I am at that point where it doesn't matter if I believe I deserve pain control, because I'm either already in a situation where those in control don't believe that, or about to take a big risk.

I was at St Johns a couple weeks ago. I don't want to go back. I had a message sent to my neuro two hours ago (he decided to half medicate my shoulder-I feel lucky, so lucky). But right now I have one of those headaches that come with shaking. And I still don't know how to make that go away on my own.

Burrell, if you have the chance, would you please ask your friend if she charges for consultations? No worries if you aren't able to, but if it would be a good distraction for you for a moment, that would be great.

I'm so sorry, ita. I wish I could offer something more than that.

Vote411 has confirmed that I was not supposed to vote today. Whew! My googling to try to figure that out was a lot more confusing than I would have thought.

Got my haircut, pretty much the same as last time, a little more 60s-ish?

My big excitement for the day - there was a man hunt by my workplace (not on the property, but very nearby was what we were told) that shut down the highway. We were hearing helicopters all day, one of my co-workers swears she heard gunshots while she was outside, official advice to stay indoors, much consternation for the people who planned to go out for lunch. Some guy stabbed his girlfriend and fled the scene, the resulting chase was in our vicinity. He was shot but not killed and the stabbing victim was stable in the hospital last I heard, so pretty good outcome as these things go.

Sure, Jilli.

Oh ita, I wish there was something I could do for you. This is nuts. I want to smack your neuro around.

ita, I hope you get something better than expected.

I think the only thing I like about colder weather is the cats curling up and sacking out with me all the time. Pumpkin's out so hard she is dreaming and poking Loki in the butt and he's out so hard his hind foot is on her forehead and neither notice. Oh, wait, she just rolled onto her back and now is burrowing into Loki's belly.

If a fit of girliness, I got eyelash extensions yesterday. They felt fine last night but my eyes have been watering all day. Not sure if I'll keep them up or not.

Why is an old woman giving you a thong gift???

meara, that is exactly my question! I mean, she usually gives me magazines, which I appreciate and love. But a thong?! Plus, I have been swimming and lockering with her every week day and many Saturdays since July. I have never worn a thong in that time!

Also, I had to help her dispense mousse today because the new canister she had was too hard to use.

There's something completely lovely and haunting about the frailty of my Y friends, who are all 30 years older than I am.

I have never worn a thong in that time!

I think that might be your clue right there.

It's a hint thong?

Maybe she has really strong feels about VPLs?

I've gotten sexy bras from the mom and sister, because bras I wear are pricey, and I will say "I want X bra in Y size and Z color for Xmas."

Only good girlfriends attended my bachelorette, so I got pretty underwear and a salad bowl.