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Mar. 7th, 2015
In the middle of the night I was attacked by the gout monster. I was asleep but aware that something was wanky with my foot. This morning, I totally get what the wanky is. And it really hurts.
I popped a gout pill (indomethacin) and now have my foot encased in ice. It's been a while since I've had an attack that woke me up. This one is pretty darned ouchie. Hopefully, it will go away fast. It's, for sure, going to wreck havoc with my 20 minutes of walking if it does not let up and fast. I should be able to swim without much problem.
The band that holds my Flash to my wrist broke last night. The internets say this is not uncommon at all. I filled out the form on their website and, hopefully, they will send me a new one. If not, I'll return it to Amazon and get a replacement. Meanwhile some superglue and masking tape have made it so I can at least keep wearing it. It stayed on fine last night. And, apparently, I did not do any swimming in my sleep last night.
But, my plan is to leave for the pool in an hour (8:30) and get in as much of my mile as possible on a Saturday. Usually I can do at least a half mile before the weekend swimmers crowd me out. I think today, I'll just come on home and take care of my poor foot.
I popped a gout pill (indomethacin) and now have my foot encased in ice. It's been a while since I've had an attack that woke me up. This one is pretty darned ouchie. Hopefully, it will go away fast. It's, for sure, going to wreck havoc with my 20 minutes of walking if it does not let up and fast. I should be able to swim without much problem.
The band that holds my Flash to my wrist broke last night. The internets say this is not uncommon at all. I filled out the form on their website and, hopefully, they will send me a new one. If not, I'll return it to Amazon and get a replacement. Meanwhile some superglue and masking tape have made it so I can at least keep wearing it. It stayed on fine last night. And, apparently, I did not do any swimming in my sleep last night.
But, my plan is to leave for the pool in an hour (8:30) and get in as much of my mile as possible on a Saturday. Usually I can do at least a half mile before the weekend swimmers crowd me out. I think today, I'll just come on home and take care of my poor foot.
This and That Day so far...
Mar. 7th, 2015 01:48 pmJust before the pool opened The Slow Annoying Backstroke Lady showed up. She and I both use the Easy lane. I watched her carefully and correctly guessed which one she would pick and then I hopped into the other one. Whew. Bullet dodged. And, so I had a GREAT swim. My gout-y foot didn't bother me too much and as I swam on, it even bothered me less and less. I did my mile and kept on going for another half mile. It was great.
Then I hobbled to pick up a couple of grocery items and then home. I wasn't home long when I got an email that my last chromebook had sold on Amazon. Yeah! This one sold for $20 less than I paid for it brand new about six months ago. Excellent. Now, if they would just announce the new Pixel and take my money.
I reset the device, found the original box and packaging and boxed it up and took it to the post office. Amazon promises the buyer they will have it a week from Monday but I sent it faster. He'll have it this coming Monday. I know that would tickle me. Hope it does him.
Back from the post office and picked up my own mail to find my $100 rebate Electrolux for my stove. It's one of those gift card Mastercards which make me twitchy because how do you spend exactly $100? and They aren't refillable and they do have fees if you aren't careful. So, I activated it and bought a $100 gift card at Amazon. I have no problem spending $100 on Amazon and I know there won't be any fees and I know I can combine with other payment methods when I need to. So done.
My foot is no worse and, really hurts less if I'm not trying to walk on it. One of my swim friends told me this morning that there was a Times article this week about An Upside to Gout; It May Offer Alzheimer Protection. And, yes! I found it. I'm perfectly happy with Alzheimer protection!
I'm now listening to the Mariners win another spring training game.
Then I hobbled to pick up a couple of grocery items and then home. I wasn't home long when I got an email that my last chromebook had sold on Amazon. Yeah! This one sold for $20 less than I paid for it brand new about six months ago. Excellent. Now, if they would just announce the new Pixel and take my money.
I reset the device, found the original box and packaging and boxed it up and took it to the post office. Amazon promises the buyer they will have it a week from Monday but I sent it faster. He'll have it this coming Monday. I know that would tickle me. Hope it does him.
Back from the post office and picked up my own mail to find my $100 rebate Electrolux for my stove. It's one of those gift card Mastercards which make me twitchy because how do you spend exactly $100? and They aren't refillable and they do have fees if you aren't careful. So, I activated it and bought a $100 gift card at Amazon. I have no problem spending $100 on Amazon and I know there won't be any fees and I know I can combine with other payment methods when I need to. So done.
My foot is no worse and, really hurts less if I'm not trying to walk on it. One of my swim friends told me this morning that there was a Times article this week about An Upside to Gout; It May Offer Alzheimer Protection. And, yes! I found it. I'm perfectly happy with Alzheimer protection!
I'm now listening to the Mariners win another spring training game.
Random thots
Mar. 7th, 2015 06:52 pmI decided that rather than return/replace this broken band/Flash to Amazon and get a replacement, I'd get a Misfit Shine instead and compare. So I ordered up a Shine today. I'll be sending this Flash back but, if I like the Shine better, I won't order a new Flash. Or I will and will send the Shine back.
My foot is way better. I can at least walk around the condo without worry about falling and/or excruciating pain. I am anticipating being able to sleep tonight and maybe even doing my 20 minute walk tomorrow.
I had and thoroughly enjoyed broiled peanut butter on toast for dinner tonight. 2 slices with a bit of diet Dr. Pepper. And melon. It was perfectly delicious and nicely filling.
I'm honestly not at all interested in changing what I eat. I do not like organic or whole wheat or brown or fat free or sugar free. I do love butter, anything fried, meat and eggs and cheese.
BUT, I think I can certainly cut down on how much I eat. Fairly easily. And that's my plan.
Plus, the other day on one of my walks, I stopped in at a little deli a couple of blocks over and picked up a container of cubed assorted melon. I've been eating on it for several days and finished it off tonight. All of the melons - honeydew, watermelon and cantaloupe were perfectly ripe and full of flavor. I don't remember how much it cost but I remember thinking it seemed pricey. I got it and a sushi 6 pack for $12. But, now, I'm thinking it was worth every penny and I'll be getting more. Soon.
My foot is way better. I can at least walk around the condo without worry about falling and/or excruciating pain. I am anticipating being able to sleep tonight and maybe even doing my 20 minute walk tomorrow.
I had and thoroughly enjoyed broiled peanut butter on toast for dinner tonight. 2 slices with a bit of diet Dr. Pepper. And melon. It was perfectly delicious and nicely filling.
I'm honestly not at all interested in changing what I eat. I do not like organic or whole wheat or brown or fat free or sugar free. I do love butter, anything fried, meat and eggs and cheese.
BUT, I think I can certainly cut down on how much I eat. Fairly easily. And that's my plan.
Plus, the other day on one of my walks, I stopped in at a little deli a couple of blocks over and picked up a container of cubed assorted melon. I've been eating on it for several days and finished it off tonight. All of the melons - honeydew, watermelon and cantaloupe were perfectly ripe and full of flavor. I don't remember how much it cost but I remember thinking it seemed pricey. I got it and a sushi 6 pack for $12. But, now, I'm thinking it was worth every penny and I'll be getting more. Soon.