Saw my hematologist today. I am schedule for an iron infusion on Monday. They expect it to take 4 hours but they have WiFi, so I can bring my computer. Then I should see a difference in 2-3 weeks. Then I get my blood tested in early April and determine where to go from there.

I just hope it doesn't take a year to figure the best process like it did for getting my thyroid back to normal. I HATE missing karate. Actually, it boils down to missing the real me. I feel like a pale imitation of me.

Buying an el cheapo rice cooker has saved me from many pots of burned rice. The ADD cook is easily distracted.

I hope the iron makes you a person of steel, Suzi.

Timelies all!

As usual, Nova has shed all over me, and moved on to Gary.

Here are the greatest hits from my latest Comcast LiveChat:

Rizza: I understand that you have an inquiry on the current promotions that we have right now.
Rizza: I do understand how hard these times for some of us.
Rizza: I'm really sorry that you have experienced this issue. I understand how frustrating it can be.
Rizza: I can certainly help you with this and I would be more than happy to look into this situation immediately and to assist you further.
Rizza: I thank you for giving us the opportunity to resolve this issue and I am happy to help you with it.
Sunil: Thanks, Rizza. Our company didn't do so well this past year.
Rizza: Oh I see. I am very sorry to know that.

Most empathetic robot ever!

Sunil: That's wonderful, Rizza, thank you! Is there any discount that can be given for my Internet? Usually they can offer $19.99 a month for 6 months. I am trying to keep my bill under $100. I hope you understand.
Rizza: You are very welcome. I do understand you Sunil. Please give me two more minutes.
Sunil: It is frightening to see your bill jump by over $50, after all!
Rizza: I do understand you Sunil and I had that same feeling before and I even fell off my chair.
Sunil: Ha! I almost did too!
Rizza: That is life. We just have to deal with it.

Poor sad robot.

I got all prepared because I thought there was an online broadcast for the class tonight, but it turns out that it's on campus -- of course, I figure this out 5 minutes before it starts. So I might as well wait until tomorrow when I can watch it online. Most annoying.

Sunil, send that to Consumerist. It deserves to be shared.

My favorite part is where she fell off her chair.

Poor sad robot.

Hee. I wonder if its brain is the size of a planet.

Last night I was telling my therapist about Marvin The Paranoid Android, and how he ends up working in the car park at the Restaurant At The End Of The Universe. It's a pity when you have to relate half a plot in order to explain why you feel underutilized.

So, operating on the presumption that Asia kicks Europe's ass in that particular department I switched to the Asian way and lo and behold, perfect rice every time.

How do the Europeans do it?

I have not one but two rice cookers, so I haven't done it manually in a long time, but the method David mentions is pretty much how I do it. I use more liquid and my boil varies because of my altitude, so basically I let it boil longer since it doesn't reach the same temperature.