue. This one came out of the blue.
I was minding my own business when it hit me and hit me hard. I couldn't stop crying. I'm still depressed but I know why this time. Personal of course. Nothing I would share here.
I've been sleeping a lot lately. These naps keep me in bed thinking. Thinking of a lot of things and one. I've dealt with these feelings for over four decades now.
Spent the day in bed today. Jean-Luc was beside me and he helps out a lot. I am truly blessed to have him in my life. He keeps me centered.
I only had toast for dinner. That was all I could keep down. I wake up ready for bed. I hate this. But what can I do? No medications or therapy can help me when I'm blue.
Nothing much going on. Just stay in bed is all I'm doing. I want to do things but my heart's not into them.
Chiflaco out.
I was minding my own business when it hit me and hit me hard. I couldn't stop crying. I'm still depressed but I know why this time. Personal of course. Nothing I would share here.
I've been sleeping a lot lately. These naps keep me in bed thinking. Thinking of a lot of things and one. I've dealt with these feelings for over four decades now.
Spent the day in bed today. Jean-Luc was beside me and he helps out a lot. I am truly blessed to have him in my life. He keeps me centered.
I only had toast for dinner. That was all I could keep down. I wake up ready for bed. I hate this. But what can I do? No medications or therapy can help me when I'm blue.
Nothing much going on. Just stay in bed is all I'm doing. I want to do things but my heart's not into them.
Chiflaco out.
26 October 2013
Better
I'm doing a whole lot better. I think it was the air filter that was making me sick. It was dirty and had some mold. I just can not believe my readings. Whatever, I'm doing better.
24 October 2013
High Blood Pressure
My readings are still high. Dr Martinez put me on two meds to get it to a normal reading. I check every day to see if I'm doing better.
Yesterday I went to my PCP. Of course he wasn't there. Dr Martinez is not available for PCP, and Humana named another doctor. I'm not pleased.
I got a wet noodle lashing because of my wrist cuff. While there, I had three different readings. They did say I should get the manual cuff instead.
I was disappointed. One thing I did notice is that I feel worse at home. Yesterday I felt okay when I went out. But as soon as I got back, I wasn't feeling well again.
I just got a clean air filter and I hope that will work for me.
Chiflaco out.
Eddie
Eddie's back to abnormal. He was apparently depressed which made him disappear from sight. I know the feeling.
He was in the hospital again. This time it was a pneumonia. He really sounded bad when I talked to him. But he's out and he's in good spirits.
He asked Victoria to look in on me. How sweet. I did go over several times and had a blast. She's real cool and I have bonded with her partner Natalie.
Chiflaco out.
He was in the hospital again. This time it was a pneumonia. He really sounded bad when I talked to him. But he's out and he's in good spirits.
He asked Victoria to look in on me. How sweet. I did go over several times and had a blast. She's real cool and I have bonded with her partner Natalie.
Chiflaco out.
18 October 2013
High Blood Pressure
This is kinda hard for me to believe. My blood pressure has been high for the past two weeks. I didn't know it was blood pressure but I have not been feeling well for a bit.
Eddie came over one day with his cuff and we got a high reading. I finally gave in and bought myself one. Last night my reading was 251/110! Wow! Now I check myself daily and keeping a log.
Went to the Dr's and got a script for yet another pill. I have graduated from a lot of meds and only taking 14 now, compared to 23. I'm happy with that.
Today I'm feeling a bit better. Still have a headache and dizziness, but then people will say I've always been dizzy! LOL.
Chiflado out.
Eddie came over one day with his cuff and we got a high reading. I finally gave in and bought myself one. Last night my reading was 251/110! Wow! Now I check myself daily and keeping a log.
Went to the Dr's and got a script for yet another pill. I have graduated from a lot of meds and only taking 14 now, compared to 23. I'm happy with that.
Today I'm feeling a bit better. Still have a headache and dizziness, but then people will say I've always been dizzy! LOL.
Chiflado out.
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