Stupid purchase or medical miracle?

Yup, I bought this today. I am so sick of spring allergies and I heard that this might help.

I'm kind of scared/grossed out though.

YAY!

I'm so happy for Laura! Even if she isn't a follower of this blog. :)

HIPAA

First of all, did my last post look weird? The photo set-up looks good in Google Chrome and Firefox but weird in Internet Explorer. Maybe I have too many internet browsers. 

Also, I'm very psyched by my FIVE followers!!!

Anyway, a little complaint: I saw an endocrinologist (well, two of them technically - the attending and the fellow) a few months ago. I liked the attending (mostly because she said "you'll have children" in such a straight-forward way) but I'm irritated at the fellow. When he called to give me my follow-up information, he scared the crap out of me. I was referred to a million (ok, three) other doctors and now I feel like my days off are spent making appointments and getting inconclusive results and MORE BLOODWORK. 

When I was at the appointment, the fellow mentioned that his wife was a resident and was surprised that I didn't know her name (it was uncommon - trust me, if I knew her, I'd remember). Well, I met her on Sunday and I said that she must be married to this guy. Her response surprised me - she said "oh yeah, he told me about you! I was wondering if we would meet!"...whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? He told her about me? Isn't that a HIPAA violation? 

I'm hoping/assuming that he just mentioned that he cared for a co-worker and didn't use any patient identifiers. 

But maybe she'll convince him that I don't have any mental deficits (yup, I've been asked this at EVERY recent appointment). 

Am I only applying to grad school to prove my intelligence to my new physicians? :)  

Sheep and Alpacas

The Tonester, Linda and I went to a sheep-shearing festival in town on Sunday. I saw signs for it all over town last week and I thought that they might like it. They were both really enthusiastic; apparently Tony has always wanted to take his kids to see a sheep being sheared. Weird but cute.



I also saw alpacas. For some reason, Mike and his buddy have this thing about me really liking alpacas. They are pretty cute! You can have your very own alpaca for $500.

Front Yard

After four summers here, I decided that this was the year that I was going to take care of the front yard. As you can tell from the picture on the left, it's a little pathetic looking. In the early spring, there are some lonely daffodils and tulips (not planted by me) but other than that, it's bare.

***Wow, this really did become a gardening blog. I haven't cooked in over a week so I can't even call it a recipe blog anymore. How boring. At least Gange is interested. ***

Anyway, I planted a hydrangea bush. We had them growing up and I always thought it was awesome to throw pennies in the ground and watch the flowers change color.

Based on my friend ACG's advice, I went to a well-respected nursery in town and told the woman what I needed (low-maintenance, flowering throughout the season).

Based on her recommendations, I planted Vincas (Titan Lavender Blue Halo, Titan Burgundy and Polka Dot), Cosmos (Sensation) and Zinnias (Profusion Cherry). I'm sure none of you care about the names but I needed a place to write it down for next year.

Housekeeping...of my blog

1. I am really psyched that I now have TWO followers. I am not sure what that means but I like it.

2. I still don't know how to insert the photos correctly into the text.

3. Gardening updates:
a. Gangers, I think it is too cold to plant outside. It's going down to the mid-40s tonight. I'm bringing mine in.
b. The green tomatoes, Marzano tomatoes and orange peppers have now sprouted (albeit on a wimpy scale).
c. The mint is really out of control already. Mojitos, anyone?

I can't even begin to explain how much this photo layout is offending me right now. Adam? CCBL? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Proud

I am SO proud of Mike! And while I slept in today and then went to a sheep-shearing festival, he had to go to work...on a Sunday.