Carmella's Hang Out

Though I took my doctors note into work today, I stayed the whole time I was asked to, and did pretty well. As soon as I walked in, I let both of my managers know what had happened and that I was pretty loopy, shaken, and ill. They were both sympathetic and asked if I was needing to go home, to which I answered that I would stay as long as I thought I could handle. Manager CA said that he could probably send me home around 9 or so, but close to 8 the shakes and loopiness had lessoned and I told him I thought I could ride out the rest of the ‘fall out’ from the attack and meds.They did send me home early, so that I could ‘take J home’ and take her away from work, but I would have lasted that last half hour I am sure. We were pretty slow so neither of us was needed really. I came home, ate some lunch and checked email, then spent a few hours up in my room resting while watching TV. Around 11 this morning, Mum came to TH with a new inhaler for me….VERY NICE!! This one is a special one that has not only the albuterol, but also a steroid to help my lungs heal faster. It tastes AWFUL but makes me feel much better quickly after puffing on it. I am so very thankful for medical coverage! The price we pay now for things is still not nice, but it is at least manageable, and I have the option of going to the ER and getting meds, rather than the alternative, which would be trying to breathe through it all and deal with the pain after.

Got to talk to my Indian Dad tonight! That was mega cool! Years ago, he moved to India then on to Texas when he brought his family back to the states. I have not seen him in over 10 years. They were here about a month ago, for the wedding of his niece, and due to something out of his control, he was unable to come see us. {Yes…I have an Indian Dad. When I was younger, he and my Dad met at work. They became fast friends, and we soon were the only white members of a church group that met in homes. Dad A {Indian Dad} did not have any daughters, but three sons, so he adopted Kade and I. Since then, he has been our second Dad, our Indian Dad. The younger kids, having no memory of him, found it strange that we could say we had two Dads, but felt better when they knew our real Dad was fully aware of it and ok with it since it was his best friend! That is the story behind that, in case you are wondering!}

Faire is over. That is kinda sad, but at the same time, came at a good time. This means it is the end of my festival season. Now I need to get working on the plans for next year! lol. This was the last year that Zairah can have the outfit that has become so apart of her character. She shall have to branch out, try new things, with the one I have planned for next season. I had wanted to make it this year, but did not have the funds. Given nearly a whole year, I think I can manage to get it finished in time. The outfit I have been wearing was a gift from my ‘big sister’ when she could not longer use it. It was already a bit on the big side when I got it, and since loosing the 50 pounds this year, has only gotten more ridiculous. I shall miss that costume, but look forward to being able to show off the new figure I have gained {in the sense that the new outfit will actually fit…not that I am planning on shedding layers or anything. Trust me…..there is little hope of me EVER getting thin enough to do that at all!}

Now that my Saturdays are not planned for with a Ren Fest, I can use them for other things! Like HOCKEY! Yup THAT season is just beginning. Ah. Hockey is back. Go Ducks!

Another thing I hope to do with the money and time not being used for faire, is picking the plans up that Kade and I have had for months now. There are quite a few good plays, concerts, and events going on at two of the local theater’s in the next few months. After looking at the schedule for the next few months, tonight, I already have a few mapped out that I would like to go see. Many of them are more than affordable, so I can go to them with Kade and still get the other payments made on things I need to. {such as cell phone minutes, helping with meds, and giving some money to my amazing bro for the computer he gave to me, on top of getting a few new parts for it.} May even look into taking the kids to one or two. Like, taking them on big sister dates. There are a few I think they might like, and are early enough in the day and cheap enough that it would be feasible.

Tonight, the Ducks will play the Red Wings here in MI. Kade and I had planned on takin Dad to the game, but were unable to purchase the tickets. Just hours after they went on sale to the public, those we could afford were sold out and we had no hope of buying any. The game will be televised, so we should still get to see how it goes, though it will not be the same. We have decided to look at the bright side though. There is another game coming up with the same two teams in the same place, in February. By that time, retirement decisions will have been made we hope, injuries will be healed and players back on ice that are unable to play tonight, and we will be able to save money for the event.

Wow. I am still pretty worn out from the attack. Guess I should get some sleep soon, as I have to go in tomorrow and get my injections.

Hope you are all having a good week