hypatia42

I had my MRI yesterday. I decided that I don't dislike them but I don't enjoy them either. I did not get the horrible claustrophobia problem my mom has. I think that was helped immensely by the fact that it was open on the other end and all the lights were on. Had to take my wedding ring off halfway through the process. The tech said it should be fine so I didn't at first but my finger went numb so I had her set on the counter. It was realy weird to feel the magnetic resonance. There were different types I guess. The sounds changed with every type of picture she was taking. With each sound the feeling was different too. On the whole a very strange yet non-traumatic experience.

Happy Pancake Day! IHOP is giving away a free short stack to everyone who comes in today. Didn't even know there was a pancake day until yesterday, go figure. I do think its very funny that Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day coincide this year. Made me chuckle.

A friend of mine is going to begin the process of encouraging labor to start today. I'm going to be there for her, and for him. He seems to think he's not going to be able to handle it. I think he'll do just fine. But I will be there, to hold hands, to stay calm, to give engery where needed. And I will knit.

This little baby boy is gonna have a blanket before his 1st birthday I swear it. *sigh* How much before his 1st birthday I have no clue. Four rows took me 2 hours the other night. I will grant you that four rows is just under 475 stiches but still. I am progressing with it, I know this. You can actually start to see the pattern in it now. Its all wavy. I think once its done and paid flat the endges will be even and the pattern will be visible in the weave rather than the edges looking corrugated. I could be wrong about that though. It will be good and fine and done when it gets done.

I am in pain. Something is off in my lower back. I don't think it was caused during my visit which is what usually happens. The symptoms didn't start until a couple of days ago. Hoping that continued streching will loosen it up enough to let me get off the daily ibuprophen.

Completely dropped the ball last week. I was feeling all acomplished cause I managed to find time and the assistance necessary while the Honey was out of town to pick up his car. Forgot to transfer the money for the check I wrote to pay for said fixed car. OD protection covered the check so the auto place didn't get mad but the bank charged us $25 and I messed up the balance of finance in the household. Feel like an idiot. Let the Honey down. That hurts worse.

Going tanning has made a HUGE difference in my outlook on the world. I'm sleeping better. I mind what I eat more. I am more present. In general, I care more about myself and the things going on in the world around me. This is a good thing. Remember this for next year! You can tell that its been too long without enough sun when going tanning is an orgamsic experience.