I need to take an off the floor break and try to schedule an appt with a new PCP/GYN. Ugh, i really hate dr shopping. I loved my last one but she moved out of state :(

I think it took me about 90 minutes.

Ahaha! No, I'm not doing it.

Well, some of that time was spent cat-wrangling. But mostly because I had to be careful not to break anything, lose any tiny screws, etc.

One of the benefits of working for myself is that I don't have to go through them.

One of the disadvantages is that you have a very demanding boss who does not always treat you fairly.

Yeah, but the compensation package is usually pretty good.

Good luck to those having performance reviews today!!

My onerous task was going to the vascular doctor this morning, not actually seeing her until 10:15 when the appointment was supposed to be for 9:00, and then finding out she wants to take out my heart filter (installed when I had my bypass surgery in November to prevent any clots from messing me up) on Monday. I have to go to her office tomorrow to have a physical, lab work, and an ultrasound done on my legs before the retrieval procedure, and I'm still waiting to hear back from the office as to when that procedure will take place. The doctor said that, since it's been so long since it was implanted, it might be harder to retrieve than most, and if she can't get it out on Monday, they'll have to try again with a different doctor at a later date. Grrr.

They're going to go through my neck to get to it, and I'm hoping they don't leave any permanent scars behind.

One of the disadvantages is that you have a very demanding boss who does not always treat you fairly.

I think this can apply whether or not you work for yourself.

some of that time was spent cat-wrangling.

Okay, that I will be spared. I'm just remarkably un-detail oriented for someone who worked in PC repair. The first time I closed up a case with a loose screw in it, I stared at it for five minutes to see if I could disintegrate it with my brain to avoid opening that shit back up.

Maybe I'll do it.

One of the disadvantages is that you have a very demanding boss who does not always treat you fairly.

Plus, he's always watching you, so you can't goof off.

I made myself a fruit salad for second breakfast: half a banana, half a pink lady apple, blueberies (sweet!) and strawberries. Topped with a dollop of plain Russian yogurt. It's good.

Nice so instead of seeing that people may have had a point, Cake Wrecks just doubles down on the king cake thing. [link]

I think that's the problem with snarky humor sometimes. Mocking something you're not a part of is risky, but then when people take offense, you probably shouldn't tell them not to be so sensitive, and then mock the fact that they were offended.

Time to get off the computer , double check my bag and walk.

good luck and may everyone's onerous task be less onerous than expected.