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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby ngsilver » Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:58 pm

Got done with my first Allergy evaluation in over 10 years today. It's been hard the past few days since I had to go off my normal regulatory medication but after this year's grass season I knew I needed to get re-evaluated. Found I'm no longer allergic to a lot of what I used to be, however I'm even more allergic to others, like Grass, Dogs, and Cats. Doctor wants me to try using Zyrtec as it's stronger then Claratin (what I've been using) as a first step while we find a medication that will work for me. I'm also trying out a sample of a nasal spray to see how it fairs and I'm going to start getting shots again.

I still kinda itch from the test and my symptoms are somewhat flaired right now, though the spray, the allegra, and the benadryl I took at the office is helping (usually takes a few days for it to really work.) I get my first shot next Saturday. Can't wait to start preventative maintenance and hopefully with the doctor's help I'll find the right combination of meds so I'll finally be able to be somewhat sociable and less drippy during Grass and Mold seasons. The office is a bit out of my way, but it's worth the drive in order to see a doctor that's actually available during the hours I don't work.

Now I just need to get in to see a general practitioner and have a physical done and my blood pressure monitored (apparently I'm a little higher then normal.) Got a referral from the allergist for a doctor who is available on Saturday's. So that's next on my list. Then I think I need to find a chiropractor open late or on the weekends to work on my back and maybe get some orthotics for my flat feet again.

I may bitch from time to time about my job and the pay I get for what's expected of me and how little free time I have anymore, but I really wouldn't trade my benefits for nothing. I've gone far too long without insurance and regular medical attention. Time to put my coverage to work ^^
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby aesling » Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:46 pm

I'm finally quitting my crappy-ass job in August to go back to school and get another degree in something that is not only awesome, but will be able to land me a real job. After that I will be taking a much-needed vacation to Canada to see my sweety. |:>
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Moonlight Soldier » Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:06 pm

aesling wrote:I'm finally quitting my crappy-ass job in August to go back to school and get another degree in something that is not only awesome, but will be able to land me a real job. After that I will be taking a much-needed vacation to Canada to see my sweety. |:>

VISIT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. (eventually)

Whatchu going to be taking?
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Radical_Yue » Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:41 pm

aesling wrote:I'm finally quitting my crappy-ass job in August to go back to school and get another degree in something that is not only awesome, but will be able to land me a real job. After that I will be taking a much-needed vacation to Canada to see my sweety. |:>



But then I won't be able to do any "Make me a sammich" jokes ;_____;

Also, baaaaaaaaw :up:
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby aesling » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:03 pm

Moonlight Soldier wrote:
aesling wrote:I'm finally quitting my crappy-ass job in August to go back to school and get another degree in something that is not only awesome, but will be able to land me a real job. After that I will be taking a much-needed vacation to Canada to see my sweety. |:>

VISIT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. (eventually)

Whatchu going to be taking?


I'm going to be getting an A.S. in Crime Scene Technology.


Yue, I'll make you a sammich anytime ;)
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Ileia » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:20 pm

With your Crime Scene Technology and my Pastry and Confections, we might finally be able to solve the greatest heist of all time .....and find out just who it was that stole the cookies from the cookie jar.
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Fall_Child42 » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:21 pm

:uhoh:
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Ileia » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:33 pm

Todd stole the cookies from the cookie jar!
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Fall_Child42 » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:34 pm

Who me?
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Ileia » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:34 pm

Yes, you!
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Fall_Child42 » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:35 pm

Couldn't be!
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Ileia » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:40 pm

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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Devolution » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:56 pm

oh dear god finally D: i swear i didn't get this done soon, i was going to BURN the car i was driving. 11mpg out of a 4cylinder engine is just fucking ridiculous.

my boss let me use the shop at work(and the tools, and the boom on the tow truck as an engine lift, etc etc) which gave me the space and chance to take the bloody engine and tranny out of my little black Colt hatchback. replaced the transmission, installed a new clutch and pressure plate, and got it all back together and running.

i'm finally driving a 5-speed again :D no more automatic gas-guzzling piece of shit!
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Kariudo » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:37 pm

You sure there isn't something else wrong with yer car there?
My tiny 1.9L I4 with a 3 speed automatic gets ~27-28 mpg on average (think it's been as high as 33)
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Re: If you're happy and you know it, post it here!

Postby Devolution » Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:44 am

Kariudo wrote:You sure there isn't something else wrong with yer car there?
My tiny 1.9L I4 with a 3 speed automatic gets ~27-28 mpg on average (think it's been as high as 33)


oh there's LOTS wrong with the car i was driving, but the mileage was primarily due to an extremely weak automatic transmission, and a complete lack of maintenance on the part of the old owners. they never checked the fluid level or condition, and never replaced the filter, so when i got it all you could smell when you popped the tranny dipstick was burnt transmission fluid. it took 2 quarts of fluid and a full bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix before it would shift without hesitating. i've put the minimum amount of work into it to get it running reliably enough that it won't kill itself anytime soon. but for the price i paid for it(180$ safetied and on the road), and the condition the body is in(PO fixed the rocker panels with newspaper and fiberglass :S they were nonexistent beforehand), i'm not willing to invest any more money into it than i have to, so i just put up with shit city mileage and didn't drive it very often.

hence why i'm so happy that i get to drive something else :D
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