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I am head strap free during the day now! Another week wearing it while I sleep. Another post op appointment on February 5 and then I think I'm good to go. I discovered something rather disconcerting yesterday! I have beard bearing/growing skin BEHIND my ears now! ACK.... I'm sure it'll be no big deal once I'm all healed but right now with things tender and healing, I can't imagine trying to shave back there. It's one of those things I wish the surgeon had told me about outright, but I do try to remember that most of the patients/clientele are female and he did tell me about pulling the skin taught laterally and vertically behind the ear. I just didn't put it all together to realize I'd have beard growing behind my ears. A cost of warding off the outward effects of aging! That said, I'm still very pleased with how things look. I think I might actually look like I'm in my late 40s/early 50s when this is all said and done. Fingers crossed.

For the second time in 3-4 months my vial of tirzepatide has been short a significant amount for the last dose. It's a pain in the ass to deal with, too. But I will make sure Orderly Meds makes it right. Last time they gave me a $100 credit. Hopefully, they will do the same. My latest dose is from a different pharmacy, so maybe that will help.

Hope today is a pleasant day for Diamond D and her family. I remember my mom's memorial service was much needed and really very pleasant. I hope it is the same for DD and her family.

Liz, do try to get some antibiotics before you leave tomorrow. It will be well worth the effort.

I am feeling a bit "locked in" today. Maybe I will get out and walk. It is a beautiful clear winter day. Just need to keep the sun off my face.

120 - unchanged

I hope DD and family have a good day honoring her mother. It can be really helpful to hear other people's memories of our family members. Take care of your Dad, DD. When everyone is gone he will need a support system (someone to talk to at minimum).

We got relatively tired at Universal yesterday. We spent 7.5 hours there, most of which were in Harry Potter. I learned to discriminate between rides after I went on Hagrid's motorbike ride and found out it is a real roller coaster. I spent the entire ride with my eyes closed and was a bit nauseous afterwards. We decided we were done at a little after 3 and decided to head home vs eating dinner there. We were able to pick Justice up just before the place closed vs this morning which I am sure he was pleased with. We had a nice meal out at a local place DS and I had been to a couple of times but DH had not. He really liked it.

The sinus infection which started sometime before Christmas has kicked into high gear again. Just in time for our trip. I need to talk to the doctor - might be bacterial this time.

This morning I have water aerobics, then bocce this afternoon. In between there is laundry, errands, and packing. We leave at 8:15 tomorrow morning. Tomorrow we get on the ship around noon, have lunch and dinner on it as well as a christening ceremony (first real trip). The ship leaves Miami at around 9 pm. Will need to bring layers for the christening as it is supposed to be in the low 60's at that point. Mid-80's at our destinations in the Caribbean and in Puerto Rico for the rest of the trip.

Have a worthy Wednesday!

Sounds like you are ready. Lucky you to have such a good support system right now. It will be very quiet and empty for your Dad when everyone departs. I hope he finds some things to do.

I'm sorry, Paula, that sounds miserable and expensive!

Greetings all

Another sunny day. The drive to Scrabble was beautiful as the bay was sparkling ad calm. But Scrabble was not so pretty - I lost all my games though they were close. These people are just getting too good for me! So I continue to whine.

DD you are on the home stretch. Good on BFF for listening to your Dad. It is what he needs. And nice that there are pasties. Can;t say I have ever had a real one. Hoping all goes well so you can soon catch your breath.

So Liz, is there a quidditch ride? What a great way to get tired out! Enjoy.

Saw Ann's home remodel pictures today. Fabulous and so fitting. What a place!!

Agreed Paula. Don't go to water aerobics if it is cold. That is why I quit my pool walking. The treadmill is warmer. Also drier. And feels safer.

Peps have you stepped out of the house yet? Hope the pain continues to decline.

So I stopped in at the studio and did some glazing. Also have tax stuff to run to and from the accountant for the studio. W-2 stuff for staff. Reminds me that I need to think about that stuff soon. And yeah CC what is this post office crap about posting mail at such time as they feel like it. Not cool.

I got an Asian sub sandwich for lundh. Quite good but huge. Two meals. Makes me want to skip dinner entirely.

Diane S