The Doctor
Have I ever mentioned how fortunate I feel that my mom has worked for the past 30 years or so for a great family practice doctor? You know what that means? Never having to wait to be seen when you're sick, free drug samples, and the comfort of going to the same doctor for your whole life. Although the guy is in his 70's now and trying to sell his practice, but he's still going strong, which is good. I went in this morning to get checked out as the drugs my mom brought home for me were doing no good, as I felt worse this morning as I did yesterday and Thursday. I took a half day off from work yesterday because after I got there, I realized it was a bad idea going, as I was pretty useless.
So I got checked out this morning, got a free sample of Nasonex to take, and a prescription for a penicillin based antibiotic that look like horse pills and a nice huge bottle of Robitussin CF. Not bad for $21. And the good news, although I still feel sick, at least I feel better than I did this morning. I'm taking it easy this weekend, just going to rest and try not to strain myself too much so I can go to work on Monday as I'm running out of sick days. (We only get 2.5 personal/sick days every 3 months. And I just used my last 1/2 on Friday) I really don't want to touch my two weeks of vacation, so hopefully I'll be OK on Monday. I have a feeling I will.
In the meantime, it'll be a boring weekend of staying inside. Its OK, I've got Keyser keeping me company by sleeping on me right now as I lay down on the couch, with a big bottle of water (drink those fluids!) and a box of tissues, and making my inner 10 year old happy by watching Star Wars on DVD. Of course next up will be Empire, followed by Jedi, and if I'm really feeling up to it, onto the prequels (which were great on first viewing, but just don't hold up like the Original Trilogy, or OT). Although, I do have great hopes for Episode III as the trailer and teaser for it have thoroughly impressed me. I could say the same for the trailers to the first two when I saw them, so hopefully I won't be disappointed.
May looks to be a good month, besides the new Star Wars, I have tickets to see Velvet Revolver and then U2 the next weekend. Now I just need to find someone to take Elena's place at the U2 show. Don't worry, I'm working on it! =)
Alright, back to the couch. Hope everyone has a better weekend than I'll be having (although you can't complain too much about watching Star Wars on the home theatre system with the volume loud, at least I can't!)
Comments
Feel better soon! Man, your company has crappy sick/personal days - I get 2 per month, and people who have been there longer than me (it's kind of based on length of service) get more than that. in addition to all the government holidays and any extra hours you work and take off later.
Posted by: Jenniy | March 20, 2005 11:37 PM