We woke up to -2 degree temperatures this morning! Thankfully the sun is shining, and its making all the snow glisten, and we've become total pros (it took this native Wisconsinite a minute to get back into the swing of things) at dressing right for these frigid temps. At this rate, the lake behind our house should be frozen solid within a few more days, and ice-fishing and snowmobiling will commence. Looking forward to being a spectator, from my couch, INSIDE :).
I haven't let my walks lapse despite this arctic blast that's set in...I've just added layers, and even more engaging podcasts, and thoroughly enjoying my treks through the neighborhood.
A major milestone being that I've started to take walks by myself (sharing my location with Raj via iPhone when I leave each time).
Health Update:
Ears & Sinuses are being quite the difficult body parts right now. ENT actually put tubes in my ears (who knew this was now such a quick in office procedures? I remember it being like on the scale of having your tonsils out when I was a kid...In any event this is supposed to relieve some of the pressure and fluid issues, and they are going to stay there for a while
We are trying anti-biotic #3 to try to get rid of these stubborn infections
White Blood Cells / ANC holding steady around 670, so they'll test me again Monday before making a call on getting the first dose of the Vaccine.
Despite these small issues, I am continuing to feel stronger, but very very aware that this can't all be mind over matter, and I have to be conscious of just how fragile my immune system still is.
What's entertaining us:
Card Counter (great acting, a bit dark, interesting integration of commentary on US military and torture, with gambling and card counting mixed in)
I've resumed my love affair and obsession with Fresh Air and Terry Gross (listened to a great interview with Dave Grohl on my walk today
HIGHLY recommend listening to this episode of the daily for a perspective into a January 6th participant: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000546990069
What's I'm grateful for:
Health care workers who are being heroes everyday as this pandemic persists, and working extra hard as their colleagues fall sick and leave them understaffed
These two adorable stuffed animals, that I arrange like this every morning when I make the bed (The bear I gave Ben during his final stay at the hospital, the gorilla I bought for myself during some illness - I like to think of them as "buddies" (something Ben and I used to call ourselves) who are cozy hanging out all day
Headed to get some of the the best pizza (curbside) in town as soon as I leave this doctors appointment!
Happy WEEKEND everyone!
I don't think I understand -2 degrees
Every day moving forward! The ear infection is a little worriesome - but I'm sure the new antibiotice will help - I hope. I had tubes in both ears as a kid, Love your new winter look!
As always, love ya, uncle nolan.