Hearing Aid

I have always had trouble hearing. I finally did something about it and got hearing aids. It's weird to hear things again. I've already noticed I don't have to listen to the TV as loud as usual.

I have to get used to them. It's nice to be part of the hearing world again.

Chiflaco out.

Cosas

Nothing much going on. I went to the Book Cellar yesterday. I gave myself a project. The Spanish section is a mess and I started to organize it.

Talked to Leticia last night. Haven't talked to her in some while. Haven't seen her in two years but she's still a friend and part of my support system. We might do lunch sometime this week. We shall see. I did pick on her about this.

Eddie's back. He got home last Sunday and he's been ignoring me for some reason. I did see him at Victoria's last Monday. He's a queer duck. His place is a pig sty and he's supposed to have it inspected by SAHA tomorrow. I should tell management to inspect his apartment as well. I really have debated saying something. He did snitch on me a while back. Karma...

Chiflaco out.

Reading

I walked into the library the other day and I looked over at the books they have out. This cover caught my attention for obvious reasons. I read the jacket and checked it out. The story of a gay man who goes to NYC for work and sees the man of his dreams. Does this make me shallow? Don't answer that.

The point is I'm reading again. I just saw a film about French writer George Sand and now I want to read her stuff as well as her lover Alfred de Musset. My mind is expanding again.

UPDATE: Just finished the book and it was great. Not a Pulitzer Prize winner. I really enjoyed the characters and plotline. It is sad to say good-bye to these fabulous characters.


Chiflaco out.

Centromed

Went to do labs the other day. I also visited with Jeanne. She was happy to hear I'm eating three meals if I'm hungry or not. I do forget to eat sometimes. I just eat because of the meds.

I also saw Lisa. I'm still deciding on her. I don't like the fact that she answers the phone when I'm in therapy. I'm still dealing with the adoption thing. I just can't get it out of my mind.

Now I wonder why I was given up and who she is. I do have to thank my birth parents for the good health I've enjoyed. I don't have diabetes or cancer. The only bad thing I have is AIDS. I still don't know how I was lucky to get that. I call it my Michigan souvenir.

Chiflaco out.

Eddie

Eddie's back in the hospital again with pneumonia, again. He was hospitalized in November and December. Some people just never learn. And he's always getting on my case about taking care of myself.

Victoria thinks that a lot has to do with his cat Precious. She does shed a lot and has a lot of dander. He doesn't keep her litter box clean and we think that adds to his health problems. And you can smell the stench as soon as you get out of the elevator.

But he won't listen to anyone when it comes to Precious. What a faggot name. I suggested an intervention to Victoria but she says it wouldn't do much. What to do with Eddie?

Chiflaco out.

Olympics

I'm watching the Olympics and enjoying the hot men with the hot scnozzes. Okay I do like the events. I'm looking forward to the men's figure skating and the ice dancing. There are other events that catch my attention.

I'm dealing with a bout of bronchitis at the moment. It's not fun. I'm on antibiotics and drinking lots of fluids. I know how to take care of myself contrary to what other people think.

Eddie's making a big deal about this. He diagnosed me and he's loving the attention. We were supposed to go to lunch with Victoria and Natalie and he refused to take me. He did bring me lunch though. I would have preferred to go and enjoy the company.

Nothing much going on. Just recuperating. I need more chicken soup. That's the fun thing about being sick.

Chiflaco out.

Super Bowl

Hard to believe, but I actually watched the Super Bowl. Eddie invited his fat ass over. I slow cooked some ribs with a rub suggested by Mike. Then I roasted some potatoes with rosemary. The house smelled succulent. Eddie was very impressed and said it  was restaurant quality.

The game itself was exciting. I made the comment that Denver should give up after the first quarter. They did poorly. Of course everyone watches for the commercials. We didn't see any worthy ones in the first half. They were better in the second half and we decided that there were three memorable ones.

Bruno Mars was the halftime entertainment and he did put on quite a show. The Red Hot Chile Peppers were also good. We were impressed with the national anthem. It was sung by a soprano opera singer and she hit all the notes perfectly.

Little know fact, the national anthem is the music to a British drinking song! Eddie said that was appropriate for the country. LOL. We thought America The Beautiful was better when Queen Latifa sang it. I think that should be our national anthem hands down.

Chiflaco out.

Volunteering

I just can't get it out of my system. My major career was in libraries, first as a student assistant and then moving on to circulation supervisor. In Michigan, I was in the order unit eventually winding up as a supervisor.

Well, I started volunteering at the public library. They have a book store in the basement and I was shelving to my hearts content. Somebody did ask me for help and I found what he was looking for. Something you never forget.

I did find some duplicates and showed them to the manager. She only wants one copy of the items on the shelves. I also labeled some books without call numbers. I had a blast. I'm looking forward to my next day.

I was exhausted afterward. Duh, I haven't done any work in over 9 years. I came home and took some Tylenol and laid down for a bit. Next time I'll take some before I go and wear my knee brace. I did leave with a limp. I love to push myself.

Chiflaco out.

Breakfast

Went to Jim's for breakfast. We like it there because the food is safe and tasty. We had a cute new waiter and I think he's a friend of Dorothy's as well. I did find out that I can order off the senior plate! Mike just laughed.

I like to make up stories about people. So we're sitting there and two cute guys walked in. So I started by saying they were having after sex breakfast. And then Mike jumped in and said they met last night at the bars. And then we embellished some more.

I did give him a piece of my mind. He's working Sunday so he only had Saturday off. Like I said, people don't listen to me.

Went to HEB afterwards. I'm slow cooking some ribs and wanted a rub and some olive oil to marinate. I'm also making some potatoes with rosemary for added flavor. Yup, Eddie's coming over. Not rooting for Broncos or Seahawks, I'm a Steelers fan.

Chiflaco out.

Mike Update

Mike got out of the hospital last Friday. Tony kept me up to date on him. He really stepped up to the plate.

Mike is already back at work! He does sit on his fat ass all day, but I still worry about him. He's already complaining that he's tired. Duh! But does he listen to me? Nobody listens to me. Don't know why people ask for my opinion.

We are having breakfast this morning and I'm giving him a piece of my mind. Not that I have much left.

Chiflaco out.

Mental Health Day

Went to the psychiatrist the other day. We talked about my mental health which is always bad. I got scripts for my psych meds.

Then I saw my therapist. I still haven't decided if I like her or not. We talked about my eating patterns which are bipolar. I'm hungry and then I'm not hungry. And there are times when I forget to eat. I am a queer duck.

I'm still dealing with the adoption thing. I never felt part of the family and now I know why. I am po'd  that nobody told me. I'm still kinda shocked that my sister never told me because we were so close. I go to her grave and ask why.

Then there's my other sister. She was a friend and stopped talking to me in December 1986. If she was such a good friend she could've have told me. My brother is a creep who never talked to me and now I know why.

I always wonder why my parents told David my boyfriend at the time. He told me and I just let it slide. My parents liked him obviously and I guess they figured I would be cool when he told me.

And then they told my niece Debra. When I was in Michigan, she told me she had some news to tell me about myself. I told her I would wait until another time. I finally asked her two years ago and she told me the news. Of course I was cool with it.

It really bothered my at my Mom's funeral when they said she was survived by her son, daughter and adopted son. Everybody turned and looked at me. I sat there proudly.

Looks like I rambled again.

Chiflaco out.

Mike

My BFFF Mike is in the hospital again with pancreatitis. This is the third time in as many years. He pushes himself and works overtime and it just gets on my nerves.

He was asleep when I got there but he woke up for a little while and we talked. The nurse went by to get a glucose reading and it was 220! And he hasn't eaten anything since yesterday.

I worry about him. I don't want him to die first because he wants me to sing the worst Bette Midler song, Wind Beneath My Wings. I hate that song. It was a sellout. Everyone I know hates that song.At least I'm in good company. I refuse to sing it, maybe I'll read it but I will not sing it.

Pray for Mike. Light candles. Think positive thoughts.

Chiflaco out.

Dr's Visit

Went to the doctor's today. I was very concerned about my low blood sugar. And my blood pressure has been through the roof lately.

Of course my glucose reading was okay, 79. And my blood pressure was okay. It never fails. Well, at least I take my health in my hands. It's been said that we are very aware of our bodies.

It's my life and I have to look after myself.

Chiflaco out.

Low Blood Sugar

Still having problems. The other day was so bad I was in bed most of the day. I did call Jeanne yesterday and got her input.

I am eating better. I'm actually having breakfast rather than my usual sweet yummy.  Still doing salads and having a nice dinner, although I eat early.

She was concerned of course and suggested I make an appointment with my doctor.

Chiflaco out.

Nutrionist

Went to see Jeanne, my nutritionist yesterday. I'm very concerned about my low blood sugar. I've been feeling bad and I get shaky and have a headache and perspire like there's no tomorrow.

She did say to start a food diary. I hate that because I usually embellish. I also didn't gain nor lose weight. I was surprised because I really pigged out last month.

I am scheduled for a glucose reading for my next labs next month. In the meantime, I will start eating right again.

Chiflaco out.

Happy New Year

Another year come and gone. Today would have been my sister's 74th birthday. She was taken at the young age of 47. I still miss her and still mourn her.

Eddie came over with some steaks that I put in the oven for 45 minutes. I also made baked potatoes and we had a nice dinner.

I also got stuck hosting Christmas dinner with Ed and Evelyn. Seems that I have a clean apartment ready for entertaining. And I hate the holidays. Too many bad memories.

Nothing much going on. I feel like I've gained 50 pounds. I do have an appointment to see my nutritionist to talk to her about my eating. For some reason I get low blood pressure and get dizzy and have headaches and the only way to feel better is to eat. And I have been pigging out like there's no tomorrow. 

Chiflado out.

I'm Back

I was having computer problems but I'm back. Sorry to the few people that read this blog.

Chiflado

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. 

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. 

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.