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By juliana, on November 21st, 2009
Absolute luck!!!! That is how I felt two days ago when I finally got a slot to see my Gyno. And I guess, luck was on my side because the Doctor’s visit yesterday was a record breaking NO WAITING kind of visit.
I signed on and I was just walking back to settle in the reception area when the receptionist called out my name to ask about my insurance details. She made me fill out a form, and I handed her my insurance card. After she made a copy of my card I headed back to take a seat. For good measure, I brought along with me one of my magazines so that I have something to read should I wait for a long time just like old times. Was I surprised, I nearly jumped when I was just starting to flip the cover of the magazine and heard my name, as the medical assistant was right by the door waiting to usher me in.
This experience does not happen all the time. This is really an exception in the history of this Gyno office. I was done in no time. What is great is that, the ultrasound and physical check was okay and the Pap result will be available in two weeks.
Just like many women out there, I also don’t look forward to an annual Gyno appointment. I see the Doc because I have to. That is why when waiting is eliminated, it makes this torture (yes, I consider it torture, because who would want to get dressed to go to a Doc and undress) more bearable because waiting for an unpleasant event is even worse.
By juliana, on November 20th, 2009
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By juliana, on November 19th, 2009
Call me lucky, and I’m so happy that I won’t have to wait for next year after all to see my Gyno. On my previous post, I wrote about canceling my appointment because of the inclement weather that we experienced last week. Right in the middle of the afternoon today, I got a call from the doctor’s office letting me know that a slot opened up and I can take it if I’m free.
I grabbed the chance. Therefore, no matter how I dislike going for my annual check-up I have to go and comply for the sake of complying.
Weekend is almost here, and I’m looking forward to a non-cooking week once again next week. The man of the house is off for a week, thus, I’m off too. Fair enough, right?
I don’t even want to get started and think of possible shopping trips, even with a lot of free time, because I have a man that is just so un-cooperative when shopping is concerned. Yes, I can go ahead and browse, and or shop in the mall for as long as I want, just don’t count him to be around. And yes, he is always as happy to see everything that’s inside my shopping bags. I’m really lucky that way, as he tolerates this shopping girl. He is fully aware that I know my limits, that’s why. The thing is, I want a driver too (and that would be him).
I’m lucky that I got an open slot and not wait for next year, will luck smile at me one more time and have a driver too who happens to be my ‘Santa Claus’ a.k.a financier also?
By juliana, on November 14th, 2009
Yesterday, I have postponed my last Doctor’s appointment for the year for a good reason. I waited till the last minute to call it off as I somehow hoped the weatherman was wrong with the forecast once again but no, he hit the nail right on the head this time. I should have known, because the weather yesterday was a repetition of the same inclement weather last Thursday.
Was I really right to cancel the appointment because of the inclement weather? I didn’t want to brave the rain and the wind, and for that alone I thought it was a good enough reason to cancel. I know, I’m kind of lucky as I have the luxury to cancel and re-arrange my schedules at the last minute based on the weather. I consider it as one of the perks of being a stay at home wife. ” So what if I can’t do an errand today, there is always tomorrow” — is my signature statement whenever I postpone and cancel planned errands when it’s not inviting to head outside.
My gyno appointment cancellation proved to be a mistake, though. Now, I’m on the waiting list to see my doctor for this year. If there are no cancellations, I stand to skip my annual exam as the next available appointment is not going to be till January. Tsk…tsk. I’ve always dreaded this visit anyway, but be it as it may, I force myself to comply annually just for the sake of complying.
There’s a part of me that says, I made a big mistake, but at the back of my head I say: will two months make a big difference? I think I just have that fear because I know so well that I’m veering away from my pattern. Year in and year out, I see the same gyno every November.
After this incident, it may have created a precedent. I shouldn’t always use the weather as a convenient reason not to head out. As of press time, it’s still windy out there. Just imagine the incessant howling wind that I’m hearing right here at the 14th floor. Good thing, I have no errands today.
By juliana, on November 10th, 2009
It’s time to thaw those frozen cooked foods stored in the freezer. My cooking holiday is in effect since yesterday and I’m loving it, although, I still make fresh vegetables, most of which are just easy to prepare.
I was simply lazy to plan my menu for the week last Sunday, and I came up with this brilliant idea of finally going back to those previously cooked foods that are in the freezer.
Off I went to my usual supermarket shopping yesterday without a shopping list. Liberating, I must say and I had a lot of fun going from aisle to aisle. I have to admit, though, that I ended up buying stuff that would have not found its way on my shopping cart should I have had my shopping list.
All these years that I’m supposed to be cooking for two, I never really cooked for just two. Knowing that my husband is a foodie, I always ensure that there’s enough food, in fact, way more than enough. Thus, I always end up having leftovers. This is the first time, though, that we are eating frozen leftovers for a whole week. In the past, I’ve always managed to integrate leftovers but because of sheer laziness, we are going to have them for four consecutive dinners.
I cook four nights a week. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are restaurant food days for us. When weekend comes, my husband takes over and he gets to choose which restaurant to go to or to take out food from. This arrangement has thus far been working good for us for almost ten years.
I can’t wait for Friday!
By juliana, on November 8th, 2009
By juliana, on November 5th, 2009
Prices of HD LCD TV’s have been dropping fast lately, have you noticed? And as fast as lightning too, is the release of their counterparts that are sleeker and heavily loaded with bells and whistles newer versions. Boy, it’s really hard to keep up with technology, and if you happen to be one of those tech fanatics who would want to acquire every single newfangled ‘toy’ out in the market, then you’d better be loaded with a lot of dough to burn.
I admit, I’m not that much of a TV person, but I do have shows that I follow day in and day out (and yes, even with a limited TV time, watching through a razor sharp HD TV that comes to you lifelike is no doubt a treat). Sort of like, I can’t function without getting a dose of them. Just like the fact, that my day is incomplete without checking in online, more so now that I’m starting to get hooked on FB. Late bloomer(you may say), and yes, I am, because it’s only lately that I summoned the courage to take on the FB trend. I’m having a ball, as I don’t only get updates and fun extras on Charter’s Facebook page and my other fave services and products, I also am now more in touch with family and friends.
No… FB’ing won’t take away my TV time. Remember, On Demand TV is the craze nowadays,and if you happen to have Charter digital service, it’s free! With over 6,000 movies and shows at your disposal any time of the day, sans schedules to take note of, you can now finally say goodbye to those days of missing an episode of that favorite show. And those DVD’s in the mail? So passe! Who has the patience to deal with that, when in the flick of a finger, On Demand is just right there, exactly when you want it. And that also includes, hundreds of HD shows.
Intrigued? You can definitely check out Charter’s service and learn more at charter.net/ondemand.
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