I had a vivid dream this morning, one unusual for me since I typically get mundane ones. As I was waking, and playing around with the semi-lucid space before I fully wake, I was thinking to myself how glad I was that I remembered it because it was so interesting and fun. And then I fully woke. And it was gone. Harumph.

Am at the dr because I am tired of what I'm betting is a sinus infection but might also be a maple tree growing inside my face. Stupid trees.

Happy Belated Ennuiday to Vortex!

Seska, those pictures are absolutely beautiful! I got a huge cheesy grin on my face looking at them and teared up a few times, too, thinking how much you've gone through to get to where you are and now, there you are! So awesome. ♥

Okay, I LOVE Cyndi Lopper!

It sounds like a roller derby name.

heh ... someone on the radio was talking about getting a pig mascot and picking a name for it. Suggestions included Oprah Pigfry, Natalie Porkman, Conan O'Bacon and, my personal favorite, Shaquille O'Squeal.

It sounds like a roller derby name.

There's a Charm City skater called Cindy Lop-Her.

I hope the doctor can give you something to clear things up, Sox. Either meds or some sort of tiny chain saw.

I had no dreams that I can remember last night. Oh, well.

I got an update on my uncle, who went to the hospital yesterday. The doctor said it was a TIA (transient ischemic attack; often called a "mini-stroke," where the blood flow to the brain is interrupted but not blocked; there's generally no damage to the brain and no permanent disability), and sent him home today. I didn't really get any details about whether he was started on medication, or what. But the doctor said if he had any of those symptoms again, to get to the hospital immediately.

He's back in the hospital now, because he had more symptoms; mostly a lot of weakness in one arm, and crazy high blood pressure. Same deal; probably not a full-blown stroke, but they have to do tests. It's worrisome, because they need to sort out the cause and figure out how to treat it, but the outlook is generally very good with a TIA.

(This is the point where NO ONE should post stories about their relatives/dog-sitter/neighbor's cousin's teacher who had a TIA and subsequently had a horrific outcome. Thank you in advance.)

So I'm worried but not freaked out. Defcon 2, I guess.

My cousin (his daughter), who had hip replacement yesterday, is recovering from the surgery extremely well, so that's good.

But my family needs to JUST STAY HEALTHY DAMN IT.

Yay for gainful employment! You must be so relieved, ChiKat.

I had vivid dreams the last couple mornings, but they were gone as soon as my feet hit the floor. I only remember wanting to stay in pillowland because it was interesting.

Much health~ma for your family Steph.

Calli a tiny chainsaw would be kind of awesome. Instead they gave me drugs. I hope hope hope these work.