December 2020 W.I.S.H. - Finding Delight

[Summer2018]

Unfortunately I continue to feel pretty crappy. I've been having headaches since I changed to the new thyroid meds, which have gradually gotten worse. I'm not going to take it this morning and will email my doctor. I've also got congestion and a cough now and then but this is all consistent with what happens with food allergies, but in the back of my mind I am starting to wonder... do headache + congestion mean something else. I haven't had any type of fever tho. Arrgggg....

Needless to say plans for the weekend are to stay home, do lots of resting and some more crafting, doing Christmas cards and wrapping presents which could take all weekend since I have gift bags aka "stockings" full of lots of little things. Yesterday I cancelled my hotel reservation for Christmas and changed plans to just do a one day trip to my Sister's... calculating ferry and driving times and trying not to drive too much in the dark I can be there for about four hours midday. NExt week I'll drop presents off at my SIL's, which is only about 20 minutes away. Definitely a different Christmas, but will make it fun in it's own way.

I hope that you feel better. You might want to get a test just in case...

 

[piglet1979]

My school nurse was directed to provide a health lesson on mask wearing and hand washing for all classes online. She was unwilling to learn how to use teams, and without giving me a heads-up, just showed up at my classroom to teach the lesson.

I put her in the back of my classroom with my Mac book and fortunately, I had a window open. She proceeded to give the WORST lesson I have ever witnessed without her mask on coughing all over the place.

When she was done, I had to retrieve my Mac book so that I could resume teaching. I didn’t know what to do, then I grabbed my lysol and sprayed the area before grabbing my Mac book. I would have left it there for a few minutes, but the kids were screaming my name. I still have to wipe it down with alcohol.

I feel so violated...by a medical professional no less.

I would be so mad. Hopefully you do not need to deal with her again.

I've also got congestion and a cough now and then but this is all consistent with what happens with food allergies, but in the back of my mind I am starting to wonder... do headache + congestion mean something else. I haven't had any type of fever tho. Arrgggg....

It might be worth getting a test. I heard of some people having only congestion and a headache and being positive. My brother had a fever of about 100 for only an hour or 2 then it was just congestion. My sister in law and nephew only had congestions. You might still just have a cold or maybe allergies but it might help with peace of mind to know for sure.

 

[sweetpeama]

Hi everyone greetings from cold, windy, and dry Montana. I am Tammy and here is a little bit about me. I am 47 years old, working on loosing over an average adult male in weight right now and going slowly at it. My DH works in a food service warehouse pulling orders including the ice cream. We celebrated 16 years of marriage in mid November with Mexican food that DH picked up at from the resturant and then watching some movies. We have 2 girls ages 13 and 15 almost 16.

 

[glss1/2fll]

I've discovered that if I am going to eat more fruits and vegetables, then they need to be prepared ahead of time. I love to snack on an English cucumber at work, and I prepare that beforehand. I've wanted to take a mandarin orange to work but for some reason once there I am just too lazy to peel it! Think I may need to do some rethinking about work snacks!

 

[Summer2018]

I've discovered that if I am going to eat more fruits and vegetables, then they need to be prepared ahead of time. I love to snack on an English cucumber at work, and I prepare that beforehand. I've wanted to take a mandarin orange to work but for some reason once there I am just too lazy to peel it! Think I may need to do some rethinking about work snacks!

Same. These days I eat in my SUV. It's the only place I can safely take off my mask to eat. In the teachers' lounge which has a mini kitchen, I could wash and peel my fruit & veggies. Now, I must have my food ready to eat which means using plastic sandwich bags for food that normally wouldn't need it. I can't wait for all of this to be over so that I can go back to eating under more normal conditions.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Social Saturday - let's do some virtual caroling:

Find and post a video of one of your favorite Christmas songs.

 

[PollyannaMom]

 

[Summer2018]

Social Saturday - virtual caroling:

Find and post a video of one of your favorite Christmas songs.

For a religious carol, I choose “Oh Holy Night,” sung by Billy Porter. The last note brings on tears and goose bumps every time.

My favorite secular carol is “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” sung by Fred Astair.

 

[MickeyMom76]

This is my absolute favorite Christmas song!
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Canon

 

[Summer2018]

When I was 9 years old, I went with my Girl Scout Troop to watch "Mame" in NYC. It was very exciting, and I remember loving it.

 

[MickeyMom76]

I also like this song, but even moreso because of this scene. It cracks me up every time!

 

[MickeyMom76]

Favorite Christmas Carol moment is singing Silent Night by candlelight in church on Christmas Eve.

 

[MickeyMom76]

This has been fun and a nice distraction from actually working on my report cards. But I guess I should go do that. Two last Christmas Songs that just make me laugh:

 

[Oneanne]

This has been fun and a nice distraction from actually working on my report cards. But I guess I should go do that. Two last Christmas Songs that just make me laugh:

I heard Hippopotamus for the first time last year...what clever word play, I love it!

 

[Oneanne]

George Winston's December album is one of my all time favorites. Here's is one of the songs:

I did go get a covid test this morning... it was just as nasty as I thought it would be. The guy who did it was wonderful, and didn't seem to mind me trying to push his arm away at all. I do feel better this morning, the headache is still there but is a little diminished, so there is still a chance that it is from the new thyroid meds. If the test does come back positive I'll be able to re-trace where I've been the past week or so by going thru the charges on my credit card, as the only places I've gone are to shop. The only time I've been around anyone for more than a passing minute or two was when I got my new phone, and timing wise it is suspect even tho they had protocols in place. I should know one way or the other by Monday.

Beautiful clear blue cold winter weather going on outside today... I'll be enjoying it sequestered on the couch, knitting.

 

[sjrec]

This is the music from Charlie Brown’s Christmas special. I play it every day during the holidays.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?
v=YvI_FNrczzQ

 

[Summer2018]

This is the music from Charlie Brown’s Christmas special. I play it every day during the holidays.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?
v=YvI_FNrczzQ

DD and I were listening to it all afternoon while baking cookies...it's an annual tradition.

 

[Summer2018]

George Winston's December album is one of my all time favorites. Here's is one of the songs:

I did go get a covid test this morning... it was just as nasty as I thought it would be. The guy who did it was wonderful, and didn't seem to mind me trying to push his arm away at all. I do feel better this morning, the headache is still there but is a little diminished, so there is still a chance that it is from the new thyroid meds. If the test does come back positive I'll be able to re-trace where I've been the past week or so by going thru the charges on my credit card, as the only places I've gone are to shop. The only time I've been around anyone for more than a passing minute or two was when I got my new phone, and timing wise it is suspect even tho they had protocols in place. I should know one way or the other by Monday.

Beautiful clear blue cold winter weather going on outside today... I'll be enjoying it sequestered on the couch, knitting.

Hopefully all goes well.

 

[sjrec]

Here’s a tip that was new to me-maybe you can use it. Snacks were always an important part of my work day!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good morning, and Happy Self-Care Sunday! -
What gift (material or otherwise) are you giving yourself this year?