Into every bloggers life, there comes that moment when you say to yourself – wow, I would love to hang out with all of them, like every day! And, you wonder what might happen if you could spend a few hours with a blogger friend. Would it feel like you have known each other forever? Would it be weird? Would they be nothing like their blog? Would it be the best time ever.
That happened to me this week…on Monday I was incredibly fortunate to be able to spend a couple of hours with Kym and it was so awesome! (Really, you can’t tell at all that I was having any fun especially with the grin I have from ear to ear and I think subliminally I am trying to hang on to her so she could not leave… lol)
So, true fact – we are a one car household and Steve heads off to work at the ass crack of dawn, so yeah – my hair was looking marvelous – not. Oy.Vey. And, I cannot even believe I am sharing the above photo…haha! Although, Kym tried to clue me in on the angle thing… she won the day for sure! (Also, her Peace Cowl is gorgeous! And, Peace Cowl… Peace Sign Earrings – she had it all going on! Oh, and her LipSense was perfect!!)
So – because you probably want to know – it did feel like we knew each other, it was not weird, she is even more incredible than her blog, and it was the best time ever!
But, you know what Dickens said about the best of times; it is directly followed by the worst of times…
Yep, enter Thursday… and the day of the DOCTORS APPOINTMENT.
I simply love how everything about visiting the doctor is “hurry up and wait” – I mean really. I get to the appointment (early) and I am told that in 10 minutes I can check in via a “remote user-friendly” access point. Why the 10-minute wait? Apparently, you cannot check in more than 30 minutes early!
Once the 10-minutes have expired, I head off to the kiosk to “check in” only to have the remote log in station tell me I need to go to the desk to check in. I kid you not. They needed to get my “finger print” for future visits… really. So, how hard would it have been to ask me that first? (or freaking look at the record, which they have access to on their computer system – right?) By now, it is about 15 minutes before my appointment time and I am pleasantly surprised when they call me back almost immediately.
This surprise quickly was squelched when I realized that I was only being taken to another ‘waiting area’ where the board with all the physician’s names were listed along with if they were “on time” for appointments. Please note, every physician BUT mine was on time. My physician – 30 minutes BEHIND.
However, I am not the only one sitting in “cattle class” and the children there are beyond adorable so I have plenty to keep me occupied. (AND, dear Armand Gamache was with me too!!)
So, by now it is over an hour after my ‘scheduled appointment’ and I finally get the fun necessary part started – you know, those lovely vitals. I was most certain my blood pressure would be at dangerous levels… however, crazy as it may be my BP was LOWER than it has ever been (and I have never had high blood pressure) and when I had to get on the scale, the nurse said – wow, you have lost weight! I wanted to do the dance of joy! So maybe that was the fun part after all.
The appointment ended on the highest of notes – my very behind doctor is behind for a reason, he actually talks with his patients and more importantly – he listens to what they say. My office is a “teaching office” so he usually has a “doctor in training” with him – so if he can share with the new generation of physicians that this is the most crucial part of being a doctor, I don’t mind waiting.
Oh, and I won the “award of the day” for listening to him about losing weight.
The REAL reward of the day was (a very late for us) dinner at Casa Reyna’s in the Strip – with Guacamole prepared tableside and Margaritas for two! (Because you know Guacamole and Margaritas are the BEST of diet foods! LOL)
Now, how about some links?
First up – did you all notice the excellent update to Ravelry this week? If not, you should head there and look! It is AWESOME!
Next… this craziness happened this week. Really… I know, crazy!
- Red Moon Rising
- Port Charlotte
- Bees in a Skep Beanie
- Across the Pond – I especially love this: “Techniques To Indulge In: Mosaic knitting, provisional cast on, kitchener stitch, eyelets, and working in the round!”
- And finally, ChevRiot
That is all I have for this week, have a safe and very happy St. Pat’s Day! See you back here on Monday!
Mmmmmmmargaritas!!!!!
It was SO GREAT to be able to spend some time with you in Pittsburgh! Thank you so much for setting up the rendezvous and taking time out of your day to hang out with me. XO
Fabulous!! I *love* meeting up with fellow bloggers, and have also been lucky enough to do so with Kym!! Is there anything better than guac made table-side??
I hate the waiting around for doctors as well (especially if I’m sitting in a cold office in a gown!), but it’s good if the wait is because the doctor is taking the proper amount of time with his or her patients!
That guac looks so yummy. I just had my first avocado in a while this week (I tend to eat them mostly in the warmer months) and it made me think of spring and summer!
I love that you and Kym got to meet in person! I think you both look great – happy, friendly, and awesome people, which is just how I imagine both of you. I’m glad your doctor’s visit improved as it didn’t sound like it started out very well, but margaritas and guacamole sound like the perfect end to a perfect day!
What a wonderful treat for both of you! Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
So glad you and Kym got together – what fun! And, glad you did find a doctor and that it turns out he/she is the listening type. What a difference. Great way to end the day – love the Strip area.
having a doctor who listens is golden! I am lucky to a quite a few of them but it took a while to find them!! What a day you had!
I think the photo of you and Kym is marvelous and I love seeing you together! Good for you for getting that doctor appointment taken care of and hooray for guac and margaritas!
Kym is great! I spent a day with her back in 2014 during our Elder-Son-Graduates trek to Michigan and New York. She really is the best.
When I read that your doc was behind I thought to myself, “I bet that’s because s/he spends time with patients instead of shuttling them through like cattle.” I am sorry you had to wait so long, but happy that it was for a good reason.
Great that you and Kym got a chance to hang out…and thanks for sharing! Your doctor’s appt turned out to be blessing in disguise and I guess a lesson for us all to be a bit more patient and less prone to jump to a conclusion…Congrats on all the progress you made and for the great report! You done good!
Cheers~
Kym, Carole, Vicki! They’re all the genuine article! FFLs! Your doctors visit sounds like every visit I’ve ever made (some doctors are better than others in timeliness). Ravelry’s update was confusing when I first arrived and I’m getting used to it, but still need to remind myself to “click on the logo”!
I am SO jealous that you got to hang out with Kym! I’m glad it was fun.
All of my drs are at teaching hospitals, and though it can be annoying, I always think it also means they have to be on top of things, which is good. Plus, I just plan it will be a while, and enjoy reading or knitting time!
Congrats on your good news appt! Have a good weekend.
Love that you and Kym hit it off IRL – and how about that sweater you’re wearing?! Congrats on getting through your doctor’s appointment and celebrating it. … and your Sidekick! definitely BEST of times!!