Katgirl

Hash browns

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I am trying to get in good enough shape to walk around Disneyland next week. I’ve never been there, but I understand it’s much smaller than Disney World, where I’ve been 3 times. I was younger, though. Last time was my honeymoon, with my second husband, in 2007. Sent these to my son-in-law, who is a plumber…. 😂😂

Just worked out, on my treadmill, for the first time in two weeks. I have had 2 Diverticulitis flare ups, one right after the other. Two separate trips to the ED, 2 CT scans. It turns out my first course of antibiotics completely cleared up the first infection. Then, a day after finishing my meds, a new flare up in a completely different area in my colon. WTF! So, I am halfway through a 2 week course of antibiotics again. The pain is pretty much gone, so time to get back to my workout routine. I did go a little slower, at a slightly lower incline, but went 1/4 mile longer. My boyfriend insisted I start slow.😊 Can I just say how weird it is to go to the ED these days. No more rooms, or bays, with curtains. They put you in a chair, in a hallway. I really wanted to lie down. I was not happy. COVID precautions. Sad! Kat

I’m so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I’m glad you got to say goodbye. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ❤️

Edamame

Lack of interest

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9. Put on mashed potatoes.

Parked my Hummer

Spaghetti

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Keep up the good work! I celebrated a year in May! Before you know it, you will have a year, but just take it a day at a time. Here’s hoping you will have a positive influence on your wife, too. Kat

Hamburger

Three Egrets near electric truck. egret

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Sorry to hear you both went through this, girls. Somehow I continue to avoid it. I don’t go out much, but my boyfriend interacts with dozens of people, almost daily. Despite the recent increase in cases nationwide, almost no one is masking up anymore. We have both just gotten our second booster shots (Moderna). So if/when we do get it, hopefully it’s mild. My youngest son, who just traveled to Guam, from Japan, and back, got it for the second time, despite having been vaccinated with The J and J vaccine. Both times he tested positive, it was after traveling to a different part of the world. He said this time it felt like mild allergies. First time he had it, ( just 6 months ago), he said it felt like a regular head cold. Interestingly, the Armed Forces are not allowing the J and J vaccine any longer, because of reports of some severe heart side effects in young adults. Another son has also had it twice, but is also fine. He explained the worst part was the lingering cough, even after he felt better. When John and I got our boosters last week, the Pharmacist told us to stop wearing masks. She said that we need to be exposed, in order to build up immunity. Not sure I’m buying that, but she may be right. Here’s hoping we all stay well, and if infected, come through it relatively unscathed…. Kat

Critters in yard

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This is day 4 of not working out, at all. I did go out today, to the DMV, so did accomplish something. I am recuperating from a very nasty flare up of Diverticulitis. Running, lifting weights, and boxing do not seem like a good idea, while my gut is infected. My fever is gone, and the pain is greatly diminished, but still there. My energy level is much lower than usual. It’s hard to reconcile that the day before I was in the ER, I ran 2 miles up hill, and did my heavy bag work. In retrospect, it did seem harder than usual. I just have to be patient. I will allow myself 3 more days of rest, before restarting my routine. For now, I am listening to my body. Kat

Sorry to hear about your Mom. I agree with @jillar. UTIs can make older folks’ mental status decline in a hurry. I would hope the Docs would clue in, though. None of us are ready to see our parents in failing health. It’s a scenario I think about, in the future, as I age. I hate the thought of how it will affect my kids and many grandchildren. Unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of life. You are lucky you still have your Mom. Mine passed at 62. I have already outlived her, by almost 10 years. I do hope things turn around, for your Mom. Kat

And while we are ranting about stuff, I woke up in the middle of the night a few days ago with excruciating abdominal pain. I immediately knew what was happening. I have yet another flare up of Diverticulitis. I spent 3 1/2 hours in the ER yesterday, had a CT scan, which confirmed what I already knew, was given pain meds, and got scrips for antibiotics and Norco. I lied to them about having a ride home, drove home and have been in bed ever since. So now I have to really consider getting surgery, so this stops happening. Damn! Going to the ER during Covid is weird. I was in a chair the whole time, when I really wanted to lie down. So the lady next to me ( literally only a foot away) may have had Covid, and was NOT masked! WTF! So, it’s just liquids for me, so far. John went to the store to get me Gatorade and juices. He’s been very sweet. Kat

Brought on some old memories brogt

Nachos

My heart goes out to you, @jillar! I am so sorry for your loss. 😔❤️