Life through my Eyes

When You Finally Get 2 Sit Down!

Well, it was a very long day! It ended about an hour ago. After starting at 5 am, I'm a draggin, I'm trying to figure out if today was worse than yesterday.

My Bloodwork went pretty smoothly, and I was even a little earlier after doing two errands before getting there. Afterward, I dropped in at my son's house to give my daughter a hug and a few things before they headed out for travel ball again. I was late leaving there, putting myself behind.

I headed back to my town to go to Walmart first and instead went to the Dollar Tree for a few items. There I found out that they are in the process of changing all the stores to "The Dollar Plus" store. I found it interesting because I worked for them back in the day, and my oldest son and I talked about it a few nights ago.

When I left there and headed to Walmart, I remember that I missed a stop and backtracked across town to what was supposed to be my 4th stop. Kala was not a scheduled stop and totally threw my day off. But, she was so worth getting a hug from her before they headed out again.

Suddenlink hasn't been my favorite place for the last two months. Getting internet was supposed to make my life HAPPY, but getting hung up on eight times had me ready to cancel it. Now, for the past nine months, they had a Security guard outside, allowing only one person in at a time. Why, might you ask? Maybe it has to do with their Customer Service or should I say lack of. I exhaustedly told the lady why I was there, and she tried to figure it out as well. After talking to her, realizing why the others hung up was frustrating for everyone involved. For the last 2 1/2 months, they billed me for two months plus 3; 1/2 months. They were bringing my total to 107. It was supposed only to be 34, and I'd already made payments. She still couldn't figure out why they were charging me 3- partial months. Making it 45 more than what it should be. My head was spinning! But, as long as I left happy and satisfied, I didn't care how we figured it out. Ms. Mia had a smile too!

Back to Walmart, I headed and finished up with what I needed, somewhat. My stomach started to hurt, and I got what I had in my hand, which was nowhere what I needed to have that list completed. I started out the door, paying for it, of course! Headed home across town again, passing Suddenlink on the way. Mark that off my list until the next bill.

I get home, and Fable decides to tell me all about her day as she follows me to the restroom and then outside for her turn. She kept eyeing me to ensure I was not going anywhere without her. Jumping back onto the patio, she smiles as she looks up at me and heads to the door stopping to wait for me to open it. I hesitate because whenever I reach for the doorknob, she darts in her doggy door, causing the door to attach to her bottom side and rip it out of my hand, slamming against the wall. But, today, I was quick and caught it. Haa fooled ya! I politely told her.

I decided to feed us before going to the vet for her unscheduled appointment at the last minute, and he had asked us to come in for a recheck late the previous night. I fixed lunch for us and sat down to eat it, setting my alarm so I would not miss leaving for the appointment, which was back across town half a mile from Suddenlink. We get there, and she gets weighed, and we follow the lady into the next room available. The Tech comes in, and I get her caught up on the previous conversation the night before and the prior two months. Dr. Bill walks in, and Fable sits next to me, staring at him as he's talking to the two of us. Her head moves from side to side. He laughs at her as her pink tongue falls out of her mouth. She's such a happy girl, sitting next to her momma.

We went over a few things I left out in the last conversation, and I told him about one of my backyard neighbors draining his swimming pool into my backyard and how I'm afraid the chemicals have seeped into the ground. It settles at my fence, where she eats the grass when her stomach hurts. He agreed that there could still be some chemicals in the ground that could cause her some of the issues for the past couple of weeks. We devised a plan for her food and medications and introducing scheduled yogurt and pumpkin when needed. He told me that healing her stomach, it would take another four months or more. I will not be planning her spaying anytime soon because it may cause her to stress out again and prolong her recovery. We said our goodbyes, and he opened the door to exit into the back office, and Fable went to follow him. He turned, looked at her, and told her no, she couldn't follow him today, that there might be a kitty cat. She turned and looked at me and whined when he shut the door in front of her. Disappointed, she followed me out into the lobby, whining. She has never done that.

Peeps, my day is not finished yet. I have to take her home and drop her off so I can get her medicine and the supplies I didn't get earlier at Walmart. I drive home and take her in, walking her outside to use the restroom and dart back out the door. I decide to go to the neighborhood market by my house instead of driving across time a 6th time today. I get there and start filling my cart with the needed supplies. I'm noticing that 85% of the items I need do not have prices. I can't comparison shop and decide to put them in my cart anyway. I'm upset because the food items I have to buy due to my allergies have gone up. I get in line, and of course, it's self-checkout. Blast it. They should give you a discount for ringing up and bagging your items!

I scanned everything and looked at the totals of the items that didn't have a price. I asked one of the many associates running around freely if she could remove the toilet paper. I told her I wasn't paying $25 for 24 toilet paper rolls. Did they think it was gold, or were they expecting us to pay for the new remodel? She said, let's hope not and was as surprised as I was that it was that much. What the heck? Paper towels were $13 for six rolls! I was embarrassed by then because I had her remove six items.

Let's see, and this week has been very costly for the American people! Gas prices soared, food prices climbed up and over the walls of the grocery stores, and toilet paper has now been outlawed due to not being cost-effective. My oldest son laughed and said, "I told you so, Mom!"

I called my big brother and wished him a very Happy Birthday. I spoke to my neighbor, and Ms. Grace, aka innerlight texted me, along with two more friends, all simultaneously. I forgot who I was talking to for a second... I'm so glad that our Ms. Grace is safe and the storms have passed over her, and she's asleep and well in her bed.

Oh, I forgot, the doctor's office called with my results while I was at the vet's office. My Bloodwork was normal, and my body is adjusting to the new amount of hormones. Little do they know my body. It says I'm not getting enough, and I'm still nauseous and having migraines. Of course, I will get with my Primary for further medical adjustments. I'm telling you, the world has gone insane, and we are on that run-away roller coaster!!!

It's midnight here in central Arkansas, and I'm exhausted and ready to go to bed! Tomorrow is a new day. Thank you, God! I survived another day. Until, another day, another dollar or two! Sleep well, my friends!