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Good morning. Ish?
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If you truly wish to forge a sword FROM enemies' blood, and not forge it IN enemies' blood (that preposition is a big difference)... you need over 400 average-sized 20th-century AMerican men's blood, with the iron removed. And don't bet on a big sword. And, yes, there are those who believe quenching a sword in blood (that is, cooling it in forging) will make it a badass sword. Hmm. Good steel and a sharp edge would be my bet, but hey... Yes, people research how much iron it takes to get out of people ot make a sword. And you think I'm weird?!
To practice stabbing, use (waste) oranges. About the same resistance and feel as human soft tissue. Well, ew.
In Alaska, you can't be drunk ni a bar. No joke. Illegal to be intoxicated *in the bar*.
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Well, that's it for me. I ran out of brain juice.
Hot humid an dhorrible here, like summer will never end, alas. Bad tropical summer, to boot. Yech. Here's to fibro-friendly weather ahead (we hope?)!
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Another day, another ouchie?My bruised achilles tendon (don't ask) makes my foot numb. Wonky on meds, whacked it.Now, as to fibro:A lot of reports are going around some parts of social media that fibro (and dang near anything else) are caused by post-Covid, post-flu, post-vaccinations, post-pick-something.1. Your risk of death or serious complications beyond "ow, that shot hurt!" are typically...
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
It's not even 10 am and I already want to go back to bed. I'm exhausted. Granted it's largely my own fault for staying up late to burn stuff every night, and I was already feeling sleep deprived before that. I'm hoping to finish a couple things today and that should make it a bit less intense this weekend. My goal is to have everything finished/ready to hang, packed and ready to ship by Monday. And I'm going to keep working like this until I know that will happen. So today I'm going to be working on stuff, walking Miki, doing laundry and I have a virtual psychiatrist appointment. I know I'm doing pretty bad mentally right now but I'm not optimistic this will help. Idk. I'm hoping to get a nap in too. But I need to go get started...waves at everyone
I spent tuesday and weds mostlly gone and running around like a chicken with its head cut off. I am still in a terrible flare too. Today i am up since 3 am from pain so at 5 am i cleaned the kitchen and ran the dishwasher (did not do the floor Matt can) and just now dusted and used the light weight vacumn in the living room and straighted up while Matts off getting an MRI of his back and leg Yesterday i deocrated some for fall i think the table i did looks nice i will post a picture when i do more. Most of what i got is from dollar tree and i love it!
Pain is really high but feels good to get stuff done at home. I am home until saturday when i go grcoery shopping with lisa and then weds is Mom and Matts bdays yes same day LOL so we are cooking out at my parents house. And i am dying the day after my depo shot. My face and head sweat so bad from it!
I had my first in person doctor appointment this morning after over 6 months. Pain management - was good because now I don't have monthly phone calls. They moved their offices 5 minutes away from my house which is even better. So, unless something comes up, I'm now good to go for six months.
My partner has a job interview tomorrow. It's part time but something is better than nothing while he continues to look. Fingers crossed.
I just finished building a new office chair for the desk top computer. Darn office chairs are so expensive now. I went with an Amazon Basics adjustable chair that got really good reviews. It was simple to assemble and is pretty comfortable.
My partner is going to assemble the new kitchen island in the next day or so. The lightbulb finally went on that it may be too much for me to handle.
Leo - Oranges are used to practice giving injections. I guess that goes with the whole jabbing practice thingee. I hope that you are feeling better today.
Miki - It sounds like you are getting down to the wire on your wood burning commissions. I hope that your online appointment helps even a little bit. Hugs!
Hi AngelaJo - I'm looking forward to seeing your picture of your table! I hope that you manage to get a bit of rest somehow today.
Shoutout to Twin, Zombie, PainedOne, Milily, Maynard, Wonder and Ida. I will try to check back later.
Miki, yeah, I know. somoeone sat down, took into account the iron by volume in blood, then how much you'd need and... Forget it! WOOD BURNING BETTER!
AJ, time to get yourself a big rest:-)
I got good news about the tumor in my eye and the uterine cancer this week. The tumor in my eye sealed itself shut, so I don't have to have surgery to staple it closed. The uterine cancer is the lowest level and completely contained, so a total hysterectomy should be the cure. What a turn around in just a couple of days!
Hoping you all are having a good day!
I am in extream pain in my side due to idk why. The necrosis fatty tissue should not even still be there according to one doc and according to the remainder it should definitely not be causing pain like this and the surgeon has decided I am not his patient since he doesn't feel it is a surgical fix, he feels it is numerological. Very helpful. I jist kniw I cant continue to cry every few minutes as my pain increases and I get stabbed in my stomach. And the pain just keeps getting worse. Yesterday however the er said they feel this is going to be a chronic pain issue and we all know that is er speak for "we won't help you anymore". I have no idea what to do.... none at all.
Miki I hope you are able to hit your goal but maybe with a little more sleep for yourself?
Angela im sorry you're still in a flare and not sleeping. I love seasonal dollar tree decorations too! And if I don't want to use it next year I don't have to feel horrible.
Fantod thank you for thinking of me. I'm glad you were able to get your chair assembled and that your partner has a new interview! Ill pray that he gets it or that a full time is right around the corner for him.
Pained One I am so glad for the good news after all the unknowns. I will pray that they can get your surgery scheduled soon and it goes smoothly. Other than wishing u would have taken it easy a bit more after mine, it went smooth and I still don't have any issues (besides hot flashes lol).
Maynard, get that site checked again by an infectious disease person or something ---- wound specialist ---- just to be safe. Prayers.