So, I promised pictures....
Brennen got a hold of my phone and here is what happened...
Monday, September 9, 2013
12 eyes
I am worried that my fans have given up on me. I worry because on one post there was like 12 to 18 views. Then on the last there has only been 2. I think the previous had a lot because the actual 3 or 4 people who really read my blog probably checked a bunch to see if I have blogged any more. But sometimes it just takes me a while - so don't give up. Just keep checking! I don't have any cute pictures to show - that might really make this blog way cuter! I will put pictures in my next blog. But for now - I will keep all the pictures locked away in the deep dark dungeon (sometimes referred to as a memory card - Ha ha).
A few weeks ago - Ok, maybe week before last I got word that I had to travel to Santa Fe for a training. I began to get nervous because I can not see. I have one "okay" eye (the right one) and the other is REALLY REALLY bad. So, back in April I lost the lens to my glasses. It was the left lens, of course. I tried to get another but my prescription had run out in March. And the eye doctor had just left town, FOR GOOD. It was going to be about a 3 month wait till another doctor came to the practice (Walmart mind you). So, I called around. Everyone in Roswell had a 3 month wait. Did I make an appt? Of course not! Well, now, 3+ months have gone by. I could have already been seen - but NO! I have to do things the hard way. Anyway, back to the story. I was leaving for Santa Fe the next day. So, I run out to Wal-Mart and low and behold they have a doctor, an opening, and gave me a discount on the cost. (ARE YOU SERIOUS??????) I did the eye exam and if I waited for glasses it would be 2 weeks for them to come in. Luckily I knew this from past experiences so I got contacts which they have on hand. I thought, this has to be too easy!
Well, of course we know I was right or else the story wouldn't have made it onto the blog entitled, "ONLY TO JESS".
After examining me and trying me out on 1 prescription he decided that they weren't strong enough so I was given a different prescription. Because I had the 1st pair in already, I just wore them the rest of the day. I put in the stronger pair (#A) the next morning. I drove all the way to Santa Fe just fine. I got in the training and could see the things projected onto the big screen at the front of the auditorium. We really didn't use our handouts. I took some notes but I can do that without really looking at them. I then drove home that night. While I was working on the computer I noticed that I could not get the type into focus - but they were new (pretty strong) contacts. I probably had to get used to them. And besides, it had already been a very long day.
Over the next few days I wore them but kept trying to "take them off" when I had to do desk work. I finally went back to the doctor. He thought maybe the power was to strong but as he kept examining me he agreed with that less and less. He sent me home in some lenses that were less powerful (#1). I could see my desk work but not distance (not well enough to really drive anywhere that I didn't know). Luckily he sent me home with 2 more pair. And Lucky for me I had labeled them. Pair A; Pair #1, #2, and unmarked. So, I tried pair #2. #2 were bifocals. YUCK! I was really sad to think that I needed bifocals and I am NOT EVEN 34! I could see far away still but close up still wasn't focusing right. Phew!
So, after a few days of each I have returned to pair A. They are the strongest set but I have adjusted to them. A lot of times I want my glasses so I can just take them off when I need to but I needed to make sure we could get the prescription right before I ordered them. I have been wearing these for about a week straight and I think I am happy with how I have adjusted.
UGH! What a story! I say that as I dig into about an hours worth of work before retiring for the night! So, good night all.
A few weeks ago - Ok, maybe week before last I got word that I had to travel to Santa Fe for a training. I began to get nervous because I can not see. I have one "okay" eye (the right one) and the other is REALLY REALLY bad. So, back in April I lost the lens to my glasses. It was the left lens, of course. I tried to get another but my prescription had run out in March. And the eye doctor had just left town, FOR GOOD. It was going to be about a 3 month wait till another doctor came to the practice (Walmart mind you). So, I called around. Everyone in Roswell had a 3 month wait. Did I make an appt? Of course not! Well, now, 3+ months have gone by. I could have already been seen - but NO! I have to do things the hard way. Anyway, back to the story. I was leaving for Santa Fe the next day. So, I run out to Wal-Mart and low and behold they have a doctor, an opening, and gave me a discount on the cost. (ARE YOU SERIOUS??????) I did the eye exam and if I waited for glasses it would be 2 weeks for them to come in. Luckily I knew this from past experiences so I got contacts which they have on hand. I thought, this has to be too easy!
Well, of course we know I was right or else the story wouldn't have made it onto the blog entitled, "ONLY TO JESS".
After examining me and trying me out on 1 prescription he decided that they weren't strong enough so I was given a different prescription. Because I had the 1st pair in already, I just wore them the rest of the day. I put in the stronger pair (#A) the next morning. I drove all the way to Santa Fe just fine. I got in the training and could see the things projected onto the big screen at the front of the auditorium. We really didn't use our handouts. I took some notes but I can do that without really looking at them. I then drove home that night. While I was working on the computer I noticed that I could not get the type into focus - but they were new (pretty strong) contacts. I probably had to get used to them. And besides, it had already been a very long day.
Over the next few days I wore them but kept trying to "take them off" when I had to do desk work. I finally went back to the doctor. He thought maybe the power was to strong but as he kept examining me he agreed with that less and less. He sent me home in some lenses that were less powerful (#1). I could see my desk work but not distance (not well enough to really drive anywhere that I didn't know). Luckily he sent me home with 2 more pair. And Lucky for me I had labeled them. Pair A; Pair #1, #2, and unmarked. So, I tried pair #2. #2 were bifocals. YUCK! I was really sad to think that I needed bifocals and I am NOT EVEN 34! I could see far away still but close up still wasn't focusing right. Phew!
So, after a few days of each I have returned to pair A. They are the strongest set but I have adjusted to them. A lot of times I want my glasses so I can just take them off when I need to but I needed to make sure we could get the prescription right before I ordered them. I have been wearing these for about a week straight and I think I am happy with how I have adjusted.
UGH! What a story! I say that as I dig into about an hours worth of work before retiring for the night! So, good night all.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Just a little catching up
So...two weeks ago I started this post. It has been totally revamped twice now. I started with something - I don't even remember what now - and after only getting two sentences I left it for days and days. When I came back to it, I couldn't remember the point of it or what I was going to say. So, I erased it and started a new one. This one was entitled "Never Say Never". It had one sentence about sounding just like my parents. My, how the roles cycle. But after one sentence and a week later, I have revamped once more. I am committed to finishing this blog before I get up from this desk.
Wait, I will be right back - HA!
I decided that if I was going to in fact finish this that I needed something to drink. My how I wish there was just one beer in my refrigerator. So, since there isn't then I will settle for tea. Sweet tea to be exact - but not BUSCH's. It is from Church's. Do you think that is a coincidence that they are both chicken places. I think if we were down south and a little more to the east we would be getting the BEST SWEET TEA. I just have this feeling.
I am still working a lot but not like crazy (like last month). At least now I am on a day schedule (for the most part) and come home to sleep every night. I like that. I had missed it. I am sad to say, but I think I have to work like 3 graveyards next week - YIKES!!!! I finally got the papers. The stinkin' salary papers. So, I am really trying to keep it under 50 hours. That is my goal for now. Hopefully I will get it down to right at 40 but this will take practice - so I am setting my goals realistically now.
Ok, maybe the tea wasn't a good idea. Be right back.......
My stomach has been really upset since last night. I tried to cook some squash for Labor Day but it was no good. Turns out we don't know where the squash came from. It was left on Dorian's doorstep. We all thought Georgia grew it and left it for him. Turns out she didn't. So, I don't know what the heck was up with it - But I only took 2 bites and I was sick, sick all last night and a lot of today. Hopefully I will be fully recovered by tomorrow. I don't think I can handle another day of this.
Other than working a lot - My two favorite things to watch are back on. 1.) DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL!!!!! and 2.)Face-Off. I love this show - I am sad to report that I have not even seen one full episode since it came on 3 or 4 weeks ago. I am never home in time no matter how hard I try and then I get here for the end of it but sometimes I just fall asleep. I am trying harder to watch it - because I sincerely enjoy it. It is the same with Pre-Season for the Cowboys. I did catch MOST of the game against the Bengals - hey they won that one - is that a hint. Maybe if I watch more they will win more! *Note to self; and the calendar/planner I carry; and the calendar on my phone; and to the numerous notes I leave myself*
Speaking of notes - You know things are bad when you write yourself a note to put something on the to do list. I don't know how I managed that; but yes! I did!
Ok. I believe I have rambled enough and these contacts that are the totally wrong prescription are driving me crazy! (that is another blog). Maybe it won't take two weeks to write!
Good night.
Wait, I will be right back - HA!
I decided that if I was going to in fact finish this that I needed something to drink. My how I wish there was just one beer in my refrigerator. So, since there isn't then I will settle for tea. Sweet tea to be exact - but not BUSCH's. It is from Church's. Do you think that is a coincidence that they are both chicken places. I think if we were down south and a little more to the east we would be getting the BEST SWEET TEA. I just have this feeling.
I am still working a lot but not like crazy (like last month). At least now I am on a day schedule (for the most part) and come home to sleep every night. I like that. I had missed it. I am sad to say, but I think I have to work like 3 graveyards next week - YIKES!!!! I finally got the papers. The stinkin' salary papers. So, I am really trying to keep it under 50 hours. That is my goal for now. Hopefully I will get it down to right at 40 but this will take practice - so I am setting my goals realistically now.
Ok, maybe the tea wasn't a good idea. Be right back.......
My stomach has been really upset since last night. I tried to cook some squash for Labor Day but it was no good. Turns out we don't know where the squash came from. It was left on Dorian's doorstep. We all thought Georgia grew it and left it for him. Turns out she didn't. So, I don't know what the heck was up with it - But I only took 2 bites and I was sick, sick all last night and a lot of today. Hopefully I will be fully recovered by tomorrow. I don't think I can handle another day of this.
Other than working a lot - My two favorite things to watch are back on. 1.) DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL!!!!! and 2.)Face-Off. I love this show - I am sad to report that I have not even seen one full episode since it came on 3 or 4 weeks ago. I am never home in time no matter how hard I try and then I get here for the end of it but sometimes I just fall asleep. I am trying harder to watch it - because I sincerely enjoy it. It is the same with Pre-Season for the Cowboys. I did catch MOST of the game against the Bengals - hey they won that one - is that a hint. Maybe if I watch more they will win more! *Note to self; and the calendar/planner I carry; and the calendar on my phone; and to the numerous notes I leave myself*
Speaking of notes - You know things are bad when you write yourself a note to put something on the to do list. I don't know how I managed that; but yes! I did!
Ok. I believe I have rambled enough and these contacts that are the totally wrong prescription are driving me crazy! (that is another blog). Maybe it won't take two weeks to write!
Good night.
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