I am gearing up for a busy week! Yeah, I know that I am just finishing up this holiday week, but I am looking forward to this next week and it's gonna be a busy one!
Retina Specialist
A few weeks ago I went to the eye doctor for my normal yearly appointment and new glasses. I was happy (not that it really mattered) that my vision didn't change much. My prescription was mostly the same. I got myself some new specs which I really like. Ok, the main reason that I like them is that this new pair does not have the nose pieces and is instead just the plastic frame that rests on my nose. Why is this important? Well it's important because if I am reading of on my ipad I usually just push my glasses up on my head and go with my normal vision. Yeah, I know that I have progressive lenses and that seems counter productive. But it just works for me. The eye doctor is aware and actually encouraged me to read without glasses when I can. All was going splendidly with my appointment until the eye doctor started to make a comment, and he kept going back and saying the same thing before going onto something else, just to circle back around to the same exact comment. So I knew he was really thinking and grappling with something. The comment? "I think that's probably just a pigment spot". But he kept going back to it to look again and finally he said, "I just can't be 100% sure that this tiny spot is pigment. It very well could be a pin hole in your retina."
Say what?
Yeah, I very well may have a hole in my retina. A tiny one right now. But a hole none the less. And this possible hole requires me to visit a retina specialist. I did ask them what happens at this point. A small hole will usually get bigger and can be the start of a detached retina. (sounds scary). They couldn't give advice as they were not the specialist but they did say that typically a wee tiny hole would just be repaired with a zap of a laser to fuse the hole. Zap Zap and it's done. They said that the tears/holes that go uncorrected and get bigger can have more invasive repairs (a metal buckle in the eye is what they alluded to...yikes!) The eye doctors words were "I could be wasting your time by sending to a specialist, but on the flip side I could be a hero for catching this so early." I quickly assured him that I would rather be safe than sorry....especially since I only get one set of eyes. Sooooooo.... on Monday January 5th, I am heading to a retina specialist for a 2 hour appointment. I imagine that I should have some idea of what is happening by the end of the appointment. (I HOPE)
Soul Fusion Foundations
In my last post I wrote about how I had found a beginners exercise class (very small class size) that focuses on mobility and flexibility. I have made the commitment and I am looking forward to starting. I know that it will be ugly. I won't be able to do all the moves because I have slipped that far. But I am anxious to get rolling so that I can start to see improvements! The first class is Tuesday the 6th after work and the second class is Thursday after work. Something new and exciting.
Notary
Also this week is my scheduled appointment to take my notary exam. Yes, I am set to become a notary in the fine state of Pennsylvania. I have taken the class. I have submitted my application. I am just waiting to take the exam and that exam is scheduled for Thursday January 8th in the afternoon. The course that I went through offers a refresher guide and a practice exam that they recommend that you do the day or two before you take the exam. So I have to slip that into my week.
Blog-i-versary
On January 6th I will celebrate 20 years of writing and sharing my journey on this forum. Crazy I know! So I have to write a post commemorating that for sure!
Normal Hum Drum Life
Of course in the midst of all of that craziness I will still be working my normal 40 hours at work (although lately it has been more like 42-45 hours each week). I will be making dinners each evening, going on a walk with the dog in the morning, and all the other normal stuff. So yeah, it's gonna be a busy one! But amidst the crazy is some exciting changes that will be nice in my life!
4 comments:
EKKKKK on the retina stuff but I am soooo glad that they were able to get you in fast rather than having to wait a few months. Good for you on trying something new. You may end up loving it! If you remember, try and list what you are/will be cooking pretty please! I am always down for new ideas. A exam to be a notary? I am flabbergasted! I used to be one here and it is just a 4 hour online course that you cannot fast forward through and pay the money. I did it through my old job and they paid for it. No need for it now at the school though. Speaking of which I should update y'all to my old job.
Good to be safe vs sorry. My GP noticed the slightest spot on my nose. I was sent to dermatologist. It was skin cancer & it was taken care of. Health is wealth. I can't wait to hear about your class. I am still using my treadmill in 2026! I also was able to maintain my weight over the holidays. Today's weigh in was 0.2 pounds but I am counting it as a win. I am getting to goal in 2026.
Maintaining over the holidays is such a huge victory! YAY!!! Yeah, in terms of the doctor stuff, while I hate visits to doctors and all that stuff....I would rather be safe than sorry! Glad you got the skin cancer taken care of quickly!
Yeah, I am so glad that they got me in fast too. They actually could have gotten me in a week, but I actually delayed it a week into the new year. I hadn't paid a penny toward my deductible last year.....so I"m paying for this out of pocket. I figured may as well put it toward my 2026 deductible.
Yup....it's an hour long exam (although I can't imagine 30 questions taking an hour)..to be a notary.....proctored and all the official stuff.
Yes, we do need an update on your job!!!
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