Figuring out the new normal
Jan. 5th, 2012 09:36 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
susandennisThe other day I heard a list of over-used words and phrases. I agreed with the list for the most part and particularly with the phrase 'new normal'. And here I am perpetuating the problem... Sigh.
But, I've now had some hours to contemplate the breathing news of the week and I think I'm kind of over the bummed and onto the ok, so now what. Since I know it's not psychosomatic, I can focus more comfortably on exactly how I feel and what to do about it. I grilled yesterday's doctor about the 'as needed' inhaler. I'd been kind of using it 'just in case' but now know that isn't necessary so I'm only using it now when I actually feel the need. That way I will also be able to get a handle on patterns, good days/bad days, etc.
And I put away all evidence of the problem. All papers and packaging are either tossed or filed. One inhaler is in the bedroom drawer (it can't be kept in the bathroom) and one is in the bathroom drawer. Yesterday I was pretty down about the whole thing and every time I spied some evidence, I got downer. So today, I'm trying denial. So far it's way better.
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zimzat was kind enough to give me a heck of a deal on the EVO he got at Google I/O lo those many years ago now (2?). My own EVO had developed a non-reparable handicap. The new EVO arrived yesterday and it's so nice to have a fully capable, fully functional phone again. My other phone - the EPIC4G was rendered useless (to me anyway) with the latest OS update by Samsung so it's been relegated to the bedroom as a backup phone.
The EVO was in need of some updates. Badly in need, actually. HTC does not accumulate them. So you download and install and update. Check again. Download and install and update. Check again... etc. Most take several hours to download - even on wifi. I am now downloading the 4th or 5th one.
I need to take the Christmas bow off the car. I drove through MacDonald's yesterday and the cute little cashier girl said 'oh did you get that fun car for Christmas?!' A perfectly rational conclusion, I realized. I like having the decoration, though so I'm going to hunt around for some other kind of ornament for it.
Swim class at noon today. Work is light today and probably tomorrow as well. And then I'm off for a week.
But, I've now had some hours to contemplate the breathing news of the week and I think I'm kind of over the bummed and onto the ok, so now what. Since I know it's not psychosomatic, I can focus more comfortably on exactly how I feel and what to do about it. I grilled yesterday's doctor about the 'as needed' inhaler. I'd been kind of using it 'just in case' but now know that isn't necessary so I'm only using it now when I actually feel the need. That way I will also be able to get a handle on patterns, good days/bad days, etc.
And I put away all evidence of the problem. All papers and packaging are either tossed or filed. One inhaler is in the bedroom drawer (it can't be kept in the bathroom) and one is in the bathroom drawer. Yesterday I was pretty down about the whole thing and every time I spied some evidence, I got downer. So today, I'm trying denial. So far it's way better.
zimzat was kind enough to give me a heck of a deal on the EVO he got at Google I/O lo those many years ago now (2?). My own EVO had developed a non-reparable handicap. The new EVO arrived yesterday and it's so nice to have a fully capable, fully functional phone again. My other phone - the EPIC4G was rendered useless (to me anyway) with the latest OS update by Samsung so it's been relegated to the bedroom as a backup phone. The EVO was in need of some updates. Badly in need, actually. HTC does not accumulate them. So you download and install and update. Check again. Download and install and update. Check again... etc. Most take several hours to download - even on wifi. I am now downloading the 4th or 5th one.
I need to take the Christmas bow off the car. I drove through MacDonald's yesterday and the cute little cashier girl said 'oh did you get that fun car for Christmas?!' A perfectly rational conclusion, I realized. I like having the decoration, though so I'm going to hunt around for some other kind of ornament for it.
Swim class at noon today. Work is light today and probably tomorrow as well. And then I'm off for a week.
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Date: 2012-01-05 06:20 pm (UTC)Ah college.
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Date: 2012-01-06 04:53 am (UTC)I had thought about bringing it up to date before selling it, but when it was listed to the general population someone may have specifically wanted it for the lower initial version (hackability or something) so I decided to leave it alone. :)
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Date: 2012-01-06 04:59 am (UTC)it's great it's good. i love having the evo again. all's under control.