I have been slowly adapting to my situation. I have to get use to the idea that kids are so independent that I can’t rely on them to always come with me whenever I want them to. Well, with the exception of TJ as he always want to be able to drive my MDX. I guess he wants to get used to it knowing he is getting it this summer. He can’t wait to get rid of his pick up truck. But with TJ in school for the most part of the day, I need to be able to do my errands by myself, if at all possible.
This morning, I had to pick up medications needed for the surgery next week. I also had to drop off microchip information for Cotton because City of Elk Grove neglected to ask for it when they visited last December. I don’t want to pay a citation. The drive was nice. I know I can drive up to about 5 – 6 miles. It was a relief to finally gain back my independence. TJ have been insisting on driving me everywhere because of my situation. With my medications now down to something manageable, i.e. enough for pain relief for an hour or two and not making me super drowsy, I am able to do some minor things on my own.
I also have to make sure that I am eating at a regular pace. Medication without food is bad. I am loosing weight even though I have been home for more than a month. My regular shipment of clothes, the latest one was absolutely adoring, a "Silk Tie Sleeve Chemise", from my favorite store had to be exchanged, as I am down to Extra Small. Does anyone need some clothes from White House Black Market (sized small)? This alarmed my mother as she also has the same contact (a fashion consultant from a Bay area branch that knows our style and size and sends me an item from their latest catalogue) and the weight loss information was obviously passed on. Hmmmmmm. Maybe she saw the shipping manifest, I don’t know. I guess she has the right to know as she pays for the clothes (part of an allowance for both siblings) and shipping cost. But I do wonder why they still bother sending me clothes as I haven’t been out lately because of my sickness, so the clothes keep on pilling up. But my mom said, that’s the least of her concerns. She is worried about me, if I am eating enough. My simple answer was, “Yes, and you can count on your spy (TJ) to tell you also if I am not. But thank you for the February shipment.” LOL!
So today, As I do my errands, I had to stop by Kintaro Sushi to eat at exactly noon. I have always been a Mikuni Fan, but this restaurant happens to be one of my clients and it is the closest to where I was at that moment. I guess it’s also to clear my conscience. I needed to eat. So, I ordered a Bay Scallop roll and a glass of water. It was so good, but just enough. I know when TJ gets home, I would be happy to tell him that I did good.
With a lot of people caring for me and expressing concerns about me, all I need to do is be strong for my surgery next week. Like, not moving during the procedure. Yikes! I can do this!!!! But let’s not forget the most important thing, I am happy, just the way things are in my life.
‘Till next time my friends.
