First, many ~mas and thoughts and brackets as needed for Frank, Suzi, and Cash and for everyone else I might have skimmed to get here.

Second, on Things That Were News For Me/Body, You're A Wuss news: Apparently 4 hours of couchpotatoing in front of the TV, on a day when you already have a migraine, and when you're living of 5 hours of sleep per night does not, I repeat, does not count as rest after medical produce that includes stitches.

So everything's OK, I just didn't rest properly (and rest, apparently, means "sleep" and not brainless TV. Fooled me). Didn't get enough sleep tonight too (7 hours), but I'm monitoring myself better today not to collapse as I did yesterday.

Also: body. WTF. These are only 5 stitches. You've dealt with it much better when I was 11 and a bigger wuss, so what's up with that?

This chicken was like the "natural" option at the regular grocery store, so maybe it's not bred for size like the usual broiler/roasters? I dunno how "natural" it actually was, it was still at the regular grocery store in the regular case, and only about ~20 cents per pound more.

I was intrigued!

Shir, ugh. I'm so sorry you've been having a rough time.

{{{Shir}}} Feel better.

I have started my day by falling on my ass (not hurt). I'm hoping my day improves from here.

Shir, hon, sleep. Your body needs sleep to heal, and more as you get older.

Me, I'm back at the doc. Lost another seven lbs in the last couple of weeks, I think that's twelve total for this illness. I haven't weighed this little since I was super depressed after breaking up with my first gf in 1998. I definitely feel like butter scraped over too much bread. Have no spoons and starting to feel depressed.

She's putting me on Cipro, which is apparently good for local nasties, and if I'm not better by Monday I have to do another round of stool samples. Also giving me more Bentyl for the stomach cramps.

{{{smonster}}} I'm glad you went back to the doctor. I hope this next round of meds helps.

Made to order shoes - on etsy for $75.00.

That seems ridiculously cheap for actual made to order shoes.

Smonster i hope you feel better.

Oh smonster, I can't believe how long this is dragging on! I hope the new drugs help. So sorry you're having to deal with this.

I'm at the vet with Dean. He started having trouble breathing. They gave him the shot to relax him and when Will gets here the vet will come in and give him the other shot. At least he won't be in pain like Maddie was.

{{{{{askye}}}}} I'm so sorry.