Have not posted a long post in a long time

So here goes. If your not interested in my what I have been doing, then please go on to another post.

I have been busy with work, we have so many expansions going on and new physicians being hired it is sometimes overwhelming. I help with getting all their credentials in order and make sure that all licenses and such are up to date. Big job and only part of my job.

We recently had our Fall Ball, yes I attended. My friend from the Modesto area came down and went has my "date" so to speak. He is a dear friend and that is all I can think of him as, I don't think I could ever get emotional or romantically involved with him. He takes dancing lessons where he lives so I thought I was going to be very imitated by him, but that was just not the case...I don't think I will ask him to be my "date" for the Spring Fling as I don't care for the way he dances.....or lack of or what ever....just not me, but he is a wonderful person...

Things are rough here at my house with my mom still living here. Not all her legal issues are final yet. I hope and say good things to those who count to make this end so she can go on with her life and I can have mine back. I can not go  anywhere without feeling guilty about leaving her at home, and YES I do ask her if she wants to go.

Last night I had a great time with our Celtic group and our Samhain, After eating and visiting with other we went to the big bond fire and did our blessings. yes this is the Celtic New Year, celebration of the dark half. Hopefully this next year will be good for me.

My health, is bad. Not  much more I can say than bad. Labs are somewhat good, Vit D and Vit B12 in the toilet. I'm going to be working with Vitalady on my Vit D issue when finances allow. My PCP has referred me to a Nephrologist as we can find no reason for my blood pressure to stay as high as it is, with many medications it is still running around 220/110. I have more labs to do for that, a Renal Ultrasound, an MRA, and a Echo cardiogram. Maybe we can find something that is the cause. These tests will all be done in the next couple weeks. (Remind self to call doctors office and tell them NOT to leave messages on home phone, they aren't being taken right)

Yes I read the boards everyday and see how things are going. I don't respond to many as I was told and threatened to leave you all alone.  I stay to myself in order to stay out of trouble. As my ex  once said I just don't get it, people just don't care and I find that to be true with me. But I know of at least one person that does care and wanted to know what was going on with me.  So, there I am. Exposed. and Yes, I am in an unhappy, dark place in my life right now. But in time it will get better.

 Darlene,

I was wondering just this morning if you found a dress to wear to your event.  Evidently you did as I saw no notice of "person attending nude".  Sorry, a little humor attempt.  

I was hoping to go to a Samhain event but the gal I was going with ended up ill.  I've never been to one but hear they are very meaningful.  My DIL is 100% Irish and my son is part.... they have Celtic designs in their home.  I have a neat table runner pattern for a Celtic cross that I hope to do for Christmas.

I ended up in the emergency room yesterday morning with hypoglycemi****urrence .... that is what the paper said... sigh...  I'm bouncing all over the place today...  

I feel for you having your mom with you.  Mom and I share an apt and it is fine.....  It's like living with Saint Lorraine... lol  but there are times I really want my alone lifestyle back.  This comes and goes.  I don't have the negative energy from her like you do with your mom....  Hopefully this will pass soon.

Did you have problems with your Kidneys before surgery?  My previous Dr (since retired) had been watching my labs but his replacement doesn't....  I have concerns.

Count me as another person who cares what is going on in your life...  I'm glad you posted.

Millie

I have had high blood pressure for the past 20 years...
I am from Scottish decent and belong to Clan Dunlop/Dunlap I have a membership in the Kings Celtic Society locally. We do the Renn Faires and Highland Games....

Sorry about your hypoglycemia, it is pretty common with RNYers. That's one of the reason they say to eat 5-6 small planned meals....not 3 with snacking, but planned meals...to keep everything level...


Thanks for posting to me, and yes, I had a dress to wear, not sure if I would wear it again, as it showed cleavage almost to my non-extistant navel.....

thanks for saying you care...

Millie,

I have similar issues with the hypoglecemia and just had my 2 year check up, my surgeon said, I should be eating protein in small amounts throughout the day, said to pack those 100 calorie packs of almonds or something of a similar nature if I am on the go.  I can say that when I eat protein every 2-1/2 to 3 hours, I don't have those episodes unless I have the reactive type of glycemic reaction to sugar.  Remember our systems are not "normal" and so we have to do things in different ways.

Laureen

Darlene, I also care. I know there has been some disagreement on the boards, and I tend to stay away from them. I have enough stress in my life with out adding to it. I am glad you are back. You a wealth of good information. I just recently started posting more and will still avoid some posts. I believe we are all entitled to our own opinions but we don't have the right to impose them on everyone.
  I do hope you get your health on the right track soon. Welcome back!
Nan

Darlene,  I ditto Nan's post.  We are what we are...
Jan

Hi Darlene, thanks for posting.  You are missed when you go for a while.  Glad you gave us an update on your life.  Even though I am a guy, I do read all the stuff the gals write.  I don't always respond. 

I know what you mean about disappearing for a while, but I find I am missing something in my life when I go away for a bit.  So, if/when I tick someone off, I will grin and bear it.  Life goes on.  It is much to short to get ticked at people. 

No pictures of you and your dress?

Hope you are able to get you levels up to where they need to be shortly. 

See if this will w ork, thank goodness I had a jacket on

Thank you.  Looks nice.

Say, how old is your avatar photo?  Your face looks much thinner. 

Not pickin' on you, just sayin'.  You are lookin' good.

My avatar pic is from this June, about 5 months old, it's off my work badge.