Chris took me out last night to Sheetz so I could meet Kristen and get a sundae. I was super excited.
There's a billion different flavor options. I taste tested a few and decided to go with the peanut butter cookie dough frozen yogurt. The grape ape ice cream flavor was really good too. I smothered mine in toppings and got to chat with Kristen for a little bit. I shared it with Chris on the way home. I had a bit of a derp moment mid-conversation with Kristen, but thankfully she was patient. I've been losing track of my conversations really bad lately. I'll be mid sentence or thought, and all of the sudden -- Poof! It's super frustrating, especially if someone doesn't understand. Chris is good at usually getting me back on track.
The frozen yogurt is really good. I was tempted to get the grape ape flavor, but it wouldn't have gone well with toppings, and I was in the mood for a crazy sundae rather than a simple one. I can't imagine having that thing available to me at half price on break time, especially if on steroids. It'd be a dangerous thing. Of course, I haven't checked out the nutritional facts on it yet, but I can't imagine it's healthy. I should have taken something with to take a picture of it, but it didn't last very long! Nom.
I made rice with gandules and pollo guisado for dinner last night. It was on track to get really good, but when it came time to stew the chicken I had the flame up on medium to get it boiling, mixed everything, put the lid on, and forgot to turn the flame down to low. The bottom burnt and gave the whole dish a burnt tang to it. I was really upset with myself. I've been having really bad cognitive issues lately, and I worked really hard on that meal. To have it ruined by my poor memory was really frustrating. Chris kept insisting it was still good, but I know he was just being nice because he knew I was hurt.Physically I've been feeling better since the increase in steroids, and Chris has noticed it. He says I'm more talkative when I'm feeling better. I got super tired out of no where last night after dinner, and crashed on the bed without even saying a word. I remember him coming in at some point after I fell asleep and I pouted more about burning dinner. He cuddled me, and I fell back to sleep.
Tomorrow he gets paid, so it's going to be a busy day. Lots of errands and shopping to handle. Unfortunately not nearly enough money to handle it all. This pay check is going to be short from his last battle with campylocbactor, and now the next paycheck from this one. It seems we can't get ahead lately. I need to drop off samples at the lab and get blood drawn at two labs tomorrow. I need to fill my meds for the week, and make some phone calls to figure out what I'm going to do about affording my specialty meds. Hoping to hear from our PCP tomorrow about when Chris can get back to work. She was impressed that we're eating less processed foods, and that I felt I was doing better in result. We need to get so many groceries tomorrow.Tuesday I have to go to Philadelphia for two different appointments at Jefferson. My second appointment with one of their rheumatologists, and my first with their head of neurology. I have a ton to get prepped for those appointments. I got to print out labs, gather my discs of MRIs, write down talking points so I don't forget. Those trips are never cheap. I'm guessing about a half tank of gas, tolls, over thirty bucks for parking, fifty for co-pays, lunch since we'll be there all day. Being sick isn't cheap.
It sounds like we're finally getting some snow on Friday, but they're talking lots of snow, about a foot! Something tells me I'll be shoveling.
I leave you with the post amusing me most on Facebook today:
Chef Crusoe: Bruschetta!
"One of my classic cooking episodes; bruschetta!" ;)~ Chef CrusoeP.S. This recipe and voice is by Mum's favorite chef, Gino D'Acampo
Posted by Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund on Sunday, January 17, 2016
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