It's been something else, news wise, these days...SO DEPRESSING! I've been a bit low because of it all in England, France, Bill Cosby, suicides, shootings, drought, floods, USA...the world. So....
Monday afternoon, I really dreaded going to the scheduled appointment with my cardiologist. Well, it turned out a bit as I had pictured for a few weeks after I set up the appointment at his office. First off, I haven't been there in one year. He told me the last time I saw him to see him in 6 months. Well, obviously 6 months and then some have passed. Reason for me is that I have never felt better. No heart palpitations, no dizziness, blood pressure at home and heart rate is excellent. [I have a BP monitor that checks the pressure and records heart rate]. Had a cholesterol and glucose blood test in May and all was very good. I figured, 'what's the use of paying the co-pay and get told everything looks good'? He was a bit upset with me. But I think I know enough to schedule an appointment or even go to ER if need be. I think I know my body better than he does...after all I've lived with it a lot longer than he has. Y'know? LOL Of course I also requested a full blood panel which I have to do when I remember to NOT eat breakfast before, and I also requested a test called a carotid ultrasound. The last time I had it done was back in 1997...wow, 20 years ago. And since my father had heart problems, and my mother has several mini-strokes, I think I would be at an advantage to see some GOOD results. I hope so. That's on the 16th of this month. Then, I'll go back and get chewed out some more probably and discuss results of the ultrasound.
I was in there for 3 hours [1 hour waiting time]. I left a bit stressed. The sun was shining when I arrived, and when I left the medical complex, this is what I saw on the way home...
...like it was nighttime at 3PM
I must admit I didn't sleep well Monday night. I was wide awake, still, at 12:45 a.m. finally falling asleep and had a fitful rest for 6 hours. After I ate some blueberry oatmeal I went out on the patio to get a couple of photos of my plants, the night blooming epiphylum. They've been blooming profusely the last couple of weeks! And, the blooms are HUGE!!
Once the stores opened at the strip mall, I was there! I was in need of getting some walking in [where it's air conditioned] and just shopping for some fun things. Yep, I probably wasted money, but it felt good. I dropped Bud off at the book store, parked the car and perused many o' stores. Target was a 'target' store to shop. I wanted the newly released DVD on recommendation of Irene, our daughter...
...a live adaptation of Disney's cartoon version. Hope to watch it real soon.
Just walked around the store some, picked up some cat food for Tahoe. I dumped this off at the car, and then Hobby Lobby was open so I went in there. It's been months since I've gone in that store. They had all the Spring stuff 50% off. Oh oh!! Red Alert!! One item I found, I was wanting to buy it for the hummingbirds...but it was 20 dollars then, and I thought 'too much' for a glass feeder when the wind could topple it off the hanger outdoors and then I'd have to get another. LOL That was my excuse back then, and I stuck too it. But in the back of my mind I still wanted it. It's real glass, etched and ruby red!! Got it. Still continuing through the Spring Sale and I found another item I wanted...a pinwheel! Got it. Then, I can rarely resist anything having to do with lady bugs...found a cute stuffed sock monkey lady bug. Got it! Oh then...I spied one for my sister. I will ship it to her for Sister's Day most likely...with a note that says something like Thanks for BEEing my sister! [her's is the bee monkey shown below] I was tempted to get some 4th of July decorations, but ... talked myself out of it. More clutter, which I don't need. I checked out, put those goodies into the trunk and went to Pet Smart for more Tahoe food. Then, off to the book store to meet Bud and go home. It felt good after a grueling day yesterday. Hope I can sleep better tonight.
I have a 'thing' for bookmarks. While Bud was purchasing his books, I picked out the bookmark you see about 'shadows and light'. Also, I spent money on a pair of shorts, a T-shirt, a pair of red sandals and a new belt for Bud [Since we've been eating healthier, he too is losing weight and all his belts are too big!]